N6339420R0012 Programmable Power Supply - Amendment 2 Summary of Changes.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this modification is to:

1) Provide responses to industry questions received to date

2) Update SOW, Section A, Section B, Section J, Section L, and Section M in response to questions received to date.

3) Extend the solicitation closing date to 18 Mar 2020 at 03:00 PM PST.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 62

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-Apr-2020

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X N6339420R0012

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-Apr-2020

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 2 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

20-Apr-2020

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NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

4363 MISSILE WAY

PORT HUENEME CA 93043-4307

N63394 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 2

Q&A

1. Question: Ref: Pg 122, Section L-215-H007, Para (b) and https://beta.sam.gov/opp/b8cab6168d734a83942897c8856b60b0/view. Solicitation language states "The deadline for receipt of questions is two weeks prior to the closing date of the solicitation." Will the Government please confirm this is accurate and the language on the Sam.Gov site is incorrect ("It is required that all questions be received within 10 calendar days of the date this solicitation is issued.")

Response: It is required that all questions be received in accordance with clause L-215-H007. Solicitation description has been updated to read: “The deadline for receipt of questions is two weeks prior to closing date of the solicitation.”

2. Question: Ref: Pg 1 and Pg 112, Section 2.2.3. The first reference is to Block 9 of the SF 33 and is intended to state the date and time the proposal is due. This block is blank. The second reference refers back to Block 9 for submission details. Will the Government please provide an updated SF 33 with Block 9 completed.

Response: Block 9 has been updated with the solicitation the due date that agrees with the date posted in BETA.sam.gov. To reiterate, proposals shall be submitted in accordance with section L of the solicitation and the proposals are due on 18 May 2020 at 03:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.

3. Question: Ref: Pg 109, Section 2.2 and Pg 112, Section 2.2.2 and Pg 112 Section 2.2.3. First reference (in table) states 1 original and 2 copies of files on CD-ROM. Second and third references state 1 original with no mention of copies. Will the Government please clarify how many CD-ROMs (aka electronic copies) are to be provided for each volume.

Response: Section L, 2.2, 2.2.2, and 2.2.3 have been updated to request Two CDs for each volume.

4. Question: Ref: Pg 110 Section 2.2 and Pg 110. Section 2.2.1. First reference (in bulleted list) does not include index pages as required per volume. Second reference states index pages are required. Will the Government please clarify if index pages to each volume are required and that they would be in addition to the reference components TOC, CRM, tabs and dividers?

Response: Additional Index Pages request added to Section L, 2.2 and 2.2.1.

5. Question: Ref: Pg 123 Section L-219-H001. Provision references the requirement of a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Will the Government please provide direction on how this should be submitted (stand-alone or part of another volume)?

Response: The Small Business Subcontracting Plan should be submitted as a standalone document.

6. Question: Ref: Pg 125 Section FACTOR 2. The paragraph states "The following subfactors will be evaluated for Factor 1." Will the Government please confirm that this should state "Factor 2"?

Response: Updated Section M, Factor 2 to specify that the subfactors will be evaluated for Factor 2 as opposed to Factor 1.

7. Question: Ref: Pg 22 Section B, Item No 0010 Option. The description is "Fabricate, assemble and deliver PPS MAM and associated equipment". The drawing number reference is "7104312-29" which is the PPS.

Can the Government please clarify this CLIN requires PPS MAMs or PPS assemblies?

Response: Option CLIN 0010 requires PPS assemblies only. “MAM and associated equipment” language deleted.

8. Question: Ref: Pg 25 Section B, Item No 0016 Option. The description is "Fabricate, assemble and deliver PPS MAM and associated equipment". The drawing number reference is "7104312-29" which is the PPS.

Can the Government please clarify this CLIN requires PPS MAMs or PPS assemblies?

Response: Option CLIN 0016 requires PPS assemblies only. “MAM and associated equipment” language deleted.

9. Question: Ref: Pg 112 Section 2.2.3. Regarding hand carrying proposals and given the current social distancing efforts due to COVID-19, will the Government be providing specific instructions on how these deliveries should be carried out?

Response: Because of COVID-19 there are special inspection requirements now in place to get on base and to get onto the PHD campus which could delay delivery. If an Offeror chooses to hand carry a proposal, please contact the Contract Specialist for details in accordance with Section 2.2.3 found in section L of the solicitation.

10. Question: Will the latest revision Gerber files be provided?

Response: Yes, Gerber files will be provided to the awardee.

11. Question: Is this a “Build to Print?”

Response: Yes, it is a Build to Print.

12. Question: Will the latest revision of programs / software / firmware required to operate the power supply be provided?

Response: Yes, software/firmware will be provided.

