First Article Testing (FAT) and Quality Compliance

The contract requires full First Article Testing in compliance with DI-NDTI-80809B, encompassing radiographic inspection, material testing, and complete documentation submission for military acceptance. The work must meet stringent quality standards to ensure conformance with defense specifications, with all test results and reports rigorously documented and submitted for formal approval. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 541380, and issued by the Nuclear Reactor Program within the Department of Defense. The solicitation opened on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of August 5, 2026, giving qualified small businesses a finite window to propose their capabilities. All performance activities are expected to align with federal acquisition regulations and defense quality assurance protocols, though the exact place of performance and point of contact are not specified in the provided data.