DRAFT_NGSW_PON.pdf

Prototype Opportunity Notice (PON) for

Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW)

Issued by:

U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey

Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000

In Support of:

PM Soldier Weapons – Crew Served Weapons Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000

PON Issue Date: Day Month Year Bid Samples Safety Assessment Due Date: Day Month Year

Proposal & Bid Samples Due Date: Day Month Year

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Purpose & Authority

1.2 Background

1.3 Acquisition Approach

1.4 Definitions

1.5 Eligibility

1.6 Evaluators

SECTION 2 – PON STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

SECTION 3 – PROPOSAL SUBMISSION AND INSTRUCTION

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Proposal Submission

3.3 Proposal Preparation

3.4 Proposal Content

3.4.1 Proposal Section 1, Introduction

3.4.2 Proposal Section 2, Factor 1 – NGSW-R & Proposal Section 3, Factor 2 – NGSW-AR

3.4.3 Proposal Section 4, Factor 3 – Special License Agreements

3.4.4 Proposal Section 5, Factor 4 – Price

3.4.5 Proposal Section 6, Data Rights Assertions

3.4.6 Proposal Section 7, Significant Non-Traditional Participation or Cost Share

3.4.7 Proposal Section 8, Bid Samples

3.4.8 Proposal Section 9, Oral Presentations

SECTION 4 – BASIS OF EVALUATION

4.1 Evaluation Factors

4.2 Order of Importance

4.3 Rating Definitions

4.4 Factor 1 – NGSW-R & Factor 2 – NGSW-AR

4.5 Factor 3 – Special License Agreements

4.6 Factor 4 – Price

SECTION 5 – FOLLOW-ON PRODUCTION AWARD

SECTION 6 – OTHER INFORMATION

SECTION 7 – CONTACT INFORMATION

SECTION 8 – ATTACHMENTS

SECTION 1 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Purpose & Authority0F

The purpose of this Prototype Opportunity Notice (PON) is to award up to three prototype Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) under Section 815 OTA authority, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2371b, with each Offeror developing two weapon variants under the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program and 6.8 millimeter ammunition common to both weapons. The weapons include the Next Generation Squad Weapon-Rifle (NGSW-R) and the Next Generation Squad Weapon-Automatic Rifle (NGSW-AR). These prototype OTAs will develop industry’s potential solutions/concepts through prototypes, user evaluation, and testing to ensure producible weapon systems that are safe, suitable, effective, and sustainable with a goal of delivering production representative weapon systems. A safe weapon system means the weapon 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 weapon system means the weapon system allows the Soldier to perform the mission with the resources provided. An effective weapon system means a combination of operational and technical effectiveness as determined by technical testing and operational testing/evaluation. A sustainable weapon system means the ability to maintain and train a system once fielded to continually meet the effective standards. The NGSW support concept will be consistent and comparable to the legacy weapons involving the Army two-level field and sustainment maintenance system.

1.2 Background

The NGSW-R is the planned replacement for the M4/M4A1 Carbine and the NGSW-AR is the planned replacement for the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) in the Automatic Rifleman Role in Brigade Combat Teams (BCT).

The Small Arms Ammunition Configuration (SAAC) study, completed in 2017, identified potential weapon system approaches that can address the operational needs. To investigate potential technologies that support these approaches, the U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey (ACC-NJ) on behalf of U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), awarded on 05 December 2017 a competitive Department of Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) Initiative 17-01 INIT 1407 to AAI Corporation doing business as Textron Systems Unmanned Systems through agreement W15QKN-14-9-1001 under Section 815 Prototype OTA authority, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2371b. This DOTC initiative is for the development and fabrication of advanced lightweight small caliber cartridge prototype ammunition and the development and fabrication of a functional prototype weapon system capable of firing this ammunition.

In addition, ACC-NJ on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW), issued a competitive PON under Section 815 OTA authority, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2371b, and awarded on 25 June 2018 six fixed amount, prototype OTAs to the following:

W15QKN-18-9-1017 – AAI Corporation Textron Systems W15QKN-18-9-1018 – FN America LLC. (Design 1)

1 For additional information please refer to the Department of Defense (DoD), Other Transactions Guide, Version 1.2.0, dated January 2017

W15QKN-18-9-1019 – FN America LLC. (Design 2) W15QKN-18-9-1020 – General Dynamics-OTS Inc.

