Amendment_0008.pdf

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

2. Amendment/Modification No.

3. Effective Date

4. Requisition/Purchase Req No.

5. Project No. (If applicable)

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

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

9A. Amendment Of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

10A. Modification Of Contract/Order No.

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

12. Accounting And Appropriation Data (If required)

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

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

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

The Contract/Order No. In Item 10A.

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

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

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

D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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0008 2016MAR31

W56HZV

U.S. ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND

WARREN, MICHIGAN 48397-5000

KATHERINE M. THOMAS

EMAIL: KATHERINE.M.THOMAS.CIV@MAIL.MIL

W56HZV-15-R-0225

2016FEB01

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: KATHERINE M. THOMAS

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCTA-HBF-P/(586)282-8230

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

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This Summary is provided as a synopsis of important and relevant features of the solicitation. If conflict exists between this summary and the provisions of the solicitation, the provisions of the solicitation govern.

1. Solicitation W56HZV-15-R-0225 is for the Expeditionary Water Packaging System (EWPS). The Automotive Tank Purchase Description (ATPD)

2418, Attachment 0001, defines the EWPS.

2. The EWPS is a containerized, fully automated, water packaging system that fills and caps bottles with potable water for Soldier consumption. The EWPS features end-to-end automated production (e.g. loading pre-forms, stretch blow molding of pre-forms into bottles, filling, capping, and labeling) within a closed, hygienic environment.

3. The Government plans to award one five-year, firm fixed price requirements type contract for the EWPS as a result of this solicitation. The estimated total quantity over the life of the contract is thirty (30) each.

4. Contract award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process IAW FAR 15.101-2. Please see the requirements stated in section L and M of this solicitation.

5. The Government will conduct a First Article Test (FAT) (CLIN 0016) at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The FAT will consist of: Product

Verification Testing (PVT) and Operational Testing (OT) in accordance with Section 4 of ATPD 2418. The Government estimates 3 months for

PVT and 1 month for OT, with testing taking place on weekdays, excluding Federal holidays, at 80 hours per 2 week period. However, the testing may extend or accelerate beyond these estimates as necessary to complete testing.

6. The price for CLIN 0016 shall include two refurbishment efforts IAW C.10-C.10.2.5. One after completion of PVT and the second after completion of OT.

7. Contractor Support of the Government FAT is required. The Contractor shall operate and maintain the EWPS during all test events including: correcting all performance, manufacturing, and quality defects discovered during Government Testing. This requirement is included in CLIN 0016.

8. The Contractor shall deliver and manage a System Test Support Package (STSP) at the test site at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). This requirement is included in CLIN 0016.

9. Please note that the packaging requirements for the FAT unit (CLIN 0016) is commercial packaging IAW clause 52.211-4517 "Packaging

Requirements (Commercial)" and IAW the packaging requirements stated in the packaging and marking section; however, the packaging requirements for the production units on CLINs 0011-0015 are IAW clause 52.211-4514 "Packaging Requirements (Specifications/Standards) and the packaging requirements stated in the packaging and marking section.

10. Please note that the Free-On-Board (FOB) Point is Destination for the FAT unit (CLIN 0016); however, the FOB Point for all production units (CLINs 0011, 0012, 0013, 0014, and 0015) is FOB Origin.

11. The period of acceptance for offers cited in FAR 52.212-1 is 240 days instead of the 30 days cited there.

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The purpose of Amendment 0008 is to:

1. Extend the solicitation due date:

FROM: 11 April 2016 5:00 PM ____

TO: 21 April 2016 5:00 PM __

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2. Revise paragraph 11 of the summary page in Narrative A0001. (changes noted by underlin)

FROM: ____

11. The period of acceptance for offers cited in FAR 52.212-1(c) is 180 days instead of the 30 days cited there.

TO: __

11. The period of acceptance for offers cited in FAR 52.212-1(c) is 240 days instead of the 30 days cited there. ___

3. Revise paragraph C.10.3.1

FROM: ____

C.10.3.1 The Contractor shall deliver and manage a System Test Support Package (STSP) at Aberdeen Proving Ground for each Government test and training activity. The STSP shall be sufficient in quantity and components to maintain test or demonstration schedules. The

Contractor shall maintain a Contractor formatted report IAW CDRL A008, which details all parts consumed during test events. The

Contractor shall remove all STSP from the test site within 30 days of test completion.

TO: __

C.10.3.1 The Contractor shall deliver and manage a System Test Support Package (STSP) at Aberdeen Proving Ground for each Government test and training activity. The STSP shall be sufficient in quantity and components to support 2,000 hours of testing. The Contractor _________________________________ shall maintain a Contractor formatted report IAW CDRL A008, which details all parts consumed during test events. The Contractor shall remove all STSP from the test site within 30 days of test completion.

