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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract ID Code Page Of

2. Amendment/Modification No.

3. Effective Date

4. Requisition/Purchase Req No.

5. Project No. (If applicable)

6. Issued By Code 7. Administered By (If other than Item 6) Code

8. Name And Address Of Contractor (No., Street, City, County, State and Zip Code)

9A. Amendment Of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

10A. Modification Of Contract/Order No.

10B. Dated (See Item 13) Code Facility Code

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning ____________ copies of the amendments: (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. Accounting And Appropriation Data (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS

It Modifies The Contract/Order No. As Described In Item 14.

A. This Change Order is Issued Pursuant To: The Changes Set Forth In Item 14 Are Made In

The Contract/Order No. In Item 10A.

B. The Above Numbered Contract/Order Is Modified To Reflect The Administrative Changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) Set

Forth In Item 14, Pursuant To The Authority of FAR 43.103(b).

C. This Supplemental Agreement Is Entered Into Pursuant To Authority Of:

D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return _______________ copies to the Issuing Office.

14. Description Of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. Name And Title Of Signer (Type or print)

16A. Name And Title Of Contracting Officer (Type or print)

15B. Contractor/Offeror 15C. Date Signed 16B. United States Of America 16C. Date Signed

By (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE

30-105-02 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Firm Fixed Price

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ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - NJ

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806-5000

JESSICA GONDELA

EMAIL: JESSICA.M.GONDELA.CIV@MAIL.MIL

W15QKN-19-R-0013

2019MAR05

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CONTINUATION SHEET

Reference No. of Document Being Continued Page of

Name of Offeror or Contractor:

PIIN/SIIN MOD/AMD

SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: JESSICA GONDELA

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: ACC-NJ-CA/(973)724-8424

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

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The purpose of Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W15QKN-19-R-0013 is the following:

1. The proposal due date has been extended from 12 April 2019 to 15 May 2019.

2. Section A, Executive Summary has been amended to include the following in paragraph 5 (within Narrative A0001, below):

The recommended sources list will be provided to each offeror that requests the Technical Data Package (TDP). The recommended sources list is provided for awareness only. The USG neither restricts nor directs the primes to purchase component(s) from these recommended sources. In addition, the USG is not responsible for these sources' performance, such as whether they can be provided the required

Contractor Furnished Material (CFM) timely and/or meeting TDP requirement. The prime contractor is the sole responsible party to identify and manage its supplier(s) to ensure contract requirements are met.

In order to receive the recommended sources list, the Military Critical Technical Data Agreement (DD Form 2345), Technical Data Request

Questionnaire (AMSTA-AR Form 1350), and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) must be provided.

3. Section C, paragraphs C.3.10.1 and C.3.10.2, C.3.10.3 and C.3.10.4 have been amended to change the term "approved sources" to

"recommended sources", as follows:

FROM:

C.3.10.1 The contractor shall provide all end igniter bags and core igniter bags to LAP the M231 and M232 TYPE propelling charge increments. Igniter bags and cloth acquired from other than an approved source (approved sources provided upon request) shall require a

First Article Test IAW DTL12972389 and DTL12972406 or DTL12972406 (Draft) respectively.

C.3.10.2 The contractor shall provide all of the main charge propellant (PAP7993) for the M231 Propelling charge IAW DTL14000033.

PAP7993 purchased from a new/non-approved source will be subject to a material FAT IAW DTL14000033. If there is a new/non-approved source, the contractor must receive approval from the US Government prior to utilizing the source.

C.3.10.3 The contractor shall provide all of the end igniter propellant (Black Powder Class 3) IAW MIL-P-00223. Black powder purchased from a new/non-approved source will be subject to a closed bomb test and/or material FAT. If there is a new/non-approved source, the contractor must receive approval from the US Government prior to utilizing the source.

C.3.10.4 The contractor shall provide all materials required for the manufacture of the Liner for the M232 TYPE IAW DTL12972388. Liners acquired from other than an approved source (approved sources provided upon request) shall require a First Article Test IAW DTL12972388.

TO:

C.3.10.1 The contractor shall provide all end igniter bags and core igniter bags to LAP the M231 and M232 TYPE propelling charge increments. Igniter bags and cloth acquired from other than a recommended source (recommended sources provided upon request) shall require a First Article Test IAW DTL12972389 and DTL12972406 or DTL12972406(Draft) respectively.

C.3.10.2 The contractor shall provide all of the main charge propellant (PAP7993) for the M231 Propelling charge IAW DTL14000033.

PAP7993 purchased from a new/non-recommended source will be subject to a material FAT IAW DTL14000033. If there is a new/non-recommended source, the contractor must receive approval from the US Government prior to utilizing the source.

C.3.10.3 The contractor shall provide all of the end igniter propellant (Black Powder Class 3) IAW MIL-P-00223. Black powder purchased from a new/non-recommended source will be subject to a closed bomb test and/or material FAT. If there is a new/non-recommended source, the contractor must receive approval from the US Government prior to utilizing the source.

C.3.10.4 The contractor shall provide all materials required for the manufacture of the Liner for the M232 TYPE IAW DTL12972388. Liners acquired from other than a recommended source (recommended sources provided upon request) shall require a First Article Test IAW

DTL12972388.

