First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires comprehensive First Article Testing services for one unit per design, encompassing dimensional inspection, pressure testing at 600 PSI, and material certification to verify compliance with specified requirements. All testing activities must be thoroughly documented, and formal test reports must be submitted to the government as part of the deliverables. The work is under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, meaning only small businesses as defined by the SBA are eligible to bid, and it is classified under NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The place of performance is firmly established in Tracy, California, with a zip code of 95304-5000, and the contract is administered by the Fluid Handling Division of the Department of Defense. Bids must be submitted by the deadline of August 3, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 23, 2026, and participation is facilitated through the DIBBS platform under reference number SPE7M426T274T.