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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR THE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

AIR COMBAT COMMAND

MISSION PLANNING

WORKSTATION PROCUREMENT

FY26-3

(PROJECT: COMET)

DELIVERY ORDER

FA2318-26-F-0XXX

LAST UPDATED:

DRAFT

17 JUNE 2025

PREPARED BY:

AFLCMC/C3M

16 EGLIN STREET

HANSCOM AFB, MA 01731

Record of Change Rev # Revision Date Description of Change Section Affected

Table of Contents Record of Change

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE

2.0 REFERENCES

3.0 ITEMS DEFINED AND QUANTITIES

3.1 ITEMS DEFINED

3.1.1 EVALUATION ARTICLES QUANTITIES

3.1.2 DELIVERY ITEMS (END ITEMS) QUANTITIES

4.0 Minimum Technical and Functional Specifications

4.1 Prohibited Capabilities

4.2 Power

4.3 Mass Storage Device (“The Device”) Specifications

4.4 Transit Case Specifications

4.5 BUNDLED PERIPHERALS AND ACCESSORIES

4.6 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

5. Packaging and Labeling Requirements

5.1 Packaging Requirements

5.2 Labeling Requirements

6. Tailored Warranty Requirements

6.1 Scope and Term

6.2 Exclusions and Limitations

6.3 Counterfeits

6.4 End Item & Component Replacement

6.5 Response and Restoral Times

6.6 User Data Protection

6.7 Firmware and Driver Support

6.8 Return Shipment

6.9 Limitations of Warranty

6.10 Safety Recalls

6.11 Call Tracking

6.12 Government’s Point of Contact for Warranty

7. Early Production Items

7.1 CLIN 0004

8. First Article Inspection

9. Quality Assurance Inspections

10. Delivery Schedule

11. Shipments

11.1 Serial Number Information

11.2 Shipment Tracking and Notification

11.3 Accuracy

11.4 Non-Parcel Shipment Requirements

11.5 Shipping Carton(s)

11.6 Shipping Address List and Special Instructions

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The United States Air Force (USAF) Mission Planning Systems (MPS) program provides standardized mission planning tools essential for all Department of Defense (DoD) aircraft operations. MPS enables planners to create comprehen-sive flight plans that account for a multitude of critical factors, including threats, targets, terrain, weather, and air-craft capabilities, directly contributing to mission success and safety. To ensure the secure and efficient manage-ment of this vital data, this Statement of Work (SOW) defines specifications for centrally managed mission planning equipment distributed through the USAF Supply System. The End Item, a secure and reliable network storage device bundled with an approved Ethernet Hub and all necessary peripherals and accessories, serves as a centralized repos-itory for mission planning data, offering robust data protection, user access controls, and network connectivity to authorized clients. The primary component within the End Item is a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, re-ferred to as "The Device" throughout this SOW. The End Item will also require specific packaging solutions, as de-tailed in subsequent sections.

1.1 PURPOSE

This SOW outlines the minimum requirements for the Mission Planning Mass Storage Device Procurement Delivery Order (DO), "Project: Comet".

Deliverables:

The USAF requires the following:

End Item A: Mass Storage Device with associated peripherals, packaged within a reusable transit case.

End Item B: Mass Storage with associated peripherals, packaged within a durable cardboard box.

2.0 REFERENCES

DoD References – The following reference form a part of this SOW.

Number Title Revision Date MIL-STD 1472 DOD Human Engineering H 15 SEPT 2020

Internet References – The following information is provided for informational purposes only.

DoDIN Approved Products List https://aplits.disa.mil/processAPList.action

International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) https://ista.org/ https://ista.org/test_procedures.php#general-simulation-section

Military Standards Publications http://everyspec.com/MIL-STD/MIL-STD-1400-1499/MIL-STD-1472H_57041/ https://ista.org/ http://everyspec.com/MIL-STD/MIL-STD-1400-1499/MIL-STD-1472H_57041/

3.0 ITEMS DEFINED AND QUANTITIES

3.1 ITEMS DEFINED

The USAF requires the following TWO (2) unique End Items, as detailed below:

End Item A (Device within Reusable Transit Case):

• This End Item consists of a data storage device ("The Device"), all required peripherals and accessories, and a reusable transit case.

• All components of End Item A, including "The Device" and the transit case, must meet the minimum specifica-tions outlined in Section 4.

• The complete End Item A must be labeled and marked according to the specifications detailed in Section 5.

• The transit case must meet the requirements outlined in Section [Insert Section Number for Transit Case Re-quirements].

