First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires the performance of First Article Testing (FAT) to verify that the initial production units comply with all technical, performance, and quality specifications outlined by military standards and the Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses 52.209-3 and 52.209-4. This testing is critical to ensure that the product meets required benchmarks before full-scale production proceeds, with the goal of confirming conformance to design intent, functionality, and durability under operational conditions. The work is designated as a subcontract under NAICS code 541330 and is being managed by the Department of Defense through its Depot Hill office, with performance exclusively located at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, zip code 84056-5734. Responses to this solicitation are due by August 13, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on August 2, 2026. It is not subject to any set-aside classification and is open to eligible subcontractors capable of executing FAT in alignment with government-mandated protocols. All testing must be documented thoroughly and submitted in a form acceptable to the DoD for review and approval, ensuring full traceability and accountability of results. The contract does not specify a point of contact, and the associated DIBBS link provides the official portal for submission and further details.