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Name of Offeror or Contractor:

PIIN/SIIN MOD/AMD

PLEASE NOTE: The recommended sources list will be provided to each offeror that requests the Technical Data Package (TDP). The recommended sources list is provided for awareness only. The USG neither restricts nor directs the primes to purchase component(s) from these recommended sources. In addition, the USG is not responsible for these sources' performance, such as whether they can be provided the required Contractor Furnished Material (CFM) timely and/or meeting TDP requirement. The prime contractor is the sole responsible party to identify and manage its supplier(s) to ensure contract requirements are met.

4. All other terms and conditions of this Solicitation remain unchanged.

*** END OF NARRATIVE A0002 ***

Executive Summary: This executive summary highlights some of the important features of this solicitation. If conflicts exist between this summary and the provisions of the solicitation, the provisions of the solicitation govern.

1. Introduction: The US Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, in support of the Office of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition ____________

Systems, has a requirement for the Load, Assemble and Pack (LAP) of 155MM M231/M232 Type Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS)

Propelling Charges. The MACS is two different propelling charges (the low-zone M231 and the high-zone M232 Type), which provide a complete zoning solution for 155mm artillery applications by using multiples of the basic modules. The MACS is designed for use in the currently fielded howitzer systems (i.e. M109A6 Paladin self-propelled, M198 towed, M777 LW Howitzer etc.) and other howitzer systems in development.

Note: The terms "M232 Type" and "M232 Series" are used interchangeably throughout this solicitation.

2. Acquisition Strategy: The contractor shall manufacture and produce the LAP of 155MM M231/M232 Type Modular Artillery Charge System ____________________

(MACS) Propelling Charges in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) in Section C and all Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements.

The proposed acquisition strategy will be restricted competition within the US and Canada only in accordance with FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(i).

This acquisition may result in up to two (2) awards of Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts with Firm Fixed Price

(FFP) delivery orders over five (5) one (1) year ordering periods. However, the Government reserves the right to make a single award if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. The anticipated award for this acquisition is Fiscal Year 2019, Quarter

Four (4) (FY19Q4).

Best Value, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures in accordance with FAR 15.101-2 will be utilized.

Please read the proposal instructions, evaluation factors and basis for awards in Sections L and M of this solicitation. Offerors shall provide information by addressing each Factor in the format and sequence identified in the solicitation. There are four non-cost factors (1) Production Capability Factor (2) Quality System Factor (3) Management System Factor and (4) Past Performance Factor. All non-cost Factors will be evaluated on an Acceptable or Unacceptable basis. The Factors identify the minimum requirements that are key to successful contract performance. An Offeror must receive an Acceptable rating for all non-cost Factors to be considered for award.

The Offeror must provide enough information in sufficient detail to permit a complete and accurate evaluation.

It is the Governments intention to award without discussions. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) may contact Offerors for clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a) and FAR 52.215-1 without opening discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions and to permit Offerors to revise their proposals if determined necessary by the PCO.

Offerors will be required to give an oral presentation for up to two (2) hours to the Government Source Selection Evaluation Board

(SSEB) for the Production Capability, Quality System, and Management System Factors of the proposal. Offerors will then have one (1) hour for all questions/answers with the Government SSEB.

Total allotted time is three (3) hours. At the conclusion of each offerors presentation, the government personnel will briefly caucus to ascertain if any clarifications of the offerors presentation are required. If the government determines there is a need for clarifications, the written request for clarification will be presented to the offeror. The offeror will respond in writing with the appropriate answer that directly addresses the question asked by the government.

3. Pricing Matrix: The Offeror shall submit pricing in the Excel Pricing Matrix provided in Section J as Attachment 0001 for each priced ______________

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) for all five (5) Ordering Periods, including all quantity ranges when applicable. The prices shall be based on F.O.B Origin.

Submission of data in accordance with Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), DD Form 1423, is a requirement for the contract but shall be Not Separately Priced (NSP).

4. Disclosure of Unit Price Information: This constitutes notification pursuant to Executive Order 12600, Pre-Disclosure Notification ____________________________________

Procedures for Confidential Commercial Information (June 23, 1987), of our intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 USC 552. Unit Price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased. We consider any objection to be waived unless the contracting officer is notified of your objection to such posting prior to submission of initial proposals.

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5. Security Requirements: This solicitation is UNCLASSIFIED. Specifications and drawings for some of the components contain export _____________________ control data and restrictive distribution markings. Sources in drawings are suggested, however contractor is still required to meet the requirements of the solicitation. Those specifications and drawings are contained in the Technical Data Plan (TDP) and are Distribution

Level F. Requests for Distribution Level F TDPs shall be accompanied by a fully executed DD Form 2345 - Militarily Critical Technical

Data Agreement, a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), and an AMSTA-AR 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire found in Section J, Attachments 0003, 0004, and 0005, respectively.

To obtain DD Form 2345 Certification, go to the following website and follow the instructions provided:

http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP/DD2345Instructions/ . The phone number to coordinate the electronic submission of the DD 2345 is 800-352-3572.

