First Article Testing and Quality Inspection Services

The contract entails independent visual, dimensional, and shade testing of two first article samples to ensure full compliance with specified military standards, requiring formal test reports to be delivered within 30 days of contract award. The work is focused on quality verification through precise, third-party evaluation methods to confirm that the samples meet all required technical and performance criteria. This subcontract is issued under NAICS code 541380 by the Department of Defense through C AND T SUPPLY CHAIN, with performance required at a location in Tampa, Florida, zip code 33621-5552. The solicitation was posted on May 12, 2026, and responses must be submitted by May 26, 2026, with no set-aside type designated. The effort is critical for validating conformity prior to production approval and must be executed by a qualified provider capable of delivering authoritative, documented results within the prescribed timeframe.