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First Article Testing (FAT) Services

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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.

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Independent testing and validation for first production unit per MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ H1331 at Tinker AFB by August 3, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → AVIATION SUPPLY CHAINView Agency

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541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

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TINKER AFB, OK, 73145-9031, US

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Independent testing and validation of the first production unit to verify compliance with technical specs, including FAI reporting per MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ H1331.

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