Quality Assurance & First Article Testing (FAT) Services

This contract involves providing independent quality assurance and first article testing services for the initial production unit to verify its adherence to National Stock Number (NSN) specifications and military standards. The work includes performing comprehensive inspections and non-destructive testing procedures to confirm the product's compliance and functionality. Detailed inspection reports will be generated as part of the validation process to support quality assurance requirements. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under the Small Business Administration (SBA) guidelines, specifically following FAR 19.5 regulations, and falls under the NAICS code 541380. The Department of Defense, through the W6QK Acc- Dta agency, is managing the solicitation, with the place of performance located in Warren, zip code 48088. The solicitation was posted on June 8, 2026, with a response deadline set for June 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM. This subcontract opportunity emphasizes ensuring the reliability and standards compliance of defense-related manufacturing outputs before full-scale production.