Solicitation - W519TC26RA058.pdf

SECTION

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD 1. This Contract is a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) - Code of Federal Regulations - at 15 CFR 700.

RATING PAGE OF PAGES

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

CODE7. ISSUED BY 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than item 7)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishings the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in until local time

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision Number 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS)

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

C. EMAIL ADDRESS

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SECTION PAGE(S)DESCRIPTION

A B C D E F G H

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M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACT CLAUSESSOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

PACKAGING AND MARKING

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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 set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause Number 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS (%)

DATEAMENDMENT NUMBERAMENDMENT NUMBER DATE

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND THE TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS

DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL OPEN COMPETITION UNDER THE

UNITED STATES CODE AT:

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( )41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

CODE

ITEM

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214 (c)

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(Hour) (Date)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

MD65 & MD66Instrument Name:

Product Service Code : 1377

1. This Request for Proposal (RFP) will result in a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award to procure the Impulse Cartridge MD65 and MD66 as follows;

MD65 NSN: 1377-01-063-3162 Drawing: 5184830

MD66 NSN: 1377-00-063-3165 Drawing: 5184850

2. This RFP is unrestricted competition; all responsible sources may submit an offer that, if received in a timely manner, will be considered.

3. Price Matrix - the Offeror shall submit a completed Price Matrix at Attachment 0001 in Section J.

The pricing submitted in the Price Matrix shall be fully executable by the U.S. Government at the unit prices listed in the Price Matrix.

Certified cost and pricing data is not required; however, the U.S. Government reserves the right to request certified cost and pricing data or other than certified cost or pricing data from the offeror to the extent necessary to determine a fair and reasonable price prior to award.

4. A Lot Acceptance Test Plan shall be submitted 45 calendar days prior to submission of First Article Test (FAT) or Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) samples. A Lot Acceptance Test/Inspection Report is required within 20 calendar days prior to submission of LAT samples or FAT samples, for NSWC IHD testing, or 20 days prior to LAT, for contractor testing, for every lot on the contract.

(See Section J-Exhibit A Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) for additional information)

5. The total quantity for each CLIN is listed below:

CLIN Description DODIC Total Quantity

Impulse Cartridge

MD65 31,500 each

Impulse Cartridge

MD66 16,149 each

First Article Testing (FAT)

N/A 1 lot

W519TC26RA058

Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT)

N/A 5 lots

Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLS)

N/A *NSP*

6. Time of Delivery - The Government requires delivery to be made according to the schedule in Attachment 0002, Proposed delivery Schedule MD65-MD66.

Note: Earlier deliveries are desired at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor should confirm their proposed delivery schedule within Attachment 0002.

7. Flow down of requirements - All clauses and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) requirements of this solicitation and the resultant contract must be flowed down to and met by all major/key subcontractors whose subcontract is for any portion of the proposed price of the associated CLIN.

8. Any proposal submitted in response to this RFP shall be valid for 120 calendar days. Offeror shall annotate the 120 day validity period in Block 12 of this RFP. It is highly recommended that the Offeror request a "Return Receipt" or other form of acknowledgement to verify the proposal submission was received prior to the closing of this RFP.

9. Due to timeline restrictions, the U.S. Government does not anticipate extending the proposal submission date.

10. This executive summary is provided for administrative assistance only and is not intended to alter the terms and conditions of the solicitation in any manner. Provisions of the solicitation and technical data shall prevail over this executive summary.

11. This RFP shall NOT be discussed with any other U.S. Government employee except the Contracting Officer, Ms. Emily Kundel and Contract Specialists Ms. Aly Bigham, Ms. Meghan Newman, and Ms. Caitlyn Smith. Comments and questions shall be directed in writing by email to the Points of Contact below. Please indicate the RFP number, W519TC-26-R-A058, in the subject line of the email for all correspondence pertaining to this RFP.

Ms. Emily Kundel, emily.a.kundel.civ@army.mil

Ms. Caitlyn Smith, caitlyn.l.smith3.civ@army.mil

Ms. Aly Bigham, alyson.m.bigham.civ@army.mil

Ms. Meghan Newman, meghan.p.newman.civ@army.mil

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Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quanti ty

Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Impulse Cartridge

Department of Defense Identification Code (DoDIC): MD65

National Stock Number:

1377010633162

Product Service Code: 1377

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

325920

Drawing Number: 5184830

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

31,500 Each

Additional Descriptive Data:

This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI)

The total production quantity is 31,500 each, which shall be divided into four (4) distinct production Lots with each Lot consisting of 7,875 each. (Note: Lot Acceptance Test quantities are delivered under a separate CLIN).

