First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires the execution and documentation of First Article Testing in accordance with SAE AS9003 to verify that the initial production units comply with all required dimensional, material, and process specifications. This testing must be thoroughly documented to provide verifiable evidence of conformance before full-scale production can proceed. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380 and is being procured by the ACTIVE DEVICES DIVISION within the Department of Defense, with performance required at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, 31098-1887. Proposals must be submitted by August 10, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 30, 2026, through the DIBBS platform using the reference number SPE7M526T359X. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the contract is open to eligible subcontractors capable of meeting the stringent aerospace quality standards outlined in AS9003.