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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILA

CODE 0241, EMILY MCNEILL

445-227-1639, EMILY.G.MCNEILL2.CIV@US.NAVY.MI

5001 SOUTH BROAD STREET

PHILADELPHIA PA 19112

445-227-1639

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SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

10 Jul 2024

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

N6449824R0050

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 6 Months Non Recurring Engineering - OHIO

FFP

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: 5995

NET AMT

0002 1 Each 10' Prototype Units Fabrication - OHIO

FFP

P/N AM711468P10

0003 1 Each 1500' Prototype Units Fabrication - OHIO

FFP

P/N AM711468P1500

0004 5 Each Tow Cable Assembly

FFP

Tow Cable Assembly - Unit Fabrication w/1,500' - OHIO; P/N AM711468

0005 6 Months Non Recurring Engineering - COLUMBIA

FFP

0006 1 Each 10' Prototype Units Fabrication - COLUMB

FFP

P/N AM711437P10

0007 1 Each 1350' Prototype Units Fabrication - COLU

FFP

P/N AM711437P1500

0008 8 Each Tow Cable Assembly

FFP

Tow Cable Assembly - Unit Fabrication w/1,350' - COLUMBIA; P/N AM711437

0009 2 Months OPTION Non Recurring Engineering - OHIO

FFP

0010 1 Each OPTION 10' Prototype Units Fabrication - OHIO

FFP

P/N AM711468P10

0011 1 Each OPTION 1500' Prototype Units Fabrication - OHIO

FFP

P/N AM711468P1500

0012 10 Each OPTION Tow Cable Assembly

FFP

Tow Cable Assembly - Unit Fabrication w/1,500' - OHIO; P/N AM711468

0013 2 Months OPTION Non Recurring Engineering - COLUMBIA

FFP

0014 1 Each OPTION 10' Prototype Units Fabrication - COLUMB

FFP

0015 1 Each OPTION 1350' Prototype Units Fabrication - COLU

FFP

P/N AM711437P1500

0016 8 Each OPTION Tow Cable Assembly

FFP

Tow Cable Assembly - Unit Fabrication w/1,350' - COLUMBIA; P/N AM711437

0017 2 Months OPTION Non Recurring Engineering - OHIO

FFP

0018 1 Each OPTION 10' Prototype Units Fabrication - OHIO

FFP

P/N AM711468P10

0019 1 Each OPTION 1500' Prototype Units Fabrication - OHIO

FFP

P/N AM711468P1500

0020 10 Each OPTION Tow Cable Assembly

FFP

Tow Cable Assembly - Unit Fabrication w/1,500' - OHIO; P/N AM711468

0021 2 Months OPTION Non Recurring Engineering - COLUMBIA

FFP

0022 1 Each OPTION 10' Prototype Units Fabrication - COLUMB

FFP

0023 1 Each OPTION 1350' Prototype Units Fabrication - COLU

FFP

P/N AM711437P1500

0024 12 Each OPTION Tow Cable Assembly

FFP

Tow Cable Assembly - Unit Fabrication w/1,350' - COLUMBIA; P/N AM711437

0025 4 Each OPTION First Article Testing

FFP

Contractor shall conduct FAT on both cable types in accordance with applicable reference 2.3, the Test and Inspection Plan (CDRL A004) and SOW 2.7.2.1 (Full Tension Testing).

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work (SOW) for OHIO and COLUMBIA Tow Cable Assembly

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.0.1 The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support organization for the Navy’s ships, submarines, military watercraft and unmanned vehicles.

This requirement is for NSWCPD Code 452, which is responsible for Propulsion, Power and Auxiliary Machinery Systems.

1.0.2 This contract is for non-personal services. It does not create employment rights with the U.S. Government whether actual, inherent, or implied

1.0.3 Government/Contractor Relationship

1.0.3.1 The services to be delivered under this Contract are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee relationship exists or will exist under the Contract between the Government and the Contractor's personnel. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the Government to provide both parties a full understanding of their respective obligations.

1.0.3.2 The Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as Contractor personnel and displaying distinguishable badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. In addition, Contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as Contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

1.0.3.3 Contractor personnel under this Contract shall not engage in any of the inherently Governmental functions listed at FAR Subpart 7.5 or DFARS Subpart 207.5.

1.0.4 Employee Relationship:

1.0.4.1 The services to be performed under this Contract do not require the Contractor or its personnel to exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Government. Rather the Contractor's personnel will act and exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Contractor.

1.0.4.2 Rules, regulations, directives, and requirements that are issued by the U. S. Navy and NSWCPD under its responsibility for good order, administration, and security are applicable to all personnel who enter a Government installation or who travel on Government transportation.

This is not to be construed or interpreted to establish any degree of Government control that is inconsistent with a non-personal services contract.

1.0.4.3 Inapplicability of Employee Benefits: This Contract does not create an employer-employee relationship. Accordingly, entitlements and benefits applicable to such relationships do not apply.

1.0.4.4 It is the Contractor's, as well as the Government's, responsibility to monitor Contract activities and notify the Contracting Officer if the Contractor believes that the intent of this Section has been or may be violated.

