W52P1J-21-R-0035 FY22-26 120mm Tank Training Ammunition.pdf

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

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

Rating Page of Pages

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

Negotiated (RFP)

7. Issued By Code 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 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.

10. For Information A. Name B. Telephone (No Collect Calls) C. E-mail Address

Call: Area Code Number Ext.

11. Table Of Contents

(X) Sec. Description Page(s) (X) Sec. Description Page(s)

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)

14. Acknowledgment of Amendments (The offeror acknowledges Amendment No. Date Amendment No. Date receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

15A. Name and Code Facility 16. Name and Title of Person Authorized to Sign Offer Address of (Type or Print) Offeror

15B. Telephone Number 15C. Check if Remittance Address is 17. Signature 18. Offer Date Area Code Number Ext. Different From Above – Enter such

Address In Schedule

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 And Open Competition: 23. Submit Invoices To Address Shown In Item

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

24. Administered By (If other than Item 7) Code 25. Payment Will Be Made By Code

26. Name of Contracting Officer (Type or Print) 27. United States Of America 28. Award Date

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION Standard Form 33 (Rev. 9-97) Previous edition is unusable Prescribed By GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

W52P1J-21-R-0035 X

2021JUL02

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2021JUL02 SEE SCHEDULE

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ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - RI

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-8000

BLDGS 60 & 62

DAVID W. BUENNIG

(309)782-2912

CCRI-AC

DAVID.W.BUENNIG.CIV@MAIL.MIL

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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) W52P1J-21-R-0035.

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 sources within the United States, its outlying areas, and Canada, as authorized by FAR 6.302-3, for the following 120mm Tank Training Ammunition:

Contract Line National Stock

Item Number (CLIN) ITEM Number (NSN)__________________ ____ ____________

0001 M1002 New Production 1315-01-632-2680

0002 M865A1 New Production 1315-01-683-5797

0003 M1002 Ammo Can Refurbishment 8140-01-563-6230

2. The U.S. Government (USG) intends to award up to two (2) firm-fixed-price (FFP) contracts for USG Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026

(FY22-26) for 120mm Tank Training Ammunition to the Offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represent the best value to the USG, non-price and price factors considered. The award(s) will include a firm base quantity award with five evaluated options (see FAR 52.217-6 Option for

Increased Quantity in Section I). The USG reserves the right not to exercise options for any reason.

3. The firm base award (FY22) quantities can be found in Attachment 0001 120mm Tank Training Price Matrix. The five (5) Option Periods are as follows:

Option Period 1: Date of Award through 30-Sep-2022

Option Period 2: 1-Oct-2022 through 30-Sep-2023

Option Period 3: 1-Oct-2023 through 30-Sep-2024

Option Period 4: 1-Oct-2024 through 30-Sep-2025

Option Period 5: 1-Oct-2025 through 30-Sep-2026

Firm Base Quantity Awards: Split awards of 60%/40% of the M1002 New Production, split awards of approximately 60%/40% of the M865A1 New

Production, and full 100% award of the M1002 Ammo Can Refurbishments to the single most advantageous Offeror are anticipated for the firm base quantity awards. However, the USG reserves the right to make a 100% award of the firm base quantity to one Offeror who has the best overall proposal, if determined to be in the USG's best interest.

Option Awards: Should options be exercised, split awards are anticipated. Should split options be exercised, either, or both, successful Offerors could receive award of any of the cartridges referenced as an option quantity. Should an option exercise be contemplated, ACC-RI, Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), and the Joint Munitions Command will conduct an analysis and exercise the option quantities based on the USG's best interest considering price, performance and industrial base considerations.

However, should options be exercised, the USG reserves the right to make a 100% award of the option quantity to one contractor.

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4. Quantity requirements and delivery schedule information are included in Section B for identification only. Offerors are required to complete and submit the 120mm Tank Training 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.

First Article Test (FAT) costs are required for each option period and each CLIN. Offerors should not assume FAT will be waived and must provide FAT costs as requested. However, the USG reserves the right to require or waive FAT throughout the life of the contract(s). Offerors should price FATs on the 120mm Tank Training Price Matrix as to reflect the total price of Cartridge and

Projectile FATs required for the start of production for a new configuration or if a previous option was not awarded.

Any other FATs that may be required throughout the life of the contract(s) (component, subassembly, assembly, etc.), will be considered on an as-needed basis and should not be included in the Offeror's FAT or unit prices on the 120mm Tank Training Price Matrix.

