Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR

THE

SQUAD AIMING LASER

PREPARED BY

PRODUCT MANAGER INFANTRY WEAPONS

PROGRAM MANAGER GROUND WEAPONS SYSTEMS

MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

26 June 2024

SCOPE

This Statement of Work (SOW) sets forth the requirements for the procurement, delivery, configuration management, program management support, Interim Contract Logistics Support (ICLS), warranty, and technical documentation of the Squad Aiming Laser (SAL). The Contractor shall provide the requisite program management and logistics support, all material, services, and necessary support documentation needed to complete the tasks identified within this SOW. The Contractor shall ensure that delivery schedules and performance requirements for the SAL are accomplished as set forth in the contract.

1.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following specified documents form a part of this SOW to the extent specified herein. The most recent revision of the referenced document at the time of contract governs unless otherwise specified. In the event of conflict between the applicable documents and this SOW, the SOW takes precedence. All second tier and below references cited in mandatory compliance documents are guidance only. The Contractor may review the below documents at https://quicksearch.dla.mil. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations.

1.1 Military Standards and Specifications - Mandatory Compliance

MIL-STD-882E Standard Practice for System Safety

MIL-STD-130N(1) Standard Practice Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property

MIL-STD-196G Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS)

MIL-PRF-32216A(1) Evaluation of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Manuals and

Preparation of Supplemental Data

MIL-STD-40051-2D(1) Preparation of Digital Technical Information for Page Based

Technical Manuals

MIL-PRF-29612B Training Data Products

MIL-STD-2073-1E(4) Standard Practice for Military Packaging

MIL-STD-129R Standard Practice Military Marking for Shipment and Storage

SAE-GEIA-STD-0007C Logistics Product Data

1.2 Handbooks - Guidance Only

MIL-HDBK-61B Military Handbook Configuration Management Guidance

MIL-HDBK-29612/2A Guidance for Acquisition of Training Data Products and Services

NAVMC 4855.1 Product Quality Deficiency Reporting (PQDR) Handbook

SAE-GEIA-HB-0007B Logistics Product Data Handbook

1.3 Other Government Documents – Mandatory Compliance.

PS-SAL-001 Performance Specification for the Squad Aiming Laser

FED-STD-313F Material Safety Data, Transportation Data, and Disposal Data for Hazardous

Materials Furnished to Government Activities

NAVSEA TM Technical Manual for Batteries, Navy Lithium

Safety S9310-AQ-SAF-010 Program Responsibilities and Procedures

MCO 4790.25 Ground Equipment Maintenance Program (GEMP)

MCO 4855.10C Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR)

Program

DoDI 5000.64 Accountability and Management of DoD

Equipment and Other Accountable Property

DoDM 4140.01 Department of Defense Supply Chain Materiel Management Procedures

US Army Project Manager, Soldier Sensors and Lasers, Security Classification Guide for Image Intensifier Devices

US Army Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate Security Classification Guide for Infrared Focal Plane Technology Development for Uncooled Sensors

1.4 Non-Government Documents – Mandatory Compliance

ASTM D3951-18 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging

1.5 Forms – Mandatory Compliance

DD Form 254 DoD Contract Security Classification Specification

DD Form 441 Department of Defense Security Agreement

DD Form 1149 Requisition and Invoice Shipping Document

DD Form 1692 Engineering Change Proposal

SF 368 Product Quality Deficiency Report

2.0 Requirements

The Contractor shall deliver the SAL in accordance with the tasks listed below and the Performance Specification (PSPEC) and other requirements identified in the contract. A complete system includes a laser device comprising a visible laser pointer, a near-infrared laser pointer, a near-infrared laser illuminator, and a MIL-STD-1913 rail mounting mechanism, batteries, remote, an operator manual (1 per 10 systems), quick reference guide (1 per system), and all accessories necessary for operational use.

2.1 Program Management. The Contractor shall develop and execute a plan to manage the SAL Program. The Contractor shall be responsible for overall SAL performance and shall define and maintain appropriate subcontract and associated contract relationships to support all contract requirements. The Contractor shall designate a point of contact responsible for substantive communication with the Government.

CDRL A001, Conference Agenda / Conference Report

2.1.1 Meetings, Formal Reviews, Conferences, and Audits. The Contractor shall plan, host, attend, coordinate, support, and conduct meetings, In-Process Reviews (IPRs), conferences, and audits (hereinafter called "reviews").

The reviews shall occur at mutually agreed upon Government and Contractor facilities. Reviews requiring demonstration or examination of equipment shall take place at the Contractor's facility. The Contractor shall provide agendas, meeting minutes, and summary reports applicable to this section. Summary reports shall detail all action items, responsible parties, and estimated completion dates. The Government reserves the right to cancel any review or to require any review at critical points during the Period of Performance (PoP). The Contractor shall deliver a copy of all material presented at any meeting and any referenced documents.

