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

2. Amendment/Modification No.

3. Effective Date

4. Requisition/Purchase Req No.

5. Project No. (If applicable)

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

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

9A. Amendment Of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

10A. Modification Of Contract/Order No.

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

12. Accounting And Appropriation Data (If required)

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

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

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

The Contract/Order No. In Item 10A.

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

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

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

D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE

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

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Firm Fixed Price

0002 2021DEC02

W15QKN

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - NJ

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806-5000

ERIN DONALDSON

EMAIL: ERIN.M.DONALDSON2.CIV@MAIL.MIL

W15QKN-22-R-0007

2021NOV08

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: ERIN DONALDSON

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCNJ-MC/(973)724-1605

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

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1. Executive Summary: ___________________

This executive summary highlights some of the important features of this solicitation. If conflicts exist between this summary and provisions of the solicitation, the provisions of the solicitation take precedence.

2. Requirement: ____________

The Office of the Project Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM- MAS) has a continuing requirement to provide 5.56mm Semi-Jacketed

Frangible Cartridge, MK311 MOD 3 (AA40) Ammunition (herein referred to as AA40 Ammunition) for Fiscal Years (FYs) FY22-27 (5 years).

The 5.56mm Frangible, MK311 Mod 3 cartridge is used in the M16A2 and M16A4 rifles, as well as the M4A1 Carbine for training purposes and to reduce collateral damage in combat. The contractor shall furnish all labor and materials to perform the work as described in the

Statement of Work (SOW) and as set forth in this solicitation. The highest classification level for the program is UNCLASSIFIED.

The AA40 Ammunition will be produced to a Performance Specification in accordance with included drawings, specifications, and standards.

3. Acquisition Strategy: _____________________

The acquisition approach is Full and Open Competition (F&OC) for the award of a single, five (5) year Requirements Contract with Firm

Fixed Price (FFP) Orders. This Requirements Contract will provide for the filling of all actual purchase requirements of the U.S. Army acting as the Single Manager of Convention Ammunition (SMCA) for the AA40 Ammunition during the specified contract period with deliveries by placing orders with the contractor. This contract will be awarded on a best value basis utilizing the trade-off source selection methodology. The Government will select for award the proposal that is most advantageous and represents the best value to the

Government giving due consideration to the relative order of importance of the factors. The Government will weigh the relative benefits of each proposal and award will be made based on an integrated assessment of the results of the evaluation. The Government anticipates a single award and reserves the right to make an award without discussions.

4. Proposal Submission: _____________________

Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the Section L - "Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors" to the Contract

Specialist and Contracting Officer via DoD SAFE:

United States Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

ACC-NJ-MC

ATTN: Erin Donaldson

Bldg. 10 Phipps Road

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806 erin.m.donaldson2.civ@army.mil

United States Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

ACC-NJ-MC

ATTN: Daniel Potempa

Bldg. 10 Phipps Road

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806 daniel.l.potempa2.civ@army.mil

5. Contract Maximum Quantity and Contract Value: _____________________________________________

The total estimated quantity of rounds to be purchased against this contract is 222,000,000 rounds of AA40 Ammunition. There is no dollar cap on the maximum.

6. Limited Distribution Data Information Instructions: ___________________________________________________

The following documents are labeled Distribution Statement D:

- Attachment 0002 PRF16001A0006 CARTRIDGE, 5.56 MILLIMETER, FRANGIBLE - MK311 MOD

3 Performance Specification, Amendment 2

To obtain these documents, Contractors are required to submit an AMSTA-AR 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire, a DD 2345 Military

Critical Technical Data Agreement, and a fully executed Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Agreement all of which are included as attachments to

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this Request for Proposal (RFP). The Handling/Destroying of Unclassified/Limited Distribution documents shall be handled using the same standard as "For Official Use Only (FOUO)" material, and shall be destroyed by any method that will prevent disclosure of contents or reconstruction of the document. Technical data that is export-controlled must be marked with the following destruction notice:

DESTRUCTION NOTICE For classified documents, follow the procedures in DoD 5220.22-M, Industrial Security Manual, Section 11-19 or DoD

5200.1-R, Information Security Program Regulation, Chapter IX. For unclassified, limited documents, destroy by any method that will prevent disclosure of contents or reconstruction of the document. All technical documents that are determined to contain export-controlled technical data shall be marked "WARNING - This document contains technical 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. 2401 et.

seq. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties". Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD

Directive 5230.25. When it is technically infeasible to use the entire statement, an abbreviated marking may be used, and a copy of the full statement added to the Notice To Accompany Release of Export-Controlled Data required by DoD Directive 5230.25.

