W56HZV-19-R-0283.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)

W56HZV-19-R-0283

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W56HZV

U.S. ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND

DETROIT ARSENAL, MI 48397-5000

RICHARD T. MURPHY, JR

(586)282-3512

CCTA-HDB-A

RICHARD.T.MURPHY65.CIV@MAIL.MIL

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: RICHARD T. MURPHY, JR

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCTA-HDB-A/(586)282-3512

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

Weapon System: Multi-Application Weapon Components and

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A.1 ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY:

This solicitation, W56HZV-19-R-0283, is being issued under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 16.202 and 16.502.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Warren (ACC-WRN) intends to negotiate and award a firm-fixed price contract with a one-year, 100% option ordering period for the item listed below.

A.1.1 REQUIREMENT:

ACC-WRN (DTA) is soliciting offers for the following item:

CLIN: 0001AA

ITEM NAME: Cantilever Adjustable Arm Assembly

NSN: 1090-01-568-5052

PART NUMBER: 13021906:19200

Quantity: 787 each

End Item: M66 Arm Assembly

A.1.2 UNIQUE ASPECTS OF THIS SOLICITATION:

This solicitation, W56HZV-19-R-0283, is for a firm-fixed price contract with a, one-year, 100% option ordering period as follows:

CLIN 0001AC - Option Ordering Period 1: Up to 366 days after award

The Government reserves the right to exercise the option in accordance with Section I clause 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY.

A.1.3 First Article Testing (FAT) is required.

A.1.4 Prospective Offerors requesting access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) and Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP), and also be certified to have export control

TDP access. Please provide company contact information including point of contact, CAGE Code, and DUNS number to the buyer identified in block 10 of SF-33.

A.1.5 NOTICE REGARDING FILL-INS:

Please note that this solicitation contains several clauses and provisions which require you to complete a fill-in or representation. If you do not complete these fill-ins, your offer may be determined ineligible for award. Please read and complete each such clause and provision thoroughly.

A.1.6 NOTICE REGARDING COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY (CAGE) CODES:

FAR clause 52.204-16 -- COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING, requires you to enter your CAGE code in block 15a on the first page of this Standard Form 33 (SF-33). If your CAGE code will not fit in the space provided in block 15a, please insert it here:________________________________________________.

A.1.7 REQUIRED NOTIFICATION TO SUBCONTRACTORS (IF USED):

The contractor shall advise all potential suppliers and subcontractors of the DO/DX Rating assigned to orders resulting from the subcontracts. The Rating can be found in block 1 on the first page of this SF-33.

A.1.8 SET-ASIDE INFORMATION:

The solicitation, W56HZV-19-R-0283, is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. NAICS code is 332994 and the size standard is

1,000 employees.

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A.1.9 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS:

Please acknowledge any amendments/modifications. Include the number and date of each amendment/modification.

A.1.10 REQUIRED COPIES IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION:

To be considered for award, you must return one signed, original copy of your offer, completed and properly executed, by the time and date shown in block 9 on the first page of this SF-33.

A.1.11 QUESTION/PROBLEM RESOLUTION:

Routine questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to the buyer identified in block 10 on the first page of this SF-33. If you have more serious concerns, please seek resolution with the contracting officer. Additional sources of information can be found in the following provisions: Section A.4 -- ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND-WARREN (DTA) OMBUDSPERSON, and Section L.2 -- HQ-AMC LEVEL PROTEST

PROCEDURES.

A.1.12 INCONSISTENCIES BETWEEN THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY AND THE SOLICITATION:

This Executive Summary has been prepared as an aid to you, the potential offeror. We have made every attempt to accurately reflect the requirements and information contained in the balance of this solicitation. However, if you find any inconsistency between this

Executive Summary and the solicitation, please contact the buyer identified in Block 10 of the SF-33.

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A.2 Electronic Contracting

(a) All Army Contracting Command Warren solicitations will be publicized on the BetaSAM.GOV Opportunities website (://beta.sam.gov/ ).

Offerors requesting access to additional attachments, including Technical Data Packages (TDPs) when available electronically, will reference paragraph A.1.4 in the solicitation.

