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JUSTIFICATION FOR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

FAR 9.202(a) and 000 4120.24M

Section A: Item IdelltijiCflfioJl

I. Stock Number (NSN): 1377·01·165·5942ES

2. Part Number (PIN): 9391465·2 CunLrJdur Pan Numbcr(5):

3. Noun: Valve, Range Safety

4. Application: AGM-86

Seetioll B: Justificatioll For Establishing a Qualification Requirement alld Reason Why Qualification Requirement Must Be Demonstrated Prior to AllY Contract Award.

1. Characteristics associated with the manufacture oCthe Valve, Range SafelY, if not correct, would result in product functional degradations. This item performs a critical function on the aircraft and special equipment is required for its manufacture and testing. Special care and attention is required but not limited to finish, processing, assembly, performance, and part interchangeability of this item.

2. The prospective bidder's ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications and the execution orthe qualification requirements specified herein are necessary to verify the structural and functional integrity and/or fonn, fit, and function of the item being procured.

3. Failure to procure this item fi'om a fully qualified source could result in failure of the part.

degradation of aircraft mission capability. or loss of aircraft and crew.

4. Completion of the specified pre-contract a\.vard qualification requirements, with the exception of the classified infrared output requirements (N/A), will ensure the government that the prospective bidder is technically capable of producing the item in compliance with the applicable technical specifications and associated drawings and within the schedule and economic constraints of our contracts. To protect the interests of the Air Force. only United States and Canada suppliers wiJl be considered. There are sufficient technical and schedule risks, which can only be minimized by a completion of the requirements prior to contract award.

Section C: 'QlIa.!ii'icatloll Requirements That Must be Satisfied to Become a Qualified Source and QuaH'fication WaiveR' Requirements.

1. Prequoiijicalion Notice. The offeror shall notify aO-ALC/GHGJ CAD/PAD IPT or, if responding to a solicitation, the contracting officer in OO-ALC/GHGKA of intent to qualify as a source for this item.

2. Facilities. The offeror must certify to the design control activity (OO-ALC/GHGJ CAD/PAD IPT) that they have the required facilities and equipment to manufacture, inspect, test, and package the item. The offeror shall make their facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel available for evaluation and inspection by the govermnenl.

3. Data Verification. A qualification test procedure per DI~NDTf-80604 and a qualification test repon per DI-NDTl-80604 shall be provided through the OO-ALC/GHGKA contracting office and to OO-ALC/GHG] CAD/PAD IPT, Qualification testing must be accomplished in accordance with Boeing Specification 232-20262.

4. Proce~jsVer~ficlit;on. The offeror shall identify sources for materials and standards for internally used processes. The offeror shall further define/provide written procedures for the utilization of any special rest or inspection facilities and/or equipment. This documentation shall also include a diagnostic procedure showing the process the items being produced would undergo. The production process shall show how the offeror shall test, inspect, diagnose, produce and perform a final functional checkout. Development of special test procedures not available from the government is required. The offeror shall develop those procedures for review and approval by the design control activity. The contractor must be capable of locating alternative componei1ts to minimize any diminishing manufacturing sources (DMS) problems.

5. Test LInd Evaluation or Verification. The offeror shall submit to the design control activity an explanation of how they w"illcertify that the test methods and production procedures meet the specifications for the item. The government retains the option to inspect the offeror's production and testing facilities. To allow accomplishing this, the offeror's facilities shall be made available to government inspection during the qualification effort upon ten days written notice of intent to inspect.

6. Qualification Article. Upon satisfactory compliance with the provisions of paragraphs ] to 5 above, the offeror shall build and test the item in accordance with 232-20262 to demonstrate production capability, form and function and also provide an inert Valve, Range Safety to demonstrate proper fit. This production and testing shall be done at the offeror's expense.

Section C: Continued.

Estimated likely costs lor government~unique testing and evaluation which will be incuned by the potential offeror to become qualified: $51000 to $50,000 +.

7. Sensitive Militmy Technology. Not applicable.

8. Testing ami Production Evaluation. The offeror shall be required to submit a complete test report for the production capability demonstration verifying compliance with all performance, environmental, mechanical, and quality assurance requirements, including top level drawing and aU related item and source control drawings. In addition the test report shall contain detailed documentation describing the testing procedures during production.

