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First Article Testing (FAT) Services for Aviation Life Support Equipment

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Response Deadline09/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the Department of Defense ASC Commodities Division involves providing first article testing and documentation services for aviation life support equipment, specifically cargo parachute static lines. The scope of work includes performing independent testing, ensuring material certifications, validating processes, and delivering detailed test reports to government monitors. The project is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 25, 2026, following the posting date of August 31, 2026.

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DoD small business subcontract for aviation cargo parachute static line testing and documentation.

Agency

Department Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISIONView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE4A6-26-R-XA39.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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STATIC LINE, CARGO P

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Timeline

PostedAug 31

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Response DeadlineSep 25

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09/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 25 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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Independent testing and documentation of first article units for cargo parachute static lines, including material certifications, process validation, and test reporting to government monitors.

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