Attachment 1 - Multiple SOW 11.9.21 revised.docx

N00024-22-R-5324

STATEMENT OF WORK

VERTICAL LAUNCHING SYSTEM (VLS)

CANISTERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

1.0 SCOPE

The Contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory and timely performance of all tasks defined in the SOW.

This SOW, with its supporting attachments and referenced documentation, describes the total requirements for the procurement, fabrication, assembly, test, final acceptance and delivery of multiple Canister variants and associated equipment as delineated in Section C.

The Canisters are utilized in the MK 41 and MK 57 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS). The Canisters serve as missile shipping containers (when configured with the Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation (PHS&T) equipment) and launch tubes (when loaded into VLS Modules). The Canisters provide missile environmental protection, hazard monitoring and rocket motor exhaust gas containment. The Canister variants being procured for this requirement are the MK 13 MOD 0, MK 13 MOD 1, MK 14 Mod 2, MK 21 Mod 2, MK 21 Mod 3, MK 21 MOD 4, MK 25 Mod 0, MK 25 MOD 1, MK 29 MOD 0 and MK 29 MOD 1.

2.0 PROGRAM AUTHORITY

The PEO IWS 3L, Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems, Surface Launching Systems, will be the program authority for this contract.

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents form a part of this SOW, to the extent specified herein; including all applicable terms, conditions, clauses, Attachments and Exhibits, however, they are not provided as attachments to this SOW.

3.1 Government Documents:

Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, Assemblies and Equipment (Excluding Electrically Initiated Explosive Devices)

NAVSEA Drawing No.

7116148 Parameters Document, Canister VLS MK 13 MOD 0 w/ PHS&T

NAVSEA Drawing No. 7251170

Parameters Document, Canister VLS MK 14 MOD 2 w/ PHS&T

NAVSEA Drawing No. 8247157

Parameters Document, Canister VLS MK 15 MOD 1 w/ PHS&T

NAVSEA Drawing No. 7251721

Parameters Document, Canister VLS MK 21 MOD 2 w/ PHS&T

NAVSEA Drawing No. 8240134

Parameters Document, Canister VLS MK 21 MOD 3 w/ PHS&T

NAVSEA Drawing No. 8408670

Parameters Document, Canister VLS MK 21 MOD 4 w/ PHS&T

NAVSEA Drawing No. 7116999

Parameters Document, Canister VLS MK 25 MOD 0 w/ PHS&T

NAVSEA Drawing No. 8408701

Parameters Document, Canister VLS MK 25 MOD 1 w/ PHS&T

NAVSEA Drawing No. 8407574

Parameters Document, Canister VLS MK 29 MOD 0 w/ PHS&T

3.2 Industry Based Standards Documents:

4.0 REQUIREMENTS

The Government requires manufacturing of VLS Canisters and associated equipment in accordance with the documents specified above. The VLS Canisters and associated equipment produced shall meet all form, fit, and function requirements in accordance with the technical data package and associated specifications.

The Contractor shall fabricate, assemble, inspect, test, and deliver the VLS Canister and associated equipment in accordance with technical drawings and specifications identified in Section 3.0 and in accordance with the contents of this SOW.

The Contractor shall fabricate, procure and assemble all necessary tooling and test equipment to manufacture, test and dimensionally inspect parts, components, subassemblies and assemblies.

4.1 Internal Fit Check Tool(s):

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining and calibrating the Canister Internal Fit Check Tool(s) that are required to perform the Canister internal fit check required by each Canister Parameters Document. Each Parameters Document includes the fit check tool(s) drawing number(s).

The Contractor shall perform First Article Inspection (FAI) of each fit check tool in accordance with SAE Aerospace Standard AS9102 Rev A prior to first use in Canister acceptance tests. Each FAI shall be witnessed at the Government’s discretion by a government representative.

Each tool shall be calibrated prior to first use in Canister acceptance tests and re-calibrated on an annual basis thereafter.

4.2 Automatic Test Equipment:

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining and calibrating the necessary Test Capability including Automatic Test Equipment, associated interface cables, test tools and calibration tools, to perform the Canister electrical acceptance test that is required by each Canister Parameters Document.

The MK 680 Combined Missile Test Set (CMTS) along with associated interface cables, fault isolation boxes and software will be provided as GFE. The CMTS is being upgraded and will be certified by the Government to perform canister electrical acceptance tests for all canister variants. The MK 680 CMTS, Attachment 17 provides an operation and maintenance overview for informational purposes.

The Contractor shall perform periodic and/or renewal Automatic Test Equipment self-certification using the general criteria defined by the Vertical Launching System Test Assessment Plan, SLS 98-1, Attachment 13 (the Government is revising the VLS Test Assessment Plan to include the MK 680 CMTS). All records pertaining to the Contractor’s self-certification, including associated corrective actions, shall be maintained and made available for review by the Government.

