Attachment 2 - Statement of Work.pdf

ATTACHMENT 2

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

OVERHAUL SOLENOID VALVE

70Z03820QJ0000076

1.0 Scope

1.1 This SOW requirement is for overhauling the following component(s):

Nomenclature National Stock Number

(NSN)

Part Number (P/N)

Estimated

Total

Contract

Quantity

Solenoid Valve 4810-01-102-2473 3213850-3-1 or 70306-02107-107 60

The component(s) are utilized on the MH-60T aircraft. Upon receipt of the components, the Contractor shall perform a test and evaluation to determine the condition of the component. Any component where no faults are found (NFF) or the component is determined to be Beyond Economical Repair (BER) shall be returned to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in accordance with (IAW) Sections 2.4 and 2.6. All other components shall be overhauled IAW this SOW.

1.2 The objective for the Contractor will be to provide the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) with overhauled components that are Ready for Issue (RFI) in support of our efforts to sustain forty-five (45) aircraft. The Contractor should be capable of delivering the overhauled components within the delivery requirements established in this SOW. The USCG anticipates the material will be shipped to the vendor within five (5) business days after issuance of a delivery order. The Contractor will not be penalized if the USCG is not timely in the shipment of the material.

2.0 Overhaul

2.1 Requirements

Work under this contract shall be performed at the Contractor’s facility or USCG approved facility. The

Contractor shall provide all necessary parts, materials, labor, tooling, test equipment and facilities to evaluate and overhaul the components listed in this contract at the firm-fixed prices listed in the schedule.

The Contractor shall inspect, test, and determine if a component is RFI or require overhaul.

2.1.1 Certification

The Contractor shall maintain, at a minimum, one of the following: Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA), Department of Defense, United States Naval Supply Weapons Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and/or USCG certifications for overhaul and modification of components identified for the entire duration of the contract. The Contractor shall provide immediate notification to the Contracting Officer upon loss of any required certifications.

2.2 Government Furnished Resources

The Government will provide the components specified in the overhaul section to the Contractor for overhaul work required under this contract.

The Government will not furnish any drawings, parts, hardware, specifications, tooling, or any other overhaul documents required to overhaul the components specified herein.

STATEMENT OF WORK

2.3 Procedures

Honeywell International Inc is the OEM of the component listed in section 1.1. The Contractor shall perform all overhauls IAW the Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM) listed in section 3.1. All services shall be accomplished on an as required basis, as directed by the Government. Request for clarification shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.

2.3.1 The Contractor must have access to required overhaul specifications and test/acceptance criteria and data to ensure all components are tested and overhauled IAW the current specifications and procedures. The USCG may review overhaul manuals and performance/test/acceptance criteria as required. The Contractor is solely responsible for obtaining any and all specifications required for this effort. Original design or functional capabilities of the end item and parts thereof shall not be changed unless authorized or directed by the requirements of this SOW.

2.4 Test and Evaluation

If, after visual and functional inspections, a component is found to be RFI (No Fault Found) or is considered to be BER IAW Section 2.6, the Contractor will be allowed the firm fixed price for

NFF/BER/Scrap only. The Contractor shall prepare a failure data report IAW Section 2.8 in these instances. This report shall be included with the returned component. The parts shall be marked "RFI” or

“BER” and returned IAW Section 2.6. A copy of the failure data report shall be attached to the invoice.

2.5 Discrepancy Evaluation

Non-RFI components shall be overhauled and returned to RFI condition IAW the functional performance specifications. Components shall be overhauled for the specific fault noted on the DD Form 1577-2, Unserviceable (Repairable) Tag-Material, or CG-1577-A (11-90), Unsatisfactory Report Tag, which will be attached to each non-RFI component. The Contractor shall perform an inspection and correct deficiencies found. This shall include, but is not limited to, replacement of missing or broken parts and the removal of any foreign matter or corrosion.

2.6 Beyond Economic Repair (BER)

In the event a valve cannot be overhauled to like new condition and is found to be Beyond Economical

Repair (BER), the Contractor shall immediately stop working on the valve and notify the KO in writing.

The Contractor’s written notification shall include the following information at a minimum: contract number, delivery order number, contract line item number (CLIN), nomenclature, NSN, P/N, S/N, and a brief description supporting the determination. The KO will provide disposition instructions via modification within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of notification. The Contractor will be authorized firm-fixed BER/Scrap fees only.

