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Quality Assurance and First-Article Testing Services

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit is seeking a subcontractor to perform first-article testing on rebuilt propulsion units, with all testing required to be completed within 30 days of the units being received by DART. The testing must verify that each propulsion unit fully conforms to the contract’s technical specifications, performance criteria, and applicable industry standards. This engagement is classified under NAICS code 541380 for engineering services and is open for response until August 20, 2026. The scope is focused exclusively on quality assurance through rigorous initial testing to ensure reliability and compliance before deployment. No set-aside provisions or specific geographic performance location details are provided, and submissions must align with DART’s requirements as outlined in the solicitation materials on the provided platform.

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Subcontractor to perform first-article testing on rebuilt propulsion units within 30 days per DART specs.

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Texas → Dallas Area Rapid TransitView Agency

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541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

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TX, USA

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Conduct first-article testing of rebuilt propulsion units within 30 days of DART’s receipt to verify conformance with contract specifications, performance criteria, and industry standards.

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