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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)

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: NICHOLAS LANG

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCTA-APS-D/(586)282-4440

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

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A.1 BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION________________________________________

A.1.1 Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, the Government intends to award a Sole Source Firm-Fixed Price

(FFP) contract to The Vertex Company for the procurement of Shock Tube Initiator (STI) M50 Kits.

A.1.2 This solicitation is intended to result in a single two-year Requirements contract for the estimated supplies specified. The resulting contract will establish pricing to be utilized through issuance of delivery orders for discrete quantities for the period stated in the schedule. The Government bears no responsibility to issue an initial minimum order upon base contract award. For further guidance related to a Requirements type contract, see FAR clause 52.216-21, Requirements.

A.2 SOLICITATION STRUCTURE ______________________

A.2.1 Particular attention should be given to clauses and paragraphs throughout the solicitation that require the contractor to fill-in various information.

A.2.2 Ordering Period. There will be two, one-year ordering periods beginning the date of contract award.

A.2.3 Delivery Order Period Of Performance. Each delivery order will define a specific performance period within a specific ordering year.

A.2.4 Delivery Order Awards. Future delivery orders will be awarded in accordance with (IAW) FAR Clause 52.216-18, Ordering, and FAR

Clause 52.216-21, Requirements.

A.3 ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING ______________________

(a) All Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal solicitations will be publicized on the System for Award Management website

(https://www.sam.gov ). Any additional attachments, including Technical Data Packages (TDPs) when available electronically, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the solicitation.

(b) As of 10 August 2015, unless directed to do otherwise in Section L of this solicitation, vendors are required to submit a quote or proposal SAM.gov.

(c) 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.

(d) 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, received through SAM) 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.

(e) Solicitations may remain posted on www.SAM.gov after the solicitation closing date. If the response deadline has passed for the solicitation, vendors will no longer be able to submit electronic responses.

(f) 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

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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.

(g) 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.4 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.5 ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND DETROIT ARSENAL (DTA) OMBUDSPERSON ____________________________________________________________

Information regarding the Ombudsperson for this contract is located at the following website: https://www.tacom.army.mil/ombudsperson .

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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.

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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

IN THE FOUR DIGIT ITEM NUMBERS (CLINS) THAT FOLLOW,

THE NUMBERING SYSTEM THAT IS USED IS AS FOLLOW:

THE FIRST THREE DIGITS SIGNIFY ITEM AND THE FOURTH

(LAST) DIGIT SIGNIFIES THE APPLICABLE ORDERING YEAR,

i.e., CLIN 0011 IS FOR THE FIRST ITEM FIRST ORDERING

YEAR, CLIN 0012 IS FOR THE FIRST ITEM - SECOND

ORDERING YEAR, CLIN 0021 IS FOR THE SECOND ITEM -

FIRST ORDERING YEAR, ETC.

THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS APPLY TO THE ENTIRE

SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT:

FIRST ORDERING YEAR OF THE CONTRACT IS THE DATE OF

AWARD PLUS 364 DAYS.

SECOND ORDERING YEAR OF THE CONTRACT IS 365 DAYS

THROUGH 729 DAYS AFTER CONTRACT AWARD.

NOTE: THE QUANTITIES IDENTIFIED IN THIS SOLICITATION

AND THE RESULTING CONTRACT ARE ESTIMATES ONLY AND NOT

A REPRESENTATION THAT CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE

GOVERNMENT'S NEEDS WILL BE STABLE.

THE PRICE APPLICABLE TO AN INDIVIDUAL ORDER IS THE

PRICE FOR THE ORDERING YEAR IN WHICH THE ORDER IS

ISSUED. THE DELIVERY DATE DOES NOT DETERMINE THE

ORDERING YEAR.