2.7 Scrapping at Vendor

Components can be scrapped on site at the overhaul facility when a government representative properly witnesses the scrapping of a flight safety critical aircraft part. The contractor shall submit a letter to ALC on corporate stationary stating the part or parts have been “mutilated”. The letter shall include the serial number (S/N) if applicable, NSN, P/N, quantity, and be dated and signed by the Defense Contract

Management Area Office or government representative. The letter serves as a cradle to grave record and shall be filed with the contract. Receipt of the contract line item number cannot take place at ALC until the proper scrap documentation has been received. Failure to provide adequate documentation could cause rejection of submitted invoices resulting in postponement of payment.

2.8 Failure Data Report

The Contractor shall submit a failure data report for each overhauled component. This report shall include NSN, P/N, S/N, nomenclature, date of overhaul, contract delivery order number, line item number, description of overhauled failure, the USCG’s reported failure, a listing of parts repaired, and a listing of parts replaced. The Contractor’s in-house work order may be used to satisfy this requirement if it includes the information requested above. This report shall be attached to the packing slip and shipped with the overhauled component.

2.9 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. The cost for parts that are replaced systematically during overhaul shall be included in the price listed in the schedule for these operations. The Contractor shall submit a listing of all systematically replaced parts and other replacement parts to be utilized in support of the maintenance procedure of each component. The replacement parts listing must show the following information: Component Description, OEM P/N, and Price.

2.10 Separately Priced Replacement

Pricing for other overhaul components and supply material, yet unspecified by P/N 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 Contracting Officer. The Contracting

Officer will either issue a modification to the delivery 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).

2.11 Corrosion Treatment

During inspection and functional test, the presence of corrosion in a component shall constitute reason for a more thorough disassembly and inspection. Should corrosion be found, disassembly shall be made 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 will be accomplished IAW OEM specifications and FAA Advisory Circular AC 43-4B, dated September 11, 2018, Corrosion Control for

Aircraft.

2.12 Exclusions – Unusual Damage

Prices do not include components that have been cannibalized or severely damaged due to mishandling, water immersion, or crash damage. Additionally, the MH-60T helicopter is used primarily around salt water at low altitude for search and rescue missions. Therefore, corrosion is to be anticipated and is considered "normal" for the aircraft. Corrosion does not constitute unusual damage.

2.12.1 Components received which indicate obvious misuse, cannibalization or severe damage due to mishandling, water immersion or crash damage may dictate an exclusion from the prices specified in the contract schedule. Such components shall be inspected, overhaul costs determined, and authorization to proceed obtained from the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of work. If the Contractor considers a component to be a candidate for exclusion, the Contracting Officer shall be notified within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of the component. Verbal notification to the Contracting Officer shall be confirmed in writing. The Contractor's delivery obligation for the component shall be suspended as the date of notice to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will make a written determination within thirty (30) calendar days of written notice, as to exclusion validity. The Government retains the right to unilaterally set the price for exclusion items in the event an agreement on price cannot be reached. The Contractor's delivery obligation shall resume upon receipt of the Contracting Officer's determination.

2.12.2 The Government shall not be liable for any amount expended by the Contractor in excess of the applicable firm fixed price reflected in the schedule unless prior written authorization has been given by the Contracting Officer.

3.0 Applicable Documents

3.1 Directives

The Coast Guard does not own nor can it provide the required directives for this requirement (except where stated below).

Overhaul services must be performed IAW the procedures established in this section. The following documents are listed in order of precedence. Latest revisions of all manuals shall apply. The information contained in this section is not intended to be all inclusive nor to detract from or modify procedures outlined in the manuals. If the applicable technical manual does not cover a procedure, the Contractor shall utilize the OEM overhaul manual. If the OEM manual does not cover a procedure, the Contractor shall utilize the best commercial business practice. Where an application of “best commercial practice” is in conflict with these manuals, the Contracting Officer may approve deviation from requirements. When applicable, each manual will specify if the Export Control Act applies.

