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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

CHELSEA GUMMERSON

EMAIL: CHELSEA.R.GUMMERSON.CIV@ARMY.MIL

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: CHELSEA GUMMERSON

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCNJ-MC/(973)724-4279

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

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1. The purpose of amendment 0004 to Solicitation W15QKN-23-R-0007 is as follows:

a. Provide the below responses to the questions received from industry:

Question 1: Electrical testers are required for the penetrator and for the completed round. It is understood that the test equipment is at the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), under Government control. Will this equipment be made available by the Government for the awarded contractor?

Government Response 1: Electrical testers listed on the Government Furnished Property (GFP) Approved for Use (Attachment 0006) spreadsheet will be available to the awarded contractor when the most current M829A4 production contract (W15QKN-22-C-0006) is complete.

Question 2: Section I, FAR Clause 52.216-19 Order Limitations states: When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than 1,000 for the M829A4 Cartridges, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract". The minimum order quantity (1,000) is lower than the minimum quantity price point (2,700) in Attachment 0016, Pricing Matrix. Can the Government please confirm what the minimum order quantity and maximum order quantity is for each Ordering Period?

Government Response 2: Regarding Section I, FAR Clause 52.216-19 Order Limitations; The minimum order quantity is 2,700 and the maximum order quantity is 15,000 as stated in the price matrix (Attachment 0016) The minimum quantity of 1,000 in Section I FAR Clause- 52.216-

19 has been updated to reflect a minimum quantity of 2,700.

Question 3: In Section D, Production Delivery, Test Delivery, Ballistic Lot Acceptance Test: There are several long lead components within the M829A4 program. Industry has identified elements of the cartridge that exceed the estimated nine months to complete Ballistic

First Article Acceptance Testing (FAAT). Will the Government consider aligning the FAAT completion requirements to the prior M829A4 production contract to ensure supplier leads are appropriately accounted for?

Government Response 3: To account for long lead components, Ballistic FAAT completion will be 16 months after the date of the Order

Award, for Ordering Period 1. Ballistic FAAT completion for Ordering Periods 2-5 will be 12 months after the date of each Order Award.

In addition, the Ballistic Lot Acceptance test for Ordering Period 1 will be 24 months after the date of the Order Award and, for

Ordering Periods 2- 5, Ballistic Lot Acceptance test will be 18 months after each date of the Order Awards. Section D will be updated to reflect these changes.

Question 4: Section C, paragraph C.7.2, Industrial Facilities states: "The contractor and associated subcontractors shall maintain production facilities that can manufacture a quantity of 9,000 M829A4 cartridges per year." If the Government orders more than 9,000 per year, will the Period of Performance (PoP) be extended to ensure the contractor keeps the same rate of production on an annual basis?

Government Response 4: The PoP of the entire contract (five years) will not be extended. The PoP identifies the timeframes the orders can be placed and does not impact the time the deliveries can be made. The Government will extend the delivery schedule for orders over

9,000 as needed. Section C, paragraph C.7.2, Industrial Facilities has been updated to: The contractor and associated subcontractors shall maintain production facilities that can manufacture a quantity of 9,000 M829A4 cartridges per year. As stated in Section D, Production deliveries are TBD with the expectation that the contractor shall be able to produce 9,000 M829A4 cartridges per year. If greater than 9,000 M829A4 cartridges are ordered, the schedule will be adjusted accordingly.

Question 5: Section C, paragraph C.4.2, Measurement System Evaluation (MSE): Due to the nature of implementing MSE and starting a new production line, would the Government be amendable to utilizing the existing Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AIE) and Automated

Inspection Equipment (AAIE) on Production Year (PY) 6, Ordering Period 1 (OP 1) and implementing a rolling MSE implementation plan starting with PY7 (OP 2)?

Government Response 5: Yes, this approach is acceptable.

Question 6: Does the Verification Level (VL) specified for Major and Minor characteristics apply to materials properties testing and destructive test, or should the contractor default to the Quality Assurance Provision (QAP) and referenced American Society for Testing

Materials (ASTM) standards for test quantities?

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Government Response 6: Default to the QAP and referenced ASTM standards for test quantities.

Question 7: Section C, paragraph C.5.11, Measuring Equipment Calibration and Control states: 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 International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical

Commission (IEC) 17025 or an industry equivalent system acceptable to the Government.

