PGS PPON Updated14APR2026.docx

Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) for

Precision Grenadier System (PGS)

Issued by:

U.S. Army Contracting Command Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000

In Support of:

Product Manager Soldier Weapons Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000

PPON Issue Date: 01 April 2026 Written Proposal Due Date: 1 June 2026 at 1:00PM EST

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Purpose & Authority[footnoteRef:2] [2: For additional information please refer to the Department of Defense (DoD), Other Transactions Guide, Version 2.0, dated July 2023 at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB%20A1%20-%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf

The purpose of this Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) is to award up to two prototype Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022, with each COMPANY developing a Precision Grenadier System (PGS) which includes a weapon, fire control and family of ammunition. These prototype OTAs will develop industry’s potential solutions/concepts through prototypes, user evaluation, and testing to ensure a safe, suitable, and effective PGS. The PGS support concept will be consistent with the Army two-level field and sustainment maintenance system.

1.2 Background

Results of the 2015 Soldier Capabilities Based Assessment (CBA) revalidated the 2008 Small Arms CBA capability gap identifying the need for a Counter Defilade Target Engagement (CDTE) capability to defeat precisely and quickly, out to 500 meters, enemy combatants, their personal equipment, and thin-skinned targets in defilade positions, while limiting collateral damage. Emerging threats have added an additional capability requirement for Counter-small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS).

The PGS will be a complete armament system integrating weapon, fire control, and a family of ammunition. It will be a man-portable, target engagement system that enables the squad to organically incapacitate enemy personnel targets in defilade, in close quarters battle and unmanned aerial systems with quick and precise fire. The PGS will be fielded with a family of ammunition to include Counter Defilade (CD), C-sUAS, Training Practice (TP) and Close Quarters Battle (CQB).

The PGS is planned for two per rifle squad in the Close Combat Force.

To investigate potential technologies that address the capability gap, the U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) on behalf of Product Manager Soldier Weapons (PdM SW), awarded four OTAs, Section 815 OTA authority, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 4022, in 4QFY25 and 1QFY26. This initiative is a risk reduction effort with the goal of developing technologies associated with the current capability gap.

The PdM SW has engaged with industry through multiple Industry Days and market research to gather feedback and refine requirements. These events, held in August 2024, January 2025, and December 2025 provided opportunities for information exchange and collaboration.

1.3 Acquisition Approach

OTA Awards: The Government anticipates awarding up to two competitive fixed amount OTAs for PGS prototyping. Each prototype OTA will require all the deliverables outlined in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule, to include:

· Approximately 16 weapons

· Approximately 18 fire controls

· Approximately 25,400 rounds of ammunition (mixture of TP, CQB, CD, C-sUAS)

· Spare parts

· Test barrels

· Tools/gauges/accessories

· Engineering support

· Prototyping efforts (as defined in the Statement of Work).

Each prototype OTA will undergo prototype test events including User Evaluations. The duration for each OTA is estimated to be up to four years. Below is an estimated timeline based on planned funding. Note, these timelines may change based on available funds.

Follow-on Production Award(s): The Government anticipates a potential follow-on production award(s) based on the results of the prototyping effort. Details regarding the potential production award(s) are provided in Section 5.

1.4 Definitions

“Agreements Officer” (AO) is the United States Army Contracting Command warranted Officer with authority to enter into, administer, change or terminate OTAs.

“Agreements Specialist” (AS) is the United States Army Contracting Specialist and designee of the AO for executing modifications, administrative matters, and financial aspects of the Agreement.

“Ammunition” is an assembled cartridge case with propellant, primer, fuze (as applicable) and projectile(s). This includes the Loading, Assembly and Packaging (LAP).

“Ammunition Programmer” is the system component that communicates with the PGS ammunition. It may be a standalone component that is separable from the PGS platform, fully integrated into the fire control or weapon, or a variation in between depending on the system design.

“Cost Share” is the portion of project costs not reimbursed by the Government, representing contributions made by the awardee or its partners.

“Disturbed Reticle” refers to an aiming reference that has been adjusted to present the operator with an accurate aim point that compensates for ballistic effects which could include range to target, ballistic coefficient, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and wind.

“Effective” means a combination of operational and technical effectiveness as determined by technical testing and operational testing/evaluation.

“E-Type Target” refers to a “body shaped” target made of semi-self-sealing plastic that fits military turning target systems which measures approximately 19.5" x 40". Please refer to NSN: 6920-00-071-4780

“Fire Control” refers to a PGS weapon-mounted fire control system including a soft case, remote(s), lens covers, laser filter unit, mounting and alignment tools, anti-reflective device, lens cleaning kit, Quick Reference Guide (QRG) for basic setup and operation, zeroing chart(s), and two sets of batteries.

