W519TC-23-R-0046 120mm M830A1 Recap FINAL.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD 1. This Contract Is A Rated Order Under

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2. Contract Number 3. Solicitation Number 4. Type of Solicitation 5. Date Issued 6. Requisition/Purchase Number Sealed Bid (IFB)

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SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in until (hour) local time (Date).

Caution - Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

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Part I - The Schedule Part II - Contract Clauses A Solicitation/Contract Form I Contract Clauses

B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs Part III - List Of Documents, Exhibits, And Other Attach.

C Description/Specs./Work Statement J List of Attachments D Packaging and Marking Part IV - Representations And Instructions E Inspection and Acceptance K Representations, Certifications, and F Deliveries or Performance Other Statements of Offerors G Contract Administration Data L Instrs., Conds., and Notices to Offerors H Special Contract Requirements M Evaluation Factors for Award

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within _____ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. Discount For Prompt Payment 10 Calendar Days (%) 20 Calendar Days (%) 30 Calendar Days (%) Calendar Days (%) (See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

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10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: DAVID W. BUENNIG

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCRI-AC/(309)782-2912

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

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NOTICE 1: The Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement is classified as Distribution D, Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense (DOD) and U.S. DOD Contractors Only. These documents contain technical data whose EXPORT is restricted by the

Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., SEC 2751, ET SEQ.) for the Export Administration Act of 1979, as Amended, titled, 50 U.S.C.

App 2240 Et Seq. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe penalties. Dissemination shall be in accordance with (IAW) provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25. If Offerors want to become certified in order to receive the Technical Information for this solicitation they must fill out a registration form at: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/DD2345Instructions/

To obtain the Technical Information for this solicitation, the Offeror must request explicit access through SAM.gov "Contracting

Opportunities" through the "attachments/links" tab under Request for Proposal (RFP) W519TC-23-R-0046.

DESTRUCTION NOTICE: Destroy by any method that will prevent disclosure of contents or reconstruction of the documents.

An Offeror must have an approved DD form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, on file with the Joint Certification Program

(JCP) in order to be granted access to the Technical Information. Restricted technical data will not be available to an Offeror who has not been certified.

NOTICE 2: All contractors who provide goods/services to the DoD must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). If you are not registered in SAM, you cannot be awarded a DoD Contract. Refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.204-7, System for

Award Management, for details regarding registration.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

1. This solicitation is restricted to the United States, its outlying areas, and Canada, as authorized by FAR 6.302-3(b)(1)(i) and

(iv)(B), for 120mm M830A1 High Explosive Anti-Tank-Multi Purpose with Tracer (HEAT-MP-T) Cartridge Recapitalization.

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) ITEM National Stock Number (NSN)________________________________ ____ ___________________________

0001 M830A1 Recap 1315-01-333-0534

2. The U.S. Government (USG) intends to award one Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for

120mm M830A1 High Explosive Anti-Tank-Multi Purpose with Tracer (HEAT-MP-T) Cartridge Recapitalization to the offeror whose proposal represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable proposal. The Period of Performance is five years, with five-one year Ordering

Periods. The total dollar amount of all Delivery Orders placed against the resultant contract shall not exceed $40,323,941.25.

3. The quantity ranges can be found in Attachment 0001, 120mm M830A1 Recap Price Matrix. The five (5) Ordering Periods are as follows:

Ordering Period 1: Date of Award through 31 July 2024

Ordering Period 2: 1 August 2024 through 31 July 2025

Ordering Period 3: 1 August 2025 through 31 July 2026

Ordering Period 4: 1 August 2026 through 31 July 2027

Ordering Period 5: 1 August 2027 through 31 July 2028

4. Quantity requirements and delivery schedule information are included in Section B for identification only. Offerors are required to complete and submit the 120mm M830A1 Price Matrix identified as Attachment 0001 in Section J. Offerors shall complete this Price

Matrix in accordance with the instructions in Section L. The pricing submitted in the Price Matrix shall be fully executable by the

U.S.Government at the unit prices and quantity range limits specified in the Price Matrix.

5. The following will be restricted to the sources within the United States, its outlying areas and Canada (See Section H: RESTRICTION

OF CRITICAL ITEMS AND COMPONENTS):

- Case base and seal assemblies

- Combustible cartridge cases

- Load, assemble and Pack (LAP) M8301A cartridges

6. The following items are to be restricted to Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) (See Section H: RESTRICTION OF CRITICAL ITEMS AND

ITS COMPONENTS):

- 100% of Nitrocellulose (NC) in the combustible cartridge case

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7. GUARANTEED MINIMUM QUANTITY: The guaranteed minimum quantity on this Contract is 19,000 cartridges. A Delivery Order for the guaranteed minimum quantity will be issued concurrently with the IDIQ Contract award. After the issuance of the Delivery Order for the guanranteed minimum quantity, the U.S. Government has no obligation to order any further quantity.

8. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process in accordance with FAR 15.101-2 will be utilized to select the offeror that provides the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal to the Government. The LPTA source selection process will include the evaluation of the following factors: Technical and Price. Section L provides specific instructions to Offerors regarding preparation and submittal of proposals. Evaluation of the proposals will be in accordance with the criteria stated in Section M.

