17-R-0002.docx

W911PT-17-R-0002

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

NOTICE FOR LB OFFERORS

IN ACCORDANCE WITH CLAUSE 252.219-7003 – SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (DOD CONTRACTS), OFFERORS CLASSIFIED AS A LARGE BUSINESS UNDER THE ASSIGNED NAICS CODE, 331513, ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN INDIVIDUAL SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN AT THE TIME OF THEIR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION.

NOTICE

THE GOVERNMENT’S EXISTING TOTAL REQUIREMENT IS FOR 175 EACH MUZZLE BRAKE ALTERNATIVE CASTING PER DRAWING # 11578888, REVISION V.

THE GOVERNMENT MAY MAKE A SINGLE AWARD OR TWO AWARDS TO SATISFY THIS REQUIREMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH 52.0000- 4965 AS NOTED IN SECTION M OF THIS SOLICITATION.

PRICING OF CLINS:

ONE AWARD

IF THE GOVERNMENT DECIDES TO MAKE ONE AWARD FOR 175 EACH MUZZLE BRAKE ALTERNATIVE CASTINGS, THE SUBSEQUENT AWARD WILL BE AGAINST CLIN 0001 (FIRST ARTICLE REQUIRED) OR CLIN 0002 (FIRST ARTICLE REQUIREMENT WAIVED).

TWO AWARDS

IF THE GOVERNMENT DECIDES IT IS IN THEIR BEST INTEREST TO MAKE TWO AWARDS, THE PRICING OF CLINS 0003 (FIRST ARTICLE REQUIRED) AND 0004 (FIRST ARTICLE REQUIREMENT WAIVED) OR CLINS 0005 (FIRST ARTICLE REQUIRED) AND 0006 (FIRST ARTICLE REQUIREMENT WAIVED) WILL BE USED.

THESE CLINS SHOULD BE PRICED BASED ON THEIR RESPECTIVE QUANTITIES.

IF TWO AWARDS ARE MADE, ONE AWARD WILL BE FOR 88 EACH MUZZLE BRAKE ALTERNATIVE CASTING’S (CLIN 0003 OR 0004) AND THE SECOND AWARD WILL BE FOR 87 EACH MUZZLE BRAKE ALTERNATIVE CASTINGS (CLIN 0005 OR 0006).

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.0000-4009 DISTRIBUTION AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPORT CONTROL TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE (Dec 2012) (ACC-WRN)

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.

To be eligible to gain access to this export controlled TDP (via FedBizOpps) YOUR FIRM must have a current DD 2345, “Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement” certification on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). To obtain certification, go to http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/, click on documents, and follow instructions provided. See Clause 52.0000-4008, “Technical Data Package Information” for estimated certification time. Upon receipt of certification, you may request the TDP in accordance with the instructions stated in the solicitation's clause entitled, “Technical Data Package (TDP) Information (52.0000-4008). Additionally, before furnishing this TDP to a subcontractor you must assure that they also have a current DD 2345.

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

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.

(End of Notice)

52.0000-4950 Disclosure of Unit Price Information (Jun 2004) (ACC-WRN (WVA))

This constitutes notification pursuant to Executive Order 12600, Pre-Disclosure Notification Procedures for Confidential Commercial Information (June 23, 1987), of our intention to release unit prices of the awardee in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased. We consider any objection to be waived unless the contracting officer is notified of your objection to such release prior to submission of initial proposals.

END OF CLAUSE

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

FSC: 1025 Name: MUZZLE BRAKE

FFP

FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL REQUIRED - Muzzle Brake Alternative Casting, per Drawing # 11578888, Revision V, for 155 M776 Cannon. To include contract data prepared and delivered in accordance with CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST (DD FORM 1423) which is attached hereto as EXHIBIT A; Along with general data drawings attachment A.

MID:

FOB: Destination

NSN: 11578888:19206

MILSTRIP: W16H1F623801TO

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W16H1F623801TO

NET AMT

FSC: 1025 Name: MUZZLE BRAKE

FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL WAIVED - Muzzle Brake Alternative Casting, per Drawing # 11578888, Revision V, for 155 M776 Cannon. To include contract data prepared and delivered in accordance with CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST (DD FORM 1423) which is attached hereto as EXHIBIT A; Along with general data drawings attachment A.

