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

2. Amendment/Modification No.

3. Effective Date

4. Requisition/Purchase Req No.

5. Project No. (If applicable)

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

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

9A. Amendment Of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

10A. Modification Of Contract/Order No.

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

12. Accounting And Appropriation Data (If required)

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

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

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

The Contract/Order No. In Item 10A.

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

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

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

D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE

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

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Firm Fixed Price

0006 2023MAR31

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ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - NJ

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806-5000

CHELSEA GUMMERSON

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

W15QKN-23-R-0007

2023JAN24

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CONTINUATION SHEET

Reference No. of Document Being Continued Page of

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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

*** End of Narrative A0000 ***

1. The purpose of amendment 0006 to Solicitation W15QKN-23-R-0007 is as follows:

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

Question 1: Regarding the Technical Data Package (TDP), suppliers have indicated they are unable to quote without the following

Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) being incorporated into the M829A4 TDP:

-R21T5017 approved 02/23/22; changed socket height tolerance on 13051207 (Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), Case Base, (Ammunition Data Link)

ADL Breech Connection

- R22T3004 approved on 08/04/22; Multiple drawing and Quality Assurance Provisions (QAP) corrections across the TDP.

- R22T5012 & AFEC-22-194; Microcontroller and Software update - obsolete microcontroller at supplier

- R22Q3004; Correct errors on MIL-A-70788 Rev A AMD 5 for metal pallet

Will the Government please confirm if these ECPs should be incorporated into the M829A4 TDP for this Request for Proposal (RFP)?

Government Response 1: The following ECPs have been previously approved and are hereby added to Section J, Attachments:

ECP R21T5017: M829A4 Producibility Improvement for Case Base Circuit Card Assembly Socket Height

ECP R22T3004: M829A4 Producibility Improvement for Case Base Circuit Card Assembly Socket Height

ECP R22T5012: Microcontroller and Software Update

ECP R22Q3004: Release amendment 6 for MIL-A-70788

Question 2: In regard to the TDP, for the metal pallet, AC200000429 Rev E (posts) and AC2000000428 Rev D (skid), these drawings have errors. The supplier has indicated they must quote Rev C + ECP R18T3010 in both cases to manufacture packaging to the correct dimensions. Does the Government agree?

Government Response 2: AC200000429 Rev C + ECP MI-N4344A2 and AC2000000428 Rev C + ECP R18T3010 are listed in Contract C for use.

Question 3: In regard to the TDP, for the Fibre Reinforcing Bundle (13051220), due to obsolescence the supplier can no longer use

Spandex 420 Denier V550 in producing this component and must use Spandex 420 Denier H300. Product code will change from AT3814 Rev 3 to

AT3814 Rev 3A. What testing and/or evaluation should be assumed to accept the material change?

Government Response 3: To qualify a material change in the fiber bundle, the Contractor must meet all material and dimensional requirements of drawing 13051220 rev E, and all inspection requirements of QAP13051220 rev -; Pass propellant compatibility testing using vacuum stability test per MIL-STD-286C (method 403.1.3) or STANAG 4147 (rev 2, test 1) with the new bundle and both Surface Coated

Double Base (SCDB) and Diethylene Glycol Ninitrate (DEGN) propellant (drawings 13051227 rev G and 13051228 rev F, respectively); Meet all ballistic requirements of a First Article Acceptance Test (FAAT). Fifteen rounds loaded to a standard charge weight at each of hot, cold, ambient. Then, ten strength of design (SOD) rounds at an increased charge to achieve breech pressures between 7274 and 7369 bars for every round. This does not have to be a dedicated sock qual test, and an exterior ballistic failure not due to the new material would not disqualify it.

Question 4: In regard to the TDP, the incumbent supplier for the Aft Ring, Part Number (P/N) 13051170, requires a change in base metal due to persistent corrosion issues that impact cost and schedule. Would the Government be amenable to the potential change? If so, what testing and/or evaluation should be assumed to accept the material change?

Government Response 4: The Government does not intend to change the material at this time. After contract award, a change to the material can be proposed through the ECP process. The testing and evaluation will be addressed at that time.