4.3 First Article Inspection (FAI):

The Contractor shall perform First Article Inspection (FAI) of all assemblies, subassemblies, components & detail parts including castings and forgings in accordance SAE Aerospace Standard AS9102 Rev A. The FAI purpose is to provide objective evidence that all technical data package and specification requirements are correctly understood, accounted for, verified, and recorded. The FAI requirement will be waived if the assembly, subassembly, component or detail part have been manufactured in identical configuration, in the same facility and delivered to the Navy within the past 24 months or a FAI has been performed on the identical part within the past 24 months and the full report is available to the Government. A FAI is not required for standard catalog items, COTS items, raw materials or items procured in accordance with source control drawings.

FAI requirement waivers shall be submitted to the Government in accordance with attached CDRL for approval. The waiver shall identify, as a minimum, the part description, part number, manufacturer, date last built, location last built, FAI report summary (if applicable), FAI discrepancies and corrective actions (if applicable) and waiver justification.

The Government reserves the right to witness all FAI activities. The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive schedule of FAI events that includes date, time, expected duration and location to the Government at least 20 working days prior to the first event.

The Contractor shall generate FAI reports in accordance with AS9102 Rev A. The Contractor shall retain the FAI reports for at least 7 years. The Government retains the right to examine all FAI reports. The Contractor shall provide a report copy via digital means within 5 working days from date of Government request.

All deficiencies discovered during the FAIs that affect form, fit, function or performance shall be corrected at Contractor’s expense prior to unit delivery to the Government.

5.0 Production Readiness Review (Option Item, if exercised):

A preliminary and final Production Readiness Review (PRR) will be conducted by the Government to assure the Contractor has accomplished adequate production planning and preparations to produce Canisters and associated equipment that meet performance requirements in accordance with the contract schedule and without unacceptable risks.

If the Contractor conducts a subcontractor PRR, the Government reserves the right to have its personnel or designated representatives participate with the Contractor’s personnel. PRRs shall be conducted in accordance with the PRR Plan, Attachment 15.

The preliminary PRR shall be conducted 60 to 90 days after award of contract, and the final PRR shall be conducted no later than 180 days after the preliminary PRR.

The Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to manufacture and test each Canister type and associated equipment by providing various artifacts to include, but not be limited to, manufacturing, testing, quality assurance, configuration management, calibration, and supplier management plans. Policies, procedures, processes & plans demonstrating production processing & fabrication capability, facilities & equipment capacity, production scheduling, manpower resources & training, supplier management, parts & material procurement and shop loading will also be required. On-Site examination of the above objective evidence, as well as examination of the manufacturing equipment and facility, review of support functions/groups, and interviews with project personnel, are all integral parts of the PRR. Processes must be able to produce repeatable conforming hardware within time constraints of the contract. During the PRR, the Contractor shall be prepared to discuss manufacturing & procurement planning status, issues, problems, risks and schedules associated with the production program, and provide requested supporting objective evidence.

A successful review is predicated on the Government’s determination that there are no unacceptable risks, performance & quality requirements are fully met in the production configuration, and production capability demonstrates a satisfactory basis for proceeding into production. The Government in its sole discretion will determine whether the PRRs are successful.

The Government will provide a report summarizing the proceedings and identifying deficiencies and issues, as applicable. The Contractor shall provide a written response within 30 working days that addresses all identified deficiencies and issues and provides corrective actions.

6.0 Physical Configuration Audit (Option Item, if exercised):

The Government shall perform a Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) of the first Canister Assembly built of each Canister Assembly w/ PHS&T variant (MK 13 MOD 0, MK 13 MOD 1, MK 14 MOD 2, MK 21 MOD 2, MK 21 MOD 3, MK 21 MOD 4 & MK 25 MOD 0, MK 25 MOD 1, MK 29 MOD 0, MK 29 MOD 1). The PCA purpose is to verify the as-built configuration matches its technical documentation and validate supporting processes. The PCAs shall be conducted in accordance with Section 7 of TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS, Configuration Management Program Plan for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System, Volume 1, and Equipment (Hardware) Configuration Management.

The Contractor shall provide qualified engineering, technical, manufacturing, administrative, management and other support as necessary for these Government audits. Technical personnel shall be required to have necessary tools, measuring devices and other equipment necessary for equipment disassembly, dimensional & tolerance verification and performance verification. The contractor shall provide an area for audit conduct that is well illuminated, temperate and low noise level. The audit work area shall contain worktables, print copies of all pertinent drawings, telephone and easy access to a copy machine.

