First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires independent first article testing for five identification markers to ensure full compliance with form, fit, function, packaging, marking, and shelf-life specifications under FAR 52.209-3. This testing is critical to verifying that the delivered items meet all required military and technical standards before production proceeds. The work is scoped as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380 and is being managed by the DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY under the Department of Defense, with performance located at NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, and responses are due by August 3, 2026, with no set-aside provisions applied. All bidders must be prepared to deliver comprehensive test results and documentation affirming that each unit meets the stringent requirements outlined in the contract.