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This document is a Request for Information/Sources Sought announcement for the maintenance (replacement) of batteries and microchips in the Firing Devices MK 59 MOD 0 and MK 62 MOD 0, as well as the assembly of new production MK 59 units. The government is seeking information from interested parties to determine if capable sources exist to satisfy these requirements. A draft Statement of Work is provided as an attachment, which outlines the scope, applicable documents, general requirements, quality requirements, audits, preparation for delivery, and government furnished property details. Responses should include company information, business size, and contact details. Responses are requested by October 17, 2024. This is an information gathering effort only and is not a solicitation or request for proposals. No funding is currently available for a contractual effort.

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STATEMENT OF WORK REV 4

FOR

FIRING DEVICE, MK 59 MOD 0

NSN 1375-01-459-5735

FIRING DEVICE, MK 62 MOD 0

NSN 1375-01-483-0043

FY 25-29

1. SCOPE: This Statement of Work (SOW) is for the maintenance (replacement) of batteries and microchips in the Firing Devices (FD), MK 59 MOD 0 (MK 59) and MK 62 MOD 0 (MK 62) and for assembly of new production MK 59 units. The Firing Devices are a demolition and tactical electronic firing device set used by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Navy Special Operations Forces (SOF) military personnel. The Firing Device was developed to be used either on land or underwater to initiate explosive charges. Any requirements that refer to a particular timeframe (number of days to complete the requirements) are always interpreted as CALENDAR DAYS, not working days (unless specified otherwise in the contract).

1.1 Contractor shall build approximately 3,000 new MK 59

Firing Devices (FDs) in accordance with all requirements spelled out in the Specifications, ADL and Drawings provided by the Government. First Article Testing (FAT) is required.

1.2 The Contractor shall perform maintenance on the MK 59

and MK 62. Maintenance of the Firing Device shall consist of replacing the Battery, installing the updated software on the Microchip and replacing the Microchip. The Battery in the MK 59 shall be replaced with a modified CR-123A Battery. The Battery in the MK 62 will be replaced with a Lithium Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2) cell battery provided by the Contractor. The Contractor shall also remove/replace the PIC16C74A- 04I/PQ (PIC) Microchip in order to update the firmware on the MK59 and MK 62. The updated firmware will correct a “maximum program year” value to allow the device to be programmed beyond the year 2020. Since the PIC16C74A-04I/PQ is a One Time Programmable (OTP) Device, the Contractor shall be responsible for programming the PIC16C74A-04I/PQ prior to replacing the old Microchip with the new one containing the updated firmware. The Contractor shall also label the newly programmed Microchip with the proper firmware version code. The Government will provide both the PIC16C74A-04I/PQ, and the updated firmware to the Contractor as Government Furnished Material (GFM).

Government will provide source of procurement of the MK 62 Battery.

The Contractor will procure the battery from the supplier specified by the Government prior to contract award. Contractor shall provide all other material required to perform the refurbishment.

1.3 The Contractor shall perform 100% testing on the MK 59

and MK 62 to confirm that the electronics in FDs are functioning properly per the associated Technical Data Package (TDP). The Contractor shall take particular care during the maintenance process to not reduce the effectiveness of the MK62 Non-Magnetic properties by utilizing proper non-magnetic tools and procedures in accordance with the TDP. Should the electronics in a Firing Device fail to function properly, the Contractor shall notify the Government who will then confirm permission for the Contractor to properly dispose of the FD. In addition, the Contractor shall perform Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) on a lot sample in accordance with the Contract/Detail Specification and provide test results back to the Government for review and approval prior to shipment of refurbished Devices back to the Government. After acceptance of the LAT results, the Contractor shall stamp an A after the original manufacture lot number to show refurbishment has been completed.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

2.1 GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS:

ADL 53711-5355910 REV A Automated Data List for Firing Device, MK 59 MOD 0

ADL 53711-7317599 Rev E Automated Data List for Firing Device, MK 59 MOD 0

ADL 53711-7317680 Rev B Automated Data List for Firing Device, MK 62 MOD 0

OES-0070 No Rev Environmental Stress Screening

OES-0074 Rev C MK 59 MOD 0 Firing Device (Low Voltage Version)

OES-0075 Rev A Electronic Foil Initiator, (Low Voltage)

OES-0089 No Rev MK 62 MOD 0 Firing Device, Non-Magnetic

MIL-HDBK-1461 Ammunition Manufacturers and Their Symbols

MIL-STD-1168 Department of Defense Standard Practice Ammunition Lot Numbering and Ammunition Data Cards

MIL-STD-129 Department of Defense Standard Practice Military Marking for Shipment and Storage

MIL-STD-1916 Method Standard - DoD Preferred Methods for Acceptance of Product

MIL-A-70625 Automated Acceptance Inspection Equipment Design, Testing and Approval, Of

DoD 4140.65-M Issue, Use, and Disposal of Wood Packaging Material(WPM)

SAE_AMS_STD-595 Colors used in Government Procurement

2.2 NON-GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS:

SAE ANSI/EIA-649 Configuration Management

Standard

ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 Calibration Labs and Measuring and Test Equipment

- General Requirements

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems – Requirements

ISPM No. 15 International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures – Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade (2009)

ASTM E2782 Standard Guide for Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)

ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices

ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing

ASME Y14.43 Dimensioning and Tolerancing Principles for Gages and Fixtures

NAS 410 NAS Certification and Qualifi-cation of Nondestructive Test Personnel

ANSI/ASNT CP-189 ASNT Standard for Qualification And Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel

SNT-TC-1A Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing

ASTM E543 Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 ITEM IDENTIFICATION: The Firing Device is defined by

ADL 53711-5355910 REV A for all MK 59 maintenance, ADL 53711- 7317599 Rev E for all MK 59 new production, and ADL 53711- 7317680 Rev B for all MK 62 maintenance.

