Product Verification and First Article Testing

The contract requires the contractor to perform First Article Testing (FAT) and support Product Verification Testing (PVT) for defense-related products, encompassing both destructive and non-destructive evaluation methods to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards. Testing activities are critical to validating design and manufacturing processes prior to production scale-up, with results directly influencing acceptance decisions for defense systems. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, indicating it falls within engineering services, and is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026, and performance is expected to occur at an unspecified location under the agency’s jurisdiction. No set-aside preferences or specific geographic requirements are indicated, and the contract is accessible through the DIBBS portal for eligible subcontractors to respond.