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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

SEE SCHEDULE

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Firm Fixed Price

0002 2019APR05

W15QKN

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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SEE SECOND PAGE FOR DESCRIPTION

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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

*** End of Narrative A0000 ***

The purpose of Amendment 0002 to Solicitation W15QKN-19-R-0013 is the following:

1. In Sections C, L and M, the references to 4.1C combustible cases have been corrected to 1.4C combustible cases.

2. In Section J, Attachment 13, Solicitation and Contract Quality Requirements, pg. 3, under heading 5.) Quality Post Award, the date for post award conference has been updated to match Section C.3.14.1 as follows:

"The contractor shall host a post award conference/meeting at the contractors facility to include contractor and government contracting, management, quality assurance and technical personnel no later than 90 calendar days after contract award." ________________

3. All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain unchanged.

*** END OF NARRATIVE A0003 ***

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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, 4 24

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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 1.4C 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 (DI-MISC-80711A)(CDRL A002). This report will be required within 30 days each of completion of required deliveries on the basic contract and following completion of required deliveries on each awarded option to this contract. Each report will detail the manufacturing experience, operations utilized, difficulties encountered during the operations, financial performance summary, and suggestions for future loading operations. This report shall be written using ANSI Z39.18 and the ARDEC Contract Report Style Guide, which may be obtained from the contracting officer.

C.3.12.3 AMMUNITION DATA CARDS: Ammunition Data Cards (DI-MISC-80043B)(CDRL A003) shall be prepared IAW MIL-STD-1168 and shall follow the format required by the World Wide Web application identified as WARP or Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program. This shall also include, if required on the DD Form 1423, a Report of Lot Acceptance/Ballistic Testing.

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C.3.13 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

C.3.13.1 The contractor shall report, IAW DID requirements (DI-SAFT-81563)(CDRL A004), immediately any major accident/incident

(including fire) resulting in any one or more of the following: causing one or more fatalities or one or more disabling injuries; damage of Government property exceeding $10,000; affecting program planning or production schedules; degrading the safety of equipment under contract, such that personal injury or property damage may be involved; identifying a potential hazard requiring corrective action.

C.3.14 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

C.3.14.1 Post Award Meeting: The contractor shall host a post award meeting at the contractor's facility to include contracts, management, and technical personnel no later than 90 days after contract award. In contractor format, contractor shall provide the government with minutes of the post award meeting (DI-ADMN-81505)(CDRL A005).

C.3.14.2 Product Assurance Program Plans: The contractor shall submit a Product Assurance Program Plan to ARDEC Quality; RDAR-EIQ-MA for approval (DI-QCIC-81794)(CDRL A006). The contractor may utilize ISO 9001:2015 as reference. As a minimum for each charge lot, the quality assurance plan will specify the propellant lot number, propellant charge weight, combustible case components lot numbers, and built-in quality controls for alignment of center core tube with end cap, maximum and minimum height control, propellant weight, acetone application, igniter loading and proper position of igniter bag on combustible case end cavities, proper stenciling of propelling charges and metal containers.

C.3.14.3 Measurement System Evaluation (MSE): (DI-QCIC-81960)(CDRL A007), MSE establishes requirements for design, supply, performance, and maintenance of AIE used for product inspection and acceptance. In addition, this clause establishes requirements for the preparation, submission, and approval of AIE documentation. AIE shall include inspection, measuring, and test equipment whether

Government furnished or contractor furnished (including commercially acquired) along with the necessary specifications and procedures for their use (see ISO 10012, paragraph 6.2.1).

C.3.14.4 Material Certifications: Material Certifications are required for any component or part, which has a material requirement on its associated drawing or specification. Material certifications shall be submitted for review by the designated Government office as a part of LAP contractor product submission for Government acceptance. The report shall contain the following:

(a) Name and address of supplier

(b) Purchase order number.

(c) Identification of material by specification, revision, amendment, and dates, together with type, grade, size, etc.

(d) Quantity of material

(e) Test results identified by reference to the applicable requirements.

(f) Quantity tested, sample size and specimen type, as applicable.

C.3.14.5 Calibration System: The contractor shall maintain, as an element of his inspection system, a calibration system IAW ANSI/NCSL

Z540-1-1994 to control the accuracy of inspection equipment, whether contractor or Government furnished, for use in this contract.

C.3.14.6 Failure Analysis and Corrective Actions Report. Contractor shall submit a Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Report (DI-

SESS-81315B, Tailored)(CDRL A008). The contractor may use MIL-HDBK-781A, Paragraph 4.61, Task 202, 301, 302, and 401 for guidance.

C.3.14.7 Process Capability, Control, and Improvement (PCCI). Process Control System: After contract award, the Contractor shall implement a process control system IAW a Government approved Process Control Plan (PCP). The PCP shall be submitted to the government for review per DD Form 1423 requirements (DI-MGMT-800004A)(CDRL A009).

