N0016722R0027_DO_01_CLB HYSHMA_SOW_Final.pdf

FIRST ORDER – STATEMENT OF WORK

1. BACKGROUND. The Advanced Propulsor Management Office (APMO) is in the Naval Architecture and Engineering Department of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD). The APMO is responsible for the design and manufacture of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) submarine propulsors on behalf of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The APMO requires Hydrodynamic Shaping Material (HYSHMA), per reference 3.1, for unique and complex full-scale COLUMBIA Class (CLB) and VIRGINIA Class (VCS) submarine propulsor components.

2. SCOPE. The contractor shall coat the CLB Lead Ship Forward Assembly and Aft Outer Structure Assembly (AOS), utilizing HYSHMA-G-071, reference 3.1, on-site at the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC). The contractor shall manufacture, package and ship a set of CLB HYSHMA Blocks (129 blocks make a set).

3. REFERENCES

3.1 NAVSEA Drawing No. 245-8740860 –Rev B: “HYSHMA SG071 Material

Specification”, dated 6 Jan 2021 (UNCLASS-Distro D)

3.2 DWG 324531100; Rev B; Columbia Class FWD Assembly; dated 9/15/2021

(CONFIDENTIAL)

3.3 DWG 324531300 – Rev B; Columbia Class Machined Super FOS Assembly; dated 7/3/19 (UNCLASS-Distro D)

3.4 DWG 324531600 – Rev A; Columbia Class Conduit Elbow, FWD Assembly; dated 10/23/2020 (UNCLASS-Distro C)

3.5 DWG 324531124 – Rev A; Columbia Class Vent Insert; dated 10/13/2020 (UNCLASS-Distro C)

3.6 DWG 324551100 – Rev A; Columbia Class AOS Assembly; dated 3/25/20 (UNCLASS-Distro D)

3.7 DWG 324551110 – Rev A; Columbia Class Machined Aft Outer Structure; dated 3/25/20 (UNCLASS-Distro D)

3.8 Naval Foundry and Propeller Center-BLDG 546 HYSHMA Work Area

3.9 Safety and Security Regulations

3.10 Drawing C24539000, Rev A, COLUMBIA CLASS HYSHMA Pre-Cast Block Kit, dated 1/31/2020, (UNCLAS-Distro D)

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

4.1 Program Management Activities. The contractor shall perform Program Management (PM) services including the organization, planning, schedule, implementation, control, analysis, compliance, and reporting of all contractual elements to achieve technical, schedule and financial objectives (CDRL A005 - Planning Chart). The contractor shall develop and implement a PM plan to effectively and efficiently execute delivery order requirements such as methodology, procedures, and templates (CDRL A007 - PM Plan). Among other PM duties, the contractor shall:

4.1.1 Maintain a clear line of authority among all organizational elements, including management of authorized subcontractors.

4.1.2 Designate primary and alternate Contractor’s Points of Contact (CPOCs).

4.1.3 Arrange for access for Government personnel to authorized subcontractor facilities and enable communication at all lower tiers.

4.1.4 Investigate and record facts and observations; and communicate any perceived or actual issues related to quality, schedule, cost control, management, utilization of small business, and regulatory compliance that if unresolved, would adversely affect performance and assessment.

4.1.5 Contact the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for guidance or escalation of issues.

4.2 Monthly Status Reporting. The contractor shall observe and record work progress and status of the program, assigned tasks, costs, and existing or potential problem areas in narrative format (CDRL A008 - MSR). The resulting activities and data items shall be submitted as appendices to the MSR.

4.2.1 Monthly Expenditure Reporting. Observe and record all direct and indirect expenditures for both planned and actual transactions including labor hours against baseline values, and estimates of time and cost at completion (CDRL

A009 - MER).

4.3 Technical or Administrative Meetings. The contractor shall participate in virtual or in-person meetings to communicate the status of actions, objectives, and milestones, and to provide subject-matter expertise. The contractor shall document the discussions in meeting minutes (CDRL A011 - Meeting Minutes).

4.3.1 Briefing Materials. The contractor shall develop briefing materials such as slideshows or executive summaries and provide documentation for discussion (CDRL A006 - Presentation Material).

