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First Article Testing (FAT) Services

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Response Deadline08/06/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract requires the performance and documentation of First Article Testing for hose assemblies in accordance with FAR 52.209-3/4, encompassing material composition, dimensional accuracy, performance under operational conditions, and environmental resilience testing. All testing must be conducted with meticulous attention to specifications, and a formal, comprehensive report must be submitted to verify compliance with all required standards. The work falls under NAICS code 541380 and is structured as a subcontract under the FLUID HANDLING DIVISION of the Department of Defense, with proposals due by August 6, 2026. The testing must be completed to ensure the hose assemblies meet military-grade reliability and quality benchmarks before production or deployment.

General Info

First Article Testing for military-grade hose assemblies per FAR 52.209-3/4, due August 6, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FLUID HANDLING DIVISIONView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

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PostedJul 26

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Response DeadlineAug 6

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FLUID HANDLING DIVISION

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Conduct and document First Article Testing per FAR 52.209-3/4 for hose assemblies, including material, dimensional, performance, and environmental testing with formal report submission.

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