W15QKN-18-9-1021 – PCP Tactical, LLC W15QKN-18-9-1022 – Sig Sauer Inc.

These Prototype OTA's are for the manufacture and development of a Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle system demonstrator.

In addition, the Government has conducted multiple industry days, reviewed numerous industry white papers, and evaluated the results of other market research. The first Industry Day was held on 25-26 July 2017, at Fort Benning, GA with the primary purpose to provide industry with information on the Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle program. This was to gain insight into the vendor’s weapon technologies and production capabilities and obtain feedback on the overall Government’s acquisition strategy. Representatives from 21 companies and members from other services were in attendance. The second Industry Day was held on 12-13 December 2017, at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. The purpose of this Industry Day was to update industry on the Government’s program plans, provide a greater level of detail on requirements than the first industry day, and to answer questions from industry. Representatives from 25 companies and members from other services were in attendance. The collective analysis indicates that Industry has potential concepts that can address the aforementioned operational needs in the near term and provide future growth as technologies mature. This PON seeks to explore those potential industry solutions/concepts that can be matured to address the NGSW requirements.

1.3 Acquisition Approach

OTA Awards: The Government intends to award up to three independent fixed amount OTAs for NGSW prototyping. Deliverables for each prototype OTA include 50 NGSW-R weapons, 50 NGSW-AR weapons, 850,000 rounds of ammunition, spare parts, test barrels, tools/gauges/accessories, and engineering support as defined in the Statement of Work. Each prototype OTA will undergo two prototype test events including Soldier Touch Points. The period of performance for each prototype OTA is estimated to be 27 months. Below is an estimated timeline.

Major Milestones OTA Award Prototype Test #1 Pre-Ship Meeting* Prototype Test #1 Deliveries Prototype Test #1 Design Completion Review* Prototype Test #2 Pre-Ship Meeting* Prototype Test #2 Deliveries Prototype Test #2 TDP Delivery Special License Agreements (Options)

* Contractor Scheduled

2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q

Follow-on Production Award(s): Reference Section 5 for discussion of a potential follow-on production award(s).

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 other transactions agreements.

“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.

“Ammunition” includes an assembled cartridge case with propellant, primer, and a Government provided 6.8 millimeter projectiles. The Ammunition includes the Load, Assembly and Pack (LAP) of Government provided projectiles (Surrogate and General Purpose) and Contractor developed Ammunition (Drilled Dummy Inert and High Pressure Test).

“Common Ammunition” refers to the same ammunition (linked, unlinked, or both) designed to work in both the NGSW-R and NGSW-AR.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“Key Participant” as defined by the DoD OTA Guide means a business unit 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.

“NGSW-R” refers to a prototype 6.8 millimeter rifle with sling, flash hider, suppressor, cleaning kit, flash hider/suppressor removal tool, and quantities of magazines required to provide a minimum of 210 stowed rounds.

“NGSW-AR” refers to a prototype 6.8 millimeter automatic rifle with bi-pod, sling, flash hider, suppressor, cleaning kit, flash hider/suppressor removal tool, and quantities of magazines/drums/belts/other required to provide a minimum of 210 stowed rounds.

“Nontraditional Defense Contractor” as the term is defined in section 2302(9) of title 10, United States Code with respect to applicable authority, means an entity that is not currently performing and has not performed, for at least the one-year period preceding the solicitation of sources by the Department of Defense for the procurement or transaction, any contract or subcontract for the Department of Defense 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.

This includes all small business concerns under the criteria and size standards in Title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 (13 CFR 121).

"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.

“Small Business” as defined by the DoD OTA Guide means a small business concern as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)

1.5 Eligibility

In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2371b paragraph d, Offerors must meet at least 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, nontraditional defense contractors, or nonprofit research institutions.

(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 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 the Invoice, Receipt, Acceptance, and Property Transfer (iRAPT) system formerly known as Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). 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.

1.6 Evaluators

ACC-NJ, with the assistance of subject matter experts (Government and Government Contractors), will review and evaluate proposals submitted in response to this PON.

SECTION 2 – PON STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

2.1. SOW INTRODUCTION

This SOW identifies the work to be performed by the Contractor in developing two weapon variants under the NGSW program and 6.8 millimeter ammunition common to both weapons.

The weapons include the NGSW-R and the NGSW-AR.

The primary place of performance shall be at the Contractor’s facility unless designated otherwise. Delivery and Government testing will be at Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG), Maryland unless designated otherwise.