(b) Unless directed to do otherwise in Section L of this solicitation, Interested Offerors shall submit a proposal via email.

NOTE: The purpose of this information is to update the proposal submittal method. With the recent transition from www.FBO.gov to www.beta.sam.gov , the site have been experiencing a number of issues. This posting serves as notification.

Interested Offerors shall submit a proposal via email to the Contract Specialist (richard.t.murphy65.civ@mail.mil) and cc the corresponding Contracting Officer (lee.f.tappy.civ@mail.mil) with the email subject header: Proposal Submission - W56HZV-19-R-0283

(company name). Once a proposal is received, the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer will reply with the respective Offeror stating receipt of proposal submission.

Proposals or quotes submitted by any other mechanism, may be deemed non-responsive.

(c) Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov (a Federal Government owned and operated free web site) and have a CAGE Code and CCR Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN).

Note to offerors:

(d) Please pay close attention to the Issued By block location on the cover page of the solicitation for closing date and time. The closing date and time is based on the local time of the listed location of the Issued By office. In accordance with FAR 15.208(a), offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any revisions, and modifications, so as to be received by the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified.

(e) It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the proposal/quote is received by the date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.208, if the proposal/quote was not received at the initial point of entry to the

Government infrastructure (in this case, see Section A.2, paragraph (b)) by the exact date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation, it will be determined late. Proposal/quote is defined to mean ALL volumes or parts required in the solicitation are included in the electronic submission.

Note: There is no "expected" or "target" length of time for proposal submission; size and content may be factors, therefore offerors are strongly cautioned when submitting proposals to allow adequate time for submission.

(f) Solicitations may remain posted on the BetaSAM.GOV site after the solicitation closing date. If the response deadline has passed

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for the solicitation, vendors will no longer be able to submit electronic responses.

(g) Any award issued as a result of this solicitation will be distributed electronically. In the event of a FOIA request for a copy of any award issued as a result of this solicitation, or any subsequent modifications to the contract, the contract and modifications will be released, including the awarded unit price. This is the notice required by Executive Order 12600 (June 23, 1987) of the Governments intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased as it appears in Section B of the contract and is NOT referring to nor does it include Cost or Pricing data/information. If an Offeror objects to such release in the base contract or contract modifications, the

Offeror must notify the contracting officer in writing prior to the closing date identified in this solicitation and include the rationale for the objection consistent with the provisions of FOIA. A release determination will be made based on rationale given.

(h) Questions pertaining to this solicitation should be directed to the Contract Specialist identified on the cover page of this solicitation. For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the

Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) website at http://www.aptac-us.org/ to locate a regional center.

A.3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

Acknowledge all the amendments received from the Government by identifying the amendment number and its issue date below:

Amendment Number: Date: __________________ _____

A.4 ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND WARREN (DTA) OMBUDSPERSON

Information regarding the Ombudsperson for this contract is located at the following website:

http://acc.army.mil/contractingcenters/acc-wrn/CompMgmtOffice.html

A.5 DISTRIBUTION AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPORT CONTROL TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE

(a) This solicitation and resulting contract contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title

22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et. seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, Title 50, U.S.C, App. 2401 et. seq. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25.

This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

(b) To be eligible to gain access to this export controlled TDP (via DoD SAFE) an offeror must have a current DD 2345, Militarily

Critical Technical Data Agreement certification on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). To obtain certification, contractors must submit a DD Form 2345 to the United States (U.S.)/Canada Joint Certification Office (JCO), along with a copy of supporting documentation. DD Form 2345 and instructions can be found on the Joint Certification Program website at:

http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP.aspx Processing time is estimated at six (6) to ten (10) weeks after receipt. Upon receipt of certification, an offeror may request the TDP in accordance with the instructions stated in Section A, paragraph A.1.4 of this solicitation.

(c) Upon completion of the purposes for which Government Technical Data has been provided, the offeror, and all subcontractors, vendors, and sub-vendors of the offeror, are required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed.

(d) Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the

TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.

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A.6 ALL OR NONE

Offers in response to this solicitation must be submitted for the total quantity of the items identified in the solicitation.

