First-Article-Reqs-AFMCForm260.pdf

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15 MAY 2014

81755 / 201414025-10 1560K0104164AWF

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FIRST ARTICLE REQUIREMENTS

(AFMCI 64-110, AFMCI 23-102 and FAR Part 9, Sub Part 9.3) (Additional Instructions on Page 3)

1. DATE

2. PR/MIPR NUMBER 3. CAGE / REFERENCE NUMBER 4. NSN

5. FIRST ARTICLE QUANTITY

THE FIRST ARTICLE IS UNIT(S) OF LOT/ITEM

AND WILL BE: PART OF PRODUCTION QUANTITY IN ADDITION TO PRODUCTION QUANTITYX

6. ARTICLES

XWILL WILL NOT SERVE AS A MANUFACTURING

STANDARD

7. LONG LEAD TIME ITEMS

X REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED

(See FAR 52.209-3 OR -4, alternate II)

X

8. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT/PRODUCTION FACILITIES (See FAR 52.209-3 OR -4 Alternate I)

REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED

9. TEST/INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. CONTRACTOR TESTING

GOVERNMENT TESTING

Performance or other characteristics which the First Articles must meet are

X conformance with all drawings, mylars, and specifications and form, fit, and function.

B. The detailed technical requirements for First Article approval tests are contained in the specifications included in this contract.

C. TEST PLAN REQUIRED

(Cite Spec and Para number)

Number of days for government approval/disapproval days.

D. Contractor's notification to ACO and

(Requesting Activity) of test time and location due days prior to start of testing.

E. X TEST REPORT REQUIRED

(1) Forwarded to the address listed in Block 12.

Mark as "First Article.

Do not send to Supply."

(2) Government written notice of approval/disapproval due 90 days after receipt of contractor's report.

F. FIRST ARTICLE DELIVERY

(1) Due within 90 calendar days from date contract.

(2) Notify 30 calendar days prior to shipment.

(3) Delivered to government at the address listed in Block 12.

Mark as "First Article.

Do not send to Supply."

(Set Forth Consignee and Address)

(4) Government written notice of approval/disapproval within 90 days after receipt of first article package.

"The First Article offered must be manufactured at the facilities in which that item is to be produced under the contract, or if the First Article is a component not manufactured by the contractor, such component must be manufactured at the facilities in which the component is to be produced for the contract. A certification to this effect must accompany each First Article which is offered."

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G. Estimated cost of government testing/inspection evaluation.

$1,000.0000

10. DISPOSITION OF FIRST ARTICLES

X Approved First Articles will be forwarded to

Supply

(insert quantity) First Articles will be expended in testing. Residual components of dispproved First Articles will be returned to the contractor will be retained by pending disposition instructions from the contractor.

First Articles will be installed on aircraft/equipment to determine proper fit/function. Approved article will remain on the aircraft/equipment and will not be forwarded to USAF Supply, but will be considered part of the contract quantity.

X will be retained by OO-ALC pending disposition instructions from the contractor.

X On purchase requests designated as direct shipments the following disposition will apply. (NOTE: Always applicable on Foreign Military Sales (FMS)).

a. Approved First Articles will be returned to the contractor for shipment with production item.

b. Disposition of disapproved First Articles will remain the same as marked above.

Other Disposition:

11. CONDITION(S) FOR WAIVER OF FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL

a. X

X

X

X b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

Offerors who have previously furnished production quantities of the same or similar article to the prime contractor for delivery to the

X Government, DoD, Air Force.

Offerors currently in production of the same or similar article for a X Government, DoD, Air Force contract and who have received First Article approval under the existing contract.

Offerors who have previously furnished production quantities of the same or similar articles to the

Government, X DoD, Air Force, provided articles thus furnished, have exhibited satisfactory performance in service in the opinion of the Air Force.

Provided not more than 36 months have elapsed since completion of the contract.

First Article testing will not be waived.