1.0.4.4.1 The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing via letter or email within three (3) calendar days from the date of any incident that the Contractor considers to constitute a violation of this Section. The notice should include the date, nature, and circumstances of the conduct; the name, function, and activity of each Government employee or Contractor official or employee involved or knowledgeable about such conduct; identify any documents or substance of any oral communication involved in the conduct; and the Contractor's estimated date when, absent a response, cost, schedule or performance will be impacted.

1.0.4.4.2 The Contracting Officer will, within five (5) calendar days after receipt of notice, respond to the notice in writing. In responding, the Contracting Officer will either:

(i) Confirm the conduct is in violation and when necessary direct the mode of further performance,

(ii) Countermand any communication regarded as a violation,

(iii) Deny that the conduct constitutes a violation and when necessary direct the mode of further performance, or

(iv) In the event the notice is inadequate to make a decision, advise the Contractor what additional information is required, and establish the date by which it should be furnished by the Contractor.

1.1 BACKGROUND

The Propulsion, Power and Auxiliary Machinery Systems Department (Code 40) provides the US Navy with engineering required to maintain and increase propulsion, power, and auxiliary machinery system capabilities and upgrade/modernize systems to enhance fleet readiness. These improvements are installed on fleet hulls via Alteration Installation Teams (AIT’s), which are comprised of contractor personnel and NSWCPD technical representatives.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

1.2.1. The contractor shall fabricate, assemble, test, and deliver cable assemblies. Government plans to order a minimim of 10 cable assemblies with a maximum of 65 cable assemblies over the three-year life of this contract. Delivery of fully assembled Tow Cable units will be required within six months from issuance of an order. The contractor shall maintain PRO-20 Certification in accordance with section 2.4 for the life of the contract.

Each cable assembly shall consist of three discrete components:

(a) A subsea electro-mechanical communications cable complete with machined cable mounting components

(b) Dry-mate electrical connectors

(c) Water isolating, depth pressure splice material/kits

1.2.2 Manufacturing, Testing & Quality Assurance (QA) procedures for each cable type shall be developed for:

(a) Quality Assurance Program Plan (A003)

(b) Manufacturing Plan (A002)

(c) Test and Inspection Plan (A004)

1.2.3 The contractor shall fabricate two prototypes for each cable type that shall undergo First Article Testing (FAT 1). The Prototypes consist of one cable assembly with a final length of 10’ (+1.0’/-0.0’) and another with a length of 1,500’ (+10.0’/-0.0’) for OHIO and one cable assembly with a final length of 10’ (+1.0’/-0.0’) and another with a length of 1,350’ (+10.0’/-0.0’) for

COLUMBIA.

1.2.4 The contractor shall perform First Article Testing (FAT) on the two prototypes of each cable type.

1.2.5. Upon successful FAT, the contractor shall produce Cable Assemblies (Units) consistent with the approved design and production methods.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1. NAVSEA Drawing No. 8628326

2.2. NAVSEA Drawing No. 8628327

2.3. NAVSEA Drawing No. 8628328

2.4. NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020/MLDG REV 02, Molding and Inspection Procedures for Fabricating Connector Plugs

2.5. NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-030/MLDG REV 0, Plasma Spray Procedure

2.6. Cable Shipping – Storage Box Operating Procedures

2.7. SD-22, Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages Handbook

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1. Engineering

3.1.1. Prior to any fabrication the contractor shall deliver the following Plans & Procedures for each cable type:

3.1.1.1. Quality Assurance Program Plan (CDRL A003)

3.1.1.2. Manufacturing Plan (CDRL A002)

3.1.1.3. Test and Inspection Plan (CDRL A004)

3.2. Component Procurement

3.2.1. Raw Cable (Rochester Wire & Cable; Cage 77870; P/N AM711468 OHIO Cable, P/N AM711437 COLUMBIA Cable)

3.2.1.1. Contractor shall procure both raw cable types directly from Rochester Wire and Cable LLC, in accordance with applicable reference 2.2 and the Manufacturing Plan (CDRL A002).

3.2.1.2. All material shall be compatible with a seawater environment.

3.2.1.3. The cable shall consist of Eight (8) conductor elements (wires) for OHIO Cables and Nine (9) conductor elements (wires) for COLUMBIA type cables.

3.2.1.4. The cable shall meet the following mechanical specifications:

3.2.1.4.1. Cable armor shall retain relative position when cut

3.2.1.4.2. Cable shall be torque balanced

3.2.1.4.3. Cable shall have a minimum breaking strength of 11,000 lbs. for COLUMBIA and 11,000 lbs. for OHIO

3.2.1.4.4. Outer diameter of completed cable assembly shall be 0.400"(±.008) for COLUMBIA and 0.357"(±.005) for OHIO

3.2.1.4.5. Fairing strips shall be made of non‐gloss black polyether urethane with a hardness of 90 ± 5 Shore A durometer and a minimum, tensile strength of 7,000 psi for both COLUMBIA and for OHIO

3.2.1.4.6. Fairing strips shall be 7/16” wide by 6.00” long by .012” thick (all nominal)

3.2.1.4.7. Cable assembly operational temperatures shall meet -15°C to 50°C and non-operational (storage) temperatures of -62°C to 75°C

3.2.2. Dry-Mate Electrical Connector (Seacon; Cage; P/N: MSSK12CCP/MSSL12CCP)

3.2.2.1. Contractor shall procure dry-mate electrical connectors directly from Seacon, in accordance with applicable reference 2.1 and the Manufacturing Plan

(CDRL A003).

