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Statement of Work for Tail Rotor Rigging Sets and Cases 15 January 2019

1. INTRODUCTION

This Statement of Work (SOW) addresses the requirements and tasks associated with the production and delivery of Tail Rotor Rigging Sets P/N 4135AS0220-1 & empty Tail Rotor Rigging Set Cases P/N 4135AS0221-1, for the MQ-8C Fire Scout Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Program.

The Tail Rotor Rigging Set consists of special tools needed to perform tail rotor rigging procedures on the MQ-8C air vehicle. The tools in the set are contained in a ruggedized transit case. The Tail Rotor Rigging Set is 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 five (5) 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 730 days.

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.

Year 5 quantities are valid from date of first article approval through 1825 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 4135AS0220, Tail Rotor Rigging Set

1. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General

Contractor shall manufacture and deliver these Tail Rotor Rigging Sets and empty Tail Rotor Rigging Set Cases in accordance with (IAW) this SOW and the requirements of the contract. The empty Tail Rotor Rigging Set Cases with foam inserts, inventory plates, and Unique Identification (UID) plates will be used to store various pieces of equipment that currently exist within the Government inventory.

Part Numbers 407-99-26-101 and T101751-101 within this set were originally designed by Bell Helicopter (cage code 97499). For P/N 407-99-26-101, equivalent P/N’s 407FS or 427-201-004-101 can be procured through Helicopter Workaids, cage code cage 7QLE6. For P/N T101751-101, equivalent P/N RBT101751-101 can be procured through Dart Aerospace, cage code 3AL64. Interested bidders shall contact Helicopter Workaids and Dart Aerospace for price and availability on those substitute parts.

3.2 First Article Unit

The Contractor shall fabricate and deliver one (1) first article Tail Rotor Rigging Set and one (1) first article empty Tail Rotor Rigging Set Case within four (4) months of contract award for Government evaluation (early delivery is acceptable and encouraged). The Government's initial evaluation of the first articles is estimated to be completed no later than 30 days after receipt of the first articles. The Government may choose to procure additional production quantities after Government approval of the first article units. The Contractor shall not proceed with production of follow-on quantities until authorization is provided by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).

3.3 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.

3.4 Certificate of Conformance

The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) with each Tail Rotor Rigging Set and empty Tail Rotor Rigging Set Case certifying that it 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 and serial number. If product is found to be non-conforming, it shall be replaced at the Contractor’s expense. Each COC shall also be sent electronically to NAVAIR Engineer, Dominic Ziccardi.

3.5 Government Inspection and Acceptance

Government Inspection and Acceptance of the first article units 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).

3.6 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.

3.6.1 Construct and Method

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

3.6.2 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 plate in accordance with Drawings 4135AS0221 and 3909AS9999-2 (Identification Plate/UID Markings).

3.6.3 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.

3.6.4 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/>.

3.6.5 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.

The first article units shall be delivered to the following address within Four (4) months after order receipt (early delivery is acceptable and encouraged):

Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division Highway 547, Bldg. 120, Room B123 Code 486400 Lakehurst, NJ 08733 Mark For: MQ-8C, Dominic Ziccardi, 732-323-1189

All other units shall be delivered within Four (4) months after receipt of Delivery Order (DO) and shall be addressed to (early delivery is acceptable and encouraged):

SW310N DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa Mechanicsburg receiving West 5450 Carlisle Pike BLDG 402 Mechanicsburg, Pa 17050-0789 Mark for: 58C (MQ-8C UAV) 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 with tracking information shall be emailed to the Acquisition POC.