Award will be made to the Offeror whose proposal is determined to provide the lowest price to the USG based upon Section M criteria.

9. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of the proposal. The USG will not make assumptions concerning an Offeror's intent, capabilities, facilities or experience. The submission of CLEAR, ACCURATE, and

COMPLETE information is the sole responsibility of the Offeror. Please ensure all fill-ins are completed, if applicable. If fill-ins are not applicable, the Offeror shall indicate N/A. If the offeror fails to include the information requested in Section L in its proposal, the offeror's proposal may be rejected by the USG and no longer considered for award.

10. The USG intends to award the contract resulting from this solicitation without discussions (See FAR 52.215-1). The Contracting

Officer may contact Offerors for clarifications, as described in FAR 15.306(a) and FAR 52.215-1, without opening discussions. However, the USG reserves the right to conduct discussions, and to permit Offerors to revise their proposals if determined necessary by the

Contracting officer. Offerors shall ensure their initial proposals contain the best terms and that proposals are complete, including all fill-ins and blanks.

11.In accordance with the terms of the resultant contract, the USG may provide Government Furnished Ammunition (see Section E Narrative

Clause E0006) and Government Furnished Property (see FAR Clause 52.245-1 in Section I).

12. Note for Other than Small Businesses ONLY. Other than Small Business Offerors shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan as required by FAR 19.7 (FAR Clause 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan). The Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be reviewed when the apparent awardee is determined.

13. The U.S. Government requests proposals remain valid for 365 days. Offeror shall annotate the 365-day validity period in Block 12 of this solicitation.

14. In the event that a discrepancy between any statements in Narrative A and another section of the solicitation exists, the other sections take precedence.

15. Questions, comments or concerns regarding the terms and conditions presented in Solicitation W519TC-23-R-0046 must be directed to the Contract Specialist, Mr. Dave Buennig, david.w.buennig.civ@army.mil, and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Joelle R. Donovan, joelle.r.donovan.civ@army.mil. Please indicate RFP W519TC-23-R-0046 in the subject line of email correspondence. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted no later than ten (10) days after issuance of this solicitation. Questions submitted later than ten

(10) days after issuance of this solicitation may not be answered.

16. Contact Information: Proposals shall be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist, Mr. Dave Buennig, david.w.buennig.civ@army.mil, and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Joelle R. Donovan, joelle.r.donovan.civ@army.mil.

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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

0001 M830A1 RECAPITALIZATION _______________________

NSN: 1315-01-333-0534

COMMODITY NAME: 120MM HEAT-MP-T M830A1

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE: Firm Fixed Price

PACKAGING AND MARKING

See Appendix C of the SOW

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

INSPECTION: Origin

ACCEPTANCE: Origin

FOB POINT: Origin

**PRICES ARE NOT TO BE ENTERED IN THIS SECTION. ALL

PRICING IS TO BE ENTERED INTO THE PRICE MATRIX M830A1

RECAP, ATTACHMENT 0001.

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0002 DATA ITEM - CDRL, DD1423 ________________________

DATA ITEMS - NOT SEPARATELY PRICED

Contractor will prepare and deliver data in accordance with the requirements, quantities, and schedules set forth in the Contract Data

Requirements

List (CDRL, DD1423) found at Exhibit A.

A DD250 is not required.

Inspection and Acceptance_________________________

INSPECTION: Destination

ACCEPTANCE: Destination

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C NARRATIVE CLAUSES:____________________________

C0001 - STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)M830A1 RECAP

C0002 - STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)CONFIGURATION CHANGE MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION (CCM)

C0003 - STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) ENHANCED SECURITY PROTECTIONS FOR CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS

C0001 - STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)M830A1 RECAP___________________________________________

1.0 Scope: The Product Manager for Large Caliber Ammunition, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, requires the Contractor to conduct a recapitalization program on the M830A1 cartridges in the U.S. Government (USG) inventory. The primary focus of the recapitalization program is to disassemble the cartridge, replace the combustible cartridge case, then reassemble the cartridge using epoxy adhesive to bond the new cartridge case to the existing case adapter/projectile and using the latest configuration spring disc to assemble the cartridge case to a modified case base & seal assembly. A secondary focus will be to inspect the obturator, returning it by machining to its as built diameter and adding (also by machining) three channels (slots) to enhance obturator breakup on muzzle exit. The

Contractor shall also design and conduct testing on removed ignition primers to verify that those with missing lacquer sealing plugs still conform to the functioning time specified on the primer drawing/QAP (12527432).

