DI-FORG-80962_CDRL A001.pdf

This is a Data Item Description (DID) document for the First Article Forging Report (DI-FORG-80962), approved by the Defense Logistics Agency and applicable under OMB No. 0704-0188. The DID provides mandatory format and content specifications for reports that document inspection and test results of first article forgings, enabling the Government to assess whether forgings meet requirements and can proceed without further approval modifications.

The report applies to both ferrous and nonferrous first article forgings and must be prepared on standard 8.5" x 11" bond paper in contractor format with company letterhead on the first page. Required report content includes: contract number; part name and drawing number; forging sketch identification; melt source; reforging stock source and size; forging process details (heating and working cycles); forging facility information and location; actual heat treatment times and temperatures; results of specified non-destructive tests; results of specified mechanical property tests; and results of any other tests required by applicable specifications and contract. Additional sketches, drawings, and photographs must be included as necessary to fully describe or clarify text material, with the report signed by a responsible company official, identification number, and date. The DID supersedes UDI-T-23790 and is proprietary to the Government, not to be released outside Government agencies. Distribution is approved for public release with unlimited distribution.