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FIRST ARTICLE REQUIREMENTS 1. DATE

24 JUN 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

97499 / 212-010-701-3

4. NSN

1615002542174GA

5. FIRST ARTICLE QUANTITY

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

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

X REQUIRED 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)

"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

Overhaul instructions and QA requirements listed in USAF TO 3R1-8-6-3.

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

Overhaul instructions and QA requirements listed in USAF TO 3R1-8-6-3 and drawing 212-010-701.

(Cite Spec and Para number)

C. X 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 traci.polk@us.af.mil

(Requesting Activity) of test time and location due 20 days prior to start of testing.

E. X TEST REPORT REQUIRED

(3) Forwarded to

SEE REMARKS NOTE 2

(4) Government written notice of approval / disapproval due

(2) Due days after receipt of contractor's report.30 calendar days from date contract.

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PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE

Prescribed by: AFMCI23-110

F. FIRST ARTICLE DELIVERY

(1) Due within calendar days from date contract.

(2) Notify calendar days prior to shipment.

(3) Delivered to government at

(Set Forth Consignee and Address)

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

G. Estimated cost of government testing / inspection evaluation.

$1,730.0000

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

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. First Article testing will not be waived.

f. X 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

Bailey, Andrew CNAME: 24 JUN 2025DATE:

Note 1: First Article will only be waived for OEM Bell, Bell certified vendors, and SQS approved vendors of this item.

Note 2: First Article test report shall be delivered to AFLCMC/WIU through Traci Polk at traci.polk@us.af.mil noting Attn: Andrew Bailey.

Note 3: First article test report should include:

1. Certifications for all purchased hardware/material.

2. Dimensional check worksheet.

3. A copy of the latest calibration certifications for all measuring instruments used to perform the dimensional checks.

4. Certifications for any work not performed by the contractor, if applicable.

5. Job travelers. Job travelers should include process from start to finish, even if the first article is requested without coatings.

6. Results of all testing requirements indicated on drawing and overhaul TO.

Note 4: DCMA shall be present/involved during all FA testing for quality assurance and verification.

Note 5: Contractor shall deliver the First Article Test Report IAW the approved First Article Test Plan, prepared by the contractor, within 30 calendar days after the First Article test is completed.

Note 6: First Article Test Plan shall include a detailed schedule for the overhaul process, testing, and report delivery. This will be a component of the approval basis during review of the test plan by WIUED.

13. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING

(Name, Organization, Phone)

Bailey, Andrew C

AFLCMC/WI U E D

478-926-0927

468-0927

14. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING

TEST (Name, Organization, Phone)

97499 / 204-040-366-15

1615002552896GA

"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

Overhaul instructions and QA requirements listed in USAF TO 3R19-2-2.

Overhaul instructions and QA requirements listed in USAF TO 3R19-2-2 and drawing 204-040-366.

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

(insert quantity) First Articles will be expended in testing. Residual components of disapproved First Articles

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

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

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

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

c. Offerors who have previously furnished production quantities of the same or similar articles to the Government, DoD, Air Force, provided articles

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

Note 1: First Article will only be waived for OEM Bell, Bell certified vendors, and SQS approved vendors of this item.

Note 2: First Article test report shall be delivered to AFLCMC/WIU through Traci Polk at traci.polk@us.af.mil noting Attn: Andrew Bailey.

2. Dimensional check worksheet.

3. A copy of the latest calibration certifications for all measuring instruments used to perform the dimensional checks.

4. Certifications for any work not performed by the contractor, if applicable.

5. Job travelers. Job travelers should include process from start to finish, even if the first article is requested without coatings.

