First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract calls for conducting a First Article Inspection and Testing on an initial valve unit in full compliance with MIL-STD requirements, encompassing precise dimensional checks, material verification, and performance testing to ensure all specifications are met. The work must be completed by a small business as this is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 541330 indicating engineering services. The place of performance is specified as Bremerton, Washington, with a zip code of 98314-6001, and the contracting agency is the Department of Defense under the PUGET SOUND designation. The solicitation was posted on August 9, 2026, and responses are due by August 20, 2026, leaving a window of eleven days for submission. The contract is classified as a subcontract and is accessible via an online portal linked through DIBBS. Though no point of contact or specific office address is provided, interested parties must adhere strictly to the MIL-STD protocols and ensure all testing documentation is accurate and comprehensive to meet federal defense standards for first article approval.