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1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

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Picatinny, NJ conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

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DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

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OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

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SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

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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

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14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

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SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

20 Nov 2018

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

N0017419R0099

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 750 Each First Article

FFP

Cartridge, 20mm, Plastic Dummy, M51A4N with MK7 Links to meet the requirements specified by DTL WS35947, ADL 53711-8563566 in accordance with Statement of Work and all attachments.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: 1310

NET AMT

20mm Dummy Cartridges with MK7 Links

FFP

Base Year - Cartridge, 20mm, Plastic Dummy, M51A4N with MK7 Links to meet the requirements specified by DTL WS35947, ADL 53711-8563566 in accordance with Statement of Work and all attachments.

0002AA 45,760 Each 20mm Dummy Cartridges with MK7 Links

FFP

Cartridge, 20mm, Plastic Dummy, M51A4N with MK7 Links to meet the requirements specified by DTL WS35947, ADL 53711-8563566 in accordance with Statement of Work and all attachments. US Navy Quantities.

0002AB 27,200 Each 20mm Dummy Cartridges with MK7 Links

FFP

Cartridge, 20mm, Plastic Dummy, M51A4N with MK7 Links to meet the requirements specified by DTL WS35947, ADL 53711-8563566 in accordance with Statement of Work and all attachments. To fill FMS Requirement for Turkey under FMS case TK-P-LLI. Once items are completed/inspected and ready for shipment, the contractor shall send a Notice of Availability (NOA) to the freight forwarder.

Freight forwarder information: ATTN: MR.NICK GEORGATOS PH 718-995-

2074 FAX 718-553-5373 167-43 PORTER ROAD JAMACIA NY 11434 MARK

FOR:DZ IKMAL MERKEXI KOMUTANLIGI DERINCE IZMIT TURKEY

0002AC 27,200 Each 20mm Dummy Cartridges with MK7 Links

FFP

Cartridge, 20mm, Plastic Dummy, M51A4N with MK7 Links to meet the requirements specified by DTL WS35947, ADL 53711-8563566 in accordance with Statement of Work and all attachments. To fill FMS Requirement for Taiwan under FMS case TW-P-LHO. Once items are completed/inspected and ready for shipment, the contractor shall send a Notice of Availability (NOA) to the freight forwarder.

Freight forwarder information: ROUND THE WORLD LOGISTICS (USA) COR

ATTN: MR. ALAN LI

PH 908 862 3535 FX 908 862 1994

333 CANTOR AVE, UNIT C

LINDEN NJ 07036

Mark For:

NAVAL COMBAT SYSTEM FACILITY

NO 20 JIESHOU RD ZUOYING DIST

PH 886 7 5851440 FAX 886 7 5823153

KAOHSIUNG CITY 813

TAIWAN ROC

0002AD 20,000 Each 20mm Dummy Cartridges with MK7 Links

FFP

Option I - Cartridge, 20mm, Plastic Dummy, M51A4N with MK7 Links to meet the requirements specified by DTL WS35947, ADL 53711-8563566 in accordance with Statement of Work and all attachments. To fill FMS Requirement for Australia under FMS case AT-P-LFC. Once items are completed/inspected and ready for shipment, the contractor shall send a Notice of Availability (NOA) to the freight forwarder.

Freight forwarder information: TBD

Technical Data

FFP

Base Year - Data to be provided in accordance with the attached DD1423. This CLIN is Not Seperately Priced (NSP).

OPTION 20mm Dummy Cartridges with MK7 Links

FFP

Option I - Cartridge, 20mm, Plastic Dummy, M51A4Nw ith MK7 Links to meet the requirements specified by DTL WS35947, ADL 53711-8563566 in accordance with Statement of Work and all attachments.

0004AA 50,000 Each 20mm Dummy Cartridges with MK7 Links

FFP

Option I - Cartridge, 20mm, Plastic Dummy, M51A4N with MK7 Links to meet the requirements specified by DTL WS35947, ADL 53711-8563566 in accordance with Statement of Work and all attachments. US Navy Quantities.

