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First Article Testing (FAT) is performed to validate that the vendor has the manufacturing capability, process and facilities to produce a product in accordance with the requirements of the contract. FAT may include a FIT Test to confirm form, fit and function (FFF) in the next higher assembly or end item. Production Lot Testing (PLT) is performed to verify that the manufacturer can and has maintained the manufacturing capability, process and facilities to produce a product in accordance with the requirements throughout the entire life of the contract. Our First Article Tracking (FAT) program details information concerning on-going first article testing.
We maintain an electronic library of Government First Article and Production Lot test reports. Copies of Completed Test results are stored in our Test Report folder. The reports are broken out by Service Activities and further by Lab performing the testing. Some facilities are further broken out by contract fiscal year due to the volume of reports processed. To request a copy of the variables data or to determine the status or to obtain particular OVERDUE tests contact the Test & Evaluation Office. The minimum data required is NSN, Contract Number, the location of testing facility, date shipped, time allotted for testing, DD Form 250 & shipping company tracking data (if available).
Request a change in priority are normally restricted to Special Project coded items, MICAP, NMCS or AOG requirements however other priorities are considered as the needs arise. To request a increase of the priority, submit the request to expedite testing to the Testing and Product Assurance Office, again providing NSN, Contract Number, the location of testing facility, date shipped, time allotted for testing, DD Form 250 & shipping company tracking data (if available) as well as the justification / reason for the request. The request will be coordinated to elevate the Contract to the top of the workload where it will be placed in the work queue with any other pre-existing Expedite requests.
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