3.1.1 The Contractor shall use internal processes to

manufacture the Firing Device in accordance with ADL 53711- 5355910 REV A for all MK 59 maintenance, ADL 53711-7317599 Rev E for all MK 59 new production, and ADL 53711-7317680 Rev B for all MK 62 maintenance.

3.1.2 All Firing Device production lots shall meet the

Lot Acceptance Test requirements of OES-0074 Rev C, OES-0089 No Rev, OES-0070 No Rev, and OES-0075 Rev A.

3.2 AMMUNITION DATA CARDS (ADCs): Detailed requirements

for the preparation of ADCs are contained in Attachment 1, reference CDRL A001 (Ammunition Data Card - Ammunition and Explosive Technical Data).

3.2.1 Hard copy ADCs are not required to be placed in

every Ammunition Container, or with the Pallet of packaged Firing Device.

3.3 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT: The Government will be

responsible for the Configuration Management of the Firing Device.

3.3.1 Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests

for Variance (RFVs): Proposed changes or departures which include ECPs and RFVs in the configuration or configuration identification of an item shall be documented. A local form that documents proposed changes in the configuration or configuration identification of an item may be utilized. Form approval will be provided by the Government. All ECPs and RFVs shall be submitted for evaluation and approval/disapproval through the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).

3.3.1.1 Government disposition of ECPs shall be

in accordance with CDRL A002 (Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)) and SAE ANSI/EIA-649-B.

3.3.1.2 Government disposition of RFVs shall be

in accordance with CDRL A003 (Request for Variance (RFV)) and

SAE ANSI/EIA-649-B.

3.3.2 Material Review Board authority will be withheld

by the Government. Any variance from the baseline configuration-controlled documentation shall be evaluated by the Government.

3.3.2.1 All ECPs affecting this item shall be

documented in accordance with CDRL A002 (Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)) and SAE ANSI/EIA-649.

3.3.2.2 All RFVs affecting this item shall be

documented in accordance with CDRL A003 (Request for Variance (RFV)) and SAE ANSI/EIA-649. Government Engineers/Technicians will determine/verify the Classification of the Variance. The Classification of Characteristic is determined by the Drawing and the field on the RFV form is completed by the Contractor.

3.3.3 Rework and Repair: Rework and Repair are allowed

during production. The Contractor shall conduct rework and repair in accordance with Attachment 2 Rework and Repair Requirements.

3.3.4 Product Quality Deficiency Reporting: All

product quality deficiencies shall be reported using the Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP). To gain access to PDREP, register at the following link: www.nslcptsmh.csd.disa.mil

3.4 MEASUREMENT SYSTEM EVALUATION: Detailed requirements

for Measurement System Evaluation and Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AIE), including acceptance test procedures, are contained in Attachment 3, as well as CDRL A004 (Measurement System Evaluation (MSE)- Measurement and Inspection Equipment System Design Documentation for Acceptance of Product –

MSE/AIE), and CDRL A005 (Measurement System Evaluation (MSE)- Measurement and Inspection Equipment System Design Documentation for Acceptance of Product - Measurement System Analysis (MSA)).

3.5 FIRST ARTICLE: When First Article Testing is being

performed by the Contractor, a First Article Test Inspection procedure shall be submitted per CDRL A006 (Test Procedure-First Article Inspection Procedures) prior to start of First Article production. In addition, a First Article Test Report shall be compiled, documenting the results of all inspections, tests, and certifications per CDRL A007 (Test/Inspection Reports- First Article Inspection and Test Reports) and CDRL A008 (Certificate of Compliance – Certificate of Conformance). This also includes Supplier’s and Vendor’s inspection records. All reports shall also include a copy of any handwritten data. The Contractor shall produce a First Article Sample for the MK 59 and MK 62 in accordance with OES-0074 Rev C and OES-0089 NO REV respectively. The First Article sample shall be as specified and shall be examined and tested in accordance with the contract, the item specification(s), Quality Requirements, and drawing(s). Unless otherwise specified in the Contract, First Article units ARE separate from Production units and are NOT included in the Production Lot/quantity.

3.5.1 First Article Sample: There are two (2) types

of First Article Samples: 1) Initial First Article Sample, and

2) Subsequent First Article Sample.

3.5.1.1 Initial First Article Sample: Initial

First Article Sample is the First Article required at the start of a contract and is typically a contract deliverable. The initial First Article Sample shall be submitted to the Government 50 days after contract award for refurbished firing devices and 100 days after contract award for new procurement.

3.5.1.2 Subsequent First Article Sample:

Subsequent First Article Sample is the First Article Sample required due to failing an initial First Article, or if a Class II ECP change is made to the technical data whenever there is a lapse in production for a period in excess of 90 days, or whenever a change occurs in the place of performance, manufacturing process, material used, drawing, specification or source supply.

When any of the conditions in Paragraph 3.5.1.2 occur, the Contractor shall notify the PCO (by memorandum or email), so that a determination can be made concerning the need for an additional First Article Sample or portion thereof, including instructions provided concerning the submission, inspection and notification of results. The PCO will respond to the additional First Article request within 14 days.

3.5.1.2.1 Unless the PCO determines

otherwise, subsequent First Article testing will be at the cost and expense of the Contractor.