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0011 FIRST ORDERING YEAR EST 100 EA $ $ ___________________ ______________ __________________

NSN: 1375-01-583-6388

COMMODITY NAME: ADAPTER, SHOCK TUBE

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

Mfr CAGE: 072E5

Mfr Part Number: 11754100

Packaging and Marking _____________________

PACKAGING/PACKING/SPECIFICATIONS:

SEE SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

LEVEL PRESERVATION: Military

LEVEL PACKING: B

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

Deliveries or Performance _________________________

FOB POINT: Destination

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ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND WARREN

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0012 SECOND ORDERING YEAR EST 100 EA $ $ ____________________ ______________ __________________

NSN: 1375-01-583-6388

COMMODITY NAME: ADAPTER, SHOCK TUBE

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

Mfr CAGE: 072E5

Mfr Part Number: 11754100

Packaging and Marking _____________________

PACKAGING/PACKING/SPECIFICATIONS:

SEE SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

LEVEL PRESERVATION: Military

LEVEL PACKING: B

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

Deliveries or Performance _________________________

FOB POINT: Destination

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1000 EXHIBIT A - CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST ___________________________________________

A001 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND QUALITY ASSURANCE _______________________________________________

PROGRAM $ ** NSP ** _______ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: QUALITY PROGRAM PLAN (QPP)

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW CDRL A001 - Quality Program Plan

(QPP) (Section C, paragraph C.3.2.1).

See Section J, Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements

List, A001 - Quality Program Plan (QPP).

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

A002 INSPECTION ACCEPTANCE TEST PLAN/REPORTS $ ** NSP ** _______________________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: ACCEPTANCE TEST PLAN

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW CDRL A002 - Acceptance Test Plan

(Section C, paragraph C.3.2.2).

See Section J, Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements

List, A002 - Acceptance Test Plan.

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

A003 INSPECTION ACCEPTANCE TEST PLAN/REPORTS $ ** NSP ** _______________________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: TEST/INSPECTION REPORT

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW CDRL A003 - Test/Inspection Report

(Section C, paragraph C.3.2.2).

See Section J, Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements

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List, A003 - Test/Inspection Report.

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

A004 MATERIAL CERTIFICATION $ ** NSP ** ______________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: CERTIFICATION/DATA REPORT

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW CDRL A004 - Certification/Data Report

(Section C, paragraph C.3.2.3).

See Section J, Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements

List, A004 - Certification/Data Report.

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

A005 ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TEST _________________________________________

EQUIPMENT $ ** NSP ** _________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: MEASUREMENT SYSTEM EVALUATION

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW CDRL A005 - Measurement System

Evaluation (Section C, paragraph C.3.2.4).

See Section J, Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements

List, A005 - Measurement System Evaluation.

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

A006 CRITICAL SAFETY ITEM CHARACTERISTIC AND DEFECT ______________________________________________

REPORT $ ** NSP ** ______ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: CRITICAL CHARACTERISTIC LIST

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The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW CDRL A006 - Critical Safety Item

Characteristic and Defect Report (Section C, paragraph C.3.2.7.2).

See Section J, Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements

List, A006 - Critical Safety Item Characteristic and

Defect Report.

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

A007 CRITICAL CHARACTERISTICS CONTROL (CCC) PLAN $ ** NSP ** ___________________________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: MANAGEMENT PLAN

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW CDRL A007 - Critical Characteristics

Control (CCC) Plan (Section C, paragraph C.3.2.7.4).

See Section J, Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements

List, A007 - Critical Characteristics Control (CCC)

Plan.

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

A008 CRITICAL PLANS OF ACTION (CPOA) $ ** NSP ** _______________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: MANAGEMENT PLAN

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW CDRL A008 - Critical Plans of Action

(Section C, paragraph C.3.2.7.5).

See Section J, Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements

List, A008 - Critical Plans of Action.

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A009 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT $ ** NSP ** __________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: PROGRAM MGMT DOCUMENTATION

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW CDRL A009 - Program Management

Documentation (Section C, paragraph C.3.4.1.1).

See Section J, Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements

List, A009 - Program Management Documentation.

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

A010 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES $ ** NSP ** ___________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: CONFERENCE AGENDA

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW CDRL A010 - Conference Agenda

(Section C, paragraph C.3.4.6.1).

See Section J, Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements

List, A010 - Conference Agenda.

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

A011 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES $ ** NSP ** ___________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: CONFERENCE MINUTES

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW CDRL A011 - Conference Minutes

(Section C, paragraph C.3.4.6.1).

See Section J, Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements

List, A011 - Conference Minutes.

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A012 FAILURE ANALYSIS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION REPORT _____________________________________________

(FACAR) $ ** NSP ** _______ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: FACAR

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW CDRL A012 - Failure Analysis and

Corrective Action Report (Section C, paragraph

C.3.4.8).

