A4_SOW_N6426719R0033.docx

1. INTRODUCTION

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division (Corona Division), Surface Range Engineering Branch, RS33 has a requirement to procure MK 8 Explosive and Inert Bolts; part number 6784421, and the necessary shipping brackets for the explosive bolts for the MK 25 Vertical Launch System (VLS).

2. BACKGROUND

Corona Division, Surface Range Engineering Branch, RS33 seeks replacement items in support of the MK 25 VLS. These hardware parts are needed for the Vertical Launch System (VLS) canisters as part of the MK 25 MOD 0 to MOD 1 upgrades.

3. SCOPE

The scope of this effort is to procure 60 MK 8 Explosive Bolts, P/N: 6784421, 16 MK 8 Inert Bolts, P/N: 6784421 Inert, and any necessary shipping brackets, as specified in Section 5.

4. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

All applicable specifications for the manufacturing of this part are stated within the drawings and shall be abided by.

Table 1

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All supplied documents should be reviewed thoroughly for all required vendor parts, test procedures, and requirements.

5. REQUIREMENTS

Equipment must be new, in original packaging from the manufacturer, – secondary market, used, or grey market equipment is not acceptable. All of the standard warranties from the manufacturer must be valid upon receipt.

Table 2

The MK 8 Explosive Bolt part number 6784421 requires Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) and lot sample retention quantities to be provided, per WS 33598. Please reference Table 3 for the required LAT and retention quantities required. The LAT and retention sample quantities are included in the quantities ordered, and shall be considered when submitting proposals.

Table 3

The required minimum quantity is 60 MK 8 Explosive Bolts. In accordance with Table 3, six (6) units shall be used for LAT, four (4) units shall be retained for future inspection, and 50 units shall be delivered.

The contractor shall be responsible for performing tests required in WS33598A.

If an item fails the functional test, the following from Document WS33598A applies:

4.5.27 Misfires. A test item that does not function shall be considered defective and the lot considered unacceptable, unless the misfire is clearly attributable to faulty test equipment or procedure.

If an item fails any of the tests leading up to the functional test, the following applies:

4.5.29 Notification of failure. The explosive bolt manufacturer shall notify the customer within 24 hours after identification of any failure. Notification shall also include the: failure report number; date of failure; name of test or operation; and a description of the failure. A failure report shall be forwarded to the customer within 30 days of the failure. The test or operation in question shall be suspended until the failure analysis and corrective actions have been reviewed by the customer and written authorization to continue has been forwarded to the explosive bolt manufacturer.

The Government will not accept any lots with failed testing.

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