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Question 5: The Sabot supplier has indicated the prepreg polymer Ultem 1000F3SP is obsolete. Should the associated cost and schedule should be assumed in the response W15QKN-23-R-0007?

Government Response 5: Associated cost should be assumed in the response to the Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government has determined that schedule should not be impacted by a new prepreg polymer supplier. After contract award, an ECP can be submitted to the

Government that addresses the proposed material.

Question 6: The Government has provided a formula with which a pricing curve will be calculated and incorporated into the resulting contract. Guidance on the use of pricing curves from the Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC) and Operational Services Division (OSD) is specific to sole source negotiated contracts where the curve formula can be negotiated, taking into account the improvement/learning associated with a product based on historical data. Given this is a competitive RFP, will the Government consider changing the pricing structure to quantity range band pricing?

Government Response 6: The Government denies the request to change the pricing structure to quantity range band pricing. A pricing curve applies the principle that, as the quantity doubles, cost decreases due to increased efficacy associated with repetitive tasks (in a production environment), or due to economies of scale, which has been determined appropriate for this action. In addition, offerors are still able to propose distinct pricing for the outyears, where the improvement/learn would be most evident. A separate curve formula is calculated between every two price points and, separately for every Ordering Period (OP). The curve for OP2 will be based upon the proposed OP2 pricing. Each offeror has the opportunity to propose lower prices for the price points in the outyears to reflect the learning/improvement.

Question 7: The Government has indicated in an answer to a previous question that it expects offerors to do their due diligence and engineering analysis to determine the combination of tolerances that will meet the Government's requirements. Will the Government consider including a segregable Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) that is not included as part of the overall

Total Evaluated Price (TEP) calculation for this engineering analysis given its undefined scope?

Government Response 7: No additional CLIN will be added for any internal engineering analysis. As the system contractor, it is the offeror's responsibility to determine what engineering analysis is required to meet the contract requirements. The Government will not dictate scope or assumptions.

Question 8: The Government has indicated in an answer to a previous question that it expects offerors to do their due diligence and engineering analysis to determine the combination of tolerances that will meet the Government's requirements. This engineering analysis is not explicitly captured in Section C, Statement of Work (SOW). What is the scope of the engineering analysis and/or what assumptions should an offeror make with regards to the engineering analysis so it can be appropriately priced in a competitive Firm Fixed Price

(FFP)environment?

Government Response 8: As the system contractor, it is the offeror's responsibility to determine what engineering analysis is required to meet the contract requirements. The Government will not dictate scope or assumptions regarding the engineering analysis. SOW paragraph C.3.i. has been adjusted and the following has been removed for clarity: 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.

Question 9: The Government has indicated in an answer to a previous question that it expects offerors to do their due diligence and engineering analysis to determine the combination of tolerances that will meet the Government's requirements. If an engineering analysis is required for PY6 production, a 24 month delivery schedule after the date of the contract award is unfeasible. Will the Government consider either 1) extending the delivery schedule for PY6 to allow an engineering analysis to be conducted on the TDP prior to entering production or 2) allowing the awardee to conduct the engineering analysis in parallel with PY6 production and not being contractually obligated to meet the requirements of SOW C.3.i. until such time that PY7 is awarded?

Government Response 9: As the system contractor, it is the offeror's responsibility to determine what engineering analysis is required to meet the contract requirements. The delivery schedule for PY6 will not be extended. Additionally, the Government will not relieve the contractor of the requirements of SOW C.3.i., in PY6.

Question 10: Section L is inconsistent in that it includes Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item

Proposal, but it also states, "Alternate proposals will not be accepted." Will the Government accept a proposal with an alternative line item?

Government Response 10: As stated, in FAR 52.204-22, The Offeror may submit one or more additional proposals with alternative line items, provided that alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. However, acceptance of an alternative proposal is a unilateral decision made solely at the discretion of the Government. Offers that do not comply with the line items specified in this solicitation may be determined to be nonresponsive or unacceptable. Therefore, at this time, proposals with alternative line items will not be accepted.

