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NSN 7R-1730-014689911-EY, TDP VER 003, QTY 6 EA, DELIVERY FOB ORIGIN. This is a NEW SPARES requirement. No drawings are available for this solicitation. This part requires engineering source approval ... NSN 7R-1730-014689911-EY, TDP VER 003, QTY 6 EA, DELIVERY FOB ORIGIN. This is a NEW SPARES requirement. No drawings are available for this solicitation. This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition/repair of the part from the approved source(s). The approved source(s) retain data rights,manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application. The subject item requires Government source approval prior to contract award, as the item is flight critical and/or the technical data available has not been determined adequate to support acquisition via full and open competition. Only the source(s) previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. If you are not an approved source you must submit, together with your proposal, the information detailed in one of the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS)Source Approval Information Brochures listed below. Spares: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Sup port/Business-Opps/ Repair: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP -Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/ technical data required to be submitted based on your company's experience in production of the same or similar item, or if this is an item you have never made. If your request for source approval is currently being evaluated at NAVSUP WSS submit with your offer a copy of the cover letter which forwarded your request for source approval. Offers received which fail to provide all data required by the Source Approval Brochure or document previous submission of all data required by the Source Approval Brochure will not be considered for award under this solicitation. Please note, if evaluation of a source approval request submitted hereunder cannot be processed in time and/or approval requirements preclude the ability to obtain subject items in time to meet Government requirements, award of the subject requirement may continue based on Fleet support needs. The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is now available at: "https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Bus iness-Opps/"Interested parties may obtain copies of Military and Federal Specificationsand Standards, Qualified Products Lists (QPLs), Qualified Product Databases(QPDs), Military Handbooks, and other standardized documents from the DoDSingle Stock Point (DODSSP) at Document Automation and Production Service(DAPS) in Philadelphia, PA. NOTE: Patterns, Drawings, Deviation Lists, Purchase Descriptions, etc. are NOT stocked at DODSSP. Most documents are available in Adobe PDF format from ASSIST-Online at: http://quicksearch.dla.mil/. Users may use ASSIST-Quick Search to search for and download available documents directly using standard browser software. Documents that are not available for downloading from ASSIST-Quick Search can be ordered from the DODSSP website using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard after obtaining a DODSSP Customer Account by following the registration procedures. Users who do not have access to the internet may contact the DODSSP ASSISTHelp Desk at 215-697-2667 or 215-697-2179 (DSN: 442-2667), or mail their request to DLADocument Services, Bldg. 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19111-5094.Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets the qualification requirement(s) at time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements and is cited in each individual solicitation.Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies containedin FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for thedescribed supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify tothe contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy theGovernment's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.

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ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)|19|||||||||||||||||||| INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)|2||| HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT|8|ISO 9001 or its equivalent|||... 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No drawings are available for this solicitation. For Critical Safety Items (CSI), DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference. For items for which Government inspection and acceptance will be conducted at the source, DLAD clause 52.246-9004, Product Verification Testing, is incorporated by reference. DLAD clauses can be viewed at http://www.dla.mil/Acquisition/Pages/DLAD.aspx. As applicable, DFARS clause 252.242-7005, Contractor Business Systems, is incorporated by reference. All Clauses not applicable to this document are self-deleting. \ 1. SCOPE 1.1 . Markings shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-130. 1.2 PRE-AWARD / POST AWARD REQUIREMENTS: Due to the critical use of this item and its quality history, a pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required for all new manufacturers. For all previous sources, a post-award conference may be recommended. 