Draft Solicitation - N6339426R0005.pdf

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SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD 1. This Contract is a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) - Code of Federal Regulations - at 15 CFR 700.

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SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishings the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in until local time

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LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

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CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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28. AWARD DATE

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STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214 (c)

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Created On:

30 Mar 2026, 22:41 PM Greenwich Mean Time

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

MK41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) Launch Sequencer (LSEQ) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC)

N6339426R0005

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM QUANTITY MINIMUM AMOUNT MAXIMUM QUANTITY MAXIMUM AMOUNT

1.00 4,073

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN MINIMUM QUANTITY MINIMUM AMOUNT MAXIMUM QUANTITY MAXIMUM AMOUNT

0001 - - 310 -

0002 - - 45 -

0003 - - 45 -

0004 - - 10 -

0005 - - 10 -

0006 - - 100 -

0007 - - 2200 -

0008 - - 251 -

0009 - - 100 -

0010 - - 400 -

0011 - - 240 -

0012 - - 240 -

0013 - - 20 -

0014 - - 1 -

0015 - - 100 -

0016 1 $1,000 1 $1,000

Note A:

Stepladder pricing is utilized in this solicitation to provide Offerors an opportunity to propose different pricing for separate quantity ranges within applicable Contract Line Items (CLINs). Price evaluation of step ladder CLINs will utilize a randomly selected quantity. Notwithstanding the option to propose different unit pricing for different quantities, the Offeror may propose the same unit price for all quantities.

For all CLINs with stepladder pricing, the Government may order units within CLINs with stepladder pricing until the total quantity purchased equals the maximum quantity listed for that CLIN in Section B. Proposed unit prices will be incorporated into the IDIQ MAC and shall represent maximum unit prices at the DO level.

Note B:

The following table provides the approximate timeframes that the CLINs and associated Sub-CLIN (SLINs), where applicable, may be awarded. This information is provided for planning purposes only and is subject to change depending on need and funding availability. The quantity of line items and units will be determined at DO level.

Description Contract Year Type CLIN Min QTY Min Unit Price Max QTY Max Unit Price

MK 6 MOD 1 LSEQ 1 FFP 0001 1 32

LSEQ Maintenance Assistance Module (MAM) Components 1 FFP 0002 1 4

LSEQ Onboard Repair Part (OBRP) 1 FFP 0003 1 4

LSEQ Installation and Checkout (INCO) Spares 1 FFP 0004 1 2

LSEQ Depot Spares 1 FFP 0005 1 2

Ethernet Switch Modules 1 FFP 0006 1 20

Missile Electronics Box (MEB) 1 FFP 0007 1 400

Hazard Electronics Box (HEB) 1 FFP 0008 1 44

Tray, Power Module 1 FFP 0009 1 20

Relay Module Assembly 1 FFP 0010 1 80

Cable Assy, Single-Mode Fiber Optic (W2) 1 FFP 0011 1 40

Cable Assy, Single Mode Fiber Optic (W3) 1 FFP 0012 1 40

Materiel 1 FFP 0015 1 20

Description Contract Year Type CLIN Min QTY Min Unit Price Max QTY Max Unit Price

