Item 2 - Section C Narrative SOW_V15JUN26_DRAFT.docx

Version 15JUN26 Section C Narrative

SECTION C NARRATIVE CLAUSES:

C001 – DRAWINGS/SPECIFICATIONS

C002 - STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) 120MM TANK TRAINING AMMUNITION FY27-32

C003 - STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) CONTAINER HANDLING EFFORT IN SUPPORT OF 120MM TANK TRAINING AMMUNITION FY27-32 C004 - TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE (TDP) INFORMATION, AND DISTRIBUTION AND DESTRUCTION OF RESTRICTED TECHNICAL DATA

C001 – DRAWINGS/SPECIFICATIONS

(a) In addition to the drawing(s) and/or specifications listed below, other documents which are part of this procurement and which apply to Preservation/Packaging/Packing and Inspection and Acceptance are contained elsewhere.

(b) The following Drawings and Specifications in accordance with the Technical Data Package Listing (TDPL) identified as follows, with revisions in effect as stated, are applicable to this procurement, and revisions of documents thereon:

ITEM NSN ADL/TDPL REV DATE

M1002 New Production 1315-01-632-2680 13054378:19200 - 02-JUN-2026 M865A1 New Production 1315-01-683-5797 13074474:19200 - 02-JUN-2026 M1002 Ammo Can Refurbishment 8140-01-563-6230 See SOW at C0003 Below M865A1 Ammo Can Refurbishment 8140-01-563-6230 See SOW at C0003 Below

(c) Technical Data Packages, including any exceptions thereto, will be obtained electronically in accordance with the clause titled "Technical Data Package Information and Distribution and Destruction of Restricted Technical Data" in Section C of this document.

(d) The contractor(s) will be required to support USG submitted or may submit its own "Non-Recurring Engineering Projects" throughout the life of this contract. The support required will be detailed in submitted SOWs. The USG may seek to competitively award or sole source some or all of the USG submitted Non-Recurring Engineering Projects, at its discretion, based on needed scope, contractor proposed costs, timeline, current base contract performance, USG funding availability, etc. The contractor(s) will be asked to provide a cost proposal with cost and pricing data to accomplish the SOW. The cost will be negotiated and the SOW incorporated as a modification to the contract. These Engineering Projects will be jointly, i.e., Government and contractor-designed, developed, tested and evaluated. These "Non-Recurring Engineering Projects" are necessary to continuously improve the 120mm Tank Training Ammunition cartridges. These changes are intended to address field complaints, enhance safety, replace sub-components, etc. The potential "Non-Recurring Engineering Projects" include, but are not limited, to the following:

- RPD-596 Supplier Expansion

- Tracer Improvements

- Benite Improvement

- Supply Base Expansion

- Characterization of LAP and Test Sites

- Visual Standard Development

- General Tank Training cost reduction initiatives

- General Tank Training Process Improvements

(e) The following engineering exceptions apply at time of award:

M1002 New Production: See Attached Contract C Requirements M865A1 New Production: See Attached Contract C Requirements

C002 – STATEMENT OF WORK 120MM TANK TRAINING AMMUNITION FY27-32 Dated 15-JUN-2026

1.0 SCOPE: The contractor is required to manufacture and deliver 120mm cartridges (see Section B) in accordance with the TDPs provided by the Government as referenced in Section C. The quantities to be manufactured and delivered are those cited in the schedule (Section B) of the contract.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: Technical Data Package. Technical Data Package Lists (TDPL’s) shall be in accordance with those listed in Section C of the contract to include any modification. Unless otherwise specifically noted in the contract, the production criteria shall be in accordance with the applicable system specification.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 Production:

3.1.1 Production Tasks: The systems contractor shall perform all tasks necessary to ensure the manufacture and delivery of 120mm Tank Training Ammunition in accordance with the TDPs. These tasks include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

- Planning and scheduling production, to include an updated IMS at time of potential option award;

- Procurement or production of components;

- Conducting engineering assessments of test data;

- Conducting engineering assessments of test hardware and production processes necessary to ensure production is on schedule and meets the requirements;

- Selection of appropriate combinations of component dimensions and of the production processes to ensure TDP/specification requirements are met;

- Testing components and assemblies for verification of performance levels;

- Monitoring of subcontractors to ensure they are meeting TDP/specification requirements;

- Management of quality assurance systems as defined in paragraph 3.2 of this document (CDRL XXX);

- Root Cause Analysis, Resolution and Corrective Action of manufacturing or quality issues encountered during the performance of this contract (CDRL XXX);

- Production Risk identification, tracking, and mitigation (CDRL XXX;

- Production Readiness Review (PRR) with USG and supplier site prior to executing Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) activities for each ammunition production lot;

- Charge Establishment/Charge Verification (CE/CV) Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) with USG and test site prior to test execution for each ammunition production lot (CDRL XXX);

- Production Quality Program (PQP) establishment and execution (see ”Section 3.2.7”) (CDRL XXX);

- Continuous improvement and quality analysis meeting with USG in conjunction with quarterly continuous improvement metrics submission (see “Section 3.2.3”) (CDRL XXX);

