Pintle Mount

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "First Article Waiver Worksheet" used to request a waiver or partial waiver of the First Article Test (FAT) requirement for an item being procured. It serves as a supporting document for such requests.

• Current Acquisition Information: Fields for buyer's name, solicitation/contract number, contractor name and cage code, NSN, part number, noun, and drawing/revision level.
• Type of Request: Options for "Partial Waiver" (specific tests waived) or "Full Waiver" (all tests waived), with space to reference specific TDP test references.
• Justification to Support Waiver Request: Multiple options for justifying the waiver, including:
  • Successful completion of FAT on a recent contract for the same item.
  • Successful completion of FAT on a similar item with tested per same requirements.
  • Material in continuous production.
  • Recent successful FAT on the next higher assembly.
  • Other reasons, requiring specific explanation.
• Other Pertinent Information: Sections to discuss quality issues (PQDRs, CARs), changes in manufacturing data or subcontractors, or MRB actions.
• Attach Supporting Documentation: Area to upload or link supporting documents.
• Submission: Fields for printed name, title, company name, company address, phone number, and signature of an authorized company agent.

Bidders who are required to perform First Article Testing as part of a solicitation or contract may use this form to formally request a waiver if they meet the specified justification criteria. It outlines the information and documentation needed to support such a request, impacting proposal preparation and potentially the overall contract requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a single, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) 5-year Requirements contract for Pintle Mounts (NSN: 1010-01-445-6143; Part Number: 12012061). The procurement is a 100% set-aside for small businesses.

• Procurement of Pintle Mounts.

• A Technical Data Package (TDP) is associated with this procurement and has distribution code "D", limiting access to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors.

• Offerors must follow Section L for proposal submission instructions and Section M for evaluation factors.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: 5 years

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but implied by the "Requirements" contract type.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.

• All proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 120 calendar days.

• Evaluation will be based on two factors: Delivery Schedule (more important) and Price.

• Key deadlines: Solicitation closing date and time are specified in Block 9 of the SF 33. Questions are due by March 30, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT.

• This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for small businesses.

• NAICS Code: 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) with 1,000 employees size standard.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The solicitation is "All or None," meaning offers must be submitted for the total quantity of items identified. Only one award will be made.

• Export Control Warning Notice applies to the TDP.

• Offerors must have a current DD 2345 certification to access the TDP.