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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

DT-511C and DT-592D Hydrophones

1.0 Background

The Fleet Sensors & Cables Engineering Branch (Code 1535) of the Sensors and Arrays Division (Code 153) of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) serves as the Navy’s Technical Design Agent (TDA), and In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) and assists with all Acquisition Engineering Agent (AEA) activities for all surface ship and submarine hydrophones, transducers, and sensor assemblies (collectively referred to as hydrophones). Code 1535 maintains the Navy's hydrophone inventory in large part by establishing contract vehicles to procure hydrophones that are delivered both to the stock system to support emergent fleet needs and to new construction shipyards for initial outfitting.

1.1 Place of Performance

All work will be performed at the contractor’s facility.

1.2 Authorized Users

The Sensors and SONAR Department, Code 15, of NUWCDIVNPT.

1.3 Sponsors

· PMS 392 In-Service Submarines

· PMS 396 In-Service Strategic Submarines

· PMS 401 Submarine Acoustic Systems

· FMS Foreign Military Sales Office

1.4 Types of Funding

· Other Procurement, Navy (OPN)

· Operation & Maintenance, Navy (O&MN)

· Foreign Military Sales (FMS)

2.0 Scope

This SOW reflects a build-to-performance specification approach. The contractor shall design, document, manufacture, test, package and deliver up to three (3) DT-511C and up to three (3) DT-592D First Article hydrophones (if First Articles are not waived), and up to 650 Production hydrophones that meet the performance requirements of the respective DT-511C and DT-592D hydrophone Critical Item Performance Specification (CIPS). The contractor shall also manufacture, test, package and deliver up to 100 each of DT-511C and DT-592D hydrophones spare parts and DT-700B hydrophone sub-assemblies, identified below under para. 4.4.1, which will be build-to-print items in accordance with the respective drawings included in the Reference Baseline drawing packages.

2.1 Program or Systems Supported

The Fleet and Sensors & Cables Engineering Branch (Code 1535) of the Sensors and Arrays Division (Code 153) of NUWCDIVNPT.

3.0 Applicable Documents

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

4.3.2-4.3.3, 4.3.5

4.3.2-4.3.3, 4.3.5

4.2.6, 4.3.7

4.2.3 4.2.6 4.3.7

53711-8192713D

*To be provided via contract modification. See task 4.3.1.

17 January 2025 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

28 July 2020 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

17 January 2025 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

3.22

4.0 Technical Requirements

The contractor shall perform the following tasks IAW ADs identified in Section 3.0, using Government Furnished Information (GFI) identified in Section 6.0, and as specified in individual delivery orders.

NOTE: The nomenclature Contract Date Requirements List (CDRL) A001 -A00D will be used for DT-511C data deliverables, and nomenclature CDRL B001 – B00D will be used for DT-592D data deliverables.

The following terms apply throughout this requirements section:

GFI 6.2 and 6.3.

TABLE 1. REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall schedule and conduct a Contract Kick-Off meeting at its facility. The contractor shall prepare the kick-off meeting agenda. The contractor shall present its configuration and present a Program Objectives and Milestone Schedule (POAMS) for the First Article and Production phases to include:

· tasks and milestones

· requirements review

· data submittals

· schedule

The contractor shall prepare conference minutes and shall submit POAMS with the conference minutes.

Within 45 business days after contract award.

No later than 15 business days after completion of the meeting.

CDRLs A001 & B001

DI-ADMN-81249C

(Meeting Agenda)

CDRLs A002 & B002

DI-ADMN-81250C

(Meeting Minutes)

Report submissions for CDRLs A001 and B001 shall be combined, and CDRLs A002 and B002 shall be combined under subtask 4.1.1 only.

The contractor shall prepare and submit Progress Reports using GFI item 6.1., that indicates the progress of work, planned delivery dates for current orders, and existing or potential problem areas for all assigned tasks.

Monthly over the life of the contract.

CDRLs A003 & B003

DI-MGMT-81867

(Production Report)

Report submissions for CDRLs A003 and B003 shall be combined and submitted under one report for all SOW tasking.

The contractor shall 100% inspection of all incoming parts and material and establish a system to track all non-conforming material and hydrophones that fail a First Article or production acceptance test. The contractor shall document the non-conformance and disposition of the material in the established system. The contractor shall also document, in the established system, hydrophones that fail a First Article or production acceptance test. The contractor shall submit Failure Summary and Analysis reports for all non-conforming material and all hydrophones that fail a First Article or production acceptance test. The reports shall identify the nature of the non-conformance and/or failure and identify remedial and corrective action for preventing future occurrences.

When non-conforming material is identified and/or when a hydrophone acceptance test failure occurs.