Please submit a completed, signed, and dated DD Form 2345 request, along with a copy of your Company's incorporation certificate, or state/provincial business license, or sales tax identification form or any other documentation which verifies the legitimacy of the company, by email to JCP-Admin@dla.mil, or by post to the following address:

U.S./CANADA JOINT CERTIFICATION OFFICE

DEFENSE LOGISTICS INFORMATION SERVICE

FEDERAL CENTER, 74 WASHINGTON AVE.

NORTH BATTLE CREEK, MI USA 49037-3084

Processing time is estimated to be five days after receipt.

Note: If you already have a valid and certified DD Form 2345, submit that accordingly. You do not have to re-register for another DD

Form 2345. If a valid and certified DD Form 2345 exists, please submit to:

Jessica Gondela

ACC-NJ-CA

Email: jessica.m.gondela.civ@mail.mil

*Note on TDP access* Once all of the required forms in Paragraph 5 above (Security Requirements) are received and approved, access to the TDP must be requested through FedBizOpps at www.fbo.gov by each Offeror. Once that request is approved, access to the TDP will be granted.

The recommended sources list will be provided to each offeror that requests the Technical Data Package (TDP). The recommended sources list is provided for awareness only. The USG neither restricts nor directs the primes to purchase component(s) from these recommended sources. In addition, the USG is not responsible for these sources' performance, such as whether they can be provided the required

Contractor Furnished Material (CFM) timely and/or meeting TDP requirement. The prime contractor is the sole responsible party to identify and manage its supplier(s) to ensure contract requirements are met.

In order to receive the recommended sources list, the Military Critical Technical Data Agreement (DD Form 2345), Technical Data Request

Questionnaire (AMSTA-AR Form 1350), and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) must be provided.

Some technical documents contain export-control technical data and are subject to the following warning:

EXPORT-CONTROL WARNING - This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Section 2751, et. seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et. seq. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25.

All entities shall comply with applicable U.S. export control laws.

The offeror shall not reproduce, duplicate or copy the TDP, or any portion thereof, except to the extent necessary for, and then only in connection with the preparation and/or submission of proposals related to this procurement being affected by the United States

Government. This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

THE CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION (ATTACHMENT 0008 Section J) MUST BE SENT TO THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS SOLICITATION NO LATER THAN 10

DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF AN UNSUCCESSFUL OFFEROR LETTER OR NO LATER THAN 10 DAYS AFTER THE SOLICITATION CLOSES AND THE VENDOR DECIDES NOT

TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL.

Upon completion for the purposes in which Government Technical Data has been provided, the Contractor is required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed by the Contractor.

Destruction of this Technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.

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6. Proposal Submission: All proposals are to be submitted in accordance with the instructions in the solicitation. Award(s) will be made ___________________ to the offeror(s) whose proposal offers the LPTA to the Government in accordance with Section M of the solicitation. The Government assumes no liability regarding the likelihood that orders will be placed for any particular quantities above the guaranteed minimum amount under the proposed ID/IQ Contract. Clauses and provisions that are applicable to the item are located in the appropriate sections of the solicitation document. In order to have a complete copy of the solicitation, you will need to download the entire solicitation document; inclusive of all applicable sections and all applicable exhibits/attachments.

The Government intends to issue a Delivery Order for at least the contract minimum guarantee amount, which shall be awarded within ten

(10) days after the base contract award.

THE PRICE APPLICABLE TO AN INDIVIDUAL ORDER IS THE PRICE FOR THE ORDERING PERIOD IN WHICH THE ORDER IS ISSUED. THE DELIVERY DATE DOES

NOT DETERMINE THE ORDERING PERIOD.

7. Questions: All questions concerning this solicitation document, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the _________

Contracting Officer/Issuing office.

No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted. Questions and/or proposals shall be sent to the following point(s) of contact via email: jennifer.m.hughes56.civ@mail.mil and jessica.m.gondela.civ@mail.mil.

8. General Information to Offerors or Quoters: Responses must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this __________________________________________ solicitation (including attachments). Fill-ins are provided on Standard Form 33 and other solicitation documents. Examine the entire solicitation carefully. The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001. Responses must be plainly marked with the solicitation Number and the date and local time set forth for bid opening or receipt of proposals in the solicitation document.

Information regarding the timeliness of response is addressed in the provision of the solicitation entitled either Late Submission, Modification and Withdraw of Bid or Instructions to Offerors Competitive Acquisitions.

9. Procurement Information: This Procurement is being solicited using Other Than Full and Open Competition in accordance with Title 10 _______________________

U.S.C. 2304(c)(3) as implemented by FAR 6.302-3, this acquisition is restricted to the United States and Canada. The applicable

SIC/NAICS code is: 332993.

10. Issuing Office/Point of Contact Information: ___________________________________________

U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

ATTN: Jessica M. Gondela

Contract Specialist

Office Symbol: ACC-NJ-CA

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: jessica.m.gondela.civ@mail.mil

U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

ATTN: Jennifer M. Hughes

Contracting Officer

Office Symbol: ACC-NJ-CA

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: jennifer.m.hughes56.civ@mail.mil

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) for LOAD, ASSEMBLE, AND PACK (LAP) OF 155MM M231 AND M232 Type MODULAR ARTILLERY CHARGE SYSTEM (MACS) PROPELLING

CHARGES

C.1 SCOPE

C.1.1 OBJECTIVE

The contractor shall supply man-hours, materials, and facilities to load assemble and pack (LAP) 155mm M231 and M232 TYPE MACS propelling charge increments. All M231 propelling charge increments shall be in accordance with (IAW) assembly drawing number 12972389 and DTL12972389. All M232 TYPE propelling charge increments shall be IAW assembly drawing number 12972406 and DTL12972406 or

12972406(Draft) and DTL12972406(Draft).

