260_Form_FA_PR_26-00497.pdf

This is an Air Force First Article Requirements form (AFMC IMT 260) dated 07 January 2026 establishing requirements for first article inspection and testing of a production item under contract number 98747 / 201309302-101 (NSN 1650016428153LE).

The first article will comprise one unit of lot/item and will serve as part of the production quantity. Government testing is required, with performance characteristics verified against all drawings, specifications, and engineering data requirements as detailed in the contract specifications. A test report must be submitted 365 calendar days from the contract date and forwarded to 809MXSS/MXDEB along with the part. Government written notice of approval or disapproval is due 120 days after receipt of the contractor's report. The first article must be delivered within 180 calendar days of contract date, with 15 calendar days' notice prior to shipment, to "First Article, Do Not Post" at FB2029 809 MXSS/MXDEB, Building 849, Hill Air Force Base, Utah 84056-5713. Government testing and inspection evaluation is estimated at $2,500. Approved first articles will be forwarded to supply; disapproved articles will be retained by 809 MXSS/MXDEB pending disposition instructions. Special production facility requirements apply. First article delivery is an engineering estimate and not contractually binding. Waivers to first article approval are available to offerors meeting previous production history conditions specified in Section 11, subject to cognizant engineering organization approval. The cognizant engineering organization responsible for approval and testing is David W. Stanger, 417 SCMS/GU E A, 801-586-7780.