First Article Testing and Quality Inspection Services

The contract calls for independent first article testing and quality inspection services to ensure full compliance with Department of Defense standards, specifically requiring adherence to MIL-STD-105 and ASQ Z1.4 sampling plans with a zero non-conformance acceptance criteria. All work must be performed to verify that initial production samples meet rigorous quality specifications before full-scale manufacturing proceeds, leaving no room for defects or deviations. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541380, designated for total small business participation, and is issued by the Department of Defense under the Construction & Equipment MRO SVC I program. Performance is required in San Diego, California, with a response deadline of August 20, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on August 9, 2026. The subcontractor must demonstrate capability to execute precise testing protocols under stringent military quality controls and deliver verified results that confirm conformance without exception. The contract is accessible through the DIBBS system, and all proposals must align with the specified compliance and performance expectations outlined in the technical requirements.