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JUSTIFICATION FOR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

FAR 9.202(a) and DoD 4120.24M

Section A: Item Identification

1. Application: AGM-86, Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) System

2. ALCM Component Matrix

Section B: Justification for Establishing a Qualification Requirement and Reason Why Qualification Requirement Must Be Demonstrated Prior to Any Contract Award.

NOMENCLATURE DODIC NSN PN Approved Source / Manufacturer Cage Specification

1336012305975 103377-29 Pacific Scientific (Chandler, AZ)

54181

1336016004573 A103676-29-DOD2

Ensign-Bickford

Aerospace & Defense 96336

6135011862891 EAP-12294 EaglePicher Technologies 81855

6135015254446 425000 Advanced Thermal

Batteries 4CF82

1336011184636 50-8264-5 Pacific Scientific (Chandler, AZ)

54181

1336015197200 30910-1 Nammo Defense Systems 12116

1336011785834 103377-23 Pacific Scientific (Chandler, AZ)

54181

1336016004228 A103676-23-MOD2

Ensign-Bickford

Aerospace & Defense 96336

1377014929013 94144-01 Pacific Scientific (Hollister, CA)

06331

1377015266553 96744-01 Pacific Scientific

(Hollister, CA) 06331

23111368 Tavco Inc. 99221 36200111 Meggitt Safety Systems 05167

1336011184367 50-8268-4 Pacific Scientific (Chandler, AZ)

54181

1336015197203 30900-1 Nammo 12116

1336011259400 50-8324-4 Pacific Scientific (Chandler, AZ)

54181

1336015195719 30921-1 Nammo Defense Systems 12116 51220-5

1901-001-01 876020-02 876020-01

51302-3 51302-1

1336015269868 876025-01 Pacific Scientific

(Hollister, CA) 06331

Range Safety Valve Initiator (EBW) KY95 1377011655942 9391465-2

Chemring Energetic Devices 7X664 Boeing Specification 232-20262

Range Safety Cutter Assembly (EBW) JL45 1377015029776 9391465-1

Chemring Energetic Devices 7X664 Boeing Specification 232-20262

Boeing Specification 232-31100

Boeing Specification 232-30022

Boeing Specification 232-31102

Boeing Specification 232-31101

Boeing Specification 232-30753

Boeing Specification 232-30753

Williams Research Corporation (WRC) Specification CJU-2/B

1336011249369 KY91ETRS Ring

Collins Aerospace 17610

Pacific Scientific (Chandler, AZ)

54181

Collins Aerospace 17610

Elevon Ordnance Cartridge KY40

1337011259423

1337015134250 VG12ETRS Initiator

Engine Starter Cartridge JM80

1336011287253KY93Oxygen Tank Assembly

V781Fin Ordnance Cartridge

NAThermal Battery

V780 Wing Ordnance

Cartridge

KY92Fuel Isolation Initiator

KY94Air Supply Initiator

Boeing Specification 232-30681

Williams Research Corporation (WRC) Specification 29625

Boeing Specification 232-30682

1. ALCM components are critical safety items (CSI). Characteristics associated with the manufactured components found in the ALCM Component Matrix above, if not correct, would result in product functional degradation and ultimate loss of the system. These items perform critical functions on the system and special equipment is required for their manufacture and testing. Special care and attention is required but not limited to finish, processing, assembly, performance, and part interchangeability for these items.

2. The prospective bidder’s ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications and the execution of the qualification requirements specified herein are necessary to verify the structural and functional integrity and/or form, fit, and function of the item(s) being procured.

3. Failure to procure any of these items from a fully qualified source could result in failure of the part, degradation of system mission capability, or loss of system and possibly carrier system.

4. Completion of the specified pre-contract award qualification requirements, will ensure the government that the prospective offeror is technically capable of producing items in compliance with the applicable technical specifications and associated drawings and within the schedule and economic constraints of our contracts. To protect the interests of the Air Force, only United States and Canada suppliers will be considered. There are sufficient technical and schedule risks, which can only be minimized by completion of the requirements prior to contract award.

Section C: Qualification Requirements That Must be Satisfied to Become a Qualified Source and Qualification Waiver Requirements.

1. Prequalification Notice. The offeror shall notify AFLCMC/EBHJ CAD/PAD IPT or, if responding to a solicitation, the contracting officer in AFLCMC /EBHKB of intent to qualify as a source for this item.

