Attachment2_TMCR.doc

M67854-09-R-1002

Attachment 2

Technical Manual Contract Requirement MSGL-09

9 April 2009

M67854-09-R-1002

Attachment 2

Technical Manual Contract Requirement MSGL-09 9 April 09

M67854-09-R-1002

Attachment 2

Technical Manual Contract Requirement MSGL-09 9 April 09

Multi-shot Grenade Launcher (MSGL)

NSN: Pending

TECHNICAL MANUAL CONTRACTS REQUIRMENT (TMCR MSGL-09)

1.0

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

1.1 Government Documents The following documents were used to establish the requirements of this Technical Manual Contracts Requirement. They should be consulted during the preparation and review of the Technical Manual for the Multi-shot Grenade Launcher. In the event of conflict between the requirements of this TMCR, and the documents listed below, the requirements of this TMCR shall take precedence.

SG-1A

United States Marine Corps Style Guide

MIL-STD-40051A

Preparation of Digital Technical Information for Multi-Output Presentation of Technical Manuals

MIL-STD-2073-1C

Standard Practice for Military Packaging

MIL-PRF-28003B

Digital Representation for Communication of Illustration Data: CGM Application Profile

MIL- PRF-32216

Evaluation of Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) Manuals

And Preparation of Supplemental Data 2.0

SCOPE

The technical manual (TM) for the MSGL shall be produced, delivered, reviewed, and coordinated using the information contained in the following paragraphs. This Technical Manual Contract Requirement (TMCR) establishes the level of effort and specific tasks required of the Contractor to successfully complete MSGL technical manuals for the Marine Corps. All technical documents and source data shall be incorporated into two technical manuals: an operator’s manual and a maintenance manual. This TMCR also describes the specific provisioning tasks to be accomplished for this program. The TMs will cover Operator-level maintenance through Intermediate maintenance and shall be delivered in both electronic and paper form. The TMs will be delivered in accordance with a schedule developed and mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and the Government.

3.0

REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Technical Manuals The Contractor shall develop Technical Manuals in accordance with SG-1A, USMC Style Guide, MIL-STD-40051A, Preparation of Digital Technical Information for Multi-Output Presentation of Technical Manuals and this Technical Manual Contract Requirement. The manuals shall include all information required for the installation, operation and maintenance of the MSGL.

3.1.1

Technical Manual Outline. The Contractor shall develop and submit a TM outline for review and approval, and the Government will provide comments and feedback. The outline shall show volume, part, chapter, section, and paragraph titles to indicate the intended coverage of the various aspects of the system. Each paragraph title or notation shall be followed by a brief statement outlining the information to be presented. The TM outline shall include illustrations and table outlines. The illustration outline shall contain figure numbers, titles, and approximate size and nature of the illustrations (e.g. exploded view, schematic, line drawing). The table outline shall describe the tables by table number and content.

3.1.2

Military Manuals. The Contractor shall develop military-style operator and maintenance manuals for the MSGL in accordance with this TMCR and with SG-1A, USMC Style Guide. The Contractor shall provide technical manuals, parts lists, illustrations, and provisioning data in sufficient detail to support the operation, maintenance, and overall safe employment of the MSGL throughout its service life. Technical manuals shall be written to the capability and Reading Grade Level (RGL) of the target audience for which they are intended, IAW. The Contractor shall ensure that the USMC-approved manuals are delivered concurrently with the MSGL systems. One (1) hard copy of the operator manual will be over-packed with each MSGL and one hundred thirty five (135) copies of the maintenance manual will be provided to PM Infantry Weapons for distribution to individual maintenance activities. The Contractor shall provide an electronic copy of both manuals in MS Word format. Both copies must be reproducible and editable.

3.1.2.1 Operator Manual. The operator manuals for the MSGL shall be in military style and shall address, at a minimum, the following sections:

· System Description and Data

· Principles of Operation

· Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services

· Operation under Usual Conditions

· Operation under Unusual Conditions

· Immediate Action Procedures

· Remedial Action Procedures

· Disassembly of Weapon

· Reassembly of Weapon

· Cleaning and Lubrication Instructions

· Employment Considerations

3.1.2.2 Maintenance Manual. The maintenance manuals for the MSGL shall use military style and shall address, at a minimum, the following sections:

· System Description and Data

· Principles of Operation

· Troubleshooting Procedures

· Organizational Maintenance

· Intermediate Maintenance

· Weapon Gauging

· Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services

· Detailed Disassembly of Weapon and Accessories

· Detailed Assembly of Weapon and Accessories

· Tool Identification List

· Repair Parts List

· Expendable and Durable Items List

3.1.3 Electronic Technical Manual. The Contractor shall provide an Electronic Technical Manual (ETM) for the MSGL. The content of the ETM shall be identical to that of the Technical Manual, but the ETM shall be in Microsoft Word 2003 or 2007 format. The ETM shall allow a user to access pages, images, figures, and tables via electronic links between the index numbers and the corresponding subject matter. The ETM shall be reproducible and editable.