4. Revise paragraph L.3.2.1:

FROM: _____

L.3.2.1 The Offeror shall submit the facility location for the Production Test as Volume II of the proposal. Different facilities may be proposed for different dates ranging from 30 to 90 calendar days after solicitation close to allow for EWPS test system availability. All dates within the 30-90 days, with the exception of weekends and Federal Holidays, must be available for the

Government to select for testing.

TO: __

L.3.2.1 The Offeror shall submit the facility location for the Production Test as Volume II of the proposal. Different facilities may be proposed for different dates ranging from 60 to 150 calendar days after solicitation close to allow for EWPS test system __ ___ availability. All dates within the 60-150 days, with the exception of weekends and Federal Holidays, must be available for the __ ___

Government to select for testing.

5. Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain unchanged.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C SCOPE OF WORK

C.1 Introduction. This Statement of Work (SOW) encompasses the Expeditionary Water Packaging System (EWPS) acquisition program. The EWPS is a containerized, fully automated, water packaging system that fills and caps bottles with potable water for Soldier consumption. The

EWPS features end-to-end automated production (e.g. loading pre-forms, stretch blow molding of pre-forms into bottles, filling, capping, and labeling) within a closed, hygienic environment.

C.2 Background. The EWPS requirements are fully described in the EWPS Automotive Tank Purchase Description (ATPD) Number 2418(Attachment

0001). The EWPS shall be developed, designed, modeled, simulated, fabricated, tested, and delivered to maximize performance as described in the ATPD. In the case of a disagreement between this scope of work and Attachment 0001, Attachment 0001 takes precedence.

C.2.1 Calendar. All contract references to days shall be recognized as calendar days, unless specifically identified otherwise.

C.2.2 Specifications and Standards

C.2.1.1 To the extent that this statement of work references industry and Government standards and specifications, such standards and specifications are incorporated by reference.

C.2.1.2 Exhibit A, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), contains references to Government Data Item Descriptions and other documents.

These documents are available at: https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/.

C.3 Meetings and Reviews. The Contractor and Government shall have meetings and reviews during the contract performance period as outlined below. The objectives of these meetings are to review progress and provide guidance on contractual, technical, logistics, or other issues that are critical to successful contract performance. The Contractor shall provide a draft agenda for Government review prior to each meeting In Accordance With (IAW) CDRL A027.

C.3.1 Start of Work Meeting (SOWM)

C.3.1.1 No later than thirty (30) days after contract award the Contractor shall attend a SOWM held at the Detroit Arsenal. The objective of the SOWM is to confirm a full and mutual understanding of contract requirements and to conduct an overall review of the projected Contractor approach, general assumptions, schedule, anticipated level of effort, and any other areas needing clarification.

The Government and Contractor will also review the contract terms and conditions, all data requirements, required specifications, along with the test and logistical requirements to ensure the Contractor has a complete and clear understanding of the requirements (CDRL

A027). The meeting shall also focus on the formation of a Government/Contractor Integrated Product Team (IPT), the Contractor will provide a contact list of the key IPT members IAW CDRL A001.

C.3.1.2 The Contractor shall make available key personnel to include: contract administration personnel, management, engineers, logistic support, and other personnel involved with producing and supporting the EWPS. Corporate participation may include appropriate major and critical subcontractor representatives, at the discretion of the Contractor.

C.3.2 Integrated Product Team (IPT)

C.3.2.1 For purposes of this Contract, any joint deliberative or task-focused body, regardless of its formal or informal title, (e.g., "Working Group," "Integrated Design Team", etc.) shall be considered an IPT. IPTs shall be established to serve as the primary contract management tool and key method of communication for this contract. However, all changes to the contract must be coordinated through the

Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO).

C.3.2.2 IPT meetings shall be held bi-weekly or as mutually agreed upon between the Government and Contractor. The Contractor shall allow physical or remote access attendance to the Government for all IPT meetings and any Contractor design reviews following the SOWM.

C.3.3 Program Status Reviews (PSRs). The Contractor shall conduct annual PSRs at the Contractors production facility, with senior-level program management participation. The Contractor shall coordinate the agenda with the Government IAW CDRL A027. The Contractor shall present cost, schedule, performance, supportability, and corresponding risk status at each PSR and be prepared to discuss details with the Government.

C.3.4 Meeting Minutes. The Contractor shall take minutes for all meetings, and submit them to the Government for review and approval.

The meeting minutes shall identify all action items assigned for both parties to accomplish, along with a completion date for each action item, and all actions requiring Contracting Officer approval IAW CDRL A001.

C.3.5 Internet-Based Collaboration

C.3.5.1 Collaboration tools. The following Internet-based collaboration tools shall be used to facilitate information sharing and collaboration within a secure Government server environment that provides controlled, distributed access to EWPS program information.

