First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires the conduct and documentation of First Article Testing for a specialized bolt in full compliance with military standards, encompassing rigorous physical, chemical, and dimensional verification to ensure the product meets all technical specifications. All test results and supporting documentation must be formally submitted to the Defense Logistics Agency for review and approval. The effort is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, and is categorized under NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services. Performance is required in San Diego, California, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and the solicitation is issued by the Nuclear Reactor Program under the Department of Defense.