First Article Testing (FAT) and Reporting

The contract requires the performance of First Article Testing (FAT) and the delivery of detailed test reports that fully comply with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) standards and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) obligations. The work must be executed to ensure that the initial production units meet all specified technical, quality, and regulatory criteria before full-scale manufacturing proceeds. The testing process must be rigorously documented, with evidence of adherence to defense manufacturing and inspection protocols, ensuring traceability and accountability throughout the validation phase. This subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services and is associated with the Nuclear Reactor Program within the Department of Defense. The place of performance is designated as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, and responses are due by July 31, 2026. All deliverables must be submitted in accordance with the required data formats and timelines outlined in the contract's CDRL schedule, and the contractor is expected to maintain full compliance with federal defense acquisition regulations throughout the testing and reporting cycle.