First Article Test (FAT) Laboratory Services

This subcontract opportunity is for the provision of First Article Test laboratory services to support the DLA Weapons Support Maritime Supply Chain. The selected provider will perform specialized testing and validation on a single fluid filter body unit using aerospace-grade rigs to ensure the integrity and technical specifications of Air Force Critical Safety Items are met. The project culminates in the delivery of a comprehensive FAT report for DCMA approval. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380, with performance taking place in Corpus Christi, Texas. To be eligible, the contractor must maintain accredited laboratory status and possess the necessary approvals required to test Critical Safety Item components. Responses are due by November 20, 2026.