The contractor shall provide during the PCA, at a minimum, individual piece parts that make up the configuration item, completed canister(s), an as-built list delineating all Engineering Change Proposal (ECPs) (either requested or approved). Hardcopies of production specifications and technical drawings, complete shortage list, manufacturing instructions, acceptance test procedures and data, purchase order documents and associated certificates of conformance from suppliers or appropriate documents indicating compliance with material or drawing requirements, The audits will be conducted at the Contractor facility by NSWC Dahlgren Division or other Government designated representatives.

Each audit will be performed after Canister Assembly completion (including acceptance testing) and prior to DD 250 Acceptance. For planning purposes, each complete PCA will require approximately two weeks for pre-audit preparations, three weeks for audit conduct and three weeks for post audit close-out efforts. Identification of assemblies, subassemblies and piece parts to be audited shall be made to the Contractor no later than fourteen (14) days prior to performance of each PCA.

Following the conduct of the PCA, the contractor shall generate the necessary documentation to resolve all audit findings and provide these to the Navy audit team within the time frame specified by the Navy PCA lead. This documentation shall be evaluated by the PCA team to assess the corrective action taken to close the audit finding. This necessary documentation may include but not be limited to, revised manufacturing processes, ECPs, Notice of Revisions (NORs), Specification Change Notice and revised TDP drawings.

Government and Contractor pre and post PCA activities are described in sections 7.4 through 7.7 of the VLS Configuration Management Plan TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS, Attachment 14.

All deficiencies discovered during the PCA’s that affect form, fit, function or performance shall be corrected at Contractor’s expense prior to unit delivery to the Government.

7.0 FIRST ARTICLE TEST (Option Item, if exercised)

The Contractor shall perform a First Article Test (FAT) of designated Canister Assemblies w/PHS&T, subassemblies and components to demonstrate the as-built units under test will pass the applicable WS20318 (Critical Item Performance Specification) performance requirement. The FAT requirement will be waived if the subassembly or components has been manufactured in identical configuration, in the same facility and delivered to the Navy within the past 24 months.

FAT requirement waivers shall be submitted to the Government in accordance with attached CDRL for approval. The waiver shall identify, as a minimum, the part description, part number, manufacturer, date last built and location last built.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all aspects of test planning, conduct and reporting including, as a minimum a test plan, a test report, fixtures, support equipment and apparatus, instrumentation, test site, test equipment, personnel, safety and post-test asset disposition.

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary missile simulator from Raytheon Missile Systems Company, Tucson, AZ (typically known as a Dynamic Inert Missile or Inert Handling Missile) for the transportation shock and vibration tests. The missile simulator shall be inert and represent the actual missile for weight, mass distribution, strength, stiffness, dynamic characteristics, external features and dimensional parameters.

The Contractor shall convene a Test Readiness Review (TRR) at least 5 working days prior to each FAT event. Multiple FAT events may be reviewed during a single TRR. The TRR shall be chaired by the Contractor and co-chaired by the Government. Additional Government subject matter experts will attend each TRR.

The Government reserves the right to witness all FAT activities. The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive schedule of FAT events that includes date, time, expected duration and location to the Government at least 21 working days prior to the first event.

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive test plan to the Government for each FAT at least 45 working days prior to each FAT.

The Contractor shall provide a quick look test report to the Government within 5 working days after a FAT event. The quick look report shall provide initial assessment of the unit under test performance and describe all apparent anomalies.

The Contractor shall provide a final report to the Government with 45 working days after a FAT event. The report shall include the Contractor’s detailed plan to resolve all performance discrepancies revealed during the FAT.

All deficiencies discovered during the FATs that affect form, fit, function or performance shall be corrected at Contractor’s expense prior to any production unit delivery to the Government.

A truncated version of the MK 21 MOD 3 with SM6 PHS&T Test Plan, Attachment 15 is provided for information purposes.

The tests, applicable CIPS paragraph number, test article and test objective are identified in the tables below.

7.1 Aft Closure First Article Test (Option Item, if exercised):

7.1.1 External Pressure Test Pass/Fail Criteria:

a. No evidence of leakage, permanent deformation, delaminating, debonding or breakwire continuity loss (during and after test).

7.1.2 Opening Pressure Test Pass/Fail Criteria:

a. Aft Closure Assembly separation occurs along an Aft Closure Assembly diagonal slot and in the aluminum sheet (Find No. 3 on the Aft Closure Assembly drawing, 8407765 ) within the required pressure range.

b. No evidence of delaminating or debonding.

7.1.3 Opening Pressure Test shall be performed on same unit used for External Pressure Test and after External Pressure Test Completion.

7.1.4 The unit under test shall not be considered suitable for government use after the test or a production deliverable.

