SOW RR-203 FY26 Rev 1 09-25-25.docx

Revision 1 (98/625/2025)

1. SCOPE: This Statement of Work (SOW) is for the production, acceptance, and delivery of RR-203/AL Chaff Countermeasures. RR-203/AL Chaff Countermeasures are expendable devices that are designed to defeat radar-guided anti-aircraft missiles.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

2.1 GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS:

ID# 08-122, dated 01 May 2023

and Ammunition Data Cards

2.2 NON-GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS:

SAE ANSI/EIA-649-C Configuration Management Standard

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems – Requirements

ISO 10012:2003 Measurement Management Systems - Requirements for Measurement Processes and Measuring Equipment

ISPM 15 International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures – Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade (2018)

ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices

ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

SNT-TC-1A Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing

SAE AMS-STD-2154 Inspection, Ultrasonic, Wrought Metals, Process for

3. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:

3.1 The Contractor shall maintain required Systems Engineering and Program Management policies and procedures to accomplish the tasks identified herein. The Contractor shall plan, organize and manage the effort throughout the life of this contract. The Contractor shall maintain a record of program costs, performance and schedule to ensure requirements are being met, and to provide early detection of problems to resolve and reduce risk. The Contractor shall develop an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to establish the milestones to accomplish the contract delivery schedules.

3.1.1 Status Reporting: The Contractor Program Manager shall track, measure, and report program status using Contractor standard internal processes, metrics, and procedures. Status reports shall include reporting of Program Risks and Risk Management activities. Management Status Reports shall be provided monthly and include the information in the following sub-paragraphs:

3.1.1.1 Integrated Master Schedule (IMS): An IMS, to include critical path network, shall be developed and delivered by the Contractor and shall be agreed upon by the Government and the Contractor. The Contractor shall generate and maintain a milestone schedule, which shall be used to control the project and report status to the Government. CDRL A001 (Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR)) applies.

3.1.1.2 Financial Reporting: The Contractor shall determine, document, and maintain the status of contract funds. The Contractor shall report monthly financial progress. The Contractor shall establish and maintain an integrated uniform funding database to support the collection and reporting of available and expended funds, performance, and related data. Status of contract funds should be provided as part of the Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report. CDRL A002 (Contractor's Progress and Status Report) applies.

3.1.2 Meetings: Contractor shall plan for a minimum of two (2) scheduled Program Management Reviews (PMR) per year.

4. REQUIREMENTS:

4.1 ITEM IDENTIFICATION: The RR-203/AL is defined by ADL 4314AS100 No Revision.

4.1.1 The Contractor shall use internal processes to manufacture the RR-203/AL in accordance with ADL 4314AS100 No Revision and Detailed Specification SP4314AS500.

4.1.2 All RR-203/AL First Article and production lots shall meet the Lot Acceptance Test requirements of Detailed Specification SP4314AS500.

4.2 AMMUNITION DATA CARDS (ADCs): Detailed requirements for the preparation of ADCs are contained in Exhibit 1, reference CDRL A003 (Ammunition Data Card - Ammunition and Explosive Technical Data).

4.2.1 Hard copy ADCs are not required to be placed in every Ammunition Container, or with the pallet of packaged RR-203/AL Chaff Countermeasures.

4.3 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT: The Government will be responsible for the Configuration Management of the RR-203/AL Chaff Countermeasures.

4.3.1 Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Variance (RFVs): Proposed changes or departures which include ECPs and RFVs in the configuration or configuration identification of an item shall be documented. A local form that documents proposed changes in the configuration or configuration identification of an item may be utilized. Form approval will be provided by the Government. All ECPs and RFVs shall be submitted for evaluation and approval/disapproval through the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).

4.3.1.1 Government disposition of ECPs will be in no more than 90 calendar days.

4.3.1.2 Government disposition of RFVs will be in no more than 60 calendar days.

4.3.2.1 All ECPs affecting this item shall be documented in accordance with CDRL A004 (Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)) and SAE ANSI/EIA-649-C.

4.3.2.2 All RFVs affecting this item shall be documented in accordance with CDRL A005 (Request for Variance (RFV)) and SAE ANSI/EIA-649-C. The Government Acquisition Engineer will determine/verify the Classification of the Variance. The Classification of Characteristic is determined by the Drawing and the field on the RFV form is completed by the Contractor.

4.3.3 Rework and Repair: Rework and Repair are allowed during production. The Contractor shall conduct rework and repair in accordance with Exhibit 2 requirements.

4.3.4 Product Quality Deficiency Reporting: All product quality deficiencies shall be reported using the Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP). To gain access to PDREP, register at the following link: https://www.pdrep.csd.disa.mil.

