Revised Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR

THE

SQUAD BINOCULAR NIGHT VISION GOGGLE SYSTEM

PREPARED BY

PROGRAM MANAGER INFANTRY WEAPONS

PORTFOLIO MANAGER GROUND COMBAT ELEMENT SYSTEMS

MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

APRIL 2023

1.0 SCOPE

This Statement of Work (SOW) sets forth the requirements for the procurement, delivery, configuration management, program management support, Interim Contract Logistics Support (ICLS), warranty, and technical documentation of the Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle (SBNVG). The Contractor shall provide the requisite program management and logistics support, all material, services, and necessary support documentation needed to complete the tasks identified within this SOW. The Contractor shall ensure that delivery schedules and performance requirements for the SBNVG are accomplished as set forth in the contract.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following specified documents form a part of this SOW to the extent specified herein. The most recent revision of the referenced document at the time of award governs unless otherwise specified. In the event of conflict between the applicable documents and this SOW, the SOW takes precedence. All second tier and below references cited in mandatory compliance documents are guidance only. The Contractor may review the below documents at https://quicksearch.dla.mil. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations.

2.1 Military Standards and Specifications - Mandatory Compliance

MIL-STD-882E Standard Practice for System Safety

MIL-STD-130N Standard Practice Identification Marking of U.S. Military

Property MIL-STD-196F Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS)

MIL-PRF-32216A Evaluation of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Manuals and Preparation of Supplemental Data

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

Technical Manuals MIL-PRF-29612B Training Data

Products

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

MIL-STD-129R Standard Practice Military Marking for Shipment and

Storage

2.2 Handbooks - Guidance Only

MIL-HDBK-61A Military Handbook Configuration Management Guidance

MIL-HDBK-29612/2A Guidance for Acquisition of Training Data Products and Services

NAVMC 4855.1 Product Quality Deficiency Reporting (PQDR) Handbook

2.3 Other Government Documents – Mandatory Compliance.

PS-SBNVG-002 Performance Specification for the Squad

Binocular Night Vision Goggle

FED-STD-313E Material Safety Data, Transportation Data, and Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Activities

NAVSEA TM Technical Manual for Batteries, Navy Lithium Safety S9310-AQ-SAF-010 Program Responsibilities and Procedures

MCO 4790.25 Ground Equipment Maintenance Program

(GEMP) MCO 4855.10C Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR)

Program

DoDI 5000.64 Accountability and Management of DoD Equipment and Other Accountable Property

DoDM 4140.01 Department of Defense Supply Chain Materiel Management Regulation

US Army Project Manager, Soldier Sensors and Lasers, Security Classification Guide for Image Intensifier Devices

US Army Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate Security Classification Guide for Infrared Focal Plane Technology Development for Uncooled Sensors

2.4 Non-Government Documents – Mandatory Compliance

ASTM D3951-18 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging SAE-GEIA-STD-0007 Logistics Product Data

2.5 Forms – Mandatory Compliance

DD Form 254 DoD Contract Security Classification

Specification DD Form 441 Department of Defense Security

Agreement

DD Form 1149 Requisition and Invoice Shipping

Document DD Form 1692 Engineering Change Proposal

SF 368 Product Quality Deficiency Report

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall deliver the SBNVG in accordance with the tasks listed below and the Performance Specification (PSPEC) and other requirements identified in the contract. A complete system includes a binocular image intensifier night vision goggle with a modular uncooled thermal imaging sensor, a carrying case, a dual-power cable, an associated external power supply, batteries, a helmet mounting system, an operator manual, quick reference guide, and all accessories necessary for operational use.

3.1 Program Management: The Contractor shall develop and execute a plan to manage the SBNVG Program. The Contractor shall be responsible for overall SBNVG performance and shall define and maintain appropriate subcontract and associated contract relationships to support all contract requirements.

The Contractor shall designate a point of contact responsible for substantive communication with the Government.

3.1.1 Formal Reviews, Conferences, and Audits. The Contractor shall plan, host, attend, coordinate, support, and conduct meetings, In-Process Reviews (IPRs), conferences, and audits (hereinafter called "reviews"). Quarterly Program Reviews and Production Readiness Reviews indicated below are considered IPR events by the Government. The reviews shall occur at mutually agreed upon Government and Contractor facilities. Reviews requiring demonstration or examination of equipment shall take place at the Contractor's facility. The Contractor shall provide agendas, meeting minutes, and summary reports applicable to this section. Summary reports shall detail all action items, responsible parties, and estimated completion dates. The Government reserves the right to cancel any review or to require any review at critical points during the Period of Performance (PoP). The Contractor shall provide the Government with a copy of all material presented at any meeting and any referenced documents.

CDRL A001, Conference Agenda / Conference Report

3.1.2 Post-Award Conference. A Post-Award Conference (PAC) shall be held at the Contractor’s facility within 10 calendar days after contract award. An exact date for the conference shall be mutually agreed upon after contract signing. The conference will specifically discuss all sections of the contract in detail with emphasis on programmatic points of interest, to include manufacturing readiness, quality management, requirements compliance, and product support activities. The conference may include contracting officers, program managers, and essential personnel from both parties. The Contractor shall take meeting minutes and provide a copy to the Government within seven calendar days after the conclusion of the conference.

