Attachment 2 Statement of Work - 70Z03825QB0000210.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

TCAS 1 PROCESSOR

SOLICITATION NO. 70Z025QB0000210

1.0 BACKGROUND

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) currently operates a large fleet of 97 MH-65E helicopters. The MH-65E helicopter is primarily a Short-Range Recovery (SRR) aircraft used by the USCG to perform search and rescue, law enforcement and homeland security missions. The USCG missions require frequent operation at lower altitudes and in salt-laden environments.

These environments accelerate corrosion on airframe structures, engines, and components of the aircraft.

2.0 SCOPE

This requirement is for the test, evaluation, and repair of TCAS 1 Processor. Work shall be performed using the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM). The OEM is L3 Harris Aviation Products, Inc. (Cage Code 25583). Upon receipt of the components, the Contractor shall perform a test and evaluation to determine the condition of the items. Any items found as No Fault Found (NFF), Beyond Economical Repair (BER) or Scrap must be return to the USCG In Accordance With (IAW) section 4.0 All other items repaired shall be IAW this Statement of Work (SOW), and OEM CMM. The component is Serial Number (S/N) tracked.

Work shall be performed at the Contractor’s facility. The Contractor shall provide all necessary parts, materials, labor, tooling, test equipment and facilities to test, repair/overhaul the components listed in this contract.

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.

3.1Applicable Commercial Documents.

3.1.1 OEM CMM and other applicable technical specifications for the component set forth in the Schedule.

3.1.1.1 The Contractor must have access to required CMMs, repair specifications, and/or test and acceptance criteria and any other required data to ensure all components are tested and repaired in accordance with (IAW) the OEM’s current specifications and procedures. The USCG may review repair manuals and performance/test/acceptance criteria as required. Original design or functional capabilities of the end item and parts thereof shall not be changed unless authorized or directed by the requirement of this SOW.

3.2 Government Documents. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks of the latest revision at the date of the original release of this specification listed below form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Copies may be obtained by written request and approved by the Contracting Officer (KO). For some documents, the contractor shall complete DHS Form 110000-6, Sensitive but Unclassified Information Non-Disclosure Agreement and e-mail the signed documents to the contract administrator prior to issuance of that document.

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3.2.1 USCG Documents

3.2.1.1 USCG Maintenance Procedure Card (MPC).

32014.1 Rev D Inspection (May 2020).

3.2.1.2 USCG Technical Orders that support components set forth in the Schedule.

3.2.2 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars (AC) AC 43-206 (May 2001). Inspection, Prevention, Control, and Repair of Corrosion on Avionics Equipment.

3.3 Military Standards. MIL-STD-2073-1E Department of Defense Standard Practice for Military Packaging (May 2008).

3.4 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

1910.1025 Lead

1910.1026 Hexavalent Chromium

1910.1027 Cadmium

3.4.1 A copy of these standards are available at www.osha.gov.

3.5 Precedence. In the event of a conflict or ambiguity, the following order of precedence among documents shall govern:

a. USCG specifications and procedures, including this SOW and referenced documents

b. OEM specifications and procedures

4.0 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS.

4.1 Approved Repair Facility.

Contractor shall be either a (1) FAA or (2) equivalent European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 Certified Repair Facility, OEM, and/or (3) a USCG SRR Engineering approved repair facility for the component listed in the Schedule of Supplies/Service. Component repaired and delivered to the Government shall be certified airworthy and ready for installation on a USCG aircraft. Contractor must provide proof established supply chain with the OEM for those parts required to be purchased through the OEM AND proof of enrollment in OEM technical publication subscription and compliance with tech publication audit requirements, if any, as set forth by the OEM with their quotations.

4.2 Certifications. The Contractor shall maintain all certifications throughout the duration of the contract. The Contractor shall notify the KO in writing, no later than ten (10) calendar days, when the Contractor has a change in their certification status and shall disclose all facts relevant to the change.

4.3 Subcontractor Qualifications. Subcontracting shall be limited to Contractors certified by the FAA or EASA equivalent and OEM. Documentation shall be provided to the Government upon request to support the subcontractor’s qualifications and there can be no change in sub-http://www.osha.gov/ contractors without the KO’s written approval. Contractors and sub-contractors shall have access to OEM authorized replacement parts. If subcontractors are used, the Contractor must be able to provide current proof of compliance with OEM CMM specifications for the work being accomplished by the subcontractor.