2.1.2 Post-Award Conference. A Post-Award Conference (PAC) shall be held at the Contractor’s facility within

(10) calendar days after contract award. An exact date for the conference shall be mutually agreed upon after contract signing. The conference will specifically discuss all sections of the contract in detail with emphasis on programmatic points of interest, to include manufacturing readiness, quality management, requirements compliance, and product support activities. The conference may include contracting officers, program managers, and essential personnel from both parties. The Contractor shall take meeting minutes and deliver a copy of said meeting minutes to the Government within (7) calendar days after the conclusion of the conference.

2.1.3 Quarterly Program Review. The Contractor shall generate and deliver quarterly program review agendas, meeting minutes, and summary reports. The Contractor shall be responsible for attending program reviews on dates and locations mutually agreed upon with the Government. Program reviews shall convene as mutually agreed between the Contractor and the Government. A minimum of four program reviews will be held per year at the Contractor’s facility or Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia. These reviews shall serve as a forum to resolve issues and exchange information in support of testing, production, repair, logistics support, Interim Contractor Logistics Support (ICLS), and delivery of the SAL. Contractor performance discussions shall include but are not limited to schedule, technical performance, risk elements and assumptions, work-around plans, anticipated problems, and program status. The Contractor shall ensure that appropriate personnel are available for conferences and reviews to address and resolve agenda items. Program Reviews will occur quarterly.

2.1.4 Production Readiness Review. The Contractor shall take the meeting minutes and deliver a copy of said meeting minutes to the Government within (7) calendar days after the conclusion of the PRR. A Production Readiness Review (PRR) shall be held at the Contractor’s facility within (30) calendar days after Government completion of Production Verification Testing (PVT). An exact date shall be mutually agreed between the Contractor and the Government. The PRR shall address SAL performance following PVT and evaluate manufacturing readiness, quality management, requirements compliance, and product support activities. The PRR will be run concurrently with a Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) and Systems Verification Review (SVR). For full detail on PRR requirements refer to section 3.2.5 of this SOW.

2.1.5 Monthly Status and Progress Reports. The Contractor shall generate and deliver monthly progress reports.

The Contractor shall provide monthly progress reports identifying the status of delivery orders, warranty repairs, ICLS, data deliverables, failure analysis and corrective actions, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), requests for variance, programmatic issues, technical issues, significant meetings, upcoming events, and milestones. The Contractor shall participate in monthly telephone conferences to review the monthly status and progress reports, with exact dates and times mutually agreed upon with the Government. Scheduling of monthly status and progress reports will be established at the PAC.

CDRL A002, Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report

2.2 Systems Engineering: The Contractor shall submit any applicable changes or variances in accordance with required configuration management plan. The Contractor’s proposed system shall be the product baseline. Technical compliance is based on evidence of the systems’ ability to meet the PSPEC performance standards. The system shall meet PSPEC requirements, and the Contractor shall document the requirements its system meets in the Contractors’ Product Description (PD). If the Contractor’s system’s proposed configuration and level of performance exceeds PSPEC threshold requirements, then the Government will adopt and incorporate the improved configuration and performance as the PD baseline.

CDRL A003, Configuration Management

2.2.1 Product Description. The Contractor shall generate and deliver a Product Description (PD) containing all the information necessary to define the performance and configuration of the SAL, and generate and deliver a Configuration Audit Report and Configuration Audit Plan. The PD shall include a summary of verification procedures and relevant definitions applicable to each performance attribute. A Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) will be conducted (30) calendar days after PVT at the Contractor’s facility. Upon completion of the PCA the Contractor will provide a Configuration Audit Report and Configuration Audit Plan. If the Contractor changes the configuration, the Contractor shall update the product description in accordance with configuration management and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) processes described in section 3.2.2.2.

2.2.2 Configuration Management

2.2.2.1 Configuration Control. The Contractor shall (a) generate and deliver supporting data in sufficient detail for the Government to evaluate the proposed ECP and (b) deliver the Contractor’s configuration control process when required by the Government. The Contractor shall implement configuration control methods and procedures, which maintain the integrity and traceability of an established baseline. The Contractor shall only make changes to established baselines after the Government approves the ECPs and contract modification has occurred. The Contractor shall submit supporting data to evaluate the proposed change, such as drawings, supplemental drawings, sketches, specifications, or manufacturer's data sheets with the ECPs. The Contractor shall identify changes to the affected assembly’s serial number or equipment number, whichever is applicable. The Contractor's configuration control process shall be provided upon request for Government review.

