Draft_SOW_MK235_19Feb2019_CA.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

VERTICAL LAUNCHING SYSTEM (VLS)

LAUNCH CONTROL UNIT (LCU) MK 235 MOD 11 and MK 235 MOD 12

N63394-19-R-0008

1 SCOPE

1.1 This Statement of Work (SOW) describes the requirement for the procurement, fabrication, assembly, test, final acceptance and delivery of Vertical Launching System (VLS) Launch Control Unit (LCU) MK 235 MOD 11part number (p/n) 7104280-119 and MK 235 MOD 12 p/n 7104280-129. The VLS is equipped with two redundant LCUs and each LCU is electrically interfaced with all the Launch Sequencers (LSEQs) in the Launching System.

2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND STATEMENTS

2.1 The Government technical drawings of the LCU MK 235 MOD 11 p/n 7104280- 119 and MK 235 MOD 12 p/n 7104280-129 are provided in the Technical Data Packages (TDP), which will be provided as Government Furnished Information

(GFI).

2.2 Government Documents

3 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General Requirements

3.1.1 The Contractor shall procure, fabricate, assemble, inspect, test and deliver the LCU in accordance with technical drawings and specifications identified in Section C and other contents within the SOW.

PART/DOCUMENT

NUMBER

NOMENCLATURE QUANTITY

7104280-119 MK 235 Mod 11 LCU 1

7104280-129 MK 235 Mod 12 LCU 1

MIL-STD-2073-1E

Level B Packaging and Packing

N/A

ISO 14000

Environmental Management Systems Standards

N/A

3.1.2 All technical drawings and specifications used for the procurement, fabrication, assembly, test, final acceptance and delivery of LCU shall be in accordance with the latest revision, Notice of Revision (NOR) and Specification Change Notice (SCN) level identified with the TDP.

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

3.2 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.

3.3 Government Inspection

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

3.4 Manufacturing Processes

3.4.1 The Contractor shall procure, maintain and control manufacturing processes to fabricate, assemble, inspect, test, and deliver LCU 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 SOW.

3.5 Testing, Inspection and Acceptance

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

3.6 Counterfeit Parts and Materials

3.6.1 The Contractor shall establish processes to minimize the risk of procuring and using counterfeit parts and materials as described in the SOW and ISO AS9400D.

The Contractor shall describe the proposed Diminished Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS). The Contractor shall document these processes and make available those documented processes to Government representatives upon request. (CDRL A001)

3.7 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.

3.8 Environmental Compliance and Regulations

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

3.9 Hazardous Waste and Material Control/Handling

3.9.1 The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Navy instructions for handling and control of hazardous waste. Any hazardous waste and material generated by Contractor personnel must be disposed by the Contractor personnel in accordance with 40 CFR 265.170-265.177. The Contractor must use an approved hauler/treatment, storage, and disposal facility.

3.10 Specific Requirements

3.10.1 Production Readiness Review (PRR)

3.10.1.1 The Contractor shall perform PRR with the Government to assure the Contractor has accomplished the adequate production planning in preparation for production of the LCU and associated parts to meet performance requirements in accordance with the contract schedule and without unacceptable risks.

3.10.1.2 The Contractor shall prepare a PRR report. (CDRL A002)

3.10.1.3 The Contractor shall develop various plans to include Manufacturing, Testing, Quality Assurance, Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Reporting (FACAR), Configuration Management as described in EIA-649-1, Calibration, and Supplier Management Plans and then demonstrate that it shall manufacture and test the LCU and associated parts in accordance with those plans.

3.10.1.4 On-site examination of the above objective evidence as listed on 3.10.1.3, 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. During the PRR, the Contractor shall be prepared to discuss manufacturing and procurement planning status, issues, risks and schedules associated with the production program, and make available requested supporting objective evidence.

3.10.2 Physical Configuration Audit (PCA)

3.10.2.1 The purpose for PCA 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 LCU and associated parts.

3.10.2.2 The Contractor shall ensure qualified engineering, technical, manufacturing, management, administrative 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 available for equipment disassembly, dimensional and tolerance verification and performance verification.

The Contractor shall ensure an area for audit conduct 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.

3.10.2.3 The Contractor shall allow the Government to witness 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 a PCA technical report. (CDRL A003)

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

3.10.2.6 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.

3.10.2.7 Following the conduct of the PCA, the Contractor shall resolve all audit findings and document such resolution in a report (CDRL A003).

3.10.3 First Article Inspection

3.10.3.1 The Contractor shall perform First Article Inspection (FAI) on one LCU. The FAI objective is to prepare evidence that all the technical data package and specification requirements are correctly understood, accounted for, verified, and recorded. The Government reserves the right to witness all FAI activities.

3.10.3.2 The Contractor shall prepare a comprehensive schedule of FAI events that includes date, time, expected duration and location and shall notify the Government at least five working days prior to the first event. (CDRL A004)

3.10.3.3 The Contractor shall prepare FAI Validation 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. (CDRL A005)

3.10.4 First Article Test

3.10.4.1 The Contractor shall perform a First Article Test (FAT) on one LCU to demonstrate the built to print unit will pass testing. The test, test item and test objective are identified in the TDPs.

3.10.4.2 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.

3.10.4.3 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.

3.10.4.4 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.

3.10.4.5 The Contractor shall prepare a comprehensive test plan for the FAT unit.

(CDRL A006)

3.10.4.6 The Contractor shall prepare a Quick Look Report 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. (CDRL A007)

3.10.4.7 The Contractor shall prepare a final report after the completion of the FAT event.

(CDRL A008)

3.10.4.8 The Contractor shall coordinate testing of the Lowest Replaceable Unit (LRU) of the LCU with the Government.

4 Technical Data Rights

4.1 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 LCU and associated parts produced under this contract.

4.2 The Contractor shall prepare the updated drawings, specifications and any other documents, including the Request for Variance. (CDRL A009)

5 Appendixes

5.1 Appendix A - List of acronyms and abbreviations

5.1.1 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

ECP Engineering Change Proposal FAI First Article Inspection FAT First Article Testing GFI Government Furnished Information GSI Government Source Inspection ISO International Organization for Standardization LCU Launch Control Unit LRU Lowest Replaceable Unit NOR Notice of Revision PCA Physical Configuration Audit

PEO

IWS

Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems

PRR Production Readiness Review SCN Specification Change Notice SOW Statement of Work TDP Technical Data Package TRR Test Readiness Review TSD Treatment, Storage and Disposal VLS Vertical Launching System