3.5.1.3 The Contractor shall provide to the PCO

at least 14 days advance notice of the scheduled date for a First Article Sample build.

3.5.1.4 The First Article Sample shall be

representative of items to be manufactured using the same processes and procedures as contract production. All parts and materials, including packaging and packing, shall be obtained from the same source of supply as will be used during regular production. All components, subassemblies, and assemblies in the First Article sample shall have been produced by the Contracting (including Subcontractors) using the Technical Data Package provided by the Government.

3.5.2 First Article Inspections: The Contractor shall

perform 100% receiving, in-process and final assembly inspections on the First Article Sample.

3.5.2.1 Results of Contractor inspections

(including Supplier's/Vendor's inspection records, when applicable) will be verified by the NSWC Crane JXRT Engineer and one copy of the report of findings bearing the NSWC Crane JXRT Engineer endorsement shall be forwarded with the First Article Sample.

3.5.2.2 Upon delivery to the testing activity, the First Article may be subjected to inspection for all contract, drawing, Quality Assurance, and specification requirements.

3.5.3 First Article Acceptance Testing: First Article

Acceptance Testing will be performed at the Contractor facility after initial inspection performed by the NSWC Crane JXRT Engineer.

3.5.4 First Article Acceptance: The PCO will, by

written notice to the Contractor (if Contractor testing) within 14 days (or as otherwise specified by the PCO) after receipt of the sample units by the testing activity, approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve the First Article sample.

3.5.4.1 The NSWC Crane JXRT Engineer will perform

final acceptance after receiving the Acceptance Letter from the

PCO.

3.5.5 First Article Failure: If the First Article

Test (FAT) fails, the Contractor shall create a Failure Summary and Analysis Report (FSAR) in accordance with CDRL A009 (Failure Summary and Analysis Report (FSAR). The FSAR shall include detailed analysis of the Failure, Root Cause analysis, and Corrective Actions to be implemented. The Contractor shall submit the FSAR through the Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) for signature. Once the QAR has signed the FSAR, the Contractor shall send it to the PCO. Notice of approval or disapproval of the FSAR shall be provided to the Contractor, by official correspondence, after the PCO receives the FSAR in accordance with the timeline stated in CDRL A009 Failure Summary and Analysis Report (FSAR).

3.5.5.1 Rejected First Articles or portions

thereof not destroyed during inspection and testing will be held at the First Article test site for a period of 30 days following the date of notification of rejection, pending receipt of instructions from the Contractor for the disposition of the rejected material. The Contractor agrees that failure to furnish such instructions within said 30 day period shall constituteabandonment of said material by the Contractor and shall confer upon the PCO the right to destroy or otherwise dispose of the rejected items without liability to the Contractor by reason of such destruction or disposition.

3.5.6 The Government reserves the right to waive the

First Article requirements.

3.6 PRODUCTION LOT ACCEPTANCE TESTING (LAT): After initial

inspection performed by the NSWC Crane JXRT Engineer, the Contractor shall perform all Plan A and Plan B Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) in accordance with OES-0074 Rev C.

3.6.1 When Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) is being

performed, a Production Acceptance Inspection and Test Procedure shall be submitted per CDRL A010 Production Acceptance Inspection and Test Procedure. In addition, a Production Lot Acceptance Inspection and Test Report shall include all results of Contractor and/or Government testing, in accordance with CDRL A011 (Test/Inspection Reports - Production Acceptance Inspection and Test Reports). This also includes Suppliers and Vendor’s inspection records. All reports shall also include a copy of any handwritten data. The first LAT sample submission is due 30 days after approval of FAT.

3.6.2 Prior to selection of the LAT sample units, the

Lot shall have been inspected to, and meet all other requirements of, the contract. A sample shall not be submitted from a Lot rejected for nonconformance to the detailed requirements of the Specification(s) and Drawing(s), unless authorized by the PCO.

3.6.3 The LAT sample units shall be randomly selected

from the entire Lot by, or in the presence of, the NSWC Crane JXRT Engineer or PQM.

3.6.4 Unless otherwise specified, the LAT sample units

are considered to be destructively tested and are in addition to the units deliverable under the contract.

3.6.5 The PCO, by written notice to the Contractor

within 15 days, shall approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve the Lot Acceptance sample.

3.6.6 The Contractor, if performing testing shall

create and submit a LAT Report through the QAR for signature.

Once the QAR has signed the LAT Report, the Contractor shall send it to the PCO. The LAT Report shall include all results of Contractor and Government testing, in accordance with CDRL A011 (Test/Inspection Reports - Production Acceptance Inspection and Test Reports). The LAT Report must be reviewed and approved by the PCO before the Lot can be accepted.

3.6.7 Final Acceptance: Acceptance, shipment, and

payment shall not be accomplished until the Lot has been tested, the required LAT Report approved, and the Lot has been released for Service Use by the Acceptance Letter from the PCO. The final acceptance of the LAT will be performed by the NSWC Crane JXRT Engineer at the Contractor facility after receiving the Acceptance Letter from the PCO.

3.6.8 Upon receipt of the written approval accepting a

production Lot, the Contractor shall ship the Lot as soon as possible, and no later than 14 days after receipt of the Acceptance Letter.

3.6.9 Lot Acceptance Test Failure: If the Production

Lot LAT sample fails to meet applicable requirements, the Contractor shall notify the PCO immediately. The Contractor may be required, at the option of the PCO, to submit an additional Production Lot test sample for testing at Contractor’s expense.