- Establishment of USG – Contractor SharePoint Site

3.1.2 The Government reserves the right to obtain the necessary data to ensure the acceptability of cartridges/components and/or whether contractual requirements are being met. This may include proprietary contractor and supplier data; such data will be protected by the Government and only be provided on a "need-to-know" basis. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) may request in writing, at no additional cost to the Government, the following types of data:

- Certified material test reports;

- Incoming inspection reports;

- First Article reports (CDRL XXX);

- Rework procedures and corresponding data analysis (CDRL XXX);

- Production Process control documents/Operating procedures/Work instructions;

- Process control data/plans (CDRL XXX);

- Process Capability Documentation(PCDs);

- Process capability data (CDRL XXX);

- Process maps;

- Equipment prove-out plans (CDRL XXX);

- Quality system plans (CDRL XXX);

- Critical defects plans (CDRL XXX);

- Raw data from component ballistic tests (CDRL XXX);

- FMEA/PFMEA (CDRL XXX CCCP);

- Summarized production quality metric data (CDRL XXX);

- Material handling plans; and

- Non-conforming material and material segregation plans (CDRL XXX CCCP).

The PCO reserves the right to require submission of other types of data as required. All requested deliverable documents shall be delivered to the PCO in English electronically in MS Word, MS Excel, PDF or other submittal specific USG agreed upon format. Requests for documentation in no way waive any rights of the Government under the Inspection Clause, 52.246-2 or obligations of the Contractor under the Warranty Clause, 52.246-17.

3.1.3 Instructions for Preparation and Submission of Production Progress Reports

(a) Production Progress Report shall be prepared in accordance with instructions thereon. The Production Progress Report will include both Production (DD250) projections and shipment projections. These forms shall be submitted in the format provided by the Government as required for each separate CLIN. The Government will provide format and directions for completion. Production Progress Report data will include CLIN level information, such as: DODIC, Model, Delivery Order, MILSTRIP, Ship To Address, QTY, Contractor Schedule and Actual Schedule for a rolling 60 day period. Shipping progress data will include DODIC, Model, Delivery Order, Shipment Number, Lot Number, MILSTRIP, Ship To Address, Shipment QTY, Shipment Request Submit and Sign Date. Submit electronically to the POCs identified below.

(b) The form(s) shall be submitted on a monthly basis within 2 work days after each reporting period, the first submission shall be supplied 30 days prior to production commencement to include CLINs that are contractually scheduled to be produced with a rolling 60 day period and continuing until contract completion/termination. The forms shall be distributed to the PCO, Administration Office (ACO), and Logistics Management Specialist. If delays are projected, the remarks section shall provide information pertinent to the delay. See CDRL A022.

3.1.4 The contractor should not assume, nor does the Government guarantee that all possible combinations permitted by the tolerance limits of the specifications and drawings will consistently satisfy the requirements. Individual items within the TDP may not all be made to the limits of the tolerance bands as it may prevent proper assembly or performance. Therefore, the contractor is obligated to choose those combinations of tolerances and fits within the limits of the TDP and drawings that best suit its process needs and still satisfy all requirements.

3.1.5 Configuration Management:

3.1.5.1 The contractor shall create, update and maintain a Configuration Management Plan and provide it within 90 days after contract base award. It shall be available upon request (CDRL XXX) throughout the life of the contract. The plan must detail the chain of command for all design or process/procedure approvals. All hardware will be under configuration management.

3.1.5.2 The TDP remains under formal configuration management during the life of this contract. Proposed changes shall be submitted for PCO approval. The contractor shall prepare and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) in accordance with CDRL XXX and necessary Notice of Revision (NOR) in accordance with CDRL XXX. Submittal of Requests for Variance (RFV) shall be in accordance with CDRL XXX. For all proposed variances and changes, the contractor shall provide supporting evidence, data, and analysis for USG review within the proposed change document.

3.1.5.3 The contractor shall review and comment on Government Configuration Control Board (CCB) actions, e.g., ECPs, NORs, RFV, prior to the meetings and, as necessary, shall participate in meetings to resolve non-concurrences.

3.1.5.4 If a new document is proposed to be added to the TDP, the contractor shall prepare the draft document using MIL-DTL-31000 as a guideline and shall submit the draft document as an ECP. The contractor shall also provide supporting evidence, data, and analysis for USG review. This requirement includes but is not limited to, engineering drawings, source control drawing requests, quality assurance provisions, detailed specifications and military specification.

3.2 Quality:

3.2.1 Key Characteristics: The system contractor and subcontractors shall identify key characteristics associated with each component of the cartridge and provide that list to the USG. This list shall be reviewed and updated as part of its Quarterly Continuous Improvement Metrics Report. A key characteristic is a controllable feature, property or attribute for which a tightened limit, within the required technical data limits, results in measurable improvement or consistency of performance. The contractor shall use Statistical Process Control (SPC) to control these identified Key Characteristics’ process capability. (CDRL XXX)

