Attachment_23_AFMC_260_First_Article_NSN_9987.pdf
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- F-16 Fuel cell (Amendment 0004) Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- FA821224R0003
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This document is a First Article Requirements document that outlines the terms and conditions for the first article testing of NSN 1560013229987WF under a federal contract. The first article is required to be 1 unit, which can be part of the production quantity or in addition to it. The first article must be manufactured at the facilities where the item will be produced under the contract. Contractor testing and government testing are required, with a test plan and test report to be provided. The first article is due within 270 calendar days from the date of the contract, and the government will provide written notice of approval or disapproval within 90 days after receipt of the first article package. The first article testing requirement may be waived under certain conditions, such as if the offeror has previously provided production quantities of the same or similar article to the government.
The related federal contract opportunity is for the procurement of F-16 fuel cells (NSN 1560-01-224-0803WF, 1560-01-322-9987WF, and 1560-01-054-1246WF) under Solicitation Number FA821224R0003. This is a full and open competition with a qualification requirement, and award will only be made to a qualified source. The government reserves the right not to make an award.
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FIRST ARTICLE REQUIREMENTS 1. DATE
17 APR 2024(AFMCI 23-110, AFMCDAFI 20-102, and FAR, Subpart 9.3) (additional instructions on page 3)
2. PR / MIPR NUMBER 3. CAGE / REFERENCE NUMBER
81755 / 16VB004001-3
4. NSN
1560013229987WF
5. FIRST ARTICLE QUANTITY
THE FIRST ARTICLE IS 1 UNIT(S) OF LOT / ITEM 1
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
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
Conformance with all drawings and Engineering Instructions
B. The detailed technical requirements for First Article approval tests are contained in
Drawings and Engineering Instructions
(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
(Requesting Activity) of test time and location due days prior to start of testing.
E. X TEST REPORT REQUIRED
(3) Forwarded to
Deliver concurrent with FA asset.
(4) Government written notice of approval / disapproval due
(2) Due
(1) DD Form 1423 ELIN days after receipt of contractor's report.
Required calendar days from date contract.
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PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE
Prescribed by: AFMCI23-110
F. FIRST ARTICLE DELIVERY
(1) Due within 270 calendar days from date contract.
(2) Notify 30 calendar days prior to shipment.
(3) Delivered to government at
See Block 12
(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.
$15,000.0000
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 will be returned to the contractor
X will be retained by MXDEB pending disposition instructions from the contractor.
X 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, DoD, X Air Force.
b. X Offerors currently in production of the same or similar article for a Government, DoD, X 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, DoD, X 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. 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
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12. REMARKS
Slaughter, George PNAME: 17 APR 2024DATE:
809 MXSS/MXDEB
Bldg 849 Attn: Non-Accountable Bay Hill AFB, UT 84056-5713 Mark for First Article Do Not Post
First article will be waived for the OEM, Lockheed Martin, cage 81755. First article testing is necessary for this part due to critical dimensions. This part is significant and must therefore meet the specs to ensure proper fit and function.
13. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING
(Name, Organization, Phone)
Slaughter, George P
416 SCMS/GUMAE
801-586-5444
586-5444
14. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING
TEST (Name, Organization, Phone)
First Article Lab
809 MXSS/MXDEB
X
X
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