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SOLICITATION

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

STEPLADDER PRICING

NOTE A

Stepladder pricing is utilized in this solicitation to provide Offerors an opportunity to propose different pricing for separate quantity ranges within applicable Contract Line Items (CLINs). Price evaluation of step ladder CLINs will utilize a randomly selected quantity. Notwithstanding the option to propose different unit pricing for different quantities, the Offeror may propose the same unit price for all quantities.

For all option CLINs with stepladder pricing, the Government may unilaterally exercise a given line item more than once prior to the latest option exercise date identified in clause FAR 52.217-7 (see Section I below). Option CLINs with stepladder pricing may be exercised until the total quantity purchased equals the maximum quantity listed for that option CLIN in Section B.

NOTE B

The following table provides the approximate timeframes that the CLINs and associated SLINs, where applicable, will be awarded or exercised. This information is provided for planning purposes only and is subject to change depending on need and funding availability.

Deliverable CLINS and Award/Option Exercise Timeframe

At Award/ Base Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Module Electronics Box (MEB) Production CLIN 1000 CLIN 1100 CLIN 1200 CLIN 1300 CLIN 1400 Hazard Electronics Box (HEB) Production CLIN 2000 CLIN 2100 CLIN 2200 CLIN 2300 CLIN 2400 Production Readiness Review CLIN 3000 CLIN 3100 CLIN 3200 CLIN 3300 CLIN 3400 Physical Configuration Audit CLIN 4000 Data Deliverables/ Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

CLIN 9999

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NOTE C

Maximum Quantities. CLINs, SLINs or other provisions in this contract set forth option quantities associated with option exercise periods. Offerors should use those estimated quantities for planning purposes and in the preparation of its proposals including its price proposal. After award of the contract the Government may need to move quantity between these option CLINs. The contract resulting from this solicitation will have a maximum dollar value or a maximum number of units that may be purchased. The Government, may, through contract modification, move quantities of items between the option CLINs as long as the contract maximum is not exceeded.

If pricing varies by option exercise period the pricing applicable is the pricing applicable when the option is exercised. For example, items moved from option year four to option year one will be payable at the rates applicable to option year one.

The maximum number of MEB/HEB production units that can be purchased under this contract is as follows:

Description CLINs Maximum Quantity

MEB Production 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, and 1400 2,973 HEB Production 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, and 2400 400

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

MEB Production SOW TDP

FFP

Production Phase: Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver MEB and associated equipment IAW the Statement of Work (SOW) and Technical Data Package (TDP). Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements.

NET AMT

1000AA 197 Each MEB Production

FFP

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.

FOB: Destination

MFR PART NR: 8660400-9

PSC CD: 5999

1000AB 96 Each OPTION MEB Production (Option)

FFP

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.

FOB: Destination

STEPLADDER NAME ITEM NO FROM QUANTITY TO QUANTITY UNIT PRICE

MEB Option Max 96 1000AB 32.00 55.00

56.00 79.00

80.00 96.00

OPTION MEB Production

FFP

Production Phase: Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver MEB and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements. This option CLIN may be exercised at any time within 5 years of award.

1100AA 560 Each OPTION MEB Production

FFP

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.

FOB: Destination

MEB Option 1 Max 560 1100AA 224.00 350.00

351.00 499.00

500.00 560.00

1100AB 96 Each MEB Foreign Military Sale (FMS) Spain

FFP

MEB Production Foreign Military Sale (FMS) Spain.

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.

FOB: Destination

OPTION MEB Production

FFP

Production Phase: Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver MEB and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements. This option CLIN may be exercised at any time within 5 years of

1200AA 584 Each OPTION MEB Production

FFP

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.

FOB: Destination

MEB Option 2 Max 584 1200AA 200.00 328.00

329.00 457.00

458.00 584.00

1200AB 96 Each MEB Production (FMS) Korea

FFP

MEB Production (FMS) Korea.

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.

FOB: Destination

OPTION MEB Production

FFP

Production Phase: Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver MEB and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements. This option CLIN may be exercised at any time within 5 years of

1300AA 480 Each OPTION MEB Production

FFP

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.

FOB: Destination

MEB Option 3 Max 480 1300AA 192.00 288.00

289.00 385.00

386.00 480.00

1300AB 96 Each MEB Production (FMS) Finland

FFP

MEB Production (FMS) Finland.

