First Article Testing (FAT) and Submission Support

The contract requires the production and delivery of two initial units for government First Article Testing at Cherry Point, North Carolina, with full documentation, inspection reports, and active coordination with Department of Defense engineering representatives to ensure compliance with technical and procedural standards. All deliverables must be completed to support formal acceptance testing and validation by government personnel, emphasizing traceability, quality control, and adherence to defense specifications. The effort is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to respond, and it is governed under NAICS code 541330 for scientific and technical consulting services. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 24, 2026, and the place of performance is listed as Jacksonville, Florida, 32212-0103, though the physical testing will occur at Cherry Point. The contracting activity is the ASC Commodities Division, a unit within the Department of Defense, and the opportunity is accessible through the DIBBS platform.