7. Arms Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E): ______________________________________

In addition to the information submitted under 52.215-6, the contractor shall provide the following information for all facilities and subcontractors (at any tier) facilities that will be performing AA&E work under this contract:

Contractor Name | Contractor Address | CAGE Code | Component/Work being done.

Upon receipt of this information a Pre-Award Safety and Security Survey will be requested.

8. Disclosure of Unit Price Information: _____________________________________

This constitutes notification pursuant to Executive Order 12600, Pre-Disclosure Notification Procedures for Confidential Commercial

Information (June 23, 1987), of our intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5

USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased. We consider any objection to be waived unless the contracting officer is notified of your objection to such posting prior to submission of initial proposals.

9. General Information to Offeror(s) or Quoter(s): _______________________________________________

a. Responses must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by this solicitation (including attachments). Fill-ins are provided on other solicitation documents. Examine the entire solicitation carefully.

The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

b. Responses must be plainly marked with the Solicitation Number and the date and local time set forth for bid opening or receipt of proposals in the solicitation document.

c. Information regarding the timeliness of response is addressed in the provision of the solicitation entitled either Late Submission, Modification and Withdrawal of Bid or

Instructions to Offerors Competitive Acquisitions.

d. Procurement Information

_x_ This Procurement is unrestricted __

_x_ The applicable NAICS code is: 332992 _

e. Issuing Office

U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Office Symbol: CCNJ-MC

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Name: Daniel L. Potempa

Title: Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO)

Email: daniel.l.potempa2.civ@army.mil

Name: Erin M. Donaldson

Title: Contract Specialist

Email: erin.m.donaldson2.civ@army.mil

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A. The purpose of Amendment 0002 to Solicitation W15QKN-22-R-0007 is provide the following responses to industry questions:

Question 1: The Government has provided an estimated contract size of 222,000,000 rounds over the life the contract, however due to the included Requirements Clause, there appears to be no ceiling for this contract. To remove program risk, will the Government please include a maximum dollar value or round count ceiling for this solicitation?

Response 1: Per FAR 16.503, this solicitation is being solicited as a requirements contract. The ceiling, as stated on page 2 of the solicitation is 222,000,000 rounds. The ceiling of a requirements contract does not explicitly need to include a dollar value, since that value is not known at this time.

Question 2: HS/4083/C01/1240 was included in the RFP in Section 3.1.1.1; yet the RFP calls for delivery of product in conformance to

PRF16001A0006 REV B. Will the Government please clarify the intent of including the MK311 Mod 0 specification HS/4083/C01/1240?

Response 2: HS/4083/C01/1240 is the legacy specification that was used for previous contracts and was included in an administrative error. All production needs to be IAW PRF16001A0006 Amendment 2.

Question 3: Many U.S. Mil-Spec 5.56mm cartridge designs allow for a maximum velocity SD of 40 fps. Can the Government comment on the need for a maximum velocity SD of 30 fps on Mk311 Mod 3?

Response 3: SD of 30 fps on Mk311 Mod 3 is the requirement, other 5.56 designs are not relevant.

Question 4: Are 5.56mm lot failures due to Action Time relevant? The requirement appears to be better suited for DVT or FAT and subsequently removed from LAT. Will the Government comment on the need to perform Action Time testing at LAT?

Response 4: This criteria is necessary and shall be tested to ensure performance and safety. The Government maintains the requirement for to perform Action Time testing at LAT.

Question 5: In reference to DFAR 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-171, DoD Assessment Requirements, it states that there are basic, medium, and high assessments. Can you clarify when each assessment level is required and what assessment is required for this solicitation? As it is written, it is understood that each are separate assessments but does not state when each assessment is required.

Response 5: All contractors are required to provide information requested in the clause at the basic self-assessment level. DCMA will conduct further assessments as required at a future time, when and if that review is warranted.

Note, please read DFARS 252.204-7020 and DFARS 204.7304(e). Per DFARS 252.204-7019(b), In order to be considered for award, if the

Offeror is required to implement NIST SP 800-171, the Offeror shall have a current assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) (see 252.204-7020) for each covered contractor information system that is relevant to the offer, contract, task order, or delivery order. The Basic, Medium, and High NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessments are described in the NIST SP

800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology located at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/cyber/strategically_assessing_contractor_implementation_of_NIST_SP_800-171.html .

Question 6: 52.216-18 Ordering, States that orders may be placed from date of award through 365 days. Should this be 5 years (duration of IDIQ)?

Response 6: Yes, the clause will be updated accordingly, as already stated on page 2 of the solicitation.

Question 7: Is it allowable to submit a proposal using a lightweight stainless steel cartridge?

Response 7: Deviations from the performance specifications will not be allowed, therefore a proposal containing a lightweight stainless steel cartridge would not be acceptable as per the requirements outlined in the solicitation.

