Attachment 1- SOW rev4 07.08.22.pdf

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Attachment 1

ATTACHMENT 1

STATEMENT OF WORK

VERTICAL LAUNCHING SYSTEM (VLS)

1.0 SCOPE

This SOW, with its supporting attachments and referenced documentation, describes the total requirements for the fabrication, assembly, test, final acceptance and delivery of Vertical Launcher Module Assemblies, Modernization Kits, Spare parts and associated equipment.

2.0 PROGRAM AUTHORITY

The PEO IWS 3L, Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems, Surface Launching Systems, is the program authority for this contract.

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents, of the latest revision at the time of contract, form a part of this Statement of Work to the extent specified herein; including all applicable terms, conditions, clauses, Attachments and Exhibits. Government documents are provided in the Technical Data Package (TDP), Attachment 2 in Section J. Documents identified in section 3.2, Industry Documents, are NOT provided.

3.1 Government Documents

MIL-STD-1686 Electrostatic Discharge Control Program For

Protection Of Electrical And Electronic Parts, Assemblies And Equipment (Excluding Electrically Initiated Explosive Devices)

WS 20130 Production Environmental Test Requirements for Vertical Launching Systems

WS 20313 MK 41 Vertical Launching System Prime Item Development Specification Fixed Equipment Aboard The Ship

WS 20350 Critical Item Product Fabrication Specification for the Eight Cell Modules for the MK 8 and MK 9 MOD 4/5 Modules of the Vertical Launching System

SW394--AF--MMO--010/VLS

Revision 4

Vertical Launching System MK 41 MODS 0/2/7/15 Technical Manual, TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS Configuration Management Program Plan for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System, Volume 1, Equipment (Hardware) Configuration Management

MK 41 VLS Standing Instruction 94-1F

MK 41 Vertical Launching System Marking For Technical Data

SLS 98-1 Vertical Launching System Test Assessment Plan

NAVSEA Drawing 5223702 Check Fit Tool Eight Cell System Missile Module NAVSEA Drawing 5599453 Module Shipping Trailer NAVSEA Drawing 5598464 Rear Fixture Assembly (Deck) NAVSEA Drawing 5598658 Support Bracket, Rear Fixture NAVSEA Parts List PL8407395 Installation Assy, MK 41 MOD 36 VLS, Baseline

VII, DDG 128

NAVSEA Drawing 8651999 Assy, VLS Module ATE

3.2 Industry Documents

ANSI/ISO/ASQC Q9001

Quality Systems - Model for Quality Assurance in Design, Development, Production, Installation and Servicing, (Latest Version)

ANSI/EIA-649

National Consensus Standard For Configuration Management

ANSI/ASQC Q9004 Quality System Elements ISO 9001 Quality Program Requirements

SAE AS5553

Counterfeit Electronic Parts; Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation, and Disposition

SAE AS6174

Counterfeit Material: Assuring Acquisition of Authentic and Conforming Material

SAE AS9102 Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement

4.0 REQUIREMENTS

The Government requires manufacturing of Vertical Launcher Module Assemblies, Modernization Kits, spare parts and associated equipment in accordance with the documents specified above.

The Contractor shall fabricate, assemble, test, and deliver the Vertical Launcher Module Assemblies, Modernization Kits, spare parts and associated equipment in accordance with technical drawings and specifications identified in Section C and in accordance with the contents of this SOW. All associated equipment produced shall meet all form, fit, and function requirements in accordance with the TDP and associated specifications.

All technical drawings and specifications used for the procurement, fabrication, assembly, test, final acceptance and delivery of Vertical Launcher Modules, Modernization Kits, spare parts and associated equipment shall be of the revision, notice of revision (NOR) and specification change notice (SCN) level identified in the Indentured Breakdown List (IBL), within the TDP, Attachment 14.

NAVSEA PL8407395 and NAVSEA Parts PL8652163 indicate the quantity for several parts as AR (as required). The Contractor is not required to procure or deliver to government any part that has an AR quantity designation.

The Contractor shall fabricate, procure and assemble all necessary tooling and test equipment to manufacture, test and dimensionally inspect parts, components, subassemblies and assemblies.

The Contractor shall provide all information, data, and reporting required in this SOW in accordance with the applicable CDRL, Exhibits A – B.

4.1 Test Requirements

The Deck & Hatch Assembly shall meet the requirements of Critical Item Product Fabrication Specification, WS 20350.

A Motor Control Panel Assembly, drawing 7103707, and a Transformer Platform No. 1, Module, drawing 8660382-9, will be provided as GFP for performing Deck & Hatch Assembly Acceptance Tests. The Government will provide the necessary equipment that interfaces with the Motor Control Panel to perform hatch operation. The Contractor shall provide all interfacing cables, mounting fixtures, interfacing devices, instruments and all other necessary equipment that is required to perform Deck & Hatch Assembly Acceptance Tests. The Contractor shall be responsible for Motor Control Panel and Module Transformer installation & checkout at his facility.

The Motor Control Panel and Module Transformer interface requirements are described in WS 20267. The Motor Control Panel operating procedures are contained in the Vertical Launching System MK 41 MODS 0/2/7/15 Technical Manual, SW394--AF-- MMO--010/VLS Revision 4.

