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

2. Amendment/Modification No.

3. Effective Date

4. Requisition/Purchase Req No.

5. Project No. (If applicable)

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

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

9A. Amendment Of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

10A. Modification Of Contract/Order No.

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

12. Accounting And Appropriation Data (If required)

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

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

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

The Contract/Order No. In Item 10A.

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

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

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

D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE

30-105-02 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

SEE SCHEDULE

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Firm Fixed Price

0001 2022DEC02

W56HZV

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6501 E. 11 MILE RD.

DETROIT ARSENAL, MI 48397-5000

NICHOLAS LANG

EMAIL: NICHOLAS.A.LANG.CIV@ARMY.MIL

W56HZV-21-R-0045

2022AUG15

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X 2022DEC16 11:59pm

/SIGNED/

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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

*** End of Narrative A0000 ***

Solicitation: W56HZV-21-R-0045

Amendment: 0001

1. The purpose of this Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W56HZV-21-R-0045 is to:

SF33:____

a) Extend solicitation close date from 14 September 2022 to 13 December 2022.

SECTION B:_________

c) Update Cage Code from 072E5 to 96JA0 on CLINs 0011 and 0012.

d) Incorporate range pricing on CLINs 0011 and 0012.

SECTION C:_________

e) Update sentence in Paragraph C.1 as follows:

FROM:

A total of 100 STI M50s will be manufactured and delivered IAW the Vertex owned Technical Data Package and government packaging drawings.

TO:

A total within range bracket quantities of STI M50s shall be manufactured and delivered IAW the Vertex owned Technical Data Package and government packaging drawings.

f) Revise Paragraph 3.3.4 from 3.3.4 to C.3.3.4

g) Update sentence in Paragraph C.3.3.4 as follows:

FROM:

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

TO:

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

h) Update sentence in Paragraph C.3.3.4 as follows:

FROM:

Inspect the inner diameters of the shock tube adapter (0.500 +/-0.002 and 0.0390 +0.004/-0.002 deeper ID)

TO:

Inspect the inner diameters of the shock tube adapter (0.500 +/-0.002 and 0.390 +0.004/-0.002 deeper ID)

This concludes all Sections affected by this Amendment.

2. The contractor shall acknowledge this Amendment 0001, in Paragraph A.4 - Acknowledgement of Amendments of its proposal submission.

3. Proposals shall be submitted electronically to email address: nicholas.a.lang.civ@army.mil by 11:59 PM EST on 16 December 2022.

4. All other terms and conditions of Solicitation W56HZV-21-R-0045 remain unchanged.

*** END OF NARRATIVE A0002 ***

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Reference No. of Document Being Continued

MOD/AMD

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

0011 FIRST ORDERING YEAR EST 100 EA $ ___________________ __________________

See Range Pricing

NSN: 1375-01-583-6388

COMMODITY NAME: ADAPTER, SHOCK TUBE

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

Mfr CAGE: 96JA0

Mfr Part Number: 11754100

Range Quantities ________________

FROM TO UNIT PRICE ____ __ __________

3 24 $

25 49 $

50 99 $

100 199 $

200 300 $

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

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0012 SECOND ORDERING YEAR EST 100 EA $ ____________________ __________________

See Range Pricing

NSN: 1375-01-583-6388

COMMODITY NAME: ADAPTER, SHOCK TUBE

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

Mfr CAGE: 96JA0

Mfr Part Number: 11754100

Range Quantities ________________

FROM TO UNIT PRICE ____ __ __________

3 24 $

25 49 $

50 99 $

100 199 $

200 300 $

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

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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 within range bracket quantities of STI M50s shall 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 Paragraph C.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.

C.3.3.4 Inspection Acceptance Testing:

A minimum of 20 units shall be chosen from each delivery order 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 +/-0.002 and 0.390 +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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Name of Offeror or Contractor:

PIIN/SIIN MOD/AMD

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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