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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

MULTI SHOT GRENADE LAUNCHER (MSGL) SYS

FFP

FOB: Destination

PROJECT: MSGL

NET AMT

0001AA Each

MULTI SHOT GRENADE LAUNCHER (MSGL) SYS

FFP

Offeror shall submit pricing for the MSGL per SOW 3.1 in accordance with the MSGL Pricing Matrix (Attachment 3).

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

DATA IN SUPPORT OF CLIN 0001

FFP

Contractor shall submit all data per Exhibit A of attachment 6.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

QUANTITY

MSGL SPARES, GAGES AND SPECIAL TOOLS

FFP

Offeror's shall propose prices and quantities in accordnance with Attachment 4 (See SOW paragraph 3.14.2.1).

ESTIMATED

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0003AA Each

SPARES

FFP

Offeror shall propose pricing in accordance with Attachment 4

0003AB Each

GAGES

FFP

Offeror shall propose pricing in accordance with Attachment 4

0003AC Each

SPECIAL TOOLS

FFP

Offeror shall propose pricing in accordance with Attachment 4

MSGL OPERATOR AND MAINTAINER TRAINING

FFP

0004AA Each

CONUS OPERATOR INST/KEY PERS TRANING

FFP

Offeror shall propose prices in accordance with SOW 3.17.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0004AB Each

CONUS MAINT INST/KEY PERS TRAINING

FFP

Offeror shall propose prices in accordance with SOW 3.17.

0004AC Each

OCONUS OPERATOR INST/KEY PERS TRANING

FFP

Offeror shall propose prices in accordance with SOW 3.17.

0004AD Each

OCONUS MAINT INST/KEY PERS TRANING

FFP

Offeror shall propose prices in accordance with SOW 3.17.

DATA IN SUPPORT OF CLIN 0004

FFP

Contractor shall submit all data per Exhibit B of attachment 6.

MSGL SPARES, GAGES AND SPECIAL TOOLS

FFP

Spares, gages and special tools for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) ordering. See Administrative Information Section of this solicitation. Offeror's pricing for this CLIN shall be the same as proposed for 0003 on Spares, Gages and Special Tools Pricing Matrix attachment 4.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0006AA Each

SPARES

FFP

Offeror's pricing for this CLIN shall be the same as proposed for 0003 on Spares, Special Tools and Gages Pricing Matrix attachment 4.

0006AB Each

GAGES

FFP

Offeror's pricing for this CLIN shall be the same as proposed for 0003 on Spares, Special Tools and Gages Pricing Matrix attachment 4.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0006AC Each

SPECIAL TOOLS

FFP

Offeror's pricing for this CLIN shall be the same as proposed for 0003 on Spares, Special Tools and Gages Pricing Matrix attachment 4.

0007 Each

SOLID MODELS

FFP

In accordance with SOW 3.8.2.

CONTRACT LIMITATIONS

Minimum Quantity – The Government is obligated to purchase and the Contractor is obligated to provide the minimum amount covered by this contract. The guaranteed minimum purchase is 200 under CLIN0001 for the life of this contract. The minimum for the remaining CLINs is zero.

Maximum Quantity – The maximum purchase under this contract is 5,000 under CLIN 0001.

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

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

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QUANTITY

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QUANTITY

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0001AA

0001AB

0001AC

0001AD

0001AE

0002AA

0002AB

0002AC

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0003AB

0003AC

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

for the Multi Shot Grenade Launcher (MSGL)

1 SCOPE

. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, personnel, and facilities necessary to manufacture, test, and deliver the types and quantities of weapons specified by the contract. This SOW sets forth the tasks required to fabricate, deliver, and provision the Multi-Shot Grenade Launcher (MSGL). It also establishes the work efforts necessary to procure products and services in support of the MSGL, to include marking, shipping, special handling, manuals, training, and initial spares.

In addition, this SOW includes the associated information regarding pertinent program functions and requirements such as Configuration Management, Unique Identification, Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages, Publications, and listed services. The contractor shall provide weapons, specific documents, specialty equipment, and services required to build the systems and complete the tasks identified in this SOW. The necessary documents, equipment and services are detailed in the paragraphs that follow.

2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

. The following documents specified form a part of this SOW to the extent specified. The current revision of the referenced document at the time of contract award shall be used unless otherwise specified.