2.1.1. Objectives

This SOW is broken out into two parts:

Part A – Prototype Hardware and Government Testing: Section 2.2 of the SOW defines the required hardware types and quantities (NGSW-R, NGSW-AR, Ammunition, test barrels, 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 Contractor shall perform during this OTA for prototyping the NGSW-R, NGSW-AR and Ammunition.

2.2. PART A: PROTOTYPE HARDWARE AND GOVERNMENT TESTING

The Contractor shall build and deliver NGSW-R, NGSW-AR, and Ammunition prototypes to support Government testing. The Government testing will consist of two phases. Prototype Test #1 (PT#1) will be conducted for information and risk reduction purposes. Prototype Test #2 (PT#2) will be conducted to provide results that will be used in the follow-on production evaluation.

2.2.1. Prototype Hardware

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

2.2.1.1. Weapon Prototypes

The Contractor shall build and deliver NGSW-R and NGSW-AR prototypes to support PT#1 and PT#2. The NGSW-R and NGSW-AR prototypes delivered to support PT#2, shall be production representative hardware that complies with Contractor proposed performance requirements.

2.2.1.1.1. Weapon Prototype Characteristics

The NGSW-R and the NGSW-AR prototypes shall:

a. allow for ambidextrous operation and controls;

b. include a removable flash hider, suppressor, and a tool for removal after firing or for maintenance;

c. include a tactical carrying sling with quick release attachments;

d. include selection positions for Safe, Semi-Automatic Firing, and Automatic Firing modes;

e. be resistant to corrosion, abrasion, impact and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense (CBRNE) contaminants, decontaminants, battlefield-chemicals, electromagnetic pulse and cyber-attacks;

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

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

h. be compatible with combat clothing (including body armor and Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment), CBRNE, wet weather, and cold weather gear;

i. provide interchangeable magazines between both weapons if NGSW-AR utilizes a magazine; and

j. include MIL-STD-1913 equivalent rails capable of mounting Rifle Combat Optic, Close Combat Optic, Aiming Laser, Family of Weapon Sights–Individual, Squad-Fire Control and other legacy enablers.

Note: Tools included in the Armament Repair Shop Set and The Small Arms Repairman Tool Kit (reference Attachment 1 – Available Maintenance Tools) are not considered special tools.

Deliverables: NGSW-R and NGSW-AR prototypes required to support Government testing. The required test quantity and deliverable schedule is listed in Attachment 2 – Delivery Schedule.

2.2.1.1.2. Magazine/Drum/Belt/Others Prototypes

The Contractor shall deliver 3 magazines/drums/belts/other to support the Government development of Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) compatible pouches.

Deliverables: 3 NGSW-R and 3 NGSW-AR magazine/drum/belts/other delivered to the Government 3 months prior to PT#1. If the design has changed prior to PT#2, then 3 additional magazines/drums/belts/other delivered 3 months prior to PT#2.

2.2.1.2. Ammunition Prototypes

The Contractor shall deliver the following ammunition prototypes:

2.2.1.2.1. General Purpose and Surrogate Ammunition Prototypes The Contractor shall develop a common cartridge that can be fired from the NGSW-R and NGSW-AR. Design consideration data is provided in Attachment 3 – Ammunition Data. The Contractor will LAP the common cartridge with the following Government provided projectiles to support Government testing:

a. General Purpose (GP) per Drawing titled “6.8MM GENERAL PURPOSE (GP)”. The GP cartridge provides all-purpose solutions for combat, limited training, and basic qualification (reference Attachment 3 – Ammunition Data).

b. Surrogate per Drawing 13072652. The surrogate cartridge is designed to mimic the behavior of combat projectiles from a weapon design standpoint. Surrogate projectiles may not be completely representative of the final combat ammunition configuration which are expected to vary during development. Surrogates are intended to be a close replacement shape of the final combat rounds (reference Attachment 3 – Ammunition Data).

The prototype ammunition to be delivered to support PT#2 shall be production representative hardware that complies with Contractor proposed performance requirements.

Deliverables: GP and Surrogate ammunition prototypes required to support Government testing.

If the NGSW-AR is belt fed, the Contractor shall deliver the NGSW-AR ammunition quantity linked. The required ammunition test quantity and deliverable schedule is listed in Attachment 2

– Delivery Schedule. The schedule of Government furnished projectiles is listed in Attachment 4 – Government Furnished Property.

