Government First Article Testing (FAT) Support Services

The contract is for engineering and technical support services to facilitate the Government First Article Test for a defense fastener, encompassing full lifecycle management from test planning through execution and documentation. The work requires detailed coordination with the Defense Logistics Agency and the Defense Contract Management Agency to ensure inspection and acceptance criteria are met, with all deliverables aligned to federal defense standards. The contractor will be responsible for preparing comprehensive test documentation, managing technical logistics, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality assurance protocols throughout the process. This subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 332722, which pertains to screw, bolt, and nut manufacturing, and is tied to the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency. The effort is not subject to a specific set-aside classification, and the performance location is not designated with specific geographic details. The contract is publicly accessible via the DIBBS system under award number SPE4A626P1953, and the posting date indicates the opportunity was made available in July 2026, suggesting it is future-dated and likely part of a planned acquisition cycle. The scope is highly technical, focusing on precision, adherence to military specifications, and seamless integration with government oversight bodies to validate the first production unit prior to full-scale manufacturing.