Statement of Work_Pressure Cartridges MK70_Final.docx

MK 70 BOOSTER PRESSURE CARTRIDGES

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Background

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) supports the GQM- 163A Supersonic Sea Skimming Target (SSST) Program which uses the Mk 70 Rocket Motor as a first stage booster for its launch. These boosters are refurbished from the current stockpile of retired rocket motors and, as part of the process, require the replacement and modification of hardware. The Mk 70 requires the installation of two (2) pressure cartridges per rocket motor.

1.2 Scope

NSWC IHD has a requirement for the manufacture, acceptance inspection and delivery of pressure cartridges for use in the Mk 70 Booster in support of the GQM-163A SSST Program. The Contractor shall purchase materials, fabricate In Accordance With (IAW) the Technical Data Package (TDP), perform in-process inspections and deliver all items as described herein.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Table 2-1: General Specifications & Standards

9600-4040H Component Product Specification for GQM-163A Pressure Cartridge Drawing Number 1030-0102-003, -

Radioscopy Inspection (Micro Xray of EEDs)

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

Department of Defense (DoD) Directives:

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General

The Contractor shall provide the materials, tooling and equipment necessary to fabricate, perform in-process and acceptance test, and package the hardware parts. They shall provide copies of all material sources (manufacturers and vendors), certification documents, and quality assurance (QA) testing of as-received material inspections.

3.2 Classification of Characteristics

Characteristics verified by the acceptance inspections and tests specified herein are classified IAW DOD-STD-2101.

3.3 Manufacturing and Workmanship

The Contractor shall maintain and control manufacturing processes to fabricate, inspect test, and deliver the pressure cartridges. The pressure cartridges shall be manufactured IAW drawing 1030- 0102, and shall be interpreted per ASME Y14.100M, as listed in each delivery order. All articles shall meet requirements defined in component product specification 9600-4040.

Requests for any change or deviation to the qualified process shall be submitted to the Government as an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) IAW CDRL A001, a Notice of Revision (NOR) IAW CDRL A002, or a Request for Variance (RFV) IAW CDRL A003.

3.3.1 Manufacturing and Configuration Management

The Contractor shall identify, establish, and maintain their fabrication process for the implementation of its fabrication process and configuration control. The manufacturing plan shall be documented IAW DI-MGMT-81899 and submitted to the Government for on-site review. It shall include a Management Baseline Review (MBR) of all drawings and manufacturing instructions related to the procurement.

3.3.2 Manufacturing Defects

The Contractor shall detect, document, and correct defects during manufacturing and assess potential process improvement opportunities. When required, the Contractor shall conduct analysis meetings to determine defect root cause and take action to prevent recurrence. Data on defects as identified in inspections, document reviews, and testing shall be collected and analyzed by the Contractor. Defects shall not be reprocessed until they have been documented and dispositioned. The Contractor shall provide feedback on the status and results of defect preventive and corrective action to the Government as Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Reports (FACAR) IAW CDRL A004. This CDRL is required as a result of defects found that would require significant build process changes or result in a class I ECP to the top level assembly.

3.3.3 Manufacturing Process Control

The Contractor shall control manufacturing processes IAW specified operating procedures and provide a quality program plan, including quality manufacturing processes, to the Government for onsite review. Process data shall be recorded and analyzed to ensure manufacturing quality and continued process control. The Contractor shall record process variable data necessary for analysis to determine trends and to maintain continued quality, process integrity and control. Specific controls shall be consistent with:

· The product characteristics and their associated tolerances, criticalities, sensitivity to process variation, inspectability, and testability.

· The application and operational requirements of the product.

· The extent and nature of subsequent test and inspection.

· Operator skill required.

· The results of process selection and development.

If it is determined that a process does not meet either specification or process control limits, the possible effect on items previously processed shall be determined and corrective action taken to ensure that items processed meet specification requirements or are identified as nonconforming.

3.3.4 Unit Certification

The Contractor shall submit a Certificate of Compliance (COC) IAW CDRL A005 and Certificate of Analysis (COA) IAW CDRL A006 certifying that the hardware parts fabricated meet all requirements as specified in this SOW, contract, and product documentation.

The Contractor shall provide a COA for all critical materials. The Government reserves the right to request as-received and in-process inspection test results for all materials used for hardware parts fabrication. The Government reserves the right to reject hardware that does not pass inspection acceptance testing.

If any part is found non-compliant, the Contractor shall contact their contract representative with a plan to promptly replace, correct, or repair the rejected hardware at the Contractor’s expense. Inspection acceptance test documentation shall be maintained and retained by the Contractor for at least 10 years after contract closeout at which time it shall be turned over to the government.

3.3.5 Unit Traceability

The Contractor shall keep traceability records of the raw material and/or sub-component lot numbers that are used on each part IAW CDRL A007, Ammunition Data Card, form DD1650. The Government reserves the right to request traceability records at any time.

3.3.6 Lot Formation

A production lot is defined as a lot consisting of all components produced in a single production run that were fabricated from the same materials, using the same processes/procedures/sources, and under the same conditions. Only one lot of each energetic material type shall be used in the manufacture of any one lot.

3.4 Quality Control

3.4.1 Quality Management

The Contractor shall continually improve on quality management effectiveness as outlined in their quality management plan. All production, inspection, and testing shall adhere to the requirements of this plan for the life of the contract. If any changes are made to the quality management program plan during the use of this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Government in writing of these changes.