4.4 MEASUREMENT SYSTEM EVALUATION: Detailed requirements for Measurement System Evaluation and Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AIE), including acceptance test procedures, are contained in Exhibit 3, as well as CDRL A006 (Measurement System Evaluation (MSE)- Measurement and Inspection Equipment System Design Documentation for Acceptance of Product – MSE/AIE), and CDRL A007 (Measurement System Evaluation (MSE)- Measurement and Inspection Equipment System Design Documentation for Acceptance of Product - Measurement System Analysis (MSA)).

4.5 FIRST ARTICLE: The Contractor shall produce a First Article Sample for the RR-203/AL in accordance with SP4314AS500. The First Article sample shall be as specified and shall be examined and tested in accordance with the contract, the item specification(s), and drawing(s).

4.5.1 First Article Sample: There are two types of First Article Samples: 1) Initial First Article Sample, and 2) Subsequent First Article Sample.

4.5.1.1 Initial First Article Sample: This is the First Article required at the start of a contract and is typically a contract deliverable. The initial First Article Sample shall be submitted to the Government _120_ calendar days after contract award.

4.5.1.2 Subsequent First Article Sample: This is the First Article required due to failing an initial First Article or if a Class II ECP change is made to the technical data, whenever there is a lapse in production for a period in excess of _90_ calendar days, or whenever a change occurs in the place of performance, manufacturing process, material used, drawing, specification or source supply.

4.5.1.2.1 When any of the conditions in paragraph 4.5.1.2 occur, the Contractor shall notify the PCO, by memorandum, so that a determination can be made concerning the need for an additional First Article Sample or portion thereof, and instructions provided concerning the submission, inspection and notification of results. The PCO will respond to the additional First Article request within _14_ calendar days.

4.5.1.2.2 Unless the PCO determines otherwise, subsequent First Article testing will be at the cost and expense of the Contractor.

4.5.1.3 The Contractor shall provide to the PCO at least _14_ calendar days advance notice of the scheduled date for a First Article Sample build.

4.5.1.4 The First Article Sample shall be representative of items to be manufactured using the same processes and procedures as production. All parts and materials, including packaging and packing, shall be obtained from the same source of supply as will be used during regular production.

4.5.2 First Article Inspections: The Contractor shall perform 100% receiving, in-process and final assembly inspections on the First Article Sample.

4.5.2.1 Results of Contractor inspections (including Supplier's and Vendor's inspection records when applicable) will be verified by the Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) and one copy of the report of findings bearing the QAR endorsement shall be forwarded with the First Article Sample.

4.5.2.2 Upon delivery to the testing activity, the First Article may be subjected to inspection for all contract, drawing, and specification requirements.

4.5.3 First Article Acceptance Testing: After initial inspection performed by the QAR, the Contractor shall perform all First Article Testing at the Contractor facility, in accordance with SP4314AS500., with the exception of Flight Test/RCS Measurement. Upon approval of the Contractor First Article Test and Inspections, the Contractor shall palletize the First Article Flight Test/RCS Measurement samples on wooden pallets and ship to the following location:

4.5.4 First Article Acceptance: The PCO will, by written notice to the Contractor within 60 calendar days or as otherwise specified by the PCO after receipt of the Flight Test/RCS Measurement sample units by the testing activity, approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve the First Article sample.

4.5.4.1 Government QAR will perform final acceptance after receiving the Acceptance Letter from the PCO.

4.5.5 First Article Failure: Within _30_ calendar days of a First Article Test (FAT) failure, the Contractor shall create and submit a Failure Summary and Analysis Report (FSAR) in accordance with CDRL A008 (Failure Summary and Analysis Report). The FSAR shall include detailed analysis of the failure, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to be implemented. The Contractor shall submit the FSAR through the QAR for signature. Once the QAR has signed the FSAR, the Contractor shall send it to the PCO. Notice of approval or disapproval of the FSAR will be made to the Contractor by the PCO within _30_ calendar days after receipt of the FSAR.

4.5.5.1 Rejected First Articles or portions thereof not destroyed during inspection and testing will be held at the First Article test site for a period of _60_ calendar days following the date of notification of rejection, pending receipt of instructions from the Contractor for the disposition of the rejected material. The Contractor agrees that failure to furnish such instructions within said _60_ calendar day period shall constitute abandonment of said material by the Contractor and shall confer upon the PCO the right to destroy or otherwise dispose of the rejected items without liability to the Contractor by reason of such destruction or disposition.

4.5.6 The Government reserves the right to waive the First Article requirements.

4.6 PRODUCTION LOT ACCEPTANCE TESTING (LAT): After initial inspection performed by the QAR, the Contractor shall perform all Lot Acceptance Testing at the Contractor facility, in accordance with SP4314AS500, with the exception of Flight Test/RCS Measurement. Upon approval of the Contractor First Article Test and Inspections, the Contractor shall palletize the Flight Test/RCS Measurement samples on wooden pallets and ship to the following location:

4.6.1 The first LAT sample submission is due 30 calendar days after approval of FAT.

4.6.2 Prior to selection of the LAT sample units, the lot shall have been inspected to and meet all other requirements of the contract. A sample shall not be submitted from a lot rejected for nonconformance to the detailed requirements of the specification(s) and drawing(s) unless authorized by the PCO.

