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7. ISSUED BY

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IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

Previous Edition is Unusable 33-134 STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

DO-A1 1 115

(If other than Item 7)

15A. NAME 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

AND

ADDRESS

SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

OF

OFFEROR

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15B. TELEPHONE NO (Include area code) 17. SIGNATURE15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

18. OFFER DATE

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

2. CONTRACT NO.

N00164 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

See Item 7

9. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and

NSWC Crane Bldg 3373 conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NICOLE E ROUDEBUSH 812-854-6102

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

2 - 38

X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

39 - 50 51 - 53

J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

55 - 57

X K

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 58 - 63 X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) 64 - 67 X M

L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

FACILITY

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

EMAIL:TEL: (Signature of Contracting Officer)

CODE CODE

B. TELEPHONE (Include area code) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV

N. ROUDEBUSH (812-854-6102)

BLDG 3422

300 HWY 361

CRANE IN 47522-5001

812-854-6102

FAX:

TEL:

FAX:

TEL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

22 May 2014

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

[ X ]

3. SOLICITATION NO.

N00164-14-R-JN05

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY U/I UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Gun Mount Cable Harness FFW

See Attachment 1 for a list of applicable drawings

UNDEFI

NED

Each

FSC/PSC: 6145

FOB: Destination

FFP

0002 Ammunition Container Cable Harness FFW

0003 AA49E-27 RME Cable Harness FFW

0004 FFW RME Cable Harness FFW

0005 A-Kit Cable Harness FFW

0006 EWS Cable Harness FFW

0007 UH-1 Cable Assembly, Armament interconne

0008 UH-1 W-1 Cable

0009 UH-1 Cable GAU-17

0010 UH-1 Cable Assembly, Tacts Pod Interconn

0011 MK54 Umbilical Harness

0012 Sonobuoy Coil Multiplexer Assembly

0013 Cable Assembly Interconnect

0014 MK 47 ALGL W1 Cable Assembly

0015 Cable Assembly MK 47 (W4)

0016 Battery Box Current Limiting Circuit Ass

0017 Wiring Harness Assembly

0018 Wire Assembly

0019 LED Wire Assembly

0020 Power Cable W /Last Round Switch, LT MOD

0021 MK 44 Charging Cable

0022 MK 44 Light Interface Cable

0023 Power Cable

0024 Power Cable, CAC Craft

0025 W1-00 Cable ROSAM

0026 W1-01 Cable ROSAM

0027 W1-02 Cable ROSAM

0028 W1-03 Cable ROSAM

0029 W1-04 Cable ROSAM

0030 W1-05 Cable ROSAM

0031 W1-06 Cable ROSAM

0032 W1-07 Cable ROSAM

0033 W1-08 Cable ROSAM

0034 W3-00 Cable ROSAM

0035 W3-01 Cable ROSAM

0036 W3-02 Cable ROSAM

0037 W3-03 Cable ROSAM

0038 W3-04 Cable ROSAM

0039 W3-05 Cable ROSAM

0040 W3-06 CABLE ROSAM

0041 W3-06 CABLE ROSAM

0042 W3-08 CABLE ROSAM

0043 W20-00 CABLE ROSAM

0044 W20-01 CABLE ROSAM

0045 W21-00 Cable ROSAM

0046 W21-01 Cable ROSAM

0047 W22-00 Cable ROSAM

0048 W22-01 Cable ROSAM

0049 W51-00 Cable ROSAM

0050 W51-01 Cable ROSAM

0051 W51-02 Cable ROSAM

0052 W51-03 Cable ROSAM

0053 W51-04 CABLE ROSAM

0054 W51-05 CABLE ROSAM

0055 W51-06 Cable ROSAM

0056 W53-00 CABLE ROSAM

0057 W53-01 CABLE ROSAM

0058 W53-02 CABLE ROSAM

0059 W53-03 CABLE ROSAM

0060 WX09-00 CABLE ROSAM

0061 WX09-01 CABLE ROSAM

0062 WX09-02 CABLE ROSAM

0063 WX09-03 CABLE ROSAM

0064 WX09-04 CABLE ROSAM

0065 WX09-05 CABLE ROSAM

0066 CABLE ASSEMBLY, TEST, PPU BYPASS

0067 EMERGING REQUIREMENTS

This CLIN is a place holder for future requirements as they become known. Build to Print, manufacture, test, inspect, package and deliver cables and harnesses IAW Statement of Work and drawings. Drawings will be made available. Appropriate Certificates of Conformance and Government Provided Information shall accompany final delivery of items. Ordering instructions for CLIN 0067 are outlined in section "I" of the solicitation/contract.

0068 DATA CLIN

In accordance with DD1423s, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) A001-A005. The price/costs for all technical data generated by the Contractor directly or indirectly in its performance of this procurement effort is included in the price/costs paid by the Government under CLIN 0001 through 0067.

1 Lot

FSC/PSC: R425

PRICE MATRICES

NOTE: Offerors may propose different quantity/price break points than those listed below, and are encouraged to do so, if it will facilitate optimal pricing. Any such proposal should cover a range that commences at the Delivery Order Minimum and ends at the Delivery Order Maximum.

