1 - AFMC_260_First_Article_Requirements.pdf

FIRST ARTICLE REQUIREMENTS 1. DATE

11 MAR 2022(AFMCI 64-110, AFMCI 23-102 and FAR Part 9, Sub Part 9.3)(Additional Instructions on Page 3)

2. PR / MIPR NUMBER 3. CAGE / REFERENCE NUMBER

43999 / L3050242-051

4. NSN

1560012596044EK

5. FIRST ARTICLE QUANTITY

THE FIRST ARTICLE IS 1 UNIT(S) OF LOT / ITEM EA

AND WILL BE: X PART OF PRODUCTION QUANTITY IN ADDITION TO PRODUCTION QUANTITY

6. ARTICLES

WILL X WILL NOT SERVE AS A MANUFACTURING STANDARD

7. LONG LEAD TIME ITEMS

REQUIRED X NOT REQUIRED

(See FAR 52.209-3 OR -4, alternate II)

8. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT/PRODUCTION FACILITIES (See FAR 52.209-3 OR -4 Alternate I)

X REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED

"The First Article offered must be manufactured at the facilities in which that item is to be produced under the contract, or if the First Article is a component not manufactured by the contractor, such component must be manufactured at the facilities in which the component is to be produced for the contract. A certification to this effect must accompany each First Article which is offered."

9. TEST / INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

A.

X

CONTRACTOR TESTING

GOVERNMENT TESTING

Performance or other characteristics which the First Articles must meet are

DEFINED BY ENGINEERING DWG: DOCUMENTED IN FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION (TEST) REPORT

B. The detailed technical requirements for First Article approval tests are contained in

ENGINEERING DWG AND GOVERNMENT EVALUATION

(Cite Spec and Para number)

C. TEST PLAN REQUIRED

Number of days for government approval / disapproval days.

D. Contractor's notification to ACO and

(Requesting Activity) of test time and location due days prior to start of testing.

E. X TEST REPORT REQUIRED

(1) Forwarded to

AFLCMC/LZPED

FA MONITOR, DODAAC FA8111

3001 STAFF DR., STE 1AB85A

TINKER AFB, OK 73145-3041

(2) Government written notice of approval / disapproval due 90 days after receipt of contractor's report.

F. FIRST ARTICLE DELIVERY

(1) Due within 365 calendar days from date contract.

(2) Notify 30 calendar days prior to shipment.

(3) Delivered to government at

SEE BLOCK 12

(Set Forth Consignee and Address)

(4) Government written notice of approval / disapproval within 90 days after receipt of first article package.

G. Estimated cost of government testing / inspection evaluation.

$18,801.8400

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10. DISPOSITION OF FIRST ARTICLES

Approved First Articles will be forwarded to

(insert quantity) First Articles will be expended in testing. Residual components of disapproved First Articles will be returned to the contractor will be retained by pending disposition instructions from the contractor.

X First Articles will be installed on aircraft/equipment to determine proper fit/function. Approved article will remain on the aircraft/equipment and will not be forwarded to USAF Supply, but will be considered part of the contract quantity.

X Disapproved First Articles

X will be returned to the contractor will be retained by pending disposition instructions from the contractor.

On purchase requests designated as direct shipments the following disposition will apply. (NOTE: Always applicable on Foreign Military Sales (FMS)).

a. Approved First Articles will be returned to the contractor for shipment with production item.

b. Disposition of disapproved First Articles will remain the same as marked above.

Other Disposition:

11. CONDITION(S) FOR WAIVER OF FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL

a. Offerors who have previously furnished production quantities of the same or similar article to the prime contractor for delivery to the Government, DoD, Air Force.

b. Offerors currently in production of the same or similar article for a Government, DoD, Air Force contract and who have received First Article approval under the existing contract.

c. Offerors who have previously furnished production quantities of the same or similar articles to the Government, DoD, Air Force, provided articles thus furnished, have exhibited satisfactory performance in service in the opinion of the Air Force.

d. Provided not more than months have elapsed since completion of the contract.

e. X First Article testing will not be waived.

f. See Remarks in block 12 below.

NOTE TO BUYER: UNDER CONDITIONS A AND C ABOVE, THE COGNIZANT ENGINEERING ACTIVITY WILL DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT THE ITEM HAS EXHIBITED SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE IN SERVICE AND PREPARE AND RETAIN SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO FULLY JUSTIFY THIS DECISION. THE BUYER MUST SOLICIT DUAL PRICES (That is, both with and without requirement for first article approval) AND MUST FURNISH THE COGNIZANT ENGINEERING ACTIVITY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON THE PREVIOUSLY SUPPLIED ARTICLE:

A. PROCURING OFFICE B. CONTRACT NUMBER C. DATE OF CONTRACT D. SPECIFICATION NUMBER AND REVISION

12. REMARKS

Colston, Eric ANAME: 07 NOV 2019DATE:

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE & MATERIAL CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Only the ESA is authorized to determine if an item is similar, except when the items are opposites detailed on the same drawing, such as 123456-12/-13(OPPOSITE).

