First Article Testing & Qualification (FAT/F3) Services

The contract requires the fabrication and comprehensive testing of the first article of the Trans Nav Shelf Assembly to validate its form, fit, and function in accordance with specified design and performance criteria. This effort is critical to ensure the component meets all technical and operational requirements before proceeding to full-scale production. The successful contractor must conduct thorough evaluations and provide full documentation to demonstrate compliance, including submission of FAA Form 8130-3 or 8130-4, a Certificate of Conformance, and Parts Manufacturer Approval documentation to satisfy regulatory standards for aviation components. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 336412, indicating it pertains to aerospace product and parts manufacturing, and is managed by the Aviation Logistics Center under the Department of Homeland Security. Responses are due by July 15, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 8, 2026. There is no set-aside designation or detailed point of contact provided, and the place of performance is not specified, though the deliverables and certifications are non-negotiable and aligned with federal aviation compliance mandates. All work must be completed and submitted in a manner that ensures traceability, quality assurance, and regulatory acceptance for use in aviation systems.