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JUSTIFICATION FOR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

FAR 9.202(a) and DoD 4120.24M

Section A: Item Identification

1. Stock Number (NSN): 1377-01-203-8651ES

2. Part Number (P/N): 68-710078-101 Contractor Part Number(s): 821020-1

3. Noun: 0.40 Second Time Delay

4. Application: F-15

Section B: Justification for Establishing a Qualification Requirement and Reason Why Qualification Requirement Must Be Demonstrated Prior to Any Contract Award.

1. Characteristics associated with the manufacture of the Time Delay, 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 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 possibly carrier aircraft.

4. Completion of the specified pre-contract award qualification requirements, will ensure the government that the prospective offeror 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 will be considered. There are sufficient technical and schedule risks, which can only be minimized by completion of the requirements prior to contract award.

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

1. Prequalification Notice. The offeror shall notify AFLCMC/EBHJ CAD/PAD IPT or, if responding to a solicitation, the contracting officer in AFLCMC /EBHKB of intent to qualify as a source for this item.

2. Facilities. The offeror must certify to the design control activity (AFLCMC/EBHJ 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 government.

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 AFLCMC /EBHKB contracting office to the AFLCMC/EBHJ CAD/PAD IPT. Qualification testing must be accomplished in accordance with Boeing Specification 68-710078-101.

4. Process Verification. 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 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 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 identified in paragraph 2 above. The contractor must be capable of locating alternative components to minimize any diminishing manufacturing sources (DMS) problems. The offeror must show compliance with Unique Identification (UID) requirements in accordance with DFARS 211.274 as prescribed in the CAD/PAD Marking Instruction version 1.1. Given this item is a safety critical item the offeror must provide evidence in their management process that they will manage the CSI and all of the critical characteristics.

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 for government inspection, the offeror’s facilities shall be made available to government inspection during the qualification effort upon 10 days written notice.

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 Boeing Specification 68-710078-101 to demonstrate production capability, form and function and also provide an inert Time Delay to demonstrate proper fit. This production and testing shall be done at the offeror’s expense.

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. Testing and 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 offeror will provide notification to the government of testing and evaluation 30 days in advance so the government can witness, if desired, as well as coordinate needed activities, support, etc.

9. Time Completion Estimate. The design control activity estimates completion of qualification efforts 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 believed to be required. Events that occur during the qualification process may increase or perhaps decrease, this time depending on individual circumstances.

10. Time Limitation. An offeror may not be denied the opportunity to submit and have considered, an offer for a contract if the offeror can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the contracting officer and cognizant engineering 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 will not be delayed to provide the contractor with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standard specified in this source qualification statement.

11. Evaluation of Proposals Not Previously Qualified. The offeror must be fully qualified in order to be eligible for a contract award. Therefore, the offeror must fulfill all of the requirements stated, in writing, in this Justification for Qualification Requirements before the date specified for award of the contract. The government reserves the right to award a contract at the time specified for award, to a qualified source even though other sources may not have finished qualifying.

12. Waiver. Any offeror who has had previous experience in the production of the Tiem Delay or other similar items may apply to the design control activity identified in paragraph 2 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/interface 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.

Cage Code 06331

Vendor P/N 821020-1

Approved Sources:

PSEMC

Section D: Signatures.

X Quinn Tidwell AFLCMC/EBHJ Lead Engineer

X Kevin G Flinders, NH-04, DAF Chief, Systems Support Contracting division AFLCMC/PKZ (Hill)

Section A: Item Identification

1. Stock Number (NSN): 1377-01-355-0088ES

2. Part Number (P/N): 68-710078-101 Contractor Part Number(s): 6104100

3. Noun: 0.40 Second Time Delay

4. Application: F-15

Section B: Justification for Establishing a Qualification Requirement and Reason Why Qualification Requirement Must Be Demonstrated Prior to Any Contract Award.

