Complete X-65 Aluminum SOW V1.pdf

MANUFACTURING OF CHEMICALS USING SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 Scope of Work

The requirements in this document contain the information necessary to manufacture X-65

Aluminium for use in energetic deliverables at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head

Division (NSWC IHD).

2.0 Applicable Documents

2.1 General Specifications

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/National Conference of Standards

Laboratories (NCSL) Standards:

ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 Requirements for the Calibration of Measuring and Test Equipment

Department of Defense Specifications

MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical

Commission (IEC) Standards:

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

ISO/IEC 17025 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration

Laboratories

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standards:

SAE AS6174 Counterfeit Material; Assuring Acquisition of Authentic and

Conforming Material

2.2 Conflicting Document Requirements

If there are any conflicts between specifications, drawings, or requirements listed herein, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), in writing for interpretation, clarification, and resolution.

3.0 Requirements

3.1 General

The Contractor shall fabricate, inspect, test, and deliver the required materials in accordance with chemical requirements specified herein Tables I. Deliverables shall be packaged and ready for use. The Contractor shall provide, design, and fabricate all necessary tooling to manufacture, test, and inspect the deliverables, as well as provide data as detailed herein.

Table I: Chemical and Physical Requirements

Property Units Min Max

Free aluminum % 98 --

Volatile matter % -- 0.1

Iron, as Fe % -- 0.4

Average particle diameter μ 5 9

Weight median diameter

MSA analysis μ 7 12

Micromerograph analysis μ 8 12

Particle size (includes 99.9% total particles) μ -- 70

Apparent density g/cc 0.6 0.96

Paste viscosity kp -- 5.5

3.1.1 Deliverable Lot Homogeneity

Each line item shall be made from one single homogenous lot.

3.1.2 Safety Data Sheet

The Contractor shall provide a SDS for each line item in accordance with DI-SAFT-82112 per

CDRL A001 for each deliverable lot.

3.2 Test and Inspection

The Contractor shall maintain and control processes to inspect and test deliverables as described in this PWS. These processes should cover all phases from the ordering of the material to the

Government acceptance of the finished product.

3.2.1 First Article Testing

The Contractor shall submit a First Article Test (FAT) sample to the Government if the

Contractor has not provided contract deliverables made under the same specification to either

Government or Private Customers within the last 5 years.

The Contractor shall submit a first article sample of 100g Aluminum X-65 prior to the first delivery of any production deliverables. The first article sample shall be fully representative of the material proposed for production and demonstrate the adequacy and suitability of the

Contractor's processes and procedures in complying with the requirements set forth by the drawings and specifications.

Any production by the Contractor before formal acceptance of the First Article sample shall be at the Contractor’s cost risk.

3.2.2 Product Certification

The Contractor shall submit a Certificate of Compliance in accordance with DI-QCIC-81356A per CDRL A002 to accompany the shipment of each first article and production lot. The certificate shall state compliance that this material is uniform, free from contamination, foreign material, or any other defect that would prevent its use for the purpose intended. The certificate shall as a minimum state the company name, contract/order number, drawing or specification number, and date.

The Contractor shall submit a certificate of analysis/test in accordance with DI-MISC-82386 per

CDRL A003 showing the first article or production material has been sampled and/or tested and found to be within the minimum requirements of as required by Table I. The certificate shall be forwarded to the Government; one (1) copy to accompany the shipment (in the packing list envelope), and one (1) copy mailed to arrive at time of receipt of the shipment (mark the certificate to the attention of the designated POC above). Each certificate must be traceable to the material covered by the certificate.

Both Certificates of Analysis and Compliance shall state, above the signature of a legally authorized representative of the company, the following:

“This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States and making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18, United States Code 1001.”

3.3 Quality Control

3.3.1 Quality System and Quality Control Processes

The Contractor shall maintain a quality system which adheres, at minimum, to the requirements of par. 3.2. ISO 9001:2015 standards.

The Contractor quality management system shall ensure products are in compliance with the applicable drawings, specifications, and contract. The quality management system shall outline processes to identify, record, and disposition nonconforming material or other characteristic discrepancies for the entire duration of this contract. Procedures, planning, and all other relevant documentation and data which comprise the quality management system, if requested, shall be made available to the Government for review.

3.3.2 Calibration of Measuring and Testing Equipment

Calibration of measuring and testing equipment shall, as a minimum, adhere to the requirements of either ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 or ISO/IEC 17025.

3.3.3 Acceptance of Product

Final acceptance of first article samples and production deliverables will be determined by

Government sample testing and certification verification at Government destination for each deliverable line item. The Government shall complete sample testing within 30 days of receipt of all documentation and deliverables relevant to the line item in question.

The Government shall prepare a 50g sample of Aluminum X-65 from deliverable containers.

The sample shall meet the requirements of Tables I. The Government reserves the right to perform additional testing to verify acceptability, which may include testing at other facilities.

3.3.4 Government-Identified Nonconformity Reporting Procedures

The Government shall alert the Contractor to any nonconforming deliverables within one (1) working day of identifying the nonconformity. The Contractor shall respond with their recommended disposition on the deliverables within one (1) working day.

3.4 Preservation

The Contractor shall be responsible for packing, packaging, and marking of deliverables in accordance to prevent any potential damage during transport. Items shall be labeled to include component name, quantity, contract number, specification, revision, manufacturer name, and manufacture date.

3.5 Counterfeit Material

The Contractor shall maintain a counterfeit material prevention program in accordance with SAE

AS6174, or comparable. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (KO) if material cannot be obtained from an authorized supplier.

4.0 Deliverables

The Technical Point of Contact and Contracting Officer (KO) for this contract will approve all deliverables as specified. The following Certificates shall include the signature of the

Contractor’s representative authorized to make such certification.

CDRL Spec Section Title

A001 DI-SAFT-82112 Error!

Reference source not found.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Report

A002 DI-MISC-81356A 3.2.2 Certificate of Compliance

A003 DI-MISC-82386 3.2.2 Certificate of Analysis

4.1 Deliveries

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 30 days in advance if the Contractor cannot meet the contract delivery schedule.

The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and shipping all the units below to the required destination. Lead times listed below represent the maximum allowable delivery timeframe; early deliveries are permitted.

Item Year Chemical Qty UOI Lead

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1 Base Aluminum X-65 (FAT) 100 Grams 8

1 Base Aluminum X-65 20,332.08 LB 8

Delivery address provided below:

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division

4522 McMahon Road

Bldg. 116, Suite 100

Indian Head, MD 20640