The Government will host all Internet-based collaboration environments.

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C.3.5.1.1 Reserved.

C.3.5.1.2 The Contractor shall use VISION Digital Library System (VDLS) to access Test Incident Reports (TIRs), and unclassified data from Government testing. A list of Contractor personnel requiring VDLS access shall be provided to the Government (60) days prior to the

First Article Test (FAT).

C.3.5.1.3 Details on specific collaboration tools, requirements for access, and approach for use will be discussed at the Start of Work

Meeting (SOWM). The Government will sponsor Army Knowledge Online (AKO) and VDLS accounts. The Government can only sponsor accounts for U.S. Citizens. The Contractor shall provide names, contact information, level of access (upload or download), and training required for personnel requiring access to these tools at the SOWM meeting (for all systems except VDLS).

C.3.5.1.4 In order to access these systems, the Contractor shall obtain External Certification Authority (ECA) Certificates and DoD

Common Access Cards (CAC) for appropriate personnel. The contractor shall designate an IA Officer to work with the Government IA

Manager in order to obtain and implement usage of the ECA or CAC program in compliance with DoD Directive 8190.3 Smart Card Technology, and DoD Instruction 8520.2, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Public Key (PK) Enabling.

C.3.5.1.5 The Contractor shall notify appropriate Government personnel per the applicable CDRL when new or updated documents are posted to a collaboration environment. The notification email shall include a hyperlink to the location of the posted content.

C.4 Hardware Deliverables

C.4.1 The Contractor shall deliver each EWPS as required in Sections B and F of the contract.

C.4.2 Delivery of FAT system. The Contractor shall deliver one (1) system that will be used for FAT. FAT will consist of a Product

Verification Test (PVT) and an Operational Test (OT).

C.4.3 Basic Issue Items (BII). The Contractor shall over-pack in an environmentally and physically secure location (boxed and strapped inside the EWPS) a complete set of BII with each EWPS. The Contractor shall over-pack a BII list with each EWPS.

C.4.4 Initial Spare Parts Kit (ISPK). The Contractor shall provide an ISPK for each EWPS. The Contractor shall mark each item with the true manufacturers part number. The Contractor shall over-pack an ISPK list with each EWPS.

C.4.5 Components of the End Item (COEI). The Contractor shall provide the COEI for each EWPS. The Contractor shall over-pack a COEI list with each EWPS.

C.5 Configuration Management (CM)

C.5.1 CM Program. The Contractor shall implement configuration control methods and procedures that maintain the integrity and traceability of the established configuration baseline, and identify system interfaces (e.g., external, internal, physical, performance, data, and software). The Contractor shall notify the Government of any changes to the established baseline. Changes shall be identified to the affected assembly serial number and/or part number, or if not part of an assembly, to the affected equipment serial number. All change notifications submitted shall be assessed for the total life-cycle impact to include cost, schedule, performance and logistics. All configuration changes shall be maintained by the Contractor.

C.5.2 Configuration Management Plan (CMP). The Contractor shall have an established CMP IAW National Consensus Standard for

Configuration Management; EIA-649, EIA-649-1 and International Organization for Standards; ISO 10007. The CMP shall describe the

Contractors CM program and the methods, procedures, and controls used for effective configuration identification, control, status accounting, verification, and audits of the total configuration, including hardware, software and firmware. The CMP shall be updated as required and available as requested to the Government.

C.5.3 Supplier/Subcontractor Configuration Management. The Contractor shall flow down configuration management polices/requirements to their suppliers and subcontractors. The flow down of requirements shall be part of the Contractor's subcontract or purchase order award. At a minimum, the configuration disciplines required of supplier/subcontractor shall include configuration identification, configuration control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits. The supplier/subcontractor shall impose applicable configuration management requirements on its sub-tier suppliers required to support its configuration management system and the production configuration.

C.5.4 Configuration Baseline

C.5.4.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for creating and maintaining the product baseline, and incorporating approved engineering changes to the EWPS design as they occur. The Contractor shall only present an EWPS for delivery to the Government in the product baseline configuration inclusive of any ECPs that the Government has concurred to IAW C.5.7.

C.5.4.2 The Contractor shall maintain an up to date incremental baseline for the EWPS starting at PVT continuing throughout the

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production phase. This product baseline shall identify and document the functional and physical characteristics of the EWPS and be incrementally updated to incorporate all changes, resulting in a verified product baseline.

C.5.4.3 The Contractor's Product Configuration Data (PCD) shall be consistent in identifying the true manufacturer part number for existing, unmodified commercial products that the Contractor does not manufacture. The Contractor shall not re-mark, re-number, or re-identify these existing commercial products.

C.5.5 Indentured Bill of Materials (IBOM)

C.5.5.1 The Contractor shall establish the EWPS product structure (top down breakdown structure) in a logical, consistent manner, considering both manufacturing and supportability aspects of the product, to include ensuring spare or repair parts are adequately identified.

