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First Article Testing and Quality Validation

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Response Deadline11/16/2026, 07:00:00 AM EST

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This subcontract, titled First Article Testing and Quality Validation, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside issued by the Department of Defense for the DDSP New Cumberland Facility. The scope of work involves performing First Article Testing for prime contractors on DLA supply contracts, specifically focusing on the first production unit. Key technical requirements include conducting functional and pressure tests and verifying all dimensions against the provided technical data package. The selected contractor is responsible for authoring and submitting a formal First Article Test Report to the Contracting Officer and Quality Assurance Representative, as well as delivering a completed technical validation report. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541380, with a response deadline set for November 16, 2026.

General Info

DoD subcontract for First Article Testing and quality validation at New Cumberland Facility.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

OH, USA

Set-Aside

SDVOSBC

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7MC-27-T-1600.

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

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Timeline

PostedNov 5

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Response DeadlineNov 16

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Response Deadline

11/16/2026, 07:00:00 AM ESTin 11 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY

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Performs First Article Testing (FAT) for prime contractors on DLA supply contracts. Conducts functional and pressure tests on the first production unit and verifies dimensions against the technical data package. Authors and submits a formal First Article Test Report to the Contracting Officer and QAR. Delivers a completed technical validation report.

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