End Item B (Device Within Durable Cardboard Box):

• This End Item consists of a data storage device ("The Device") and all required peripherals and accessories, without a transit case.

• All components of End Item B, including "The Device," must meet the minimum specifications outlined in Sec-tion 4.

• The complete End Item B must be labeled and marked according to the specifications detailed in Section 5.

3.1.1 EVALUATION ARTICLES QUANTITIES

The USAF requires the following four (4) items, distributed across three (3) Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs):

CLIN 0001: Two (2) of End Item B, including all components, peripherals, and accessories. See 11.6. Shipping Ad-dress List for addresses.

CLIN 0002: One (1) of End Item B, including all components, peripherals, and accessories. See 11.6. Shipping Ad-dress List for addresses.

CLIN 0003: One (1) of End Item B, including all components, peripherals, and accessories. See 11.6. Shipping Ad-dress List for addresses.

3.1.2 DELIVERY ITEMS (END ITEMS) QUANTITIES

The USAF has specified the following requirements, which are distributed across multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). For a detailed breakdown, please refer to 11.6 Shipping Address List:

REMAINING BASE QUANTITIES:

End Item A: 260 End Item B: 19

Option CLINs:

The USAF has the option to purchase additional quantities of the following items:

End Item A: Up to 143 additional units.

End Item B: Up to 25 additional units.

See 11.6. Shipping Address List for full break out of CLINS and quantities.

4.0 Minimum Technical and Functional Specifications

The objective of this procurement is to acquire a secure and fully operational network storage solution (herein-after referred to as "The End Item") from a single commercial partner. "The End Item" comprises a FIPS 140-2 validated core Network Attached Storage (NAS) device ("The Device"), a DoD APL-listed Gigabit Ethernet hub, and all essential peripherals and required accessories to ensure immediate and successful operation. Designed primarily for network storage, The End Item must provide secure data access for up to eight (8) Ethernet-con-nected clients, leveraging The Device as its core component. Direct Attached Storage (DAS) functionality is sup-ported for up to two (2) directly connected clients to access stored data on The Device. Further described below.

4.1 Prohibited Capabilities

The End Item shall not include any components or functionalities that provide wireless communication or au-dio/video capture. Specifically, the End Item must not contain Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, infrared, 802.11, or any other wire-less data transmission capabilities. Furthermore, the End Item shall not include cameras, microphones, or any other devices capable of capturing video or audio.

4.2 Power

The End Item shall be designed for use with standard North American power outlets, supporting an input voltage of 110-120 VAC at a frequency of 60 Hz. The End Item shall include a power cord terminated with a standard North American (NEMA 5-15) plug. To facilitate potential future deployments in international locations, the vendor shall provide complete documentation outlining all necessary steps and components (e.g., power cord, voltage selector, step-up transformer) required to adapt the End Item for safe and reliable operation in a 220-240 VAC, 50 Hz envi-ronment.

4.3 Mass Storage Device (“The Device”) Specifications

The Contractor shall provide Mass Storage Devices for both End Item A and End Item B that meet or exceed the fol-lowing specifications:

4.3.1. Capacity and Fault Tolerance

The End Item shall be delivered with a data protection capability that provides a minimum of 8TB of net usable storage capacity available to the user after RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configuration, file system formatting, and any system overhead. The solution must protect against data loss due to at least one simultaneous drive failure and incorporate SECDED (Single-Error Correction, Double-Error Detection) or an equivalent mechanism to ensure data integrity. The solution must also maintain acceptable performance levels during normal operation and during data recovery. While RAID 5 + Hot Spare is a preferred configuration, functionally equivalent solutions are acceptable, provided they meet or exceed these data protection, data integrity, and performance criteria.

4.3.2. Data Encryption

The device shall provide hardware-accelerated AES-256 bit encryption for data at rest, with a FIPS 140-2 validated encryption module.

4.3.3. Hot-Swap & Standard Drives

The End Item shall support hot-swappable drives in all drive bays. The device shall be designed such that removal or replacement of a single drive does not interrupt service or cause data loss, and the device shall automatically recog-nize and integrate a replacement drive into the active file system without requiring a reboot or manual configura-tion. The device shall utilize standard, non-proprietary hard drives or solid-state drives that are readily available from multiple vendors.

