II.P-2 FAT MIL-DTL-24202A (1).pdf

This document is a specification excerpt addressing First Article Inspection requirements for contractor testing under MIL-DTL-24202A with Amendment 1 dated May 18, 2021.

The specification mandates that contractors conduct First Article Inspection in accordance with Paragraph 4.2, which includes examination of sections 4.4 and tests outlined in section 4.5. Test reports must follow the format specified in DI-NDTI-80809B and use the MIL-HDBK-831A format. Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard is designated as the approval authority for First Article Test results. The government reserves the right to waive sample requirements for First Article Inspection for bidders offering products previously acquired or tested by the government, provided such bidders furnish evidence that prior government approval is appropriate for the pending contract. First articles must be disposed of through commercially acceptable practices upon completion of testing.