7.2 MK 13 Forward Closure First Article Test (Option Item, if exercised):

7.2.1 Internal Pressure Test Pass/Fail Criteria:

7.2.2 The unit under test shall not be considered suitable for Government use after the test or a production deliverable.

7.3 MK 21 MOD 2 Canister First Article Test (Option Item, if exercised):

7.3.1 Internal Pressure Test Pass/Fail Criteria:

a. No evidence of leakage, permanent deformation, welds cracking, delaminating or debonding.

7.4 MK 21 MOD 3/4 Canister First Article Test (Option Item, if exercised):

4. Shock and vibration tests shall be performed on same Canister Assembly. Vibration test shall be performed first.

4. Canister Assembly and PHS&T equipment shall be returned to like-new condition after test completion and prior to delivery.

4. Contractor is responsible for obtaining missile shape encanning and decanning services. Locations that have VLS Canister encanning and decanning capability are provided as Attachment 5, MK 33 Loader with Encan/Decan Kits Location and Points of Contacts.

4. Test shall be performed with an inert Longitudinal Restraint Clamp Explosive Bolt.

4. Canister Acceptance Tests in accordance with Notes 2.1, 2.3 and 2.4 of the Parameters Document, 8240134, shall be performance after each test.

4. Pass/Fail Criteria (Applicable to Canister Assembly and PHS&T equipment):

a. No Canister Electrical Acceptance Test failures

b. No evidence of permanent deformation, weld cracks, delaminating, debonding, dents or gouges.

c. No evidence of distortion, twisting or bending.

d. No evidence of inert Explosive Bolt torque loss.

e. No evidence of Aft Lateral Restraint torque loss.

f. No evidence of PHS&T skid assembly dog down clamp bolt loosening.

g. No evidence of PHS&T skid assembly alignment pin denting or bending.

h. No evidence of any fastener loosening or torque loss.

i. No measurable wear on booster guide cradles, booster restraint saddles, dorsal fin shock guides or dorsal fin flyout guides.

j. No loose parts

k. No dents in, gouges in, distortion of, twisting of or bending of missile shape.

7.5 MK 25 MOD 1 Canister First Article Test (Option Item, if exercised):

7.5.1 Tests shall be performed with a missile simulator loaded into one subcell.

7.5.2 Shock and vibration tests shall be performed on same Canister Assembly. Vibration test shall be performed first.

7.5.3 Canister Assembly and PHS&T equipment shall be returned to like-new condition after test completion and prior to delivery.

7.5.4 Contractor is responsible for obtaining missile shape encanning and decanning services. Locations that have VLS Canister encanning and decanning capability are provided as Attachment 5, MK 33 Loader With Encan/Decan Kits Location and Points of Contacts.

7.5.5 Test shall be performed with inert Longitudinal Restraint Clamp Explosive Bolts (4 each).

7.5.6 Canister Acceptance Tests in accordance with Note 5 of the Parameters Document, 7116999, shall be performance after each test.

7.5.7 Pass/Fail Criteria (Applicable to Canister Assembly and PHS&T equipment):

a. No Canister Electrical Acceptance Test failures.

b. No evidence of permanent deformation, weld cracks, delaminating, debonding, dents or gouges.

c. No evidence of distortion, twisting or bending.

d. No evidence of Inert Explosive Bolt torque loss.

e. No evidence of Aft Lateral Restraint torque loss.

f. No evidence of Missile Shear Connector torque loss.

g. No evidence of PHS&T skid assembly dog down clamp bolt loosening.

h. No evidence of PHS&T skid assembly alignment pin denting or bending.

i. No evidence of any fastener loosening or torque loss.

j. No measurable wear on aft restraints or guide rails.

k. No loose parts.

l. No dents in, gouges in, distortion of, twisting of or bending of missile shapes.

7.6 MK 29 Canister First Article Test (Option Item, if exercised):

7.6.1 Tests shall be performed with a missile simulator loaded into a MK 29 canister.

7.6.2 Shock and vibration tests shall be performed on same Canister Assembly. Vibration test shall be performed first.

7.6.3 Canister Assembly and PHS&T equipment shall be returned to like-new condition after test completion and prior to delivery.

7.6.4 Contractor is responsible for obtaining missile shape encanning and decanning services. Locations that have VLS Canister encanning and decanning capability are provided as Attachment 5, MK 33 Loader with Encan/Decan Kits Location and Points of Contacts.

7.6.5 Test shall be performed with inert Longitudinal Restraint Clamp Explosive Bolts (2 each).

7.6.6 Canister Acceptance Tests in accordance with Note 2.3 of the Parameters Document, 8407674, shall be performance after each test.