C.3.14.7.1 Characteristics listed in Section J, Attachment 0012, Paragraph 11(g) of the PCCI clause: For characteristics listed of the

PCCI clause, all requirements of the clause shall apply including, but not limited to: conducting Process Failure Modes and Analysis

(PFMEA), process capability study, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and be documented in the PCP. The Contractor shall review only those processes and operations that affect the characteristics identified by the Government.

C.3.14.7.2 PCCI requirements apply whether the product is produced at the prime Contractor facility or Subcontractor/vendor facility and shall flow down as far as necessary. For characteristics listed in Section J, Attachment 0012, Paragraph 11 (g) of the PCCI clause where

Process Failure Modes and Analysis (PFMEA), process capability study, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) are required, the Contractor shall review processes and operations under the control of the prime contractor and those under the control of subcontractor or vendor facilities.

C.3.14.7.3 Guidance for developing the required PCP can be found at http://www.ardec.army.mil/organizations/QESA

C.3.14.10 PRIME/SUB-CONTRACTOR ANNUAL QMS AUDITS

C.3.14.10.1 The contractor shall develop and maintain in their Quality Management System (QMS) a plan for quality system audits

(including vendor/suppliers) to verify compliance to contract requirements. The plan shall include a schedule for the conduct of these audits and provisions for the government to participate as part of the audit team; audit schedules and audit reports shall be provided

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to the Government (DI-QCIC-81722, Tailored)(CDRL A010) and (DI-NDTI-80809B, Tailored)(CDRL A011). The contractor shall notify the government 30 days prior to any subcontractor/vendor audit so that the government may participate at their discretion.

C.3.14.10.2 At any time during this contract effort the government reserves the right to independently audit or examine the contractors and any sub-contractors Quality Management System and Records for compliance to all contractual quality requirements. The contractor shall ensure the necessary provisions are placed in all sub-contractor/vendor purchase orders/contracts to grant the Government access to perform these audits. The contractor shall provide personnel and facilities to support the above audits.

C.3.14.11 CRITICAL CHARACTERISTICS/NONCONFORMANCE PROGRAM

C.3.14.11.1 The contractors processes shall be designed to prevent the creation or occurrence of critical nonconformance. The contractor shall establish, document and maintain specific procedures, work and handling instructions and process controls relating to any critical characteristics.

C.3.14.11.2 The contractor shall assure his critical processes are robust in design such that product and performance are relatively insensitive to design and manufacturing parameters. A robust design anticipates changes and problems. Robust processes shall be designed to yield less than one nonconformance in one million.

C.3.14.11.3 An inspection/verification system shall be employed that will verify the robustness of your critical processes. Maximum use should be made of automated inspection equipment to accomplish verification of product quality. Mistake proofing techniques of your material handling and inspection systems are encouraged.

C.3.14.11.4 Previous Practices/Special Characteristics: As a result of previous practices, the governments technical data may refer to

Critical (not annotated with I or II) and Special characteristics. Characteristics classified as Critical (not annotated with a I or

II) shall be subject to all requirements herein associated with Critical (I) characteristics and level I Critical nonconformance. Unless otherwise stated in Section C, characteristics classified as Special shall be subject to all requirements herein associated with

Critical (II) and Level (II) Critical nonconformance.

C.3.14.11.5 Contractor Identified Critical Characteristics List (CICCL): Not including critical characteristics defined in the governments technical data (drawings, specifications, etc.), the contractor shall identify and document all material, component, subassembly and assembly characteristics whose nonconformance may result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining or depending upon the product. All additional critical characteristics identified by the contractor shall comply with the critical characteristic requirements of the technical data package, supplemented herein. The contractors additional critical characteristics shall be classified as Critical (I) or Critical (II), and shall be reviewed and approved by the procuring activity prior to manufacturing (DI-SAFT-80970A)(CDRL A012). The following definitions are provided.

Level I critical nonconformance: A nonconformance of a critical characteristic that judgment and experience indicate would result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining or depending upon the product; or a nonconformance that judgment and experience indicate would prevent performance of the tactical function of a weapon system or major end item. The following (as a minimum) are classified as Level I critical nonconformance:

(1) A nonconformance that will result in a hazardous or unsafe condition (often referred to as a single point failure).

(2) A nonconformance that will remove or degrade a safety feature (such as those in a safe and arm device or fusing system).

(3) A nonconformance that will result in violation of mandatory safety policies or standards.

Level II critical nonconformance: A nonconformance of a critical characteristic, other than Level I. This includes the nonconformance of a characteristic that judgment and experience indicate may, depending upon the degree of variance from the design requirement, the presence of other nonconformance or procedural errors,:

(1) Result in a hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining or depending upon the product, or

(2) Prevent performance of the tactical function of a major end item.