4.6.5 Within _150_ calendar days of the contract award, the Contractor shall submit a sample LAT Report format to the PCO for approval. Notice of approval or disapproval of the sample LAT Report format will be made to the Contractor by official correspondence within _14_ calendar days after the PCO receives the sample LAT Report format.

4.6.5.1 Within _7_ calendar days of the completion of all Lot Acceptance Testing, the Contractor shall create and submit a Lot Acceptance Test (LAT) Report through the Government QAR for signature. Once the Government QAR has signed the LAT Report, the Contractor shall send it to the PCO. The LAT Report shall include all results of Contractor and Government testing, in accordance with CDRL A009 (Test/Inspection Reports - Production Acceptance Inspection and Test Reports). The LAT Report must be reviewed and approved by the PCO before the lot can be accepted. Notice of approval or disapproval of the LAT Report will be made to the Contractor by official correspondence within _7_ calendar days after the PCO receives the LAT Report.

4.6.6 Final Acceptance: Acceptance, shipment, and payment shall not be accomplished until the lot has been tested, the required LAT Report approved, and the lot has been released for service use by the Acceptance Letter from the PCO. The final acceptance of the LAT will be performed by the Government QAR at the Contractor facility after receiving the Acceptance Letter from the PCO.

4.6.7 Upon receipt of the written approval accepting a production lot, the Contractor shall ship the lot as soon as possible, and no later than _15_ calendar days after receipt of the Acceptance Letter.

4.6.8 If the production lot LAT sample fails to meet applicable requirements, the Contractor shall notify the PCO immediately. The Contractor may be required, at the option of the PCO, to submit an additional production lot test sample for test at Contractor’s expense. When notified by the PCO to submit an additional production lot test sample, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs and randomly select another sample for testing. The additional test sample shall be furnished under the terms and conditions and within the time specified in the notification.

4.6.8.1 Within _30_ calendar days of an LAT failure, the Contractor shall create and submit a Failure Summary and Analysis Report (FSAR) in accordance with CDRL A008 (Failure Summary and Analysis Report). The FSAR shall include detailed analysis of the failure, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to be implemented. The Contractor shall submit the FSAR through the QAR for signature. Once the QAR has signed the FSAR, the Contractor shall send it to the PCO. Notice of approval or disapproval of the FSAR will be made to the Contractor by the PCO within _30_ calendar days after receipt of the FSAR.

4.6.9 Unless authorized by the PCO, the lot from which the samples are drawn shall not be shipped until the tested units have satisfactorily met the established requirements, and the lot has been formally accepted by the Government QAR.

5. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: The Contractor shall have a Quality Management Plan and submit for review in accordance with CDRL A010 (Quality Program Plan).

5.1.1 The Quality Management Plan shall comply with ISO 9001:2015.

5.1.1.1 In the event that the Contractor has not implemented the ISO 9001:2015 standard, a request to use an alternate program/system, along with all program/system supporting documentation, shall be submitted to the Government for review and disposition.

5.1.2 The Contractor shall:

5.1.2.1 Provide a copy of the Quality Management Plan to the Government QAR at the Contractor facility for review prior to submission to the PCO.

5.1.2.2 Submit initial Quality Management Plan no later than 60 calendar days prior to the start of production. Copies of the documented program are to be provided for review and approval to the Procuring Office with the review made by WXRZ Procurement Quality Manager (PQM), and the Acquisition Engineer.

5.1.2.3 Submit revisions when developed.

5.1.2.4 Be responsible for all labor and materials required to perform all mandatory and non-mandatory tests and inspections required to assure conformance with all requirements specified herein and outlined in Exhibit 7. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

5.2 STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL (SPC): The Contractor shall implement SPC in accordance with a Government-approved SPC Program Plan. NSWC Crane Countermeasures Design Branch PQM and Acquisition Engineer will review any exceptions to this policy with approval from PMA-272.

5.2.1 The SPC General and Detailed Plans will be reviewed by NSWC Crane Countermeasures Design Branch PQM and structured in accordance with CDRL A011 (Statistical Process Control (SPC) Plan), applicable for both the General and Detailed Plans.

5.2.1.1 Specific Requirements Pertaining to Plan Submittal. In accordance with CDRL A011 (Statistical Process Control (SPC) Plan), the supplemental information in Exhibit 4 for the General SPC Plan and Exhibit 5 for the Detailed SPC Plan shall be considered and used when developing the two SPC Plans.

5.2.2 The Contractor shall review all process and operation parameters for possible application of SPC techniques. This review shall include processes and operations under the control of the Prime Contractor and those under the control of Sub-Contractor (Vendor) facilities. A written justification shall be included in the Detailed SPC Plan for each process and operation parameter that controls or influences characteristics identified as Critical or Major, which have been deemed impractical for the application of SPC techniques.