Question 8. Page 66 1.c. states that Volume I Technical has a maximum page count of 50 pages. Request that the page count be increased

25 pages from 50 to a total of 75 pages. This request is based on meeting the proposal requirements in Section L.

Response 8: The technical volume maximum page count has been increased to 75 pages.

Question 9: Cartridge drawing 16001A0006 Note 1.A. identifies Performance Specification 16001A0006 as applicable. However, Hybrid

Specification HS/4083/C01/1240 is not on the cartridge drawing. Will a contractor be able to deliver AA40 Ammunition previously qualified to Hybrid Specification HS/4083/C01/1240 against a resulting contract? Or, will the contractor be required to qualify the AA40

Ammunition to PRF16001A006 REV B, before deliveries can be made?

Response 9: The ammunition must be built to Performance Spec PRF16001A0006 Amendment 2. HS/4083/C01/1240 was included in the solicitation in an administrative error. Any new AA40 design would need to be qualified in accordance with the Design Verification Test matrix identified in PRF16001A0006 Amendment 2.

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B. Update clause 52.216-18, Ordering.

C. Update the Narrative A0001 to reflect the removal of Attachment 0003, HYBRID SPECIFICATION, CARTRIDGE, CALIBER 5.56MM, FRANGIBLE,MK

311 MOD 0_HS/4083/C01/1240 REV C.

D. Update section C, Statement of Work to reflect the aforementioned changes.

E. Update Section J to reflect the removal of Attachment 0003, HYBRID SPECIFICATION, CARTRIDGE, CALIBER 5.56MM, FRANGIBLE,MK 311 MOD

0_HS/4083/C01/1240 REV C. Attachment 0018, DD 2357 HAZARDOUS COMPONENT SAFETY DATA STATEMENT (HCSDS) will be renamed Attachment 0003.

F. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

STATEMENT OF WORK

CARTRIDGE, 5.56MM, FRANGIBLE MK311 MOD 3, AA40

1.0 Scope

1.1 This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort required for the manufacturing, testing, packaging, and delivery of 5.56mm MK311, Frangible Cartridges also known under Department of Defense Identification Code (DODIC) AA40.

1.2 The MK311 DODIC AA40 is compatible for use in the M27, M16A2 and M4A1 Carbine. It is intended for training purposes or use against personnel in combat, with a reduced risk of collateral damage.

2.0 Applicable Documents

The following specifications, standards, handbooks, drawings and documents form a part of this SOW to the extent specified herein.

Unless otherwise specified, the documents below shall be listed in the latest issue of the DODISS (Department of Defense Index of

Specifications and Standards).

2.1 Specifications, Standards, and Other Required Documents

2.1.1 Military Specifications

- PRF16001A0006 Amendment 2 Cartridge, 5.56 Millimeter, Frangible MK311 Mod 3, 30 March

- MIL-A-70625A Automated Acceptance Inspection Equipment, Design, Testing, and Approval, 21 Apr 1989

2.1.2 Military Standards

- MIL-STD-1168C Ammunition Lot Numbering and Ammunition Data Card, 11 Mar 2014

- MIL-STD-882E System Safety , 11 May 2012

- MIL-DTL-46506 Rev E Amendment 3 Boxes, Ammunition Packing, Wood, Wirebound, 31 Oct

2.1.3 Product Drawings

- 16001A0006 Rev B Cartridge, Caliber 5.56mm, Frangible MK311, 03 Mar 2021

- 12551963 Rev BE Packing and Marking for Box, Wirebound for Cartridge, 5.56mm, 05 Jan 2021

- 13036772 Rev F Packing and Marking Carton (Point Protector) Filled Cartridges, 5.56mm, 07

Dec 2018

- 13067213 Rev - Cartridges, Clipped Carton Pack 5.56mm, Mk311 Mod 3 Semi-Jacketed

Frangible 06 Apr 2018

- 19-48-4116/5 Rev 20 Unitization Procedures for Boxed Ammunition and Components on 4-

Way Entry Pallets, Mar 2019

2.1.4 Other Documents

- U.N. 19 Uniform Standard for Wood Containers

- NAS 411 Rev 4 National Aerospace Standard Hazardous Materials Management Program, 30

Sep 2020

- DOD 5100.76-M Change 2 Department of Defense Physical Security of Sensitive

Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E), 05 Oct 2020

- AR 190-11 Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives, 17 Jan 2019

- ITAR Section 120-16 International Traffic In Arms Regulations Foreign Person, 1 Apr 2020

2.1.5 Industry Standards

- (ISO) 9001-2015 Quality Management System

Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications, standards, handbooks, or publications are available from the

Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094. Any documents required by manufacturers in connection with specific acquisition functions should be obtained from the contracting activity or as directed by the contracting officer.

