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First Article Testing (FAT) Services

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Submission Closed07/27/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The contract demands the execution of First Article Testing for a retainer component to ensure full compliance with applicable military specifications before initiating full-scale production. This testing phase is critical to verify that the design, materials, and manufacturing processes meet exacting defense standards, serving as a gate before any bulk manufacturing proceeds. The work is classified under a HUBZone Set-Aside, restricting eligibility to qualified small businesses located in historically underutilized business zones, and falls under NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services. Performance must be conducted at the designated location in Tracy, California, with a zip code of 95304-5000, under the oversight of the Department of Defense’s Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support organization. Subcontractors must submit responses by the deadline of July 27, 2026, with the solicitation originally posted on July 16, 2026, indicating a short but defined window for qualification and proposal submission. The contract type is explicitly structured as a subcontract, meaning it is part of a larger prime contracting framework and not a direct government obligation. All testing activities must be documented, traceable, and aligned with military requirements to pass validation, and successful completion is a prerequisite for any subsequent production orders. The procurement is accessible through the DIBBS platform at the provided URL, and all potential offerors are expected to adhere to the technical, procedural, and set-aside eligibility criteria without exception.