2.0 Applicable Documents:

Federal and Military Standards

MIL-STD-286C Military Standard for Propellants, Solid:Sampling w/Change 2 Examination, and Testing

FED-STD-595 Federal Standard for Colors Used in Government w/Change Notice 2 Procurement

Military Specifications:

MIL-C-70983A Military Specification for Cartridge, 120mm, HEAT-MP-T,M830A1, excluding Appendix A

DTL 14000022E Detail Specification Item Specification for the cartridges, 120mm Target Practice

MIL-A-70625A Military Specification for Automated Acceptance Inspection Equipment, Design, testing

MIL-DTL-70478E Military Specification for Container, Ammunition, Metal for Cartridge, 120mm Tank Ammunition

MIL-A-70788A Adapter, Metal and wood Pallets w/Amendment 5

MIL-P-70786 Military Specification for Pallet, Standard w/Amendment 4 Metal

MIL-PRF-46147D Performance Specification Lubricant, Solid Film, w/Amendment 1 Cured, Corrosin Inhibiting

Drawings:

12912208 Rev M Cartridge, 120mm HEAT-MP-T, M830A1

12912206 Rev H Projectile Sub-Assembly, M830A1

12524833 Rev AB Case Base and Seal Assembly

12527480 Rev C Propellant, JA2

12912367 Rev B Combination of Adopted Items: Ctg, 120mm, HEAT-MP-T, M830A1

12912376 Rev B Combination of Adopted Items: Ctg, 120mm, HEATP-MP-T, M830A1 (25 Cartridge Per Wood Pallet; Marine

Corp Use)

12524967 Rev G Profile & Alignment Gage, Hydraulically Operated Assy

13076166 Rev XC Projectile, 120MM, HEAT-MP-T, M830A1, Modified Obturator

19-48-4079/7 Rev 5 Unitization Procedures for Complete Rounds Packed in Cylindrical

Metal Containers on 4-Way Entry Pallets

19-48-4079/7B Rev 8 Unitization Procedures for Complete Rounds Packed in Cylindrical Metal Containers on 4-Way

Entry Pallets

19-48-4231-20PM1006 Rev 04 Unitization Procedures for Ammunition and Components Packed in Cylindrical Metal

Containers on 4-Way Entry Metal or Resin Treated Pallets

19-48-4231-48 Rev 06 Unitization Procedures for Complete Rounds Packed in Cylindrical Metal Containers on 4-Way

Entry Metal or Resin Treated Pallets

Quality Assurance Provisions:

QA12912208 Rev K QAP Cartridge, 120mm HEAT-MP-T, M830A1

QS12524976 Rev L QAP for Casing, Cartridge

QS12961467 Rev - QAP for Cartridge Casing, Painted

QS12524833 Rev F QAP for Case Base and Seal Assembly

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QS12527480 Rev C QAP for propellant

Commercial Specifications and Standards:

ASTM D610-2008 Standard Practice for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Surfaces

Engineering Change Proposals:

R06Y2014

R10C3001

3.0 Requirements:

3.1 Teardown. Receive the contract quantity of M830A1 cartridges. The quantity recapitalized in each phase will depend on the availability of the cartridges. An estimate of the quantity and lot numbers of the cartridges are provided in Appendix B. The final quantity for each phase will be laid out in the contract.

3.1.1 A quantity of 30 each of largest lot of each production group shall be set aside to use as controls for Reassembly/LAP ballistic acceptance testing. These cartridges shall not be disassembled/torn down. Below is a list of lots to pull the control cartridges from for each group:

3.2 Teardown. Develop a detailed procedure for inspection and teardown of M830A1 cartridge, to include preservation and preparation of the case adapter for reuse. The procedure(s) shall be submitted to the PCO for approval at least 60 days prior to the start of the recapitalization effort.

3.3 Teardown. Conduct inspection of all cartridges in accordance with criteria in Appendix A to determine if cartridge is suitable for recapitalization, if cartridge is not suitable for recapitalization, then determine if any of the components can be used to support recapitalization.

3.4 Teardown. During tear down propellant should be stored by the cartridge lot it was reclaimed from and segregated from propellant from other cartridge lots. The propellant shall be uploaded into the cartridge lot it was originally downloaded.

3.4.1 Conduct propellant stability testing on a sample of JA2 propellant from each propellant lot prior to teardown/disassembly of any cartridges represented by the sample. A current propellant stability test is required before the bulk JA2 propellant can be stored.

3.4.1.1 Downloaded propellant should be scheduled for re-use, destruction, or transfer to the USG within one (1) year of teardown.

3.4.1.2 After completion of the stability test, the results will be provided to the PCO. These results will be added to the propellant stability database and used for loading authorization.

3.4.2 The USG wishes to test primers which have missing lacquer plugs to determine if the action time is impacted. During teardown, the

Contractor shall select50 worst case primers with the most missing lacquer plugs out of the first production group. The Contractor shall conduct static testing to verify that primers with missing lacquer plugs still meet the 14ms function time requirement as delineated in drawing/QAP 12527432. Pending successful testing, primers with missing lacquer plugs will be allowed to be reused if they are reworked to seal the flash holes within four hours of being removed from the cartridge.

3.5 Teardown. Teardown/disassemble each M830A1 cartridge that is suitable for recap based on the inspection. Approximately thirty-three

(33) different cartridge lots will be included. A listing of cartridge lot numbers and approximate quantity per lot is included at

Appendix B. Components to be retained/reused are: Projectile with tracer and case adapter, propellant, and primer. These components shall be inventoried to allow these same component lots to be used to reassemble the cartridge lot and to be able to include component lot numbers and quantities for the Ammunition Data Card.

3.6 Teardown. Inspect pallets, top pallet adapters and palletized PA116 shipping and storage containers that the M830A1 cartridges were received in to determine if acceptable for reuse. Inspection criteria is provided in Appendix C.

