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First Article Testing and Validation

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Response Deadline11/13/2026, 07:00:00 AM EST

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This subcontract, titled First Article Testing and Validation, is issued by the Department of Defense under the DLA Weapons Support ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Div. The objective is to perform First Article Testing for prime contractors on DLA supply contracts to verify that materials adhere to government specifications. The selected provider must conduct testing on a sample unit following FAR 52.209-4 protocols and submit the findings for government validation. Final deliverables include a validated test unit and a formal First Article Test report. Eligible bidders must operate a testing laboratory equipped with specialized inspection tools and maintain quality management compliance with either SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 standards. This opportunity is specifically set aside for SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 541380. The solicitation was posted on November 5, 2026, with a response deadline of November 13, 2026.

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DoD subcontract for First Article Testing by certified women-owned small business laboratories.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

WOSB

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE4A7-27-T-2964.

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

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PostedNov 5

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Response DeadlineNov 13

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11/13/2026, 07:00:00 AM ESTin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV

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Performs First Article Testing (FAT) for prime contractors on DLA supply contracts to ensure material meets government specifications. Conducts testing of a sample unit per FAR 52.209-4 protocols and submits results for government validation. Requires a testing laboratory with specialized inspection equipment and quality management compliance with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Delivers a validated test unit and a formal First Article Test report.

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