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Government First Article Inspection and Testing

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The contract requires execution of a Government First Article Test to validate the production processes for an aircraft skin component, ensuring compliance with specified quality and performance standards. This includes comprehensive dimensional inspections, material testing to verify mechanical and chemical properties, and the generation of a First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) that documents all testing results and conformance data. The work is performed under a subcontract in support of the Defense Logistics Agency within the Department of Defense, targeting the aerospace manufacturing sector under NAICS code 541380. The testing must confirm that the production method consistently delivers parts meeting all technical requirements prior to full-scale production. The contract was posted in July 2026 and is associated with contract number SPE4A725P4452, with performance details not specified beyond the general scope of work.

General Info

Execute First Article Test for aircraft skin component to verify quality, compliance, and production consistency under DLA subcontract.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE4A725P4452.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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SKIN, AIRCRAFT

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PostedJul 20

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Conduct a Government First Article Test (GFAT) to validate production processes, including dimensional inspection, material testing, and FAIR report generation for the aircraft skin component.

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