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First Article Testing (FAT) and Quality Certification Services

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Response Deadline07/31/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract award is for Independent Testing and Certification Services to verify that the first production unit meets all specified material, dimensional, coating, and performance requirements. This effort, known as First Article Testing, is critical to confirming that the product conforms to the technical standards before full-scale production begins. The successful bidder will be responsible for conducting the required tests, documenting results, and submitting the official DI-NDTI-80809B report, which serves as the formal certification of compliance. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to compete. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 541380, which covers other scientific and technical consulting services, and is managed by the Department of Defense's ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV. Responses must be submitted by July 31, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 20, 2026, and all performance activities are tied to the defense supply chain through this procurement channel.

General Info

Small business contract for first article testing and certification of defense production unit by July 31, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIVView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

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PostedJul 20

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Response DeadlineJul 31

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07/31/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 10 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV

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Independent testing and certification of the first production unit to verify compliance with material, dimensional, coating, and performance specifications. Includes generation and submission of DI-NDTI-80809B report.

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