Quality Assurance & First Article Inspection (FAI) Services

The contract entails independent first article inspection, dimensional verification, and testing of ballscrew assemblies to meet stringent aerospace standards, specifically AS9102, ensuring compliance with quality and performance requirements critical to aerospace applications. The work involves rigorous evaluation of initial production units to validate conformance to engineering specifications, including geometric tolerances, material properties, and functional performance, all conducted by qualified third-party inspectors under controlled conditions. This subcontract is categorized under NAICS code 541330, indicating it falls within the engineering services sector, and is managed by the Department of Defense through DLA Aviation. The solicitation was posted on July 8, 2026, and the place of performance and detailed office address are not specified, suggesting the work may be performed at multiple qualified facilities across the country. The services are essential for certifying the reliability and consistency of ballscrew assemblies used in defense and aerospace systems, where precision and traceability are non-negotiable.