*All proposed units pricing shall be entered on Attachment 0001 - Price Matrix. Refer to Section J.*

0002 Impulse Cartridge 16,149 Each

Department of Defense Identification Code (DoDIC): MD66

National Stock Number:

1377000633165

Product Service Code: 1377

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

325920

Drawing Number: 5184850

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Additional Descriptive Data:

This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI)

The total production quantity is 1 Lot consisting of 16,149 each. (Note: Lot Acceptance Test quantities are delivered under a separate CLIN).

*All proposed units pricing shall be entered on Attachment 0001 - Price Matrix. Refer to Section J.*

0003 First Article Testing (FAT)

Department of Defense Identification Code (DoDIC): MD65 and MD66

Product Service Code: 1377

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Additional Descriptive Data:

Contractor shall manufacture and deliver First Article Test in accordance with Attachment 0002 and FAR 52.209-4.

This CLIN can be waived at time of award, if applicable

FAT consists of:

1 Lot of mixed units and parts consisting of, 25 each header glass assemblies, 25 each loaded ignition element and 94 each cartridge assemblies

0004 Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT)

Department of Defense Identification Code (DoDIC): MD65 and MD66

Product Service Code: 1377

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

5 Lot

Additional Descriptive Data:

This CLIN covers the contractor's costs to manufacture, package, and ship the required Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) samples to the designated Government testing facility. Because the Government will conduct the testing, the contractor shall not include testing labor, equipment, or facility costs in this CLIN.

The Contractor shall provide a total of five (5) Lot Acceptance Test (LAT) packages (one per production lot). Each LAT package shall consist of one (1) lot of 203 units;

two hundred (200) units for formal testing and three (3) units for investigative purposes.

*All proposed unit pricing shall be entered on Attachment 0001 - Price Matrix. Refer to Section J.*

0005 Contract Data Requirements List

(CDRLS)

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

1. NON-ANTICIPATION OF INITIAL DEVIATIONS ON AWARDS

Offerors are reminded that any resultant contract will require performance in strict compliance with the specifications set forth therein, and that prices offered should not be predicated upon Contractor anticipation of Government authorization of deviations, even though such deviations may have been granted previously under other contracts for the same item.

SPECIFICATIONS THAT DO NOT INDICATE SPECIFIC REVISION LEVELS ARE TO BE MADE

TO THE REVISION LEVELS LISTED IN THE ASSIST DATABASE AT IN EFFECT AT THE TIME

OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE.

2. DATA LIST / PART NUMBERS / DRAWING NUMBERS:

CLIN DATA LIST / PART OR

DRAWING NUMBERS

REVISION REVISION DATE

0001 DL5184830 AF 3/17/2025

0002 DL5184850 AE 5/20/2025

SPECIFICATIONS:

CLIN SPECIFICATIONS REVISION REVISION DATE

0001 WS19778 C 3/8/2010

0002 MIL-DTL-82724 A 9/18/2003

EXCEPTION to Specification MIL-DTL-82724A: (Approved ECP 11E25CW008) - For details refer to Technical Data Package (TDP).

3. Obsolescence Alert Notice: The contractor shall notify the USG that a pending and/or emergent obsolescence issue exists by submitting a Obsolescence Alert Notice in accordance with DD1423, sequence number A001.

SECTION C - CONFIGURATION CONTROL: SAE EIA-649 (NAVY STOCK CLASS 1377)

1. Configuration Control - The Contractor SHALL maintain the total equipment baseline configuration. For items of proprietary design, Contractor drawings showing the latest assembly configuration SHALL be provided to the Government in electronic format.

All contractor configuration changes that occurred between contract awards SHALL be submitted to the Government for approval within 45 days of contract award.

Any configuration changes after contract award SHALL be submitted within 45 days of contract award.

All configuration changes SHALL be submitted at least 60 days prior to Lot Acceptance Testing.

2. Variances - Requests for Variance (RFV) - RFVs SHALL be designated as Critical, Major, or Minor. The Contractor SHALL submit RFVs using RFV DD Form 1694 and SHALL include information as outlined in SAE EIA-649, Configuration Management Standard, and MIL-HDBK-61, Configuration Management Guidance, for additional guidance on preparation of RFVs.

Note: A copy of the required RFV Form DD Form 1694 is available at:

https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/forms/dd1500\_1999/

Additional guidance for completion of RFV can be found at the Attachment "RFV Form DD1694 Example Only dated 02/21/2025". This attachment is incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as if contained herein.

The Contractor's assigned RFV number SHALL use the following numbering format:

The last seven alpha-numeric characters of the contract number followed by a dash ( ).

The letter "V", followed by consecutively assigned numeric characters beginning with 001.

Definitions of RFV Classifications: (See current SAE EIA 649 and MIL-HDBK-61, Configuration Management Guidance, for additional guidance on critical, major and minor classifications.)

Critical: Critical variances impact safety, health, environment, or other critical requirement. A departure from a requirement classified as critical in configuration documentation.

