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First Article Testing (FAT) and Reporting

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Response Deadline09/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for First Article Testing and Reporting, issued by the Department of Defense under agency W6QK Acc- Dta, focuses on the testing and validation of initial production units for prime contractors. The scope of work involves measuring tolerances and performance metrics against the technical data package using specialized equipment such as CMM, calipers, and material testing tools. All activities must be conducted in accordance with government standards CDRLS EH5C0450EH, culminating in the delivery of a completed and signed First Article Test Report. The opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 541380. It was posted on September 14, 2026, with a response deadline of September 25, 2026.

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DoD small business subcontract for first article testing and reporting under NAICS 541380.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc- DtaView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

MI, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of PANDTA-25-P-0000_011812.

The full solicitation package (8 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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BOAST RFOP- Cocking Handle Assembly

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PostedSep 14

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Response DeadlineSep 25

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09/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc- Dta

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Performs testing and validation of initial production units for prime contractors on W6QK Acc- Dta projects. Measures tolerances and performance metrics against the technical data package using CMM, calipers, and material testing equipment. Conducts testing per government standards CDRLS EH5C0450EH. Delivers a completed and signed First Article Test Report (FATR).

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