Technical Manual Start Control Valve, A1-761QA-MDB-000 dated October 31, 1987

All OEM shop, inspection, overhaul, repair, or other OEM CMM and revisions as applicable

All OEM service bulletins, amendments, modifications, and specifications as applicable

FAA Advisory Circular AC 43-4B, dated September 11, 2018, Corrosion Control for Aircraft

Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center Instruction 4100.1A, Aviation Logistics Center Material

Disposal Procedures (included as a separate attachment to this Federal Business Opportunities

(FBO) notice under CG ALCINST 4100.1A)

Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center Instruction 4855.4A, Policy and Quality Assurance

Procedures for the Receipt Inspection of New, Repaired, and Overhauled items from Vendors

(included as a separate attachment to this FBO notice under CG ALCINST 4855.4A)

Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center Instruction 4200.3B, ALC Spare Parts Breakout/New

Product Development (included as a separate attachment to this FBO notice under CG ALCINST

4200.3B)

The Coast Guard has the sole responsibility for the development of internal procedures for the Aviation

Logistics Command’s Spare Parts Breakout Program. Any commercial Contractor that manufactures, repairs, overhauls, reverse engineers, or the like any Coast Guard component is subject to Coast Guard

Aviation Logistics Center Instruction 4200.3B, ALC Spare Parts Breakout/New Product Development.

Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) 1910.1025 (Lead)

OSHA 1910.1026 (Chromium VI)

OSHA 1910.1027 (Cadmium)

Military Standard (MIL-STD) MIL-STD-129R, Military Marking For Shipment and Storage

MIL-STD-2073-1E, Standard Practice For Military Packaging

3.2 Availability of Documents

The documents listed in section 3.1 may be available from the USCG. Before obtaining copies of these documents, Contractors shall be registered in the Defense Logistics Agency’s Joint Certification Program.

More information on this certification can be found at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/Default.aspx. After ensuring registration, the Contractor shall complete Department of Homeland Security Form 11000-6, Sensitive but Unclassified Information Non-Disclosure Agreement (Attached to the Solicitation) and return with a written request to Joshua.M.Stoddard@uscg.mil. Copies will not be posted to the Federal

Business Opportunities website.

3.2.1 The USCG will only release these documents to United States (US) businesses that have followed the above procedures. The documents will not be released to any foreign entity.

If the U.S. business plans to release these documents to any foreign entity, they must first provide the

USCG with a copy of a valid Technical Assistance Agreement and DSP-5 authorizing release to that entity.

4.0 Government Property

4.1 Government Furnished Property

Government furnished property will be shipped to the Contractor’s facility from ALC and documented using DD Form 1577-2, Unserviceable (Repairable) Tag-Material, CG-1577-A (11-90), Unsatisfactory

Report Tag, or Form 1348. These documents will accompany and remain with the equipment.

Equipment shall be returned to ALC upon completion of the delivery order, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

4.2 Government Property Records

Upon receipt, the Contractor shall update Government Property Records based on the DD Form 1577-2, Unserviceable (Repairable) Tag-Material, CG-1577-A (11-90), Unsatisfactory Report Tag or Form 1348 information provided and any discrepancies. The Contractor shall account for all end-components received from, and shipped to, the Government. The Contractor shall provide a copy of its Government http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/Default.aspx mailto:Joshua.M.Stoddard@uscg.mil

Property Records to the Contracting Officer no later than the 15th of each month. Government Property

Records will include the following minimum information:

Kit/Equipment/Component Description, P/N, S/N

USCG consignee

Date received

Status of contract service

Expected contract service completion date

5.0 Improvements

5.1 Service Bulletins

The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with two (2) copies of all service bulletins within ten

(10) calendar days of receipt. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor in writing when incorporation of mandatory or optional service bulletins is required. The Contractor shall submit, within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of this notification, a detailed proposal which shall include a listing of replacement parts and/or materials required, the time needed to affect the modifications, estimated price breakdown of each part, and the number of labor hours required.

5.2 Service Bulletins, Modifications, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Local Engineering

Change Proposals (LECP) and Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO)

The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor in writing of components requiring incorporation of a service bulletin, modification, ECP, LECP, or TCTO. Upon receiving such notice, the Contractor shall submit, within thirty (30) calendar days, a firm fixed price (FFP) proposal for an incremental charge to be assessed each time the service bulletin or change is incorporated. The proposal shall contain a breakdown of material and labor costs based upon the FFP labor rates and material factors.