5. Prior approval of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), i.e. AIE, SPC, ADC, on other USG contracts does NOT guarantee roll-over approval of CDRLs on award(s) resulting from this RFP. See Section C Narrative Clause C0002 for further details.

6. The following will be restricted to the sources within the U.S., its outlying areas, and Canada:

- Primers

- Projectiles

- 70% of the Combustible Cartridge Cases

- Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) of the M1002 and M865A1 Cartridges

7. The following items are to be restricted to Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP):

- 75% of the RPD-596 Propellant

- 100% of Nitrocellulose (NC)*

*The NC contained in the Cartridge Cases is not restricted.

8. In accordance with the terms of the resultant contract, the USG may provide Government Furnished Test Support Equipment (see Section

E Narrative Clause E0005) and Government Furnished Property (see FAR Clause 52.245-1 in Section I).

9. The items contained in this RFP are determined to be hazardous; therefore a pre-award safety survey will be required. Additional pre-award survey criteria may also be required.

10. Note for Other than Small Businesses ONLY. Separate from Small Business Participation, Other than Small Business Offerors shall __________________________________________ also 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. In accordance with AFARS Appendix DD, the

Small Business Subcontracting Plan must correlate with the percentages of small business utilization identified in the contractor's

Small Business Participation Plan in order to be eligible for award. For Offerors utilizing a Commercial Subcontracting Plan the

Offeror shall also provide an explanation showing how the percentages of small business utilization identified in the contractor's Small

Business Participation Plan correlate to the goals in its Commercial Subcontracting Plan in order to be eligible for award.

11. Flowdown of Requirements: All CDRL requirements of Solicitation W52P1J-21-R-0035 and the resultant contract(s) must be flowed down to and met by subcontractors and vendors at all tiers. These include, but are not limited to: Quality System Plans, Critical

Characteristics Control Plans (CCCPs), Critical Plans of Action (CPOAs), General and Detail Statistical Process Control (SPC) Plans, Phosphate Coating Pre-Production Procedures, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Variation (RFVs), Contractor Identified

Critical Characteristic Listing (CICCLs), Notifications, Investigations, Segregated Material Use and Restart Requests, Performance

Oriented Packaging (POP) Testing, Operations Security (OPSEC) Plans.

12. The USG reserves the right to conduct a Post Award Conference after contract award(s).

13. Best value tradeoff procedures in accordance with FAR 15.101-1 will be utilized to select the Offeror(s) that provides the best value to the USG. This best value source selection process will include an evaluation of the following four factors: (1) Technical, (2)

Past Performance, (3) Cost/Price, and (4) Small Business Participation. 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(s) will be made to the Offeror(s) whose proposal(s) is(are) determined to provide the best value to the USG based upon Section M criteria; therefore, award(s) may not necessarily be made to the lowest priced Offeror(s). The USG reserves the right to make award(s) to other than the lowest priced Offeror(s), or to other than the Offeror with the highest technical rating, if the Source Selection

Authority determines that to do so would result in the best overall value to the USG.

14. 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, 3 116

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the Offeror's proposal may be rejected by the USG and no longer considered for award.

15. The USG intends to award the contract(s) resulting from this RFP 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.

16. The USG requests proposals remain valid for 365 days. Offeror shall annotate the 365-day validity period in Block 12 of this RFP.

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

18. Questions, comments or concerns regarding the terms and conditions presented in Solicitation W52P1J-21-R-0035 must be directed to the Contract Specialist, Mr. Dave Buennig, david.w.buennig.civ@mail.mil, and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Anna E. Whitcomb, anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@mail.mil. Please indicate RFP W52P1J-21-R-0035 in the subject line of email correspondence. All questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted no later than twenty (20) days after issuance of this solicitation. Questions submitted later than twenty

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

19. Contact Information: Proposals shall be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist, Mr. Dave Buennig, david.w.buennig.civ@mail.mil, and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Anna E. Whitcomb, anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@mail.mil.

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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

0001 120MM TANK M1002 TPMP-T NEW PRODUCTION ______________________________________

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

PRICING IS TO BE ENTERED ON THE 120MM TANK TRAINING

PRICE MATRIX FOUND AT ATTACHMENT 0001.**

COMMODITY NAME: 120MM M1002 TANK TPMP-T NEW

PRODUCTION

NSN: 1315-01-632-2680

Manufacturing (Mfg) CAGE: 19200

Mfg Part Number: 13054378

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

PRON: N/A

PSC: 1315

Packaging and Marking_____________________

See Section D

Inspection and Acceptance_________________________

INSPECTION: Origin

ACCEPTANCE: Origin

Deliveries or Performance_________________________

Should First Article Acceptance Test (FAAT) be required:

FAAT shall be due six months after date of award.