5.2.3 The Contractor may request, in writing, through the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) and PCO to the PQM, and the Acquisition Engineer that acceptance inspection or testing performed in accordance with contract requirements be reduced or eliminated when the process or operation parameter under control has demonstrated both stability and capability.

5.2.3.1 Exhibit 6 provides the details for reduction/elimination of acceptance inspection utilizing SPC data.

5.3 GENERAL QUALITY PROVISIONS: General Quality Provisions are contained in Exhibit 7.

5.4 AUDITS: The Government reserves the right to conduct Physical Configuration Audits, SPC, and/or quality audits at the Contractor facility to assure the quality of products and services meets contractual requirements. The scope and schedule of the audit will be by direction of the PCO or designated representative. The PCO or designated representative will coordinate with the Contractor to assure resources required for performance of the audit are available. The Contractor will be notified 30 calendar days in advance of the scheduled audit.

5.5 DEFENSE CONTRACTS AUDIT AGENCY (DCAA) PRE-AWARD SURVEYS: Pre-award surveys are required but may be waived by the PCO, with written concurrence of the Acquisition Engineer, the PQM, and PMA-272.

5.6 TECHNICAL/QUALITY POST-AWARDS: Technical/Quality Post-award is required. If deemed unnecessary by the Government, the requirement may be waived. Technical/Quality Post-award is planned/coordinated/facilitated by the PQM.

5.7 TECHNICAL SURVEY/REVIEW ATTENDEES: The PMA-272 IPT Lead, Acquisition Engineer, PQM, and PMA-272 Expendable Assistant Program Management Systems Engineer (APMSE) shall be invited to quality, technically related surveys/assessment/ reviews and conferences resulting from procurement/production of Department of the Navy (DON) cognizant items by the Contractor facility.

6. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY:

6.1 BAR CODING: Ammunition bar code markings are required in accordance with MIL-STD-129 Revision R. Bar coding shall be applied to outer shipping containers and to unit loads. Plastic laminated labels are required.

6.1.1 If wood containers are used, labels shall be affixed by means of stapling. The staples must not be located within the bar code or the quiet zone of the label. It is permissible to attach the pressure sensitive label to a piece of water-resistant card stock slightly larger than the label and staple the card stock to the wood container by means of heavy-duty staples.

6.2 Wood packaging material used in the palletizing of the RR-203/AL shall be heat-treated and marked in accordance with DoD 4140.65-M, Issue, Use, and Disposal of Wood Packaging Material (WPM), as well as the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15 – Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade (2018).

6.3 LOT NUMBERING AND PACKAGING: All product lot numbering and packaging shall be in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-1168 Revision C. No more than one lot shall be packaged in an outer shipping container.

6.4 Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Testing: Prior to marking and shipment, the Contractor shall ensure that the container has been tested by a U.S. Government approved POP test laboratory in compliance with POP requirements IAW Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The test will be conducted to a weight of at least 15% greater than the gross package (pack out) weight or to the specified POP certification weight listed on the corresponding Packing and Marking drawing(s), whichever is greater. POP marking shall not be applied to the container until verified by the Government.

6.4.1 POP Test Report: The Contractor shall perform testing and shall acquire data necessary to support compliance with the POP requirements of hazardous materials as defined in Title 49, CFR, the International Maritime Organization Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instruction for the Safe Transport of Hazardous Goods. Testing shall be performed IAW American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D4919-17, Standard Guide for Testing of Hazardous Materials (Dangerous Goods) Packaging. The Contractor shall prepare a POP Test Report in accordance with CDRL A012 (Performance Oriented Packaging Test Report). The procuring activity will provide the Contractor with the appropriate (sequential and non-duplicative) report number to utilize in submission of the POP Test Report.

6.4.2 Exception to POP Markings: If the container is manufactured outside the USA, the Contractor/container manufacturer shall be responsible to perform the POP certification tests IAW the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, and apply the marking authorized by the Transportation Competent Authority of the country of manufacture.

7. DIMINISHING MANUFACTURING SOURCES AND MATERIAL SHORTAGES (DMSMS): The Contractor shall analyze the MJU-32A/B and MJU-38A/B configurations and identify components that are critical to supporting the systems, and deliver Source Data for Forecasting Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) in accordance with CDRL A013 (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) Management Plan) and CDRL A014 (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) Implementation Plan).

7.1 The Contractor shall submit initial DMSMS Management and Implementation Plans no later than _150_ calendar days after Contract award. Notice of approval or disapproval of DMSMS Management and Implementation Plans will be made to the Contractor by official correspondence within _30_ calendar days after receipt. If disapproved, the Contractor has _14_ calendar days to revise and resubmit.

