NGSW-FC_PPON_Amendment_2_Distro_A_01OCT2019.docx

Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) For Next Generation Squad Weapons – Fire Control (NGSW-FC)

W15QKN-19-R-06HD

Issued by:

U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) – New Jersey (NJ) Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000

In Support of:

PM Soldier Weapons (SW) – Next Generation Weapons Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000

PPON Issue Date: 29 May 2019 PPON Amendment 2 Issue Date: 01 October 2019 Written Proposal Due Date: 4 November 2019 Bid Samples Due Date: 6 January 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Purpose & Authority[footnoteRef:2] [2: For additional information please refer to the Department of Defense (DoD), Other Transactions Guide, Version 1.0, dated November 2018 https://www.dau.mil/guidebooks/Shared%20Documents%20HTML/Other%20Transactions%20(OT)%20Guide.aspx]

The purpose of this Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) is to award up to two prototype Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2371b, with each COMPANY developing a fire control system under the Next Generation Squad Weapons – Fire Control (NGSW-FC) program. These prototype OTAs will develop industry’s potential solutions / concepts through prototypes, User evaluation, and testing to ensure producible fire control systems that are safe, suitable, effective, and sustainable with a goal of delivering a production representative fire control system. A safe fire control system means the system is free from conditions that can cause unintentional death, injury, occupational illness, damage to or loss of equipment or property, or damage to the environment. A suitable fire control system means the system allows the Soldier to perform the mission with the resources provided. An effective fire control system means a combination of operational and technical effectiveness as determined by technical testing and operational testing/evaluation. A sustainable fire control system means the ability to maintain and train a system once fielded to continually meet the effective standards.

1.2 Background

Results of the Small Arms Ammunition Configuration (SAAC) Study provide validation that development of advanced fire control systems to reduce system errors is a major factor in increasing the overall system lethality. Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW) has conducted various industry days, trade studies, and technology developmental efforts to support the next generation of fire control systems for small arms weapons systems. In 2018 the Army prioritized the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) programs. PM SW determined it would be in the Government’s best interest to hold a full and open competition to support rapid prototyping of the NGSW Fire Control (NGSW-FC). The NGSW-FC will be integrated with both the Next Generation Squad Weapon – Rifle (NGSW-R) and Next Generation Squad Weapon – Automatic Rifle (NGSW-AR) within the Close Combat Force. This PPON seeks to explore fire control system level integration, test and evaluation.

1.3 Acquisition Approach

The Government intends to award up to two independent fixed amount OTAs for NGSW-FC prototyping. The duration for each prototype OTA is estimated to be up to five years. Deliverables for each prototype OTA include 115 NGSW-FC systems, spare parts, tools/gauges/accessories, engineering support, management support; an option for additional NGSW-FC systems in increments of 10 (not to exceed 100 additional systems); an option for additional NGSW-FC systems in increments of 50 (not to exceed 250 additional systems); an option for additional design representative mock-ups in increments of 5 (not to exceed 50 additional mock-ups); and iterative prototyping efforts as defined in the Statement of Work. Each prototype will undergo Fire Control – Prototype Test (FC-PT) events which include technical testing and Soldier Touch Points (STPs). The initial prototyping and testing for NGSW-FC will be approximately 14 months. There may be additional iterative prototyping efforts for the NGSW-FC (reference Statement of Work, section 2.4. Part C: Iterative Prototyping Efforts). Iterative prototyping efforts, if applicable, will each have separate durations and will occur within the five year duration. Below is an estimated timeline. Note, these timelines are subject to change.

A follow-on production award(s) is planned in FY21 and is discussed in Section 5.

1.4 Definitions

“Agreements Officer (AO)” is the United States Army Contracting Command – New Jersey Contracting Activity warranted Officer with authority to enter into, administer, change or terminate OTAs.

“Agreements Specialist (AS)” is the United States Army Contracting Command – New Jersey Contracting Activity Specialist and designee of the AO for executing modifications, administrative matters, and financial aspects of the Agreement.

“Cost Share” includes any costs a reasonable person would incur to carry out (necessary to) Statements of Work not directly paid for by the Government.

“Disturbed Reticle” refers to an aiming reference that has been adjusted to present the operator with an accurate aim point that compensates for ballistic effects which could include range to target, ballistic coefficient, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and wind.

“E-Type Target” refers to a “body shaped” target made of semi-self-sealing plastic that fits military turning target systems which measures approximately 19.5" x 40". Please refer to NSN: 6920-00-071-4780 “F-Type Target” refers to a “head and shoulders shaped” target made of semi-self-sealing plastic that fits military turning target systems which measures approximately 26” X 21”. Please refer to NSN: 6920-00-071-4589 “Family of Weapon Sights – Individual (FWS-I)” is a thermal optic which can be mounted via MIL-STD-1913 rail interface in-line and used in conjunction with the NGSW-FC.