MK 6 MOD 1 LSEQ 2 FFP 0001 1 33

LSEQ MAM Components 2 FFP 0002 1 4

LSEQ OBRP 2 FFP 0003 1 4

LSEQ INCO Spares 2 FFP 0004 1 1

LSEQ Depot Spares 2 FFP 0005 1 1

Ethernet Switch Modules 2 FFP 0006 1 20

MEB 2 FFP 0007 1 400

HEB 2 FFP 0008 1 44

Tray, Power Module 2 FFP 0009 1 20

Relay Module Assembly 2 FFP 0010 1 80

Cable Assy, Single-Mode Fiber Optic (W2) 2 FFP 0011 1 40

Cable Assy, Single Mode Fiber Optic (W3) 2 FFP 0012 1 40

Materiel 2 FFP 0015 1 20

MK 6 MOD 1 LSEQ 3 FFP 0001 1 160

LSEQ MAM Components 3 FFP 0002 1 24

LSEQ OBRP 3 FFP 0003 1 24

LSEQ INCO Spares 3 FFP 0004 1 4

LSEQ Depot Spares 3 FFP 0005 1 4

Ethernet Switch Modules 3 FFP 0006 1 20

MEB 3 FFP 0007 1 600

HEB 3 FFP 0008 1 75

Tray, Power Module 3 FFP 0009 1 20

Relay Module Assembly 3 FFP 0010 1 80

Cable Assy, Single-Mode Fiber Optic (W2) 3 FFP 0011 1 80

Cable Assy, Single Mode Fiber Optic (W3) 3 FFP 0012 1 80

Materiel 3 FFP 0015 1 20

MK 6 MOD 1 LSEQ 4 FFP 0001 1 41

LSEQ MAM Components 4 FFP 0002 1 6

LSEQ OBRP 4 FFP 0003 1 6

LSEQ INCO Spares 4 FFP 0004 1 2

LSEQ Depot Spares 4 FFP 0005 1 2

Ethernet Switch Modules 4 FFP 0006 1 20

MEB 4 FFP 0007 1 400

HEB 4 FFP 0008 1 44

Tray, Power Module 4 FFP 0009 1 20

Relay Module Assembly 4 FFP 0010 1 80

Cable Assy, Single-Mode Fiber Optic (W2) 4 FFP 0011 1 40

Cable Assy, Single Mode Fiber Optic (W3) 4 FFP 0012 1 40

Materiel 4 FFP 0015 1 20

MK 6 MOD 1 LSEQ 5 FFP 0001 1 44

LSEQ MAM Components 5 FFP 0002 1 7

LSEQ OBRP 5 FFP 0003 1 7

LSEQ INCO Spares 5 FFP 0004 1 1

LSEQ Depot Spares 5 FFP 0005 1 1

Ethernet Switch Modules 5 FFP 0006 1 20

MEB 5 FFP 0007 1 400

HEB 5 FFP 0008 1 44

Tray, Power Module 5 FFP 0009 1 20

Relay Module Assembly 5 FFP 0010 1 80

Cable Assy, Single-Mode Fiber Optic (W2) 5 FFP 0011 1 40

Cable Assy, Single Mode Fiber Optic (W3) 5 FFP 0012 1 40

Materiel 5 FFP 0015 1 20

Note C: The Contract maximum dollar ceiling value is $349,988,248 based on the program's maximum Independent Government Estimate for all scope included on this contract. The actual executed contract value will be the sum of all competitive orders placed under this MAC IDIQ.

Note D: Upon award of the basic IDIQ contract, an initial DO will be issued to each IDIQ MAC holder to satisfy the minimum guarantee in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(D). The minimum guaranteed amount of $1,000 is satisfied at award under this contract as a firm-fixed-price (FFP) DO for contractor representatives to attend the MAC IDIQ post award conference within 30 days of contract award. The Government is not obligated to order any quantity beyond the guaranteed minimum order.

Note E: The ordering period is five years from the effective date of MAC award. The Period of Performance for each Delivery Order (DO) issued against the Master Contract will be specified in the individual DO and may only be issued during the Master Contract ordering period.

Note F:

Item Supplies/Service Estimated Quantity

Unit Unit Price Amount

Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver MK 6 MOD 1 LSEQ in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and Technical Data Package (TDP). Refer to Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) for item and data requirements. For Stepladder pricing, see attachment J-1

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

310 Each

Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver LSEQ MAM Components in accordance with the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements. For Stepladder Pricing, see Attachment J- 1.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

45 Set

Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver LSEQ OBRP Components in accordance with the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements. For Stepladder Pricing, see Attachment J-1.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

45 Set

Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver LSEQ INCO Spares Kits in accordance with the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements. For Stepladder Pricing, see Attachment J-1.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

10 Set

Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver LSEQ Depot Spares Kits in accordance with the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements. For Stepladder Pricing, see Attachment J-1.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

10 Set

Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver LSEQ Ethernet Switch Modules in accordance with the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements. For Stepladder Pricing, see Attachment J-1.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

100 Each

Production Phase: Fabricate, assemble, and deliver MEB and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements For Stepladder Pricing, see Attachment J-1.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item 2,200 Set

Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Production Phase: Fabricate, assemble, and deliver HEB and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements. For Stepladder Pricing, see Attachment J-1.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

251 Set

Power Module Tray. For Stepladder Pricing, see Attachment J-1.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

100 Set

Relay Module Assembly. For Stepladder Pricing, see Attachment J-1.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

400 Set

Cable Assy, Single-Mode Fiber Optic (W2). For Stepladder Pricing, see Attachment J-1.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

240 Set

Cable Assy, Single-Mode Fiber Optic (W3). For Stepladder Pricing, see Attachment J-1.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

240 Set

Production Readiness Review

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

20 Lot

0014 Physical Configuration Audit (PCA)

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Materiel

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

100 Lot

Post Award Conference Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price See Note D.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

SOW

VLS LSEQ

N63394-26-R-0005

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) is seeking to procure the LSEQ MK 6 Mod 1 NAVSEA part number (p/n) P/N 8652144-19 and associated Lowest Replaceable Units (LRU) for MK 41 VLS. LSEQ plays a critical role in managing and controlling the sequence of events required to safely and successfully launch a missile.