Production quantities of 7,500 each per month shall commence six months after FAAT approval.

Should FAAT be waived:

Production quantities of 7,500 each per month shall commence nine months after date of award.

The above delivery schedule applies unless a different schedule is agreed to by the USG and an

Awardee.

FOB POINT: Origin

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0002 120MM TANK M865A1 TPCSDS-T NEW PRODUCTION _________________________________________

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

PRICING IS TO BE ENTERED ON THE 120MM TANK TRAINING

PRICE MATRIX FOUND AT ATTACHMENT 0001.**

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COMMODITY NAME: 120MM M865A1 TANK TPCSDS-T NEW

PRODUCTION

NSN: 1315-01-683-5797

Mfg CAGE: 19200

Mfg Part Number: 13074474

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

PRON: N/A

PSC: 1315

Packaging and Marking_____________________

See Section D

Inspection and Acceptance_________________________

INSPECTION: Origin

ACCEPTANCE: Origin

Deliveries or Performance_________________________

Should First Article Acceptance Test (FAAT) be required:

FAAT shall be due six months after date of award.

Production quantities of 7,500 each per month shall commence six months after FAAT approval.

Should FAAT be waived:

Production quantities of 7,500 each per month shall commence nine months after date of award.

The above delivery schedule applies unless a different schedule is agreed to by the USG and an

Awardee.

FOB POINT: Origin

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0003 M1002 AMMO CAN REFURBISHMENT ____________________________

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

PRICING IS TO BE ENTERED ON THE 120MM TANK TRAINING

PRICE MATRIX FOUND AT ATTACHMENT 0001.**

COMMODITY NAME: M1002 AMMO CAN REFURBISHMENT

NSN: 8140-01-563-6230

Mfg CAGE: 19200

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

PRON: N/A

PSC: 1315

Packaging and Marking_____________________

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See Section D

Inspection and Acceptance_________________________

INSPECTION: Origin

ACCEPTANCE: Origin

Deliveries or Performance_________________________

To be determined.

FOB POINT: Origin

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0004 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 - DRAWINGS/SPECIFICATIONS

C0002 - STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) 120MM TANK TRAINING AMMUNITION FY22-26

C0003 - STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) CONTAINER HANDLING EFFORT IN SUPPORT OF 120MM TANK TRAINING AMMUNITION FY22-26

C0004 - TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE (TDP) INFORMATION, AND DISTRIBUTION AND DESTRUCTION OF RESTRICTED TECHNICAL DATA

C0001 - DRAWINGS/SPECIFICATIONS:_______________________________

(a) In addition to the drawing(s) and/or specifications listed below, other documents which are part of this procurement and which apply to Preservation/Packaging/Packing and Inspection and Acceptance are contained elsewhere.

(b) The following Drawings and Specifications in accordance with the Technical Data Package Listing (TDPL) identified as follows, with revisions in effect as stated, are applicable to this procurement, and revisions of documents thereon:

ITEM NSN ADL/TDPL REV DATE___________________________________________________________________________

M1002 New Production 1315-01-632-2680 13054378:19200 - 22-Mar-2021

M865A1 New Production 1315-01-683-5797 13074474:19200 - 22-Mar-2021

M1002 Ammo Can Refurbishment 8140-01-563-6230 See SOW at C0003 Below

(c) Technical Data Packages, including any exceptions thereto, will be obtained electronically in accordance with the clause titled

"Technical Data Package Information and Distribution and Destruction of Restricted Technical Data" in Section C of this document.