2.1

Military Standards and Specifications – Mandatory Compliance

MIL-PRF-49506, 11 Nov 1996 Logistics Management Information

MIL-STD-129P, Change 3, 29 Oct 2004 Military Marking for Shipment and Storage

MIL-STD-130N, 17 Dec 2007 Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property

MIL-STD-882D, 10 Feb 2000 Standard Practice for System Safety

MIL-STD-2073-1 DoD Standard Practice for Military Packaging

MIL-DTL-87929C(1), 14 Feb 2002 Technical Manuals, Operation and Maintenance Instructions In Work Package Format

MIL-STD-40051-2 Preparation of Digital Technical Information for Page-Based Technical Manuals

SG-1A USMC Style Guide

Technical Manual Contract Requirements TMCR MSGL-09

2.2

Military Standards and Specifications – Guidance Only

Not applicable.

2.3

Federal Standard – Mandatory

Not applicable.

2.4

Handbooks – Guidance Only

MIL-HDBK-61B, 10 Sep 2002 Configuration Management Guidance

MIL-HDBK-502, 30 May 1997 Acquisition Logistics

DoD DMSMS Guidebook, 1 Nov 2006 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Materiel Shortages

2.5 Non-Government Documents

EIA-649 National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management

(Copies of EIA documents are available from www.eia.org or Electronic Industries Alliance Corporate Engineering Department, 2500 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 22201.)

ASME Y14.5M-1994 Dimensioning and Tolerancing

2.6 Forms

Not applicable.

3 REQUIREMENTS

. The Contractor shall perform all tasks required and delineated in this SOW to manufacture, deliver, prepare associated documentation, provide logistic support, provide technical support, provide field service support, provide training, develop technical manuals and deliver the MSGL in the quantity specified in the contract. The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, personnel, and facilities necessary to manufacture and deliver the types and quantities of deliverables specified by the contract.

3.1 MSGL System Requirements

. Initially, the Contractor shall deliver MSGL systems that are, at a minimum, compliant with the Purchase Description and in the Government approved configuration. Technical compliance shall be based upon evidence (i.e. test or performance data) of the ability of the system to meet the attributes set forth in the PD. Once the Contractor’s MSGL Performance Specification is formally accepted by the Government, the Contractor shall deliver MSGL systems that are compliant with the MSGL Performance Specification. Technical compliance shall be verified through the procedures outlined in the MSGL Performance Specification.

The MSGL system shall consist of the following: grenade launcher, sling, sighting system, backup iron sights, cleaning kits, and the approved operator’s manual.

3.2 Program and Data Management

3.2.1 Program Management

. The Contractor’s program management practices shall provide visibility into the Contractors’ organization and techniques used in managing the program, specifically sub-contractor and data management. The Contractor shall provide a monthly progress report detailing the status of their tasks related to this contract. Documentation shall be readily available to Government representative(s) during the planned visits.

DI-MGMT-80227, Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report, CDRL A0001

3.2.2 Sub-contractor Management

. The Contractor is responsible for performance of requirements delineated in this SOW, and shall institute appropriate management actions relative to sub-contractor performance. Requirements that are contractually specified shall apply to sub-contractor performance; however, the Contractor shall be accountable for sub-contractors’ compliance and is responsible for ensuring all deliverable products comply with the contract requirements.

3.2.3 Data Management

. The Contractor shall establish a single, centralized system for management of all data required under this contract. In developing information that will be furnished to the Government, the Contractor shall make maximum use of existing data and provide maximum multiple use of technical information. Any electronic databases or applications used to store, track, share, transmit or display information pertaining to this contract shall be web-based and shall not require installation of client software on Government computer systems (with the exception of Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office). Specific data management functions shall include schedule control for deliverables, maintenance of deliverables, and approval of deliverable format, distribution and delivery of data products. The system shall include facilities for storage of all data developed or utilized for this contract, and shall provide equal access to data by the Government. The Contractor shall ensure all data is centrally available for Government review to ensure continuity of the system fabrication and supporting documentation. The Government reserves the right to review all data associated with and developed for the MSGL.

3.2.4 Proposal

. The Contractor’s Proposal, as accepted by the Government, shall be incorporated by reference into the resultant contract. Information contained in the Offeror’s proposal regarding organization, staffing, manning levels, and experience or education qualifications of personnel that are to be utilized in performance of this contract shall also be incorporated into the resultant contract. Any changes in these arrangements are to be submitted to the contracting officer in advance for approval. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between the Contractor’s proposal and this Statement of Work, the Statement of Work shall take precedence.

3.2.5 Schedule Planning

. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate schedule of program events and recommended program timelines. The Contractor shall provide for the earliest feasible delivery schedule while at the same time satisfying all requirements in a cost effective manner. The Contractor’s proposed delivery schedule, as negotiated and accepted by the Government, will be incorporated into the resultant contract. The Contractor shall notify the Government in writing of any anticipated or projected work stoppages or delays that will impact schedules.

