Quality Assurance & Inspection Services

The contract seeks third-party quality assurance and inspection services at origin to verify that all supplied goods meet stringent Department of Defense quality standards, military specifications, and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses. Services must be performed prior to shipment to ensure full compliance with DLA requirements, with the vendor responsible for comprehensive inspection, documentation, and certification of conformance. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541330, indicating it involves engineering services, and is being managed by the DDSP New Cumberland Facility under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, with responses due by August 7, 2026, and will be evaluated based on the contractor’s ability to demonstrate proven expertise in military-grade quality control, access to accredited inspection facilities, and adherence to federal procurement integrity standards. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning all eligible businesses may compete. Performance will occur at the supplier’s facility or point of origin, with no defined place of performance listed, emphasizing the need for the vendor to manage inspections globally wherever the goods are produced. All proposals must align with DLA’s operational and compliance protocols to be considered.