3.2.2 Statistical Process Control (SPC). All key characteristics and critical characteristics shall use SPC to manage process capability and upper/lower control limits during production. SPC shall also be used and included in measurement data from reworked parts to accurately reflect the true variability and capability of the production system of first run and reworked material. If the contractor can’t use SPC for key and critical characteristics, it shall submit alternate SPC Plan for review and approval by the USG. It is the Government’s preference that SPC be used on all major and minor characteristics. The SPC preferences apply whether the product is produced at the prime contractor facility or subcontractor/vendor facility. All critical and key characteristics in the technical specifications should be reviewed for process controls/SPC. The default process control method is monitoring using X Bar and R charts. MIL-STD-1916 can be used as a reference when evaluating and selecting characteristics for Process Controls/SPC. The contractor should consider performing pareto analysis or similar analytical techniques (Flow Diagrams, Process Maps, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, etc) on previous production or future production processes to identify potential characteristics for process control/SPC. Summarized SPC documentation/data shall be available to the Government upon request. (CDRL XXX)

3.2.3 Continuous Improvement Metrics. The contractor shall track and provide quarterly continuous improvement metrics. The continuous improvement metrics are intended to provide a program quality overview and shall identify SPC and key characteristic status at the component level. These can be in contractor format but shall contain a minimum of: Historical Performance Trends of TID, Velocity, and T4 Time, Supplier SPC and Key Characteristics History, Key Characteristic CPK Reports, and Audit Schedules. The contractor shall track and provide a copy of these metrics on a quarterly basis. At the time of submission it shall also setup a meeting with the USG to discuss the updates submitted and any improvement activities executed under the PQP. (CDRL XXX)

3.2.4 Rework. “Rework and Repair of Nonconforming Material” has been included in Section E of this contract. The following exception to this standard clause is provided here. “Rework and Repair of Nonconforming Material” Section (2)(b) states, “Rework procedures along with the associated inspection procedures shall be documented by the Contractor and submitted to the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) for review prior to implementation. Rework procedures are subject to the QAR’s disapproval”. For this contract, rework procedures along with the associated inspection procedures, shall be submitted to the PCO for review and approval prior to implementation/use. All approved rework procedures shall be included on the quarterly continuous improvement metrics report. (CDRL XXX)

3.2.5 Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AIE) / Automated Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AAIE) (CDRL XXX):

3.2.5.1 AIE/AAIE requires Government review and approval prior to use on this contract. AIE/AAIE shall be submitted for review and approval to AMSRD-AAR-QEM-E with a cover letter notification sent to the PCO (DI-DI-QCIC-81960). Approval of the AIE/AAIE will be transmitted to the contractor via PCO letter.

3.2.5.2 The contractor shall establish and maintain a documented system for the identification and approval of AIE/AAIE to include the calibration and verification of inspection equipment as necessary to meet contract requirements.

3.2.5.3 AIE designs shall include sufficient information to permit accurate and timely evaluation by the Government. All AIE designs shall be in the same units of measure as specified in the TDP (Metric/English). At a minimum, the submission shall contain the following information (See Section J – AIE Definition and Supplemental Submission Information):

- Contract number

- Item model number/part number

- Component or assembly drawing number and revision (if any)

- Appropriate defect characteristic

- Operating instructions/ Calibration instructions (OICI)

- Recall procedures, as applicable

- Any manuals or literature required to operate and maintain the system

- Personnel qualifications necessary to perform the inspection or operate the equipment

- Standard Operating Procedures/Work Instructions for critical characteristics

- Drawings/product descriptions of all gages used for final inspection

- Calibration frequency of all gages used for Final inspection

- Prove out Plans/Reports for AIE/AAIE as applicable

- Visual standards for Critical Characteristics, and AAIE as applicable (ie. For a vision system,

3.2.5.3.1 AAIE designs shall include the minimum information in 3.2.5.3 above and: An evaluation and apportionment of system reliability, considering operational reliability, decision making reliability, handling/inspection accuracy, calibration/verification cycles, configuration control methods, and recall procedures for product which requires re-inspection.

3.2.5.4 AAIE shall utilize failure safe designs whereby the decision making logic and the material handling devices shall normally operate in a reject mode until an accept mode signal is obtained. AAIE shall be qualified IAW MIL-A-70625. AAIE shall be used for all critical characteristics and Key Characteristics defined in 3.2.1, alternate methods may be requested but may not used unless approved by the PCO.

3.2.5.4.1 All AAIE shall be required to pass a Government-approved Acceptance (Prove-Out) Test. The contractor shall conduct this test per the approved test plan and shall submit a test analysis report for approval. The contractor shall notify the Government prior to a modification and/or relocation of the Government-approved AAIE. The modified AAIE designs shall be submitted for approval.

3.2.5.4.2 AAIE designs which inspect for metallic contamination of the propellant and utilize eddy current/magnetic inspection are exempt from the requirement to operate in the reject mode until an accept signal is obtained. AAIE designed for inspection of the primer body which utilizes eddy current inspection is exempt from the requirement to operate in the reject mode until an accept signal is obtained

3.2.5.5 The Government reserves the right to requalify any previously qualified AIE/AAIE used for the performance of this contract at any time throughout the life of the contract. All costs associated with such requests shall be borne by the Government, unless it is deemed the AIE/AAIE no longer meets contractual requirements. The Government reserves the right to disapprove at any time the use of any AIE or AAIE not meeting the contractual requirements.

3.2.5.6 Qualification and Certification of Non-destructive Test (NDT) personnel: Personnel operating NDT AIE in support of this contract shall be certified and qualified IAW AIA/NAS 410.

3.2.5.7 Minor characteristics and those Major characteristics specifically designated in the QAP with an “n” do not require Government review and approval but shall be available to the Government for review upon request.