“Fixed Amount” means an OTA under which an awardee agrees to complete a prototype project for an agreed upon total price and where payments are not based on amounts generated from the awardee’s financial or cost records.

“Innovative” means any new technology, process, material, or method, including research and development, or any new application of an existing technology, process, material, or method.

“Nonprofit Research Institution” means a nonprofit institution, as defined in 15 U.S.C. 3703, and includes federally funded research and development centers, as identified by the National Scientific Foundation in accordance with the government wide Federal Acquisition Regulation issued in accordance with section 1303(a)(1) of title 41 (or any successor regulation thereto).

“Nontraditional Defense Contractor” (NDC) An entity that is not currently performing and has not performed, for at least the one-year period preceding the solicitation of sources by DoD for the procurement or transaction, any contract or subcontract for the DoD that is subject to full coverage under the cost accounting standards prescribed pursuant to section 1502 of title 41 and the regulations implementing such section (see 10 U.S.C. 2302(9)).

"Other Transaction for Prototype Projects” refers to this type of OTA. This type of OTA is authorized by 10 U.S.C. 4022 for prototype projects directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by the DoD, or for the improvement of platforms, systems, components, or materials in use by the armed forces. This type of OTA is treated by DoD as an acquisition instrument, commonly referred to as an "other transaction" for a prototype project or a Section 4022 "other transaction". OTAs are acquisition instruments that generally are not subject to the federal laws and regulations governing procurement (FAR based) contracts. As such, they are not required to comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), its supplements (i.e. DFARS) or laws that are limited in applicability to procurement contracts.

“Precision Grenadier System” (PGS) refers to a prototype grenadier system that includes a weapon, fire control, and family of ammunition.

“Safe” means the PGS is free from conditions that can cause unintentional death, injury, occupational illness, damage to or loss of equipment or property, or damage to the environment.

“Significant Participant” means an entity that makes a significant contribution to the prototype project. Examples of what might be considered a significant contribution include supplying new key technology or products, accomplishing a significant amount of effort, or in some other way causing a material reduction in the cost or schedule, or increase in performance.

“Small Business” as defined by 10 U.S.C. 4022 means a small business concern as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

“Suitable” means the PGS allows the Soldier to perform the mission with the resources provided and ability to maintain and train a PGS once fielded to continually meet the effective standards.

“Weapon” refers to a PGS prototype weapon, sling, muzzle device, cleaning kit, and magazines to stow 45 rounds all included in a case.

1.5 Eligibility

In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 4022, Offerors shall meet one of the following conditions to be considered for an award:

a. There is at least one nontraditional defense contractor or nonprofit research institution participating to a significant extent in the prototype project.

b. All significant participants in the transaction other than the Federal Government are small businesses (including small businesses participating in a program described under section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638)) or nontraditional defense contractors.

c. At least one third of the total cost of the prototype project is to be paid out of funds provided by sources other than the Federal Government.

d. The senior procurement executive for the agency determines in writing that exceptional circumstances justify the use of a transaction that provides for innovative business arrangements or structures that would not be feasible or appropriate under a contract or provide an opportunity to expand the defense supply base in a manner that would not be practical or feasible under a contract.

In addition, Offerors must have a Dunn and Bradstreet (DUNS) number and must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) to obtain a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. This system verifies identity and ensures that payment is sent to the right party. In general, to invoice and receive payment after award of an OTA, Offerors must register in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). The Offeror must be considered a responsible party by the Agreements Officer and is not suspended or debarred from such an agreement by the Federal Government and is not prohibited by Presidential Executive Order or law from receiving such award. Additionally, Offerors who attempt to circumvent the eligibility requirements/conditions may be excluded from consideration at the Agreements Officer’s discretion.

1.6 Evaluators

ACC, with the assistance of subject matter experts (Government personnel from relevant technical and operational fields, and qualified Government Contractors with specific expertise), will review and evaluate proposals submitted in response to this PPON, based on the criteria outlined in this PPON (Section 3 and 4). All evaluators will recuse themselves from evaluating proposals where a conflict of interest exists.

SECTION 2 – PPON STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

2.1. SOW INTRODUCTION

The objective of this Statement of Work is to establish the requirements for the development, testing, and delivery of a PGS.

This SOW identifies the work to be performed by the COMPANY in developing a PGS that meets the COMPANY’s proposed requirements in Attachment 1 – PGS Threshold Requirements and Attachment 2 – PGS Prototype Characteristics. The primary place of performance shall be at the COMPANY’S facility, unless designated otherwise. Delivery and Government testing will be at Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG), Maryland or other Government locations.