(1) ONLY ONE AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION.

(2) OFFERS SUBMITTED FOR LESS THAN THE TOTAL QUANTITIES OF ALL THE ITEMS IN THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE DEEMED NONRESPONSIVE.

A.7 ACCEPTANCE APPENDIX

(fill-ins are to be completed at time of award)

(a) Contract Number W56HZV -1-TBD is awarded to -2- TBD.

(b) The contractor, in its proposal, provided data for various solicitation clauses, and that data has been added in this contract.

(c) Any attachments not included within this document will be provided by ACC-Warren directly to the administrative contracting officer

(ACO) via e-mail as required. Technical data packages that are only available on CD-ROM will be mailed by ACC-Warren to the ACO.

Within one week of this award, any office not able to obtain these attachments and still requiring a copy, can send an e-mail request to the buyer listed on the front page of this contract.

-3- TBD

(d) The following Amendment(s) to the solicitation are incorporated into this contract: -4- TBD

A.8 PROPOSAL ADEQUACY CHECKLIST REQUIRED

(a) Certified Cost and Pricing Data must be submitted by the offeror IAW FAR 15.403-5, including Table 15-2. The offeror must also complete, and provide with the proposal, the "Proposal Adequacy Checklist" found in Section L (252.215-7009) of this solicitation.

(b) Failure to fully complete the checklist, may result in the return of the proposal and the offeror will be allowed five (5) business days from the date of return notification to fully complete and submit the checklist.

End of Notice

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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

0001 CANTILEVER ADJUSTABLE ARM ASM

NSN: 1090-01-568-5052

Mfr CAGE: 19200

Mfr Part Number: 13021906

THIS EFFORT WILL BE AWARDED WITH A BASE QUANTITY OF

787 EACH AND A ONE-YEAR OPTIONS AT 100%, FOR AN

ESTIMATED MAXIMUM QUANTITY OF 1,574 EACH IF THE

OPTION IS EXERCISED.

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0001AA BASIC PRODUCTION QUANTITY 787 EA $ $ ______________________________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: CANTILEVER ADJUSTABLE ARM ASM

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

PRON: EH9C0245EH PRON AMD: 04

AMS CD: SM2B1100000

Description/Specs./Work Statement _________________________________

TOP DRAWING NR: 13021906

Packaging and Marking _____________________

PACKAGING/PACKING/SPECIFICATIONS:

SEE PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS CLAUSE

LEVEL PRESERVATION: Military

LEVEL PACKING: B

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

Deliveries or Performance _________________________

DOC SUPPL

REL CD MILSTRIP ADDR SIG CD MARK FOR TP CD ______ ________ ______ ______ ________ _____

001 W56HZV8312V150 W562RP J 2

DEL REL CD QUANTITY DAYS AFTER AWARD __________ ______________ ________________

001 400 0300

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ANNISTON,AL,36201-4199

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0001AB FIRST ARTICLE TEST - SEPARATELY PRICED 1 EA $ $ ______________________________________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT

DELIVERY OF REPORT: 240 DAYS AFTER AWARD

FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT (FATR) IN ACCORDANCE WITH

CDRL A007 AND SECTION C.1 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.

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Description/Specs./Work Statement _________________________________

TOP DRAWING NR: 13021906:19200

FIRST ARTICLE TEST AND REPORT PURSUANT TO THE

REQUIREMENTS OF THE CLAUSE ENTITLED "FIRST

ARTICLE APPROVAL - CONTRACTOR TESTING".

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Packaging and Marking _____________________

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

Government Approval/Disapproval Days: 30

Acceptance of FAT shall be performed by the ACO after approval by the PCO.

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

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0001AC UNEXERCISED OPTION QUANTITY - PERIOD 1 787 EA $ $ ______________________________________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: CANTILEVER ADJUSTABLE ARM ASM

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

The estimated quantity of 787 each is for the option

CLIN 0001AC and does NOT form a part of the basic contractual quantity. Part or all of it may, however, be added to the contract by exercise of the option clause, at the discretion of the Government.

The failure of the offeror to insert a unit price applicable to the option quantity shall mean that the offeror will supply all or any part of the option, if exercised by the Government, at the basic contract unit price, and the offer will be evaluated for award accordingly.