3.2.5.8 – Production Quality Program (PQP) – The contractor shall execute PQP process reviews IAW the PQP Master Plan (Appendix XX). The contractor shall coordinate an annual schedule to execute vendor/supplier site reviews with the Government during active production. A supplier process review encompasses a detailed look at a specific process or procedure. The PQP does not replace a contractor’s contractual audit requirements, but supplements quality control efforts and identification of areas of opportunities for improvements throughout the life of the contract. (CDRL XXX)

3.2.5.8.1 It is recommended any data or quality activities from Section 3.2 should be incorporated into PQP activities. PQP planned activities shall be discussed at the quarterly continuous improvement metrics meeting.

3.3 Process Control System - The Contractor shall establish a Process Control System that includes, but is not limited to, procedures, systems and software. This Process Control System shall complement the requirements of an ISO 9001 or equivalent Quality Management System as well as all contract quality requirements. Any of this documentation may be requested by the USG for review.

3.3.1 The contractor shall provide any USG requested process control documents (PCDs), controlled by the prime or any supplier, electronically for review (see CDRL XXX). These documents are for review only, no USG approval shall be provided.

3.3.2 A Process Control Plan (PCP), which describes actions and methods to assure production processes are in a state of control, shall be incorporated in the Process Control System Documentation. The Contractor shall include processes and operations under the control of the prime Contractor and those under the control of sub-Contractor including subtier suppliers. (CDRL XXX)

3.3.3 Process Maps / Process Flow Charts (PFCs) - The Contractor shall create and provide or have its supplier provide directly to the USG a process map / process flow chart for the entire process (including manufacturing, inspection and material handling) from raw materials to final product, 180 days after award and upon future USG requests. Process Maps / PFCs shall annotate enough detail to clearly show specific process operations, inspection points, accept/reject/segregation routes. Contractors shall also provide its Material Release Board (MRB) flow chart clearly identifying at a minimum review process, approval paths, rework decision points and scrap.

4.0 TEST REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Contractor In-Process Ballistic Evaluation (CDRL XXX)

4.1.1 Contractor is required to conduct a propellant assessment, e.g., Charge Establishment, Charge Verification, for each lot of propellant prior to use of the propellant at Load, Assemble, and Pack operations. The contractor shall provide data from this testing to the Government for review. Contractor format is acceptable. Data shall be provided by electronic transmission.

4.1.2 Any data recorded, as a result of CE/CV ballistic testing, shall be evaluated against the applicable requirements in section 3 of DTL 14000022 and any nonconformance will be considered defects and the lot shall be rejected. The cartridge lot or any component lots involved in the failure cannot be used for production without PCO approval.

4.1.3 Contractor is required to provide a Propellant Description Sheet (PDS) for each lot of propellant prior to use of the propellant at Load, Assemble, and Pack operations. The PDS shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1171 and CDRL XXX.

4.1.4 CE/CV for Ballistic First Article Acceptance Test (BFAAT) Sample - Contractor shall make its CE/CV for the BFAAT sample on the representative production line.

4.1.5 Alternate CE/CV LAP Site for BLAT Sample Consideration – The contractor may submit test data comparing the representative LAP line and a non-representative LAP line for future use for CE/CV only. Contractors may submit a test plan for USG review and approval identifying comparative build locations, quantities, and tests to adequately show acceptability of alternate LAP site cartridge fabrication. Test data may be submitted for USG consideration and approval to use a non-representative LAP line for future CE/CV ballistic tests. If the data shows acceptable performance the contractor may request to waive the build location requirements in Section 4.4.1.1 in DTL14000022. This test may be considered a First Article Test and the cartridges may be executed under the FAAT CLIN.

4.1.6 – High speed camera video capture shall be used for case base obturation to identify if any gas leakage is seen at the case base seal location. This camara shall be used during contractor executed ballistic events only. The camera shall be set to a minimum of 1000 fps (frames per second) with an unobstructed view of the hardstand and breech. This system will replace the standard camera system identified in DTL14000022.

4.2 U.S. Government Ballistics Evaluation

4.2.1 Conditions for Referral of Lot Acceptance to the Government Technical Community. A referral does not guarantee, nor imply, product acceptance.

4.2.2 Primer parts separation in the form of electrode extrusion or electrode insulator extrusion beyond the rear face of the case base shall be cause for referral of the lot or first article sample.

4.2.3 Cartridge chamberability and extractability - Any test cartridge that fails to chamber shall be held for detailed dimensional examination and testing continued per the cadence requirement. Final acceptance of the lot or first article sample will be referred.

4.2.4 Burning or smoldering residue lasting greater than one second but less than or equal to two seconds after breech opening shall be cause for referral of the lot acceptance.

4.2.5 Switch collar rotation. During First Article Acceptance Testing only, failure of the switch collar to rotate shall be cause for referral of the first article sample.

4.2.6 Flareback of any duration, as observed on the black and white video camera with near-infrared capability shall be cause for referral of the lot or first article sample.

