Quality Assurance and Inspection Services

The contract solicits third-party quality assurance and inspection services specifically for hose assembly components, requiring comprehensive technical oversight throughout the production lifecycle. Services include first article testing to verify initial production conformity and source inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with DLA R/I-numbered technical specifications, which are mandatory for all deliverables. The work is tied to strict defense standards and must be executed in accordance with the Fluid Handling Division’s requirements under the Department of Defense, with performance centered at Cherry Point, NC, 28533-5040. This is a subcontract opportunity classified under NAICS code 541330, with responses due by July 27, 2026, and the solicitation posted on July 14, 2026. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the procurement is open to qualified subcontractors capable of meeting rigorous aerospace and defense quality protocols. All inspection activities must be documented and aligned to DLA technical requirements, ensuring that hose assemblies meet operational reliability and safety standards for military use. Interested parties must submit proposals through the DIBBS portal prior to the deadline.