2.2.2.2 Engineering Change Proposals. The Contractor shall submit ECPs, when required, for approval and shall limit ECPs to engineering changes that are necessary or offer significant Government benefit. If the Government requests a system modification, then the Contractor shall submit an ECP. MIL-HDBK-61A provides guidance concerning ECP classification. The Contractor shall submit ECPs using DD Form 1692. Class I ECPs shall be submitted when changes are required to: (a) Correct deficiencies; (b) Add or modify interface or interoperability requirements; (c) Make a significant and measurable effectiveness change in the operational capabilities or logistics supportability of the system; (d) Effect substantial life cycle costs/savings; and (e) Prevent slippage in an approved production schedule. As a minimum, Class I ECPs shall contain the following information: (a) Date prepared; (b) Originator; (c) ECP Classification; (d) ECP Number; (e) Reason/need for change; (f) System designation (nomenclature, model, P/N); (g) Name of part (or lowest assembly) affected to include part numbers; (h) Baselines affected (to include drawings, specifications, CAGE, revision level, etc.); (i) Title of change; (j) Description of change; (k) Effect on interfaces (Interchangeability and Interoperability); (l) Total costs/savings w/ breakout; (m) Retrofit information; (n) Ozone Depleting Substances; (o) Impact on any engineering disciplines (such as quality, environmental, safety, health, reliability, maintainability, etc.); (p) Justification for change; (q) Priority of change; (r) Impacts to any logistics support elements (such as software, manuals, spares, tools, etc.) being utilized by Government personnel in support of the product; and (s) Alternatives evaluated or considered. The Contractor shall submit Class I and II ECPs for approval for engineering changes affecting none of the factors listed above. The Government may re-designate the class designation of the ECP.

2.2.2.3 Notices of Revision. The Contractor shall generate and submit Notices of Revisions (NOR) concurrently with ECPs when technical documentation controlled by another Contractor or Government agency, requires changes following an ECP’s approval. MIL-HDBK-61A provides NOR information requirements.

2.2.2.4 Request for Variances. The Contractor shall initiate and deliver Request for Variances (RFV), when necessary, from current approved configuration documentation. Authorized variances are a temporary departure from the requirements and do not constitute a change in an approved baseline. The Contractor shall minimize recurring variations. Where the Government determines a change should be permanent, the Contractor shall process an ECP.

MIL-HDBK-61A provides information concerning the classification needed for an RFV.

2.2.2.5 Notification of Changes to Commercial Equipment or Software. The Contractor shall notify the Government in writing when changes occur to commercial equipment or software procured or fabricated by the Contractor.

2.2.3 Interface Control Documents. The Contractor shall deliver all SAL Interface Control Documents (ICDs) including drawings, diagrams, tables, software, and textual information that describe the electrical and mechanical interfaces between major sub-assemblies. ICDs include drawings or documentation depicting physical, functional, performance, and test interfaces of related or co-functioning products. This data shall be detailed to allow the Government to fabricate or match a compatible interfacing component for the purposes of sub-assembly technology refresh/product improvement, and compatibility with USMC (United States Marine Corps) Field Level of Maintenance (LoM) and Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment, including:

a. Remote control plug physical dimensions and electrical pinouts

b. Laser device MIL-STD-1913 rail interface

c. Laser aperture cover

d. Any and all interfaces required for calibration or configuration of the SAL

Refer to MIL-HDBK-61A (SE) for further guidance. ICDs shall not include any proprietary markings.

CDRL A004, Interface Control Document (ICD)

2.2.4 Firmware Access for Maintenance. The Contractor shall provide system firmware data products including SAL device-resident calibration and settings, and associated application software for external maintenance devices, such as Virtual Instrument Portable Equipment Repair/Tester (VIPER/T) and associated test equipment.

CDRL A005, Logistics Product Data Summaries

2.2.5 Production Readiness Review. A Production Readiness Review (PRR) shall be held at the Contractor’s facility within (30) calendar days after Government completion of Production Verification Testing (PVT). PVT shall demonstrate the adequacy and suitability of the Contractor's production processes and procedures for achieving the requirements in the SAL performance specification and the minimum first article requirements. The results of the test shall demonstrate the manufacturing and production techniques employed do not negatively impact established requirements. An exact date shall be mutually agreed between the Contractor and the Government. The PRR shall address SAL performance at PVT and evaluate manufacturing readiness, quality management, requirements compliance, and product support activities, as well as key production factors (e.g., minimum production time, manufacturing simplicity/flexibility, resource availability) necessary to assure the system’s delivery is on schedule.

The Contractor shall generate meeting minutes and provide a copy to the Government within (7) calendar days after the conclusion of the PRR, in accordance with (IAW) CDRL A0001.

During the PRR, the Contractor shall demonstrate and present progress in the following areas and conduct:

a. Functional Configuration Audit (FCA)

b. Systems Verification Review (SVR)

c. Attaining the program's production requirements.

d. Resolving manufacturing problems (or developing a plan for their resolution that is acceptable to the Government).

e. Mitigating all production risks.

f. A manufacturing program review, to include the overall manufacturing system and detailed factors such as manufacturing organizations, responsibilities, facilities and equipment, manufacturing methods, and production flow.

g. A status review of all production efforts and concerns to minimize risk to the production schedule.

h. A status review of production engineering efforts, tooling and test equipment demonstrations, and proofing of new materials, processes, methods, special tooling, and test equipment.

i. A status of the hazard list from Environmental, Safety, & Occupational Health analysis.

j. The status of long lead items for production, if applicable.