1.3 The components being acquired under this solicitation have been classified as Flight Critical requiring engineering source approval by the Naval Air Systems Command. Only those companies who have submitted requests for source approval and been approved will be eligible for award under this solicitation. Any company not previously approved may submit a Source Approval Request to the contracting officer, Naval Inventory Control Point, (See Block 10 of the SF33 for name and code). The Source Approval Request shall contain the following documentation and shall be submitted by the closing date of this solicitation: (A) Copy of complete configuration drawings for a similar item(s) which your company has produced within the past three years, including test procedures for which your company (1) has been qualified to manufacture and (2) which is similar, i.e., requires the same materials, manufacturing processes, inspections, tolerances and similar application as the item(s) for which you are seeking approval. (B) Copy of the complete process/operation sheets used to manufacuture the similar item, including but not limited to, detailed shop sketches. These plans must note those operations and processes performed by subcontractors/ vendors. (C) Complete copies of purchase orders, shipping documents, etc. that document delivery of production quantities of the part to the Original Equipment Manufacturer or Military service. Provide the most recent copies of the documents. (D) A detailed comparative analysis of the differences/similarities between the similar part and the part(s) for which you are seeking approval. This analysis should include materials, configuration, tolerances, process requirements, dimensions, castings, forgings, etc. (E) Copy of inspection method sheets used in the manufacturing and at final inspection. These sheets should include actual tolerance, print requirements, inspection devices, sources performing the operation and level of inspection. Critical characteristics should be discernible from all other characteristics. The above requirements are a subset of requirements specified in the ASO Source Approval Information Brochure dated January 1995. The submission of this data subset is contingent upon and in consideration of the submitting contractor meeting all other requirements specified in this solicitation to include a bilateral agreement with MDA which includes availability of complete data, MRB disposition, etc. Any company not having such agreement, but desiring to seek engineering source approval, will be required to submit data meeting all requirements of the ASO/NAVICP Source Approval Brochure. 1.4 Sampling rates (AQLs) indicated below shall be used in accordance with ANSI Z1.4 for Single Sampling and a General Inspection Level of II. 1.5 In addition to the 100% PCO Mandatory, critical and major characteristics, attributes for plating, hardness and non-destructive testing will be inspected one hundred percent. 1.6 Contractor shall develop a system for identification of individual piece parts for traceability purposes. Markings shall not be permanent. 1.7 An AQL of 1.5 will be used for Class 3 threads and dimensions, and geometric feature controls with a tolerance range of .010 or less. 1.8 For minor characteristics, a sampling rate determined by the contractor and subject to QAR approval will be used. 1.9 The material covered in this contract/purchase order will be used in a crucial shipboard system enabling the launch and/or recovery of aircraft. The use of incorrect or defective material would create a high probability of failure resulting in a serious personnel injury, loss of life, loss of vital shipboard systems or loss of aircraft. Therefore,the material has been designated as Critical material and special control procedures are invoked to ensure receipt of correct material. 1.10 Articles to be furnished hereunder shall be manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with ;6532D787; drawing number ( ;(80020); ) ;REVISION T; , Revision ;NAWC LAKEHURST; and all details and specifications referenced therein. 1.11 Unless expressly provided for elsewhere in this clause, equipment such as fixtures, jigs, dies, patterns, mylars, special tooling, test equipment, or any other manufacturing aid required for the manufacture and/or testing of the subject item(s) will not be provided by the Government or any other source and is the sole responsibility of the contractor. The foregoing applies notwithstanding any reference to such equipment or the furnishing thereof that may be contained in any drawing or referenced specification. 1.12 If MIL-STD-454 is referenced in the drawings or in the specification, the contractor is expected to show compliance with IPC/EIAJ-STD-001C. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS DRAWING DATA=6300-001 |80020| G| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6530C124 |80020| J| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532B068 |80020| L| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532B090 |80020| F| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532B321 |80020| H| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532B466 |80020| N| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532B850 |80020| G| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532C327 |80020| F| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532C456 |80020| K| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532C919 |80020| G| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532C920 |80020| G| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532D785 |80020| L| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532D786 |80020| H| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532D787 |80020| T| |D| | | | 3. REQUIREMENTS Unique Requirements: 1. Interim Inspection Requirements: The following item(s) requires an Interim Inspection at the contractor's location: a. P/N 6532B068-1, Pin-Pivot Restraint and Tow Bar Assembly (CSI): i. Verification of heat treatment per Note 4 of Drawing 6532B068 (C1). ii. Witness of hardness measurements per Note 4 of Drawing 6532B068 (C1). iii. Witness of magnetic particle inspection per Note 6 of Drawing 6532B068 (C2). iv. Witness of dimensional inspection per Drawing 6532B068 (M101, M102). 