First Article Requirements 1560010926611FJ.pdf
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This document outlines first article requirements for an A-10 wing panel. The government will require one first article unit in addition to production quantity for testing and approval purposes. The first article must be manufactured in the same facilities as production units and accompany certification. Testing requirements include conforming to all drawings, specifications, and form, fit and function. The contractor must submit a test plan and report, with the government providing written approval or disapproval within 90 days of receiving the report. Successful first articles will be forwarded for supply while disapproved units will be returned to the contractor. Waiver of first article approval may be granted under certain conditions such as previous production of the same or similar item for the government within 36 months.
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FIRST ARTICLE REQUIREMENTS 1. DATE
16 DEC 2020(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
26512 / 160D612514-1
4. NSN
1560010926611FJ
5. FIRST ARTICLE QUANTITY
THE FIRST ARTICLE IS 1 UNIT(S) OF LOT / ITEM EA
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
Conformance with all drawings, specifications, Loft Masters (Mylars: stable based or electronic), and form, fit, and function.
B. The detailed technical requirements for First Article approval tests are contained in
The Government reserves the right to test item to any specification included in the contract.
(Cite Spec and Para number)
C. X TEST PLAN REQUIRED
Number of days for government approval / disapproval 45 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
809 MXSS/MXDEB "First Article"
DODACC:FB2029 OO-ALC 809 MXSS/MXDEB
BLDG 849 ATTN: NON-ACCOUNTABLE BAY
HILL AFB, UT 84056-5713
(2) Government written notice of approval / disapproval due 90 days after receipt of contractor's report.
F. FIRST ARTICLE DELIVERY
(1) Due within 180 calendar days from date contract.
(2) Notify 30 calendar days prior to shipment.
(3) Delivered to government at
Mark For: F/A I & TEST DO NOT POST
DODACC:FB2029 OO-ALC 809 MXSS/MXDEB
BLDG 849 ATTN: NON-ACCOUNTABLE BAY
HILL AFB, UT 84056-5713
(Set Forth Consignee and Address)
(4) Government written notice of approval / disapproval within 90 days after receipt of first article package.
G. Estimated cost of government testing / inspection evaluation.
$1,800.0000
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16 DEC 2020(AFMCI 64-110, AFMCI 23-102 and FAR Part 9, Sub Part 9.3)(Additional Instructions on Page 3)
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 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 will be returned to the contractor
X will be retained by 809 MXSS/MXDEB 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, X DoD, Air Force.
b. X Offerors currently in production of the same or similar article for a Government, X 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, X DoD, 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 36 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
Moore, Ryan SNAME: 19 NOV 2020DATE:
1. The lead engineer has performed a secondary review of this item and found that a first article test is required for purchase requests less than $25,000.
2. The manufacturer/vendor has as never produced this item or has not produced it for an extended period of time. Therefore, in view of the critical nature of the part, a "First Article" is required.
3. Manufacturer/vendor will normally be allowed only one attempt to receive full or conditional approval. At the discretion of the Government, failure to receive approval of "First Article" inspection will result in termination of the contract. It may also result in subsequent removal of the manufacturer/vendor as an approved source.
4. All dimensions and tolerances specified on the manufacturing data shall be listed in one column, with the actual corresponding reading obtained from the inspection of the part listed in another column.
5. Materials utilized in the manufacture of "First Article" items shall be identified and certified along with a copy of material purchase requests as conforming to applicable data requirements.
6. Material processing, including finish requirements (plating, heat treatment, welding, inspecting, anodize, painting, etc.) utilized in the manufacture of "First Article" items shall be identified and certified along with a copy of material purchase requests as conforming to applicable data requirements. A copy of the purchase order certifying the process accomplished at other than contractor facility shall be included.
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13. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING TEST
(Name, Organization, Phone)
Moore, Ryan S
416 SCMS / GUEAB
801-777-9920
777-9920
14. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING
TEST (Name, Organization, Phone)
First Article Lab
809 MXSS/MXDEB
801-586-4472
586-4472
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