13. Question: Who is the incumbent for this part? Or a prior contract number?

Response: Contract award N6339419C0006 was awarded to Espey Mfg & Electronics Corp on 29 Mar 2019 for Programmable Power Supply units.

14. Question: CLINS 0010 PPS Production OY1 (page 22 of 128) and 0016 PPS Production OY2 (page 25 of 128). Though the listed drawing number is for 7104312-29, the description mentions it is for the MAM Kit, which does not include that drawing number. Could you confirm whether CLIN 0010 and 0016 are for the PPS (7104312-29) or for the MAM?

Response: The part number for CLIN 0010 and 0016 are for PPS part number 7104312-29.

15. Question: Please provide drawing 8652156-9 for the Power Supply Control Module (PSCM) Assy, which is currently missing from the TDP.

Response: The PSCM part number 8591697-29 and the drawings are included in the TDP provided via CD.

16. Question: The current FAT submission data of 26 weeks after award is a potentially aggressive schedule for the first production unit, and we are requesting that it be extended to 50 weeks for delivery of the FAT unit (CLIN 0001)

Response: The Government requires the parts to be delivered 32 weeks after award.

17. Question: Ref: RFP SOW, Section 4.0, pages 30 – 31. The RFP in the SOW Section 4.0 page 30 and 31 references 8652156-9 as the PSCM (Power Supply Control Module (PSCM) Assembly) and the TDP provided by the Government does not contain data for this part number. No Drawing, No Parts List. The provided TDP only includes a .asm file for this part number. The provided TDP does include i) PN 8591697 (Power Supply Control Module (PSCM) Assembly) and ii) PN 8591698 (Power Supply Control Module (PSCM) Assembly, Programmed). What is the correct PSCM part number and definition for the PPS and each of the kits?

Response: 8652156-9 is not the right part number for PSCM Assy. The right part number is 8591697-29.

8591697-29 TDP is included in the CD provided.

18. Question: Ref: RFP SOW, Pg 34, Section 12.0. Can the Government provide the latest version of CM plan referenced in SOW (TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS)?

Response: TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS has been added to section J of this solicitation and uploaded to BETA.Sam.gov.

19. Question: Ref: Pg 4 CLIN 0001 and Pg 127 Clause M-209-H002. If First Article Testing (FAT) is waived for CLIN 0001, is the CLIN 0001 unit still deliverable in the base year (196 or 197 total PPS deliverables for base year), please confirm?

Response: Yes, if FAT is waived for CLIN 0001, CLIN 0001 is required to be delivered in 32 weeks ADC.

20. Question: Section F, pgs 62-70, FAR 52.211-9. Can the Government clarify if there was any intended differences between the "Desired delivery schedule" (starting on page 66) and the "Required delivery schedule" (starting on page 68)?

Response: There are no differences, Desired delivery schedule and Required delivery schedule are part of the clause requirements.

21. Question: Ref: Section C SOW, Section 19.1 pg 39, Section 19.4 pg 40. Section 19.1 references "Quality Control Program Plan". Section 19.4 references "Quality Assurance Program Plan". What is the correct title for CDRL A009?

Response: CDRL A0009 has been updated to Quality Control and Assurance Program Plans.

22. Question: Ref: Section I, Pg 83. Offeror requests FAR 52.209-3 ALT II be included in solicitation.

Response: 52.209-3 FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL -- CONTRACTOR TESTING (SEP 1989) - ALTERNATE II (SEP 1989) full text clause was included on page 87.

23. Question: Section L, Pg 109. Section 2.0 of Section L is missing from the solicitation. Will the Government please provide the information contained Section 2.0

Response: Section L’s 2.0 was added and 2.1 was revised accordingly.

24. Question: Ref: Section L, Pg 113, Section 2.3. For any solicitation sections with "Offeror Fill-ins" or request for other information or data, should Offeror include in the Volume I Price Proposal only the specific RFP page as filled-in or the complete Section containing such RFP pages as filled in?

Response: Offerors shall submit the complete Section containing such RFP pages as filled in.

25. Question: Ref: Section L, Pg 123, Clause L-219-4001. Solicitation does not provide for instructions for submission of the Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Should the Small Business Subcontracting Plan be submitted as a standalone document or included in Volume I or in Volume II? If to be included in Volume II, will the document be counted within the noted page limit requirement?

Response: Please submit as a standalone document.

26. Question: Does the Navy have gerber files for any of the printed wiring boards (PWB) such as PN:

7104203-1 (PWB, Programmable PS Interface), 7104323-1 (PWB, SBR), 7105567-1 (PWB, Housekeeping), and 7104212-1 (PWB, Line Monitor) so they can be fabricated?

Response: The Government has the gerber files and will be provided to the awardee.

27. Question: Does the Navy have the software image file such as sbrver3.out for PN: 7104541 available once under contract to program PN: 7104205-19 (29V Assembly)?