4.2 Automatic Test Equipment

The following Module Automatic Test/Verification Equipment (ATE) Sets, including associated interface cables, associated Test Program Sets (TPS), software, operator manuals, test tools and calibration tools, will be provided as GFP to perform the Module electrical and digital data acceptance tests that are required by the TDP.

Test Equipment Nomenclature Drawing Number Assy, VLS Module ATE Set 8651999

The ATE and associated TPSs have been certified for use by the Government. An on-site demonstration in accordance with section 5.3 of the Vertical Launching System Test Assessment Plan, SLS 98-1, Attachment 3, is required prior to the Contractor use of the ATE. The demonstration shall be completed 30 days prior to first use for acceptance testing. The Contractor shall provide test operators and the necessary engineering support to the Government Certifying Agent in preparation for and during the on-site demonstration. The Contractor shall provide post-demonstration support and take all necessary actions to resolve all discrepancies that are the Contractor’s responsibility.

All records pertaining to the Contractor’s Renewal Certification, including associated corrective actions shall be maintained and made available for review by Government.

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining and calibrating the necessary Test Capability including Automatic Test/Verification Equipment, associated interface cables, test tools and calibration tools. The Government shall not be responsible for production delays or impacts that result from ATE performance after certification for on-site use has been completed.

Changes to certified Automatic Test/Verification Equipment shall be submitted to the Government Certifying Agent in accordance with section 6.0 of Vertical Launching System Test Assessment Plan, SLS 98-1, Attachment 3.

4.3 First Article Inspection

The Contractor shall perform First Article Inspection (FAI) of all assemblies, subassemblies, components & detail parts including castings and forgings in accordance with SAE Aerospace Standard AS9102. The Contractor shall perform FAI of both a Standard Module and a System Module. The FAI purpose is to provide objective evidence that all technical data package and specification requirements are correctly understood, accounted for, verified, and recorded. The Government has the unilateral right to waive FAI in performance. A FAI is not required for standard catalog items, COTS items, raw materials or items procured in accordance with source control drawings.

FAI requirement waivers shall be submitted to the Government for approval. The waiver shall identify, as a minimum, the part description, part number, manufacturer, date last built, location last built, FAI report summary (if applicable), FAI discrepancies and corrective actions (if applicable) and waiver justification.

The Government reserves the right to witness all FAI activities. The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive schedule of FAI events that includes date, time, expected duration and location to the Government at least 20 working days prior to the first event, in accordance with CDRL A004.

The Contractor shall generate and submit to the Government FAI reports in accordance with AS9102 and CDRL A002.

All deficiencies discovered during the FAIs that affect form, fit, function or performance shall be corrected at Contractor’s expense prior to unit delivery to the Government. An item that meets all applicable contractual requirements may be a deliverable under the applicable line item after FAI.

4.4 Fit Check Tools (Option Item, if exercised)

The Contractor shall be responsible for fabricating or procuring, maintaining and calibrating the tools required to perform the Module Assembly canister/cell interface fit checks specified by the CIPFS, WS 20350 paragraph 4.2.5.1.

The Contractor shall perform FAI of each fit check tool in accordance with SAE Aerospace Standard AS9102, prior to first use for Module Assembly canister/cell interface fit checks. Each FAI shall be witnessed at the government’s discretion by a government representative.

The Contractor shall calibrate each tool prior to first use for Module Assembly canister/cell interface fit checks, and re-calibrate each tool on an annual basis thereafter.

4.5 Physical Configuration Audit (Option Item, If Exercised)

The Government will perform a Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) of an assembly built in the first production lot of the following items:

a. Deck & Hatch Assembly, 8-Cell (System), drawing 70107534

b. Base Structure Assembly, drawing 5599314

c. Uptake Section Assy, Lower-Intermediate, drawing 5598640

d. Canister Adapter Assembly, MK 18

e. Adapter, Sill Assembly, drawing 6658779

The PCA purpose is to verify the as-built configuration matches its technical documentation and validate supporting processes. The PCAs shall be conducted in accordance with Section 7 of TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS, Configuration Management Program Plan for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System, Volume 1, Equipment (Hardware) Configuration Management, Attachment 4.

The Contractor shall provide qualified engineering, technical, manufacturing, administrative, management and other support as necessary for these Government audits. Technical personnel shall be required to have necessary tools, measuring devices and other equipment necessary for equipment disassembly, dimensional & tolerance verification and performance verification. The contractor shall provide an area for audit conduct that is well illuminated, temperate and low noise level. The audit work area shall contain worktables, print copies of all pertinent drawings, telephone and easy access to a copy machine.

The contractor shall provide during the PCA, at a minimum, individual parts that make up the configuration item, completed assembly(s), an as-built list delineating all Engineering Change Proposal (ECPs) (either requested or approved). Hardcopies of production specifications and technical drawings, complete shortage list, manufacturing instructions, acceptance test procedures and data, purchase order documents and associated certificates of conformance from suppliers or appropriate documents indicating compliance with material or drawing requirements.

The audits will be conducted at the Contractor or subcontractor facility by NSWC Dahlgren Division or other Government designated representatives.

Each audit will be performed after assembly completion (including acceptance testing) and prior to DD 250 Acceptance. For planning purposes, each complete PCA will require approximately two weeks for pre-audit preparations, three weeks for audit conduct and three weeks for post audit close-out efforts.