See Section J, Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements

List, A012 - Failure Analysis and Corrective Action

Report.

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

A013 ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORT $ ** NSP ** ________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORT

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW CDRL A013 - Accident/Incident Report

(Section C, paragraph C.3.5).

See Section J, Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements

List, A013 - Accident/Incident Report.

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

A014 OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) SOP/PLAN $ ** NSP ** ____________________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: OPSEC PLAN

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW CDRL A014 - Operations Security Plan

(Section C, paragraph C.3.7.1).

See Section J, Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements

List, A014 - Operations Security Plan.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 SCOPE _____

This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes, sets forth objectives, and identifies work efforts that shall be performed by The Vertex

Company (Vertex). Vertex shall provide supplies required to plan, manage, and execute engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance and operational support tasks in accordance with the general requirements of the basic contract as it relates to this SOW. Vertex shall provide all services and materials for this effort to accomplish all tasks, deliverables, and responsibilities required for full-scale, drawing-guided production/fabrication of the Shock Tube Initiator (STI): M50 (NSN: 1375-01-583-6388), as well as any variants/improvements which may evolve over the contract performance period. A total of 100 STI M50s will be manufactured and delivered

IAW the Vertex owned Technical Data Package and government packaging drawings. Vertex will provide an updated copy of the TDP for

Government information only (not for Government approval). A specific period to perform stated activities will be established as well as corresponding reports on progress of stated activities.

C.1.1 Description:

The STI M50 Shock Tube Initiator is an adapter to the M152, MK152, or M156 RAMS kits that allows the actuation of the in-line shock tube from the M16, MK16, or M39 Receivers, respectively. The STI M50 receives its power from the Receiver units, providing the ability to initiate the in-line shock tube. Upon an activation signal from the transmitter (M26, MK26, or M27), the receiver sends an electrical firing pulse for eight seconds to the STI M50, charging an internal capacitor. Once the electrical pulse has completed, the STI sends the stored energy through a linear actuator assembly with attached firing pin to initiate the built-in primer of the in-line shock tube or MDI components (M19 (single tube only), M21, M23, or Navy shock tube).

C.2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ____________________

C.2.1 Drawings:

The following documents referenced with the latest or current revision and issue specified form a part of this SOW to the extent specified herein.

C.2.1.1 STI Drawings:

336HN6000 Shock Tube Initiator Assembly 24 May 2013

C.2.2 Military Standards:

MIL-HDBK-781A Reliability Test Methods, Plans and 01 Apr 1996

Environments for Engineering Development (Guidance Only)

MIL-PRF-32076 Performance Specification for Unitization of 01 Dec 2000

Ammunition

MIL-STD-129P Military Marking for Shipment and Storage 19 Sep 2007 with Change 4

MIL-STD-1916 DOD Preferred Methods for Acceptance of 05 Jun 2014

Product

MIL-STD-810 DOD Test Method Standard 01 Jan 2000

MIL-STD-2073-1 Methods of Preservation 23 May 2008

AR 530-1 Operations Security (OPSEC) 20 Apr 2007

C.2.3 Other Documents:

IPC J-STD-001F Requirements for Soldered Electrical & February 2012

Electronic Assemblies

IPC-7711A/7721A Rework of Electronic Assemblies and Nov 2007

Repair and Modification of Printed Boards and Electronic Assemblies

GEIA-STD-0005-2 Standard for Mitigating the Effects of 5 Jan 2011

Tin in Aerospace and High Performance

Electronic Systems

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ATP336HN6000 Acceptance Test Procedure for Shock 27 Mar 2015

Tube Initiator Assembly 336HN6000-1

SAE EIA-649-1 Configuration Management Requirements August 2020 on Defense Contracts

FATP-6054 ESS and Vibration Tests, P/N 336HN6000-1 13 Nov 2013

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

C.3 REQUIREMENTS ____________

C.3.1 General Requirements: In fulfilling the specified requirements, Vertex shall:

C.3.1.1 Except as described elsewhere in this contract, provide materials, services, labor, equipment, hard tooling, facilities, supplies, necessary components, and any parts necessary to perform tasks in this SOW in accordance with all requirements of applicable documents related to production/fabrication.

C.3.1.2 Perform all tasks required and described in this SOW to produce, manufacture, test, package/prepare and deliver associated documentation, and deliver the STI M50 in the type and quantities specified in the contract.