Response: The Government has the files and they will be provided to the awardee.

28. Question: Can the Navy provide missing document PN: 7104530 (ATR, PRGM POWER SUPPLY INTFC), used on PN: 7104202?

Response: 7104530 is not applicable to 7104312-29. It was on the original parts list for 7104202, but removed by NOR006.

29. Question: We respectfully request a three week extension to adequately review all drawings/documents, collect costs, and complete the quoting process.

Response: The Government is hereby extending the solicitation closing date to 18 May 2020 at 03:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.

30. Question: it appears this is to be a sole source award, is that correct?

Response: No, this is a full and open competition requirement.

31. Question: Will CLINS 1-9 be done in a single procurement at the same time?

Response: CLINS 0001 – 0009 are part of the requirement’s base year. Please refer to section B and F for CLIN structure and delivery.

32. Question: The desired and required schedules are quite ambitious. There is wording surrounding failure to meet either is a basis for proposal rejection (Pg 69) and then further wording suggesting bidder propose a schedule. Is it allowable to submit a schedule that does not meet the desired or required ?

Response: Yes, you may submit a proposed schedule under clause 52.211-9. The last section allows for Offeror’s Proposed Delivery Schedule. Delivery schedules have been revised based on Government’s requirements.

33. Question: Current lead-times on various sub components seems to have changed with the industry. Are you aware that there are component lead-times in the BOM exceeding 40 weeks ?

Response: The Government is not aware of any components having lead time of 40 weeks.

34. Question: The listed PSCM appears to have been modified from early versions of the VLS-PPS. Current configuration of 7104312-29 being built calls for PSCM 8591697-9, yet this solicitation calls out an 8652156-9. Correct ?

Response: the PSCM part number is 8591697-29 and the drawings are included in the TDP provided.

35. Question: Will the notice N63394-20-R-0023 soliciting small business participation factor into solicitation N6339420R0012 ? And if so how might that be considered for this submission?

Response: N6339420R0012 and N6339420R0023 are two separate requirements.

36. Question: Ref: Section C – SOW, Pg 34, Section 12.2. Please confirm that Section 12.2 "Military Specifications and Standards" is titled correctly? Should it be re-titled 12.2 "TDP Change Management", or similar title?

Response: The title is correct as is.

37. Question: Ref: Section L, pg 115, Subfactor 1(b). In Section L, subfactor 1(b) references "SOW 12.4 - Configuration Status Accounting"- for TDP Change management. Please confirm if this reference should be referenced as "12.2 - Military Specifications & Standards"?

Response: The correct reference is 12.4.

38. Question: Section C – SOW, Pg 35, Section 12.4. In Section 12.4, second paragraph, please explain why Configuration Status Accounting reference ORDALT/ Ship Change Installation Procedure (SCIP)? Please explain how this second paragraph applies to Build to Print and this RFP?

Response: There might be ECP/ORDALT as part of the build-to-print TDP.

39. Question: Section C - SOW Section 4.3, Pg 31-32, and TDP. The SOW Section 4.3 cites WS20313 for Performance Specification for First Article Testing (FAT) but the TDP supplied with the RFP contains " WS20334A - Critical Item Performance Specification for Programmable Power Supply of BL VII Vertical Launching System". Please confirm if SOW Section 4.3 should reference the WS20334A instead of WS20313? If no change is made to SOW Section 4.3, please provide the cited document WS20313?

Response: Section 4.3 updated to add WS20334A and WS20130.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The DPAS code DO-A3 has been added.

The required response date/time 18-May-2020 03:00 PM has been added.

The depository location See Section L has been added.

The number of offeror copies required 2 has been added.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

SUBCLIN 0006AA

The CLIN description has changed from PPS MAM - Finland (FMS) to PPS MAM - Korea (FMS).

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Maintenance Assistance Module (MAM) Finland (FMS)

To:

Maintenance Assistance Module (MAM) Korea (FMS) The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 1.00 from 4.00 to 3.00.

SUBCLIN 0006AB

The CLIN description has changed from PPS MAM - Germany (FMS) to PPS MAM - Finland (FMS).

Maintenance Assistance Module (MAM) Germany (FMS)

Maintenance Assistance Module (MAM) Finland (FMS)

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 3.00 from 1.00 to 4.00.

SUBCLIN 0006AC

The CLIN description has changed from PPS MAM - Korea (FMS) to PPS MAM - Germany (FMS).

Maintenance Assistance Module (MAM) Korea (FMS)

Maintenance Assistance Module (MAM) Germnay (FMS)

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 2.00 from 3.00 to 1.00.

CLIN 0008

Installation and Checkout (INCO) Spares (FMS)Production Phase: Fabricate, assemble and deliver PPS MAM and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements.

