First Article Testing and Approval Support

This contract supports the first article inspection process for components or systems, encompassing full-cycle FAI activities including data collection, documentation submission, implementation of corrective actions, and coordination with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to obtain necessary hold point approvals. The work requires close collaboration with LBNL to ensure all technical and regulatory requirements are met prior to proceeding with production, emphasizing precision in verification and compliance with established quality standards. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and falls under NAICS code 541330 for other scientific and technical consulting services. It is posted by the Department of Energy via its contractor, Berkeley National Laboratory, with performance expected to occur in Berkeley. Proposals must be submitted by July 31, 2026, and the contract is positioned to support critical quality assurance functions essential to the integrity of DOE-funded programs requiring stringent first-article validation.