First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires the performance and documentation of First Article Testing (FAT) to verify the dimensional, material, and functional characteristics of the initial production unit, ensuring compliance with specifications for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) acceptance. This includes rigorous testing procedures to confirm that the first article meets all required standards before full-scale production proceeds, with complete and accurate documentation to support DLA’s evaluation and approval process. The work must be conducted in accordance with established quality control protocols and delivered in a timely manner to meet program timelines. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated under NAICS code 541380, which pertains to other scientific and technical consulting services. The contract is issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, with performance required at a location in Tracy, California, zip code 95304-5000. Respondents must submit proposals by the deadline of August 12, 2026, and the opportunity is accessible via the DIBBS portal. All technical and administrative deliverables must align with DLA’s requirements to ensure successful acceptance of the first article.