Installation and Checkout (INCO) Spares (FMS)Production Phase: Fabricate, assemble and deliver PPS INCO Spares and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements.

CLIN 0009

Production Phase: Fabricate, assemble and deliver PPS MAM and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP.

Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements.

Production Phase: Fabricate, assemble and deliver PPS Depot Spares and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements.

CLIN 0010

PPS OY1 Production QuantitiesProduction Phase: Fabricate, assemble and deliver PPS MAM and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements.

PPS OY1 Production QuantitiesProduction Phase: Fabricate, assemble and deliver PPS and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements.

CLIN 0016

PPS Production Phase: Fabricate, assemble and deliver PPS MAM and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements.

PPS Production Phase: Fabricate, assemble and deliver PPS and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP.

Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

VERTICAL LAUNCHING SYSTEM

PROGRAMMABLE POWER SUPPLY N63394-20-R-0012

1.0 SCOPE

The Contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory and timely performance of all tasks defined in the Statement of Work (SOW). This SOW, with its supporting attachments and referenced documentation, describes the total requirement for the manufacture, assembly, test and delivery of Vertical Launching System (VLS) Programmable Power Supply (PPS) MK 179 Mod 0, Part Number 7104312-29, Maintenance Assistance Module (MAM) kit, Onboard Repair Part (OBRP) kit, Installation and Checkout (INCO) spares kit, Depot spares kit, and Lowest Replaceable Unit (LRU) kit.

2.0 PROGRAM AUTHORITY

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) is the program authority for this contract.

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

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. The exact revisions of the documents are not cited in the text of this SOW. The Contractor shall apply the latest version of the documents in effect at the time of award of the contract. In the event of a conflict between the documents referenced herein and the contents of this SOW, the SOW shall be considered the superseding requirement.

3.1 Government Documents

Document Number Document Title MIL-STD-109C Quality Assurance Terms and Definitions

MIL-STD-1686C

Electrostatic Discharge Control Program for Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, I Assemblies and Equipment (Excluding Electrically Initiated Explosive Devices)

WS 20130 Production Environmental Test Requirements for VLS

TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS

Configuration Management Program Plan for the MK 41 VLS, Volume 1, Equipment (Hardware) Configuration Management

MK 41 VLS Standing Instruction 94-1F, Attachment 6

Marking for technical data

TL130-AD-PLN-030-VLS, Firmware Configuration Management NAVSEA Drawing 7104312-29 PPS

3.2 Industry Documents

Document Number Document Title ANSI/ISO/ASQC Q9001 Quality Systems - Model for Quality Assurance in Design, Development, Production, Installation and Servicing ANSI/EIA-649 2011 National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management ANSI/ASQC Q9004 Quality System Elements ISO 9001 Quality Program Requirements SAE Aerospace Standard AS9102 Rev A

Aerospace First Article Inspection

ISO 14000 Environmental Management Systems Standards

4.0 REQUIREMENTS

The Government requires manufacturing of VLS PPS MK 179 Mod 0, MAM, OBRP, INCO, Depot and LRU kits in accordance with the documents specified in SOW and the technical data package (TDP). All PPS and associated components kits shall meet all form, fit, and function requirements in accordance with the TDP and associated specifications.

The MAM kit contains the following:

Nomenclature Part Number Quantity Power Supply Control Module (PSCM) Assy 8591697-29 1 Housekeeping Power Assy 7104325-9 1 Relay Assy 7104330-9 1

The OBRP kit contains the following:

PSCM Assy 8591697-29 1 Synchronous Bridge Rectifier (SBR) Assy 7104320-19 1 Fuse Block/Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) Assy 7104335-9 1

The INCO spares kit contains the following:

PSCM Assy 8591697-29 1 Housekeeping Power Assy 7104325-9 1 Relay Assy 7104330-9 1 SBR Assy 7104320-19 1 Fuse Block/EMI Assy 7104335-9 1 29V Assy 7104205-19 1

The Depot spares kit contains the following:

PPS 7104312-29 1

PSCM Assy 8591697-29 2 Housekeeping Power Assy 7104325-9 2 Relay Assy 7104330-9 2 SBR Assy 7104320-19 2 Fuse Block/EMI Assy 7104335-9 1 29V Assy 7104205-19 2

The LRU spares kit contains the following:

PSCM Assy 8591697-29 12 Housekeeping Power Assy 7104325-9 12 Relay Assy 7104330-9 12 SBR Assy 7104320-19 84 Fuse Block/EMI Assy 7104335-9 12 29V Assy 7104205-19 12 Harness Assy, PPS 7104169-9 12 Enclosure, PPS 7104215-9 12 Cover Assy, Access, PPS 7104404-9 12

4.1 Automatic Test Equipment

PPS Automatic Verification Equipment (PAVE) Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Power Supply Control Module (PSCM) ATE, SBR & 29V ATE, and EMI & House Keeping ATE, Universal Cable Tester, and associated interface cables, software, operator manual, test tools and calibration tools will be provided as Government-Furnished Property (GFP) to perform the PPS assembly electrical and digital data acceptance tests that are required by NAVSEA Drawing 7104312-29.