3.2.6 Assignment of Responsibility and Authority

. The Contractor shall identify the organizational elements responsible for the conduct of the activities delineated in this SOW. Responsibilities shall be assigned and clear lines of authority defined for determining and controlling the resources necessary to satisfy each element of this SOW. The following billets shall be considered key personnel. The Contractor shall appoint in writing all persons filling these billets. The Contractor shall notify the Government within 10 days of any changes regarding authority, responsibility, or key personnel changes made by the Contractor during the period of performance.

a. Program Manager . The Contractor shall designate a Program Manager (PM) who shall possess sufficient corporate authority to manage, direct, execute and control all elements of the contract. The PM shall serve as the primary point of contact between the Contractor and the Government, and be responsible for the coordination of all Contractor activities related to the contract.

b. Configuration Management (CM) Manager . The Contractor shall designate a CM Manager who shall possess sufficient authority to manage, direct, execute and control all CM elements of the contract.

c. Quality Assurance (QA) Manager . The Contractor shall designate a QA Manager who shall possess sufficient authority to manage, direct, execute and control all quality elements of the contract.

3.3 Government Furnished Property, Information, Material, and Facilities

3.3.1 Government Furnished Information (GFI)

. The Government may provide GFI upon written request from the contractor to the Marine Corps Systems Command program office. The contractor shall notify the Government of any deficiencies in the GFI received. GFI might include unclassified, approved examples of meeting minutes, reports, Stock Lists (SL-3) for various tool kits or boxes, inspection criteria, formats, or manuals that the contractor can use as templates. Upon request, the Government will provide technical, unclassified information on the family of low velocity 40mm ammunition.

DI-MGMT-80596, Government Furnished Information Deficiency Report, CDRL A0002

3.3.2 Government Furnished Facilities (GFF)

. The Government will provide classroom facilities, training areas, live-fire ranges and supporting resources sufficient to accommodate new equipment training and Instructor & Key Personnel Training (I&KPT) as outlined in paragraph 3.17.1.

3.4

Meetings, Formal Reviews, Conferences and Audits

3.4.1 Post Award Conference

. The contractor shall host a Post Award Conference (PAC) at the contractor's facility within 30 days of Contract Award. The purpose of the PAC is for the contractor to demonstrate to the Government its management procedures, provide progress assessments, review the status of technical and specialty areas, and establish schedule dates for near term critical meetings/actions. The contractor shall introduce key management, technical, and manufacturing personnel, and demonstrate management and program implementation processes.

DI-ADMN-81249A, Conference Agenda, CDRL A0003 DI-ADMN-81250A, Conference Minutes, CDRL A0004

3.4.2 Production Readiness Review (PRR)

. The Government will perform a Production Readiness Review (PRR) in order to evaluate the Contractor’s production status and readiness to meet the proposed production, and identify existing or projected manufacturing problems and areas of risk. The PRR shall be conducted concurrently with the PAC. If the PRR identifies problems that require resolution, a follow-on PRR may be conducted at the Contractor’s facility at the discretion of the Government. At a minimum, the agenda of the PRR shall include the following considerations:

a. A Manufacturing Program Review, including the overall manufacturing system and detailed factors such as manufacturing organization, responsibilities, facilities and equipment, manufacturing methods, and production flow.

b. A status review of all production efforts for cost and schedule considerations.

c. A status review of the Contractor’s quality management system and implementation.

d. Any open production concerns which require additional direction or effort in order to minimize risk to the production program.

e. A status review of production engineering efforts, tooling and test equipment demonstrations, and proofing of new materials, processes, methods, special tooling, test equipment.

f. The status and implementation of any Hazardous Materials Management Plans.

g.

The status of any long lead items for production.

3.4.3 Provisioning Guidance Conference (PGC)

. The PGC shall be held at the contractor’s facility in conjunction with the PAC. The purpose of the PGC is to ensure that the contractor has a clear understanding of the contractual provisioning requirements (CDRL) and to reinforce the requirement that an accurate, complete, and timely Provision Parts List must be delivered as part of the Integrated Logistics Support Plan.

3.4.4 Provisioning Conference

. The Contractor shall host a Provisioning Conference at the Contractor’s facility.

The Provisioning Conference will serve to identify all parts or items that need to be stocked in the Marine Corps inventory. The Contractor shall provide and disassemble production grade equipment, as deemed necessary by the Government, during this conference to validate and verify all provisioning documentation. The Provisioning Conference shall be held 60 days after contract award in order to validate the above documents.

3.4.5 Physical Configuration Audit

. The Contractor shall host a Government-led Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) concurrently with the Provisioning Conference. The PCA will serve to validate and verify the product baseline data that the Government will take control of for configuration management purposes. The Contractor shall provide and disassemble production grade equipment, as deemed necessary by the Government, during this audit to aid in data validation.

