First Article Test (FAT) and Certification

This subcontract, titled First Article Test (FAT) and Certification, is issued by the Department of Defense under the DLA Weapons Support ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Div. The contractor is responsible for performing first article testing and quality validation for prime contractors, which involves producing one test unit and executing a FAT to verify material properties and dimensions against TDP Rev A Gen 1. All work must be performed using CMM and calibrated precision measurement equipment, with final deliverables consisting of one FAT unit and a comprehensive certification report. To be eligible, the contractor must hold SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 certification and ensure strict adherence to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 standards. The project falls under NAICS code 541380 and is to be performed in New Cumberland. The solicitation was posted on November 2, 2026, with a response deadline of November 10, 2026.