First Article Testing (FAT) – Shock Strut Cylinders

The contract specifies the performance of First Article Testing for shock strut cylinders to ensure full compliance with military specifications and AS9102 standards, focusing on dimensional accuracy, material integrity, functional performance, and non-destructive evaluation. This testing is required to validate that the product meets all government-mandated requirements prior to production release and is conducted under the oversight of the Defense Logistics Agency as part of a subcontract arrangement. All testing must be documented and reported in accordance with FAI protocols to demonstrate conformity and traceability for federal procurement purposes. The work is classified under NAICS code 332999 for other fabricated metal product manufacturing and is scheduled for performance following a posting date of July 17, 2026. Although the specific place of performance and point of contact are not provided, the contract is issued through a U.S. Department of Defense procurement channel and is linked to the DIBBS system under contract number SPE4A726P3152. No set-aside status is designated, indicating this opportunity is open to all qualified subcontractors without special socioeconomic preferences. Final acceptance by the government hinges on successful completion of all required tests and submission of compliant documentation.