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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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ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - NJ

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806-5000

ERIN DONALDSON

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

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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Name of Offeror or Contractor:

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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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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.

1. REQUIREMENTS:_________________

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems

(PM-MAS), has a continuing requirement for the M829A4 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS-T)

Cartridge, herein referred to as the M829A4 Cartridge. The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, material, supplies, services, facilities, and equipment to perform the requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP). The highest classification level for the program is SECRET. See Attachment 0005, DD254 in Section J.

2. ACQUISITION STRATEGY:_________________________

ACC-NJ, on behalf of the PM-MAS, intends to procure the M829A4 Cartridge utilizing Other than Full and Open Competition (F&OC) procedures pursuant to FAR 6.302-3 "Industrial Mobilization; Engineering, Development, or Research Capability; or Expert Services".

Competition for the prime contractor, primer, projectiles, combustible cartridge case, and Load, Assemble and Packing (LAP) shall be limited to sources within the U.S., its outlying areas or Canada. The Government intends to award a single five-year, Indefinite

Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) production contract, with Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) delivery orders. The contract will consist of five 12-month ordering periods for Fiscal Years (FYs) 24-29.

Ordering Period 1: 12 months from the date of award

Ordering Period 2: 12 months from the end of Ordering Period 1

Ordering Period 3: 12 months from the end of Ordering Period 2

Ordering Period 4: 12 months from the end of Ordering Period 3

Ordering Period 5: 12 months from the end of Ordering Period 4

Delivery schedules for delivery orders will be determined for each individual delivery order based upon the requirements, however, estimates are provided in Section D.

3. LIMITED DISTRIBUTION DATA INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS:______________________________________________________

The following documents have Limited Distribution Data Information:

Distribution Statement F:

- Attachment 0003, Technical Data Package (TDP): Combination of Adopted Items (COAI) for Cartridge, NSN# 1315-01-628-5934 (Army), 120MM, APFSDS-T, M829A4 (13034993:19200), Rev A

Distribution Statement F: Further dissemination only as directed by SFAE-AA-MAS or higher DoD authority.

Distribution Statement D:

- Attachment 0001, Detail (DTL) Specification for M829A4, dated 5 January 2023

- Attachment 0002, DTL Test Procedures Baseline rev-, dated 11 January 2023.

- Attachment 0004, M829A4 Security Classification Guide, dated 27

July 2022

Distribution Statement D: Distribution authorized to U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. DOD Contractors only to protect critical technology from public disclosure, as determined 16 September 2014. Other request for this document shall be referred to Project Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems, ATTN: SFAE-AMO-MAS-LC, Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000.

To obtain a copy of these documents, interested parties shall submit the following forms:

1. AMSTA-AR 1350 - Technical Data Request Questionnaire (Attachment

0007, Section J)

2. DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement

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(Attachment 0012, Section J)

3. Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Agreement (Attachment 0008, Section

J)

If the contractor has a need to release Limited Distribution Documents to a third party (to include parent companies), the prime contractor shall request the release through the Contracting office and include the prime contractors updated Non-Disclosure agreement, AMSTA 1350, and DD Form 2345. If the request is approved, the flow down of Government requirements for distribution shall be followed by prime contractor prior to the release of the limited distribution documents. The prime contractor is not required to submit the Non-

Disclosure agreement, AMSTA 1350, and DD Form 2345, for the third parties, to the Government.

The approval for the dissemination of the limited distribution documents is an interim approval contingent upon the following:

The prime contractor shall obtain digital copies of the subcontractors DD form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement and verify that the certification is current.

The prime contractor shall obtain an executed AMSTA-AR 1350, Technical Data Request Questionnaire. The questionnaire shall be specific to the drawing being disclosed, not a blanket version that lists all drawings for all subcontractors.

The prime contractor shall obtain a fully executed Non-Disclosure Agreement and Non-Use Agreement, specific to the drawing being disclosed, not a blanket version that lists all drawings for all subcontractors.

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.

4. PHYSICAL SECURITY STANDARDS FOR SENSITIVE ITEMS:___________________________________________________

a. The contract contains sensitive conventional Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E) the contractor shall be required to provide proper storage and accountability. These standards are set forth in Department of Defense (DOD) 5100.76-M, dated August 2000, entitled

"Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition and Explosives".

b. Prior to any contract being awarded, the contractor facility must first have a pre award Physical Security Inspection of their facility conducted by the Defense Security Service (DSS). See DOD 5100.76-M, Appendix 2, Attachment 1, for a listing of DSS regions.