2.2.5.1 Quality Control. The Contractor shall maintain quality standards through the current International Standardization Organization (ISO) quality system or equivalent standards. The Government shall have access to the Contractor’s Quality Control data throughout the contract execution. The Contractor's plan for the quality management system shall address the following elements:

a. Management Responsibility. Define, document, and implement a policy for quality.

b. Quality System. Establish, document, and maintain a quality system, which includes a quality manual, system procedures, and quality planning.

c. Contract Review. Establish and maintain documented procedures for contract review.

d. Design Control. Establish and maintain documented procedures to control and verify design of the product to ensure conformance to specified requirements.

e. Document and Data Control. Establish and maintain documented procedures to control all documents and data (including hard copy and electronic media) including such documents as standards and Government drawings.

f. Purchasing. Establish and maintain documented procedures to ensure that purchased product, associated documents and data conform to requirements. Subcontractors are to be evaluated and selected on their ability to meet subcontract requirements and type and extent of control exercised by the supplier over Subcontractors is to be defined.

g. Parts Screening. The Contractor shall establish procedures and controls to ensure products obtained from suppliers, vendors and Subcontractors do not deter from the overall reliability requirement of the performance specification.

h. Control of Government-Supplied Product. Establish and maintain documented procedures for the control of verification, storage and maintenance of Government-supplied product provided for incorporation into the supplies or for related activities.

i. Product Identification and Traceability. Where appropriate, establish and maintain documented procedures for identifying the product from receipt and during all stages of production, delivery, and installation.

j. Process Control. Identify and plan the production, installation and servicing processes, which directly affect quality, and to ensure these processes are carried out under controlled conditions.

k. Inspection and Testing. Establish and maintain documented procedures for inspection and testing activities, in order to verify that the specified requirements for the product are met.

l. Control of Inspection, Measuring and Test Equipment. Establish and maintain documented procedures to control, calibrate and maintain inspection, measuring and test equipment, (including test software) used by the supplier to demonstrate the conformance of product to the specified requirements.

m. Control of Non-Conforming Product. Establish and maintain documented procedures to ensure that all products that do not conform to specified requirements are prevented from unintended use or installation.

n. Corrective and Preventive Action. Establish and maintain documented procedures for implementing corrective action in the handling of Government complaints, product non-conformities, and the application of controls to ensure corrective action is taken and that it is effective. Preventive action procedures will detect, analyze, and eliminate potential causes of non-conformities.

o. Handling, Storage, Packaging, Preservation and Delivery. Establish and maintain documented procedures to prevent damage or deterioration of product.

p. Control of Quality Records. Establish and maintain documented procedures for identification, collection, indexing, access, filing, storage, maintenance and disposition of quality records. Quality records shall be maintained to demonstrate conformance to specified requirements and the effective operation of the quality system.

q. Internal Quality Audits. Establish and maintain documented procedures for planning and implementing internal quality audits to verify whether quality activities and related results comply with planned arrangements and to determine the effectiveness of the quality system.

r. Training. Establish and maintain documented procedures for identifying training needs and provide for the training of all personnel performing activities affecting quality. Appropriate records of training shall be maintained.

s. Servicing. Where servicing is a specified requirement, establish and maintain documented procedures for performing, verifying and reporting that the servicing meets the specified requirements.

t. Statistical Techniques. The supplier shall identify what statistical techniques are to be used for computing, documenting, verifying, and controlling both the Contractor’s process capability and the supplier’s product characteristics. The Contractor shall be able to identify the implementation process.

CDRL A006, Acceptance Test Plan

2.2.5.2 Production Acceptance Test. The Contractor shall develop and implement Production Acceptance Test (PAT) procedures to include quality control measures. The Contractor shall deliver the first PAT submission no later than (NLT) 30 calendar days from contract award. The Contractor shall deliver additional PAT submissions if changes are necessary, as determined by the Government. The Contractor shall demonstrate the PAT confirms system compliance with the SAL PD. The PAT shall specify the individual PD attributes to be tested, and frequency or percentage for sampling. At a minimum, all verification requirements listed in Table 4-2 of the PSPEC shall be met and documented in the PD and incorporated into the PAT procedures. If the Contractor’s proposed verification methods exceed PSPEC threshold requirements, the Government will adopt and incorporate the improved verification methods as the PD baseline and within the PAT procedures. The Contractor shall conduct testing which will ensure the manufacturing processes, equipment, and procedures are effective. The Government will approve the PAT procedures following witness of the Contractor’s successful execution of the associated tests and subsequent completion of PVT on the first DO. Once the Government approves the PAT, SAL units for each Delivery Order shall undergo the specified tests to ensure quality and performance. Additional PAT shall be required if the manufacturing process or design changes significantly, or when a second source is brought online.

2.2.5.3 Quality Conformance Inspections and Tests. The Contractor shall develop and deliver an Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) and applicable Test Procedures for Government review and approval NLT 30 calendar days from contract award. The Contractor shall ensure each SAL undergoes Contractor acceptance testing conducted in accordance with the Government approved ATP. The Contractor shall inspect and verify all equipment at source.

The Contractor shall only deliver items to the Government that have successfully passed the Contractor’s ATP.

2.2.6 Quality Conformance Inspection, Test Results. The Contractor shall deliver inspection and test results full report for SAL systems produced for this contract at the Quarterly Program Review and at the request of the government at any point during the PoP of the contract. Test results shall detail laser wavelength, laser output power per setting, laser beam divergences. Results will also include detailed reports of thermal testing, alignment, any other relevant data to the quality production of the SAL.