Each year consist of 365 days per year, with exception of leap years, which consist of 366 days per year.

The years commence upon contract award.

CLIN 0001 Gun Mount Cable Harness FFW

QTY YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

11-25 EA $ $ $ $ $

26+ EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0002 Ammunition Container Cable Harness FFW

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0003 AA49E-27 RME Cable Harness

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0004 FFW RME Cable Harness FFW

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0005 A-Kit Cable Harness FFW

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0006 EWS Cable Harness FFW

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0007 UH-1 Cable Assembly, Armament interconnect

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0008 UH-1 W-1 Cable

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0009 UH-1 Cable GAU17

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0010 UH-1 Cable Assembly, Tacts Pod Interconnect

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0011 MK 54 Umbilical Harness

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0012 Sonobuoy Coil Multiplexer Assembly

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0013 Cable Assembly Interconnect

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0014 MK47 ALGL W1 Cable Assembly

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0015 Cable Assembly MK 47 (W4)

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0016 Battery Box Current Limiting Circuit Assembly

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0017 Wiring Harness Assembly

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0018 Wiring Assembly

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0019 LED Wire Assembly

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0020 Power Cable With Last Round Switch, Light MOD

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0021 MK44 Charging Cable

CLIN 0022 MK 44 Light Interface Cable

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0023 Power Cable

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0024 Power Cable, CAC Craft

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0025 Cable ROSAM W1-00

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0026 Cable ROSAM W1-01

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0027 Cable ROSAM W1-02

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0028 Cable ROSAM W1-03

CLIN 0029 CABLE ROSAM W1-04

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0030 CABLE ROSAM W1-05

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0031 CABLE ROSAM W1-06

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0032 Cable ROSAM W1-07

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0033 Cable ROSAM W1-08

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0034 Cable ROSAM W3-00

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0035 Cable ROSAM W3-01

CLIN 0036 CABLE ROSAM W3-02

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0037 CABLE ROSAM W3-03

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0038 CABLE ROSAM W3-04

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0039 CABLE ROSAM W3-05

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0040 CABLE ROSAM W3-06

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0041 CABLE ROSAM W3-07

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0042 CABLE ROSAM W3-08

CLIN 0043 CABLE ROSAM W20-00

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0044 CABLE ROSAM W20-01

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0045 CABLE ROSAM W21-00

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0046 CABLE ROSAM W21-01

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0047 CABLE ROSAM W22-00

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0048 CABLE ROSAM W22-01

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0049 CABLE ROSAM W51-00

CLIN 0050 CABLE ROSAM W51-01

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0051 CABLE ROSAM W51-02

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0052 CABLE ROSAM W51-03

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0053 CABLE ROSAM W51-04

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0054 CABLE ROSAM W51-05

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0055 CABLE ROSAM W51-06

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0056 CABLE ROSAM W53-00

CLIN 0057 CABLE ROSAM W53-01

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0058 CABLE ROSAM W53-02

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0059 CABLE ROSAM W53-03

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0060 CABLE ROSAM WX09-00

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0061 CABLE ROSAM WX09-01

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0062 CABLE ROSAM WX09-02

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0063 CABLE ROSAM WX09-03

CLIN 0064 CABLE ROSAM WX09-04

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0065 CABLE ROSAM WX09-05

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CLIN 0066 CABLE ASSEMBLY, TEST, PPU BYPASS

1-10 EA $ $ $ $ $

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum contract value stated in the following table. The maximum contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$700.00 $15,000,000.00

CLIN DELIVERY ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM CLIN ORDER VALUE

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

CLINs

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

0001-0068

$700.00

See Maximum contract amount

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

HQ B-2-0004 EXPEDITING CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (NAVSEA) (DEC 1995)

(a) As part of the negotiated fixed price or total estimated amount of this contract, both the Government and the Contractor have agreed to waive any entitlement that otherwise might accrue to either party in any residual dollar amount of $500 or less at the time of final contract closeout. The term "residual dollar amount" shall include all money that would otherwise be owed to either party at the end of the contract, except that, amounts connected in any way with taxation, allegations of fraud and/or antitrust violations shall be excluded. For purposes of determining residual dollar amounts, offsets of money owed by one party against money that would otherwise be paid by that party may be considered to the extent permitted by law.

(b) This agreement to waive entitlement to residual dollar amounts has been considered by both parties. It is agreed that the administrative costs for either party associated with collecting such small dollar amounts could exceed the amount to be recovered.

HQ B-2-0022 CONTRACT SUMMARY FOR PAYMENT OFFICE (FIXED

PRICE) (FEB 1997)

This entire contract is fixed price.

CNIN-NOTICE-0001 SECTION B NOTES (JAN 2013)

1. Section K herein will be incorporated by reference and made a material part of the contract in accordance with

FAR 15.204-1(b).

2. The System for Award Management (SAM) has replaced Central Contracting Registration (CCR). Offers may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation at the website https://www.sam.gov , or https://www.acquisition.gov and by phone at 1-866-606-8220.