(d) The contractor(s) will be required to support various "Special Engineering Projects" throughout the life of this contract. The required support will be detailed in separate SOWs. The contractor(s) will be asked to provide a cost proposal with cost and pricing data to accomplish the SOW. The cost will be negotiated and the SOW incorporated as a modification to the contract. These "Special

Engineering Projects" will be jointly, i.e., Government and contractor-designed, developed, tested and evaluated. These "Special

Engineering Projects" are necessary to continuously improve the 120mm Tank Training Ammunition cartridges. These changes are intended to address field complaints, enhance safety and replace sub-components which are being obsolete or are difficult to procure. The potential

"Special Engineering Projects" include, but are not limited, to the following:

- PA171 Container (the container for the M865A1 and M1002) Improvements

- Tracer Improvements

- Cartridge Case Strength Improvements

- Benite (an energetic used in the primer) Improvement

- Cartridge Case Residue Reduction

- Case Base Obturation Improvement

(e) The following engineering exceptions apply at time of award:

M1002 New Production: See Attached Contract C Requirements

M865A1 New Production: See Attached Contract C Requirements

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C0002 - STATEMENT OF WORK 120MM TANK TRAINING AMMUNITION FY22-26, DATED 13 MAY 2021___________________________________________________________________________________

1.0 SCOPE: The contractor is required to manufacture and deliver 120mm cartridges (see Section B) in accordance with the TDPs provided by the Government as referenced in Section C. The quantities to be manufactured and delivered are those cited in the schedule (Section

B) of the contract.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: Technical Data Package. Technical Data Package Lists (TDPLs) shall be in accordance with those listed in

Section C of the contract to include any modification. Unless otherwise specifically noted in the contract, the production criteria shall be in accordance with the applicable system specification.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 Production:

3.1.1 Production Tasks: The system contractor shall perform all tasks necessary to ensure the manufacture and delivery of 120mm Tank

Training Ammunition in accordance with the TDPs. These tasks include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

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- Planning and scheduling production

- Procurement or production of components

- Conducting engineering assessments of test data

- Conducting engineering assessments of test hardware and production processes necessary to ensure production is on schedule and meets the requirements

- Selection of appropriate combinations of component dimensions and of the production processes to ensure TDP/specification requirements are met

- Testing components and assemblies for verification of performance levels

- Monitoring of subcontractors to assure they are meeting TDP/specification requirements

- Management of a quality assurance systems as defined in paragraph 3.2 of this document

- Root Cause Analysis, Resolution and Corrective Action of manufacturing or quality issues encountered during the performance of this contract

3.1.2 The Government reserves the right to obtain the necessary data required to adequately make a decision regarding the acceptability of cartridges/components and/or whether contractual requirements are being met. This may include proprietary data; such data will be protected by the Government and only be provided on a "need-to-know" basis. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) may request in writing, at no additional cost to the Government, the following types of data:

- Certified material test reports;

- Incoming inspection reports;

- First Article reports;

- Rework procedures;

- Production Process control documents/Work instructions;

- Process control data/plans;

- Quality system plans;

- Critical defects plans; and

- Raw data from component ballistic tests.

- FMEA/PFMEA

The PCO reserves the right to require submission of other types of data as required. All requested deliverable documents shall be delivered to the PCO in English electronically in MS Word, MS Excel, PDF or other submittal specific USG agreed upon format. Requests for documentation in no way waive any rights of the Government under the Inspection Clause, 52.246-2 or obligations of the Contractor under the Warranty Clause, 52.246-17.

3.1.3 Instructions for Preparation and Submission of Production Progress Reports

(a) Production Progress Report shall be prepared in accordance with instructions thereon. The Production Progress Report will include both Production (DD250) projections and shipment projections. These forms shall be submitted in the format provided by the Government as required for each separate CLIN. The Government will provide format and directions for completion. Production Progress Report data will include CLIN level information, such as: DODIC, Model, Delivery Order, MILSTRIP, Ship To Address, QTY, Contractor Schedule and Actual

Schedule for a rolling 60 day period. Shipping progress data will include DODIC, Model, Delivery Order, Shipment Number, Lot Number, MILSTRIP, Ship To Address, Shipment QTY, Shipment Request Submit and Sign Date. Submit electronically to the POCs identified below.

(b) The form(s) shall be submitted on a monthly basis within 2 work days after each reporting period, the first submission shall be supplied 30 days prior to production commencement to include CLINs that are contractually scheduled to be produced with a rolling 60 day period and continuing until contract completion/termination. The forms shall be distributed to the PCO, Administration Office (ACO), and

Logistics Management Specialist. If delays are projected, the remarks section shall provide information pertinent to the delay. See CDRL

A022.

3.1.4 The contractor should not assume, nor does the Government guarantee that all possible combinations permitted by the tolerance limits of the specifications and drawings will consistently satisfy the requirements. Individual items within the TDP may not all be made to the limits of the tolerance bands as it may prevent proper assembly or performance. Therefore, the contractor is obligated to choose those combinations of tolerances and fits within the limits of the TDP and drawings that best suit its process needs and still satisfy all requirements.