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Description/Specs./Work Statement _________________________________

TOP DRAWING NR: 13021906:19200

Packaging and Marking _____________________

PACKAGING/PACKING/SPECIFICATIONS:

SEE PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS CLAUSE

LEVEL PRESERVATION: Military

LEVEL PACKING: B

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

Deliveries or Performance _________________________

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REL CD MILSTRIP ADDR SIG CD MARK FOR TP CD ______ ________ ______ ______ ________ _____

DEL REL CD QUANTITY DEL DATE __________ ______________ ___________

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0005 DATA ITEMS __________

The below ELINs are associated with the DATA Item

Numbers on the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

(DD Form 1423), in Section J Attachments and

Exhibits.

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A001 ENGIINEERING CHANGE PROPOSAL - ECP 1 EA $ ** NSP ** $ ** NSP ** __________________________________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSAL

ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSAL - (ECP) IN ACCORDANCE

WITH SECTION C, APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS C.1, CDRL A001,

AND EXHIBIT A.

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A002 REQUEST FOR VARIANCE - RFV/D 1 EA $ ** NSP ** $ ** NSP ** ____________________________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: REQUEST FOR VARIANCE

REQUEST FOR VARIANCE - (RFV) IN ACCORDANCE WITH

SECTION C, APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS C.1, CDRL A002, AND

EXHIBIT B.

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A003 NOTICE OF REVISION - NOR 1 EA $ ** NSP ** $ ** NSP ** ________________________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: NOTICE OF REVISION

NOTICE OF REVISION - (NOR)IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION

C, APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS C.1, CDRL A003, AND EXHIBIT

C.

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INSPECTION: Destination ACCEPTANCE: Destination

Deliveries or Performance _________________________

DOC SUPPL

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A004 SPECIAL INSPECTION EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIVE ________________________________________

DOCUMENTATION 1 EA $ ** NSP ** $ ** NSP ** _____________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION EQUIP.

SPECIAL INSPECTION EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIVE

DOCUMENTATION, ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION EQUIPMENT (AIE)

DOCUMENTATION ACCEPTANCE - (AIE) IN ACCORDANCE WITH

SECTION C, APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS C.1, CDRL A004, AND

EXHIBIT D.

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PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTATION TITLE:

AIE DOCUMENTATION ACCPT

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A005 TEST PROCEDURE - PHOSPHATE COATING PRE-PRODUCTION _________________________________________________

PROCEDURE 1 EA $ ** NSP ** $ ** NSP ** _________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: TEST PROCEDURE - PHOSPHATE CO

TEST PROCEDURE - PHOSPHATE COATING PRE-PRODUCTION

PROCEDURE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION C, APPLICABLE

DOCUMENTS C.1, CDRL A005, AND EXHIBIT E.

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A006 REPORT, RECORD OF MEETING MINUTES 1 EA $ ** NSP ** $ ** NSP ** _________________________________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: START OF WORK MEETING MINUTES

REPORT, RECORD OF MEETING MINUTES, START OF WORK

MEETING MINUTES - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION C,

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS C.1, CDRL A006, AND EXHIBIT F.

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A007 FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT (FATR) CONTRACTOR ___________________________________________

FACILITY 1 EA $ ** NSP ** $ ** NSP ** ________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: TEST INSPECTION REPORT (FATR)

TEST / INSPECTION REPORT, FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT

(FATR) CONTRACTOR FACILITY - IN ACCORDANCE WITH

SECTION C, APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS C.1, CDRL A007, AND

EXHIBIT G.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C: TO RECEIVE ENGINEERING EXCEPTIONS, PLEASE REFERENCE SECTION A, PARAGRAPH A.1.4 IN THIS SOLICITATION FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS IS A DISTRIBUTION D AND EXPORT CONTROLLED TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE.