3.7 Teardown. Dispose of the combustible cartridge cases that have been disassembled/removed from M830A1 cartridges which were determined to be unsuitable for recapitalization. These combustible cartridge cases will have cut edges with exposed fibers, which make the cases sensitive to ignition and should be disposed of promptly.

3.8 LAP. Conduct moisture testing on sample of each propellant lot at the time of stability testing. Control exposure of propellant to moisture and other contaminates during the teardown/disassembly process and reassembly/LAP process.

3.9 Component. Purchase combustible cartridge case, PN 12524976, in accordance with QAP 12524976. Exceptions to MIL-DTL-244 in regards to nitrocellulose fiberization quality requirements are included in Appendix D.

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3.10 Component. Modify case base & seal assembly to meet PN 12524833, Rev AB. The groove in the case base & seal assemblies recovered from tear down will have the smaller spring disc/retaining ring groove. This groove will need to be extended to meet the PN 12524833, Rev AB requirements. After machining, clean the groove with a solvent, and apply a Dry-Film- Lubricant IAW MIL-PRF-46147 for corrosion protection. The touch up coating shall be smooth and free of excessive material, runs, or other imperfections and shall show good adhesion to the base metal. The groove does not need to be sandblasted before application. The affected characteristics from the rework procedure shall be subjected to inspections required by QAP12524833. This includes Minor 204 from Table C and Minor 210 from Table D.

Minor 210 shall be applied before the Dry Film Lubricant is applied. Minor 211 does not need to be met as it is recognized this rework will widen the width of the groove.

3.11 Component. Purchase miscellaneous parts to support reassembly/Load, Assemble, Pack. This includes but is not limited to the primer o-ring, spring disc, retaining ring, cartridge case epoxy coating, and bonding adhesive.

3.12 LAP. Develop a detailed procedure for reassembly (Load, Assemble, and Pack) of the M830A1 cartridge. The procedure shall be submitted to the PCO for approval. Procedure shall include rework of loose adapters and channeling operations.

3.13 LAP. Reassemble (LAP) M830A1 cartridges using the existing projectile with tracer and case adapter, propellant, primer, and propellant containment bag, with a new cartridge case (PN 12524976), modified case base & seal assembly (PN 12524833), and the new configuration spring disc (PN 12990826). ADBAT testing not required for production.

3.13.1 Replace Note 3 on Drawing 121912208 with the following: Bond painted cartridge casing (PN 12524976) to the existing painted adapter. Bonding surfaces must be clean and dry prior to bonding. Mix Adhesive and Hardener (PN 12524908) in equal parts by weight until uniform in color. Adhesive and Hardener shall be applied to both bond surfaces and the joint mated within 1 hour after mixing.

Immediately after adhesive application, the skived surfaces shall be pressed together firmly, securely clamped in position and remain undisturbed for the duration of the curing process. Excess adhesive shall be wiped from exterior surface without the use of solvent.

The curing process shall consist of an oven cure at 60C maximum (1 hr. minimum). The bonded joint must withstand a tensile pull of 8900

Newton minimum.

3.13.2 Weight of Propellant. The Contractor shall conduct two Charge Establishment/Charge Verification tests to determine the charge weight of the propellant used for reassembly/LAP and satisfy the requirements of the propellant reassessment program. The lots used for these CE/CV will be MHM96K135-003A and ORI05J134-004. The Contractor and USG will use this data and ballistic data from the first M830A1

Recap program, to jointly determine the charge weight. Given that all cartridge lots will be loaded with the original lot of propellant for that cartridge lot, the delta charge weight change derived from this data will be applied to all cartridge lots.

3.13.3 For each CE test the Contractor shall provide three each cartridges at three different charge weights (a total of nine cartridges for each CE test). The Contractor shall calculate and provide the three charge weights prior to the test. For each CV test the

Contractor shall provide 31 cartridges to the estimated charge. After analysis of the CE data, the Contractors shall provide the recommend charge weight to the PCO. Test personnel at Yuma will modify the CV cartridges to the recommended weight.

3.13.4 Replace note 23 on drawing 12912208 with the following: Apply identification markings in approximate area shown using ink, marking, stencil opaque in accordance with A-A-208, color black, NO. 37038 of AMS-STD-595, using 10 mm minimum high characters.

3.14 Obturator Diameter: A machining operation shall be performed to the outside of the projectile obturator to return the profile and dimensions (of the obturator) to those delineated on drawing 12912206. This operation shall be performed on all projectiles that have been inspected and deemed acceptable for recapitalization.

3.15 Loose Case Adapters: With the projectile subassembly in a nose-down orientation, apply a 360-degree continuous bead of adhesive and hardener (12524908) into the bottom of the V-shaped area formed by the sabot and the case adapter; the maximum amount of adhesive and hardener shall be 14 grams and the minimum amount, 12 grams. The projectile subassembly shall remain in the nose-down attitude until the adhesive and hardener cures. This operation shall be performed on all projectiles that have been inspected and deemed acceptable for recapitalization.

3.16 Obturator Channel: Modify obturators to include the channel per drawing 13076166. This operation shall be performed on all projectiles that have been inspected and deemed acceptable for recapitalization.