3.0 Requirements

The contractor shall deliver 5.56mm MK311 Frangible Ammunition Cartridges conforming to the documents specified in the requirements of this SOW and the terms and conditions of this contract. Any changes to a qualified design shall require review and approval by the U.S.

Government. Contractor proposed design changes may require testing at the contractors expense. Approvals shall only be given by the

Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).

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3.1 Manufacturing

3.1.1 Design Qualification: All designs shall be qualified in accordance with requirements of this SOW and the terms and conditions of this contract.

3.1.1.1 The design to be delivered under this contract shall be of a design that has been approved by the U.S. Government IAW

PRF16001A0006, Amendment 2. The contractor (and/or subcontractor) shall have a design that has been confirmed by the U.S. Government to be fully qualified IAW PRF16001A0006, Amendment 2. Design Verification Testing may be required to ensure any additional TDP requirements, which have been added or changed since the design was previously produced, are met.

3.1.1.2 Contractors (and/or subcontractors) with designs that have not been previously qualified shall provide all test data and related supporting documentation to the U.S. Government for review to verify compliance IAW PRF16001A0006, Amendment 2. The Government will review the submission of any supporting data and documentation and will provide a determination whether it is sufficient to warrant U.S.

Government approval. Design Verification Testing may be required to ensure any additional TDP requirements, which have been added or changed since the design was previously produced, are met.

3.1.1.3 After 90 days from contract award, the contractor may be required to deliver a maximum of 59,400 cartridges IAW PRF16001A0006, Amendment 2 and, per the U.S. Governments discretion. The Government retains the option to waive this requirement as necessary. This includes both previously qualified or approved designs, as well as those designs not previously qualified or approved.

3.1.1.4 Once a design has been qualified or approved IAW PRF16001A0006, Amendment 2, this shall constitute the product baseline per

PRF16001A0006, Amendment 2. Any proposed changes to a U.S. Government previously qualified or approved design shall require review and approval by the U.S. Government prior to production of the modified design and establish a new product baseline. Approvals shall only be given by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO). Additional testing at the contractors expense may be required to re-qualify or re-approve the proposed changes. The contractor shall provide all test data and related supporting documentation sufficient to support and prove that the modified design still meets the requirements outlined in PRF16001A0006, Amendment 2. The U.S. Government shall review the submitted information and shall determine if the modified design meets the requirements, or whether any additional qualification testing is required.

3.1.2 First Article Testing (FAT): The contractor shall produce and submit a first article production lot IAW the documents listed in

Paragraph 2.0 above. The quantities to be delivered shall be packaged and prepared in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Cartridges and components shall be produced by equipment and processes that shall be utilized for production. There shall be no discrepancies between the samples and their corresponding configuration descriptions (including, but not limited to, Government and

Contractor drawings, specifications, and purchase orders).

3.1.2.1 First Article Acceptance Test (FAAT) and sample selection shall be witnessed by Government Representative(s). The sample shall be selected at random from the lot without regard to quality, and in such a way that each unit comprising the lot has the same probability of being selected.

3.1.2.2 The contractor shall provide notification in writing to the PCO 90 days prior to Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) testing and 30 days prior to Continental United States (CONUS) testing. If an unforeseen issue occurs and the FAT must be delayed, the contractor shall submit an official letter to the PCO at least five days in advance acknowledging the cause for delay and the new FAT date.

3.1.2.3 Prior to the conducting of FAT, the contractor shall submit a FAAT Plan for PCO approval (DI-NDTI-81307A).

3.1.2.4 The contractor shall prepare FAT Reports IAW the revision of PRF16001A0006, Amendment 2, referenced in Paragraph 2.0 above and all applicable contract clauses.

3.1.2.5 A FAT shall be conducted each time there is a change in manufacturing processes, equipment, manufacturing location, materials used in the fabrication of the ammunition, or an AA40 production shutdown on any particular piece of equipment for more than 90 days.

However, the Government reserves the right to waive FATs during the life of the contract. During the course of this contract, the contractor shall notify the U.S. Government of any proposed changes to the manufacturing processes, equipment manufacturing location, materials used in the fabrication of the ammunition, or an AA40 production shutdown. The U.S Government will determine at that time if a FAT will be required to certify the change. Any U.S. Government determination shall be provided in writing from the PCO.

3.1.3 Physical Configuration Audit (PCA): The contractor shall prepare for a PCA to be conducted for the Government (DI-SESS-81646C).