The Government has certified the PPS and associated equipment ATEs, along with test program sets for use.

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining and calibrating the necessary test capability including ATE, associated interface cables, test tools and calibration tools.

Changes to certified ATE shall be submitted to the Government for approval and certification.

4.2 First Article Inspection

The Contractor shall perform First Article Inspection (FAI) of all assemblies, subassemblies, components and detail parts including castings and forgings in accordance with SAE Aerospace Standard AS9102 Rev A. The purpose of FAI is to provide objective evidence that all TDP and specification requirements are correctly understood, accounted for, verified, and recorded. An FAI is not required for standard catalog items, commercial-off-the-shelf items, raw materials or items procured in accordance with source control drawings.

The Contractor shall submit all FAI requirement waivers to the NSWC PHD for approval. The waiver shall identify, at a minimum, the part description, part number, manufacturer, date last built, location last built, FAI report summary (if applicable), FAI discrepancies and corrective actions (if applicable), and waiver justification.

The Government reserves the right to witness all FAI activities. The Contractor shall submit a comprehensive schedule of FAI events prior to the first event in accordance with CDRL A001. The schedule shall include date, time, expected duration and location.

The Contractor shall generate FAI reports in accordance with AS9102 Rev A. The Contractor shall retain the FAI reports for at least seven years. The Government reserves the right to examine all FAI reports. The Contractor shall submit a report copy via digital means in accordance with CDRL A002.

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.

4.3 First Article Test (FAT) (Option item )

Contractor shall perform a First Article Test (FAT) of designated assemblies and subassemblies to demonstrate the as-built units under test will pass the applicable Prime Item Development Specification, WS 20313, WS20334A and/or WS20130.

The Contractor shall be responsible 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 5 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 provide a comprehensive schedule of FAT events that includes date, time, expected duration and location to the Government in accordance with CDRL A001.

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive test plan to the Government for each FAT in accordance with CDRL A003.

The Contractor shall provide a quick look test report to the Government after a FAT event in accordance with CDRL A004. The quick look report shall provide initial assessment of the unit under test performance and describe all apparent anomalies.

The Contractor shall provide a final report to the Government after a FAT event in accordance with CDRL A004.

The report shall include the Contractor’s detailed plan to resolve all performance discrepancies revealed during the

FAT.

All deficiencies discovered during the FATs that affect form, fit, function or performance shall be corrected at Contractor’s expense prior to any production unit delivery to the Government.

5.0 TECHNICAL DATA REVIEWS, QUALITY AUDITS

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 may 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.

6.0 FOLLOW-ON PHYSICAL CONFIGURATION AUDIT

During the performance of the contract, the Government shall have the right to perform a Physical Configuration Audit (PCA). The PCA may include an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Contractor, Subcontractor and/or supplier audit programs to promote prevention of defects. This includes scheduling of audit, evaluation of operations, and notification of required corrective action with follow-up and means of notification to top management concerning audit results. The PCA will be conducted in accordance with Section 7 of TL130-AD-PLN- 010-VLS, Configuration Management Program Plan for the MK 41 VLS, Volume 1, Equipment (Hardware) Configuration Management.

One PCA shall be conducted over the course of the contract on the PPS MK 179 Mod 0. The PPS MK 179 Mod 0 shall be selected by the Government and the Contractor from the initial production run.

The Contractor shall provide qualified engineering, technical, manufacturing, administrative, management and other support as necessary for the PCA. The Contractor shall provide all tools, measuring devices and other equipment required for equipment disassembly, dimensional and tolerance verification and performance verification. The Contractor shall provide an area to conduct PCA that is well illuminated, temperate and low noise level. The PCA work area shall contain worktables, print copies of all pertinent drawings, telephone and easy access to a copy machine.

During the PCA, the Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, individual parts that make up the configuration item, completed assemblies, an as-built list delineating all Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) (either requested or approved), deviations and waivers, hardcopies of production specifications and technical drawings, complete shortage list, manufacturing instructions, acceptance test procedures and data, purchase order documents and associated certificates of conformance from suppliers or appropriate documents indicating compliance with material or drawing requirements in accordance with CDRL A005.

The PCA will be conducted at the Contractor's, Subcontractors' and suppliers' facilities by the Government team.

The Government will notify the Contractor seven to 14 business days prior to performance of the PCA. This notice will include identification of assemblies, subassemblies and/or piece parts to be audited. The PCA will be approximately one to two weeks in duration.