3.5

System Engineering . The Contractor shall establish and maintain an effective Systems Engineering program throughout test and production processes.

3.5.1 Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System . The Contractor shall develop a closed loop failure reporting system, procedures for analysis of failures to determine the root cause, and documentation for recording corrective actions taken. The Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) shall include uniform failure reporting, failure analysis reports and corrective actions. In the event where a failed item is returned subject to a Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR), traceability of the PQDR shall be integrated into the FRACAS. The Contractor shall execute a single FRACAS database to encompass in-factory (testing) and in-field (post-production) failure reporting and shall be transferred to the Government upon conclusion of the period of performance. All failures, critical and non-critical, shall be reported quarterly to the Government for review. All failures shall be categorized as in-factory or in-field failures. The Contractor shall assess the failure data for the identification of trends (5 or more failures of the same root cause) and identify those trends in the quarterly report.

Each FRACAS report shall, at a minimum, identify the root cause, and detail the remedial action taken including parts replaced.

DI-RELI-80255, Failure Summary and Analysis Report, CDRL A0005

3.5.2 Quality Management System

. The contractor's quality management system shall ensure product conformation to contractual requirements. The contractor shall have implemented, documented, and have previously demonstrated the ability to maintain the quality management system to be used on the contract. The contractor shall make available all quality management documentation for the Government to review upon request.

3.6

Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health

3.6.1 Explosive Safety

. The contractor shall support Marine Corps efforts to obtain necessary safety certifications through the Naval Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board and other safety organizations if necessary by providing any supporting documentation and/or analyses.

3.6.2 System Safety Hazard Analysis (SSHA) Report

. The contractor shall perform and document a System Safety Hazard Analysis (SSHA) to identify and evaluate hazards, both real and potential, for their elimination or control. A System Safety Hazard Analysis (SSHA) Report shall document system safety assessment of procedures involved in system production, fielding, employment, test, operation, maintenance, transportation, storage, modification, demilitarization, and disposal.

DI-SAFT-80101B System Safety Hazard Analysis (SSHA) Report, CDRL A0006

3.6.3 Safety Assessment

. The Contractor shall update the Safety Assessment Report (SAR) that was provided with their proposal. The updated SAR shall identify all safety features of the MSGL system design as well as procedural and hardware-related hazards that may be present in the MSGL, including specific procedural controls and precautions that should be followed. The updated SAR shall clearly identify any residual risks of the MSGL system. The Government will evaluate residual risks in accordance with Tables A-I through A-IV of MIL-STD-882 and accept them as appropriate.

DI-SAFT-80102B, Safety Assessment Report (SAR), CDRL A0007

3.6.4 Critical Characteristics

. The Contractor shall identify and document all critical characteristics of the MSGL system, subassemblies, components, and materials. A critical characteristic is an attribute of a system, item, assembly, subassembly, component or material that must be present in order to preclude hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining, or relying upon the product. The critical characteristics identified by the Contractor shall be submitted to the Government for review and approval prior to manufacturing the full-rate production units. At a minimum, the Contractor shall identify the following as critical characteristics:

a. Any characteristic that, in the event of non-conformance, will result in hazardous or unsafe conditions (often referred to as a single-point failure).

b. Any characteristic that, in the event of a non-conformance, will remove or degrade a safety feature.

c. Any characteristic that, in the event of a non-conformance, will result in violation of mandatory safety policies or standards.

If any critical characteristics are identified as non-conforming during production, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Government.

DI-SAFT-80970A, Critical Safety Item, Characteristic and Critical Defect Report (SICR), CDRL A0008

DI-SAFT-80970A, Critical Safety Item, Characteristic and Critical Defect Report (RHCCD),CDRLA0009

3.6.5 Hazardous Materials Management

. The Contractor will be required to develop a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP), if applicable, and to handle and dispose of any hazardous materials during production in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Contractor shall not use any substances listed in Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313, “toxic chemicals,” and EPCRA Section 302, “extremely hazardous substances,” or products containing such substances without prior Government approval. The Contractor shall not use any Class I Ozone Depleting Chemicals in the manufacture of the MSGL unless a waiver is obtained from the Government.

3.7 Configuration Management Process

. The contractor shall maintain a configuration management (CM) process for the control of all hardware configuration, documentation, and parts representing or comprising of the MSGL. The principles contained in EIA-649 and MIL-HDBK-61 will be used for guidance. The contractor's CM process shall consist of configuration identification, control, status accounting, and audits. The contractor shall identify a primary Configuration Manager, responsible for all CM matters pertaining to the MSGL. The contractor shall notify the Government of any changes at the contractor's facility, which affect the contractor's established CM process.