CDRL A001, Conference Agenda / Conference Report

3.1.3 Quarterly Program Review. The Contractor shall be responsible for attending program reviews on dates and locations mutually agreed upon with the Government. Program reviews shall convene as mutually agreed between the Contractor and the Government. A minimum of four program reviews will be held per year at the Contractor’s facility or Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia.

These reviews shall serve as a forum to resolve issues and exchange information in support of testing, production, repair, logistics support, ICLS, and delivery of the SBNVG. Contractor performance discussions shall include but are not limited to schedule, technical performance, risk elements and assumptions, work-around plans, anticipated problems, and program status. The Contractor shall ensure that appropriate personnel are available for conferences and reviews to address and resolve agenda items.

Program Reviews will occur quarterly with the contractor providing agendas meeting minutes, and summary reports to the quarterly review.

CDRL A001, Conference Agenda / Conference Report

3.1.4 Production Readiness Review. A Production Readiness Review (PRR) shall be held at the Contractor’s facility within 30 calendar days after Government completion of Production Verification Testing (PVT). An exact date shall be mutually agreed between the Contractor and the Government. The PRR shall address SBNVG performance following PVT and evaluate manufacturing readiness, quality management, requirements compliance, and product support activities. For full detail on PRR requirements, refer to section 3.2.5 of this SOW. The Contractor shall take the meeting minutes and provide a copy to the Government within seven calendar days after the conclusion of the conference.

CDRL A001, Conference Agenda / Conference Report

3.1.5 Monthly Status and Progress Reports. The Contractor shall provide monthly progress reports identifying the status of delivery orders, warranty repairs, ICLS, data deliverables, failure analysis and corrective actions, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), requests for variance, programmatic issues, technical issues, significant meetings, upcoming events, and milestones. The Contractor shall participate in monthly telephone conferences to review the monthly status and progress reports, with exact dates and times mutually agreed upon with the Government. Scheduling of monthly status and progress reports will be established at the PAC.

CDRL A002, Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report

3.2 Systems Engineering: The Contractor’s proposed system shall be the product baseline. Technical compliance is based on evidence of the system’s ability to meet the PSPEC performance standards. The system shall meet PSPEC requirements, and the Contractor shall document the requirements its system meets in the contractors’ Product Description (PD). If the Contractor’s system’s proposed configuration and level of performance exceeds PSPEC threshold requirements, then the Government will adopt and incorporate the improved configuration and performance as the PD baseline.

CDRL A003, Configuration Management

3.2.1 Product Description. The Contractor shall provide a PD containing all the information necessary to define the performance and configuration of the SBNVG. The PD shall include a summary of verification procedures and relevant definitions applicable to each performance attribute. If the Contractor changes the configuration, the contractor shall update the product description in accordance with configuration management and ECP processes described in section 3.2.2.

3.2.2 Configuration Management.

3.2.2.1 Configuration Control. The Contractor shall implement configuration control methods and procedures, which maintain the integrity and traceability of an established baseline. The Contractor shall only make changes to established baselines after the Government approves the ECPs and contract modification has occurred. The Contractor shall submit supporting data to evaluate the proposed change, such as drawings, supplemental drawings, sketches, specifications, or manufacturer's data sheets with the ECPs. The Contractor shall identify changes to the affected assembly’s serial number or equipment number, whichever is applicable. The Contractor's configuration control process shall be provided upon request for Government review.

3.2.2.2 Engineering Change Proposals. The Contractor shall submit ECPs and shall limit ECPs to engineering changes that are necessary or offer significant Government benefit. If the Government requests a system modification, then the Contractor shall submit an ECP. MIL-HDBK-61A provides guidance concerning ECP classification. The Contractor shall submit ECPs using DD Form 1692. Class I ECPs are mandatory when changes occur for the following reasons:

a. Correcting deficiencies.

b. Adding or modifying interface or interoperability requirements.

c. Making a significant and measurable effectiveness change in the operational capabilities or logistics supportability of the system.

d. Substantially affecting life cycle cost/savings.

The Contractor shall submit Class II ECPs for approval for engineering changes affecting none of the factors listed above. The Government may re-designate the class designation of the ECP.

3.2.2.3 Notices of Revision. The Contractor shall generate and submit Notices of Revisions (NOR) concurrently with ECPs when technical documentation controlled by another Contractor or Government agency, requires changes following an ECP’s approval. MIL-HDBK-61A provides NOR information requirements.

3.2.2.4 Request for Deviation. The Contractor shall initiate Request for Deviations (RFD) from current approved configuration documentation. Authorized deviations are a temporary departure from the requirements and do not constitute a change in an approved baseline. The Contractor shall minimize recurring deviations. Where the Government determines a change should be permanent, the Contractor shall process an ECP. MIL-HDBK-61A provides information concerning the classification needed for a

RFD.

3.2.2.5 Notification of Changes to Commercial Equipment or Software. The Contractor shall notify the Government in writing when changes occur to commercial equipment or software procured or fabricated by the Contractor.