Contractor facilities, including any subcontractors, that do not meet all of the security requirements of DOD 5100.76-M will not be awarded a contract until such time as they correct all deficiencies noted in the DSS inspection.

c. When the contractor requires transportation of Sensitive Conventional AA&E, the standards set forth in Defense Transportation

Regulation 4500.9-R., Defense Traffic Management, shall be followed.

d. The following website is provided to obtain the publications identified above:

http://www.dla.mil/J6/DLSMO/elibrary/Manuals/regulations/asp

5. ARMS, AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES (AA&E):__________________________________________

In addition to the information submitted under FAR clause 52.215-6, as part of their proposal package, the contractor shall provide the following information for all facilities (including subcontractor facilities) that will be performing Arms, Ammunition and Explosives

(AA&E) work under this contract:

a. Contractor/Subcontractor Name

b. Contractor/Subcontractor Address

c. Contractor/Subcontractor CAGE Code

d. Component/Work being done

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

6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL (GFM):_______________________________________

On an order by order basis, GFM Depleted Uranium (DU) penetrators will be provided throughout the life of this contract to satisfy

M829A4 contract requirements.

All GFM shall be clearly marked as Government Property. All GFM shall be accurately accounted for and are due to be inspected for by unannounced audits during normal business hours by the authorized Government representatives. No GFM shall be handled as individual

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personal property and at a minimum shall be safeguarded IAW the same guidelines and policies as applied to the Contractors assets.

7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) AUTHORIZED FOR USE:__________________________________________________________

Attachment 0006 of Section J lists the GFP authorized for use for this effort. All GFP shall be available for use and subject to the terms listed in Section L, Use and Rental of Government Property. All GFP shall be authorized for use on a non-interference basis. The

GFP is currently in use in support of previous M829A4 Cartridge contracts. Once the prior contracts are completed, the GFP will be made accountable to the forthcoming contract via a contract modification, listing the items as Government-furnished property.

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 Standard Form 33, and other solicitation documents. Examine the entire solicitation carefully. The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

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:

__ This Procurement is unrestricted (use if soliciting Full and Open

Competition)

__ This Procurement is % set-aside for (enter Small Business or other Socio-Economic Program). The applicable NAICS code is:

332993

_X_ This Procurement is being solicited using Other Than Full and _

Open Competition in accordance with Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(3)

(A) as implemented by FAR 6.302-3.

e. Issuing Office:

U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

Office Symbol: CCNJ-MC

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Name: Laura A. Mackie

Title: Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO)

Email: laura.a.mackie.civ@army.mil

Name: Erin M. Donaldson

Title: Contract Specialist

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

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1. The purpose of amendment 0001 to Solicitation W15QKN-23-R-0007 is for the following:

a. Update the Proposal due date from 23 February 2023 to 23 March 2023.

b. Update Section A, paragraph 3. LIMITED DISTRIBUTION DATA INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS, Distribution Statement F, to correct an administrative error from:

- Attachment 0003, Technical Data Package / Technical Data Package List (TDPL), dated 4 November 2021

To:

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- Attachment 0003, TDP: Combination of Adopted Items (COAI) for Cartridge, NSN# 1315-01-628-5934 (Army), 120MM, APFSDS-T, M829A4

(13034993:19200), Rev A

c. Update the name and date of Attachment 0003 in Section J, Attachments (this change is in name/ label only, there is no change in the content of Attachment 0003) from 6 June 2019 to 9 November 2015 which reflects the date of drawing 13034993, Rev A. The Government notes that the identifying label of this document is Rev A, not the date. The page count is entered as 999 for administrative purposes only, Attachment 0003 represents a data package and the page count is not definitive.

d. Update Section A, paragraph 3. LIMITED DISTRIBUTION DATA INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS, Distribution Statement D, to update and correct an administrative error from:

- Attachment 0001, Detail (DTL) Specification for M829A4, dated 06 June 2019

- Attachment 0003, DTL Test Procedures Baseline, dated 20 March 2019

To:

- Attachment 0001, Detail (DTL) Specification for M829A4, dated 5 January 2023

- Attachment 0002, DTL Test Procedures Baseline rev-, dated 11 January 2023.

e. Update Section C.2.1, Mandatory Documents, Line a. from:

Detail (DTL) Specification for M829A4: MIL-DTL-32728

To:

Detail (DTL) Specification for M829A4: MIL-DTL-32728, dated 5 January 2023

f. Update Section C.2.1, Mandatory Documents, Line b. from:

DTL Test Procedures Baseline: M829A4 Ammunition Test Procedures (13084078)

To:

DTL Test Procedures Baseline: M829A4 Ammunition Test Procedures (13084078) rev-

g. Replace Attachment 0001 in Section J, Attachments with Detail Specification_MIL-DTL-32728_M829A4_DIST D, dated 5 January 2023

h. Replace Attachment 0002 in Section J, Attachments with DTL Test Procedures Baseline_Dist D_13084078_rev-, dated 11 JAN 2023

i. Replace Attachment 0008 NON-DISCLOSURE AND NON-USE AGREEMENT, with NON-DISCLOSURE AND NON-USE AGREEMENT_REV2, dated 30 January 2023 which addresses the release of DATA to third parties.

j. Provide the below responses to the submitted question:

Question #1: Section C.2.1 of the subject RFP references ECP MI-N4344A2F. Will the USG please provide a copy of this ECP?

Government Response #1: ECP MI-N4344A2F will be provided within Attachment 0003, TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE LIST: TDPL 13034993, COMBINATION

OF ADOPTED ITEMS (COAI) FOR CARTRIDGE, NSN# 1315-01-628-5934 (ARMY), 120MM, APFSDS-T, M829A4.

Question #2: Section C.2.3 of the RFP states, The Contractor shall utilize the latest production documents, inclusive of all component and assembly drawings, quality assurance procedures (QAPs), engineering change proposals (ECPs) and associated standards version, including any revisions identified by "Contract C Requirements" document (PRON P22C11). The "Contract C Requirements" document is an addendum to the TDPL and contains changes that were incorporated into the TDP but have not yet been updated or recertified in the TDPL."

Can the Government provide the "Contract C Requirements" addendum?

Government Response #2: The "Contract C Requirements" addendum is located in Attachment 0003, TDP - Combination of Adopted Items for

Cartridge NSN - 1315-01-628-5934_Army_120MM_APFSDS-T_M829A4. Within that attachment, in the top-level folder, there is a subfolder named "Forms". In the "Forms" folder, the file named "P22C11 Contract Section C", is the "Contract C Requirements" addendum.

h. Update Section A, paragraph 3, to include instructions on Limited Distribution Data instructions for third parties.

2. All other terms and condition remain unchanged.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

Controlled technical information means technical information with military or space application that is subject to controls on the access, use, reproduction, modification, performance, display, release, disclosure, or dissemination. Controlled technical information would meet the criteria, if disseminated, for distribution statements B through F using the criteria set forth in DoD Instruction

5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents. The term does not include information that is lawfully publicly available without restrictions.

M829A4 Cartridge, 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot - Tracer (APFSDS-T)____________________________________________________________________________________________

C.1 Scope: This Statement of Work (SOW) encompasses the effort to fabricate, test and deliver the M829A4 Cartridge, 120mm APFSDS-T, and any variants thereof, for the U.S. Army in accordance with the Technical Data Package (TDP), this Statement of Work (SOW), and any other requirements contained within this Contract.

C.1.1 Background: The M829A4 cartridge is a Kinetic Energy (KE) round that employs a Depleted Uranium (DU) penetrator.

C.2 Applicable Documents: The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the required shall be those listed in the latest issue of the Department of Defense Index of

Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) at the time of this solicitation. Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the below specifications, standards, handbooks, forms or publications are available online at https://quicksearch.dla.mil/ , https://www.esd.whs.mil/dd/

, https://armypubs.army.mil/ , or 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 Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO). Copies of ISO Standards are available from the

International Organization for Standardization at www.iso.org . Copies of ANSi Standards are available from American National

Standards Institute at www.ansi.org .

C.2.1 Mandatory Documents: This list does not constitute the order of precedence; FAR 52.215-8 shall apply.

a. Detail (DTL) Specification for M829A4: MIL-DTL-32728, dated 5 January 2023

b. DTL Test Procedures Baseline: M829A4 Ammunition Test Procedures (13084078) rev-

c. Technical Data Package (TDP): Combination of Adopted Items (COAI) for Cartridge, NSN# 1315-01-628-5934 (Army), 120MM, APFSDS-T, M829A4 (13034993:19200), Rev A, 09 NOV 2015

d. Cartridge, 120mm, M829A4, Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS-T), Security Classification Guide, dated 27 July 2022.

e. ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems Requirements

f. MIL-A-70625 - Automated Acceptance Inspection Equipment Design, Testing and Approval

g. MIL-STD-129 Military Marking for Shipment and Storage

h. MIL-STD-1168 - Ammunition Lot Numbering and Ammunition Data Cards

i. MIL-STD-1916 - DoD Preferred methods for Acceptance of Product

j. MIL-STD-882 - System Safety

k. CCDC-AC Procedure 203.03.2 3-Dimensional Modeling Standards

l. TITLE 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 100-180

m. Qualification of explosive material for use by the U.S. Army research, development and engineering command, armament research, development, and engineering command (CCDC-AC)

n. AR 530-1 - Operations Security

o. Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) MI-N4344A2F, Obsolete ASTM 366 and 569 Specification Update

C.2.2 Documents to be used for reference or guidance:

a. ISO/IEC 17025 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories

b. MIL-DTL-31000 - Technical Data Packages

c. MIL-HDBK-61 - Configuration Management Guidance

d. ANSI/EIA-649 National Consensus for Configuration Management

e. SAE EIA-649-1 - Configuration Management Requirements for Defense Contracts

f. ASME Y14.5-1994 - Dimensioning and Tolerancing

g. ASME Y14.34 - Associated Lists

h. ASME Y14.100 - Engineering Drawing Practices

i. 4160.21-M-1 Defense materiel Disposition: Disposal Guidance and procedures

j. MIL-STD-961 DoD Standard Practice for Defense Specifications

k. MIL-STD-1171 Military Standard: Acceptance and Description Sheets for Propellants and Explosives.

l. DODM 5100.76 - Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E)

m. AR 190-11 - Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives

n. International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) Section 120.16 - Foreign Person

o. DOD 4160.21-M-1 - Defense Material Disposition

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C.2.3 TDP: The Contractor shall utilize the latest production documents, inclusive of all component and assembly drawings, quality assurance procedures (QAPs), engineering change proposals (ECPs) and associated standards version, including any revisions identified by

"Contract C Requirements" document (PRON P22C11). The "Contract C Requirements" document is an addendum to the TDPL, and contains changes that were incorporated into the TDP but have not yet been updated or recertified in the TDPL. If a conflict exists between the

"Contract C Requirements" document and the currently certified TDPL, the "Contract C Requirements" document will control.

C.3 Production: The contractor shall manufacture, test and deliver M829A4 Cartridges conforming to drawing COAI 13034993:19200, DTL

Specification, MIL-DTL-32728 and DTL Test Procedures 13084078. Any changes to the previously qualified designs that are on file with the

U.S. Government shall require review and approval by the U.S. Government. Approvals shall only be given by the Procuring Contracting

Officer (PCO).

i. The contractor shall not assume, nor does the Government guarantee that all possible combinations permitted by the tolerance limits of the TDP and specifications will consistently satisfy the requirements. Individual items within the TDP may not all be made to the limits of the tolerance bands as it may prevent proper assembly or performance. Therefore, the system contractor shall determine the appropriate combinations of tolerances and fits within the limits of the TDP and drawings which best suit its process needs, while still meeting all requirements.

ii. The Contractor shall perform all tasks necessary to ensure the manufacture and delivery of M829A4 Cartridge, 120mm APFSDS-T in accordance with the contract to include:

a. Planning and scheduling production.

b. Procurement or production of components.

c. Conducting engineering assessments of test data.

d. Conducting engineering assessments of test hardware and production processes necessary to ensure production is on schedule and meets the requirements.

e. Selection of appropriate combinations of component dimensions and of the production processes to ensure requirements are met (ASME

Y14.5-1994 is listed for reference);

f. Testing components and assemblies for verification of compliance to the TDP and DTL Specification.

g. Monitoring of subcontractors to assure they are meeting TDP and DTL Specification requirements.

h. Management of a quality assurance quality systems as defined in paragraph 3.2 of this document.

i. Resolution of any manufacturing or quality issues encountered during the performance of this contract.

The contractor shall be responsible for providing all materials, equipment, hard tooling, personnel, and facilities necessary to manufacture, produce, package, palletize, and deliver the M929A4 Cartridge, 120mm APFSDS-T.

C.3.1 Integrated Product Teams (IPTs): The Government requires the establishment of IPTs that shall meet on a weekly basis and shall be led by the contractor. These IPTs shall be comprised of a combination of Government and contractor personnel, including appropriate subcontractors. The contractor shall furnish the appropriate technical/support personnel to these IPTs. The contractor IPT members shall provide Government IPT members all technical and programmatic status updates including but not limited to, design progress, failure mode effects analyses, build status, test plans and test results, improvements, risks, and issues. The contractor shall participate and lead weekly IPT meetings held throughout the duration of this contract.