7.6.7 Pass/Fail Criteria (Applicable to Canister Assembly and PHS&T equipment):

a. No Canister Electrical Acceptance Test failures.

b. No evidence of permanent deformation, weld cracks, delaminating, debonding, dents or gouges.

d. No evidence of distortion, twisting or bending.

d. No evidence of Inert Explosive Bolt torque loss.ee

m. No evidence of Aft Lateral Restraint torque loss.

n. No evidence of Missile Shear Connector torque loss.

o. No evidence of PHS&T skid assembly dog down clamp bolt loosening.

p. No evidence of PHS&T skid assembly alignment pin denting or bending.

q. No evidence of any fastener loosening or torque loss.

r. No measurable wear on aft restraints or guide rails.

s. No loose parts.

t. No dents in, gouges in, distortion of, twisting of or bending of missile shapes.

8.0 TASKS

8.1 Technical Data Rights:

The Government shall maintain the Government owned Technical Data Package(s) (TDP) current. Proposed changes to the TDP shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Government in accordance with paragraph 9.4 of this statement of work. The Government shall retain unlimited rights to all versions of and changes to the MK 13, MK 14, MK 21, MK 25 and MK 29 Canister TDPs, associated equipment TDPs and associated specifications and for the VLS Canisters and associated equipment produced under this contract.

The TDP is provided as Attachment 2, Technical Data Package and Associated Drawings to the Contractor and shall include the technical drawings, associated parts lists and applicable Weapons Specifications for each canister variant and associated equipment. Commercial part (NAS, MS, etc) drawings that do not have a NAVSEA seven digit part number will not be provided as part of the TDP. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining these drawings.

The VLS Canister TDP and related documentation are maintained in PDF format on the NAVSEA Corporate Data Management System (CDMS). Individual contractor access to CDMS is accomplished by submission of completed Access Request Forms, see Attachment 6, to NSWC Dahlgren after contract award.

8.2 Marking For Technical Data:

The Contractor shall mark all technical data in accordance MK 41 VLS Standing Instruction 94-1F, Attachment 7. The Standing Instruction is applicable to new documents, revised documents or documents from file in response to a request for copy.

8.3 Manufacturing Processes:

The Contractor shall maintain and control manufacturing processes to fabricate, assemble, inspect, test, and deliver VLS Canisters and associated equipment as described in the SOW. The processes shall cover all phases from the ordering of raw materials to Government acceptance of the finished product. All hardware components shall be manufactured in accordance with the drawings and specifications referenced in Parameters Documents and this SOW.

9.0 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall maintain a Configuration Management program which shall provide for the administrative and functional systems necessary for configuration identification, control, status accounting and reporting, to assure configuration identity with the VLS canister and associated equipment produced. The Contractor must maintain a Configuration Management Program Plan that complies with ANSI/EIA-649 2011. Notwithstanding ANSI/EIA-649 2011, the Contractor’s Configuration Management Program shall comply with the VLS Configuration Management Plan TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS, Attachment 14 and shall comply with the following:

9.1 Configuration Identification:

The Contractor shall maintain identification of the product baseline throughout fabrication, testing, and delivery. The Contractor shall assure that equipment is assigned identifying numbers, designators, and serial numbers in accordance with the TDP.

Serialized items shall be traceable to source of manufacture and production contract year. This information may be incorporated as a formal part of the Contractor's serialization system or otherwise be annotated on the affected item.

Serial number assignments shall be requested by letter to: Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems, Attention: IWS 3L, Code 3L9, 2450 Crystal Drive, Suite 1100, Arlington, VA. 22202, with a copy to the cognizant ACO; and Commander, ATTN: NAVSEA Code 04L12, 1333 Isaac Hull Ave. SE, Washington Navy Yard, DC, 20376-2301. The request for serial number assignment shall contain the following minimum information:

The Contractor shall provide an As-Built Configuration Data List in accordance with the applicable Exhibit A, DD Form 1423, CDRL describing the detailed configuration of each end item as delivered to the designated destination. The Contractor shall maintain a system to monitor engineering release and correlation of manufactured products.

9.2 Configuration Baselines:

The Contractor shall maintain configuration baselines.

The MK 13 MOD 0 Canister and PHS&T Kit baseline configuration as defined by NAVSEA drawing 5598535 and 6574059, revision and notice of revision level as of the issue date of this contract, has been demonstrated to meet the requirements of WS20318 and NAVSEA Drawing No. 7116148 through Government tests and use. The Contractor shall use a configuration management system to trace all configuration changes created under this contract to the baseline configuration defined above. The Contractor shall create and retain documentation and other evidence as needed to show all configuration changes made under this contract results in continued compliance with WS20318.

