First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires performance of First Article Testing in accordance with FAR 52.209-3 to verify that prototype production, inspections, and testing fully comply with applicable military specifications. This includes end-to-end execution of FAT activities such as manufacturing a prototype unit, conducting rigorous inspections and performance tests, and delivering a formal FAT report formatted to the DI-NDTI-80809B standard to confirm that all contractual and technical requirements have been met. The work is a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and falls under the NAICS code 332999 for other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing. The contract is linked to the award SPE4A222D0013 with delivery order SPE4AX26F1034, and while no specific location or point of contact is provided, the testing and reporting obligations must be fulfilled to ensure formal validation and acceptance by the government.