C.1 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Note: The most recent versions of these documents, those in effect at the time of contract award, shall be utilized and will stay in effect throughout the life of the contract. Documents can be found at: http://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx

DATA PUBLICATION TITLE CDRL

C.1.1 DI-CMAN-80639 ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSAL (ECP) A001

C.1.2 DI-SESS-80640 REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (RFV) A002

C.1.3 DI-SESS-80642 NOTICE OF REVISION (NOR) A003

C.1.4 DI-MGMT-81979 SPECIAL INSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AIE A004

C.1.5 DI-NDTI-80603 TEST PROCEDURE PHOSPHATE COATING A005

PRE-PRODUCTION PROCEDURE

C.1.6 DI-ADMN-81505 REPORT, RECORD OF MEETING MINUTES A006

C.1.7 DI-NDTI-80809 TEST INSPECTION REPORT, FIRST A007

ARTICLE TEST REPORT (FAT), CONTRACTOR

FACILITY

C.2 SPECIFICATIONS/STANDARDS

SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS (SPI):

13021906, dated 5 May 2014

MILITARY STANDARDS:

MIL-STD-2073-1

MIL-STD-129

MIL-STD-1916

MIL-DTL-16232

C.3 TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION

The following Xd item applies to this solicitation:

[ ] 1. There is no Technical Data Package (TDP) included with this solicitation.

[ X ] 2. The TDP for this solicitation is available. Please follow the instructions provided in this solicitation, Section A, paragraph A.1.4.

(1) TDPs that have an Export Control Warning Notice are subject to the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec

2751, et.seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, Title 50, U.S.C, App. 2401 et. seq..

(2) Further dissemination must be in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25. This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

(3) To obtain these TDPs, vendors and contractors must have a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data

Agreement on file with Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS).\~ Currently certified contractors should enter the MPIN which will be verified before proceeding to the next step.\~ To obtain certification, go to http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/

Click on documents and follow instructions provided. Processing time is estimated at six (6) to ten (10) weeks after receipt. Access to export controlled TDPs will be allowed once certification is confirmed.

(4) Upon completion of the purposes for which Government Technical Data has been provided, the Contractor is required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed by the

Contractor. Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.

a. If multiple individuals in the contractors organization need access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) for a solicitation

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and an explicit access request is required, each individual MUST submit an explicit access request to be granted approval to view the TDP.

b. It is strongly suggested that contractors submit the explicit access request and provide the buyer with the completed Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement at the same time if the solicitation requires both to gain access to view the TDP.

C.4 HEAVY PHOSPHATE COATING REQUIREMENT

The following requirements regarding heavy phosphate coatings are applicable to this solicitation and any resultant contract in addition to those requirements set forth in specification MIL-DTL-16232G.

a. Paragraph 3.1 of MIL-DTL-16232G refers to "Preproduction Inspection." The procedure shall be submitted in accordance with the

Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL, A005) contained in the contract. The contract number must be cited on all phosphate coating procedures submitted for review and approval. Procedures shall include product name and manufacturer of all chemicals/materials to be used. All processes, equipment, controls along with testing and test frequencies used for phosphating including application of supplemental finishes shall be described in detail.

b. Paragraph 3.2.5-c of MIL-DTL-16232G refers to the "Chromic acid rinse, (Classes 1, 2 and 3)." The final rinse shall be checked by a standard free and total acid titration along with a pH reading "prior to starting production and at least every 8 hours thereafter."

c. Paragraph 4.7.3 of MIL-DTL-16232G refers to "Weight per unit area of phosphate coatings." The frequency for testing coating weight is "per lot, at least every 8 hours."

d. Paragraph 4.7.5 of MIL-DTL-16232G refers to "Accelerated corrosion resistance." Accelerated corrosion resistance shall be determined in accordance with 4.7.5.1. The frequency for testing accelerated corrosion resistance per ASTM B117 is "per lot, at least every 8 hours."

e. The "product name" along with the manufacturer of the supplemental dry film lubricant or CARC paint (primer/topcoat) shall be stated in the procedure and shall be traceable to the applicable Qualified Products List (QPL) or Qualified Products Database (QPD) at Assist

Online. QPD products may be obtained at the quick search site, type the specification number (i.e., 3150) in the second block and click the "Submit" button. Then click on the specification (i.e., MIL-PRF-3150). In the next screen, click on the word "Qualification".

