Quality Assurance and Inspection Services (Pre-Shipment)

The contract seeks qualified vendors to provide pre-shipment quality assurance and inspection services under a total small business set-aside, requiring the use of zero-based sampling plans such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4 to achieve zero non-conformances in inspected lots. Inspections must be conducted with absolute precision to ensure all products meet stringent quality standards, and every inspection must result in a fully traceable, detailed report that documents compliance and maintains audit readiness. The work is to be performed at the designated location in New Cumberland with a zip code of 17070-5002, and the contractor must operate under the NAICS code 541380, which classifies the services as other scientific and technical consulting. The contract is structured as a subcontract and is open for responses through July 31, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 23, 2026. It is managed by the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, emphasizing mission-critical quality control for defense-related commodities. Vendors must be certified as small businesses under SBA guidelines to be eligible, and all inspections must align with federal standards to guarantee product integrity prior to shipment. There is no specified point of contact in the provided details, but the official solicitation portal is accessible via the given DIBBS link for full documentation and submission requirements.