First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires the execution of First Article Testing in strict accordance with MIL-DTL-15743 paragraphs 3.2 and 4.3 to verify that the initial production units fully comply with specified design, performance, and quality standards. The testing must validate that the products meet all applicable technical requirements prior to full-scale production, ensuring conformance at the earliest stage of manufacturing. A formal test report documenting the results and conclusions must be submitted no later than 90 days after test initiation. This is a subcontract under the Nuclear Reactor Program within the Department of Defense, solicited under NAICS code 541380, targeting specialized technical services. The work is to be performed at a designated location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026. The contract was posted on August 2, 2026, and is managed through the DLA DIBBS system with the referenced solicitation number SPE7M226T5960. There are no set-aside provisions indicated, and the procurement is open to eligible subcontractors capable of meeting the rigorous military testing specifications.