The MK 13 MOD 1 Canister and PHS&T Kit baseline configuration as defined by NAVSEA drawing 8408930 and 6574059, revision and notice of revision level as of the issue date of this contract, has been demonstrated to meet the requirements of WS20318 and NAVSEA Drawing No. 8409006 through Government tests and use. The Contractor shall use a configuration management system to trace all configuration changes created under this contract to the baseline configuration defined above. The Contractor shall create and retain documentation and other evidence as needed to show all configuration changes made under this contract results in continued compliance with WS20318.

The MK 14 MOD 2 Canister and PHS&T Kit baseline configuration as defined by NAVSEA drawing 7251111 and 6574059, revision and notice of revision level as of the issue date of this contract, has been demonstrated to meet the requirements of WS20318 and NAVSEA Drawing No.7251170 through Government tests and use. The Contractor shall use a configuration management system to trace all configuration changes created under this contract to the baseline configuration defined above. The Contractor shall create and retain documentation and other evidence as needed to show all configuration changes made under this contract results in continued compliance with WS20318.

The MK 15 MOD 1 Canister and PHS&T Kit baseline configuration as defined by NAVSEA drawing 8240157, revision and notice of revision level as of the issue date of this contract, has been demonstrated to meet the requirements of WS20318 and NAVSEA Drawing No.8247157 through Government tests and use. The Contractor shall use a configuration management system to trace all configuration changes created under this contract to the baseline configuration defined above. The Contractor shall create and retain documentation and other evidence as needed to show all configuration changes made under this contract results in continued compliance with WS20318.

The MK 21 MOD 2 Canister and PHS&T Kit baseline configuration as defined by NAVSEA drawings 7116043 and 6574059, revision and notice of revision level as of the issue date of this contract, has been demonstrated to meet the requirements of WS20318 and NAVSEA Drawing No. 7251721 through Government tests and use. The Contractor shall use a configuration management system to trace all configuration changes created under this contract to the baseline configuration defined above. The Contractor shall create and retain documentation and other evidence as needed to show all configuration changes made under this contract results in continued compliance with WS20318.

The MK 21 MOD 3 Canister and PHS&T Kit baseline configuration as defined by NAVSEA drawing 7251730 and 6574059, revision and notice of revision level as of the issue date of this contract, has been demonstrated to meet the requirements of WS20318 and NAVSEA Drawing No. 8240134 through Government tests and use. The Contractor shall use a configuration management system to trace all configuration changes created under this contract to the baseline configuration defined above. The Contractor shall create and retain documentation and other evidence as needed to show all configuration changes made under this contract results in continued compliance with WS20318.

The MK 21 MOD 4 Canister and PHS&T Kit baseline configuration as defined by NAVSEA drawing 8408650 and 6574059, revision and notice of revision level as of the issue date of this contract, has been demonstrated to meet the requirements of WS20318 and NAVSEA Drawing No. 8408670 through Government tests and use. The Contractor shall use a configuration management system to trace all configuration changes created under this contract to the baseline configuration defined above. The Contractor shall create and retain documentation and other evidence as needed to show all configuration changes made under this contract results in continued compliance with WS20318.

The MK 25 MOD 0 Canister and PHS&T Kit baseline configuration as defined by NAVSEA drawing 7117000 and 6574059, revision and notice of revision level as of the issue date of this contract, has been demonstrated to meet the requirements of WS20318 and NAVSEA Drawing No. 7116999 through Government tests and use. The Contractor shall use a configuration management system to trace all configuration changes created under this contract to the baseline configuration defined above. The Contractor shall create and retain documentation and other evidence as needed to show all configuration changes made under this contract results in continued compliance with WS20318.

The MK 25 MOD 1 Canister and PHS&T Kit baseline configuration as defined by NAVSEA drawing 8408700 and 6574059, revision and notice of revision level as of the issue date of this contract, has been demonstrated to meet the requirements of WS20318 and NAVSEA Drawing No. 8408701 through Government tests and use. The Contractor shall use a configuration management system to trace all configuration changes created under this contract to the baseline configuration defined above. The Contractor shall create and retain documentation and other evidence as needed to show all configuration changes made under this contract results in continued compliance with WS20318.

The MK 29 MOD 0 Canister and PHS&T Kit baseline configuration as defined by NAVSEA drawing 8240400 and 6574059, revision and notice of revision level as of the issue date of this contract, has been demonstrated to meet the requirements of WS20318 and NAVSEA Drawing No. 8407574 through Government tests and use. The Contractor shall use a configuration management system to trace all configuration changes created under this contract to the baseline configuration defined above. The Contractor shall create and retain documentation and other evidence as needed to show all configuration changes made under this contract results in continued compliance with WS20318.