Section J, Attachment 0010 states that the calibration system shall be in accordance with ISO 100012 or American National Standards

Institute (ANSI)/National Conference of Standards Laboratories (NCSL) Z540.3. What calibration systems are acceptable for contract compliance?

Government Response 7: ISO/IEC 17025 or an industry standard are calibration systems that are acceptable for contract compliance.

Question 8: Will the Government consider granting a proposal due date extension through 30APR23?

Government Response 8: The proposal due date will be extended until 14 April 2023.

Question 9: Section C.6, Contractor Ballistic Testing states in-process ballistic testing during production shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Is the contractor responsible for the cost of ballistic testing and Charge Establishment/ Charge Verification

(CE/CV) testing?

Government Response 9: No, the contractor is not responsible for the Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) costs of ballistic testing and CE/CV testing, the contractor supplies the assets for the testing.

Question 10: The Government will be responsible for pickup and delivery of Government Furnished Material (GFM) (Penetrator, nose, windshield, and housing) from the supplier. Will the Government ship the GFM to more than one location? For example, if the GFM housing needed to be shipped to one location and the other components needed to be shipped to another location?

Government Response 10: No, the Government will ship the GFM as a complete matched set to one location.

Question 11: In Section C, Paragraph C.3.i and Amendment 0003, Question and Answer #6, it is indicated that the M829A4 contract, although initiated as a build to print with associated detailed specification, will be executed as a Performance Specification type contract. Would the Government consider deleting the Detail Specification (DTL) and include a Performance Specification to reflect the expectation?

Government Response 11: Per SOW, Section C.1, the item shall be produced in accordance with the TDP, SOW and any other requirements contained within the Contract. There are lists of mandatory documents in C.2.1 and documents for reference or guidance in C.2.2. Within some of the required drawings, there are areas with associated tolerance ranges. It is incumbent upon the contractor to determinate an appropriate combination of elements required to meet any drawing tolerances over time (slight adjustment may be needed from lot to lot).

This is not an uncommon practice.

b. Section I, FAR Clause 52.216-19(a) Order Limitations has been updated to reflect a minimum quantity of 2,700.

c. Section D has been updated to reflect the following delivery schedule:

Test Delivery:

Ballistic FAAT Test: Quantity 55; Ordering Period 1: 16 Months (Estimated) after Order Award; Ordering Periods 2-5: 12 Months

(Estimated) after each Order Award

Ballistic Lot Acceptance Test: Quantity 45; Ordering Period 1: 24 Months (Estimated) after Order Award; Ordering Periods 2-5: 18 Months

(Estimated) after each Order Award

d. The proposal due date has been updated to reflect 14 April 2023.

e. Statement of Work (SOW) paragraph C.7.2, Industrial Facilities, has been updated to reflect: The contractor and associated subcontractors shall maintain production facilities that can manufacture a quantity of 9,000 M829A4 cartridges per year. As stated in

Section D, Production deliveries are TBD with the expectation that the contractor shall be able to produce 9,000 M829A4 cartridges per year. If greater than 9,000 M829A4 cartridges are ordered, the schedule will be adjusted accordingly.

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 (13100993 Rev-) 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. As stated in Section D, Production deliveries are TBD with the expectation that the contractor shall be able to produce 9,000 M829A4 cartridges per year. If greater than 9,000 M829A4 cartridges are ordered, the schedule will be adjusted accordingly.

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

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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.

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-

80508B). The following information shall be included in the report:

a. Technical Data: Provide energetic material compatibility data, energetic material sensitivity data, propellant stability data, pyrotechnic material sensitivity data, electric primer sensitivity data, and any other test data listed in the applicable DOD Energetics

Qualification Program Matrix, as applicable and required by the DTL for each energetic material that has not been previously qualified for use by the U.S. military. Data shall be collected in accordance with the approved Energetic Material Qualification Plan.

b. Programmatic Data: Provide programmatic data as specified in Section 17 of the applicable DOD Energetics Qualification Program

Matrix located in to the CCDC-AC, Draft Technical Report, QUALIFICATION OF EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL FOR USE BY THE U.S. Army Combat

Capabilities Development Command- Armaments Center (CCDC-AC), dated 01 Mar 04.