Following the conduct of the PCA, the contractor shall generate the necessary documentation to resolve all audit findings and provide these to the Navy audit team within the time frame specified by the Navy PCA lead. This documentation shall be evaluated by the PCA team to assess the corrective action taken to close the audit finding. This necessary documentation may include but not be limited to, revised manufacturing processes, engineering change proposals, Notice of Revisions, Specification Change Notice, and revised TDP drawings, in accordance with CDRLs A001, A005, and A006.

Government and Contractor pre and post PCA activities are described in sections 7.4 through 7.7 of the VLS Configuration Management Plan TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS, Attachment 4.

All deficiencies discovered during the PCA’s that affect form, fit, function or performance shall be corrected at Contractor’s expense prior to unit delivery to the Government.

5.0 PRODUCTION READINESS REVIEW (Option Item, if exercised)

A Production Readiness Review (PRR) will be conducted by the Government to assure the Contractor has accomplished adequate production planning and preparations to produce Vertical Launching System Modules, Modernization Kits, spare parts and associated equipment that meet performance requirements in accordance with the contract schedule and without unacceptable risks. The PRR shall be conducted in accordance with the Production Readiness Review Plan, Attachment 5.

The PRR shall be conducted on a mutually agreed upon schedule, no later than 60 days prior to the start of module production.

The Contractor shall conduct a subcontractor PRR(s) in accordance with the Production Readiness Review Plan, Attachment 5. The Government reserves the right to have its personnel or designated representatives participate with the Contractor’s personnel.

The Contractor shall conduct a PRR with subcontractors producing the following items:

a. Deck & Hatch Assembly, 8-Cell (System), drawing 70107534

b. Base Structure Assembly, drawing 5599314

c. Uptake Section Assy, Lower-Intermediate, drawing 5598640

d. Canister Adapter Assembly, MK 18

e. Adapter, Sill Assembly, drawing 6658779

The Contractor shall conduct the subcontractor PRRs no later than 60 days before each subcontractor begins production of its respective item listed above, and prior to the PRR of the Contractor.

The Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to manufacture and test the Vertical Launcher Modules, Modernization Kits, Launch Control Units, spare parts and associated equipment by providing various artifacts to include, but not be limited to, Manufacturing, Testing, Quality Assurance, Configuration Management, Calibration, and Supplier Management Plans. Policies, procedures, processes & plans demonstrating production processing & fabrication capability, facilities & equipment capacity, production scheduling, manpower resources & training, supplier management, parts & material procurement and shop loading will also be required. On-Site examination of the above objective evidence, as well as examination of the manufacturing equipment and facility, review of support functions/groups, and interviews with project personnel, are all integral parts of the PRR. Processes must be able to produce repeatable conforming hardware within time constraints of the contract.

During the PRR, the Contractor shall be prepared to discuss manufacturing & procurement planning status, issues, problems, risks and schedules associated with the production program, and provide requested supporting objective evidence.

A successful review is predicated on the Government’s determination that there are no unacceptable risks, performance & quality requirements are fully met in the production configuration, and production capability demonstrates a satisfactory basis for proceeding into production. The Government in its sole discretion will determine whether the PRRs are successful.

The Government will provide a report summarizing the proceedings and identifying deficiencies and issues, as applicable. The Contractor shall provide a written response within 30 working days that addresses all identified deficiencies and issues and provides corrective actions, in accordance with CDRL A009.

6.0 FIRST ARTICLE TEST (Option Item)

The Contractor shall perform a First Article Test (FAT) of designated assemblies and subassemblies to demonstrate the as-built units under test will pass the applicable Prime Item Development Specification, WS 20313, or other specified performance requirements.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all aspects of test planning, conduct and reporting including, as a minimum a test plan, a test report, fixtures, support equipment and apparatus, instrumentation, test site, test equipment, personnel, safety and post-test asset disposition.

The Contractor shall convene a Test Readiness Review (TRR) at least 5 working days prior to each FAT event. Multiple FAT events may be reviewed during a single TRR.

The TRR shall be chaired by the Contractor and co-chaired by the Government.

Additional Government subject matter experts will attend each TRR.

The Government reserves the right to witness all FAT activities. The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive schedule of FAT events that includes date, time, expected duration and location to the Government at least 21 working days prior to the first event, in accordance with CDRL A004.

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive test plan to the Government for each FAT at least 45 working days prior to each FAT.

The Contractor shall provide a quick look test report to the Government within 5 working days after a FAT event, in accordance with CDRL A002. The quick look report shall provide initial assessment of the unit under test performance and describe all apparent anomalies.

The Contractor shall provide a final report to the Government with 45 working days after a FAT event, in accordance with CDRL A002. The report shall include the Contractor’s detailed plan to resolve all performance discrepancies revealed during the FAT.

All deficiencies discovered during the FATs that affect form, fit, function or performance shall be corrected at Contractor’s expense prior to any production unit delivery to the Government. An item that meets all applicable contractual requirements may be a deliverable under the applicable line item after FAT.

The test, test item and test objective are identified in the tables below.

