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First Article Testing (KFAT) and Quality Certification

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Submission Closed09/23/2026, 10:00:00 AM PDT

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This subcontract for the Department of Defense Nuclear Reactor Program involves performing validation testing and quality reporting for prime contractors. The scope of work includes conducting Contractor First Article Testing and Production Test and Inspection, as well as issuing Certificates of Quality Compliance for ALRE hardware. These tasks require the use of metrology equipment and CMM for precision measurement to deliver detailed KFAT reports, PTI reports, and quality certifications. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380, with performance located in San Diego, California. Interested parties must respond by September 23, 2026, following the posting date of September 16, 2026.

General Info

DoD subcontract for nuclear reactor hardware validation testing and quality reporting in San Diego.

Agency

Department Of Defense → NUCLEAR REACTOR PROGRAM

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

SAN DIEGO, CA, 92136-3581, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7M2-26-Q-0811.

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NUT, SELF-LOCKING, BARREL

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 16

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Response DeadlineSep 23

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Submission Closed

09/23/2026, 10:00:00 AM PDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → NUCLEAR REACTOR PROGRAM

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → NUCLEAR REACTOR PROGRAM

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Full Description

Performs validation testing and quality reporting for prime contractors on DLA Nuclear Reactor Program projects. Conducts Contractor First Article Testing (KFAT), Production Test & Inspection (PTI), and issues Certificates of Quality Compliance (COQC) for ALRE hardware. Utilizes CMM and metrology equipment for precision measurement. Delivers KFAT reports, PTI reports, and COQC certifications.