C.1.2 BACKGROUND

The effort is the production of the M231 and M232 TYPE Modular Artillery Charge System. The 155mm M231/M232 TYPE propelling charges known as MACS (Modular Artillery Charge System) are two different propelling charges designed and developed at Picatinny Arsenal, which provide a complete zoning solution for 155mm artillery applications by using multiples of a basic increment. The M231 charge(s) is (are) used at lower zones (Zones 1 & 2), while the M232 TYPE charges are used at higher zones (Zones 3 thru 5). Both the M231 and M232 TYPE charges are bi-directional center core ignition, granular propellant assembled in a rigid combustible cartridge case. The M231 and M232

TYPE charges do have unique design differences. All M231 increments are identical allowing them to be interchangeable (likewise with the

M232 TYPE). The 155mm MACS propelling charges will be capable of being handled by automatic loading/resupply equipment and also manually, which allows MACS to be used with currently fielded howitzers and future planned artillery systems.

C.2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

C.2.1 DRAWINGS

Drawing No. Title Date

12972622-1 Packing and Marking for Container, Ammo Metal, PA161 for Charge, Propelling, 155mm M231 20 Apr 2004

12972389 Charge, Propelling, 155mm, M231 24 Oct 2001

19-48-4326/50 Unitizing Procedures for Ammunition and

Components Packed in Cylindrical Metal or

Plastic Containers on 4-Way Entry Wooden

Pallets with Metal Top Lift May 2003

12961111-3 Packing and Marking for Container, Ammo Metal, PA103A2 for Charge, Propelling, 155mm M232A1 26 Aug 2005

12972406 Charge, Propelling, 155mm, M232A1 26 Aug 2005

12972406D Charge, Propelling, 155mm, M232A1 and 08 May 2018

M232A2(Draft)

19-48-4326/50A Unitizing Procedures for Ammunition and

Components Packed in Cylindrical Metal or

Plastic Containers on 4-Way Entry

Wooden Pallets with Metal Top Lift Feb 2014

12972401 Cover 26 Aug 2005

C.2.2 INTERIM HAZARD CLASSIFICATION (IHC) / FINAL HAZARD CLASSIFICATION (FHC) / HAZARDOUS COMPONENT SAFETY DATA STATEMENT (HCSDS)

IHC/FHC/HCSDS No. Title Date

IHC 140GG-R IHC for Igniter, Assembly, f/Charge, Propelling, 155mm M231/M232 14 Mar 2018

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HCSDS 20 M Explosive Composition, Black Powder 10 Aug 2009

HCSDS 31 E Nitrocellulose 26 Feb 2007

HCSDS 37 D Ethyl Centralite 25 Jan 1993

HCSDS 773 A Potassium Sulfate 12 Jun 1975

HCSDS 860 W Components, Combustible 04 Jun 2014

HCSDS 2631 A Propelling Charge, 155mm, M231 20 Sep 2006

HCSDS 2632 A Igniter, Subassembly, Core Bag, Loading, f/Charge, Propelling, 155mm

M231, M232 and M232A1 02 Jun 2005

HCSDS 2634 A Igniter, Tie-End Bag, Loading, f/Charge, Propelling, 155mm M231, M232 and M232A1 02 Jun 2005

HCSDS 2635 A Igniter, Subassembly, End Bag Loading, f/Charge, Propelling, 155mm M231, M232 and M232A1 02 Jun 2005

HCSDS 2636 A Propellant, PAP7993 20 Sep 2006

HCSDS 2637 Propellant, WC864 22 Aug 2000

HCSDS 2697 C Propelling, Charge, 155mm, M232 and M232A1 15 Jul 2010

HCSDS 2698 B Propellant, M31A2 28 Feb 2006

C.2.3 OTHER DOCUMENTS

Document No. Title Date

DTL12972389 Charge, Propelling, 155mm, M231

Loading, Assembling and Packing 21 Nov 2017

DTL14000033 Propellant: PAP7993 (Multiple- 16 Dec 2005

Perforated Grain) for use in Charge, Propelling, 155MM, M231

DTL12972406 Charge, Propelling, 155mm, M232A1

Loading, Assembling and Packing 21 Jan 2018

DTL12972406Draft Charge, Propelling, 155mm, M232A1 and

M232A2 Loading, Assembling and

Packing(Draft) 08 May 2018

DTL12972388 Liner for use in Charge Propelling, 155mm M232A1 28 Jul 2006

ANSI/NCSL

Z540-1-1994 American National Standard for Calibration

ANSI/NISO

Z39.18-1995 Scientific and Technical Reports 26 Jun 1995

EIA-649 National Consensus Standard for

Configuration Management 01 Feb 1999

MIL-HDBK-781 Reliability Test Methods, Plans, and Environments for Engineering, 7 16

