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First Article Testing (FAT) and Certification Services

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Response Deadline10/20/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, titled First Article Testing (FAT) and Certification Services, is issued by the Department of Defense Land Supply Chain as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380. The contractor is responsible for performing ballistic and quality testing for prime contractors on DLA and Army armor projects to certify manufacturing processes. This involves conducting Contractor First Article Tests in accordance with FAR 52.209-3 using standardized projectiles and ballistic testing ranges. The contractor must document all findings using the DI-NDTI-80809B report format. Final deliverables include signed FAT reports and system of record receiving reports, which are to be submitted via WAWF or DD Form 250. The solicitation was posted on September 21, 2026, with a response deadline of October 20, 2026.

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DoD small business contract for ballistic and quality testing of Army armor projects.

Agency

Department Of Defense → LAND SUPPLY CHAINView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7L1-26-R-0123.

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CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

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PostedSep 21

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Response DeadlineOct 20

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Performs ballistic and quality testing for prime contractors on DLA/Army armor projects to certify manufacturing processes. Conducts Contractor First Article Tests (FAT) per FAR 52.209-3 using ballistic testing ranges and standardized projectiles. Prepares test reports using the DI-NDTI-80809B report format. Delivers signed FAT reports and system of record receiving reports via WAWF or DD Form 250.

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