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Section 5452.209-9019: Requests for Waiver of First Article Testing Requirements.

As prescribed in 9.306(c)(1), insert the following clause:

REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF FIRST ARTICLE TESTING REQUIREMENTS

(SEP 2008) - DLAD

(a) The Government reserves the right to waive the first article testing requirement when all the following criteria are met [Offeror shall insert information in space provided below, attach documentation to offer, or provide under separate cover to Contracting Officer.]

(1)(i) Source has manufactured the product within the last five (5) years; or

(ii) Identical or similar supplies were previously furnished by the Offeror within the past three (3) years and approved by the Government:

(A) Contract Number(s):

Date(s):

Issuing Government Agency(ies):

(B) Item previously furnished, identified by part number, type, model number, etc.):

(C) Engineering control document/change number of item previously furnished:

(2) There have been no changes to manufacturing processes, tooling, or locations;

(3) There have been no changes to 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);

(4) There has been no adverse quality history for the material manufactured in the last three (3) years; and

(5) Item supplied will be of same design and manufactured by same method at same facilities as item previously approved.

(b) Alternative prices. Offerors who ask to be considered for a waiver of the first article testing requirement may provide alternative offered prices. [Offeror shall insert information in space provided below, attach documentation to offer, or provide under separate cover to Contracting Officer.] An alternative offered price will not be a factor in evaluation for award, unless the Government determines to waive the first article testing requirement for the prospective Contractor involved. If no alternative prices are offered, evaluation shall be based on pricing as shown elsewhere in the offer.

ALTERNATIVE PRICES OFFERED IF FIRST ARTICLE TESTING REQUIREMENT IS WAIVED:

ITEM NUMBER:

PRICE:

(End of clause)

Alternate I (JUL 2008) As prescribed in 9.306(c)(2)(i), use the following paragraph (b) instead of paragraph (b) in the basic clause at 52.209-9019, and renumber paragraphs (b)-(d) in the basic clause as (c)-(e), respectively:

“(b) When the clause at 52.209-9021, Drawing Approval Prior to Production, applies, the requirement for first article approval test shall not be waived prior to award; unless a waiver is granted for submission of drawings (see 52.209-9021(h)). If a waiver is granted, see 52.209-9021(i) for reduction(s) in delivery schedule(s) that shall apply, in addition to whatever reduction(s) in delivery schedule(s) that may apply pursuant to 52.211-9019, Reduced Delivery Schedule Applies When First Article Testing Requirements Are Waived.”

    Alternate II (FEB 2010) As prescribed in 9.306(c)(1)(ii), insert the following paragraphs (a)-(b) in lieu of the basic clause:

    (a) For items from suppliers which are identical or similar to items previously furnished to the Government, which were acceptable in all respects, the requirements for first article(s) may be waived by the Government.

    (b) Offerors having evidence which they believe to substantiate a Government waiver of the First Article requirements should furnish the following information with the offer:

    DATE FIRST

    PART NUMBER/ ARTICLE

    CONTRACT NUMBER DATE OR REVISION APPROVED

    ____________________ __________________ _____________




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