First Article Test (FAT) Clause Samples
First Article Test (FAT). The Contractor shall conduct First Article Testing on a minimum of two units to verify conformance to the requirements in the Performance Specification. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and scheduling all First Article Testing utilizing the appropriate facilities, equipment and procedures. The contractor may use Government test facilities, on a non-interference basis, for performance of some or all of the required First Article Tests. Reimbursement to the testing activity will include all direct and indirect costs associated with the testing. Prior to acceptance of the First Article Test Units, the Contractor shall be required, at no additional cost to the Government, to repair or replace any units, which are not in compliance with the Performance Specification, as well as any units damaged as a result of First Article testing. After acceptance of the First Article Test Units, the contractor shall deliver the two units with their System Support Packages (CLIN 0002) to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland for the Government to begin testing. W911QY-05-D-0004
First Article Test (FAT). The contractor shall perform a FAT of designated assemblies and subassemblies to demonstrate the as-built units under test will pass the applicable Prime Item Development Specification, WS 20313, or other specified performance requirements. The contractor shall be responsible for all aspects of test planning, conduct and reporting including, as a minimum a test plan, a test report, fixtures, support equipment and apparatus, instrumentation, test site, test equipment, personnel, safety and post test asset disposition. The contractor shall convene a Test Readiness Review (TRR) at least five business days prior to each FAT event. Multiple FAT events may be reviewed during a single TRR. The TRR shall be chaired by the Contractor and co- chaired by the Government. Additional Government subject matter experts will attend each TRR. The Government reserves the right to witness all FAT activities. The contractor shall provide a comprehensive schedule of FAT events that includes date, time, expected duration and location to the Government at least 20 working days prior to the first event in accordance with CDRL A001. The contractor shall provide a comprehensive test plan to the Government for each FAT in accordance with CDRL A003. The contractor shall provide a quick look test report to the Government after a FAT event in accordance with CDRL A004. The quick look report shall provide initial assessment of the unit under test performance and describe all apparent anomalies. The contractor shall provide a final report to the Government after a FAT event in accordance with CDRL A004. The report shall include the contractor’s detailed plan to resolve all performance discrepancies revealed during the FAT. All deficiencies discovered during FAT that affect form, fit, function or performance shall be corrected at contractor’s expense prior to any production unit delivery to the Government.