First Article Testing and Inspection Coordination

The contract entails the execution of a first article inspection at BSA’s facility to confirm production readiness through comprehensive dimensional verification, material certification, and detailed test reporting. This process is critical for validating that initial production units meet all specified engineering and quality requirements before full-scale manufacturing commences. The work is scoped to ensure strict compliance with industry standards and is tied directly to the Department of Energy’s procurement through its contractor at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only small businesses qualify to respond, and it falls under the NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The deadline for submissions is May 7, 2026, at 9:00 PM, with performance expected to take place at the facility located in Upton, New York, with a ZIP code of 11973. The contract is classified as a subcontract and is intended to support a larger federal effort under the Department of Energy’s contractual framework, ensuring that manufacturing processes are validated before moving forward with large-scale delivery.