4.3 Government Furnished Ammunition.

4.3.1 The Government will provide Control cartridges, and cartridges to use as spotters/warmers during set up for testing. Control cartridges are to be used only for ballistic LAT, ballistic FAATs, and propellant assessment testing. The contractor shall take delivery of the specified quantity of calibration, control and spotter/warmer cartridges at the onset of production. If additional quantities are needed, the contractor shall notify the Government 60 days prior to the required delivery date of the cartridges. The Government reserves the right to deny a request for additional control cartridges based on their availability. Proper storage and handling of the calibration, control and spotter/warmer cartridges is the responsibility of the contractor once they receive them from the Government. The Government will provide additional calibration, control, and spotter/warmer cartridges if additional quantities are added on to the contract which were not included in the original requirements, and those additional quantities drive the formation of an additional production lot(s).

4.3.2 For planning purposes, the Government will release the following quantities of cartridges to the Contractor on a per test basis. The contractor is responsible for shipping the test sample, calibration, control, and spotter/warmer cartridges to the test site.

4.3.2.1 M1002 Production

- 50 each M1002 Control cartridges for Government First Article Test

- 30 each M1002 Control cartridges for contractor Charge Verification.

- 13 each M1002 Control cartridges for propellant acceptance

- 30 each M1002 Control cartridges for Government Lot Acceptance Testing

- 2 each M1002 spotter/warmer cartridges for Charge Establishment

- 15 each M1002 spotter/warmer cartridges for Government Lot Acceptance Testing

- 20 each M1002 spotter/warmer cartridges for Government First Article Test

4.3.2.2 M865A1 Production –

- 50 each M865A1 Control cartridges for Government First Article Test

- 30 each M865A1 Control cartridges for contractor Charge Verification.

- 13 each M865A1 Control cartridges for propellant acceptance

- 30 each M865A1 Control cartridges for Government Lot Acceptance Testing

- 2 each M865 spotter/warmer cartridges for Charge Establishment testing

- 15 each M865 spotter/warmer cartridges for Government Lot Acceptance Testing

- 20 each M865A1 spotter/warmer cartridges for Government First Article Test

4.3.3 Thirty (30) days after the base and any option award, the contractor shall notify the Government how many production lots it intends to produce for each year and the number of calibration, control and spotter/warmer cartridges required to support the production lot testing. The contractor shall provide a Government Furnished Ammunition consumption IAW CDRL XXX.

4.3.4 The contractor shall notify the Government when cartridges are required for ballistic FAATs. This can be included in the FAAT test plan (CDRL XXX). The Government will separately arrange for transfer of additional cartridges to support this testing.

4.4 Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Test (CDRL XXX)

4.4.1 To reduce the amount of POP Tests for the PA171 Container, the Systems Contractors will split the POP Testing. After award, the USG will provide direction on which contractor will provide testing for a given year. For example, Contractor A will be responsible to perform the POP test in even years (2027, 2029, etc.). Contractor B will be responsible to perform the POP test in the odd years (2028, 2030, etc.)

4.4.1.1 The POP Tested weight will be for the heaviest cartridge in the PA171 which is the AMP Cartridge, at approximately 120 lbs.

5.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Program Management Reviews (PMR). The contractor shall participate in PM-MAS Program Management Reviews held no more than annually at a location near Picatinny or other agreeable location. At this review the status of the Programs will be presented by IPT personnel.

6.0 Operations Security

6.1 Contractor OPSEC Program: The contractor shall have an identified certified Level II OPSEC coordinator per AR 530-1. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the Government OPSEC officer responsible. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it and why it needs to be protected. Refer to AR 530-1 Appendix M for guidance on drafting an OPSEC Plan.

6.2 Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. Level I OPSEC training is available at the following website: https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm (Duration: 45 minutes.

6.3 CTI and/or DOW Critical Program Technology: DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting applies, DFARS 252.204-7021 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Requirements applies. Contractor is required to be Level 2 CMMC via Self-Assessment with senior official affirmation in Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) prior to contract award.

6.4 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Contractor employees that will require access to CUI will follow all DOW (DoDI 5200.48) and Army policies regarding access to CUI, and the handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of CUI. Contractor employees are required to complete initial CUI training (available at https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/cui/index.html) within 30 days of start of performance on the contract, and then annually thereafter. All CUI must be transmitted via encrypted channels such as the DOW Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) website (https://safe.apps.mil/).

C003 – STATEMENT OF WORK TANK TRAINING CONTAINER REFURBISHMENT EFFORT IN SUPPORT OF 120MM TANK TRAINING AMMUNITION FY27-31 – DATED 15-JUN-2026

1.0 SCOPE:

1.1 Scope: This Statement of Work (SOW) applies to the Container Refurbishment Effort. This effort includes the return (pick up), inspection/reuse, procurement (if necessary) of replacement components and delivery of shipping and storage containers to support the Load, Assemble and Pack (LAP) of the 120mm TPMP-T M1002 and 120mm TPCSDS-T M865A1 Tank Training Cartridges, to include internal packaging dunnage and pallets/palletization.

The contractor will use a combination of containers provided from USG inventory and containers the contractor will collect from Ammo Supply Points (ASPs) to support this effort. The contractor will refurbish the containers to support its LAP schedule. The contractor shall only pick up containers configured with M1002 internal packaging (NSN 8140-563-6230) or M865A1 internal packaging (NSN 8140-01-735-6169) in accordance with awarded CLINs.