LRU's will comprise of ethernet switch modules, MEB, HEB, power tray module, relay module assembly, single-mode fiber optic cable assembly (W2), and single-mode fiber optic cable assembly (W3)

1.2 Scope

The Contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory and timely performance of all tasks defined in the SOW. This SOW, with its supporting attachments and referenced documentation, describes the requirement for the fabrication, assembly, test and delivery of VLS LSEQ.

1.3 Program Authority

NSWC PHD is the program authority for this contract.

2.0 Applicable Documents

The documents listed below, are part of this SOW to the extent described herein, including all relevant terms, conditions, clauses, attachments, and exhibits. In case of any conflict between the referenced documents and the contents of this SOW, the SOW will take precedence as the governing requirement. The contractor will apply the version of governing documents in effect at time of contract award. If there are post award changes to these documents the contracting officer will decide if the new versions will be implemented.

2.1 Government Documents

Document Number Document Title

MIL-STD-109C

Quality Assurance (QA) Terms and Definitions

MIL-STD-1686C

Electrostatic Discharge Control Program for Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, I Assemblies and Equipment (Excluding

Electrically Initiated Explosive Devices)

WS 20130 Production Environmental Test Requirements for VLS

TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS

Configuration Management Program Plan for the MK 41 VLS, Volume 1, Equipment (Hardware) Configuration Management

MK 41 VLS Standing Instruction 94-1F, Attachment 6

Marking for technical data

TL130-AD-PLN-030-VLS, Firmware Configuration Management

8652144-19 NAVSEA Drawing for LSEQ MK 6 Mod 1

2.2 Industry Documents

Document Number Document Title

ANSI/ISO/ASQC Q9001

Quality Systems - Model for QA in Design, Development, Production, Installation and Servicing (Latest Version)

ANSI/EIA-649 National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management

ANSI/ASQC Q9004 Quality System Elements

ISO 9001 Quality Program Requirements

Service Acquisition Executive (SAE)

AS5553

Counterfeit Electronic Parts: Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation, and Disposition

SAE AS6174 Counterfeit Material: Assuring Acquisition of Authentic and Conforming Material

SAE AS9102 Rev A Aerospace First Article Inspection (FAI)

ISO 14000 Environmental Management Systems Standards

IPC-J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies

IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

IPC-6012 Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards

2.3 CLIN Structure

0001: MK 6 Mod 1 LSEQ 0002: LSEQ MAM Components

0003: LSEQ OBRP

0004: LSEQ INCO Spares 0005: LSEQ Depot Spares 0006: Ethernet Switches

0007: MEB

0008: HEB

0009: Power Tray Module 0010: Relay Module Assembly 0011: Single-mode fiber optic cable assembly (W2) 0012: Single-mode fiber optic cable assembly (W3) 0013: Production Readiness Review 0014: Physical Configuration Audit 0015: Materiel 0016: Conference Award Conference

3.0 Technical Requirements

1.

2.

3.

3.1 General Requirements

The Government requires manufacturing of VLS LSEQ and associated LRUs in accordance with the documents specified above.

The Contractor shall fabricate, assemble, test, and deliver VLS LSEQ and LRUs in accordance with technical drawings, and specifications identified in Section C and in accordance with the contents of this SOW. All VLS LSEQ and LRUs shall meet all requirements including form, fit, and function requirements in accordance with the TDP and associated specifications.

3.2 Configuration Management

The Contractor shall maintain a configuration management program, which shall provide for the administrative and functional systems necessary for configuration identification, control, status accounting and reporting, to ensure configuration identity with the LSEQ produced by the Contractor. The Contractor shall maintain a Contractor approved Configuration Management Plan that complies with ANSI/EIA-649 2011.

Notwithstanding ANSI/EIA-649 2011, the Contractor's configuration management program shall comply with the VLS Configuration Management Plans, TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS, and shall comply with the other standards cite in section and subsections of 3.10.

3.2.1 Configuration Identification

The Contractor shall maintain identification of the product baselines throughout fabrication, testing, and delivery. The Contractor shall ensure that equipment is assigned identifying numbers, designators, and serial numbers in accordance with the TDP.

Serialized items shall be traceable to source of manufacture and production contract year. This information may be incorporated as a formal part of the Contractor's serialization system or otherwise be annotated on the affected item.