2. ALRE CSI parts require certification. a. When certified, an ALRE part is marked with a Material Identification Code (MIC). NAWCADLKE QA will provide the MIC to DCMA if the component is source accepted, and after receipt of all associated data. Application of MIC shall be in the same methodology as the drawing note for part marking, and in same area as part marking (next to, above, or below). 3. Receipt inspection and Certification of Sub-Components: a. P/N 6532B068-1 will be certified and marked as directed by NAWCADLKE. 4. Receipt Inspection and Certification of the Top Assembly: a. The receipt Inspection and Certification of the Top Assembly, P/N 6532D787-2, shall occur during the final inspection. 5. Contractor Assist and Part Marking: a. The contractor shall assist on the conduct of the inspections (both final and interim) required that are necessary to certify the critical items specified herein. The contractor shall provide adequate facilities, inspection equipment, and skilled personnel, to support the NAWCADLKE Inspector in the conduct of the interim inspection(s). The contractor shall provide gauges, tools, fixtures, and jigs necessary to perform the inspections. The contractor shall also provide sufficient rigging/material handling services and manpower to setup/configure/operate equipment & machines used to accomplish the inspection task. This contractor assist requirement shall be applicable to 100% of the production quantities. As part of the MRI process, the NAWCADLKE QA representative will provide, in writing, a certification number along with direction for marking the Critical Safety Items (CSI). 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS The paragraphs shown below, when referenced on the QM1006 checklist, provide the detailed Quality Assurance requirements to be used for the particular procurement. These paragraphs shall only apply when the corresponding "Yes" block has been checked on the associated checklist. 1. The solicitation/contract shall contain the NAWCADLKE inspection surveillance clause as follows: a. Because of the critical nature of this material, a representative of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst (NAWCADLKE) is available to furnish technical assistance on Quality Assurance (QA) matters and shall have the option of conducting QA surveillance for the first lot produced under this contract (and all subsequent lots if necessary). This requirement will be performed in conjunction with the government QAS of the cognizant Defense Contract Management Activity and does not abrogate the authority or responsibility of the designated government QAS. The contractor agrees to notify jose.g.torraca.civ@us.navy.mil, NAWC QA section Code BL41600, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5035 and the PCO when the material is scheduled to be presented to the DCMA government QAS for Government inspection and acceptance. This notice shall afford the NAWCADLKE QA representative the option of being present during the inspection. A minimum of fourteen (14) working days is required to arrange the surveillance visit. Notification shall include the following information: Company Name, Cage Code, Phone number, Fax number, Contract number, Point of Contact, Part Nomenclature, Part Number, NIIN, Type of Inspection, and Quantity of parts. b. Due to the critical nature of this item, it is necessary to conduct in-process inspections on critical component features, attributes, or manufacturing processes. The contractor agrees to notify jose.g.torraca.civ@us.navy.mil,NAWC QA section Code BL41600, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5035 and the PCO when material is scheduled for the interim inspection(s) that are identified herein. This notice shall afford the NAWCADLKE QA representative the option of being present during the inspection. A minimum of seven (7) working days is required to arrange the surveillance visit. Notification shall include the following information: Company Name, Cage Code, Phone number, Fax number, Contract number, Point of Contact, Part Nomenclature, Part Number, NIIN, Type of Inspection, and Quantity of parts. 2. The contractor shall perform Quality Conformance and Lot Sampling Inspection for all associated features that are present in the drawings and specifications: a. Features/attributes/requirements classified as Critical and Major on the drawing(s) or within the technical specification shall be inspected and shall have the actual dimensions documented 100%; b. Attributes for plating, hardness, and non-destructive testing shall be inspected 100%; c. Class 3 Threads, dimensions, and geometric feature controls with a tolerance range of .010 or less shall be inspected using an AQL of 1.5 and the General Inspection Level II as defined by ANSI Z1.4. 3. The material covered in this contract/purchase order will be used in a crucial shipboard system supporting the launch and/or recovery of aircraft. The use of incorrect or defective material would create a high probability of failure resulting in a serious personnel injury, loss of life, loss of vital shipboard systems, or loss of aircraft. Therefore, the material has been designated as Critical Safety Item (CSI) material and special control procedures are invoked to ensure receipt of correct material. 