4.3.2 The contractor shall participate in the events described below.

4.3.2.1 Post-Award Kick-Off Meeting. At the base year award, conduct a comprehensive presentation to Government key leadership inclusive of program office stakeholders. The agenda shall include introductions to key personnel and subcontractor leads, workflows, lines of communication, priorities of work, and breakout sessions to review regulatory requirements such as data management and invoicing.

4.3.2.2 Bi-Weekly Status Meetings. Conduct bi-weekly discussions related to emergent issues, planned events and outcomes anticipated to occur within the next 30 calendar days. Agenda shall include discussion points focused on priorities of work and action item status.

4.4 Waivers and Deviations. The contractor shall submit requests for waivers or deviations (CDRL A013 – Request for Variance). The contractor may propose alternative formats for processing waivers or deviations for Government approval.

4.5 End-Item Deliverables and Inspection.

4.5.1 The contractor shall submit certification package(s) as required by drawings, references 3.2, 3.6, and 3.10. (CDRL A003 - Certification Package).

5. TECHNCAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Non-Recurring Engineering – COLUMBIA CLASS

5.1.1 HYSHMA Application Strategy and Support Hardware. The contractor shall develop an Application Strategy and Support Hardware Plan (CDRL A004

- TDP) to place HYSHMA, reference 3.1, on full-scale COLUMBIA Class propulsor components, references 3.2 and 3.7, in field at production at the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) in Philadelphia, PA.

5.1.1.1 The strategy shall address transport, handling, and support/fixturing of the materials, equipment, and the propulsor components, as required, to support the execution of the HYSHMA placement by the contractor. This strategy and associated hardware designs shall:

• Include the design and fabrication of ALL required support hardware

• Support transportability and shipping of required materials, hardware, and equipment to and from the in-field HYSHMA placement location for all full-scale propulsor components

• Aim to minimize equipment/hardware footprint and set-up/tear-down time.

Note. The strategy is not required to fully define component specific tooling and hardware required to achieve the HYSHMA surfaces/features, specific to each component (i.e. molds and/or HYSHMA contour related support tooling).

5.1.2 Fabrication and Assembly. Upon Government approval of the strategy and associated support hardware designs developed under task 5.1.1, the contractor shall manufacture the HYSHMA application support hardware.

5.1.3 Manufacturing Plan. The contractor shall develop a Manufacturing Plan, CDRL A004, (TDP) and provide it to the Government for review and approval. The Manufacturing Plan shall define processes, methods, and tooling that the contractor will use to apply material sufficient to achieve the HYSHMA surfaces and features defined in references 3.2 through 3.5. The Manufacturing Plan shall identify as-cast HYSHMA surfaces and quantify the estimated minimum and maximum excess HYSHMA stock material, as applicable.

5.2 COLUMBIA Class Recurring Engineering

5.2.1 CLB Forward Assembly. Using qualified equipment and approved procedures, the contractor shall apply HYSHMA, in accordance with reference 3.1, to the CLB Forward Assembly (see reference 3.2). This task will be performed on-site at the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) in Philadelphia, PA. The contractor shall procure, package, and ship all material/equipment required to support HYSHMA placement on the CLB Forward Assembly.

Special Tooling. The contractor shall provide any project specific special tooling required to facilitate the HYSHMA application, including molds.

5.2.2 Material Procurement. The contractor shall provide items 12 through 15, 17, 39 and 40 shown in the List of Material in reference 2.2, in the quantities required to apply HYSHMA to the CLB Forward Assembly. Items 39 and 40 (references 3.4 and 3.5 respectively) may be fabricated from HYSHMA (per reference 3.1) in lieu of the material specified in the respective drawings. The contractor shall comply with NFPC safety regulations as specified in reference 3.9. The contractor may propose changes to the geometry of items 39 and 40 to facilitate the material change. For proposed changes, the contractor shall obtain Government approval prior to procuring the material(s).

5.2.3 Material and Equipment Shipment. The contractor shall package and ship all the material and equipment required for HYSHMA placement to NFPC.