4.3.4. Security & Management:

a) The device shall have a user-friendly management interface that is easy to navigate and understand. The inter-face shall provide clear and intuitive access to configuration options for user authentication and audit logging.

b) To ensure system integrity, access to the administrative console and all administrative functions shall be exclu-sively restricted to a designated administrator account. Non-administrative users shall not be able to access the administrative console or any administrative functions.

c) The device shall provide audit logging capabilities to track successful and failed login attempts (including username and source IP address, if available). The audit logs shall be stored securely and protected from unauthor-ized modification.

d) The device shall support integration with Microsoft Active Directory (AD) or other LDAP-compliant directory ser-vices for centralized user authentication and management. The integration must be implemented securely, follow-ing industry best practices, and should be easily enabled or disabled by the administrator.

e) Access to the drives shall be physically secured to prevent unauthorized access/drive removal.

f) The device shall provide secure data sanitization methods for securely erasing data from the device before dis-posal or repurposing.

4.3.5. PXE Boot

a) The device shall be capable of acting as a TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server for PXE boot.

b) The device shall support PXE boot for Windows client systems.

4.3.6. Ethernet Connectivity

a) The device shall connect to the bundled Ethernet hub via a standard RJ-45 port.

b) The End Item must provide full network connectivity and file sharing functionality without requiring the pro-curement of separate client access licenses (CALs) or any other licensing fees based on the number of users or devices accessing the storage.

c) To facilitate network configuration, the device shall:

1. Support the Internet Protocol (IP) version 4 (IPv4) and version 6 (IPv6) standards as defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).

2. Allow for manual configuration of a static IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server.

3. Be capable of acting as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, configurable through the management interface.

4. Support secure communication protocols such as Transport Layer Security (TLS) version 1.2 or higher and Secure Shell (SSH) version 2 or higher.

5. The End Item shall be capable of operating in a standalone mode, without requiring an external network connection.

4.3.7 USB Connectivity

a) The device shall include a minimum of two (2) USB ports, compliant with the USB 3.0 standard or higher (USB

3.1 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 1, etc.).

b) USB Access Control: The NAS device shall meet one of the following criteria for controlling USB access:

Option A: Robust USB Port Firewall: Provide a mechanism for granular control over USB port access, allowing the administrator to:

• Whitelist specific USB connected clients or other device based on Vendor IDs (VIDs) and Product IDs (PIDs).

• Restrict the types of data that can be accessed or transferred via USB.

• Monitor and/or audit USB activity.

Option B: Complete USB Disablement: Provide a hardware- or firmware-based mechanism for the administra-tor to completely enable or disable USB access to the device, preventing all data access via USB. When USB access is disabled, no data can be read from or written to the device via USB.

4.4 Transit Case Specifications

The transit case for End Item A shall possess the following characteristics:

a) Lockable with a standard-sized padlock (e.g., Sargent Greenleaf Model #8077AD).

b) The transit case shall be equipped with durable wheel casters, a telescoping handle that extends to a com-fortable height for a user of average stature and be designed to be easily moved by a single person on a level, smooth surface.

c) Doorway Access: The transit case, including all handles, latches, and other external features, shall have a maximum overall width of 33 inches to ensure it can be easily rolled through doorways with a minimum clear opening of 34 inches.

d) Integrated breather valve (automatic or manual) for pressure equalization.

e) The transit case shall be designed to be securely stacked with other identical transit cases and shall incorpo-rate non-slip features to prevent slippage during stacking and palletized shipment.

f) Watertight construction.

g) Tool-free opening and closure and sealing mechanism.

h) Color shall be a subdued color (green, tan, or black).

i) Durable, non-disintegrating internal foam cushioning.

j) A durable, laminated component placement placard shall be permanently affixed to the interior of the transit case. The placard shall provide a clear, labeled diagram illustrating the proper placement of each component within the case to ensure safe transport and easy identification.

4.5 BUNDLED PERIPHERALS AND ACCESSORIES

a) The End Item shall include a Gigabit Ethernet hub (10/100/1000Base-T) with a port density between 10 and 16 RJ-45 ports, that is currently listed on the Department of Defense Approved Products List (DoD APL).

b)- The End Item shall include ten 9-foot Ethernet cables, compliant with the appropriate Category (CAT) stand-ards required by the device and the hub.

4.6 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

The End Item shall be accompanied by a complete set of documentation that is accurate, well-organized, and easily accessible to users with varying levels of technical expertise. The documentation shall be written in plain language and include diagrams, screenshots, and other visual aids to enhance understanding. The documentation shall ad-dress all phases of the device's lifecycle, including:

1. Setup and basic configuration of complete End Item.

• Setup of Ethernet Hub

• Setup and operation of The Device.

• How to setup and utilize USB sharing configuration.

• How to setup and utilize PXE Boot capability to load operating system to connected client.