C.3.1.1 Post Award Conference. A post-award conference shall be held at the contractor's location or virtually via Microsoft Teams or other online collaboration software, on a mutually agreed upon date no later than forty (40) working days after contract award. The contractor shall be responsible for providing an agenda (DI-ADMIN-81249C, Tailored) and minutes for the conference (DI-ADMIN-81250C, Tailored).

C.3.2 Testing: The Government will conduct test and evaluation per the DTL Test Procedures.

C.3.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with demilitarization and disposal of all residual components and materials to include but not limited to assemblies, primers, propellant, cases, projectiles, and subassemblies. Residual cartridges, components, and materials at Government owned proving grounds will be the responsibility of the Government. The Contractor shall use DoD

4160.21-M-1 as guidance.

C.3.4 Propellant Surveillance Sample: All production lots of propellant will be subjected to a surveillance test to predict the storage life of the propellant. The Contractor shall deliver one four (4) kilogram sample of Surface Coat Double Base (SCDB) propellant from each lot of propellant utilized in cartridge lot production. The Contractor shall deliver the sample concurrent with each Propellant

Charge Establishment and Charge Verification (CE/CV) sample. The samples from each lot of propellant shall be sent to: W907CC Commander

US Army, DEVCOM, Ammunition Receiving Office, B.806, Picatinny Arsenal 07806, Attention: Henry Grau EMCN# A95.

C.3.5 Propellant Charge Establishment (CE) and Charge Verification (CV) tests: The Contractor is responsible for conducting CE and CV ballistic tests (to include test cartridges and warmer rounds) for each lot of propellant prior to loading cartridges. The minimum test quantities are as follows:

- Charge Establishment: Nine (9) tactical M829A4 cartridges

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- Initial Charge Verification: Forty (40) tactical M829A4 cartridges

- Second Charge Verification: Forty (40) tactical M829A4 cartridges.

Based upon the results from the initial Charge Verification test, a written determination will be made by the PCO if a second Charge

Verification test is needed. If a second Charge Verification Test is needed, this shall be at no additional cost to the Government. If a second Charge Verification Test is not needed, the contractor shall provide the Government with 40 tactical M829A4 cartridges at no additional cost to the Government. Any additional testing that is needed will be addressed on a case by case basis.

C.3.6 All information and documentation (hard copy, electronic, and software) pertaining to this contract shall be submitted in the

English language.

C.4 Engineering

C.4.1 Process Control Documentation (PCD) - The term PCD refers to all documentation governing the manufacture, assembly, inspection, acceptance, etc. of product at contractor, subcontractor, and vendor facilities; examples include but are not limited to process documents, unit operating procedures, and standard operating procedures. The Contractor shall establish PCDs and prepare and maintain listings of classifications for all PCDs affecting safety, quality, performance, reliability, and storage life. PCD listings and classifications shall be defined by the Contractor and approved by the PCO prior to manufacture of any hardware or components. The

Contractor shall submit their PCD classification listing (DI-SESS-81012F) to the Government for approval. The Contractor shall be responsible for the adequacy of all process documentation. The Government shall be provided access to all PCDs, in the English language, at Contractor and subcontractor facilities for review to ensure PCDs are being followed. If the contractor has previously established classifications for PCDs of components manufactured under a prior current Government contract (i.e., 120mm common components), those classifications shall remain in effect for any subsequent award unless a PCD review is conducted.

C.4.1.2 PCD Classification There are three classification levels for PCDs. The determination of classification levels is based on the following guidelines. The classification of a process is based on its importance, not where it is performed.

C.4.1.2.1 Class 1 Process - One where safety and/or major performance parameters may be affected by a change to the process and the product features are not easily verifiable. Changes to Class 1 Processes require submission to the PCO and Program IPT for Government evaluation & acceptance prior to implementation. A change to a Class 1 process may require a First Article and/or an interfix number change. A detailed description of the change and when it has been implemented shall be recorded in a PCD history file maintained by the contractor.

C.4.1.2.2 Class 2 Process - One where any of the following items may be affected: storage life, performance, producibility, and/or assembly. Processes that are operator dependent or have low repeatability may also be considered Class 2 processes. The PCO and Program

IPT shall be notified and provided with a detailed description of the change prior to implementation. A change to a Class 2 process may require a First Article and/or an interfix number change. A detailed description of the change and when it is implemented shall be included in a PCD history file maintained by the contractor.