C.5.5.2 The Contractor shall deliver the product structure as an Indentured Bill of Materials (IBOM) that identifies components of the

EWPS from the end item, through assemblies and subassemblies, down to each piece part. The IBOM shall be depicted as an indentured listing and delivered IAW CDRL A002. A sample IBOM is provided in Attachment 0002.

C.5.6 Configuration Changes

C.5.6.1 During PVT all changes to the systems configuration will be derived from Test Incident Reports (TIRs). The Government acknowledges that it may be necessary for the Contractor to make configuration changes during the PVT phase. Changes made to pass PVT shall be at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall notify the Government of all configuration changes that affect the established PVT configuration, which shall be reported on the Configuration Accounting Report in C.5.6.2.1.

C.5.6.2 Configuration Status Accounting

C.5.6.2.1 The Contractor shall establish and maintain a Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) program that allows the configuration of the PVT system to be tracked. The CSA program shall provide serialized hardware identification that provides a clear audit trail back to documented changes, cut-in points, and other configuration-related technical documentation. A record of all configuration changes shall be maintained, whether or not the change affects form, fit, or function. CSA data shall be available for Government inspection any time during contract performance. CSA data shall be formatted and delivered IAW CDRL A026.

C.5.7 Engineering Changes - Contractor Initiated

C.5.7.1 Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) submitted by the Contractor shall be prepared and delivered IAW CDRL A003. After PRR, all

Major ECPs shall require written Government concurrence prior to implementation. Minor ECPs do not require Government pre-concurrence only concurrence of classification. Any ECP that impacts packaging shall include a packaging impact statement and assessments for items requiring special handling, storage or condemnation, HAZMAT, shelf life, and transportability problem items. Any ECP that impacts safety shall be accompanied with an updated SAR.

C.5.7.2 Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP). When a change results in reduced costs to the Contractor, the Government reserves the right to obtain an equitable reduction in contract price. The Contractor must certify cost impacts and the Government may conduct post-changes approval audits. The Contractor shall prepare VECPs in the same manner as Major ECPs.

C.5.7.3 Requests for Variance (RFV). The Contractor shall submit an RFV for a temporary departure from the current approved production baseline IAW CDRL A025 RFV. An RFV does not constitute a permanent change to the approved production baseline.

C.5.7.4 The Government may require the Contractor to perform additional tests to verify acceptability of any Contractor-initiated change at no additional cost to the Government. The Government will determine the extent of required testing for that change. The Government will disapprove changes that will have an unacceptable adverse effect on performance, reliability, maintainability or repair. The PCO will notify the Contractor of the Government's approval of the changes and will issue a contract modification to incorporate the changes into the contract.

C.5.7.5 Responsibility for Failure Due to Changes. Government approval of the Contractors changes does not relieve the Contractor of its responsibility to furnish all items in conformance with the contract performance requirements. The Contractor shall accept full responsibility for any failure as a result of changes the Government approves for the duration of the contract. The Government shall not be responsible for additional costs to the product, testing, or logistics associated with any changes due to product deficiencies or non-compliance with contract requirements. The Government is not liable for any cost the Contractor incurs due to delay in contract performance resulting from any of the Contractor requests for change.

C.6. Welding

C.6.1 Welding Procedures

C.6.1.1 The Contractor shall ensure that all weldments meet the fabrication requirements in ATPD 2418. The American Welding Society

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(AWS) Codes or approved equivalent specification shall be the basis for all weld reviews.

C.6.1.2 The Contractor and subcontractors shall follow the appropriate welding standard(s) scope to qualify the welding and weld repair procedures.

C.6.1.3 The Contractor and subcontractors shall prepare weld samples and test the weld procedure for qualification IAW ATPD 2418.

C.6.2 Previously Qualified Procedures. In order to use a previously qualified welding procedure, a Contractor shall submit a written request to the PCO for approval to use the welding procedures prior to fabrication.

C.6.3 Weld Equipment. The Contractor or manufacturer shall develop and maintain a welding equipment calibration program, including but not limited to gauges and meters. This program shall consist of, at a minimum, an annual comparison check of the machine output with instrumentation that has been certified and calibrated using standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology

(NIST). The Contractor shall provide proof of certification and calibration to the Government as requested.

C.6.4 Welding Inspectors. Qualified inspectors trained to perform inspection functions shall be used for the verification of weld quality, and shall be IAW at least one (1) of the following conditions:

(a) Current certification IAW the American Welding Society (AWS), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Senior Certified Welding

Inspector (SCWI), qualified and certified IAW provisions of AWS QC1.

(b) Current certified welding inspectors qualified by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) to Level II or the Level III requirements of the

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard W 178.2 Certification of Welding Inspectors.

