First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract pertains to the execution and documentation of First Article Testing for aerospace components in strict compliance with AS9102 and applicable military standards, encompassing dimensional inspections, material testing, and process validation to ensure complete conformance to technical requirements. This subcontract is managed by the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV under the Department of Defense and is performance-based at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with the specified location serving as the primary site for testing activities and deliverables. The work requires rigorous adherence to industry and defense-specific quality protocols to validate manufacturing processes prior to full-scale production. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, with proposals due by May 21, 2026, under the NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services. There is no set-aside designation, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors regardless of size or status. Although no point of contact is listed, the official procurement link provides access to detailed submission guidelines and documentation requirements necessary for compliance with the Department of Defense’s procurement systems. Full technical documentation and inspection records generated during FAT must be submitted as deliverables to affirm product readiness for integration into aerospace systems.