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Development Qualification, and

Production, Handbook for 01 Apr 1996

MIL-P-00223 Powder, Black 02 Oct 1998

MIL-STD-963 Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) 24 Sep 2014

MIL-STD-1168 Ammunition Lot Numbering and

Ammunition Data Card 11 Mar 2014

C.2.4 Data Item Description (DIDs)

Document No. Title Date

DI-NDTI-80809B Test/Inspection Report 24 Jan 1997

DI-MISC-80711A Scientific and Technical Reports 21 Jan 2000

DI-MISC-80043B Ammunition Data Card (ADC) 23 Jun 2009

DI-SAFT-81563 Accident/Incident Report 02 Jun 1998

DI-ADMN-81505 Report, Record of Meeting/Minutes 20 Nov 1995

DI-QCIC-81794 Quality Assurance Program Plan 08 Dec 2009

DI-QCIC-81960 Measurement System Evaluation (MSE) 25 Feb 2014

DI-SESS-81315B Failure Analysis and Corrective Action

Report (FACAR) 28 Mar 2012

DI-MGMT-80004A Process Capability Control &

Improvement (PCCI) 30 Oct 2006

DI-QCIC-81722 Quality Program Plan 29 Nov 2006

DI-SAFT-80970A Critical Safety Item, Characteristic and Critical Defect Report 02 Jun 1998

DI-MGMT-80899 Hazardous Waste Report 07 Sep 1989

DI-PACK-81059A Performance Oriented Packaging (POP)

Test Report 25 Mar 2011

C.3 REQUIREMENTS

C.3.1 Requirements

C.3.1.1 On an established production line, the contractor shall Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) a quantity of M231 propelling charge increments IAW assembly drawing number 12972389 and DTL12972389.

C.3.1.1.1 The M231 increments shall be packed four increments per container, IAW packing and marking drawing number 12972622-1. Actual charge weight will be provided prior to loading. Container Marking shall be IAW drawing 12972622-1 as applicable; Marking shall be IAW with Technical Data Package (TDP) to include, but not limited to, Transport Orientation, NSN, DODIC, Quantity and Descriptive

Nomenclature, Weapon System Designation, PSN and ID number, LOT number, Weight, Rim Markings, 2D Barcode and ID plates.

C.3.1.1.2 The containers shall be palletized for shipment, thirty PA161s per pallet IAW unitization procedure 19-48-4326/50.

C.3.1.2 On an established production line, the contractor shall load, assemble, and pack (LAP) a quantity of M232 TYPE propelling charge increments IAW assembly drawing number 12972406 and DTL12972406 or 12972406(Draft) and DTL12972406(Draft).

C.3.1.2.1 The M232 TYPE increments shall be packed five increments per container, IAW packing and marking drawing number 12961111-3.

Actual charge weight will be provided prior to loading. Container Marking shall be IAW drawing 12961111-3 as applicable; Marking shall include Transport Orientation, NSN, DODIC, Quantity and Descriptive Nomenclature, Weapon System Designation, PSN and ID number, LOT number, Weight, Rim Markings, 2D Barcode and ID plates.

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C.3.1.2.2 The containers shall be palletized for shipment, thirty PA103A2s per pallet IAW unitization procedure 19-48-4326/50A.

C.3.2 through C.3.5 are blank

C.3.6. Testing

C.3.6.1 First Article Inspection: The M231 and M232 TYPE propelling charges will be subjected to the First Article Inspection IAW

DTL12972389 and DTL12972406 or DTL12972406Draft respectively including burning embers testing.

C.3.6.2 Conformance Inspection: Each lot of the M231 and M232 TYPE propelling charges will be subjected to the Conformance Inspection

IAW DTL12972389 and DTL12972406 or DTL12972406Draft respectively.

C.3.6.3 Production Ballistic Lot Acceptance Testing (Ballistic requirements under Conformance Inspection as required by DTL12972389 and

DTL12972406 or DTL12972406(Draft) respectively, Government Facility):

C.3.6.3.1 A production ballistic lot acceptance test sample is required to be submitted by the Contractor from each production lot tendered to the Government for acceptance.

C.3.6.3.2 The production ballistic lot acceptance test sample shall be IAW DTL12972389 and DTL12972406 or DTL12972406(Draft) respectively.

C.3.6.3.3 The production ballistic lot acceptance test sample units are part of the production lot and shall be randomly selected from the entire lot by, or in the presence of, the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR). Prior to selection of the production lot acceptance test sample units, the lot shall have been inspected to, and shall meet all requirements (except ballistic requirements) of, the contract. Unless authorized by the Contracting Officer, a test sample shall not be submitted from a lot which is or has been rejected for nonconformance to the detailed requirements of the contract, the specification(s), and/or the drawing(s).

C.3.6.3.4 The production ballistic lot acceptance test sample (including, if applicable, basic issue items and/or repair parts) shall be packaged and packed IAW the contract; if packaging and packing requirements are not specified in the contract, the production lot acceptance test sample shall be packaged and packed IAW best commercial practices. The production lot acceptance test sample shall be appropriately marked, to include the drawing/part number, the contract number, the name of the contractor, and FOR PRODUCTION LOT

ACCEPTANCE TESTING. The production lot acceptance test sample shall be accompanied by a DD Form 1222, Request For and Results of Test, appropriately completed by the Government QAR. A copy of the results of the Contractors examination and/or test shall be attached to the

DD Form 1222.