2.1.1. Requirements and Objectives

This SOW is broken out into three parts:

Part A – Prototype Hardware and Government Testing and Evaluation: Section 2.2 of the SOW defines the required hardware types and quantities (weapon, fire control, ammunition, test barrels, spare parts, and tools/gauges/accessories) needed to conduct the planned Government testing and evaluation.

Part B – Prototype Program Management and Engineering Support: Section 2.3 of the SOW defines the scope of the program management and engineering requirements that the COMPANY shall perform during this OTA for prototyping the PGS.

Part C – Iterative Prototyping Efforts: Section 2.4 of the SOW identifies potential iterative prototyping efforts that may be included in formal modifications to the OTA during this Rapid Prototyping phase.

2.2. PART A: PROTOTYPE HARDWARE AND GOVERNMENT TESTING AND EVALUATION

The COMPANY shall build and deliver PGS prototypes to support Government testing and evaluation. The Government testing and evaluation will consist of Prototype Test (PT).

2.2.1. Prototype Hardware

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

2.2.1.1. System Prototype

The COMPANY shall build and deliver PGS prototypes to support the PT that complies with COMPANY proposed performance requirements in Attachment 1 - PGS Threshold Requirements.

2.2.1.1.1. System Prototype Characteristics

The PGS prototypes shall meet the characteristics listed in Attachment 2 - PGS Prototype Characteristics.

2.2.1.2. Weapon Prototype

The COMPANY shall build and deliver weapon prototypes to support PT that complies with COMPANY proposed performance requirements in Attachment 1 - PGS Threshold Requirements.

2.2.1.2.1. Weapon Prototype Characteristics

The weapon prototypes shall meet the characteristics listed in Attachment 2 - PGS Prototype Characteristics.

Deliverables: Weapon prototypes required to support Government testing. The required weapon test quantity and deliverable schedule is listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.2.1.2.2. Magazines

The COMPANY shall deliver magazines to support the Government development of Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) compatible pouches.

Deliverables: Three PGS magazines delivered to the Government six months prior to PT.

2.2.1.3. PGS Family of Ammunition Prototypes

The COMPANY shall develop a family of ammunition (FoA) that can be fired from the PGS weapon. The FoA shall consist of counter defilade (CD), counter- small unmanned aerial system (C-sUAS), training (TP), and close quarters battle (CQB) or as proposed by the COMPANY in Attachment 1 - PGS Threshold Requirements.

The COMPANY shall build and deliver ammunition prototypes to support PT that comply with COMPANY proposed performance requirements in Attachment 1 - PGS Threshold Requirements.

2.2.1.3.1. FoA Prototype Characteristics

The COMPANY shall optimize each of the cartridges in the FoA to address the FoA characteristics in Attachment 2 - PGS Prototype Characteristics to support Government testing.

Deliverables: Ammunition prototypes required to support Government testing. The required ammunition test quantity and deliverable schedule is listed in Attachment 3 – Delivery Schedule.

2.2.1.3.2. Test Ammunition / Primed Cases and Training Ammunition The COMPANY shall develop, build and deliver the following rounds to support Government testing and training, as proposed by the COMPANY in Attachment 1 - PGS Threshold Requirements:

a. High Pressure Test (HPT) Round. The HPT cartridge verifies if a weapon can withstand pressure above its intended operating pressure without permanent damage. The HPT is loaded to a chamber pressure higher than normal service pressure, stressing both the gun barrel and breech during firing. HPT shall be based off the cartridge type that generates the highest peak barrel pressure. Each prototype weapon shall be fired with one HPT round.

HPT pressure establishment testing shall be performed by the COMPANY using at least two different propellant lots of the same propellant formulation and charge load conditioned to -65°F, 70°F, and 160°F. There shall be 30 cartridges fired per temperature, per propellant lot, for a minimum of 180 cartridges. All testing shall occur the same day. HPT cartridges shall be conditioned as follows: 2 hours minimum for 70°F, 4 hours minimum for 160°F, and 6 hours minimum for -65°F. A calculation of 3σ + 15% (JOTP-22 with a safety margin), where σ is the standard deviation of the data set, and 25% (Commission Internationale Permanente pour l’Epreuve des Armes à Feu Portatives) of the average pressure for each data set (6 total) shall be determined. The highest value resulting from this calculation shall be added to the average pressure of that data set to obtain the pressure of the HPT at 70°F. The HPT lots delivered shall have a minimum average pressure that meets the above requirement. Resulting test data shall be provided to the Government as evidence of how HPT pressure was established.

