First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract entails independent testing and certification of initial production units to ensure full compliance with applicable military specifications, with a specific requirement to prepare and submit the DI-NDTI-80809B report as formal documentation of test results and compliance status. This effort is critical to verifying that all delivered components meet rigorous defense standards prior to full-scale production and fielding. The work is structured as a subcontract under the broader defense logistics framework, managed by the Defense Logistics Agency within the Department of Defense, and is classified under NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The testing activities are focused exclusively on first article units, meaning the initial samples produced under the new manufacturing process, and must be performed by an accredited third party to guarantee objectivity and regulatory adherence. Although no specific location or point of contact is provided, the performance is tied to defense production systems governed by DLA oversight, and the contract was posted in July 2026 as part of ongoing supply chain validation efforts. Submission of the DI-NDTI-80809B report is mandatory and serves as the official record verifying that all technical, performance, and quality requirements have been met, enabling the transition from prototype to production status.