First Article Testing (FAT) Services for CBRN Filters

The contract is for Independent Testing and Validation Services specifically for CBRN filters, aimed at verifying that initial production units meet established military performance and safety standards before advancing to full-rate production. This First Article Testing (FAT) effort is critical to ensuring operational readiness and compliance with rigorous defense requirements, with testing conducted at a designated location in Solon, Ohio, with a ZIP code of 44139. The work falls under NAICS code 541380, classifying it as scientific research and development services, and is structured as a subcontract within the Department of Defense acquisition framework, managed by the W6QK Acc- Dta organization. The solicitation was posted on May 11, 2026, and while no set-aside type is specified, the scope is focused exclusively on validating the technical integrity and reliability of CBRN filtration units prior to scaling manufacturing.