3.17 LAP. Pack out the recapitalized M830A1 cartridges in the inspected/acceptable palletized PA116 shipping and storage containers. The preference is to repackage cartridges on the NSN 1315- 01-333-0534, COAI 12912367 configuration, which is 1 each cartridge per PA116 container, 30 containers/cartridges on a metal pallet.

3.18 LAP. Prepare and submit new Ammunition Data Cards (ADC) for the suffixed lots. Ammunition Data Card requirements are included in

Section E of this contract. When annotating the authorization for use of suffix on the ADC identify the specific case number assigned and provided by the PCO. The new ADC shall include a description of the recapitalization effort and identification of new component lot numbers and quantities.

3.19 Disposal. Dispose of spring disc, retaining ring, and primer o-ring that were disassembled/removed from M830A1 cartridges determined to be suitable for recapitalization as these components will not be reused for reassembly of the cartridge. Disposal of

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cartridge case is addressed under the teardown section since these are energetic and need to be disposed of promptly.

3.20 Dispose of inert residual components from teardown that could not be utilized to reassemble cartridges. Residual energetic material including projectiles with tracers and case adapters, propellant, or primers shall be packaged and shipped to Letterkenny Munitions

Center for disposal. The Contractor shall prepare and ship this energetic material to LEMC and the USG will be responsible for the receipt and demil costs. Any cartridge, that upon inspection was determined unsuitable for teardown shall be returned to the USG so it will be put into the U.S. Army Demilitization Account for disposal. To minimize shipping unsuitable cartridges can be combined onto one pallet in accordance. The authority to store and ship this configuration will be provided after award.

3.21 LAP. Rework. Rework and repair requirements are included in Section E of this contract. The following exception to this standard clause is provided here. For this contract, rework procedures along with the associated inspection procedures, shall be submitted to the

PCO for review and approval prior to implementation/use.

3.22 LAP. If necessary, submittal of Requests for Variance (RFV) shall be in accordance with DI-SESS-80640D.

3.23 LAP. During reassembly/LAP, one of the three designated lots, which had cartridges set aside to use as ballistic test controls

(reference paragraph 3.1) will be required to be reassembled/LAP for each production group. There are three production groups laid out in Appendix B. For example, Lot MHM96K135-003A will be reassembled the first group, Lot ORI05J134-004 will be reassembled the second group, and Lot ORI99A130-002 will be reassembled the third group. During the reassembly/LAP of each of these designated lots, a random sample of 30 each cartridges shall be pulled to serve as the ballistic acceptance sample for all M830A1 lots reassembled/LAP that same month. The Contractor is required to ship the 30 rournds set aside as controls, and the 30 round reassembly sample to Yuma Proving

Ground. The USG will provide cartridges to use as warmers/spotters during the test and will be responsible for conducting the test and providing test results to the Contractor to support acceptance of the M830A1 recapitalized cartridges represented by the test. Each group is intended to be in an approximate time of 30-45 days with continuous, homogeneous reassembly/LAP, with breaks for weekends and holidays. TheUSG has selected the lots with the largest quantity for the ballistic testing but reserves the right to adjust the lot the random sample of reassembled cartridges is pulled from based on the results/yield from the teardown. The controls will not change from those designated in paragraph 3.1.

3.24 LAP. Use of Reclaimed Primers and Case Bases from Demil Depending on fall out rates, the USG may provide primers and case bases reclaimed from demil of M829A2 cartridges to be used to maximize the yield from this recap program. The Contractor shall make primer ammo cans and case base packaging material available for this effort. The USG will provide an address and a TAC for shipment of the packaging material which will be returned with the reclaimed components. The primers will have had a quick inspection for missing lacquer plugs, but the Contractor shall assume these primers will need to be inspected and the stake smoothed prior to using for LAP.

4.0 Quality:

4.1. LAP. Inspection Requirements. Recapitalized cartridges shall be subjected to inspections required by QAP 12912208.

4.2 Teardown. Propellant Stability Testing shall be conducted in accordance with MIL-STD- 286C. As stated in Supply Bulletin SB 742-1 paragraph 13-9, the following shall be used to categorize the propellant stability. Only propellant with Category A effective stabilizer shall be used to support reassembly/LAP

Category Effective Stabilizer

A 0.30 or more

C 0.29 0.20

D Less than 0.20

Category A acceptable stabilizer loss; safe for continued storage

Category C significant stabilizer loss. Lot does not represent an immediate hazard but is approaching hazardous stability condition.

Loss of stabilizer does not adversely affect functioning in an uploaded configuration

Category D Unacceptable stabilizer loss.

4.3 LAP. The propellant moisture content shall be determined in accordance with MIL-STD-286 Method 101.5 or Method 103.5.1 or equivalent.

4.4 LAP. First Article Acceptance Testing (FAAT)

4.4.1 Contractor is required to submit a First Article Acceptance Test Plan for a reassembled/Load, Assemble, Packed M830A1 cartridge in accordance with DI-NDTI- 81307A. ADBAT testing will be configured with surrogate hardware including an inert M830A1 projectile with new case adapter. Testing will consist of five samples including one at start and end of the 10-piece FAAT.

