First Article Inspection and Testing (FAI)

The contract requires the execution and documentation of a First Article Inspection and Testing (FAI) for new or revised parts, ensuring full compliance with the E01 requirement through rigorous dimensional, material, and process verification. This work demands meticulous attention to detail and adherence to strict quality standards to validate that all parts meet specified engineering and performance criteria before full-scale production. The inspection process must be thoroughly documented to demonstrate conformity and traceability across all critical attributes of the components being evaluated. This subcontract is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program, classified under NAICS code 541330, reflecting its alignment with engineering services. The opportunity is issued by the Nuclear Reactor Program under the Department of Defense with a response deadline of August 8, 2026, and was posted on July 30, 2026. While no specific point of contact or place of performance is provided, the procurement emphasizes technical precision and regulatory compliance within a controlled defense environment, requiring contractors to possess demonstrated expertise in quality assurance and inspection protocols for mission-critical components.