3. Data Item Descriptions (DIDS) referenced in the attached Contract Data Requirements List(s) (CDRLs) are available at the following website: http://www.assistdocs.com

4. The technical data package may contain information that is export controlled. Only those companies that have completed DD Form 2345 and are certified under the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in an active status are authorized to receive export controlled information. Additional information is available at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/.

5. Technical questions concerning this procurement shall be submitted in writing to arrive at NSWC Crane no later than 2:00 PM EST on the seventh calendar day preceding the closing date shown on page 1 addressed as follows:

COMMANDER

CONTRACTING OFFICER/SPECIALIST Nicole Roudebush

CODE: CXPP, BLDG 3373

NSWC CRANE DIVISION

300 HWY 361

CRANE IN 47522-5000

or E-mail questions to nicole.roudebush@navy.mil

6. Any amendments to the subject solicitation will be posted to FedBizOps (http://www.fbo.gov). The complete solicitation package, including all amendments, should be received and reviewed prior to submitting a response.

It is the responsibility of the offeror to obtain all amendments and/or other applicable documents prior to submission of the offer. Under these circumstances, offerors are reminded to include acknowledgement of acceptance of these amendments in their offer.

7. There could be future Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirements for the CLINs in this solicitation. Offerors shall provide in their proposal any differences in terms and conditions as well as prices that would apply to FMS requirements.

CNIN-NOTICE-0002 NSWC CRANE GENERAL PROCUREMENT INFORMATION (DEC 2013)

1. HANDLING OF INFORMATION BY CONTRACTOR SUPPORT PERSONNEL

Contractors are hereby notified that contractor support personnel within the NSWC Crane Contracting Department may be handling Bid and Proposal or Quote data as well as other correspondence and documentation concerning this action. Non-disclosure statements have been executed by all contractor support personnel participating in the process and are maintained by NSWC Crane.

2. BUSINESS HOURS

NSWC Crane Division allows flexible working hours for its employees. The core time when all employees are scheduled to work is 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time).

3. TAX EXEMPTION

Section 39(A) and Section 6 of the Indiana Gross Income Tax Act of 1933, specifically exempts NSWC Crane Division as a government activity from any payment of sales and use taxes.

The assigned Exemption Number is 0018103400015

4. VENDOR SURVEY

NSWC Crane Contracting Department’s mission is to provide responsive, best-value contracting and acquisition support for all customers, accomplished in partnership with industry, academia, and other Government activities, while maintaining the public's trust and fulfilling public policy objectives. In an effort to continually improve our services, the Contracting Office is conducting a survey of our vendors. Your comments will help us determine if we are accomplishing our mission and provide recommendations for ways to improve our processes. Please consider taking the time to complete the survey which can be accessed at the following address:

http://www.navsea.navy.mil/nswc/crane/working/contracting/Lists/Vendor%20Survey/overview.aspx.

5. NSWC CRANE VISITOR INFORMATION: PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

NSWC Crane has implemented full compliance with the NAVSEA Access and Movement Control Instruction 5510.2C, dated 7 August 2012, which restricts the use of portable electronic devices (PEDs) in all NAVSEA spaces. The policy states all government civilian, military and contractor personnel assigned to NSWC Crane and all visitors are prohibited from bringing any device or equipment capable of recording, transmitting or exporting photographic images or audible information of any kind into NSWC Crane spaces when classified information, Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (UNNPI) or other Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is exposed, unless specifically authorized by NSWC Crane. CUI may be present in any NSWC Crane space, making these personal devices prohibited throughout NSWC Crane spaces. For the purpose of this policy, “spaces” include outdoor ranges and test areas. These devices can be used in non- NSWC Crane areas and EastGate and WestGate are not currently covered by this policy. NSWC Crane areas will be clearly marked.

This includes, but is not limited to, personal computers, personal portable electronic devices (PEDs), electronic voice recorders and tape recorders. Personal PEDs include cellular telephones (including smartphones), devices like iPods and MP3 players, two-way pagers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), removable storage devices and handheld tablet/laptop computers. This also includes e-readers (kindles and nooks), as new versions of these devices contain cameras and distinguishing models is not evident by sight alone. One-way pagers are allowed for fire, safety and security purposes.

6. RAPIDGate NSA/NSWC CRANE INSTALLATION ACCESS

NSA/NSWC Crane is implementing the Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) projects. The NCACS is the standard identity management and perimeter installation access control solution for the access management of vendors, contractors, suppliers and service providers who are not authorized a Common Access Card (CAC). The rationale for implementation of this system is to increase security while reducing impacts to the contractor community by improving efficiencies for base entry.

A new protocol being implemented to fulfill this NCACS requirement is the RAPIDGate system. The system meets Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) requirements by providing background checks of contractor personnel.

A personal badge that affords base access (and/or multiple base access) for one year will be issued to each Contractor employee that meets background check criteria. While Contractors are not required to participate in this program, those Contractors who choose not to participate will be required to obtain daily passes for base access.

For contracts which include the FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel or will otherwise require frequent access to the Naval Support Activity (NSA)/NSWC Crane site, contractors should consider taking advantage of the benefits available from the RAPIDGate program. A Government Sponsor is required to validate a Contractor’s request for RAPIDGate access, and shall be the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). If there is no COR, then the Government Sponsor is the Contracting Officer.