C.9 Environmental Requirements:

C.9.1 Environmental Compliance: The M829A4 cartridge shall meet safety, hazard material, and environmental impact standards and regulations and shall follow applicable Federal, State and Local Environmental Laws and Regulations, Executive Orders, Treaties and

Agreements. Upon request, the contractor shall make available to the Government applicable environmental permits, qualitative and quantitative data describing the constituent materials, emissions, effluents, wastes, and hazardous materials used in and produced from the activities of this SOW. The contractor shall be solely responsible for the management, cleanup, protection, and disposal of all emissions, effluents, wastes, and hazardous materials used in, generated by, or associated with the actions required by this SOW.

C.9.2 The Contractor shall possess a valid U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license and/or Agreement State license covering the radioactive material(s) to be used. The license must cover all facets of operations utilized by the contractor to include, but not limited to the amount of material authorized and the type of work to be performed.

C.9.2.1 The contractor shall comply with the U.S. NRC provisions of 10 CFR, especially Parts 19, 20, 21, and 40, or the equivalent

Agreement State regulations.

C.9.2.2 Radioactive manufacturing waste, items chosen not to be decontaminated or reused for similar purposes, along with items that cannot be decontaminated using reasonable means, shall be disposed of IAW NRC or Agreement State regulations, DOT regulations and

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radioactive waste disposal site regulations, as applicable. Disposal of any other items are the burden of the contractor unless alternate arrangements are made with the Government; these arrangements will be reviewed as necessary on a case-by-case basis.

C.10 Data:

C.10.1 Data Depository: The Contractor shall maintain a system for data depository using a commercially based system. The system shall contain a database of information generated at the Contractor's sites and Government facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that all necessary personnel (both Government and Contractor) and subcontractors have access to the system. The Contractor shall maintain the database, all plans referenced in this SOW, outputs specified by Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) of this SOW and other work documentation. ASME Y14.34 may be used as reference.

C.10.2 Test and firing records: The Contractor shall maintain a database and include test data in the form of firing records for contractor conducted testing. The database shall include the following:

(a) Propellant assessment

(b) Ballistic performance (all projectile data)

C.10.2.1 Data shall include numeric and alphanumeric test results recorded to the accuracy limit of the measurement equipment. The

Contractor shall review the data to verify accuracy and completeness.

C.10.3 Configuration Management (CM): Although the Government maintains Configuration Management authority throughout the program, the contractor shall create a Configuration Management Plan for the M829A4 Cartridge and submit it for PCO approval (DI-SESS-80858D).

MILHDBK-61 may be used for reference as guidance. The contractor shall be responsible for producing of the M829A4 using the approved

M829A4 TDP. All modifications to the TDP will be processed in accordance with the approved Contractors M829A4 CM Plan. The PCO will determine testing for items to include, but not limited to First Article, partial First Article, Design Verification testing, and evaluation per the DTL. Any variation from the qualified design/process may require full or partial re-qualification. This shall be at no additional cost to the Government as determined by the PCO.

C.10.3.1 Configuration Changes: The contractor may submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Value engineering Change Proposals

(VECPs) (Code V shall be assigned to an engineering change that will affect a net life cycle cost), Notices of Revision (NORs), and

Requests for Variance (RFVs) for the documents in this TDP and Detailed Specification. The contractor shall prepare these documents IAW

ANSI/EIA-649 and SAE EIA-649-1.

a. If a contractor wishes to permanently depart from a requirement as spelled out in the TDP or any other baseline documentation, it may propose to do so by submitting an ECP or VECP IAW 5.3.1 of SAE EIA-649. Both ECPs and VECPs shall be submitted to include Notices of

Revision (NORs). Contractor ECPs shall describe and justify all proposed changes and shall include NORs completely defining the changes to be made. The contractor shall not present any units incorporating any change to Government documentation until the ECP or VECP has been approved and has been incorporated in the contract.

b. If a contractor wishes to temporarily depart from a requirement as spelled out in the TDP or any other baseline documentation under Government control, it may request to do so by submitting an RFV IAW 5.3.1 of SAE EIA-649. The contractor shall not present any units incorporating any variance to Government documentation until the RFV has been approved and has been incorporated in the contract.

C.10.3.1.1 ECPs or NORs they shall be prepared (MIL-DTL-31000B may be used for reference/guidance for generating new…