0004AB 3,200 Each 20mm Dummy Cartridges with MK7 Links

FFP

Option I - Cartridge, 20mm, Plastic Dummy, M51A4N with MK7 Links to meet the requirements specified by DTL WS35947, ADL 53711-8563566 in accordance with Statement of Work and all attachments. To fill FMS Requirement for New Zealand under FMS case NZ-P-GDR. Once items are completed/inspected and ready for shipment, the contractor shall send a Notice of Availability (NOA) to the freight forwarder.

Freight forwarder information: TBD

OPTION Technical Data

FFP

Option I -Data to be provided in accordance with the attached DD1423. This CLIN is Not Seperately Priced (NSP).

0006 50,000 Each OPTION 20mm Dummy Cartridges with MK7 Links

FFP

Option II - Cartridge, 20mm, Plastic Dummy, M51A4N with MK7 Links to meet the requirements specified by DTL WS35947, ADL 53711-8563566 in accordance with Statement of Work and all attachments.

OPTION Technical Data

FFP

Option II - Data to be provided in accordance with the attached DD1423. This CLIN is Not Seperately Priced (NSP).

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

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.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

CARTRIDGE, 20MM, PLASTIC DUMMY, M51A4N PRODUCTION

1. SCOPE

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for the manufacture, test, inspection, packaging, and delivery of the CARTRIDGE, 20MM, PLASTIC DUMMY, M51A4N with MK 7 Mod 1 Link.

1.1. Background. The M51A4N 20mm Plastic Dummy Cartridge is planned for use with the Navy’s Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), which is the 20mm anti-missile defense system. The M51A4N is used for weighting, balancing, gun checks, and dry cycling of the CIWS during ship install verification.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed below are not necessarily all of the documents referenced herein, but are the ones that are needed in order to fully understand the information provided by this document.

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications and standards. The following specifications, standards and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the Automated Data List (ADL).

SPECIFICATIONS

NAVSEA

DTL WS35947 Item Specification for the Cartridge, 20mm Plastic Dummy, M51A4N

WS18782E Painting, Marking, and Lettering of Naval Gun Ammunition

DTL WS22458A Item Specification for Link, Cartridge, 20mm, MK 7 MOD 1

STANDARDS

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MIL-STD-1916 DOD Preferred Methods for Acceptance of Product

MIL-STD-1168 Ammunition Lot Numbering and Ammunition Data Card

MIL-STD-129 Military Marking for Shipment and Storage

2.2.2 Other Government Documents, Drawings and Publications.

LISTS

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

ADL 53711-8563566 Cartridge, 20mm Plastic Dummy, M51A4N ADL 53711-5871716 REV. U Link, 20mm Cartridge, MK 7 MOD 1 ADL 10001-564200 REV. R Pallet, Material Handling, MK 3 MOD 0

DRAWINGS

NAVSEA

53711-8563566 Cartridge, 20mm, Plastic Dummy, M51A4N 7258943 Shipping and Storage Container, M548 5871716 Link, 20mm, Cartridge, MK 7 MOD 1

PUBLICATIONS

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General. The contractor shall manufacture, assemble, test, inspect, package, and deliver 20mm Plastic Dummy cartridges as listed in this contract to meet the requirements specified by DTL WS35947, ADL 53711-8563566, their lower-tier documents, and the detailed requirements below. The contractor shall also be responsible for providing all necessary equipment and tooling, with the exception of any Government Furnished Property.

3.2 First Article

3.2.1 The contractor shall produce First Article lots of cartridges sufficient in quantity to meet the First Article requirements specified in DTL WS35947 and this Statement of Work. All items shall be produced in accordance with ADL 53711-8563566 and this Statement of Work.

3.2.2 First Article (Contractor Testing). The first article shall consist of a sample of M51A4N 20MM Plastic Dummy cartridges and links which shall be examined and tested in accordance with contract requirements, the item specifications, Quality Assurance Provisions (QAPS) and all drawings listed in the ADL.

3.2.2.1 The first article shall be representative of items to be manufactured using the same processes and procedures and at the same facility as contract 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. All components, subassemblies, and assemblies in the first article sample shall have been produced by the Contractor (including subcontractors) using the technical data package provided by the Government. The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer at least 15 calendar days advance notice of the schedule date for final inspection(s) of the first article.