3.2.3 Interface Control Documents. Interface Control Documents (ICDs) include drawings or documentation depicting physical, functional, performance, and test interfaces of related or co-functioning products. The Contractor shall provide all ICDs for the SBNVG, including drawings, diagrams, tables, software, and textual information that describe the electrical and mechanical interfaces between major sub-assemblies.

This data shall be detailed to allow the Government to fabricate or match a compatible interfacing component for the purposes of sub- assembly technology refresh/product improvement, and compatibility with USMC Field Level of Maintenance (LoM) and Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment, including:

e. Image Intensifier (I2) assembly to thermal imaging adapter dimensions.

f. I2 assembly to helmet positioning assembly adapter dimensions.

g. Helmet position assembly to helmet night vision bracket adapter dimensions.

h. Dimensioned physical layout, functions, and signal/power descriptions (pin-outs) of power/data cable coupling interfaces for I2 and thermal assemblies, cabling, and external battery pack.

Refer to MIL-HDBK-61A (SE) for further guidance.

CDRL A004, Interface Control Document (ICD)

3.2.4 Firmware Access for Maintenance. The Contractor shall provide system firmware data products including

SBNVG device-resident calibration and settings, and associated application software for external maintenance devices, such as Virtual Instrument Portable Equipment Repair/Tester (VIPER/T), ANV-126, ANV-126A test set, and associated test equipment.

CDRL A005, Logistics Product Data Summaries

3.2.5 Production Readiness Review. A Production Readiness Review (PRR) shall be held at the Contractor’s facility within 30 calendar days after Government completion of Production Verification Testing (PVT). An exact date shall be mutually agreed between the Contractor and the Government. The PRR shall address SBNVG performance at PVT and evaluate manufacturing readiness, quality management, requirements compliance, and product support activities. As well as key production factors (e.g., minimum time, manufacturing simplicity/flexibility, resource availability) necessary to assure the system’s delivery is on schedule. The Contractor shall take the meeting minutes and provide a copy to the Government within seven calendar days after the conclusion of the PRR, IAW CDRL A0001.

During the PRR, the Contractor shall demonstrate progress in the following areas:

a. Attaining the program's production requirements.

b. Resolving manufacturing problems (or developing a plan for their resolution that is acceptable to the Government).

c. Mitigating all production risks.

d. A manufacturing program review, to include the overall manufacturing system and detailed factors such as manufacturing organizations, responsibilities, facilities and equipment, manufacturing methods, and production flow.

e. A status review of all production efforts and concerns to minimize risk to the production schedule.

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

g. A status of the hazard list from Environmental, Safety, & Occupational Health analysis.

h. The status of long lead items for production, if applicable.

3.2.5.1 Quality Control. The Contractor shall maintain quality standards through the current International Standardization Organization (ISO) quality system or equivalent standards. The Government shall have access to the Contractor’s Quality Control data throughout the contract execution.

CDRL A006, Acceptance Test Plan

3.2.5.2 Production Acceptance Test. The Contractor shall develop and implement Production Acceptance Test (PAT) procedures. The Contractor shall demonstrate the PAT confirms system compliance with the SBNVG PD. The PAT shall specify the individual PD attributes to be tested, and frequency or percentage for sampling. At a minimum, all verification requirements listed in Table 4-1 of the PSPEC shall be met and documented in the PD and incorporated into the PAT procedures. If the Contractor’s proposed verification methods exceed PSPEC threshold requirements, the Government will adopt and incorporate the improved verification methods as the PD baseline and within the PAT procedures. The Contractor shall conduct testing which will ensure the manufacturing processes, equipment, and procedures are effective.

Once the Government approves the PAT, SBNVG units for each Delivery Order shall undergo the specified tests to ensure quality and performance. Additional PAT shall be required if the manufacturing process or design changes significantly, or when a second source is brought online.

3.2.5.3 Quality Conformance Inspections and Tests. The Contractor shall develop an Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) and submit to the Government for review. The Contractor shall ensure each SBNVG undergoes Contractor acceptance testing conducted in accordance with the Government approved ATP. The Contractor shall inspect and verify all equipment at source IAW the developed ATP. The Contractor shall only deliver items to the Government that have successfully passed the Contractor’s ATP. In addition to the ATP, the Contractor shall submit Test Procedures for Government review and approval.

3.2.5.4 Quality Conformance Inspection and Test Results. The Contractor shall provide inspection and test results for SBNVG systems produced for this contract at the Quarterly Program Review and at the request of the government at any point during the PoP. Test results shall detail Figure of Merit data of image tubes, including signal to noise data and resolution. Results will also include detailed reports of thermal testing, alignment, and any other relevant data to the quality production of the SBNVG.

CDRL A007, Quality Conformance

3.2.6 Refurbishment of Initial Deliveries. Contractor shall refurbish SBNVGs used in support of Government Testing, Supportability Demonstration, and Instructor & Key Personnel Training events. The Contractor shall refurbish systems to like new condition and deliver them as part of the contract quantity.

Refurbished systems shall meet PAT requirements.

