First Article and Production Lot Testing Support

The contract seeks support for First Article Testing and Production Lot Testing activities required to ensure compliance with military specifications, encompassing all phases from sample preparation and documentation to packaging, labeling, and secure shipment to the Fleet Readiness Center East in Cherry Point, North Carolina. All work must adhere to strict quality and procedural standards to validate that components meet design requirements prior to full-scale production and deployment. The contractor is responsible for end-to-end coordination of testing logistics, maintaining detailed records, and ensuring timely delivery of tested items to the designated government facility. The solicitation is issued under the NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services, and is classified as a subcontract opportunity under the Department of Defense’s ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of August 13, 2026, with performance anticipated to occur primarily at the specified place of performance in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070-5002. While no set-aside provisions are indicated, the contractor must be prepared to fulfill all technical, administrative, and logistical demands associated with defense-grade testing and reporting procedures.