4. First Article Testing: The contractor shall conduct First Article testing on this item of ALRE/SE and must address all elements listed below and prepare a First Article Test Report documenting the outcome. Unless otherwise specified, the report and its acceptance shall be per the provisions of the applicable Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). a. Requirements: i. First Article quantity is one (1); in uncoated condition. ii. The First Article shall be available for Government evaluation per the contract schedule. The Evaluation shall be conducted in the presence of the Government personnel. Accordingly, the contractor shall allow time to arrange for NAWC participation in accordance with the "NAWCADLKE Inspection Witness Option"; iii. The contractor shall provide facilities and personnel sufficient to conduct all necessary tests to establish conformance; iv. The contractor shall have available for review all certifications, test reports, in-process inspection documents needed to substantiate product quality; this same documentation shall also be included in the First Article test report; v. The contractor shall, at the time of First Article, have corrected any problem areas deemed significant and documented as deficient by the Government within his/her Quality Assurance system not previously identified during prior evaluations and/or surveys; any problems identified during the conduct of the test will also require correction. b. Testing and evaluation: i. The contractor shall accomplish 100% inspection and/or testing of all critical, major, and minor dimensions and/or requirements identified in the drawings, drawing notes, and process and fabrication specifications.Results shall consist of actual dimensions, measurements, and test outcomes and shall be recorded and included in the First Article test report. c. Acceptance/reject criteria: i. Satisfactorily meeting all requirements cited in the First Article Testing "Requirements" paragraph above and satisfactorily demonstrating 100% conformance to the test and evaluation elements cited in the First Article Testing "Testing and evaluation" paragraph above shall constitute acceptance of the First Article; ii. Failure to meet any of the conditions in the First Article Testing "Requirements" paragraph above or the First Article Testing "Testing and evaluation" paragraph above shall be cause for rejection. d. Delivery: i. The accepted First Article exhibit may be delivered and counted along with the contract production quantities providing the item has not been damaged during testing, and has been found to be conforming; ii. The contractor is responsible for preparing the First Article Test Report in accordance with CDRL's. 5. Production Lot Special Tests: N/A 6. For purposes of this TDR, the term NDT shall refer to the following methods: MT - Magnetic Particle Testing, PT - Penetrant Inspection, UT - Ultrasonic Testing, RT - Radiographic Testing, and VT - Visual Testing. 7. Companies performing NDT shall be NADCAP accredited, or a laboratory accredited by one of the organizations listed below as satisfying ISO 17025 (General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories). NDT certificates shall be bear the symbols of accreditation and the accreditation body a. American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) b. ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) c. International Accreditation Service, Inc. (IAS) d. National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) e. Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. (PJLA) f. Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) g. Standards Council of Canada (SCC) 4.1 Review documentation as provided under DD 1423 requirements. 4.2 The test to be performed under the First Article approval clause (FAR 52.209-3) of the contract are listed below 4.2.1 Dimensional test (special) ;APPLIES; 4.2.2 Requirements of: ;NAWC LAKEHURST; 4.2.3 Form ;APPLIES; 4.2.4 Fit ;N/A; 4.2.5 Function ;N/A; 4.2.6 Compliance with drawing ( ;(80020); ) ;6532D787; , Revision ;REVISION T; and specifications referenced therein. 4.3 In addition to the above tests, the First Article(s) to be inspected hereunder shall also be subjected to those tests which will demonstrate that the article(s) comply with the contract requirements 4.4 The contractor shall be responsible for providing the necessary parts and repair of the First Article Sample(s) during inspection 4.5 The contractor shall notify the PCO, ACO, and QAR fourteen (14) days prior to conducting the First Article test so that the Government may witness such testing. 4.5.1 The QAR shall be present to witness all First Article Testing. 4.5.2 The following additional personnel shall witness the First Article Testing: ;JOSE TORRACA NAWCADLKE QA REP / Tel: (732)-323-4265 E-mail: jose.g.torraca.civ@us.navy.mil; 4.6 Disposition of FAT samples 4.6.1 ; ; Sample(s) may be destroyed during testing. 4.6.2 ;APPLIES; Unless otherwise provided for in the contract, sample(s) shall remain at the contractor and may be considered as production items under the contract provided the sample(s) can be refurbished to ready for issue condition and provided the sample(s) have inspection approval of the cognizant DCMC QAR. Sample(s) may be shipped as production items only after all other units required under the contract have been produced and are ready for shipment. 