The incremental charge agreed upon for incorporation of a service bulletin shall apply only to those components for which the Contractor has incorporated a required service bulletin, not those for which the service bulletin has been previously incorporated. Upon agreement of an incremental charge and issuance of an order modification to reflect this change, the service bulletin shall be incorporated into each subsequent component received at the overhaul facility if the service bulletin has not already been incorporated.

When incorporation of a service bulletin changes the P/N of the component contained in the schedule, the new P/N and NSN (if applicable) will be added to the order via modification.

6.0 Quality

6.1 Quality Control

The Contractor may be required to be certified and maintain a quality system that complies with the requirements of ISO 9001-2000 Quality Management Systems – Requirements 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 Government’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 the Government upon request. The

Government reserves the right to conduct surveillance at Contractor’s facility to verify the existence, adequacy and effectiveness of the quality system. Upon request of the Government, the Contractor(s) shall forward a copy of their current certification and Quality Assurance Manual for review.

6.2 Warranty

The Contractor’s standard warranty for overhauled components will be incorporated into the contract.

7.0 Records and Reports

7.1 Contractor Verification of Receipt of Components

Serial Number tracking shall be used for validating the correct component(s) were received at the

Contractor’s overhaul facility and returned to the USCG. Upon receipt of the component(s) from the

USCG, the Contractor shall verify each component received to ensure that the S/Ns match the ones specified in the order within five (5) calendar days. Should a discrepancy be identified, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing of the discrepancy. Email notification is acceptable. The

USCG utilizes an S/N tracking system and places high priority on parts integrity within aircraft components. As a result, any part which is determined to be in a serviceable condition as a result of inspection and functional testing shall be reused in the component from which it was removed, if practical, with the exception of parts specifically replaced during the overhaul as required by the directives as specified within the order.

Occasionally, a component may be received without a data plate. When a data plate is missing, the

Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing requesting approval of serial number assignment. Upon the Contracting Officer’s acceptance of the serial number proposed, a modification may be issued stating the serial number to be assigned.

Upon receipt of a fully executed modification authorizing assignment of the stated serial number, the

Contractor shall affix a new data plate to the component. The data plate shall include all the required information about sited component including the newly assigned serial number.

7.2 Certificates

The Contractor shall maintain, at a minimum, one of the following: FAA, Department of Defense, OEM, Industry Standard Certification, NAVSUP WSS (i.e., National Aerospace and Defense Contractors

Accreditation Program) and/or USCG certifications for overhaul of components identified in the schedule for the entire duration of this contract. The Contractor shall provide immediate notification to the

Contracting Officer upon loss of any required certifications. The Contractor shall also:

Comply with the certification/documentation requirements specified herein.

Attach certifications/documentation to the outside of the shipping container.

All components overhauled under the provisions of this contract must be airworthy and suitable for installation on USCG aircraft. Each returned component shall be tagged with a DD Form 1574

Serviceable Condition Code Tag or a FAA Form 8130-3, Airworthiness Approval Tag, completed in its entirety. The Contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Airworthiness in accordance with FAA procedures

(or USCG approved alternate procedure) and a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR 52.246-15 for all components. These forms shall be packaged with each component and copies shall be included with the invoice. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATES SHALL

CONSTITUTE AN IMPROPER INVOICE AND WILL RESULT IN NONPAYMENT. The

Contractor’s FAA certification must reflect authorization to overhaul the exact category of component specified in this SOW. If the Contractor cannot provide an Airworthiness Certificate, the alternate ALC

MRR Engineering approved document is a COC. The Contractor shall furnish a COC IAW FAR 52.246-

15 for each component.

The COC shall be signed by an authorized official of the approved source and must specify the nomenclature, manufacturer's P/N, and date of manufacture. For Production Approval Holder, a COC and a copy of the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval or other manufacturing authority shall be provided.

Contractors shall also provide documentation reflecting the complete unbroken history of ownership of the parts from purchase from the approved manufacturing source until delivery to the USCG.

8.0 Delivery Requirements

8.1 Standard delivery and monthly output rate after induction for each components is listed below.

Induction shall be no later than fifteen (15) calendar days to meet the contract scheduled delivery date.