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.

FOB: Destination

OPTION MEB Production

FFP

Production Phase: Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver MEB and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements. This option CLIN may be exercised at any time within 5 years of

1400AA 672 Each OPTION MEB Production

FFP

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.

FOB: Destination

MEB Option 4 Max 672 1400AA 192.00 352.00

353.00 513.00

514.00 672.00

1400AB 96 Each MEB Production (FMS) Germany

FFP

MEB Production (FMS) Germany.

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.

FOB: Destination

HEB Production

FFP

Production Phase: Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver HEB and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements.

2000AA 53 Each HEB Production

FFP

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.

FOB: Destination

MFR PART NR: 8660450-9

2000AB 12 Each OPTION HEB Production (Option)

FFP

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.

FOB: Destination

HEB Option Max 12 2000AB 4.00 6.00

7.00 9.00

10.00 12.00

OPTION HEB Production

FFP

Production Phase: Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver HEB and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements. This option CLIN may be exercised at any time within 5 years of

2100AA 69 Each OPTION HEB Production

FFP

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.

FOB: Destination

HEB Option 1 Max 69 2100AA 28.00 41.00

42.00 63.00

64.00 69.00

2100AB 13 Each HEB Production FMS Spain

FFP

HEB Production FMS Spain.

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.

FOB: Destination

OPTION HEB Production

FFP

Production Phase: Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver HEB and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements. This option CLIN may be exercised at any time within 5 years of

2200AA 72 Each OPTION HEB Production

FFP

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.

FOB: Destination

HEB Option 2 Max 72 2200AA 25.00 40.00

41.00 56.00

57.00 72.00

2200AB 13 Each HEB Production FMS Korea

FFP

HEB Production FMS Korea.

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.

FOB: Destination

OPTION HEB Production

FFP

Production Phase: Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver HEB and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements. This option CLIN may be exercised at any time within 5 years of

2300AA 59 Each OPTION HEB Production

FFP

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.

FOB: Destination

HEB Option 3 Max 59 2300AA 25.00 35.00

36.00 47.00

48.00 59.00

2300AB 13 Each HEB Production FMS Finland

FFP

HEB Production FMS Finland.

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.

FOB: Destination

OPTION HEB Production

FFP

Production Phase: Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver HEB and associated equipment IAW the SOW and TDP. Refer to CDRLs for item and data requirements. This option CLIN may be exercised at any time within 5 years of

2400AA 83 Each OPTION HEB Production

FFP

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.

FOB: Destination

HEB Option 4 Max 83 2400AA 24.00 45.00

46.00 65.00

66.00 83.00

2400AB 13 Each HEB Production FMS Germany

FFP

HEB Production FMS Germany.

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.

FOB: Destination

3000 4 Quarter

(Time)

OPTION Production Readiness/Program Review

FFP

FOB: Destination

3100 4 Quarter

3200 4 Quarter

3300 4 Quarter

3400 4 Quarter

4000 1 Each Physical Configuration Audit

FFP

CDRLs - Not Separately Priced (NSP)

FFP

Prepare, maintain and deliver data in accordance with CDRLs A001 through A007 and Data Item Delivery (DID) schedule requirements. The Government shall have unlimited rights to all data generated under this contract in accordance with DFARS 252.227-7013 unless an assertion is provided and accepted by the Government with the offer in accordance with DFARS 252.227-7017. The price for all data generated by the contractor directly or indirectly in its performance of this procurement effort is included in the price paid by the Government under the other CLINs in this contract.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

B-215-H002 REFUNDS (SPARES AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT) (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

(a) In the event that the price of a spare part or item of support equipment delivered under this contract significantly exceeds its intrinsic value, the Contractor agrees to refund the difference. Refunds will not be made to recoup the amount of cost decreases that occur over time due to productivity gains (excluding economic purchase quantity considerations) or changes in market conditions.

(b) For purposes of this requirement, the intrinsic value of an item is defined as follows:

(1) If the item is one which is sold or is substantially similar or functionally equivalent to one that is sold in substantial quantities to the general public, intrinsic value is the established catalog or market price, plus the value of any unique requirements, including delivery terms, inspection, packaging, or labeling.