Following conduct of the PCA, the Contractor shall generate the necessary documentation to resolve all audit findings and provide these to the Government audit team within the timeframe specified by the Government in accordance with CDRL A007. The Government audit team will evaluate the documentation to assess corrective action(s) taken to close any and all audit finding(s). Necessary documentation may include, but not be limited to, revised manufacturing processes, ECPs, notice of revisions, SCN and revised TDP drawings.

Government and Contractor pre-and post-PCA activities are described in Sections 7.4 through 7.7 of the VLS Configuration Management Plan TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS.

7.0 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION

The Contractor shall provide technical, administrative, and management support for Government source inspection for purposes of inspection and acceptance of supplies and services provided by the Contractor, Subcontractor and suppliers. Government source inspection will be conducted at the convenience of the Government.

8.0 PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS

The Contractor shall perform production environmental testing as specified by the TDP or production environmental test requirements for VLS Specification WS 20130.

9.0 TECHNICAL DATA RIGHTS

The Government will maintain the Government-owned TDP. The Contractor shall submit proposed changes to the TDP to the Government. The Government shall retain unlimited rights to all versions of and changes to all drawings, specifications and other documents for the VLS components produced under this contract.

10.0 MARKING FOR TECHNICAL DATA

The Contractor shall mark all technical data in accordance with MK 41 VLS Standing Instruction 94-1F, Attachment

6. This instruction is applicable to new documents, revised documents or documents from file in response to a request for copy.

11.0 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

The Contractor shall maintain and control manufacturing processes to fabricate, assemble, inspect, test, and deliver VLS PPS 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 hardware components shall be manufactured in accordance with the drawings and specifications referenced in the TDP and this SOW.

12.0 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall maintain a configuration management program, which shall provide for the administrative and functional systems necessary for configuration identification, control, status accounting and reporting, to assure configuration identity with the PPS produced by the Contractor. The Contractor shall maintain a Contractor approved Configuration Management Plan that complies with ANSI/EIA-649 2011. Notwithstanding ANSI/EIA- 649 2011, the Contractor’s configuration management program shall comply with the VLS Configuration Management Plans, TL130-AD-PLN-010-VLS, and shall comply with the following:

12.1 Configuration Identification

The Contractor shall maintain identification of the product baselines throughout fabrication, testing, and delivery.

The Contractor shall ensure that equipment is assigned identifying numbers, designators, and serial numbers in accordance with the TDP.

Serialized items shall be traceable to source of manufacture and production contract year. This information may be incorporated as a formal part of the Contractor's serialization system or otherwise be annotated on the affected item.

Serial number assignments shall be requested in writing from the COR. The request for serial number assignment shall contain the following minimum information:

(a) Officially assigned item name

(b) Officially assigned type designation

(c) Officially assigned model number

(d) Top drawing number and list of drawings or parts list

(e) Exact quantity to be delivered under the contract including pre-production samples and spares required by the contract.

(f) Contract number

(g) National Stock Number

(h) NAVSEA cognizant office code

The Contractor shall submit a configuration definition data package describing the detailed configuration of each end item as delivered to the designated destination in accordance with CDRL A007. The Contractor shall maintain a system to monitor engineering release and correlation of manufactured products.

12.2 Military Specifications and Standards:

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 PPS and associated parts produced under this contract.

The Contractor shall prepare the updated drawings, specifications and all related documents with revisions, including the Request for Variance.

12.3 Qualification of Substitute Sources of Supply

The TDP contains source control or vendor item drawings that specify approved, or suggested sources of supply.

The Contractor may qualify other sources for these items. Qualification of new sources selected by the Contractor shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

The Contractor shall submit all proposed changes to approved, or suggested sources of supply as indicated in the source control or vendor item drawings in accordance with SOW. The package of information that is submitted for Government review shall contain all applicable drawings, test plans, procedures and qualification reports. An extended Government review period of 20 business days applies to all proposed changes to approved or suggested sources of supply.

12.4 Configuration Status Accounting

The Contractor’s configuration status accounting shall be in accordance with ANSI/EIA-649, the Configuration Management Plan for the VLS, Volume 1, Equipment (Hardware) Configuration Management, TL130-AD-PLN- 010-VLS, and the Configuration Management Plan for the VLS, Volume 3, Firmware Configuration Management, and TL130-AD-PLN-030-VLS.

The Contractor shall provide a system that documents the exact delivered configuration of each unit. The Contractor, or Subcontractor at the appropriate tier, shall identify the "as-built" production configuration of each NAVSEA nomenclature item by means of permanent markings on the appropriate ORDALT/ Ship Change Installation Procedure (SCIP) label plate on the equipment to identify the specific ORDALTs/SCIPs installed in the equipment being delivered. For Class I ECPs, which are not assigned an ORDALT number, the ORDALT label plate shall be marked with the applicable Class I ECP number as assigned by the Government. For purposes of this requirement, markings may be etched, steel stamped or affixed by other suitable means which results in the permanent identification of the equipment configuration. Ink stamping is not permitted.