6.1 MK 41 VLS Deck & Hatch Assembly First Article Tests (Option Item

0015AA)

Test WS Paragraph or Test Requirement

Test Item Test Objective

Cell Hatch and Uptake Hatch Cycle Test

Each Cell Hatch:

a. 22 Strikedown Mode Open & Close Cycles.

b. 5 Launch Event Mode Open & Close Cycles.

Uptake Hatch:

a. 22 Strikedown Mode Open & Close Cycles.

b. 40 Launch Event Mode Open & Close Cycles.

Deck & Hatch Assembly, Unit Chosen From First Production Lot

Verify Hatch Mechanism Life Cycle Performance

Topside Equipment Watertight Integrity Test

WS 20313D para.

4.2.3.2.5.1.8 b.

Deck & Hatch Assembly. Unit Chosen From First Production Lot

Verify deck and hatch seals water tightness & demonstrate that equipment will pass shipyard test

6.1.1 Watertight integrity test shall be performed after the hatch cycle tests.

6.1.2 Pass/Fail Criteria:

a. Hatches shall meet the Cell and Uptake Hatch Timing Tests specified by NAVSEA drawing 5598347, paragraphs 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 after test.

b. No post test hatch linkage or position switch adjustments required.

c. No evidence of excessive bearing, cam surface or seal wear.

d. No evidence of hatch seal damage.

e. No evidence of gear box oil leakage.

f. No evidence of any fastener loosening or torque loss.

g. No loose parts

h. No evidence of water leakage past seal interfaces.

i. The assembly undergoing FAT shall be returned to like-new condition after test completion and prior to delivery.

6.2 MK 41 VLS System Module MK 9 MOD 7 First Article Tests (Option Item 0015AB) – Module Structure

WS Paragraph or Test Requirement Test Item Test Objective

Plenum Structure Internal Pressure Test

62 +/- 2 PSIG Test Pressure

Base Structure Assembly, 5599314. Unit Chosen From First Production Lot

Demonstrate exhaust gas containment capability

Uptake Structure Internal Pressure Test

33 +/- 2PSIG Test Pressure

Uptake Section Assembly – Lower, 5599481. Unit Chosen From First Production Lot

Demonstrate exhaust gas containment capability

6.2.1 Pass/Fail Criteria:

No evidence of leakage, permanent deformation, weld cracks, delaminating or debonding.

6.2.2 Structure deflections shall be measured at location of expected maximum deflection on all structure sides before, during and after pressurization with precision, calibrated instruments.

6.2.3 Test pressure shall be maintained at or above minimum pressure requirement for a minimum of 10 minutes.

6.2.4 Welds shall be inspected by a Certified Weld Inspector.

6.2.5 Test may be performed prior to painting.

6.2.6 The structures undergoing FAT shall be returned to like-new condition after test completion and prior to delivery.

6.3 MK 41 VLS System Module MK 9 MOD 7 First Article Tests (Option Item 0015AB) –Bonded Ablative

WS Paragraph Requirement

Test Item Test Objective

Plenum Ablative Bonding Inspection

WS 20174A para.

3.2.2

Base Structure Assembly, Verify Adhesive Bondlines Between

5599314. 1st Unit From First Production Lot

Ablative Blocks And Metal Structure Interfaces Are Free Of Unbonded Areas, Voids Or Cracking

Uptake Sections Bonding Inspection

WS 20174A para.

3.2.2

Uptake Section Assembly – Lower, 5599481.

1st Unit From First Production Lot

Verify Adhesive Bondlines Between Ablative Blocks And Metal Structure Interfaces Are Free Of Unbonded Areas, Voids Or Cracking

6.3.1 Contractor shall demonstrate via a non-destructive test method that the ablative to steel adhesive bondlines are free of unbonded areas, voids or cracking.

6.3.1.1 Plenum ablative to steel bondline integrity shall be 100% verified by radiography. The bondline integrity shall be verified by radiography on subsequent units built until all ablative bonding process defects have been corrected.

6.3.1.2 Uptake ablative bondline integrity shall be verified by pull and tap (acoustic) tests. The bondline integrity shall be verified by pull and tap tests on subsequent units built until all ablative bonding process defects have been corrected.

6.3.1.3 The shape and size of all defects shall be recorded.

6.3.2 The assemblies undergoing FAT shall be returned to like-new condition after test completion and prior to delivery.

7.0 TECHNICAL DATA REVIEWS, QUALITY AUDITS

During the performance of the contract, the Government shall have the right to perform technical data reviews and quality audits consisting of evaluation of records, processes and products to verify the Contractor's compliance with the respective quality programs.

The Government audits will include evaluation of effectiveness in implementing the Contractor's and subcontractors' or suppliers' audit programs to promote prevention of defects, which includes schedule of audits, evaluation of operations, notification of required corrective action with follow-up and means of notification to top management concerning audit results.

8.0 FOLLOW-ON PHYSICAL CONFIGURATION AUDITS (Option Item, if exercised)

During the performance of the contract, the Government will perform physical configuration audits in addition to those defined in paragraph 4.5. The Government audits will include evaluation of effectiveness in implementing the Contractor, subcontractors' or suppliers' audit programs to promote prevention of defects. This includes scheduling of audits, evaluation of operations, and notification of required corrective action with follow-up and means of notification to top management concerning audit results. The PCAs shall be conducted in accordance with Section 7 of TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS, Configuration Management Program Plan for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System, Volume 1, Equipment (Hardware) Configuration Management, Attachment 4.

