First Article Testing (FAT) Services

This contract mandates the conduct and documentation of First Article Testing for a single lighting fixture unit to verify that both the design and production processes adhere to specified requirements. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricted exclusively to small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 541330 indicating engineering services. The testing must comprehensively validate performance, compliance, and conformity prior to full-scale production, ensuring all technical and quality standards are met. The place of performance is specified as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a ZIP code of 17070-5002, indicating where the testing activities are to be physically carried out. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, and responses are due by August 17, 2026, providing a twelve-day window for eligible small businesses to submit proposals. The contracting entity is listed as the Department of Defense under the Construction & Equipment MRO SVC I program, suggesting this lighting fixture supports military or defense-related infrastructure or equipment. While no point of contact is provided, all submissions must be directed through the designated DIBBS portal using the referenced solicitation number SPE8E926T3348. The requirement is focused exclusively on a first article sample, meaning successful execution will serve as the foundational approval for future production cycles, making accuracy and thorough documentation critical to contract award and subsequent fulfillment.