4.4.2 FAAT Special Instructions

4.4.2.1 Cartridge Case

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4.4.2.1.1 If a current supplier for the Case, Cartridge PN 12944287, is utilized for purchase of cartridge cases the requirement for compositional and dimensional FAAT can be requested to be waived provided the supplier has not had a lapse in production of the same or similar cartridge cases of over 365 days or any changes to the process or raw materials. Further, the requirement to conduct ballistic lot acceptance testing of the cartridge case is waived. Oil resistance testing not required

4.4.2.1.2 If a new supplier is utilized for purchase of cartridges cases (P/N 12524976), in addition to the inspections required in accordance with QAP 12524976, the Contractor is required to conduct a ballistic FAAT in accordance with DTL14000022E paragraphs 4.6.2 and 4.6.3. Additionally, the Contractor is required to conduct a ballistic FAAT in accordance with DTL14000022E Table II Note 2 to assure compliance with DTL14000022E Table II Critical 4 (Residue, burning/smoldering) and Major 116 (Residue, non-burning) for operative bore evacuator performance at all operational temperatures. The USG will provide a sufficient quantity of Cartridge, 120mm, TPCSDS-T, M865, with the legacy cartridge case, to support ballistic test requirements. The Contractor is responsible to disassemble the M865 cartridge, reassemble with the sample cartridge case, and conduct the testing. Prior to conduct of the FAAT, the Contractor shall submit a FAAT plan in accordance with DI-NDTI-81307A and receive formal approval from the USG contracting officer. The Contractor shall submit a FAAT report in accordance with DI-NDTI-80809B. In the event of a conflict between the requirements in DTL14000022E and those of the SOW, the requirements of the DTL14000022E take precedence.

4.4.2.2 Case Base and Seal Assembly

4.4.2.2.1 A 10-piece modified FAAT will be required to ensure the modified retaining ring groove meets all drawing requirements.

4.4.2.3 Epoxy Coating

4.4.2.3.1 If a current supplier is utilized for the purchase of the two-part epoxy coating the requirement for a dimensional and ballistic FAAT can be requested to be waived provided the supplier has not had a lapse in production over 365 days or any changes to the process or raw materials.

4.4.2.3.2 If a new supplier is utilized for the purchase of the two-part epoxy coating (P/N 12912373 and 12953391), in addition to the two-part epoxy inspections required in accordance with this SOW, the Contractor is required to conduct a ballistic FAAT in accordance with DTL14000022E paragraphs 4.6.2 and 4.6.3. Additionally, the Contractor is required to conduct a ballistic FAAT in accordance with

DTL14000022E Table II Note 2 to assure compliance with DTL14000022E Table II Critical 4 (Residue, burning/smoldering) and Major 116

(Residue, non-burning) for operative bore evacuator test performance at all operational temperatures. The M865 legacy configuration shall be used as the combustible cartridge casing test configuration. The USG will provide a sufficient quantity of Cartridge, 120mm, TPCSDS-T, M865, with the legacy cartridge case, to support ballistic test requirements. The Contractor is responsible to disassemble the

M865 cartridge, reassemble with an epoxy coated sample cartridge case, and conduct the testing. Prior to conduct of the FAAT, the

Contractor shall submit a FAAT plan in accordance with DI-NDTI-81307A and receive formal approval from the USG contracting officer. The

Contractor shall submit a FAAT report in accordance with DI-NDTI-80809B. In the event of a conflict between the requirements of

DTL14000022E and those of the SOW, the requirements of DTL14000022E take precedence.

4.4.2.3.3 Oil Resistance Testing. This test is applicable to first article inspection only. The sample cartridge cases shall be introduced into the cartridge coating process. They shall be allowed to dry for twelve (12) hours minimum prior to testing. One test sample 50mm x 50mm shall be cut from each of the coated cases. A drop of hydraulic oil of type MIL-H-46170, MIL-H-6083 and VV-L-800 shall be applied to the coated surface of the sample. One drop of each sample, and allowed to stand for a minimum of eight (8) hours.

The samples shall then be wiped with a dry rag and subjected to visual inspection for any evidence of degradation of the coating which shall cause the sample to be classed defective. As an alternative method, a taped off 50mm x 50mm section on the combustible cartridge case may be used in lieu of cutting a 50mm x 50mm section. Three (3) sections, one each for the three (3) types of hydraulic oil, may be taped off on each case.

4.4.2.4 Reassembly/LAP

LAP/reassembly shall be evaluated in accordance with QAP 12912208. A ballistic FAAT is not required.

4.5 LAP. Critical Characteristics

4.5.1The following characteristics, apply to components to be purchased in support of this SOW or to Reassembly/LAP and are classified as critical:

4.5.1.1 Cartridge Propellant impurity, 100%, propellant shall be screened using acceptable method(s) such as visual inspection, metal detectors, magnetically, electronic scanning, x-ray scanning, mechanical screening, etc. (Reference QAP 12912208, Part III)

4.5.2 Critical characteristics control requirements have been included in Section E of this contract.

4.5.3 There are additional critical characteristics associated with the M830A1 Cartridge, but these can only be observed during ballistic testing. The Contractor will be held responsible if the following occurs during ballistic firing.

4.5.3.1 Case base and seal assembly obturation. The case base and seal assembly shall seal the breech of the weapon against leakage of

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combustion gases generated when a cartridge is fired.

4.5.3.2 Any evidence of gas leakage caused by obturation failure shall be cause for rejection of the lot or first article sample.