CDRLs A004 & B004

DI-SESS-80255B

(Failure Summary and Analysis Report)

IAW ADs 3.1 and 3.2, the contractor shall design, document, fabricate, inspect, test, package and deliver up to three (3) First Article DT-511C hydrophones and up to three (3) DT-592D hydrophones. The contractor shall serialize the First Article DT-511C hydrophones starting with FA001 and the DT-592D hydrophones starting with FA001.

For the First Article hydrophones, prior to fabrication, the contractor shall record variables data for all parts and materials where dimensions are specified in the drawings. The contractor shall have this information available at the First Article Physical Configuration Audit (see section 4.2.4).

The contractor shall conduct a PCR via Video Teleconference (VTC), conference call, or other remotely enabled delivery system. IAW ADs 3.1.and 3.2, the contractor shall demonstrate that the preliminary build configurations meet the Functional Baseline requirements. Fifteen (15) business days prior to the PCR, the contractor shall submit Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) which shall document changes to the Reference Baseline (GFI 6.2 or 6.3) and which shall reflect its build configuration at the PCR. IAW ADs 3.3 and 3.4, the contractor shall develop drawing changes via ECNs.

The contractor shall conduct an FCR at its facility. IAW ADs 3.1 and 3.2, the contractor shall demonstrate that the final build configurations meet the Functional Baseline requirements. At the FCR, the contractor shall present, for Government review:

· the drawing package (GFI 6.2 and 6.3 and all ECNs previously submitted for PCR and FCR)

· manufacturing flow chart which shall identify the manufacturing build steps, in-process steps and inspection points and first article acceptance tests

· POAMS

· Risk and mitigation plans, if applicable

IAW ADs 3.3 and 3.4, the contractor shall develop the drawing changes via ECNs. ECNs shall document additional changes to the Reference Baseline (GFI 6.2 and 6.3) since the PCR and shall reflect the final build configurations. 20 business days prior to the FCR, the contractor shall submit ECNs.

The contractor shall resolve all technical discrepancies noted at the PCR and FCR prior to delivering First Article hydrophones and shall submit ECNs which shall document changes to the drawings subsequent to the FCR.

After PCR but prior to delivering First Article hydrophones.

CDRLs A005 & B005 NUWC DRAWING 50225-00266MN (Engineering Change Notice

The contractor shall conduct an FA-PCA at its facility. The contractor shall validate the components that comprise the First Article hydrophones match the technical documentation and that all key processes are properly documented. This is focused on the individual (‘piece’) parts and sub-assembly levels.

The contractor shall have copies of the Reference Baseline drawing packages (GFI 6.2 and 6.3) and all ECNs from the PCR and the FCR available for audit team members at the FA-PCA. The contractor shall have all First Article piece parts available and shall provide the incoming inspection variables data for all parts (see task 4.2.1). For subcomponents that have material certification requirements or performance requirements as called out in ADs 3.1 and 3.2, the contractor shall have the incoming inspection, test, and certification data that supports drawing requirements (e.g. material, mechanical, electrical) available for review. The contractor shall establish quality assurance procedures and test equipment calibration plans and procedures and have them available for audit team review at the FA-PCA.

The contractor shall document, via ECNs, and deliver additional changes to the drawings since the FCR (which includes changes resulting from discrepancies identified at the PCR and FCR).

IAW ADs AD 3.1 and 3.2, the contractor shall develop First Article test procedures for contractor-performed tests and inspections for Government review and approval. The test procedure shall be focused on the CI assembly level. The procedure shall include the acceptance and rejection criteria, as outlined in ADs 3.1 and 3.2, for First Article tests and inspections to ensure that the CI meets the requirements.

DI-NDTI-80603A

(Test Procedure-First Article Acceptance Test Procedures)

NUWC DRAWING 50225-00266MN Engineering Change Notice)

CDRLs A007 & B007

DI-MISC-80508B

(Technical Report – Study/Services - First Article Baseline Report)

Using the Government approved test procedures developed in SOW 4.2.5, and IAW ADs 3.1 and 3.2, the contractor shall perform First Article test and inspection to verify that the First Article hydrophones meet the CIPS requirements. If a First Article unit fails to meet CIPS requirements, the contractor shall prepare and deliver a Failure Summary and Analysis Report, per SOW 4.1.3. The contractor shall be responsible for redesign, rework, retest, and First Article hydrophone replacement. The contractor shall submit a First Article Test Report detailing the First Article tests and test results for each First Article hydrophone identified by serial number.

DI-SESS-80255B

(Failure Summary and Analysis Report)

CDRLs A008 & B008

DI-NDTI-80809B

(Test/Inspection Report-Contractor First Article Testing)

The contractor shall conduct a concurrent FCA and PCA at its facility. The FCA shall verify that the CI is compliant with the CIPS. The PCA shall verify that the First Article CI conforms to the First Article Baseline. The contractor shall provide the following documentation for auditing by the Government at the FCA/PCA:

· The complete drawing package (which shall include the reference baseline drawings and all changes resulting from ECNs and discrepancies identified at the PCR, FCR, FA PCA and during FA testing phase.)