Major: Major variances have significant impacts such as performance or operational limits, structural strength, interchangeability, reliability, survivability, maintainability, durability of the item or repair parts, supportability, cost, effective use or operation, weight or size, or appearance. A departure from a requirement classified as major in configuration documentation.

Minor: Minor variances are issued when departure does not involve any of the factors listed for critical or major variance. Minor variances have little or no impact and are generally associated with non-functional factory defects that can be dispositioned locally as: "use as is" or "after suitable repair". A departure from a requirement classified as minor in configuration documentation.

3. Technical approval authority for RFVs and ECPs is NSWC IHD

4. Final approval of any ECP and/or RFV shall be in writing, by the Contracting Officer

5. Contractors do not have Material Review Board (MRB) authority.

Authorization to accept "as-is" or repair any nonconformance is specifically retained by the Contracting Officer. The contractor's MRB shall not make any use "as-is" or "repair" disposition on any nonconformance, and the MRB recommendations shall be submitted per paragraph four (4) above.

Authorization to rework the lot prior to submission to the Government for inspection and acceptance is allowed for all parts, subassemblies, and even the end item that undergoes in-process screening for defects. Such rework under the direction of the contractor must ensure all parts meet the requirements of the Technical Data Package (TDP) and/or detailed specification.

Authorization to rework the lot after submission to the Government for inspection and acceptance is specifically retained by the contracting officer. The MRB recommendations shall be submitted per paragraph six (6) below. Rework of a lot to correct a deficiency after it has been presented to the Government may require the lot number and all the associated records to be changed, per the requirements of MIL-STD-1168.

If the contractor recommends, through an internal MRB, to process non-conforming parts, subassemblies, or the end item for use "as-is" or "repaired", then the contractor will be required to submit a Request for Variance (RFV) to the Government for disposition. If a non-conformance is discovered, which results in a failure of the item to meet the requirements of the TDP or detailed specification after the lot has been presented to the Government, then the contractor will be required to provide to the Government documentation such as RFVs, Discrepancy Reports (DR) related to contractor's MRBs, and/or rework procedures used to correct the deficiency (if applicable).

6. Rework and Repair are defined as follows:

Rework: The reprocessing of nonconforming material to make it conform completely to the drawings, specifications or contract requirements.

Repair: The reprocessing of nonconforming material in accordance with approved written procedures and operations to reduce, but not completely eliminate, the nonconformance.

The purpose of repair is to bring nonconforming material into a usable condition. Repair is distinguished from rework in that the item after repair still does not completely conform to all of the applicable drawings, specifications or contract requirements.

SECTION C - IDENTIFICATION OF COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION (In Reference to 252.204-7012)

1. In accordance with the DFARS clause at 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting, the Contractor SHALL provide adequate security for all government and contractor owned Technical Data Packages (TDPs), drawings and item detail specifications on all covered defense information systems that support the performance of work under this contract.

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Requirements MD65 NSN: 1377-01-063-3162 Drawing: 5184830 MD66 NSN: 1377-00-063-3165 Drawing:

5184850

Section D - Packaging and Marking

1. Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129, MIL- STD-2073, CFR 49 171-178, MIL-STD-130, DLAR 4145.41, and Section Five (5) of Specification

MIL-DTL-85097E (OS).

2. Packaging and packing for production lots, first article samples and lot acceptance samples shall be IAW the following by item:

CLIN QUP IAW

0001 40 per can, 8 cans per container

Drawings 5184846, Rev A dated 8/11/2010 and 5184847 Rev A dated 8/11 /2010

0002 10 SPI (AD) P 1377-5

*Quantity per Unit Pack (QUP) is defined as the first tie, wrap, or container applied to a single item, or a quantity thereof, or to a group of items of a single stock number, preserved or unpreserved, which constitutes a complete or identifiable package.

3. Labels for Human Readable Information (HRI) and Machine Readable Information (MRI) shall meet the requirements for a Grade A, Style 2, Composition (b) label as specified in MIL-PRF- 61002. The performance requirements for solvent and detergent resistance are not required. The label should be the pressure sensitive adhesive type.

4. Human Readable Information (HRI) markings shall be applied to ammunition, explosives containers and units loads IAW the applicable provisions of MIL-STD-129.

