Source Approval and Quality Inspection Services

The contract seeks qualified small businesses to provide source approval and quality inspection services under a total small business set-aside, requiring strict adherence to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4 sampling standards for origin inspections with zero non-conformances. Inspections must include comprehensive sampling procedures, detailed documentation, and accurate reporting to validate invoices, ensuring full compliance with defense quality expectations. The work is performance-based and focused on confirming product conformity prior to payment authorization, with all activities centered on achieving flawless inspection outcomes. The solicitation is issued by the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, with a response deadline of July 28, 2026, and a North American Industry Classification System code of 541690 for other scientific and technical consulting services. Performance is required in San Diego, California, at ZIP code 92136-3581, and the opportunity is structured as a subcontract, intended for small business entities registered under the SBA’s set-aside program. All submissions must align with the technical and procedural requirements specified for origin inspections and invoice validation processes.