7.2 If the Contractor identifies or becomes aware of potential component sourcing issues that may impact the ability to manufacture the MJU-32A/B and/or MJU-38A/B, the Contractor shall notify the U.S. Government immediately. Within _14_ calendar days of the notification to USG, the Contractor shall define cost and schedule impact, as well as a proposed solution to resolving the DMSMS issue.

8. INFORMATION PROTECTION: Information or data developed under this contract is the property of the United States Government. All rights are reserved to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government claims all rights in technical data. The Contractor (or Sub-Contractor) shall not distribute or use the information and data without the express and specific written approval of the U.S. Government. Sample clearance form INME-PICIM Form 3002 may be used to request clearance for release of technical material to the public.

9. PHYSICAL SECURITY OF CONVENTIONAL ARMS, AMMUNITION, AND EXPLOSIVES (AA&E): The RR-203/AL is non-sensitive conventional AA&E Category VII. The Contractor shall comply with DOD 5100.76-M.

10. SECURITY: Performance on this contract will not require the Contractor to have access to classified information. Unclassified information shall be handled in accordance with the appropriate designation (Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI); Covered Defense Information). Distribution is authorized to the Requiring Office’s Organization and support activities only. Other requests for deliverables under this contract shall be referred to the TPOC/COR of this contract for approval.

CUI including Covered Defense Information (meeting the definition of 48 CFR 252.204–7012(a)) generated and/or provided under this contract shall be marked and safeguarded as specified in DoD Instruction 5200.48, CUI, and DoDM 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program: CUI, vol. 4 (enclosure 3 pages 11-18). Any product containing Covered Defense Information shall be assigned a distribution statement (distribution statements B through F) using the criteria set forth in DoDI 5230.24 (Distribution Statements on Technical Documents), and have this statement displayed per DoDI 5230.24, Enclosure 3.

10.1 Information Security (InfoSec). For all work performed at Contractor and subcontractor facilities the Contractor shall implement and maintain security procedures and controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and to control distribution of CUI in accordance with DoD 5220.22-M (NISPOM), and SECNAV M-5510.36. For work performed at a Government facility, the Contractor shall comply with NAVAIR guidance, to include Chaff and Free Falling Radio Frequency Countermeasures Security Classification Guide ID# 08-122, and any other applicable SCG. The Contractor, as well as all subcontractors, shall immediately report any unauthorized, inadvertent, or illegal release or disclosure of CUI to the Government PM Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) and the Program Security Manager (PSM). Contractor personnel shall coordinate this effort through its Facility Security Officer (FSO).

10.2 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). The Contractor shall require its personnel to adhere to the required PKI policies (DODI 8520.2) stated herein when transmitting CUI. The Contractor shall obtain and utilize digital certificates issued by the DoD PKI or by the DoD External Certification Authority (ECA) program for authentication, digital signature, or encryption. PKI certificates shall be obtained and utilized by the contractor, its subcontractors, and suppliers when transmitting CUI via electronic means. The Contractor shall utilize digital signature and encryption via DoD PKI or ECA digital certificates on all electronic mail (e-mail) messages containing CUI. The Contractor shall use a separate DoD PKI or ECA digital certificate for each email address if multiple email addresses are used by any Contractor personnel under this contract. Public Key Enablement (PKE) is the chosen DoD standard for authentication at the application level. The Contractor shall utilize PKI when interacting with DoD PKI/PKE enabled information systems and accessing DoD CUI or sensitive information

10.3 Public Release. Any Controlled Unclassified Information pertaining to this contract shall not be released for public dissemination, including posting to any social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter, unless it has been approved for public release by appropriate U.S. Government authority. Proposed public releases shall be submitted for approval prior to release through PEO (T), Public Affairs Office, 47123 Buse Road, RADM William A. Moffett Building, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547.

10.4 Operations Security (OPSEC). The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain an OPSEC program to protect controlled unclassified and classified activities, information, equipment, and material used or developed by the contractor and any subcontractor during performance of the contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for the subcontractor implementation of the OPSEC requirements. This program may include Information Assurance and Communications Security (COMSEC).

While performing aboard NAVAIR or NAVAIR sites, the Contractor shall comply with facility OPSEC program instructions and contribute to organization-level OPSEC efforts. Include OPSEC as part of its ongoing security awareness program and take all required agency training. Be responsive to the supporting OPSEC manager on a non-interference basis. Protect sensitive unclassified information and activities, which could compromise classified information or operations, or degrade the planning and execution of operations performed by the RO and Contractor in support of the mission.

11. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL (GFM) AND GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE): The Government will provide GFM and GFE as described in paragraphs 11.1 and 11.2. The Contractor shall request the GFM and GFE through the PCO within _30_ calendar days after contract award. The Contractor may request quantities of GFM based on the contract delivery schedule. The Government will review the request and provide the appropriate quantity, which may be different than the requested quantity, based on determination of need, availability, unit of issue, or other factors.