2.2.1.2.2. Test and Training Ammunition

The Contractor shall develop, build and deliver the following rounds to support Government testing and training:

a. High Pressure Test (HPT) Round. The HPT cartridge verifies if a weapon can withstand pressure above its intended operating pressure without permanent damage. The HPT is loaded to 20 percent higher than normal service pressure, stressing both the gun barrel and breech during firing. The HPT shall utilize the surrogate projectile.

b. Drilled Dummy Inert (DDI), XM1194. A DDI cartridge, (dummy round or drill round) is a round that is completely inert, i.e., contains no primer, propellant, or explosive charge.

The DDI must facilitate the performance of weapon operator tasks similar to live ammunition to include chambering weapons, clearing weapons, weapon maintenance tasks (including verification of proper weapon setup after maintenance procedures) and ammunition familiarity without risk of activating energetic materials. It must be standardized and easily discernible from other types of ammunition by Soldiers under training representative conditions.

c. Primed Case. Primed Case (case and primer) ammunition shall be provided to support PT#1 and PT#2.

Deliverables: HPT, DDI, and Primed Case ammunition prototypes required to support Government testing. The required ammunition test quantity and deliverable schedule is listed in Attachment 2 – Delivery Schedule.

2.2.1.2.3. Lake City Army Ammunition Plant PON Support

The Government owned Contractor operated LCAAP may be utilized as a subcontractor in the Offeror’s proposal; however, the Government will not be involved in the negotiation or utilization of this subcontractor. LCAAP may be able to provide classified and unclassified LAP capability. The LCAAP point of contact is:

NAME TO BE PROVIDED

EMAIL TO BE PROVIDED

PHONE TO BE PROVIDED

2.2.2. Government Testing

All testing will be conducted at APG, MD. The Government will provide the Contractor with a summary of the results from each Government test within 30 days after each test event. The Government will conduct the following tests on the NGSW-R, NGSW-AR, and the Ammunition:

2.2.2.1. Prototype Test #1 (PT#1)

This Government test will inform the Contractor of current design compliance to the performance requirements. The test will be conducted at APG, MD and has an estimated duration of 3 months.

2.2.2.1.1. Soldier Touch Point A: Mobility & User Acceptance

This Government test will provide the Contractor with Soldier feedback on areas related to mobility and maneuverability on Army relevant obstacles, and user acceptance scenario testing.

Reference Attachment 5 – STP Mobility and Attachment 6 – STP User Acceptance.

2.2.2.2. Prototype Test #2 (PT#2)

This Government test will be used to assess compliance to the performance requirements. The test will be conducted at APG, MD and has an estimated duration of 6 months.

2.2.2.2.1. Soldier Touch Point B: Mobility, User Acceptance, Controllability This test is a Government conducted evaluation on areas related to mobility, maneuverability on Army relevant obstacles, user acceptance scenario testing, user in the loop accuracy, and engagement time for 50-600m engagements. Reference Attachment 5 – STP Mobility, Attachment 6 – STP User Acceptance, and Attachment 7 – STP Controllability

2.2.2.2.2. Soldier Touch Point C: Operational Evaluation

This test is a Government conducted evaluation with Soldiers in the loop to evaluate the suitability for airborne operations and ground combat operations. Reference Attachment 8 – STP Operational Evaluation.

2.2.2.2.3. Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E)

This is a test and analysis effort required to support the ballistic lethality evaluation, focusing on the terminal ballistics of the system.

2.2.3. Scope of Testing

The Government testing will be in accordance with Attachment 9 – Prototype Test Outline.

2.2.4. Hardware Quantities Required for Government Testing

The hardware quantities required to conduct PT#1 and PT#2, and are listed in Attachment 2 – Delivery Schedule.

2.2.5. Contractor System Test Support Package

The Contractor support package shall consist of:

a. adequate supply of spare systems and repair parts including spare barrels to successfully complete all testing and required maintenance actions during testing. The Contractor shall fix or replace Government test weapons within 48 hours of notification by the Government. Failure to provide adequate supply of spare and repair parts may directly affect the results of the testing;

b. special tools, gauges, and accessories as necessary, to support all weapons for the duration of PT#1 and PT#2; and

c. support and participation in Scoring Conferences for PT#1 and PT#2.

