Attachment 0003 First Article Test Waiver.pdf

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Version - September 2015

Contracting Officer's Name Scott L Follen

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT # RFOP_Branched Wiring Harness

CONTRACTOR NAME CONTRACTOR CAGE

NSN 6150-01-702-8103 / 6150-01-702-7450

NOUN Branched Wiring Harness

PART # 1 2 5 9 2 4 2 2 / 1 2 5 9 2 4 2 3 TOP DRAWING # REVISION LEVEL

Partial Waiver: Includes waiver of only a specific test(s) of the First Article Test requirement as required by the Technical Data Package (TDP), contract and/or solicitation.

Full Waiver: Includes waiver of all First Article Testing as required by the TDP, contract and/or solicitation.

TDP Reference(s) of test(s) to be waived: (Please be specific and reference specification paragraph and/or drawing note as appropriate).

A) Successful completion of a First Article Test on a recent contract for the same item(s).

Complete the following & attach supporting documentation*.

CONTRACT # DATE OF FIRST ARTICLE TEST APPROVAL ISSUING GOVERNMENT AGENCY

Was the above contract manufactured at the same facilities using the same equipment, processes, procedures, and subcontractors in which the current item will be produced?

If NO, please describe the differences in detail below and include any considerations these changes will require for the First Article Test waiver request

It must be submitted on company letterhead and signed by an agent of the company.

FIRST ARTICLE - WAIVER WORKSHEET

Request for Information and Supporting Documentation

1. CURRENT ACQUISITION INFORMATION:

2. TYPE OF REQUEST:

3. JUSTIFICATION TO SUPPORT WAIVER REQUEST: (Check and complete all that apply)

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B) Successful completion of a First Article Test on a similar item on a recent contract and the item has been tested per the same requirements as those referenced in the solicitation and/or contract.

Complete the following for the similar item & attach supporting documentation*:

CONTRACT # NOMENCLATURE

NSN PART NUMBER DATE OF FIRST ARTICLE TEST APPROVAL

Briefly describe the major differences between the similar item and the item being procured.

Was the similar item manufactured at the same facilities using similar equipment, processes, and procedures in which the current item will be produced?

If NO, please describe the differences in detail below and include any considerations these changes will require for the First Article Test waiver request

C) Material has been in continuous production. Complete and attach supporting documentation*:

LENGTH OF PRODUCTION RUN APPROVAL DATE OF LAST SUCCESSFUL FIRST ARTICLE TEST

Remarks (if needed)

D) Recent and successful performance of a first article test on the next higher assembly. A waiver may be requested in order to eliminate duplication of testing on the lower assembly.

Complete the following for the next higher assembly and attach supporting documentation*:

CONTRACT # NOMENCLATURE

NSN PART NUMBER DATE OF FIRST ARTICLE TEST APPROVAL

Provide a full explanation justifying why duplicate testing is unnecessary:

Was the next higher assembly manufactured at the same facilities using similar equipment, processes, and procedures in which the current item will be produced?

If NO, please explain:

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E) Other: A waiver or partial waiver of the FAT is being requested based on the following:

Please be specific and attach supporting documentation* as appropriate:

A)

B)

C)

There are or have been quality issues (history) for this or similar items to include Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs), Corrective Action Request, and/or show-cause letters. Please briefly discuss below:

There have been changes to the manufacturing data (e.g. drawing revisions that change materials, dimensions, processes, inspection or testing requirements) or subcontractors used to manufacture the items successfully in the past.

Please describe below.

There have been Requests for Waiver/Deviation submitted or Material Review Board (MRB) actions related to manufacture of this item. Please describe below.

The submitter, by signing the below certifies that the above statements are true and correct.

Please provide printed name, signature, company address, and phone number where you can be reached. Again, the signer must be an agent of the company.

PRINTED NAME TITLE

COMPANY NAME COMPANY ADDRESS

PHONE NUMBER

Signature

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*See the solicitation/contract for information on submitting supporting documentation as well as additional requirements regarding First Article Test Waiver requests.

4. OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

5. ATTACH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

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6. SUBMISSION