11.1 GFM:

11.1.1 CCU-145/A Impulse Cartridges

11.1.2 MK 3 MOD 0 Pallets

11.2 GFE:

11.2.1 Dispenser, Countermeasures, D-49/ALE-47

(NSN 5865-01-334-8349 EV)

QTY=1

11.2.2 Block, Countermeasures, 1x1

11.2.3 Retaining Plate, 1x1

11.3 GFM/GFE Reporting and Tracking: All GFM and GFE shall be reported and tracked in accordance with CDRL A015 (Government Furnished Property Inventory and Forecasting Report).

12. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS: The Contractor shall conform to the following restrictions:

12.1 Aircraft Countermeasures: The Chaff Countermeasures will be produced within the National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB). The NTIB consists of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.

EXHIBIT 1

Ammunition Data Card (ADC) Requirements

1. Ammunition Data Cards (ADCs). Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A003 (Ammunition Data Card – Ammunition and Explosive Technical Data) is applicable. Detailed requirements for the preparation of ADCs are contained in MIL-STD-1168C (DI-MISC-80043B) and the Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP) On-Line User’s Manual. Detailed requirements for obtaining and using a manufacturer’s identification symbol, which is an integral component of the ammunition lot number, can be found in MIL-HDBK-1461B.

a. The Contractor shall develop and submit ADCs in accordance with the requirements of this clause, MIL-STD-1168C, and the WARP On-Line User’s Manual.

b. A Contractor shall prepare an ADC for each lot of the item(s) being procured under this contract on all lots produced regardless of whether or not the lots are accepted or rejected by the Government.

c. Unless otherwise authorized by the Procuring Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall include on the ADC representing the deliverable item, as a minimum: all assemblies, subassemblies, components, explosives, and propellants.

d. The Contractor shall state the Automated Data List (ADL) number (with revision) in the Remarks section of the ADC.

e. When required by the TDP, all component lot numbers will be in accordance with MIL-STD-1168C lot number convention. When not required by TDP, component lot numbers may be constructed through producer lot number convention.

f. All component RFVs/ECPs shall be listed on the ADC for the deliverable item, as well as on the component ADC. The WARP User’s Manual provides information on the level of detail required.

g. A sample ADC shall be developed and submitted via WARP 30 calendar days prior to FAT, or 30 calendar days prior to production, in the event that a FAT is not required. The WARP

E-1-1 ADC program will not allow the submission of additional ADCs until such time that the sample ADC has been approved in WARP.

h. The Contractor shall document the configuration of each production lot on an Ammunition Data Card (ADC). The top level drawing and revision shall be documented on the ADC. The Major Components shall be documented with drawing and revision on the ADC.

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EXHIBIT 2

Rework and Repair Requirements

1. Rework and Repair are defined as follows:

a. Rework - The reprocessing of nonconforming material to make it conform completely to the drawings, specification or Contract requirements.

b. Repair - The reprocessing of nonconforming material in accordance with approved written procedures and operations to reduce, but not completely eliminate, the nonconformance. The purpose of repair is to bring nonconforming material into a usable condition. Repair is distinguished from rework in that the item after repair still does not completely conform to all of the applicable drawings, specifications or contract requirements.

c. Rework procedures along with the associated inspection procedures shall be documented by the Contractor and submitted to the QAR for evaluation and approval/disapproval prior to implementation.

d. Repair procedures shall be documented by the Contractor and submitted on a RFV, DD Form 1694, to the PCO for review and written approval prior to implementation.

e. Whenever the Contractor submits a repair or rework procedure for review and approval, the submission shall also include a description of the cause for the nonconformances and a description of the action taken or to be taken to prevent recurrence.

f. The rework or repair procedure shall also contain a provision for reinspection which will take precedence over the technical data requirements and shall, in addition, provide the assurance that the reworked or repaired items have met reprocessing requirements.

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EXHIBIT 3

Measurement System Evaluation

1. Definitions. This paragraph defines specific terms utilized throughout the rest of this section and in the accompanying Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Item Description (DID). This aids in clarifying the Measurement System Evaluation (MSE) requirements to Government and Contractor personnel.

a. Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AIE). All equipment (includes Automated Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AAIE) defined below), special and standard, including dimensional gages, measuring equipment, test fixtures, electronic and physical test equipment, and other test equipment used for examination and test of a product to determine conformance to the Technical Data Package (TDP) which may include drawings and specifications (e.g., Detail, Performance, Weapon specifications, and Quality Assurance Requirements).

b. Automated Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AAIE). AIE in which the inspection and acceptance determination of the product is performed, in whole or in part, in an automatic manner.

c. Contractor Inspection Equipment. Government-approved equipment utilized by the Contractor to perform examination and tests to assure conformance to contract requirements.

d. Commercial Inspection Equipment. Industry-developed inspection equipment of universal application, without limitations to a specific part or item, which is advertised or cataloged as available to the trade or to the public on an unrestricted basis at an established price. Examples follow:

(1) Standard Test Equipment. Multiusage equipment that is specific to a function rather than to an item. It includes such items as hardness testers, tensile strength testers, meters, weighing devices, standard gear testers, ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.

