First Article Testing (FAT) Coordination & Reporting

The contractor is responsible for coordinating and executing First Article Testing for the electronic cover component under government supervision, ensuring full compliance with DI-NDTI-80809B standards. This includes preparing and submitting comprehensive technical data packages, physical sample units, detailed configuration records, and all required compliance documentation to validate that the component meets specified performance, design, and quality criteria. All costs associated with initial testing, retesting, and any necessary corrective actions are borne entirely by the contractor, with no financial reimbursement anticipated from the government. The work is conducted under a subcontract tied to the Defense Logistics Agency’s Department of Defense procurement framework, classified under NAICS code 541330 for engineering services, with performance expected to align with federal defense supply chain requirements.