3.2.3. Splice Assembly (Seal) (PMI Industries; Cage; P/N: 9210041)

3.2.3.1. Contractor shall procure the cable splice assembly directly from PMI Industries, in accordance with applicable reference 2.1 and the Manufacturing Plan (CDRL A003)

3.3. Component Testing

3.3.1. Raw Cable

3.3.1.1. Upon receipt of the raw cables contractor shall perform tests of raw cables (i.e. without connectors) for both cable types in accordance with reference document 2.2 (Table 2 within document). Specifically:

3.3.1.1.1. Insulation Continuity

3.3.1.1.2. Insulation Resistance

3.3.1.1.3. Dialectic Withstanding Voltage

3.3.1.1.4. D.C. Resistance

3.3.1.1.5. Capacitance

3.3.1.1.6. Hydrostatic Integrity (Resistance)

3.3.1.1.7. Strength

3.3.1.1.8. Flexibility

3.3.1.1.9. Sheaves

3.3.1.1.10. Loading Conditions

3.3.1.1.11. Hydrostatic Test

3.3.1.2. The contractor shall provide complete independent test results for each cable type, indicating successful performance, to NSWCPD for acceptance.

(CDRL A005)

3.4. Raw Cable

3.4.1. The contractor shall procure and provide un-connectorized raw cables. Cables shall be stored and shipped in accordance with SOW 3.8.

3.4.2. The contractor shall procure and provide molded connectors.

3.5. Prototype Fabrication

3.5.1. Contractor shall fabricate two unit prototypes of each cable type in accordance with applicable reference 2.1 and the Manufacturing Plan (CDRL A002).

3.5.1.1. The prototypes consist of one cable assembly with a final length of 10’ (+1.0’/-0.0’) and another with a final length of 1,500’ (+10.0’/-0.0’) for OHIO and one cable assembly with a final length of 10’ (+1.0’/-0.0’) and another with a final length of 1,350’ (+10.0’/-0.0’) for COLUMBIA.

3.5.1.2. Other than the cable length, all other aspects of the assemblies are identical (i.e., connectors, splices/seals, etc.)

3.5.2. Manufacturing of prototypes shall be completed within 6 weeks after Government approval of the Manufacturing Plan (CDRL A002) and the Quality Assurance Program Plan (CDRL A003).

First Article Testing (FAT)

3.5.3. Contractor shall conduct FAT on both cable types in accordance with applicable reference 2.3, the Test and Inspection Plan (CDRL A004) and SOW 2.7.2.1 (Full Tension Testing).

3.5.4. Testing of the prototypes shall be scheduled within 2 weeks (CDRL A007) and performed within 4 weeks after prototype fabrication is complete.

3.5.4.1. Contractor shall notify NSWCPD of date and location of FAT at least two weeks prior to testing event. (CDRL A007)

3.5.5. Upon completion of FAT, the contractor shall develop a report for each cable type of the results and recommendations. (CDRL A006)

3.5.5.1. If the results of FAT produce changes to the manufacturing plan, the quality assurance plan, or the test and inspection plan, a repeat FAT event may be required.

3.5.5.2. If subsequent FAT is required, the contractor shall submit a report of the results and recommendations of each FAT event. (CDRL A006)

3.5.6. All destructive and non-destructive testing material shall be delivered to NSWCPD. Shipping and delivery of this material shall be in accordance with 3.8.

3.6. Unit Fabrication

3.6.1. Contractor shall fabricate each OHIO 1,500’ (+10.0’/-0.0’) and COLUMBIA 1,350’ (+10.0’/-0.0’) production unit for each cable type in accordance with applicable references 2.1, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, and the Manufacturing Plan (CDRL A003).

3.6.2. Each Unit shall be mounted and attached to a government furnished Cable Shipping/Storage Box (NAVSEA; Cage 53711; P/N: 8603581-1).

3.6.3. The contractor shall adhere to the following manufacturing requirements:

3.6.3.1. Dust caps shall be installed on Unit connectors unless work is being performed on the connector ends.

3.6.3.2. Machined cable parts shall be protected with bubble wrap or equivalent to prevent scratches and to protect during other operations such as grit blasting.

3.6.3.3. Per SOW 2.4, the polyurethane resin and hardener shall be degassed both when heated and at room temperature. Wood shall not be used to mix the compounds.

3.6.3.4. The contractor shall document the cable serial number and its corresponding cable box serial number. This documentation shall be submitted along with each Unit shipment/delivery.

3.6.3.5. Metal primer (PR-425) shall be applied to all metal surfaces of the staff, connector shell, and three grounding wires that will come into contact with polyurethane (IAW sections 4-3.4 and 4-6 of SOW 2.4) and shall be allowed to cure in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Primer shall not be applied to the ends of the grounding wires where they will be soldered to the connector.

3.6.3.6. Connector shell shall be treated with a metal primer (PR-425 or alternate per NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-030 MLDG Rev 03 procedures) in order to bond to a polyurethane injection molding material. Each connector will require 12 insert pins, and will be potted to an electromechanical cable using an injection-molded process.