(2) Standard Measuring Equipment (SME). Multipurpose equipment and standards used for performing measurements. It includes such items as micrometers, rulers, tapes, height gages, and protractors, etc. Standards include visual inspection E-3-1 equipment such as scratch and dig standards, surface finish comparator, color standards (FED-STD-595), etc.

e. Nondestructive Testing (NDT). The development and application of technical methods to examine materials or components in ways that do not impair future usefulness and serviceability in order to detect, locate, measure and evaluate flaws; to assess integrity, properties and composition; and to measure geometrical characteristics. NDT includes Radiography/Radioscopic, Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, and Liquid Penetrant.

f. Measurement System Analysis (MSA). Per ASTM E2782 (Standard Guide for MSA), paragraph 3.1.7, MSA is any of a number of specialized methods useful for studying a measurement system and its properties.

2. Scope. This section establishes requirements for design, supply, performance, and maintenance of AIE used for product inspection and acceptance. In addition, this section establishes requirements for the preparation, submission, and approval of AIE documentation.

3. AIE. The Contractor shall provide all AIE necessary to ensure conformance of components and end-items to contract requirements. AIE shall include inspection, measuring, and test equipment whether Government furnished or Contractor furnished (including commercially acquired) along with the necessary specifications and procedures for their use (see ISO 10012, paragraph 6.2.1). The AIE shall not create or conceal defects on the product being inspected. All AIE documentation shall contain sufficient information to permit evaluation of the AIE’s ability to test, verify, and/or measure the applicable characteristics or parameters (see applicable DID referenced in (Measurement System Evaluation (MSE)-Measurement and Inspection Equipment System Design Documentation for Acceptance – MSE/AIE CDRL A006 is applicable)).

4. AIE Designs & Government Furnished Gages. AIE designs are of two types – Government designs (see 4.a) and Contractor designs (see 4.b). When applicable, Government designs or Government furnished gages are designated in the TDP/contract. Responsibility for all other AIE is assigned to the Contractor.

E-3-2 The designs, associated inspection procedures, and theory of operation shall have the level of detail to demonstrate capability of the proposed AIE to perform the required inspection.

a. Government AIE Designs. Government AIE designs may consist of detailed drawings necessary for the fabrication and use of the AIE. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor may submit alternate or modified Contractor designs of Government AIE designs.

b. Contractor AIE Designs. Contractor AIE design drawings shall meet the requirements of ASME Y14.100, ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.43 and may include commercial inspection equipment. [“Commercial inspection equipment” is defined as shown in paragraph 1.d above. It shall be fully described by catalog listings or other means which provide sufficient information to permit identification and evaluation by the Government and may include illustrations and engineering data.] Designs shall be submitted for any special fixture(s) to be used. Unless otherwise specified, Gage Tolerancing Policy shall be in accordance with ASME Y14.43, “Absolute Tolerancing (Pessimistic Tolerancing).”

c. Visual Inspection. Visual inspection standards used for the acceptance/rejection of product shall be submitted for approval.

5. AIE Package Submittals. The Contractor shall prepare the AIE package submittal in accordance with the DID referenced in the applicable Contract Data Requirements List (Measurement System Evaluation (MSE)-Measurement and Inspection Equipment System Design Documentation for Acceptance – MSE/AIE CDRL A006 is applicable). In addition, the Contractor shall adhere to the following requirements:

a. Designs for Approval. Contractor designs and/or the submission for the use of Government designs shall be approved by the Government. Partial submission of AIE designs is permissible in order to expedite the approval process; however, the response date for design review will be based on the date of the final complete submission of designs.

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b. Correspondence in English. The Contractor shall ensure all AIE correspondence and documentation are submitted in English.

c. Units of Measurement. The units of measurement within the AIE package submittal shall be consistent with the requirements of the TDP.

d. AIE Flow Down. The Contractor shall flow down AIE requirements to Sub-contractors at any tier who are performing acceptance inspections.

6. Characteristics for Inspection. AIE documentation for Critical and Major characteristic inspections shall be submitted to the Government for approval in accordance with (Measurement System Evaluation (MSE)-Measurement and Inspection Equipment System Design Documentation for Acceptance – MSE/AIE CDRL A006 is applicable). AIE for Minor characteristic inspections shall be submitted to the Government for approval in accordance with (Measurement System Evaluation (MSE)-Measurement and Inspection Equipment System Design Documentation for Acceptance – MSE/AIE CDRL A006 is applicable).