“Fixed Amount” means an OTA under which an awardee agrees to complete a prototype project for an agreed upon total price and where payments are not based on amounts generated from the awardee’s financial or cost records.

“Government Ballistic Solver – Small Arms (GBS-SA)” is the Government developed software ballistic kernel that the NGSW-FC will use as the system’s ballistic calculator.

“Innovative” means any new technology, process, material, or method, including research and development; or any new application of an existing technology, process, material, or method.

“NGSW-FC” refers to a weapon-mounted fire control system including a soft case, remote(s), lens covers, mounting and alignment tools, lens cleaning kit, User manual/instructions, zeroing chart(s), and two sets of batteries.

“NGSW-R” is the NGSW 6.8 caliber Rifle that is replacing the M4A1 carbine.

“NGSW-AR” is the NGSW 6.8 caliber Automatic Rifle that is replacing the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW).

“Nonprofit Research Institution” means a nonprofit institution, as defined in 15 U.S.C. 3703, and includes federally funded research and development centers, as identified by the National Scientific Foundation in accordance with the Government wide Federal Acquisition Regulation issued in accordance with section 1303(a)(1) of title 41 (or any successor regulation thereto).

“Nontraditional Defense Contractor (NDC)” An entity that is not currently performing and has not performed, for at least the one-year period preceding the solicitation of sources by DoD for the procurement or transaction, any contract or subcontract for the DoD that is subject to full coverage under the cost accounting standards prescribed pursuant to section 1502 of title 41 and the regulations implementing such section (see 10 U.S.C. 2302(9)).

"Other Transaction for Prototype Projects” refers to this type of OTA. This type of OTA is authorized by 10 U.S.C. 2371b for prototype projects directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by the DoD, or for the improvement of platforms, systems, components, or materials in use by the armed forces. This type of OTA is treated by DoD as an acquisition instrument, commonly referred to as an "other transaction" for a prototype project or a Section 2371b "other transaction". OTAs are acquisition instruments that generally, are not subject to the federal laws and regulations governing procurement (FAR based) contracts. As such, they are not required to comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), its supplements (i.e. DFARS) or laws that are limited in applicability to procurement contracts.

“Production Representative” means an article or system that accurately represents the production configuration system for both hardware and software but not necessarily produced on a final production line, e.g., hand tooled, although some components may be from production tooling. While highly desirable, the item does not have to be manufactured on a final production line to be considered production representative.

“Rapid Target Acquisition” is a technology that provides fire control target imagery, aiming references, and other data to the soldiers’ helmet mounted heads up display without orienting the fire control to the eye.

“Scoring Conference” mean a conference of Government personnel tasked at reviewing all incidents (i.e. failures, malfunctions, stoppages, etc.) identified during reliability testing and identifying the cause of each incident to calculate a reliability score.

“Significant Participant” means an entity that makes a significant contribution to the prototype project. Examples of what might be considered a significant contribution include supplying new key technology or products, accomplishing a significant amount of the effort, or in some other way causing a material reduction in the cost or schedule, or increase in performance.

“Small Business” as defined by 10 U.S.C. 2371b means a small business concern as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632) “Target Reference Point” is an easily recognizable point (natural or manmade) used to mark potential targets and to initiate, distribute, and control fires.

1.5 Eligibility

In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2371b paragraph d, Offerors shall meet one of the following conditions to be considered for an award:

(A) There is at least one nontraditional defense contractor or nonprofit research institution participating to a significant extent in the prototype project.

(B) All significant participants in the transaction other than the Federal Government are small businesses (including small businesses participating in a program described under section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638)) or nontraditional defense contractors.

(C) At least one third of the total cost of the prototype project is to be paid out of funds provided by sources other than the Federal Government.

In addition, Offerors must have a Dunn and Bradstreet (DUNS) number and must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) to obtain a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. This system verifies identity and ensures that payment is sent to the right party. In general, to invoice and receive payment after award of an OTA, Offerors must register in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). The Offeror must be considered a responsible party by the Agreements Officer, and is not suspended or debarred from such agreement by the Federal Government, and is not prohibited by Presidential Executive Order, or law from receiving such award. Additionally, Offerors who attempt to circumvent the eligibility requirements/conditions may be excluded from consideration at the Agreements Officer’s discretion.

SECTION 2 – PPON STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

2.1 SOW INTRODUCTION

This SOW identifies the work to be performed by the COMPANY in developing a NGSW-FC system that meets the COMPANY’s proposed requirements in Attachment 01 – NGSW-FC Capability Matrix.

2.1.1 Requirements and Objectives

The objective of this SOW is to develop a NGSW-FC that increases the soldier’s ability to rapidly engage man sized targets out to 600m or greater while maintaining the ability to conduct Close Quarters Battle. This objective is achieved by leveraging technologies to calculate and display a disturbed reticle to the User.

This SOW is separated into three parts:

Part A – Prototype Hardware and Government Testing and Evaluation: Section 2.2 of the SOW defines the required hardware types and quantities (NGSW-FC, spare parts, and tools/gauges/accessories) needed to conduct the planned Government testing.

