First Article Testing Coordination and Submission

The contract requires coordination and submission of all Government First Article Test (FAIT) deliverables to the Defense Logistics Agency, ensuring that test samples, supporting documentation, and compliance reports meet required standards for approval. This subcontract supports the Department of Defense’s acquisition process by verifying that initial production items conform to specifications before full-scale manufacturing begins. The work is governed under NAICS code 541380 and is focused on technical validation and regulatory adherence within DLA’s supply chain management framework. All deliverables must be accurately prepared, timely submitted, and fully aligned with federal testing protocols to facilitate timely approval and avoid procurement delays. The contract does not specify a geographic place of performance or point of contact, indicating that the scope is primarily administrative and technical submission-based rather than location-dependent.