12.5 Failure/Defect Reporting and Corrective Action System (FACAR)

The Contractor shall have a FACAR system established and maintained for both manufacturing and test processes.

Level of assembly for failure reporting shall be consistent with the requirement for recording defect history.

FACAR system information required to be recorded or reported by this SOW paragraph shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL A006.

The Contractor shall implement an effective system for evaluation and disposition of supplies and services that exhibit nonconformance, including those furnished by suppliers (Subcontractors and vendors). The Contractor shall ensure that the personnel staffing the FACAR system have the authority to coordinate and implement the necessary failure and problem reporting, analysis, and related corrective action. The Contractor shall ensure that nonconformance data is adequately analyzed, distributed to appropriate organizations and personnel, and that appropriate management decisions are based on this data. Analysis must target root cause corrective action. The Contractor shall take appropriate actions to improve or change processes that do not meet requirements. All use-as-is and repair dispositions shall include a determination of whether or not a change is required to the product database (drawing, specifications, work instructions, tooling, etc.). Determination that such a change is not required shall be recorded and shall be available to the Government for review. Acceptance of the nonconformance corrective action and disposition is the prerogative of the Government and can be revoked whenever the Contractor’s system fails to demonstrate effective root cause corrective action or when repeated nonconformance indicate an overall quality system degradation.

13.0 TESTING, INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Testing and inspection of the VLS PPS shall be performed at the Contractor's facility in accordance with the applicable drawings, standards and specifications and factory test and inspection plans. The Contractor shall prepare specific written inspection and test procedures for each inspection and test operation to be performed by the Contractor. These inspection and test procedures shall be reviewed by the quality assurance organization and maintained current in accordance with the change control system requirements. The inspection and test procedures shall clearly identify the item through part number with revision and nomenclature, and include detail instructions and/or operations to be performed.

The Contractor shall maintain records of inspection results and quantitative test data for each deliverable end item and make them available to the Government upon request.

14.0 PARTS RE-SCREENING

The Contractor is not required to implement the TDP requirements to conduct re-screening of electrical components.

Remarking of parts to the re-screened part number will not be required and the existing base part number shall remain intact. Programmable parts shall require re-identification.

15.0 COUNTERFEIT PARTS AND MATERIALS

The following minimum processes shall be implemented and flowed down by the Contractor to all Subcontractors in order to minimize the risk of use of counterfeit parts in VLS components.

The Contractor shall establish processes to minimize the risk of procuring and using counterfeit parts and materials.

The Contractor shall document these processes and provide those documented processes to Government upon request. These processes shall include:

The Contractor shall maximize the use of authentic, originally designed and/or qualified parts.

The Contractor shall assess potential sources of supply to minimize the risk of receiving counterfeit parts or materials.

The Contractor shall have purchasing procedures which confirm whether a selected supplier is authorized for each purchase.

The Contractor shall define minimum inspection and test requirements for parts being procured and shall ensure that in-house, third-party, and/or supplier inspection and test procedures and facilities comply with these requirements. These minimum inspection and test requirements shall specify appropriate test methods to detect potential counterfeit parts and materials.

The Contractor shall require a certificate of compliance and supply chain traceability for all electronic part purchases.

The Contractor shall use government or industry services such as the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) and other commercially available services to identify part or supplier quality or authenticity problems.

The Contractor shall notify the Government of the occurrence of a confirmed counterfeit part or material and the actions taken to identify, contain, and impound all product from the lot, within seven business days of confirmation of the counterfeit status. The Contractor shall flow down a requirement for similar notification from Subcontractors to the Contractor. The Contractor shall initiate and submit an alert to the GIDEP within 30 calendar days of knowledge of the counterfeit part or material.

Counterfeit parts may be electronic or mechanical in nature. Counterfeit electronic parts may typically be used parts which have been refurbished and represented as new. Commonly counterfeited electronic parts include parts such as microcontrollers or specially screened devices, or common parts, which have several pin-compatible versions from multiple manufacturers, such as memory devices and operational amplifiers. Counterfeit mechanical parts are typically improperly made, marked, or treated products. Examples are improper anodization or heat treatments, falsified data, mismarked parts sold as a higher grade steel, or used/fake parts such as valves or circuit breakers.

An authorized supplier is a supplier authorized by the original component manufacturer to buy parts or materials directly from the manufacturer. Parts provided from authorized suppliers typically have never left the manufacturer’s authorized supply chain, and are accompanied by full manufacturer support and warranty.

