M91 2221 SOW 8597231 Modified Cartridge Case-SI - Updated.docx

Statement of Work Modified Cartridge Case, M91 Impulse Cartridge

1.0 Scope of Work

The purpose of this document is to outline the first article requirements for Cartridge Case 8597231 Rev J to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD).

2.0 Applicable Documents

M91 - CDRL_A001_Inspection M91 - CDRL_A002_CoC M91 – CDRL_A003 CoA M91 – CDRL_A004_Test Plan 8597231 Rev J - Modified Cartridge Case, M91 Impulse Cartridge 8597231 Rev J Form 16 8597231 Form 43 SGR-SK19018-E25HJ-1 – Burst Pressure Test Fixture, M91 Cartridge Case SGR-SK19018-E25HJ-2 – Cap SGR-SK19018-E25HJ-3 – Sleeve SGR-SK19018-E25HJ-4 – Insert SAE-AMS-QQ-A-250/8 Rev C

MIL-A-8625 REV F

2.1

2.2 General Specifications

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/American Society for Quality (ASQ) Standards:

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

Department of Defense (DoD) Directives:

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards:

2.3 Technical Drawings

Department of Defense Drawings:

2.4 Conflicting Document Requirements

If there are any conflicts between specifications, drawings, or requirements listed herein, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), in writing for interpretation, clarification, and resolution.

3.0 Requirements

3.1 General Manufacturing

The Contractor shall fabricate, inspect, test, and deliver components in accordance with the applicable drawings and specifications. Components shall be packaged by part number and ready for use. The Contractor shall provide, design, and fabricate all necessary tooling to manufacture and dimensionally inspect the components, and provide data as detailed herein.

The Prime Contractor shall bear the ultimate responsibility for all deliveries and performance of all requirements under this contract. The Prime Contractor shall monitor and maintain all subcontractor relationships. At the Government’s sole discretion, the Government may apply quality and/or on-time delivery issues stemming from the work of a subcontractor to the Prime Contractor’s quality performance metrics.

3.2 Test and Inspection

The Contractor shall maintain and control processes to inspect and test components as described in this PWS. These processes should cover all phases from the ordering of the material to the Government acceptance of the finished product.

3.3 Test Requirements

3.3.1 Burst Test Requirement

Per Note #7 of 8567231, the burst strength of the coined pattern found in Detail X must be between 2,500 and 3,000PSI. In order to attain the required information, a sample of 30 cartridge cases must be subjected to a pressure test. This process must be followed whenever a new batch of material is introduced for production.

Approval of test method can be attained by manufacturing a test fixture per SGR-SK19018-E25HJ-1 or similar. Of critical importance is the manner in which the cartridge case OD and ID is supported. Exterior profile of the -1 Cap, -2 Insert thread/fitting provision, and -6 Sleeve can vary as necessary. Suggested assembly procedure per SGR-SK19018-E25HJ-1 notes three through 6.

Test parameters are suggested to be IAW a dynamic method of testing, application of pressure beginning with 2000psi and increasing in 50psi intervals, until burst is achieved. Other than the requirement to utilize pneumatic pressure, test parameters are at the discretion of the vendor.

The Contractor shall submit the 30 test samples with the delivery of the FAT lot and prior to the delivery of the production lot, in order to confirm dimensional requirements. Deliverable test documentation shall include, at a minimum, sections 10.2.1, 10.2.3.3, & 10.2.4 of DI-NDTI-80809. Data to be included in the test report will be the test parameters, burst pressure at break traceable to each serialized cartridge case, tooling adjustment (if necessary), and dye check (if breakage occurs in an area other than the coined pattern).

3.3.2 First Article Testing

The Contractor shall submit First Article Test (FAT) samples to the Government if the Contractor has not provided contract deliverables for the same drawing numbers within the last 3 years.

The Contractor shall submit an Inspection Test Plan in accordance with DI-QCIC-81110 per CDRL A004 to the Government for review and approval prior to first article manufacture and delivery. The Contractor shall submit a first article sample of 10EA complete units prior to the delivery of the production lot, in order to confirm dimensional requirements. The first article units shall be fully representative of those proposed for production and demonstrate the adequacy and suitability of the Contractor's processes and procedures in complying with the requirements set forth by the drawings and specifications.

