MK_235_VLS_Draft_SOW.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

VERTICAL LAUNCHING SYSTEM (VLS)

MK 235 MOD 14 LAUNCH CONTROL UNITS

SCOPE

This SOW describes the total requirements for the procurement, fabrication, assembly, test, final acceptance and delivery of Vertical Launching System (VLS) MK 235 Mod 14 Launch Control Units (LCUs).

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS & STATEMENTS

The following documents, of the issue indicated, form a part of this SOW to the extent specified herein; including all applicable terms, conditions, clauses, attachments and exhibits. Government documents are provided in the Technical Data Packages (TDP), which will be provided as Government Furnished Information (GFI).

Government Documents

Government Furnished Materials (GFM) The Government will furnish the following:

Flash Drive, P/N 7571887-2, Qty 1 (per LCU) Power Temp Controller, P/N 7382188-00, Qty 1 (per LCU) VL13 TPS 21130030-003 Rev. E, LCU Factory Acceptance Test Statements IT-II: LIMITED PRIVILEGE, SENSITIVE INFORMATION ACCESS: SECNAV M-5510.30, the Navy Personnel Security Program Manual, Chapter 6, Section 6-6, Paragraph 2b and 2c, as well as Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and United States Office of Personnel Management Memorandum, Final Credentialing Standards for Issuing Personal Identity Verification Cards under HSPD-12 dated 31 July 2008, the Contractor shall ensure that all individuals performing work on behalf of the government have a current, favorably adjudicated Background Investigation (BI) of the appropriate level. Individuals that require IT-II level access to sensitive DoD and DoN IT systems require a favorable adjudication of a Position of Trust Single Scope Background Investigation (PT/SSBI) and individuals that require IT-II level access require a favorable adjudication of a Position of Trust National Agency Check with Inquiries (PT/NACLC). Requests for position of trust background investigations must be submitted to OPM by the NSWC PHD Security Office.

NOTICE: Those drawings and any associated software, data, documents, or other information have been created, developed, and/or modified by the Naval Surface Warfare Center. Those drawings are unclassified and are the property of the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Navy. The recipient hereof may not use this for any purpose other than a "Government Purpose" as defined in DFARS 252.227-7013(a)(12) and may not distribute to any other person or entity without the express written permission of Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEOIWS), ATTN PEOIWS3L, or higher authority."

REQUIREMENTS

General requirements The Contractor shall fabricate, assemble, inspect, test, and deliver the MK 235 Mod 14 LCUs in accordance with technical drawings and specifications identified in accordance with the contents of this SOW.

All technical drawings and specifications used for the procurement, fabrication, assembly, test, final acceptance and delivery of MK 235 Mod 14 LCUs shall be of the revision, Notice of Revision (NOR) and Specification Change Notice (SCN) level identified with the TDP.

The Contractor shall fabricate, procure and assemble all necessary tooling and test equipment to manufacture, test and dimensionally inspect parts, components, subassemblies and assemblies.

Technical data reviews, quality audits

3.2.1 During the performance of the contract, the Government shall have the right to perform technical data reviews and quality audits consisting of evaluation of records, processes and products to verify the Contractor's compliance with the respective quality programs. The Government audits will include evaluation of effectiveness in implementing the Contractor's and subcontractors' or suppliers' audit programs to promote prevention of defects, which includes schedule of audits, evaluation of operations, notification of required corrective action with follow up and means of notification to top management concerning audit results.

Government inspection

3.3.1 The Contractor shall ensure technical, administrative, and management support for Government Source Inspection (GSI) for purposes of inspection and acceptance of supplies and services. GSI will be conducted at the convenience of the Government.

Manufacturing processes

3.4.1 The Contractor shall maintain and control manufacturing processes to fabricate, assemble, inspect, test, and deliver MK 235 Mod 14 LCUs as described in the SOW. The processes shall cover all phases from the ordering of raw materials to Government acceptance of the finished product. All components shall be manufactured in accordance with the drawings and specifications referenced in the TDP and this SOW.

Testing, inspection and acceptance

3.5.1 The Contractor shall perform testing and inspection of the MK 235 Mod 14 LCUs at contractor’s facility in accordance with the applicable drawings, standards & specifications and factory test & inspection plans. The Contractor shall assure that all such testing and inspections required for acceptance are satisfactorily performed.

Counterfeit parts and materials

3.6.1 The Contractor shall establish processes to minimize the risk of procuring and using counterfeit parts and materials. The Contractor shall document these processes and make available those documented processes to Government representatives upon request.

Shipping and packaging

3.7.1 The Contractor shall clean, preserve, package, pack and mark all equipment procured hereunder in accordance with "Level B Packaging and Packing" of Military Specification MIL-STD-2073-1E or the latest revision as of the date of the contract.

Environmental compliance and regulations The Contractor shall comply, and ensure that all subcontractors comply, with all applicable environmental federal, state, and local laws and regulations and Navy policies, instructions and ISO 14000 Environmental Management Systems Standards.

Hazardous waste and material control/handling The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Navy instructions for handling and control of hazardous waste.

