First Article Requirements DD Form 260_24-00055.pdf

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This document is a First Article Requirements form (DD Form 260) related to a federal contract opportunity for the C-130H Air Data Computer.

The key details are: The C-130H Air Data Computer, NSN 6610-01-443-8396 LG, PN 9D-81050-1, has a First Article requirement of 2 units. The First Articles must be manufactured at the same facilities as the production items. Contractor testing and a government-approved test plan are required, with the contractor providing a test report for government review and approval/disapproval within 45 days. The First Articles must be delivered within 120 calendar days. Approved First Articles will be installed on aircraft, while disapproved articles will be returned to the contractor. Certain offerors may be eligible for a waiver of the First Article requirement. The overall federal contract opportunity is a sole source award for the C-130H Air Data Computer, with an estimated quantity of 2 First Article and 4 production units, and a required delivery of 16 months after award.

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FIRST ARTICLE REQUIREMENTS 1. DATE

25 JAN 2024(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

0EUW0 / 9D-81050-1

4. NSN

6610014438396LG

5. FIRST ARTICLE QUANTITY

THE FIRST ARTICLE IS 2 UNIT(S) OF LOT / ITEM each

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

6. ARTICLES

X WILL 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)

REQUIRED X 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

Design, material, finish, dimensions, marking and construction requirements to include: Visual and Electrical examination. The unit must pass all tests outlined in government approved test plan.

B. The detailed technical requirements for First Article approval tests are contained in

Test plan submitted by contractor must be reviewed and approved for use by government engineering (409 SCMS/GUEA). Approved test plan will serve as technical requirements for FA approval.

(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

409 SCMS/GUEA/C-130 Avionics Engineering

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

E. X TEST REPORT REQUIRED

(1) Forwarded to

Christopher Hardaway

235 Byron St., STE 19A

Robins AFB, 31098 christopher.hardaway@us.af.mil

(2) Government written notice of approval / disapproval due 45 days after receipt of contractor's report.

F. FIRST ARTICLE DELIVERY

(1) Due within 120 calendar days from date contract.

(2) Notify 15 calendar days prior to shipment.

(3) Delivered to government at

FB2060/Special Handling

First Article Test Unit

455 Byron St. RAFB GA. 31098-1887

Call Paul Ham 478-926-3238

(Set Forth Consignee and Address)

(4) Government written notice of approval / disapproval within 110 days after receipt of first article package.

G. Estimated cost of government testing / inspection evaluation.

$10,026.0000

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FIRST ARTICLE REQUIREMENTS 1. DATE

25 JAN 2024(AFMCI 64-110, AFMCI 23-102 and FAR Part 9, Sub Part 9.3)(Additional Instructions on Page 3)

10. DISPOSITION OF FIRST ARTICLES

Approved First Articles will be forwarded to

(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.

X 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 X Government, DoD, Air Force.

b. X 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.

c. X Offerors who have previously furnished production quantities of the same or similar articles to the X Government, 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

Hardaway, Christopher JNAME: 10 JAN 2024DATE:

-Test Plan Required: The Contractor must include the Test Procedures that will be used to perform First Article testing. The test procedures must include a listing of the test equipment used.

-The 409th SCMS/GUEA C-130 Avionics Group reserves the right to witness contractor acceptance testing as well as complete a site survey of manufacturing and testing facilities.

-Test Report Required: The Test Report may be delivered with the First Articles.

13. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING TEST

(Name, Organization, Phone)

Hardaway, Christopher J

409 C130 / EN B

770-458-7975

468-6389

14. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING

TEST (Name, Organization, Phone)

Hardaway, Christopher J

409 C130 / EN B

770-458-7975

468-6389

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