First Article Testing and Validation

This subcontract opportunity, titled First Article Testing and Validation, is issued by the Department of Defense through the DLA Aviation office in Ogden. The selected provider will perform First Article testing for prime contractors on USAF landing gear projects to validate manufacturing processes. All work must be conducted in accordance with the Test Requirements Document and utilizes specialized aerospace testing rigs and validation laboratories. The contract requires the provider to maintain AS9100 certification and deliver a First Article Test Report along with the validated components. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380, with a response deadline of March 2, 2027.