What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is soliciting bids for the CAM BREECHLOCK, COCKING, identified by NSN 1010-01-679-8771, under a total small business set-aside. This opportunity is suited for small businesses within the NAICS code 332994, which pertains to small arms manufacturing. Interested vendors should note that the solicitation includes requirements for a First Article Waiver Worksheet, indicating that the government may consider waivers for First Article Testing based on prior successful tests of similar items.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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This information/supporting documentation is part of your request.
It must be submitted on company letterhead and signed by an agent of the company.
Contact the Contracting Officer if you have any questions about the acquisition offer/quote requirements.
FIRST ARTICLE - WAIVER WORKSHEET
Request for Information and Supporting Documentation
This is a Sample of a Contractor's Request for First Article Waiver Worksheet. If waivers will be considered by the Government, this form or
memorandum similar to this should be an attachment in Section J of the solicitation.
Contracting Officer's Name
1. CURRENT ACQUISITION INFORMATION:
NOUN
PART #
CONTRACTOR NAME
NSN
TOP DRAWING #
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT #
CONTRACTOR CAGE
REVISION LEVEL
2. TYPE OF REQUEST:
Partial Waiver: Includes waiver of only a specific test(s) of the First Article Test requirement as required by the Technical Data Package (TDP), contract and/or
solicitation.
Full Waiver: Includes waiver of all First Article Testing as required by the TDP, contract and/or solicitation.
TDP Reference(s) of test(s) to be waived: (Please be specific and reference specification paragraph and/or drawing note as appropriate).
3. JUSTIFICATION TO SUPPORT WAIVER REQUEST: (Check and complete all that apply)
Successful completion of a First Article Test on a recent contract for the same item(s).
Complete the following & attach supporting documentation*.
If NO, please describe the differences in detail below and include any considerations these changes will require for the First Article Test waiver request
DATE OF FIRST ARTICLE TEST APPROVAL CONTRACT # ISSUING GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Was the above contract manufactured at the same facilities using the same equipment, processes, procedures,
and subcontractors in which the current item will be produced?
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A)
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Successful completion of a First Article Test on a similar item on a recent contract and the item has been tested per the
same requirements as those referenced in the solicitation and/or contract.
Complete the following for the similar item & attach supporting documentation*:
Briefly describe the major differences between the similar item and the item being procured.
NSN
CONTRACT #
DATE OF FIRST ARTICLE TEST APPROVAL
Was the similar item manufactured at the same facilities using similar equipment, processes, and procedures in
which the current item will be produced?
B)
NOMENCLATURE
PART NUMBER
If NO, please describe the differences in detail below and include any considerations these changes will require for the First Article Test waiver request
Material has been in continuous production. Complete and attach supporting documentation*:
Remarks (if needed)
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION RUN
C)
APPROVAL DATE OF LAST SUCCESSFUL FIRST ARTICLE TEST
Provide a full explanation justifying why duplicate testing is unnecessary:
Recent and successful performance of a first article test on the next higher assembly. A waiver may be requested in order
to eliminate duplication of testing on the lower assembly.
Complete the following for the next higher assembly and attach supporting documentation*:
D)
NSN
CONTRACT #
DATE OF FIRST ARTICLE TEST APPROVAL
NOMENCLATURE
PART NUMBER
Was the next higher assembly manufactured at the same facilities using similar equipment, processes, and
procedures in which the current item will be produced?
If NO, please explain:
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Other: A waiver or partial waiver of the FAT is being requested based on the following:
Please be specific and attach supporting documentation* as appropriate:
E)
4. OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
There are or have been quality issues (history) for this or similar items to include Product Quality Deficiency Reports
(PQDRs), Corrective Action Request, and/or show-cause letters. Please briefly discuss below:
A)
There have been changes to the manufacturing data (e.g. drawing revisions that change materials, dimensions,
processes, inspection or testing requirements) or subcontractors used to manufacture the items successfully in the past.
Please describe below.
B)
There have been Requests for Waiver/Deviation submitted or Material Review Board (MRB) actions related to
manufacture of this item. Please describe below.
C)
5. ATTACH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
6. SUBMISSION
The submitter, by signing the below certifies that the above statements are true and correct.
Please provide printed name, signature, company address, and phone number where you can be reached. Again, the signer must be an agent of the company.
PRINTED NAME
COMPANY NAME
PHONE NUMBER
TITLE
COMPANY ADDRESS
Signature
*See the solicitation/contract for information on submitting supporting documentation as
well as additional requirements regarding First Article Test Waiver requests.
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