1.2 Background: The PA171 Metal Container is the outer shipping and storage container for packaging the M1002 TPMP-T and M865A1 TPSCDS-T 120mm Tank Ammunition Cartridges. The container and cushioning assembly consist of the container (PA171) with its cover and internal packaging components. The internal packaging components consist of the yoke assembly/screw, nose cushion, projectile support, sleeve & strap assembly, base cushion, chipboard filler, and cushion spacer. The pallet assembly consists of the metal pallet top adapter and modified MIL-DTL-15011 (44” X 40”) wooden pallet. For the purposes of this SOW, all of these items will be referred to as “container/packaging material”. The container/packaging material will screened by the contractor at the return site/recycling facility for refurbishment or reuse, in accordance with criteria contained in this SOW and/or applicable drawing or specification requirements. The specific exceptions as contained in this SOW take precedence over the drawings and specifications listed in Section 2.0 below.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

2.1 Federal Specifications:

A-A-59135 Cushioning Material, Packaging (ref. Old PPP-B-1752).

2.2 Military Specifications:

MIL-DTL-15011K, with Amendment 1 Pallets, Material Handling, Wood Post Construction, 4-Way, Entry dated 31 March 2017.

MIL-STD-129R, with Amendment 2, Military Marking for Shipment and Storage, dated 21 September 2019.

MIL-C-70472 base document, with Amendment 2, Container and Cushion Assembly, Ammunition, Metal for Cartridge, 120mm, Tank Ammunition dated 03 August 1989.

MIL-C-70473 base document, with Amendment 4, Cushion Components for Metal Container for Cartridge, 120mm, Tank Ammunition, 30 March 1992.

MIL-DTL-70478E Container, Ammunition, Metal, for Cartridge, 120mm, Tank Ammunition, 24 October 2018.

MIL-A-70788A, with Amendment 5, Adapter, Metal and Wood Pallet, 20 February 2020.

2.3 Army Drawings:

13006757, Rev D, Container and Cushion Assembly, Cartridge, 120mm TPMP-T, M1002

13074477, Rev -, Container and Cushion Assembly, Cartridge, 120mm TPCSDS-T M865A1

13006756, Rev G, Packing and Marking for Container, Ammo, Metal, PA171 for CRTG. 120mm, TPMP-T, M1002

13074476, Rev -, Packing and Marking for Container, Ammo, Metal, PA171 for CRTC, 120mm, TPCSDS-T, M865A1

AC200000807, Rev G, Dated 07 October 2009, Top Adapter Assembly – PA116/PA116A1 Container

19-48-4079, Rev 4, Dated June 2011, Basic Procedures Unitizing Procedures for Cylindrical Metal Containers.

19-48-4079/7B, Rev 8, Dated May 2015, Unitization Procedure for Complete Rounds Packed in Cylindrical Metal Container on 4-Way Pallet (30 Rounds on Wood).

ACV00561, Rev G, Dated 26 January 2018, UNIT LOAD MARKING FOR SHIPMENT AND STORAGE, AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES.

ACV00831, Rev -, Dated 01 March 2010, HEAT TREATMENT OF WOODEN

PALLETS, SKIDS, FILLER ASSEMBLIES, AND DUNNAGE ASSEMBLIES.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 Return/Pick Up:

3.1.1 At the time of award, the Government will assign each contractor ASPs for container retrieval. ASPs will be assigned based on reviewing historical consumption to ensure balanced distribution based on the total number of awarded contracts. To ensure efficient container utilization, contractors may retrieve containers from other contractor sites, subject to mutual agreement between the contractors and the U.S. Government. In this case, retrieval will be coordinated based on awarded quantities and container availability.

3.1.2 The Contractor is responsible for contacting the Continental United States (CONUS) ASPs, to determine if and when empty containers/pallets are available for pick up and to arrange pick up and return of the empty containers to the Contractors designated return location. A list of applicable posts, camps and stations is included in Appendix C of this SOW.

3.1.3 The Contractor will ship the empty containers/pallets under a Commercial Bill of Lading to the contractor’s chosen return location.

3.1.4 The Joint Munitions Command (JMC) will coordinate with the CONUS and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) posts, camps and stations, who are represented by FORSCOM, TRADOC, and the National Guard to inform them a contractor will periodically contact them to arrange for pick-up and return of their empty containers. This formal correspondence will require the post, camp or station to provide Package, Crating and Handling support to load the empty containers on the contractor’s truck/trailer. The post, camp or station will also be required to provide the contractor with a copy of a signed certificate certifying the pallets are explosive free.

3.1.5 The Contractor shall contact the post, camp or station to have them fax/email a copy of their Explosive Free Certificate prior to arranging pick up of the empty containers. This will ensure a certificate is available for every shipment. A copy of the certificate shall also be provided to the truck driver. The Contractor is required to retain a copy of the Explosive Free Certificate throughout the life of the contract.

3.1.6 The contractor is required to establish, apply and maintain a system to positively identify what post, camp or station the pallet was received and the date the pallet was received.

3.1.7 The contractor is required to 100% inspect all containers upon receipt from the field to confirm the containers are explosive free.

3.1.8 In the event a live cartridge is accidentally shipped from a post, camp or station, the contractor will identify which installation shipped the cartridge, provide a copy of the certificate with the certifiers name and phone number, and provided this information to the PCO.

