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First Article Testing (FAT) Services

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Submission Closed08/06/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract under the title First Article Testing (FAT) Services is a subcontract opportunity designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA program, meant exclusively for small businesses to compete. It requires independent testing and validation of a single unit to confirm compliance with military and aerospace design specifications, serving as a critical quality assurance step before full-scale production. The work is governed by NAICS code 541380, which encompasses engineering services, and is issued by the Department of Defense through its Construction & Equipment T & IFO EQ office. Testing must be performed at the specified place of performance in Tracy, California, with a zip code of 95304-5000. Bidders must submit their proposals by the response deadline of August 6, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 26, 2026. All proposers are expected to demonstrate technical capability and experience in verifying compliance with stringent defense and aerospace standards through rigorous independent testing protocols.