First Article Testing (FAT) Validation

This subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense under the DLA Weapons Support LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament, requires the performance of First Article Testing to validate gear sectors for NSN 0001S00000052. The selected provider will verify material properties, dimensions, and overall performance against the technical data package using specialized test rigs, hardness testers, and metrology equipment. The primary deliverables for this effort are a comprehensive FAT Report and a certification of compliance for the first article. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380, with the place of performance located at Tinker AFB. Interested parties must respond by November 23, 2026. This contract ensures that components supplied to prime contractors meet strict military specifications before full-scale production begins.