C.3.6.3.5 The production ballistic lot acceptance test sample shall be examined and tested by the Government for and/or IAW DTL12972389 and DTL12972406 or DTL12972406(Draft) respectively.

C.3.6.3.6 Within 60 days after receipt of the production ballistic lot acceptance test sample at the Government facility (60 day requirement will not apply if the lot is delivered earlier than scheduled. In this case the Government will schedule the LAT as soon as

Proving Ground test schedule will allow), the Contracting Officer shall provide written notification to the Contractor as to the approval, disapproval, or conditional approval of the production ballistic lot acceptance test sample. Unless authorized by the

Contracting Officer, the lot from which the production lot acceptance test sample is drawn shall not be shipped from the Contractors facility, nor shall final acceptance of the lot be made, until such time as notification has been provided by the Contracting Officer that the production ballistic lot acceptance test samples have been approved/conditionally approved.

C.3.6.3.7 If the Contracting Officer does not provide notification of the approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of the production ballistic lot acceptance test sample within the time specified above, the Contracting Officer shall equitably adjust the delivery/performance dates and/or the contract price (and any other contractual provision affected by such delay) IAW the procedures provided in the Changes clause of this contract.

C.3.6.3.8 If the production ballistic lot acceptance test sample fails to meet any applicable contractual requirement, the lot from which the test sample was drawn shall be considered to be rejected. The Contractor shall take immediate corrective action, both to correct the deficiency/nonconformance (if applicable) and to prevent recurrence of such deficiency/nonconformance, and shall submit an additional production ballistic lot acceptance test sample (from the reworked lot or from a new lot as applicable). Such corrective action shall be taken by the Contractor at no increase in contract price and shall apply to all items (including, if applicable, basic items and/or repair parts) either in-process or final assembly which have been produced (or are in production) since the last successful production ballistic lot acceptance test. Any and all costs, to include replacement of government furnished material, associated with the additional production and testing the additional production ballistic lot acceptance test sample shall be borne by the Contractor.

The Contracting Officer shall equitably adjust the contract price as applicable for the costs associated with additional testing resulting from failure of the production ballistic lot acceptance test sample to meet applicable contractual requirements.

C.3.6.3.9 If the Contractor fails to deliver any production ballistic lot acceptance test sample for test within the time specified, or if the production ballistic lot acceptance test sample is disapproved and an acceptable replacement is not provided within the time specified, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.

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C.3.7 The contractor shall be responsible for the performance of incineration/disposition of all the scrap or rejected components from the M231 and M232 TYPE production. All activities shall be in compliance with federal/state, and local regulations.

C.3.8 INTEGRATED PRODUCT TEAM (IPT)

C.3.8.1 The contractor shall adhere to concurrent engineering practices and hence, partake in a Government chaired IPT. The IPT shall monitor the progress of the contract, evaluate all data required to be submitted by the contractor, and provide recommendations to encourage efficiency toward meeting the contract's objectives. However, only the Contracting Officer may approve changes to the contract.

C.3.8.2 At the convenience of the government, the government shall have unrestricted access to the MACS production facilities and equipment to conduct physical configuration audits, inspections and witness the MACS operations.

C.3.9 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

C.3.9.1 The contractor shall submit Engineering Change Actions (ECAs), specifically Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Value

Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs), Request for Variance (RFV), and Notice of Revisions (NORs), for the documents in the TDP when appropriate. The MIL-STD-973 may be used for guidance. The contractor shall prepare and submit any proposed ECA through:

usarmy.pica.rdecom-ardec.mbx.ecp-document@mail.mil.

The contractor shall provide a record, which shall include, with each applicable item, any nonconformance to drawing or specification requirements; ISO 9001:2015 may be used as reference. Waivers and deviations for non-conforming material shall include the revision level of the document in effect.

C.3.9.2 Configuration Audits: At the option of the Government, the IPT team may conduct Physical Configuration Audits (PCA), assessing the conformance of the built hardware to the Technical Data Packages, as modified by the approved changes. EIA-649 may be used as a reference on the conduct of the audit. The contractor shall be responsible for the performance of inspections and tests determined necessary by the IPT to demonstrate conformance with the product Technical Data Packages. To submit the data required for the audit, the contractor shall prepare a Data Item Description (DID) IAW MIL-STD-963B (DIDI-NDTI-80809B) and Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL)

A001. The Format and content of the data to be submitted under this DID must be agreed upon by the IPT. The contractor shall provide the required data per the agreed DID. The audits shall consider ingredients, components, subassemblies and complete assemblies. The

Audits are conducted to establish that the final Technical Data Packages accurately, adequately, and completely expresses key design and manufacturing details to the lowest level, to permit complete traceability and to ensure that the total system has been reviewed. The

Results of each audit shall be included with the minutes of the IPT meeting at which the audits are approved. In addition to PCAs, at the option of the Government, the IPT team may conduct Quality Audits.