When notified by the PCO to submit an additional Production Lot test sample, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs and randomly select another sample for testing. The additional LAT sample units shall be randomly selected from the entire Lot by, or in the presence of, the QAR, Engineer, Technician, or PQM. The additional test sample shall be furnished under the terms and conditions, and within the time specified, in the notification.

3.6.9.1 In the case of LAT failure, the

Contractor shall create and submit a FSAR in accordance with CDRL A009 (Failure Summary and Analysis Report). The FSAR shall include detailed analysis of the failure, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to be implemented. The Contractor shall submit the FSAR through the QAR for signature. Once the QAR has signed the FSAR, the Contractor shall send it to the PCO.Notice of approval or disapproval of the FSAR will be made to the Contractor by official correspondence in accordance to CDRL A009 (Failure Summary and Analysis Report).

3.6.10 Unless authorized by the PCO, the Lot from

which the samples are drawn shall not be shipped until the tested units have satisfactorily met the established requirements, and the Lot has been formally accepted by the NSWC Crane JXRT Engineer.

3.7 COUNTERFEIT PREVENTION: Counterfeit Parts and Material

are a serious threat to the safety and operational effectiveness of DoD systems. CDRL A012 (Counterfeit Prevention Plan) is applicable.

3.7.1 Contractors (and Subcontractors at all Tiers)

shall implement a Risk Mitigation Process when obtaining Critical or High Risk Materiel in accordance with the following.

3.7.1.1 If the materiel is currently in

production or currently available, the materiel shall be obtained only from authorized sources. Authorized sources are the original manufacturer, a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer.

3.7.1.2 If the materiel is not in production or

currently available from authorized sources, the materiel shall be obtained from Suppliers that meet appropriate counterfeit avoidance criteria. Counterfeit avoidance criteria can be found in the following Industry Standards:

3.7.1.2.1 SAE AS5553A; SAE AS6462;

SAE AS6081; SAE ARP6178; SAE AS6174A, and SAE AS6301.

3.7.2 Contractors shall notify the PCO when Critical

or High Risk Materiel cannot be obtained from an authorized source. The Contractor shall take mitigating actions to authenticate the materiel if purchased from another source.

The Contractor shall report instances of counterfeit and suspect counterfeit materiel to the PCO and the Government- Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) as soon as the Contractor becomes aware of the issue.

3.8 PERFORMANCE ORIENTED PACKAGING.

3.8.1 When Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) testing

is required on a Non-bulk (49 CFR) Packaging System used to transport hazardous materials, CDRL A013 (Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Test Report) is applicable. This report is necessary to support compliance with the POP requirements of Hazardous Materials as defined in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), the International Maritime Organization’s International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical

Instructions for the Safe Transport of Hazardous Goods, and Air Force Interservice Manual 24-204(I)/ TM 38-250/ NAVSUP PUB 505/ MCO P403.19I/ DLAI 4145.3/ DCMAD1, CH3.4 (HM24), Preparing Hazardous Materials for Military Air Shipments. Per CFR 178.601(b), the packaging manufacturer is responsible for assuring that the packaging design is capable of passing the prescribed tests. This Data Item Description (DID) serves to facilitate communicating the packaging test and certification data to fulfill the contract requirements.

3.8.2 Class 1 Hazardous Material (Explosives and

Ammunition) requires packaging designed specifically for the intended contents. Additional information about the Hazard Class 1 item(s) packaged in POP tested packaging shall be included in the POP Test Report.

3.8.3 The “Code of Federal Regulations” Title 49 is

available from the following:

Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402 http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/ECFR?page=brouse

Copies of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) publication may be obtained from the following:

http://www.imo.org/Publications/IMDGCode/Pages/Default.aspx

Copies of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) publication may be obtained from the following:

https://www.icao.int/safety/DangerousGoods/Pages/technical-instructions.aspx.

4. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS:

4.1 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: The Contractor shall have a

Quality Management Plan and submit for review in accordance with CDRL A014 (Quality Program Plan).

4.1.1 The Quality Management Plan shall comply with

ISO 9001:2015. Should it be necessary to exclude the design/development requirements of the standard, the Contractor shall clearly state the exclusion in the Quality Management Plan.

4.1.1.1 In the event that the Contractor has not

implemented the ISO 9001:2015 standard, a request to use an alternate program/system, along with all program/system supporting documentation, shall be submitted to the Government Engineer or Technician and PQM for review and disposition.

4.1.2 The Contractor shall:

4.1.2.1 Provide a copy of the Quality Management

Plan to the QAR at the Contractor facility for review prior to submission to the PCO.

4.1.2.2 Copies of the documented program are to be

provided for review and approval to the Procuring Office with the review made by JXRT Procurement Quality Manager (PQM), and the Engineer or Technician.

4.1.2.3 Submit revisions when developed.

4.2 PROCESS CAPABILITY, CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT

REQUIREMENTS: Process Capability, Control and Improvement (PCCI) requirements and contract deliverables are contained in Attachment 3.

4.3 CRITICAL CHARACTERISTICS CONTROL: Critical

Characteristics Control requirements and contract deliverables are contained in Attachment 5.

5. AUDITS: The Government reserves the right to conduct Physical Configuration Audits, SPC, and/or Quality Audits at the Contractor facility to assure the quality of products and services meets contractual requirements. The scope and schedule of the audit will be by direction of the PCO or designated representative. The PCO or designated representative will coordinate with the Contractor to assure resources required for performance of the audit are available. The Contractor will be notified 14 days in advance of the scheduled audit.

5.1 DEFENSE CONTRACTS AUDIT AGENCY PRE-AWARDS: Pre-award

surveys are required, but may be waived with written concurrence by the PCO.

