Visor Actuator Pre-Qaulification Statement 5 Sept 2023.pdf
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- Overhaul of Actuation Mechanism, Visor Door
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- FA8538-25-00021
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This document is a Source Qualification Statement for the Actuation Mechanism, Visor Door (NSN 1680-00-402-9812) used on the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft. The Air Force is establishing qualification requirements for potential bidders to overhaul this critical safety item.
Key requirements include: demonstrating capability and experience in repairing similar aircraft components, implementing an ISO 9002 quality plan, performing at least 50% of the repair work in-house, and conducting a complete overhaul and testing per technical orders. Bidders must be approved by the government design activity, and first article testing may be required if they have not manufactured the item within the last four years. The qualification process is waived for one incumbent vendor. The government point of contact for this qualification is provided, with responses due by May 8, 2024.
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SOURCE QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
AMSC C: These parts require engineering source approval by the control activity to assure the integrity of the part. An alternative source must qualify according to the design control activity’s procedures as approved by the applicable government engineering activity, AFLCMC/WLSEAB (C-5M Super Galaxy Division)
SECTION A: ITEM IDENTIFICATION
Stock Number (NSN) Part Number Nomenclature
1680-00-402-9812 10360-2 (4F90005-109A) Actuation Mechanism, Visor Door
SECTION B: JUSTIFICATION FOR ESTABLISHING A QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENT
Overhaul of this complex design requires strict control of processes to ensure adherence to very close tolerances. Due to the unique application and Critical Safety Item designation of the visor door actuator, special equipment is required to test the final repaired item and ensure its flight worthiness. Brake, load, and functional testing are required to ensure the visor actuator will not fail in use.
Failure of the item would place the aircraft and crew in a hazardous situation. Failure of the visor actuator in use may lead to loss of life, damage to the aircraft, or destruction of cargo.
SECTION C: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Source approval information: Listed below are the minimum requirements necessary to become a qualified bidder on the item listed above. Prospective contractors should report in accordance with MIL-HDBK-831.
a. Potential bidder 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.
b. Potential bidder shall demonstrate the ability and have experience in repair of similar critical aircraft components, which are currently in use on a large commercial or military transport aircraft and shall provide the following:
1. Contract Number
2. Procuring Agency
3. Contract Value
4. Number of assets shipped
c. Potential bidder shall provide a detailed quality plan implementing ISO 9002 (or equivalent).
d. Potential bidder shall perform more than 50% of the repair workload in-house.
e. Potential bidder shall conduct a complete overhaul of a unit and pass all testing in accordance with T.O. 16A1-14-40-3.
f. After qualification, the manufacturing plan processes, vendor sources, etc. shall not be changed without approval by the Government design activity, obtained through the contracting officer.
g. Once qualified, bidders shall be subject to first article testing if they have not previously manufactured this item within the last four years.
h. This qualification process shall be waived for the following companies who are already qualified for manufacture of NSN 1680-00-402-9812:
Thomas Instrument (CAGE 5H860)
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
SECTION D: ESTIMATE OF THE TEST AND EVALUATION COSTS
No testing will be required for qualification. Development of a Source Approval package estimated cost is $0.
SECTION E: GOVERNMENT CONTRACT
The Government Point of Contact for the technical requirements specified for qualification is Cody Sargent, AFLCMC/WLSEAB, (920) 619-0737, or email cody.sargent.1@us.af.mil, 235 Byron Street Suite 19A, Robins AFB, GA 31098.
Responses must be received no later than close of business May 8, 2024. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format attachment with a file size not to exceed 10 MB per email and can be received through a firewall. Multiple emails are acceptable.
Responses must be sent via email to all of the following:
• Cody Sargent (cody.sargent.1@us.af.mil)
• Janet Butcher (janet.butcher@us.af.mil) mailto:cody.sargent@us.af.mil mailto:randy.miller.22@us.af.mil mailto:cody.sargent@us.af.mil mailto:janet.butcher@us.af.mil 1120693758C Highlight
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