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First Article Testing (FAT) Services

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Response Deadline08/13/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract requires the performance of First Article Testing in accordance with MIL-C-24321E and FAR 52.209-3, ensuring strict compliance with federal and military standards for initial product validation. This includes comprehensive test reporting, detailed inspection records, and the submission of one fully tested unit to the government within ten days of its receipt. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 541380 indicating engineering services. The place of performance is designated as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002, and the contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense’s Active Devices Division. Respondents must submit proposals by the deadline of August 13, 2026, with the solicitation originally posted on August 2, 2026, and all work must align with defense procurement requirements governing quality assurance and small business participation.

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First Article Testing per military standards for small business subcontract in New Cumberland, PA, due August 13, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → ACTIVE DEVICES DIVISIONView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, US

Set-Aside

SBA

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PostedAug 2

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Response DeadlineAug 13

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08/13/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → ACTIVE DEVICES DIVISION

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Conduct First Article Testing per MIL-C-24321E and FAR 52.209-3, including test reporting, inspection records, and submission of one unit within 10 days of government receipt.

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