The request for serial number assignment shall contain the following minimum information:

(a) Officially assigned item name

(b) Officially assigned type designation

(c) Officially assigned model number

(d) Top drawing number and list of drawings or part list

(e) Exact quantity to be delivered under the contract including pre-production samples and spares required by the contract.

(f) Contract number

(g) National Stock Number

(h) NAVSEA cognizant office code

The Contractor shall submit a configuration definition data package describing the detailed configuration of each end item as delivered to the designated destination in accordance with CDRL A004. The Contractor shall maintain a system to monitor engineering release and correlation of manufactured products.

3.2.2 Configuration Control (incl. Minor Deviations, ECPs)

Minor Deviations:

The contractor shall submit the deviation to NSWC Dahlgren Division (DD) for review & approval.

If NSWC DD concurs in classification, the deviation will be boarded at NSWC DD CCB for approval or disapproval.

If NSWC DD does not concur in classification, the Contractor shall cancel the minor deviation.

The Contractor shall submit for review and approval all specification changes to NSWC DD for review and approval.

3.2.3 Configuration Status Accounting

The Contractor's configuration status accounting shall be in accordance with ANSI/EIA-649, the Configuration Management Plan for the VLS, Volume 1, Equipment (Hardware) Configuration Management, TL130-AD-PLN- 010-VLS, and the Configuration Management Plan for the VLS, Volume 3, Firmware Configuration Management, and TL130-AD-PLN-030-VLS.

The Contractor shall provide documentation of the exact delivered configuration of each unit. The Contractor, or Subcontractor at the appropriate tier, shall identify the "as-built" production configuration of each NAVSEA nomenclature item by means of permanent markings on the appropriate ORDALT/ Ship Change Installation Procedure (SCIP) label plate on the equipment to identify the specific ORDALTs/SCIPs installed in the equipment being delivered. For Class I ECPs, which are not assigned to an ORDALT number, the ORDALT label plate shall be marked with the applicable Class I ECP number as assigned by the Government. For purposes of this requirement, markings may be etched, steel stamped or affixed by other suitable means which results in the permanent identification of the equipment configuration. Ink stamping is not permitted.

3.2.4 Qualification of Substitute Sources

The TDP contains source control or vendor item drawings that specify approved, or suggested sources of supply. The Contractor may qualify other sources for these items. Qualification of new sources selected by the Contractor shall be at the Contractor's expense.

The Contractor shall submit all proposed changes to approved, or suggested sources of supply as indicated in the source control or vendor item drawings in accordance with SOW. The package of information that is submitted for Government review shall contain all applicable drawings, test plans, procedures and qualification reports. An extended Government review period of 20 business days applies to all proposed changes to approved or suggested sources of supply.

3.2.5 Military Specs and Standards

The LSEQ TDPs, reference and cite cancelled military standards and specifications. Apply them as directed notwithstanding their cancelled status.

The Government has no plan to replace any such standard or specification with a commercial version. The military standard or specification of the latest version in effect at time of cancellation shall be considered applicable to this procurement.

3.3 Testing and Inspection

3.3.1 Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and Government-Furnished Property (GFP)

The Government will provide ATE, associated interface cables, software, and operator manual as GFP to perform the acceptance tests that are required by TDP.

TEST EQUIPMENT NOMENCLATURE PART NUMBER

LSEQ ATE 7572472-9

Power Tray ATE 8660200-9

CAVE 2 8666188

Relay Module Tester (Functional testing) TSE-P06-01-007

Relay Module Tester (PET testing) TSE-P06-01-008

The ATEs have been certified for use by the Government. An on-site demonstration is required prior to the Contractor use of the ATE. The demonstration shall be completed 30 days prior to first use for acceptance testing. The Contractor shall provide test operators and the necessary engineering support to the Government Certifying Agent in preparation for and during the on-site demonstration. The Contractor shall provide post-demonstration support and take all necessary actions to resolve all discrepancies that are the Contractor's responsibility.

The Contractor shall be responsible for properly maintaining, calibrating, and ensuring the overall care of the required test capability, including ATE, associated interface cables, test tools, and calibration tools. The Government shall not be liable for any production delays or impacts resulting from ATE performance issues after it has been certified for on-site use.

Changes to certified ATE shall be submitted to the Government for approval and certification.

3.3.2 Testing, Inspecting and Acceptance

Testing and inspection of all VLS LSEQ and associated LRU units and associated cables shall be performed at the Contractor's facility in accordance with the applicable drawings, standards and specifications and factory test and inspection plans. The Contractor shall ensure that all such testing and inspections required for acceptance are satisfactorily performed.

