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First Article Testing (FAT) Services

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The contract for First Article Testing (FAT) Services requires independent validation of initial production units to confirm full compliance with established technical specifications. This includes rigorous dimensional inspection, material verification, and performance testing to ensure that the first articles meet all required engineering and quality standards before full-scale production proceeds. The work is structured as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541330, which pertains to engineering services, and is administered by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on June 9, 2026, and the place of performance and specific office details are not provided, though the contract is linked to the DIBBS system under award number SPE7M224P2499. All testing must be conducted impartially and documented thoroughly to satisfy defense procurement compliance requirements.

General Info

Independent FAT services for defense production compliance, dimensional inspection, material verification, performance testing under DLA.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7M224P2499.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PISTON, CYLINDER

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PostedJun 9

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Independent validation testing of initial production units to ensure compliance with technical specifications, including dimensional inspection, material verification, and performance testing.

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