3.2.7 Environmental, Safety, & Occupational Health (ESOH). The Contractor shall deliver a Safety Assessment Report (SAR) in accordance with Task 301 of MIL-STD-882E. The software contribution to system risk shall be assessed in accordance with MIL-STD-882E. The Contractor shall identify all safety risks as such in the system safety documentation. In addressing the hazards associated with lithium batteries, information shall be included in the SAR to support an independent evaluation of the selection, design, testing, evaluation, use, packaging, storage, transportation, and disposal of the lithium batteries to include Contractor test data on the complete system. NAVSEA Technical Manual S9310-AQ-SAF-010 Section 2-3 provides guidance on the information needed to support the independent evaluation for lithium batteries that do not meet the exceptions outlined in Chapter 3 of NAVSEA Technical Manual S9310-AQ- SAF-010. The Contractor shall provide the Government with access to all documentation referenced in the SAR, when requested by the Government.

CDRL A008, Safety Assessment Report (SAR)

3.3 Logistics. The Contractor shall conduct ICLS for the life of the contract of the SBNVG based on the funding of the ICLS CLINs and SLINS. The Government intends to sustain the SBNVG organically in accordance with the Government Maintenance Concept through organizational-level and intermediate-level maintenance as articulated in MCO 4790.25, Ground Equipment Maintenance Program. This sustainment strategy requires the Government to requisition parts from the Contractor’s final, fully provisioned, and cataloged SBNVG system. During the period of ICLS and Organic Maintenance, the Contractor shall make available for purchase all parts and support equipment identified in the Provisioning Guidance Conference and Supportability Demonstration.

3.3.1 Maintenance Planning. The Contractor shall conduct maintenance planning to define optimal maintenance activities, which fully support the Marine Corps’ organic SBNVG maintenance concept. The maintenance concept for the SBNVG is based upon two LoM, Organizational and Intermediate. The Contractor shall implement maintenance support capabilities that will transition to full organic support conducted by the USMC, for the binocular image intensifier night vision goggle and modular uncooled thermal imaging sensor.

a. Organizational LoM is defined as maintenance conducted at the using unit typically consists of the replacement of exterior covers, caps, and straps.

b. Intermediate LoM is defined as maintenance tasks that require assembly and disassembly to the component level, as well as singular part level. To be performed by Marines with the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 2171, Electro-Optics Technician.

3.3.2 Provisioning Guidance Conference. The Contractor shall host a Provisioning Guidance Conference (PGC) during the PAC. The Government will chair the PGC. The purpose is to discuss the contractual requirements pertaining to Logistics Data Products and conduct a preliminary supportability demonstration. The Contractor shall take the meeting minutes and provide a copy to the Government within seven calendar days after the conclusion of the conference. The PGC Agenda will be:

a. The format and medium of delivery.

b. Unique Government requirements.

c. Unclear provisioning or cataloging related areas.

d. Operator/maintenance manual, packaging, and technical publications deliverables.

e. Provisioning Performance Schedule (PPS) and schedule of periodic submissions for

Government review.

f. Common understanding of the overall logistics requirements.

g. Organic maintenance activities at the user level during the period of ICLS.

3.3.2.1 The PGC’s purpose is to discuss the contractual requirements pertaining to Logistics Data Products and schedule a date to conduct a Level of Repair Analysis (LORA). The contractor shall take meeting minutes and provide a copy to the government within seven calendar days after the conclusion of the conference.

CDRL A009, Logistics Product Data Summaries

3.3.3 Provisioning Conference. The Contractor shall host the Provisioning Conference no later than 90 calendar days after the PAC. An exact date shall be mutually agreed upon between the Contractor and the Government. The Provisioning Conference will last no longer than one calendar day. The Contractor shall take meeting minutes and provide a copy to the Government within seven calendar days after the conclusion of the conference.

3.3.3.1 The Contractor shall provide the following Logistics Product Data Summaries 30 days prior to the Provisioning Conference:

a. Provisioning Technical Documentation (PTD).

b. Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL).

c. Provisioning Parts List (PPL).

d. Tools and Test Equipment List (TTEL).

e. Design Change Notices (DCN).

f. Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS).

g. Engineering Data for Provisioning (EDFP).

h. Indentured Bill of Material (IBOM).

i. Basic Issue Items (BII).

j. Recommended Buy List (RBL).

These lists shall contain the Data Products specified during the PGC. The Contractor shall update the PTD as requested by the Government. The Contractor shall take meeting minutes and provide a copy to the government within seven calendar days after the conclusion of the conference.

3.3.4 Government Furnished Equipment/Government Furnished Property. The Contractor may, after contract award, request to use test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment available within the Marine Corps inventory. For example, the Contractor may receive access to Marine Corp’s Test Equipment in support of developing its requirement to support organizational and intermediate maintenance. The Government will make equipment available to the Contractor at a Government facility upon receipt of the Contractor's written request to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor will receive no Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government Furnished Property (GFP) resulting from this contract otherwise.

3.3.5 Item Unique Identification. The Contractor shall comply with MIL-STD-130N, DoDI 5000.64, and DoDM 4140.01. The two-dimensional Item Unique Identification (IUID) data matrix shall be machine-readable with scanning devices and shall be accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practical. All two-dimensional data matrices shall be permanently affixed or engraved and able to withstand and perform within the same environmental conditions as the SBNVG. Proposed size and location of IUID markings shall be presented to the Government for approval.

