First Article Testing (FAT) and Quality Validation

This subcontract opportunity, titled First Article Testing (FAT) and Quality Validation, is issued by the Department of Defense under the DLA Weapons Support Land Supplier Opns Vehicle Spt. The project involves performing independent testing and validation of first production units for prime contractors. Key technical requirements include conducting dimensional inspections, material hardness tests, and stress testing against technical drawings utilizing CMM and calibrated metrology tools. The selected provider is responsible for preparing FAT reports for government approval and delivering both a validated sample unit and the final report. The contract is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 541380. Performance will take place in Tracy, California. Interested parties must respond by the deadline of October 19, 2026, following the posting date of October 8, 2026.