4.4. Labor Rate. The labor rate provided in the Schedule of Supplies/Services, for the base period and each option period, shall be the rate used to incorporate unusual damage, technical support, service bulletins, and/or an engineering change. It shall be fully burdened with all overhead, general and administrative (G&A) expenses, and profit.

5.0 REPAIR.

5.1 Repair Procedures.

Non-Ready for Issue (Non-RFI) components shall be repaired and returned to RFI condition IAW the OEM minimum functional performance specifications. Components shall be repaired for the specific fault for which they were returned. A DD Form 1577-2, Unserviceable (Repairable) Tag-material, or USCG, CF-1577-A (11-90), Unsatisfactory Report Tag will be attached to each Non-(RFI) item describing faults. The Contractor shall perform an inspection and correct deficiencies found. However, if no tag is present specifying why an item is send for repairs, the Contractor shall follow approved CMM or OEM’s Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) or current USCG approved repair and procedures. This shall include, but is not limited to, replacement of broken or missing parts and the removal of any foreign matter or corrosion. Any deviations must be approved by USCG.

6.0 Additional Contractor Requirements.

6.1 Failure Data Report. The Contractor shall submit a failure data report (in numerical order, by P/N for each repaired component. This report shall include National Stock Number (NSN), Part Number (P/N), Serial Number (S/N), nomenclature, date of repair, Contract Number, Task Order number, line item numbers, description of the repaired failure, the USCG reported failure, a listing of parts repaired, a listing of parts replaced, and the schematic location of parts that were replaced or repaired. The Contractor's in-house work order may be used to satisfy this requirement if the work order contains information requested above. This report shall be included with the packing slip, which shall be included with the repaired component when shipped.

6.2 Corrosion. USCG aircraft operate primarily around salt water, at low altitude, and are subject to corrosion. During inspection and functional test, the presence of corrosion in a component shall constitute reason for a more thorough disassembly and inspection. If corrosion is discovered, disassembly shall be performed to the extent necessary to remove corrosion or replace the part, or parts, affected. Corroded parts shall be replaced, except in those cases where removal of corrosion from a part will not impair efficiency or safe operation of the part. Corrosion removal and treatment of affected areas shall be accomplished IAW the

CMM or OEM’s Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP). If not addressed in the manufacturer’s specifications, the Contractor shall use FAA AC 43-206.

In the case where specifications do not exist or are not clear, the Contractor shall provide written notification to the KO. Disposition instructions via a modification to the Task Order will be completed and provided by the issuing office.

6.3 Environmental. All parts must be thoroughly cleaned IAW applicable CMMs and OEM specifications to ensure they are as free as practicable of all hazardous dust to include hexavalent chromium, cadmium, lead, etc., prior to being returned to ALC. ALC may take random samples of parts to ensure they are free as practicable of all hazards. Information on these hazards can be found in Occupational Safety and Health Standards 1910.1025 (lead), 1910.1026 (Hexavalent Chromium) and 1910.1027 (Cadmium).

6.4 Test and Evaluation/No Fault Found/Beyond Economical Repair (BER)

6.4.1 Test and Evaluation /No Fault Found. If, after visual and functional inspections, an item is discovered to meet manufacturer’s minimum performance specifications as designated by the CMM or OEM’s ATP and requires no parts or labor, the Contractor shall be allowed the firm-fixed price for Test and Evaluation/No Fault Found Fee in the Schedule. The Contractor shall prepare and include a Failure Data Report as described in paragraph 6.1, with all returned components, including the USCG’s reported failure and the fact that no fault was discover.

6.4.2 BER. When an item is determined to be BER, the Contractor shall provide written notification to the KO. The notification shall list the Task Order Number, Line Item, NSN, PN and S/N with a brief description supporting the determination. The KO will provide disposition instructions via a Task Order Modification. If the part is, deemed BER, the Contractor shall be allowed the firm-fixed price for Test and Evaluation Inspection Fee. The Contractor shall prepare and include a Failure Data Report as described in paragraph 6.1. When the determination that the assembly shall be BER, the part and the accompanying paperwork must be clearly marked BER and returned to the USCG ALC for proper disposition.

Note: The USCG typically considers an item BER when the cost to repair exceeds 65 percent of the price of a new unit; however, the USCG is not bound with this percentage and will make all final BER determination.

