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STATEMENT OF WORK

(SOW)

Surface Vessel Torpedo Tube Mk 32

PID N66604-24-RFPREQ-NPT-45-0001

1.0 Background

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, RI (NUWCDIVNPT), is tasked with providing design, development, test and evaluation, tactical development, logistics, training, and in-service support for existing and future Navy underwater weapons systems, counter measure systems, and support systems. The External Launcher and Defensive Systems Branch (Coded 4524) of the NUWCDIVNPT is the Design Agent (DA) and In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) for the launching systems for surface launched torpedoes and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) weapons. Code 4524 is responsible for engineering and operational support of Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (SVTT) Mk 32 for launching Mk 46 and Mk 54 torpedoes, and the development of future surface ship ASW weapons launchers. This includes the loading and launching systems equipment, components, and assemblies

1.1 Places of Performance

The tasking included in this contract will be conducted both at NUWCDIVNPT and at the contractor facility.

1.2 Authorized Users

Code 45

1.3 Sponsors

Sponsors to be supported under this contract include: Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Surface Warfare (SEA21); Program, Executive Officer, Submarines (PEO SUB), Undersea Weapons Program Office (PMS404); and Program, Executive Officer, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), Undersea Systems (IWS 5.0).

1.4 Types of Funding

The funding types applicable to this Task Order include Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy (SCN); Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E); Other Procurement, Navy (OPN); Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&MN); and, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) appropriations.

2.0 Scope

The contractor shall provide engineering analysis, design, and design review services; integrated logistics support; configuration management services; and engineering and technical documentation services in support of SVTT projects that fall under the cognizance of the External Launcher and Defensive Systems Branch. These include the SVTT MK 32, Torpedo Loading Trays and Associated Equipment and Advanced ASW Launchers.

The systems to be supported are in various stages of operation, ranging from concept formulation to system enhancements, upgrades and modification and include Torpedo Tubes Mk 32 Mods 5,7, 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 19 and the Hybrid Training Launcher; Torpedo Loading Trays Mks 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9; Torpedo tube support equipment, comprising pressure gauge and pressure switch calibration tool, Air Charging Panel (ACP) Mk 429 Mod 1, hydrostatic test set, bore gauge, breech mechanism stowage rack, and Torpedo Test Shape Mk 2 Mod 0 with Shipping and Storage Container Mk 778 Mod 0.

3.0 Applicable Documents

The contractor shall perform the tasking required in Section 4.0 in accordance with the below Applicable Documents.

4.0 Technical Requirements

The contractor shall perform the tasks in Section 4.0 in accordance with (IAW) Section 3.0 Applicable Documents and using Section 6.0 Government Furnished Information (GFI). Specific GFI will be identified and provided to the contractor in individual Technical Instructions (TIs).

The contractor shall adhere to all Federal Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) Regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations, and all applicable state and local requirements, as identified in Clause UW C-2-0002 of this task order. The contractor shall ensure that all personnel working in the SVTT Lab, located within the Launcher Laboratory Complex/Test Facilities (LLC/TF) at NUWCDIVNPT Building 3, are trained and, when necessary, certified as follows:

1. Safety – IAW all confined space, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand tool, and fall protection safety regulations;

2. Security – IAW SECNAV M-5510.30, Section 9-20 and NUWCDIVNPTINST 5500.4C;

In accordance with Applicable Documents 3.24 through 3.31 and in the performance of Tasks 4.1 through 4.4, the contractor shall operate overhead cranes and Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) at contractor operated sites. The contractor shall inspect, maintain, test, and operated these government owned cranes in accordance with OSHA, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements.

Additionally, for solid modeling and computer aided engineering efforts, the contractor shall utilize Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) equipment that is compatible with NUWCDIVNPT SolidWorks and Microstation (PC) equipment.