Deliverables: Contractor System Test Support Package delivered 30 days prior to PT#1 and PT#2. On-site support for Scoring Conferences at APG for PT#1 and PT#2; dates will be scheduled by the Government.

2.2.6. Non-metallic Coupons

The NGSW-R and NGSW-AR will be subjected to exposure to various chemicals during the chemical compatibility testing. The vendor shall provide coupons (samples) of each type of non-metallic material used on the NGSW-R and NGSW-AR. The coupons shall be labeled to identify the associated weapon components. These coupons should be approximately 0.25 inch x 2 inch x 2 inch in size, and may be cut sections from actual components. For example, a rubber grip may be cut into sections to provide the coupons.

Deliverables: 22 coupons (0.25 inch x 2 inch x 2 inch) delivered 30 days prior to PT#1 and as necessary for PT#2.

2.2.7. Bulk Energetic Materials

For unqualified energetic materials (reference Attachment 10 – NATO Catalogue of Qualified Explosives), the Contractor shall submit bulk samples of the energetic materials used in the ammunition developed as part of this SOW. The quantities shall come from one batch that was produced in the same process and with the same equipment as the lot amount used to manufacture the ammunition. Explosives Hazard Classification Data shall be provided for the bulk energetic materials delivered in accordance with the System Safety Program section.

Deliverables: For unqualified propellant, 50 pound sample of the propellant delivered within 30 days after starting LAP of PT#2 ammunition. For unqualified primer mix, 75 gram sample of the primer mix delivered within 30 days after starting LAP of PT#2 ammunition

2.2.8. Test Barrels

The Contractor shall provide the following test barrels to support Government testing:

2.2.8.1. Electronic Pressure, Velocity, Action Time (EPVAT) Barrels The Contractor shall deliver EPVAT barrels representative of the NGSW-AR.

The barrels shall be ported for pressure transducers at the chamber and port locations. All barrels shall be broken in to ensure that they are operational prior to shipping.

Deliverables: 3 EPVAT barrels delivered 30 days prior to PT#1. If the barrel design has changed prior to PT#2, then 3 additional EPVAT barrels delivered 30 days prior to PT#2.

2.2.8.2. Mann Barrels

The Contractor shall deliver Mann barrels representative of the NGSW-R and NGSW-AR. All barrels shall be broken in to ensure that they are operational prior to delivery.

Deliverables: 3 Mann barrels for each weapon 30 days prior to PT#1. If the barrel design has changed prior to PT#2, then 3 additional Mann barrels delivered 30 days prior to PT#2.

2.3. PART B: PROTOTYPE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING

SUPPORT

The Contractor shall design, build, and verify performance compliance of the NGSW-R, NGSW- AR, and ammunition prototypes to reduce technical and programmatic risks and establish a final design configuration to be tested in PT#2.

2.3.1. Engineering Support

The Contractor 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 weapon system performance. The Contractor 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: enablers, shorter barrel lengths, modification kits, etc.

2.3.1.1. Configuration Management and Control

The Contractor shall execute configuration management using CM principles from MIL-HDBK- 61A (SE), EIA649, and EIA-649-1 as guidelines. The Contractor shall create and maintain baseline configurations throughout the program.

2.3.1.1.1. Technical Data Packages (TDPs)

The Contractor shall prepare and deliver complete digital Contractor-formatted TDPs with at least limited rights as defined in Attachment 11 – Model Other Transaction Agreement for the NGSW-R, NGSW-AR, and Ammunition. The Contractor shall provide production Level III TDPs as prescribed in MIL-STD-31000A and DI-SESS-81000E. With the TDPs the Contractor shall arrange the drawings in an "engineering top-down drawing tree" format to ensure that all the necessary drawings have been provided. The Contractor'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 maintenance concept.

Deliverables: TDP for NGSW-R, NGSW-AR, and Ammunition delivered 60 days after PT#2 start.

2.3.1.1.2. Computer Software Data Delivery (if applicable)

The Contractor shall prepare and deliver complete digital Contractor-formatted computer software and computer software documentation with at least restricted rights as defined in Attachment 11 – Model Other Transaction Agreement for the NGSW-R and NGSW-AR, Article VIII Computer Software and Data Rights. The Contractor shall provide rights to computer software or computer software documentation as defined under DFARS 252.227-7014(a)(4) Rights in Noncommercial Computer Software and Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation (Feb 2014). The computer software data or computer software documentation that is delivered will provide information necessary to support acquisition, production, engineering, and logistics.

