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First Article Inspection and Testing Services

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The contract requires the provision of comprehensive first article inspection and testing services to support Government approval under the First Article Test program. This includes performing precise dimensional inspections and material testing to verify that initial production samples meet all specified design and performance requirements. The contractor is responsible for generating complete compliance documentation that demonstrates adherence to technical standards and regulatory mandates, ensuring the materials and components are suitable for use by the Department of Defense. The work is performed as a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, with the North American Industry Classification System code 541380 indicating engineering services related to technical testing and analysis. The contract is positioned within the broader federal procurement framework intended to validate product quality before full-scale production, and the place of performance and contact details are not specified, suggesting flexibility in execution location. The solicitation was posted in July 2026 and is accessible via the DIBBS platform.

General Info

Provide first article inspection and testing to validate DoD components comply with technical standards under DLA subcontract.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE4A7-26-T-4164.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PostedJul 21

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Full Description

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Perform dimensional inspection, material testing, and generate compliance documentation required for Government First Article Test approval.

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