The PCA shall be performed in conjunction with the first article tests and inspections to evaluate the degree to which the components and assemblies conform to the requirements of the drawings and specifications outlined in Paragraph 2.0 above.

3.1.3.1 Inspection results shall validate 100% of all drawing dimensions and characteristics with actual variable data (DI-NDTI-82327).

The PCA shall be performed by examination and measurement using Standard Measurement Equipment (SME) to verify that the product baseline has been established and is complete. Objective evidence shall be provided to demonstrate that the material used is the same as the material qualified during DVT or previously qualified by the USG.

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3.1.3.2 Cartridges and components shall be produced by equipment and processes that shall be utilized for production. There shall be no discrepancies between the samples and their corresponding configuration descriptions (including, but not limited to, Government and

Contractor drawings, specifications, and purchase orders).

3.1.3.3 Prior to the conducting of PCA, the contractor shall submit a PCA Plan for PCO approval (DI-SESS-81646C).

3.1.3.4 At the conclusion of the PCA, a Configuration Audit Report shall be completed (DI-NDTI-80809B (Tailored)).

3.1.3.5 Since the PCA is performed in conjunction with the FAT, notification shall be provided to the PCO as stated in Paragraph 3.1.2.2 above for Government witnessing. If an unforeseen issue occurs and the PCA must be delayed, the contractor shall submit an official letter to the PCO at least 5 days in advance acknowledging the cause for delay and the new PCA date.

3.1.3.6 The Government reserves the right to waive or request additional PCAs throughout the period of performance of the contract.

Such events where the Government shall request additional PCAs are including, but not limited to: Technical Data Package (TDP) changes, Lot Acceptance Test (LAT) failures, malfunctions, Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs), and any failure analysis investigations.

3.1.3.7 Whenever there is a failure of a component to meet applicable performance or safety requirements, the Contractor shall provide a Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Report (DI-SESS-80255B) and be responsible for documenting the failure, performing an analysis to determine the root cause of the failure, and determining and implementing the appropriate corrective action to prevent recurrence of the failure.

3.1.4 Quality Conformance Test (Lot Acceptance Test (LAT)): Upon successful completion and U.S. Government acceptance of the FAT and

PCA, a Quality Conformance Test shall be performed on each lot of ammunition IAW the documents specified in Paragraph 2.0 above. The contractor shall supply the Quality Acceptance data (DI-NDTI-80809B (tailored)). The quantities to be delivered shall be packaged and prepared in accordance with the terms of the contract.

3.1.4.1 For each lot of ammunition manufactured, the contractor shall submit the Quality Conformance Test sample, perform Quality

Conformance Tests and inspections, and prepare and submit the results of the Quality Conformance Tests and inspections IAW all documents specified in Paragraph 2.0 above. The Conformance Test sample shall be selected at random from the lot without regard to quality, and in such a way that each unit comprising the lot has the same probability of being selected. Resulting test data including any anomalies encountered during the testing of any accepted product shall be provided in a LAT Report and uploaded in the Worldwide Ammunition

Repository Program (WARP) (Test/Inspection Report)

3.1.4.2 Unless otherwise authorized, Quality Conformance sample selection and testing shall be witnessed by U.S. Government

Representatives. If an unforeseen issue occurs and the Quality Conformance Test must be delayed, the contractor shall submit an official letter to the PCO at least five (5) days in advanced specifying the cause for delay and the new Quality Conformance Test date.

3.1.4.3 Once a lot sample has been submitted for Quality Conformance Testing, testing shall continue until completed, except under direction of the PCO or if it is deemed unsafe to continue.

3.1.5 Ammunition Lot Numbering and Data Cards: Ammunition Lot Numbers and Ammunition Data Cards (ADCs) shall be prepared and submitted and shall follow the format required by MIL-STD-1168C and DI-MISC-80043B. Prior to gaining access to WARP, the contractor/facility personnel involved in the preparation of ammunition data cards shall obtain a user name and password for the Army Electronic Product

Support (AEPS) network. The individual will need to click on Access Request Form and continue through the steps until completion and click on SUBMIT. The individual is required to provide a supervisor name, email and phone number if the applicant is a Department of

Defense (DOD) civilian or military. Government contractors are required to provide Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and

Contract Number. All requestors shall provide their Information Assurance Security Officers (IASO) (formerly ISSO) name, email, DSN phone and commercial phone.

3.2 Packaging

3.2.1 Packaging shall be in accordance with Section D of the contract and the documents listed in Paragraph 2.0 above. Wirebound wooden boxes shall have the Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) number from country of manufacture of the wirebound.