The Contractor shall prepare specific written inspection and test procedures for each inspection and test operation to be performed by the Contractor.

These inspection and test procedures shall be reviewed by the QA organization and maintained current in accordance with the change control system requirements. The inspection and test procedures shall clearly identify the item through part number with revision and nomenclature, and include detail instructions and/or operations to be performed.

The Contractor shall maintain records of inspection results and quantitative test data for each deliverable end item and make them available to the Government upon request.

3.3.3 FAI

The Contractor shall perform FAI of all assemblies, subassemblies, components and detail parts including castings and forgings in accordance with SAE Aerospace Standard AS9102 Rev A. The purpose of FAI is to provide objective evidence that all TDP and specification requirements are correctly understood, accounted for, verified, and recorded. An FAI is not required for standard catalog items, commercial-off-the-shelf items, raw materials or items procured in accordance with source control drawings.

The Contractor shall submit all FAI requirement waivers to the Government for approval. The waiver shall identify, at a minimum, the part description, part number, manufacturer, date last built, location last built, FAI report summary (if applicable), FAI discrepancies and corrective actions (if applicable), and waiver justification.

The Government reserves the right to witness all FAI activities. The Contractor shall submit a comprehensive schedule of FAI events that includes date, time, expected duration and location to the Government at least 20 working days prior to the first event, in accordance with CDRL A001.

The Contractor shall generate and submit via digital means to the Government FAI reports in accordance with AS9102 and CDRL A002. The Contractor shall retain the FAI reports for at least seven years. The Government reserves the right to examine all FAI reports.

All deficiencies identified during the FAIs, as defined by the Government, shall be corrected at the Contractor's expense before the unit is delivered to the Government. Deficiencies are not limited to those affecting form, fit, or function but include any issues that do not meet contractual requirements, quality standards, or performance expectations.

3.3.4 PCA

The purpose of the PCA is to verify the as-built configuration matches its technical documentation. The PCAs shall be conducted in accordance with Section 7 of TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS, Configuration Management Program Plan for the MK 41 VLS.

During the performance of the contract, the Government has the right to perform a PCA. The PCA may include an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Contractor, Subcontractor and/or supplier audit programs to promote prevention of defects. This includes scheduling of audit, evaluation of operations, and notification of required corrective action with follow-up and means of notification to top management concerning audit results.

One PCA shall be conducted over the course of the contract on the LSEQ. The LSEQ shall be selected by the Government and the Contractor from the production run.

The Contractor shall provide qualified engineering, technical, manufacturing, administrative, management and other support as necessary for the PCA. The Contractor shall provide all tools, measuring devices and other equipment required for equipment disassembly, dimensional and tolerance verification and performance verification. The Contractor shall provide an area to conduct PCA that is well illuminated, temperate and low noise level. The PCA work area shall contain worktables, print copies of all pertinent drawings, telephone and easy access to a copy machine.

During the PCA, the Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, individual parts that make up the configuration item, completed assemblies, an as-built list delineating all ECP (either requested or approved), deviations and waivers, hardcopies of production specifications and technical drawings, complete shortage list, manufacturing instructions, acceptance test procedures and data, purchase order documents and associated certificates of conformance from suppliers or appropriate documents indicating compliance with material or drawing requirements in accordance with CDRL A003.

The PCA will be conducted at the Contractor's, Subcontractors' and suppliers' facilities by the Government team. The Government will notify the Contractor seven (7) to 14 business days prior to performance of the PCA. This notice will include identification of assemblies, subassemblies and/or piece parts to be audited. The PCA will be approximately one to two weeks in duration.

Following conduct of the PCA, the Contractor shall generate the necessary documentation to resolve all audit findings and provide these to the Government audit team within the timeframe specified by the Government in accordance with CDRL A004. The Government audit team will evaluate the documentation to assess corrective action(s) taken to close any and all audit finding(s). Necessary documentation may include, but not be limited to, revised manufacturing processes, ECPs, notice of revisions, SCN and revised TDP drawings.

Government and Contractor pre-and post-PCA activities are described in Sections 7.4 through 7.7 of the VLS Configuration Management Plan TL130-

AD-PLN-010-VLS.

All deficiencies discovered during the PCA that affect form, fit, function or performance shall be corrected at Contractor's expense prior to the unit delivery to the Government.

3.3.5 Production Environmental Tests

Production environmental testing as specified by the TDP or Production Environmental Test Requirements for VLS Specification WS 20130 shall be performed.

