First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract awards First Article Testing services to a Women-Owned Small Business under a set-aside designation, requiring full compliance with QAP 12338311 for the dimensional inspection, material verification, and detailed documentation of first article samples. The work must be conducted to secure approval from the Defense Logistics Agency, ensuring all components meet specified technical and quality standards before production release. All testing activities and accompanying reports must be accurately recorded and submitted to meet DLA’s regulatory requirements. Performance of the contract is designated to take place at a facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a ZIP code of 17070-5002, and the NAICS code 541380 indicates it falls under Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2026, and responses are due by August 3, 2026, with the contracting entity being the Fluid Handling Division under the Department of Defense. While no specific point of contact is listed, proposals must be submitted through the official DIBBS portal via the provided UI link to be considered.