First Article Inspection (FAI) and Quality Testing Services

The contract calls for independent testing and inspection of first article samples to ensure full compliance with specified material, dimensional, bonding, and electrical requirements, ensuring that initial production units meet all technical and quality standards before full-scale manufacturing begins. This work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380 and is issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk under the Department of Defense, with a single response deadline of May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The testing must be performed by a qualified third party, and results must be documented and verifiable to confirm adherence to all engineering and performance criteria. Place of performance and specific location details are not provided, indicating flexibility in where the work may be conducted, as long as the deliverables meet the required specifications. The solicitation is open for bids on SAM.gov with no set-aside designations applied, making it accessible to all eligible contractors regardless of business size or ownership status.