3.3.6 Government Inspection of Facilities

The Government may visit/inspect the plant or plants of the Contractor, or of any Subcontractors, engaged in the performance of this contract. If any examination/test is made by the Government on the premises of the Contractor/Subcontractor, the Contractor and any subcontractors shall provide all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the Government inspectors in the performance of their duties. All examinations and tests by the Government will be performed in such a manner as will not unduly delay work.

3.3.7 Government Inspection and Acceptance

The Contractor shall provide technical, administrative, and management support for Government source inspection for purposes of inspection and acceptance of supplies and services provided by the Contractor, Subcontractor and suppliers. Government source inspection will be conducted at the convenience of the Government.

3.4 Manufacturing and Process Control

The Contractor shall update their Manufacturing Plan to include VLS LSEQ being produced by the Contractor under this contract. The Contractor shall develop manufacturing and test procedures. The Contractor shall identify key production processes and shall establish process capability and process control requirements for each. The Contractor shall submit Progress, Status, and Management reports to cover progress, schedule performance, technical and quality problems and other issues as may be appropriate to facilitate program management by the Government in accordance with CDRL A005.

3.4.1 Manufacturing Processes

The Contractor shall maintain and control manufacturing processes to fabricate, assemble, inspect, test, and deliver VLS LSEQ and associated LRUs as described in the SOW. The processes shall cover all phases from the ordering of raw materials to Government acceptance of the finished product.

All hardware components shall be manufactured in accordance with the drawings and specifications referenced in the TDP and this SOW.

Documentation and records of the manufacturing processes and products, such as test reports, material certification, QA records, etc. shall be maintained and provided to the Government upon request.

3.4.2 Electrostatic Discharge Protection

The Contractor shall develop and maintain an electrostatic discharge protection/control program that complies with MIL-STD-1686C.

3.4.3 Special Tooling and Equipment

The Contractor shall design, fabricate or procure all special tooling, test equipment and gauges required to manufacture, assemble, test and inspect

VLS LSEQ.

3.4.4 Contractor Storage of Equipment

Prior to and following the DD Form 250 acceptance and/or Program Quality Acceptance (PQA) signature, the Contractor shall provide material, services and facilities to store, preserve and protect any equipment completed during the manufacturing process until the specified contract delivery date.

3.4.5 Part Re-Screening

The Contractor is not required to implement the TDP requirements to conduct re-screening of electrical components. Remarking of parts to the re-screened part number will not be required and the existing base part number shall remain intact. Programmable parts shall require re-identification.

3.4.6 Limited Shelf Life Components

The Contractor's quality management system shall ensure procured supplies that are subject to age deterioration, including epoxies and similar adhesives, are managed and controlled. Controls shall include prominent labeling and proactive measures to ensure expired material is not used in the manufacturing process. Controls shall allow complete traceability of limited shelf life components used in launcher products.

3.5 QA and Control

3.5.1 Quality Control Program Plan

The Contractor shall submit a Quality Control Program Plan in accordance with CDRL A007. This document shall address all aspects of manufacturing, testing, and inspection as specified in the TDP, SOW, and contract. The Quality Control Program Plan should also address other aspects where quality control interface is appropriate, such as the quality group's input into purchasing decisions, and incoming receiving and inspection of material and components. The Contractor's Quality Control Program Plan must be approved by the Government before fabrication or procurement of any product for eventual delivery. Acceptance of the Contractor's quality control program shall not in any way relieve the Contractor of their responsibility for compliance with all contract requirements. All manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and testing shall adhere to the requirements of the QA plan. If any changes are made to the Quality Control Program Plan during the course of this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Government in writing of these changes.

3.5.2 Quality System and Control Processes

The Contractor shall maintain a quality system, associated certifications or compliances, and test/inspection results. The Contractor shall maintain quality and process controls that shall be used to ensure that the manufactured products shall be in compliance with the applicable drawings, specifications, and this SOW. The Contractor shall maintain documentation and processes that shall be used to identify, record, and disposition non-conforming material, in-process rejects/reworks and characteristic discrepancies. This documentation shall be kept by the Contractor until further notification by the Government.

The quality management system procedures, planning, and all other documentation or data that comprise the quality management system shall be submitted to the Government for review in accordance with CDRL A007. Existing quality documents that meet the requirements of this contract may continue to be used. The Government may perform any necessary inspections, verifications, and evaluations to ascertain conformance to requirements and the adequacy of the implementing procedures. The Contractor's quality management system shall conform to supplement quality requirements imposed by this contract. The Government reserves the right to disapprove the quality management system or portions thereof when it fails to meet the contractual requirements.