The Government does not guarantee the contractor’s successful enrollment or the successful enrollment of any contractor employees in the RAPIDGate program. Significant delays may result from choosing to access the installation by obtaining a one day pass. The Government will not be held responsible for any access delays associated with using the daily pass process. Please address any questions or concerns regarding RAPIDGate to the COR or the local Base Security Office personnel listed below.

NSA/NSWC Crane RAPIDGate Primary Program Point of Contact is Jon Thomas, and can be reached at Jon.M.Thomas@Navy.mil or at 812-854-5642.

Additional information is available at http://www.rapidgate.com/rapidgate

7. NSWC CRANE RECEIVING FACILITY SCHEDULE

Contractors shall schedule deliveries to ensure arrival at destination only on Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST). The receiving facility is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

CNIN-B-0005 ORDERING -- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The agency authorized to place delivery orders against this contract is:

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) – N00164 300 Hwy 361 Crane, IN 47522-5001.

Orders shall be placed against this contract using a DD 1155 or SF 1449 format.

CNIN-B-0008 Data Rights

The Government shall have unlimited data rights to all technical data generated in the performance of this contract, whether required to be delivered or not, in accordance with (IAW) DFARS 252.227-7013; and similarly to all computer software and computer software documentation generated in the performance of this contract, whether required to be delivered or not, IAW DFARS 252.227-7014; unless an assertion is provided and accepted by the Government with the offer IAW DFARS 252.227-7017. Upon creation of an assertion table as directed/applicable, the Offeror will identify the specific CLIN and CDRL to which the assertion applies. No assertion table(s) will be accepted in response to a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). If the Government determines that acceptance of an assertion(s) is valid, said assertion(s) will be incorporated into each individual order or resultant contract.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF

Aircraft Subsystem Cables

1.0 SCOPE. This Statement of Work (SOW) sets forth requirements for the efforts required to manufacture, test, inspect, package and deliver Subsystem Cabling. Cables will be built in accordance with (IAW) government drawings and parts list.

Background. The Small Arms Division (JXN) at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has been tasked to provide aircraft subsystem cables in support of (but not limited to) Fixed Forward Firing Weapons (FFFW), Torpedo Umbilical Cable (TUC), Sono Buoy Coil Multiplexer (SONOMUX) systems and other systems that are utilized on the UH-1, MH-60R and MH-60S helicopters. The FFFW is a weapon system that is mounted on the MH-60 platforms. These systems will be utilized by Armed Helo Weapons Systems air activities in support of the United States Navy. This contract will further support MK 44 mod 1 and 3 Gun Weapon System (MK44GWS), the Remote Operated Small Arms Mount (MK49) and the Advanced Lightweight Grenade Launcher (ALGL) as well as meet various other cable/harness requirements. Additional cables for various systems such as G-BOSS, RAID, and similar type systems may all be acquired.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. .

2.1 Government Documents. The following documents form a part of the SOW to the extent specified herein. In the event of a conflict between the documents reference herein and the contents of this SOW, the contents of this SOW shall prevail. Nothing in this document supersedes applicable Federal, State or Local Laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

2.1.1 Specifications, Standards and Handbooks. The following specifications, standards and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein.

MILITARY

J-STD-001(REV 001E) Requirements for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies

J-STD-004 (REV B) Soldering fluxes requirements for:

J-STD-005 (REV A) Soldering pastes requirements for:

J-STD-006 (REV C) Electronic grade solder alloys and fluxed and non-fluxed solid solders for electronic soldering applications requirements for:

MIL-DTL-12000K (6 SEP 2012) Cable, Cord, and Wire, Electric, Packaging of:

MIL-R-81965A (1 NOV 1976) Rack, Bomb, Aircraft; BRU-14 and BRU-15 Series

MIL-DTL-38999/20 (REV G) Connectors, Electrical, Circular, Receptacle, Threaded, Straight, Removable Crimp, Contacts, Series 111, Metric

MIL-DTL-38999/26 (REV G) Connectors Electrical, Plug, Circular, Threaded, Straight, Removable Crimp, Contacts, Series 111, Metric

MIL-DTL-38999L (Supp 1A) (10 MAY 2012) Connectors, Electrical, Circular, Miniature, Hish Density, Quick Disconnect (Bayonet, Threaded, and Breech Coupling), Environment Resistant, Removable Crimp and Hermetic Solder Contacts, General Specification For:

MIL-DTL-83420M AMD 2 (4 JAN 2011) Wire Rope, Flexible, For Aircraft Control, General specification for:

MS27488 (REV N) Plug, End Seal, Electrical Connector

MIL-STD-130 (REV N) Identification Marking of US Military Property

MIL-STD-202G (28 JUN 2013) Test Method Standard Electronic and Electrical Component Parts

MIL-STD-461F (10 DEC 2007) Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment

MIL-STD-810G (31 OCT 2008) Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests

MIL-STD-1686C (25 OCT 1995) Electrostatic Discharge Control Program for Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, Assemblies and Equipment (excluding electrically initiated explosive Devices)