3.1.5 Configuration Management:

3.1.5.1 The contractor shall create, update and maintain a Configuration Management Plan and shall be available upon request (CDRL

A021). The plan must detail the chain of command for all design or process/procedure approvals. All hardware will be under configuration management.

3.1.5.2 The TDP remains under formal configuration management during the life of this contract. Proposed changes shall be submitted for

PCO approval. The contractor shall prepare and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) in accordance with CDRL A002 and necessary

Notice of Revision (NOR) in accordance with CDRL A003. Submittal of Requests for Variance (RFV) shall be in accordance with CDRL A001.

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3.1.5.3 The contractor shall review and comment on Government Configuration Control Board (CCB) actions, e.g., ECPs, NORs, RFD, prior to the meetings and, as necessary, shall participate in meetings to resolve non-concurrences.

3.1.5.4 If a new document is proposed to be added to the TDP, the contractor shall prepare the draft document using MIL-DTL-31000 as a guideline and shall submit the draft document as an ECP. This requirement includes but is not limited to, engineering drawings, source control drawing requests, quality assurance provisions, detailed specifications and military specification.

3.2 Quality:

3.2.1 Statistical Process Control (SPC). It is the Government's preference that SPC be used. The SPC preferences apply whether the product is produced at the prime contractor facility or subcontractor/vendor facility. All critical and key characteristics in the technical specifications should be reviewed for process controls/SPC. The default process control method is monitoring using X Bar and

R charts. Other means of process controls/SPC may be acceptable to the Government; however rationale for using other process controls shall be documented. The Contractor is encouraged to perform Process Control/SPC on characteristics other than critical and key as discussed above based on its manufacturing/production/assembly processes. MIL-STD-1916 can be used as a reference when evaluating and selecting characteristics for Process Controls/SPC. The contractor should consider performing Pareto analysis or similar analytical techniques (Flow Diagrams, Process Maps, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, etc.) on previous production or future production processes to identify potential characteristics for process control/SPC. SPC documentation shall be available to the Government upon request.

3.2.2 Key Characteristics: The system contractor and subcontractors shall identify key characteristics associated with each component of the cartridge. A key characteristic is a controllable feature, property or attribute for which a tightened limit, within the required technical data limits, results in measurable improvement or consistency of performance.

Continuous Improvement Metrics. The contractor shall track and provide quarterly continuous improvement metrics. The continuous improvement metrics are intended to provide a program quality overview and shall identify SPC and key characteristic status at the component level. These can be in contractor format but shall contain a minimum of: Historical Performance Trends of TID, Velocity, and

T4 Time, Supplier SPC and Key Characteristics History, Key Characteristic CPK Reports, and Audit Schedules. The contractor shall track and provide a copy of these metrics to on a monthly basis.

3.2.3 Rework. Clause E0009 Rework and Repair of Nonconforming Material has been included in Section E of this contract. The following exception to this standard clause is provided here. Clause E0009 Rework and Repair of Nonconforming Material Section (2)(b) states, Rework procedures along with the associated inspection procedures shall be documented by the Contractor and submitted to the Government

Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) for review prior to implementation. Rework procedures are subject to the QAR's disapproval. 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.

3.2.4 Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AIE):

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

3.2.4.2 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.

3.2.4.3 AIE designs shall include sufficient information to permit accurate and timely evaluation by the Government. All AIE designs shall be in the same units of measure as specified in the TDP (Metric/English). As a minimum, the submission shall contain the following information:

- Contract number

- Item model number/part number

- Component or assembly drawing number and revision (if any)

- Appropriate defect characteristic

- Operating instructions/ Calibration instructions (OICI)

- Recall procedures, as applicable

- 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/inspection accuracy, calibration/verification cycles, configuration control methods, and recall procedures for product which requires re-inspection.

3.2.4.4 Automated AIE (AAIE) shall utilize failure safe designs whereby the decision making logic and the material handling devices

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shall normally operate in a reject mode until an accept mode signal is obtained. AAIE shall be qualified IAW MIL-A-70625. 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. AAIE designed for inspection of the primer body which utilizes eddy current inspection is exempt from the requirement to operate in the reject mode until an accept signal is obtained.

3.2.4.5 The Government 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 costs associated with such requests shall be borne by the Government. The Government reserves the right to disapprove at any time the use of any AIE or AAIE not meeting the contractual requirements.

3.2.4.6 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.

