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First Article Testing & Inspection Services

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The contract requires the execution of first article testing and inspection services for a defense component, ensuring compliance with AS9102 or equivalent industry standards. The work encompasses dimensional inspection to verify geometric tolerances, material verification to confirm composition and properties meet specifications, and comprehensive documentation to support traceability and quality assurance. All deliverables must align with defense industry requirements, emphasizing rigorous quality control and accurate recordkeeping throughout the testing process. The contract is designated as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541330, administered by the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of the Department of Defense, with performance expected to adhere to federal defense contracting norms. The solicitation was posted on July 15, 2026, and the contract is identified by the award number SPE7M226P1499.

General Info

First article testing and inspection for defense component per AS9102, with dimensional and material verification.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7M2-26-Q-0093.

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

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PostedJul 15

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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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Perform first article testing (FAT) for a defense component including dimensional inspection, material verification, and documentation per AS9102 or equivalent standards.

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