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First Article Testing (FAT) Services

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The Defense Logistics Agency, operating under the Department of Defense, has issued a subcontract for First Article Testing services. The primary objective of this contract is to conduct a comprehensive Contractor First Article Test to ensure that initial production units fully comply with all established design and military specifications. This procurement falls under NAICS code 541380 and was posted on August 17, 2026. The contract focuses on the critical validation phase of production to guarantee that the delivered hardware meets the rigorous quality and performance standards required by the agency.

General Info

DLA subcontract for First Article Testing to ensure production units meet military specifications.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7L1-26-P-9882.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PostedAug 17

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Conduct a full Contractor First Article Test to validate initial production unit compliance with design and military specifications.

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