b. Drill Dummy, Inert (DDI). A DDI cartridge, (dummy cartridge or drill cartridge) is a cartridge that is completely inert, i.e., contains no primer, propellant, or explosive charge. The DDI must facilitate the performance of weapon operator tasks similar to live ammunition to include chambering weapons, clearing weapons, weapon maintenance tasks (including verification of proper weapon setup after maintenance procedures) and ammunition familiarity without risk of activating energetic materials. It must be standardized and easily discernible (visually and tactility) from other types of ammunition (i.e. color, fluting, drilled hole, etc.) by Soldiers under training representative conditions during both day and night. The DDI shall have an empty primer pocket and shall be compatible with magazines, weapons, lubes and solvents. The DDI shall be capable of being fed, chambered, ejected, and extracted at least 25 times without any damage to the cartridge such as chipping, peeling, deformation, or disassembling components. The DDI shall have the same outer profile as the CD cartridge and delivered in the same configuration.

c. Arena Test Projectiles. Arena test projectiles for the CD and C-sUAS rounds shall be provided. Exact test configurations are design dependent. Arena test projectiles for both the CD and C-sUAS projectiles shall consist of an inert fuze (no detonator or IED) but shall contain the initiator charge that sets off the main explosive charge for the warhead. Configurations will be reviewed and approved within two weeks of submission by the Government prior to fabrication and delivery to the Government test center.

d. Special fuze/cartridge configurations. Special fuze configurations for the fuzes used on the CD and C-sUAS cartridges shall be provided. Exact configurations are design dependent. The Government IPT in conjunction with Army Fuze Safety Review Board (AFSRB) and electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) subject matter expert (SME) will review fuze/cartridge design(s) and provide the COMPANY details on configurations required to support testing within four weeks of the detailed cartridge design submission. Configurations will support fuze and electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) testing.

e. Primed Case. Primed Cases (case and primer) shall be provided.

Deliverables: HPT calculations, HPT, DDI, Special Fuze, Arena Test Projectiles and Primed Case prototypes required to support Government testing. The required test quantity and deliverable schedule is listed in Attachment 3 – Delivery Schedule.

2.2.1.4. Fire Control

The COMPANY shall build and deliver fire control prototypes to support PT. The fire control prototypes delivered shall be hardware that complies with COMPANY proposed threshold requirements in Attachment 1 – Proposed Threshold Requirements. The COMPANY shall provide a System/Subsystem Specification (SSS) that defines the capabilities of the COMPANY’s fire control in accordance with DID - DI-IPSC-81431A. Where applicable, this is to include general, optical, sensor, display, laser, physical, interface, electrical, software, system accuracy, environmental, reliability, design construction markings, support and ownership requirements.

Deliverables: SSS are required to support Government testing to include zero charts and procedures for each ammunition type and lasers (if applicable). The required SSS deliverable schedule is listed in Attachment 3 – Delivery Schedule.

2.2.1.4.1. Fire Control Prototype

The COMPANY shall build and deliver Fire Control prototypes to support PT that complies with COMPANY proposed threshold requirements, and characteristics defined in Attachment 2 - PGS Prototype Characteristics.

Deliverable: Fire Control required to support Government testing. The required test quantity and deliverable schedule is listed in Attachment 3 – Delivery Schedule.

2.2.2. Government Testing

A majority of testing could be conducted at APG, MD with additional testing possibly at other Government locations. The Government will provide the COMPANY with a summary of the results from Government test within 30 days after completion of Government test.

During a test/subtest event, if the Government must undertake multiple/repeated attempts to complete an action with the COMPANY provided hardware, the Government reserves the right to stop that portion of the test/subtest and move to the next test/subtest. For stopped tests/subtests, only the collected data will be used for evaluation, and the remaining portion of the test/subtest will be recorded as incomplete. Additionally, if any COMPANY provided hardware is determined to be unsafe, the Government reserves the right to stop testing and eliminate the COMPANY from further consideration.

The Government will conduct the following tests on the weapon, fire control, and ammunition.

2.2.2.1. Prototype Test (PT)

This Government test will inform the COMPANY of current design compliance and will be utilized in Follow-On award decisions. The test has an estimated duration of 6 months. See Attachment 9 – Prototype Test Outline for testing to be conducted for PT.

2.2.2.1.1. PT - User Evaluation: Operational Effectiveness, User Acceptance This test is a Government conducted evaluation on areas related to operational effectiveness and user acceptance. Soldiers will conduct scenarios while equipped with the PGS prototypes and engage limited target sets. The test has an estimated duration of 1 month. Reference Attachment 6 –Operational Effectiveness and Attachment 7 –User Acceptance.

2.2.2.1.2. PT – Fire Control Technical Testing

In addition to the system level testing that includes the Fire Control, the government may also conduct fire control technical testing that will be used to inform the follow-on production contract. The test has an estimated duration of up to six months. Reference Attachment 9 – Prototype Test Outline.