This data shall describe in detail the point(s) in the production process that testing occurred, and if failures were noted, the corrective action taken and the results of the retest. The government retains the option to inspect the production and testing process, including on-site witnessing of any or all production and testing activities. The offeror is responsible and liable for ensuring compliance with all applicable system and item requirements. The offeror will provide notification to the government of testing and evaluation 30 days in advance so that the government can witness., if needed, coordinate needed activities, support, etc.

9. Time Completioll Estimate. It is the estimate of the design control activity that completion of this qualification effort should require 360 days. This is based on complexity and hazards associated with the item and other factors. This is not a deadline but a notification to a potential offeror of the time we believe "viIIbe required. Events that occur during the qualifi.cation process may cause this time requirement to increase or perhaps decrease, depending on individual circumstances.

no. Time Limitation. An offeror may not bc denied the opportunity to subrmt and have considered, an offer for a contract if the offeror can demonstrate to the satisfaction orthe contracting ofl-icer and cognizant engincering activity that the offeror (or its product) meets these standards for qualification or can meet them before the date specified for award of the contract. The award \vilJ not be delayed to provide the contractor with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standard specified in this source qualification statement.

] I. Eva/lwtion of Proposals Not Previously Qualified. The offeror must be fully qualified in order to he eligible for a contract award. Therefore, the offeror must fuJIil1 all ofihe requirements stated, in writing, in this Justification for Qualification Requirements before the date specified for av-,'ardof the contract. The government reserves the right to award a contract a1 the time specified for award, to a qualified source even though other sources nwy 110thave finished qualifying.

Section C: Continued.

12. Waiver. Any offeror who has had previous experience in the production of the Valve, Range Safety or other similar items may apply to the design control activity for a waiver of all or part of the above requirements. A waiver will be granted only if the desi&JDcontTol activity can establish the qualification of the offeror from previous knowledge/interface or from wTinen inputs from the offeror.

13. Approval. Once the qualification requirements are met, the offeror will be listed as an approved source for this item. Approval, however, does not guarantee subsequent contract award.

Approved Sources:

Hi-Shl'ar Techllology Corp.

Section D: Signatures.

Cage Code 7X664

Vendor PiN 9391465-2

David B. Monk OO-ALCIGHGJ Chief Engineer Signature

Lavne Peterson OO-ALCfGHGJ Lead Engineer

Teri Blake OO-ALClGHGKi\ Ammo Contracting

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Date

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JUSTIFICA nON FOR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

FAR 9.202(0) and DoD 4120.24M

Section A: Item Identification

I. Stock Number (NSN): 1377-01-502-9776ES

2. Part Number (PIN): 9391465-1 COlllraClor Part Number(~):

3. Noun: Cu.tter, Range Safety, Ass)'

4. Application: AGM86

Section B: Justification For Establishing a Qualification Requiremem ami Rea,mll Why Qualification Requirement lV/ust Be Demonstrated Prior to Any Contract Award.

1. Characteristics associated with the manufacture of the Cuttel", Range Safety, Assy, ifnot correct, would result in product functional degradations. This item performs a critical fUBction on the aircraft and special equipment is required for its manufacture and testing.

Special care and attention is required but not limited to finish, processing, assembly, performance, and part interchangeability of this item.

2. The prospective bidder's ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications and the execution of the qualification requirements specified herein are necessary to verify the structural and functional integrity and/or form, fit, and function of the item being procured.

3. Failure to procure this item from a fully qualified source could result in failure of the part, degradation of aircraft mission capability, or loss of aircraft and crew.

4. Completion oftlle specified pre-contract award qualification requirements, with the exception of the classified infrared output requirements (N/A), wlll ensure the government that the prospective bidder is technically capable of producing the item in compliance with the applicable technical specifications and associated drawings and within the schedule and economic constraints oJ our contracts. To protect the interests of the Air Force, only United States and Canada suppliers \vill be considered. There are sufficient technical and schedule risks, which can only be minimized by a completion of the requirements prior to contract award.

Section C: Qualification Requin;ments That Must be Satisfied to Become a Qualified Source and Qualification Waiver Requirements.

1. Prequolification Notice. The offeror shall notify aO-ALe/GHGJ CAD/PAD IPT or, if responding to a solicitation, the contracting officer in OO-ALC/GHGKA of intent to qualify as a source for this item.

2. Facilities. The offeror must certify to the design control activity (OO-ALC/GHGJ CAD/PAD IPT) that they have the required facilities and equipment to manufacture, inspect, test, and package the item. The offeror shall make their facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel available for evaluation and inspection by the govemment.