(c) An individual who, by experience, and/or education, in metals, fabrication and testing, is competent to perform inspection with the approval of the Contracting Officer after review by the procuring engineering activity. This experience shall be determined by the procuring engineering activity by submitting curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

C.6.5 Welder, Welding Operators and Tack Welders. Before assigning any welder, welding operator, or tack welders to the welding work covered by the contract the Contractor shall obtain certification that the welder, welding operator, or tack welder has passed qualification tests as prescribed by the standards listed in ATPD 2418 and the type of welding operation to be performed and that such qualification is effective as defined by the particular standard referenced.

C.6.6 Structural Welding Design. Non-armor and structural welding design shall be performed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall ensure that all metallic weldments meet the design and fabrication requirements in the prescribed standards listed in ATPD 2418 or a PCO approved equivalent.

C.7 Corrosion

C.7.1 Materials. The Contractor shall select substrate materials based on the mission requirements of the system and the specific location and component requirements. All substrates in their final, cleaned state shall be capable of being painted with Chemical Agent

Resistant Coating (CARC) IAW MIL-DTL-53072. This includes any pre-treatment or coating applied to the substrate prior to final application of the CARC system. At a minimum, the CARC system includes pretreatment, approved primer, approved topcoat as listed in MIL-

DTL-53072, and shall meet the quality control requirements set forth in the same specification.

C.7.2 Corrosion Prevention and Control

C.7.2.1 The EWPS shall meet the operational requirements stated herein in all types of climate and terrain where US Armed Forces are based or may deploy, which may include varying or extended periods in corrosive environments to include high humidity, salt spray, road deicing agents, gravel impingement, and atmospheric contamination.

C.7.2.2 The EWPS shall be resistant to the corrosive effects of a severe marine atmospheric environment consisting of seawater splash and spray, and occasional seawater immersion during operation, transport, and storage including fording of saltwater or freshwater.

C.7.2.3 The EWPS design, selection and use of materials and implementation of corrosion preventative methods should be such that maintenance to correct the effects of corrosion does not increase MTTR or MTBF more than 20% over the course of the EWPS life. Specific requirements for corrosion prevention are provided in the following subsections:

C.7.2.3.1 Reserved

C.7.2.3.2 Collection and Entrapment. The EWPS shall be designed to avoid the collection and entrapment of water, debris, dirt, grime, and other matter in operational, storage, and transportation orientations. Where cavities are unavoidable, adequate drainage shall be provided. When drainage to an area outside of the system is not possible, then the system design shall facilitate drainage to a location or locations, which are accessible for cleaning by the operator. Drainage of a cavity shall not adversely affect the corrosion performance of other components or items. Drainage shall not interfere with the structural integrity of the EWPS.

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C.7.2.3.3 Cleaning and Maintenance. The EWPS shall provide access for corrosion-related cleaning and maintenance. Access is defined as a position and orientation, which provides the space to reach, and perform cleaning and maintenance that does not require removal of equipment or machinery or require personnel to assume an unsafe position or posture. If voids or cavities, which are not accessible for cleaning and maintenance are required due to other design considerations, special attention to corrosion resistance in these areas is required.

C.7.2.3.4 Dissimilar Metals. The EWPS shall be designed to avoid the potential for galvanic corrosion. When possible, dissimilar metals

(including fasteners, hardware or other items) shall be electrically insulated from one another to minimize or prevent galvanic corrosion. MIL-STD-889 may be used as a guide to determine compatibility of dissimilar materials. ASTM G82 may be used to develop a galvanic series to use as a method of predicting the effect that one metal can have upon another metal when they are in electrical contact while immersed in an electrolyte.

C.8 Human Factors Engineering (HFE)

C.8.1 Human Factors Engineering Analysis (HFEA). The Contractor shall use the design standards contained in MIL-STD-1472 and MIL-STD-

1474 for application of human factors engineering practices for the EWPS and applicable components.

C.8.2 Human Factors Engineering Analysis (HFEA). The Contractor shall perform and deliver an HFEA IAW CDRL A005. The HFEA shall describe the status of the systems human factors engineering program and contain adequate data to support the Contractors assertions that the system meets the human factors engineering requirements.

C.9 Environmental, Safety, and Occupation Health

C.9.1 Environmental Compliance. The Contractor shall ensure that all aspects of contract execution are in compliance with applicable

International, United States Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations and requirements; including activities associated with design, fabrication, test, storage, and disposal. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer if the Government gives any direction that may result in violation of law or regulation. The notification shall include the Government direction that may result in a violation and the law or regulation that may be violated.

