Quality Inspection and First Article Testing (FAI) Services

The contract is for independent first article and in-process inspection services to ensure compliance with AS9003 and ISO 9001 quality standards, encompassing the full generation of First Article Inspection Reports and the management of non-conformance documentation. It is issued as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division, specifically targeted at small businesses to promote industry participation and competitive procurement practices. The work is to be performed at a designated location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002, and the solicitation is classified under NAICS code 541380, which covers other scientific and technical consulting services. The proposal submission window closes on August 4, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, allowing interested small business contractors a seven-day period to prepare and submit bids. The scope requires rigorous adherence to aerospace and quality management protocols, demanding precise documentation, traceability, and reporting mechanisms throughout the inspection and verification lifecycle. Participation is limited to Small Business concerns as defined by the SBA, and the contract is managed through the DIBBS platform, with all details accessible via the provided UI link for further submission instructions and requirements.