Five PCAs will be conducted over the course of the contract, one on each of the following assemblies:

a. Deck & Hatch Assembly, 8-Cell (System), drawing 70107534

b. Base Structure Assembly, drawing 5599314

c. Uptake Section Assy, Lower-Intermediate, drawing 5598640

d. Canister Adapter Assembly, MK 18

e. Adapter, Sill Assembly, drawing 6658779

The Contractor shall provide qualified engineering, technical, manufacturing, administrative, management and other support as necessary for these Government audits. Technical personnel shall be required to have necessary tools, measuring devices and other equipment necessary for equipment disassembly, dimensional & tolerance verification and performance verification. The contractor shall provide an area for audit conduct that is well illuminated, temperate and low noise level. The audit work area shall contain worktables, print copies of all pertinent drawings, telephone and easy access to a copy machine.

The contractor shall provide during the PCA, at a minimum, individual parts that make up the configuration item, completed assembly(s), an as-built list delineating all Engineering Change Proposal (ECPs) (either requested or approved). Hardcopies of production specifications and technical drawings, complete shortage list, manufacturing instructions, acceptance test procedures and data, purchase order documents and associated certificates of conformance from suppliers or appropriate documents indicating compliance with material or drawing requirements, The audits will be conducted at the Contractor's, subcontractors' and suppliers' facilities by Navy designated representative. Notification of such audits (including identification of assemblies, subassemblies and/or piece parts to be audited) shall be made to the Contractor no earlier than fourteen days prior and no less than seven days prior to performance of said audit. For planning purposes, these audits will be approximately two (2) weeks in duration.

Following the conduct of the PCA, the contractor shall generate the necessary documentation to resolve all audit findings and provide these to the Navy audit team within the time-frame specified by the Navy PCA lead. This documentation shall be evaluated by the PCA team to assess the corrective action taken to close the audit finding. This necessary documentation may include but not be limited to, revised manufacturing processes, ECPs, Notice of Revisions (NORs), Specification Change Notice, and revised TDP drawings, in accordance with CDRLs A001, A005, and A006.

Government and Contractor pre and post PCA activities are described in sections 7.4 through 7.7 of the VLS Configuration Management Plan TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS, Attachment 4.

9.0 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION

The Contractor shall provide technical, administrative, and management support for Government Source Inspection (GSI) for purposes of inspection and acceptance of supplies and services provided by the Contractor, subcontractor and suppliers. GSI will be conducted at the convenience of the Government.

10.0 PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS

Production environmental testing as specified by the Technical Data Package or Production Environmental Test Requirements for Vertical Launching System Specification WS 20130 shall be performed.

11.0 TECHNICAL DATA RIGHTS

Proposed changes to the TDP shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Government in accordance with paragraph 14.3 of this statement of work. The Government shall retain unlimited rights to all versions of and changes to all drawings, specifications and other documents for the Vertical Launcher Modules, Modernization Kits, spare parts and associated equipment produced under this contract.

The TDP includes the technical drawings, associated parts lists and applicable Weapons Specifications for the Vertical Launcher Modules, Modernization Kits, spare parts and associated equipment.

The Vertical Launcher Modules, Modernization Kits, spare parts and other associated equipment TDP and related documentation are maintained in PDF format in the NAVSEA Corporate Data Management System (CDMS). Individual contractor employee access to the CDMS is accomplished by submission of completed Access Request Form, Attachment 6, to NSWC Dahlgren after contract award. Users must have a Government issued digital identification certificate or a Department of Defense Common Access Card in order to access Government web sites.

12.0 [Reserved]

13.0 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

The Contractor shall maintain and control manufacturing processes to fabricate, assemble, inspect, test, and deliver Vertical Launcher Modules, Modernization Kits, spare parts and associated equipment as described in the SOW. The processes shall cover all phases from the ordering of raw materials to Government acceptance of the finished product. All components shall be manufactured in accordance with the drawings and specifications referenced in the TDP and this SOW.

Documentation and records of the manufacturing processes and products, such as test reports, material certification, QA records, weight test certification, etc., shall be maintained and provided to the Government upon request, in accordance with CDRL A002 and CDRL A003.

The weight test certification document for the following items shall be supplied to the Government for inclusion with the ancillary trailer/kit delivery to each ship;

a. MK 151 MOD 0 Pendant sling

b. Cell Maintenance Stand, drawing 5599844

c. Canister Adapter Lift Bracket Assy, MK 50 MOD 0

d. Plenum Cell Cover Sling, MK 147 MOD 0

e. Sill Lift Adapter, MK 166 MOD 0

If the Contractor elects to propose an alternate module laydown plan as described in Section D, the Contractor shall submit a formal module laydown plan in accordance with CDRL A010 within 180 days after contract award, for Government approval. The Contractor shall not proceed with module laydown until the Government has approved the module laydown plan.

