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First Article Testing (FAT) Services

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The contract requires the performance of First Article Testing for nonmetallic hose assemblies, encompassing dimensional verification, material characterization, and performance evaluation to ensure compliance with government specifications. The testing must result in formal documentation that supports formal acceptance by the Department of Defense at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, though the physical work is to be conducted at Tracy, California, with a zip code of 95304-5000. The scope is strictly focused on validating the initial production units to confirm that all requirements are met before full-scale manufacturing proceeds. This is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, indicating specialized scientific and technical services, and is managed by the Fluid Handling Division under the broader Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for July 27, 2026, and no set-aside provisions are specified, meaning all eligible contractors may compete.

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First Article Testing for nonmetallic hose assemblies to meet DoD specs at Tracy, CA, for Hill AFB acceptance.

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Department Of Defense → FLUID HANDLING DIVISIONView Agency

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541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

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TRACY, CA, 95304-5000, US

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FLUID HANDLING DIVISION
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Perform First Article Testing for nonmetallic hose assembly including dimensional, material, and performance testing with formal reporting to support government acceptance at Hill AFB, UT.

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