To obtain MIL Specs, MIL Standards, QPL and QPD products see http://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx

To obtain MIL Specs, MIL Standards, QPD products see http://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx

f. A thickness range for the supplemental dry film lubricant or CARC paint (primer/topcoat) shall be stated in the procedure along with a frequency for testing. A daily frequency is required.

g. Heat cured dry film lubricant shall be air dried for 1.0 hour (until dry to touch) after dipping/spraying or flash dried at 155-175 degrees F for 10-30 minutes and then heat cured at a temperature of 375-425 degrees F for 55-65 minutes per paragraph 4.3.2.3 of MIL-PRF-

46010.

h. Air cure dry film lubricant shall be air dried at room temperature for 24 hours minimum.

i. Adhesion testing shall be stated in the procedure for a supplemental coating of dry film lubricant per ASTM D2510 or CARC paint per

ASTM D3359, method B along with the frequency for testing. A daily frequency is required.

j. Salt spray testing of parts with phosphate and supplemental dry film lubricant per ASTM B117 for 100 hours shall be stated in the procedure along with the frequency for testing. The frequency for testing is "per lot or weekly." Parts shall show no more than 3 rust spots per 3" x 6" area with none larger than 1.0mm in diameter. Salt spray testing of parts with phosphate and primer per ASTM B117 for

336 hours shall be included in the procedure for supplemental coatings of CARC paint along with a frequency for testing. The frequency for salt spray testing is "per lot or monthly." Parts shall show no visible rust exceeding rust grade no. 9 per ASTM B610, no more than

5 blisters per 4" x 6" area with none larger than 3/64 inch in diameter. Underfilm attack at the scribe shall not exceed 1/8 inch.

k. Topcoat color shall be visual/equipment checked against the specified chip no. of FED-STD-595 per paint batch. The procedure shall include the specified color chip number.

l. Cure of the paint shall be checked daily by solvent wipe per paragraph 4.2.3.2 of MIL-DTL-53072. The manufacturer of the MEK solvent shall be stated in the procedure.

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C.5 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION

a. The Configuration Change Management section of SAE EIA-649-1 Configuration Management Requirement for Defense Contracts, Paragraph 3.3, shall be used for configuration control of material with the following exclusions: paragraph 3.3(3); the second sentence of paragraph 3.3.1.8.1(1), and the General Note in paragraph 3.3.2.4(1) which reads as Generally, Minor RFVs address product changes that are temporary and do not impact the baseline.

b. Furnished item(s) shall conform to the approved configuration requirements/revision, unless a Request for Variance (RFV) is processed and approved as provided by Paragraph E. below. The term "Request for Variance" includes Requests for Deviations and

Waivers.

c. Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) for cost saving improvements to the Technical Data Package (TDP) should not be processed per SAE EIA-649-1 and should be referred to FAR Part 48 Value Engineering.

d. All Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) submitted will be deemed routine. If an ECP is considered as an emergency or urgent;

that justification for the rationale shall be included in the ECP submittal with all applicable supporting documentation.

e. For ECPs, RFVs, Notices of Revision (NORs) or Specification Change Notices (SCNs), the Contractor must submit the applicable documentation listed in sub-paragraphs e (i) through e (iv) to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO), with an information copy to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO). Failure to submit a complete legible package may result in return of the ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR without processing.

(i) Documentation or use of DD Form 1692 (current revision) and delivery of data per DI-SESS-80639 is detailed in paragraph 3.3.1 of EIA-649-1 for ECPs.

(ii) Documentation or use of DD Form 1694 (current revision) and delivery of data per DI-SESS-80640 is detailed in paragraph 3.3.2 of EIA-649-1 for RFVs.

(iii) Documentation or use of DD Form 169 (current revision) and delivery of data per DI-SESS-80642 is detailed in paragraph 3.3.4 of EIA-649-1 for NORs.

(iv) Documentation and delivery of data per DI-SESS-80643 is detailed in Paragraph 3.3.3 of EIA-649-1 for SCNs.

f. Questions regarding the status of previously submitted ECP or RFV should be directed to the PCO. Incorporation of an approved RFV and/or ECP will require a contract modification execution.

g. The submission of an ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR does not affect the required delivery date of the contract. If a delivery date change is needed, a contract modification is required.