4.1 ENGINEERING ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

4.1.1 – Engineering Analysis, Design, and Interface Studies

In accordance with (IAW) Applicable Documents 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 through 3.12, 3.36 and 3.44, using GFI 6.1.5, 6.1.6 and 6.1.13, the contractor shall conduct engineering analyses, design studies, investigations and reviews of newly proposed and existing SVTT Mk 32 launcher systems, subsystems, and their corresponding interfaces. The contractor shall evaluate operational performance, identify failures, and define problems with existing systems, subsystems and components. The contractor shall also review and evaluate engineering design changes and proposed technological improvements to new and existing systems. The contractor shall prepare technical reports documenting the results of its findings, and provide recommendations for potential engineering solutions to operational performance issues.

The contractor shall design SVTT or ASW launcher system prototypes. The contractor shall generate and document the functional and detailed design of all electrical, mechanical and human interface components. The contractor shall develop a tailored System Engineering Plan (SEP) to document the prototype development process, which includes requirements allocation, risk management, configuration management, hardware integration, and test and evaluation. The contractor shall map high level requirements to specific components of the prototype. The contractor shall submit all prototype design documentation to the Government for review and approval. Upon Government approval of the design package, the contractor shall fabricate the hardware prototype.

Hardware Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver prototypes IAW DD Form 250.

Data Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver engineering analyses IAW CDRL A001; design studies in accordance with IAW CDRL A002; performance analyses IAW CDRL A003; and failure analyses IAW CDRL A004. The contractor shall also deliver system interface documentation IAW CDRLs A005 – A008, and provide recommended engineering solutions in accordance with A009.

4.1.2 – Producibility Studies

In accordance with Applicable Documents 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 through 3.12, and 3.43, the contractor shall conduct studies to investigate manufacturing risk, producibility, fitment, quality assurance, compatibility, and systems integration requirements for new ASW and existing SVTT Mk 32 launcher systems. The contractor shall prepare technical reports documenting the results of the studies.

Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver Manufacturing Risk Assessment reports IAW CDRL A00A and Producibility Analysis reports IAW CDRL A00B.

4.1.3 – Field Services

In accordance with Applicable Documents 3.1, 3.2 and 3.4 through 3.11, using GFI 6.1.5 and 6.1.13, the contractor shall conduct field services tasks for SVTT Mk 32 and ASW launcher systems identified in Section 2.0. Such tasks consist of system evaluation, test and inspection, grooming and troubleshooting. The contractor shall document the events of each field service trip; gather and analyze hardware performance data from field investigations; and provide recommended corrective action. Upon Government approval of the recommendations, the contractor shall perform minor repairs, configuration validation and installation services. The contractor shall also provide recommendations for improvements to equipment, or Applicable Documents 3.1 through 3.11.

Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver trip reports in accordance with CDRL A00C; troubleshooting reports IAW CDRL A00G; and recommended improvements to Documentation in accordance with A009.

4.1.4 – Test Plan Development and Execution

In accordance with Applicable Document 3.13, the contractor shall develop test requirements, plans and procedures to conduct functional and environmental testing of newly designed ASW or SVTT launcher systems and subsystems. Using GFI 6.9, the contractor shall also provide recommended updates to existing test plans and procedures for functional and environmental testing of modified SVTT launcher systems and subsystems. The contractor shall submit all newly developed test documentation to the Government for review and approval. Upon Government approval of recommendations, the contractor shall update the test documentation; conduct and monitor laboratory, dockside or at-sea system tests; and record the test results. The contractor shall submit a technical report upon completion of the tests.

Deliverables: The contractor shall provide test requirements, plans and procedures IAW CDRL A00E through A00F. The contractor shall document test results and provide modifications to existing test procedures, as necessary, IAW CDRL A00G.

4.2 INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT (ILS)

4.2.1 – Logistics Analysis, Planning, and Reliability and Maintenance (R&M) Studies

In accordance with Applicable Documents 3.14 through 3.19, and using GFI 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.1.14 and 6.1.15, the contractor shall perform logistics analyses of SVTT Mk 32 or ASW launcher assemblies, and provide a technical report of its findings. These reports shall include logistics evaluations, such as supportability analyses, Level of Repair Analyses (LORA) and other logistics considerations. The contractor shall also prepare new and provide recommended updates to existing logistics planning documentation, such as ILS plans, maintenance plans, supply support plans and transition plans for newly developed ASW and modified SVTT Mk 32 launcher systems and equipment.