CDRL A007, Quality Conformance

2.2.7 Refurbishment of Initial Deliveries. The Contractor shall refurbish SALs used in support of Government Testing, Supportability Demonstration, and Instructor & Key Personnel Training events. The Contractor shall refurbish systems to like new condition and deliver them as part of the contract quantity. Refurbished systems shall meet PAT requirements.

2.2.8 Environmental, Safety, & Occupational Health (ESOH). The Contractor shall deliver a Safety Assessment Report (SAR) in accordance with Task 301 of MIL-STD-882E. The software contribution to system risk shall be assessed in accordance with MIL-STD-882E. The Contractor shall identify all safety risks as such in the system safety documentation. In addressing the hazards associated with lasers, lithium batteries, and hazardous materials information shall be included in the SAR to support an independent evaluation of the selection, design, testing, evaluation, use, packaging, storage, transportation, and disposal of the lithium batteries to include Contractor test data on the complete system. The Contractor shall provide the Government with access to all documentation referenced in the SAR, as requested by the Government The Contractor shall generate and deliver a SAR in accordance with Task 301 or MIL-STD-882E.

CDRL A008, Safety Assessment Report (SAR)

2.3 Logistics. The Contractor shall conduct ICLS for the life of the contract of the SAL based on the funding of the ICLS Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and Sub-Line Item Numbers (SLINs). The Government intends to sustain the SAL organically in accordance with the Government Maintenance Concept through organizational-level and intermediate-level maintenance as articulated in MCO 4790.25, Ground Equipment Maintenance Program. This sustainment strategy requires the Government to requisition parts from the Contractor’s final, fully provisioned, and cataloged SAL system. During the period of ICLS and Organic Maintenance, the Contractor shall make available for purchase all parts and support equipment identified in the Provisioning Guidance Conference and Supportability Demonstration.

2.3.1 Maintenance Planning and Management. The Contractor shall conduct maintenance planning and management to define optimal maintenance activities, which fully support the Marine Corps’ organic maintenance concept. The maintenance concept for the SAL is based upon two Levels of Maintenance (LoM), Field and Depot.

The two levels of Maintenance under Field are Organizational and Intermediate which are broken down below. The Contractor shall implement maintenance support capabilities that will transition to full organic support conducted by the USMC.

a. Organizational LoM is defined as maintenance conducted at the using unit. Organizational LoM typically consists of the replacement of exterior covers, caps, and straps.

b. Intermediate LoM is defined as maintenance tasks involving disassembly, assembly, replacement and repair of major components and subassemblies. Intermediate LoM will be performed by Marines with the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 2171, Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer.

2.3.2 Provisioning Guidance Conference. The Contractor shall host a Provisioning Guidance Conference (PGC) during the PAC. The Contractor shall provide the PGC agenda NLT three calendar days prior to the PGC. The Government will chair the PGC. The purpose is to discuss the contractual requirements pertaining to Logistics Data Products and conduct a preliminary supportability demonstration. The Contractor shall take the meeting minutes and provide a copy to the Government within (7) calendar days after the conclusion of the conference. The PGC Agenda will be:

a. The format and medium of delivery.

b. Unique Government requirements.

c. Unclear provisioning or cataloging related areas.

d. Operator/maintenance manual, packaging, and technical publications deliverables.

e. Provisioning Performance Schedule (PPS) and schedule of periodic submissions for Government review.

f. Common understanding of the overall logistics requirements.

g. Organic maintenance activities at the user level during the period of ICLS.

h. Conduct and schedule of a Level of Repair Analysis (LORA).

CDRL A009, Logistics Product Data Summaries

2.3.3 Provisioning Conference. The Contractor shall host the Provisioning Conference no later than (90) calendar days after the PAC. An exact date shall be mutually agreed between the Contractor and the Government. The Provisioning Conference will last no longer than one calendar day. The Contractor shall take meeting minutes and provide a copy to the Government within (7) calendar days after the conclusion of the conference.

2.3.3.1 The Contractor shall generate and deliver the following Logistics Product Data Summaries (30) calendar days prior to the Provisioning Conference:

a. Provisioning Technical Documentation (PTD).

b. Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL).

c. Provisioning Parts List (PPL).

d. Tools and Test Equipment List (TTEL).

e. Design Change Notices (DCN).

f. Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)

g. Engineering Data for Provisioning (EDFP).

h. Indentured Bill of Material (IBOM).

i. Basic Issue Items (BII).

j. Recommended Buy List (RBL).

k. Long Lead Time Items List (LLTIL)

These lists shall contain the Data Products specified during the PGC. The Contractor shall update the PTD as requested by the Government.

2.3.4 Government Furnished Equipment/Government Furnished Property. The Contractor may, after contract award, request to use equipment available within the Marine Corps inventory. For example, the Contractor may receive access to Marine Corps’ Test Equipment in support of developing its requirement to support organizational and intermediate maintenance. The Government will make equipment available to the Contractor at a Government facility upon receipt of the Contractor's written request to the Contracting Officer and Government approval is granted. The Contractor will receive no Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government Furnished Property (GFP) resulting from this contract otherwise.