· Inspection and Test Flow Chart with inspection and test criteria and procedures

· Manufacturing methods and process sheets

· Incoming inspection control procedures, whether conducted in-house or at the sub-vendor

· Production acceptance test procedures

· Test method sheets and standards selection procedures which shall describe operation and calibration of test equipment

· Non-standard parts and parts requiring source control

· Material Review Board (MRB) and Failure Review Board (FRB) process and procedures

DI-ADMN-81249C

(Meeting Agenda)

CDRLs A002 & B002

DI-ADMN-81250C

(Meeting Minutes)

CDRLs A005 & B005

NUWC DRAWING

50225-00266MN

(Engineering Change Notice)

The contractor shall document, via ECN, all drawings which reflect the current CI configuration and submit for Government approval. Upon Government approval of the ECN, the Government will generate an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) and incorporate the finalized ECP via contract modification. This will establish the Product Baseline as ADs 3.13 and 3.14.

The contractor shall document, via ECN, all changes to the drawings subsequent to establishing the Product Baseline and submit for Government approval. The contractor shall not commence production until Government approval is received and the resulting ECP is incorporated via contract modification.

NUWC DRAWING

50225-00266MN

(Engineering Change Notice)

Upon receipt of delivery order, the contractor shall manufacture, test, package and deliver production hydrophones to meet the performance requirements of ADs 3.1 and 3.2 for the respective hydrophone and the Product Baseline to be provided as AD 3.13 and 3.14 for the respective hydrophone. The contractor shall serialize the production hydrophones using GFI 6.4.

IAW ADs 3.1, 3.2, (and provided ADs 3.13, and 3.14 to be) for the respective hydrophone, the contractor shall develop production Acceptance Test and Inspection procedures. Upon Government approval of the Production Acceptance Test and Inspection procedures, the contractor shall test and inspect each DT-511C and DT-592D Hydrophones prior to delivery to the Government to ensure that all DT-511C and DT-592D hydrophones meet the requirements of AD 3.1 and 3.2 respectively, and the Product Baselines to be provided as ADs 3.13 and 3.14 for the respective hydrophone.

DI-NDTI-80603A

(Test Procedure-Production Acceptance Test Procedures)

The contractor shall provide the Government with test and inspection results for each production unit, by serial number. In the Production Acceptance Test and Inspection reports, the contractor shall identify units that failed Production Acceptance Tests and passed only after rework and retest and shall explain the circumstances of the failure and corrective action taken where rework occurred.

DI-SESS-80255B

(Failure Summary and Analysis Report)

CDRLs A00A & B00A

DI-NDTI-80809B

(Test/Inspection Report-Production Acceptance Test and Inspection Data)

IAW ADs 3.1 and 3.2 for the respective hydrophone, the contractor shall complete a Certification Card for each DT-511C and DT-592D hydrophone to be delivered.

DT-511C NAVSEA DWG. No. 53711-5809474F Figure 3 OR

CDRL B00B

DT-592D NAVSEA DWG. No. 53711-8192640J Figure 5 (Transducer / Hydrophone Certification Card)

The contractor shall conduct PPRs annually, with the Government, virtually or at its facility, to review programmatic and technical issues. Ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled PPR, the contractor shall prepare and deliver the PPR agenda to the Government. During PPR, the contractor shall record meeting minutes and shall deliver the minutes to the Government at conclusion of the PPR.

DI-ADMN-81249C

(Meeting Agenda)

CDRLs A002 &, B002

DI-ADMN-81250C

(Meeting Minutes)

DI-SESS-80639E,

(Engineering Change Proposal (ECP))

CDRLs A00D & B00D

DI-SESS-80640E

(Request for Variance (RFV))

IAW ADs 3.5 to 3.12, and upon receipt of delivery order, the contractor shall provide the following build-to-print Spare Parts:

· P/N 8691993-1: DT-511C MOUNT ASSEMBLY, RESILIENT

· P/N 8692001-1: DT-511C CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE ELECTRICAL

· P/N 8692007-1: DT-511C BOOT, TRANSDUCER

· P/N 8692095-1: DT-592D RESILIENT MOUNT ASSEMBLY

· P/N 8692110-1: DT-592D CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE ELECTRICAL

· P/N 8692154CCA-1: DT-592D CIRCUIT CARD ASSSEMBLY WIDEBAND PREAMP

· P/N 8692094-1: DT-592D HYDROPHONE SUBASSEMBLY

· P/N 8192713-1: DT-700B HYDROPHONE SUBASSEMBLY

NOTE: In the case of First Article waiver, task (and sub-tasks) 4.2 DT-511C and/or DT-592D FIRST ARTICLE PHASE will not be applicable and will be marked ‘RESERVED’ in the resulting contract award.