3.1.9 In the event, a live cartridge is accidentally shipped from a post, camp or station, the contractor’s chosen “return location” shall be capable of handling limited quantities of DOD/DOT Hazard Class 1.3 explosive material; M1002 or M865A1 packed in a PA171 container, and temporarily storing this explosive material until it can be picked up or shipped out. The contractor is responsible for establishing a procedure to be used by the return location in the event a live cartridge is accidentally received at that facility. This procedure shall be provided to the PCO for review prior to the start of container returns.

3.1.10 The contractor’s chosen return location shall have covered storage where the containers/packaging materials will be stored to minimize exposure of those items.

3.1.11 The contractor shall be responsible for container returns for the entirety of its contract. As long as the contractors are awarded any cartridge quantity during an award period, contractors shall collect all containers from their assigned ASPs regardless of whether it exceeds their awarded new or refurbishment quantity.

3.1.12 Although not preferred, the contractor may convert or refurbish returned M1002 PA-171 containers for use with M865A1 or vice versa. The contractor shall prioritize the same cartridge to refurbished can type until component supplies are exhausted, then may convert excess cans to another cartridge type based on material availability.

3.2 Inspection/Reuse:

3.2.1 The contractor is responsible for inspecting the pallet, pallet adapter, metal shipping and storage container, and internal packaging components for all PA171 configured pallets to determine if the containers/pallet are acceptable for reuse/recycling.

3.2.2 If a live round or any explosive item is discovered during the screening/inspection process, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 48 hours of discovery. The containers will have previously been 100% inspected for 120mm cartridges. Historically, live rounds discovered at this point in the process were Small Caliber cartridges that were dropped down through the pallet and not visible during the initial inspection. The contractor will be responsible to move the recovered live cartridge(s) to an explosive storage location for temporary storage. The Government will provide disposition instructions for the explosive item.

3.2.3 PA171 pallets/containers/internal packaging will be inspected and cleaned for long term storage. The PA171 pallets shall be inspected, upon receipt, to assure there are no live/explosive rounds on the pallets. The PA171 internal packaging components shall be inspected for moisture. If components are moist they shall be dried before installing the covers for long term storage. The PA171 pallets shall be inspected to assure a cover is placed on each container. The contractor is responsible for storing all returned PA171 containers in a covered storage area for the entire period of performance of this SOW.

3.2.4 In the event a non M1002 or M865A1 configured PA171 container, the contractor should store these containers until the end of the contract. The contractor should document and maintain an inventory of all containers by NSNs. The following are configurations and NSNs of PA171 containers. These empty containers shall be inventoried using the following NSNs:

- PA171 configured for M1002: 8140-01-563-6230

- PA171 configured for M865A1: 8140-01-735-6169

- PA171 configured for M865: 8140-01-563-6229

- PA171 configured for M1028: 8140-01-563-6227

- PA171 configured for M829A3: 8140-01-563-6224

- PA171 container (no dunnage): 8140-01-563-6221

3.2.5 The PA171 pallet, pallet adapters, metal containers and internal packaging components shall be inspected in accordance with Section 4.0 of this SOW.

3.2.6 Dirt and mud caked onto the exterior surface of the containers and/or pallet shall be cleaned off.

3.2.7 Field markings on the containers or pallet adapters shall be obliterated.

3.2.8 The cartridge lot number on the back end of the container and on the inside lip at the front end of the container shall be obliterated. The container model number and container lot number shall be preserved.

3.2.9 Use of the alternative NC-US marking on OCONUS pallets is no longer allowed. The contractor is required to replace all non heat treated pallets, this includes repalletizing containers from the non heat treated pallets to the new heat treated pallets.

3.2.10 Metal pallets and adapters shall be used for the transportation of ballistic tested cartridges. If number of metal pallet assemblies becomes high, over 50 assemblies, the contractor shall notify the government.

3.2.11 The cover gasket replacement requirement of MIL-C-70478, Appendix A, is at the discretion of the contractor.

3.2.12 Sealing Screws.

3.2.12.1 The three-piece cover screw assembly (Part Number(PN)s 9344038, 9344039 and 9344041) may be reused.

3.2.12.2 The seal screw for the yoke assembly (PN 12561454) shall be inspected for any corrosion. Yoke screws showing signs of corrosion near the O-Ring groove or threads shall not be used.

3.2.12.3 Retention of acceptable leak test screws or seal screws will be at the discretion of the contractor.

3.2.13 Internal packaging components may remain in the M1002 containers but are still required to be inspected for caked on mud, damage, moisture, and functionality.

3.2.14 To ensure the containers are empty, loose dirt and sand, which are likely to contaminate the interior of the metal container when the cover is left off at the posts, camps and stations, is required to be vacuumed, blown out or otherwise removed from inside the container.

3.3 New Procurement of Packaging Components and Parts (if necessary).

3.3.1 Rejected material shall be scrapped in place and properly disposed of by the contractor. Any cost or scrap value associated with the disposition of the scrapped material is the contractors responsibility. An itemized report of scrapped material summarized by part number, shall be provided to the cognizant property administrator on a quarterly basis. A copy of this report will be provided to the PCO.