MIL-HDBK-263B (31 JUL 1994) Electrostatic Discharge Control Handbook for the Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, Assemblies and Equipment (Excluding Electrically Initiated Explosive Devices) (Metric)

MIL-HDBK-454B (15 APR 2007) General Guidelines for Electronic Equipment

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS/SPECIFICATIONS

SAEAS-50151B (28 MAY 2013) Connectors, Electrical, Circular Threaded, AN Type, General Specifications For:

ANSI/NEMAWC 27500-2012 (1 JAN 2012) Standard for Aerospace and Industrial Electrical Cable

SAEAS7928 (1 MAR 2011) Terminals, Lug: Splices, Conductor: Crimp Style, Copper General Specifications for:

SAEAMS-DTL-23053/1 (1 SEP 2012) Insulation Sleeving, Electrical, Heat Shrinkable, Cross Linked, Chlorinated Polyolefin, Flexible

SAEAMS-DTL-23053/4A (1 AUG 2012) Insulation Sleeving, Electrical, Heat Shrinkable, Polyolefin, Dual Wall, Outer wall Cross-linked

SAEAMS-DTL-23053/5 (1 JUL 2012) Insulation Sleeving, Electrical, Heat Shrinkable, Cross Linked Chlorinated Polyolefin, Flexible

SAEAS22759/43 (1 APR 2000) Wire, Electrical, Fluor polymer-Insulated, Cross linked Modified ETFE, Normal Weight, Silver- Coated Copper, 200 Degrees Celsius, 600 Volt

SAEAS25036 (REV C) TERMINAL, LUG, CRIMP STYLE, COPPER,

INSULATED, RING TONGUE, BELL-MOUTHED,

TYPE II, CLASS 1 (FOR 105 °C TOTAL

CONDUCTOR TEMPERATURE)

SAEAS81824 (1 NOV 2013) Splices, Electric, Permanent, Crimp Style, Copper, Insulated, Environment Resistant

SAEAS85049 (REV C) Connector Accessories, Electrical General Specifications For:

SAEAS85049/51 (1 FEB 2013) CONNECTOR ACCESSORIES, ELECTRICAL,

STRAIN RELIEF, NONENVIRONMENTAL, 90°,

SELF-LOCKING AND NON-SELF-LOCKING

CATEGORY 4B (FOR AS50151 CRIMP, MIL-DTL-

26482 SERIES 2, AS81703 SERIES 3, AND MIL-DTL-

83723 SERIES III CONNECTORS)

SAEAS85049/82 (REV C) Connector Accessories, Electrical, Backshell, Straight, Self-Locking, Shield Band Termination (RFI/EMI) Shrink Sleeve Accommodation, Category 3B (For AS50151 Crimp, MIL-DTL- 26482 Series 2, AS81703 Series 3 and MIL-DTL- 83723 Series III Connectors)

SAEAS85049/84 (REV B) Connector Accessories, Electrical, Backshell, 90 degrees, Self-Locking, Shield Band Termination, (RFI/EMI) Shrink Sleeve Accommodation, Category 3B (For AS50151 Crimp, MIL-DTL- 26482 Series 2, AS81703 Series 3 and MIL-DTL-

SAEAS85049/88 (REVC) Connector Accessories, Electrical, Backshell, Straight, Self-Locking, Shield Band Termination (RFI/EMI) Shrink boot Accommodation, Category 3B (For MIL-DTL-38999 Series III and IV Connectors)

SAE-AS85049/89 (REV C) Connector Accessories, Electrical, Backshell 45

Degrees, Self-Locking, Shield Band Termination (RFI/EMI) Shrink Sleeve Accommodation, Category 3B (For MIL-DTL-38999 Series III and IV Connectors)

SAEAS85049/9 (REV C) Connector Accessories, Electrical, Backshell, Environmental, Cable Sealing, 90 Degrees, Category 1A (For AS50151 Crimp, MIL-DTL- 26482 Series 2, AS81703 Series 3, and MIL-DTL-

85049/90 (REV C) Connector Accessories, Electrical, Backshell, 90 degrees, Self-Locking, Shield Band Termination, (RFI/EMI) Shrink Sleeve Accommodation, Category 3 B (For MIL-DTL-38999 Series III and IV Connectors)

A-A-56032D (Notice 1) (21 MAR 2003) Ink, Marking, Epoxy Base

IPC IPC/WHMA-A-620 KIT (1 JUL 2006) Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and

Wire Harness Assemblies TECH AMERICAEIA-649-B (1 April 2011) Configuration Management

Standards

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

(Copies of specifications and standards required by suppliers in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from Commanding Officer, Document Automation and Production Service, Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, if not available, advise contracting activity. World Wide Web Address:

http://quicksearch.dla.mil/index.cfm

2.1.2 Other Government Documents, Drawings and Publications. The following other Government documents, drawings, parts lists, publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues shall be those in effect on the date of the solicitation.

DRAWINGS

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND DRAWINGS

See APPENDIX A - MASTER Drawing List

(Copies of other Government documents, drawings and publications required by the suppliers in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the Contracting Officer).