3.6.3.7. Digital photographs shall be provided for all Units. Pictures shall show the cable’s condition (1) during manufacturing milestones, (2) when installed in the cable boxes prior to assembly, and (3) when installed in the cable boxes post-assembly. Photographs of the cables installed in boxes shall include views or text descriptions of the serial numbers for both the cable assembly and cable storage box. (CDRL A008)

Unit Testing

3.6.4. Contractor shall conduct Unit testing in accordance with applicable reference 2.3 and the Test and Inspection Plan (CDRL A004).

3.6.5. Full Length Tension Test

3.6.5.1. Contractor shall conduct a full-length tension test on all FAT cable and all production cable assemblies. The Tension Test Facility shall be a climate-controlled building that is maintained between 50 - 80°F and 35 – 55% relative humidity. Testing shall be conducted in accordance with the following steps:

3.6.5.1.1. Begin test at zero tension

3.6.5.1.2. Increase cable tension to 3,000 lbs. Hold for this tension for a minimum of 5 minutes.

3.6.5.1.3. Reduce tension to near zero and hold for 5 minutes minimum

3.6.5.1.4. Repeat the cycle 2 more times (steps a, b, and c). Dwell times shall be identical for all 3 cycles.

3.6.5.1.5. Increase cable tension to 3,000 lbs and hold for 1 hour minimum

3.6.5.1.6. After cable tension has been held for 1 hour, maintain 3,000 lbs of tension and measure insulation resistance at 500 VDC.

3.6.5.1.7. Contractor shall measure and record DC resistance during the course of all steps.

3.6.5.2. The full length of cable shall be simultaneously loaded to the test tension.

It is not acceptable to tension sections of the cable. Any cable bend radii shall be a minimum of 18” with coefficients of friction and groove diameters as required in document (2.2) table 2, section 6.1. Tension testing must occur prior to hydrostatic testing.

3.6.6. Upon completion of successful tension test as outlined in section 3.7.2 Contractor shall conduct hydrostatic testing of the cable in accordance with section 4.1.1.1 of reference 2.3. Hydrostatic tank shall have an operating pressure of 650psi.

3.6.7. At conclusion of Unit testing and Full-length Tension testing, the contractor shall develop a report of the results. (CDRL A005)

3.7. Quality Assurance (QA)

3.7.1. The contractor shall adhere to the following QA requirements:

3.7.1.1. Equipment calibration requirements shall be identified in the inspection and testing section of the Quality Assurance Program Plan (CDRL A003).

Equipment calibration testing data shall be identified in the Calibration Report

(CDRL A009).

3.7.1.2. A review and sign-off authentication that all fabrication steps have occurred shall be provided in the Certificate of Compliance (CDRL A010).

3.7.1.3. In accordance with applicable reference 2.3, Environmental conditions such as temperature, atmospheric pressure, and relative humidity during test and curing events shall be documented to ensure consistency for all cable production activities. (CDRL A011)

3.7.1.4. In accordance with applicable references 2.1-2.3, raw cable, cable assembly, and molding dimensional checks are required for all cables. Contractor shall clearly distinguish between required dimensions and actual measured dimensions. (CDRL A011).

3.7.1.5. The contractor shall verify connector fit check and keyway locations.

Assure mating connectors are in good working condition, pin contacts are straight and not recessed. The connectors shall mate without binding or excessive force.

(CDRL A011).

3.7.1.6. Any cable with out-of-tolerance dimensions, as well as physical defects (kinking, armor displacement, etc.), or electrical defects (DC resistance, capacitance, etc) shall be documented and submitted to the Government (CDRLS A011 and A012).

3.7.1.7. The contractor shall conduct visual inspection of all moldings. Acceptable molds are free of flash, blowholes, cloudiness or other imperfections. Small bubbles that form on the face and top surface are not be a cause for rejection provided the molds are in accordance with applicable document 2.3. Any bubbles present in the molding shall be documented and submitted to the government with pictures for approval prior to proceeding with any fabrication activities (CDRLs A008 and A012).

3.8. Shipping, Handling, and Storage

3.8.1. Each cable assembly shall be installed onto a GFM cable box (NAVSEA; Cage 53711; P/N: 8603581-1) and shipped to the designated delivery address. NSWCPD will perform a final verification and approval of a sample size of cables (if shipped as a lot).

3.8.2. Connectors and pigtails shall be fixed securely with heavy-duty zip ties on both sides of the spool on the inside of the spool flanges.

3.8.3. Connectors, staff hardware, and drum side hardware shall be orientated to allow access for Government QA inspection without unspooling the cable reels.

3.8.4. Connectors shall be covered in protective wrap to ensure no damage during shipping.

3.8.5. Cables shall be installed onto the cable box with the staff and fairing end installed first.

3.8.6. Completed cable assemblies shall be reeled and stored onto the GFM cable boxes per the equipment requirements, safety cautions, and user procedures outlined in SOW

2.6. Ensure reel locking pins and drag assembly are properly installed to prevent reel rotation during transit.

3.8.7. Prior to reeling and storing in boxes, cable shall be stored in a non-stacked configuration within a climate-controlled facility that is maintained between 50-80°F and 35-55% relative humidity.