3.2.4.7 Minor characteristics and those Major characteristics specifically designated in the QAP with an n do not require Government review and approval but shall be available to the Government for review upon request.

4.0 TEST REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Contractor In Process Ballistic Evaluation

4.1.1 Contractor is required to conduct a propellant assessment, e.g., Charge Establishment, Charge Verification, for each lot of propellant prior to use of the propellant at Load, Assemble, and Pack operations. The contractor shall provide data from this testing to the Government for review. Contractor format is acceptable. Data shall be provided by electronic transmission.

4.1.2 Any data recorded, as a result of CE/CV ballistic testing, shall be evaluated against the applicable requirements in section 3 of

DTL 14000022 and any nonconformance will be considered defects and cannot be used for production without PCO approval.

4.1.3 Contractor is required to provide a Propellant Description Sheet (PDS) for each lot of propellant prior to use of the propellant at Load, Assemble, and Pack operations. The PDS shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1171 and CDRL A020.

4.2 Conditions for Referral of Lot Acceptance to the Government Technical Community. A referral does not guarantee, nor imply, product acceptance.

4.2.1 Primer parts separation in the form of electrode extrusion or electrode insulator extrusion beyond the rear face of the case base shall be cause for referral of the lot or first article sample.

4.2.2 Cartridge chamberability and extractability, any test cartridge that fails to chamber shall be held for detailed dimensional examination and testing continued per the cadence requirement. Final acceptance of the lot or first article sample will be referred.

4.2.3 Burning or smoldering residue lasting greater than one second but less than or equal to two seconds after breech opening shall be cause for referral of the lot acceptance.

4.2.4 Switch collar rotation. During First Article Acceptance Testing only, failure of the switch collar to rotate shall be cause for referral of the first article sample.

4.2.5 Flareback of any duration, as observed on the black and white video camera with near-infrared capability shall be cause for referral of the lot or first article sample.

4.3 Government Furnished Ammunition.

4.3.1 The Government will provide Control cartridges, and cartridges to use as spotters/warmers during set up for testing. Control cartridges are to be used only for ballistic LAT, ballistic FAATs, and propellant assessment testing. The contractor shall take delivery of the specified quantity of calibration, control and spotter/warmer cartridges at the onset of production. If additional quantities are needed, the contractor shall notify the Government 60 days prior to the required delivery date of the cartridges. The

Government reserves the right to deny a request for additional control cartridges based on their availability. Proper storage and handling of the calibration, control and spotter/warmer cartridges is the responsibility of the contractor once they receive them from the Government. The Government will provide additional calibration, control, and spotter/warmer cartridges if additional quantities are added on to the contract which were not included in the original requirements, and those additional quantities drive the formation of an additional production lot(s).

4.3.2 For planning purposes, the Government will release the following quantities of cartridges to the Contractor on a per test basis.

The contractor is responsible for shipping the test sample, calibration, control, and spotter/warmer cartridges to the test site.

4.3.2.1 M1002 Production

- 50 each M1002 Control cartridges for Government First Article Test

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- 30 each M1002 Control cartridges for contractor in process ballistic testing

- 13 each M1002 Control cartridges for propellant acceptance

- 30 each M1002 Control cartridges for Government Lot Acceptance Testing

- 2 each M1002 spotter/warmer cartridges for Charge Establishment

- 15 each M1002 spotter/warmer cartridges for Government Lot Acceptance Testing

- 20 each M1002 spotter/warmer cartridges for Government First Article Test

4.3.2.2 M865A1 Production

- 50 each M865A1 Control cartridges for Government First Article Test

- 30 each M865A1 Control cartridges for contractor in process ballistic testing

- 13 each M865A1 Control cartridges for propellant acceptance

- 30 each M865A1 Control cartridges for Government Lot Acceptance Testing

- 2 each M865 spotter/warmer cartridges for Charge Establishment testing

- 15 each M865 spotter/warmer cartridges for Government Lot Acceptance Testing

- 20 each M865A1 spotter/warmer cartridges for Government First Article Test

4.3.3 The contractor shall notify the Government how many production lots will be produced for each year and the number of calibration, control and spotter/warmer cartridges required to support the production lot testing. The contractor shall provide a Government

Furnished Ammunition consumption IAW CDRL A005.

4.3.4 The contractor shall notify the Government when cartridges are required for ballistic FAATs. This can be included in the FAAT test plan. The Government will separately arrange for transfer of additional cartridges to support this testing.