2.2 Non Government Publications. The following document(s) form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents, which are DOD adopted, are those listed in the issue of the DODISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DODISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation.

ANSI/ASQC A8402-1994 QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY

ASSURANCE - VOCABULARY

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1137.)

2.3 Updating Specifications and Standards. If, during the performance of this contract, the contractor believes that the contract contains outdated or different versions of any specification or standard, the contractor shall request that all of its contracts be updated to include the current version of the applicable specification or standard. Updating shall not affect the form, fit or function of the deliverable item or increase cost/price of the item to the Government. The contractor shall submit an updated request to the Contracting Officer for approval. The contractor shall perform the contract in accordance with the existing specifications and standards until notified of approval/disapproval by the Contracting Officer. Any approved alternate specifications or standards will be incorporated into the contract.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 General. The Contractor shall procure all parts and materials, provide qualified personnel and facilities necessary to fabricate, inspect, test, and ship harnesses/cables IAW the government provided drawings and parts list.

3.2 Drawings. Any change to the drawing that affects form, fit, function or safety shall require the submission of a Class I Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) to the Contracting Officer for review and approval IAW CDRL A001. To correct errors in the drawing, or to implement a change that does not affect form, fit, function or safety, the contractor shall generate a Class II ECP for submission to the Contracting Officer for review and approval IAW CDRL A002. If the Contractor considers it necessary to temporarily depart from the requirements of the drawings, the Contractor may request that a deviation be authorized. A Request for Deviation from the drawing shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval IAW CDRL A003.

3.3 Failed initial test or warranty items. Upon notification by the Government of rejected asset(s), the vendor shall provide a Return Material Authorization number (RMA#) for return shipment (at the Contractor’s expense) of the rejected asset(s). The vendor shall provide a failure analysis report (FRACAS) DD FM 1664 IAW CDRL A004 for any asset that is returned for non-acceptance.

3.4 Contractor Performed Certificate on Conformance. The Contractor shall submit a Certificate of Conformance for each delivery order issued under this contract. This will state that (as a minimum) each part within this delivery order is within the tolerances called out on the government drawing for both dimensional and material requirements

(CDRL A005).

3.5 Counterfeit Parts and Materials.

3.5.1 The Contractor shall implement procedures to minimize the risk of procuring and/or using counterfeit parts and materials. Counterfeit electronic parts may typically be used parts which have been refurbished and represented as new. These parts may or may not contain authentic die, and will often pass most if not all of the system performance requirements and data sheet parameters. However, the part reliability may have been compromised during removal, handling, or remarking, and a reduced life can be expected. Commonly, counterfeited electronic parts include expensive parts such as microcontrollers or specially-screened devices or common parts which have several pin-compatible versions from multiple, Original Component Manufacturers (OCM), such as memory devices and operational amplifiers.

Counterfeit mechanical parts are typically improperly made, marked, or treated products.

Examples are improper anodise or heat treatments (or falsified data), mismarked parts sold as a higher grade steel, or used/bogus parts such as valves or circuit breakers. As with electronic parts, counterfeit mechanical parts are significantly more likely to fail prior to the part's expected life.

3.5.2 Solicitations and subcontracts for all suppliers shall contain a requirement for procedures to minimize the risk of procuring and/or using counterfeit parts and materials.

3.5.3 Preventing Counterfeit Parts and Materials. The Contractor shall take steps as defined below to minimize the risk of receiving counterfeit parts and materials. The Contractor:

3.5.3.1 Shall maximize availability of authentic, originally designed and/or qualified parts throughout the product's life cycle, including management of parts obsolescence.

3.5.3.2 Shall assess potential sources of supply to minimize the risk of receiving counterfeit parts or materials.

3.5.3.3 Shall maintain a listing of approved suppliers with documented criteria for approval and removal of suppliers from the list.

3.5.3.4 Shall have purchasing procedures which require the selection of parts and materials from OCM or authorized suppliers.

3.5.3.5 Shall require a certificate of compliance and supply chain traceability for all electronic part purchases.

3.5.3.6 Shall use Government or industry services such as Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) and other commercially available services to identify part or supplier quality or authenticity problems.

3.5.3.7 Shall define minimum inspection and test requirements for parts being procured from unauthorized sources, and shall ensure that in-house, third-party, and/or distributor inspection and test procedures and facilities comply with these requirements.

3.5.3.8 Shall incorporate procurement clauses which plainly identify quality requirements and liability to all approved suppliers.

3.5.3.9 Shall flow the requirements above to affected subcontractors.

3.6 Early Delivery. Due to limited storage facilities of the government, early deliveries will be determined at the delivery order level.

HQ-C-1-0001 ITEM 0068 - DATA REQUIREMENTS (NAVSEA) (SEP 1992)

The data to be furnished hereunder shall be prepared in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423, Exhibit(s), attached hereto.

