First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract seeks independent testing and validation services for the first production unit to confirm full compliance with established technical specifications, requiring a formal First Article Inspection (FAI) report adhering to MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ H1331 standards. This effort ensures that all manufacturing processes, materials, and functional attributes meet defined quality and performance criteria before full-scale production proceeds. The work is critical to validating readiness for integration into defense systems and must be conducted by a qualified third party with demonstrated expertise in military-grade verification protocols. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380 and is issued by the Department of Defense through its Aviation Supply Chain office. Performance is required at Tinker AFB, OK, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and the posting date of July 26, 2026. No set-aside designation is specified, leaving the opportunity open to all eligible vendors. The contract does not list a point of contact, and detailed instructions for proposal submission are available via the provided DIBBS link, where interested parties must follow official bidding procedures to qualify.