5.0 Progress Reports

See Table 1- Requirements: 4.1.2 Progress Reports.

6.0 Government Furnished Information

The following GFI will be made available under this contract.

Package (Reference Baseline) DT-511C engineering drawing package provided at contract award. This forms the Reference Baseline. This package will include the drawings for the build-to-print spare parts.

Contractor will assume configuration management upon receipt of Reference Baseline drawing package.

4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.4.1

Package (Reference Baseline) DT-592C engineering drawing package provided at contract award. This forms the Reference Baseline. This package will include the drawings for the build-to-print spare parts.

Contractor will assume configuration management upon receipt of Reference Baseline drawing package.

4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.4.1

7.0 Government Furnished Property

RESERVED

8.0 Quality Surveillance and Performance Standards

RESERVED

9.0 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility Requirements

The Government has determined that this procurement is not Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

10.0 Security Compliance

10.1 Program Protection

SECURITY: All Contractor personnel shall adhere to the Security provisions of 32 CFR Part 117 – National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and the security requirements of the attached DD254. While performing work at a Government Facility, Contractor personnel shall comply with the security regulations of the host facility. Applicable FAR, DFARS, NMCARS clauses, and NAVSEA text shall be adhered to in the performance of this contract. Security incidents shall be promptly reported through the companies Facility Security Officer (FSO), Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), and the Cognizant Security Office to NUWCDIVNPT Security.

The contractor shall receive, store and generate classified and unclassified material. The classified material is in relation to the classified appendix called out in the CIPS AD 3.1 and AD 3.2 for the respective transducer.

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) including Legacy FOUO and Covered Defense Information (meeting the definition of 48 CFR 252.204–7012(a)) generated and/or provided under this contract shall be marked and safeguarded as specified in DoD Instruction 5200.48, CUI available at:

https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/520048p.PDF. Any product containing Covered Defense Information shall be assigned a distribution statement (distribution statements B through F) in accordance with DoDI 5230.24 (Distribution Statements on Technical Documents); and DoDI 5230.24, Enclosure 3 Procedures, available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/523024p.pdf

INFORMATION SECURITY: If the work is performed at the Contractor's facility, the Contractor shall implement and maintain security procedures and controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified information and controlled unclassified information (CUI)and to control distribution of CUI in accordance with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) codifying 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM Rule, and SECNAV M-5510.36B. If the work is performed at the Government's facility, the Contractor shall comply with facility policy.

CUI INCIDENT REPORTING AND RESPONSE: The Contractor shall promptly report any unauthorized, inadvertent, or illegal release or disclosure of CUI to the TPOC, Procuring Contracting Officer, and the Security Office. Contractor personnel shall coordinate this effort through the relevant industry site FSO.

PUBLIC RELEASE: Any controlled unclassified information pertaining to this contract shall not be released for public dissemination, including posting to any social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter, unless it has been approved for public release by appropriate U.S. Government authority. Proposed public releases shall be submitted for approval prior to release through the appropriate U.S. Government Office.

10.2 Operations Security (OPSEC)

OPSEC is a process that identifies critical information to determine if friendly actions can be observed by adversary intelligence systems, determines if information obtained by adversaries could be interpreted to be useful to them, and then executes selected measures that eliminate or reduce adversary exploitation of friendly critical information.

The Contractor shall develop and implement, and update and maintain an OPSEC program to protect controlled unclassified and classified activities, information, equipment, and material used or developed by the Contractor and any subcontractor during performance of the contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for the subcontractor implementation of the OPSEC requirements. The Contractor developed OPSEC program may include Information Assurance and Communications Security (COMSEC). The OPSEC program shall be in accordance with National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) 28, and at a minimum shall include:

1) Assignment of responsibility for OPSEC direction and implementation.

2) Issuance of procedures and planning guidance for the use of OPSEC techniques to identify vulnerabilities and apply applicable countermeasures.

3) Establishment of OPSEC education and awareness training.

4) Provisions for management, annual review, and evaluation of OPSEC programs.

5) Flow down of OPSEC requirements to subcontractors when applicable.

While performing aboard Government sites, the contractor shall: comply with all OPSEC instructions and policies; include OPSEC as part of its ongoing security awareness program and take all required Agency training; Be responsive to the Supporting OPSEC Manager on a non-interference basis; and Protect sensitive unclassified information and activities, which could compromise classified information or operations, or degrade the planning and execution of operations performed by the Requiring Organization and contractor in support of the mission.

10.3 Electronic Spillage

Electronic Spillage (ES) is defined as a situation where information of higher classification than a system is authorized to process is introduced into that system, intentionally or otherwise. If a Contractor is determined to be responsible for an ES, all direct and indirect costs incurred by the Government for ES remediation will be charged to the Contractor.