6.5 Scrap Items. When an item is determined to be scrap, the Contractor shall provide written notification to the KO. The notification shall list the Task Order Number, CLIN, NSN, PN and S/N with a brief description supporting the determination. The KO will provide disposition instructions via a Task Order Modification. If the part is, deemed scrap, the Contractor shall be allowed the firm-fixed for Test and Evaluation Inspection Fee.

The Contractor shall prepare and include a Failure Data Report as described in paragraph 6.1.

When the determination that the assembly shall be scrap, the part and the accompanying paperwork must be clearly marked scrap and returned to the USCG ALC for proper disposal.

6.6 Certificate of Conformance. The Contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance IW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.246-15 (Apr 1984) for all components. For repairs accomplished IAW USCG approved procedures and not included in a FAA repair station authorization, each component returned after repair shall be tagged with a DD Form 1574 Serviceable Condition Code Tag, completed in its entirety. Each repaired component returned to ALC must be tagged with a Certificate of Conformance and a DD Form 1574 Serviceable Condition Code Tag, completed in its entirety. This form shall be packaged with each component. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATES WILL RESULT

IN NON-ACCEPTANCE OF THE DELIVERED ITEM.

6.7 Replacement Parts. Parts of a component found to be in a serviceable condition as a result of functional testing shall be reused. Missing parts and parts found to be defective or that require replacement by manufacturer’s instructions shall be replaced with parts meeting the manufacturer’s specifications and drawings. Replacement parts shall be new. Repair of all items shall be IAW the applicable item CMM. The cost for parts that are replace systematically during repair shall be included in the fixed repair price identified on CLIN 0001 including all subsequent Option Period CLINs in the Schedule Supplies/Services.

6.8 Separately Priced Replacement Parts. Pricing for other repair components and supply material, yet unspecified by part number at contract award, will be incorporated as firm fixed prices after negotiation of the first-time replacement. The Government reserves the right to provide separately priced replacement parts as Government furnished property on an as-needed basis as determined by the KO. The KO will either issue a modification to the task order authorizing use of the separately priced replacement part(s) or provide disposition instructions.

The delivery schedule will be adjusted accordingly for any delay associated with requesting and obtaining the approval to utilize the specified separately priced replacement part(s).

7.0 Pricing Exclusions – Unusual Damage.

7.1.1 General.

The USCG intends that all components specified in the schedule of supplies/services will be shipped for the repair within the firm-fixed prices established in the Schedule of Supplies/Services. Those components may be determined unusually damaged. To be determined unusually damaged, a component must be received for routine repair and upon evaluation any one of the following conditions are discover:

Obvious misuse Crash damage Acts of God

Only components meeting one or more of the above criteria may be consider as Unusually Damaged. Missing piece parts does not include the parts that are to be systematically change out per the CMM; the USCG shall not be charged for these parts. All other components shall be repaired IAW the firm fixed repaired prices established in the Schedule of Supplies/Services.

7.1.2 Unusual Damage Evaluation.

When a component is process for Unusual Damage Evaluation, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO in writing. The Government may request the Contractor to submit an inspection condition report, pictures of the damage, and a repair quote listing all parts and labor cost needed to return the component to satisfactory condition that meets OEM CMM specifications. The quote shall include the Task Order Number, Line Item, NSN, P/N, and S/N of the component.

The Contractor’s delivery obligation shall stop from the date of notification that an item has been determined to be a candidate for “Unusual Damage Evaluation.” The delivery obligation will be specified in the Task Order modification and will apply only to those items specifically addressed by the modification. The Contractor is obligated to deliver all other components not individually addressed by the modification under the original delivery date specified on the Task Order. The quote shall not include the work involved in the teardown and inspection, which will have already occurred, as this is cover by the firm-fixed price specified under Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001 and subsequent CLINs for each contract period of performance.

Within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Contractor’s written proposal, the KO will make a written determination (Subject to the Disputes clause) as to whether the component is determined to be “Unusually Damaged”. If the KO determines that an excluded items is considered BER, no Unusual Damage charges will apply. The KO will either initiate negotiations for a firm-fixed price with the Contractor or deny authorization for the repair based on the information in the report and any other information which may be available. Upon mutual agreement as to the price and delivery, a Task Order modification will be issued authorizing the repair at the agreed upon terms. The labor rate shall be at the Firm-Fixed Labor Rates priced in Schedule for Supplies/Services at the contract base/option period associated with the request starting with CLIN 0003 and subsequent option period CLINs. If repair is not desired, the KO will provide the Contractor with disposition instructions for the un-repaired components.