3.8.8. COLUMBIA and OHIO cables shall be shipped to different geographical areas.

The specific shipping/delivery locations will be specified in each individual order.

4.0 DATA REQUIREMENTS

All CDRLs below shall be provided for both COLUMBIA and OHIO cable types being procured.

4.1. Contract Status Report (Monthly Progress and Status Report) – CDRL A001

4.2. Manufacturing Plan – CDRL A002

4.3. Quality Assurance Program Plan – CDRL A003

4.4. Test Plan (Test and Inspection Plan) – CDRL A004

4.5. Acceptance Test Report – CDRL A005

4.6. Test and Inspection Report – CDRL A006

4.7. Notification of Test/Trials – CDRL A007

4.8. Presentation Material (Unit Pictures) – CDRL A008

4.9. Calibration and Measurements Requirements Summary (Calibration Report) – CDRL

A009

4.10. Certificate of Compliance – CDRL A010

4.11. Preparation of Final Inspection Record (Final Inspection Report) – CDRL A011

4.12. Request for Wavier – CDRL A012

4.13. Counterfeit Prevention Plan – CDRL A013

4.14. Government Property Inventory Report (Government Furnished Property Inventory Baseline Report) – CDRL A014

4.15. Government Property Inventory Report (Government Furnished Property Inventory

Final Report) – CDRL A015

4.16. Risk Management Status Report – CDRL A016

5.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS - N/A

5.2 ON SITE WORK. – N/A

5.3 DD254 REQUIREMENT. – N/A

5.4 OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

5.4.1 The Contractor shall protect critical information associated with this contract to prevent unauthorized disclosure. The NSWC Philadelphia Division's (NSWCPD) Critical Information List (CIL)/ CIIL (Critical Indicators and information list) will be provided on site, if warranted.

Performance under this contract requires the contractor to adhere to OPSEC requirements. The Contractor may not impose OPSEC requirements on its subcontractors unless NSWCPD approves the OPSEC requirements. During the period of this contract, the Contractor may be exposed to, use, or produce, NSWCPD Critical Information (CI) and/or observables and indicators which may lead to discovery of CI. NSWCPD’s CI will not be distributed to unauthorized third parties, including foreign governments, or companies under Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) unless such FOCI has been appropriately mitigated through measures approved by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. Questions concerning these requirements shall be directed to the PCO.

5.4.2 CUI correspondence transmitted internally on the contractor's unclassified networks or information systems, and externally, shall be protected per NIST SP-800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Non-federal Systems and Organizations.

Assembled large components/systems being transported to and from testing areas, other production or government facilities (whether or not on public roadways) shall be in an enclosed van trailer or covered flatbed trailer. Component/System outside storage, staging, and test areas shall be shielded/obscured from public view wherever physically possible.

5.4.3 NSWCPD’s CI shall not be publicized in corporate wide newsletters, trade magazines, displays, intranet pages or public facing websites. Media requests related to this project shall be directed to the PCO, and the COR who will forward the required to the NSWCPD Public Release Authority for review.

5.4.4 Any attempt by unauthorized third parties to solicit, obtain, photograph, or record, or;

incidents of loss/compromise of government Classified or CI, Business Sensitive, Company Proprietary information related to this or other program must be immediately reported to the contractor's Facility Security Officer and Cognizant Security Office and/or the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and the NSWC PD Security Division (Code 105).

5.5 RECEIPT, STORAGE, AND GENERATION OF CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED

INFORMATION (CUI) All Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) associated with this contract must follow the minimum marking requirements of DoDI 5200.48, Section 3, paragraph 3.4.a, and include the acronym "CUI" in the banner and footer of the document. In accordance with DoDI 5200.48, CUI must be safeguarded to prevent Unauthorized Disclosure (UD). CUI export controlled technical information or other scientific, technical, and engineering information must be marked with an export control warning as directed in DoDI 5230.24, DoDD 5230.25, and Part 250 of Title 32, CFR. Nonfederal information systems storing and processing CUI shall be protected per NIST SP-800-171, or subsequent revisions. All transmissions to personal email accounts (AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail, Comcast, etc.) and posting on social media websites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) are prohibited. Destroy CUI associated with this contract by any of the following approved methods: A cross-cut shredder; a certified commercial destruction vendor; a central destruction facility; incineration; chemical decomposition;

pulverizing, disintegration; or methods approved for classified destruction.

5.6 PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, BUDGETING AND EXECUTION (PPBE) DATA. –

N/A

5.7 U-NNPI SECURITY REQUIREMENTS - N/A

5.8 U-NNPI – N/A

6.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The contractor's primary place of performance shall be at contractor’s facilities. It is expected that 100% of the work will occur off-site at the contractor facility.

7.0 TRAVEL – N/A

8.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

GFP is required for completion of tasks under this SOW. All Government Furnished Property is property of the U.S. Government and shall not be transferred to any individual or agency, public or private, without the express written approval of the originating Contracting Officer except as required for the specific performance of tasks under this task order. Accountability for Government Property under this task order shall be managed in accordance with FAR Part 45 and DFARS Part 245 as well as the Government Property clauses in the Task Order whether acquired by the prime or subcontractors (Contractor Acquired Property), provided by the

Government, or received directly from another commercial source as a deliverable from a Government issued contract.