2.2.2.1.3. Transformation in Contact (TiC) Task

Transformation in Contact (TiC) allows deployed units to rapidly experiment with, integrate, and provide feedback on new technologies during realistic training scenarios to become more lethal and adaptable. This process involves soldiers adapting their formations and tactics to leverage new capabilities. The same configuration of the PGS delivered for PT will be used for this task.

In order to execute this task, the following conditions must be met:

a. prototypes are safe, suitable, and effective,

b. hardware deliveries meet unit requirements, and

c. affordable and provides military utility.

User feedback from this task will be provided to the COMPANY. Execution of this task is at the Government’s discretion. This Task will be executed under a contract modification.

Deliverable: Ammunition Data Cards (for each round) will be required to be sent to USG before delivery of ammunition as listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.2.3. Scope of Testing

The Government testing will be in accordance with Attachment 9 – Prototype Test Outline. The scope of testing is subject to change without prior notification.

2.2.4. Hardware Quantities Required for Government Testing

The hardware quantities required to conduct PT are listed in Attachment 3 – Delivery Schedule.

2.2.5. COMPANY System Test Support Package

The COMPANY support package shall consist of:

a. adequate supply of spare systems and repair parts to successfully complete all testing and required maintenance actions during testing. The COMPANY shall be prepared to fix or replace Government test systems at Government test site within 48 hours of notification by the Government at no additional cost. Failure to provide an adequate supply of spare and repair parts may directly affect the results of the testing;

b. special tools, gauges, attachments to Government’s mount, and accessories, as necessary, to support all systems for the duration of PT and TiC Task;

c. support and participation in Scoring Conferences for PT as requested; and

d. firing tables for all cartridge types.

Note: Tools included in the Armament Repair Shop Set and The Small Arms Repairman Tool Kit (reference Attachment 10 – Available Maintenance Tools) are not considered special tools.

Deliverables: COMPANY System Test Support Package delivery schedule is listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule. On-site support for Scoring Conferences at APG for PT; dates will be scheduled by the Government.

2.2.6. Non-metallic Coupons

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

Deliverables: 22 coupons (0.25 inch x 2 inch x 2 inch) of each non-metallic material will be delivered per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.2.7. Bulk Energetic Materials

It is recommended that US Military qualified energetics are used in the proposed designs. Energetics are expected to be used in the propulsion system, ignition train, and main explosive charge. Use of US Military qualified energetics eliminates the need to have a qualification plan for these items. In the event that a non-qualified energetic material is utilized, the COMPANY shall provide the required materials to the POC below needed to support the Energetic qualification process.

Shipments will be made to:

W907CC

Receiving Bldg 806 ASP Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806 Marked for:

EMCN: PHIL SAMUELS A18 BLDG: 3022 X: 973-724-4064 OFFICE SYMBOL: RDAR-MEE-W

Deliverables: All required ammunition energetic materials and components will be delivered per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.2.8. Test Barrels

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

2.2.8.1. Electronic Pressure Test Weapon

The COMPANY shall deliver one weapon / Mann barrel representative of the PGS (same length, barrel twist, and rifling profile). The weapon / Mann barrel shall be delivered fully assembled and capable of firing PGS cartridges.

The barrel shall be ported for Kistler 6215 pressure transducers at the mid case and case mouth / chamber locations. The case mid case location shall correspond with the cartridge case location immediately behind the base of the projectile in the cartridge case. The case mouth / chamber location shall be located immediately in front of the cartridge case mouth. The COMPANY shall provide a drawing of the ported barrel to verify that the pressure transducer location is correctly positioned. The holes created for the pressure transducers must run into the center of a groove and be drilled in accordance with the Kistler manual. The COMPANY shall provide a mounting adapter to interface with the Frankford T&E mount (reference Attachment 12 - Mount Drawings) and the COMPANY’S weapon/ Mann barrel.

All barrels shall be broken-in sufficiently to ensure that they are operational and provide consistent, reliable results of ammunition performance (i.e., minimal shot to shot variation with regards to velocity and pressure) prior to shipping.

Deliverables: EPVAT / Mann barrel including firing pin assemblies, actions (weapon components to ignite the primer), and mounting adapters will be delivered per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule. Mann barrel drawing including firing pin assembly, actions (weapon components to ignite the primer) and mounting adapter will be delivered per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.3. PART B: PROTOTYPE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT

The COMPANY shall design, build, and verify performance compliance of the weapon, fire control, and ammunition prototypes to reduce technical and programmatic risks and establish a design configuration to be tested in PT.

2.3.1. Engineering Support

The COMPANY may conduct engineering integration activities including, but not limited to, system engineering, design engineering, materials, services, logistics support, testing, technical management, quality assurance, equipment, facilities, prototyping, and administration to assess and optimize weapon system performance. The COMPANY may conduct trade studies to evaluate the impacts of varying system characteristics on system performance.

