FEDBID_SOW-MQ-8_PN_4135AS0190-1_and_4135AS0135-1_20180409.docx

Statement of Work for MQ-8C Hydraulic Pressure Gage Adapter and Hydraulic Power Supply Adapter 9 April 2018

1. INTRODUCTION

This Statement of Work (SOW) addresses the requirements and tasks associated with the production and delivery of the Hydraulic Pressure Gage Adapter, Part Number (P/N) 4135AS0190-1 and Hydraulic Power Supply Adapter, Part Number (P/N) 4135AS0135-1, for the MQ-8C Fire Scout Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Program.

At the Organizational Level of Maintenance, the Hydraulic Pressure Gage Adapter is required to perform certain hydraulic checks on the MQ-8C Air Vehicle and the Hydraulic Power Supply Adapter is required to provide the necessary quick release couplings to attach the hydraulic system on the air vehicle to an external hydraulic power supply.

The Hydraulic Pressure Gage Adapter and Hydraulic Power Supply Adapter are integral for the full complement of Support Equipment needed for initial outfitting of MQ-8C Squadrons to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on MQ-8C Aircraft.

The program is requesting a four (4) year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract and first article units (1 each) to perform fit check and evaluation.

Year 1 quantities are valid from date of first article approval through 365 days.

Year 2 quantities are valid from date of first article approval through 730days.

Year 3 quantities are valid from date of first article approval through 1095 days.

Year 4 quantities are valid from date of first article approval through 1460 days.

1. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

a) MIL-STD-130N – Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property

b) Drawing #3909AS9999 Rev B, Identification Plate for Support Equipment/UID Markings

c) *Drawing Package Number 4135AS0135r-s1, Hydraulic Power Supply Adapter

d) *Drawing Package Number 4135AS0190r-s1, Hydraulic Pressure Gage Adapter

*The applicable documents / drawings listed above are export-controlled documents, therefore a valid and current DD2345 is required in order to receive the drawings.

A valid and current DD2345 is to be sent to the following POC:

Name: Sokang Teng E-mail at sokang.teng@navy.mil

(ALL QUESTIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED VIA FedBid – NO EXCEPTIONS!)

1. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General

Contractor shall manufacture and deliver these Hydraulic Adapters in accordance with (IAW) this SOW, the Government furnished drawing package and the requirements of the contract.

3.2 Calibration

Each calibrated Support Equipment end item shall be calibrated with a calibration sticker applied to the end item. A signed calibration certificate traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (N.I.S.T.), which shall include the date of calibration, serial number and part number of the unit tested, shall be provided for each unit purchased. The calibration sticker shall as a minimum include calibration by, calibration date and calibration due date.

A Calibration Certificate shall be shipped with each PSE End Item by placing it in a plastic pouch/envelope and attaching it to each unit. Electronic Calibration Certificates shall also be provided to the procuring activity in accordance with (IAW) Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A002.

3.3 First Article Unit

The Contractor shall fabricate and deliver one (1) each Hydraulic Power Supply Adapter and one (1) each Hydraulic Pressure Gage Adapter first article unit within three (3) months of contract award for Government evaluation (early delivery is acceptable and encouraged). The Government's initial evaluation of the first article is estimated to be completed no later than 60 days after receipt of the first article. The Government may choose to procure additional production quantities after Government approval of the first article unit. The Contractor shall not proceed with production of follow-on quantities until authorization is provided by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).

3.4 Hydrostatic Pressure Testing

Hydrostatic pressure testing is required for each Hydraulic Power Supply Adapter and Hydraulic Pressure Gage Adapter as indicated in Note #1 of drawing # 4135AS0135r-s1 and drawing # 4135AS0190r-s1. Signed hydrostatic pressure testing certificates that indicate hydrostatic testing pressure, part number, serial number, and test duration shall be included with each item delivered.

A separate copy of each hydrostatic pressure certificate shall also be sent via email to UAS Engineer, Dominic Ziccardi, dominic.ziccardi@navy.mil. A copy of the Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Certificate shall be shipped with each PSE End Item requiring Pressure Testing by placing it in a plastic pouch/envelope and attaching it to each unit. The original copies of all Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Certificates shall be provided to the procuring activity (UAS Engineer, Dominic Ziccardi) in accordance with (IAW) CDRL PC01.

3.5 Request for Variance (RFV)

When identified, the contractor shall submit to the government for approval recommendations for a Request for Variance (RFV). Any proposed design changes affecting form, fit, and/or function of the PSE (including enhancements) that deviate from drawings provided shall be identified prior to the fabrication process and will be reviewed by the cognizant UAS Support Equipment Lead Engineer for approval/disapproval. The contractor shall submit to the Government for approval a Request for Variance (RFV) to request deviations from the contractually specified design configuration. The contractor is advised to consult MIL-HDBK-61 Configuration Management for guidance when contemplating submitting a RFV. These change requests shall be prepared and submitted to the Government IAW Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A001.

