First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires the performance and documentation of First Article Testing for JMIC 3.0K containers to verify that design specifications and production processes meet all required standards before full-scale manufacturing begins. This testing is critical to ensure product compliance, dimensional accuracy, material integrity, and functional performance in alignment with military and operational requirements. The work must be conducted in accordance with established technical protocols and all results must be thoroughly documented for review and approval by the contracting authority. The contract is a subcontract under the NAICS code 541380, issued by the Department of Defense through the organization Construction & Equipment Containers, with performance to be completed at Red Bank, New Jersey, 07701-5639. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, indicating a narrow window for qualified subcontractors to submit proposals. The contract is not subject to any specific set-aside designation and is accessible through the DIBBS portal, implying that only registered and eligible suppliers may respond. Successful bidders will be expected to deliver accurate, traceable testing data to support the transition from prototype to production without delay or rework.