Any production by the Contractor before formal acceptance of the first article and/or test sample shall be at the Contractor’s cost risk.

3.4 Dimensional Inspection

The Contractor is responsible for performing in-house inspections to ensure each first article or production component and dimension conforms 100% to the contract, PWS, and product dimensional requirements. The Contractor shall provide copies of in-process dimensional data and/or proof of inspections, such as floor shop travelers or final QA inspections, as requested by the Government.

The Contractor shall submit a Final Dimensional Inspection Report in accordance with DI-NDTI-80809 per CDRL A001 for each deliverable line item. The final dimensional inspection report shall include either a list of all drawing dimensions and tolerances, and their actual measured values, or a marked-up copy of the drawing with actual measured values written in red next to the corresponding dimension.

3.5 Product Certification

The Contractor shall submit a certificate of compliance in accordance with DI-MISC-81356A per CDRL A002 to accompany the shipment of each first article and/or production lot, as required by Table 4. The certificate shall state compliance of the material with its respective drawing or specification, and contract/order requirements. The certificate shall as a minimum state the company name, contract/order number, drawing or specification number, and date.

The Contractor shall submit a certificate of analysis/test in accordance with DI- MISC -82386, showing the first article and/or production material has been sampled and/or tested and found to be within the minimum requirements of the specification/drawing/contract, as required by Table 1.

The certificate shall be forwarded to the Government; one (1) copy to accompany the shipment (in the packing list envelope), and one (1) copy mailed to arrive at time of receipt of the shipment (mark the certificate to the attention of the designated POC above). Each certificate must be traceable to the material covered by the certificate. The certificate shall state, above the signature of a legally authorized representative of the company the following:

Both Certificates of Analysis and Compliance shall state, above the signature of a legally authorized representative of the company, the following:

“This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States and making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18, United States Code 1001.”

Table 1: Certification Requirements

3.6 Quality Control

3.6.1 Quality System and Quality Control Processes

The Contractor shall maintain a quality system which adheres, at minimum, to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 standards.

The Contractor quality management system shall ensure products are in compliance with the applicable drawings, specifications, and contract. The quality management system shall outline processes to identify, record, and disposition nonconforming material or other characteristic discrepancies for the entire duration of this contract. Procedures, planning, and all other relevant documentation and data which comprise the quality management system, if requested, shall be made available to the Government for review.

3.6.2 Calibration of Measuring and Testing Equipment

Measuring and testing equipment used by the contractor shall, at a minimum, adhere to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

3.6.3 Acceptance of Product

Final acceptance of first article samples and production deliverables will be determined by Government dimensional inspection and certification verification at Government destination for each deliverable line item. The Government shall complete sample testing within 60 days of receipt of all documentation and deliverables relevant to the relevant line item. Unless otherwise stated, the Government sampling plan shall be in accordance with Table 2. The Government reserves the right to perform additional inspection and testing of hardware to verify acceptability. This may include testing at other facilities.

Table 2: ACSI Sampling Plan ASQ Z1.4 [ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2003 (R2013) – October 2013]:

3.6.4 Government-Identified Nonconformity Reporting Procedures The Government shall alert the Contractor to any nonconforming deliverables within one (1) working day of identifying the nonconformity. The Contractor shall respond with their recommended disposition on the deliverables within one (1) working day.

3.7 Export Control

The Contractor shall comply with either one, or both, of the export control options below.

3.7.1 International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Compliance The Contractor shall maintain ITAR compliance through registration in accordance with 22 CFR 122 to export Category III and IV munitions components, as defined by 22 CFR 121.

3.7.2 Joint Certification Program (JCP) Registration

The Contractor shall maintain JCP registration and a DD Form 2345 to comply with DoD Directive 5230.25.

3.8 Preservation

The Contractor shall be responsible for packing and packaging of deliverables to prevent any potential damage during transport. The Contractor shall label completed parts packaging to include component name, quantity, contract number, drawing number, revision, and manufacturer name and date. Packaging quantities and methods shall be in accordance with applicable Form 43.

4.0 Deliverables

The Technical Point of Contact and Contracting Officer (KO) for this contract will approve all deliverables as specified. The following Certificates shall include the signature of the Contractor’s representative authorized to make such certification.