3.2.2.2 The first article shall be inspected and tested by the contractor for all requirements of the drawing(s), the QAP(s), and specification(s) referenced thereon, except for:

3.2.2.2.1 Inspections and tests contained in material specifications provided that the required inspection and tests have been performed previously and certificates of conformance are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

3.2.2.2.2 Inspections and tests for Military Standard (MS) components and parts provided that inspection and tests have been performed previously and certifications for the components and parts are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

3.2.2.2.3 Corrosion resistance tests over 10 days in length provided that a test specimen or sample representing the same process has successfully passed the same test within 30 days prior to processing the first article and results of the tests are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

3.2.2.2.4 Life cycle tests over 10 days in length provided that the same or similar items manufactured using the same processes have successfully passed the same test within 1 year prior to processing the first article and results of the tests are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

3.2.2.2.5 Onetime qualification tests, which are defined as a onetime on the drawing(s), provided that the same or similar item manufactured using the same processes has successfully passed the tests, and results of the test are on file at the contractor’s facility and certifications are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

3.2.2.3 Those inspections which are of a destructive nature shall be performed upon additional sample parts selected from the same lot(s) or batch(es) from which the first article was selected.

3.2.2.4 First Article Test Plan (FATP). The contractor shall prepare and submit a FATP for Government review and approval in accordance with CDRL A001. The contractor shall include all dimensional and environmental testing according to the item specification and other subsequent tests to assure conformance to the Specification, Drawings, ADL and performance requirements.

3.2.2.5 A First Article Test Report. The Contractor shall submit a First Article Test Report in accordance with CDRL A002. The First Article Test Report shall be compiled by the contractor documenting the results of all inspections and tests (including supplier’s and Vendor’s inspection records and certifications, when applicable). The First Article Test Report shall include actual inspection and test results to include all measurements, recorded test data, and certifications (if applicable) keyed to each drawing, specification and QAP requirement and identified by each individual QAP characteristic, drawing/specification characteristic and unlisted characteristic.

The Government Quality Assurance Representative’s (QAR) findings shall be documented on DD Form 1222, Request for and Results of Tests, and attached to the contractor’s test report.

3.2.2.5.1 Material Certification. Material Certifications shall be provided for all components utilized to manufacture the cartridge as part of the First Article Test Report in accordance with CDRL A002. Certificates of Compliance will not be accepted in place of material certifications. Material Certifications shall provide objective evidence that the material meets the requirement of the associated material specification or standard.

3.2.2.6 Notwithstanding the provisions for waiver of first article, an additional first article sample or portion thereof, may be ordered by the Contracting Officer in writing when (i) a major change is made to the technical data, (ii) whenever there is a lapse in production for a period in excess of 90 days, or (iii) Whenever a change occurs in place of performance, manufacturing process, material used, drawing, specification or source of supply. When conditions (i), (ii), or

(iii) above occurs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer so that a determination can be made concerning the need for the additional first article sample or portion thereof, and instructions provided concerning the submission, inspection, and notification of results. Costs of the first article testing resulting from production process change, change in the place of performance, or material substitution shall be borne by the Contractor.

3.2.3 First Article (Government Testing). The Government first article test shall consist of a sample of M51A4N 20mm Plastic Dummy cartridges and links which shall be examined and tested in accordance with contract requirements, the item specification, the Quality Assurance Provisions (QAPS) and drawings listed in the ADL.

3.2.3.1 The first article shall be representative of items to be manufactured using the same processes and procedures as contract 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. All components, subassemblies, and assemblies in the first article sample shall have been produced by the Contractor (including subcontractors) using the technical data package provided by the Government.

3.2.3.2 Prior to delivery, each of the first article assemblies, subassemblies, and components shall be inspected by the Contractor for all contract, drawing, QAP and specification requirements except for any environmental or destructive testing. The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer at least 15 calendar days advance notice of the schedule date for final inspection of the first article. Those inspections which are of a destructive nature shall be performed upon additional sample parts selected from the same lot(s) or batch(es) from which the first article was selected. Results of contractor inspections (including supplier’s and Vendor’s inspection records when applicable) shall be verified by the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR). The QAR shall attach to the contractor’s inspection report to a completed DD Form 1222. Upon delivery to the Government, the first article sample may be subjected to inspection for all contract, drawing, specification, and QAP requirements.

