First Article Testing (FAT) Services for Countermeasures Dispenser

The contract encompasses the independent testing of a single unit of the countermeasures dispenser magazine to validate its compliance with all specified technical requirements, with the ultimate goal of producing a formal First Article Test Report for submission to the government. This testing serves as a critical verification step to ensure the product meets design, performance, and quality benchmarks before full-scale production proceeds. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to respond, and it falls under the NAICS code 541380, which pertains to other scientific and technical consulting services. The place of performance is clearly identified as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002, and the contracting activity is managed by the Department of Defense through the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 22, 2026, indicating a short window for qualified small businesses to submit proposals. The contract requires precise adherence to technical specifications and thorough documentation, ensuring the resulting report meets government standards for first article approval.