MID:

FOB: Destination

NSN: 11578888:19206

NET AMT

FSC: 1025 Name: MUZZLE BRAKE

FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL REQUIRED - Muzzle Brake Alternative Casting, per Drawing # 11578888, Revision V, for 155 M776 Cannon. To include contract data prepared and delivered in accordance with CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST (DD FORM 1423) which is attached hereto as EXHIBIT A; Along with general data drawings attachment A.

MID:

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

FSC: 1025 Name: MUZZLE BRAKE

FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL WAIVED - Muzzle Brake Alternative Casting, per Drawing # 11578888, Revision V, for 155 M776 Cannon. To include contract data prepared and delivered in accordance with CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST (DD FORM 1423) which is attached hereto as EXHIBIT A; Along with general data drawings attachment A.

MID:

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

FSC: 1025 Name: MUZZLE BRAKE

FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL REQUIRED - Muzzle Brake Alternative Casting, per Drawing # 11578888, Revision V, for 155 M776 Cannon. To include contract data prepared and delivered in accordance with CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST (DD FORM 1423) which is attached hereto as EXHIBIT A; Along with general data drawings attachment A.

MID:

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

FSC: 1025 Name: MUZZLE BRAKE

FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL WAIVED - Muzzle Brake Alternative Casting, per Drawing # 11578888, Revision V, for 155 M776 Cannon. To include contract data prepared and delivered in accordance with CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST (DD FORM 1423) which is attached hereto as EXHIBIT A; Along with general data drawings attachment A.

MID:

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

52.0000-4200 NOTICE OF WATERVLIET ARSENAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS (Dec 2014) (ACC-WRN(WVA)):

IMPORTANT DELIVERY/QUALITY REQUIREMENTS:

ALL OFFERORS MUST CAREFULLY REVIEW THE DELIVERY REQUIREMENT IN THE REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR SOLICITATION. WHEN SUBMITTING AN OFFER/BID, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CAN MEET THE DELIVERY SCHEDULE.

ON TIME DELIVERY IS VERY CRITICAL. THEREFORE, YOU MUST ADHERE TO THE DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS INDICATED IN ANY RESULTANT AWARD. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE CONTRACTUAL DELIVERY SCHEDULE, MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION OF THE ORDER OR REQUIRE CONSIDERATION IF THE GOVERNMENT ELECTS TO EXTEND DELIVERY. (NOTE: Non-availability of raw materials, subcontractor issues, scheduling conflicts, should be considered at the time you are submitting your offer/bid. They are not acceptable excuses for failing to meet the delivery after award).

PROVIDING QUALITY PRODUCTS THAT CONFORM TO THE CONTRACT ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS MEETING THE REQUIRED DELIVERY. DELIVERY OF NON-CONFORMING PRODUCTS RESULTS IN DELIVERY DELAYS AND INCREASED COSTS TO THE ARSENAL.

PAST PERFORMANCE FOR QUALITY AND DELIVERY MAY BE A MAJOR CONSIDERATION IN MAKING DETERMINATIONS FOR FUTURE CONTRACT AWARDS.

NOTICE: Throughout this document we may use the terms “we” and “you”, the term “we” means the government of the United States of America, and the term “you” means the contractor.

WATERVLIET ARSENAL INFORMATION FOR CONTRACTORS:

“Watervliet Arsenal Information for Contractors” document is incorporated by reference in all solicitations and contracts. The full text version of the instructions is available at Internet address: http://www.wva.army.mil/Documents/Contracting/WAIC.pdf Upon request, the contracting officer will make its full text available.”

POC - CONTRACT SPECIALIST/BUYER: Nicholas Ventresca

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 518-266-5116

E-MAIL ADDRESS: nicholas.s.ventresca.civ@mail.mil

CONTRACTOR DUNS NUMBER/CAGE CODE/FAX NUMBER:

Please provide the following information for your company.

VENDOR NAME: _________________________

VENDOR POC: __________________________

POC PHONE: ____________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS (see note below): __________________________

DUNS NUMBER _______________________

CAGE CODE (if known) __________________

TAX ID NUMBER ________________________

VENDOR FAX NUMBER ________________

NOTE: Your e-mail address is required so that in the event you receive the resultant award, we can e-mail it to you. If we experience difficulties with e-mail, it will be datafaxed.

