First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires the preparation and coordination of First Article Testing for check valves, encompassing the submission of sample units, assembly of technical documentation, and facilitation of government-conducted testing at the vendor’s origin location. All activities must align with military or defense standards, ensuring that the check valves meet specified performance, quality, and reliability criteria prior to production authorization. The vendor is responsible for managing logistics, ensuring timely delivery of samples, and maintaining complete and accurate records throughout the testing process. This subcontract is issued under NAICS code 541380 and is tied to the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Cherry Point location with a place of performance at 28533-5040. The solicitation was posted on May 31, 2026, and responses are due by June 11, 2026. No set-aside designation is specified, and the work is expected to be executed at the contractor’s facility where the check valves are manufactured, with direct oversight by government personnel during testing. Performance must be completed within the specified timeframe to support the broader procurement timeline for defense systems reliant on these components.