2. Basic operation and maintenance of the complete configuration.

• To include resolution common problems.

3. Power down and restart procedures.

4. Data sanitization methods.

5. Security best practices and hardening procedures.

6. Repacking and transport instructions.

7. International Power Guidance and Requirements

5. Packaging and Labeling Requirements All packaging and labeling must strictly adhere to the specifications in a consistent manner. Packaging must en-sure safe storage and shipment, protecting all system components from damage during transportation by air, rail, sea, and ground (including forklift and/or truck transport over unimproved terrain). End Item must remain fully functional after transport.

Clarification Regarding "Container": Throughout this section, the term "container" refers to either:

Reusable Transit Case: Used for End Item A.

Durable Cardboard Box: Used for End Item B.

Each End Item (CLINs 0004-2002) must be individually packaged and ready for immediate reshipment. To pre-vent tampering and pilferage:

Transit Cases: Secure with a plastic durable padlock seal.

Cardboard Boxes: Secure with tamper-proof sealing tape applied to the outermost box.

5.1 Packaging Requirements

Prior to shipping First Articles to the USAF, the Contractor shall submit representative samples of both End Item A and End Item B to a certified ISTA laboratory for evaluation in accordance with the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) standards.

Test Procedure:

The Contractor is responsible for confirming the correct ISTA test procedure with the certified laboratory. The appropriate procedure is determined by each End Item's size, weight, and shipping method. While Test Proce-dure 3B is anticipated to be appropriate, the Air Force typically utilizes Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and/or parcel (non-palletized) delivery methods for reshipment.

Functional Assessment:

Following the ISTA assessment, the Contractor shall immediately conduct a functional assessment of all tested devices. While minor adjustments to account for component shift during transit are acceptable, any damage that prevents immediate and full operation of the device constitutes a failure (Fail) of the ISTA testing.

Reporting:

The complete ISTA report, including documentation of any physical damage (including cosmetic scratches), must be submitted to the Government on or before the delivery of the First Articles.

Refer to Section 2 of this document for the ISTA.ORG website.

Exemptions:

ISTA certification is not required for:

Evaluation Articles and Early Production Items (CLINS 0001 – 0004)

5.2 Labeling Requirements

a. Theft and Misdirected Package Notice Applies to CLINs 0004 - 2002:

A brightly colored (Yellow) 8 x 11 single page notice shall be conspicuously placed inside each container with the following information:

THE ITEM HEREIN IS PROPERTY OF THE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE.

THEFT IS PUNISHABLE BY LAW.

IN THE EVENT OF LOST OR MISDIRECTED SHIPMENTS

PLEASE CONTACT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

RANDY BELL AT 757-764-1854 (DSN 574-1854), randy.bell.3.ctr@us.af.mil

DAVID ROESCHER AT 757 764-1855 (DSN 574-1855), david.roescher.ctr@us.af.mil LONNY CLIPPINGER AT 801‐775-5150 (DSN 775-5150), lonny.clippinger@us.af.mil

MPSSF HELPDESK AT 801-777-6538 (DSN 777-6538), hill.mpssfa@us.af.mil

b. DD Form 1574-1 Applies to CLINs 0005 - 2002 The Contractor shall provide and affix two (2) properly annotated DD Form 1574-1s to the outside of each packaged End Item, following these specifications:

• Material: Printed on cardstock paper.

• Placement: Tags shall be placed one on top of the other inside a clear, weather-resistant packing list envelope, visible when the container is palletized for shipment.

• Size: 16 cm wide x 8 cm tall.

• Content:

o The NSN on the tag must match the NSN on the shipping label.

o The serial number on the DD Form 1574-1 must match the workstation's serial number, which must also match the serial number identified in the system BIOS.

o All information must be typed.

An example follows:

c. Shipping Label Applies to CLINs 0005 - 2002 A shipping label must be affixed to the outside of each packaged End Item, clearly visible when the container is pal-letized. The label must be durable and resistant to deterioration from rain, moisture, and other shipping conditions.

d. Weight Safety Label

A durable safety lifting label must be affixed to all four sides (not top or bottom) of each shipping container, indi-cating:

• Total Weight: Rounded up to the nearest whole pound.

• Persons Required for Lifting: Determine based on MIL-STD-1472.

• Stacking Load Capability: In pounds.

• Label Specifications:

o Background Color: Yellow or orange (non-reflective and non-phosphorescent).

o Size and Placement: Conspicuous and easily visible.