3.3.2 If additional containers are required to support Load, Assemble and Pack operations, the contractor is required to notify the PCO of the potential shortfall and provide supporting data. The USG will review the data and may initiate a proposal to buy new containers to offset this shortfall.

3.3.3 Wood Pallets. New wood pallets, to include hardwood buffers and truss plates, shall meet the requirements of MIL-DTL-15011, ACV00831, and 19-48-4079-7B.

3.3.4 Pallet Adapters. New pallet adapters shall meet the requirements of MIL-A-70788A.

3.3.5 Internal Packaging Components. New internal packaging components shall meet the requirements specified in paragraph 2 of this SOW.

3.4. Delivery.

3.4.1 The contractor will be responsible for supplying all containers, pallets, pallet adapters and packaging material for the M1002 and M865A1 quantities identified in the contract quantity awarded each option year.

3.4.2 New or reused containers/packaging material may be used to meet the above requirement. The applicable internal components used for the M1002 are listed in Appendix A and M865A1 listed in Appendix B. As noted above, the container/packaging material includes the Metal Container, internal packaging components, and the Pallet Assembly.

3.4.3 All accepted containers/packaging material shall be delivered to the cartridge LAP site(s). The contractor is responsible for shipping all acceptable containers/packaging material. The containers/packaging material must be properly configured to support LAP of the M1002 cartridge or the M865A1 cartridge as required to include all applicable marking changes for the specific cartridge except for the ammunition lot number.

3.4.4 The contractor shall certify that the containers are explosive free prior to the transfer or shipment of any containers/packaging material from the recycling facility.

3.4.5 The containers shall be unitized in accordance with Army Drawings 19-48-4079 to include General Note N for reuse only and 19-48-4079/7B.

3.4.6 See Appendix A and Appendix B for list of components in the M1002 and M865A1 PA171 configuration, respectively.

3.4.7 Unit Load (Pallet) Reuse. When the entire unit load is being reused (containers, wood pallet and top adapter) the three tie-down metal straps shall still meet the requirements of 19-48-4079, BASIC PROCEDURES, General Note N, after the pallet has been reloaded with cartridges. The tie-down straps, intermediate straps and seals do not need to be removed or replaced unless they do not meet the above requirement or pitted corrosion has formed on the outer surface. On pallets with PA171 containers, the stabilizing strap used on the bottom two layers may be located on either side of the center ring.

3.4.8 Pallet Adapters. Reuse criteria for pallet adapters is in paragraph 4.4 of this SOW. Refurbished adapters shall meet the requirements of MIL-A-70788, Appendix.

3.4.9 The contractor is responsible for delivering pallets with containers to support its the Load, Assemble and Pack of tank training cartridges for the FY27-31 period of performance. The contractor is responsible for managing its supply chain schedule.

4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS:

4.1 Responsibility for Inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract, once the containers are certified explosive free, the contractor may use their own or any other facilities suitable for the inspection requirements specified herein once approved by the Government. The contractor shall verify the containers/pallet loads are explosive free prior to movement off their designated return site. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure supplies and services conform to the prescribed requirements.

4.2 Examination. The pallets, pallet adapters, metal containers and internal packaging components shall be 100 percent visually inspected. Internal packaging components are not required to be removed from the container but are still required to be inspected. A degree of fine dust or sand may require some internal cleaning from the covers being left off at the Government installations/ASPs. The inspection criteria shall be in accordance with the applicable item drawings and this SOW.

4.3 Wood Pallet

4.3.1 All wooden blocks/posts must be present, properly secured in position, and not broken.

4.3.2 All deck-boards (top and bottom) and stringer boards must be present and properly secured in position. Broken boards are not allowed. Splits are acceptable provided the boards remain secure and are not loose.

4.3.3 The top outer deck-boards may be split, curled, or otherwise deformed by the strapping from previous use provided it does not affect stacking of the containers on the pallet. The bottom layer of containers should nest flat on the pallet deck.

4.3.4 Plywood dunnage must be present and properly secured to the pallet deck in two places. Pallets with one plywood dunnage piece IAW the latest revision of 19-48-4079/7B may be used for palletization of PA171s.

4.3.5 Hardwood side buffers must not be broken. Minor damage that does not affect placement of the containers is acceptable.

4.3.6 There shall be no exposed nail points or heads.

4.3.7 Additional nails may be added to the pallet and dunnage as required.

4.3.8 The bottom deck boards are allowed to have the outboard end (outside the post) broken off. No more than one end broken on an end of the pallet is allowed. No more than two bottom deck boards broken off any pallet is allowed. (See 4.3.9 below).

4.3.9 Skid boards/bottom deck-boards may have a corner broken off at an angle but must be full width at the center post. The missing splinter may roughly taper from the end of the bottom deck-board from outside the post and stop before the center post. The remaining board may not be less than 3 ¼ inches width at any point. The remaining board will be secure, with a minimum of two nails remaining in the affected area and no nails will be exposed (nails may be clinched or cut).

4.3.10 Pallets shall be inspected for presence of a Heat Treat Quality Mark in accordance with drawing ACV00831. Pallets without a Heat Treat Quality Mark are required to be replaced with a new pallet.

4.3.11 Paint overspray on the wood pallet, buffer board and steel strapping during touchup of the containers is acceptable but shall be minimized as much as possible.