Part B – Prototype Program Management and Engineering Support: Section 2.3 of the SOW defines the scope of the program management and engineering requirements that the COMPANY shall perform during this OTA for prototyping the NGSW-FC.

Part C – Iterative Prototyping Efforts: Section 2.4 of the SOW identifies potential iterative prototyping efforts that may be included in formal modifications to the OTA during this Rapid Prototyping phase.

2.2 PART A: PROTOTYPE HARDWARE AND GOVERNMENT TESTING AND EVALUATION

The COMPANY shall build and deliver NGSW-FC prototypes to support Government testing and evaluation. See Attachment 6 – Delivery Schedule. The Government testing and evaluation will consist of both fire control specific testing and weapon mounted fire control system level testing, including STPs.

2.2.1 Prototype Hardware

The COMPANY shall provide the following prototype hardware to the Government:

2.2.1.1 Fire Control Prototypes

The COMPANY shall build and deliver NGSW-FC prototypes to support FC-PT. The NGSW-FC prototypes delivered shall be production representative hardware that complies with COMPANY proposed threshold performance requirements.

2.2.1.1.1 Fire Control Prototype Characteristics

The NGSW-FC prototypes shall:

a. provide an adjusted aiming point (disturbed reticle) that considers range to target, atmospheric conditions, and ballistics of weapon/ammunition;

b. utilize the Government Ballistic Software – Small Arms (GBS-SA) as the ballistic calculator – See Attachment 02 – GBS-SA Integration Datasheet and Attachment 03 – GBS-SA Interface Control Document / Interface Design Description (ICD/IDD);

c. send and receive data through a wired port;

d. allow for software updates including the GBS-SA ballistic data via the wired port;

e. include protective covers for all external lens and ports;

f. reduce visual detection via a neutral non-reflective, non-black color not lighter than Light Coyote 481 and not darker than Coyote 499 per FED-STD-595;

g. function in all environments and weather conditions, including ambient, cold, hot, marine, high humidity, rain, and desert conditions;

h. survive weapon shock, rough handling, transportation and vibration, and drop testing;

i. be compliant to MIL-STD-1913;

j. be compatible with combat clothing (including body armor and Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment), Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense, wet weather, and cold weather gear;

k. provide wireless communication, capable of transmitting Fire Control data (i.e. range to target, ballistic solution, temperature, etc.), that is compliant to Attachment 04 – Intra-Soldier Wireless (ISW) Embedment Guide;

l. utilize common batteries: AA, CR123, and/or CR2032;

m. allow for battery removal while wearing Army Combat Gloves without use of tools, without inverting the weapon, and without removal of the Fire Control or other enablers;

n. provide a soft padded protective carrying case;

o. be compatible with currently fielded tracer technology– See Attachment 05 – Tracer Spectral Emission;

p. have a start time within 1.0 seconds from off to fully active; and

q. provide interface for laser filter unit (LFU) and anti-reflection device.

2.2.1.1.2 Fire Control Prototype Hardware Kit

Each delivered NGSW-FC prototype hardware kit shall include the following:

a. NGSW-FC system compliant to the COMPANY proposed threshold requirements, and characteristics defined in 2.2.1.1.1;

b. tools required for proper mounting and alignment;

c. cleaning kit;

d. Quick Reference Guide (QRG) for basic setup and operation;

e. remote switch(s) that at a minimum operates the system’s range finding capability;

f. two sets of batteries; and

g. soft carrying case for all other items listed in 2.2.1.1.2.

Deliverable: NGSW-FC Prototype Hardware required to support Government FC-PT testing. The required test quantity and deliverable schedule is listed in Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.2.2 NGSW-FC Testing

2.2.2.1 NGSW-FC COMPANY Soldier Touch Points

These STPs are coordinated by the Government but executed by the COMPANY. The purpose of the STPs is to aid in COMPANY trade space and design decisions during the prototyping process. See Attachment 07 – STP User Interface 1 & 2

2.2.2.1.1 Soldier Touch Point: Fire Control User Interface 1

This STP event will provide the COMPANY with access to Soldiers to collect feedback on areas related to the fire control User interface. This event is a one day event with the COMPANY being responsible for any fire control hardware and data collection. It is anticipated that this STP will take place soon after agreement award at Ft. Benning GA.

2.2.2.1.2 Soldier Touch Point: Fire Control User Interface 2

This STP event will provide the COMPANY with access to Soldiers to collect feedback on areas related to the fire control User interface. This event is a one day event with the COMPANY being responsible for any fire control hardware and data collection. It is anticipated that this STP will take place near the end of development to support any final design decisions at Ft. Benning GA.

2.2.2.3 NGSW-FC Government Fire Control - Prototype Test (FC-PT) The majority of testing is anticipated to be conducted at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ and APG, MD. The Government shall provide the COMPANY with a summary of the Government test results. It is the Government’s intent to provide the results approximately 60 days after completion.