3.3.6 Parent End Item Data Plate Information. The Contractor shall comply with MIL-STD-130N, Table IV (Unique Item Identifier (UII) Construct 2), Figure 1, and DoDI 5000.64 when developing the SBNVG data plate. The Parent End Item two-dimensional matrix shall contain human-readable and machine-readable markings and shall be no less than one (1) centimeter wide and no less than 40% contrast. The minimum data plate information for the Principal End Item is listed below:

a. Nomenclature.

b. National Stock Number (NSN).

c. CAGE Code.

d. Serial Number (shall not have leading zeroes).

e. Government Ownership Designation (US Property).

f. Contract Number.

g. Two-dimensional IUID data matrix.

h. UII.

i. Date of manufacture in accordance with MIL-STD-130N Paragraph 5.7 and Figure 16.

3.3.7 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer in writing whenever the Contractor believes that one or more of the components of materials intended to be incorporated directly into an item specified to be delivered under the purchase order or contract is a Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) component. The notice shall identify the part number, National Stock Number, nomenclature, and expected end date of each DMS component.

3.3.8 Supply Support & Sustainment Planning. The SBNVG shall be organically maintained utilizing Marine Corp’s equipment capable of infrared, image intensified, and thermal equipment testing. The contractor will ensure test requirements of the SBNVG are in line with section 3.2.4. Should the SBNVG require procedures different then those of the systems outlined in 3.2.4, the contractor will provide those procedures and test fixtures.

3.3.8.1 Common and Bulk Items List. The Common and Bulk Items List (CBIL) contains items that are difficult or impractical to list on a top-down or disassembly sequence Parts Provisioning List (PPL), but for which provisioning may be required to support operating the end item or equipment. The contractor will provide a full CBIL if any exist and will provide expected lead times.

3.3.8.2 Provisioning Parts List. The PPL shall contain the end-item, component, or assembly and all support items that can be disassembled, reassembled, or replaced at the Field LoM. The Contractor may use MCO

4790.25 Ground Equipment Maintenance Program (GEMP) as a guide for Marine Corps LoM. The contractor will provide a complete PPL that supports the USMC LoM concept.

3.3.8.3 Recommended Buy List. The Contractor shall provide recommendations for a Recommended Buy List (RBL) for the Initial Issue Provisioning spares packages, and shall provide the currently available supporting Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Durability data for the RBL. The RBL shall contain Nomenclature, Contractor Part Number, Cost of Part (to include stepladder pricing), CAGE Code, and recommended quantities for a period of three years.

3.3.8.4 Engineering Data for Provisioning. Engineering Data for Provisioning (EDFP) is technical data describing parts and equipment and consists of data, such as specifications, standards, drawings, photographs, sketches and descriptions, necessary assembly and general arrangement drawings, schematic drawings, schematic diagrams, and wiring and cable diagrams necessary to indicate the physical characteristics, location, and/or function of the item. The Contractor shall provide the Government all EDFP in accordance with SAE-GEIA-STD-0007.

a. The Contractor shall furnish EDFP in the following order of precedence:

(1) Government or industry recognized specifications or standards.

(2) Engineering drawings.

(3) Commercial catalogs or catalog descriptions.

(4) Sketches or photographs with brief descriptions of dimensional, material, mechanical, electrical or other descriptive characteristics.

b. EDFP shall be in electronic format and marked in such a manner as to identify proprietary rights.

3.3.9 Level of Repair Analysis. The Contractor shall conduct a LORA prior to the Provisioning Conference. An exact date shall be mutually agreed upon between the Contractor and the Government at the PGC. The Contractor shall provide and disassemble production representative equipment to verify all provisioning documentation.

3.4 Technical Manuals and Associated Supplemental Data.

3.4.1 Technical Publications. The Contractor shall furnish Technical Manuals and Supplemental data in accordance with MIL-PRF-32216A and MIL-STD 40051-2C.. MIL-PRF-32216A guides the Government’s verification and acceptance of the Contractors’ manuals by providing criteria for evaluating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) manuals for acceptance.

3.4.1.1 Copyright Release. The requirements of DFARS 252.227-7013(d) apply to this contract regardless of the commercial determination of technical documents provided. Manuals delivered to the Government shall include the approved copyright release statements.

3.4.1.2 Operator Manual and Maintenance Manual Reviews. The Contractor shall host Operator Manual and Maintenance Manual reviews. These reviews shall be conducted at the 50%, 75%, and 100% completion levels by the Contractor prior to Government acceptance of the Operator Manual and Maintenance Manual. If applicable, in accordance with CDRL A002, the Contractor shall submit Operator Manual and Maintenance Manual review schedules for review of the manuals at the 50%, 75%, and 100% completion levels. The Government may require, and the Contractor may request, additional Operator Manual and Maintenance Manual reviews irrespective of the schedule. The review schedule will be discussed and agreed upon at the PGC.