2.3.5 Item Unique Identification. The Contractor shall comply with MIL-STD-130N, DoDI 5000.64, and DoDM

4140.01. The two-dimensional Item Unique Identification (IUID) data matrix shall be machine-readable with scanning devices and shall be accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practical. All two-dimensional data matrices shall be permanently affixed or engraved and able to withstand and perform within the same environmental conditions as the SAL. Proposed size and location of IUID markings shall be presented to the Government for approval in the PTD and drawings.

2.3.6 Parent End Item Data Plate Information. The Contractor shall comply with MIL-STD-130N, Table IV (Unique Item Identifier (UII) Construct 2), Figure 1, and DoDI 5000.64 when developing the SAL data plate. The Parent End Item two-dimensional matrix shall contain human-readable and machine-readable markings and shall be no less than 1 centimeter wide and no less than 40% contrast. The minimum data plate information for the Principal End Item is listed below:

a. Nomenclature.

b. National Stock Number (NSN).

c. CAGE Code.

d. Serial Number (shall not have leading zeroes).

e. Government Ownership Designation (US Property).

f. Contract Number.

g. Two-dimensional IUID data matrix.

h. UII.

i. Date of manufacture in accordance with MIL-STD-130N Paragraph 5.7 and Figure 16.

2.3.7 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer in writing whenever the Contractor believes that one or more of the components of materials intended to be incorporated directly into an item specified to be delivered under the purchase order or contract is a Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) component. The notice shall identify the part number, NSN, and nomenclature of each DMS component. The Contractor shall also provide a detailed plan on how they will identify and mitigate DMSMS risk.

2.3.8 Supply Support & Sustainment Planning. The SAL shall be organically maintained utilizing Marine Corps’ equipment capable of visible and infrared laser, equipment repair and testing.

2.3.8.1 Common and Bulk Items List. The Common and Bulk Items List (CBIL) contains items that are difficult or impractical to list on a top-down or disassembly sequence PPL, but for which provisioning may be required to support operating the end item or equipment.

2.3.8.2 Provisioning Parts List. The Contractor shall deliver a Provisioning Parts List (PPL) NLT 30 calendar days prior to the PGC. The PPL shall contain the end-item, component, or assembly and all support items that can be disassembled, reassembled, or replaced at the Intermediate LoM. The Contractor may use MCO 4790.25 Ground Equipment Maintenance Program (GEMP) as a guide for Marine Corps LoM.

2.3.8.3 Recommended Buy List. The Contractor shall deliver recommendations for a Recommended Buy List (RBL) for the Initial Issue Provisioning spares packages, and shall provide the currently available supporting Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Durability data for the RBL NLT 30 calendar days prior to the PGC.

The RBL shall contain Nomenclature, Contractor Part Number, Cost of Part (to include stepladder pricing), CAGE Code, and recommended quantities for a period of three years.

2.3.8.4 Engineering Data for Provisioning. The Contractor shall generate and deliver to the Government all Engineering Data for Provisioning (EDFP) in accordance with SAE-GEIA-STD-0007. (EDFP) is technical data describing parts and equipment data, such as specifications, standards, drawings, photographs, sketches and descriptions necessary for assembly. EDFP shall include technical drawings, schematic drawings/diagrams, and wiring/cable diagrams as necessary to indicate the physical characteristics, location, and/or function of the item.

a. The Contractor shall furnish EDFP in the following order of precedence:

(1) Government or industry recognized specifications or standards.

(2) Engineering drawings.

(3) Commercial catalogs or catalog descriptions.

(4) Sketches or photographs with brief descriptions of dimensional, material, mechanical, electrical, or other descriptive characteristics.

b. EDFP shall be in electronic format and marked in such a manner as to identify proprietary rights.

2.3.9 Level of Repair Analysis. The Contractor shall conduct/host a LORA prior to the Provisioning Conference.

An exact date shall be mutually agreed between the Contractor and the Government at the PGC. The Contractor shall provide and disassemble production representative equipment to verify all provisioning documentation.

2.4 Technical Manuals and Associated Supplemental Data

2.4.1 Technical Publications. The Contractor shall deliver Technical Manuals and Supplemental data in accordance with MIL-PRF-32216A(1) and MIL-STD 40051-2D(1). MIL-PRF-32216A(1) guides the Government’s verification and acceptance of the Contractors’ manuals by providing criteria for evaluating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) manuals for acceptance.

2.4.1.1 Copyright Release. The requirements of DFARS 252.227-7013(d) apply to this contract regardless of the commercial determination of technical documents provided. Manuals delivered to the Government shall include the approved copyright release statements that has been developed and approved in partnership with the Government.

2.4.1.2 Operator Manual and Maintenance Manual Reviews. The Contractor shall host Operator Manual and Maintenance Manual reviews. These reviews shall be conducted at the 50%, 75%, and 100% completion levels by the Contractor prior to Government acceptance of the Operator Manual and Maintenance Manual. If applicable in accordance with CDRL A002, the Contractor shall submit Operator Manual and Maintenance Manual review schedules for review of the manuals at the 50%, 75%, and 100% completion levels. The Government may require, and the Contractor may request, additional Operator Manual and Maintenance Manual reviews irrespective of the schedule. The review schedule will be discussed and agreed upon at the PGC.