2.2.2.3.1 FC-PT Technical Testing

This Government test will be used to assess compliance to the COMPANY proposed threshold performance requirements and will be considered in follow-on production award decisions. These tests will include system level and fire control specific testing. The test has an estimated duration of up to three months.

2.2.2.3.2 FC-PT Soldier Touch Point: User Acceptance, Detection and Identification, and Shooter Performance This is a Government conducted evaluation on areas related to User acceptance, ability to detect and identify targets, and ability to effectively engage targets. Reference Attachment 08 – STP User Acceptance, Attachment 09 – STP Detection and Identification, and Attachment 10 – STP Shooter Performance. The test/evaluation has an estimated duration of up to three months.

2.2.2.4 Scope of Testing

The Government testing/evaluation will be in accordance with Attachment 11 – Prototype Test Outline. The scope of testing is subject to change without prior notification.

2.2.3 Hardware Quantities Required for Government Testing

The hardware quantities required to conduct FC-PT are listed in Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.2.4 COMPANY System FC-PT Test Support Package

The COMPANY support package shall consist of:

a. Adequate supply of spare systems and repair parts, if applicable, to successfully complete all testing and required maintenance actions during testing. The COMPANY shall be prepared to fix or replace prototype fire controls within 72 hours of notification by the Government at no additional cost. Failure to provide adequate supply of spare and repair parts may directly affect the test results;

b. special tools and accessories, as necessary, to support all NGSW-FC for the duration of FC-PT; and

c. support of Scoring Conferences for FC-PT, as requested.

Note: Tools included in Attachment 12 – Small Arms Repairmens Tool Kit are not considered special tools.

Deliverable: COMPANY System FC-PT Test Support Package delivered approximately 30 days prior to FC-PT. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule. On-site support for Scoring Conferences at APG, as requested; dates will be scheduled by the Government.

2.2.5 Non-metallic Components/Coupons

The NGSW-FC will be subjected to exposure to various chemicals during the chemical compatibility testing. The COMPANY shall provide representative components OR coupons (samples) of each type of non-metallic material used on the NGSW-FC. The coupons shall be labeled to identify the associated fire control components. These coupons should be approximately 0.25 inch x 2 inch x 2 inch in size, and may be cut from sections of actual components.

Deliverable: 22 representative components OR 22 coupons (0.25 inch x 2 inch x 2 inch) of each non-metallic material delivered approximately 30 days prior to FC-PT. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3 PART B: PROTOTYPE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT

The COMPANY shall design, build, and verify performance compliance of the NGSW-FC prototypes to reduce technical and programmatic risks and establish a final design configuration to be tested in FC-PT.

2.3.1 Engineering Support

The COMPANY may conduct engineering integration activities including, but not limited to, system engineering, design engineering, materials, services, testing, technical management, quality assurance, equipment, facilities, prototyping, and administration to assess and optimize system performance. The COMPANY may conduct trade studies to evaluate the impacts of varying system characteristics on system performance. Examples of engineering support may include the evaluation of the following parameters: enabling technologies, User interface, remotes, interface with networked devices, etc.

2.3.1.1 Configuration Management and Control

The COMPANY shall execute configuration management using Configuration Management (CM) principles from MIL-HDBK-61A (SE), EIA649, and EIA-649-1 as guidelines. The COMPANY shall create a baseline configuration and maintain configuration control throughout the program. The COMPANY shall conduct an assessment of the NGSW-FC system to determine which components have the potential to go obsolete. All components shall have a 10 year expected procurable life.

2.3.1.1.1 Technical Data Packages (TDPs)

The COMPANY shall prepare and deliver complete digital TDPs, in native COMPANY format. The COMPANY shall provide Developmental Level II TDPs as prescribed in MIL-STD-31000A and DI-SESS-81000E. Within the TDPs, the COMPANY shall arrange the drawings in an "engineering top-down drawing tree" format to ensure that all the necessary drawings have been provided. The COMPANY’S top-down engineering drawing shall also reflect appropriate maintenance drawings, complete parts lists, and all other ancillary test and support equipment drawings necessary to facilitate the COMPANY’S proposed maintenance concept.

Note: Paragraph 2.3.1.1.3 Interface Control Documentation requires Production Level III TDP documentation for interface related data.

Deliverable: TDP, in native COMPANY format, for NGSW-FC delivered approximately 60 days after FC-PT start. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.1.1.2 Computer Software Data Delivery

The COMPANY shall prepare and deliver complete digital computer software, in native COMPANY format, and computer software documentation. The COMPANY shall provide computer software or computer software documentation as defined under DFARS 252.227-7014(a)(4) and DFARS 252.227-7014(a)(5) Rights in Noncommercial Computer Software and Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation (Feb 2014). The computer software data or computer software documentation that is delivered will include Software Requirements Specification, Interface Requirements Specifications, Interface Design Descriptions, and provide information necessary to support acquisition, production, engineering, and logistics.