Additional Government Property accountability requirements are outlined in the following Directives and Instructions and shall be adhered to as applicable:

DODI 4161.02, Accountability & Management of Government Contract Property DoDM 4140.01, DoD Supply Chain Material Management Procedures: Material Returns, Retention and Disposition DODI 5000.64, Accountability & Management of DoD Equipment and Other

Accountable Property OPNAVINST 4440.26B, Operating Materials & Supplies and Government Furnished

Material Management SECNAVINST 5200.43A, Property Management

All GFP identified in Attachment XX, Government Furnished Property will be provided no later than 15 days after date of award.

The following non-consumable equipment shall be delivered to the contractor within 15 days of award:

Non-Consumable GFP

Item Description Part Number QTY NC-1 Connector Watertight Dummy Plug MSSKDSR 65 NC-2 Connector Watertight Dummy Plug MSSLDSR 65 NC-3 Air Motor with stand 4AM-70C-CB60 1 NC-4 Cable Box 8603581-1 65

The Air Motor and Dummy Plugs will be provided to the contractor to facilitate FAT and Unit testing.

The contractor shall return this GFP to NSWCPD within 15 days of the completion of the contract or upon request by NSWCPD.

8.1 Reporting

The Contractor shall perform reporting functions and actions to maintain an accurate accounting of property. Receipt Reporting: DFARS 252.211-7007 requires the Contractor to report receipt of all GFP using the PIEE GFP Module.

8.2 Shipping Notification

FAR 52.245-1 requires the Contractor to report when GFP is returned to the Government, and the DoD Vendor Guide requires this notification be provided by posting electronic shipping notification to the PIEE GFP Module.

8.3 Inventory Reporting

FAR 52.245-1 requires the Contractor to periodically perform, record, and disclose physical inventory results. While the FAR clause does not define “periodically,” SECNAVINST 5200.43A requires on-hand inventory count reports to support property type specific inventory requirements as set forth in their respective governing instructions. This report is to be delivered according to Exhibit X, Government Property Inventory Report. The Contractor shall provide support within a reasonable time after the Government’s written request to support any Government audit in which GFP, or its related documentation, is requested as part of normal audit processes.

8.4 Lost, Damaged or Stolen GFP Reporting

FAR clause 52.245-1 requires the Contractor to investigate and report to the Government all incidents of property loss as soon as the facts become known. DFARS 252.245-7002, further requires the Contractor to report lost, damaged or stolen Government property using the Property Loss functionality within the PIEE GFP Module. The Contractor shall support the Government’s process to assign liability and document loss in support of lost, damaged or stolen GFP.

8.5 Excess Property Reporting: SECNAVINST 5200.43A requires unused or excess GFP be properly dispositioned soon as the excess is identified without waiting for formal contract closeout processing.

Recovering excess property from the Contractor via the Plant Clearance Automated Reutilization Screening System (PCARSS) as soon as possible ensures the property is available to fill other requirements and can potentially reduce the administrative costs of the contract.

8.6 Property Disposition

Government Property Distribution shall be in line with FAR 52.245-1(j). The contractor shall provide a written notice to the Contracting Officer when property held under this contract has not been used in 100 calendar days. All General Equipment/assets provided as GFP shall be returned to the Government for disposition at the completion of its use unless otherwise directed in writing by the Contacting Officer and the Accountable Property Officer.

8.6.1 Property Disposition Instructions

Insert disposition instructions/contract language for the contractor regarding excess or unused GFP, Contract Acquired Property (CAP) such as returning to the government (delivery instructions), disposal or transferring to follow-on contracts.

Example: (c) All Contractor Acquired Property shall be delivered to NSWCPD with a DD Form 1149. The DD Form 1149 shall include the following:

• Dollar Value

• Purchase Request Number

• Item Description

• Serial Number

• Model Number

• Quantity

• Task Order Number

• Technical Point of Contact

• Assigned Unique Serialized Identification Number

• All Delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more shall have an IUID tag and the corresponding information uploaded into iRAPT (Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer)

8.6.2 Issuance of the DD 1149 “Requisition and Invoice/Shipping Document” Include the following requirement in the statement of work (SOW) for all contracts where GFP (to include laptops) will be provided to the contractor:

The contractor must obtain a DD-1149s before removing any Government Furnished Property, including Plant, Property, and Equipment (PP&E) from NSWCPD premises for general use. For situations where the contractor picks up/replaces NSWCPD property for maintenance purposes, the contractor shall provide an equipment receipt, showing Manufacturer, Model/Part Number, Serial Number and Asset Number/Barcode, on their company letterhead to the COR. All GFP returned to the Government shall include a DD 1149 to document transfer of liability back to the Government.

8.7 Contract Closeout Reporting: DFARS clause 252.245-7004 directs the Contractor to provide an inventory schedule using the PCARSS system at contract end to begin the disposition and disposal process. Reports generated by PCARSS and delivered to the Government must be used to update the APSR to ensure accountability of GFP returned or disposed of by the Contractor is maintained. Government Furnished Materials Reporting: The Contractor shall provide a report for all materials procured and/or furnished. The report shall include the fields required by the GFM module of the PIEE system IAW DFARS 252.211-7007 and PGI 245.103- 72 for the purpose of accountability.