The Contractor’s module laydown plan shall include detailed processes containing text, notes, assumptions, analysis, and graphical representations of the entire laydown evolution. The Contractor’s plan shall outline laydown for both a system and standard module with notes should the procedure vary between the two module types. The Contractor’s plan shall address the following:

a. Illustrations and notes shall provide the same level of detail as provided in drawing 5599304 and 5599305.

b. Physical characteristics and site plan of the proposed facilities and/or outdoor locations associated with module laydown

c. Transportation plan between one or more facilities and/or outdoor locations (if required)

d. A comprehensive listing of material, tools, fixtures, slings, jigs, test equipment any other hardware used and their certification requirements

e. Demonstrate that all lifting hardware provides a Factor of Safety of 5 on Yield.

f. Environmental factors including module exposure to unprotected and protected environmental conditions and durations

g. Mitigation plan(s) should laydown be required in inclement weather or in the event of a disruption in the laydown process

h. Physical security (if required)

i. Special Tools/Support Equipment/Test Equipment required

The Government will provide approval or comments within 30 days of plan submission, with subsequent submissions scheduled in accordance with CDRL A010.

14.0 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall maintain a Configuration Management program, which shall provide for the administrative and functional systems necessary for configuration identification, control, status accounting and reporting, to assure configuration identity with the Vertical Launcher Modules, Modernization Kits, Spare parts and associated equipment produced by the contractor. The contractor must maintain a contractor approved Configuration Management Plan that complies with ANSI/EIA-649.

Notwithstanding ANSI/EIA-649, the Contractor’s Configuration Management Program shall comply with the VLS Configuration Management Plan TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS, Attachment 4 and shall comply with the following:

14.1 Configuration Identification

The Contractor shall maintain identification of the product baselines throughout fabrication, testing, and delivery. The Contractor shall assure that equipment is assigned identifying numbers, designators, and serial numbers in accordance with the

TDP.

Serialized items shall be traceable to source of manufacture and production contract year. This information may be incorporated as a formal part of the Contractor's serialization system or otherwise be annotated on the affected item.

Serial number assignments shall be requested by letter to: Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems, Attention: IWS 3L, Code 3L9, 2450 Crystal Drive, Suite 700, Arlington, VA. 22202, with a copy to the cognizant ACO; and Commander, ATTN:

NAVSEA Code 04L12, 1333 Isaac Hull Ave. SE, Washington Navy Yard, DC, 20376- 2301.The request for serial number assignment shall contain the following minimum information:

(a) Officially assigned item name

(b) Officially assigned type designation

(c) Officially assigned model number

(d) Top drawing number and LD (List of Drawings) or PL (Parts List) Number

(e) Exact quantity to be delivered under the contract including pre-production samples and spares required by the contract.

(f) Contract number

(g) National Stock Number (or NICN)

(h) NAVSEA cognizant office code listed above.

The Contractor shall provide a Configuration Definition Data Package describing the detailed configuration of each end item as delivered to the designated destination. The contractor shall maintain a system to monitor engineering release and correlation of manufactured products.

14.2 Military Specifications and Standards:

The Vertical Launcher Modules, Modernization Kits, Spare parts and associated equipment TDPs, reference and cite cancelled military standards and specifications.

The Government has no plan to replace any such standard or specification with a commercial version. The military standard or specification of the latest version in effect at time of cancellation shall be considered applicable to this procurement.

14.3 Configuration Control

Ship Change Documents (SCD’s), Requests for Deviations and Waivers shall be prepared in accordance with this Statement of Work, in accordance with CDRL A010.

Requests for Major Deviations (as defined in the Configuration Management Plan for the MK 41 VLS, Attachment 4 and Waivers shall include the Contractor's proposed reduction in contract price for non-compliance with contract requirements. If the Contractor considers no reduction in contract price to be equitable, the Contractor shall substantiate their position by submitting an analysis comparing the cost of production with the deviation/waiver to the cost of production in accordance with contract requirements.

Approval authority is as follows:

Class I Engineering Changes and Major Deviations:

(1) Class I Engineering Changes: Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare

Systems (PEO IWS 3L). ECPs, with retrofit and/or logistics impact shall become Ordnance Alterations (ORDALTs).

(2) Major Deviations: Naval Sea Systems Command Procuring Contracting Officer.

Class II Engineering Changes:

(1) The Contractor shall submit a copy of the proposed change to NSWC Dahlgren Division (DD) H31 for review & approval.

(2) NSWC DD will review classification:

a. If NSWC DD concurs in the classification and approves the change or if for no response is received within 10 working days, then the Contractor may proceed with implementing the change.

b. If NSWC DD does not concur or approve, the change will be canceled by the Contractor or the Contractor shall submit the change as a Class I ECP.

Minor Deviations:

(1) The contractor shall submit the deviation to NSWC DD for review & approval.

(2) If NSWC DD concurs in classification, the deviation will be reviewed at NSWC DD CCB for approval or disapproval.

(3) If NSWC DD does not concur in classification, the Contractor shall cancel the minor deviation and may resubmit as a major deviation

The Contractor shall submit for review and approval all specification changes to NSWC DD for review and approval.

One or more Material Review Boards (MRB) may be established for handling all minor non-conformances. NSWC DD shall be notified of all MRB meetings and be a member of the MRB. MRB supporting documentation identifying the part number, discrepancy, cause and corrective action taken shall be made available electronically via CDMS to NSWC DD no later than 2 days prior to each MRB meeting. All established MRB process shall be acceptable to the Defense Contract Management Agency, Contract Administration Officer. MRB authority shall be the Prime Contractor’s responsibility and shall not be delegated to subcontractors. A Government Representative shall review all MRB actions.

