First Article Testing (FIT) for Electrical Cable Assembly

The contract requires the performance of a First Article Inspection and testing on a special-purpose electrical cable assembly identified by NSN 5995-01-515-1951 to ensure full compliance with applicable military specifications before authorizing full-rate production. This activity is critical to verifying that the design, materials, manufacturing processes, and performance characteristics of the cable assembly meet all required military standards and functional criteria. The work is being conducted under a subcontract for the Defense Logistics Agency, operating under the Department of Defense, with the North American Industry Classification System code 335929 indicating the scope relates to other electrical equipment and component manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, and the place of performance and specific office details are not provided in the available data. The contract is tied to the award record identified by contract number SPE4A624PAM02, accessible via the DIBBS system. No set-aside type or small business designation is specified, and the point of contact information is omitted. The success of this first article evaluation will determine whether the product can proceed to mass production, making the inspection and testing phases essential for quality assurance and program readiness.