DI-CMAN-80858B Configuration Management Plan, CDRL A0010

3.7.1 Configuration Identification

. As part of the PAC, the Contractor and the Government will participate in a CI meeting to determine the Configuration Items and supporting documentation for the MSGL. The MSGL system shall be the top-level Configuration Item (CI).

3.7.1.1 Product Baseline

. Upon contract award, the Contractor shall freeze the configuration of the MSGL system in order to establish the product baseline for the MSGL. The Contractor shall participate in a joint Government/Contractor integrated team in order to establish the level of Government control over the product baseline and to identify all supporting documentation. The intent is to establish a product baseline at a level sufficient for Government control of the MSGL system’s form, fit, and function. The Contractor shall provide all form, fit, function, and interface documentation necessary for the Government to perform configuration status accounting at the established level of Government control.

3.7.1.2 Functional Baseline

. Once approved by the PM IW Lead Systems Engineer, the Contractor’s Performance Specification will serve as the functional baseline for the MSGL system.

3.7.2 Configuration Control

. The Contractor shall submit any proposed changes to the established Government-controlled baselines to the Government for review/approval prior to implementation. The Contractor shall submit, in their own format, an Engineering Change Proposal with Notice(s) of Revision or a Request For Deviation which details the exact change being proposed. This shall include rationale for the change as well as effects on other components/ assemblies, documents, schedule, logistical impacts (fielded weapons and spare parts) and cost. The principles contained in EIA-649 may be used for guidance.

DI-CMAN-80639C, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), CDRL A0011

DI-CMAN-80642C, Notice Of Revision (NOR), CDRL A0012

DI-CMAN-80640C, Request For Deviation (RFD), CDRL A00143

3.7.2.1 Engineering Release System

. The contractor shall maintain current and historical engineering release information for all configuration documentation for the MSGL. In addition, the contractor shall submit an Engineering Release Record (ERR) to release new or revised configuration documentation to the Government for approval. The contractor shall ensure all Government approved ERR information/documentation is reflected in the Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) database.

DI-CMAN-80463C, Engineering Release Record (ERR), CDRL A0014

3.7.3 Configuration Status Accounting

. The contractor shall establish and maintain a Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) database, which represents the configuration of the MSGL. All baselines and changes shall be documented in the contractor’s CSA database. Additionally, the CSA database shall provide a reliable source of configuration information to support MSGL activities, including program management, systems engineering, logistics support, and modification/maintenance actions. . The contractor shall provide CSA information to the Government upon request. At the conclusion of the contract, the contractor shall provide the Government with an electronic copy of all the MSGL CSA information recorded during the course of the contract.

DI-CMAN-81253, Configuration Status Accounting, CDRL A0029

3.7.3.1 Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) Serialized Tracking . The contractor shall utilize the CSA database to record the serial numbers for each MSGL delivered to the Government. The contractor shall maintain the information that allows traceability of vendor assigned serial numbers to the USMC MSGL Serial number. The contractor’s CSA database shall include the following data elements:

a. Serial Number

b. Part Number

c. Contract Number/Order Number

d. CAGE Code

e. Date of Report

3.8 Drawings

3.8.1 Commercial Drawings

. The contractor shall provide commercial engineering-type drawings to the Government detailing the MSGL, its parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies. The contractor shall provide evidence that each subordinate piece complies with the requirements of the applicable part documentation. These drawings need not comply with Government or nationally recognized industry association specifications and standards, but must contain sufficient detail to enable critical support tasks such as provisioning, technical manuals, and configuration management. The drawings must disclose sufficient engineering information to ensure identification and procurement of interchangeable items. The drawings shall include as applicable:

a. Configuration, defined pictorially or by description;

b. Dimensions of parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies;

c. Mounting and mating dimensions;

d. Schematic, interconnection, or other appropriate diagrams to define item function or provide interconnection information;

e. A manufacturer and item identification listed as a source of supply.

DI-SESS-81003C, Commercial Drawings/Models and Associated Lists, CDRL A0015

3.8.2 Solid Models

If ordered, the Contractor shall provide solid models for all components and assemblies of the MSGL system to the Government (CLIN0007). The solid models shall contain sufficient information to permit examination of the dimensions, interfaces and surfaces, and to allow for the creation of visual training aids. The contractor shall provide evidence that the solid models accurately represent the physical MSGL system by hosting a PCA to verify conformance. If the Contractor does not have solid models for the ancillary equipment (e.g. sling, BFA), these items may be exempted from the solid model package.

DI-SESS-81003C, Commercial Drawings/Models and Associated Lists (SM), CDRL A0016

3.8.3 Gage Engineering Drawings

. The Contractor shall provide commercial drawings to the Government for all gage(s) approved for use in the inspection and gaging of the MSGL. The drawings shall contain all critical dimensions and tolerances necessary for the calibration of the gage(s). These drawings will be used in the development of calibration procedures so that the MSGL gages can be calibrated before performing Pre-Fire Inspection. The Contractor shall provide evidence that the gage drawings accurately represent the physical gages.