Table 3: Certificates and Documentation

4.1 Hardware Delivery

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 30 days in advance if the Contractor cannot meet the contract delivery schedule.

The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and shipping all the units below to the required destination.

Table 4: Manufactured Deliverables

Delivery address provided below:

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division ATTN: Sarah Ickes / Fiona Murphy 4522 McMahon Road Bldg. 116, Suite 100 Indian Head, MD 20640

5.0 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The Contractor may be required to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). There are numerous types of CUI, e.g. documents with limited distribution statements, documents marked as For Official Use Only (FOUO), etc. The minimum level of protection for all CUI is adherence to FOUO protection standards. Distribution Statements (DS) and warning labels, such as the Arms Export Control Act Warning, identify additional protection requirements for a given document. Minimum FOUO protection requirements/controls applicable to the performance of this contract for CUI are listed below. Additional protection requirements, as marked on a given CUI document, are in addition to the standards listed.

5.1 Handling/Storage: Access to FOUO is limited to those needing it to conduct official business for the Department of Defense (DoD). FOUO information is not classified information but requires extra precautions to ensure it is not released to the public. During business hours, reasonable steps shall be taken to minimize risk of access by unauthorized personnel. After business hours, FOUO information shall be stored in unlocked containers, desks, or cabinets if Government or Government-contracted building security is provided. If it is not, store in locked desks, file cabinets, bookcases, locked rooms, or similar items.

5.2 Transporting/Transmitting/Release/Destruction: FOUO information shall be transported in a manner that prevents disclosure of the contents. FOUO information may be sent via USPS first-class mail, parcel post, or – for bulk shipments – 4th class mail. Electronic transmission of FOUO information (voice, data, or facsimile) shall be by approved secure communications systems. Transmission via unsecure fax is acceptable if an authorized person is standing by on the receiving end to take custody. All emails containing FOUO or attachments with FOUO must be digitally signed and encrypted when transmitted within a Navy network or to an approved Contractor email address. Transmission of FOUO (i.e. any CUI) to personal email accounts (e.g. AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail, Comcast, etc.) is strictly prohibited. FOUO sent out of the Contractor’s facility electronically must be encrypted (DoD FIPS 140-2 standard). FOUO material shall not be released outside the Contractor’s facility except to representatives of DoD. When no longer needed, destroy FOUO by a method that precludes its disclosure to unauthorized individuals.

5.3 Markings: Unclassified documents (paper or electronic) generated in support of this contract which contain FOUO are to be marked “For Official Use Only” at the bottom on the outside of the front cover (if any), on each page containing FOUO information, and on the outside of the back cover (if any). Each paragraph containing FOUO information shall be marked as such. Within a classified document, an individual page with both FOUO and classified information shall be marked at the top and bottom with the highest security classification of information appearing on the page. Individual paragraphs shall be marked at the appropriate classification level, as well as unclassified or FOUO, as appropriate. Within a classified document, an individual page that contains FOUO information, but no classified information shall be marked “For Official Use Only” at the top and bottom of the page, as well as each paragraph that contains FOUO information.

6.0 OPSEC

6.1 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel are subject to applicable provisions of Department of Defense Manual 5205.02-M, Enclosure 6 and NSWC IHEODTD 3070.3A OPSEC Program. Contractor personnel supporting this contract/task order must complete government approved or provided OPSEC awareness training. OPSEC education and training may be accomplished through established programs within the DoD Component, using external resources such as the Interagency OPSEC Support Staff (IOSS) and the Defense Security Service Academy, or a combination (i.e. https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/). Contractor personnel may have access to government Critical Information (CI), Indicators and Observables that may indirectly disclose CI. CI includes but is not limited to: Ship movements and schedules, weapons and sensor system installations, capabilities, and configurations; specific platform installations and characteristics, test schedules, deficiencies and vulnerabilities. Indicators and Observables may include but are not limited to: Outdoors system testing; ship's external hull or superstructure modifications; shipboard equipment, ordnance, weapons, fuels, and/or stores loading/unloading operations, and/or personnel or aircraft embarkation. No CI, Indicators, or Observables may be divulged to third parties (including other company employees who are not subject to this contract) without approval of the local command Security Officer, OPSEC Officer, or the NSWC IHD OPSEC Program Manager.