First Article Testing (FAT) Coordination and Execution

The contract tasks the awardee with coordinating and executing First Article Testing for two units at Fleet Readiness Center East, ensuring full alignment with government protocols and quality standards. This includes managing all documentation, labeling, and compliance activities tied to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, storage, and shipment, as well as adherence to 29 CFR 1910.1200 for hazard communication and workplace safety. The work is part of a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division, with performance centered in San Diego, California, at zip code 92136-3581. The solicitation was posted on May 10, 2026, and responses are due by May 18, 2026, under NAICS code 541380, indicating professional, scientific, and technical services related to engineering and technical consulting. All activities must be conducted under strict government oversight to ensure readiness, traceability, and regulatory compliance throughout the testing and delivery process.