First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires the performance of First Article Testing on a two-unit sample of lighting units to verify compliance with critical, major, and minor attributes as defined by MIL-STD-1916 sampling plans, ensuring all quality and performance standards are met before full production. The work must be executed in accordance with military standards and is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA. The North American Industry Classification System code 541380 indicates the scope involves scientific and technical consulting services, aligning the effort with specialized testing and analysis activities. The place of performance is designated as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002, and the sponsoring agency is the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, and responses are due by July 29, 2026, with all submissions required through the DIBBS system via the provided URL.