7.2 Technical Support Services. The Contractor shall maintain a permanent presence in the United States, staffed with qualified, English speaking technical support personnel. The Contractor shall provide answers to basic questions from Government engineers at no additional cost to the Government. Upon receipt of a request for quote for a specific task, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a quote to the KO. This quote shall include a breakdown of hours, materials and other costs associated with performance of the task. Specific deliverables will be identified on individual task orders. The labor rate shall be at the Firm-Fixed Labor Rates priced in Schedule for Supplies/Services at the contract base/option period associated with the request starting with CLIN 0004 and subsequent option period CLINs.

7.3 Product/Engineering Changes. The Contractor may develop designs and/or processes that will improve the reliability, maintainability, or operational performance of the TACS 1 Processor. These may be provided to the KO for consideration and approval. A proposal shall also be provided that reflects the Contractor’s costs and an incremental charge to be assessed each time the product change is incorporated into the component. The proposal shall include a breakdown of labor hours, material, and other costs. The labor rates will be as specified in CLIN 0005 and subsequent Option Period CLINs. Authorization for the Contractor to incorporate the change will be by a modification to the contract and applicable task orders. The Contractor shall not incorporate proposed product changes prior to receipt of written authorization from the KO.

7.4 Service Bulletins. The Contractor shall notify the KO in writing when incorporation of a service bulletin is required no later than thirty (30) calendar days following receipt of the service bulletin notification. The quote shall contain a list of materials with associated prices, the number of labor hours required, turn-around time needed to affect the Service Bulletin, and any impact on the contract delivery schedule. The incremental charge agreed to for incorporation of a service bulletin shall apply only to those components into which the Contractor incorporates a required service bulletin, not those into which the service bulletin has been previously incorporated. Upon agreement of the price for incorporation of the change, authority and price changes shall be incorporated into the contract via a contract modification. The Contractor shall not incorporate a service bulletin prior to receipt of written authorization from the Contracting Officer. The labor rate will be as specified in the Schedule as CLIN 0006 and subsequent Option Period CLINs.

8.0 CONTRACTOR VERIFICATION OF COMPONENTS.

Upon receipt of components, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing and provide the following information: (l) date the component(s) received at the Contractor's facility and, (2) confirmation of P/N's and S/Ns on the equipment received and advise if any of this information does not exactly match the task order. The Contractor shall NOT start work on equipment received that have P/N's or S/N's different than what is shown on the task order unless a task order Modification issued correcting the discrepancy. The Government reserves the right to have "discrepant equipment" returned "as is". The Contractor's failure to confirm the equipment received may result in the Government's assumption that the components were received at the Contractor's facility within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date on the delivery order and the P/N and S/N information on the equipment matches exactly the information on the task order for the equipment.

9.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS.

9.1 Responsibility for Inspections and Tests. The Contractor shall establish an inspection system IAW FAA and/or Department of Defense (DOD) procedures for all components. The Government reserves the right to review the Contractor operation and/or facilities at any time during the period of the contract.

9.2 Testing. The Contractor shall ensure that the acceptance testing required for repaired components include verification of repair of the fault for which it was returned and other testing as required to verify RFI status. The Contractor shall provide a copy of their ATP to the Government for review with their proposal. Acceptance testing for repaired TCAS 1 Processor shall be conducted IAW the Government reviewed ATP. The Contractor shall make available to the Government all acceptance test results and, as applicable, discrepancy reports with corrective actions taken for each TCAS 1 Processor component. The ATP may be incorporated into the manufacturer’s publications.

9.2.1 Changes to Repair Test Procedures. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the KO no later than fifteen (15) working days following changes to applicable OEM Repair ATPs. The Government reserves the right to verify that the Contractor’s procedures are adequate to ensure the task of RFI parts.

