The First Article Waiver Worksheet is a crucial document for contractors requesting a waiver, either partial or full, from First Article Testing requirements in government solicitations and contracts. This worksheet, which must be submitted on company letterhead and signed by an authorized agent, outlines the necessary information and justifications for such a request. Contractors must provide current acquisition details, specify the type of waiver (partial or full), and offer detailed justifications. Justifications include successful completion of prior First Article Tests on the same or similar items, continuous production, or successful testing of a next higher assembly. The form also requires disclosure of any quality issues, manufacturing data changes, or previous waiver/deviation requests. Supporting documentation is mandatory for all justifications. The document emphasizes the importance of accuracy and completeness in the submission process.
This government solicitation, W912CH-25-R-0162, is a firm-fixed-price Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of "ADAPTER, HOUSING" (NSN: 3040-01-531-4475), specifically for the Howitzer, 155MM, M777E1 weapon system. It is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation requires a base quantity of 938 units and includes an unexercised option for an additional 938 units. A First Article Test (FAT) and FAT Report are mandatory, with specific requirements for contractor testing and submission. Offerors must register in SAM, have a current DD 2345 for access to the export-controlled Technical Data Package (TDP), and comply with detailed packaging, marking, and quality standards (ISO 9001:2015). The document outlines procedures for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Variance (RFVs), and Notices of Revision (NORs). Key dates include a solicitation closing date of December 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM local time, and a deadline for questions on December 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The contract emphasizes compliance with OPSEC, Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP) training, and specific heavy phosphate coating requirements.