First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires the execution of First Article Testing on the initial production unit to verify compliance with established technical specifications, ensuring that all performance, design, and quality criteria are met before full-scale production proceeds. The testing process must generate comprehensive documentation necessary for submission to the Defense Logistics Agency, serving as official validation that the product conforms to contractual and regulatory requirements. This effort is critical to establishing baseline quality and consistency for future production lots. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, with performance required at a specified location in Tracy, California, with a ZIP code of 95304-5000. The solicitation was posted on May 12, 2026, and responses must be submitted by May 20, 2026. The contracting entity is the ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION within the Department of Defense, and the engagement is governed through the DIBBS platform with the referenced solicitation number SPE4A526T129L. There is no set-aside designation specified, and no point of contact information is provided in the available data.