Question 11: Regarding the TDP, a new Kraft Paper supplier for the Combustible Cartridge Case needs to be established because the

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current supplier has notified industry that they are exiting the business. What assumptions should offerors make for this qualification effort? Additionally, qualification of a new supplier will require additional schedule for cartridge delivery because long-lead

Combustible Cartridge Cases cannot be placed on purchase order until a new Kraft Paper supplier is identified. How should offerors account for additional schedule time above and beyond the current cartridge delivery requirements of 24 months ADC for this qualification effort given the competitive environment of this RFP?

Government Response 11: The systems contractor is responsible for managing the supply chain, this is not a source controlled drawing.

The risk analysis should be conducted by the contractor in order to assess their supply chain availability to meet the requirements.

Question 12: Supplier feedback indicates FAAT delivery schedule of 16 months After Date of the Contract Award (ADC) and cartridge delivery schedule of 24 months ADC are unfeasible given industrial base production constraints and extraordinary material/component lead times. Will the Government consider making delivery schedules negotiable at the time of each Delivery Order award?

Government Response 12: The FAAT delivery schedule of 16 months ADC and cartridge delivery schedule of 24 months ADC remain unchanged.

However, the Government has identified a possible supply chain constraint for the propellant. If the contractor provides sufficient data that the supplier lead time for the propellant will put undue delay on the production schedule outside of the prime contractor's control and the prime has taken steps to mitigate these delays, relief to the schedule may be given at that time. Section H has been updated to reflect schedule relief requirements.

Question 13: The RFP includes DFARS 252.246-7006 Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items, but it doesn't appear to include a Warranty clause listing the length of the warranty and applicable remedies, etc. Please confirm whether a Warranty clause applies to this requirement.

Government Response 13: DFARS 252.246-7006 will be removed from the solicitation.

Question 14: SCDB Initiator manufacturing is moving from Elkton, MD to New River Energetics (NRE) in Radford, VA. How should offerors account for additional schedule above and beyond the current cartridge delivery requirements of 24 months ADC required for this place of performance move effort given the competitive environment of this RFP?

Government Response 14: The cartridge delivery schedule of 24 months ADC remains unchanged. However, if the contractor provides sufficient data that the supplier lead time for the SCDB Initiator will put undue delay on the production schedule outside of the prime contractor's control and the prime has taken steps to mitigate these delays, relief to the schedule may be given at that time. Section

H has been updated to reflect schedule relief requirements.

2. Add the following into Section J, attachments and Section A, Narrative A0001, paragraph 3, LIMITED DISTRIBUTION DATA INFORMATION

INSTRUCTIONS:

- Attach 0017_ECP R21T5017_M829A4 Producibility Improvement for Case Base Circuit Card Assembly Socket Height-with ERR

- Attach 0018_ECP R22T3004_M829A4 TDP Cleanup_with ERR

- Attach 0019_ECP R22T5012_Microcontroller and Software Update_with ERR

- Attach 0020 _ECP_R22Q3004_Release amendment 6 for MIL-A-70788

3. LIMITED DISTRIBUTION DATA INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Distribution Statement F:

The following documents have Limited Distribution Data Information:

Distribution Statement F:

- Attach 0018_ECP R22T3004_M829A4 TDP Cleanup_with ERR

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

Distribution Statement D:

- Attach 0017_ECP R21T5017_M829A4 Producibility Improvement for Case Base Circuit Card Assembly Socket Height-with ERR

- Attach 0019_ECP R22T5012_Microcontroller and Software Update_with ERR

- Attach 0020 _ECP_R22Q3004_Release amendment 6 for MIL-A-70788

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

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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:

a. AMSTA-AR 1350 - Technical Data Request Questionnaire (Attachment 0007, Section J)

b. DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement (Attachment 0012, Section J)

c. Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Agreement (Attachment 0008, Section J)

4. Updated SOW paragraph C.3.i. from:

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.

To:

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.

5. Remove DFARS clause 252.246-7006 Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items

6. Add the following to paragraph to section H: If the contractor provides sufficient data that the supplier lead time for the SCDB

Initiator or propellant will put undue delay on the production schedule outside of the prime contractor's control and, the prime has taken steps to mitigate these delays, relief to the schedule may be given at that time.

6. All other terms and condition remain unchanged.

*** END OF NARRATIVE A0007 ***

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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 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

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

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

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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.

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

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

Government review upon request.

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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

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.