C.9.2 Hazardous Materials Management. For the purposes of this contract, hazardous materials shall be defined by FED-STD-313, Section

3.2. A Radioactive material is defined as any source material, as defined by Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 40, Domestic

Licensing of Source Material, in excess of 0.05 percent by weight. Hazardous materials usage is restricted IAW section 3.7.4 of the

ATPD (Attachment 0001). Hazardous materials restrictions shall apply to all components, parts, and materials provided under this contract, including items purchased through a subcontractor or supplier, COTS components, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, and manufactured parts.

C.9.3 Exceptions to the Hazardous Materials Requirements. Waivers from the hazardous materials requirements are not be permissible except where a suitable alternative does not exist. The Contractor shall submit waiver requests to the COR no later than the SOWM using the, Request for Use of Prohibited Materials (Attachment 0003). Waiver requests shall include detailed technical justification for the use of prohibited hazardous materials. The Government will make the final determination on whether sufficient justification has been provided to support approval of any waiver requests. Government response will be provided to the Contractor within 45 days of receiving sufficient justification for the waiver request. The Contractor shall not deliver any items containing prohibited materials without the

Government approval of the waiver request.

C.9.4 Hazardous Materials Management Report (HMMR). The Contractor shall develop a Hazardous Materials Management Report (HMMR) IAW

National Aerospace Standard (NAS) 411 REV 2 (dated April 29, 1994), section 4.4.1 (Exception to NAS 411 REV 2 Section 4.4.1: In addition to those hazardous materials delivered on the system and required for operations and maintenance, the HMMR shall identify; all hazardous materials used in the final system manufacture and assembly, specifying the process(es) utilizing materials, any hazardous materials created by the system, and any anticipated hazardous wastes created during operation and maintenance of the system) and deliver it IAW CDRL A006. The HMMR shall specify which phase (manufacture, operation, and sustainment) that each material is required for or created in. Status, changes or issues with the HMMR shall be discussed as a part of each PSR.

C.9.5 Safety Assessment Report. The Contractor shall provide a Safety Assessment Report (SAR) IAW CDRL A007, to document safety and health and environmental hazard analyses and data, provide a comprehensive evaluation of the safety and health and environmental risks, and identify procedures/precautions required for safe use of the system.

C.9.5.1 The Contractor shall identify safety and health and environmental hazards related to the system that includes evaluation of the hardware and interfaces. In the hazard list portion of the SAR, the Contractor shall provide a description of each potential or actual safety and health and environmental hazard of the system, the effects of the hazard, and when the hazard may be expected to occur (i.e.

under usual or unusual operating or maintenance conditions).

C.9.5.2 The Contractor shall identify actions taken to mitigate the risk associated with the hazards and categorize the risk before and after mitigation IAW MIL-STD-882E. Risks shall be identified by hazard severity, hazard probability, and risk level.

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C.9.5.3 The SAR shall include copies of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous materials incorporated into the system. In the event that the system is modified or procedural changes are made with regard to user-system interfaces after the final SAR submission, the Contractor shall submit an update to the SAR to reflect the modifications and/or changes.

C.10 Test Support

C.10.1 Government Test. The Government conducted First Article Test (FAT) will consist of: Product Verification Testing (PVT) and

Operational Testing (OT).

C.10.1.1 The Government will conduct performance testing IAW ATPD 2418, Section 4. The Government has the right to waive any test requirement listed in ATPD 2418.

C.10.1.2 The Government estimates 3 months for PVT and 1 month for OT with a refurbishment in-between (reference C.10.2), and taking place on weekdays, excluding Federal holidays, at 80 hours per 2 week period. However, the testing may extend or accelerate beyond these estimates as necessary to complete testing. The Contractor shall provide test support as described in this Section C.10.

C.10.1.3 Both the PVT and OT portions of the FAT will take place at Aberdeen Proving Grounds.

C.10.1.4 The FAT system shall be delivered to Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) as stated in CLIN 0016 (FAT).

C.10.2 Refurbishment of the FAT system.

C.10.2.1 The Contractor shall refurbish the FAT system to fully operational status within sixty (60) days after completion of PVT.

C.10.2.2 The Contractor shall refurbish the FAT system to fully operational status within sixty (60) days after completion of OT.

C.10.2.3 Refurbishment to fully operational condition shall include all changes to hardware that resulted from testing, per Section

C.5.6, at the established contract price.

C.10.2.3.1 The effort shall include but is not limited to the Contractor:

(a) Replacing all oils and lubricants.

(b) Replacing all filters, rubber seals, and gaskets.

(c) Replacing all damaged fuses, relays, and wiring.

(d) Replacing all damaged equipment, electronic panels, and human interface devices.

C.10.2.4 Following inspection and approval by the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) the Contractor shall dispose of all remaining parts IAW all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

C.10.2.5 The Contractor is responsible for all arrangements and costs related to transporting the FAT system for delivery to APG, refurbishment(s), and the final destination.