3.4.1.1 Quality System Reviews

The Contractor shall invite the Government to participate in any Failure Review Boards (FRB) to support technical, program and quality reviews.

Ensure that the hardware parts meet the TDP, that quality, manufacturing and production are under control and scheduled deliveries are on time. Reviews will discuss managing risk, schedule, funding and quality. Government representatives will request to review quality control data, fabrication process control charts and technical decisions necessary to ensure the fabrication process and end products are high quality.

3.4.1.2 Manufacturing and Quality Metrics

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a process for the collection and analysis of manufacturing and quality metrics.

3.4.2 Subcontractor/Supplier Management

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a subcontractor/supplier management program to ensure selection of suppliers capable of attaining program cost, schedule, and technical objectives. The Contractor’s subcontractor/supplier management program shall provide for maintaining visibility into the cost, schedule, and technical performance progress of Subcontractors and suppliers. All sub- contractor and supplier progress shall be monitored through the regular feedback of status via data requirements, schedule reviews, and technical/management coordination meetings. The Contractor shall assure that appropriate management and reporting requirements consistent with this SOW are imposed on Subcontractors where necessary. The Contractor’s subcontractor/supplier management program shall be documented and submitted to the Government for on-site review.

3.4.3 Acceptance

3.4.3.1 Lot Acceptance Requirements

Lot acceptance inspection shall consist of the Contractor’s inspection(s) and the government’s inspection(s). The Contractor is responsible for 100% inspection of lot to be delivered to the Government.

Acceptance shall consist of dimensional inspections and tests listed in 9600-4040H for 1030- 0102. Copies of the test data are to be provided to the government. The Contractor is responsible for creating an Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) and submitting to the Government IAW CDRL A008. Submission of CDRL A008 shall be waived for an ATP that has been previously approved by the Government and has not undergone any changes. Any sections deemed not applicable by the Contractor shall be marked as such, a brief justification may be provided. The Contractor shall ensure that the delivered units are evaluated using acceptance inspection plans/or procedures, which ensure that the delivered units conform to the applicable documentation. The Government reserves the right to witness any or all of the inspections and requires 15 days’ notice prior to planned tests.

The Contractor is responsible for creating a lot acceptance inspection report and submitting to the Government IAW CDRL A009 within 30 days after testing. This report shall document the test methodology used to perform the lot acceptance testing, document the results of each test and shall include an as built drawing list noting any changes from what was presented in the Management Baseline Review (MBR). Only those tests performed by the Contractor shall be documented in this report. Delivery of units will occur on or before 15 days after completion of successful destructive lot acceptance testing completion. CDRL A009 will not be cause to hold up shipment, but is required for acceptance and acceptance is conditional on acceptable test data.

The Government may perform additional lot acceptance inspections/tests outside of the Contractor’s test plan at the government’s discretion and cost.

3.4.4 Government Inspection of Facilities

The government, through any authorized representative, may visit/inspect the plant or plants of the Contractor, or of any Subcontractors, engaged in the performance of this contract to witness lot acceptance testing.

If any examination/test is made by the Government on the premises of the Contractor/subcontractor, the Contractor and any Subcontractors shall provide all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the Government inspectors in the performance of their duties. All examinations and tests by the Government shall be performed in such a manner as will not unduly delay work.

3.5 Post Award Kick-Off Meeting

The Contractor shall host a two day post award kick-off meeting at their facility within 30 days after contract award to allow the Government to view and accept documents designated with company proprietary information.

4.0 PROPERTY, DATA AND EQUIPMENT

4.1 Acceptance of Delivery

All hardware shall become property of the Government, upon delivery, at the final destination per contract line item number (CLIN).

4.2 Use of Existing Government Furnished Property

The Government Furnished Property (GFP) that the Government has available to provide for use shall be documented by the Government IAW CDRL A010.

5.0 PACKAGING, HANDLING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION (PHS&T) SHIPPING

The vendor is responsible for the shipping container design, purchase of all packaging materials and obtaining any required authorizations to ship.

5.1 Records

If a container is damaged in shipping or handling, the entire package will be returned to vendor for re-inspection of the container and enclosed hardware. If prior documentation from the vendor shows the container damage was pre-existing then re-inspection may be waived.

6.0 PROVISIONING OF TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

If there are any conflicts between publications, drawings, or inspection requirements listed herein, the Contractor shall notify the Government in writing for interpretation, clarification, and resolution.

7.0 REPORTS

The Contractor shall submit monthly progress reports to the Government IAW CDRL A011. The report shall be submitted within two (2) weeks of the completion of the month. Any sections deemed not applicable by the Contractor shall be marked as such, a brief justification may be provided. Monthly progress reports shall be the vehicle whereby the Government is appraised as to work accomplished, issues, and other reporting requirements.

8.0 Deliverables

The Technical Point of Contact and Contracting Officer (KO) for this contract will approve all deliverables as specified. The following Certificates shall include the signature of the Contractor’s representative authorized to make such certification.

9.0 Hardware Delivery

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 30 days in advance if the Contractor cannot meet the contract delivery schedule.

The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and shipping all the units below to the required destination.

Delivery address provided below:

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division ATTN: Wade Morgan/Joshua Young 4522 McMahon Road Bldg. 116, Suite 100 Indian Head, MD 20640