First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires the performance and documentation of First Article Testing (FAT) for a baffle plug in accordance with FAR 52.209-3/4, ensuring compliance through complete dimensional, material, and functional verification against approved technical drawings. All testing must be thoroughly recorded to demonstrate that the initial production unit meets specified design requirements and quality standards prior to full-scale manufacturing. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricted to small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 541380 indicating engineering services. The place of performance is designated as Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with an estimated response deadline of August 13, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026. The contracting activity is managed by the ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Division under the Department of Defense.