2. Facilities. The offeror must certify to the design control activity (AFLCMC/EBHJ CAD/PAD IPT) that they have the required facilities and equipment to manufacture, inspect, test, and package the item. The offeror shall make their facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel available for evaluation and inspection by the government.

3. Data Verification. A qualification test procedure per DI-NDTI-80604 and a qualification test report per DI-NDTI-80604 shall be provided through the AFLCMC /EBHKB contracting office to the AFLCMC/EBHJ CAD/PAD IPT. Qualification testing must be accomplished in accordance with specifications noted within the ALCM Component Matrix above.

4. Process Verification. The offeror shall identify sources for materials and standards for internally used processes. The offeror shall further define/provide written procedures for the utilization of any special test or inspection facilities and/or equipment. This documentation shall also include a diagnostic procedure showing the process the items being produced would undergo. The production process shall show how the offeror shall test, inspect, diagnose, produce and perform a final functional checkout. Development of special test procedures not available from the government is required. The offeror shall develop those procedures for review and approval by the design control activity identified in paragraph 2 above. The contractor must be capable of locating alternative components to minimize any diminishing manufacturing sources (DMS) problems. The offeror must show compliance with Unique Identification (UID) requirements in accordance with DFARS 211.274 as prescribed in the CAD/PAD Marking Instruction version 1.1. Given this item is a safety critical item the offeror must provide evidence in their management process that they will manage the CSI and all of the critical characteristics.

5. Test and Evaluation or Verification. The offeror shall submit to the design control activity an explanation of how they will certify that the test methods and production procedures meet the specifications for the item. The government retains the option to inspect the offeror’s production and testing facilities. To allow for government inspection, the offeror’s facilities shall be made available to government inspection during the qualification effort upon 10 days written notice.

6. Qualification Article. Upon satisfactory compliance with the provisions of paragraphs 1 to 5 above, the offeror shall build and test the item in accordance with the applicable specification noted in the ALCM Component Matrix (above) to demonstrate production capability, form and function and also provide an inert component to demonstrate proper fit.

This production and testing shall be done at the offeror’s expense.

7. Sensitive Military Technology. Not applicable.

8. Testing and Production Evaluation. The offeror shall be required to submit a complete test report for the production capability demonstration verifying compliance with all performance, environmental, mechanical, and quality assurance requirements, including top level drawing and all related item and source control drawings. In addition, the test report shall contain detailed documentation describing the testing procedures during production.

This data shall describe in detail the point(s) in the production process that testing occurred, and if failures were noted, the corrective action taken and the results of the retest. The government retains the option to inspect the production and testing process, including on-site witnessing of any or all production and testing activities. The offeror is responsible and liable for ensuring compliance with all applicable system and item requirements. The offeror will provide notification to the government of testing and evaluation 30 days in advance so the government can witness, if desired, as well as coordinate needed activities, support, etc.

9. Time Completion Estimate. The design control activity estimates completion of qualification efforts should require 360 days. This is based on the complexity and hazards associated with the item and other factors. This is not a deadline but a notification to a potential offeror of the time believed to be required. Events that occur during the qualification process may increase or decrease this time depending on individual circumstances.

10. Time Limitation. An offeror may not be denied the opportunity to submit and have considered, an offer for a contract if the offeror can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the contracting officer and cognizant engineering activity that the offeror (or its product) meets these standards for qualification or can meet them before the date specified for award of the contract. The award will not be delayed to provide the contractor with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standard specified in this source qualification statement.

11. Evaluation of Proposals Not Previously Qualified. The offeror must be fully qualified in order to be eligible for a contract award. Therefore, the offeror must fulfill all of the requirements stated, in writing, in this Justification for Qualification Requirements before the date specified for award of the contract. The government reserves the right to award a contract at the time specified for award, to a qualified source even though other sources may not have finished qualifying.

12. Waiver. Any offeror who has had previous experience in the production of the ALCM component of interest, or other similar items, may apply to the design control activity identified in paragraph 2 for a waiver of all or part of the above requirements. A waiver will be granted only if the design control activity can establish the qualification of the offeror from previous knowledge/interface or from written inputs from the offeror.

13. Approval. Once the qualification requirements are met, the offeror will be listed as an approved source for this item. Approval, however, does not guarantee subsequent contract award.

Approved Sources are noted within the ALCM Component Matrix above.

Section D: Signatures.

1. Devin Swanson, Program Engineer AFLCMC/EBHJ CAD/PAD IPT

2. Travis Thom, Lead Engineer AFLCMC/EBHJ CAD/PAD IPT