5.2 TECHNICAL/QUALITY POST AWARDS: Technical/Quality Post

Awards are required unless otherwise determined by the PQM and Engineer/Technician. Technical/Quality Post Awards are planned/coordinated/facilitated by the PQM.

5.3 SURVEYS/ASSESSMENTS/REVIEWS/CONFERENCES: The

Acquisition Engineer and PQM shall be invited to quality, technically related surveys/assessments/reviews and conferences resulting from procurement/production of Department of the Navy (DON) cognizant items by the Contractor facility.

5.4 GENERAL QUALITY PROVISIONS: These provisions define

additional requirements of the Contractor in the performance of Quality Assurance (QA) duties. In the event of any conflicting requirements, these provisions shall have precedence.

5.4.1 Acceptability of a Lot or batch of material will

be determined by the use of sampling plans contained herein, Process Capability Control and Improvement, and/or 100 percent inspection as specified in the Contractor’s Government-approved Quality or Inspection Plans. Final acceptance by Government inspection and/or testing may be required by the item specification or drawing.

5.4.2 The assignment of a sampling plan in no way

alleviates the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish a product meeting all the requirements of the documentation.

Material not meeting all the requirements of the applicable drawings and specifications shall be considered defective whether or not the characteristic is classified. The Contractor may not knowingly submit any non-conforming product to theGovernment for product acceptance.

5.4.3 Inspection and test records shall, as a minimum, indicate the nature of the observations, number of observations made, and the number and type of deficiencies found. Data included in inspection and test records shall be complete and accurate and shall be used for trend analysis and to assess Corrective Action effectiveness.

5.4.4 The Contractor's gages and measuring and testing

devices shall be made available for use by the Government, when required, to determine conformance with contract requirements.

If conditions warrant, Contractor personnel shall be made available for operation of such devices and for verification of accuracy and condition.

5.4.5 The Contractor's Software Quality Program shall be

an integral part of the overall QA program. Software Quality Program controls shall be applicable to all project software that is developed, maintained, or modified within the following categories:

5.4.5.1 All deliverable software.

5.4.5.2 All deliverable software that is included

as part of deliverable hardware or firmware.

5.4.5.3 Non-deliverable software (commercially

available or user-developed) used for development, fabrication, testing, or acceptance of deliverable software or hardware.

Includes automated fabrication, test, and inspection/acceptance equipment software and software design, test, and inspection tools.

5.4.5.4 Commercially available, reusable, or

Government software designated as part of a deliverable item.

5.4.6 Government Property:

5.4.6.1 Government-Furnished Material (GFM). When

material is furnished by the Government, the Contractor's procedures shall include, at a minimum, the following:

5.4.6.1.1 Examination upon receipt consistent

with practicability to detect damage in transit.

5.4.6.1.2 Inspection for completeness

and proper type.

5.4.6.1.3 Periodic inspection and

precautions to assure adequate storage conditions and to guard against damage from handling and deterioration during storage.

5.4.6.1.4 Functional testing, either

prior to or after installation, or both, as required by contract to determine satisfactory operation.

5.4.6.1.5 Identification and protection

from improper use or disposition.

5.4.6.1.6 Verification of quantity.

5.4.6.2 Damaged GFM: The Contractor shall report

to the Government representative any GFM found damaged, malfunctioning, or otherwise unsuitable for use. In the event of damage or malfunction during or after installation, the Contractor shall determine and record probable cause and necessity for withholding material from use.

5.4.6.3 Bailed Property: The Contractor shall, as

required by the terms of the Bailment Agreement, establish procedures for the adequate storage, maintenance and inspection of bailed Government property. Records of all inspections and maintenance performed on bailed property shall be maintained.

These procedures and records shall be subject to review by the Government representative.

5.4.7 MIL-STD-1916 (Department of Defense Test Method

Standard, DOD Preferred Methods for Acceptance of Product):

Criteria established by MIL-STD-1916 shall be used by the Contractor to conduct (nondestructive) acceptance inspection.

Use of other (nondestructive) Acceptance Inspection Plans requires prior Government approval.

5.4.7.1 Critical Characteristics: Critical

Characteristics that are to be verified by nondestructive testing or inspections shall be inspected 100% regardless of any provisions or allowance to the contrary as may be contained, included, or cited in the drawings or specifications. Reduce levels for nondestructive testing or inspection of Critical Characteristics are not allowed

5.4.7.2 Acceptance criteria shall be Accept

on zero defects and Reject on one or more defects for all verification levels. If sample size exceeds lot size, perform one hundred percent inspection.

5.4.7.3 Unless specified otherwise on drawings or

specifications, Verification Level IV shall be used for "Major" characteristics and Verification Level II for "Minor" characteristics. Characteristics not defined as "Critical" or "Major" are defined as "Minor."

5.4.8 Applicable Definitions: QA terms applied to the

material to be delivered under this contract, unless otherwise specified, are defined in ANSI/ISO/ASQC 9001:2015. However, definitions set forth in Drawings and Specifications of the contract shall take precedence over the definitions contained in ANSI/ISO/ASQC 9001:2015 or in the provisions, to the extent of the conflict. The Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) shall be advised of any such uncovered conflict.

5.4.8.1 Classification of Characteristics: A

specific attribute, measurement, or functional feature identified in the drawings or specifications as a requirement and classified in accordance with the effect of conformance or nonconformance with the requirement as "Critical," "Major," or "Minor."