Dimensions and Tolerances shall be specified in accordance with ASME Y14.5M-1994, Dimensioning and Tolerancing. For gauges already resident in the U.S. Marine Corps Technical Instruction TI-4733-15/11L (Attachment 10), drawings are not required.

DI-SESS-81003C, Commercial Drawings/Models and Associated Lists (GED), CDRL A0017

3.9 Individual Unique Identification

. The contractor shall implement and document specific individual unique identification (IUID) markings, as defined in MIL-STD-130 and DFARS clause 252.211-7003. The IUID marking shall be incorporated into existing data plates when possible. Bar Coding and the two-dimensional IUID data matrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practical. All 2D data matrix shall be permanently affixed and have the ability to withstand and perform within the same environmental conditions as the MSGL. Whenever practical, the location of the marking on the item shall ensure its readability during normal operational use, both in the field and as it would be normally stored. The MSGL shall require one IUID mark for a complete system; no component, assembly, sub-component, or sub-assembly, or other part needs to be marked.

3.10 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages . The contractor shall identify the parts planned to be used, as well as those used, in the MSGL at all indentured levels, to include parts provided by any and all subcontractors. The data may be obtained progressively during any program life cycle phase using sources such as the preferred parts list, build-of-materials, vendor surveys, inspections, etc. The information documented at the part level shall be updated as the design progresses or changes and be sufficient to enable forecasting and management of any associated Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues. The contractor shall identify parts to be provided by a single manufacturer, as well as parts which are difficult to obtain, or are in danger of obsolescence. The contractor shall provide a proactive Parts Management Plan (PMP) to mitigate Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortage problems to ensure parts availability.

See DoD DMSMS Guidebook DI-SESS-81656, Source Data for Forecasting DMSMS, CDRL A0018

3.11

Testing/Verification

3.11.1 Production Acceptance Test

. The contractor shall develop and implement Production Acceptance Test (PAT) procedures to demonstrate the adequacy and suitability of the contractor's production processes and procedures for achieving the performance inherent in the design. The Contractor shall perform the procedures identified in Section 4 of the Government-approved MSGL Performance Specification. The results of the test shall demonstrate the system meets all requirements identified in Section 3 of the MSGL Performance Specification. The contractor shall conduct testing, which will ensure that the manufacturing processes, equipment, and procedures are effective. These tests shall be conducted on a number of samples taken at random from the first production lot, and will be repeated if the manufacturing process or design change significantly, or when a second source is brought on line. In the event a sample taken for PAT fails any aspect of the tests, the contractor shall report this occurrence to the Government in accordance with the procedures outlined in DI-SES-81315A, Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Report.

DI-NDTI-80809B, Test/Inspection Report (PAT), CDRL A0019

DI-SESS-81315A, Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Report, CDRL A0020

3.12 Standard Commercial Warranty

. The contractor shall provide a standard commercial warranty covering workmanship, materials, design, and all essential performance characteristics that would effect the Purchase Description requirements of the MSGL. Unless negotiated by the contractor, and agreed to by the Government, the warranty shall be for a period of no less than 12 months from the time the weapon is received by the using unit.

3.13 Maintenance Planning

. The Government will establish the maintenance concept for the MSGL with the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for developing the technical manuals based on the Government’s maintenance concept using the details outlines in the TMCR MSGL-09 and SG-1A, USMC Style Guide (see paragraph 3.15).

3.14 Supply Support

3.14.1 Provisioning Plan

. The contractor shall establish, manage, and execute a Logistics Management Information (LMI) program in accordance with MIL-PRF-49506. MIL-HDBK-502 may be used for additional guidance. The objectives of the LMI program are to provide optimum material readiness, economical logistics support, and identify/evaluate resources required to develop and manage an effective support system. All design, modification/alteration, and engineering activity shall require LMI. Provisioning status, identification of problem area(s), and necessary resolutions to problems addressed shall be discussed at each ILSMT/IPT.

DI-ALSS-81529, Logistics Management Information (LMI) Data Product (Provisioning Plan), CDRL A0021

3.14.2 Provisioning Technical Documentation

. The contractor shall develop/document Provisioning Technical Documentation to include, but not be limited to a Provisioning Parts List (PPL), Long Lead Time Items List (LLTIL), special tools and gages, Common and Bulk Items List (CBIL), and any Design Change Notices (DCN).

These lists shall contain the Data Products selection list. The Government at the Provisioning Guidance Conference (PGC) shall designate the format and medium of delivery.