Deliverable: Computer Software Data Delivery, in native COMPANY format, for NGSW-FC delivered approximately 60 days after FC-PT start. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.1.1.3 Interface Control Documentation

The COMPANY shall prepare and deliver complete detailed Interface Control Documentation (ICD), in native COMPANY format. The ICD(s) provided shall capture all interfaces (mechanical/electrical/software/communication protocols/User/etc.) for the NGSW-FC. ICD(s) shall include all modular, upgradable, and/or interchangeable sub-components within the NGSW-FC design. ICD(s) shall include all external input - output devices and/or accessories that are used to communicate with the NGSW-FC (i.e. a remote switch). Where required, ICD information shall provide Production Level III TDPs documentation as prescribed in MIL-STD-31000A and DI-SESS-81000E.

Deliverable: Interface Control Documentation, in native COMPANY format, delivered 60 days after FC-PT start. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.1.1.4 Component and Sub-Component Performance Specifications The COMPANY shall prepare and deliver complete detailed Performance Specifications, and associated test/inspection methodology, for all major and/or critical component and sub-components, all modular components and sub-components, and all components and sub-components specified in the NGSW-FC ICD(s).

Deliverable: Component and Sub-Component Performance Specifications, in native COMPANY format, for the NGSW-FC delivered 60 days after FC-PT start. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.1.1.5 Engineering Standards

All technical data and computer software information shall meet the standards provided in the list below:

a. ASME Y 14.24 Types and Applications of Engineering Drawings

b. ASME Y14.35M Revision of Engineering Drawings and Associated List

c. ASME Y14.4 Digital Product Definition Data Practices

d. ASME Y14.5 Dimensions and Tolerancing

2.3.1.1.6 Government Ballistic Solution – Small Arms (GBS-SA) COMPANY will deliver a minimum of two representative test hardware and software development environments to the Government. This will be required for each upgrade/change to the fire control system processor. COMPANY representative test hardware and software development environment must:

a. have the same processor as the deployment hardware;

b. have the ability to build C code (with no external dependencies beyond the C runtime) into a static library that is compatible with both the test hardware and the deployment hardware;

c. have an external serial communications interface (RS-232 is preferred, UART is acceptable) which can be used by the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Armament Center Fire Control & Technology Directorate’s (CCDC-AC FCSTD's) Personal Computer (PC) based automated test tool to communicate with an embedded test driver which runs on the representative test hardware; and

d. comply with Attachment 02 – GBS-SA Integration Datasheet and Attachment 03 – GBS-SA Interface Control Document / Interface Design Description (ICD/IDD) The Government will then provide a formally qualified version of GBS-SA to the COMPANY within 90 days of representative hardware and software environment delivery.

Deliverable: The COMPANY will deliver a minimum of two representative hardware and software environments per COMPANY schedule to accommodate a Government turnaround time of 90 days. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.1.1.7 NGSW-FC Mock-up Hardware

2.3.1.1.7.1 Initial Design Mock-ups

The COMPANY shall build size/volume representative NGSW-FC mock-ups based on the initial design at agreement award. Initial mock-ups are not required to be weight representative and are intended to support weapon system interfaces. 3D printed, stereo-lithography, hardware is acceptable.

Deliverable: Provide five design representative mock-ups based on the initial design delivered within 20 days of agreement award. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule. Deliverable will be disclosed to third parties under a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

2.3.1.1.7.2 Design Representative Mock-ups

The COMPANY shall build weight, size, and center of gravity (CG) representative NGSW-FC mock-ups based on the final design detailed in the Design Completion Review (DCR). The mock-ups shall have the following characteristics:

a. represent accurate NGSW-FC system weight;

b. represent accurate NGSW-FC exterior dimensions;

c. represent accurate NGSW-FC center of gravity;

d. be capable of repeatedly being mounted and dismounted from MIL-STD-1913 and Picatinny Smart Rails in a representative manner;

e. utilize materials to maximize ability to survive weapon shock; and

f. include identification marking serial numbers

Deliverable: Provide ten design representative mock-ups based on final design delivered within 20 days after DCR. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule. Deliverable will be disclosed to third parties under a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

2.3.1.1.8 External Wireless Communication Interface

The COMPANY shall provide five External Wireless Communication Interface (EWCI) systems. The wireless external interface shall be utilized to view the data being sent via the ISW protocol. The output from the fire control system should be displayable via the EWCI in two User selectable formats: As formatted, readable text data or viewable as it is presented to the User on the internal display (i.e. a virtual reticle). The output for display from the external interface shall use the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI).

Deliverable: The COMPANY will deliver five EWCI systems with delivery of NGSW-FC Prototypes. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2 Program Management

The COMPANY shall organize, coordinate, and control program activities to comply with OTA program requirements and timely delivery of the required products and services. The COMPANY shall monitor the progress of work performed under the contract.