4.4 Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Test

4.4.1 To reduce on the amount of POP Tests for the PA171 Container, which is used on almost all 120mm Tank Cartridges, the Systems

Contractors will split the POP Testing. After award the USG will provide direction on which contractor will provide testing for a given year. For example, Contractor A will be responsible to perform the POP test in even years (2022, 2024, etc.). Contractor B will be responsible to perform the POP test in the odd years (2023, 2025, etc.)

The POP Tested weight will be for the heaviest cartridge in the PA171 which is the AMP Cartridge, at approximately 120 lbs.

5.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Program Management Reviews (PMR). The contractor shall participate in PM-MAS Program Management Reviews held bi-annually at a location near Picatinny Arsenal, NJ or other agreeable location. At this review the status of the Programs will be presented by IPT personnel.

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C0003 - STATEMENT OF WORK CONTAINER HANDLING EFFORT IN SUPPORT OF 120MM TANK TRAINING AMMUNITION FY22-26 (M1002 AMMO CAN REFURBISHMENT),_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DATED 07 MAY 2021_________________

1.0 SCOPE:

1.1 Scope: This Statement of Work (SOW) applies to the Container Handling Effort. This effort includes the return (pick up), inspection/reuse, procurement (if necessary) of replacement components and delivery of shipping and storage containers to support the

Load, Assemble and Pack (LAP) of the 120mm TPMP-T M1002 Tank Training cartridge, to include internal packaging dunnage and pallets/palletization.

The contractor will use a combination of containers provided from USG inventory and containers the contractor will collect from Ammo

Supply Points (ASPs) to support this effort. The contractor will refurbish the containers and provide to multiple prime contractors to support their LAP schedule. The contractor shall only pick up containers configured with M1002 internal packaging (NSN 8140-563-6230).

1.2 Background: The PA171 Metal Container is the outer shipping and storage container for packaging the M1002 TPMP-T 120mm Tank

Ammunition Cartridges. The container and cushioning assembly consist of the container (PA171) with its cover and internal packaging components. The internal packaging components consist of the yoke assembly/screw, nose cushion, projectile support, sleeve & strap assembly, base cushion, chipboard filler, and cushion spacer. The pallet assembly consists of the metal pallet top adapter and modified

MIL-DTL-15011 (44 X 40) wooden pallet. For the purposes of this SOW, all of these items will be referred to as container/packaging material. The container/packaging material will be screened by the contractor at the return site/recycling facility for refurbishment or reuse, in accordance with criteria contained in this SOW and/or applicable drawing or specification requirements. The specific

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exceptions as contained in this SOW take precedence over the drawings and specifications listed in Section 2.0 below.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

2.1 Federal Specifications:

A-A-59135 Cushioning Material, Packaging (ref. Old PPP-B-1752).

2.2 Military Specifications:

MIL-DTL-15011K, with Amendment 1 Pallets, Material Handling, Wood Post Construction, 4-Way, Entry dated 31 March 2017.

MIL-STD-129R, with Amendment 2, Military Marking for Shipment and Storage, dated 21 September 2019.

MIL-C-70472 base document, with Amendment 2, Container and Cushion Assembly, Ammunition, Metal for Cartridge, 120mm, Tank Ammunition dated 03 August 1989.

MIL-C-70473 base document, with Amendment 4, Cushion Components for Metal Container for Cartridge, 120mm, Tank Ammunition, 30 March

1992.

MIL-DTL-70478E Container, Ammunition, Metal, for Cartridge, 120mm, Tank Ammunition, 24 October 2018.

MIL-A-70788A, with Amendment 5, Adapter, Metal and Wood Pallet, 20 February 2020.

2.3 Army Drawings:

12561271, Rev B, Dated 25 December 2003, Container and Cushion Assembly, Cartridge, 120mm TPCSDS-T: M865 (Long Sabot) (NSN: 8140-01-

243-0480).

12913178, Rev H, Dated 23 December 2011, Container and Cushion Assembly, Cartridge, 120mm TPCSDS-T: M865 (Short Sabot) (NSN: 8140-01-

325-5140).

12972355, Rev B, Dated 25 March 2009, Adapter, Support Projectile (For M865 Long Sabot modification).

13016464, Rev C, Dated 30 December 2011, PA171 Container and Cushion Assembly, Cartridge, 120mm TPCSDS-T: M865 (Short Sabot)

AC200000807, Rev G, Dated 07 October 2009, Top Adapter Assembly PA116/PA116A1 Container

19-48-4079, Rev 4, Dated June 2011, Basic Procedures Unitizing Procedures for Cylindrical Metal Containers.