The PPL shall contain repair kits and repair parts sets required to maintain the end item, component, or assembly equipment unless excluded by the provisioning requirements or meeting the requirement for Common and Bulk Items List (CBIL). CBIL is a contract requirement for this SOW. This list shall include the following information for each component and spare/repair part used in the MSGL:

Name of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)

OEM Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

Prime manufacturer’s and Contractor’s part number, revision level, reference designator or next higher assembly

Nomenclature, Quantity used in the MSGL

National Item Identification Number (NIIN) and

Unit of issue

The PPL shall also include line drawings for each component, and appropriate assembly views. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Centers will issue delivery orders on the basis of this list, considering other contract vehicles available on common items.

DI-ALSS-81529, Logistics Management Information (LMI) Data Product (PTD), CDRL A0022

DI-ALSS-81529, Logistics Management Information (LMI) Data Product (PPL), CDRL A0023

3.14.2.1 Spare Parts Block for Initial Provisioning

. The Offeror shall identify all the parts of the MSGL along with associated prices for each individual part number (CLIN0003).

3.14.2.2 Long Lead Time Items List

. The contractor shall provide a Long Lead Time Items List (LLTIL) that shall contain those items which, because of their complexity of design, complicated manufacturing process or limited production capacity, may cause production or procurement cycles which would preclude timely and adequate delivery, if not ordered in advance of normal provisioning. The LLTIL shall contain the estimated manufacturing and shipping time to deliver each item.

DI-ALSS-81529, Logistics Management Information (LMI) Data Product (LLTIL), CDRL A0024

3.14.2.3 Special Tools and Gages

. The Offeror shall identify all the special tools and gages of the MSGL along with associated prices for each individual part number (CLIN0003).

3.14.2.4 Design Change Notice

. The contractor shall use a Design Change Notice (DCN) to identify changes to Provisioning Technical Documentation which add to, delete, supersede, or modify items previously listed which are approved for incorporation into the end item.

DI-ALSS-81529, Logistics Management Information (LMI) Data Product (DCN), CDRL A0025

3.15

Technical Publications

3.15.1 Technical Manuals

. The contractor shall develop military-style Operator and Maintainer Technical Manuals (Work Package Format) in accordance with Technical Manual Contract Requirement (Attachment 2) and SG-1A (USMC Style Guide), which shall include all information required for the installation, operation and maintenance of the MSGL. The Operator Manual shall be over-packed with each MSGL. The contractor shall provide an electronic copy of both manuals in MS format and PDF format. The contractor shall provide (135) hard copies of the Maintainer Manual. The Government will provide an example of an approved Work Package Format Manual as GFI.

See MIL-DTL-87929C(1) and MIL-STD-40051-2 and SG-1A TMCR, Technical Manual Contract Requirement

3.15.2 Copyright Release

. The contractor shall identify copyrighted material, if any, and shall obtain the written release of the copyright owner. The contractor shall furnish appropriate copyright release giving the Government permission to reproduce and use copyrighted information.

3.15.3 Change Pages/Modification Instructions

. The contractor shall provide change pages/modification instructions to the manuals as a result of approved changes to the baseline system. The Government requires notification of all changes and revisions to the manuals for the duration of this contract.

TMCR

Technical Manual Contract Requirements (CPMI), CDRL A0026

3.16 Support Equipment

. The contractor shall use the E7900 (Small Arms Repairman Tool Kit), or the contents of, to validate and verify all maintenance procedures or repairs to be conducted on the MSGL. The contractor shall provide a list of special tools and gages required to maintain the MSGL that are not part of the E7900. As requested, the Government will provide access to the E7900.

DI-SESS-80294B, Maintenance, Test, and Support Equipment List (GPSE), CDRL A0027

3.16.1 Calibration and Measurement Requirements Summary

. The contractor shall list calibration requirements of all special tools and gages required to maintain the MSGL.

3.17 Training Products and Services

3.17.1 Instructor and Key Personnel Training/New Equipment Training (NET) . If ordered, the contractor shall provide training for Operator Instructors and Key Personnel (CLIN0004AA, CLIN0004AC) and Maintainer Instructors and Key Personnel (CLIN0004AB, CLIN0004AD) (not to exceed 30 personnel per class start to finish).