C.4.1.2.3 Class 3 Process - One where the process is repeatable and/or the product features are easily verifiable. A detailed description of each Class 3 PCD change shall be included in a PCD history file maintained by the contractor. The PCO and Program IPT shall be notified of the change.

C.4.1.2.4 No variances from the approved processes, whether permanent or temporary, are permitted without PCO approval.

C.4.2 Measurement System Evaluation (MSE): This contract shall provide for acceptance inspection in accordance with MSE language contained in the contract quality addendum. Please see Section J for additional quality requirements. (DI-QCIC-81960).

C.5 Quality Requirements: (Additional Quality Requirements are in Section E and Section J). The Contractor shall implement Quality

Management System (QMS) requirements from ISO 9001:2015 (or latest version) throughout the life of the contract.

C.5.1 Quality Program Plan: The contractor shall maintain a documented quality program plan in accordance with the contractors quality management system. The plan shall include sections covering Inspection/Test Plan, Critical Defect Program, Acceptance Inspection

Equipment (AIE), Process Control Documentation, and Rework. This document shall be available for Government review upon request.

C.5.1.1 Inspection/Test Plan: The Contractor shall identify and document all inspection and test requirements for all critical and key characteristics (including those listed in the M829A4 TDP, TDPL and DTL) deemed necessary for the acceptance of components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. A key characteristic is a controllable feature, property, or attribute for which a tightened limit, within the required technical data limits, results in measurable improvement or consistency of performance. The Contractor shall prepare and maintain detailed inspection and test procedures for the control and acceptance of all TDP, DTL, and contractor key characteristics.

The Contractor shall maintain documented inspection and test records to include, at a minimum, all key characteristics, required inspections and tests, the nature of observations made, the number and type of deficiencies found, time and location of inspection/test and summary of results. Contractor plans on how inspection and test data will be recorded and utilized for process and product control shall be submitted to the Government for review and approval (DI-QCIC-81110) 30 days prior to test.

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C.5.1.2 Critical Characteristics: The M829A4 TDP contains critical characteristics. See Section E and Section J QA Addendum for additional requirements regarding critical characteristics and guidance for developing the Critical Characteristics Control Plan and classifying additional critical characteristics for the Critical Item Characteristic List (CICL) (DI-MGMT-800004A, Tailored) (DI-SAFT-

80970A).

C.5.2 Subcontractor and Vendor Audits: The contractor shall include in the Quality Program Plan, provisions for quality system and statistical process control audits of suppliers to verify compliance to contract requirements. The plan shall include a schedule for the conduct of these audits; audit schedules and audit reports shall be provided to the Government (DI-QCIC-81722). At any time during this contract effort, the Government reserves the right to independently audit or examine the contractors and subcontractors QMS and records for compliance with all contractual quality requirements. The contractor shall ensure the necessary provisions are placed in all subcontractor/ vendor purchase orders/ contracts to grant the Government access to perform these audits.

C.5.3 Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs): The Contractor shall perform PCAs on unqualified production lines. An unqualified production line is one that has not had a PCA performed after a TDP or manufacturing change. Rollover PCA approvals from previous contracts shall be submitted in writing through the PCO. Each PCA shall be conducted on three (3) of each component, subassemblies, and assemblies selected at random by a USG representative. Inspection of these samples shall include all drawing dimensions, characteristics, and associated Technical Data Package (TDP) and DTL requirements, including specifications and Quality Assurance Provisions (QAPs). The

Contractor shall notify the PCO in writing 14 business days in advance of all PCAs. The Government will witness PCAs at its discretion.

The Contractor shall submit PCA reports (DI-SESS-81022E) to the Government describing all audits and corrective actions planned. PCA reports shall be evaluated for acceptability and approved by the PCO prior to the Contractors use for Government acceptance of hardware.

C.5.4 First Article Testing (FAT): The contractor shall establish documented First Article Acceptance requirements in accordance with the contract TDP and DTL requirements. Specifications and related documents (such as QAPs) shall contain First Article provisions in compliance with MIL-STD-961 and MIL-STD-1916. The contractor shall conduct FAT on components, subassemblies, and assemblies in accordance with the contract, TDP, and DTL requirements. The sample shall meet all contractual, technical, and quality assurance requirements. The contractor shall provide notification, in writing to the PCO 21 calendar days prior to FAT for CONUS and 90 calendar days for OCONUS. FAT Reports shall be submitted to the PCO for approval in accordance with the provisions in Section E and Section J QA

Addendum.