Nomenclature NSN P/N Delivery days after Induction

Minimum rate per Month

Solenoid Valve 4810-01-102-2473

3213850-3-1 or

70306-02107-107

8.2 The USCG desires early deliveries therefore early shipments are encouraged at no additional costs to the Government. In the event the Contractor anticipates or encounters difficulty in complying with the delivery schedule or date, they shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing. All requests for time extensions shall be in writing and shall include substantiation of the need for such time extension(s) IAW FAR 52.212-4(f), excusable delays. If nonperformance is not covered by an excusable delay, the Contractor and the Contracting Officer shall negotiate consideration for the approval of the extended delivery date.

A modification will be issued to the order to reflect the consideration and the extension.

8.3 F.O.B. Point

The F.O.B. point for shipments under this contract is F.O.B. Destination. Prices in the schedule include all applicable customs, duties, taxes and shipping charges; therefore, no additional charges for shipping will be allowed unless indicated by a bilateral modification to the individual delivery order.

9.0 Contract Information

9.1 Contract Administration Data

Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to issue and modify any order, approve changes in any of the requirements, or obligate funds. Notwithstanding any term or condition contained elsewhere in the order, the authority to modify the order remains solely with the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor makes any order changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the order to cover any increase in costs that may result. The Contracting Officer has the authority to perform any and all post-award functions in administering and enforcing an order IAW its terms and conditions.

9.2 Laws and Regulations

The Contractor shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and any local laws and ordinances regarding environmental protection. In the event environmental laws and/or regulations change during the term of this order, the Contractor is required to comply as such laws come into effect.

9.3 Quarterly Audits

The ALC conducts quarterly audits validating Government Furnished Property at commercial Contractor facilities. The Contractor shall follow the instructions provided each quarter by ALC and comply with its instructions. The Contractor’s role shall be to validate each component identified by S/N by ALC.

Validation shall take place on the same date as the audit.

9.4 Environmental Requirements

All parts must be thoroughly cleaned IAW applicable CMMs or FAA Advisory Circular 43-205, Guidance for Selecting Chemical Agents and Processes for Depainting and General Cleaning of Aircraft and Aviation Products, 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).

9.5 Shipping Instructions

Unless otherwise specified on individual delivery orders issued hereunder, deliverable items shall be shipped to the following address:

USCG ALC

Receiving Section, Bldg. 63

Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001

Contract No. ______________________________

(To be assigned at time of issuance)

Delivery Order No. ______________________________

(To be assigned at time of issuance)

9.6 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Situations

Upon notification from the USCG that an AOG situation exists, the Contractor shall expedite overhaul and initiate shipment within twenty-four (24) hours after notification. The shipping container shall be marked on the outside in highly visible lettering "A.O.G." At the time the Contractor is notified of an

AOG requirement, the Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer, or their representative, if there are additional shipping charges. The Contracting Officer will provide special shipping instructions and authorization for reimbursement in these instances. The component shall be shipped by the fastest traceable means (i.e., air freight, next day delivery). The Contracting Officer may issue an order modification authorizing additional funding as agreed upon by the Government and the Contractor to accomplish the expedited overhaul. The Contractor shall ship the component(s) directly to the destination the Contracting Officer designates as quickly as possible using the fastest traceable means (i.e., air freight, next day delivery).

9.7 Packaging and Preservation

9.7.1 Packaging and Marking

The Contractor shall comply with MIL-STD-129 (latest version), Military Marking for Shipment and

Storage, with the following exceptions:

a. Each component shall be individually packed in a separate approved shipping container.

b. Each individual container shall be labeled on the outside with Nomenclature, NSN, P/N, S/N, Quantity, Contract Number, purchase order number, and contract line item number on a permanent label.

c. The internal packaging material shall be sufficient to prevent damage during shipment, handling, and storage. Preservation and protection shall be provided to prevent corrosion, deterioration or decay during warehouse storage for a period of one year.

d. Packing List and Certification/Documentation shall be placed on the outside of individual containers.

e. Packaging material shall not consist of the following materials: popcorn, shredded paper, Styrofoam of any type, or peanut style packaging.

f. Each container shall be marked with a notice of warranty. The notice must include a brief statement that a warranty exists, the substance of the warranty, the duration of the warranty, and who to notify if the supplies are found to be defective.

g. Direct shipments of RFI condition assets to USCG Air Stations when an AOG situation arises may be necessary. An AOG condition occurs when there is no stock of a component on hand and the component is shipped directly from the Contractor to the air station.

h. When there is an AOG, the Contractor shall expedite the overhaul and return the required component(s) IAW the established AOG plan. The outside of the shipping container shall be marked “AOG” in highly visible lettering, at least 2” inches in height.