C.3.1.3 Manufacture and test The STI M50 IAW section C.2 Applicable Documents and this Statement of Work in its entirety.

C.3.1.4 Provide unit price for NSN 1375-01-583-6388: Combination of Adopted Items for Adapter, Shock Tube: Initiator (STI), M50

(11754100). Each end item particular unit price shall be established in the Cost Estimate (CE) and will be fixed for the full fiscal year (FY) in which it applies and shall apply to all quantities. Prices for subsequent FY(s) may also be provided in the event that production cannot be completed during origination FY established.

C.3.1.5 Packaged M2A1 Ammunition Containers shall be used and unitized using best commercial practices. Marking on M2A1 Ammunition Can shall be IAW the requirements of MIL-STD-129P.

C.3.1.6 Obtain all and or create all necessary auxiliary packaging to house and transport fabricated STI M50. Vertex will create or subcontract any required packaging for manufactured part. Packaging materials used herein for purpose of this SOW shall be new.

C.3.1.7 Be responsible for preservation and packaging of the item(s) being fabricated/manufactured under the terms of this SOW. Items, as well as markings for shipment and storage shall be in accordance with Level A requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1.

C.3.2 Quality Management:

Vertex shall implement and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) approved at the time of contract award.

C.3.2.1 Quality Program Plan:

Vertex shall deliver the Quality Program Plan and submit to the Government (30 days after contract award) for review and Government approval. The plan shall be in accordance with Vertexs quality management system and include sections covering Inspection/Test Plan, Critical Defect Program, Measurement System Evaluation (MSE), Process Control Documentation, and Rework (DI-QCIC-81722) (A001). Vertex shall maintain this plan throughout the life of the contract.

C.3.2.2 Inspection Acceptance Test Plan/Reports:

Vertex shall demonstrate, for a Government representative, the quality, reliability, and performance of the STI M50 as specified in the inspection criteria in Section 3.3.4. Vertex shall test a minimum of 20 units with no failures. Vertex shall notify the Government 15 days prior to the inspection of the articles. Vertex shall provide an Inspection and Acceptance test plan, for Government approval, which includes the definition of Inspection and Acceptance pass/failure criteria (DI-NDTI-80553A) (A002). A test report describing the inspection results including any fall out rates shall be uploaded into the Worldwide Ammunition Repository Program (WARP) at https://mhp.redstone.army.mil/ (DI-NDTI-80809B*Tailored) (A003)

C.3.2.3 Material Certification:

Vertex shall provide to the Government material certifications (DI-MISC-80678*tailored) (A004). Certificates of conformance shall not be considered as adequate evidence of material certification. Data should be provided to Vertex from material suppliers and subcontractors.

Material certifications are required for every drawing that has a material requirement. Vertex must also keep all material certifications as part of their quality records. Vertex shall ensure the product delivered conforms to the latest approved design configuration. Vertex shall ensure the material certifications for the spring (336HN6026) include data which verifies all of the characteristics referenced in the Notes section and Table 1 of the drawing.

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C.3.2.4 Measurement System Evaluation (MSE):

Vertex shall submit designs of all inspection and test equipment used to perform examinations and test required by all Vertexs specifications. MSE for critical characteristics shall be capable of obtaining variables data and shall use non-operator dependent, automated decision-making inspection systems. Automated decision-making logic and material handling devices included, as part of the inspection system, shall be designed to be fail-safe. This is defined as always being set in the reject mode needing a positive signal to accept and pass product through the MSE station (DI-QCIC-81960) (A005).

C.3.2.5 J-Standard:

All soldering performed at the Vertex Indianapolis facility and its subcontractors in conjunction with this contract will comply with the IPC-J-STD-001F soldering standard.

C.3.2.6 Tin Whisker Risk Mitigation Plan:

Vertex shall implement a tin whisker mitigation plan to a classification of 2B as defined in Government Industry Standard GEIA-STD-0005-

2 for which a classification level of 1 applies. The intent of this mitigation plan is to allow Vertex to use pure tin components without the need to pre-tin or re-plate with a tin lead alloy based on engineering analysis on a case by case basis.

C.3.2.7 Critical Characteristics:

C.3.2.7.1 Management and Control of Critical Characteristics:

Vertex shall establish processes and procedures for the assessment, management, prevention, and control of critical characteristics IAW contract requirements.

