First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract requires the performance of First Article Testing in accordance with FAR 52.209-4 with Alternate I, encompassing all aspects of sample preparation, testing execution, documentation, and coordination with the Government to obtain formal approval at the origin. The work is specifically tied to the production of items that must meet stringent quality and compliance standards, requiring rigorous validation prior to full-scale manufacturing. Testing must be conducted with full transparency and detailed records to ensure alignment with federal procurement requirements and to facilitate Government review and acceptance. This subcontract is designated as a HUBZone Set-Aside, restricted to businesses located in historically underutilized business zones, and falls under NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The place of performance is fixed at Tinker Air Force Base with a zip code of 73145-8000, indicating that all testing activities must be conducted on-site or in close proximity to support Government oversight. Responses are due by July 6, 2026, and the contracting activity is under the Department of Defense, specifically the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV, which will manage oversight and acceptance of deliverables.