AFMCI23-110 governs post-award part verification and approval requirements, including first article and other testing.
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AFMCI23-110 covers first article testing, production part approval, specialized testing, and form, fit, and function testing. It defines pre-solicitation, solicitation, and post-contract-award phases and requires process tracking and monthly status reports.
Applies to: This instruction applies to Regular Air Force and United States Space Force units utilizing first article testing, production part approval, specialized inspection and testing, FFF and other testing requirements for post award verification, including foreign military sales.
An expedited 30 calendar day process will be established at each field activity for high priority procurements. (paragraph 1)
Any first article solicitation or purchase document must contain detailed technical requirements and adequate quality assurance provisions to ensure that the contractor is capable of furnishing or manufacturing the item. (paragraph 1)
Use first article inspection to verify that the contractor can provide an item manufactured to a previously qualified design. (paragraph 1)
First article inspection may be performed at an approved contractor facility when there are no government unique testing requirements, and it is in the best interest of the government. (paragraph 1)
The Post Contract Award phase begins with contract award and ends with the acceptance of compliant product from the manufacturer.