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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION

C.1. Background

The Advanced Propulsor Management Office (Code 808) in the Naval Architecture and Engineering Department (Department 80) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is responsible for Engineering and Manufacturing of US Navy COLUMBIA (CLB) Class submarine propulsors. The CLB Class Tailcone is a key component of the propulsor.

C.2. Scope

The objective of this procurement is to manufacture a maximum of nine (9) COLUMBIA Class submarine Tailcone Kits. The Government will require a minimum of one (1) Tailcone Kit in year one, with options for an additional eight (8) Tailcone Kits throughout the contract’s period of performance.

C.3 References

Applicable references include NAVY drawings and industry specifications.

References Title DWG No.

(a) DP2.3.3 / DP2.3.4 TAILCONE KIT 324561000, Rev (A)

C.4 CLIN 0001 and if Options are exercised, CLINS 0002, 0101, 0201, 0202, 0301, 0401, 0402, 0403 Requirements

The contractor shall manufacture, paint and, deliver 1 (one) DP2.3.3 / DP2.3.4 Tailcone Kit, Item 324561000 of reference (a). The contractor shall meet all requirements specified in reference (a) and the items referenced therein.

The Tailcone kit shall include the items and quantities specified in reference (a). The contractor shall provide a final certification package (CDRL A001) in accordance with reference (a).

The contractor shall allow 7 business days after completion of painting activities for on-site government inspection.

C.4.1 Manufacturing Plan

The contractor shall develop a Manufacturing Plan that provides, in detail, the internal (prime vendor) and external (sub-vendor/supplier) processes required to complete the delivery of all CLINs identified in this contract (CDRL A003).

C.4.2 Project Planning Chart

The contractor shall design and develop a Project Planning Chart (CDRL A004) that graphically depicts a composite schedule of all planned technical activities and milestones. This data item shall be submitted as an appendix to the Monthly Status Report (CDRL A005).

C.4.2.1 The contractor shall design the logical sequence of activities to correlate with the Manufacturing Plan (CDRL A003). The sequence of activities shall include designation of all Production Milestone Tasks which capture critical path production processes, top level production processes, and/or sub-contracted production processes that have the potential to impact end item delivery dates if they are delayed.

C.4.2.2 Gantt chart essential elements shall include discrete tasks and activities consistent with authorized work and relationships for contract completion by identifying items from contract award through completion of each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). Further, identify the critical path, all major events, and program milestones. The contractor shall define baseline Planned Start Dates for each Production Milestone Task. The contractor shall also define the Latest Start Dates for each Production Milestone Task, which are the latest that a production task can begin that does not affect the end item delivery date. The contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in writing of any changes to the baseline Production Milestone Task Planned or Latest Start dates at least 30 days prior to changing the baseline.

C.4.2.3 Activities shall have a valid total slack or float identified for critical path analysis and impact analysis from delays.

C.4.2.4 Subordinate level elements (3rd thru 5th level or greater activities) shall not exceed 30 work days in duration. The contractor shall propose any exceptions to this parameter to the COR for approval in writing. The contractor may implement any exceptions only upon approval in writing by the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) or COR.

C.4.3 Risk Status Management Report

The contractor shall develop a Risk Status Management Report (RSMR) (CDRL A006). The RSMR shall provide a risk assessment for each Production Milestone Task as identified in the Project Planning Chart, Planned Start Dates, Actual Start Dates (where applicable), and whether future Planned Start Dates are on track or at risk of exceeding the Latest Start Dates shall be visually illustrated for each Production Milestone Task. The RSMR shall also include risk-mitigating recommendations to the Government based on risks associated with each milestone.

C.4.4 Monthly Status Reports

The contractor shall submit monthly status reports in accordance with CDRL A005. The report shall clearly demonstrate progress against key milestone dates in the Project Planning Chart (CDRL A004). The report shall include the progress/status of all work, including that of subcontractors, inventory of all parts in production and in stock, action items, discussion topics, and rationale for schedule delays and improvements. The contractor shall also provide machine status, action item tracking, and risk identification and management strategies. The monthly report shall include a separate attachment containing key milestones through completion of each awarded CLIN and shall include schedule impacts to each key milestone if schedule delays or accelerations are achieved by the contractor.