3.1.3 Copyright Release.

The Contractor shall identify any copyrighted material and shall obtain the written approval of the copyright owner; copies of this material will be provided to the Government. The Contractor shall furnish an appropriate copyright release giving the Government permission to reproduce and use copyrighted information.

3.1.4 Change Pages. The Contractor shall provide change pages to the manuals as a result of approved changes to the configuration baseline of the system. The Contractor shall notify the Government of all changes and revisions to the manuals for the duration of the contract. The Contractor shall give the Government notice of new models or equipment as they become available. The Contractor shall also update the ETM as a result of any changes.

3.1.5 Publications Quality Assurance / Quality Control. The Contractor is responsible for Quality Assurance and Quality Control of the technical publications. The Contractor shall ensure that the technical publications are edited, reviewed, and validated for compliance with required specifications, and are technically accurate and useable by the target audience.

4.0

CONFERENCES/REVIEWS

4.1 Technical Manual In-Process Reviews In Process Reviews (IPR) will be held on a quarterly basis or an as-needed basis, at a date and location mutually agreed upon. The Government reserves the right to cancel any review or to require any review to be scheduled during the contract period of performance. During each IPR, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing copies of material to be reviewed, composing minutes of the IPR, and ensuring attendance by the Contractor’s engineering, logistics, technical, and program management staff. Material that will be evaluated includes, but is not limited to, the following:

· Source data

· TM and Quality Assurance (QA) plans and outlines

· Presentation methods

· Modes of preparation

· TMCR compliance

· Draft of completed text and illustrations

4.1.1 Scheduling IPRs. In Process Reviews (IPR) will be held on a quarterly basis or as needed basis, at a date mutually agreed upon. IPRs may be held at the Contractor’s facility or a designated Government office. The Contractor may request additional IPRs when assistance or clarification is desired. The Government may require additional IPRs at any time during the performance of the contract.

4.1.2 Review levels. The Contractor shall submit a proposed IPR schedule for review during the Provisioning Guidance Conference. The Contractor shall support IPRs and provide access to TM reference materials, intermediate products, and final products. Any discrepancies or deficiencies noted in the TM as a result of the IPR shall be corrected prior to follow-on IPRs or submission of manual to the Government for review and acceptance. The Contractor shall provide one copy of the TM for review to each IPR participant.

5.0 Validation/Verification.

5.1 Validation. The Contractor shall have an established validation process that provides for corroboration of the technical accuracy of the technical manual. The Contractor shall outline their validation process at the Provisioning Guidance Conference and shall include recommendations for simultaneous validation and verification if applicable.

5.2 Verification. The Government will conduct a verification review for the operator and maintenance manuals in order to substantiate the validity of TM information, data, illustrations, and procedures. The Government will also evaluate the usability of both the operator and maintenance manuals and verify their conformance to the contract. Appropriate contractor personnel shall attend and assist at the Government’s request. If the manuals are insufficient for Government use, the Contractor shall provide supplemental information as required to correct the deficiencies. The Contractor shall incorporate all verification changes and review comments into the manuals at no additional cost to the Government.

5.3 Draft Multi-shot Grenade Launcher TM. The Contractor shall submit the final draft manuals, both hard copy and electronic, following completion of the verification review and the incorporation of Government comments.

5.4 Final Acceptance and Delivery. The Government will accept the technical manuals after the contractor has made all necessary edits resulting from the verification and supplementation reviews. The Contractor shall deliver the manuals in MS Word 2003 or 2007 format on a single CD-ROM. All files must be reproducible and editable.

6.0

DELIVERABLES

7.0

TARGET AUDIENCE

Service

Operator/Maintainer Marine Corps

MOS 0311 Rifleman

Marine Corps

MOS 2111 Small Arms Repairer