CXM-7 DOA_SOW.docx

MANUFACTURING OF CHEMICALS USING SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 Scope of Work

The requirements in this document contain the information necessary to manufacture Dioctyl Adipate for use in energetic deliverables at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD).

2.0 Applicable Documents

2.1 General Specifications

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/National Conference of Standards Laboratories (NCSL) Standards:

American Society for Testing and Materials Standards:

Department of Defense Specifications

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards:

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standards:

2.2 Conflicting Document Requirements

If there are any conflicts between specifications, drawings, or requirements listed herein, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), in writing for interpretation, clarification, and resolution.

3.0 Requirements

3.1 General

The Contractor shall fabricate, inspect, test, and deliver DOA in accordance with MIL-DTL-23443. Deliverables shall be packaged and ready for use. The Contractor shall provide, design, and fabricate all necessary tooling to manufacture, test, and inspect the deliverables, as well as provide data as detailed herein.

3.1.1 Deliverable Lot Homogeneity

Deliverables for each line item shall consist of all plasticizer manufactured in one continuous production run or in one batch, under essentially identical conditions, from the same raw materials, and to be offered for acceptance at one time. A single continuous production run or batch may be used to meet several deliverable line items.

3.1.2 Subcontractor and Supplier Performance

The Prime Contractor shall bear the ultimate responsibility for all deliveries and performance of all requirements under this contract. The Prime Contractor shall monitor and maintain all subcontractor relationships. At the Government’s sole discretion, the Government may apply quality and/or on-time delivery issues stemming from the work of a subcontractor to the Prime Contractor’s quality performance metrics.

3.1.3 Kickoff Meeting

The shall be a Government/Contractor Kickoff Meeting to establish Government/Contractor interfaces within 15 workings days after contract award, or as mutually agreed to by the Government and the Contractor. The anticipated meeting objectives shall include team introduction, general program discussions, as well as more specific information in regards to the supported program.

3.1.4 Safety Data Sheet

The Contractor shall provide a SDS in accordance with DI-SAFT-82112 per CDRL A001 for each deliverable lot.

3.2 Test and Inspection

The Contractor shall maintain and control processes to inspect and test deliverables as described in this PWS. These processes should cover all phases from the ordering of the material to the Government acceptance of the finished product.

3.2.1 First Article Testing

The Contractor shall submit a First Article Test (FAT) sample to the Government if the Contractor has not provided contract deliverables made under the same specification to either Government or Private Customers within the last 5 years.

The Contractor shall submit a first article sample of 10 Pounds of material prior to the first delivery of any production deliverables. The first article sample shall be fully representative of the material proposed for production, and demonstrate the adequacy and suitability of the Contractor's processes and procedures in complying with the requirements set forth by the drawings and specifications.

Any production by the Contractor before formal acceptance of the First Article sample shall be at the Contractor’s cost risk.

3.2.2 Product Certification

The Contractor shall submit a Certificate of Compliance in accordance with DI-QCIC-81356 per CDRL A002 to accompany the shipment of each first article and production lot, as required by Table 1. The certificate shall state compliance of the material with its respective drawing or specification, and contract/order requirements. The certificate shall as a minimum state the company name, contract/order number, drawing or specification number, and date.

The Contractor shall submit a certificate of analysis/test in accordance with DI-MISC-80678 per CDRL A003 showing the first article or production material has been sampled and/or tested and found to be within the minimum requirements of the specification/drawing/contract, as required by Table 1. The certificate shall be forwarded to the Government; one (1) copy to accompany the shipment (in the packing list envelope), and one (1) copy mailed to arrive at time of receipt of the shipment (mark the certificate to the attention of the designated POC above). Each certificate must be traceable to the material covered by the certificate.

Both Certificates of Analysis and Compliance shall state, above the signature of a legally authorized representative of the company, the following:

“This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States and making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18, United States Code 1001.”

Table 1: Certification Requirements

3.3 Quality Control

3.3.1 Quality System and Quality Control Processes

The Contractor shall maintain a quality system which adheres, at minimum, to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 standards.

The Contractor quality management system shall ensure products are in compliance with the applicable drawings, specifications, and contract. The quality management system shall outline processes to identify, record, and disposition nonconforming material or other characteristic discrepancies for the entire duration of this contract. Procedures, planning, and all other relevant documentation and data which comprise the quality management system, if requested, shall be made available to the Government for review.

3.3.2 Calibration of Measuring and Testing Equipment

Calibration of measuring and testing equipment shall, as a minimum, adhere to the requirements of either ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 or ISO/IEC 17025.

3.3.3 Acceptance of Product

Final acceptance of first article samples and production deliverables will be determined by Government sample testing and certification verification at Government destination for each deliverable line item. The Government shall complete sample testing within 30 days of receipt of all documentation and deliverables relevant to the line item in question.

The Government shall prepare a 1-quart composite sample from deliverable containers in accordance with ASTM D 270. The sample shall meet the requirements of Table 2. The Government reserves the right to perform additional testing to verify acceptability, which may include testing at other facilities.

Table 2: Government Acceptance Test Requirements

3.3.4 Government-Identified Nonconformity Reporting Procedures The Government shall alert the Contractor to any nonconforming deliverables within one (1) working day of identifying the nonconformity. The Contractor shall respond with their recommended disposition on the deliverables within one (1) working day.

3.4 Preservation

The Contractor shall be responsible for packing, packaging, and marking of deliverables in accordance with MIL-DTL-23443 Para 6.3 and Para 6.4 to prevent any potential damage during transport.

3.5 Counterfeit Material

The Contractor shall maintain a counterfeit material prevention program in accordance with SAE AS6174, or comparable. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (KO) if material cannot be obtained from an authorized supplier.

4.0 Deliverables

The Technical Point of Contact and Contracting Officer (KO) for this contract will approve all deliverables as specified. The following Certificates shall include the signature of the Contractor’s representative authorized to make such certification.

4.1 Deliveries

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 30 days in advance if the Contractor cannot meet the contract delivery schedule.

The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and shipping all the units below to the required destination. Lead times listed below represent the maximum allowable delivery timeframe; early deliveries are permitted.

*ARO if FAT is waived

Delivery address provided below:

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division 4522 McMahon Road Bldg. 116, Suite 100 Indian Head, MD 20640