C.10.2.5.1 The Contractor may choose to refurbish the FAT system under Section C.10.2.1 at the FAT location.

C.10.2.5.2 Refurbishment under Section C.10.2.2 shall be performed at a Contractor facility. The Contractor shall present the refurbished FAT unit to the Government at the facility where refurbishment was performed, and prior to shipment to the final destination in CLIN 0016. The Contractor shall provide no less than 7 days advance notice that it will be ready for unit inspection, and will allow up to 7 days after the ready date for performance of inspection testing with the Government present.

C.10.3 System Test Support Package

C.10.3.1 C.10.3.1 The Contractor shall deliver and manage a System Test Support Package (STSP) at Aberdeen Proving Ground for each

Government test and training activity. The STSP shall be sufficient in quantity and components to support 2,000 hours of testing. The

Contractor shall maintain a Contractor formatted report IAW CDRL A008, which details all parts consumed during test events. The

Contractor shall remove all STSP from the test site within 30 days of test completion.

C.10.3.2 The Contractor shall assemble and deliver a STSP for PVT and OT upon delivery of the EWPS. The STSP shall consist of items listed on the STSP list IAW CDRL A008. The Contractor shall ensure that the STSP is capable of supporting test events and all test assets delivered. The Contractor shall be responsible for performing all operation and maintenance while controlling the on-site STSP during all testing events. The Contractor shall replenish the STSP, as needed, throughout the duration of the contract to ensure test continuity. Should any testing event be interrupted because a particular support item is unavailable or the STSP is deficient, the

Contractor shall resupply or remedy the deficiencies within forty-eight (48) hours of usage to ensure test continuity.

(a) At a minimum the STSP shall include:

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(1) Spare and repair parts for the EWPS Components. All items required to support the service intervals defined in the technical manuals for the duration of the full reliability cycle for all test events.

(2) Common and special tools.

(3) Basic Issue Items.

(4) Preforms and Caps for testing.

(b) Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants (POL) shall not be included in the STSP.

C.10.4 Pre-Test Preparation and Inspection

C.10.4.1 The Contractor shall inspect all equipment after delivery to the test site and assure it is ready for test. Preparation shall consist of:

(a) Removing all preservative coatings, grease, tape, and packing materials.

(b) Inspecting for any damage from shipment.

(c) Checkouts shall include the following: review of system operations, oil analysis, hose inspection, replacement of failed or discrepant components, and a power-up/status.

(d) All aspects of system operation are checked and verified and all known deficiencies are corrected to ensure the system is fully operational for test.

C.10.4.2 The Contractor shall have support personnel present at the test site prior to FAT to confirm preparation for testing is adequate.

C.10.4.3 The Contractor shall assist with loading or off-loading system containers and system components onto trucks or rail transport, and movement of vehicles to or from designated rail hub.

C.10.4.4 The Contractor shall adjust, repair, clean, or replace any items found discrepant or missing during deprocessing.

C.10.5 Training

C.10.5.1 Training Materials. The Contractor shall deliver EWPS training materials IAW CDRL A028 which maximize the use of existing training materials supplemented for this system configuration. Training materials shall contain equipment and component descriptions for the EWPS operation, setup and disassembly, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and safety procedures.

C.10.6 Operation and Maintenance

C.10.6.1 The Contractor shall operate and maintain the EWPS during all test events. All maintenance shall be conducted in the presence of the Government personnel. The Contractor may use Government maintenance facilities but must provide its own tools.

C.10.6.2 The Contractor technical support shall include technical representation at the Government test site throughout each of the test events. The Contractor shall provide Field Service Representatives (FSRs) who are Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on the EWPS. These FSRs shall ensure that the STSPs are maintained with the proper quantity of repair and replacement parts for each EWPS test event. The

Government will provide secure storage facilities for Contractor STSP at the test sites.

C.10.6.3 The Contractor shall sustain equipment in a mission capable status and perform maintenance both preventive and corrective in nature.

C.10.6.4 The Contractor shall also perform maintenance tasks which entail inventory, cleaning, inspecting, preserving, lubricating, adjusting, and testing as well as fault isolating and replacing parts and components. The Contractor shall replace the failed component, assembly, or module to return the system to an operational (fully mission capable) status.

C.10.6.5 The Contractor shall provide operation and maintenance manuals prior to the start of PVT and OT (CDRL A010).

C.10.7 Reliability & Maintainability (R&M)

C.10.7.1 Scoring/Assessment Conferences. The Contractor shall support Government Scoring Conference/Assessment meetings after the start of R&M Testing by presenting information, evidence, or opinions that the Government will consider when scoring test incidents.

C.10.7.2 Failure Definitions. The Contractor shall provide comments to the EWPS Failure Definition Scoring Criteria (FDSC). The

Contractor shall utilize the EWPS FDSC to employ degraded modes of operation for mission essential functions.