Deliverables: Computer Software Data Delivery for NGSW-R and NGSW-AR delivered 60 days after PT#2 start.

2.3.2. Program Management

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

2.3.2.1. Data Deliveries Method

The Contractor shall deliver data in accordance with this SOW and 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 Contractor shall deliver the data on the next business day.

All data specified in this OTA shall be provided using the Governments Collaborative Data Environment (CDE), unless otherwise specified. Within 10 calendar days after OTA award, the Contractor 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 (CAC) 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 Contractor shall deliver data without encryption, locks, passwords, or other security protection features.

2.3.2.2. Information Exchanges

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

2.3.2.3. Meetings and Reviews

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

2.3.2.3.1. Meetings and Reviews Support

The Contractor shall prepare data and drawings to aid in the presentations. The Contractor shall have key personnel available for each activity, and shall make facilities available for Government-only breakout sessions. The Contractor shall prepare agendas and minutes for all conferences, meetings and reviews. The agenda and minutes may be in Contractor’s format.

Deliverables: Briefings, agendas, and meeting minutes in Contractor format delivered as necessary.

2.3.2.3.2. Sub-Contractor Meetings and Reviews

Sub-Contractors shall attend meetings and reviews, when required, to address key elements.

2.3.2.3.3. Program Start-Up Meeting

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

Deliverables: Conduct Program Start-Up Meeting with read ahead package in Contractor format provided 2 business days prior to the meeting. Metrics updates provided in Contractor format within 2 business days.

2.3.2.3.4. PT#1 Pre-Ship Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is to review Contractor readiness to ship hardware in support of the Government’s PT#1. The following topics shall be addressed for both the NGSW-R and NGSW-AR including ammunition prototypes planned for shipping:

a. Provide the Configuration of the Weapon Prototype and ammunition Prototype to be shipped for PT#1.

b. Provide the status of the required Safety Documents identified in Section 2.3.4.

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

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

e. Provide Contractor assessment of compliance to the performance requirements of PT#1 configuration hardware.

f. Provide evidence that the weapon and ammunition prototypes have passed internal quality controls required prior to hardware delivery.

g. Provide status of all Agreement deliverables.

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

Deliverables: Conduct a PT#1 Pre-Ship Meeting at the Contractor’s facility before the weapon and ammunition prototypes are shipped to the Government for PT#1 with read ahead package in Contractor format delivered 2 business days prior to the meeting.

2.3.2.3.5. Design Completion Review

The Contractor shall conduct a Design Completion Review (DCR). The DCR will demonstrate that the weapons and ammunition prototype designs meets the proposed Contractor performance requirements. The Contractor will provide information that substantiates their compliance claims using Contractor testing results, PT#1 results, or analysis results. The Contractor will provide the status of Engineering Drawings for the prototypes. The Contractor will identify any schedule or performance risks that were internally assessed as medium or high. The review shall be scheduled before the PT#2 pre-ship meeting. Read ahead packages shall be submitted to the Government 3 business days prior to the DCR. This meeting will be conducted for both the NGSW-R and the NGSW-AR prototypes including ammunition prototypes.

Deliverables: Conduct a DCR at the Contractor’s facility scheduled before the PT#2 Pre-Ship Meeting with read ahead package in Contractor format delivered 2 business days prior to the

DCR.

2.3.2.3.6. PT#2 Pre-Ship Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is for the Government to concur with the Contractor’s readiness to ship hardware in support of the Government’s PT#2. The following topics shall be addressed for both the NGSW-R and NGSW-AR including ammunition prototypes planned for shipping:

a. Provide the final configuration baseline of the NGSW-R, NGSW-AR Prototypes and ammunition Prototype to be shipped for PT#2.

b. Provide the completed Safety Documents identified in Section 2.3.4.

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

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

e. Provide Contractor assessment of compliance to the performance requirements of PT#2 configuration hardware.

f. Provide evidence that PT#2 hardware is production representative hardware.

g. Provide evidence that the weapon and ammunition prototypes have passed internal quality controls required prior to hardware delivery.

h. Provide status of all Agreement deliverables.

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

Deliverables: Conduct a PT#2 Pre-Ship Meeting at the Contractor’s facility before the weapon and ammunition prototypes are shipped to the Government for PT#2 with read ahead package in Contractor format delivered 2 business days prior to the meeting.