(2) If there is no comparable item sold in substantial quantities to the general public, intrinsic value is defined as the price an individual would expect to pay for the item based upon an economic purchase quantity as defined in FAR 52.207-4, plus the value of any unique requirements, including delivery terms, inspection, packaging or labeling.

(c) At any time up to two years after delivery of a spare part or item of support equipment, the Contracting Officer may notify the Contractor that based on all information available at the time of the notice, the price of the part or item apparently exceeds its intrinsic value.

(d) If notified in accordance with paragraph (c) above, the Contractor agrees to enter into good faith negotiations with the Government to determine if, and in what amount, the Government is entitled to a refund.

(e) If agreement pursuant to paragraph (d) above cannot be reached, and the Navy's return of the new or unused item to the Contractor is practical, the Navy, subject to the Contractor's agreement, may elect to return the item to the Contractor.

Upon return of the item to its original point of Government acceptance, the Contractor shall refund in full the price paid.

If no agreement pursuant to paragraph (d) above is reached, and return of the item by the Navy is impractical, the Contracting Officer may, with the approval of the Head of the Contracting Activity, issue a Contracting Officer's final decision on the matter, subject to Contractor appeal as provided in the "Disputes" clause (FAR 52.233-1).

(f) The Contractor shall make refunds, as required under this requirement, in accordance with instructions from the Contracting Officer.

(g) The Contractor shall not be liable for a refund if the Contractor advised the Contracting Officer in a timely manner that the price it would propose for a spare part or item of support equipment exceeded its intrinsic value, and with such advice, specified the estimated proposed price, the estimated intrinsic value and known alternative sources or item, if any, that can meet the requirement.

(h) This requirement does not apply to any spare parts or items of support equipment whose price is determined through adequate price competition. This requirement also does not apply to any spare part or item of support equipment if the Contractor submitted, and certified the currency, accuracy and completeness of, cost or pricing data applicable to the item.

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

VERTICAL LAUNCHING SYSTEM (VLS)

MODULE ELECTRONICS BOX (MEB) AND HAZARDOUS ELECTRONICS BOX (HEB)

1.0 Scope

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) is required to procure MEB and HEB for MK 41 VLS. NSWC PHD is a field activity of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The Contractor is responsible for the timely performance of all tasks defined in the Statement of Work (SOW). This SOW, with its supporting attachments and referenced documentation, describes the requirement for the manufacture, assembly, test and delivery of VLS MEB and HEB.

2.0 Program Authority

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, 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 MEB and HEB

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

SAE AS5553 & AS6174 Counterfeit Prevention Plan

4.0 REQUIREMENTS

The Government requires manufacturing of VLS MEB and HEB in accordance with the documents specified in SOW and the technical data package (TDP). All MEB and HEB shall meet all requirements in accordance with the TDP and associated specifications.

4.1 Automatic Test Equipment

Automated Test Equipment (ATE), associated interface cables, software, and operator manual will be provided as Government-Furnished Property (GFP) to perform the acceptance tests that are required by TDP. Refer to J-3 Attachment GFP.

The Government has certified the test equipment, 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 ATEs shall be submitted to the Government for approval and certification.

4.2 First Article Inspection

The Contractor shall perform First Article Inspection (FAI) on the first article 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 request 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 shall be corrected at Contractor’s expense prior to unit delivery to the Government.

5.0 Technical Data Reviews and Quality Audits

During the performance of the contract, the Government has 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 applicable 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 has 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 (1) PCA shall be conducted over the course of the contract on the MEB and HEB. The MEB and HEB shall be selected by the Government and the Contractor from the 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 A003.

The PCA will be conducted at the Contractor's, Subcontractors' and suppliers' facilities by the Government team. The Government will notify the Contractor seven (7) 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 A002. 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 will retain unlimited rights to all technical data, 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 MEB and HEB 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 ensure configuration identity with the MEB and HEB 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.

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 A004. The Contractor shall maintain a system to monitor engineering release and correlation of manufactured products.

12.2 Military Specifications and Standards

The Government will 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 will retain unlimited rights to all versions of and changes to all drawings, specifications and other documents for the MEB and HEB 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 A005.

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.

12.6 Configuration Control

Minor Deviations:

1. The contractor shall submit the deviation to NSWC DD for review & approval.

2. If NSWC DD concurs in classification, the deviation will be boarded at NSWC DD CCB for approval or disapproval.

3. If NSWC DD does not concur in classification, the Contractor shall cancel the minor deviation

The Contractor shall submit for review and approval all specification changes to NSWC DD for review and approval.

