First Article Testing Services

The contract seeks independent testing and validation of initial production samples to ensure full compliance with military and contractual technical specifications before transitioning to full-scale production. This effort is designated as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380 and is managed by the Active Devices Division within the Department of Defense, with performance required at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, zip code 17070-5002. The solicitation was posted on August 10, 2026, and responses must be submitted by August 14, 2026, indicating a narrow two-day window for proposal submissions. The scope centers on verifying that first-article samples meet all specified performance, quality, and regulatory standards, serving as a critical gate before production authorization. No set-aside preferences or organizational type restrictions are indicated, and the point of contact information is not provided, suggesting proposers must rely on the linked DIBBS portal for further details.