C.4.5 Biannual Progress Reviews and Kickoff Meeting

The contractor shall host a kick-off meeting no later than 30 days after contract award. Thereafter, the contractor shall be responsible for planning, scheduling, and conducting biannual progress reviews with Government representatives. These reviews shall be held at the contractor’s facility, or a subcontractor’s facility, as agreed to by the Government. Each review shall include, at a minimum:

o Facility tour of the work in progress;

o Status briefing o Manufacturing status;

o Configuration control/quality assurance;

o Contractor-requested requests for variance;

o Adherence to contract delivery schedule;

o Any outstanding action items; and, o Any other information which may impact contract performance or delivery.

The contractor shall prepare and provide a Conference Agenda in accordance with CDRL A007 and Conference Minutes in accordance with CDRL A008 for each meeting held with the Government

C.5 If Options are exercised, CLINs 0003, 0102, 0203, 0302 and 0404

Upon receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the contractor may perform engineering services in support of COLUMBIA Class Propulsor related design review, design change or other engineering related tasking.

C.6 If Option is exercised, CLIN 0004

The contractor shall develop a manufacturing strategy to outline the processes, facilities, personnel, and qualifications necessary to manufacture and deliver a COLUMBIA Class Tailcone (CDRL A002).

C.7 CLIN 0005 Data Requirements

The data to be furnished hereunder shall be prepared in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423, Exhibit A attached hereto.

C.8 General Requirements (ALL CLINS The following

C.8.1 Requests for Variance

Requests for Variances shall be submitted via form DD1694, “Request for Variance” throughout performance of this contract.

C.8.2 Security Requirements

Any information (classified or unclassified) pertaining to this contract shall not be released for public dissemination unless it has been approved by the approved by the appropriate US Government authority, as specified in the DD Form 254. The contractor shall include these requirements in all subcontracts awarded under this contract. The contractor shall comply with all security requirements specified in the DD Form 254 and as follows:

1. Security Clearance and Classified Information Access: All personnel shall hold a CONFIDENTIAL clearance prior to being granted access to classified information up to the level of CONFIDENTIAL. Facilities where CONFIDENTIAL material is held or CONFIDENTIAL work is accomplished shall hold, at a minimum, a CONFIDENTIAL facility clearance.

2. Classified Information Handling. The contractor shall have the capability to handle and store information, models, and data up to the CONFIDENTIAL level. As the manufactured parts will largely be CONFIDENTIAL, the computer systems used to program the CNC machines, the CNC machine computers, and any computer systems used for geometric inspections shall be certified and approved for CONFIDENTIAL use by the certifying official identified in the DD Form 254.

SECTION J – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1, (CUI) 324561000 Rev A, DP2.3.4 Tailcone Kit Attachment 2, (CUI) 324561105 Rev A, Tailcone Mounting Fixture Attachment 3, (CUI) 324561001 Rev A, DP2.3.X Tailcone Attachment Fastener Attachment 4, (CUI) 324561002 Rev A, DP2.3.X Tailcone Attachment Fairing Cap Attachment 5, (CUI) 324561003 Rev A, DP2.3.3 Tailcone Fairing Cap Spanner Tool Attachment 6, (CUI) 324561004 Rev A, DP2.3.X Tailcone Torque Reaction Rod Attachment 7, (CUI) 324561005 Rev A, DP2.3.X Tailcone Lift Hole Fairing Caps Attachment 8, (CUI) 324561101 Rev A, DP2.3.X Tailcone Lifting Insert Attachment 9, (CUI) 324561102 Rev A, DP2.3.X Tailcone Lift Adapters Attachment 10, (CUI) 324561103 Rev A, DP2.3.X Tailcone Center Ring Attachment 11, (CUI) 324561104 Rev A, DP2.3.X Tailcone Tapered Bushing Attachment 12, (CONFIDENTIAL) 324561100 Rev A, DP2.3.3/ DP2.3.4 Tailcone Inseparable Assembly

Note: CDRL’s and DD254 will be provided with solicitation release. Please reference the announcement for instructions to access the above attachments.