First Article Testing (FAT) and Certification Services

The contract requires performance of a Government First Article Test (FAT) in accordance with DI-NDTI-80809B to validate the design, materials, and manufacturing processes of a product before full-scale production begins. This includes comprehensive preparation and submission of test exhibits explicitly labeled as 'First Article Exhibits – Do Not Post to Stock,' ensuring these samples are segregated from regular inventory and used solely for certification purposes. The testing aims to verify compliance with technical specifications and confirm that production methods are capable of consistently delivering conforming items. This subcontract is issued under the Defense Logistics Agency, a component of the Department of Defense, and falls under NAICS code 541380 for engineering services. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, and the work is intended to support defense supply chain integrity by certifying that initial production units meet all required standards. The place of performance and point of contact are not specified, but the contract must be executed as part of the broader DLA procurement framework, with the results serving as a gate for subsequent production authorizations.