First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract pertains to Independent testing and documentation of water purification NSNs to validate compliance with military specifications and PID requirements under the title First Article Testing (FAT) Services. The work is being conducted as a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, which operates within the Department of Defense, and falls under the NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The primary objective is to perform rigorous independent verification of water purification systems to ensure they meet all applicable military standards and performance identifiers before production or fielding. Documentation must comprehensively support validation efforts and confirm adherence to mandated technical and regulatory criteria. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, and the contract is linked to the award SPE7MX21D0016 with delivery order SPE7MX26F9427. The place of performance and specific office location are not detailed, indicating potential flexibility or multiple sites for testing activities. There is no specified set-aside type, suggesting the subcontract is open to eligible general contractors without restriction based on business size or veteran status.