C.5.5 Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT):

C5.5.1 LAT: The contractor shall establish documented Lot Acceptance Test requirements in accordance with the contract TDP and DTL requirements. Specifications and related documents (such as QAPs) shall contain Lot Acceptance Test requirements in compliance with MIL-

STD-961 and MIL-STD-1916. The contractor shall establish a plan containing prescribed methods for acceptance of product (reference MIL-

STD-1916, DoD Preferred Methods for Acceptance of Product). The lot acceptance sampling requirements shall be specified in the

Government Technical Data Package.

C.5.5.2 LAT Alternative: The lot acceptance sampling requirements for deliverable hardware on this contract are specified in the applicable technical data. The contractor may voluntarily propose alternatives to the lot acceptance sampling requirements to the

Government in accordance with the applicable contract provisions. Mutual acceptance of any proposal is required. If the contractor elects to propose Statistical Process Control (SPC) as an alternative to lot acceptance sampling, guidance on historically acceptable

SPC processes may be available upon request.

C.5.6 Product Quality Deficiency Reports: The Contractor shall submit Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs) for any defective

Government Furnished Material utilized on this contract (DI-QCIC-80736).

C.5.7 Ammunition Lot Numbering and Ammunition Data Card:

C.5.7.1 All hardware delivered by the contractor shall be assigned Ammunition Lot Numbers as per MIL-STD-1168 and PCO instructions.

Ammunition Data Cards shall be prepared as per MIL-STD-1168(DI-MISC-80043B) and shall follow the format required by the Worldwide

Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP) at https://mhp/redstone.army.mil .

C.5.7.2 Additional details on WARP are provided on the WARP website. Prior to gaining Access to WARP, contractor/facility personnel involved in the preparation of ammunition data cards shall obtain a username and password for the Munitions History Program (MHP).

C.5.8 Propellant Description Sheets: The contractor shall prepare Propellant Description Sheets (DI-MGMT-81978) for each propellant lot of the contract IAW MIL-STD-1171A.

C.5.9 Product Traceability and Verification:

C.5.9.1 Product Traceability and Lot Control: Product Traceability and Lot Control are requirements on all components and assemblies produced under this contract. Product identification and evidence of the acceptance status of all material shall be maintained throughout the entire manufacturing and assembly process to ensure traceability to original material identification and quality status.

This requirement applies to both prime and subcontractors and includes customer supplied material. Lot control requirements are defined

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in the item specification and MIL-STD-1916. Evidence of product traceability and Lot control documentation shall be available for

Government review upon request.

C.5.9.2 Verification of Purchased Product: Verification of purchased product as specified in ISO 9001-2015 is required. While type, place of performance and extent of verification is up to the contractor; inspections and tests of components or assemblies that contain critical characteristics and identified key characteristics that are to be conducted only by and at subcontractors shall be subject to actual verification on production material during the performance of the contract by the prime contractor.

C.5.10 Product Rework: Rework procedures, along with the associated inspection and acceptance procedures, shall be documented by the contractor and submitted to the Government for review prior to implementation (DI-MISC-80508B).

C.5.11 Measuring Equipment Calibration and Control: The contractor shall implement a system for the calibration and control of all measuring and testing equipment used for the performance of this contract. The calibration system shall, as a minimum, comply with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 or an industry equivalent system acceptable to the Government.

C.6 Testing Requirements: The Contractor shall meet requirements in MIL-STD-1916 for all test samples and quantities. ISO/IEC 17025 may be used as reference for guidance for all testing.

C.6.1 Ballistic Testing: All ballistic testing of depleted uranium shall be conducted at Government facilities and shall be coordinated with local Radiation Safety Officer to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and license requirements. Contractor Test

Support shall be present and have access to real time data at all ballistic testing.

C.6.1.2 Government Ballistic Test Samples (FAAT): Ballistic FAAT shall be conducted per the DTL.

C.6.1.2.1 Government Ballistic Test Samples (Lot Acceptance): The Contractor shall provide a Lot Acceptance (Conformance Test) sample as defined in the DTL. Test samples shall meet DTL requirements prior to acceptance of the ammunition LOT.

C.6.1.2.2 Test Data Reviews: Joint Contractor/Government Data Reviews shall be held following all Ballistic FAATs and LATs. The reviews may be either at a Government or a contractor facility. The location will be determined by the Government.

C.6.1.3 Contractor Ballistic Testing: In-process ballistic testing during production shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The

Contractor shall notify the PCO in writing 15 business days in advance of all ballistic testing of assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components. The Government will witness testing at its discretion. For any testing to be performed at a Government facility, test plans shall be submitted to the PCO thirty (30) business days prior to the test (DI-NDTI-80566A).

