First Article Testing (FAT) for Hose Assembly

The contract requires the performance of First Article Testing for a hose assembly in accordance with SQAPML-PRF-53027, with the successful submission of an approved First Article Test Report for government acceptance. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, focused on verifying that the initial production unit meets all specified technical and quality requirements before full-scale manufacturing proceeds. The testing must be conducted to ensure compliance with defined standards and documented thoroughly for official review and approval. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026. The place of performance is identified as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002. The NAICS code 541380 categorizes the work under Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, indicating the specialized nature of the testing and reporting activities. The contract is managed through the DIBBS system, with the solicitation number SPE7M426T293Z, and no set-aside provisions are specified, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified subcontractors regardless of business size or classification.