2.3.2.4. Security

Classification information is contained in the Family of Next Generation Squad Weapons Security Classification Guide 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. During all phases, to include the post-award phase, release of ANY information associated with this project to ANY Government or private individual, firm, or business is prohibited without the express written approval of the Agreement Officer. Further, product(s) or product information shall not be marketed, displayed, or discussed at any trade show, symposium, or through any other medium without the express written approval of the Agreement Officer. Reproduction of any documents provided by the Government is strictly prohibited without the express written approval of the Agreement Officer. Requests for approval to release information submitted to the Agreement Officer for approval shall identify the specific information to be released, the medium to be used and the purpose for the release.

Deliverables: Request approval to release project information in Contractor format delivered, as necessary.

2.3.2.4.1. Security Classification Specifications

The Contractor shall adhere to the requirements of the DD Form 254 and the Family of Next Generation Squad Weapons for the protection of the unclassified information, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and classified information, data, hardware, and computer software generated for or provided in support of the program. To preserve national security interest, the Contractor 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.

2.3.2.5. Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

The Contractor shall submit the IMS to the Government quarterly and/or when updated. The IMS baseline, established in the Offeror’s proposal at award, shall be consistent with the Contactor 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 Contractor’s risk management plan.

Risk mitigation plans included in the IMS shall be annotated. The Contractor shall deliver the IMS to the Government utilizing an MS Project format that includes the NGSW-R, NGSW-AR and Ammunition efforts.

Deliverables: MS Project IMS delivered quarterly and/or when updated

2.3.2.6. Contractor Work Breakdown Structure

The Contractor shall develop and provide a CWBS and dictionary to be used as the framework for planning and reporting program status to the Government. The Contractor shall use a level 10 CWBS as a minimum to report program schedule. The CWBS should be delivered to the Government at the Program Startup Meeting.

Deliverables: CWBS delivered at the Program Startup Meeting

2.3.2.7. Copyright & Data Rights

2.3.2.7.1. Copyright & Technical Data Rights

The Contractor shall provide unlimited rights as defined in DFARS 252.227-7013(b)(1) Rights in Technical Data-Noncommercial Items (Feb 2014). If any content includes copyrighted material, the Contractor shall furnish full copyright release for that data.

Deliverables: Copyright Release in Contractor format delivered as necessary.

2.3.2.7.2. Copyright & Computer Software Data Rights

The Contractor shall provide unlimited rights as 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 Contractor shall furnish full copyright release for that data.

Deliverables: Copyright Release in Contractor format delivered as necessary.

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. Reliability Growth Plan

The Contractor shall develop and implement a reliability growth plan for classes I, II, and III.

The reliability growth plan is a structured method to mature the system’s reliability through finding failures and fixing them during the development of the system. The Contractor’s reliability growth plan should be structured to achieve at least 75 percent of the final reliability requirement at PT#1 and 100% at PT#2 with 80 percent statistical confidence level. The evaluation shall be in accordance with Failure Definition and Scoring Criteria document (To Be

Determined). The Contractor shall use the Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity’s (AMSAA) Planning Model based on Projection Methodology (PM2) to develop reliability growth curves and provide values for the following parameters identified:

a. Management Strategy

b. Level of Fix Effectiveness

c. Derating Factor

d. The lag-time due to corrective action implementation

e. Probability of Accepting

The Contractor can request electronic versions of the PM2 Reliability tool (PM2-C for the weapon and PM2-D for the ammunition) from AMSAA using the following link:

https://www.amsaa.army.mil/Documents/CRG/Model%20Request%20Form.pdf

Deliverables: Reliability Growth Plan delivered 30 days prior to PT#1.

2.3.4. System Safety

2.3.4.1. System Safety Program1F

The Contractor 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 Contractor 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 for the entirety of the OTA. The Contractor 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 Contractor 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; Failure Mode, Effects, and Critical Analysis Report using DI-SESS-81495 as a guide. Explosive Hazard Classification Data using DI-SAFT-81299C as a guide, shall be submitted for all explosives or munitions delivered to the Government.

Radiation Hazard Control Procedures, using DI-SAFT-80184A as a guide, shall be submitted if the Contractor is providing the Government with radioactive material (such as in night sights).