3.2.3.3 Notwithstanding the provisions for waiver of first article, an additional first article sample or portion thereof, may be ordered by the Contracting Officer in writing when (i) a major change is made to the technical data, (ii) whenever there is a lapse in production for a period in excess of 90 days, or (iii) whenever a change occurs in the place of performance, manufacturing process, material used, drawing, specification or source supply. When conditions (i), (ii), or (iii) above occurs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 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. Costs of the first article testing resulting from production process change, change in the place of performance, or material substitution shall be borne by the Contractor.

3.2.3.4 Rejected first articles or portions thereof not destroyed during inspection and testing will be held at the government first article test site for a period of 30 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 30 day period shall constitute abandonment of said material by the Contractor and shall confer upon the Government the right to destroy or otherwise dispose of the rejected items at the discretion of the Government without liability to the Contractor by reason of such destruction or disposition.

3.3 Lot Acceptance

3.3.1 Lot Acceptance Test (LAT) Plan. The contractor shall submit a LAT Plan for Government review and approval in accordance with CDRL A003. A lot acceptance test sample is shall be selected in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-1916.

3.3.2 Lot Acceptance Test Report (LATR). The contractor shall conduct LAT in accordance with Government Approved LAT plan in accordance with CDRL A004. Resulting test data including any anomalies encountered during the testing of any accepted product shall be provided in a test report and uploaded in the Munitions History Program (MHP). Once the government has been notified by the contractor and a LAT has commenced the PCO must approve any contractor request for stoppage or the government may withhold acceptance until a root cause determination has been reviewed and accepted by the government.

3.3.3 The Department of Defense (DoD) Preferred Methods for Acceptance of Product, MIL- STD-1916, shall be used for this procurement action. All references to MIL-STD-105, MIL- STD-414, MIL-STD-1235, and ANSI Z1.4 appearing in the Technical Data Package (TDP) are replaced by MIL-STD-1916. Verification Levels (VL) shall replace AQLs and shall be VL IV for major characteristics and VL II for minor characteristics.

3.4 Measurement System Evaluation (MSE). (CDRL A005)

3.4.1 Definitions. This paragraph defines specific terms utilized throughout the rest of this section, in the CDRL and in the Data Item Descriptions (DIDs). This aids in clarifying the MSE requirements to Government and contractor personnel.

3.4.1.1 Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AIE). All equipment (includes 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 QAPs).

3.4.1.2 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.

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

3.4.1.4 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:

3.4.1.4.1 Standard Test Equipment. Multiuse 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.

3.4.1.4.2 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 equipment such as scratch and dig standards, surface finish comparator, color standards (SAE-AMS-STD-595), etc.

3.4.1.5 Nondestructive Testing. 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.

3.4.1.6 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.

3.4.2 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.

3.4.3 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.

3.4.4 AIE Designs & Government Furnished Gages. AIE designs are of two types – Government designs (see 3.4.4.1) and contractor designs (see 3.4.4.2). When applicable, Government designs or Government furnished gages are designated in the TDP/contract;

responsibility for all other AIE is assigned to the contractor. 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.

3.4.4.1 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.

3.4.4.2 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 3.4.1.4 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).”

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

3.4.5 AIE Package Submittals. The contractor shall prepare the AIE package submittal in accordance with CDRL A005. In addition, the contractor shall adhere to the following requirements:

3.4.5.1 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.

3.4.5.2 Units of Measurement. The units of measurement within the AIE package submittal shall be consistent with the requirements of the Technical Data Package (TDP).

3.4.5.3 AIE Flow Down. The contractor shall flow down AIE requirements to sub-contractors at any tier who are performing acceptance inspections.

3.4.6 Characteristics for Inspection. AIE documentation for Critical, Special, and Major characteristic inspections shall be submitted to the Government for approval in accordance with CDRL A005. AIE for Minor characteristic inspections shall be submitted to the Government for approval in accordance with CDRL A005 and as required below:

3.4.6.1 Listed Minor (characteristics displayed on specifications and/or drawings)

3.4.7 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.

3.4.7.1 Reliability of 99.5% at a 90% Confidence Level for Critical/Special Characteristics

3.4.7.2 Reliability of 99% at a 90% Confidence Level for Major Characteristics

3.4.7.3 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.

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

3.4.7.5 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. See applicable DD Form 1423. This test shall be performed at the contractor’s facilities who’s manufacturing system has had the AAIE fully integrated and calibrated as per paragraph 3.4.8.2 of this section. The contractor shall allow Government personnel access to this facility and unobstructed monitoring of this test.