See Remarks in block 12 below. X

A. PROCURING OFFICE B. CONTRACT NUMBER C. DATE OF CONTRACT D. SPECIFICATION NUMBER AND REVISION

X Disapproved First Articles

12. REMARKS

12.1 Waiver of first article for offerors who have previously furnished production quantities of similar articles to be granted only by the Engineering Support Activity (see block 11).

12.2 The critical nature of the part requires a first article from a contractor who has never produced the item or has not produced the item for an extended period of time. The government reserves the right to assure all materials and process certifications are correct and to test the item to any or all drawings, specifications, and other contract requirements.

12.3 A vendor will normally be allowed only one attempt to receive full or conditional approval. Failure to receive approval of the first article inspection will, at the discretion of the government result in termination of the contract.

12.4 The contractor shall produce a report on the subject item with all dimensions and tolerances specified on the manufacturing data listed in one column and the actual corresponding reading obtained from the inspection of the part listed on another column.

12.5 Materials utilized in the manufacture of "First Article" items shall be identified and certified along with a copy of the material purchase requests as conforming to applicable data requirements.

12.6 Material processing, including finish requirements (plating, casting, forging, heat treatment, welding, inspecting, anodize, painting, etc.) utilized in the manufacture of "First Article" item shall be identified and certified along with a copy of the material purchase requests as conforming to applicable data requirements. A copy of the purchase order certifying the process accomplished at other than the contractor's facility shall be included.

12.7 First Article Delivery Address:

OO-ALC/809 MXSS/MXDEB

Bldg 849 Attn: Non-Accountable Bay (Dear John Bay) Transportation Office Hill Air Force Base, UT 84056-5713 United States

Rickards, Austin R 19 MAY 2014NAME DATE

NOTE TO BUYER: UNDER CONDITIONS A AND C ABOVE, THE COGNIZANT ENGINEERING ACTIVITY WILL DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT THE ITEM HAS EXHIBITED SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE IN SERVICE AND PREPARE AND RETAIN SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO FULLY JUSTIFY THIS DECISION. THE BUYER MUST SOLICIT DUAL PRICES (That is, both with and without requirement for first article approval) AND MUST FURNISH THE COGNIZANT ENGINEERING ACTIVITY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON THE PREVIOUSLY SUPPLIED

ARTICLE:

will be returned to the contractor

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12.1 Waiver of first article for offerors who have previously furnished production quantities of similar articles to be granted only by the Engineering Support Activity (see block 11).

12.2 The critical nature of the part requires a first article from a contractor who has never produced the item or has not produced the item for an extended period of time. The government reserves the right to assure all materials and process certifications are correct and to test the item to any or all drawings, specifications, and other contract requirements.

12.3 A vendor will normally be allowed only one attempt to receive full or conditional approval. Failure to receive approval of the first article inspection will, at the discretion of the government result in termination of the contract.

12.4 The contractor shall produce a report on the subject item with all dimensions and tolerances specified on the manufacturing data listed in one column and the actual corresponding reading obtained from the inspection of the part listed on another column.

12.5 Materials utilized in the manufacture of "First Article" items shall be identified and certified along with a copy of the material purchase requests as conforming to applicable data requirements.

12.6 Material processing, including finish requirements (plating, casting, forging, heat treatment, welding, inspecting, anodize, painting, etc.) utilized in the manufacture of "First Article" item shall be identified and certified along with a copy of the material purchase requests as conforming to applicable data requirements. A copy of the purchase order certifying the process accomplished at other than the contractor's facility shall be included.

12.7 First Article Delivery Address:

OO-ALC/809 MXSS/MXDEB

Bldg 849 Attn: Non-Accountable Bay (Dear John Bay) Transportation Office Hill Air Force Base, UT 84056-5713 United States

14. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONDUCTING TEST (Name, Organization, Phone)

13. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR

APPROVING TEST (Name, Organization, Phone)

Rickards, Austin R

AFLCMC / WW M E X

775-4607

Rickards, Austin R

AFLCMC / WW M E X

775-4607

801-775-4607 801-775-4607