Quality Inspection and First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract encompasses independent testing and inspection services for military antennas, with a focus on dimensional accuracy, radio frequency performance, and environmental resilience in compliance with MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 standards. This work includes first article testing to verify that initial production units meet all specified technical and performance requirements before full-scale manufacturing proceeds, ensuring fidelity to defense-grade specifications throughout the supply chain. The services are critical for validating antenna functionality under extreme operational conditions and are conducted to support the Department of Defense’s quality control protocols for mission-critical communications systems. Performed under a subcontract arrangement, the work is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency under the NAICS code 541380, which designates it as engineering services. The solicitation was posted in June 2026, indicating a forward-looking procurement timeline, and the contract is tied to the master award SPE7MX24D0034 with a specific delivery order SPE7MX26F7633. Although no specific performance location or point of contact is provided, the nature of the requirements implies that testing must occur at accredited facilities with the capability to simulate military environmental conditions and measure RF characteristics accurately, ensuring reliability in austere and high-stress deployment environments.