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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on August 2, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

First Article Testing (FAT) Services

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NAICS: 541380
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PS26239 - RAF015/2627 - Plug-in batteries safety study
Solicitation # PS26239
The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, through UK Shared Business Services, is seeking a provider to conduct a safety study on plug-in batteries with up to 800 W AC mains output for domestic use in the UK. The primary objective is to generate independent technical evidence to inform the legalisation of these batteries under the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 and the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002. The project is divided into two phases, with Phase 1 focusing on desk-based research and lab-based tests to evaluate fire and electrical safety risks across various installation configurations, including standalone units and DC-coupled systems. Phase 2 may extend research to conventional electrician-installed home battery systems to refine existing standards. The contract has an estimated budget of 300,000 GBP excluding VAT, with a performance period running from November 9, 2026, to March 31, 2028. Bidders must utilize reputable test facilities, preferably with UKAS accreditation, and adhere to recognized standards such as BS EN 62619. Evaluation is based on a combination of commercial and non-commercial criteria, with a mandatory minimum quality threshold of 60 for the facilities and flexibility requirement. All bids must be submitted via the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal by October 7, 2026, at 11:00. Compliance with Government Security Classifications and the Modern Slavery Act 2015 is required.
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

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1 day ago

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in 25 days

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The contract solicits independent testing and certification services for the first production unit to confirm compliance with applicable technical and military standards, ensuring the product meets required performance, safety, and quality benchmarks before full-scale production. This first article testing effort is critical for verifying design integrity and manufacturing readiness under the supervision of the Department of Defense, specifically managed under the LAND SUPPLY CHAIN organization with performance required at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, 84056-5734. The effort is structured as a subcontract and is exclusively reserved for small businesses under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services. Responses must be submitted by August 13, 2026, with the solicitation originally posted on August 2, 2026, indicating a window for potential offerors to prepare and submit qualified proposals. The testing scope encompasses rigorous evaluation procedures aligned with military specifications, likely including environmental, functional, and durability testing, to validate that the unit conforms to all contractual technical requirements. The outcome of this first article test will govern approval for further production, making it a pivotal milestone in the acquisition lifecycle. The absence of a point of contact or detailed agency address suggests all necessary communications and submissions will be handled through the DIBBS platform linked in the solicitation.

General Info

Small business set-aside for first article testing at Hill AFB to verify military compliance before production.

Agency

Department Of Defense → LAND SUPPLY CHAINView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5734, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7L1-26-T-903T.

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GEARSHAFT, BEVEL

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → LAND SUPPLY CHAIN
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Independent testing and certification of the first production unit to verify compliance with technical and military standards.

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