First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract covers independent first article testing services in accordance with Department of Defense standards, encompassing dimensional inspection, material verification, and the preparation of a comprehensive FAT report. The work is required to ensure that initial production units meet all specified technical requirements before full-scale manufacturing proceeds, with testing performed by qualified third-party laboratories or vendors under strict compliance protocols. This subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 541380, indicating it falls under engineering services, and is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency within the Department of Defense. The contract does not specify a solicitation number or set-aside classification, and the place of performance and office address details are not provided, suggesting the work may be performed at various locations based on vendor capability. The posting date indicates this opportunity was made available in August 2026, and the associated DIBBS link provides access to official procurement records for further details.