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First Article Testing and Production Inspection Services

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Response Deadline10/06/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity, titled First Article Testing and Production Inspection Services, involves providing specialized testing and quality validation for prime contractors on DLA/NAVAIR aviation projects. The scope of work includes executing Contractor First Article Testing and Production Test and Inspection, as well as verifying supply chain traceability for ALRE items using calibrated precision electronic testing equipment. The selected provider must deliver KFAT reports, PTI reports, and Certificates of Quality Compliance. The contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380 for the Department of Defense Nuclear Reactor Program, with performance located in New Cumberland. Strict compliance requirements are in place, necessitating SAE AS9100, CMMC Level 2, and EJCP certifications. The response deadline for this opportunity is October 6, 2026.

General Info

Testing and quality validation for DLA/NAVAIR aviation projects, deadline October 6, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → NUCLEAR REACTOR PROGRAMView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7M2-27-Q-0006.

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

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ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

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PostedSep 23

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Response DeadlineOct 6

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → NUCLEAR REACTOR PROGRAM

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Performs specialized testing and quality validation for prime contractors on DLA/NAVAIR aviation projects. Executes Contractor First Article Testing (KFAT), Production Test & Inspection (PTI), and verifies supply chain traceability using calibrated precision electronic testing equipment for ALRE items. Requires SAE AS9100, CMMC Level 2, and EJCP certification. Delivers KFAT reports, PTI reports, and Certificates of Quality Compliance.

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