1. Characteristics associated with the manufacture of the Time Delay, 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 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 possibly carrier aircraft.

4. Completion of the specified pre-contract award qualification requirements, will ensure the government that the prospective offeror 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 will be considered. There are sufficient

1. Prequalification Notice. The offeror shall notify AFLCMC/EBHJ CAD/PAD IPT or, if responding to a solicitation, the contracting officer in AFLCMC /EBHKB of intent to qualify as a source for this item.

2. Facilities. The offeror must certify to the design control activity (AFLCMC/EBHJ 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 government.

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 AFLCMC /EBHKB contracting office to the AFLCMC/EBHJ CAD/PAD IPT. Qualification testing must be accomplished in accordance with Boeing Specification 68-710078-101.

4. Process Verification. 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 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 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 identified in paragraph 2 above. The contractor must be capable of locating alternative components to minimize any diminishing manufacturing sources (DMS) problems. The offeror must show compliance with Unique Identification (UID) requirements in accordance with DFARS 211.274 as prescribed in the CAD/PAD Marking Instruction version 1.1. Given this item is a safety critical item the offeror must provide evidence in their management process that they will manage the CSI and all of the critical characteristics.

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 for government inspection, the offeror’s facilities shall be made available to government inspection during the qualification effort upon 10 days written notice.

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 Boeing Specification 68-710078-101 to demonstrate production capability, form and function and also provide an inert Time Delay to demonstrate proper fit. This production and testing shall be done at the offeror’s expense.

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 +.

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 offeror will provide notification to the government of testing and evaluation 30 days in advance so the government can witness, if desired, as well as coordinate needed activities, support, etc.

9. Time Completion Estimate. The design control activity estimates completion of qualification efforts 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 believed to be required. Events that occur during the qualification process may increase or perhaps decrease, this time depending on individual circumstances.

10. Time Limitation. An offeror may not be denied the opportunity to submit and have considered, an offer for a contract if the offeror can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the contracting officer and cognizant engineering 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 will not be delayed to provide the contractor with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standard specified in this source qualification statement.

11. Evaluation of Proposals Not Previously Qualified. The offeror must be fully qualified in order to be eligible for a contract award. Therefore, the offeror must fulfill all of the requirements stated, in writing, in this Justification for Qualification Requirements before the date specified for award of the contract. The government reserves the right to award a

12. Waiver. Any offeror who has had previous experience in the production of the Tiem Delay or other similar items may apply to the design control activity identified in paragraph 2 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/interface 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.

Cage Code 93455

Vendor P/N 6104100

Approved Sources:

CED

Section D: Signatures.

X Quinn Tidwell AFLCMC/EBHJ Lead Engineer

X

Chief, Systems Support Contracting division AFLCMC/PKZ (Hill)

Section A: Item Identification

1. Stock Number (NSN): (a) 1377-01-083-8459ES

(b) 1377-01-234-0706ES

2. Part Number (P/N):

Contractor Part Number: (a) 811318-6

(b) 6012100-04

3. Noun: ACES II Drogue Severance Assembly

4. Application: ACES II (F-16, F-15, F-22, A-10, B-1B, B-2, WB57)

Section B: Justification for Establishing a Qualification Requirement and Reason Why Qualification Requirement Must Be Demonstrated Prior to Any Contract Award.

1. Characteristics associated with the manufacture of the ACES II Drogue Severance Assembly, 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 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 of the specified pre-contract award qualification requirements 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 will be considered. There are sufficient technical and schedule risks, which can only be minimized by a completion of the requirements prior to contract award

1. Prequalification Notice. The offeror shall notify AFLCMC/EBHJ CAD/PAD IPT or, if responding to a solicitation, the contracting officer in AFLCMC/EBHKB of intent to qualify as a source for this item.

2. Facilities. The offeror must certify to the design control activity (AFLCMC/EBHJ CAD/PAD IPT) that he has the required facilities and equipment to manufacture, inspect, test, and package the item. The offeror shall make his facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel available for evaluation and inspection by the government.

