Source Qualifications for Tail Rotor.pdf

SOURCE PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

AMSC C: This part requires engineering source approval by the control activity to assure the integrity of the part. Alternative sources must pre-qualify by submitting a Source Approval Request (SAR) according to the design control activity’s procedures and receive approval from the applicable government engineering activity, AFLCMC/WIUED.

SECTION A: ITEM IDENTIFICATION

Below listed items can be Overhauled and Repaired by separate or the same contractor:

Stock Number (NSN) Part Number Nomenclature Tech Order 1650-00-944-8169 1660-23 Tail Rotor Servo Cylinder Assembly AF TO 9H2-4-204-2

1650-00-143-8315 SGT220-11 Tail Rotor Servo Cylinder Assembly AF TO 9H2-4-204-2

SECTION B: JUSTIFICATION FOR ESTABLISHING A QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT

Tail Rotor Servo Cylinder Assembly (P/N: 1660-23, SGT220-11) The system is operated by pilot/copilot anti-torque pedals. Pushing a pedal will change the pitch of tail rotor blades resulting a directional control. The pedals may also be used to pivot the helicopter about its vertical axis. Pedal adjusters are provided to adjust the pedal distance for individual comfort. The copilot directional control pedals are identical to the pilots. A force trim system is connected to the directional controls.

Power cylinders (subject) are connected to the mechanical linkages of the helicopter flight control system.

Movement of the controls in any direction causes a valve, in the appropriate system, to open and admit hydraulic pressure which actuates the cylinder, thereby reducing the force-load required for control movement.

Sources must have quality procedures and processes to ensure that each item is compliant with the drawing. Outstanding quality and thoroughness of the overhaul and repair is required. The overhaul of these components will require the contractor to conduct inspection/functional checkout and disassembly/assembly to restore them to a serviceable condition end item that shall efficiently serve their intended purpose using the USAF Overhaul and Repair technical manuals listed in Section A above. Therefore, repair and overhaul sources must qualify in accordance with the appropriate Government engineering activity, AFLCMC/WIUED Engineering office, Robins AFB, GA.

Additionally, the qualification procedures must be approved by AFLCMC/WIUED Engineering office. AF TO 9H2-4-204-2 provides essential information to accomplish repair and maintenance functions on the noted items.

SECTION C: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Source approval information: Listed below are the minimum requirements necessary to become a qualified bidder on the equipment listed above. The repair and overhaul of these dynamic components will require the restoration of the unserviceable assets to serviceable condition using USAF overhaul and repair technical orders. The extent of overhaul or repair work required shall be determined by the initial inspection/functional checkout and the disassembly/assembly required in order to restore these eing overhauled or required to return these items to a serviceable end item if being repaired, that shall efficiently serve their intended purpose.

a. Potential bidders shall provide a summary of the company’s capabilities, including a detailed factory layout, a list of the machinery, fixtures, tooling and test and inspection equipment. At a minimum, vendors will be required to have the special tooling and the special test equipment called out in T.O.’s listed below:

Technical Order Noun Special Tools and Test Equipment AF TO 9H2-4-204-2 Tail Rotor Servo Cylinder Assembly Listed in AF TO 9H2-4-204-2

AF TO 9H2-4-204-2 Tail Rotor Servo Cylinder Assembly Listed in AF TO 9H2-4-204-2

Alternates to the special tooling and/or test equipment may be used, provided the potential bidder can demonstrate that they have an equivalent piece of equipment that can accomplish the same task without damage to the components. Alternate tools/equipment must be identified by part number and potential bidders must specify by part number which piece of equipment the alternate is replacing. Alternate tools/equipment must receive approval from the applicable government engineering activity, AFLCMC/WIUED (Huey Helicopter Engineering Section) before such tools/equipment is used to overhaul/repair any flight safety critical components.

b. Potential bidders shall demonstrate the ability and have experience in repair and overhaul of similar critical safety of flight dynamic components, which are currently in use on commercial or military helicopters. Potential bidders shall provide the following information on the similar items:

1. Contract Number

2. Procuring Agency

3. Contract Value

4. Number of assets shipped

c. Potential bidders shall provide a detailed quality plan implementing ISO 9002 (or equivalent).

d. Potential bidders shall provide a detailed repair and a detailed overhaul plan describing repair, overhaul and inspection procedures and shall provide for:

1. Traceability of batch/lot for repaired / overhauled material

2. Identification of material sources. Sources for raw materials must be documented for each type of material. No material waivers will be granted.

3. Identification of sources for process not done in house shall be documented.

e. Potential bidders shall perform a minimum of 75% of the repair and overhaul workload in- house. Testing shall not be sub-contracted to a third party facility.

f. After qualification the repair and overhaul plan processes, vendor sources, quality procedures etc.

shall not be changed without the approval of AFLCMC/WIUED, obtained through the contracting officer.

g. Conditional approval may be granted based upon submittal of a Source Approval Request providing the documentation requested herein. Full Pre-Qualification Status shall not be granted until bidders pass a one-time First Article test. Once vendors have had the Source Approval Request approved and passed First Article Testing, Pre-Qualification status will be granted.

h. This qualification process shall be waived for companies who have already passed pre-qualification.

Bell Helicopter Textron (CAGE: 97499), Hawker Pacific Aerospace (Cage: 53583), and Parker Hannifin Corp. (Cage: 92003) are currently qualified to repair, overhaul and test the items listed below:

- Tail Rotor Servo Cylinder Assembly: P/Ns 1660-23 and SGT220-11

i. The Air Force may not qualify potential bidders who have had quality problems when delivering similar or identical items to the government. Potential bidders who have produced similar items for the commercial market shall also be considered for qualification and shall provide commercial brochures and at least five (5) references with phone numbers. Potential Bidders shall be ISO 9001:2008 certified.

SECTION D: ESTIMATE OF THE TEST AND EVALUATION COSTS

Not applicable. All costs related to pre-qualification shall be paid by the applicant.

SECTION E: GOVERNMENT CONTRACT

The Government Point of Contact for the technical requirements specified for qualification is AFLCMC/WIUE, 235 Byron Street Suite 19A, Robins AFB, GA 31098-1670.

SECTION F: SIGNATURE BLOCK

AFLCMC/WIUED