Specific requirements First article inspection The Contractor shall perform First Article Inspection (FAI) of one for MK 235 Mod 14 LCU all assemblies, subassemblies, components & detail parts. The FAI purpose is to prepare objective evidence that all technical data package and specification requirements are correctly understood, accounted for, verified, and recorded. The Government reserves the right to witness all FAI activities.

The Contractor shall prepare a comprehensive schedule of FAI events that includes date, time, expected duration and location and shall notify the Government prior to the first event.

The Contractor shall prepare FAI reports. The Government retains the right to examine all FAI reports at any time in the future. All deficiencies discovered during the FAIs that affect form, fit, function or performance shall be corrected at Contractor’s expense prior to unit delivery to the Government.

Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) The PCA purpose is to verify the as-built configuration matches its technical documentation and to validate supporting processes. The Government will perform a PCA of the first assembly built of the MK 235 Mod 14 LCU.

The Contractor shall ensure qualified engineering, technical, manufacturing, and administrative; management and other support are available as necessary for these Government audits. Technical personnel shall be required to have necessary tools, measuring devices and other equipment necessary for equipment disassembly, dimensional & tolerance verification and performance verification. The Contractor shall ensure an area for audit conduct that is well illuminated, temperate and low noise level. The audit work area shall contain worktables, print copies of all pertinent drawings, telephone and easy access to a copy machine.

The Contractor shall be prepared to show to the Government during the PCA, at a minimum, to the individual parts that make up the configuration item and/or completed assembly(s):

· An as-built list delineating all Engineering Change Proposal (ECPs) (either requested or approved)

· The hardcopies of production specifications and technical drawings

· Complete shortage list

· To manufacturing instructions

· To acceptance test procedures and data

· To purchase order documents

· Associated certificates of conformance from suppliers or appropriate documents indicating compliance with material or drawing requirements.

3.10.2.4 The Contractor shall prepare the PCA report.

0. The audits shall be conducted at the Contractor or subcontractor facility by NSWC Dahlgren Division and Port Hueneme Division personnel and/or by other Government designated representatives.

Each audit shall be performed after assembly completion (including acceptance testing) and prior to DD 250 Acceptance. For planning purposes, each complete PCA will require approximately five days for audit conduct, and two days for post audit close-out efforts.

Following the conduct of the PCA, the Contractor shall prepare the necessary documentation to resolve all audit findings.

Production Readiness Review (PRR) The Contractor shall perform Production Readiness Review (PRR) with the Government to assure the Contractor has accomplished adequate production planning and preparations to produce MK 235 Mod 14 LCU to meet performance requirements in accordance with the contract schedule and without unacceptable risks.

The Contractor shall prepare the PRR report.

3.10.3.3 The Contractor shall manufacture and test the MK 235 Mod 14 LCU by showing various artifacts to include, but not be limited to, Manufacturing, Testing, Quality Assurance, Configuration Management, Calibration, and Supplier Management Plans.

3.10.3.4 Policies, procedures, processes & plans demonstrating production processing & fabrication capability, facilities & equipment capacity, production scheduling, manpower resources & training, supplier management, parts & material procurement and shop loading will also be required.

0. On-site examination of the above objective evidence, as well as examination of the manufacturing equipment and facility, review of support functions/groups, and interviews with project personnel, are all integral parts of the PRR. Processes must be able to produce repeatable conforming hardware within the time constraints of the contract.

0. During the PRR, the Contractor shall be prepared to discuss manufacturing & procurement planning status, issues, problems, risks and schedules associated with the production program, and make available requested supporting objective evidence.

First article test The Contractor shall perform a First Article Test (FAT) of one of MK 235 Mod 14 LCU designated assemblies and subassemblies to demonstrate the as-built units under test will pass. The test, test item and test objective are identified in the TDPs.

The Contractor shall prepare for all aspects of test planning, conduct and reporting, including, as a minimum, a test plan a test report, fixtures, support equipment and apparatus, instrumentation, test site, test equipment, personnel, safety and post test asset disposition.

The Contractor shall convene a Test Readiness Review (TRR) at least five working days prior to each FAT event. Multiple FAT events may be reviewed during a single TRR. The TRR shall be chaired by the Contractor and co-chaired by the Government. Additional Government subject matter experts will attend each TRR.

The Government reserves the right to witness all FAT activities. The Contractor shall maintain a comprehensive schedule of FAT events that includes date, time, expected duration and location, and shall notify the Government at least five days prior to the first event.

The Contractor shall prepare a comprehensive test plan to the Government for each FAT.

The Contractor shall prepare a quick look test report to the Government after completion of a FAT event. The quick look report shall offer an initial assessment of the unit under test performance and shall describe all apparent anomalies.

The Contractor shall prepare a final report to the Government after a FAT event.

TECHNICAL DATA RIGHTS

The Government shall maintain the Government owned Technical Data Package(s) (TDP). Proposed changes to the TDP shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Government. The Government shall retain unlimited rights to all versions of and changes to all drawings, specifications and other documents for the MK 235 Mod 14 produced under this contract.

APPENDICES

Appendix A - List of acronyms and abbreviations The following acronyms appear in this requirement may be encountered in this solicitation or in the performance of this requirement. This is not an exhaustive list. Acronyms that may not be defined in the body of the requirement are defined here.

Acronyms and Abbreviations