Attachment 0001 Statement of Work Inert Warheads 5MAY2026.docx

W31P4Q-26-R-00XX

8 May 2025

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

INERT WARHEAD

FOR THE

REDUCED RANGE PRACTICE ROCKET: M28A2

1.0 SCOPE

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the work to be performed by the contractor, as authorized by and subject to the terms and conditions of the contract, to manufacture the inert warhead for the Reduced Range Practice Rocket (RRPR) M28A2.

Background. The United States (US) Army Field Artillery community has identified a training need for the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) practice rockets. The RRPR M28A2 is a cost-effective solution to meet that need. An inert warhead is mated to the same rocket motor assembly used on the M26 Tactical Rocket to provide MLRS batteries an opportunity to train with a rocket pod that has the same properties as the tactical pod and to experience the same effects of firing a tactical rocket, but at reduced ranges.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The applicable top-level documents are contained in the Document Summary List (DSL), Attachment 0002 of the contract, by number, title, date, contract reference and category. The document versions specified on the DSL take precedence over the generic references (those without the revision letters) cited in the SOW.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide the materials, labor, and management to manufacture inert warheads for the M28A2 in accordance with (IAW) Warhead Assembly RRPR Parts List (PL) 13540611 Rev D, Attachment 0003, Drawing 13540612A, Attachment 0004, Drawing 13540613A, Attachment 0005, Drawing 13540311 Rev C, Attachment 0006, and Drawing 13540614B, Attachment 0007.

4.0 CONFIGURATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT

4.1 The contractor shall prepare and deliver Engineering Change Proposals IAW DI-SESS-80639 (A001) with Notices of Revision prepared and delivered IAW DI-SESS-80642(A002).

4.2 When a variance from the design established by the Warhead Assembly RRPR Technical Data package (TDP) is required, the contractor shall prepare and deliver a Request for Variance (RFV) against the TDP IAW DI-SESS-80640 (A003).

4.3 Data Management (DM) - The contractor shall implement a DM program to control and track the delivery of data items required by the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), DD Form 1423.

4.3.1 Data Submission - The contractor shall submit all data items electronically according to the instructions stated on the CDRL, DD Form 1423. Content of these electronic data items shall be IAW the Data Item Description (DID), as tailored by the DSL.

4.3.2 Data Accession List (DAL) - The contractor shall prepare and deliver a DAL IAW DI-MGMT-81453(A004). The contractor’s Configuration Management office shall provide individual documents listed on the DAL at the Government’s request. Upon notification from the Procuring Contracting Officer, the contractor shall furnish a copy of any requested documentation contained in the DAL IAW DI-MISC-80508(A005).

4.3.3 Distribution Statements and Export Control Warning - The contractor shall mark data items according to Government requirements, IAW DODI 5230.24. The contractor shall use the distribution statements identified in the CDRL, DD Form 1423.

5.0 QUALITY SYSTEM

The contractor shall establish a Quality System that meets the standards established by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification ISO 9001 or AS9100 and prepare and deliver a Quality Program Plan IAW DI-QCIC-81722(A006). The contractor shall provide controls of material, process, and product characteristics used to validate conformance to item requirements.

5.1 First Article The contractor shall conduct a First Article Inspection (FAI) IAW AS9102 to verify the manufacturing and inspection processes are adequate to produce products that are compliant with the drawing requirements. For new designs or redesigns, changes in vendors or production processes, or a break in production of greater than 12 months, the contractor shall perform a FAI. The contractor shall notify the Government 35 days prior to the FAI to allow coordination of travel, if travel is required in performance of this SOW. The contractor shall submit a first article inspection report using AS9102 as a guide. The contractor shall prepare and deliver the first article inspection report IAW DI-MISC-80508 (A007).

5.2 WELDING CERTIFICATION

The contractor shall demonstrate ability to meet American Welding Society (AWS) D17.1/D17.1M:2017 Class C Fusion Welding, to include personnel certification and training status.

6.0 PRODUCTION

The contractor shall utilize existing manufacturing processes or establish a production line or processes for the fabrication of the inert warhead. The contractor shall conduct a Production Line Validation (PLV) at the contractor's facility to verify and demonstrate manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, test procedures, and inspection processes to produce hardware that shall be compliant with the drawing requirements. The contractor shall correct any manufacturing issues identified during the PLV in order to reduce manufacturing risks during production. The contractor shall notify the Strategic and Operational Rockets and Missiles (STORM) Project Office 21 business days prior to the PLV to allow for coordination of travel for onsite Government participation and to witness the fabrication of the first article unit. Upon successful completion of the PLV, the Government will provide the contractor with a validated PLV certificate.

The contractor shall notify the Government of any proposed changes or modifications to components, processes or the production line for evaluation, approval and to determine the need for a delta PLV. A break or lapse in production of more than 1 year or relocation of a validated production line shall require a PLV. Planning and commencement of the PLV shall be conducted prior to receipt and acceptance of hardware.

Manufacturing Plan. The contractor shall prepare and deliver a Manufacturing Plan which shall include the overall manufacturing strategy, facilities, manufacturing processes and methods, process flow, manpower plan, time-phased schedule for all production activities, and a capacity analysis that identify the capital equipment, tooling, and other requirements to meet a production capability for the contractor and major subcontractors. The Manufacturing Plan shall be in the contractor’s format IAW DI-MGMT-81889 (A008).