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 AFLCMC/EBHKB contracting office to the AFLCMC/EBHJ CAD/PAD IPT. Qualification testing must be accomplished in accordance with Douglas Specifications A114302 and Weapon Specification 34121, latest revision.

4. Process Verification. 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 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 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 components to minimize any diminishing manufacturing sources (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 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 1 to 5 above, the offeror shall build and test the item Douglas Specifications A114302 and Weapon Specification 34121 (latest revision) to demonstrate production capability, form and function and also provide an inert DROGUE SEVERANCE ASSEMBLY to demonstrate proper fit. This production and testing shall be done at the offeror’s expense.

Section C: Continued.

8. Testing and 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 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 Completion 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 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. Time Limitation. An offeror may not be denied the opportunity to submit and have considered, an offer for a contract if the offeror can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the contracting officer and cognizant engineering 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 will not be delayed to provide the contractor with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standard specified in this source qualification statement.

11. Evaluation of Proposals Not Previously Qualified. The offeror must be fully qualified in order to be eligible for a contract award. Therefore, the offeror must fulfill all of the requirements stated, in writing, in this Justification for Qualification Requirements before the date specified for award of the contract. The government reserves the right to award a

Section C: Continued.

12. Waiver. Any offeror who has had previous experience in the production of Drogue Severance Assemblies 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/interface 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: Cage Code Vendor P/N

PSEMC 06331 811318-6

CED 93455 6012100-04

Section D: Signatures.

X Allen Hancey AFLCMC EBHJ Project Engineer

Travis Thom AFLCMC EBHJ Technical Section Chief

Chief, AFLCMC/PKZ (Hill)

NSN Cage Part number ALT NSN Cage Part number DODIC Noun

1377012297600ES 06331 816852-11 1377013568732ES 93455 6106600 MU17 1.6 Sec Time Delay

1377012321677ES 06331 816852-2 1377013568734ES 93455 6106800 MU16 3.2 Sec Time Delay

1377012321960ES 06331 816852-10 1377013568731ES 93455 6106500 MU15 1.0 Sec Time Delay

1377012340719ES 06331 816851-11 1377013568735ES 93455 6106300 MU19 0.7 Sec Time Delay

1377012340822ES 06331 816851-2 1377013565592ES 93455 6106100 MU79 0.3 Sec Time Delay

1377012344044ES 06331 816852-12 1377013568733ES 93455 6106700 MU18 2.4 Sec Time Delay

1377012346208ES 06331 816851-12 1377013568730ES 93455 6106400 MJ93 0.7 Sec Time Delay

1377012340821ES 06631 816851-4 1377013565593ES 93455 6106200 MU80 0.5 Sec Time Delay

Noun: CED and PacSci Time Delays

Application: B-1B

1. The CED and PacSci Time Delays are critical safety items (CSI). Characteristics associated with the manufacture of Inert Items, 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. These items are proprietary to CED and PacSci.

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 of the specified pre-contract award qualification requirements, will ensure the government that the prospective offeror 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 suppliers will be considered. There are sufficient technical and schedule risks, which can only be minimized by completion of the requirements prior to contract award.

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

responding to a solicitation, the contracting officer in AFLCMC/PKZ of intent to qualify as a source for this item.

2. Facilities. The offeror must certify to the design control activity (AFLCMC/EBHJ 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 government.

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 AFLCMC/EBHKB contracting office to the AFLCMC/EBHJ CAD/PAD IPT. Qualification testing must be accomplished in accordance with 68B710072.

4. Process Verification. 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 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 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 identified in paragraph 2 above. The contractor must be capable of locating alternative components to minimize any diminishing manufacturing sources (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 for government inspection, the offeror’s facilities shall be made available to government inspection during the qualification effort upon 10 days written notice.

