First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract titled First Article Testing (FAT) Services requires the performance of comprehensive first article testing in strict accordance with AS9102 standards to verify that the initial production unit meets all designated design, material, and performance specifications. This effort is critical to validating conformity before full-scale production and ensuring alignment with aerospace and defense quality requirements. The work must be conducted to fully document and demonstrate compliance across all critical characteristics and dimensional requirements as defined by technical data packages and engineering controls. This is a subcontract awarded under NAICS code 541380 by the Fluid Handling Division of the Department of Defense, with the place of performance located at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, ZIP 17070-5002. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, and responses are due by August 3, 2026. While no specific set-aside designation is indicated, the requirement is scoped for qualified subcontractors capable of executing highly technical, aerospace-grade testing protocols with full traceability and reporting. All deliverables must fulfill the rigorous documentation and evidence standards mandated by AS9102 to support certification and acceptance by the contracting activity.