4.7 Test Sample Coating Instructions 4.7.1 Samples are to be unpainted. Corrosive areas are to be coated with a light preservative if required. 4.8 Notice to Government of Testing at the contractors facility. 4.8.1 FAR 52.209-3 applies (A) The contractor shall present ;ONE; ; unit(s) of the following CAGE( ;(80020); ; ), Part Number ;6532D787-2; ; , Revision ;REVISION T; ; as specified in this contract. At least fourteen (14) calendar days before the beginning of the First Article testing, the contractor shall notify the contracting officer, in writing, of the time and location of the testing so that the Government may witness the tests. (B) The contractor shall submit the First Article Test Report within 15 calendar days from the date of testing to: ;P.C.O.; ; The contractor shall mark the report "First Article Test Report" and cite the contract number and lot/item number. Review documentation as provided under the DD1423 requirements. (C) Within 45 calendar days after the Government inspects the First Article, the contracting officer shall notify the contractor, in writing, of the approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of the First Article. The notice of approval, conditional approval, or disapproval shall not relieve the contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for disapproval. (D) If the First Article is disapproved, the contractor, upon Government request shall repeat any or all First Article Tests. After each request for additional tests, the contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the First Article or select another First Article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The contractor shall then conduct the tests and deliver another report to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified in paragraph B above. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests. (E) If the contractor fails to present any First Article on time, or the contracting officer disapproves any First Article, the contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the default clause of this contract. (F) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, and if the approved First Article is not consumed or destroyed in testing, the contractor may deliver the approved First Article as part of the contract quantity if it meets all contract requirements for acceptance. (G) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (C) above the contracting officer, shall, upon timely written request from the contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay. (H) Before First Article Approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production or, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the contractor. Before First Article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocated to this contract for 1) progress payments, or 2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. The contractor is responsible for providing operating and maintenance instructions, spare parts, and repair of the First Article during any First Article test. (I) The contractor shall produce both the First Article and the production quantity at the same facility and shall submit a certification to the effect with each First Article. (J) The test report (2 copies) shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-831, unless otherwise specified on the DD1423, and shall be submitted via the cognizant DCMC to NAVSUP, ATTN: (Cite name and code in Block 10.a of the SF33). The DCMC shall provide comments on Form DD1222 (2 copies) which shall be forwarded with the test report. Approval of the test report is the PCO's responsibility. Upon notification of approval, condition approval, the ACO shall execute the DD250 to indicate Government acceptance of the test report. 4.9 Alternate Offers - Waiver of First Article Approval Requirements. (The following provisions supersede any waiver of First Article Approval Requirements terms set forth in clause 52.209-3 or 52.209-4 as appropriate) (A) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, NAVSUP WSS reserves the right to waive the First Article Approval Requirements specified herein for offerors who have previously furnished identical production articles accepted by the Government or the Original Equipment Manufacturer/Prime Manufacturer. An offeror requesting waiver of First Article Requirements shall submit evidence with its offer establishing that: (I) the last production unit was delivered within three (3) years of the issue date of this solicitation, and (II) the production location to be used for this requirement is the same as used for the previous production run. Additionally, the offeror shall submit a certification, to be executed by the officer or employee for the offer, stating that: (I) the articles to be provided will be produced using the same facilities, processes, sequences of operations and approved subcontractors as those previously delivered and accepted by the Government or the Original Equipment Manufacturer/Prime Manufacturer, and (II) the previous production units were manufactured without Material Review Board disposition or waiver/deviation request or rejection of pre-production samples for cause. (NOTE: This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001.) (B) Offerors requesting waiver of First Article Approval Requirements under the provisions of this clause are cautioned to submit two prices for articles required herein - one that is based on compliance with the First Article Approval Requirements and one that is based on a waiver of such requirements. Where an offeror