Quality Assurance & First Article Testing (FAT) Support

The contract awards support for First Article Testing and AS9100-compliant quality assurance services to ensure the conformance of critical components within the defense supply chain. This subcontract requires comprehensive oversight including supplier audits, verification of manufacturing processes, and the preparation of detailed conformance documentation that meets the stringent standards of the aerospace and defense industry. The work is intended to validate that all parts and assemblies meet design specifications before full-scale production, minimizing risk and ensuring operational readiness. Performance is tied to adherence to AS9100 quality management requirements and is executed under the authority of the Defense Logistics Agency, a component of the Department of Defense. The contract falls under NAICS code 541330, indicating engineering services, and the performance location and specific deliverables are aligned with DLA’s mission to sustain defense logistics.