C.6 START OF WORK MEETING

a. The contractor shall hold a start of work meeting at its facility, unless some other location is designated in the contract, within

30 days after contract award. The Start of Work Meeting is to assure a clear and mutual understanding of the contract terms, conditions, line items, technical requirements and sequence of events needed for successful execution of the subject contract effort.

The contractor shall participate with the Government to arrange a schedule and agenda for the meeting.

b. The contractor shall at a minimum invite Government contracting personnel (PCO/Contract Specialist). At the discretion of the PCO, other Government technical personnel may be invited to the meeting: Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) identified in Section G or in an appointment letter; Quality Assurance personnel; DCMA; etc. All Government invitees shall be given at least 14 days advance notice of the time, date, and location of the start of work meeting. The preferred method of notification is by email. The contractor shall provide the Government with minutes of the Start of Work Meeting within 10 days after the meeting is held.

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SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS (SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS)

(a) Military preservation, packing, and marking for this contract/order shall be accomplished in accordance with the specific requirements identified below, all the applicable requirements of, MIL-STD-2073-1, and the Special Packaging Instruction, see below.

(1) LEVEL OF PRESERVATION: Military

(2) LEVEL OF PACKING: B

(3) QUANTITY PER UNIT PACKAGE: 001

(4) SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTION NUMBER.

CLINs NSN NOMENCLATURE SPIs Date____________________________________________________________________________________________

0001 1090-01-568-5052 Cantilever Adjustable Arm Assembly 13021906 5 MAY 2014

THE REQUIRED SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTION (SPI) IS AVAILABLE, PLEASE REFERENCE SECTION A, PARAGRAPH A.1.4 IN THIS SOLICITATION FOR

INSTRUCTIONS.

(Note: You must have the Adobe Acrobat reader installed on your PC to view the SPI. See Adobes website (http://get.adobe.com/reader/ ) for information on obtaining the latest version of the reader. If you're experiencing problems opening the Special Packaging

Instructions in Adobe .PDF images using Internet Explorer, try the following: Go to "Tools," then "Internet Options." Click on the

"Advanced" tab. Scroll down to the "Security" section. Uncheck "Do not save encrypted pages to disk." Click "Apply." Click "OK.")

(b) Unitization: Shipments of identical items going to the same destination shall be palletized if they have a total cubic displacement of 50 cubic feet or more unless skids or other forklift handling features are included on the containers. Pallet loads must be stable, and to the greatest extent possible, provide a level top for ease of stacking. A palletized load shall be of a size to allow for placement of two loads high and wide in a conveyance. The weight capacity of the pallet must be adequate for the load. The preferred pallet is a 40 x 48 inch, 4-way entry pallet although variations may be permitted as dictated by the characteristics of the items being unitized. The load shall be contained in a manner that will permit safe handling during shipment and storage.

(c) Marking:

(1) In addition to any special markings called out on the SPI, all unit packages, intermediate packs, exterior shipping containers, and, as applicable, unitized loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129). The contractor is responsible for application of special markings as discussed in the Military Standard regardless of whether specified in the contract/order or not.

Special markings include, but are not limited to, Shelf-life markings, structural markings, and transportation special handling markings. The marking of pilferable and sensitive materiel will not identify the nature of the materiel.

(2) Passive RFID tagging is required in all contracts that contain DFARS clause 252.211-7006. For details and most recent information, see "http://www.acq.osd.mil/log/sci/ait.html" l (best viewed with Internet Explorer 11 or higher) for the current DoD __________________________________________

Suppliers Passive RFID Information Guide. When an item is assigned a Unique Item Identifier (UII) as indicated by the inclusion of contract clause DFARS 252.211-7003, refer to the DoD Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items (available at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/page/unique-id/tools ) for development of the UII and MIL-STD-129 for UII package marking requirements. Contractors must verify the RFID and UII clauses cited above are included in this solicitation/contract.