2.3.2.1 Data Deliveries Method

The COMPANY shall deliver data in accordance with this SOW. The days specified in this SOW are calendar days unless otherwise specified. If a delivery date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal Government holiday, the COMPANY shall deliver the data on the next business day. All data specified in this OTA shall be provided using the Government’s Collaborative Data Environment (CDE), unless otherwise specified. Within ten calendar days after OTA award, the COMPANY shall provide the Government with a list of personnel requiring access to the CDE. Personnel will be required to have or obtain either a Government-issued Common Access Card or a Government-approved External Certificate Authority (Refer to https://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/Pages/index.aspx) in order to be provided access to the CDE. The CDE website link, User instructions and training will be provided at the Program Start-Up. The COMPANY shall deliver data without encryption, locks, passwords, or other security protection features.

Deliverable: A list of personnel requiring access to the CDE within ten days after OTA award. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2.2 Information Exchanges

The COMPANY shall utilize industry best practices in data management throughout performance of this contract. In conjunction with its data management system, the COMPANY shall utilize the Government’s CDE for secure Government exchanges that can be used to facilitate information transmission between the Government and COMPANY for controlled, distributed access to project information.

2.3.2.3 Meetings and Reviews

The COMPANY shall conduct and participate in meetings and reviews to be held at both COMPANY and Government facilities. The COMPANY shall specify the specific location, date(s), and duration of each activity in the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

2.3.2.3.1 Meetings and Reviews Support

The COMPANY shall prepare a meeting and review support package including an agenda, briefings, data, and drawings to aid in conducting all meetings and reviews. The meeting and review support package may be in COMPANY format. The COMPANY shall have key personnel available for each activity, and shall make facilities available for Government-only breakout sessions, if requested. The COMPANY shall prepare complete minutes for all meetings and reviews capturing all discussion topics and applicable action items. The minutes may be in COMPANY format.

Deliverable: Meeting and Review Support Package in COMPANY format delivered two business days prior to the meeting. Meeting and/or Review minutes in COMPANY format delivered two business days following the conclusion of the meeting. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2.3.2 Sub-Contractor Meetings and Reviews

The COMPANY shall ensure Major and/or critical Sub-Contractors attend meetings and reviews, when required, to address key elements.

2.3.2.3.3 Program Start-Up Meeting

The COMPANY shall invite the Government to their internal Program Start-Up meeting. This meeting shall also serve as the start of work meeting and allows the Government to meet the COMPANY’S program team. The COMPANY shall provide the Government with COMPANY technical and production metrics that they use to manage and status the Prototype efforts. The COMPANY shall provide the Government a copy of any updates as they occur.

Deliverable: Technical and production metrics provided in COMPANY format within two business days following the meeting, and updates as applicable. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2.3.4 Design Completion Review

The COMPANY shall conduct a Design Completion Review (DCR). The DCR shall demonstrate that the NGSW-FC prototype design meets the COMPANY proposed performance requirements. The COMPANY shall provide information that substantiates their compliance claims using COMPANY or Government testing results, or analysis results. The COMPANY shall provide the status of engineering drawings for the prototypes. The COMPANY shall identify any schedule or performance risks that were internally assessed as medium or high. The COMPANY shall provide proposed performance compliance assessment/validation plan. The review shall be scheduled before the FC-PT pre-ship meeting.

Deliverable: Provide a performance compliance assessment/validation plan within two business days following the DCR. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2.3.5 Pre-Ship Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is to review the COMPANY’S readiness to ship hardware in support of the Government’s testing. The following topics shall be addressed:

a. Provide the final configuration baseline of the NGSW-FC.

b. Provide the completed Safety Documents identified in Sections 2.3.3 and 2.3.4.

c. Provide the status of the COMPANY System Test Support Package.

d. Identify COMPANY determined test limitations (if applicable).

e. Provide COMPANY assessment of compliance to the COMPANY proposed performance requirements.

f. Provide evidence that the NGSW-FC hardware is production representative hardware.

g. Provide status of all Agreement deliverables.

Government approval is not required for the COMPANY to ship hardware.

2.3.2.4 Security

Classification information is contained in the Family of Next Generation Squad Weapons Security Classification Guide (SCG) dated 28 June 2018. The Government considers all other verbal information and documents handled or generated in conjunction with this project to be unclassified information of a sensitive nature that must be protected against release to unauthorized individuals. The COMPANY shall ensure all aspects of the OTA and work performed are evaluated for conformance with security procedures and standards as identified in this OTA, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and the DD Form 254 (if applicable).

2.3.2.5 Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

The COMPANY shall provide status updates to their schedule utilizing Project server on a regular basis (minimum – weekly). The IMS baseline, established in the Offeror’s proposal at award, shall be consistent with the COMPANY Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS). The IMS shall be detailed sufficiently that critical and high risk efforts are identified and planned realistically to assure the program is executable. The IMS will be extended and expanded as the OTA or agreement unfolds and additional insight is needed (for example, rolling wave detail planning or scope changes). The IMS shall include the efforts of all activities, including subcontractors and suppliers. The IMS shall reflect those risks identified and documented in the COMPANY’S risk management plan. Risk mitigation plans included in the IMS shall be annotated. The COMPANY shall deliver the NGSW-FC IMS to the Government utilizing an MS Project format.