All Class II ECPs submitted by the Contractor for Government concurrence shall include a package of drawing modifications, Specification Change Notices, parts list modifications and other necessary documentation in order to document the proposed change, in accordance with CDRLs A001, A003, A005, A006, and A008. A Safety Hazard Assessment Report shall be submitted with the ECP if there is a safety impact.

14.4 Qualification of Substitute Sources of Supply

The TDP contains Source Control or Vendor Item Drawings that list approved or suggested sources of supply. The Contractor may, at his option, qualify other sources for these items. Qualification of new sources selected by the Contractor shall be at the Contractors expense.

All proposed changes to approved or suggested sources of supply as indicated in the Source Control or Vendor Item drawings, shall be submitted by the Contractor in accordance with Section 14.3 for approval, with an extended Government review period of 20 working days. The package of information that is submitted for Government review shall contain all applicable drawings, test plans, procedures and qualification reports.

14.5 Configuration Status Accounting

Configuration status accounting shall be in accordance with ANSI/EIA-649 and the VLS Configuration Management Plan TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS, Attachment 4. The Contractor shall provide an information system that provides descriptive documentation and identification numbers for Specification revisions, Specification Change Notices and drawing revisions. The information system shall track the implementation of approved changes, in accordance with CDRL A007.

The contractor shall provide documentation of the exact delivered configuration of each unit, in accordance with CDRL A019. The Contractor, or his subcontractor at the appropriate tier, shall identify the "as-built" production configuration of each NAVSEA nomenclatured item by means of permanent markings on the appropriate ORDALT/SCIP label plate on the equipment to identify the specific ORDALTs/SCIPs installed in the equipment being delivered. For Class I ECPs, which are not assigned an ORDALT number, the ORDALT label plate shall be marked with the applicable Class I ECP number as assigned by NAVSEA. For purposes of this requirement, markings may be etched, steel stamped or affixed by other suitable means which results in the permanent identification of the equipment configuration. Ink stamping shall not be permitted.

14.6 Failure/Defect Reporting and Corrective Action System

The Contractor shall have a failure/defect reporting, tracking and corrective action system established and maintained for both manufacturing and test processes. Level of assembly for failure reporting shall be consistent with the requirement for recording defect history. Failure/Defect Reporting and Corrective Action System information required to be recorded or reported by this paragraph, shall be made available electronically via CDMS.

The Contractor shall implement an effective system for evaluation and disposition of supplies and services that exhibit nonconformance, including those furnished by suppliers (subcontractors and vendors). The Contractor shall ensure that the personnel staffing the failure/defect reporting and corrective action system have the authority to coordinate and implement the necessary failure and problem reporting, analysis, and related corrective action. The Contractor shall ensure that nonconformance data is adequately analyzed, distributed to appropriate organizations and personnel, and that appropriate management decisions are based on this data. Analysis must target root cause corrective action. The Contractor shall take appropriate actions to improve or change processes that do not meet requirements. All use-as-is and repair dispositions shall include a determination of whether or not a change is required to the product database (drawing, specifications, work instructions, tooling, N/C programming, etc.).

Determination that such a change is not required shall be recorded and shall be available to the appropriate Government office for review. Acceptance of the nonconformance corrective action and disposition is the prerogative of the Government and can be revoked whenever the Contractor’s system fails to demonstrate effective root cause corrective action or when repeated nonconformance indicate an overall quality system degradation.

15.0 TESTING, INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Testing and inspection of the Vertical Launcher Modules, Modernization Kits, spare parts and associated equipment shall be performed at the contractor's facility in accordance with the applicable drawings, standards & specifications and factory test & inspection plans. The Contractor shall assure that all such testing and inspections required for acceptance are satisfactorily performed.

Each 8-Cell Module shall meet the requirements of and be tested & accepted in accordance with the Critical Item Production Fabrication Specification (CIPFS), WS 20350.

Specific written inspection and test procedures shall be prepared for each inspection and test operation to be performed by the Contractor. These inspection and test procedures shall be reviewed by the quality assurance organization, and maintained current in accordance with the change control system requirements. The Inspection and test procedures shall clearly identify the item through part number with revision and nomenclature, and include detail instructions and/or operations to be performed.

The Contractor shall maintain records of inspection results and quantitative test data for each deliverable end item and make them available to the Government upon request.

16.0 Parts Re-Screening

The contractor is not required to implement the TDP requirements to conduct re-screening of electrical components. Remarking of parts to the re-screened part number will not be required and the existing base part number shall remain intact.

Programmable parts shall require re-identification.

17.0 Counterfeit Parts and Materials

The following minimum processes shall be implemented and flowed down by the Contractor to all subcontractors in order to minimize the risk of use of counterfeit parts in Vertical Launcher Module Assemblies, Modernization Kits, Spare parts and associated equipment.

The contractor shall establish processes to minimize the risk of procuring and using counterfeit parts and materials. The contractor shall document these processes and provide those documented processes to Government representatives upon request.

