First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires the performance of First Article Testing (FAT) in strict accordance with the AS9102 standard for a quick-release pin, encompassing comprehensive dimensional inspections, verification of material certifications, and the full submission of a completed FAT documentation package. This work is critical to ensuring that the first production unit meets all specified engineering, material, and quality requirements before full-scale manufacturing proceeds. The testing must be executed with precision and documented thoroughly to satisfy aerospace industry compliance standards. The request is issued under the NAICS code 541380 by the ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION within the Department of Defense, with performance required at Hill AFB, Utah, with a zip code of 84056-5734. Responses are due by August 7, 2026, and the contract type is classified as a subcontract. The solicitation is accessible via the DIBBS portal, and all deliverables must align with the stringent aerospace quality framework outlined in AS9102. Failure to meet the required inspection criteria or documentation standards will result in non-acceptance of the first article.