This training shall be directed toward Marine leaders and primary maintainers and shall be conducted in an unbroken training block. The contractor shall recommend the number of training hours per class required to sufficiently train Marines on all pertinent aspects of the MSGL. Topics shall include at a minimum: nomenclature, cycle of functioning, care and cleaning, safety, employment, assembly, disassembly, and calibration, operation, target engagement, and maintenance of the MSGL. Training at The Basic School and the Schools of Infantry will focus on Operator/Crew level material with an emphasis on employment and operation, while the course at Aberdeen and the IMAs will prepare Marine Armorers, leaders and maintainers with the more technical aspects of the systems with a focus on the MOS skills required to conduct Field and Sustainment Level maintenance and repair of the MSGL. In all cases, the intent of I&KP training is to enable personnel to take their acquired knowledge and skills and, in turn, train other Marines on the MSGL. The contractor shall provide personnel, as required, to participate in New Equipment Training Teams. These personnel shall support the fielding team for the MSGL. The vendor shall, recommend for Government consideration, a new equipment training program that outlines an optimum number of instructors, the length of the training package, support equipment required, and facilities.

The contractor shall develop a FFP for CONUS and OCONUS operator and maintainer training (CLIN 0004). This training may occur at the following locations:

CONUS

The Basic School, Quantico, Virginia

School of Infantry East, Camp Lejeune, NC

School of Infantry West, Camp Pendleton, CA

Small Arms Repairman’s Course, Aberdeen, Maryland

Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA), Camp Pendleton/29 Palms, CA

Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA), Camp Lejeune, NC

Intermediate Maintenance Activity, Marine Forces Reserve

Waco, TX

Devins, MA

OCONUS

Intermediate Maintenance Activity, Okinawa

Intermediate Maintenance Activity, Hawaii

3.17.2 Training Development Management

. The contractor shall appoint a Training Manager who shall be the single point of contact for training and courseware development matters. The Training Manager and other contractor personnel conducting training shall be able to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language, including technical language and terms associated with the operation, employment, repair, installation, maintenance, assembly, and disassembly of the MSGL. The Government desires that the Training Manager has three or more years of training and managerial experience with formal military training, and has an understanding of all tasks to be taught under this contract. Sixty days prior to the conduct of any training course, the contractor shall provide written certification of the proficiency and skill of the instructors to conduct the required training to the Government. The duties of this Training Manager shall include the coordination of training courseware analysis, design, and development. Additionally, the Training Manager shall be responsible for the coordination of the training presentation for the MSGL. All training will be conducted at a USMC or other Government facility

3.17.3 Training Conduct Support Document

. The contractor shall develop a maintainer and operator lesson plan in accordance with the Systems Approach to Training Manual (SAT). Support documents for Testing, I&KP, and NET shall contain:

a. Lesson plan data requirements (per student)

b. Trainee guide data requirements (per student)

c. Instructional visual aids

DI-SESS-81523B, Training Conduct Support Document (TIN), CDRL A0028

3.18 Packaging

. The contractor shall be responsible for preservation and packaging of all deliverables under the terms of this SOW (see MIL-STD-129P). Shipments shall be preserved and packaged in accordance with MIL- STD-2073-1 Level A packaging.

3.18.1 Shipping Documentation

. The Contractor shall supply shipping documentation with each delivery of equipment and/or repairable items that is delivered under this contract. The Contractor shall maintain all information within their Data Management System and the documentation shall be readily accessible to Government representatives.

3.18.2 Notification of Shipment of Serialized Assets

. After issue of the full-rate production delivery order, the Contractor shall notify Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, upon shipment of any serialized asset related to this contract. The Contractor shall include the following information in each notification:

Serial Number(s)

National Stock Number(s)

Quantity

Ship to Address

Ship from Address (including CAGE Code)

Notification shall be sent to the following address:

Commander Small Arms Registry (JXNP Bldg 3422) NSWC Crane, 300 Highway 361 Crane, IN 47522-5001

PACKAGING AND MARKING

All requirements for packaging and marking of supplies or documents associated with this contract shall be packaged, packed and marked in accordance with the provisions set forth below unless otherwise indicated in the task order.

Shipments of CLIN0001, CLIN0003AA, and CLIN0003AC items shall be preserved and packaged in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 Level A packaging.

All reports delivered by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall prominently show on the cover of the report:

(1) name and business address of the Contractor

(2) contract number

(3) delivery order number

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government 0001AA Destination Government Destination Government 0002 N/A N/A N/A Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0003AA Destination Government Destination Government 0003AB Destination Government Destination Government 0003AC Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government 0004AA Destination Government Destination Government 0004AB Destination Government Destination Government 0004AC Destination Government Destination Government 0004AD Destination Government Destination Government 0005 N/A N/A N/A Government 0006 N/A N/A N/A Government 0006AA Destination Government Destination Government 0006AB Destination Government Destination Government 0006AC Destination Government Destination Government 0007 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

0001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0001AA N/A N/A N/A N/A

0002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0003 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0003AA N/A N/A N/A N/A

0003AB N/A N/A N/A N/A

0003AC N/A N/A N/A N/A

0004 N/A N/A…