HQ-C-2-0008 ASSIGNMENT AND USE OF NATIONAL STOCK NUMBERS (NAVSEA) (MAY 1993)

To the extent that National Stock Numbers (NSNs) or preliminary NSNs are assigned by the Government for the identification of parts, pieces, items, subassemblies or assemblies to be furnished under this contract, the Contractor shall use such NSNs or preliminary NSNs in the preparation of provisioning lists, package labels, packing lists, shipping containers and shipping documents as required by applicable specifications, standards or Data Item Descriptions of the contract or as required by orders for spare and repair parts. The cognizant Government Contract Administration Office shall be responsible for providing the Contractor such NSNs or preliminary NSNs which may be assigned and which are not already in possession of the Contractor.

HQ-C-2-0014 CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL (NAVSEA) (JAN 2008)

(a) Performance of this contract by the Contractor shall be conducted and performed in accordance with detailed obligations to which the Contractor committed itself in Proposal dated in response to NAVSEA Solicitation No. N00164-14-R-JN05.

(b) The technical volume(s) of the Contractor's proposal is incorporated by reference and hereby made subject to the provisions of the "ORDER OF PRECEDENCE" (FAR 52.215-8) clause of this contract. Under the "ORDER OF PRECEDENCE" clause, the technical volume of the Contractor's proposal referenced herein is hereby designated as item

(f) of the clause, following "the specification" in the order of precedence.

HQ-C-2-0023 EXCLUSION OF MERCURY (NAVSEA) (JAN 2008)

Mercury or mercury containing compounds shall not be intentionally added or come in direct contact with hardware or supplies furnished under this contract.

HQ C-2-0024 EXTENSION OF COMMERCIAL WARRANTY (NAVSEA) (NOV

1996)

The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided that such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the standard commercial warranty with the item. The standard commercial warranty period shall begin upon the final acceptance of the applicable material or software. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the "Inspection" clause, nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to other terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty.

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HQ-C-2-0032 INFORMATION AND DATA FURNISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT - ALTERNATE II

(NAVSEA) (JAN 2008)

(a) NAVSEA Form 4340/2 or Schedule C, as applicable, Government Furnished Information, attached hereto, incorporates by listing or specific reference, all the data or information which the Government has provided or will provide to the Contractor except for -

(1) The specifications set forth in Section C, and

(2) Government specifications, including drawings and other Government technical documentation which are referenced directly or indirectly in the specifications set forth in Section C and which are applicable to this contract as specifications, and which are generally available and provided to Contractors or prospective Contractors upon proper request, such as Federal or Military Specifications, and Standard Drawings, etc.

(b) Except for the specifications referred to in subparagraphs (a)(1) and (2) above, the Government will not be obligated to provide to the Contractor any specification, drawing, technical documentation or other publication which is not listed or specifically referenced in NAVSEA Form 4340/2 or Schedule C, as applicable, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the specifications, the publications listed or specifically referenced in NAVSEA Form 4340/2 or Schedule C, as applicable, the clause entitled "GOVERNMENT PROPERTY" (FAR 52.245-1) or "GOVERNMENT PROPERTY INSTALLATION OPERATION SERVICES " (FAR 52.245-2), as applicable, or any other term or condition of this contract.

(c)(1) The Contracting Officer may at any time by written order:

(i) delete, supersede, or revise, in whole or in part, data listed or specifically referenced in NAVSEA Form 4340/2 or Schedule C, as applicable; or

(ii) add items of data or information to NAVSEA Form 4340/2 or Schedule C, as applicable; or

(iii) establish or revise due dates for items of data or information in NAVSEA Form 4340/2 or Schedule C, as applicable.

(2) If any action taken by the Contracting Officer pursuant to subparagraph (c)(1) immediately above causes an increase or decrease in the costs of, or the time required for, performance of any part of the work under this contract, the contractor may be entitled to an equitable adjustment in the contract amount and delivery schedule in accordance with the procedures provided for in the "CHANGES" clause of this contract.

HQ-C-0037 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (NAVSEA) (JUL 2000)

(a) "Organizational Conflict of Interest" means that because of other activities or relationships with other persons, a person is unable or potentially unable to render impartial assistance or advice to the Government, or the person's objectivity in performing the contract work is or might be otherwise impaired, or a person has an unfair competitive advantage. "Person" as used herein includes Corporations, Partnerships, Joint Ventures, and other business enterprises.

(b) The Contractor warrants that to the best of its knowledge and belief, and except as otherwise set forth in the contract, the Contractor does not have any organizational conflict of interest(s) as defined in paragraph (a).

(c) It is recognized that the effort to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may create a potential organizational conflict of interest on the instant contract or on a future acquisition. In order to avoid this potential conflict of interest, and at the same time to avoid prejudicing the best interest of the Government, the right of the Contractor to participate in future procurement of equipment and/or services that are the subject of any work under this contract shall be limited as described below in accordance with the requirements of FAR 9.5.

(d) (1) The Contractor agrees that it shall not release, disclose, or use in any way that would permit or result in disclosure to any party outside the Government any information provided to the Contractor by the Government during or as a result of performance of this contract. Such information includes, but is not limited to, information submitted to the Government on a confidential basis by other persons. Further, the prohibition against release of Government provided information extends to cover such information whether or not in its original form, e.g., where the information has been included in Contractor generated work or where it is discernible from materials incorporating or based upon such information. This prohibition shall not expire after a given period of time.