JUSTIFICATION STATEMENT: PER FAR 9.304(D), FIRST ARTICLE TESTING AND APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BECAUSE THE REQUIREMENTS ARE SO NOVEL OR EXACTING THAT IT IS QUESTIONABLE WHETHER THE PRODUCTS WOULD MEET THE REQUIREMENTS WITHOUT TESTING AND APPROVAL. AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICABLE SYSTEM PROGRAM OFFICE OR OTHER AIR FORCE AGENCY. FAILURE TO PERFORM FIRST ARTICLE TESTING AND APPROVAL WILL ALLOW DEFECTS NOT WHOLLY VISIBLE TO DAMAGE SURROUNDING PARTS OF THE WEAPON SYSTEM, INJURE PERSONNEL, AND/OR REDUCE THE OPERATIONAL LIFE OF THE ITEM.

INCLUDE REQUIREMENTS OF FAR 52.209-9018 AS SUPPLEMENTED BY ATTACHED CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST (CDRL)

TO BUYER: REF BLK 11 TEXT, THE REQUIREMENT TO SOLICIT DUAL PRICES WITH AND WITHOUT FIRST ARTICLE TESTING DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS

SOLICITATION.

Contractor's notification to ACO and this office (424 SCMS/GUEA) of test time and location due 30 days prior to start of testing

-- BLK 9F(3) --

DDOO-SOP/FIRST ARTICLES

BLDG 18, DR 16

8080 PERIMETER ROAD

TINKER AFB, OK 73145-8000

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DODAAC: FY2303

PHONE 405-739-8596

MARK FOR: FIRST ARTICLES

ATTN: DDOO-SOP

DO NOT POST, NOT ACCOUNTABLE: DO NOT PUT INTO SUPPLY

DODAAC: FY2303

ENSURE THE WORDS "FIRST ARTICLES" ARE MARKED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BOX IN LARGE RED CONSPICUOUS LETTERS Spurlock, Dusty JNAME: 14 APR 2011DATE:

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE & MATERIAL CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

JUSTIFICATION STATEMENT: FIRST ARTICLE IS REQUIRED IN LIEU OF INITIAL PRODUCTION EVALUATION TO VERIFY CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY TO

SUCCESSFULLY MANUFACTURE REMAINING PRODUCTION QUANTITY.

CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING QUALITY SYSTEMS AND PROVIDE CURRENT THIRD PARTY REGISTRAR CERTIFICATE.

ISO9001:2000,AS9100,NATO AQAP 2070 OR EQUIVALENT

ALL SPECIAL PROCESSES SHALL BE PERFORMED BY ORGANIZATIONS MAINTAINING NADCAP APPROVAL FOR RELEVANT SPECIAL PROCESS.

REMINDER: Per DFAR 246.202-4 Higher-level Contract Quality Requirements

(1) Higher-level contract quality requirements are used in ADDITION to a standard inspection requirement.

(2) Higher-level contract quality requirements, including non-government quality system standards adopted to meet DoD needs, are listed in the DoD Index of Specifications and Standards.

-- BLOCKS 9E(1) & 9F(3): --

FIRST ARTICLE REPORTS & EXHIBITS FOR GOVERNMENT EVALUATION PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE ARE TO BE SHIPPED TO:

DDOO-SOP/FIRST ARTICLES

BLDG 18, DR 16

8080 PERIMETER ROAD

TINKER AFB, OK 73145-8000

DODAAC: FY2303

PHONE 405-739-7667

MARK FOR: FIRST ARTICLES

ATTN: DDOO-SOP

DO NOT POST, NOT ACCOUNTABLE: DO NOT PUT INTO SUPPLY

DODAAC: FY2303

ENSURE THE WORDS "FIRST ARTICLES" ARE MARKED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BOX IN LARGE RED CONSPICUOUS LETTERS

13. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING TEST

(Name, Organization, Phone)

Eric Colston

424 SCMS/GUEAA

405-736-5173

336-5173

14. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING

TEST (Name, Organization, Phone)

Eric Colston

424 SCMS/GUEAA

405-736-5173

336-5173

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