2.3.1.1. Configuration Management and Control

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

2.3.1.1.1. Technical Data Packages (TDPs): Weapon, Fire Control, and Ammunition The COMPANY shall prepare and deliver complete TDPs, in native COMPANY format, with at least limited rights for the weapon, fire control and family of ammunition. The COMPANY shall provide Developmental TDPs as prescribed in MIL-STD-31000C, see Attachment 8 - Weapon/Ammo/Fire Control TDP Selection Worksheet, and DI-SESS- 81002F. For the weapon, the top-level drawing shall include the weapon and all accessories that define the weapon system. For the fire control, the top-level drawing shall include the fire control and all accessories that define the fire control. For the Family of Ammunition, the COMPANY shall provide a TDP for each ammunition type. The TDP shall also include special tools, gauges, and ancillary test and support equipment drawings necessary to facilitate the maintenance concept. The TDPs shall be in developmental format and include component level drawings, assembly level drawings, software source code, Software Control Drawings (SCDs), complete printed circuit board (PCB) data packages, and packaging and palletization drawings. The COMPANY shall denote any components that are determined to be safety-critical (any component that directly contributes or controls fuze arming) as CSI (Critical Safety Item) on the subsystem TDP.

With the TDPs the COMPANY shall deliver an Engineering Drawing Tree in top-down breakdown order as prescribed in Attachment 8 - Weapon/Ammo/Fire Control TDP Selection Worksheet and DI-DRPR-81961C to ensure that all the necessary drawings have been provided. The engineering drawing tree shall be in indentured parts list format and include a column for rights asserted for each drawing (limited, government purpose, specifically negotiate license, none) with justification for any restrictions. All TDP elements must be submitted in the English language.

Deliverables: TDP, to include Engineering Drawing Tree, in native COMPANY format, for weapon, fire control, and ammunition will be delivered per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.3.1.1.2. Ammunition and/or Fire Control Programmer Interface Control Documentation The COMPANY shall prepare and deliver complete detailed Interface Control Documentation (ICD), in native COMPANY format. The ICD(s) provided shall capture all interfaces (mechanical/electrical/software/communication protocols/User/sensor/displays/etc.), envelope dimensions, and keep-outs for the ammunition programmer whether separate or integrated with the weapon and or fire control. ICD(s) shall include all external input - output devices and/or accessories that are used to communicate with the ammunition programmer (i.e. weapon or fire control). The ICDs shall be constructed to only contain information that is at a minimum government purpose rights while conveying all PGS subsystem interfaces and necessary information for interfacing with modular and associated systems. Mechanical, electrical and user ICD information shall be provided as prescribed in MIL-STD-31000C, see Attachment 5 - ICD TDP Worksheet and DI-SESS-81000F. Software and communication ICDs shall be provided as prescribed in DI-IPSC-81436A.

Deliverable: Interface Control Documentation, in native COMPANY format, will be delivered per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2. Program Management

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

2.3.2.1. Data Deliveries Method

The COMPANY shall deliver data in accordance with this SOW and the days specified in this SOW are calendar days unless otherwise specified. If a delivery date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal Government holiday, the COMPANY shall deliver the data on the next business day. All data specified in this OTA shall be provided electronically, unless otherwise specified. See Attachment 3 – Delivery Schedule for delivery dates of all deliverables.

2.3.2.2. Meetings and Reviews

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

2.3.2.2.1. Meetings and Reviews Support

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

Deliverables: Briefings, agendas, and meeting minutes, in COMPANY format, will be delivered per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2.2.2. Sub-Contractor Meetings and Reviews

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

2.3.2.2.3. Program Start-Up Meeting

The COMPANY shall invite the Government to a Program Start-Up meeting. This meeting shall also serve as the start of work meeting and allow the Government to meet the COMPANY’S program team. The COMPANY shall provide the Government with COMPANY technical and prototype production metrics that they use to manage and status the Prototype efforts.

Deliverables:

a. Conduct Program Start-Up Meeting with read ahead package in COMPANY format will be delivered per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

b. Provide the Government with updated prototype production metrics, discussed in the Program Start-Up meeting and on a quarterly basis.

2.3.2.2.4. PT Pre-Ship Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is to review COMPANY readiness to ship hardware in support of the Government’s PT. The following topics shall be addressed for weapon, fire control, and ammunition prototypes planned for shipping:

a. Confirm the configuration of the weapon, fire control and ammunition prototypes to be shipped for PT.

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

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

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

e. Provide COMPANY assessment of compliance to the COMPANY proposed performance requirements of PT configuration hardware.