The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor when noncompliance with any of the requirements set above is noted so that corrective action may be taken. The Contractor shall, within twenty-four (24) hours after such notification, give the Contracting Officer disposition instructions for such components. If the

Contractor elects for the USCG to correct the deficiency, the USCG may assess the actual costs for correcting the deficiency. The Contractor agrees that the total costs may be deducted from the invoiced amount prior to payment. An estimate of the actual cost for the USCG to correct noted deficiency(s) will be provided at the time the Contractor is notified of any noncompliance.

9.7.2 Packaging, Handling, and Preservation

ALC is a supply depot therefore material will be stored and transshipped to various users. The container shall be packed and labeled suitable for shipment via land, air or sea.

The Contractor shall ensure that all components, when packed in shipping containers or packaging, will be capable of being transported on standard transportation systems, commercial or military carriers. The

Contractor shall preserve, pack, and package in approved shipping containers to ensure complete delivery at destination without damage or deterioration of the supplies due to the hazards of shipping, handling, or storage. The Contractor agrees that any component damaged in shipment from the Contractor will be repaired inclusive of this order. The Contractor agrees to notify the Contracting Officer of the existence of any damaged and unusable shipping containers.

Packaging, handling, shipping, and transportation procedures shall be IAW ASTM D3951-10 (2010)

Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging; latest revision shall apply. If commercial practices cannot adequately protect and preserve the equipment, the Contractor shall package, handle, ship and transport components IAW MIL-STD-2073-1E Standard Practice for Military Packaging; latest revision shall apply.

9.8 Markings of Warranted Items

Pursuant to the requirements of FAR 46.706 (b) (5), the Contractor shall stamp or mark the supplies delivered, or otherwise furnish notice with the supplies, of the existence of the warranty. For commercial items, the Contractor’s trade practice in warranty marking is acceptable if sufficient information is presented for supply personnel and users to identify warranted supplies. Markings may be brief, but should include the information below:

A brief statement that a warranty exists

The substance of the warranty

The duration of the warranty

Who to notify if the supplies are found to be defective

9.9 Inspection and Acceptance

Final inspection and acceptance shall be performed at ALC by local USCG personnel. Each component will be examined for quantity, damage in transit, and verification that all required documentation has been provided. Full and clear traceability must be provided with delivery of each part. If full and clear traceability is not provided, ALC will not accept delivery of the part and invoicing may not be approved for payment. Equipment found to have operational deficiencies may be reported on standard form "SF

368", Product Quality Deficiency Report, to the Contractor for investigation. The Contractor shall report findings of the investigation to the Contracting Officer, within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of quality deficient exhibit.

9.9.1 Contractors shall provide a Certificate of Conformance signed by the Contractor's authorized representative in accordance with FAR 52.246-15.

10.0 Invoicing

10.1 Invoicing Instructions

Unless otherwise specified in the schedule or on individual delivery orders issued under this contract, the

Contractor’s invoice shall be submitted IAW FAR 52.212-4 to the designated billing office for payment as noted below. A properly completed Commercial Shipping Document shall be attached to the original invoice. The Contractor is HIGHLY encouraged to submit invoices electronically to ALC-

Fiscal@uscg.mil.

Chief, Fiscal Branch

USCG ALC

Fiscal Branch, Bldg. 63

1664 Weeksville Road

Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Contract no. (To be assigned at time of issuance

Delivery Order no. (To be assigned at time of issuance)

10.2 Payment Information

All payments will be made electronically IAW FAR 52.232-33. The Contractor may submit invoice five

(5) days after shipment of items. The invoice will not be approved until all items have been receipted.

mailto:ALC-Fiscal@uscg.mil mailto:ALC-Fiscal@uscg.mil