First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract solicits services for First Article Testing to verify that a structural component meets specified engineering requirements and applicable military aerospace standards. The work is intended to validate conformance prior to full-scale production, ensuring the part’s design, materials, and manufacturing processes comply with rigorous defense specifications. Performance is to be conducted at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with a submission deadline of August 11, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on August 3, 2026. This is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, which pertains to engineering services, and is managed by the Department of Defense through the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV. The opportunity does not designate a specific set-aside classification, and all proposals must be submitted through the DIBBS platform using the provided link.