5.4.8.2 Inspection by Characteristics: The

application of acceptance/rejection criteria to each individual characteristic of a drawing or specification or to individually specified characteristics.

5.4.8.3 Acceptance Inspection/Process Control:

Specified operations that must be performed by the Contractor to assure that the lot of items (or item) conforms to the requirements of drawings and specifications. These operations (examinations, measurements and tests) shall be conducted prior to the submission of the item (or lot of items) to the cognizant Government representative for acceptance by the Government.

5.4.8.4 Cognizant Government Representative: The

designated Government representative specified in the contractIn addition to the definitions of Purchaser and Customer found in the respective ANSI/ISO/ASQC standards, when used in the Quality Systems definitions of U.S. Government contracts, the term "Government" shall refer to the body of the Government Agency administering the particular contract involved, or the authorized representative of that Government body.

5.4.8.5 Contractor: The organization that

provides a product or a service to the Government. When used in the Quality Systems definitions of U.S. Government contracts, the terms “Contractor” and “Supplier” are synonymous.

5.4.8.6 Testing: That element of inspection by

technical means that determines the properties or elements, including functional operation of elements and supplies or those components, by the application of established scientific principles and procedures.

6. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY:

6.1 BAR CODING: Ammunition bar code markings are required

in accordance with MIL-STD-129. Bar coding shall be applied to outer shipping containers and to unit loads. Plastic laminated labels are required.

6.1.1 If wood containers are used, labels shall be

affixed by means of stapling. The staples must not be located within the bar code or the quiet zone of the label. It is permissible to attach the pressure sensitive label to a piece of water-resistant card stock slightly larger than the label and staple the card stock to the wood container by means of heavy-duty staples.

6.2 Wood packaging material used in the palletizing of the

MK 59 and MK 62 shall be heat-treated and marked in accordance with DoD 4140.65-M, Issue, Use, and Disposal of Wood Packaging Material (WPM), as well as the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 15 – Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade (2009).

6.3 LOT NUMBERING AND PACKAGING: All product Lot numbering

and packaging shall be in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-1168. No more than one Lot shall be packaged in an outer shipping container.

6.4 Security

The Contractor shall ensure that its internal networks and data have sufficient protection to prevent intrusion from sources outside its facilities. Because project data will be stored on Contractor networks as part of program execution, it is imperative that the Contractor take all necessary actions to safeguard the data, information systems and networks that contain, transport, process or store program data. When submitting Contractual Data Requirements List (CDRL) items it is recommended that the Contractor submit them via DOD SAFE https://safe.apps.mil/

7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP), GOVERNMENT FURNISHED

MATERIAL (GFM) AND GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE): The Government will provide the following, GFP, GFM and GFE:

PIC16C74A-04I/PQ

Firmware

MK 59 MOD 0

MK 62 MOD 0

7.1 Government Furnished Material (GFM): The GFM will be

provided when the Contractor has a requirement for special or specific Government material in the performance of specific tasking. The Contractor shall be responsible for programming the PIC16C74A-04I/PQ with the updated firmware. The Contractor will also label the newly programmed Microchip with the proper firmware version code. The Government will provide both the PIC16C74A-04I/PQ and the updated firmware to the Contractor as

GFM.

7.2 Asset Tracking: Items sent to the Contractor shall be

accepted by the Contractor as GFP. The Contractor shall provide hardware asset tracking for all GFP. GFP shall be tracked using an acceptable spreadsheet or database format per Government Property Inventory Report (CDRL A015). The spreadsheet shall contain an inventory and disposition of all equipment and material. The Contractor shall submit a copy of GFP tracking data to the Government (Crane) upon request.

8. Technical Data:

CDRL Name DID Applicable SOW Ref.

A001 Ammunition Data

Card DI-MISC-80043B SOW Par. 3.2, ATTM 1

A002 Engineering Change Proposal

DI-SESS-

806639E

SOW Par. 3.1.1

A003 Request for Variance

DI-SESS-80640E

(tailored)

SOW Par. 3.3.1.2

A004 Measurement System Evaluation (MSE)

DI-QCIC-81960 SOW Par. 3.4, ATTM 3

A005 Measurement System Analysis

DI-QCIC-81960 SOW Par. 3.4, ATTM 3

A006 First Article Inspection Test Procedure

DI-NDTI-80603A SOW Par. 3.5

A007 Rev 1

First Article Inspection and Test Reports

DI-NDTI-80809B SOW Par. 3.5

A008 Certificate of Compliance

DI-MISC-81356A

(tailored)

SOW Par. 3.5

A009 Failure Summary Analysis Report

DI-SESS-80255B SOW Par. 3.5.5, 3.6.9.1, ATTM 4 para.

1, 6e

A010 Production Acceptance Inspection and Test Procedure

DI-NDTI-80603A SOW Par. 3.6.1

A011 Rev 1

Production Acceptance Inspection and Test Report

DI-NDTI-80809B SOW Par. 3.6.1

A012 Counterfeit Prevention Plan

DI-MISC-81832 SOW Par. 3.7

A013 Performance Oriented Packing (POP) Test Report

DI-PACK-81059C SOW Par. 3.8.1, 3.8.2

A014 Quality Program Plan

DI-QCIC-81722 SOW Par. 4.1

A015 Government Property Inventory Report

DI-MGMT-80441D SOW Par. 6.2

A016 Process Control Plan (PCP)

DI-80004A

(tailored)

SOW ATTM 4

A017 Critical Characteristic Control Plan

DI-MGMT-81986 SOW ATTM 5. Par. 1

A018 Critical Plan of Action (CPOA)