Deliverable: NGSW-FC MS Project electronic format IMS delivered quarterly and/or when updated. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2.6 COMPANY Work Breakdown Structure

The COMPANY shall develop and provide a CWBS and dictionary to be used as the framework for planning and reporting program status to the Government. The CWBS should be delivered to the Government at the Program Startup Meeting.

Deliverable: CWBS delivered with Program Startup Meeting read ahead packages two business days prior to meeting. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2.7 Copyright & Data Rights

2.3.2.7.1 Copyright & Technical Data Rights

The COMPANY shall provide at least Limited Rights[footnoteRef:3] to any delivered Technical Data. The COMPANY shall provide Unlimited Rights under the conditions defined in DFARS 252.227-7013(b)(1) Rights in Technical Data-Noncommercial Items (Feb 2014). If any content includes copyrighted material, the COMPANY shall furnish full copyright release for that data. The Government will seek Government Purpose Rights (GPR) and/or Unlimited Rights to COMPANY’S technical data under a Special License Agreement described in Section 3.4.4. [3: Defined under DFARS 252.227-7013(a)(14) (Feb. 2014).]

Deliverable: Copyright Release in COMPANY format delivered as necessary. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2.7.2 Copyright & Computer Software Data Rights

The COMPANY shall provide at least Restricted Rights2 to any delivered Computer Software and Computer Software Documentation. The COMPANY shall provide Unlimited Rights under the conditions defined in DFARS 252.227-7014(b)(1) Rights in Noncommercial Computer Software and Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation (Feb 2014). If any content includes copyrighted material, the COMPANY shall furnish full copyright release for that data. The Government will seek Government Purpose Rights (GPR) and/or Unlimited Rights to COMPANY’S Computer Software and Computer Software Documentation under a Special License Agreement described in Section 3.4.4.

Deliverable: Copyright Release in COMPANY format delivered as necessary. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2.8 Export Control Requirement

Export of technical and/or computer software data under this OTA to Foreign Persons which is not accompanied by a perfected compliance instrument, as defined in International Regulation (ITAR) Section 120-16 is not authorized.

Technical and/or computer software data shall be marked in accordance with the following:

“EXPORT CONTROL WARNING NOTICE: WARNING - This document contains technical and/or computer software data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (TITLE 22, U.S.C. , SEC 2751, ET SEQ) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, (TITLE 50, U.S.C. , APP 2401ET SEQ). Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DOD Directive 5230.25.”

2.3.3 System Safety

2.3.3.1 System Safety Program[footnoteRef:4] [4: Unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(1) ASSIST https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/ and (2) Quick Search http://quicksearch.dla.mil/]

The COMPANY shall establish and maintain a System Safety Program per MIL-STD-882E, Standard Practice for System Safety, which will include a System Safety Plan. As a minimum, the COMPANY shall implement a system safety program and a hazardous material management plan, which shall consist of conducting hazard analyses and assessments specified herein and establishing and maintaining a hazard tracking and risk resolution system. The COMPANY shall identify System Safety Working Group (SSWG) members. The SSWG shall coordinate all matters that are safety related with the Government. The System Safety Plan shall be submitted using DI-SAFT-81626 as a guide. The COMPANY shall submit the required reports in support of the System Safety Program: Health Hazard Assessment Report using DI-SAFT-80106C as a guide; Critical Safety Item, Characteristics and Critical Defect Report using DI-SAFT-80970A as a guide; and Failure Mode, Effects, and Critical Analysis Report using DI-SESS-81495 as a guide. Radiation Hazard Control Procedures, using DI-SAFT-80184A as a guide, shall be submitted if the COMPANY is providing the Government with radioactive material (such as in night sights).

Deliverable: Identification of SSWG COMPANY members, System Safety Plan; Health Hazard Assessment Report; Critical Safety Item Characteristics and Critical Defect Report; Failure Mode, Effects; Critical Analysis Report; and Radiation Hazard Control Procedures delivered approximately 30 days prior to FC-PT. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.3.2 System Safety Hazard Analysis Report (SSHAR)

The COMPANY shall provide System, Subsystem, and Operating and Support Hazard Analyses. Results of the Hazard Analysis shall be documented and a System Safety Hazard Analysis Report (SSHAR) shall be submitted using DI-SAFT-80101C as a guide. The SSHAR shall be updated to reflect any changes to the system.