3.4.7.6 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 3.4.7.1-3.4.7.5.

3.4.8 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. The contractor shall provide objective evidence, including the MSA assessment plan, associated data, and analysis, which demonstrates the AIE is, at a minimum, stable, repeatable, and reproducible for the following characteristics (MSA

CDRL):

Specification Paragraph No. Drawing Characteristic

NOT APPLICABLE

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 resubmitted AIE is approved, the MSA shall be conducted on the approved AIE and resubmitted for approval.

3.4.8.1 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.

3.4.8.2 AIE Calibration and Verification. The calibration system shall be in accordance with ISO 10012 or ANSI/NCSL Z540.3. 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.

3.4.9 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.

3.4.9.1 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.

3.4.9.2 The NDT method(s) shall be applied in accordance with ASTM E 543 (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 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.

3.4.10 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 in accordance with CDRL A005 and approved by the Government prior to implementation. If an AIE is relocated and the relocation risks the integrity of the inspection system, notify the Government to determine information needed to assess impact to AIE.

3.4.11 Responsibility for AIE Package Submittal. The contractor shall submit the AIE design documentation package within contractual timeframes in accordance with CDRL A005. The Government will provide approval or disapproval within the timeframe specified in the CDRL.

Disapproval of the AIE package will require re-submittal and subsequent Government review in accordance with the CDRL requirements. The AIE package and any required prove-outs must be approved prior to First Article (FA) (if required) or production start-up if FA is not required.

3.4.12 Government’s Right to Disapprove AIE. The Government reserves the right to revoke approval of any AIE that is not satisfying the required acceptance criteria at any time during the performance of this contract. See DD Form 1423.

3.5 Ammunition Data Cards and Ammunition Lot Numbers. Detailed requirements and guidance for the preparation of Ammunition Data Cards (ADCs) and Ammunition Lot Numbers are contained in MIL-STD-1168, the applicable DD Form 1423 and the Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP) online 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-STD-1168 and the WARP user’s manual.

Information provided in paragraphs 6.7 through 6.16 of MIL-STD-1168 shall be considered mandatory requirements where all instances of the term “should” are considered to be replaced with the word “shall.”

3.5.1 The contractor shall develop and submit ADCs in accordance with the requirements of this section, MIL-STD-1168, the user’s manual located on the WARP database, and CDRL A006. The WARP application is accessed through the Munitions History Program (MHP) website. (Refer to “Ammunition Data Cards and Report of Contractor Ballistic Testing” for more information.) The ADC requirement is a flow-down requirement that applies to contractors and their suppliers, vendors or subcontractors.

3.5.2 The contractor shall prepare an ADC for each lot of item(s) being produced under this contract, regardless of whether or not those lots are accepted or rejected by the Government. The ADC shall comply with MIL-STD-1168 and WARP requirements.

3.5.3 Unless otherwise authorized by the Procuring Contracting Officer, the contractor shall include, in the components sections on the ADC representing the deliverable item, as a minimum; all assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, explosives, and propellants listed below for the item being procured.

3.5.3.1 End Item Component Listing:

Drawing Number Nomenclature

53711-8563566 Cartridge, 20mm, Plastic Dummy, M51A4N

3.5.4 Lot numbers shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1168 lot number convention and the technical data package requirements. Lot numbers shall be used for all ammunition end items and their major components, including inert, dummy, or non-energetic items and components.

When not required by technical data package and not an end item or major component, the component lot number may be constructed through contractor lot number convention.

3.5.5 All component RFD/ECPs shall be listed on the ADC for the deliverable item. The WARP user’s manual provides information on the level of detail required.

3.5.6 A sample ADC shall be developed and submitted to the WARP system 30 days prior to First Article testing or 30 days prior to production in the event a first article is not required. The WARP ADC program will not allow the submission of additional ADCs until such time as the sample ADC has been approved in the system.

4. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Failure Notification, Analysis, Corrective Action, and Report. The contractor shall notify the government when there is a failure during First Article, Lot Acceptance, other testing, or when there is a major production incident that includes, but is not limited to Critical characteristics, issues that will result in significant production stoppage, or issues that result in the failure of the all-up-round or components to meet the applicable performance or safety requirements. The contractor shall document the failure, perform an investigation and analysis to determine the root cause of the failure, determine and implement the appropriate corrective actions to prevent the recurrence of the failure, and provide a Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Report in accordance with CDRL A007.