NSN: 7010-01-XXX-XXXX MP

NOUN: Computer System, Digital

QUANTITY: ONE (1) EACH

Example Lifting Label:

e. Assembly / Accountability Label:

Please Note: Final labeling instructions, including specific content, will be provided after contract award and NSN assignment. The following serves as a provisional example until final instructions are issued.

A durable label must be affixed to the top, front of the Workstation chassis.

Label Placement:

Choose a location that minimizes the risk of damage during use and storage.

Ensure the label does not obstruct any ports, buttons, or interfere with the system's safe and effective operation.

Provisional Label Example:

f. Early Production Item / Accountability Label:

Applies to CLINs 0004 ONLY A durable label must be affixed to the top, front of the workstation chassis.

Placement Requirements:

The label must be positioned in a location that minimizes the risk of damage during both use and storage.

Mission Planning Systems PFPS v 56

NSN 7001-01-XXX-XXXX MP

UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION PROHIBITED

This equipment may be covered under warranty.

For support contact the SSF at 1-801-777-6538 This item is CA/CRL Managed and Controlled IAW DAFI 23-111

The label must not obstruct any ports, buttons, or interfere with the system's safe and effective operation. The fol-lowing is an example of the label:

6. Tailored Warranty Requirements

6.1 Scope and Term

The Contractor shall provide a unified and comprehensive parts repair or replacement warranty for all delivered End Items, including Item A and B. The warranty term shall commence upon the Government's receipt and ac-ceptance of each Item and continue for four (4) years from the date of Government acceptance of the last End Item. As a result, some Items may be under warranty for a period of greater than four (4) years. The price for each Item shall encompass the warranty. Warranty claims shall be submitted exclusively to the Contractor or to a single alternate point of contact designated by the Contractor. The USAF shall not be required to submit separate war-ranty claims to various manufacturers or suppliers for any individual components of the End Items supplied by the Contractor and shall instead direct all warranty claims to the Contractor or their designated point of contact.

The Contractor bears exclusive responsibility for all warranty services. This includes troubleshooting, repairing, or replacing any delivered Item or component, including "consumable items" supplied with this Delivery Order, that fails to operate or perform as expected within the warranty period. The Contractor is accountable for all expenses related to parts, labor, shipping, and any other services required to restore the Item or component to proper work-ing order.

The USAF intends to distribute or deploy the provided End Items globally, as needed. The USAF will not provide the Contractor with distribution data or a list of locations where the items will be utilized. These items are routinely used within the fifty United States, Europe, and Japan.

As required by DFARS 252.246-7006, Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items, the Contractor is required to provide the following information no later than the time of receipt and/or acceptance of warranted items:

(i) The unique item identifier for each warranted item on the “Warranty Tracking Information” attachment.

(ii) The warranty repair source information and instructions required by the “Source of Repair Instructions” attach-ment.

Mission Planning Systems Ear l y P r o duc t i on I t e m Project: FY26-3 (COMET)

UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION PROHIBITED

This equipment may be covered under warranty.

For support contact the SSF at 1-801-777-6538

Accountability for this item is maintained by AFLCMC/C3M

These documents can be found at https://www.pdrep.csd.disa.mil/pdrep_files/other/wsr.htm.

6.2 Exclusions and Limitations

The Contractor shall warrant that the products provided to the Government are free from defect and shall remain operational throughout the warranty term. No exclusions or limitations, other than those contained within this SOW are attached.

6.3 Counterfeits

The Government shall not accept counterfeit components for any reason. Should it be determined that the Con-tractor provided counterfeit components, even if inadvertently or unknowingly, the Contractor shall replace coun-terfeit components with a genuine article(s) at no cost to the Government.

6.4 End Item & Component Replacement

Contractor may choose to replace a defective End Item or component in lieu of repair. In this case, the Contractor should make every effort to ensure replacement is an identical replacement. When an identical replacement is not available, an equivalent substitute must be approved by the Government. The Contractor shall contact the Mission Planning System Support Facility (MPSSF) at 801‐775-5150 (Mr. Lonny Clippinger) to request approval of all pro-posed equivalent substitutes. Components submitted as equivalent substitutes must be tested prior to approval.

Contractor shall provide an equivalent substitute component to the Government for testing and approval. Ap-proved components shall be retained by the Government at no additional cost. Contractor shall ship replacement units or parts via traceable methods.

6.5 Response and Restoral Times

The Contractor shall acknowledge requests for service within 24 hours of notification.

The Contractor shall take action to troubleshoot and return item(s) to service within 12 business days.