3.5.3 QA (ISO/ASQ Standards)

The Contractor's QA program shall conform to the Contractor's QA Program Plan and shall be in conformity with either ANSI/ASQC Q9001, or ISO 9001 for production; by using ANSI/ASQC Q9001 as a guide. This applies to items manufactured or performed by the Contractor at the Contractor's plant or all outsourced facilities. The Contractor shall flow down to the Subcontractors and vendors the quality requirements through subcontracts, purchase orders, or other contractual purchasing documentation by using ANSI/ASQC Q9001 as a guide. The quality requirements include ANSI /ASQC Q9001 or ISO 9001, and relevant SOW and TDP requirements. The Subcontractors and vendors shall provide Certificates of Conformance that the flowed down requirements are fulfilled.

The Contractor shall provide for appropriate QA review of manufacturing process.

The Contractor's QA Program Plan shall be reviewed by the Government and must be accepted before fabrication or procurement of any product for eventual delivery. Acceptance of the Contractor's quality control program shall not in any way relieve the Contractor of their responsibility for compliance with all contract requirements. If any non-editorial changes are made to the QA Program Plan during this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Government in writing of these changes. The Government reserves the right to disapprove the QA Program Plan when it fails to meet the contractual requirements. The Contractor shall provide QA Program Status describing the Contractor's activity as part of Status Report (Quality Assurance Program) in accordance with CDRL A007.

3.5.4 Manufacturing Certification and Traceability

The Contractor shall submit a Certificate of Conformance certifying that the VLS LSEQ delivered meets the requirements of this contract.

The Contractor shall retain and provide upon request inspection and test results associated with certifying the units in accordance with CDRL A005.

3.6 Counterfeit Material Prevention

The following minimum processes shall be implemented and flowed down by the Contractor to all Subcontractors in order to minimize the risk of use of counterfeit parts in VLS components.

The Contractor shall establish processes to minimize the risk of procuring and using counterfeit parts and materials. The Contractor shall document these processes and provide those documented processes to Government upon request. These processes shall include:

At a minimum, these processes shall ensure that all components for LSEQ and subassemblies are purchased from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Original Component Manufacturer (OCM) authorized suppliers or franchised distributors. The term OEM, OCM, authorized supplier and franchised distributor are each defined in SAE AS5553).

At a minimum, the contractor shall ensure procurement practices and processes to purchase and install components from OEM, OCM, authorized suppliers and franchised distributors are flowed down to subcontractors and suppliers at all tiers.

The Counterfeit Prevention Plan shall be generated in accordance with Data Item Description (DID) DI- MISC-81832, Counterfeit Prevention Plan, requirements.

The Counterfeit Prevention Plan, SAE AS5553 and SAE AS6174 requirements shall be flowed down to all subcontractors and suppliers.

The Contractor shall maximize the use of authentic, originally designed and/or qualified parts.

The Contractor shall assess potential sources of supply to minimize the risk of receiving counterfeit parts or materials.

The Contractor shall have purchasing procedures which confirm whether a selected supplier is authorized, as defined in SAE AS5553 and SAE AS6174, for each purchase.

The Contractor shall define minimum inspection and test requirements for parts being procured and shall ensure that in-house, third-party, and/or supplier inspection and test procedures and facilities comply with these requirements. These minimum inspection and test requirements shall specify appropriate test methods to detect potential counterfeit parts and materials.

The Contractor shall require a certificate of compliance and supply chain traceability for all electronic part purchases.

The Contractor shall require a Certificate of Conformance, as defined in SAE AS5553 and SAE AS6174, and supply chain traceability for all electronic part purchases.

The Contractor shall use government or industry services such as the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) and other commercially available services to identify part or supplier quality or authenticity problems.

The Contractor shall notify the Government of the occurrence of a confirmed counterfeit part or material and the actions taken to identify, contain, and impound all product from the lot, within seven (7) business days of confirmation of the counterfeit status. The Contractor shall flow down a requirement for similar notification from Subcontractors to the Contractor. The Contractor shall initiate and submit an alert to the GIDEP within 30 calendar days of knowledge of the counterfeit part or material.

Counterfeit parts and material are defined by SAE AS5553 and SAE AS6174 may be electronic or mechanical in nature. Counterfeit electronic parts may typically be used parts which have been refurbished and represented as new. Commonly counterfeited electronic parts include parts such as microcontrollers or specially screened devices, or common parts, which have several pin-compatible versions from multiple manufacturers, such as memory devices and operational amplifiers. Counterfeit mechanical parts are typically improperly made, marked, or treated products. Examples are improper anodization or heat treatments, falsified data, mismarked parts sold as a higher grade steel or used/fake parts such as valves or circuit breakers.