(2) The Contractor agrees that it shall not release, disclose, or use in any way that would permit or result in disclosure to any party outside the Government any information generated or derived during or as a result of performance of this contract. This prohibition shall expire after a period of three years after completion of performance of this contract.

(3) The prohibitions contained in subparagraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) shall apply with equal force to any affiliate of the Contractor, any subcontractor, consultant, or employee of the Contractor, any joint venture involving the Contractor, any entity into or with which it may merge or affiliate, or any successor or assign of the Contractor.

The terms of paragraph (f) of this Special Contract Requirement relating to notification shall apply to any release of information in contravention of this paragraph (d).

(e) The Contractor further agrees that, during the performance of this contract and for a period of three years after completion of performance of this contract, the Contractor, any affiliate of the Contractor, any subcontractor, consultant, or employee of the Contractor, any joint venture involving the Contractor, any entity into or with which it may subsequently merge or affiliate, or any other successor or assign of the Contractor, shall not furnish to the United States Government, either as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor, or as a consultant to a prime contractor or subcontractor, any system, component or services which is the subject of the work to be performed under this contract. This exclusion does not apply to any recompetition for those systems, components or services furnished pursuant to this contract. As provided in FAR 9.505-2, if the Government procures the system, component, or services on the basis of work statements growing out of the effort performed under this contract, from a source other than the contractor, subcontractor, affiliate, or assign of either, during the course of performance of this contract or before the three year period following completion of this contract has lapsed, the Contractor may, with the authorization of the cognizant Contracting Officer, participate in a subsequent procurement for the same system, component, or service. In other words, the Contractor may be authorized to compete for procurement(s) for systems, components or services subsequent to an intervening procurement.

(f) The Contractor agrees that, if after award, it discovers an actual or potential organizational conflict of interest, it shall make immediate and full disclosure in writing to the Contracting Officer. The notification shall include a description of the actual or potential organizational conflict of interest, a description of the action which the Contractor has taken or proposes to take to avoid, mitigate, or neutralize the conflict, and any other relevant information that would assist the Contracting Officer in making a determination on this matter. Notwithstanding this notification, the Government may terminate the contract for the convenience of the Government if determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

(g) Notwithstanding paragraph (f) above, if the Contractor was aware, or should have been aware, of an organizational conflict of interest prior to the award of this contract or becomes, or should become, aware of an organizational conflict of interest after award of this contract and does not make an immediate and full disclosure in writing to the Contracting Officer, the Government may terminate this contract for default.

(h) If the Contractor takes any action prohibited by this requirement or fails to take action required by this requirement, the Government may terminate this contract for default.

(i) The Contracting Officer's decision as to the existence or nonexistence of an actual or potential organizational conflict of interest shall be final.

(j) Nothing in this requirement is intended to prohibit or preclude the Contractor from marketing or selling to the United States Government its product lines in existence on the effective date of this contract; nor, shall this requirement preclude the Contractor from participating in any research and development or delivering any design development model or prototype of any such equipment. Additionally, sale of catalog or standard commercial items are exempt from this requirement.

(k) The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, if it has been tasked to evaluate or advise the Government concerning its own products or activities or those of a competitor in order to ensure proper safeguards exist to guarantee objectivity and to protect the Government's interest.

(l) The Contractor shall include this requirement in subcontracts of any tier which involve access to information or situations/conditions covered by the preceding paragraphs, substituting "subcontractor" for "contractor" where appropriate.

(m) The rights and remedies described herein shall not be exclusive and are in addition to other rights and remedies provided by law or elsewhere included in this contract.

(n) Compliance with this requirement is a material requirement of this contract.

HQ-C-2-0038 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NAVSEA) (SEP 1990)

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations, in connection with any movement over the public highways of overweight/overdimensional materials.

HQ-C-2-0051 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS (NAVSEA) (AUG 1994)

(a) Definitions.

(i) A "zero-tier reference" is a specification, standard, or drawing that is cited in the contract (including its attachments).

(ii) A "first-tier reference" is either: (1) a specification, standard, or drawing cited in a zero-tier reference, or (2) a specification cited in a first-tier drawing.

(b) Requirements.

All zero-tier and first-tier references, as defined above, are mandatory for use. All lower tier references shall be used for guidance only.

HQ-C-2-0059 UPDATING SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS (NAVSEA) (AUG 1994)

If, during the performance of this or any other contract, the contractor believes that any contract contains outdated or different versions of any specifications or standards, the contractor may request that all of its contracts be updated to include the current version of the applicable specification or standard. Updating shall not affect the form, fit or function of the deliverable item or increase the cost/price of the item to the Government. The contractor should submit update requests to the Procuring Contracting Officer with copies to the Administrative Contracting Officer and cognizant program office representative for approval. The contractor shall perform the contract in accordance with the existing specifications and standards until notified of approval/disapproval by the Procuring Contracting Officer. Any approved alternate specifications or standards will be incorporated into the contract.

Section D - Packaging and Marking

HQ D-1-0002 PACKAGING LANGUAGE (W/O MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS)

Item(s) 0001-0068 The supplies furnished hereunder shall be packaged in accordance with best commercial practice.