C.3.14.11.6 In the event that a Critical nonconformance is found anywhere in the production process, the contractor, as part of his quality system, shall have procedures in place to ensure (DI-SAFT-80970A)(CDRL A013):

(1) The nonconformance is positively identified and segregated so that there is no possibility of the item inadvertently re-entering the production process. This control shall be accomplished without affecting or impairing subsequent defect analysis.

(2) The operation that produced the defective component or assembly and any other operations incorporating that component or assembly are immediately stopped.

(3) The government is immediately notified of the critical nonconformance (telephonically and electronic mail).

(4) Any suspect material (material in process that may contain the same defect) is identified, segregated and suspended from any further processing.

(5) An investigation is conducted to determine the cause of the deficiency and required corrective actions. A report of this investigation shall be submitted to the government. The use of the DID report shall not delay notification to the government.

(6) A request to restart manufacturing or to use any suspect material associated with the critical nonconformance is submitted to

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the government. Restart of production shall not occur until the investigations are complete or upon authorization from the procuring contracting officer. All objective evidence of the investigations to date shall be available for review at the time of restart. Suspect materiel found to be nonconforming shall not be used without Government approval.

C.3.14.11.7 The contractor may develop alternative plans and provisions relative to government or contractor identified Critical level

(I) and Critical Level (II) characteristics. The provisions shall be submitted to the government for advanced approval and shall address the following:

(1) Complete explanation of potential failure mode(s) together with supporting historical and statistical data.

(2) Pre-established plan of action (POA) to be taken when a critical nonconformance occurs and a description of controls to ensure there is no possibility of the nonconforming item inadvertently entering the production process.

(3) Means of tracking nonconformance rate, investigative results and corrective actions taken.

(4) Method to immediately verify that a produced critical nonconformance is consistent with the identified failure mode(s) and does not exceed the historical nonconformance rate.

The contractor can resume production without specific government approval based upon the pre-approved alternate plans and provisions for

Critical (I) characteristics and level (I) Critical nonconformance and Critical (II) characteristics and level (II) Critical nonconformance.

C.3.14.11.8 If a critical nonconformance is discovered during further processing or loading, the original manufacturer who introduced the critical nonconformance shall bear responsibility for the nonconformance.

C.3.14.11.9 The Government Quality Assurance Representative will perform the surveillance actions necessary to ensure compliance with this clause.

C.3.14.11.10 ARDEC/PM/QA reserves the right to refuse acceptance of any suspect material until the root cause of the critical non-conformance has been identified, corrective action has been fully implemented and sufficient evidence is provided to exclude that material from the conforming population.

C.3.15 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

C.3.15.1 Environmental Compliance: All activities must be in compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations, Executive Orders, treaties and agreements.

C.3.15.2 Hazardous Waste Report: The contractor shall evaluate environmental consequences and identify the specific types and amounts of hazardous waste being generated during the conduct of efforts undertaken under this contract (DI-MGMT-80899)(CDRL A014).

C.3.15.3 NEPA Documentation: The contractor shall provide the government with documentation necessary to prepare a Life Cycle

Environmental Assessment, if required.

C.3.16 PERFORMANCE ORIENTED PACKAGING (POP)

C.3.16.1 The Government supplied exterior pack cited on Drawing 12972622 and 12961111-3 respectively shall meet all of the POP test requirements IAW The Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 (49 CFR). The gross weight of the packed containers that are POP tested shall exceed the maximum gross weight of a representative sample of packed containers being shipped by 10%. A POP test report shall be generated (DI-PACK-81059A)(CDRL A015), following the tests. POP testing may be waived if an acceptable analogy can be made IAW 49 CFR to another pack, which has successfully completed the testing. This analogy must also be documented (DI-PACK-81059A)(CDRL A015). When completed, either POP test report must be kept on file by the contractor and must also be submitted to the U.S. Army Tank - Automotive and Armaments Command, Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, Attn: RDAR-EIL-P, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000.

(NOTE: If a POP test report is prepared against an acceptable analogy, the analogy POP test report must also be submitted to RDAR-EIL-

P).

C.3.16.2 EXCEPTION to POP markings: If manufactured outside of the USA, contractor shall not apply the UN POP certification marking provided in this contract. Contractor (outside of the USA) is responsible to perform UN POP tests on the packaging and apply UN POP certification marking authorized by the Competent Authority of the country of manufacture.

C.3.17 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

C.3.17.1 MACS is on the Military Critical Technologies List, MACS technical data is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act. The distribution statement on MACS data will be F IAW DOD Directive 5230.25.

C.3.17.2 Limited Distribution Statement F: Further dissemination only as directed by Propulsion Engineering Team, RDAR-MEE-W, Picatinny

Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 or higher DOD…