First Article Testing & Certification Services

The contract requires independent testing and certification of quick coupling halves to meet military specifications, ensuring compliance with stringent defense standards. A critical deliverable is the generation of DI-NDTI-80809B compliant reports, which document conformance to technical and quality requirements, and all inspections must adhere to MIL-STD-45662 for calibration and quality control of test equipment. This work is part of a first article testing process, meaning the initial production units are rigorously evaluated to verify that manufacturing processes can consistently produce parts that meet all required specifications before full-scale production begins. The services are being procured under a subcontract by the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, with the NAICS code 541380 indicating engineering services related to technical testing and analysis. The contract was posted on July 14, 2026, and the performance location is not specified, indicating potential flexibility or that work may be conducted at approved facilities meeting military certification standards.