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Attached to: B1 Parts IDIQ
Solicitation number: FA8213-26-R-3022
Issued by: Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Hill Air Force Base

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This document contains multiple Justifications for Qualification Requirements under FAR 9.202(a) and DoD 4120.24M for B-1B aircraft components manufactured by Chemring Energetic Devices (CAGE Code 93455). The justifications establish source qualification requirements for nine distinct item categories: AND Gate Type II, AND Gate Type I, AND Gate Type III, CED Initiators, CED Time Delays, Cabin Decompression Sensor, Hatch Removers, and Mode Selector. Each justification emphasizes that these are critical safety items requiring pre-contract award qualification due to their critical functions on the aircraft, specialized manufacturing requirements, and the catastrophic consequences of failure (loss of aircraft and crew). The documents note that only United States and Canada suppliers (for some items, US-only) will be considered to protect Air Force interests.

Qualification requirements are standardized across all items and include: prequalification notice to AFLCMC/EBHJ CAD/PAD IPT or AFLCMC/PKZ; facility certification; data verification through qualification test procedures and reports per DI-NDTI-80604 and applicable specifications (L431C2028, L431C2027, or 68B710072); process verification with documented procedures for materials, testing, inspection, and production; test and evaluation verification with government inspection rights; and production of qualification articles demonstrating production capability, form, fit, and function. Offerors must provide 30 days advance notice of testing and evaluation activities. Estimated qualification costs range from $5,000 to $50,000+, with a typical qualification timeline of approximately 360 days. The government reserves the right to award contracts to qualified sources even if other sources have not completed qualification. Waivers may be granted for offerors with previous production experience of identical or similar items, subject to design control activity approval. Upon successful qualification, offerors are listed as approved sources, though approval does not guarantee subsequent contract award.

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JUSTIFICATION FOR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

FAR 9.202(a) and DoD 4120.24M

Section A: Item Identification

1.Stock Number (NSN): 1377-01-271-5484ES

2.Contractor Part Number(s): 6038100-08

3.Noun: AND Gate Type II

4.Application: B-1B

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 AND Gate Type II, 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 incompliance with the applicable technical specifications and associated drawings and within the schedule and economic constraints of our contracts. To protect the interests of the AirForce, 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 L431C2028.

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 L431C2028 to demonstrate production capability, form and function and also provide an inert AND Gate Type II 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 AND Gate Type II or other similar items may apply to the design control activity identified in paragraph 2for 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 Chemring Energetic Devices 93455 6038100-08

Section D: Signatures.

X Zachary Kelly AFLCMC/EBHJ Engineer

Andrew Hatch AFLCMC Contracting - Hill SSL

1. Stock Number (NSN): 1377-01-271-5483ES

2. Contractor Part Number(s): 6038100-07

3. Noun: AND Gate Type I

4. Application: B-1B

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 AND Gate Type I, 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 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.

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

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.

12.Waiver. Any offeror who has had previous experience in the production of the AND Gate Type I or other similar items may apply to the design control activity identified in paragraph 2for 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 Chemring Energetic Devices 93455 6038100-07

1.Stock Number (NSN): 1377-01-271-5485ES

2.Contractor Part Number(s): 6038100-09

3.Noun: AND Gate Type III

4.Application: B-1B

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 AND Gate Type III, 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.

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.

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

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

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 L431C2028 to demonstrate production capability, form and function and also provide an inert AND Gate Type III 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.

9. Time Completion Estimate. The design control activity estimates completion of qualification 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.

12.Waiver. Any offeror who has had previous experience in the production of the AND Gate Type III or other similar items may apply to the design control activity identified in paragraph 2for 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 Chemring Energetic Devices 93455 6038100-09

ALT NSN Cage Part Number DODIC

1377013849246ES 93455 6110200 SQ34

1377013758919ES 93455 6108100 MT60

1377013840106ES 93455 6110100 MT64

Noun: CED Initiators Application: B-1B

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

1.The CED Initiators 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.

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 incompliance with the applicable technical specifications and associated drawings and within the schedule and economic constraints of our contracts. To protect the interests of the AirForce, 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.

1.Prequalification Notice. The offeror shall notify AFLCMC/EBHJ CAD/PAD IPT or, if 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/EBHJCAD/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

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 1to 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 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 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 approved source for this item. Approval, however, does not guarantee subsequent contract award.

Approved Sources: Cage Code Vendor P/N

CED 93455 See List Above

X__________________________

AFLCMC/EBHJ System Engineer

X__________________________

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 Time Delays

Application: B-1B

1. The CED 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 approved source for this item. Approval, however, does not guarantee subsequent contract award.

CED 93455 See list above

X_______________________

1.Stock Number (NSN): 1377-01-455-1511ES

2.Contractor Part Number(s): 6129100

3.Noun: Cabin Decompression Sensor

4.Application: B-1B

1. Characteristics associated with the manufacture of the Cabin Decompression Sensor, 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 incompliance with the applicable technical specifications and associated drawings and within the schedule and economic constraints of our contracts. To protect the interests of the AirForce, 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.

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

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, theofferor’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 1to 5 above, the offeror shall build and test the item in accordance with L431C2027 to demonstrate production capability, form and function and also provide an inert Cabin Decompression Sensor to

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.

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 Cabin Decompression Sensor 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.

Approved Sources: Cage Code Vendor P/N

Chemring Energetic Devices 93455 6129100

NSN Cage Part Number

DODIC NOUN

1377014549875ES 93455 6130200 MT75 Input Cart, Aft Hatch Rem

1377014549874ES 93455 6130300 MT19 Output Init, Aft Hatch Rem

1377014549862ES 93455 6131200 MU88 Input Cart, fwd hatch rem

1377014549860ES 93455 6131100 MU22 Output Init, fwd hatch rem

Noun: Hatch Removers

Application: B-1B

1. The Hatch Removers are critical safety items (CSI). Characteristics associated with the manufacture of Inert Items, if not correct, would result in product functional degradations.

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.

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

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