3.6 Quality Assurance

The Contractor shall have in place a production quality assurance (QA) system. The QA system shall be able to ensure that manufactured configuration items are built to print, functional, and reliably made IAW controlling technical drawings, specifications and standards. Each item manufactured as part of this contract shall have passed a Government final inspection prior to DD-250.

3.7 Certificate of Conformance

The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) with each shipment certifying that each Hydraulic Power Supply Adapter and Hydraulic Pressure Gage Adapter within the lot conforms to the government drawing package, this SOW, and the requirements of the contract. The COC shall be on company letterhead and signed by management. Each COC shall identify the part number, serial number(s), and quantity delivered with each shipment. If any items are found to be non-conforming, they shall be replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

3.8 Government Inspection and Acceptance

Government Inspection and Acceptance of the first article unit shall be accomplished at destination by representatives of NAVAIR Lakehurst. Government Inspection and Acceptance of subsequent production units shall be accomplished at the Contractor’s facility by Defense Contract Management Agency (inspect/accept at Origin).

3.9 Item Unique Identification (IUID) Marking of US Military Property In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003 Item Identification and valuation, the Contractor is required to mark and register all end items and their components meeting the requirements called out in MIL-STD-130N. These include components for which the Governments unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or greater, or any component, subassembly or embedded part that is serially managed, mission essential or a controlled inventory item.

3.9.1 Construct and Method

Details on creating the UID and the marking method are contained in MIL-STD-130N. The UID shall be Construct #2.

3.9.2 UID Location and Marking

The locations and marking methods selected should bear no impact on the performance of the part and minimal configuration change(s) to the part. The UID (including 2D Matrix) should be incorporated onto the identification label in accordance with Drawing 3909AS9999 Rev B (Identification Plate/UID Markings). If the 2D matrix can't be incorporated onto the identification label, a 2D matrix sticker can be applied onto the main data plate provided it can be done without covering any critical data. When the 2D Data Matrix is placed directly onto the identification label, the Part Number, Serial Number and CAGE human readable characters are not required. If the above cannot be accomplished, a separate data plate or label can be attached which contains the 2D Matrix plus the human readable characters for the Part Number, Serial Number and CAGE. This added data plate should be attached to the assembly.

3.9.3 Permanency and Legibility

The UID marking and identification plates, tags, or labels when used on equipment, parts, assemblies, subassemblies, units, sets, or groups shall be permanent during the normal life expectancy of the item and be capable of withstanding the environmental test and cleaning procedures specified for the item. Legibility shall be as required for ready readability as per MIL-STD-130N.

3.9.4 UID Registration

The prime Contractor has the responsibility to furnish Item Unique Identification (IUID) data to the IUID registry. Data submission of IUID data and acquisition cost should be via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), IUID XML file, IUID flat file or web entry. Additional information regarding data submission as well as the actual marking can be found at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/UID/

3.9.5 Records

The Contractor shall maintain an accurate, current list of UIDs for all manufactured items on this contract and supply to the Government upon request. The list shall include P/N, Serial #, CAGE, UID Location, Construct used, how it was marked and the registration method used.

4.0 PACKAGING, PRESERVATION AND SHIPPING

Packaging and preservation for shipping shall be in accordance with best commercial practices for long term preservation. Shipments shall be packaged and transported (FOB Destination) via safe, secure, reliable, and traceable means of transportation and provide protection from normal climatic/weather conditions and incidental mishandling during shipping to prevent any damage or loss during shipment. All shipments under this contract shall be addressed to the NAVAIR Lakehurst Staging Facility as indicated below:

The first article units shall be delivered to the following address within three (3) months after order receipt:

Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division Highway 547, Bldg. 120, Room B123 Code 486400 Lakehurst, NJ 08733 Mark For: MQ-8C, Dominic Ziccardi

All other units shall be delivered within three (3) months after receipt of Delivery Order (DO) and shall be addressed to:

Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division Support Equipment Staging Facility Building 195 (Hangar 6) Highway 547 Lakehurst, New Jersey 08733 Mark For: MQ-8C Program Shipping POC: John Bennett *No Friday Deliveries

All exterior shipping containers/packaging shall at a minimum be marked with the following information: Part Number; Nomenclature; Quantity; Serial number(s); Contract Number; National Stock Number; and Manufacturer’s Name, Address, and CAGE Code.

4.1 Shipping Document

The Contractor shall notify the Acquisition Point of Contact (POC) via email when the shipment is ready and to confirm the shipping address. Upon shipment, a copy of the shipping document shall be emailed to the Acquisition POC.

5.0 POINTS OF CONTACT

Acquisition Point of Contact:

William Waterhouse Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division Highway 547 Joint Base MDL, NJ 08733-5104 Telephone: (732) 323-2243 E-Mail Address: william.waterhouse@navy.mil