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First Article Testing and Certification Services

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Submission Closed09/28/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for First Article Testing and Certification Services involves performing First Article Testing for prime contractors delivering DLA supply contracts. The scope of work requires the testing of three units of NSN 5330-01-523-2319 using laboratory equipment to ensure compliance with government specifications. The contractor must coordinate in-process verification with the Quality Assurance Representative and produce a formal First Article Test Report in accordance with FAR 52.209-3. The project is managed under NAICS code 541380 for the Department of Defense, specifically the Land Supplier Opns Vehicle Spt agency. Performance will take place in Anniston, Alabama. The final deliverables consist of a completed FAT report and the three tested sample units. The response deadline for this opportunity is September 28, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for First Article Testing of three NSN units in Anniston, Alabama.

Agency

Department Of Defense → LAND SUPPLIER OPNS VEHICLE SPT

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

ANNISTON, AL, 36201-4199, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7L3-26-T-254H.

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 15

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Response DeadlineSep 28

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Submission Closed

09/28/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → LAND SUPPLIER OPNS VEHICLE SPT

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → LAND SUPPLIER OPNS VEHICLE SPT

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Full Description

Performs First Article Testing (FAT) for prime contractors delivering DLA supply contracts. Tests 3 units of NSN 5330-01-523-2319 using laboratory equipment to verify government specifications. Coordinates in-process verification with the Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) and generates a formal First Article Test Report per FAR 52.209-3. Delivers a completed FAT report and 3 tested sample units.