First Article Testing (FAT) Coordination and Reporting

This contract requires comprehensive support for government-led First Article Testing under MIL-STD-7749, encompassing full coordination of documentation, preparation of test samples, compilation of test data, and submission of inspection reports. The work is critical to validating initial production units for compliance with military standards and must be executed with precision to ensure approval by the Department of Defense. All activities must align with the established requirements of the standard and be delivered within the designated timeline to meet contract obligations. The opportunity is a small business set-aside under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, restricted exclusively to small business concerns as defined by the FAR. It falls under NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services and is associated with the ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division of the Department of Defense. Performance is required at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026. The solicitation is posted on DIBBS and is structured as a subcontract, indicating the prime contractor or government entity will oversee the integration of outcomes into a larger procurement or production program.