JUSTIFICATION FOR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FAR 9.docx
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- F16_Aircraft_Noun_Trailing_Edge_NSN_1560_01_725_3383_PN_202312284-20
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Department of the Air Force
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This document is a Justification for Qualification Requirements for a Trailing Edge component for the F-16 Aircraft, issued by the Department of the Air Force. The solicitation (NSN: 1560-01-725-3383, P/N: 202312284-20) requires potential contractors to undergo a rigorous pre-contract qualification process to ensure the critical nature and complex manufacturing requirements of the aircraft part can be met.
The qualification process involves demonstrating engineering source approval from 416 SCMS/GUEAA, with an estimated testing and evaluation cost of $4,000 and a projected completion time of 180 days. The government emphasizes the need for precise manufacturing controls, including close tolerance matching, specialized surface finishing, and assembly techniques to maintain the structural integrity and mission capability of the F-16 Aircraft. Contractors must prove their capability to produce the component in compliance with technical specifications before contract award, with significant technical and schedule risks to be minimized through the qualification process.
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JUSTIFICATION FOR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FAR 9.202(a) Policy and DoD 4120.24-M Defense Standardization Program, Policy and Procedures 5-Mar-25 Section A & Section B & Section D
AMSC: C (DFARS PGI 217.7506, DoD Spare Parts Breakout Program)
SECTION A: ITEM IDENTIFICATION
1. National Stock Number (NSN): 1560-01-725-3383, 1560-01-725-3383
2. Part Number (P/N): 202312284-10, 202312284-20
3. Noun: Trailing Edge, Aircraft
4. Application: F-16 Aircraft
SECTION B:
1. JUSTIFICATION FOR ESTABLISHING A QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT
a. Criticality: Production of this Trailing Edge, Aircraft requires engineering source approval by the engineering support activity 416 SCMS/GUEAA in order to maintain the quality of the part. Failure to procure this Trailing Edge, Aircraft from a fully qualified source can result in structural or functional deficiencies that will degrade the mission capability of the F-16 Aircraft.
b. Complexity, Manufacturing Processes, and/or Material Considerations: Inadequate control of characteristics associated with machining and processing of this Trailing Edge, Aircraft can result in product structural or durability degradation. Close tolerance matching of components is required. Special care and attention is required for surface finish, assembly, and sealing of this Trailing Edge, Aircraft to assure compliance with specified acceptance test requirements.
c. Form, Fit, Function, and Interface: The qualification requirements specified herein are necessary to verify the structural and/or functional integrity and/or fit, form, and interface of the Trailing Edge, Aircraft being procured.
2. REASON WHY QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT MUST BE DEMONSTRATED PRIOR TO ANY CONTRACT AWARD
a. Completion of the specified pre-contract award qualification requirements are necessary to assure the government that the offeror is capable of producing the Trailing Edge, Aircraft in compliance with the applicable technical specification/data within the schedule and economic constraints of our contracts. There are significant technical and schedule risks which can only be minimized by a completion of the requirements prior to contract award.
b. Qualification Requirement Cost Estimate: Estimated likely costs for testing and evaluation, which will be incurred by the potential offering party to become qualified: $4000.
c. Qualification Time Completion Estimate: It is the estimate of the engineering support activity that completion of this qualification effort should require 180 days. This is based on complexity of the Trailing Edge, Aircraft and other factors.
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