6.6 User Data Protection

The Contractor shall not require the return of, or collect during on-site servicing, any failed components that have the capability to retain User Data or information, including hard drives, flash media, and similar items. User Data refers to any data or information generated or owned by the user of the device. The Contractor shall return any components inadvertently shipped by the Government that are found to contain User Data. For coordination of returns, please contact Mr. Lonny Clippinger at lonny.clippinger@us.af.mil or Mr. David Roescher at david.roescher.ctr@us.af.mil.

6.7 Firmware and Driver Support

The Contractor shall provide updated firmware and drivers for the End Item components every six months through-out the warranty term, contingent upon the availability of new releases from the component manufacturers. Up-dates shall be mailed through traceable means to the Government’s POC for warranty (address provided in Section 6.12).

https://www.pdrep.csd.disa.mil/pdrep_files/other/wsr.htm

6.8 Return Shipment

The Government shall not be required to return components in original packaging, prepay shipping charges, ensure the shipment, or accept the risk of loss/damage associated with the shipment of warrantied components or End Items. Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with item/component return. All shipments shall be made via traceable methods. The Government shall not be required to retain faulty components or End Items longer than ten working days from date of replacement.

6.9 Limitations of Warranty

The Contractor shall not invalidate this warranty due to the installation of user-installed components that are sup-ported by the configuration.

The Contractor shall not be responsible for physical damage that occurs while components are in possession of the Government due to combat or intentional abuse or destruction.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the integrity of software media but shall not be directly responsible for the code (software) contained on delivered media.

6.10 Safety Recalls

The Contractor shall register or sign up to receive product safety information from manufacturers that supplied items or components to service this Delivery Order. In turn, the Contractor shall notify Hill AFB MPSSF Helpdesk at 801‐777‐6538 (email: hill.mpssf@us.af.mil) of all manufacturers’ recalls or safety issues.

6.11 Call Tracking

The Contractor shall take note of each request for warranty service and collect the following information, which shall be provided to the Government every six months upon commencement of the warranty period: Call Tracking Number (Unique number assigned to each trouble call), Date Call was opened, Name and location of the caller, Model/Part Number of failed item/component, Serial Number of the End Item, Description of the problem, Ac-tion(s) taken to repair, and Date call was closed (End Item restored to working condition). Reports shall be sent to acc.drsml@us.af.mil.

6.12 Government’s Point of Contact for Warranty

Routine warranty contacts are:

AFLCMC/C3M OL3

(HBZBC - MPSSF)

6006 Wardleigh Rd.

Bldg. 1575, Floor 1 Hill AFB, UT 84056

MARK FOR:

LONNY CLIPPINGER, 801-775-5150, lonny.clippinger@us.af.mil

OR

KRISTA HERNANDEZ, 801-775-2773, krista.hernandez.1.ctr@us.af.mil mailto:acc.drsml@us.af.mil

Hill.mpssfa@us.af.mil

Alternate POCs:

DAVID SHOEMAKER, david.shoemaker.4@us.af.mil DAVID ROESCHER, david.roescher.ctr@us.af.mil

7. Early Production Items

7.1 CLIN 0004

Contractor shall provide FIVE (5), Item-Bs (Device in Cardboard Box) to the Government no later than forty-five (45) days following contract award.

8. First Article Inspection

To establish a representative manufacturing article, the Government shall conduct a First Article Inspection. A First Article is defined as the first fully compliant (fully packaged) End Item produced on the production line. The First Article Inspection will consist of one (1) unit of each defined End Item (Items A, and B). The First Article items shall be delivered to the addresses specified in 11.6, Shipping Address List.

The Contractor shall deliver the First Articles as soon as practicable, but no later than one hundred (100) calendar days after contract award. The Contractor must notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Project Manager (PM) immediately if this delivery schedule cannot be met. Delivery shall include bringing the First Article into the designated building or facility and performing one-time placement as directed. The delivery location may not have a loading dock and may not be accessible to tractor-trailers. Deliveries shall be accepted between 0900 and 1600 hours, Monday through Thursday. Friday deliveries require prior approval and must be requested in advance. Deliv-eries will not be accepted on Federal holidays or weekends.

The Contractor shall not receive a negative performance assessment if the First Article delivery is delayed solely due to documented Government delays in providing the necessary NSN information. Government acceptance of the First Article does not absolve the Contractor of the responsibility to fulfill all other contractual obligations. In the event that the initial First Article does not conform to the specifications contained within this document, the following process will be followed:

• The Contractor will be notified in writing of all deficiencies.

• A repeat First Article Inspection will be scheduled.

