FIRST_ARTICLE_REQUIREMENTS.pdf

FIRST ARTICLE REQUIREMENTS 1. DATE

05 MAR 2018(AFMCI 64-110, AFMCI 23-102 and FAR Part 9, Sub Part 9.3)(Additional Instructions on Page 3)

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

88277 / 17G243011-1

4. NSN

5120012804849BA

5. FIRST ARTICLE QUANTITY

THE FIRST ARTICLE IS 1 UNIT(S) OF LOT / ITEM 0001

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

6. ARTICLES

WILL X WILL NOT SERVE AS A MANUFACTURING STANDARD

7. LONG LEAD TIME ITEMS

REQUIRED X NOT REQUIRED

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

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

X REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED

"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."

9. TEST / INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. X CONTRACTOR TESTING

GOVERNMENT TESTING

Performance or other characteristics which the First Articles must meet are

Dimensional Conformance, Material and Process Verification, Workmanship

B. The detailed technical requirements for First Article approval tests are contained in the TDP specifically, Drawing 17G243011 and associated requirements documents.

The FATP shall be submitted 60 DAC the FATR shall be submitted 210 DAC (Cite Spec and Para number)

C. X TEST PLAN REQUIRED

Number of days for government approval / disapproval 60 days.

D. Contractor's notification to ACO and

AFLCMC/WLE, C-17 PSE Engineering

(Requesting Activity) of test time and location due 30 days prior to start of testing.

E. X TEST REPORT REQUIRED

(1) Forwarded to

AFLCMC/WLE, C-17 PSE Engineering

235 Byron Street, Suite 19A

Robins AFB, GA 31098

(2) Government written notice of approval / disapproval due 60 days after receipt of contractor's report.

F. FIRST ARTICLE DELIVERY

(1) Due within 300 calendar days from date contract.

(2) Notify 10 calendar days prior to shipment.

(3) Delivered to government at

Ship To: Mark For EB2090

Boeing Distribution Center-Atlanta

5690 Southfield Ct, Ste 200, Dr 20

Forest Park, GA 30297-2524

(Set Forth Consignee and Address)

(4) Government written notice of approval / disapproval within 30 days after receipt of first article package.

G. Estimated cost of government testing / inspection evaluation.

$1,500.0000

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10. DISPOSITION OF FIRST ARTICLES

X Approved First Articles will be forwarded to

EB2090

(insert quantity) First Articles will be expended in testing. Residual components of disapproved 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 Disapproved First Articles

X will be returned to the contractor will be retained by pending disposition instructions from the contractor.

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 Offerors who have previously furnished production quantities of the same or similar article to the prime contractor for delivery to the Government, DoD, X Air Force.

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

c. X Offerors who have previously furnished production quantities of the same or similar articles to the Government, DoD, X Air Force, provided articles thus furnished, have exhibited satisfactory performance in service in the opinion of the Air Force.

d. X Provided not more than 48 months have elapsed since completion of the contract.

e. First Article testing will not be waived.

f. X See Remarks in block 12 below.

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:

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

12. REMARKS

Stevenson, Julian BNAME: 05 MAR 2018DATE:

Justification for First Article (FA) Requirement:

1. Critical to Safety/Use (of weapon system).

2. Product described by drawing, OEM and MIL-Specs. The contractor's test plan shall describe the proposed means by which the contractor will accomplish and document conformance to the requirements involved in production (incl. dimensional, material and process conformance) and testing IAW the item TDP. The test plan shall employ text, tables, sketches, drawings and/or photographs as necessary/appropriate to illustrate the contractor plan to satisfy and document conformance to the item TDP and FA CDRL requirements.

3. FAT waived if procured from the OEM or produced directly for and approved by the OEM.

The FATP shall:

1) List/briefly describe the equipment proposed/planned for testing.

2) Describe the means by which calibrations traceable to the NIST will be assured.

3) Describe the means by which the contractor will accomplish/document the dimensional conformance, weighing and proof load tests required IAW the item TDP.

4) Provide sample format(s) proposed for use in FATR documentation of conformance (dimensional, material and process compliance) to the TDP.

5) Provide evidence of a plan to photo document compliance to all permanent item marking requirements (stenciling, silk-screening, ID plates, etc. as applicable).

See CDRL A001

The Test Report (FATR) shall report the inspection and test results IAW the approved FATP and the FATR CDRL. The contractor shall manufacture the detail parts, acquire the requisite hardware, assemble and test one complete First Article IAW the item TDP. The Government QAR, C-17 COG Engineer, contracting official, program manager and/or Boeing technical representative shall have the opportunity to observe/witness FA testing in the facility used for production article testing.

See CDRL A002

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13. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING TEST

(Name, Organization, Phone)

Stevenson, Julian B

AFLCMC / WL E

478-926-4168

468-4168

14. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING

TEST (Name, Organization, Phone)

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