At a minimum, these processes shall ensure that all components for VLS assemblies and subassemblies are purchased from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Original Component Manufacturers (OCM) authorized suppliers or franchised distributors. (The terms OEM, OCM, authorized supplier and franchised distributor are each defined in SAE

AS5553).

At a minimum, the contractor shall ensure procurement practices and processes to purchase and install components from OEM, OCM, authorized suppliers and franchised distributors are flowed down to subcontractors and suppliers at all tiers.

A Counterfeit Prevention Plan shall be generated in accordance with Data Item Description (DID) DI-MISC-81832, Counterfeit Prevention Plan, requirements.

The Counterfeit Prevention Plan, SAE AS5553 and SAE AS6174 requirements shall be flowed down to all subcontractors and suppliers.

The contractor shall assess potential sources of supply to minimize the risk of receiving counterfeit parts or materials.

The contractor shall have purchasing procedures which confirm each selected supplier is authorized, as defined in SAE AS5553 and SAE AS6174, for each purchase.

The contractor shall define minimum inspection and test requirements for parts being procured and shall ensure that in-house, third-party and/or supplier inspection and test procedures and facilities comply with these requirements. These minimum inspection and test requirements shall specify appropriate test methods to detect potential counterfeit parts and materials.

The contractor shall require a Certificate of Conformance, as defined in SAE AS5553 and SAE AS6174, and supply chain traceability for all part purchases.

The contractor shall use government or industry services such as GIDEP and other commercially available services to identify part or supplier quality or authenticity problems.

The Contractor shall notify PEO IWS-3L of the occurrence of a confirmed counterfeit part or material and the actions taken to identify, contain, and impound all product from the lot, within 7 working days of confirmation of the counterfeit status. The Contractor shall flow down a requirement for similar notification from subcontractors to the Contractor. The contractor shall initiate and submit an ALERT to the Government- Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) within 60 days of knowledge of the counterfeit part or material.

Counterfeit parts and material are defined by SAE AS5553 & SAE AS6174 and may be electronic or mechanical in nature. Counterfeit electronic parts may typically be used parts which have been refurbished and represented as new.

18.0 REVIEWS

18.1 Make-or-Buy Program

New or alternate sources for production shall be required to qualify to the requirements of this contract and the Technical Data Package.

18.2 Make-or-Buy Program Changes

The Contractor shall notify the Government of Make-or-Buy program changes in accordance with FAR 52.215-9, Changes or Additions To Make-Or-Buy Program, and CDRL A020. The Government shall have the right to request, and receive from the Contractor, the detailed Make-or-Buy documentation during contract performance.

18.3 Program/Production Reviews

The Contractor shall hold quarterly program reviews commencing three (3) months after contract award, and every three months thereafter. The program reviews shall cover progress, schedules and problems. These reviews will be used to assess the Contractor’s progress, risk in meeting contractual requirements and status. During these reviews, the Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, overall comprehensive status of:

Production, Procurement and Material Issues Subcontractor and Vendor Procurement Integrated Master Schedule including the Critical Path Make-or-Buy Program Changes Risk Analysis Activities Quality Program Status Defect Reduction Program Status Safety Program Status Configuration Management Activities ECP Status Government Furnished Equipment/Property Status and Issues Procurement Status o Purchase Order history for items listed in SOW Hardware Requirements

List o Expected delivery schedule for items listed in SOW Hardware

Requirements List Equipment and Data Item Delivery Schedule Final System Test(s) Cost Saving Initiatives Other Issues Identified by the COR

The Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) shall be completed to Tier 1 in accordance with CDRL A017. In the case of any conflict between this SOW and CDRL A017, this SOW takes precedence. Tier 1 is defined as a major subcontractor.

For planning purposes, the program review location will be alternate between the contractor’s and NAVSEA’s facility.

The Contractor shall also conduct weekly management meetings via teleconference regarding production status and delivery. Meeting materials shall be made available 24 hours prior to meeting start and distributed via email. The weekly management meeting shall encompass the following scope:

Updated IMS for Deck & Hatch and Module production status with actual start and completion dates for each major step and updated projections with detailed explanation if schedule slips

All tier 1 supplier status with planned and actual deliveries, updated projections and detailed explanation if deliveries are late

All CLIN statuses and if any CLIN deliveries are late, a complete explanation that addresses why late and recovery plan

Any special topics as mutually agreed upon between the Government and Contractor

The Contractor shall provide presentation material in accordance with CDRLs A004, A011, A012, A013 and A014. Attendance at program reviews shall include Government personnel, Government support service Contractor personnel, and other Government representatives as appropriate (Contractor personnel are not permitted for all reviews addressing matters pertaining to competitive contracting and actual pricing).

18.4 Shipping Readiness Review

A shipping readiness review shall be conducted prior to Module and associated equipment shipments to assure the VLS equipment readiness for shipment and assure the delivery is fully coordinated with all parties involved.

The Contractor shall address the following topics, at a minimum, during these reviews:

Contract Delivery Requirements Summary Module Status Launcher Equipment Status (Launch Control Unit, Status Panel, Launcher installation parts) Ancillary Equipment Status (Canister Adapter, Plenum Cover, Sill Assembly, Handling Equipment, etc.)

Module Shipment Preparation Delivery Plan Module Delivery Route Transportation Equipment Return Plan Shipment Contact Information

18.5 Defect Reduction

The Contractor shall…