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First Article Testing (FAT) Services

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The contract awards services for the independent testing and inspection of the first production unit to ensure full compliance with established technical specifications. This includes performing all required tests, generating detailed documentation of test results, and submitting the Approved First Article Report (AFR) as evidence of conformance. The work is being conducted under a subcontract tied to the Defense Logistics Agency within the Department of Defense, with the NAICS code 541380 indicating specialized engineering and technical services. The solicitation was posted on July 15, 2026, and the performance location remains unspecified, though the contract is managed through the DIBBS system under award number SPE7M226P0781. The deliverables center on validation of design and manufacturing integrity before full-scale production, making this a critical gate in the procurement and quality assurance process for defense-related systems.

General Info

Independent testing and inspection of first production unit for DOD compliance with AFR deliverable.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics AgencyView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

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PostedJul 15

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Independent testing and inspection of the first production unit to verify compliance with technical specifications, including test execution, documentation, and AFR submission.

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