First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires the execution of a First Article Inspection for the Spacer, Plate component, encompassing comprehensive dimensional verification, confirmation of material certifications, and the generation of fully compliant AS9102 documentation. All testing and reporting must adhere strictly to the AS9102 standard to ensure conformance with aerospace quality requirements, and the inspection process must validate that the initial production part meets all engineering specifications, tolerances, and material standards prior to full-scale production. The work falls under NAICS code 541330 and is classified as a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, with the performance location unspecified but presumed to align with the supplier’s facilities or a designated inspection site. The solicitation was posted in June 2026 and is linked to contract numbers SPE4A626D5532 and SPE4A726F8449, indicating it is part of an active procurement effort to secure qualified inspection services for critical aerospace components.