DI-MGMT-81986 SOW ATTM 5 Par. 1 and

A019 Critical Characteristic List

DI-MGMT-81988 SOW ATTM 5 Par. 5

A020 Critical Safety Item, Characteristic, and Critical Defect Report

DI-SAFT-

80970A

SOW ATTM 5 Par. 6.

c, f

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Attachment 1

Ammunition Data Card (ADC) Requirements

1. Ammunition Data Cards (ADCs). Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A001 (Ammunition Data Card – Ammunition and Explosive Technical Data) is applicable. Detailed requirements for the preparation of ADCs are contained in MIL-STD-1168 and the Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP) On-Line User’s Manual. Detailed requirements for obtaining and using a manufacturer’s identification symbol, which is an integral component of the Ammunition Lot Number, can be found in

MIL-HDBK-1461.

a. The Contractor shall develop and submit ADCs in accordance with the requirements of this clause, MIL-STD-1168, and the WARP On-Line User’s Manual.

b. A Contractor shall prepare an ADC for each Lot of the item(s) being procured under this contract on all Lots produced regardless of whether or not the Lots are accepted or rejected by the Government.

c. Unless otherwise authorized by the Procuring Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall include on the ADC representing the deliverable item, as a minimum: all assemblies, subassemblies, components, explosives, and propellants.

d. The Contractor shall state the Automated Data List (ADL) number (with revision) in the Remarks section of the ADC.

e. When required by the TDP, all Component Lot Numbers will be in accordance with MIL-STD-1168 Lot number convention. When not required by TDP, Component Lot Numbers may be constructed through producer Lot number convention.

f. All component RFVs/ECPs shall be listed on the ADC for the deliverable item, as well as on the component ADC. The WARP User’s Manual provides information on the level of detail required.

g. A sample ADC shall be developed and submitted via WARP in accordance to (CDRL) A001 (Ammunition Data Card – Ammunition and Explosive Technical Data). The WARP ADC Program will not

A-1-2 allow the submission of additional ADCs until such time that the sample ADC has been approved in WARP.

h. The Contractor shall document the configuration of each production Lot on an Ammunition Data Card (ADC). The top level drawing and revision shall be documented on the ADC. The following is a list of Major Components that shall be documented with drawing and revision on the ADC for new production. All components listed on the applicable Automated Data Lists shall be included on the ADC.

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ATTACHMENT 2

Rework and Repair Requirements

1. Rework and Repair are defined as follows:

a. Rework - The reprocessing of nonconforming material to make it conform completely to the drawings, specification or Contract requirements.

b. Repair - The reprocessing of nonconforming material in accordance with approved written procedures and operations to reduce, but not completely eliminate, the nonconformance. The usable condition. Repair is distinguished from rework in that the item after repair still does not completely conform to all of the applicable drawings, specifications or contract requirements.

c. Rework procedures along with the associated inspection procedures shall be documented by the Contractor and submitted to the QAR for evaluation and approval/disapproval prior to implementation.

d. Repair procedures shall be documented by the Contractor and submitted on a RFV, DD Form 1694, to the PCO for review and written approval prior to implementation.

e. Whenever the Contractor submits a repair or rework procedure for review and approval, the submission shall also include a description of the cause for the nonconformances and a description of the action taken or to be taken to prevent recurrence.

f. The Rework or Repair procedure shall also contain a provision for reinspection which will take precedence over the technical data requirements and shall, in addition, provide the assurance that the reworked or repaired items have met reprocessing requirements.

g. Rework and Repair is a supply chain flow-down requirement that applies to Contractors and their Suppliers, Vendors, or Subcontractors.

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Attachment 3

Measurement System Evaluation

1. Definitions. This paragraph defines specific terms utilized throughout the rest of this section and in the accompanying Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Item Description (DID). This aids in clarifying the Measurement System Evaluation (MSE) requirements to Government and Contractor personnel.

a. Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AIE). All equipment

(includes AAIE defined below), special and standard, including dimensional gages, measuring equipment, test fixtures, electronic and physical test equipment, and other test equipment used for examination and test of a product to determine conformance to the Technical Data Package (TDP) which may include drawings and specifications (e.g., Detail, Performance, Weapon specifications, and Quality Assurance Requirements).

b. Automated Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AAIE). AIE in which the inspection and acceptance determination of the product is performed, in whole or in part, in an automatic manner.

c. Contractor Inspection Equipment. Government-approved equipment utilized by the Contractor to perform examination and tests to assure conformance to contract requirements.

d. Commercial Inspection Equipment. Industry-developed inspection equipment of universal application, without limitations to a specific part or item, which is advertised or cataloged as available to the trade or to the public on an unrestricted basis at an established price. Examples follow:

(1) Standard Test Equipment. Multiusage equipment that is specific to a function rather than to an item. It includes such items as hardness testers, tensile strength testers, meters, weighing devices, standard gear testers, ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.

(2) Standard Measuring Equipment (SME). Multipurpose equipment and standards used for performing measurements. It includes such items as micrometers, rulers, tapes, height

A-3-2 gages, and protractors, etc. Standards include visual inspection equipment such as scratch and dig standards, surface finish comparator, color standards (SAE-AMS-STD-595), etc.

e. Nondestructive Testing (NDT). The development and application of technical methods to examine materials or components in ways that do not impair future usefulness and serviceability in order to detect, locate, measure and evaluate flaws; to assess integrity, properties and composition; and to measure geometrical characteristics. NDT includes Radiography/Radioscopic, Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, and Liquid Penetrant.

f. Measurement System Analysis (MSA). Per ASTM E2782

(Standard Guide for MSA), Paragraph 3.1.7, MSA is any of a number of specialized methods useful for studying a measurement system and its properties.