• The Contractor shall arrange for and bear the cost of return shipment, if necessary, to facilitate corrections.

• The Contractor shall make all necessary corrections to the First Article in a timely manner.

The Contractor shall provide advance notification of shipment, including the associated tracking number(s), to the contacts specified below:

Alison Piec, alison.piec@us.af.mil David Roescher, david.roescher.ctr@us.af.mil mailto:david.shoemaker.4@us.af.mil mailto:david.roescher.ctr@us.af.mil

As part of the First Article Inspection, the Government at its discretion and cost, may transport the Contractor’s provided First Article(s) to other facilities for evaluation such as a certified ISTA Testing Laboratory.

The Government shall not be responsible for any damage that occurs to the First Article(s) during evaluation, such as (but not limited to) ISTA testing/evaluation.

Failure to successfully deliver (in a timely manner) an acceptable First Article within the terms of the executed De-livery Order can be used a basis for contract termination.

9. Quality Assurance Inspections

The Government shall, at their discretion, conduct Quality Control or “Pre-shipment” inspection of the End Item(s) supplied after First Article Acceptance in performance of this SOW. The Contractor shall coordinate with a desig-nated Government representative to conduct a “Pre-Shipment” Inspection before any shipments are made to the Government. Inspections will occur at the Contractor’s factory or integration facilities immediately prior to ship-ment. Contractor shall provide a completed DD Form 250 to the Government representative prior to this inspec-tion. The inspection usually consists of a sampling from the order ready for shipment. Sample size is at the discre-tion of the Government. Process normally entails visual inspection and may include brief operational testing. Ade-quate space and resources shall be made available by the Contractor to accomplish inspection(s).

In instances where on-site inspection is impractical or not possible, the Contractor shall provide required photo-graphic evidence of End Items and pallets ready for shipment.

Shipments shall not occur without the Government’s approval. Government representative will sign provided DD Form 250 and provide other important documents for shipment to occur.

Designated Representatives are:

Alison Piec, Alison.piec@us.af.mil David Roescher, david.roescher.ctr@us.af.mil

10. Delivery Schedule

Delivery of the full order shall begin upon official PCO notification of First Article Acceptance and delivered as soon as practicable, but no later than One-Hundred and Ninety (190) calendar days from notification.

If the Contractor is unable to complete the delivery of all quantities under the contract for any reason, the Govern-ment may, at its sole discretion, return any or all of the delivered quantities. No adjustments will be made to the negotiated unit cost for any quantities retained by the Government. The Contractor shall be responsible for all ship-ping, storage, and other costs associated with the return of unwanted items.

If the Contractor fails to initiate the return shipment of unwanted End Items within ten (10) business days from the Government's notification, the Government will assume it is the Contractor’s intent to abandon the equipment in place. In such cases, the Government will dispose of or transfer these items in accordance with Government proce-dures. Any disposal costs incurred will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

11. Shipments

11.1 Serial Number Information

The Contractor shall record the serial numbers of all End Items prepared for shipment and provide this information to the Government as an electronic data file (MS Excel or CVS is required).

11.2 Shipment Tracking and Notification

All shipments to the Government shall be conducted through traceable methods. Contractor shall notify the Gov-ernment when the shipment has departed their facility and provide shipper information, tracking number and esti-mated date of arrival.

11.3 Accuracy

Shipments shall be made in accordance with the information specified in 11.6, Shipping Address List. The addresses must be labeled exactly as shown. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the shipment being refused, misrouted, or lost. The contractor assumes all responsibility for misrouted, refused, or lost shipments that occur as a result of improper packaging or labeling.

11.4 Non-Parcel Shipment Requirements

During delivery, it is common for multiple End Items to be stacked upon shipping pallet(s) for shipment. All non-parcel shipments shall provide the following labeling and pallet requirements.

a. Pallet Label A label indicating the total number of End Items present on the pallet shall be affixed to each side of the pallet. La-bel Size will be six inches by six inches at a minimum, and letter size will be appropriate to maximize legibility of the information. The following is an example:

b. Pallet Caution Label

A label indicating that the pallet will not be stacked or broken-down during transit shall be applied.

c. End Items with different NSNs shall not be placed on the same pallet for shipment to the Government.

d. All pallets shall be in good condition, capable of carrying the load of the product.

e. Maximum Single Pallet Height: 77" (pallet + product + top cap)

f. All pallets shall provide “four-way entry” in order to ease movement within the logistics chain.

g. At no time shall the product overhang the pallet.

11.5 Shipping Carton(s)

A Shipping carton is utilized in order to transport small End Items in bulk. The following label shall be affixed to all shipping cartoons.