At a minimum, inner container markings for CLINs 0001 - 0003 shall include:

National Stock Number and (DoD) Code: (see Section "B" for applicable CLIN) Item Nomenclature: (see Section "B" for applicable CLIN) Item Assembly Drawing Number: (see Section "B" for applicable CLIN) Quantity: As Applicable Lot Number: IAW MIL-STD-1168 Serial Number: Required ( ) N/A ( X )

At a minimum, outer container markings for CLINs 0001 - 0003 shall include:

National Stock Number and (DoD) Code: (see Section "B" for applicable CLIN) Item Nomenclature: (see section "B" for applicable CLIN) Item Assembly Drawing Number: (see Section "B" for applicable CLIN) Quantity: As Applicable Lot Number: IAW MIL-STD-1168 Serial Number: Required ( ) N/A ( X ) Gross Weight and Cube: As Applicable DoD Contract Number: As Applicable

POP Markings:

UN Proper Shipping Name, UN Number, Hazard Class, Compatibility Code, Net Explosive Weight, and EX Number (see TABLE 1 below for applicable CLIN)

CAA: USG DOT 'EX NUMBER'

See TABLE 1 EX NUMBER COLUMN below for applicable CLIN

Table 1: United Nations Shipping / Storage Information

CLIN UN

Proper Shipping Name

UN Number Hazard Class

COMPA.

Code

Net Explosive WT (lbs)

EX Number

0001 Cartridge, Power Devices

0276 1.4 C 0.019400 EX1987100756

0002 Cartridge, Power devices

0276 1.4 C 0.009923 EX1988080327

5. Machine Readable Information (MRI) markings shall be applied to ammunition, explosive containers and unit loads IAW the following coded elements of data from MIL-STD-129. MRI labels shall able to be read and interpreted by automatic bar code reading devices (scanners). MRI markings shall contain the minimum data elements identified below:

Inner container:

(N) National Stock Number: (see Section "B" for applicable CLIN) (4R) Department of Defense identification code (DODIC): (see Section "B" for applicable

CLIN)

(1P) Item Assembly Drawing Number: (see Section "B" for applicable CLIN) (1T) Lot Number: IAW MIL-STD-1168

(S) Serial Number: Required ( ) N/A (X)

Outer container:

(N) National Stock Number: (see Section "B" for applicable CLIN) (4R) Department of Defense identification code (DODIC): (see Section "B" for applicable

CLIN)

(1P) Item Assembly Drawing Number: (see Section "B" for applicable CLIN) (7Q) Quantity: As Applicable (1T) Lot Number: IAW MIL-STD-1168

(S) Serial Number: Required ( ) N/A (X)

*The parenthesis surrounding the data elements are NOT encoded in the 2D(PDF417) bar code.

6. Shipment of hazardous material (which includes devices containing energetic and explosive material) is subject to the requirements of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), the International Maritime Organization's International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the safe transport of hazardous goods. The contractor shall make all shipments of hazardous material in packaging approved by Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) testing within its recertification period. If packaging used exceeds a single periodic retest period as regulated in 49 CFR 178.601 or comes from multiple manufacturers, multiple or additional POP Test Reports covering all periods of manufacture/manufacturers are required.

POP testing and POP Test Report is not required for non-explosives items, non-regulated items or items listed in SPI-PHST-316 Revision B. SPI-PHST-316 Revision B uses a Commercial Off- the-Shelf (COTS) packaging container, which is already POP certified.

Deviations from the COTS packaging container specified in SPI-PHST-316 Revision B are not allowed.

*Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Shipments: As applicable, all outer containers should be clearly marked with the FMS Case Designation, Requisition Number and Project Code, and Country Specific EX Numbers for NOA required shipments- See Section "F" for proper identification.*

SECTION D - PALLETIZATION

Production Lot units shall be palletized in accordance MIL-STD-1322, MIL-STD-1322-1000, MIL- STD-129, MIL-STD-130, and CFR 49 171-178 with the following exception:

Edge protectors shall be used under all strapping.

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

SECTION E - PRODUCTION LOT TEST SAMPLES (NSWC IHD TESTING)

1. Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001-0002 Production Units

Contractor Government Contractor Government

0003 First Article Testing

(FAT)

Contractor Government Destination Government

0003 FAT

Invsest. Units

Contractor Government Destination Government

0004 Lot Accept. Testing

(LAT)

Contractor Government Destination Government

0004 LAT

Invest. Units

Contractor Government Destination Government

0005 Technical Data DD1423

See DD1423 See DD1423 See DD1423 See DD1423

If supplies will be packaged at a location different from the offeror address indicated on the solicitation, the offeror shall provide the name and street address of the packaging location:

Packaging House Address

2. Test samples are required from each production lot. A production lot shall consist of the net deliverable quantity plus additional units for lot test samples and any retains for investigative purposes (if applicable) as detailed in section B. The performance, tests, and/or other characteristics, which the sample units must meet, shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section C of this contract (unless following the exception noted in paragraph 3 below).