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

g. Provide status of all Agreement deliverables.

h. Provide ammunition lot numbers, cartridge quantities, packaging configuration and hazard information 6 weeks prior to shipment to support generation of a Government control number for ammunition shipment to ATC.

i. Provide guidance for x-ray inspection at ATC to confirm fuze safety for all energetic cartridges

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

Deliverables:

a. Conduct a PT Pre-Ship Meeting at the COMPANY’S facility before the weapon, fire control, and ammunition prototypes are shipped to the Government for PT with a read ahead package in COMPANY format delivered five business days prior to the meeting.

b. Provide ammunition lot numbers, cartridge quantities, packaging configuration and hazard information as per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2.2.5. TiC Task Pre-Ship Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is to review COMPANY readiness to ship hardware in support of the Government’s TiC Task. The following topics shall be addressed for weapon, fire control, and ammunition prototypes planned for shipping:

a. Confirm the configuration of the weapon, fire control and ammunition prototypes to be shipped for TiC Task.

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

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

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

e. Provide COMPANY assessment of compliance to the COMPANY’s proposed performance requirements of TiC Task configuration hardware.

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

g. Provide status of all Agreement deliverables.

h. Provide ammunition lot numbers, cartridge quantities, packaging configuration and hazard information 6 weeks prior to shipment to support generation of a Government control number for ammunition shipment.

i. Provide guidance for x-ray inspection to confirm fuze safety for all energetic cartridges.

Government approval is required for the COMPANY to ship hardware.

Deliverables:

a. Conduct a TiC Task Pre-Ship Meeting at the COMPANY’S facility before the weapon, fire control, and ammunition prototypes are shipped to the Government for TiC Task with read ahead package in COMPANY format delivered five business days prior to the meeting.

b. Provide ammunition lot numbers, cartridge quantities, packaging configuration and hazard information as per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2.3. Security Information

The COMPANY shall adhere to the security information requirements stated in Attachment 11 – Security Information Requirements.

Deliverables: Per Attachment 11 deliverables, provide certificates and background check information as per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2.4. Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

The COMPANY shall submit the IMS to the Government quarterly and/or when required. The IMS shall be detailed sufficiently so that critical and high-risk efforts are identified and planned realistically to ensure the program is executable. The IMS will be extended and expanded as the OTA or agreement unfolds and additional insight is needed (for example, rolling wave detail planning or scope changes). The IMS shall include the efforts of all activities, including subcontractors and suppliers. The COMPANY shall deliver the PGS IMS to the Government utilizing an MS Project format.

Deliverables: PGS MS Project IMS delivered as per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2.5. Copyright & Data Rights

2.3.2.5.1. Copyright & Technical Data Rights

The COMPANY shall provide at least Limited Rights to any delivered Technical Data. The COMPANY shall provide Unlimited Rights to certain categories of technical data identified in the Terms and Conditions (T&C). If any content includes copyrighted material, the COMPANY shall furnish full copyright release for that data. The Government will seek Government Purpose License Rights (GPR) and/or Unlimited Rights to COMPANY’S technical data under a Special License Agreement described in Section 3.4.4.

Deliverables: Copyright Release in COMPANY format delivered as per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2.5.2. Copyright & Computer Software Data Rights

The COMPANY shall provide at least Restricted Rights to any delivered Computer Software and Computer Software Documentation. The COMPANY shall provide Unlimited Rights under the conditions defined to certain categories of computer software and computer software documentation identified in the T&Cs. If any content includes copyrighted material, the COMPANY shall furnish full copyright release for that data. The Government will seek Government Purpose License Rights (GPLR) and/or Unlimited Rights to COMPANY’S Computer Software and Computer Software Documentation under a Special License Agreement described in Section 3.4.4.

Deliverable: Copyright Release in COMPANY format delivered as per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.3.2.6. Export Control Requirement

Export of technical and/or computer software data under this OTA to Foreign Persons, which is not accompanied by a perfected compliance instrument, as defined in International Regulation (ITAR) Section 120-16 is not authorized.

Technical and/or computer software data shall be marked in accordance with the following:

“WARNING - This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Section 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 4801-4852 of Title 50, United States Code). Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25 and DoD Instruction 2040.02.”

