First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires the execution of First Article Testing on three units from a newly produced bolt lot to ensure full compliance with specified technical drawings and quality assurance standards. Testing must verify dimensional accuracy, material composition, and performance characteristics to confirm that the bolts meet all required engineering and safety criteria. The work is governed under a subcontract arrangement with a NAICS code of 541380 and is managed by the Department of Defense through its Aviation Supply Chain division, with performance to be carried out at a facility in Tracy, California, zip code 95304-5000. Responses to this solicitation were due by July 22, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 14, 2026. The contract is part of a broader effort to maintain rigorous quality control across defense-linked manufactured components, ensuring that critical fasteners used in aviation systems adhere strictly to documented specifications. All testing outcomes must be documented and submitted in accordance with established quality assurance protocols to validate conformance prior to lot acceptance.