First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract calls for the performance of First Article Testing to verify that production units meet established aerospace design and quality standards, ensuring that components and systems are manufactured to exact technical specifications prior to full-scale production. This subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 541380, indicating it involves scientific and technical consulting services, specifically focused on engineering and quality validation activities tied to defense aerospace systems. The work is to be performed at Jacksonville, Florida, with a performance location identified by the zip code 32212-0103, and the contracting activity is managed under the Department of Defense through the LAND SUPPLIER OPNS VEHICLE SPT organization. The opportunity is open for responses until August 3, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 21, 2026, providing vendors with a 13-day window to submit proposals. The contract is classified as a subcontract, suggesting it may be part of a larger procurement chain within the defense supply network, and there is no specific set-aside designation indicated, meaning it is open to all qualifying entities. Interested parties must access the official request through the DIBBS portal at the provided URL to obtain full documentation and submit their responses in accordance with federal acquisition guidelines.