2. Scope. This section establishes requirements for design, supply, performance, and maintenance of AIE used for product inspection and acceptance. In addition, this section establishes requirements for the preparation, submission, and approval of AIE documentation.

3. AIE. The Contractor shall provide all AIE necessary to ensure conformance of components and end-items to contract requirements. AIE shall include inspection, measuring, and test equipment whether Government furnished or Contractor furnished (including commercially acquired) along with the necessary specifications and procedures for their use (see ISO 10012, paragraph 6.2.1). The AIE shall not create or conceal defects on the product being inspected. All AIE documentation shall contain sufficient information to permit evaluation of the AIE’s ability to test, verify, and/or measure the applicable characteristics or parameters (see applicable DID referenced in (Measurement System Evaluation (MSE)-Measurement and Inspection Equipment System Design Documentation for Acceptance – MSE/AIE CDRL A004 is applicable)).

4. AIE Designs & Government Furnished Gages. AIE designs are of two types – Government designs (see 4.a) and Contractor designs (see 4.b).

When applicable, Government designs or Government Furnished Gages are designated in the TDP/contract. Responsibility for

A-3-3 all other AIE is assigned to the Contractor. The designs, associated inspection procedures, and theory of operation shall have the level of detail to demonstrate capability of the proposed AIE to perform the required inspection.

a. Government AIE Designs. Government AIE designs may consist of detailed drawings necessary for the fabrication and use of the AIE. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor may submit alternate or modified Contractor designs of Government AIE designs.

b. Contractor AIE Designs. Contractor AIE design drawings shall meet the requirements of ASME Y14.100, ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.43 and may include commercial inspection equipment.

[“Commercial inspection equipment” is defined as shown in Paragraph 1.d above. It shall be fully described by catalog listings or other means which provide sufficient information to permit identification and evaluation by the Government and may include illustrations and engineering data.] Designs shall be submitted for any special fixture(s) to be used. Unless otherwise specified, Gage Tolerancing Policy shall be in accordance with ASME Y14.43, “Absolute Tolerancing (Pessimistic Tolerancing).”

c. Visual Inspection. Visual inspection standards used for the acceptance/rejection of product shall be submitted for approval.

5. AIE Package Submittals. The Contractor shall prepare the AIE package submittal in accordance with the DID referenced in the applicable Contract Data Requirements List (Measurement System Evaluation (MSE)-Measurement and Inspection Equipment System Design Documentation for Acceptance – MSE/AIE CDRL A004 is applicable). Guidance on how to create this deliverable can be found in:

https://ac.ccdc.army.mil/organizations/qesa/_files/MSE_Review_Gu ide_30-June-2014.pdf

In addition, the Contractor shall adhere to the following requirements:

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a. Designs for Approval. Contractor designs and/or the submission for the use of Government designs shall be approved by the Government. Partial submission of AIE designs is permissible in order to expedite the approval process; however, the response date for design review will be based on the date of the final complete submission of designs.

b. Correspondence in English. The Contractor shall ensure all AIE correspondence and documentation are submitted in English.

c. Units of Measurement. The units of measurement within the AIE package submittal shall be consistent with the requirements of the TDP.

d. AIE Flow Down. The Contractor shall flow down AIE requirements to Sub-contractors at any tier who are performing acceptance inspections.

6. Characteristics for Inspection. AIE documentation for Critical and Major characteristic inspections shall be submitted to the Government for approval in accordance with (Measurement System Evaluation (MSE)-Measurement and Inspection Equipment System Design Documentation for Acceptance – MSE/AIE CDRL A004 is applicable). AIE for Minor characteristic inspections shall be submitted to the Government for approval in accordance with (Measurement System Evaluation (MSE)-Measurement and Inspection Equipment System Design Documentation for Acceptance – MSE/AIE CDRL A004 is applicable) and as required below:

Listed Minor (characteristics displayed on top level drawing)

7. Automated Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AAIE). The AAIE shall accept only conforming material. All characteristics requiring AAIE per the TDP shall utilize inspection equipment with a minimum demonstrated reliability of 99.8% at a 90% confidence level to detect non-conforming material.

a. For inspection of Major and Minor characteristics where

Contractor utilizes AAIE when it is not required by the TDP, the AAIE package shall be submitted to the Government for approval.

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If the Minor characteristic is not listed in Paragraph (6) (2) or not required for submittal in Paragraph (6) (3), then the AAIE requirements (e.g., verification, calibration, prove-out, etc.) of the inspection shall still be performed.

b. All AAIE packages submitted to the Government for approval shall be in accordance with MIL-A-70625 (Automated Acceptance Inspection Equipment Design, Testing and Approval of). Furthermore, the Contractor shall be responsible for producing the acceptance and rejection verification standards/masters representative of the characteristics the AAIE is designed to inspect. The verification standards and frequency of use require Government approval prior to use.

When verification standards are used for the VL-VII “sampling plan” per MIL-STD-1916 Paragraph 4.4, verification standards and frequency of use shall require Government approval prior to use.

c. If the AAIE accepts a Critical Characteristic “reject” standard, the Contractor shall notify the Government and act in accordance with Paragraph 6 of Critical Characteristic Control.

In addition, if the AAIE accepts a Major and/or Minor characteristic “reject” standard the Contractor shall act in accordance with Paragraph 8.3 of ISO 10012 or Paragraph 5.2.3 of

ANSI/NCSL Z540.3.

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