First Article Testing (FAT) Coordination & Documentation

The contract focuses on the coordination and documentation of First Article Testing (FAT) for government contracts, requiring full execution of test planning, sample submission, data collection, and formal compliance reporting in strict accordance with AS9102 standards and FAR 46.4 regulations. The work involves ensuring that all first articles meet specified design and quality requirements before full-scale production, with rigorous adherence to defense procurement protocols. Documentation must be thorough, traceable, and submitted in a manner that satisfies federal audit and compliance expectations. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, and falls under the NAICS code 541330 for engineering services. The performance location and specific point of contact are not defined in the provided data, but the work will align with DLA’s quality assurance framework. The contract was posted in June 2026 and is accessible via the DIBBS platform, indicating it is part of a broader procurement effort tied to contract SPE4A625PL016. The successful contractor must demonstrate expertise in military aerospace quality systems and the ability to deliver precise, timely FAT reports that support supply chain certification and government acceptance.