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First Article Testing (FAT) Services for Aircraft Link Assembly

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Response Deadline11/12/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves providing First Article Testing services for Aircraft Link Assemblies to support prime contractors delivering on DLA supply contracts. The scope of work requires the testing of two units from lot 1680, item 16129721, at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. The primary objective is to validate material specifications, strength, tolerances, and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with government-mandated requirements. The project must be completed within 120 calendar days, culminating in the delivery of validated units and comprehensive test reports. This effort is managed under the Department of Defense through the DLA Weapons Support ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Div, falling under NAICS code 336414.

General Info

First Article Testing for Aircraft Link Assemblies at Robins AFB within 120 days.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance

ROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1887, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE4A7-27-T-2794.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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LINK ASSEMBLY AIRCRA

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PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineNov 12

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11/12/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV

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Performs first article testing (FAT) for prime contractors delivering DLA supply contracts. Tests two units of lot/item 1680 / 16129721 at Robins AFB, GA, to validate manufacturing processes, tolerances, strength, and material specifications. Executes tests within 120 calendar days per government-mandated FAT requirements. Delivers validated units and test reports.

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