C.3.2.7.2 Vertex-Identified Critical Characteristic List (CICCL):

Vertex shall identify and document all material, component, subassembly and assembly characteristics whose non-conformance may result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining or depending upon the product. All additional critical characteristics identified by Vertex shall comply with the critical characteristic requirements of the Technical Data Package. Vertex's additional critical characteristics shall be reviewed and approved by the procuring activity prior to manufacturing (DI-SAFT-80970A) (A006). Vertex shall classify the following as Critical:

(1) Any characteristic, that in the event of a non-conformance will result in a hazardous or unsafe condition (often referred to as a single-point failure).

(2) Any characteristic, that in the event of a non-conformance will remove or degrade a safety feature (such as those in a safe and arm device or fuse system). Any characteristic that, in the event of a non-conformance, will result in violation of mandatory safety policies or standards.

C.3.2.7.3 Inspection and Acceptance Requirements:

Inspection sampling requirements for critical, major, and minor characteristics are defined in MIL-STD-1916. The acceptance criteria for sampling inspection shall be IAW the levels provided in the conformance examination/test paragraph and MIL-STD-1916. Unless otherwise accepted by the USG, all critical characteristics shall be inspected and accepted in accordance with MIL-STD-1916 Critical characteristics (paragraph 4.4), including 100 percent Inspection by Automated Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AAIE) followed by a VL-

VII verification inspection. Verification Level IV shall be used for all characteristics defined as majors and Verification Level II for all minor characteristics.

C.3.2.7.4 Critical Characteristics Control Plan (CCCP):

Vertex shall submit CCCP in accordance with section E of this contract (DI-MGMT-80004*Tailored) (A007)

C.3.2.7.5 Critical Plan of Action (CPOA):

Vertex may choose to submit CPOA in accordance with section E of this contract (DI-MGMT-80004) (A008)

C.3.2.8 Rework / Repair of Electronic Assemblies and Printed Boards:

Vertex has authority to perform standard repairs to bring an item into compliance IAW the Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging

Electronic Circuits standard IPC-7711A/7721A, Rework of Electronic Assemblies and Repair and Modification of Printed Boards and

Electronic Assemblies.

C.3.3 Test Requirements:

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C.3.3.1 Production Assembly Testing:

Assembly testing of 100 percent of STI M50 components shall be performed per Vertex Factory Acceptance Test Procedures (FATP) and acceptance test procedures (ATPs) as listed (exceptions to the 100 percent testing requirement will be as noted in the FATPs). Vertex reserves the right to update and revise their FATPs & ATPs with PMO or COR Technical concurrence prior to implementation. The tests shall be run in the order shown below and are considered Major characteristics as defined in MIL-STD-1916 and referenced in 3.8 of MIL-

STD-1916:

FATP-6054 ESS and Vibration Tests, P/N 336HN6000-1 13 Nov 2013

ATP336HN6000 Acceptance Test Procedure for Shock Tube 27 Mar 2015

Initiator Assembly 336HN6000

C.3.3.2 Environmental Stress Screening (ESS):

ESS and Vibration testing shall be performed per FATP-6054 - Vibration and Temperature Stress Screening. ESS for STI shall consist of thermal cycling of the CCA.

C.3.3.3 Operational and Leak Testing:

The STI Operational and Leak testing shall be in accordance with ATP336HN6000 (49.2V Test, 55V Test, Hot/Cold Functional Test and Leak

Test) which contains the methods in which STI units will be inspected and tested for acceptance to include measuring the force output of the STI, confirming the interlock functionality and leak test. The ATP must be reviewed and approved by the government. The force output measurement equipment must be submitted as Automated Inspection Equipment and approved by the government.

C.3.3.3.1 Operational Testing:

Hot, Cold and Ambient functional testing is required at 10 percent Hot, 10 percent Cold, and 80% Ambient (not on the same units) unless otherwise specified.

3.3.4 Inspection Acceptance Testing:

A minimum of 20 units shall be chosen from each lot at random by Government personnel and subjected to testing as follows.

