First Article Test (FAT) for Gearbox Brake Bands

This subcontract involves performing First Article Testing for gearbox brake bands to support prime contractors on Department of Defense supply contracts. The selected provider will validate manufacturing by verifying dimensions, material properties, and functional performance of the initial unit against the Technical Data Package using precision measurement tools and testing rigs. The final deliverable for this effort is a comprehensive First Article Test Report. The project is managed by the ASC Supplier OE and AF Div within the Department of Defense and will be performed at Hill AFB. Eligible candidates must possess a certified quality lab or a certified quality control department to meet the technical requirements. The solicitation was posted on September 17, 2026, with a response deadline of September 25, 2026, under NAICS code 541380.