An authorized supplier is a supplier authorized by the original component manufacturer to buy parts or materials directly from the manufacturer. Parts provided from authorized suppliers typically have never left the manufacturer's authorized supply chain and are accompanied by full manufacturer support and warranty.

3.6.1 Subcontractor and Vendor Management

The Contractor shall identify and monitor Subcontractor and vendor technical, quality, schedule, and milestone achievement on a continuing basis, according to the Contractor's established subcontract and vendor management techniques. Notwithstanding the above, at a minimum the Contractor's subcontract and vendor management system shall comply with ANSI/ISO/ASQC Q9001 provisions for purchasing and supplier management. The Contractor shall:

Establish, document, and maintain a purchasing system and develop a self-assessment program to ensure adequate controls;

Acquire quality products at fair and reasonable prices, using best in class commercial purchasing practices and procedures and ensure fair and open competition;

Only purchase components (consistent with section 13.3 of this SOW) from OEM, OCM, authorized suppliers or franchised distributors. (The terms OEM, OCM, authorized suppliers, and franchised distributors are each defined in SAE AS5553) Ensure, at a minimum, that procurement practices and processes to purchase and install components from OEM, OCM, authorized suppliers or franchised distributors are flowed down to subcontractors and suppliers at all tiers;

Audit subcontracts as needed;

Conduct review and periodic appraisal of the subcontractor's and vendor purchasing system and its self-assessment reports. The periodicity shall be at least annually. The Government shall have the right to examine and/or participate the reviews and appraisals' information; and Notify the Government prior to changes in Subcontractor status.

3.7 Risk and Defect Management

3.7.1 Risk Assessment and Mitigation

The Contractor shall perform risk assessment and management. The Contractor shall use its own established Risk Management Program; however, the Risk Management Program shall at a minimum contain the following:

Risk management shall be a continuous process, analyzing program risks and individual mitigation plans on a sufficiently frequent basis to be proactive in preventing major Program problems. Major problems include, but are not limited to, not meeting delivery dates and nonconformance to specifications and drawings. The analysis shall identify the risks associated with each area, assess the probability of occurrence, identify the impact of each risk on the overall program, and develop and implement risk mitigation plans for identified risks. The risk analysis shall use metrics from the Contractor's Risk Management Program. Risk analysis status and metrics shall be reported in the Contractor's Progress, Status and Management Report in accordance with CDRL A005 and presented during Program and Technical Reviews.

3.7.2 Failure/Defect Reporting and Corrective Action System (FACAR)

The Contractor shall have a FACAR system established and maintained for both manufacturing and test processes. Level of assembly for failure reporting shall be consistent with the requirement for recording defect history. FACAR system information required to be recorded or reported by this SOW paragraph shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL A005.

The Contractor shall implement an effective system for evaluation and disposition of supplies and services that exhibit nonconformance, including those furnished by suppliers (Subcontractors and vendors). The Contractor shall ensure that the personnel staffing the FACAR system have the authority to coordinate and implement the necessary failure and problem reporting, analysis, and related corrective action. The Contractor shall ensure that nonconformance data is adequately analyzed, distributed to appropriate organizations and personnel, and that appropriate management decisions are based on this data. Analysis must target root cause corrective action. The Contractor shall take appropriate actions to improve or change processes that do not meet requirements. All use-as- is and repair dispositions shall include a determination of whether or not a change is required to the product database (drawing, specifications, work instructions, tooling, etc.). Determination that such a change is not required shall be recorded and shall be available to the Government for review. Acceptance of the nonconformance corrective action and disposition is the prerogative of the Government and can be revoked whenever the Contractor's system fails to demonstrate effective root cause corrective action or when repeated nonconformance indicate an overall quality system degradation.

3.7.3 Defect Reduction Program

The Contractor shall establish a statistically-based process control and defect reduction program to control and improve product quality. The Contractor shall present the progress of the process control and defect reduction program at the program reviews and/or periodic production reviews of SOW paragraph 3.14.3.

4.0 Program Management

4.1 Program Management

The Contractor shall follow its internal Program Management Plan in the production of VLS LSEQ shall submit Progress, Status and Management Reports in accordance with CDRL A005.

4.1.1 Government Rights to TDP Changes

The Government will maintain the Government-owned TDP. The Contractor shall submit proposed changes to the TDP to the Government. The Government will retain unlimited rights to all technical data, versions of and changes to all drawings, specifications and other documents for the VLS…