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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION

C.1. Background

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

C.2. Scope

The objective of this procurement is to manufacture maximum of eight (8) COLUMBIA Class submarine Tailcone Kits. The Government will require a minimum of one (1) Tailcone Kit in year one, with options for an additional seven (7) Tailcone Kits throughout the contract’s period of performance.

C.3 References

Applicable references include NAVY drawings and industry specifications.

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

The contractor shall manufacture, paint and deliver 1 (one) DP2.3.3 / DP2.3.4 Tailcone Kit, Item 324561000 of reference (a). The contractor shall meet all requirements specified in reference (a), as modified by Attachment 1, and the items referenced therein. The Tailcone kit shall include the items and quantities specified in reference (a). The contractor shall provide a final certification package (CDRL A001) in accordance with reference (a).

The contractor shall allow seven (7) business days after completion of the last coat of paint applied in accordance with reference (a) before on-site government inspection occurs.

C.5 If Options are exercised, CLINs 0003, 0102, 0203, 0302 and 0403

Upon receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the contractor may perform engineering services in support of COLUMBIA Class Propulsor related design review, design change or other engineering related tasking. For planning purposes, the contractor shall assume 1200 hours of engineering services per year.

C.6 If Option is exercised, CLIN 0004

The contractor shall develop a manufacturing plan to outline the processes, facilities, personnel, and qualifications necessary to manufacture and deliver a COLUMBIA Class Tailcone. The manufacturing plan shall also include, in detail, the internal (prime vendor) and external (sub-vendor/supplier) process required to complete the delivery of all CLINS identified in this contract (CDRL A002). The contractor shall perform all requisite engineering and procure all hardware, material and equipment necessary to manufacture and deliver COLUMBIA Class propulsor tailcones in accordance with reference (a), as modified by Attachment 1.

C.7 If Option is exercised, CLIN 0005

Other Direct Costs (ODCs) may be required in support of the engineering services provided under this contract. Specific ODC requirements shall be identified during performance via Technical Instructions (TIs). All ODCs shall receive Government approval via contract modification and a signed TI prior to funds being expended. For planning purposes, the contractor shall assume a $250K per year ceiling for ODCs, not including indirect rate costs.

C.7.1 Travel

The Contractor shall conduct official travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) as necessary to monitor subcontractors and report the status to the Government. Any travel performed on this contract shall be reported in CDRL A006 (Travel & Trip Report).

C.8 CLIN 0006 Data Requirements

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

C.9 General Requirements (ALL CLINS)

C.9.1 Project Planning Chart

The contractor shall design and develop a project planning chart (CDRL A003) that graphically depicts a composite schedule of all planned technical activities and milestones. This data item shall be submitted as an appendix to the Monthly Status Report (CDRL A004).

C.9.1.1 The contractor shall design the logical sequence of activities to correlate with the Manufacturing Plan (CDRL A002). The sequence of activities shall include designation of all Production Milestone Tasks (production tasks that capture critical path production processes), top level production processes, and/or sub-contracted production processes that have the potential to impact end item delivery dates if they are delayed.

C.9.1.2 Gantt chart essential elements shall include discrete tasks and activities consistent with authorized work and relationships for contract completion by identifying items from Contract Award through completion of each Contract Line Item (CLIN). The contractor shall identify the critical path, all major events, and program milestones for each task, and shall define baseline Planned Start Dates for each Production Milestone Task. The contractor shall also define the Latest Start Dates for each Production Milestone Task which are the latest that a production task can begin that does not affect the end item delivery date. The contractor shall inform the government in writing of any changes to the baseline Production Milestone Task Planned or Latest Start dates at least 30 days prior to changing the baseline.

C.9.1.3 Activities shall have a valid total slack or float identified for critical path analysis and impact analysis from delays.

C.9.1.4 Subordinate level elements (3rd thru 5th level or greater activities) shall not exceed thirty (30) work days in duration. The contractor shall propose any exceptions to this parameter to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for approval in writing. The Contractor may implement any exceptions only upon approval in writing by the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) or COR.

C.9.2 Monthly Status Reports

The contractor shall submit monthly status reports in accordance with CDRL A004. The report shall clearly demonstrate progress against key milestone dates in the Project Planning Chart (CDRL A003). The report shall include the progress/status of all work, including that of subcontractors, inventory of all parts in production and in stock, action items, discussion topics and rationale for schedule delays and improvements. The contractor shall also provide machine status, action item tracking and risk identification and management strategies. The monthly report shall include a separate attachment containing key milestones through completion of each awarded CLIN and shall include schedule impacts to each key milestone if schedule delays or accelerations are achieved by the contractor.

C.9.3 Biannual Progress Reviews and Kickoff Meeting

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

· Facility Tour of the work in progress;

· Status Briefing

· Manufacturing status;

· Configuration control/quality assurance;

· Contractor-requested requests for variance;

· Adherence to contract delivery schedule;

· Any outstanding action items; and,

· Any other information which may impact contract performance or delivery.

The contractor shall prepare and provide a Conference Agenda in accordance with CDRL A005 and Conference Minutes in accordance with CDRL A006 for each meeting held with the Government.

C.9.4 Requests for Variance Requests for Variances shall be submitted via form DD1694, “Request for Variance” throughout performance of this contract.

C.9.5 Security Requirements The DD254 will be provided with the solicitation and will require a CONFIDENTIAL clearance for personnel and for storage capabilities.

C.9.10 Cost Reports

The contractor shall submit monthly Cost Status Reports with CDRL A008 for travel, engineering services, and ODCs.

C.9.11 COLUMBIA Class SharePoint

The contractor shall request and maintain access to the Government-maintained COLUMBIA Class Propulsor SharePoint site.

Attachment 1: Applicable PERs – 6 January 2026