The MK 29 MOD 1 Canister and PHS&T Kit baseline configuration as defined by NAVSEA drawing 8409100 and 6574059, revision and notice of revision level as of the issue date of this contract, has been demonstrated to meet the requirements of WS20318 and NAVSEA Drawing No. 8407574 through Government tests and use. The Contractor shall use a configuration management system to trace all configuration changes created under this contract to the baseline configuration defined above. The Contractor shall create and retain documentation and other evidence as needed to show all configuration changes made under this contract results in continued compliance with WS20318.

The Interface Control Documents, along with associated Interface Change Requests, that are referenced in WS20318 may be examined or downloaded from the NAVSEA CDMS.

9.3 Military Specifications and Standards:

The VLS Canister and associated equipment TDPs reference and cite cancelled military standards and specifications. The Government has no plan to replace any such standard or specification with a commercial version. The military standard or specification of the latest version prior to cancellation shall be considered applicable to this procurement.

9.4 Configuration Control:

Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Deviations shall be prepared in accordance with the applicable Exhibit A, DD Form 1423 and this Statement of Work. Requests for Major Deviations shall include the Contractor's proposed reduction in contract price for non-compliance with contract requirements. If the Contractor considers no reduction in contract price to be equitable, the Contractor shall substantiate their position by submitting an analysis comparing the cost of production with the deviation to the cost of production in accordance with contract requirements.

Approval authority is as follows:

Class I Engineering Changes and Major Deviations:

(1) Engineering Changes: Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS 3L). ECPs, with retrofit and/or logistics impact shall become Ordnance Alterations (ORDALTs).

(2) Major Deviations: Naval Sea Systems Command Procuring Contracting Officer.

Class II Engineering Changes:

(1) The Contractor shall submit a copy of the proposed Class II change to NSWC Dahlgren Division (DD) H31 for review & approval.

(2) NSWC DD will review classification:

a. If NSWC DD concurs in the classification and approves the change or if no response is received within 10 working days, then the Contractor may proceed with implementing the change.

b. If NSWC DD does not concur or approve, the Contractor shall cancel the change and the Contractor may submit the change as a Class I ECP.

Minor Deviations:

(1) The contractor shall submit the deviation to NSWC DD for review & approval.

(2) If NSWC DD concurs in classification, the deviation will be boarded at NSWC DD CCB for approval or disapproval.

(3) If NSWC DD does not concur in classification, the Contractor shall cancel the minor deviation and may resubmit as a major deviation.

The Contractor shall submit for review and approval all specification changes to NSWC DD for review and approval.

One or more Material Review Boards (MRB) may be established for handling all minor nonconformance. NSWC DD shall be notified of all MRB meetings and be a member of the MRB. MRB supporting documentation identifying the part number, discrepancy, cause and corrective action taken shall be made available electronically via CDMS to NSWC DD no later than 2 days prior to each MRB meeting in accordance with applicable Exhibit A, DD Form 1423, CDRL. All established MRB process shall be acceptable to the Defense Contract Management Agency, Contract Administration Officer. MRB authority shall be the Prime Contractor’s responsibility and shall not be delegated to subcontractors. A Government Representative shall review all MRB actions.

All Class II ECPs submitted by the Contractor for Government concurrence shall include a package of drawing modifications, Specification Change Notices, parts list modifications and other necessary documentation in order to document the proposed change. The format shall be agreed upon between the Contractor and NSWC DD prior to submission of all Class II ECPs to the Performance Specification. A Safety Hazard Assessment Report shall be submitted with the ECP if there is a safety impact.

9.5 Configuration Control for Source Control Drawings:

The TDP contains Source Control Drawings that list approved sources. The Contractor may, at his option, qualify other sources for these items. Qualification of new sources selected by the Contractor shall be at the Contractors expense.

All proposed changes to Source Control Drawings shall be submitted by the Contractor in accordance with Section 9.4 for approval, with an extended Government review period of 20 working days. The package of information that is submitted shall contain all applicable drawings, test plans, procedures and qualification reports.

9.6 Configuration Status Accounting:

Configuration status accounting shall be in accordance with ANSI/EIA-649 and the VLS Configuration Management Plan TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS, Attachment 14. The Contractor shall provide an information system that provides descriptive documentation and identification numbers for Specification revisions, Specification Change Notices and drawing revisions. The information system shall track the implementation of approved changes.

The Contractor shall provide a system that documents the exact delivered configuration of each unit. The Contractor shall identify the "as-built" production configuration of each NAVSEA nomenclature item by means of permanent markings on the appropriate ORDALT label plate on the equipment to identify the specific ORDALTs installed in the equipment being delivered. For Class I ECPs, which are not assigned an ORDALT number, the ORDALT label plate shall be marked with the applicable Class I ECP number as assigned by NAVSEA. Markings may be etched, steel stamped, or affixed by other suitable means that results in the permanent identification of the equipment configuration. eInk stamping shall not be permitted.

