Quality Inspection and First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract seeks independent first article testing and inspection services to ensure full compliance with MIL-STD-1916, AS9100, and zero-defect acceptance standards for aerospace and defense components. This subcontract is focused on verifying that initial production samples meet stringent quality and reliability benchmarks before full-scale manufacturing begins, with the work to be performed at Cherry Point, North Carolina, 28533-5040. The solicitation, classified under NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services, is issued by the Department of Defense through the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV, and responses must be submitted by July 29, 2026. The requirement emphasizes rigorous documentation, traceability, and defect-free outcomes aligned with military and aerospace industry best practices, making it critical for contractors to demonstrate proven expertise in first article verification under these demanding criteria.