The equipment shall be crated and packaged in a manner to avoid damage during transit. After HYSHMA placement, the contractor shall return to the contractor’s facility all equipment and materials delivered to NFPC for performing the task that cannot be stored in their allotted on-site storage area (see reference 3.8). The contractor shall ensure the work space and all other applicable work and staging areas used at NFPC are returned to their prior condition, or better, and that all debris is removed. The contractor shall comply with NFPC safety regulations as specified in reference 3.9.

5.2.4 HYSHMA Placement. The contractor shall apply HYSHMA to the specified outer portion of the forward assembly component as shown in reference 3.2. HYSHMA cavity geometry can be found in reference 3.3. The contractor shall prepare the painted surface and apply HYSHMA utilizing validated processes and equipment. The HYSMHA material shall meet the requirements of reference 3.1. All recessed pockets in the HYSHMA shown in reference 3.2 shall be machined by the Government after HYSHMA is applied. HYSHMA shall be overcast a minimum of ¼” in all places, with no more than ½” overcast where possible.

5.3 CLB Aft Outer Structure. The contractor shall apply HYSHMA, in accordance with reference 3.1 to the CLB AOS Assembly (see reference 3.6). This task will be performed on-site at the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) in Philadelphia, PA. The contractor shall procure, package and ship all material and equipment required to support HYSHMA placement to the CLB AOS.

5.3.2.1 Special Tooling: The contractor shall provide any project specific special tooling required to facilitate the HYSHMA application including molds.

i. Material Procurement: The contractor shall provide items 2 and

15, shown in the List of Material in reference 3.6, in the quantities required to apply HYSHMA to the CLB Machined Aft Outer Structure.

ii. Material and Equipment Shipment: The contractor shall package and ship all the material and equipment required for

HYSHMA placement to NFPC. The equipment shall be crated and packaged in a manner to avoid damage during transit. After HYSHMA placement, the contractor shall return to the contractor’s facility all equipment and materials delivered to NFPC for performing the task that cannot be stored in their allotted on-site storage area (see reference 3.8). The contractor shall ensure the work space and all other applicable work and staging areas used at NFPC are returned to their prior condition, or better, and that all debris is removed.

iii. HYSHMA Placement: The contractor shall apply HYSHMA to the specified outer portion of the aft outer structure component as shown in reference 3.6. The contractor shall prepare the painted surface and apply HYSHMA utilizing validated processes and equipment. The HYSMHA material shall meet the requirements of reference 3.1. Note that all recessed pockets in the HYSHMA shown in reference 3.6 shall be machined by the Government after HYSHMA is applied. HYSHMA shall be overcast a minimum of ¼” in all places, with no more than ½” overcast where possible.

5.3.3 HYSHMA Blocks: The contractor shall manufacture and deliver one (1) CLB Class HYSHMA Block Kit in accordance with reference 3.10. In addition to the kit, the contractor shall also manufacture one (1) additional block of each design, reference 3.10, items 1 through 9, for a total quantity of nine (9) additional HYSHMA blocks. These additional nine (9) HYSHMA blocks (one of each design) also shall be preserved and packaged in accordance with reference 3.10.

6. TRAVEL

The contractor shall travel to the Naval Foundry Propeller Center (NFPC), Philadelphia, PA, as required to support tasking under this order.

7. DELIVERABLES

The contractor shall deliver the following Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) for this task order in accordance with Section J of the base contract.

CDRL Title Data Item Description (DID) A004 Technical Data Package (TDP) DI-SESS-80776A A005 Project Planning Chart DI-MGMT-80507C* A006 Presentation Material DI-MGMT-81373 A007 Program Management (PM) Plan DI-MGMT-80004 A008 Monthly Status Report (MSR) DI-MGMT-80368 A009 Monthly Expenditure Report (MER) DI-FNCL-81537 A011 Meeting Minutes DI-ADMN-81505 A013 Request for Variance DI-SESS-80640E=

8. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The following Security Classification Guide applies to this task order:

Security Classification Guide, SCG 05-056.04, Subj: Propulsors, Submarine, 29 Jun 2010.

9. PERFORMANCE

Place of Performance: The primary place of performance will be at the contractor’s facilities and at the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center, Philadelphia, PA.

Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be from date of award through 8/1/2025.

Place of Delivery: Naval Foundry and Propeller Center, Philadelphia, PA