3. The contractor is allowed to pre-select no more than 30% of the required production lot test samples per lot which have minor external cosmetic defects such as nicks, dings, scratches, paint blemishes, plating blemishes, and small burrs. These units can be used as pre-selected production lot test samples as long as the defects do not create an interference with the form, fit, or function of the unit and/or test fixture. The selection of the production lot test samples shall be noted in a discrepancy report (DR) identifying the item part number, DODIC, contract, lot number, serial numbers of the pre-selected units, and the cosmetic defects of each serial number. A copy of the DR shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer. A second copy of the DR shall be submitted to DCMA/QAR when presenting the production lot for random selection of the remaining lot test samples as stated in paragraph 4 below. The contractor shall also annotate the DR number in the remarks section of the ADC for the applicable production lot. This clause is only applicable to the production lot test samples and the external cosmetic defects mentioned above. If additional units with minor external cosmetic defects are part of the deliverable lot and the contractor would like for the government to accept those units "as is", then a RFV shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for the determination of disposition for those non-compliant deliverable units.

4. The production lot(s) must be manufactured and presented to the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) with all applicable documentation. The documentation (WAWF- RRs and Ammunition Data Card printed from WARP) accompanying the production lot shall contain the contract number, item, lot number identification, DODIC, NSN, and serial numbers.

The production lot test samples shall be selected, at random(unless following the exception noted in paragraph 3 above), from each production lot, by the QAR. The retains are considered part of the production lot test samples and shall also be selected, at random, from each production lot, by the QAR and identified as such.

NOTE: Sample units removed for testing from different lots shall not be commingled.

5. After the selection of the production lot samples and all required data, the samples shall be furnished and shipped by the Contractor to the testing activity set forth in Section F within 15 calendar days of selection at no additional charge to the Government. The production lot test samples shall not be considered received until all data necessary to evaluate the samples is received. (This data includes, but is not limited to, radiographic requirements specified in Section E

- Inspection and Acceptance, Ammunition Data Card from WARP, and WAWF-RR.)

6. The following activity will conduct production lot testing:

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division

7. Disposition of Production Lot Test Samples:

The production lot samples might be subject to Non-Destructive Test (NDT) depending on the requirements delineated by the TDP and/or item specification specified in section C.

If a test failure occurs during the Non-Destructive Test (NDT) phase of LAT, the engineering activity is authorize to continue with the remainder NDT series prior halting test (i.e.

resistance failure and leak test still remains).

The production lot test samples are also subjected to destructive testing. These units cannot be used to meet fleet support requirements. Samples tested will not be returned to the Contractor. However, in the event there is a failure, or samples are rejected for some other reason, the Contractor may request the return of the affected samples and/or the entire production lot samples for disposition/examination and/or investigation. The written request to return rejected samples and/or the entire production lot samples shall be received by the Contracting Officer within fifteen (15) calendar days after notification of rejection. Any samples returned will be at the Contractor's expense.

8. All other contractual requirements, such as acceptance, shipment, and payment will not be accomplished until the production lot test samples have been tested, approved, and released for service use. The Contractor shall not make shipment of the production lot until receipt of written notification of approval by the Contracting Officer and final approval of the Material Inspection Receiving Report in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

9. The only valid and contractually binding notification of production lot approval, conditional approval, or disapproval shall be in writing and issued by the Contracting Officer. This notification shall be made to the Contractor, within sixty (60) calendar days, after receipt of the production lot test samples, all required CDRLs and all necessary data by the Government Testing Activity. Any CDRLs provided by the Contractor deemed to be inaccurate and/or incomplete after engineering review will automatically reset the notification of production lot approval, conditional approval, or disapproval. Upon receipt of written notice accepting a production lot, shipment shall be made as soon as possible and no later than fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of such notice.

Any notice of approval or conditional approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract.

A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required by the Contractor.

A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for such. In the event of a failure, the Contractor shall submit a Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Report (DD Form 1423, sequence number, A002) with all associated costs and expenses to be borne solely by the Contractor.

"Failure" is defined as follows:

(i) Any of the test samples failing to meet the requirements of the specification and/or drawing,

(ii) Any of the test samples fracturing and/or exhibiting any cracks post-firing, unless specifically designed to do so,

(iii) A non-ignition or failure to fire.

10. At a minimum, the following is required:

Failure date Failed part number (e.g. national stock number (NSN), logistics control number, work unit code) Test or mission being performed when the failure occurred(LAT/FAT) Failure symptoms and description of detection or diagnosis methods (e.g. Built In Test) Failure effects (e.g. none, degradation, abort) Repair action (e.g. remove/replace) Failure mode description Failure mechanism/cause of failure Contributing factors, including multiple factor interactions, or secondary effects of the failure

Corrective action required to mitigate the failure mode, including:

Identification of the failure mode The recommended process or process control changes, when the failure cause is due to workmanship defects Proposals for retrofit of all equipment already delivered or assembled, including recommended effectivity, in accordance with the contract Disposition of all defective material and material rendered obsolete because of any necessary redesign, to assure their exclusion from production items Identification of previous functional and environmental qualification tests, if any, invalidated by the corrective action changes and recommendation of those tests that should be repeated, in accordance with the terms of the contract, to demonstrate the corrective action's effectiveness.

