First Article Testing (FAT) Waiver Maintenance via Approved Subcontractor

SKF USA Inc, identified by CAGE code 38443, is authorized to continue serving as the approved subcontractor for bearing components under a maintenance waiver for First Article Testing, ensuring that no retesting is required as long as the subcontractor remains unchanged. This arrangement is strictly contingent upon the continued use of this specific supplier, and any substitution, even for identical components, is prohibited without formal re-approval from the contracting authority. The contract, managed by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, is classified under NAICS code 332991 and falls under a subcontract structure designed to preserve supply chain continuity and quality assurance without triggering additional developmental testing. The waiver remains in effect solely due to the established and validated performance history of SKF USA Inc, and any deviation from this arrangement would necessitate a full reinstatement of First Article Testing protocols.