4.2 Destructive Testing

4.2.1 All costs for destructive testing by the Contractor and items destroyed by the Government are considered as being included in the contract unit price.

4.2.2 Where destructive testing of items or components thereof is required by contract or specification, the number of items or components required to be destructively tested, whether destructively tested or not, shall be in addition to the quantity to the delivered to the Government as set forth in the Contract Schedule.

4.2.3 All pieces of the complete First Article shall be considered as destructively tested items unless specifically exempted by other provisions of this contract.

4.2.4 The Contractor shall not reuse any components from items used in a destructive test during First Article, lot acceptance in-process testing, unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

4.2.5 The Government reserves the right to take title to all or any items or components described above. The Government may take title to all or any items or components upon notice to the Contractor. The items or components of items to which the Government takes title shall be shipped in accordance with the Contracting Officer’s instructions. Those items and components to which the Government does not obtain title shall be rendered inoperable and disposed of as scrap by the Contractor.

4.3 Rework and Repair of Nonconforming Material

4.3.1 Rework and Repair are defined as follows:

4.3.1.1 Rework. The reprocessing of nonconforming material to make it conform completely to the drawings, specifications or contract requirements.

4.3.1.2 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.

4.3.2 Rework procedures along with the associated inspection procedures shall be documented by the Contractor and submitted to the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) for review prior to implementation. Rework procedures are subject to the QAR’s disapproval.

4.3.3 Repair procedures shall be documented by the Contractor and submitted on a Request for Deviation/Waiver, DD Form 1694, to the Contracting Officer for review and written approval prior to implementation.

4.3.4 Whenever the Contractor submits a repair or rework procedure for Government review, the submission shall also include a description of the cause for the non-conformances and a description of the action taken or to be taken to prevent recurrence.

4.3.5 The rework or repair procedure shall also contain a provision for re-inspection which will take precedence over the Technical Data Package requirements and shall, in addition, provide the Government assurance that the reworked or repaired items have met reprocessing requirements.

4.3.6 Rework and repair is a supply chain flow-down requirement that applies to contractors and their suppliers, vendors or subcontractors.

4.4 Performance Oriented Packaging (POP). Prior to shipment, the manufacturer shall make sure the container has been tested by a government approved Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Test Laboratory for compliance with POP requirements in accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulation. Test will be to a weight at least 10% greater than the actual gross weight to be marked on the tested container. POP marking shall not be applied to the container until verified by the government. The POP test report shall be generated by the Manufacturer/Laboratory in accordance with CDRL A008. The report must be kept on file by the contractor and must also be submitted. For multi-year contracts, the contractor shall re-perform POP testing at a certified test laboratory if: (a) the initial POP test report expires before the end of the contract or (b) there is a change in container manufacturer or design of the exterior shipping container. No re-test is needed if all packaging is purchased while under a current (non-expired) POP test report.

4.5 Configuration Management

4.5.1 Configuration Management Plan. The contractor shall prepare a Configuration Management Plan and submit to the Government for review and approval (DI SESS 80858C, CDRL A009).

4.5.2 Proposed design changes shall be documented in accordance with the approved Configuration Management Plan and work tasks as described in EIA-649-1. The preferred engineering change forms are available upon request by contacting the G2 Configuration Management group at: usn.pica.peo-ammo.mbx.nswc-ihd-g2-cfg-mgt@mail.mil.

4.5.3 The Requiring Technical Activity (RTA) shall verify/determine the Classification of all change requests.

4.5.4 Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) and Notice of Revision (NOR). A request for a permanent engineering change to the Government controlled product baseline configuration shall be submitted to the Government as an ECP in accordance with CDRL A010 and NOR in accordance with CDRL A011 for review and approval.

4.5.5 ECPs shall be numbered serially with the number constructed as follows:

4.5.5.1 Last 4 digits of contract number,

4.5.5.2 The letter “E”, and

4.5.5.3 Sequential serial number starting with “0001”

4.5.5.4 If the initial formal contractor initiated ECP must be revised for any reason after submission to the Government, the ECP number constructed above shall have “R#” added to the end (where # is the revision being submitted) beginning with R1.