All samples shall comply with the following criteria:

1. Evaluate the STI for workmanship (Paint, Marks, Burring, etc.)

2. Confirm presence of warning/serial number label

3. Test the functionality of the binding posts (press them down and insert a wire into each)

4. Confirm presence of mounting ears

5. Confirm presence of six screws that hold the housing together

6. Confirm presence of lanyard, dust cap, dust cap gasket and that the dust cap screws down on the shot tube adapter

7. Inspect the inner diameters of the shock tube adapter (0.500 \'b10.002 and 0.0390 +0.004/-0.002 deeper ID)

8. Check threads of the shock tube adapter (Use Government supplied shock tube coupling nut)

9. Confirm the shock tube adapter is not lose and is securely screwed down

10. Confirm that the safety knob cannot be rotated without the interlock being pressed in both the safe and armed positions

11. Press the interlock and confirm it returns to the initial position that locks the safety knob in both the safe and armed positions

12. In the safe position, looking down the shock tube adapter, witness that there is not a through hole present, so the firing pin cannot travel through

13. Move the safety knob to arm position, looking down the shock tube adapter, witness the presence of the through hole in which the firing pin travels through

14. While armed, check for the presence of the two red dots

15. While armed, invert the STI and move up and down to check the presence of the spring by the feel and sound of firing pin moving loosely inside the unit. With the spring present there should be no significant sound caused by the shaking action. With the spring absent the firing pin will make a distinct sound and can be felt as it moves freely inside the STI.

The STI units presented in physical demonstrations testing above shall also confirm in-process inspections for acceptance by performing the following inspections:

16. Test the sample of STIs on the final function test fixture (force measurement)

17. Inspect all paperwork to confirm force measurement (at temperatures) and leak testing

18. Verify all Circuit Card Assembly workmanship inspections were completed without issues.

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C.3.4 Program and Data Management:

C.3.4.1 Program Management:

Vertex shall establish and maintain program management practices throughout the period of performance. Program management practices shall provide visibility into Vertexs organization and techniques used in managing the program, specifically subcontractor and data management. Documentation shall be readily available to Government representative(s) during planned visits.

C.3.4.1.1 Program Management Documentation:

Vertex shall submit monthly progress, status, and management reports (DI-MGMT-80227) (A009).

C.3.4.2 Subcontractor Management:

Vertex is responsible for performance of all contractual requirements and shall institute appropriate management actions relative to subcontractor performance. Requirements that are contractually specified shall apply to subcontractor performance; however, Vertex shall be accountable for compliance by subcontractors and is responsible for ensuring all deliverable products comply with the contract requirements.

C.3.4.2.1 Control of Suppliers:

Vertex shall establish a supplier network that shall ensure timely delivery of material and parts throughout production to meet the requirements of the STI M50 contract. Vertex shall maintain control of the quality of all suppliers throughout production. The control techniques shall be defined but not limited to, incoming inspection, source inspection, and monitoring supplier selection, evaluation, and rating techniques. Vertex must inform potential suppliers that the Government reserves the right to inspect their facilities and processes. The Government will provide a 10 day notice to Vertex prior to visiting a sub-tier supplier to allow Vertex to coordinate schedules and set the agenda.

C.3.4.3 Data Management:

Vertex shall ensure all data associated with and developed for this contract is available for TACOM review to ensure continuity of the system fabrication and supporting documentation. TACOM reserves the right to review all data associated with and developed for this contract.

C.3.4.4 Schedule Planning:

Vertex shall maintain an accurate schedule of program events and recommend program schedules, including review and evaluation techniques, which provide for the earliest delivery schedule while at the same time satisfying all requirements. The program schedule shall include all significant events, and a Program Planning Milestone Chart shall depict major tasks and events from start to completion of the contract. Vertex shall provide this written notification within 10 days after the determination is made that a work stoppage or delay may be required. Vertex format is acceptable.

C.3.4.5 Assignment of Responsibility and Authority:

Vertex shall identify the organizational elements responsible for the conduct of the activities delineated in this SOW. Vertex shall designate a Program Manager (PM) who shall possess sufficient corporate authority to manage, direct, execute and control all elements of the contract. The PM shall serve as the primary point of contact between Vertex and TACOM, and be responsible for the coordination of all RTC activities related to the contract. Vertex shall identify any change to the assigned Program Manager or Key Personnel to the project in writing to the Contracting Officer.