3.3 Quality Assurance Provisions

3.3.1 Quality System Plan: The contractor shall implement and maintain a Quality System Plan (QSP) approved by the U.S. Government that meets or exceeds the standards established by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001-2015 Quality Management Systems

Requirements. The quality program shall encompass all technical and manufacturing aspects of production, related engineering designs and materials utilized. All supplies and services under this contract, whether manufactured, performed within the contractor's plant, or from any other source, shall be controlled at all points necessary to assure conformance to contractual requirements (DI-QCIC-81722).

3.3.2 The contractor shall be responsible for the complete, accurate, and fully documented implementation of the QSP IAW the contractor generated QSP for products and processes. The QSP shall be submitted for U.S. Government review and approval (DI-QCIC-81722). Approval shall be given by the PCO.

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3.3.3 The contractor may employ their own test methods in accordance with commercial standard practices. However, the contractor shall submit to the U.S. Government the proposed test methods for approval prior to the beginning of the production. All associated test data shall be submitted for record (DI-QCIC-81722). Approval shall be given by the PCO.

3.3.4 Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) & Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs): The contractor shall not make any changes to designs, drawings, specifications, or inspection plans without written approval from the PCO. The contractor shall submit all ECPs

&VECPs (DI-SESS-80639E) for changes not directly initiated by the U.S. Government. The contractor shall submit to the U.S. Government for review and approval any changes to the contractor or U.S. Government drawings, specifications, or inspection plans. Any submission shall address ozone depleting chemicals (ODCs), as required by Public Law 102-484, Section 326.

3.3.5 Notice of Revisions (NORs): The contractor shall not make any changes to designs, drawings, specifications, or inspection plans without written approval from the PCO. The contractor shall submit to the U.S. Government for review and approval any changes to the contractor or U.S. Government drawings, specifications, or inspection plans as documented by a NOR (DI-SESS-80642E). Written approval shall be obtained from the PCO prior to the implementation of proposed changes detailed in the NOR. Any submission shall address ODCs, as required by Public Law 102-484, Section 326.

3.3.6 Request for Variations (RFVs): The contractor shall not make any changes to designs, drawings, specifications, or inspection plans without written approval from the PCO. The contractor shall submit to the U.S. Government for review and approval any nonconformance to the drawings, specifications, or inspection plans (DI-SESS-80640E). Any submission shall address ODCs, as required by Public Law 102

484, Section 326.

3.3.7 Certificate of Compliance: Each time a lot of cartridges is submitted for acceptance, the contractor shall provide records to indicate all materials for the manufacturing of the munitions are in compliance with the materials, construction and design requirements specified in the Technical Data Package (TDP) or specification. A Certificate of Compliance shall be prepared and submitted to the PCO

(DI-MISC-81356A).

3.3.8 Measurement System Evaluation (MSE): To facilitate a Measurement System Evaluation, the contractor shall provide all Acceptance

Inspection Equipment (AIE) necessary to ensure conformance of components and end-items to contract requirements, Quality Assurance

Provisions, and all documents specified in Paragraph 2.0 above. The MSE package shall be submitted for approval and made available to the U.S. Government (DI-QCIC-81960) 60 days prior to commencement of the FAT and PCA.

3.4 Safety

3.4.1 Critical Characteristics: The Contractor shall submit a Critical Characteristics Control Plan (CCCP) (DI-MGMT-81986) and a Safety

Critical Items/Characteristics report (DI-SAFT-80970A). The Contractor may submit a Critical Plan of Action for Government approval (DI-

MGMT-81996).

3.4.2 Accident/Incident Report: The contractor shall report immediately to the Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) and PCO 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 U.S. Government property exceeding $10,000; affecting program planning or production schedules; degrading the safety of equipment under contract, such that personal injury or property damage may be involved; identifying a potential hazard requiring corrective action. The contractor shall prepare the report for each incident (DI-SAFT-81563).

3.4.3 System Safety Hazard Analysis Report (SSHAR): The contractor shall conduct a system safety hazard analysis of the item, IAW DI-

SAFT-80101C, and deliver a SSHAR to the U.S. Government. The SSHAR shall follow the format and contents established in Task 202 in MIL-

STD-882E. This analysis is to be updated with any system changes or new hazards.

3.4.4 ECPs/RFVs: The contractor shall perform and submit an analysis of all ECPs (DI-SAFT-80103C). The contractor shall analyze each ECP

(as specified by the managing activity) to determine the hazards associated with it, assess the associated risk, and predict the safety impact of the ECP on the existing item. The contractor shall notify the managing activity when an ECP will decrease the level of safety of the existing system. The contractor shall perform and submit an analysis of all RFV's (DI-SAFT-80104C). The contractor shall analyze each request for variation to determine the hazards and assess the risk of the proposed variation of a requirement, or a specified method or process. The change in the risk involved in accepting the variation shall be identified. When the level of safety of the system will be reduced by variation of the requirement, method, or process, the managing activity shall be notified.

