FA_Form_260.pdf

FIRST ARTICLE REQUIREMENTS 1. DATE

15 JUL 2026(AFMCI 23-110, AFMCDAFI 20-102, and FAR, Subpart 9.3) (additional instructions on page 3)

2. PR / MIPR NUMBER 3. CAGE / REFERENCE NUMBER

07482 / 9525M21G02

4. NSN

2840012898529PR

5. FIRST ARTICLE QUANTITY

THE FIRST ARTICLE IS 3 UNIT(S) OF LOT / ITEM Item

AND WILL BE: PART OF PRODUCTION QUANTITY X 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

Specified on part drawing, or called out on specifications, and on engineering instructions.

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

Specified on part drawing, or called out on specifications, and on engineering instructions.

(Cite Spec and Para number)

C. TEST PLAN REQUIRED

(3) Number of days for government approval / disapproval days.

(1) DD Form 1423 ELIN

(2) Delivery due calendar days from date of contract.

D. Contractor's notification to ACO and

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

E. TEST REPORT REQUIRED

(3) Forwarded to

(4) Government written notice of approval / disapproval due

(2) Due

(1) DD Form 1423 ELIN days after receipt of contractor's report.

calendar days from date contract.

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PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE

Prescribed by: AFMCI23-110

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

See block 12 for mailing/details

(Set Forth Consignee and Address)

(4) Government written notice of approval / disapproval within 180 days after receipt of first article package.

G. Estimated cost of government testing / inspection evaluation.

$5,000.0000

10. DISPOSITION OF FIRST ARTICLES

X Approved First Articles will be forwarded to

USAF Supply

X 1 (insert quantity) First Articles will be expended in testing. Residual components of disapproved First Articles will be returned to the contractor

X will be retained by USAF 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 USAF 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.

X Other Disposition:

see block 12

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

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12. REMARKS

Miller, Lofton CNAME: 15 JUL 2026DATE:

The integrity, fit, and function of this item is critical to safe flight and engine operation. In order to comply with drawing specified dimensional tolerances, material certifications, and process requirements, a contractor must have expertise, appropriate facilities, and be able to implement stringent quality controls. It is therefore necessary to verify the contractor's ability to produce this item. Conditions for first article waiver are as outlined in block 11 above. Engineering will determine the status of similarity for block 11. A fit check may be performed at the discretion of the cognizant engineer overseeing first article testing.

BLOCK 5: For FMS contracts, use PART OF PRODUCTION QUANTITY in lieu of IN ADDITION TO PRODUCTION QUANTITY

BLOCK 10: For FMS contracts, approved first articles will be returned to the contractor for shipment with production item and residual components of disapproved first articles will be returned to the contractor.

BLOCK 9F(3): DELIVER GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLES TO:

DDOO-SOP (FIRST ARTICLES)

Bldg 18 Door 16 8080 Perimeter Rd Tinker AFB, OK 73145-8000

(405) 739-7667

DODAAC:FY2303

MARK FOR: FIRST ARTICLES

Attn: DDOO-SOP

DO NOT POST NON-ACCOUNTABLE

DO NOT PUT IN SUPPLY

DODAAC:FY2303

NOTE: Please ensure that the words "FIRST ARTICLE" are clearly and conspicuously marked on the outside of the shipping container/package.

NOTE 2: First Article requirement is waived for OEM, GE Aerospace CAGE 07482.

Downs, Joseph ANAME: 24 AUG 2010DATE:

Block 9F(3) - DDOO - SOP (First Article) Bldg 18, Door 16, Phone: (405) 739-7667 8080 Perimeter Rd.

Tinker AFB, OK 73145-8000

DODAAC: FY2303

Mark For: FIRST ARTICLES

ATTN: DDOO-SOP

DO NOT POST, NON-ACCOUNTABLE

DO NOT PUT INTO SUPPLY

PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE WORDS "FIRST ARTICLES" ARE MARKED ON

THE OUTSIDE OF THE BOX IN LARGE CONSPICUOUS LETTERS

Block 11(f) - All requests for waiver of First Article testing shall be forwarded to the cognizant engineering authority (OC-ALC/GKGBBB) for approval. First Article testing will be waived if the contractor is the OEM (General Electric Aircraft Engine Co.)

Justification for First Article:

This item is critical to the safe operation and use of the end item. The engineering data (blueprints, engineering instructions, etc.) contains close tolerances and complex processes and/or operations which require verification of a contractor's ability to produce this item. In addition, requirements contained in FAR 9.3 apply.

13. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING

(Name, Organization, Phone)

Miller, Lofton C

AFLCMC/LPSBN

405-249-5459

7348238

14. COGNIZANT ENG ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING

TEST (Name, Organization, Phone)

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