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First Article Testing (FAT) & Validation

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Response Deadline11/12/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, titled First Article Testing (FAT) and Validation, is issued by the Department of Defense under the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division. The primary objective is to validate manufacturing processes for prime contractors on DLA supply contracts by producing one prototype unit. The selected contractor will perform comprehensive testing and validation against technical specifications using dimensional inspection tools and metrology, ensuring strict adherence to DLA Technical and Quality Requirements. The final deliverables include one unit for First Article Test and a corresponding test report, which must be delivered to Hill AFB in Utah. While the place of performance is listed in New Cumberland, the project falls under NAICS code 541380. Interested parties should note the response deadline of November 12, 2026.

General Info

DoD subcontract for prototype production, testing, and validation due November 12, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE4A6-27-T-8417.

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PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineNov 12

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11/12/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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Full Description

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Performs first article testing on one unit to validate manufacturing processes for prime contractors on DLA supply contracts. Produces one prototype unit and performs testing and validation against technical specifications using metrology and dimensional inspection tools. Adheres to DLA Technical/Quality Requirements. Delivers one unit for First Article Test (FAT) and associated test report to Hill AFB, UT.

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