3. Data Verification. A qualification test procedure per DI-NDTI-80604 and a qualification test report per DI-NDTI-80604 shall be provided through the OO-ALC/GHGKA contracting office and to OO~ALC/GHGJ CAD/PAD IPT, Qualification testing must be accomplished in accordance with Boeing Specification 232-20262.

4. Process Verification. The offeror shall identify sources for materials and standards for intemally used processes. The offeror shall further define/provide written procedures for the utilization of any special test or inspection facilities and/or equipment. This documentation shall also include a diagnostic procedure showing the process the items being produced would undergo. The production process shall show how the offeror shall test, inspect, diagnose, produce and perfonn a final functional checkout. Development of special test procedures not available [rom the government is required. The offeror shall develop those procedures for review and approval by the design control activity. The contractor must be capable of locating alternative components to minimize any diminishing manufacturing sourees (DMS) problems_

5. Test and Evaluation or Verification. The offeror shall submit to the design control activity an explanation of how they will certify that the test methods and production procedures meet the specifications for the item. The government retains the option to inspect the offeror's production and testing facilities. To allow accomplishing this. the offeror's tacilities shall be made available to government inspection during the qualification eff0l1 upon ten days written notice of intent to inspect.

6. Qualification Article. Upon satisfactory compliance with the provisions of paragraphs 1 to 5 above, the offeror shall build and test the item in accordance with 232-20262 to demonstrate production capability, form and function and also provide an inert Cutter. R:lIIge Sllfet}', Ass}' to demonstrale proper fit. This production and testing shall be done at tbe offeror's expense.

Section C: Contiiwcd.

Estimated likely costs for government-unique testing and evaluation which 'will be incurred by the potential offeror to become qualified: $5,000 to $50,000 +-

7. Sensitive Military Technology. Not applicable.

8. Te!J"tinglInd Production Evaluation. The offeror shall be required to submit a complete test report for the production capability demonstration verifying compliance with all performance, environmental, mechanical, and quality assurance requirements, including top level drawing and all related item and source control drawings. In addition the test report shall contain detailed documentation describing the testing procedures during production.

This data shall describe in detail the point(s) in the production process that testing occurred, and if failures were noted, the corrective action taken and the results of the retest. The government retains the option to inspect the production and testing process, including on-site witnessing of any or all production and testing activities. The offeror is responsible and liable for ensuring compliance with all applicable system and item requirements. The ot1eror will provide notification to the government of testing and evaluation 30 days in advance so that the government can witness, if needed, coordinate needed activities, support, etc.

9. Time (,'ompletion 1'.stimate. It is the estimate of the design control activity that completion of this qualification dIort should require 360 days. This is based on complexity and hazards associated with the item and other factors. This is not a deadline but a notification to a potential offeror of the time we believe will be required. Events that occur during the qualification process may cause this time requirement to Increase or perhaps decrease. depending on individual circumstances.

10. Timelimitation. An offeror may not be denied the opportunity to submit I:wdhave considered, an offer for a contract if the offeror can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the contracting oftlcer and cognizant engineering activity' that the offeror (or its product) meets these standards for qualiJication or can meet them before the date specified for award of the contract. The award will not be delayed to provide the contractor with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standard specified in this source qualj-fication statement.

] I. Evaluation olProposals Not Previously Qualified. The offeror must be fully qualified in order to be eligible for a contract a\vard. Therefore, the offeror must fulfill all of the requirements stated, in v,Titing, in this Justification for Qualification Requirements betore the date specified for a'vvardof the conn"act. The government reserves the right to award a contract at the lime speCified tor award, to a qualified source even though other sources may not have finished qualifying.

Section C: Contin.ued.

12. Waiver. Any offeror who has had previous experience in the production of the Cuttel', Range Safet)', Ass)' or other similar items may apply to the design control activity for a waiver of all or part of the above requirements, A waiver will be granted only if the design control activity can establish the qualification of the offeror from previous knowledge/intert:'lce or from written inputs from the offeror.

13. Approval. Once the qualification requirements are met, the offeror will be listed as an approved source for this item, Approval, however, does not guarantee subsequent contract award.

Approved Sources:

Hi-Shear Technology Corp.

Section J): Sigi1lahlres.

Cage Code 7X664

Vendor PIN 9391465-1

David B. Monk OO-ALC/GI-IGJ Chief Engineer

IhG-/7LJlf , I

Date

Layne Peterson OO-ALe/GI-IGJ Lead Engineer

Tcri Blake OO-ALCIGHGKA Ammo Contracting

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Date

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