16.0 REVIEWS

16.1 Program/Production Reviews

The Contractor shall hold program reviews commencing after contract award which shall cover progress, schedules and problems. These reviews will be used to assess the Contractor’s progress and status. During these reviews, the Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, overall comprehensive status of:

Production, procurement and material issues;

Risk analysis activities;

Quality program status;

Defect reduction program status;

Safety program status;

Configuration management activities;

GFP status; and Delivery schedules.

For planning purposes, the program review location will be at the Contractor’s facility.

The Contractor shall also conduct management meetings regarding delivery on a regular basis (to be mutually agreed upon between the Government and Contractor) between the program reviews. The meetings will be conducted via teleconference or at the Contractor’s facility.

The Contractor shall provide presentation material in accordance with CDRL A008. The Government shall reserve and exercise the right to hold additional informal reviews at mutually convenient times to follow progress and problems, which may exist. Attendance at program reviews may include Government personnel, Government support service Contractor personnel, and other Government representatives as appropriate (Contractor personnel are not permitted for all reviews addressing matters pertaining to competitive contracting and actual pricing).

16.2 Defect Reduction

The Contractor shall establish a statistically-based process control and defect reduction program to control and improve product quality. The Contractor shall present the progress of the process control and defect reduction program at the program reviews and/or periodic production reviews of SOW paragraph 16.1.

17.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

17.1 Program Management

The Contractor shall follow its internal Program Management Plan in the production of VLS PPS and shall submit Progress, Status and Management Reports in accordance with CDRL A006.

17.2 Manufacturing Planning

The Contractor shall update their Manufacturing Plan to include VLS PPS being produced by the Contractor under this contract. The Contractor shall develop manufacturing and test procedures. The Contractor shall identify key production processes and shall establish process capability and process control requirements for each. The Contractor shall submit Progress, Status, and Management reports to cover progress, schedule performance, technical and quality problems and other issues as may be appropriate to facilitate program management by the Government in accordance with CDRL A006.

17.3 Risk Assessment and Management

The Contractor shall perform risk assessment and management. The Contractor shall use its own established Risk Management Program; however, the Risk Management Program shall at a minimum contain the following:

Risk management shall be a continuous process, analyzing program risks and individual mitigation plans on a sufficiently frequent basis to be proactive in preventing major Program problems. Major problems include, but are not limited to, not meeting delivery dates and nonconformance to specifications and drawings. The analysis shall identify the risks associated with each area, assess the probability of occurrence, identify the impact of each risk on the overall program, and develop and implement risk mitigation plans for identified risks. The risk analysis shall use metrics from the Contractor’s Risk Management Program. Risk analysis status and metrics shall be reported in the Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report in accordance with CDRL A006 and presented during Program and Technical Reviews.

17.4 Right of Access

The Government shall have right of access to all facilities in which storage of raw materials, purchased parts, either finished or unfinished, and finished equipment may be established. Right of access shall include all areas in which VLS PPS are stored, manufactured, processed, aligned, assembled, and tested. Right of Access shall be interpreted to include, access to records and documentation concerning the VLS PPS. Access includes specifications, purchase orders and subcontract documentation, receiving, inspection and test records for such purchase parts. Right of access shall include access at all tiers to vendors, Subcontractors and suppliers in accordance with FAR 46.405 and FAR clauses 52.245-1(g) and FAR 52.246-1.

The Government may perform any necessary inspections, verifications and evaluations to ascertain conformance to requirements, and the adequacy of the implementing procedures.

18.0 SUBCONTRACTOR AND VENDOR MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall identify and monitor Subcontractor and vendor technical, quality, schedule, and milestone achievement on a continuing basis, according to the Contractor’s established subcontract and vendor management techniques. Notwithstanding the above, at a minimum the Contractor’s subcontract and vendor management system shall comply with ANSI/ISO/ASQC Q9001 provisions for purchasing and supplier management. The Contractor shall:

Establish, document, and maintain a purchasing system and develop a self-assessment program to ensure adequate controls;

Acquire quality products at fair and reasonable prices, using best in class commercial purchasing practices and procedures and ensure fair and open competition;

Conduct Subcontractor Production Readiness Reviews;

Audit subcontracts as needed;

Conduct review and periodic appraisal of the Subcontractor’s and vendor purchasing system and its self-assessment reports at least annually. The Government shall have the right to examine the reviews and appraisals’ information; and

Notify the Government prior to changes in Subcontractor status.

18.1 Special Tooling and Equipment Report

The Contractor shall design, fabricate or procure all special tooling, test equipment and gauges required to manufacture, assemble, test and inspect VLS PPS.

18.2 Contractor Storage of Equipment

DD Form 250 acceptance and/or Program Quality Acceptance (PQA) signature of the equipment notwithstanding, the Contractor shall provide material, services and facilities to store, preserve and protect any…