(d) Heat Treatment and Marking of Wood Packaging Materials (WPM):

(1) In accordance with DOD 4140.65-M and the requirements of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures 15 (ISPM), Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade, current edition, (hereinafter ISPM 15), the following commercial heat treatment and marking process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood Packaging

Material (WPM). Foreign manufacturers shall comply with ISPM 15, and have the WPM heat treatment and marking verified in accordance with their National Plant Protection Organizations compliance program.

(2) Boxes/pallets and any wood used as inner packaging made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat-treated. All WPM using a conventional steam or dry kiln heat chamber (treatment code for the mark: HT) shall be heat treated to a minimum core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes, and certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging

Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org ). WPM heat treated wood using dielectric heating (treatment code for the mark: DH) shall follow the requirements in ISPM 15, and shall be certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL:

http://www.alsc.org ). The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall ensure the materials used in manufacture can be traced to the original source of heat treatment, and that the original source of the heat treatment obtained the necessary certifications.

(3) Marking: Each box/pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection Convention Standard.

The ALS approved quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens. Pallet markings shall be applied to the side of the stringer or end of the block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked

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with an ALSC approved DUNNAGE stamp. Foreign manufacturers shall comply with ISPM -15 and shall have the marking of WPM verified in accordance with their National Plant Protection Organizations compliance program.

(e) Hazardous Materials (As applicable):

(1) Hazardous Materials is defined as a substance, or waste which has been determined by the Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce and which has been so designated.

(This includes all items listed as hazardous in Titles 29, 40 and 49 CFR and other applicable modal regulations effective at the time of shipment.)

(2) Unless otherwise specified, packaging and marking for hazardous material shall comply with the requirements herein for the mode of transport and the applicable performance packaging contained in the following documents:

- International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations

- International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

- Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29, Title 40 and Title 49

- Joint Service Regulation AFJMAN24-204(I)/TM38-250/NAVSUPPUB 505/MCO P4030.19(I)/DLAM 4145.3(I) (for military air shipments).

(3) If the shipment originates from outside the continental United States, the shipment shall be prepared in accordance with the

United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods in a manner acceptable to the Competent Authority of the nation of origin and in accordance with regulations of all applicable carriers. A Product Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is required to be included with every unit pack and intermediate container and shall be included with the packing list inside the sealed pouch attached to the outside of the package.

(f) This SPI has been validated and the method of preservation/packing has proven successful in meeting the needs of the military distribution system, including indeterminate storage and shipment throughout the world. Special instructions and/or tailoring of the

SPI is detailed in the Supplemental Instructions below. A prototype package is required to validate the sizes and fit requirements of the SPI. Minor dimensional and size changes are acceptable provided contractor provides the PCO and ACO with notification 60 days prior to delivery. Any design changes or changes in the method of preservation that provide a cost savings without degrading the method of preservation or packing or affecting the serviceability of the item will be considered and responded to within 10 days of submission to

PCO and ACO. Government reserves the right to require testing to validate alternate industrial preservation methods, materials, alternate blocking, bracing, cushioning, and packing.

(g) SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS: SEE SECTION C FOR CHANGES/UPDATES TO SPI.

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FIRST ARTICLE TEST (CONTRACTOR TESTING)

(a) The first article shall be examined and tested in accordance with contract requirements, the item specification(s), Quality

Assurance Provisions (QAPs) and all drawings listed in the Technical Data Package.

(b) The first article shall be representative of items to be manufactured using the same processes and procedures and at the same facility as contract production. All parts and materials, including packaging and packing, shall be obtained from the same source of supply as will be used during regular production. All components, subassemblies, and assemblies in the first article sample shall have been produced by the Contractor (including subcontractors) using the technical data package applicable to this procurement.

(c) The first article shall be inspected and tested by the contractor for all requirements of the drawing(s), the QAPs, and specification(s) referenced thereon, except for:

(1) Inspections and tests contained in material specifications provided that the required inspection and tests have been performed previously and certificates of conformance are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

(2) Inspections and tests for Military Standard (MS) components and parts provided that inspection and tests have been performed previously and certifications for the components and parts are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

(3) Corrosion resistance tests over 10 days in length provided that a test specimen or sample representing the same process has successfully passed the same test within 30 days prior to processing the first…