2.4.1.3 Operator Manual. The Contractor shall generate and deliver a complete Operator Manual per MIL-PRF- 32216A(1) NLT 5 calendar days prior to the PAC. The Contractor shall generate and deliver Government approved Operatory Manuals with every SAL delivered. The Government will have unlimited rights in the Operator Manual Commercially available operator manuals shall be delivered until the Government approves the Government version of the operator's manual. Within (30) calendar days of approval, only the Government-approved operator manual shall be included with every SAL delivered. The manuals shall contain installation, operation, troubleshooting, organizational-level maintenance instructions, a complete repair parts lists (including exploded views of all assemblies and subassemblies), and special tools lists. The operator’s manual shall be no larger than 4 ½ x 5 ½ inches.

2.4.1.4 Quick Reference Guide: The Contractor shall generate and deliver a Quick Reference Guide (QRG). The Government will have unlimited rights in the QRG. The QRG shall contain mounting, basic adjustment and operating procedures required to use the SAL in the field. The Contractor shall provide a Government approved QRG with each delivered SAL. Review timelines for the QRG will be set at the PGC.

2.4.1.5 Boresight Targets: The Contractor shall generate and deliver Boresight Targets for the following weapons:

a. M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle

b. M4 and M4A1

c. M16A4

d. M240B

Boresight Targets shall include aim points for the SAL in each mounting orientation on the host weapon (left rail, top rail, right rail). Boresight targets shall be designed to simulate 100 meters at 25 meters on standard boresight targets with 1 milliradian boxes. SAL aim point standoffs, weapon system, and mounting orientation shall be included on the target in a clear and concise manner. Boresight Targets shall be provided in .pdf files configured to print on 1:1 scale with no deviation. The Contractor will deliver draft Boresight Target .pdf files (30) calendar days after completion of the PAC for Government validation. The Government will validate the accuracy of Boresight Targets within (30) calendar days of receipt of draft .pdf Boresight Targets. The Government may require, and the Contractor may request, additional Boresight Target reviews irrespective of the schedule to include possible mounting configurations for new host weapon platforms.

2.4.1.6 Maintenance Manual. The Contractor shall generate and deliver a complete organizational-level Maintenance Manual per MIL- STD 40051-2C. The Government will have unlimited rights in the Maintenance Manual. The manual shall contain the theory of operation installation, operation, troubleshooting, and organizational-level maintenance instructions, a complete repair parts lists (including exploded views of all assemblies and subassemblies), and special tools lists. The organizational-level Maintenance Manual shall be no larger than 8½ x 11 inches.

2.4.1.7 Final Acceptance and Delivery. The Government will accept manuals after the Contractor has incorporated all comments and changes resulting from the validation and verification into the applicable final manuals.

CDRL A010, Technical Manuals and Associated Supplemental Data

2.5 Intermediate Level Maintenance Training Products:

2.5.1 Maintenance Instructor and Key Personnel Training. The Contractor shall conduct a maintenance training event in accordance with MIL-PRF-29612B for both Government and their representatives at the Contractor’s facility. The Contractor shall provide all materials and conduct Maintenance Instructor and Key Personnel Training (I&KPT) via the Government-approved, Contractor- developed draft courseware.

2.5.1.1 Methods of Instruction. The instruction shall include lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises and practical application. Fault isolation shall be accomplished by having students identify faults to the specific Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) with emphasis on high failure items.

2.5.1.2 Maintenance Course Requirements. The Contractor shall base this course on the Government maintenance concept. This course shall ensure students are qualified to maintain the SAL system to the level of repair, which supports the Government maintenance concept using the TMs, general-purpose test equipment, and all required diagnostic tools. This course shall include instructor-inserted faults or malfunctions. The Contractor shall provide ten (10) fault-inducing kits each with five (5) unique faults for training purposes. Each fault inducing kit shall be removable without damaging the system. This course shall provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the system capabilities, limitations, interfacing, operations, maintenance tasks, and required maintenance related skill sets.

a. At a minimum, the instruction shall include:

(1) Capabilities, functions, electro-optical/electronic theory of operation and functional operation of the SAL system.

(2) Preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.

(3) External diagnostics, trouble shooting, component removal/installation procedures and other tests.

(4) Measured performance data; and

(5) Highlights of interaction between the SAL and or other test equipment.

b. At a minimum, the instruction shall include and upon completion, enable the student to:

(1) Operate the system and subsystems.

(2) Execute diagnostic self-test and interpret readouts.

(3) Remove and install major components and perform function tests.

(4) Determine if the system/subsystem is malfunctioning or not.

(5) Isolate and locate malfunctions in the SAL.

(6) Replace the defective assemblies and sub-assemblies.

(7) Troubleshoot and repair assemblies and sub-assemblies.

(8) Perform all required alignments and adjustments.

(9) Verify proper system/subsystem functions.

(10) Perform routine preventive maintenance functions.