11. If the production lot test sample is disapproved by the Government, the Contractor may be required, at the option of the Government and at the Contractor's sole cost and expense, to submit an additional production lot test sample(s) for test. After each notification by the Contracting Officer to submit an additional production lot test sample(s), the Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Government, make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the production lot or the Government QAR may be required to select another test sample for testing. Such additional test sample(s) shall be furnished to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified in the notification. The Government shall take action on this test sample(s) within sixty (60) calendar days after receipt. The cost of each additional approval, and all costs and expenses related to such test(s) shall be borne solely by the Contractor.

Retest Cost for Item 0001 is: $32,164.00, CLIN 0002: $35,395.40 (NOTE: Test costs are based on actual rates in effect at the time of issuance of the solicitation. In the event of a test failure, actual cost at the time of retest will be assessed.)

The Government reserves the right to require an equitable decrease of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule necessitated by additional tests.

12. If the Contractor fails to deliver any production lot test sample(s) within the time or times specified, or if the Contracting Officer disapproves any of the required CDRLs, the contract may be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the "Default" clause of this contract, and this contract may be subject to termination for default. In such an event, failure of the Government to terminate this contract for default shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to meet the delivery schedule for production quantities.

CAD/PAD INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

1. Inspection and acceptance shall be in accordance with DL5184830 Rev AF, DL5184850 Rev AE, WS19778 Rev C and MIL-DTL-82724 Rev A.

2. The Government reserves the right to invoke the requirement for First Article Testing (FAT) if there is a change in process, facilities, materials, equipment, or production of the item. "Process" is defined as the steps or tasks that are performed to create a product. An example of a process change that could invoke FAT is implementation of a new production line. "Facilities" is defined as location or buildings where the process(es) are performed to manufacture a product. A contractor may have several buildings already approved for manufacture of the item that do not require notice if already approved. "Materials" is defined as all the raw ingredients that are used in the manufacturing of the item. An example of a material change that could invoke FAT is a new energetic material supplier, which will need to meet the requirements of the applicable specification. "Equipment" is defined as all the tools used to manufacture a product. An example of an equipment change that could invoke FAT is a machine upgrade that changes energetic material processing technique. "Production" is defined as to make, manufacture, or create a product. An example of a production change that could invoke FAT is a revised method to manufacture delay composition. FAT can also be invoked if two years or more have passed since the item was last manufactured, or if the item has developed a manufacturing or performance related issue that can affect form, fit, or function such as changes to technical requirements, performance, interoperability, supportability, maintainability, or safety.

If there is a desire to have predetermination of a potential change to the process, facilities, materials, equipment, or production of the item, a proposal describing the change and any supporting documentation should be written in a formal letter and provided to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will provide the letter with the supporting documentation of the proposed changes to the cognizant engineering activity. A formal response on the determination of whether an FAT is required may be provided within fifteen (15) business days after receipt from the Contracting Officer.

The examples provided above are not meant to be all inclusive. The Government shall have the final decision if FAT is invoked based on the proposed change submitted by the contractor as well as the Technical Data Package and/or item specification incorporated by reference in Section C.

3. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a quality program acceptable to the Government and modeled on ISO 9001:2015 or an equivalent quality system. If the quality program is not modeled on ISO 9001:2015 the offeror/prospective Contractor shall indicate the quality system proposed along with how it is equivalent, under separate letter submitted with the offer/proposal.

ISO 9001:2015 Other

This quality system along with program specific production documentation shall be made available for review by the Government's representative upon request, at the Contractor's facility at no cost to the Government.

4. Due to the critical nature and safety application of these items, the Contractor and the QAR are cautioned that it is mandatory to ensure the correct identification and nomenclature are assigned for all items and shipping containers prior to shipment including CAGE codes. CAD/PAD Devices are exempt from MIL-STD-129 shelf life markings on packaging; however, they shall have a minimum of 85% of the shelf life remaining at time of delivery. Any delivery from a contractor not having at least 85% shelf-life remaining shall be considered non-conforming.

The shelf life for CLIN 0001 is 11 years and 00 months The service life for CLIN 0001 is 17 years and 00 months

5. Radiographic equipment and procedures shall meet the standards stipulated in the latest revision specification ASTM E1742. Neutron radiography (N-rays), when required for a specific item, shall meet the requirements of ASTM E748 and ASTM E545.

6. Radiographers shall be certified level II or III and qualified in accordance with the requirements described in specification NAS 410.

7. Radiographic Test Technique (RTT) shall include variables which affect the exposure, such as x-ray source, kV or MeV (voltage), mA (current), SFD (Source to Film Distance), or SDD (Source to Detector Distance), exposure time, and film type/detector, and include a diagram or photo of the test setup.

8. Radiographic Test Technique for X-rays and N-rays, as applicable, shall be submitted with the First Article Test (FAT) samples to the activity cited below. If there is no FAT requirement, the radiographic test technique for X-rays and N-rays, as applicable, shall be submitted to the activity below as described in paragraphs 8a and 8b herein.