Evidence of obturation failure includes one or more of the following:

4.5.3.2.1 Evidence of gas leakage in rubber seal

4.5.3.2.2 Evidence of gas leakage in base steel or protective plating

4.5.3.2.3 After firing, the case base and seal assembly shall be extracted by the service extractor when the weapon is operated in the normal manner.

4.5.3.3 There shall be no burning/smoldering residue exceeding one second in duration after the cartridge has been fired. Any test cartridge exhibiting evidence of burning or smoldering residue lasting greater than two seconds shall be cause for rejection of the lot or first article sample. An infrared (IR) black and white video camera, and an IR color video camera shall be used to observe burning/smoldering residue and gas leakage. The IR cameras shall have frame speeds of no less than 30 frames per second. Position the

IR black and white camera behind the breech so that it records a full view down the tube. Position the color IR camera to flank the black and white IR camera. External light sources shall be minimized during camera operation to make burning/smoldering residue and gas leakage more easily observed. The filter shall be removed from the black and white IR video camera to maximize its spectral response.

4.6 LAP. AIE/AAIE requires USG review and approval prior to use on this contract. AIE/AAIE shall be submitted for review and approval to the AMSRD-AAR-QEM-E with a cover letter notification sent to the PCO (DI-QCIC-81960). Approval of the AIE/AAIE will be transmitted to the Contractor via PCO letter.

4.6.1 The Contractor shall establish and maintain a documented system for the identification and approval of AIE/AAIE to include the calibration and verification of inspection equipment as necessary to meet contract requirements.

4.6.2 AIE designs shall include sufficient information to permit accurate and timely evaluation by the USG. All AIE designs shall be in the same units of measure as specified on the drawing. As a minimum, the submission shall contain the following information:

Contract Number

Item Model Number/Part Number

Component or Assembly Drawing Number and Revision

Appropriate Defect Characteristic

Operating Instructions/Calibration Standards

Recall Procedures

Any Manuals or Literature Required to Operate and Maintain the System

Personnel Qualifications Necessary to perform the inspection or operate the equipment.

AAIE designs shall include the minimum information above in addition to: An evaluation and apportionment of system reliability, considering operational reliability, decision making reliability, handling/inspections accuracy, calibration/verification cycles, configuration control methods and recall procedures for product which requires re-inspection

4.6.3 Automated AIE (AAIE) shall utilize failure safe designs whereby the decision-making logic and the material handling devices shall normally operate in a reject mode until an accept mode signal is obtained. AAIE shall be qualified IAW MIL-A-70625A. AAIE designs which inspect for metallic contamination of the propellant and utilize eddy current/magnetic inspection are exempt from the requirement to operate in the reject mode until an accept signal is obtained.

4.6.4 The USG reserves the right to requalify any previously qualified AIE/AAIE used for the performance of this contract at any time throughout the life of the contract. All cost associated with such requests shall be borne by the USG. The USG reserves the right to disapprove at any time the use of any AIE or AAIE not meeting the contractual requirements.

4.6.5 Qualification and Certification of Non-destructive Test personnel: Personnel operating NDT AIE in support of this contract shall be certified and qualified IAW AIA/NAS 410.

4.6.6 If a current supplier is used for the purchase of new cartridge, and/or purchase of epoxy paint and/or Load, Assemble and Pack the requirement to submit AIE and AAIE designs for approval can be requested to be waived. This request should include a listing a previously submitted and approved AIE/AAIE and the applicable contract.

4.7 LAP. Contractor Component Acceptance Testing

4.7.1 If during Contractor component level ballistic lot acceptance testing, a component fails to meet DTL 14000022 requirements, e.g., residue in excess of 0.5 grams, burning residue, evidence of gas leakage on case base & seal assemble, the USG shall be notified of these failures, be provided the test data on these failures, and be provided corrective actions. The Contractor shall submit test incident reports in accordance with DI-SESS-80255A.

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4.7.2 Government Furnished Cartridge Requirements. The Contractor is responsible to identify the quantity of M865 cartridges required to support cartridge case ballistic lot acceptance testing 120 days in advance of the need for these cartridges.

4.8 LAP. Cartridges selected for ballistic acceptance testing will be subjected to testing in accordance with the following paragraphs of MIL-C-70983. The sample is required to meet the requirements shown below in order for the cartridge represented by the sample to be acceptable for DD250. Paragraphs identified as "Recapitalization Testing" shall be tested to evaluate the efforts related to the recapitalization effort, e.g. teardown, reassembly, selection of charge weight, etc. If the requirement is not met, the Contractor shall conduct a failure analysis to determine the root cause. If it is determined the root cause was not related to the recapitalization process the Contractor will not be held responsible. Ship a random sample of 30 each recapitalized cartridges from a single USG designated lot to Yuma Proving Ground to serve as the ballistic acceptance sample for all M830A1 cartridges LAPd that same month.