11.6 Shipping Address List and Special Instructions

Please Note: The Government may be required to update or correct the information provided in the table(s) below.

The POC for this information is Alison Piec or David Roescher 757-234-1725 (M-F), or email at da-vid.roescher.ctr@us.af.mil.

NSN: XXXX-01-XXX-XXXX MP

NOUN: TBD

QUANTITY: XX EACH

CONDITION: A

SHIPPING ADDRESS LIST (INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Special Instructions:

All drivers are required to provide a REAL ID compliant ID card. Alternatively, they may provide other acceptable forms of identification, including:

• Social Security Number (SSN) card

• Original birth certificate

• Passport

Procedure to gain access to Hill AFB, building 849 West:

CLIN ITEM PURPOSE QTY SHIP TO ADDRESS MARK FOR DODACC

ITEM-B, DEVICE WITHIN

CARDBOARD BOX EVAL 2

AFLCMC/C3M OL-3 (HBZBC)

6006 Wardleigh Road Bldg. 1575, Floor 1 Hill AFB, UT 84056

LONNY CLIPPINGER 801-775-5150

OR

KRISTA HERNANDEZ 801-775-2773

JM2325

ITEM-B, DEVICE WITHIN

CARDBOARD BOX EVAL 1

Leidos Inc.

12901 Science Drive Orlando, FL, 32826

JOSH MANELL 407-374-5302 EY2826

ITEM-B, DEVICE WITHIN

CARDBOARD BOX EVAL 1

ACC/A5YG-MP

219 Dodd Blvd.

Langley AFB, VA 23665

DAVID ROESCHER 757-764-62010

757-234-1725 F2QF15

0004 ITEM-B, DEVICE WITHIN

CARDBOARD BOX

EARLY 5

AFLCMC C3M (HBM)

16 Eglin Street, Bldg 1604 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-

Kevin Pechavar 508-446-3910 F2BDAQ

ITEM-A, DEVICE WITH

TRANSIT CASE FIRST ARTICLE 1

AFLCMC/C3M OL-3 (HBZBC)

6006 Wardleigh Road Bldg. 1575, Floor 1 Hill AFB, UT 84056

LONNY CLIPPINGER 801-775-5150

OR

KRISTA HERNANDEZ 801-775-2773

JM2325

ITEM-B, DEVICE WITHIN

CARDBOARD BOX FIRST ARTICLE 1

AFLCMC/C3M OL-3 (HBZBC)

6006 Wardleigh Road Bldg. 1575, Floor 1 Hill AFB, UT 84056

LONNY CLIPPINGER 801-775-5150

OR

KRISTA HERNANDEZ 801-775-2773

JM2325

0007 ITEM-A, DEVICE WITH

TRANSIT CASE

MAJCOM 113

0008 ITEM-B, DEVICE WITHIN

CARDBOARD BOX

MAJCOM 15

0009 ITEM-A, DEVICE WITH

TRANSIT CASE

C3M 3

1001 ITEM-A, DEVICE WITH

TRANSIT CASE

MAJCOM 109

1002 ITEM-B, DEVICE WITHIN

CARDBOARD BOX

MAJCOM 11

1003 ITEM-A, DEVICE WITH

TRANSIT CASE

C3M 2

1004 ITEM-B, DEVICE WITHIN

CARDBOARD BOX

C3M 9

2001 ITEM-A, DEVICE WITH

TRANSIT CASE

CONTINGENCY 32

2002 ITEM-B, DEVICE WITHIN

CARDBOARD BOX

CONTINGENCY 5

Transportation Officer Central Receiving Bldg. 849W 5851 G. Ave.

Hill AFB, UT 84056-5713

FB2029/09 Account

DO NOT LIST ANY PERSON'S NAME FOR

THIS SHIPMENT)

FB2029

Driver must have all appropriate Shipping Order (Shipper paperwork) and know the nomenclature, quantity, and number of pallets.

Prior to arriving at Hill AFB, UT; Driver shall call Building 849 West at 1-385-519-8898 or 1-801-777-7692 and inform them you have a delivery for them. The following information will also need to be provided:

Driver’s Name (First and Last) Driver’s License Number Driver’s License State Destination: Building 849-West Arrival Date and Time Departure Date and Time Purpose: Delivery to Building 849-West

Government representative will provide information on how to proceed once you arrive at the TRUCK DELIVERY GATE on Hill AFB.

DIRECTIONS: From I-15 take exit 338 and proceed to “Hill AFB Truck Gate”.