3.4.1.3 Operator Manual. The Contractor shall deliver a complete Operator Manual per MIL-PRF- 32216A concurrent with first SBNVG system delivery. Commercially available operator manuals shall be delivered until the Government approves the Government version of the operator’s manual. Within 30 days of approval, only the Government-approved operator manual shall be included with every SBNVG delivered. The manuals shall contain installation, operation, troubleshooting, operator-level maintenance instructions, a complete repair parts lists (including exploded views of all assemblies and subassemblies), and special tools lists. The operator’s manual shall be no larger than 4 ½ x 5 ½ inches.

3.4.1.4 Quick Reference Guide: The Contractor shall provide a Quick Reference Guide (QRG). The QRG shall contain mounting, basic adjustment and operating procedures required to use the SBNVG in the field. The Contractor shall provide a Government approved QRG with each delivered SBNVG.

Review timelines for the QRG will be set at the PGC.

3.4.1.5 Maintenance Manual. The Contractor shall provide a complete field-level Maintenance Manual per MIL- STD 40051-2C. The manual shall contain the theory of operation installation, operation, troubleshooting, and field- level maintenance instructions, a complete repair parts lists (including exploded views of all assemblies and subassemblies), and special tools lists. The field-level Maintenance Manual shall be no larger than 8½ x 11 inches.

3.4.1.6 Final Acceptance and Delivery. The Government will accept manuals after the Contractor has incorporated all comments and changes resulting from the validation and verification into the applicable final manuals.

CDRL A010, Technical Manuals and Associated Supplemental Data

3.5 Intermediate Level Maintenance Training Products.

3.5.1.1 Maintenance Instructor and Key Personnel Training. The Contractor shall conduct a maintenance training event in accordance with MIL-PRF-29612 for both Government and their representatives at the Contractor’s facility. The Contractor shall provide all materials and conduct Maintenance Instructor and Key Personnel Training (I&KPT) via the Government-approved, Contractor-developed draft courseware.

3.5.1.2 Methods of Instruction. The instruction shall include lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises and practical application. Fault isolation shall be accomplished by having students identify faults to the specific Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) with emphasis on high failure items.

3.5.1.3 Maintenance Course Requirements. The Contractor shall base this course on the Government maintenance concept. This course shall ensure students are qualified to maintain the SBNVG system to the level of repair, which supports the Government maintenance concept using the Technical Manual (TMs), general-purpose test equipment, and all required diagnostic tools. This course shall include instructor-inserted faults or malfunctions. The Contractor shall provide ten (10) fault-inducing kits each with five (5) unique faults for training purposes. Each fault inducing kit shall be removable without damaging the system. This course shall provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the system capabilities, limitations, interfacing, operations, maintenance tasks, and required maintenance related skill sets.

a. At a minimum, the instruction shall include:

(1) Capabilities, functions, electro-optical/electronic theory of operation and functional operation of the SBNVG system.

(2) Preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.

(3) External diagnostics, trouble shooting, component removal/installation procedures and other tests.

(4) Measured performance data.

(5) Highlights of interaction between the SBNVG and or other test equipment.

b. At a minimum, the instruction shall include and upon completion, enable the student to:

(1) Operate the system and subsystems.

(2) Execute diagnostic self-test and interpret readouts.

(3) Remove and install major components and perform function tests.

(4) Determine if the system/subsystem is or is not malfunctioning.

(5) Isolate and locate malfunctions in the SBNVG.

(6) Replace the defective assemblies and sub-assemblies.

(7) Troubleshoot and repair assemblies and sub-assemblies.

(8) Perform all required alignments and adjustments.

(9) Verify proper system/subsystem functions.

(10) Perform routine preventive maintenance functions.

3.5.1.4 Maintenance Course Material. The Contractor shall provide intermediate maintenance training course material. The content of the course material shall focus on providing the maintainer with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform maintainer tasks. All course material shall be prepared per

MIL-PRF-29612B. The Contractor shall provide all supplies and technical literature to each Government student while taking the course or as deemed most reasonable by the Government. For further guidance, MIL-HDBK-29612B dated Aug 2001 may be used.

a. Lesson Plan. The Contractor shall provide a Lesson Plan (LP) to the Government that shall contain data that provides specific definition and direction to the instructor on learning objectives, equipment, instructional media requirements, and the conduct of training.

b. Student Handout. The Contractor shall provide a student handout that shall contain data, which enhances the mastery of the knowledge and skills required to perform SBNVG maintenance.

These materials may be in the form of PowerPoint files, diagrams, and assignments and outline sheets.

c. Instructional Visual Aids. The Contractor shall provide visual aids, such as PowerPoint media, graphics, and schematics to be used by the instructor in the conduct of classes.

d. Fault Isolation Training Aids. The Contractor shall provide fault isolation training aids that utilize the students’ knowledge of theory and require the use of system support and test equipment. These training aids shall be in the form of faulty components or other modules inserted into the system, which produce a predicted fault.

3.5.1.5 Instructional Performance Requirements Document. The Contractor shall provide an Instructional Performance Requirements Document (IPRD) for Maintenance Training. The Contractor shall prepare an IPRD providing the individual job task data and listing of knowledge, skills, and aptitudes associated with the performance of tasks selected for training. Contractor-provided training materials shall include Learning Objectives derived from the IPRD.