The contractor shall notify the Government of any proposed changes or modifications to components, processes or the production line for evaluation, approval and to determine the need for a delta PLV. A break or lapse in production of more than 1 year or relocation of a validated production line shall require a PLV. Planning and commencement of the PLV shall be conducted prior to receipt and acceptance of hardware.

The contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing planning documentation as baseline documentation for production. Documentation shall be made available for Government review onsite during the PLV upon request. The manufacturing planning documentation shall include detailed assembly drawings, bill-of-materials, detailed parts list, tooling plans, operation process charts, production flow, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and operator instructions.

7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL

The contractor shall ensure that all contractors and subcontractor activities shall be in compliance with applicable federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.

The contractor shall develop and deliver a Hazardous Materials Management Program (HMMP) Plan IAW DI-MGMT-81398(A008). In addition, the contractor shall prepare and deliver a HMMP Report IAW DI-MISC-81397(A009). The HMMP Reports shall identify via graphic or drawing the specific location of each hazardous material contained in the final end item(s).

The contractor shall report the data elements found in MIL-STD-882, Task 108, section 108.2.4 a, b, and d for Tracked hazardous materials (HAZMAT). The contractor shall report coatings (identified by MIL SPEC), functional fluids (e.g. coolant, hydraulic fluid, lubricants, etc.), radionuclides (40 CFR 302.4, Appendix B) and energetics/solid rocket motor components (including Explosives Class Number) with the same 108.2.4 a, b, and d data elements. The contractor shall provide Material Safety Data Sheets or Safety Data Sheets for all reported materials.

The contractor shall report any HAZMAT, as defined in NAS 411-1, to be used for the maintenance, sustainment, and demilitarization of the end item under this contract. The HAZMAT shall be properly identified and include any applicable identification number, such as National Stock Number or Special Item Number. The contractor HAZMAT list shall be updated during performance of the contract whenever the contractor determines that any other material to be used in the maintenance, sustainment, and demilitarization of the end item under this contract is hazardous.

The contractor shall not use any Class I or Class II Ozone Depleting Chemical/Ozone Depleting Substance (ODC/ODS), identified by the lists at https://www.epa.gov/ozone-layer-protection/ozone-depleting-substances, in the manufacture or support of items required by this SOW unless approved IAW Army ODS policy and/or Title 10 United States Code section 2302. All ODS alternatives must be in compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Significant New Alternatives Policy program and identified as approved – per the specific application – in the lists at https://www.epa.gov/snap/snap-substitutes-sector. All ODS alternatives must also receive a Toxicity Clearance for the specific application from the US Army Public Health Center.

8.0 LOGISTICS

The contractor shall be responsible for packaging and preparing the inert warheads for shipment. The contractor shall also be responsible for preparing all required transportation paperwork and coordinating with DCMA for transportation processes utilizing the Government-provided Transportation Accounting Code (TAC).

The contractor shall comply with the following wood packaging material requirements.

D) Wood packaging material (WPM) means wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frame and cleats. The definition excludes materials that have undergone a manufacturing process, such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer, and oriented strand board (OSD).

D) All wood Packaging Material (WPM) acquired by the Department of War (DoW) must meet requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, “Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Materials International Trade.” DoW shipments inside and outside of the United States must meet ISPM 15 whenever WPM is used to ship DoW cargo.

(2) All WPM shall comply with the official quality control program for heat treatment (HT) or kiln dried heat treatment (KDHT) in accordance with American Lumber Standard Committee, incorporated (ALSC) Wood Packaging Material Program and WPM Enforcement Regulations (see http://www.alsc.org/ ).

(2) All WPM shall include certification/quality markings in accordance with the ALSC standard. Marking shall be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stinger or block on diagonally opposite sides of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All containers shall be marked on a side other than the top or bottom, contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ALSC approved DUNNAGE stamp.

D) Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment at entry. The Agency reserves the right to recoup from the Contractor any remediation costs incurred by the Government.

D) Replacement Preservative for Pentachlorophenol if packaging requirements of this contract specify the use of wood products and a preservative is required, Pentachlorophenol, commonly referred to as “Penta” or “PCP” is prohibited. Replacement preservatives are 2 percent copper napthenate, 3 percent zinc naphthenate or 1.8 percent copper 8 quinnoinolate.

(2) Heat Treatment: Boxes/pallets and any wood used as inner packaging made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat-treated. All non-manufactured wood used in packaging shall be heat treated to a core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes. The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall be affiliated with an inspection agency accredited by the board of review of the American Lumber Standard Committee. The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall ensure traceability to the original source of heat treatment.

(2) Marking: Each box/pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection Convention Standard. The quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens: on two sides of the pallet. Foreign manufacturers shall have the heat treatment of non-manufactured wood process verified in accordance with their National Plant Protection Organization’s compliance program. In addition, wood used as dunnage for blocking and bracing shall be ordered with ALSC certified marking for dunnage or the markings may be applied locally at two-foot intervals.

Special Packing Instructions:

The contractor shall prepare and deliver Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) IAW DI-PACK-80121(A010) for the Inert Warhead, and shall comply with the requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1. When commercial packaging is utilized, it shall reflect packaging performance criteria equal to, or better than, requirements specified in ASTM-D3951. All hardware shall be properly marked, packaged, and labeled IAW MIL-STD-129.

In order to protect hardware from damage as a result of weather conditions, the contractor shall furnish clean and sound closed-type equipment of sufficient size (but not in excess of capacity) to accommodate shipments.