2.3.3. Reliability Growth Plan

The COMPANY shall develop and implement a reliability growth plan for the PGS. The COMPANY will generate Reliability Growth plans for the combined weapon and fire control Class I/II (MRBF), combined weapon and fire control Class III (MRBF), and each ammunition type (reliability %). The reliability growth plan is a structured method to mature the system’s reliability through finding failures and fixing them during the development of the system. The evaluation shall be in accordance with Attachment 13 – Failure Definition and Scoring Criteria. The COMPANY shall use a Reliability Growth Model that considers the following:

a. Management Strategy

b. Level of Fix Effectiveness

c. Derating Factor

d. The lag-time due to corrective action implementation

e. Probability of Accepting

Deliverables: Reliability Growth Plans for combined weapon and fire control Class I/II and Class III and a Reliability Growth Plan for each ammunition type will be delivered per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.3.4. System Safety

2.3.4.1. System Safety Program[footnoteRef:3] [3: Unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(1) ASSIST https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/ and (2) Quick Search http://quicksearch.dla.mil/

The COMPANY shall establish and maintain a System Safety Program per MIL-STD-882E, Standard Practice for System Safety, which will include a System Safety Plan. As a minimum, the COMPANY shall implement a system safety program and a hazardous material management plan, which shall consist of conducting hazard analyses and assessments specified herein and establishing and maintaining a hazard tracking and risk resolution system. The COMPANY shall identify System Safety Working Group (SSWG) members. The SSWG shall coordinate all matters that are safety related with the Government. The System Safety Plan shall be submitted using DI-SAFT-81626 as a guide. The COMPANY shall submit the required reports in support of the System Safety Program: Health Hazard Assessment Report using DI-SAFT-80106C as a guide; Critical Safety Item, Characteristics and Critical Defect Report using DI-SAFT-80970A as a guide; and Failure Mode, Effects, and Critical Analysis Report using DI-SESS-81495C as a guide. Explosive Hazard Classification Data using DI-SAFT-81299C as a guide, shall be submitted for all explosives or munitions delivered to the Government. Radiation Hazard Control Procedures, using DI-SAFT-80184A as a guide, shall be submitted if the COMPANY is providing the Government with radioactive material (such as in night sights).

Deliverables: Identification of SSWG COMPANY members, System Safety Plan, Health Hazard Assessment Report, Critical Safety Item Characteristics and Critical Defect Report, Failure Mode, Effects, and Critical Analysis Report, Explosive Hazard Classification Data and Radiation Hazard Control Procedures (if necessary) will be delivered per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.3.4.2. System Safety Hazard Analysis Report (SSHAR)

The COMPANY shall provide System, Subsystem, and Operating and Support Hazard Analyses. Results of the Hazard Analysis shall be documented, and a System Safety Hazard Analysis Report (SSHAR) shall be submitted using DI-SAFT-80101C as a guide. The SSHAR shall be updated to reflect any changes to the system.

Deliverables: System Safety Hazard Analysis Report will be delivered per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.3.4.3. Safety Assessment Report (SAR)

The COMPANY shall conduct a safety assessment of the components, subsystems and systems. The Safety Assessment Report (SAR) shall be submitted using DI-SAFT-80102C as a guide. A SAR is required with the delivery of any configuration or component to the Government for testing or demonstration. This may require preparation and delivery of more than one SAR. The SAR shall contain results from the COMPANY’S safety assessments, hazard analyses, and testing. The SAR shall also contain Range Safety recommendations for testing at Government facilities.

Deliverables: Safety Assessment Report will be delivered per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.3.4.4. Accident/Incident Report

The COMPANY and principal subcontractors shall notify the AO immediately following any major accident/incident (including fire) resulting in any one or more of the following: fatalities or disabling injuries; damage of Government property exceeding $5,000; impacts to program planning or production schedules; degradation of safety of equipment under OTA, such that personal injury or property damage may be involved; and/or identification of a potential hazard requiring corrective action. The COMPANY shall prepare an Accident/Incident Report for each incident.

Deliverables: Initial Accident/Incident notification delivered within 24 hours with follow up Accident/Incident Report as soon as possible.

2.3.5. Ammunition Hazard Classification

The COMPANY shall provide technical data to support hazard classification in compliance with the DoD Ammunition and Explosives Hazard Classification Procedures (DAEHCP) (Army Technical Bulletin 700-2). Such pertinent data may include:

a. ammunition description (include location ammunition will be shipped from);

b. list and quantity of all energetic material along with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all energetic components (primer, propellant, detonators, explosives, etc.) and composition of each energetic materials (percentages of each energetic material);

c. top level cartridge drawing including part number, total cartridge weight, energetic weight, cartridge length, and cartridge diameter;

d. ammunition packaging drawings including quantity of cartridges per can and total ship weight (can dependent on final packaging specification);

e. ammunition lot number.

Deliverables: Technical data will be delivered per delivery schedule listed in Attachment 3 - Delivery Schedule.

2.3.5.1 Interim Hazard Classification (IHC)

The COMPANY has the option of utilizing the Government to obtain an IHC for shipment of their prototype ammunition, energetic materials, and/or energetic items in support of this…