9.7 Failure/Defect Reporting and Corrective Action System:

The Contractor shall have a failure/defect reporting, tracking and corrective action system established and maintained for both manufacturing and test processes. Level of assembly for failure reporting shall be consistent with the requirement for recording defect history. Failure/Defect Reporting and Corrective Action System information required to be recorded or reported by Section 9.7, shall be made available electronically via CDMS.

The Contractor shall implement an effective system for evaluation and disposition of supplies and services that exhibit nonconformance, including those furnished by suppliers (subcontractors and vendors). The Contractor shall ensure that the personnel staffing the failure/defect reporting and corrective action system have the authority to coordinate and implement the necessary failure and problem reporting, analysis, and related corrective action. The Contractor shall ensure that nonconformance data is adequately analyzed, distributed to appropriate organizations and personnel, and that appropriate management decisions are based on this data. Analysis must target root cause corrective action. The Contractor shall take appropriate actions to improve or change processes that do not meet requirements. All use-as-is and repair dispositions shall include a determination of whether or not a change is required to the product database (drawing, specifications, work instructions, tooling, N/C programming, etc.). Determination that such a change is not required shall be recorded and shall be available to the appropriate Government office for review. Acceptance of the nonconformance corrective action and disposition at the discretion of the Government and can be revoked whenever the Contractor’s system fails to demonstrate effective root cause corrective action or when repeated nonconformance indicate an overall quality system degradation.

10.0 REVIEWS

10.1 MakeorBuy:

New or alternate sources for production shall be required to qualify to the requirements of this contract and the Technical Data Package.

10.2 Make-or-Buy Program Changes:

The Contractor shall notify the Government of Make-or-Buy Program changes in accordance with FAR 52.215-9. Government shall have the right to request, and receive from the Contractor, any MakeorBuy Program documentation during contract performance.

10.3 Program/Production Reviews:

The Contractor shall hold semiannual program reviews commencing 6 months after the final Production Readiness Review, which shall cover progress, schedules and problems. These reviews will be used to assess the Contractor’s progress and status. During these reviews, the Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, overall comprehensive status of:

· Production, procurement and material Issues,

· Make-or-Buy Program Changes

· risk analysis activities,

· quality programs,

· safety program status,

· configuration management activities,

· Government furnished equipment/information (GFE/I) status,

· Equipment & data item delivery Issues

For planning purposes the program review location will be alternate between the contractor’s and NAVSEA’s facility.

The Contractor shall also conduct management meetings regarding delivery on a regular basis (to be mutually agreed upon between the Government and Contractor) between the program reviews.

The Contractor shall provide presentation material in accordance with the applicable Exhibit A, DD Form 1423. The Government shall retain and exercise the right to hold additional informal reviews at mutually convenient times to follow progress and problems, which may exist. Attendance at program reviews shall include Government personnel, Government support service Contractor personnel, and other Government representatives as appropriate (Contractor personnel are not permitted for all reviews addressing matters pertaining to competitive contracting and actual pricing).

10.4 Follow-On Physical Configuration Audits:

The Government will perform one Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) of one Canister variant in each option year consisting of evaluation of records, processes, and products to verify the Contractor's compliance with the SOW, contract, and respective quality programs. The Government audits will include evaluation of effectiveness in implementing the Contractor, subcontractors' or suppliers' audit programs to promote prevention of defects. This includes scheduling of audits, evaluation of operations, and notification of required corrective action with follow-up and means of notification to top management concerning audit results. The PCAs shall be conducted in accordance with Section 7 of TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS, Configuration Management Program Plan for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System, Volume 1, Equipment (Hardware) Configuration Management.

The Contractor shall provide qualified engineering, technical, manufacturing, administrative, management and other support as necessary for these Government audits. Technical personnel shall be required to have necessary tools, measuring devices and other equipment necessary for equipment disassembly, dimensional & tolerance verification and performance verification. The contractor shall provide an area for audit conduct that is well-illuminated, temperate and low noise level. The audit work area shall contain worktables, print copies of all pertinent drawings, telephone and easy access to a copy machine.

The contractor shall provide during the PCA, at a minimum, individual piece parts that make up the configuration item, completed canister(s), an as-built list delineating all Engineering Change Proposal (ECPs) (either requested or approved). Hardcopies of production specifications and technical drawings, complete shortage list, manufacturing instructions, acceptance test procedures and data, DD Form 250, purchase order documents and associated certificates of conformance from suppliers or appropriate documents indicating compliance with material or drawing requirements, The audits will be conducted at the Contractor facility by NSWC Dahlgren Division and other Government designated representatives.