3.4.5 Final Hazard Classification: For energetic materials or energetic items from a foreign country, the foreign company shall provide a specific hazard classification. This specific hazard classification information should include, at a minimum, a letter from the competent authority. This letter shall be issued in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 2.0 and Chapter 2.1, paragraph 2.1.2 of United

Nations - Transport of Dangerous Goods ST/SG/AC.10/1/ (Latest Revision). The letter shall approve the hazard and compatibility group assignment and assign the appropriate shipping name to the energetic material or energetic item. If available, the test data from running UN Test series 4(a), 4(b) (ii), 6(a) or 6(b) and 6(c) shall be obtained. The above information and test data shall be provided to the U.S. Government (DI-MISC-80508B, Technical Report).

3.4.6 Interim Hazard Classification (IHC): The contractor may, at his option, utilize the capability of Armaments Center, DEVCOM to

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obtain Interim Hazard Classification (IHC) for shipment of R&D quantities of energetic materials/items in support of this contract. If the contractor elects to use Armaments Center, DEVCOM for this support, the contractor will need to provide technical data to Armaments

Center, DEVCOM (sixty) 60 days prior to shipment of the energetic materials/items. The necessary data is explained in Army Technical

Bulletin (TB) 700-2 (DI-SAFT-81299C). DOT and UN serial number information and packaging method is available in Title 49, Code of

Federal Regulations (CFR).

3.5 Environmental

3.5.1 Hazardous Material Management Program (HMMP): The contractor shall conduct all activities in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations as well as international treaties and agreements. The contractor shall prepare and follow a

HMMP Plan (NAS 411 and DI-MGMT-81398C). The plans outline shall be made part of the proposal and the full HMMP Plan shall be generated within ninety (90) days after contract award for review and approval by the PCO. The production efforts under this contract shall be conducted in accordance with the HMMP Plan. The contractor shall prepare a HMMP report (DI-MISC-81397C). The report shall include a description of the hazardous materials used in the development and production processes and the hazardous materials that have been eliminated or reduced in the production processes. Any submission shall address ODCs, as required by Public Law 102-484, Section 326.

3.6 Configuration Management

3.6.1 The 5.56mm MK311 Frangible Ammunition Cartridges shall meet all of the requirements of the documents specified in Paragraph 2.0 above. Any changes to the previously qualified designs that are on file with the U.S. Government shall require review and approval by the PCO. Additional qualification testing at the contractors expense may be required to qualify design changes.

3.6.2 For the duration of the contract, any proposed changes to a previously qualified design shall require review and approval by the

PCO prior to initiation of the production of the modified design. Additional qualification testing at the contractors expense may be required to qualify proposed changes. The U.S. Government shall review the submission of any proposed changes and shall provide a written determination from the PCO as to what additional qualification testing shall be required. All required test data and related documentation to support the change shall be submitted to the PCO for review and approval. The U.S. Government shall review the submitted information and shall determine if the modified design meets the qualification requirements.

3.6.3 Technical Data Package (TDP): The contractor shall provide the TDP (DI-SESS-80776B) of the item to the U.S. Government within sixty (60) days after contract award. The TDP shall contain all product drawings, detailed engineering drawings, and specifications for all cartridge components, subcomponents, and critical interim process steps. These shall include, but are not limited to, material specifications, process descriptions, critical physical characteristics, chemical compositions, and sources of supply for critical items, giving the U.S. Government a complete description of all items being purchased. If the contractors (or subcontractors) submission is deemed inadequate by the U.S. Government, the contractor (or subcontractor) shall deliver additional information as requested by the

U.S. Government. The contractors TDP shall be marked proprietary and it shall be used solely for configuration verification purposes.

3.6.4 Configuration Control: Configuration control shall be maintained by the U.S. Government over the production of the ammunition. The contractor shall submit to the U.S. Government any proposed changes to the qualified design that successfully passed the Development or

Qualification Tests. If the contractor proposes a change to the product baseline, the contractor shall submit to the U.S. Government evidence demonstrating the item requirements continue to be met. If the contractors (or subcontractors) submission is deemed inadequate by the U.S. Government, the contractor (or subcontractor) shall deliver additional information as requested by the U.S. Government. The contractor may be required to perform additional testing, at their facility or at a U.S. Government test facility, at the contractors own expense. The test data and results shall be provided to the U.S. Government for review. The U.S. Government reserves the right to witness and/or participate in any testing. All changes shall be approved by the PCO.