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 68B710072 to demonstrate production capability, form and function and also provide an inert sample to demonstrate proper fit. This production and testing shall be done at the offeror’s expense.

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. Testing and 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 offeror will provide notification to the government of testing and evaluation 30 days in advance so the government can witness, if desired, as well as coordinate needed activities, support, etc.

9. Time Completion Estimate. The design control activity estimates completion of qualification efforts 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 believed to be required. Events that occur during the qualification process may increase or perhaps decrease, this time depending on individual circumstances.

10. Time Limitation. An offeror may not be denied the opportunity to submit and have considered, an offer for a contract if the offeror can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the contracting officer and cognizant engineering 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 will not be delayed to provide the contractor with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standard specified in this source qualification statement.

11. Evaluation of Proposals Not Previously Qualified. The offeror must be fully qualified in order to be eligible for a contract award. Therefore, the offeror must fulfill all of the requirements stated, in writing, in this Justification for Qualification Requirements before the date specified for award of the contract. The government reserves the right to award a

12. Waiver. Any offeror who has had previous experience in the production of the Handles or other similar items may apply to the design control activity identified in paragraph 2 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/interface or from written inputs from the offeror.

13. Approval. Once the qualification requirements are met, the offeror will be listed as an

CED 93455 See list above PacSci 06331 See list above

6/11/2019

X dds Devin Swanson AFLCMC/EBHJ System Engineer Signed by: SWANSON.DEVIN.D.1385800432

X Kevin Flinders Kevin G Flinders, NH-04, DAF Chief, Systems Support Contracting Division AFLC...

Signed by: FLINDERS.KEVIN.G.1231477949

1. Stock Number (NSN): 1377-01-382-0647ES

2. Part Number (P/N): 824355-2

Contractor Part Number(s):

3. Noun: Arm-Fire Initiator, External

4. Application: C-17

1. Characteristics associated with the manufacture of the Arm-Fire Initiator, External, 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 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 of the specified pre-contract award qualification requirements, will ensure the government that the prospective offeror 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 will be considered. There are sufficient

1. Prequalification Notice. The offeror shall notify OO-ALC/GHGJ CAD/PAD IPT or, if responding to a solicitation, the contracting officer in OO-ALC/GHGKB 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 government.

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/GHGKB contracting office to the OO-ALC/GHGJ CAD/PAD IPT. Qualification testing must be accomplished in accordance with PS17012.

4. Process Verification. 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 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 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 identified in paragraph 2 above. The contractor must be capable of locating alternative components to minimize any diminishing manufacturing sources (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 for government inspection, the offeror’s facilities shall be made available to government inspection during the qualification effort upon 10 days written notice.

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 PS17012 to demonstrate production capability, form and function and also provide an inert Arm-Fire Initiator, External to 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 offeror will provide notification to the government of testing and evaluation 30 days in advance so the government can witness, if desired, as well as coordinate needed activities, support, etc.

9. Time Completion Estimate. The design control activity estimates completion of qualification efforts 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 believed to be required. Events that occur during the qualification process may increase or perhaps decrease, this time depending on individual circumstances.

10. Time Limitation. An offeror may not be denied the opportunity to submit and have considered, an offer for a contract if the offeror can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the contracting officer and cognizant engineering 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 will not be delayed to provide the contractor with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standard specified in this source qualification statement.

11. Evaluation of Proposals Not Previously Qualified. The offeror must be fully qualified in order to be eligible for a contract award. Therefore, the offeror must fulfill all of the requirements stated, in writing, in this Justification for Qualification Requirements before the date specified for award of the contract. The government reserves the right to award a

12. Waiver. Any offeror who has had previous experience in the production of the Arm-Fire

Initiator, External or other similar items may apply to the design control activity identified in paragraph 2 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/interface or from written inputs from the offeror.

