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First Article Testing (CFAT) Services

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Response Deadline09/11/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The First Article Testing (CFAT) Services subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense under the Strategic Acq Program Directorate, focuses on the independent testing and documentation of the first production unit. The primary objective is to verify that the unit complies with all design specifications through rigorous material certification, dimensional inspection, and mechanical testing. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380. The solicitation was posted on August 12, 2026, with a response deadline set for September 11, 2026.

General Info

DoD small business subcontract for first article testing and production unit verification.

Agency

Department Of Defense → STRATEGIC ACQ PROGRAM DIRECTORATEView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7LX-26-R-X069.

The full solicitation package (5 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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ROD, RETURN AND TRAN

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PostedAug 12

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Response DeadlineSep 11

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09/11/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 30 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → STRATEGIC ACQ PROGRAM DIRECTORATE

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Independent testing and documentation of the first production unit to verify compliance with design specifications, including material certification, dimensional inspection, and mechanical testing.

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