9.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION – N/A

10.0 PURCHASES – N/A

11.0 COUNTERFEIT MATERIAL PREVENTION

11.1 Electronic End-Items – N/A

11.2 Non-Electronic Materiels

11.2.1 Department of the Navy contractors (and their subcontractors at all tiers) who obtain critical or high risk materiel shall implement a risk mitigation process as follows:

11.2.1.1 If the materiel is currently in production or currently available, materiel shall be obtained only from authorized suppliers

11.2.1.2 If the materiel is not in production or currently available from authorized suppliers, materiel shall be obtained from suppliers that meet appropriate counterfeit avoidance criteria

11.2.1.3 Contractor shall notify the contracting officer when critical or high risk materiel cannot be obtained from an authorized supplier;

11.2.1.4 Contractor shall take mitigating actions to authenticate the materiel if purchased from an unauthorized supplier

11.2.1.5 Contractor shall report instances of counterfeit and suspect counterfeit materiel to the contracting officer and the GIDEP as soon as the contractor becomes aware of the issue.

12.0 PERSONNEL

Not Used.

13.0 NSWCPD ELECTRONIC COST REPORTING AND FINANCIAL TRACKING

(ECRAFT) SYSTEM

Not Used.

14.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

14.1 Quality Management System

Not Used.

14.2 Risk Management (CDRL A015)

14.2.1 The contractor shall develop an internal risk management program and work jointly with the TPOC to develop an overall risk management program.

14.2.2 Assign responsibility for risk mitigation activities, and monitor progress through a formal tracking system.

14.2.3 Conduct risk identification and analysis during all phases of the program, including proposal development. Develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies and plans.

14.2.4 Use projected consequences of high probability risks to help establish the level of management reserve and schedule reserve.

14.2.5 Assess impact of identified performance, schedule and costs risks to estimate at completion, and include in the estimate as appropriate. Develop a range of estimates (best case, most likely, worst case).

14.2.6 The Contractor shall capture risks and associated mitigation plans in a risk database and provide status updates to the Government for all documented risks upon request.

15. DELIVERY

Naval Surface Warfare Center- Philadelphia Division Building 542 542 Langley Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19112 Attn: Kevin Harrington 215-897-1727

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

C-202-H001 ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS–BASIC (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

(a) Department - means the Department of the Navy.

(b) Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command - means the Commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command of the Department of the Navy or his duly appointed successor.

(c) References to The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - All references to the FAR in this contract shall be deemed to also reference the appropriate sections of the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), unless clearly indicated otherwise.

(d) National Stock Numbers - Whenever the term Federal Item Identification Number and its acronym FIIN or the term Federal Stock Number and its acronym FSN appear in the contract, order or their cited specifications and standards, the terms and acronyms shall be interpreted as National Item Identification Number (NIIN) and National Stock Number (NSN) respectively which shall be defined as follows:

(1) National Item Identification Number (NIIN). The number assigned to each approved Item Identification under the Federal Cataloging Program. It consists of nine numeric characters, the first two of which are the National Codification Bureau (NCB) Code. The remaining positions consist of a seven digit non-significant number.

(2) National Stock Number (NSN). The National Stock Number (NSN) for an item of supply consists of the applicable four-position Federal Supply Class (FSC) plus the applicable nine-position NIIN assigned to the item of supply.

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C-204-H001 USE OF NAVY SUPPORT CONTRACTORS FOR OFFICIAL CONTRACT FILES (NAVSEA)

(OCT 2018)

(a) NAVSEA may use a file room management support contractor, hereinafter referred to as "the support contractor", to manage its file room, in which all official contract files, including the official file supporting this procurement, are retained. These official files may contain information that is considered a trade secret, proprietary, business sensitive or otherwise protected pursuant to law or regulation, hereinafter referred to as “protected information”. File room management services consist of any of the following: secretarial or clerical support; data entry; document reproduction, scanning, imaging, or destruction; operation, management, or maintenance of paper-based or electronic mail rooms, file rooms, or libraries; and supervision in connection with functions listed herein.

(b) The cognizant Contracting Officer will ensure that any NAVSEA contract under which these file room management services are acquired will contain a requirement that:

(1) The support contractor not disclose any information;

(2) Individual employees are to be instructed by the support contractor regarding the sensitivity of the official contract files;

(3) The support contractor performing these services be barred from providing any other supplies and/or services, or competing to do so, to NAVSEA for the period of performance of its contract and for an additional three years thereafter unless otherwise provided by law or regulation; and,

(4) In addition to any other rights the contractor may have, it is a third party beneficiary who has the right of direct action against the support contractor, or any person to whom the support contractor has released or disclosed protected information, for the unauthorized duplication, release, or disclosure of such protected information.

(c) Execution of this contract by the contractor is considered consent to NAVSEA's permitting access to any information, irrespective of restrictive markings or the nature of the information submitted, by its file room management support contractor for the limited purpose of executing its file room support contract responsibilities.

(d) NAVSEA may, without further notice, enter into contracts with other contractors for these services. Contractors should enter into separate non-disclosure agreements with the file room contractor. Contact the Procuring Contracting Officer for contractor specifics. However, any such agreement will not be considered a prerequisite before information submitted is stored in the file room or otherwise encumber the government.