13.0 Testing, Inspection and Acceptance

Testing and inspection of all VLS MEB and HEB units and associated cables 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:

At a minimum, these processes shall ensure that all components for MEB and HEB assemblies and subassemblies are purchased from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Original Component Manufacturers (OCM) authorized suppliers or franchised distributors. The term OEM, OCM, authorized supplier and franchised distributor are each defined in SAE AS5553).

At a minimum, the contractor shall ensure procurement practices and processes to purchase and install components from OEM, OCM, authorized suppliers and franchised distributors are flowed down to subcontractors and suppliers at all tiers.

The Counterfeit Prevention Plan, SAE AS5553 and SAE AS6174 requirements shall be flowed down to all subcontractors and suppliers.

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, as defined in SAE AS5553 and SAE AS6174, 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 require a Certificate of Conformance, as defined in SAE AS5553 and SAE AS6174, 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 (7) 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 and material are defined by SAE AS5553 and SAE AS6174 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 Readiness Reviews

The Production Readiness Review (PRR) will be conducted by the Government to ensure the Contractor has accomplished adequate production planning and preparations to produce MEB and HEB that meet performance requirements in accordance with the contract schedules and without unacceptable risks. During these reviews, the Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, overall comprehensive status of:

Producibility;

Manufacturing Planning;

Manufacturing Schedules;

Configuration Management;

Quality Assurance;

Material Procurement & Supplier Control;

Facility and Equipment;

Production Processing & Fabrication;

Calibration, Tool and Test Equipment;

Non-Conforming Material Control;

Completed Item Inspection and Test;

Handling, Storage and Delivery

The Contractor shall provide production plan to include all pertinent information as detailed above. The Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to manufacture and test the MEB and HEB by providing various documents to include, but not be limited to, Manufacturing, Testing, Quality Assurance, Configuration Management, Calibration, and Supplier Management Plans. 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. On-Site examination of the plans/documents described above, 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 time constraints of the contract. 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 provide requested supporting objective evidence.

A successful review is predicated on the Government’s determination that there are no unacceptable risks, performance & quality requirements are fully met in the production configuration, and production capability demonstrates a satisfactory basis for proceeding into production. The Government in its sole discretion will determine whether the PRRs are successful.

The Contractor shall hold quarterly program reviews commencing three (3) months after contract award, and every three months thereafter, which shall cover progress, schedules and problems. These reviews will be used to assess the Contractor’s progress, risk in meeting contractual requirements and status. During these reviews, the Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, overall comprehensive status of:

Production, Procurement and Material Issues Subcontractor and Vendor Procurement Integrated Master Schedule including the Critical Path Make-or-Buy Program Changes Risk Analysis Activities Quality Program Status Defect Reduction Program Status Safety Program Status Configuration Management Activities Government Furnished Equipment/Property Status and Issues Component Procurement Status and Expected delivery schedule Equipment and Data Item Delivery Schedule Final System Test(s) Cost Saving Initiatives Other Issues Identified by the Technical POC

The Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) shall be completed to Tier 1 in accordance with CDRL A006. In the case of any conflict between this SOW and CDRL A006, this SOW takes precedence. Tier 1 is defined as a major subcontractor.

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.

Meetings may be held bi-weekly via teleconference Meeting materials shall be made available 24 hours prior to meeting start and distributed via email Bi-weekly review shall include updated to schedules for MEB and HEB and associated cables production status with actual start and completion dates for each major step and updated projections with detailed explanation if schedule slips

Bi-weekly review shall include any special topics as mutually agreed upon between the Government and Contractor

The Contractor shall provide presentation material in accordance with CDRL A006. The Government has the right to hold additional informal reviews at mutually convenient times to follow progress and problems, which may exist.

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 MEB and HEB, and shall submit Progress, Status and Management Reports in accordance with CDRL A005.

17.2 Manufacturing Planning

The Contractor shall update their Manufacturing Plan to include VLS MEB and HEB 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 A005.

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 A005 and presented during Program and Technical Reviews.

17.4 Rights of Access

The Government will 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 MEB and HEB are stored, manufactured, processed, aligned, assembled, and tested. Right of Access shall include access to records and documentation concerning the VLS MEB and HEB. 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.