First Article Production and Testing of B1 Ball Socket Housing

The contract involves the manufacture and testing of a single First Article unit of a B1 Ball Socket Housing, identified by NSN 2835-FA-G26-0008 RP. This task includes performing a full lot inspection in accordance with the ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 standard and delivering a comprehensive test report data package (NSN 2835-FA-G26-000A RP). This effort is designated as a one-time prototype build rather than a production run, emphasizing the evaluation and verification of the initial unit rather than mass manufacturing. The subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense under the agency code FA8252 at Hill Air Force Base (zip code 84056), falls within the NAICS code 336413, which typically relates to aerospace product and parts manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on June 10, 2026, with a response deadline of July 10, 2026, and does not specify any set-aside requirements. The work is centered solely on creating and validating the prototype to ensure compliance and performance before potential future production activities.