Deliverables: Identification of SSWG Contractor members, System Safety Plan, Health Hazard Assessment Report, Critical Safety Item Characteristics and Critical Defect Report, Failure Mode, Effects, and Critical Analysis Report, Explosive Hazard Classification Data and Radiation Hazard Control Procedures (if necessary) delivered 30 days prior to PT#1, and updated as necessary 30 days prior to PT#2.

2 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/ https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/

2.3.4.2. System Safety Hazard Analysis Report (SSHAR)

The Contractor 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 throughout the duration of the OTA to reflect any updates to the system.

Deliverables: System Safety Hazard Analysis Report delivered 30 days prior to PT#1 and updated as necessary 30 days prior to PT#2.

2.3.4.3. Safety Assessment Report (SAR)

The Contractor 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 Contractor’s safety assessments, hazard analyses, and testing.

The SAR shall also contain Range Safety recommendations for testing at Government facilities.

Deliverables: Safety Assessment Report delivered 30 days prior to PT#1 and updated as necessary 30 days prior to PT#2.

2.3.4.4. Accident/Incident Report

The Contractor shall notify the AO immediately following 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; the effect on program planning or production schedules; degrading the safety of equipment under OTA, such that personal injury or property damage may be involved; identify a potential hazard requiring corrective action. The Contractor shall prepare an Accident/Incident Report for each incident.

Deliverables: Test/Incident Report in Contractor format delivered as necessary.

2.3.5. Ammunition Hazard Classification

The Contractor shall provide hazard classification data to support program compliance with the DoD Ammunition and Explosives Hazard Classification Procedures (DAEHCP) (Army Technical Bulletin 700-2, Naval Sea Systems Command Instruction 8020.8, Air Force Technical Order 11A-1-47, and Defense Logistics Agency Regulation 8220.1). Such pertinent data may include

a. Narrative information to include functional descriptions, safety features, and similarities and differences to existing analogous explosive commodities, including packaging.

b. Technical data to include Department of Defense Identification Codes (DODICs) and National Stock Numbers (NSNs); part numbers; nomenclatures; lists of explosive compositions and their weights, whereabouts, and purposes; lists of other hazardous materials and their weights, volumes, and pressures; technical names; performance or product specifications; engineering drawings; and existing relevant Department of Transportation (DOT) classification of explosives approvals.

c. Storage and shipping configuration data to include packaging details.

d. Test plans.

e. Test reports.

f. Analyses.

Deliverables: Required Interim Hazard Classification technical data delivered two months prior to shipping energetic materials to support Government tests.

Note: For additional assistance for obtaining Interim Hazard Classification and proper shipping and receiving documentation contact:

NAME TO BE PROVIDED

EMAIL TO BE PROVIDED

PHONE TO BE PROVIDED

2.3.6. Energetic Material Qualification (If Applicable)

It is recommended that US Military qualified energetics are used in the proposed designs.

Energetics are expected to be used in the propulsion system, ignition train, and main explosive charge. Use of US Military qualified energetics eliminates the need to have a qualification plan for these items.

In the event that a non-qualified material is required, the Contractor shall provide an approved Energetic Qualification Report approved by the ARDEC Energetic Material Qualification Board (EMQB) 60 days after PT#2 start. Contractors using non-qualified materials are encouraged to start this process as soon as possible after Agreement Award as it can take 12 to 18 months to receive an approved report.

ARDEC Energetic Material Qualification Board Points of Contact:

NAME TO BE PROVIDED

EMAIL TO BE PROVIDED

PHONE TO BE PROVIDED

Deliverables: ARDEC Energetic Material Qualification Report delivered 60 days after PT#2 start.

2.3.7. EOD Procedures

EOD requires the Contractor to demonstrate that the cartridge can be rendered safe and disposed of in all field environments. The Contractor shall prepare and provide the Government, using DI- SAFT-80931C as a guide, recommended Render Safe Procedure (RSP) and disposal procedures (as applicable). A draft procedure shall be submitted prior to PT#1, and the final procedure shall be submitted prior to PT#2.

Deliverables: Draft Explosive Ordnance Disposal Procedure delivered 30 days prior to PT#1 and final Explosive Ordnance Disposal Procedure delivered 30 days prior to PT#2.

2.3.7.1. Radioactive Material

2.3.7.1.1. 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, 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 Contractor 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.

Deliverables: Radioactive Material Justification in Contractor format delivered as necessary.

2.3.7.1.2. Radioactive Wipe Test

In accordance to AMC Regulation…