Quality Assurance & First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract solicits independent verification services to validate that initial production units meet all Technical Data Package requirements, focusing on optical performance, dimensional accuracy, and environmental resilience testing. This includes a comprehensive first article testing process to ensure conformance before full-scale production begins, with all testing conducted by qualified third parties to maintain objectivity and compliance. The work is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, exclusively available to small business concerns as defined by the SBA, and is governed under NAICS code 541330 for scientific and technical consulting services. The solicitation was posted on July 2, 2026, with a response deadline of July 17, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Defense under the W6QK Acc- Dta office. Performance is expected to occur at an undefined location, with no specific point of contact listed. All participants must adhere to federal acquisition regulations and ensure full alignment with the TDP’s technical specifications throughout the verification process.