**(NO EXPLOSIVES TO BE SENT TO THIS ADDRESS)**

NSWC IHD

CAD/PAD DIVISION BLDG 1557

ATTN: AMS Per Section G

4393 BENSON ROAD

INDIAN HEAD MD 20640-5092

Test technique information for ALL radiographs is specified in section 6 of ASTM E1742, refer to Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) DD Form 1423 sequence number A003. The radiographic images shall display a number of units representative of a production lot. Units shall be positioned on the radiographic plate at the areas of minimum and maximum geometric distortion.

9. Notification of approval of the RTT shall be provided via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Written notification of rejection will be provided by the Contracting Officer. Approval of the RTT must be received prior to performing radiographic inspection of the production lot units. The Contractor shall then follow the approved technique to produce subsequent radiographs in accordance with the approved RTT. Any change in the approved radiographic technique or equipment requires submittal and approval of new RTT at the Contractor's expense.

There is hereby created an option for the Government to waive the requirement for submission of a RTT. The Contractor may only request a waiver for the submission of the RTT as long as the Cognizant Engineering Organization (CEO), which is NSWC IHD, has an approved RTT on file from a previous contract, and the x-ray equipment or RTT has not changed since the referenced contract. The following information shall be furnished by the Contractor when submitting the waiver for RTT:

Approved by_______________________

Date of approval__________________

Contract number under which RTT was approved______________________

If the submission of the RTT is waived, the previously approved technique shall apply to the contract.

If the Contractor requests waiver of submission of the RTT after time of award, an offer of adequate consideration shall accompany the request. In order to fulfill contractual requirements, the Contractor must submit acceptable radiographs. Radiographs should be reviewed by a Level II or Level III certified radiographer in accordance with NAS 410. A radiographic report, including a list of serial numbers inspected, serial numbers rejected, and reason(s) for rejection will be submitted with the radiographs. Radiographs not conforming to the requirements specified herein will not be accepted by NSWC IHD. Disposition of non conforming radiographs will be by mutual agreement of the parties.

10. In order to fulfill contractual requirements, the Contractor shall submit acceptable radiographs for each Contract Line Item. Radiographs shall be of an image quality to effectively inspect for acceptable assembly of components and defects. Radiographs should be reviewed by a Level II or Level III certified radiographer in accordance with NAS 410. Radiographs not conforming to the requirements specified herein will not be accepted by NSWC IHD. Disposition of non conforming radiographs will be by mutual agreement of the parties.

11. Representative Quality Indicators (RQI) are recommended to be used on radiographic film or digital images for all CAD/PAD devices. The RQI (also known as a defect standard) contains a known defect (i.e. missing explosive charge, missing O-rings, etc.) placed next to a good unit for comparison, to aid in interpretation. Radiographic test technique shall include RQI to be used and RQI placement.

Propellant grains on PAD devices should be radiographed on film separately from the fully assembled unit even if the final assembly is radiographed using an approved digital radiographic technique. Image Quality Indicators (IQIs) on the radiographic film or digital image must also be used for radiographs of propellant grains for all PAD devices. The penetrometer to be used on the propellant grain radiographs must be made of Magnesium, which is radiographically similar to the propellant. The thickness of the penetrometer must be 2% of the total propellant thickness. The placement of the penetrometer(s) shall be on the part nearest the edge of the film cassette, at the outer edge of the cone of radiation. This allows for the measurement of the image quality or contract sensitivity at the area of maximum geometric sharpness. The penetrometer sensitivity must be 2-2T unless otherwise noted in the drawings or specification for the item being procured.

12. The Contractor shall submit radiographs as marked (X) below:

X-RAYS ( per applicable spec )

N-RAYS ( per ASTM E748 ) Sample / LOT Description

X First Article Sample

X Lot Acceptance Test Samples

See paragraph b below Production Lot Units

Explosive Sub-Assemblies (i.

e., NON-GFP CTGS, Booster Sleeves, etc.)

*Radiographs of Production Lot Units shall include Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) samples*

