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First Article Testing and Government Approval Coordination

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This subcontract, titled First Article Testing and Government Approval Coordination, is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The primary scope of work involves the preparation, documentation, and submission of a first article sample intended for government testing and approval, ensuring full compliance with FAR 52.209-4 requirements. Classified under NAICS code 541380, the contract focuses on the technical coordination necessary to secure official government validation of the sample. The project was posted on June 26, 2026, and is managed through the Defense Logistics Agency's procurement systems.

General Info

DLA subcontract for first article sample preparation, documentation, and government testing approval.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE1C126P1016.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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INSIGNIA, SHOULDER S

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PostedJun 26

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Preparation, documentation, and submission of first article sample for government testing and approval per FAR 52.209-4 requirements.

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