9.3 Quality Control System. The Contractor is required to be certified and maintain a quality system that complies with the requirements of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 Quality Management Systems – Requirements, Aerospace Standard AS9100, or equivalent. The Contractor is responsible for performing or assuring all inspections, tests, and calibration necessary to substantiate that the goods or services furnished conform to USCG’s requirements. The Contractor shall take prompt action to correct conditions that have or could result in goods or services that do not conform to contractual requirements. Records of conformance shall be maintained on file at the Contractor’s facility and made available or provided for review by USCG upon request. USCG reserves the right to conduct surveillance at the Contractor’s facility to verify the existence, adequacy, and effectiveness of the quality system. Upon request of USCG, the Contractor shall forward a copy of their current certification and Quality Assurance Manual for review.

9.4 Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR). Repaired TCAS 1 Processor units found to have deficiencies will be returned to the Contractor for investigation under a no-cost warranty repair task order. The task order will include a copy of the PQDR outlining the component deficiency. The Contractor shall report findings of the investigation to the KO within fifteen

(15) working days after receipt of the component. If agreed upon between parties that the component’s deficiencies are not related to previous repairs completed by the Contractor, the Contractor’s report of findings shall include a detailed quote that includes a complete breakdown of parts and labor necessary to return the component to serviceable condition. The KO will either initiate negotiations for the work or accept the Contractor’s quote and issue a modification to the task order authorizing and incorporating pricing for the repair work. The terms and conditions of the base contract including task obligations shall apply to all no-cost warranty repair task orders.

9.5 Requirements for Supplier Changes. The Contractor shall, immediately upon discovery, notify and disclose conditions to the KO of any event, supply change, material change, supply malfunction, counterfeit/suspect parts or materiel, defect or non-airworthy condition of any product or component listed on the schedule found to have potential cause with a non-conformity to the original specifications of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect any non-conforming product or component. Therefore, the Contractor shall obtain approval from the KO prior to the disposition of any non-conforming product or component.

The Contractor’s quality control manual shall address in detail the Contractor’s risk management, test, inspection, non-conforming product, and counterfeit/suspect parts processes.

The Contractor shall immediately notify the KO of any changes that potentially have an impact on the product. Changes may include but are not limited to products, processes, material, supplier sources, manufacturing facility location and personnel qualifications.

Upon notification of the change, the USCG will approve or deny the change. Facility location changes may require the Government to perform a facility inspection. The Contractor shall allow the Government access to all applicable areas of the Contractor’s facilities to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. In the event that the USCG does not approve the change, the contract or task order may be cancelled or terminated in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-4.

Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall flow down all requirements in this contract to their supply chain, to include all suppliers and subcontractors, if any.

10.0 USCG ASSET COMPUTERIZED MAINTENANCE SYSTEM (ACMS)

REQUIREMENTS

10.1. ACMS Documentation. The ACMS used by the USCG is designed to capture, store, and report asset maintenance information. The Contractor shall comply with all USCG ACMS documentation requirements.

10.2 Component Repair Record. Components to be repaired under this contract are serial number tracked under USCG ACMS. This tracking provides historical records of repairs/major repairs flight times, cycles, item location, status, and an effective method of configuration control. Components that are serial number tracked under USCG ACMS should have a blank CRR, and a current Significant Component History Report (SCHR) attached to the component at the time of receipt.

10.3 SCHR Records. The SCHR records the maintenance history of the serial number tracked components. It remains with its corresponding part until reinstalled on an aircraft or is annotated “BER” and scrapped. (NOTE: written approval from the Contracting Officer is required prior to scrapping a serial number tracked component). The SCHR for scrapped components shall be return with the component.

10.4 Reporting Discrepancies. The Contractor shall verify the data included in the SCHR and CRR attached to the component corresponding with the NSN, P/N, and S/N of the component received. The Contractor shall promptly report discrepancies to the USCG Contracting Officer prior to performing any work.

10.5 Component SCHRs. The original CRR, which includes pre-printed identification for each part, shall be accompanied and returned with the part. The following areas of the CRR shall be correctly documented: Narrative summary of work performed (cannot include references to an offsite database), facility performing work, facility work order number, or date work performed.

Mark “appropriate maintenance procedures” completed during repair and authorizing signature.

If unsure, about which “appropriate maintenance procedures” were completed contact your government representative for clarification. The government shall not accept any original CRR returned not properly completed until a properly completed CRR is received. The Contractor shall retain a copy of the CRR for ninety-(90) calendar days. The information provided in the CRR shall be used by the USCG to update the component SCHRs.

The Contractor shall provide a copy returned with the component upon completion of the repair/overhaul.