13. Neutron radiographs (N-rays) shall be produced using film (conventional techniques).

Radiographs (X-ray) shall be produced using non-film (digital) techniques such as Digital Detector Array (DDA), or Computed Radiography (CR), with the understanding that the Contractor must be qualified and given prior approval to use digital radiography by NSWC IHD. A qualification plan must be submitted to the Level III Radiographer at NSWC IHD for review prior to qualification of the digital x-ray system. Once the qualification plan has been reviewed and approved, the Level III Radiographer at NSWC IHD will conduct a site visit (i.e. audit) to witness the qualification of the digital x-ray system. The results of the tests performed during the digital x-ray system qualification will be documented in a qualification plan, which will be submitted to the Level III Radiographer at NSWC IHD. At a minimum, the qualification plan shall include information such as the type of system (Make/Model of DDA or CR system, x-ray sources etc.), as well as the specific types of tests (performance checks, as described in the ASTM standards) to be performed to verify the performance of the system. The tests are described in the appropriate ASTM standards (i.e. ASTM E2445 and ASTM E2033 for CR, and ASTM E2737 and ASTM E2698 for DDA systems). An official approval letter will then be issued by the Commanding Officer, NSWC IHD, which authorizes the use of the digital system. Follow up audits at regular intervals of every five years may be conducted to assure the long term stability and performance of the digital x-ray system. If digital radiographs are submitted, they shall be in the form of raw data that is Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) compliant. In addition to the raw DICONDE data, 16 bit Tagged Image Format (TIF) images of the digital radiographs must be submitted. The qualification of non-film techniques will be done IAW the latest versions of standards referenced in the latest version of ASTM E1742 (currently ASTM E1742/E1742M-12), such as ASTM E2698 and ASTM E2737 (for the qualification of Digital Detector Array (DDA) detectors), or ASTM E2033 and ASTM E2445 (for the qualification of Computed Radiography (CR) systems).

14. When submitting the radiographic images, the Contractor shall also submit a report of radiographic inspection. This report shall clearly indicate the units subjected to radiographic inspection by the following data:

Item Nomenclature and DODIC Span of serial numbers displayed Complete lot number Missing units by serial number

Complete contract number Nonconforming units by serial number and reason Government drawing or part number for rejection

*For the span of serial numbers, include list of serial numbers for units that have been accepted.

Any units found to be nonconforming shall be clearly identified. The specific nature of the non-conformance shall be cited, as well as any assignable cause or analysis related to the occurrence*

15. When undergoing radiographic inspection, each unit in the sample or lot shall be permanently serialized in consecutive numerical order per MIL-STD-1168 before radiographic inspection. Serial numbers shall not be repeated on items with the same part number regardless of changes in the lot number. The numbering shall be from left to right, top to bottom with the first item on the left of each row having the lowest serial number. All annotation must be represented using a method which leaves a permanent image on the radiograph, such as placing lead letters on the film cassette or digital detector prior to each exposure. It is NOT acceptable to use adhesive labels, or to write annotation on the radiograph using a marker or other writing instrument. Units that are missing on a radiograph must be indicated by identifying the serial number of the unit immediately preceding, and immediately following, the missing unit(s).All units shall be arranged on trays or boards in consecutive numerical order. Radiographs shall reveal internal components. This may require using various techniques which may include multiple exposures, multiple speeds of film being loaded for each exposure, or additional orientation of unit(s) i.e. 0 degree and 90 degree exposures. Any discontinuities in the serial numbers displayed shall be clearly marked on the representative radiographic image. Specific reasons for the missing serial number(s) and all rejects from the Contractor and QAR inspections prior to radiographic inspection shall be recorded on the radiographic inspection report as described in paragraph 14 and forwarded with the LAT sample. Row-unit-quantities shall be consistent except the ending row of the production lot, which may vary. In addition, serial numbers shall appear at the end of each row when more than 100 units appear on one radiograph image; these serial numbers may appear on tape and be affixed to the radiograph.

16. This radiographic image and report shall be shipped prepaid. The delivery of the radiographic image and report shall be in accordance with Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) DD Form 1423, sequence number A007. The film shall be placed in film envelopes or sleeves. Radiographic film shall be place into an appropriate shipping container that will not damage the film. The film envelopes shall be placed in either a fiberboard, cardboard, or wooden box. X-rays or N-ray film shall not be placed directly into a shipping container (i.e. FedEx or UPS box). X-ray or N-ray film shall not be rolled up and place in a shipping tube. When approved for digital radiography, digital radiographic images shall be shipped prepaid on a compact disc (CD). Digital radiographic images shall not be submitted on USB flash drives.

Digital radiographic images may also be submitted electronically through DoD SAFE in addition to CD shipment to improve efficiency in initial Government review. Electronic submission shall optionally be in addition and shall not replace CD shipment for long-term Government storage purposes.

Requests for DoD SAFE links for digital radiographic image submission shall in writing (e-mail) to the AMS listed in Section G with the contracting officer on copy.

17. All radiographic images shall be retained by the Government. All radiographic images shall display a permanent identification of the following information:

Item Nomenclature and DODIC Government Drawing or Part Number Complete Lot Number Span of Serial Numbers Displayed Complete Contract Number Name of radiographic facility Date of radiograph

18. All documentation, i.e., packing slip, invoice, WAWF-RR, etc., accompanying the radiographic images shall clearly indicate, as a minimum, the following information:

Contract Number Item Nomenclature National Stock Number (NSN) Department of Defense Identification Code (DODIC) Lot Number

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