13. Approval. Once the qualification requirements are met, the offeror will be listed as an

Pacific Scientific 06331 824355-2 Chemring Energetic Devices Inc. 93455 6201100

1. Stock Number (NSN): 1377-01-382-0650ES

2. Part Number (P/N): 824054-101

3. Noun: Arm-Fire Initiator, Electrical

1. Characteristics associated with the manufacture of the Arm-Fire Initiator, Electrical, if not function on the aircraft and special equipment is required for its manufacture and testing.

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 will be considered. There are sufficient 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 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 identified in paragraph 2 above. The procedures meet the specifications for the item. The government retains the option to inspect the offeror’s production and testing facilities. To allow for government inspection, the 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 offeror will associated with the item and other factors. This is not a deadline but a notification to a potential offeror of the time believed to be required. Events that occur during the contracting officer and cognizant engineering activity that the offeror (or its product) meets these standards for qualification or can meet them before the date specified for award of the requirements stated, in writing, in this Justification for Qualification Requirements before the date specified for award of the contract. The government reserves the right to award a paragraph 2 for a waiver of all or part of the above requirements. A waiver will be granted

Pacific Scientific 06331 824054-101 Chemring Energetic Devices Inc. 93455 6201300

1. Stock Number (NSN): 1377-01-382-0670ES

2. Part Number (P/N): 824355-1

3. Noun: Arm-Fire Initiator, Internal

1. Characteristics associated with the manufacture of the Arm-Fire Initiator, Internal, if not function on the aircraft and special equipment is required for its manufacture and testing.

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 will be considered. There are sufficient 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 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 identified in paragraph 2 above. The procedures meet the specifications for the item. The government retains the option to inspect the offeror’s production and testing facilities. To allow for government inspection, the production capability, form and function and also provide an inert Arm-Fire Initiator, Internal to 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 offeror will associated with the item and other factors. This is not a deadline but a notification to a potential offeror of the time believed to be required. Events that occur during the contracting officer and cognizant engineering activity that the offeror (or its product) meets these standards for qualification or can meet them before the date specified for award of the requirements stated, in writing, in this Justification for Qualification Requirements before the date specified for award of the contract. The government reserves the right to award a

Initiator, Internal or other similar items may apply to the design control activity identified in paragraph 2 for a waiver of all or part of the above requirements. A waiver will be granted

Pacific Scientific 06331 824355-1 Chemring Energetic Devices Inc. 93455 6201200

1. Stock Number (NSN): 1377-01-560-1520ES

2. Part Number (P/N): 6201100

3. Noun: Arm-Fire Initiator, External

1. Characteristics associated with the manufacture of the Arm-Fire Initiator, External, if not function on the aircraft and special equipment is required for its manufacture and testing.

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 will be considered. There are sufficient 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 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 identified in paragraph 2 above. The procedures meet the specifications for the item. The government retains the option to inspect the offeror’s production and testing facilities. To allow for government inspection, the 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 offeror will associated with the item and other factors. This is not a deadline but a notification to a potential offeror of the time believed to be required. Events that occur during the contracting officer and cognizant engineering activity that the offeror (or its product) meets these standards for qualification or can meet them before the date specified for award of the requirements stated, in writing, in this Justification for Qualification Requirements before the date specified for award of the contract. The government reserves the right to award a paragraph 2 for a waiver of all or part of the above requirements. A waiver will be granted

Chemring Energetic Devices Inc. 93455 6201100 Pacific Scientific 06331 824355-2

1. Stock Number (NSN): 1377-01-560-1521ES

2. Part Number (P/N): 6201200

3. Noun: Arm-Fire Initiator, Internal

1. Characteristics associated with the manufacture of the Arm-Fire Initiator, Internal, if not function on the aircraft and special equipment is required for its manufacture and testing.

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 will be considered. There are sufficient 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 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 identified in paragraph 2 above. The procedures meet the specifications for the item. The government retains the option to inspect the offeror’s production and testing facilities. To allow for government inspection, the production capability, form and function and also provide an inert Arm-Fire Initiator, Internal to 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.