C.10.8 Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Reports (FACARs). The Contractor shall be responsible for accessing Test Incident Reports

(TIRs) generated on the equipment during the Government tests. The Contractor's date of receipt of the TIR shall be defined as the day the TIR is posted to the VDLS database. The Contractor shall assess the failure, and shall furnish a Failure Analysis and Corrective

Action Report with the proposed corrective action to prevent or minimize the probability of incident recurrence IAW CDRL A009.

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C.10.9 Corrective Action Review Board (CARB) Meetings. During and after Government testing, CARB meetings will be held to review the functional/performance failure data and corrective action status of TIRs which require a Contractor response. Contractors will be able to attend the meetings to present information, evidence, or opinions that the Government should consider when assessing corrective actions.

C.10.10 Retest

C.10.10.1 In the event of a EWPS system test defect or failure, the Government reserves the right to retest the EWPS upon correction of the defect(s)/failure(s), at the Contractors expense.

C.10.10.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for delays in the program test period resulting from EWPS System failures, including but not limited to failures determined to be a result of the integration effort or failure to adequately or timely furnish parts support.

C.10.10.2.1 The Government has the right to extend the specified program test period and FAT approval accordingly.

C.10.10.2.2 The Contractor shall continue to provide test support for the extended test period at no additional cost to the Government.

C.11 Logistics

C.11.1 Technical Manuals. The Contractor shall deliver Contractor commercial operator and maintenance manuals IAW CDRL A010.

C.11.1.1 Contractor Validation. The Contractor shall validate the technical accuracy and adequacy of all content in the commercial operator and maintenance manuals prior to its delivery to the Government for FAT. The Contractor shall maintain records of reviews that show when the material was reviewed, how the procedures were performed, what the findings were, and all corrective actions taken. The

Contractor shall ensure the TM data accurately reflects and supports the EWPS production baseline, including any and all changes.

C.11.1.2 Government Verification. The Government is responsible for Verification of the TMs during PVT and OT to ensure accuracy and usability. Government representatives will review the commercial operator and maintenance manuals.

C.11.1.3 Verification may consist of hands-on performance of up to 100 percent of Operator and Maintenance procedures. The Government will verify the TMs by review of the procedures on equipment, hands-on performance, or any combination of these methods. The Government intends to verify by performance to the extent required to ensure the Contractor has properly prepared and verified TM content during

Government PVT and OT.

C.11.1.4 Contractor Personnel Support. The Contractor shall provide personnel support on site during PVT and OT during the Government

Verification process. This support shall consist of: OEM SME; Contractor personnel to assist with: record keeping and annotation of all corrections, answering questions, reviewing Verification issues, advising the Government of changes or recommendations that arise during

Verification, equipment preparation and maintenance; mandatory replacement parts supply; consumables (such as caps, preforms, lubricants, filters), Government Furnished Equipment (GFE); and Contractor-provided special tools.

C.11.2 Support Equipment Tools, And Test Equipment (STTE). The Contractor shall deliver a list of Support Equipment Tools and Test

Equipment required to maintain or to troubleshoot the EWPS. The source data for this list shall be located in the commercial maintenance manual and shall identify all common tools, special tools and Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) IAW CDRL A011.

C.11.3 Long Lead Time Items (LLTI) List. The Contractor shall provide a LLTI list IAW CDRL A012, containing items, that because of their complexity of design, complicated manufacturing processes or limited production capacities, may cause extended production or procurement cycles beyond 90 days, resulting in untimely and inadequate delivery, if not ordered in advance of normal ordering periods.

C.11.4 Basic Issue Items (BII) List. The Contractor shall provide a BII List IAW CDRL A013. BII are those items identified as essential for an operator or crew to place the EWPS into initial operation to accomplish its defined mission. These items are essential to perform emergency repairs, which cannot be deferred until completion of an assigned mission and routine maintenance. The BII includes those selected common and special purpose tools, TMDE, spare and repair parts, Operator and Maintenance publications, first aid kits, and safety equipment (for example fire extinguishers) authorized for the EWPS. Although spare and repair parts are not normally included in BII, exceptions may be made to meet the criteria above. The Contractor shall list BII by manufacturer and part number.

C.11.5 Initial Spare Parts Kit (ISPK) List. The Contractor shall provide an ISPK List IAW CDRL A014. The Contractor shall determine the parts included in the ISPK based upon items likely to be replaced due to normal wear or unscheduled maintenance in the first 12 months of service.

C.11.6 Components of the End Item (COEI) List. The Contractor shall provide a COEI List IAW CDRL A015. Any component identified on the engineering drawings that is physically separate and distinct and that must be removed from the end item and separately packaged and stored for transportation. The listing shall be used as an aid to identify what must accompany an end item when it is issued, transferred between property accounts, retrograded, or evacuated.