Deliverable: System Safety Hazard Analysis Report delivered approximately 30 days prior to FC-PT. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.3.3 Safety Assessment Report (SAR)

The COMPANY shall conduct a safety assessment of the components, subsystems and system. The Safety Assessment Report (SAR) shall be submitted using DI-SAFT-80102C as a guide. A SAR is required with the delivery of any configuration or component to the Government for testing or demonstration. This may require preparation and delivery of more than one SAR. The SAR shall contain results from the COMPANY’S safety assessments, hazard analyses, and testing. The SAR shall also contain Range Safety recommendations for testing at Government facilities.

Deliverable: Safety Assessment Report delivered approximately 30 days prior to any hardware delivery. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.3.4 Accident/Incident Report

The COMPANY and principal subcontractors shall notify the Agreements Officer immediately following any major accident/incident (including fire) resulting in any one or more of the following: fatalities or disabling injuries; damage of Government property exceeding $5,000; impacts to program planning or production schedules; degradation of safety of equipment under OTA, such that personal injury or property damage may be involved; and/or identification of a potential hazard requiring corrective action. The COMPANY shall prepare an Accident/Incident Report for each incident.

Deliverable: Initial Accident/Incident notification delivered within 24 hours with follow on Accident/Incident Report as soon as possible. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.4 Radioactive Material

2.3.4.1 Radioactive Material Justification

Paragraph 9-3.b.(2) of RDECOM Regulation 385-10 states: "Use of radioactive materials in Army materiel must be minimized, as much as possible, and consistent with mission requirements. Radioactive materials should not be used in Army materiel unless there are no reasonable non-radioactive alternatives. It must be established and documented for the record why the use of radioactive material is the only means of meeting military operational requirements." The COMPANY shall submit justification for the use of radioactive material using DI-MISC-80508B as a guide. Government approval of the justification is required prior to the use of any radioactive materials and should be secured as soon as possible, but no later than FC-PT and/or updated as necessary. Government approval will be based on the rigor of the COMPANY’s analysis of alternatives and the analysis results that justify the material selection. Government approval is planned to take approximately 30 days following the COMPANY submission of the justification.

Deliverable: Radioactive Material Justification in COMPANY format delivered as necessary. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.4.2 Radioactive Wipe Test

In accordance to AMC Regulation 385-2, Ionizing Radiation Safety Program, radioactive materials shall not be permitted without providing a Radioactive Material Justification. If the COMPANY utilizes radioactive material, the COMPANY shall conduct a radioactive wipe test on all fire controls, in accordance to clause ES6050 “Wipe Testing Requirements for Newly Procured Radioactive Commodities,” to prove that there is no leakage of radioactive material, and submit a Radioactive Wipe Test Report using DI-NDTI-80809B as a guide.

Deliverable: Radioactive Wipe Test Report in COMPANY format delivered as necessary. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.4.3 Test and Evaluation of Hardware Delivery

The COMPANY shall perform the COMPANY determined inspections, subsystem tests, H/W integration tests, in process tests, factory acceptance tests and final system integration verifications before delivering any hardware to the Government.

2.3.4.4 Responsibility for Tests

The COMPANY shall be responsible for the performance of all COMPANY tests. The Government reserves the right to observe COMPANY testing, and independently perform any tests deemed necessary to ensure that the system conforms to the OTA requirements.

2.3.4.5 System Level COMPANY Test Documentation

The COMPANY shall submit the System Level Test Plan/Report to the Government for informational purposes.

Deliverable: System Level COMPANY Test Plans in COMPANY format delivered 5 days prior to the COMPANY test. System Level COMPANY Test Report in COMPANY format delivered approximately 30 days after test completion. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.5 Environmental Life Cycle Activities

The COMPANY shall consider the impacts of environmental life cycle requirements when selecting designs for the system, as well as for any manufacturing and testing of subcomponents and prototypes necessary for this effort.

2.3.5.1 Life Cycle Environmental Assessment

The COMPANY shall provide input to the Government development, creation and updating of a Life Cycle Environmental Assessment (LCEA) for program decisions. LCEA input shall include at a minimum:

a. submission of all available Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous materials used both within the system and used in system operations and maintenance;

b. locations of all hazardous materials used within the system; and

c. preliminary descriptions of the manufacturing processes of the system with emphasis on hazardous materials used during manufacturing operations.

Deliverable: The LCEA input should be delivered in COMPANY format approximately 30 days prior to FC-PT. See Attachment 06 – Delivery Schedule.

2.3.5.2 Environmental Compliance

The COMPANY (and its Sub-Contractors) shall comply with all federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, and policies for all activities defined in this SOW, whether conducted at Government or COMPANY facilities. Upon request, the COMPANY shall make available to the Government applicable environmental permits, documentation, and procedures. The COMPANY shall be solely responsible for the management, cleanup, protection, and disposal of any and all emissions, effluents, wastes, and hazardous materials used in, generated by, or associated with the actions required by this SOW.

2.3.5.3 Pollution Prevention Program/Plan

The COMPANY shall establish a Pollution Prevention Plan to minimize program environmental and cost impacts and ensure that all pollution that cannot be prevented will be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally safe manner.