3.5.1.6 Maintenance Supportability Demonstration and I&KPT Production Refurbishment. The Contractor shall refurbish SBNVGs used during the Government Testing, Supportability Demonstration, and Instructor & Key Personnel Training events. Systems shall be refurbished to like new condition and delivered as part of the contract quantity provided. Refurbished systems shall meet PAT requirements.

CDRL A011, Intermediate Maintenance Training

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3.6 Maintenance and Supportability.

3.6.1.1 Maintenance and Supportability Demonstration. The purpose of the Maintenance and Supportability Demonstration (MSD) is to verify that the logistics related requirements of the Performance Specification have been implemented, and that all logistics resources required to maintain the complete SBNVG system, and associated equipment, are available to support the Warfighter’s mission. The MSD shall include Human Factors Engineering (HFE), health hazards, safety, manpower, personnel and training, parts interchangeability and maintainability, and additive manufacturing /machining of parts and equipment.

The Contractor shall plan and conduct a MSD event to provide tangible demonstration of meeting the Integrated Product Support Elements contract requirements. The MSD shall occur within 180 days after contract award. An exact date and location shall be mutually agreed upon between the Contractor and the Government. The Contractor shall provide and disassemble production representative equipment to verify all provisioning documentation. The MSD shall demonstrate:

a. Maintainability goals: verify achievement of maintainability goals and to identify and correct supportability deficiencies.

b. Life-Cycle Initiatives: identification of needed improvements to materiel design for improved supportability and reduced life-cycle cost.

c. System safety: verify system safety label/markings and mitigation of operational and maintenance hazards, to confirm the safety of all procedures, tasks, and system labels.

d. Equipment publications: review and verify the equipment maintainer publication includes:

(1) Detailed theory of operation, including functional theory of operation, component theory, and schematic diagrams.

(2) Fault diagnosis procedures: confirm fault diagnosis procedures utilizing SBNVG system-level fault isolation support solution.

(3) Maintenance tasks and procedures: confirm maintenance tasks/procedures and repair/replacement procedures, to include the removal and replacement of components, major assemblies and sub-assemblies. Demonstrate maintenance procedures that are applicable to each level of maintenance within the USMC.

(4) Illustrations: verify all illustrations match actual equipment configuration, as well as, the task sequencing for fault isolation and SBNVG disassembly/assembly procedures.

(a) Contractors Technical Manual Validation Letter.

3.6.1.2 Maintenance and Supportability Demonstration Report. The Contractor shall develop and submit a final Maintenance and Supportability Demonstration Report MSD Report documenting the results of the MSD within 30 calendar days of completion of the MSD. Preceding submission of the final MSD Report, the Contractor shall provide a quick-look report within five calendar days of the MSD to the program office. Any failures that occur during the MSD shall be documented by the Contractor in the MSD Report. Should failures occur, the Contractor shall conduct Government-approved follow-on demonstrations. The Government will approve the MSD Report when all requirements have been met.

CDRL A012, Supportability Demonstration Report

3.7 Packaging.

3.7.1 Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation. The Contractor shall be responsible for preserving and packaging the deliverables in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E. All packages containing SBNVG shall contain the quantity and serial number of enclosed systems.

3.7.1.1 Preservation and Packaging (P&P). The Contractor shall preserve and package shipments for immediate use in accordance with the best commercial practices of ASTM D3951-18 and mark all items for shipment and storage in accordance with MIL-STD-129R. The Contractor shall package and preserve items scheduled for Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) overseas shipment in accordance with ASTM D3951-18, paragraph 6.1., Export requirements.

3.7.1.2 Development of Marking Requirements. The Contractor shall mark all items in accordance with

MIL- STD-129R.

3.7.1.3 Hazardous Materials. The Contractor shall prepare and package hazardous materials in accordance with FED-STD-313.

3.8 Warranty and Quality.

3.8.1 Product Quality Deficiency Reports. Upon receipt of a Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR), the Contractor shall execute Support Point responsibilities in accordance with MCO 4855.10C and using NAVMC 4855.1 as guidance. The contractor shall request an account at the following link:

https://www.pdrep.csd.disa.mil/.

3.8.2 Warranty. The Contractor shall provide a standard commercial warranty on the SBNVG. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for all costs relative to the shipping and handling of returns approved for warranty service. Warranty repair turnaround time shall not exceed thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of system at Contractor’s facility.

3.8.2.1 Warranty Procedures. Upon notification by an authorized Marine Corps activity of a warranty failure, the Contractor shall provide a Return Material Authorization number and appropriate shipping instructions. The Contractor shall prepare a new DD Form 1149 (Requisition and Invoice/Shipping Document) for return shipments, to include system serialization data as part of the data requirements called for within DD Form 1149 block 4 (b). Marine Corps wide execution of warranty returns is dependent upon Contractor’s attainment of “L” series Department of Defense Activity Address Code by the Government. Possible shipping locations are as follows.

• Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

• Camp Pendleton, California

• Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan

• Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Hawaii

• Ayer, Massachusetts

• Waco, Texas

• Quantico, Virginia

• Twentynine Palms, California

• SOI-W, Camp Pendleton, California

• SOI-E, Camp Geiger, North Carolina

3.8.2.2 Warranty Returns. Upon receipt of a failed SBNVG pursuant to the warranty during the warranty period, the Contractor shall jointly inspect the failed SBNVG with a Government Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) representative to verify the item’s warranty status. In cases where the item for repair is deployed or if in a location that the Government cannot return the item during the Warranty period, and the Government has properly notified the Contractor that the item malfunctioned during the Warranty period, Contractor shall honor the Warranty as though it was received during the Warranty period.