11.0 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

11.1 Contractor Verification of Receipt of Components. All S/N tracked items under this contract shall be inspected and accepted by the Contractor. Within five (5) working days following the receipt of component(s), the Contractor shall provide emailed notification of the following to the Administrative Contract Specialist (designated at time of contract award):

• Date of receipt of component(s);

• Confirmation of S/N(s)/PN(s);

• Applicable Task Order and line item number

Notification via email is required.

11.2 Airworthiness Certification for Repaired/Overhauled Equipment. The components repaired/overhauled under this contract shall be airworthy and suitable for installation on USCG aircraft. The Contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Airworthiness for all components. The Certificate of Airworthiness shall be provided in the form of a FAA Form 8130-3, EASA Form 1, or DOD equivalent. This form shall be packaged with each component. Records of COA’s shall be made available or provide for review by the Government upon request. FAILURE TO

SUBMIT THE APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE WILL RESULT IN NON-ACCEPTANCE OF

THE DELIVERED ITEM.

12.0 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS.

12.0 Government Property Furnished for Repair. As per FAR 16.503 (c), Government Property furnished for repair. Failure of the Government to furnish such items in the amounts or quantities described in the Schedule as “estimated” or “maximum” will not entitle the contractor to any equitable adjustment in price under the Government Property clause of the contract.

12.1 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Situations. Upon notification from the USCG that an AOG situation exists, the Contractor shall expedite the repair/overhaul and initiate shipment within seven (7) calendar days or less. Material shall be ship by the fastest traceable means, e.g. Air Freight "next day delivery". The shipping container shall be marked on the outside in highly visible lettering "A.O.G."

In the event an AOG status occurs because of a lack of any of the components specified in the schedule, the Contractor may be notify by the Government in writing of the AOG situation and applicable USCG Air Station and be requested to provide a written response within twenty-four

(24) hours with the following information: 1) status of the component(s) needed to satisfy the AOG condition that includes what USCG items in-house for repair are closest to completion under normal working conditions and 2) an estimate of the labor hours needed to accelerate repair completion. The accelerated repair/major repair work shall be authorized via a Task Order Modification in conjunction with mutually agreed upon prices, overtime pay, delivery, and shipping cost reimbursement for next day delivery to the applicable USCG Air Station. Note:

The last sentence only applies to units that are not past due the delivery date(s) on the Task Order.

In the event of an AOG situation, the Task Order and applicable Task Order Line-Item Number shall be modified to reflect the USCG Air Stations delivery address and the applicable USCG Requisition Number. The Contractor shall be required to ensure the Requisition Number is included on shipping documents/delivery tickets so that the applicable USCG Air Station receiving personnel can process the Material Receipt.

12.2 Accelerated Turn-Around-Time and Delivery. Only the Contracting Officer may request and authorize an accelerated turn-around-time and delivery if needed by the Government for delivery to the USCG, ALC Receiving Department, Building 63, 1664 Weeksville Rd., Elizabeth City, NC 27909. In the event an accelerated turn-around-time and delivery is require, which the Contractor can meet, the Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for additional labor hours and expedited freight costs necessary to complete performance earlier than the turn-around-time and delivery schedule established in the task order. After receiving a written request from the Contracting Officer for an accelerated turn-around-time and delivery, the Contractor shall provide a written response within one (1) business day advising if an accelerated turn-around-time and delivery can be accomplished and include any additional costs necessary for the accelerated performance. Accelerated performance may be authorized in writing via a task order modification. If the Contractor accelerates turn-around-time and delivery on its own initiative in order to meet the delivery schedule established in the task order, the additional costs are not recoverable from the Government.

12.3 Aircraft Accidents and Incidents. Disposition of evidence, including TCAS 1 Processor components, involved in aircraft accidents or incidents shall be IAW current Government investigation procedures. These procedures are IAW and at the direction of the National Transportation Safety Board whose rules and regulations delegate to the Government such authority as is appropriate. Contractor participation in these proceedings will be determined by the president of each accident or incident board and directed by the KO. Investigations of TCAS 1 Processor failures undertaken outside of formal proceedings will be a cooperative effort between Contractor and the Government.

13.0 WARRANTY.

The Government may accept the Contractor’s standard commercial warranty for repairs. All assets returned under warranty shall be tested IAW Section 1.1. The warranty shall begin from the date the component is installed on the aircraft and extend for up to twelve (12) months after installation unless corrosion or damage is found on the outside of the component.