C.3.10 MATERIAL TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR

C.3.10.1 The contractor shall provide all end igniter bags and core igniter bags to LAP the M231 and M232 TYPE propelling charge increments. Igniter bags and cloth acquired from other than a recommended source (recommended sources provided upon request) shall require a First Article Test IAW DTL12972389 and DTL12972406 or DTL12972406(Draft) respectively.

C.3.10.2 The contractor shall provide all of the main charge propellant (PAP7993) for the M231 Propelling charge IAW DTL14000033.

PAP7993 purchased from a new/non-recommended source will be subject to a material FAT IAW DTL14000033. If there is a new/non-recommended source, the contractor must receive approval from the US Government prior to utilizing the source.

C.3.10.2.1 Propellant grains shall be screened for foreign materials, including metals, prior to shipment. Within twelve(12)months after government acceptance, a sample of each newly produced propellant lot, along with its description sheet shall be sent to the below address for 65.5 degrees celsius surveillance test IAW Method 407.1, MIL-STD-286.

US Army RDECOM-ARDEC

Army Propellant Surveillance Laboratory

Bldg. 938

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Attn: Commander

RDAR-MEE-P

C.3.10.2.2 All propellant grains shall be single grains. Grain clusters are not acceptable.

C.3.10.2.3 Shipping containers shall be free of foreign materials.

C.3.10.2.4 The contractor shall be responsible for the disposition of all the scrap or rejected materials/components/propellant lot from the propellant production. All activities must be in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Executive orders, and agreements.

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C.3.10.2.5 The contractor shall provide a Propellant Description Sheet (AARCOM Form 214R) or similar form, with government approval, for each propellant lot made. Copies of the Propellant Description Sheet for each lot of propellant shall be forwarded IAW MIL-STD-1171.

The contractor may refer to MIL-STD-1171 (section on propellants, PP 1-6) for guidance. The Propellant Description Sheet shall include results for the tests performed to meet the chemical and physical properties of the propellant IAW its TDP. Individual measurements of the dimensions, any observation of closed perforations or off-center perforations shall be recorded in the Propellant Description Sheet for proper evaluation of the propellant. Propellant density shall be recorded to three decimal places. In addition, the cellulose type of nitrocellulose, and manufacturers of nitrocellulose shall be reported in the remarks section of the Propellant Description Sheet.

C.3.10.2.6 In addition to the requirements of the TDP, the propellant shall meet the ballistic requirements of the M231 ballistic firing tables, and closed bomb testing shall be performed for each lot IAW MIL-STD-286C. Reference propellant shall be selected by agreement by both parties. Testing shall be conducted at -50oF, 70oF, and 145oF. Each test shall be performed at 0.20 g/cc loading density. The following measurements shall be reported for closed bomb data:

(a) Relative quickness (RQ) and relative force (RF) measurements

(b) Burning rate data measurements (inch per second)

(c) Differential pressure/differential time versus pressure plots

C.3.10.2.7 The criterion for acceptance for the lots fabricated by the contractor under the basic contract will be a signed Propellant

Description Sheet (ARRCOM Form 214R) or similar form with Government approval. The propellant description Sheet shall be signed by both a Government Quality Assurance Representative and the contractors representative.

C.3.10.2.8 First Article Inspection: The PAP7993 propellant may be subjected to the First Article Inspection IAW DTL14000033 if the government does not exercise the Waiver of the First Article Testing in accordance with FAR 52.209-3.

C.3.10.2.9 Conformance Inspection: Each lot of the PAP7993 propellant will be subjected to the Conformance Inspection IAW DTL14000033.

C.3.10.2.10 Production Ballistic Lot Acceptance Testing (Ballistic requirements under Conformance Inspection as required by DTL14000033, Government Facility):

(a) The contractor shall submit a production ballistic lot acceptance test sample from each production lot tendered to the

Government for acceptance.

(b) The production ballistic lot acceptance test sample shall be IAW DTL14000033.

(c) The production ballistic lot acceptance test sample units shall be randomly selected from the entire lot by, or in the presence of, the Government QAR. Prior to selection of the production sample units for ballistic lot acceptance testing, the lot shall have been inspected to, and shall meet all requirements (except ballistic requirements) of the contract. Unless authorized by the Contracting

Officer, a test sample shall not be submitted from a lot, which is or has been rejected for nonconformance to the detailed requirements of the contract, the specification(s), and/or the drawing(s).

(d) Unless otherwise specified, the Production Ballistic Lot Acceptance Test sample shall be considered to be destructively tested, and is considered part of the production lot deliverable under the contract.

(e) The production ballistic lot acceptance test sample (including, if applicable, basic issue items and/or repair parts) shall be packaged and packed IAW the contract. The production lot acceptance test sample shall be appropriately marked, to include the drawing/part number, the contract number, the name of the contractor, and FOR PRODUCTION LOT ACCEPTANCE TESTING. A DD Form 1222, Request For and Results of Test, appropriately completed by the Government QAR shall accompany the production lot acceptance test sample. A copy of the results of the Contractors examination and/or test shall be attached to the DD Form 1222. Simultaneous with shipment of the production lot acceptance test sample, a copy of the DD Form 1222(including attached documentation) shall be submitted to RDAR-EIQ-PE, Attn: Edward Williams, Bldg. 92, email: edward.d.williams80.civ@mail.mil.