C.6.1.4 Test Incident Reports: The Contractor shall submit a failure summary and analysis report (DI-SESS-80255B) for any test failure occurring at Contractor or Government facilities. For any failures, the Contractor shall provide written notification to the PCO and

Government IPT within 24 hours of the incident. There is no required format for this notification. For any failures discovered by the

Government, the Government will provide written notification of the failure to the Contractor. For each failure, the Contractor shall perform an analysis to determine the root cause and determine corrective action to prevent recurrence. The Contractor shall submit a

Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Report documenting the failure, the analysis determining the root cause, and determined corrective action to the Government (DI-SESS-80255B).

C.6.1.5 Government Furnished Material: Pursuant to the Government Property clause in Section I of this contract, the Government will provide all Depleted Uranium (DU) Penetrators (13051156 Rev C) as Government Furnished Material (GFM) for use on this contract.

C.7 Program Management:

C.7.1 Program Management and Technical Reviews: The Contractor shall conduct Program Management Reviews (PMRs)/Technical Reviews (TRs) once each Production Year. The Program Management/Technical Review may be either at a Government or a contractor facility. Program

Reviews shall include a detailed review of programmatic performance, technical data, and issues. The Contractor and the Government shall mutually derive the agenda. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the PMR meeting minutes (DI-ADMN-81250C, Tailored).

C.7.2 Industrial Facilities: The contractor and associated subcontractors shall maintain production facilities that can manufacture a quantity of 9,000 M829A4 cartridges per year.

C.8 System Safety

C.8.1 System Safety Program: The Contractor shall develop and maintain a System Safety Program using MIL-STD-882 as guidance to ensure that system safety activities are executed during the contractual effort.

C.8.2 Accident/Incident Report: The Contractor shall notify the PCO and Government IPT within 24 hours of any major accident/incident

(including fire) resulting in any one or more of the following: one or more fatalities; one or more disabling injuries; damage to

Government property exceeding $10,000; changes to program planning or production schedules; degradation of the safety of equipment under contract such that personnel injury or property damage could result; identification of a potential hazard requiring corrective action.

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The Contractor shall prepare a report (DI-SAFT-81563) for each incident.

C.8.3 Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Test: Prior to shipment of any Hazardous Items, the Contractor shall ensure the packaging meets the requirements of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and has been properly POP tested and/or periodically retested, by a USG approved POP Test Laboratory. The test shall be to a weight at least 20% greater than the actual gross weight to be marked on the tested container. The POP marking shall not be applied to the container until verified and approved by the USG (MIL-STD-129). The POP test report shall be generated by the Manufacturer/Laboratory (DI-PACK-81059B) following the test. The report shall be kept on file by the contractor and shall also be submitted for PCO approval. Also, the Contractor shall re-perform POP testing at a certified test laboratory if: (a) the initial POP test report expires before the end of the contract or (b) if there is a change in container manufacturer or design of the exterior shipping container. A retest is not required if all packaging is purchased while under an unexpired POP test.

C.8.4 Hazard Classification Documentation (for any change to the approved M829A4 TDP or associated Final Hazard Classification)

a. For energetic materials or energetic items made in the United States of America, the Contractor is responsible for obtaining

Hazard Classification from the Department of Transportation (DOT) prior to any shipment of energetic materials. All U.S. manufacturers shall make certain that the material is tested in accordance with Part 173, Subpart C, Section 173.58(a) of Title 49, CFR Parts 100-180 to assign proper class and division for all explosives (Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 explosives). Registration with the

Associate Administrator of Hazardous Materials Safety is required in accordance with Part 173, Subpart C, Section 173.56(b)(1) or

173.56(c) of Title 49 CFR so that markings in accordance with 172, Subpart D, Section 172.301(a) and 172.32(a) are met. Hazard classification documents shall be forwarded to the Government (DI-MISC-80508B) with physical or digital certification.

b. For energetic materials or energetic items from a foreign country, the foreign company shall provide specific hazard classification information. This specific hazard classification information should include, as a minimum, a letter from the competent authority (which is issued in accordance with part 2, paragraph 1.3 of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical

Instructions) approves the hazard and a 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) should be obtained. The above information and test data shall be provided to the Government (DI-MISC-80508B) with physical or digital certification.

C.8.5 Energetic Material Qualification:

C.8.5.1 If there is any change to the approved M829A4 TDP, the contractor shall prepare and submit a Qualification Report (DI-MISC-

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