7. Automated Acceptance Inspection Equipment. The AAIE shall accept only conforming material. All characteristics requiring AAIE per the TDP shall utilize inspection equipment with a minimum demonstrated reliability of 99.8% at a 90% confidence level to detect non-conforming material unless otherwise specified below.

a. Reliability of _____% at a _____% Confidence Level for Critical Characteristics

b. Reliability of _____% at a _____% Confidence Level for Major Characteristics

c. For inspection of Major and Minor characteristics where Contractor utilizes AAIE when it is not required by the TDP, the AAIE package shall be submitted to the Government for approval.

d. All AAIE packages submitted to the Government for approval shall be in accordance with MIL-A-70625AANSI (Automated Acceptance Inspection Equipment Design, Testing and Approval

E-3-4 of). Furthermore, the Contractor shall be responsible for producing the acceptance and rejection verification standards/masters representative of the characteristics the AAIE is designed to inspect. The verification standards and frequency of use require Government approval prior to use. When verification standards are used for the VL-VII “sampling plan” per MIL-STD-1916 paragraph 4.4, verification standards and frequency of use shall require Government approval prior to use.

e. If the AAIE accepts a critical characteristic “reject” standard the Contractor shall notify the Government and act in accordance with paragraph 6 of Critical Characteristic Control. In addition, if the AAIE accepts a Major and/or Minor characteristic “reject” standard the Contractor shall act in accordance with paragraph 8.3 of ISO 10012 or ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

f. All AAIE shall be required to pass a Government-approved Acceptance (Prove-Out) Test. The Contractor shall conduct this test per the approved test plan and shall submit a Test Analysis Report for approval (Measurement System Analysis (MSA) CDRL A007 is applicable). This test shall be performed at the Contractor’s facilities whose manufacturing system has had the AAIE fully integrated and calibrated as per paragraph 10 of this section. The Contractor shall allow Government personnel access to this facility and unobstructed monitoring of this test.

g. The Contractor shall notify the Government prior to a modification and/or relocation of the Government-approved AAIE. The modified AAIE designs shall be submitted for approval. The modified and/or relocated AAIE shall require submission of the acceptance test plan (prove-out) and results for review and approval prior to use. The modified and/or relocated AAIE shall be in accordance with paragraphs 7.a – 7.g.

8. Measurement System Analysis (MSA). The Contractor is responsible to ensure all AIE is, at a minimum, stable, repeatable, and reproducible for all characteristics. Refer to ASTM E2782 and/or AIAG MSA for guidance. Approval of submitted MSA(s) must be granted before the corresponding AIE can be used or continue to be used for acceptance of product. If at any time following approval of the AIE and MSA the AIE is disapproved, then the MSA shall be disapproved. After the

E-3-5 resubmitted AIE is approved, the MSA shall be conducted on the approved AIE and resubmitted for approval.

9. Robust AIE System. The Contractor shall ensure the AIE and its use is not negatively affected by any manufacturing/ inspection environmental stimuli including, but not limited to production rate, noise, temperature, humidity, and vibration.

10. AIE Calibration and Verification. The calibration system shall be in accordance with ISO 10012 or ISO/IEC 17025. All AIE shall be subjected to scheduled calibration intervals to ensure that the equipment will accept only conforming product and reject all non-conforming product for the duration of the approved calibration period. AIE shall be subjected to periodic verification to ensure that the equipment will continue to accept and reject product with the same consistency as it did at the time of its previous calibration.

11. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). Contractor shall submit detailed plans for qualifying and certifying NDT personnel and plans for qualification and ongoing use of NDT methods used for inspecting product. If re-qualification of NDT personnel and/or NDT methods is required, then the applicable plans shall be submitted.

a. Personnel performing NDT examinations shall be qualified and certified in accordance with the standard practices prescribed by NAS 410 (NAS Certification & Qualification of NDT Personnel), ANSI/ASNT-CP-189 (ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel), or SNT-TC-1A (Recommended Practice for Personnel Qualification and Certification in NDT), and additional procedures that may be identified by the Government. Acceptance of product using NDT shall be performed by personnel at a level of qualification consistent with that defined in the applicable standard.

b. The NDT method(s) shall be applied in accordance with ASTM E543 (Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing) and the current nationally recognized standard practices appropriate to the NDT method(s) employed, such as ASTM E-1742 (Standard Practice for Radiographic Examination) and SAE-AMS-STD-2154 (Inspection, Ultrasonic, Wrought Metals, Process For). Each application technique shall

E-3-6 identify the standard(s) utilized. Non-destructive testing includes, but is not limited to, the following types of testing: Radiography/Radioscopic, Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, and Liquid Penetrant.

12. Contractor Alternate Inspection Method(s), Modifications and/or Relocation of AIE (Non-Automated) After Government Approval. If the Contractor proposes an alternate inspection method and/or modifies the AIE design(s) affecting hardware, software, or procedures after Government approval the intended change(s) shall be submitted to and approved by the Government prior to implementation.