3.9 Interim Contractor Logistics Support (ICLS). ICLS may be implemented for the SBNVG throughout the life of the contract at the request of the government. Funding of ICLS CLINs will be discussed at each award of each Delivery Order (DO). ICLS levels of repair will be defined by a percentage of the total SBNVG system’s base unit price, as listed below:

• Minor Repair ≤ 20% the cost of the complete SBNVG

• Moderate Repair ≥ 21% but ≤ 40% the cost of the complete SBNVG

• Major Repair ≥ 41% but ≤ 65% the cost of the complete SBNVG

During the ICLS period, upon receipt of a system requiring non-warranty repair, the Contractor shall inspect jointly with a DCMA representative, and conduct Test and Failure Analysis. The Contractor shall repair/restore the SBNVG to Product Description performance or recommend condemnation.

The Contractor is not required to restore systems submitted for ICLS to a like-new cosmetic condition;

however, the Contractor shall repair damage to protective finishes to the extent necessary to maintain corrosion prevention and structural integrity. The Contractor shall replace all damaged markings, identifications, and decals if the markings, identifications, or decals become unreadable. The Contractor shall ensure all repaired, upgraded, or modified systems meet or exceed Product Description performance.

3.9.1.2 Receipt and Inspections. Upon receipt at the Contractor’s facility, the Contractor, jointly with a DCMA representative, shall check for the SBNVG identification, visible damage or mishandling, and the completeness and accuracy of accompanying documentation.

The Contractor shall bring deficiencies found during the incoming inspection to the attention of the Government representative.

3.9.1.3 Inspection and Acceptance. The Contractor shall ensure that each repaired SBNVG is packaged IAW this SOW.

3.9.1.4 Time Constraints. The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of non-warranty systems within two calendar days. The Contractor shall conduct ICLS actions and return the SBNVG system within 60 days of receipt at the Contractor’s facility.

3.9.1.5 Transportation. The Contractor shall establish transportation processes and procedures for equipment returns to the Government. The Contractor shall return items for non-warranty repair to the Government at the Contractor’s expense.

3.9.1.6 ICLS Tracking. The Contractor shall track shipments from its facility to the item’s receipt at the designated Marine Corps location. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Activity about any shipping problems or delivery delays.

3.9.1.7 ICLS Funding Notification. The Contractor shall notify the Procuring Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) by e- mail within five (5) calendar days of the date(s) on which the invoiced amount under any delivery order Subline Item Number (SLIN) exceeds 50%, and 75%, of the available funding on any ICLS SLIN.

3.9.1.8 Return/Repair Process. The process for the return and repair of failed SBNVG system(s) is as follows:

a. The Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) will receive failed SBNVG system(s) from the using unit.

b. The IMA will initiate/complete a Return Material Authorization by contacting the Contractor and the COR via e-mail, and will include in this communication the IMA information (DoDAAC, shipping address, Officer in Charge and Evacuation point of contact name(s) and telephone number(s)) from which the failed SBNVG system(s) are originating and the IMA information (DoDAAC, shipping address, Officer in Charge and Evacuation point of contact name(s) and telephone number(s)) to which the repaired SBNVG system(s) are to be returned.

c. The Contractor shall reply to such e-mail correspondence and issue a unique Return Material Authorization number for the failed SBNVG system(s).

d. The IMA will ship the failed SBNVG system(s) to the Contractor on a rolling basis. As described within this SOW, the Contractor will conduct an inspection of the failed SBNVG system(s) received.

e. Upon completion of this inspection, and in accordance with this SOW, the Contractor shall provide notification to the COR and the IMA of the repair type determination (i.e. warranty or non-warranty & Minor or Moderate) for each failed SBNVG system via the originating e-mail correspondence for the respective, failed SBNVG system(s).

f. The COR shall reply to the same e-mail communication and provide authorization to proceed with the repair(s) of select, or all, failed SBNVG systems.

g. The Contractor shall perform the authorized repairs in accordance with this SOW.

h. Upon completion of repair(s), the Contractor shall, under the same e-mail correspondence, inform the COR and the IMA of repair status and provide the anticipated ship date and IMA information (DoDAAC, shipping address, Officer in Charge and Evacuation point of contact name(s) and telephone number(s)) for each repaired SBNVG system. Upon receipt, the IMA will confirm receipt of the repaired SBNVG system(s) under the same e- mail correspondence.

i. The COR will then notify the Contractor of formal acceptance of the repaired SBNVG system(s), by Return Material Authorization number and serial number. The Contractor shall attach to each Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) Receiving Report, DD Form 250, Material Inspection and Receiving Report (MIRR), and/or DD Form 1149, Requisition and Invoice/Shipping Document, the full e-mail correspondence documenting the communications from initiation of request for a Return Material Authorization through COR notification of formal acceptance for each repaired SBNVG system.

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