First Article Test (FAT) Validation

This subcontract, titled First Article Test (FAT) Validation, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside issued by the Department of Defense under the DLA Weapons Support Electrical Devices Division. The primary objective is to perform validation testing for prime contractors on Defense Logistics Agency supply contracts, specifically executing First Article Tests to validate the manufacturing process of proximity switches. The selected contractor will use specialized testing and measurement equipment to verify both functional and physical characteristics in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-3, ultimately delivering a validated first-article unit and a certified test report. The project falls under NAICS code 541330 and will be performed in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Interested parties must respond by November 16, 2026, following the posting date of November 6, 2026. This effort ensures that critical components meet strict military specifications before full-scale production begins.