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First Article Testing (FAT) Specialist

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Federal

Response Deadline11/13/2026, 12:00:00 PM EST

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This subcontract opportunity is for a First Article Testing Specialist to support prime contractors on projects for the Department of Defense, specifically the DLA Weapons Support ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Div. The scope of work involves performing First Article Testing on the initial production unit of aircraft access covers to ensure all technical specifications are met. Using precision measurement and inspection tools, the contractor will validate the components and provide comprehensive test reports and validation data in accordance with CLIN 0002 requirements. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380, with the place of performance located at Robins Air Force Base. Interested parties must respond by November 13, 2026. The final deliverables for this engagement include a formal FAT Report and a fully validated first-article component.

General Info

First Article Testing Specialist for DoD aircraft access covers at Robins Air Force Base.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

ROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1887, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE4A7-27-T-3127.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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COVER, ACCESS, AIRCRAFT

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Timeline

PostedNov 5

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Response DeadlineNov 13

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Response Deadline

11/13/2026, 12:00:00 PM ESTin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV

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Performs First Article Testing (FAT) for prime contractors on DLA Weapons Support ASC projects. Conducts testing on the first production unit using precision measurement and inspection tools to validate that aircraft access covers meet all technical specifications. Provides test reports and validation data per CLIN 0002 requirements. Delivers a FAT Report and a validated first-article component.

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