3.7 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

3.7.1 The contractor shall provide technical information to included, but not limited to, material specifications, energetic and hazardous material specifications, critical physical characteristics, and chemical compositions. If the contractors submission is deemed inadequate by the EOD Office, the contractor shall deliver additional information as requested by the EOD Office (DI-SAFT-80931B).

3.8 Physical And Transportation Security

3.8.1 The contractor shall provide adequate physical, transportation, and informational security of Government Furnished Property (GFP) including test hardware, weapons, ammunition, technical data and proprietary information. The contractor shall protect sensitive conventional arms, ammunition, and explosives (AA&E) manufactured for the U.S. Government or provided as Government Furnished

Equipment/Government Furnished Material (GFE/GFM) in accordance with the standards in DoD 5100.76-M and AR 190-11.

3.8.2 The contractor shall provide U.S. Government officials access to prime and subcontractor facilities so that regulatory surveys, inspections and investigations can be conducted. This applies to all items being developed, produced, or manufactured for the U.S.

Government and items furnished or released to the contractor as GFE/GFM for this contract.

3.9 Security Requirement

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3.9.1 Level of Classification: The highest level of classification under this contract is UNCLASSIFIED. The contractor shall be capable of handling, receiving, and storing documents, equipment and test items at a security classification level of UNCLASSIFIED. The contractor shall comply with the requirements of the Security Classification Guide provided.

3.9.2 Information Protection: Information or data developed under this contract is the property of the United States Army. All rights are reserved to the U.S. Government. The contractor shall not distribute or use the information and data without the express and specific written approval of the Picatinny Arsenal Public Affairs Office. Instructions for clearing technical material for release to the public and a sample clearance form (ARDEC Form 3002) are included as an attachment to this contract.

3.9.3 Controlled Unclassified Information. All Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) developed under this contract will be managed in accordance with DoD Manual 5200.048, Volume 4 dated 6 March 2020.

3.9.4 Export Control: Export of USG technical data under this contract to foreign persons, as defined in International Regulation (ITAR)

Section 120-16, is not authorized. Technical Data shall be marked in accordance with the following:

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D. Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only to protect technical or operational data as determined on 14 October 2015. Other requests for this document shall be referred to the Office of the Project

Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems, ATTN: SFAE-AMO-MAS, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000.

EXPORT CONTROL WARNING NOTICE: WARNING - This document contains technical 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 2401 ET SEQ).

Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DOD Directive

5230.25.

3.9.5 Handling and Destroying of Documents: Unclassified/Limited distribution documents shall be handled using the same standard as For

Official Use Only (FOUO) material, and shall be destroyed by any method that shall prevent disclosure of contents or reconstruction of the document. When local circumstances or experience indicates that this method is not sufficiently protective of unclassified limited information, local authorities may prescribe our methods, but shall give due consideration to the additional expense balanced against the degree of sensitivity.

3.10 Rework And Repair

3.10.1 Rework and Repair Procedures: Rework and repair procedures, along with the associated inspection and acceptance procedures, shall be documented by the contractor and submitted to the U.S. Government for review and approval by the PCO prior to implementation (DI-MISC-

80508B).

3.11 Government Furnished Property (GFP)

3.11.1 GFP is to be supplied for use on this contract. If the GFP is discovered to contain a quality deficiency, the contractor shall submit a Quality Deficiency Report (QDR) to the U.S. Government (DI-QCIC-80736).

3.11.2. GFP is to be used solely to support testing specifically referenced in the documents specified in Paragraph 2.0 above. Use of

GFP to support activities such as in-process testing or failure analysis testing is unauthorized, and therefore must be pre-approved by the U.S. Government.

3.12 Post Award Conference

3.12.1 A post-award conference shall be held at the contractors location or via virtual media, such as Microsoft Teams, on a mutually agreed upon date no more than thirty (30) days after contract award. The contractor shall provide the U.S. Government with minutes of the Post Award Conference within seven (7) days after the conference (DI-ADMN-81250B).

3.13 Production Status Report

3.13.1 The contractor shall submit a monthly production status report to the PCO, inclusive of progress, status, and management of the program (DI-MGMT-81928). This report in its entirety, in addition to all other correspondences transmitted to the U.S. Government from the contractor, shall not contain any other languages except U.S. English (DI-MGMT-81255).

3.13.2 The contractor shall coordinate and lead bi-weekly meetings including all key Government personnel. The contractor shall also submit an agenda (DI-ADMN-81249C) to all attendees prior to the start of the meeting.

3.14 Anti-Terrorism (At) Level I Training

3.14.1 All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for

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each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or Contracting Officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personal.

3.15 Opsec Training

3.15.1 Anti-Terrorism Level I Training - All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army

Installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I Awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of the training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil

3.15.2 Access and general protection policy and procedures - Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity

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