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First Article Testing (FAT) and Production Lot Testing

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Federal

Response Deadline10/19/2026, 09:30:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Al DLA Aviation At Huntsville

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance

AL

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of PANRSA26P0000042027.

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

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HANDGRIP CONTROL, LEFT

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Timeline

PostedOct 7

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Response DeadlineOct 19

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Response Deadline

10/19/2026, 09:30:00 PM UTCin 12 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Al DLA Aviation At Huntsville

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Performs technical testing and validation for prime contractors on DLA Aviation At Huntsville projects. Conducts Contractor First Agent Tests, facilitates Government First Agent Tests and Government Production Lot Tests using aviation component testing rigs and electronic diagnostic equipment. Delivers an electronic First Article Test Report to the DLA post-award team.

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