AFMC_260_First_Article.pdf
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This First Article Requirements document (AFMC IMT 260) specifies testing and approval requirements for a B-52 gearshaft (NSN 3040014359060FG) procurement. The document requires 3 first article units to be manufactured, with contractor testing and a comprehensive approval process. Key requirements include manufacturing the first articles at the same facilities as production, delivering the articles within 120 calendar days of the contract date, and submitting a test report within 120 calendar days.
The document outlines specific testing protocols, including dimensional inspection and material/process certification, with the government reserving 90 days to approve or disapprove the first articles. The item is deemed critical to safe operation, requiring close verification of the contractor's production capabilities. Potential first article waivers are available for contractors who have previously supplied similar items to the Department of Defense or Air Force within the past 36 months, with final determination made by the cognizant engineering organization.
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FIRST ARTICLE REQUIREMENTS 1. DATE
01 APR 2025(AFMCI 23-110, AFMCDAFI 20-102, and FAR, Subpart 9.3) (additional instructions on page 3)
2. PR / MIPR NUMBER 3. CAGE / REFERENCE NUMBER
81205 / 9-25297-3
4. NSN
3040014359060FG
5. FIRST ARTICLE QUANTITY
THE FIRST ARTICLE IS 3 UNIT(S) OF LOT / ITEM Item
AND WILL BE: PART OF PRODUCTION QUANTITY X 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
Engineering data and specifications cited by the contract technical data package.
B. The detailed technical requirements for First Article approval tests are contained in
See 9.A.
(Cite Spec and Para number)
C. TEST PLAN REQUIRED
(3) Number of days for government approval / disapproval days.
(1) DD Form 1423 ELIN
(2) Delivery due calendar days from date of contract.
D. Contractor's notification to ACO and
423 SCMS/GUEA
(Requesting Activity) of test time and location due 45 days prior to start of testing.
E. X TEST REPORT REQUIRED
(3) Forwarded to
AFLCMC/LZPED FA MONITOR
DODAAC: FA8111
(4) Government written notice of approval / disapproval due
(2) Due
(1) DD Form 1423 ELIN days after receipt of contractor's report.
DI-NDTI-80809B
calendar days from date contract.
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Prescribed by: AFMCI23-110
FD20302501082
F. FIRST ARTICLE DELIVERY
(1) Due within 120 calendar days from date contract.
(2) Notify 30 calendar days prior to shipment.
(3) Delivered to government at
DDOO SOP FIRST ARTICLES
DODAAC: FY2303
(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.
$942.1000
10. DISPOSITION OF FIRST ARTICLES
X Approved First Articles will be forwarded to supply
(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.
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. X Offerors who have previously furnished production quantities of the same or similar article to the prime contractor for delivery to the Government, X DoD, Air Force.
b. X Offerors currently in production of the same or similar article for a Government, X DoD, Air Force contract and who have received First Article approval under the existing contract.
c. X Offerors who have previously furnished production quantities of the same or similar articles to the Government, X DoD, Air Force, provided articles thus furnished, have exhibited satisfactory performance in service in the opinion of the Air Force.
d. X Provided not more than 36 months have elapsed since completion of the contract.
e. 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
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12. REMARKS
Stephens, Andrew BNAME: 01 APR 2025DATE:
The Government Cognizant Engineering Organization identified in Block 13 is solely responsible for making the final determination on acceptability of the Contractor Test Report.
NOTE FOR BLOCK 5: First article quantity may be reduced to equal the total contract production quantity in the event it is smaller.
NOTE FOR BLOCKS 11.A. through 11.C.:
Determination of acceptability of 'or similar' items may only be made by the engineering office initiating this first article requirement.
FIRST ARTICLE JUSTIFICATION:
This item is critical to the safe operation and use of the end item.  The engineering data (blueprints, engineering instructions, etc.) contain close tolerances and complex processes and/or operations which require verification of a Contractor's ability to produce this item.  Conditions of first article waiver are outlined in block 11 above.  The type of testing required will be dimensional inspection and material/process certification.  Several assets are required for testing to more accurately represent the production lot to ensure the Contractor can meet the technical requirements of the contract.
13. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING
(Name, Organization, Phone)
Stephens, Andrew B
423 SCMS/GU E A B
405-582-5400
852-5400
14. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING
TEST (Name, Organization, Phone)
Stephens, Andrew B
423 SCMS/GU E A B
405-582-5400
852-5400
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