Quality Assurance and Inspection at Origin

The contract titled Quality Assurance and Inspection at Origin requires the contractor to perform inspection and acceptance of supplies at the point of production or packaging, in strict adherence to contract clause 52.246-9008. This work is designated as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to participate as defined by the SBA and FAR 19.5. The NAICS code 541330 identifies the scope as ranging within architectural, engineering, and related services, indicating the nature of the quality assurance activities involves technical oversight and compliance evaluation rather than direct manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 17, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, and is managed by the ASC Commodities Division within the Department of Defense, though specific point of contact and place of performance details are not provided. The contract emphasizes the importance of ensuring supplies meet required standards prior to shipment, with inspections conducted directly at the origin, which may include facilities across various locations. Compliance with the referenced clause mandates adherence to federal procurement quality assurance procedures, requiring detailed documentation, evaluation criteria, and acceptance protocols to be followed during inspection. The absence of explicit location or contact information suggests the contractor must be prepared to perform at any production or packaging site tied to the supply chain, and the lack of defined city or state for performance implies a potentially nationwide scope requiring logistical flexibility and readiness to deploy inspection personnel as needed. The contract is accessible through the DIBBS portal for further procedural details.