19-48-4079/7B, Rev 8, Dated May 2015, Unitization Procedure for Complete Rounds Packed in Cylindrical Metal Container on 4-Way

Pallet (30 Rounds on Wood).

ACV00561, Rev G, Dated 26 January 2018, UNIT LOAD MARKING FOR SHIPMENT AND STORAGE, AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES.

ACV00831, Rev -, Dated 01 March 2010, HEAT TREATMENT OF WOODEN

PALLETS, SKIDS, FILLER ASSEMBLIES, AND DUNNAGE ASSEMBLIES.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 Return/Pick Up:

3.1.1 The Contractor is responsible for contacting the CONUS and OCONUS posts, camps, and stations, to determine if and when empty containers/pallets are available for pick up and to arrange pick up and return of the empty containers to the Contractor's designated return location. A list of applicable posts, camps and stations is included as an attachment to this SOW.

3.1.2 The Contractor will ship the empty containers/pallets under a Commercial Bill of Lading to the contractor's chosen return location.

3.1.3 The Joint Munitions Command (JMC) will coordinate with the CONUS and OCONUS posts, camps and stations, who are represented by

FORSCOM, TRADOC, ARNG, USAREUR, EUSA, and ARCENT to inform them a contractor will periodically contact them to arrange for pick-up and return of their empty containers. This formal correspondence will require the post, camp or station to provide Package, Crating and

Handling support to load the empty containers on the contractor's truck/trailer. The post, camp or station will also be required to provide the contractor with a copy of a signed certificate certifying the pallets are explosive free.

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3.1.4 The Contractor shall contact the post, camp or station to have them fax/email a copy of their Explosive Free certificate prior to arranging pick up of the empty containers. This will assure a certificate is available for every shipment. A copy of the certificate shall also be provided to the truck driver. The Contractor is required to retain a copy of the explosive free certificate throughout the life of the contract.

3.1.5 The contractor is required to establish, apply and maintain a system to positively identify what post, camp or station the pallet was received and the date the pallet was received.

3.1.6 The contractor is required to 100% inspect all containers upon receipt from the field to confirm the containers are explosive free.

3.1.7 In the event a live cartridge is accidentally shipped from a post, camp or station, the contractor will identify which installation shipped the cartridge, provide a copy of the certificate with the certifiers name and phone number, and provided this information to the PCO.

3.1.8 In the event, a live cartridge is accidentally shipped from a post, camp or station, the contractor's chosen return location shall be capable of handling limited quantities of DOD/DOT Hazard Class 1.3 explosive material; M1002 packed in a PA171 container, and temporarily storing this explosive material until it can be picked up or shipped out. The contractor is responsible for establishing a procedure to be used by the return location in the event a live cartridge is accidentally received at that facility. This procedure shall be provided to the PCO for review prior to the start of container returns.

3.1.9 The contractor's chosen return location shall have covered storage where the containers/packaging materials will be stored to minimize exposure of those items.

3.1.10 The contractor shall be responsible for container returns beginning 1 July 2022 and retain responsibility until 31 March 2027.

3.2 Inspection/Reuse:

3.2.1 The contractor is responsible to inspect the pallet, pallet adapter, metal shipping and storage container, and internal packaging components for all PA171 configured pallets to determine if the containers/pallet are acceptable for reuse/recycling.

3.2.2 If a live round or any explosive item is discovered during the screening/inspection process, the contractor shall notify the

Contracting Officer within 48 hours of discovery. The containers will have previously been 100% inspected for 120mm cartridges. A live round discovered at this point in the process is more likely to be a small caliber cartridge that was dropped down through the pallet and not visible during the initial inspection. The contractor will be responsible to move the recovered live cartridge(s) to an explosive storage location for temporary storage. The Government will provide disposition instructions for the explosive item.

3.2.3 PA171 pallets/containers/internal packaging will be inspected and cleaned for long term storage. The PA171 pallets shall be inspected, upon receipt, to assure there are no live/explosive rounds on the pallets. The PA171 internal packaging components shall be inspected for moisture. If components are moist they shall be dried before installing the covers for long term storage. The PA171 pallets shall be inspected to assure a cover is placed on each container. The contractor is responsible for storing all returned PA171 containers in a covered storage area for the entire period of performance of this SOW.

In the event a non M1002 configured PA171 container the contractor should store these containers until the end of the contract.