4.5.6 NORs shall be numbered as follows:

4.5.6.1 ECP number as determined above,

4.5.6.2 Sequential serial number starting with “-001”, and

4.5.6.3 Revision numbering described in 3.2.5.1.4 is applicable to NORs if changes are required.

4.5.7 Request for Variance (RFV). A request for a temporary departure from any requirement of the Government controlled product baseline configuration shall be submitted to the Government as a RFV in accordance with CDRL A012 for review and approval.

4.5.7.1 RFVs shall be numbered serially with the number constructed as follows:

4.5.7.2 Last 4 digits of contract number,

4.5.7.3 The letter “V”, and

4.5.7.4 Sequential serial number starting with “0001”

4.5.7.5 If the initial formal contractor initiated RFV must be revised for any reason after submission to the Government, the RFV number constructed above shall have “R#” added to the end (where # is the revision being submitted) beginning with R1.

4.5.8 Procuring Activity Number (PAN). Prior to formal submission of any contractor submitted change request (permanent or temporary) against the Government controlled product baseline configuration, the contractor shall contact the G2 Configuration Management group at:

usn.pica.peo-ammo.mbx.nswc-ihd-g2-cfg-mgt@mail.mil to request a PAN for Government tracking. The number supplied shall be populated on the change request form when submitted.

4.5.9 In the interest of expedited processing and avoiding revisions, it is recommended that the contractor (through the PCO) submit DRAFT copies of all change requests and supporting documentation for NSWC IHEODTD comment.

4.6 Quality Management (QMS). The Contractor shall implement and maintain a quality management system utilizing ISO 9001-2015 or equivalent.

4.6.1 QMS requirements shall be applied to or “flowed down” to all supplies and services provided for use on this contract by all other sources than the Contractor’s plant. The QMS shall be controlled at all points necessary to ensure conformance to contractual requirements.

4.6.2 Changes to this Quality Management System shall not be implemented without the written permission of the Contracting Officer.

4.7 Quality Program Plan. The contractor shall deliver the Quality Program Plan and submit to the Government for review and approval. The plan shall be in accordance with the contractor’s quality management system and include sections covering Inspection/Test Plan, Critical Defect Program, Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AIE), Process Control Documentation, and Rework in accordance with CDRL A013. The contractor shall maintain this plan throughout the life of the contract.

4.8 Government Furnished Material and Government Furnished Equipment.

4.8.1 Government Furnished Material (GFM). If GFM is furnished under this contract and it is discovered to contain a quality deficiency, the contractor shall submit a Quality Deficiency Report (QDR) in accordance with CDRL A014. Web-based version of the QDR is available under the button marked electronic deficiency reporting at the following URL http://aeps.ria.army.mil/.

4.8.2 GFM Consumption Report: The contractor shall submit a Government Furnished Material Consumption Report in accordance with CDRL A015 detailing the usage of GFM.

4.9 Post Award. The contractor shall hold a post award meeting at their facility within 30 days of contract award.

4.10 Monthly Report. The contractor shall submit monthly reports detailing the production status of the cartridge in accordance with in accordance with CDRL A016.

4.11 Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). The Contactor shall produce, manage contract work tasks to, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in accordance with CDRL A017 and submitted with the proposal in Microsoft Project. It shall be fully automated, traceable to the Integrated Master Plan, the Contractor's WBS and the SOW. It shall identify the critical paths for the baseline and risk mitigation paths, all major and minor events, work tasks, success criteria, predecessors and successors, resources, and their dependencies. The contractor shall provide manpower allocation information that supports the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

The Integrated Master Schedule shall comprehensively address all development activities for the prime Contractor and shall provide sufficient detail to accurately integrate, track, and evaluate the progress of subcontractor & vendor efforts leading to deliveries.

4.12 Accident/Incident Report. The contractor shall report immediately any accident/incident (including fire) resulting in any one or more of the following: causing one or more fatalities or one or more disabling injuries; damaging of Government property exceeding $10,000; affecting program planning or production schedules; degrading the safety of equipment under contract, such that a personnel injury or property damage may be involved; identifying a potential hazard requiring corrective action in accordance with CDRL A018.

5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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