Quality Assurance and First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract entails independent quality assurance services focused on validating production compliance through First Article Testing (FAT) and inspections conducted in accordance with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 standards. These activities are critical to ensuring that all manufactured items meet stringent military specifications before full-scale production begins, with an emphasis on rigorous verification of design, materials, fabrication methods, and performance characteristics. The work must be performed at the designated place of performance in Jacksonville, Florida, with zip code 32212-0016, and the services are scoped under NAICS code 541330, aligning with engineering services for technical and quality control functions. This is a subcontract opportunity issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026, and a posted date of August 4, 2026. The solicitation is open for qualified vendors to provide verified quality assurance protocols that are fully compliant with U.S. military standards. While no specific set-aside type is indicated, the contract demands proven expertise in FAT processes and the ability to document and report inspection results with precision and auditable traceability. Interested parties must submit their proposals through the designated DIBBS platform prior to the deadline to be considered for award.