Note 5: Contractor shall deliver the First Article Test Report IAW the approved First Article Test Plan, prepared by the contractor, within 30 calendar days after the First Article

Note 6: First Article Test Plan shall include a detailed schedule for the overhaul process, testing, and report delivery. This will be a component of the approval basis during

Thompson, Jared CNAME: 06 MAR 2025DATE:

Note 1: Ship First Article Test Report to:

Attn: Traci Polk DLA Central Receiving/DDWG-ER Special Handling: FA UNIT-DO NOT POST 455 Byron St, Bldg 376 Robins AFB, GA 31098-1887 Note 2: First article test report should include:

1. Certifications for all purchased hardware/material.

2. Dimensional check worksheet.

3. A copy of the latest calibration certifications for all measuring instruments used to perform the dimensional checks.

4. Certifications for any work not performed by the contractor, if applicable.

5. Job travelers. Job travelers should include process from start to finish, even if the first article is requested without coatings.

6. Results of all testing requirements indicated on drawing.

Note 3: Waiver conditions apply only to production of same, and not similar.

Note 4: First article not required from OEM, Bell Helicopter, CAGE 97499

McHaffey, Jeanette MNAME: 26 APR 2010DATE:

First article not required from OEM, Bell Helicopter, CAGE 97499.

First Article Test Report should include all material certifications, including for all purchased hardware and material.

Provide dimensional check worksheet.

Provide a copy of the latest calibration for all measuring instruments used to perform the first article test.

Provide certifications for any work not performed by the contractor, such as surface treatment, plating, and finish coatings, as applicable.

Andrew Bailey

AFLCMC/WIUED

97499 / 204-011-400-19

1615010183484GA

"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

Overhaul instructions and QA requirements listed in USAF TO 3R2-5-2-2.

Overhaul instructions and QA requirements listed in USAF TO 3R2-5-2-2 and also drawing 204-011-400.

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

(insert quantity) First Articles will be expended in testing. Residual components of disapproved First Articles

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

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

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

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

c. Offerors who have previously furnished production quantities of the same or similar articles to the Government, DoD, Air Force, provided articles

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

Note 1: First Article will only be waived for OEM Bell, Bell certified vendors, and SQS approved vendors of this item.

Note 2: First Article test report shall be delivered to AFLCMC/WIU through Traci Polk at traci.polk@us.af.mil noting Attn: Andrew Bailey.

2. Dimensional check worksheet.

3. A copy of the latest calibration certifications for all measuring instruments used to perform the dimensional checks.

4. Certifications for any work not performed by the contractor, if applicable.

5. Job travelers. Job travelers should include process from start to finish, even if the first article is requested without coatings.

Note 5: Contractor shall deliver the First Article Test Report IAW the approved First Article Test Plan, prepared by the contractor, within 30 calendar days after the First Article

Note 6: First Article Test Plan shall include a detailed schedule for the overhaul process, testing, and report delivery. This will be a component of the approval basis during

97499 / 204-011-401-19

1615002046973GA

"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

Overhaul instructions and QA requirements listed in USAF TO 3R20-2-2.

Overhaul instructions and QA requirements listed in USAF TO 3R20-2-2 and also drawing 204-011-401.

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

(insert quantity) First Articles will be expended in testing. Residual components of disapproved First Articles

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

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

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

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

c. Offerors who have previously furnished production quantities of the same or similar articles to the Government, DoD, Air Force, provided articles

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

Note 1: First Article will only be waived for OEM Bell, Bell certified vendors, and SQS approved vendors of this item.

Note 2: First Article test report shall be delivered to AFLCMC/WIU through Traci Polk at traci.polk@us.af.mil noting Attn: Andrew Bailey.

2. Dimensional check worksheet.

3. A copy of the latest calibration certifications for all measuring instruments used to perform the dimensional checks.

4. Certifications for any work not performed by the contractor, if applicable.

5. Job travelers. Job travelers should include process from start to finish, even if the first article is requested without coatings.

Note 5: Contractor shall deliver the First Article Test Report IAW the approved First Article Test Plan, prepared by the contractor, within 30 calendar days after the First Article

Note 6: First Article Test Plan shall include a detailed schedule for the overhaul process, testing, and report delivery. This will be a component of the approval basis during