First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires comprehensive First Article Testing services to validate that initial production units fully comply with established design and engineering specifications, in accordance with AS9102 or an equivalent standard, to secure government approval. All testing must be rigorously performed and thoroughly documented to demonstrate conformance, ensuring that each unit meets the stringent quality and performance criteria mandated for defense-related applications. This effort is critical to certification and approval prior to full-scale production. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541330, awarded by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, with performance required at TEXARKANA, Texas, ZIP 75507-5000. Bids must be submitted by August 13, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on August 5, 2026. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to aerospace quality standards and is intended exclusively for small business contractors as defined by the SBA, promoting industry participation among small entities within the defense supply chain.