Using Fleet trouble reports provided per GFI 6.1.13, the contractor shall perform Reliability - Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies to evaluate root causes for equipment failures and identify impacts to the current SVTT Mk 32 maintenance philosophy. The contractor shall document the results of its findings, and provide recommended updates to SVTT Mk 32 maintenance plans and other ILS technical documentation.

The contractor shall submit all logistics analyses, studies and proposed changes to ILS documentation to the Government for review and approval. Upon Government approval of recommendations, the contractor shall update the corresponding documents.

Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver Logistics Analysis Reports IAW CDRL A00J and ILS planning documentation IAW CDRLs A00K and A00L. The contractor shall deliver Reliability Centered Maintenance Studies and recommended changes to ILS technical documentation IAW CDRL A009.

4.2.2 – Planned Maintenance System (PMS) Documentation

In accordance with Applicable Documents 3.19, 3.20, 3.21 and 3.35 and using GFI 6.1.3, 6.1.11, 6.1.12 and 6.1. 14, the contractor shall develop new or provide recommended updates to all existing Planned Maintenance System (PMS) documentation for SVTT or ASW launcher systems, including: Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs); Maintenance Requirement Indexes and supplemental Maintenance Index Pages (MIPs); as well as Quality Assurance Checksheets. The contractor shall submit all newly developed and proposed updates to PMS documentation to the Government for review and approval. Upon Government approval of recommendations, the contractor shall update and maintain version control of the PMS documentation.

Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver PMS documentation IAW CDRLs A00M through A00Q.

4.2.3 – Fleet Inquiries

Using GFI 6.1.5 and 6.1.13, the contractor shall review Fleet inquiries and analyze failure data provided in the inquiry reports. The contractor shall investigate the issue(s), identify potential technical impacts, and conduct a trend analysis of the problem(s). The contractor shall document its findings and recommended corrective action, as well as draft a written response to the Fleet inquiries.

Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver Fleet Inquiry Response Reports in accordance with CDRL A009.

4.2.4 – Spare and Repair Parts Provisioning Documentation

In accordance with Applicable Documents 3.14 through 3.19 and using GFI 6.1.2 and 6.1.15, the contractor shall review supportability requirements and draft provisioning documentation for new SVTT or ASW launcher system spare and repair parts. The contractor shall also review and prepare recommended changes to existing SVTT Mk 32 provisioning documentation. Provisioning documentation includes Coordinated Shipboard Allowance Lists (COSALs), Allowance Parts Lists (APLs) and Allowance Equipage Lists (AELs).

The contractor shall submit drafts and proposed changes to all provisioning documentation to the Government for review and approval. Upon Government approval of recommendations, the contractor shall update the corresponding documents.

Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver draft provisioning documentation IAW CDRLs A00R through A00T, and Provisioning Recommendation reports IAW A00U. The contractor shall deliver new or updated APLs and AELs IAW CDRL A00V.

4.2.5 – CMPro® Database Management

In accordance with Applicable Documents 3.22 and 3.23, and using GFI 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.1.6 and 6.1.10, the Contractor shall maintain the CMPro® database for SVTT launcher systems and subsystem data. The contractor shall track equipment configuration data and Ordnance Alteration (ORDALT) development documentation; monitor the status of all newly developed and revisions to existing documentation; and review Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Variances (RFVs), ORDALTs, and field changes to ensure that ILS impacts are identified and incorporated within the corresponding engineering change documentation.

Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver Configuration Data and ORDALT Development reports IAW CDRLs A00W and A00X; Configuration Status reports IAW CDRL A00Y; ECPs IAW CDRL A00Z; RFVs IAW CDRL A010; ORDALTs IAW CDRL A011; and Field Change reports IAW CDRL A009.

4.3 OVERHAUL, UPGRADE, AND REPAIR TASKS

4.3.1 – Launcher and Related Equipment Overhaul and Production

The contractor shall conduct the overhaul and conversion of ASW launchers listed in Paragraph 2.0 for both the US Navy new-construction ships and FMS customer fleets. In the performance of this task, the contractor shall overhaul, upgrade, and repair existing ASW launchers. Following the overhaul, upgrade, and repair the contractor shall test and inspect overhauled launchers and corresponding support equipment to ensure they are back to ready for issue condition.

