First Article Testing (FAT) Support and Compliance

The contract requires comprehensive engineering and technical support to conduct the mandatory First Article Test on a single unit, encompassing all phases from documentation and sample production to coordination with government testing facilities at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. This includes ensuring full compliance with applicable technical specifications and quality standards, as well as managing the logistical and procedural aspects necessary to meet government testing requirements. All deliverables must be thoroughly documented and submitted in accordance with contractual obligations to validate conformity and readiness for full-scale production. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated for small businesses as defined by the SBA under NAICS code 334511, which pertains to navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing. The opportunity was posted on July 16, 2026, with proposals due by July 24, 2026, and performance is expected to originate from San Diego, California, with a ZIP code of 92136-3581. The contracting activity falls under the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, and the work is critical to verifying initial product compliance before broader procurement or deployment.