C.3.4.6 Meetings, Formal Reviews, Conferences, and Audits:

C.3.4.6.1 Post Award Conference:

A post award conference may be held at the Vertex facility within 30 days after contract award. The purpose of this review is for Vertex to review and demonstrate to the Government the management procedures, provide progress assessments, review of technical and other specialty area status, and to establish schedule dates for near term critical meetings/actions. Vertex shall present management, key personnel, and program implementation processes. (DI-ADMN-81249A) (A010) (DI-ADMN-81250A) (A011)

C.3.4.6.2 In-process Review:

In Process Reviews (IPR) will be held no more than eight total days (during the term of the contract in its entirety) on an as needed basis, at a date and location mutually agreed upon. The Government reserves the right to cancel any review or to require any review to be scheduled during the period of performance. Vertexs progress, management, assurance of compliance with contract requirements, program status, funding, problem identification and resolutions shall be agenda items.

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C.3.4.7 Configuration Management:

Vertex shall maintain a Configuration Management (CM) Program. The CM Program shall address all aspects of the contract effort, which shall ultimately lead to establishment, deviation or modification of any item of the Technical Data Packages:

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.3.4.8 Failure Analysis and Corrective Actions Report:

Vertex shall submit a Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Report (DI-RELI-81315B) (A012) for any failures identified in Inspection and Acceptance Testing as identified in Section 3.3.4 for numbered items 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. Vertex may use MIL-HDBK-781A, Paragraph 4.6.1, task 202, 301, 302, and 401 for guidance. Vertex shall keep the TACOM apprised of issues that come up during manufacturing and the resolutions that are used to correct those issues. This can be done informally during IPT meetings.

C.3.5 Accident/Incident Report:

Vertex shall report immediately any major accident/incident (including fire) resulting in any one or more of the following: causing one or more fatalities, one or more disabling injuries; damage of government property exceeding $10,000; affecting program planning or production schedules; degrading the safety of equipment under contract, such that personal injury or property damage may be involved;

identifying a potential hazard requiring corrective action. Vertex shall prepare the report IAW DI-SAFT-81563 (A013) for each incident.

C.3.6 Parts Obsolescence:

Vertex is responsible for identifying all potential or actual part obsolescence in a timely manner to prevent any production or delivery delays. Upon identification of potential or actual obsolescence, Vertex shall notify TACOM of recommended solutions, replacements and/or substitutes. Vertex may submit Engineering Change Proposals or Requests for Variation stating cost savings/increase as a result of this obsolescence. See SOW paragraph 3.4.7 for information.

C.3.7 Security Requirements:

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C.3.7.1 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan:

Vertex shall develop an OPSEC Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days after contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP will include TACOMs critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it (DI-MGMT-80934C) (A014). In addition, Vertex shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. Vertex will ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified per AR 530-1.

C.3.7.2 OPSEC Training:

Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new Vertex employees must complete level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All Vertex employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

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SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS (SPECIFICATIONS/STANDARDS) _________________________________________________

(a) The preservation, packing, and marking requirements for this contract/order shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements in the specification/standard defined below.

(b) The following requirements shall apply:

(1) LEVEL OF PRESERVATION: Military

(2) LEVEL OF PACKING: B

(3) QUANTITY PER UNIT PACKAGE: 001

(4) SPECIFICATION/STANDARD: MIL-STD-2073-1

(c) The specification/standard cited is intended to give a clear and accurate description of the technical packaging requirements for the item being procured, including the procedure by which it can be determined that the requirements have been met. Specific instructions and/or tailoring of the specification/standard is detailed in the supplemental instructions below. Any design changes or changes in the method of preservation that provide a cost savings without degrading the method of preservation or packing and without affecting the serviceability of the item will be considered and responded to within 10 days of submission to PCO with copies to the ACO.

The government reserves the right to require testing to validate alternate industrial preservation methods, materials, blocking, bracing, cushioning, and packing.

(d) Marking: In addition to any special markings called out by the specification/standard above, 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 material will not identify the nature of the material. NOTE: 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 (best viewed with Internet Explorer 11 or higher, or FireFox) for the current DoD Suppliers

Passive RFID Information Guide and Supplier Implementation Plan. When an item has Unique Item Identifier (UII) markings as indicated by the inclusion of contract clause DFARS 252.211-7003, refer to the DoD Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items (available at:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/guides.html ) 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.

(e) 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…