submits only one price and fails to clearly state that the price is based on waiver of the First Article Approval Requirements it will be deemed to be based on compliance with the First Article Approval Requirements (C) In the event of the First Article Approval Requirement is granted, the delivery schedule for the production items shall be reduced by the number of days designated for delivery of First Article Test unit plus the number of calendar days indicated for the government notification of conditional approval or approval. These requirements are specified in the quality assurance section of this solicitation. If the offeror is unable to meet the desired schedule, he shall insert below the alternate delivery schedule he offers to the government. Offeror's Proposed Alternate Delivery Schedule (Based on waiver of First Article Approval Requirements) Within Days: Item No. _____________ Quantity:_______ After Date of Contract:_________ 4.10 SPECIAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS ( ;APPLIES; ) MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION ( ;APPLIES; ) SURFACE INSPECTION ( ; ; ) PENETRANT INSPECTION ( ; ; ) RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION ( ; ; ) ULTRSONIC INSPECTION ( ; ; ) HIGH SHOCK TEST ( ; ; ) MECHANICAL VIBRATION TEST 4.11 FINAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENT:Due to the critical nature of this item, representatives of the buying office/and the cognizant field activity, NAWC Lakehurst, shall be notified by the successful contractor at least 14 days prior to presentation to the DCM QAR of the items for final inspection so that they may have the option of witnessing the final inspection. The contractor shall notify by email or TELEFAX PCO and NAWC Lakehurst QA ;JOSE TORRACA NAWCADLKE QA REP / Tel: (732)-323-4265 E-mail: jose.g.torraca.civ@us.navy.mil; to arrange for the final inspection.The authority of the QAR shall not be abrogated. If the notification is not given to both sites then the QAR shall not accept the units. 5. PACKAGING- MIL-STD 2073 PACKAGING APPLIES AS FOUND ELSEWHERE IN THE SCHEDULE 6. NOTES - NOT APPLICABLE THIS IS AN ALRE CRITICAL SAFETY ITEM. FOR DRAWING UPDATES, SEE ATTACHED NAWC LKE DRAWING UPDATE SHEET. NAVSUP REFERENCE ONLY; PROCUREMENT TDR (25-10043) REPAIR TDR (25-10103): THE COMPONENTS BEING ACQUIRED UNDER THIS SOLICITATION HAVE BEEN CLASSIFIED AS "CRITICAL" REQUIRING ENGINEERING SOURCE APPROVAL BY NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND ONLY THOSE COMPANIES WHO HAVE SUBMITTED AND BEEN APPROVED WILL BE ELIGIBLE FORAWARD UNDER THIS SOLICITATION. ANY COMPANY MAY SUBMIT A SOURCE APPROVAL REQUEST AS OUTLINED IN THIS SOLICITATION. ALL RECORDS PERTAINING TO ALRE CSI/CAI MANUFACTURE AND INSPECTION/TEST SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE ALRE COGNIZANT TECHNICAL AUTHORITY. ALL RECORDS SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY LKE QA AND BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN YEARS. DATE OF FIRST SUBMISSION=ASREQ REMARKS (BLOCK12) DATE OF FIRST SUBMISSION: Concurrently with delivery of FAT Items Inspection/Certification data needed to substantiate the Quality ofthe First Article Test unit shall be included in First Article unit packaging. The outside of the package that contains the data shall be clearly marked "INSPECTION/CERTIFICATION DATA INCLUDED". Data Requirements: a. Copies of all approved requests for variations. b. Parts identification per drawings 6532D787, 6532D785, 6532B321,6532B850, 6532B068, 6532C327, 6532C456, 65362D786 and 6532B466. c. Material properties per drawing 6532D785, 6532B321, 6530C124,6532B850, 6532B090, 6532B068, 6532C327, 6532C456, 65362D786,6532B466, 6532C919 and 6532C920. d. Torque per drawing 6532D787. e. Verify heat treatment certification per drawing 6532D785, 6532B850, 6532B068, 6532C456, 6532D786 and 6532B466. f. Conduct hardness inspection per drawing 6532D785, 6532B850, 6532B068,6532C456, 6532D786 and 6532B466. g. Magnetic particle inspection per drawing 6532D785, 6532B850, 6532B068, 6532C456, 6532D786 and 6532B466. h. Dimensional inspection per drawings 6532D785, 6532B321, 6530C124,6532B850, 6532B090, 6532B068, 6532C920, 6532C327, 6532C456,65362D786, 6532B466, and 6532C919. i. Lubrication per drawing 6532C327. j. Load rating per drawing 6532B321. k. Casting per drawing 6532C920. DATE OF FIRST SUBMISSION=ASREQ REMARKS (BLOCK12) DATE OF FIRST SUBMISSION: Concurrently with Final Inspection Data Requirements a. Copies of all approved requests for variations. b. Parts identification per drawings 6532D787, 6532D785, 6532B321,6532B850, 6532B068, 6532C327, 6532C456, 65362D786 and 6532B466. c. Material properties per drawing 6532D785, 6532B321, 6530C124,6532B850, 6532B090, 6532B068, 6532C327, 6532C456, 65362D786,6532B466, 6532C919 and 6532C920. d. Torque per drawing 6532D787. e. Passivation per drawings 6532D785, 6532B850, 6532B090, 6532C456,6532D786 and 6532B466. f. Verify heat treatment certification per drawing 6532D785, 6532B850, 6532B068, 6532C456, 6532D786 and 6532B466. g. Conduct hardness inspection per drawing 6532D785, 6532B850, 6532B068, 6532C456, 6532D786 and 6532B466. h. Magnetic particle inspection per drawing 6532D785, 6532B850, 6532B068, 6532C456, 6532D786 and 6532B466. i. Dimensional inspection per drawings 6532D785, 6532B321, 6530C124,6532B850, 6532B090, 6532B068, 6532C920, 6532C327, 6532C456,65362D786, 6532B466, and 6532C919. j. Lubrication per drawing 6532C327. k. Dry film lubrication per drawing 6532B068. l. Load rating and finish per drawing 6532B321. m. Casting per drawing 6532C920.