First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires the performance of First Article Testing on a single unit of an electrical connector, with the explicit goal of verifying conformance to specified technical requirements through formal testing procedures. The successful respondent must generate comprehensive test reports documenting all testing activities, results, and compliance assessments, and coordinate the timely submission of these reports directly with designated government representatives. This effort is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small business concerns as defined by the SBA are eligible to bid. The work is tied to NAICS code 541380, indicating it falls under other scientific and technical consulting services. Performance of the contract is scheduled to take place in Tracy, California, with the response deadline set for August 20, 2026, and the solicitation made public on August 9, 2026. The contracting activity originates from the Active Devices Division under the Department of Defense.