Spec Ref. Criteria Applicability to Recap FAAT/LAT

3.4.1 Target Impact Dispersio For Information Only

3.4.1.1 Erratic Flight Recapitalization Testing

3.4.2 Muzzle Velocity Recapitalization Testing

3.4.3 Chamber Pressure Recapitalization Testing

3.4.4 Differential Pressure Recapitalization Testing

3.4.5 Firing Time For Information Only

3.4.6 Tracer Function For Information Only

3.4.7.1 Primer Parts SeparationFor Information Only

3.4.7.2 Primer Gas Leakage For Information Only

3.4.8 Misfire For Information Only

3.4.9 Premature Function For Information Only

3.4.10 Cartridge Chambering

3.4.11.1 Propulsion/ignition System Residue and Flareback Unconditioned Use

3.4.11.3 Flareback For Information Only

3.4.12 Metal Parts Security For Information Only

3.4.13.1 Case Base and Seal Assembly Function - Obturations Recapitalization Testing

3.4.13.2 Case Base and Seal Assembly Function - Soundness Recapitalization Testing

3.4.13.3 Case Base and Seal Assembly Function Extraction Recapitalization Testing

3.4.13.4 Case Base and Seal Assembly Function Primer Retention Recapitalization Testing

3.4.14 Early Burst For Information Only

3.6.1 Workmanship - General

The paragraph in MIL-C-70983 is modified for this recapitalization program as follows: The combustible cartridge case and case base and seal assembly shall be free from cracks, burrs, chips, scratches, gouges, dirt, grease, rust, or any other foreign materials.

3.6.2 Workmanship Cartridge Case Paint

3.6.3 Workmanship Cartridge Case Cracks

3.7 Propellant Contamination

4.8.1 Workmanship General. The paragraph in MIL-C-70983 is modified for this recapitalization program as follows: The combustible cartridge case and case base and seal assembly shall be free from cracks, burrs, chips, scratches, gouges, dirt, grease, rust, or any other foreign materials. Paint touch-up is allowed on case adapters with no restriction to area touched up.

4.8.2 Cartridge Chambering During LAP, additional attempts with the mechanical arm are allowed provided cartridge can be extracted with normal force. Operator is not to assist the mechanical aid. Applies to each 90-degree orientation.

4.9 Obturator Channeling and Diameter: After modifying the Obturator as described in 3.14 and 3.16, complete the following inspections:

CLASS CHARACTERISTIC CONFORMANCE CRITERIA INSPECTION METHOD

MAJOR

101 Length of obturator channel (3x) Level III Gage

102 Width of obturator channel (3x) Level III Gage

103 Depth of obturator channel (3x) Level III Gage

104 Evidence of crack(s) on obturator 100% Visual

105 Diameter of obturator Level III Gage

MINOR

201 Radial location of channel Level III Visual

4.10 Use of Reclaimed Primers from Demil To maximize yield the USG may reclaim primers from other demil efforts. After inspection the primers shall meet all inspection criteria as the primer reclaimed from the recap effort. The quantity will be based on availability and the results of the primer missing lacquer test.

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4.11 Use of Reclaimed Case Bases from Demil Residual serviceable cases bases from demil will be provided to increase the deliverable cartridge quantity. Enough case bases will be provided to meet the number of available projectile assemblies. These case bases will need to have original marking obliterated and be remarked.

5.0 Delivery Requirements

5.1 Submit the following reports to allow the USG to track/trace the GFM cartridges provided for recapitalization:

5.1.1 Teardown. Provide report on number of cartridges determined to be suitable for recapitalization. It is assumed, all cartridges suitable for recapitalization will be disassembled, if the number of cartridges disassembled is different explain why. Report required by the fifth day of the month each month teardown has occurred the previous month.

5.1.2 Teardown. Provide report on the number of cartridges remaining (not torn down, not recapitalized, can be returned to Army Field

Service for Demil). Report required 45 days after DD-250 of the last lot for each award.

5.1.3 Teardown. Provide report(s) on the number of combustible cartridge cases destroyed.

5.1.4 LAP. After completion on assembly for each contract award, provide inventory, indicating serviceable (useable) and unserviceable

(unusable), on the residual components. Inventory should include the following components:

Projectile with tracer and case adapter

Primer

Propellant

Case Base and Seal Assembly

Spring Disc

Wood Pallets

Metal Pallets

Pallet Adapters

PA116 Shipping and Storage Containers

Upon receipt of this inventory, a separate modification will be awarded for disposal of these components.

5.1.5 Disposal. Provide report on the GFM components destroyed. Report required 180 days after contract modification and authorization for demil is awarded. Deliver residual energetic material to LEMC 60 days after contract modification and authorization for demil is awarded. Complete shipping address will be provided with the contract modification.

6.0 Special Instructions

6.1 GFM

6.1.1 There will be cartridges with two different NSNs provided for recapitalization: NSN 1315-01-333-0533, COAI 12912376, packaging configuration is 1 ea cartridge per PA116 container, 25 containers/cartridges per wood pallet and NSN 1315-01-333-0534, COAI 12912367, packaging configuration is 1 ea cartridge per PA116 container, 30 containers/cartridges per metal pallet. The preference is for the deliverable M830A1 cartridges (following recap) to be packed out in the NSN configurations in which they were received (see C.4.20 for additional details).

6.1.2 Review of the Ammunition Data Cards for those lots that have a parent lot quantity and a suffixed lot quantity, e.g., MHM94B130-

001 and MHM94B130-001B, show that the reason for the suffix and segregation of the parent from the suffix will no longer apply after recapitalization.