Quality Inspection and First Article Testing (FAI)

The contract involves an independent first article inspection and testing of the Manual Control Handle according to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 standards. The inspection process requires zero-based sampling with Verification Level VII, adhering to an acceptance quality level (AQL) of 0.1 to ensure stringent quality control. The objective is to verify the initial production unit’s compliance with specified requirements before full-scale manufacturing. This subcontract is issued by the ASC Supplier Oper OEM Division under the Department of Defense, with performance required in New Cumberland (ZIP code 17070-5002). The solicitation was posted on May 14, 2026, and responses are due by May 22, 2026. The associated NAICS code is 541380, indicating a focus on testing labs and quality control services. The contract emphasizes rigorous quality assurance aligned with military and quality society standards to meet critical defense supply chain needs.