(f) The production ballistic lot acceptance test sample shall be shipped Free on Board (FOB) Origin on a Government Bill of Lading

(GBL) to Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ 85365-9104.

Shipping Destination: DODAAC: W61P4X

Transportation Officer

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground

Bldg. 3740 KOFA Firing Range on Aberdeen Rd.

Yuma, AZ 85365-9498

Attn: Quentin Sorenson (928) 328-6486

(g) The production ballistic lot acceptance test sample shall be examined and tested by the Government for and/or IAW DTL14000033.

If the Government determines a second Production Ballistic Lot Acceptance Testing is required, the contractor shall provide a second production ballistic lot acceptance test sample IAW DTL14000033. Additional test supplies will be at the contractors expense.

(h) Within 60 days after receipt of the aged production ballistic lot acceptance test sample at the Government facility, the

Contracting Officer shall provide written notification to the Contractor as to the approval, disapproval, or conditional approval of the production ballistic lot acceptance test sample. Unless authorized by the Contracting Officer, the lot from which the production lot acceptance test sample is drawn shall not be shipped from the Contractors facility, nor shall final acceptance of the lot be made, until

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such time as notification has been provided by the Contracting Officer that the production ballistic lot acceptance test samples have been approved/ conditionally approved. The contractor may ship the lot prior to final lot acceptance; however, this will be at the contractors own risk for the transportation cost.

(i) If the production ballistic lot acceptance test sample fails to meet any applicable contractual requirement, the lot from which the test sample was drawn shall be considered rejected. The Contractor shall take immediate corrective action, both to correct the deficiency/nonconformance (if applicable) and to prevent recurrence of such deficiency/nonconformance, and shall submit an additional production ballistic lot acceptance test sample. Such corrective action shall be taken by the Contractor at no increase in contract price and shall apply to all items (including, if applicable, basic items and/or repair parts) either in-process or final assembly which have been produced (or are in production) since the last successful production ballistic lot acceptance test. Any and all costs associated with testing the additional production ballistic lot acceptance test sample shall be borne by the Contractor. The

Contracting Officer shall equitably adjust the contract price as applicable for the costs associated with additional testing resulting from failure of the production ballistic lot acceptance test sample to meet applicable contractual requirements.

(j) If the Contractor fails to deliver any production ballistic lot acceptance test sample for test within the time specified, or if the production ballistic lot acceptance test sample is disapproved and an acceptable replacement is not provided within the time specified, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.

C.3.10.3 The contractor shall provide all of the end igniter propellant (Black Powder Class 3) IAW MIL-P-00223. Black powder purchased from a new/non-recommended source will be subject to a closed bomb test and/or material FAT. If there is a new/non-recommended source, the contractor must receive approval from the US Government prior to utilizing the source.

C.3.10.4 The contractor shall provide all materials required for the manufacture of the Liner for the M232 TYPE IAW DTL12972388. Liners acquired from other than a recommended source (recommended sources provided upon request) shall require a First Article Test IAW

DTL12972388.

PLEASE NOTE: The recommended sources list will be provided to each offeror that requests the Technical Data Package (TDP). The recommended sources list is provided for awareness only. The USG neither restricts nor directs the primes to purchase component(s) from these recommended sources. In addition, the USG is not responsible for these sources' performance, such as whether they can be provided the required Contractor Furnished Material (CFM) timely and/or meeting TDP requirement. The prime contractor is the sole responsible party to identify and manage its supplier(s) to ensure contract requirements are met.

C.3.10.5 The contractor shall be required to purchase all packaging materials in order to pack and ship the M231 and M232 TYPE propelling charge increments (except PA161 and PA103A2 shipping containers). Contractor purchased items include pallets, dunnage, metal pallet tops, cushions, etc. All wood products (pallets and pallet fillers) are required to be heat-treated and marked as such in order to be shipped overseas.

C.3.10.6 The contractor shall provide additional miscellaneous items specified herein, such as the end seals, which are necessary for the M231 and M232 TYPE propelling charge increments. End seal samples will be required IAW drawing 12972401 for laser test prior to

Government use approval.

C.3.10.7 DOT shipping labels must be affixed to each container regardless of the MACS delivery locations (Government or Commercial).

C.3.11 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED Property (GFP)(Line loss shall not exceed 1%)

C.3.11.1 The Government shall supply GFP IAW Section H. The contractor shall have sufficient storage capability to store up to a 9 months of production material (including but not limited to all energetic materials required) (starting 30 days after award of a delivery order & through the entire duration of the contract. Energetic material including GFP that comprises of: Hazard Class/Division and Compatibility Group 1.1D Black Powder (60,000 pounds), 1.3C propellant (3,100,000 pounds) and 4.1C combustible cases (1,000,000 each) in combination at any time.

C.3.12 REPORTING

C.3.12.1 Monthly Status Letter Report: The contractor shall submit a Contractors Progress, Status and Management Report on the status of performance, production schedule, delivery schedule, any unusual events, on site inventory of contractor purchased M231 and M232 TYPE products, and GFP supplied materials. DD form 375 shall be used in addition to the report submitted in the contractors format.

C.3.12.2 End of Contract Report: The contractor shall submit an End of Contract Report…