The contractor shall refurbish, test and inspect all launcher assemblies IAW Applicable Documents 3.1 through 3.11, 3.34, and 3.43. The contractor shall generate objective quality evidence (OQE) documents that contain all recorded, “as-built” measurements outside process certifications (e.g., coatings, heat treatment); and testing certifications (e.g., load tests, proof tests). The contractor shall deliver OQE documentation and material Certificates of Compliance upon the delivery of the hardware.

Hardware Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver hardware IAW DD Form 250.

Data Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver OQE documentation IAW CDRL A00G; Certificates of Compliance IAW CDRL A036; and Overhaul and Production Reports IAW CDRL A009.

4.3.2 –Repair and Overhaul Procedures

In accordance with Applicable Documents 3.1 through 3.11 and using GFI 6.1.2 and 6.1.3, the contractor shall develop new, as well as review and prepare recommended changes to existing procedures for the depot-, intermediate- or organizational-level repair and overhaul of SVTT launchers. The contractor shall submit drafts and proposed changes to all overhaul documentation to the Government for review and approval. Upon Government approval of recommendations, the contractor shall update and maintain the corresponding documents.

Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver maintenance procedures and validation report IAW CDRLs A013 and A014.

4.3.3 – Prototype and Production ORDALT Hardware

In accordance with Applicable Documents 3.1 through 3.11, 3.19 and 3.33 and using GFI 6.1.2 and 6.1.3, 6.1.6, as well as drawings developed under SOW Task 4.4.3, the contractor shall fabricate and assemble ORDALT hardware. The contractor shall install and check-out ORDALT hardware. The contractor shall prepare technical reports to document the results of each installation and check-out.

Hardware Deliverables: The contractor shall provide hardware deliverables IAW DD Form 250.

Data Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver ORDALT Installation and Check-Out reports IAW A009.

4.4 ENGINEERING and TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATTION

4.4.1 – Technical and Engineering Documentation

In accordance with Applicable Documents 3.1 through 3.12. and 3.36 through 3.38 and using GFI 6.1.3, 6.1.7, and 6.1.8, the contractor shall prepare, review, and provide recommended updates to technical and engineering documentation, including Technical Memorandums (TMs), Technical Reports (TRs), Technical Documents (TDs), Test Reports, Training Manuals, Training Curriculums, Navy Training Plans, Technical Manuals, Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPBs), Instruction Books and User Manuals. Upon Government approval of the recommendations, the contractor shall incorporate the changes within the corresponding documents and prepare digital data deliverables for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).

Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver new or recommended updates to existing technical documentation IAW CDRLs A009, A00G, A001and A016 through A022.

4.4.2 – Engineering Change and Ordnance Alteration (ORDALT) Documentation

In accordance with Applicable Documents 3.1, 3.4, 3.6, 3.8, 3.10, 3.33 and 3.39, and using GFI 6.1.2, and 6.1.3, the contractor shall draft new or review existing ORDALT Instructions and systems engineering documentation for technical accuracy and adequacy. Systems engineering documents include: Requests for Variance (RFVs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Notices of Revision (NORs), and Specification Change Notices (SCNs). The contractor shall submit drafts and proposed changes to all ORDALT and systems engineering documentation to the Government for review and approval. Upon Government approval of recommendations, the contractor shall update and maintain the corresponding documents.

Deliverables: The contractor shall provide ORDALT Instructions and recommended engineering changes IAW CDRLs A00Z through A011, as well as CDRLs A023 through A024.

4.4.3 – Engineering Drawings

In accordance with Applicable Documents 3.1, 3.4, 3.6, 3.8, 3.10, 3.36, and 3.40 through 3.42, the contractor shall prepare draft engineering drawings for new SVTT or ASW launcher systems. The contractor shall also review current Technical Data Products (TDPs) and provide recommended updates to existing engineering drawings. Engineering drawings include conceptual designs; systems layout, detail and assembly drawings; printed circuit board layouts; artwork, schematics, block and wiring diagrams; and associated lists for equipment and mechanisms. The contractor shall submit proposed changes to existing engineering drawings to the Government for review and approval.

Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver new or updated engineering drawings IAW CDRLs A026 through A029.

4.4.4 – Graphic Artwork and Presentation Material

In accordance with Applicable Document 3.38, and using GFI 6.1.8, the contractor shall prepare and provide graphic artwork and presentation material (viewgraphs, illustrations, charts, posters) to be presented during technical and management briefings.

Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver presentation and briefing material IAW CDRLs A030 and A031.

4.5 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

4.5.1 – Program Activity and Status Tracking and Reporting

The contractor shall develop a database to record, manage, coordinate and track program activities. The contractor shall track program elements which include program work breakdown structure, master schedules, contract milestones, progress reports, CDRLs and deliverables. The contractor shall utilize the database to generate program status reports, as required. The contractor shall attend technical and working group meetings to provide summaries and minutes of the proceedings.

Deliverables: The contractor shall provide Program Status Reports IAW CDRL A032 and A033. Meeting Reports, including all conference agendas, minutes, and reports IAW CDRL item A034; and other Program Management documentation IAW CDRL A035.

5.0 Progress Reports

The Contractor shall prepare a Contractor’s Status Report that indicates the progress of work, status of the program(s), and existing or potential problem areas for all assigned tasks. The Contractor shall submit the Contract Status Report for the same timeframe as each invoice submitted in the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). CDRL A025 – DI-MGMT-81991.

The contractor shall require each contractor employee performing work at any NUWC Division Newport site, who have a Common Access Card (CAC) and an NMCI Account complete all required trainings. The required training and required training schedule is available at the following website: https://wiki.navsea.navy.mil/pages/viewpage.action?spaceKey=NCOW&title=NUWCDIVNPT+Workforce+Development+Program. See the pdf for Mandatory Training Instruction – Contractors Only.

The Contractor shall prepare and submit Training Completion Status Reports affirming all required training has been completed. The Training Completion Status Reports shall include the contract/order number, contactor employee name, specific training name, training course ID #, and completion date for all contractor employees asserting training completion. See the pdf for Mandatory Training Instruction – Contractors Only. Contact the COR identified in Section G if additional access instructions are needed. If specific training questions arise, contact the POC listed for the training in the pdf. CDRL A001 – DI-MSC-80508B.

6.0 Government Furnished Information

The following Government Furnished Information (GFI) will be made available under this contract/order N00178-04-D-4083/N6660419F3003.

7.0 Government Furnished Property

The Government may provide Government Furnished Property (GFP) as listed in Attachment 17. As specified in DFARS Clause 252.211-7007, the Contractor shall prepare a Government Property Inventory Report and the GFP Baseline Report via the GFP Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). Upon update of the GFP Module, the Contractor shall submit the Contract Status Report indicating the GFP Module has been updated. CDRL A027 – DI-MGMT-80441D

8.0 Quality Surveillance and Performance Standards

The Government will conduct quality surveillance via various methods including formal and informal meetings, review of technical reports, review of monthly progress reports, and review of deliverables. Contractor performance will be evaluated in the areas of technical quality, cost control, schedule/timeliness, management, utilization of small business, and regulatory compliance as follows:

· Technical Quality: The government will evaluate technical quality using the criteria defined in the Performance Requirements Summary Table (PRST), Attachment X;

· Cost Control: The government will evaluate the contractor’s effectiveness in forecasting, managing, and controlling actual costs in comparison to negotiated costs;

· Schedule/Timeliness: The government will evaluate the contractor’s ability to meet negotiated milestones and delivery schedules;

· Management: The government will evaluate the contractor’s ability to integrate and coordinate all activities needed to execute the contract/task order;

· Regulatory Compliance: The government will evaluate the contractor’s compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract/task order relating to applicable regulations and codes.

9.0 Exception From Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Requirements

The Government has determined that this procurement is not Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or exempt from Accessibility Standards (36 C.F.R. Part 1194, Appendix A).