Any Manufacturer, Inc. is submitting a Source Approval Request (SAR) to DEVCOM, Sustainment Division, for a Shaft Assembly (Part Number: 70107-34789-046, NSN: 1615-01-127-7356). The company, located in Anywhere, Texas, is requesting approval as a Category 3, New Manufacturer. Any Manufacturer, Inc. operates with AS9100 Rev C Quality Certification and has over 20 years of experience manufacturing drive system shaft assemblies. The company has 156 employees and a 20,000 square foot facility. John Doe is the company contact for the SAR submission. The document also provides guidance on SAR submission categories and contact information for the SAR Team.

This document from the Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) provides an orientation for contractors on First Article Testing (FAT), specifically contractor-tested FATs. It outlines the purpose, scope, processes, controls, and procedures for FAT, emphasizing its role in ensuring products conform to contract requirements per FAR 52.209-3. The document clarifies that it is for informational purposes only and does not modify contract terms or authorize additional costs. Key aspects include government participation, the contractor's responsibility for conducting the test, the comprehensive nature of examinations (certifications, materials, processes, equipment calibration), and the importance of the First Article Test Report (FATR). It also details the approval process, the possibility of a courtesy review of the FATR, and common causes for FATR rejection. The FAT is a critical assessment to verify a contractor's ability to produce conforming material consistently, thereby ensuring quality materiel for the Warfighter.

The First Article Waiver Worksheet is a government document used to request a full or partial waiver of First Article Testing requirements for DoD contracts. The form, revised on March 12, 2020, requires detailed current acquisition information, including part number, contractor name, and contract number. Applicants must specify the type of waiver requested and provide a comprehensive justification. Justifications often involve demonstrating current or recent production for DoD contracts within the past three years, successful completion of prior First Article Tests for the same or similar items, or successful testing of a next higher assembly. The form also asks about any manufacturing changes, quality issues, or prior waiver/deviation requests. Supporting documentation is mandatory, and the submitter must certify the accuracy of the statements.