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First Article Testing (FAT) Services

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Response Deadline08/20/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract requires the conduct and documentation of First Article Testing for an adapter in strict compliance with FAR 52.209-3 and applicable military standards, ensuring all testing procedures meet government-mandated quality and performance criteria. The successful bidder must prepare and submit comprehensive test reports for official government review and approval, with the expectation that all results demonstrate conformance to technical specifications and operational requirements. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541330, specifically reserved for total small business participation, and is managed by the Fluid Handling Division within the Department of Defense. The place of performance is designated as San Diego, California, with a final response deadline of August 20, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on August 9, 2026. All work must be completed in alignment with federal and military regulatory frameworks to ensure contractual compliance and government acceptance.

General Info

Small business set-aside for First Article Testing of adapter in San Diego under military standards, due August 20, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FLUID HANDLING DIVISIONView Agency

NAICS

541330 - Engineering ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

SAN DIEGO, CA, 92136-3581, US

Set-Aside

SBA

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Timeline

PostedAug 9

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Response DeadlineAug 20

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Response Deadline

08/20/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FLUID HANDLING DIVISION

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Conduct and document First Article Testing for the adapter per FAR 52.209-3 and military standards, including submission of test reports for government approval.

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