2.5.1.3 Maintenance Course Material. The Contractor shall provide intermediate maintenance training course material. The content of the course material shall focus on providing the maintainer with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform maintainer tasks. All course material shall be prepared per MIL-PRF-29612B. The Contractor shall provide all supplies and technical literature to each Government student while taking the course or as deemed most reasonable by the Government. The Contractor shall prepare and deliver the below training documentation in accordance with MIL-PRF-29612B. For further guidance, MIL-HDBK-29612B dated Aug 2001 may be used.

a. Lesson Plan. The Contractor shall provide a Lesson Plan (LP) to the Government that shall contain data that provides specific definition and direction to the instructor on learning objectives, equipment, instructional media requirements, and the conduct of training.

b. Student Outline. The Contractor shall provide a student handout that shall contain data, which enhances the mastery of the knowledge and skills required to perform SAL maintenance. These materials may be in the form of PowerPoint files, diagrams, and assignments and outline sheets.

c. Instructional Visual Aids. The Contractor shall provide visual aids, such as PowerPoint media, graphics, and schematics to be used by the instructor in the conduct of classes.

d. Fault Isolation Training Aids. The Contractor shall provide fault isolation training aids that utilize the students’ knowledge of theory and require the use of system support and test equipment. These training aids shall be in the form of faulty components or other modules inserted into the system, which produce a predicted fault.

CDRL A011, Intermediate Maintenance Training Products

2.5.1.4 Instructional Performance Requirements Document. The Contractor shall generate and deliver an Instructional Performance Requirements Document (IPRD) for Maintenance Training. The Contractor shall prepare an IPRD providing the individual job task data and listing of knowledge, skills, and aptitudes associated with the performance of tasks selected for training. Contractor-provided training materials shall include Learning Objectives derived from the IPRD.

2.5.1.5 Maintenance Supportability Demonstration and I&KPT Production Refurbishment. The Contractor shall refurbish SALs used during the Government Testing, Supportability Demonstration, and Instructor & Key Personnel Training events. Systems shall be refurbished to like new condition and delivered as part of the contract quantity provided. Refurbished systems shall meet PAT requirements.

2.6 Maintenance and Supportability

2.6.1 Maintenance and Supportability Demonstration. The purpose of the Maintenance and Supportability Demonstration (MSD) is to verify that the logistics related requirements of the Performance Specification have been implemented, and that all logistics resources required to maintain the complete SAL system, and associated equipment, are available to support the Warfighter’s mission. The MSD shall include Human Factors Engineering (HFE), health hazards, safety, manpower, personnel and training, parts interchangeability and maintainability, and additive manufacturing /machining of parts and equipment. The Contractor shall plan and conduct an MSD event to provide tangible demonstration of meeting the Integrated Product Support Elements contract requirements. The

MSD shall occur within (180) calendar days after contract award. An exact date and location shall be mutually agreed between the Contractor and the Government. The Contractor shall provide and disassemble production representative equipment to verify all provisioning documentation. The MSD shall demonstrate:

a. Maintainability goals: verify achievement of maintainability goals and to identify and correct supportability deficiencies.

b. Life-Cycle Initiatives: identification of needed improvements to materiel design for improved supportability and reduced life-cycle cost.

c. System safety: verify system safety label/markings and mitigation of operational and maintenance hazards, to confirm the safety of all procedures, tasks, and system labels.

d. Equipment publications: review and verify the equipment maintainer publication includes:

(1) Detailed theory of operation, including functional theory of operation, component theory, and schematic diagrams.

(2) Fault diagnosis procedures: confirm fault diagnosis procedures utilizing SAL system-level fault isolation support solution.

(3) Maintenance tasks and procedures: confirm maintenance tasks/procedures and repair/replacement procedures, to include the removal and replacement of components, major assemblies and sub-assemblies. Demonstrate maintenance procedures that are applicable to each level of maintenance within the USMC.

(4) Illustrations: verify all illustrations match actual equipment configuration as well as the task sequencing for fault isolation and SAL disassembly/assembly procedures.

(5) Contractors Technical Manual Validation Letter

2.6.1.1 Maintenance and Supportability Demonstration Report. The Contractor shall generate and deliver a final Maintenance and Supportability Demonstration (MSD) Report documenting the results of the MSD within (30) calendar days of completion of the MSD. Preceding submission of the final MSD Report, the Contractor shall generate and deliver a quick-look report within (5) calendar days of the MSD to the Government. Any failures that occur during the MSD shall be documented by the Contractor in the MSD Report. Should failures occur, the Contractor shall conduct Government-approved follow-on demonstrations. The Government will approve the MSD Report when all requirements have been met.

CDRL A012, Supportability Demonstration Report

2.7 Packaging

2.7.1 Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation. The Contractor shall be responsible for preserving and packaging the deliverables in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E. All packages containing SALs shall contain the quantity and serial number of enclosed systems.

2.7.2 Preservation and Packaging (P&P). The Contractor shall preserve and package shipments for immediate use in accordance with the best commercial practices of ASTM D3951-18 and mark all items for shipment and storage in accordance with MIL-STD-129R.