C-209-H001 FIRST ARTICLE (CONTRACTOR TESTING) (NAVSEA) (APR 2024)

(a) The First Article shall conform in every respect to the requirements of this contract. The First Article shall be manufactured with tools, materials, and methods which are the same as the tools, material and methods which will be used to manufacture the production units. All items delivered under the contract shall be manufactured under the same conditions and quality established by the First Article. Any changes to tools, material, or methods after the first article approval shall be documented by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer before they are used.

(b) The Contractor shall make a record of all data obtained during such tests in a form similar to the guidance provided in MIL-HDBK-831A dated 25 June 2013.

(c) Pursuant to paragraph (e) of the clause entitled "First Article Approval--Contractor Testing" (FAR 52.209-3), the First Article shall not be delivered as part of the production quantity.

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C-211-H018 APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNMENT (NAVSEA) (JAN 2019)

Approval by the Government as required under this contract and applicable specifications shall not relieve the Contractor of its obligation to comply with the specifications and with all other requirements of the contract, nor shall it impose upon the Government any liability it would not have had in the absence of such approval.

C-215-H002 CONTRACTOR PROPOSAL (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

(a) Performance of this contract by the Contractor shall be conducted and performed in accordance with the detailed obligations to which the Contractor committed itself in Proposal dated in response to Solicitation No.

N64498-24-R-0050.

(b) The technical volume(s) of the Contractor's proposal is(are) hereby incorporated by reference and made subject to the "Order of Precedence" (FAR 52.215-8) clause of this contract. Under the "Order of Precedence" clause, the technical volume(s) of the Contractor's proposal referenced herein is (are) hereby designated as item (f) of the clause, following "the specifications" in the order of precedence.

C-223-H003 EXCLUSION OF MERCURY (NAVSEA) (MAR 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this text:

Article means a manufactured item other than a fluid or particle: (i) which is formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture; (ii) which has end use function(s) dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design during end use; and (iii) which under normal conditions of use does not release more than very small quantities, e.g., minute or trace amounts of a hazardous chemical, and does not pose a physical hazard or health risk to employees.

Boundary of containment means a continuous tight seal (barrier) to prevent the release of functional mercury during normal operation and maintenance. Examples include the exterior of a fluorescent lamp, glass capsule of a mercury switch, and container for mercury reagents. A double boundary of containment consists of two independent seals.

Functional mercury means mercury or mercury compound(s) contained in equipment that is required for the equipment to operate properly, such as that found in mercury switches, fluorescent lamps, flat-panel monitors, thermostats, thermostat probes, small coin type batteries, barometers, and dental amalgams.

Hardware means any article, container, piece of material, individual part, subassembly, assembly, component, or system to which mercury control requirements apply.

Mercury-free means hardware that does not contain functional mercury and is not contaminated by mercury or mercury compounds.

Portable means items that are frequently transported during normal operation. Desk lamps, shop lights, and hand-held instruments are considered portable, while bulbs in stationary light fixtures are not. In general, items that require transport only during maintenance, installation, and removal of the items are not considered portable.

(b) The Contractor, and all subcontractors and vendors, shall ensure that mercury or mercury containing compounds are not intentionally added to, or come in direct contact with, hardware or supplies furnished under this contract.

(1) The Contractor shall ensure that mercury and mercury compounds are not taken onboard naval vessels by Contractor, subcontractor, or vendor personnel except for functional mercury used in batteries, dental amalgams, fluorescent lamps, flat-panel monitors, required instruments, sensors or controls, weapon systems, and chemical analysis reagents specified by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).

(2) Portable fluorescent lamps and portable instruments containing elemental mercury must be shock-proof in accordance with MIL-DTL-901E entitled Requirements for Shock Tests, H.I. (High Impact) Shipboard Machinery, Equipment, and Systems and have mercury enclosed by a double boundary of containment. Some devices with liquid crystal display (LCD) screens utilize a fluorescent bulb backlight to illuminate the LCD screen.

No additional restrictions or controls apply to devices with LCD screens; however, the Contractor shall remove the LCD screen and seal it in plastic following any evidence that the backlight failed.

(3) For Submarines, any use of mercury containing items must be approved as required by the Nuclear Powered Submarine Atmosphere Control Manual (S9510-AB-ATM-010/U) Volume 1.

(4) The Contractor shall ensure that mercury and mercury compounds do not contact hardware surfaces in systems covered by NAVSEA Manual NAVSEA 0989-064-3000 entitled Cleanliness Requirements for Nuclear Propulsion Plant Maintenance and Construction, submarine air systems, level I systems per NAVSEA Publication

0948-LP-045-7010, NAVSEA Material Control Standard, or the submarine safety program (SUBSAFE) surfaces during maintenance or repair. Such hardware is designated as mercury-free. The Contractor shall ensure that all other hardware that could be structurally degraded by contamination with elemental mercury or reactive mercury compounds is separated from it by sufficient distance, or boundaries of containment that effectively prevents contact in all but the most extreme circumstances.

(5) The Contractor shall check any hardware surfaces in the above systems which are known or suspected to have come in contact with mercury or mercury compounds for evidence of structural degradation and external…