First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract awards services for conducting Contractor First Article Testing to ensure that initial production items meet all specified design, performance, and quality requirements. This includes comprehensive dimensional inspections, functional testing under controlled conditions, and the generation of a First Article Inspection Report to document compliance. The work is performed as a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and is classified under NAICS code 541380, indicating it falls within scientific and technical consulting services. The testing must validate that the product conforms to technical drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria before full-scale production begins. The contract was posted on July 15, 2026, with performance likely occurring at an unspecified location under the oversight of the DLA, and the work is tied to a specific contract number for tracking and accountability purposes.