AWCF BULK FUND ____ DOES _X_ DOES NOT APPLY

POSTERS:

Walsh-Healey Act/Service Contract Act. Orders subject to these Acts require contractors to post WH Publication 1313, “Employee Rights on Government Contracts”.

Construction Orders. Orders for construction require contractors to post WH Publication 1321, “Employee Rights under the Davis Bacon Act” and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance poster on “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law.”

These posters can be accessed electronically at http://www.dol.gov .

Hard copies of the posters will be made available upon request to the contracting officer.

PAYMENTS:

Any vendor that receives an award (except those paid by credit card or accommodation check) can view invoice payments made by DFAS at https://wawf.eb.mil/ using the “my invoice” system. You will be required to register in order to view payments. Payment information is maintained for 120 days from invoice payment. Vendors can find out when invoices have been paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), etc. This website can save valuable time and frustration over billing questions and it is a free service.

RELEASE OF INFORMATION:

The contractor shall not release or authorize release of DoD specifications; acceptance test results; information involving critical military technology; or any other information in which the DoD maintains proprietary rights, or is otherwise confidential or classified. This restriction includes any endorsement by the Department of Army of a contractor. Release of information under the circumstances referenced above requires the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer responsible for this contract. It is the contractor’s responsibility to be familiar with, and comply with the requirements of Chapter 5, page 22, paragraph 5-48, of AR 360-1 may be found at http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r360_1.pdf

(END OF CLAUSE)

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

EXHIBIT A

CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENT LIST – DD Form 1423 Form Approval OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 440 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302, and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0704-0188), Washington, DC 20503. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either these addresses. Send completed form to the Government Issuing Contracting Officer for the Contract/PR No. listed in Block E.

A. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO.: 0001 or 0002; 0003 and 0005; or 0004 and 0006

B. EXHIBIT: A

C. CATEGORY

D. SYSTEM/ITEM:

E. CONTRACT/PR NO.:

F. CONTRACTOR

1. DATA ITEM NO: A001

2. TITLE OF DATA ITEM: Chemical and Physical Properties for Forging or Casting Analysis Report

3. SUBTITLE: Record of Treatment and Test, Major Forgings/Castings (CN1)

4. AUTHORITY: DI-FORG-81196

5. CONTRACT REFERENCE: Applicable Drawing or Material Specification

6. REQUIRING OFFICE: TAWV-OD(Q)

7. DD250 REQUIRED: No

8. APP CODE:

9. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT REQUIRED: N/A

10. FREQUENCY: ASREQ

11. AS OF DATE:

12. DATE OF FIRST SUBMISSION: With First Shipment

13. DATE OF SUBSEQUENT SUBMISSIONS: With Each Shipment

14. DISTRIBUTION:

A. ADDRESSEES: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, Attn TAWV-ODQ Bldg. 35-E, Watervliet Arsenal, 1 Buffington Street, Watervliet NY 12189-4000

B. COPIES:

DRAFT: 0

FINAL: 1

15. TOTAL: 1

16. REMARKS: Submit SMCWV Form 1155 for each component or lot. A computerized version of SMCWV Form 1155 may be used with prior approval of the procuring office. Data Item Descriptions (DID) referenced in block 4 can be accessed at: http//assist.daps.mil. Instructions and general guidance on documentation of CDRL and General Quality Assurance Provisions can be found at Watervliet Arsenal’s home page on the web at: http://www.wva.army.mil under “Doing Business with Watervliet Arsenal”.

17. PRICE GROUP:

18. ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE:

19. CCTA-HDW, FAX NUMBER: 518-266-5602

G. PREPARED BY:

H. DATE:

I. APPROVED BY: William Bryant, TAWV-OD(Q) J. DATE: 16 November 2009

CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENT LIST – DD Form 1423 Form Approval OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 440 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302, and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0704-0188), Washington, DC 20503. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either these addresses. Send completed form to the Government Issuing Contracting Officer for the Contract/PR No. listed in Block E.

A. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO.: 0001 or 0003 or 0005

B. EXHIBIT: A

C. CATEGORY

D. SYSTEM/ITEM:

E. CONTRACT/PR NO.:

F. CONTRACTOR

1. DATA ITEM NO: A002

2. TITLE OF DATA ITEM: Test/Inspection Report

3. SUBTITLE: Inspection Records – First Article Sample (CN 3)

4. AUTHORITY: DI-NDTI-80809B

5. CONTRACT REFERENCE: First Article Clause

6. REQUIRING OFFICE: TAWV-OD(Q)

7. DD250 REQUIRED: *See Block 16

8. APP CODE:

9. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT REQUIRED: N/A

10. FREQUENCY: ONE/P

11. AS OF DATE:

12. DATE OF FIRST SUBMISSION: With First Article

13. DATE OF SUBSEQUENT SUBMISSIONS: With First Article

14. DISTRIBUTION:

A. ADDRESSEES: As specified in contract or purchase order

B. COPIES:

DRAFT: 0

FINAL: 1

15. TOTAL: 1

16. REMARKS: Delete paragraph 10.2 of referenced DID (Block 4). Submit SMCWV Form 2005 showing results of inspections. Also submit DD Form 1222. Computerized versions of these forms may be used with prior approval of the procuring office. See QAP-APPX-WVA paragraph 10 for requirements. * Inspection/acceptance requirements specified in the contract. Data Item Description (DID) referenced in block 4 can be accessed at: http//assist.daps.mil. Instructions and general guidance on documentation of CDRL and General Quality Assurance Provisions can be found at Watervliet Arsenal’s home page on the web at: http://www.wva.army.mil under “Doing Business with Watervliet Arsenal”.

17. PRICE GROUP:

18. ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE:

19. CCTA-HDW, FAX NUMBER: 518-266-5602

G. PREPARED BY:

H. DATE:

I. APPROVED BY: William Bryant, TAWV-OD(Q) J. DATE: 16 November 2009

CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENT LIST – DD Form 1423 Form Approval OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 440 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302, and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0704-0188), Washington, DC 20503. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either these addresses. Send completed form to the Government Issuing Contracting Officer for the Contract/PR No. listed in Block E.

A. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO.: 0001 or 0002; 0003 and 0005; or 0004 and 0006

B. EXHIBIT: A

C. CATEGORY

D. SYSTEM/ITEM:

E. CONTRACT/PR NO.:

F. CONTRACTOR

1. DATA ITEM NO: A003

2. TITLE OF DATA ITEM: Test/Inspection Report

3. SUBTITLE: Radiographs (CN 7)

4. AUTHORITY: DI-NDTI-80809B

5. CONTRACT REFERENCE: QAP-APPX-WVA and applicable drawing or material specification

6. REQUIRING OFFICE: TAWV-OD(Q)

7. DD250 REQUIRED: No

8. APP CODE:

9. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT REQUIRED: N/A

10. FREQUENCY: ASREQ

11. AS OF DATE:

12. DATE OF FIRST SUBMISSION: With First Shipment

13. DATE OF SUBSEQUENT SUBMISSIONS: With Each Shipment

14. DISTRIBUTION:

A. ADDRESSEES: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, Attn: TAWV-OD(Q) Bldg. 35-E, Watervliet Arsenal, 1 Buffington Street, Watervliet NY 12189-4000

B. COPIES:

DRAFT: 0

FINAL: 1

15. TOTAL: 1

16. REMARKS: Delete paragraph 10.2 through 10.2.8 of referenced DID (Block 4). Submit radiographs with the related interpretation report for each heat or heat treat lot. Marking shall be in accordance with QAP-APPX-WVA paragraph 9.2.b. Data Item Description (DID) referenced in block 4 can be accessed at: http//assist.daps.mil. Instructions and general guidance on documentation of CDRL and General Quality Assurance Provisions can be found at Watervliet Arsenal’s home page on the web at: http://www.wva.army.mil under “Doing Business with Watervliet Arsenal”.

17. PRICE GROUP:

18. ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE:

19. CCTA-HDW, FAX NUMBER: 518-266-5602

G. PREPARED BY:

H. DATE:

I. APPROVED BY: William Bryant, TAWV-OD(Q) J. DATE: 16 November 2009

CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENT LIST – DD Form 1423 Form Approval OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 440 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302, and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0704-0188), Washington, DC 20503. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either these addresses. Send completed form to the Government Issuing Contracting Officer for the Contract/PR No. listed in Block E.

A. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO.: 0001 or 0002; 0003 and 0005; or 0004 and 0006

B. EXHIBIT: A

C. CATEGORY

D. SYSTEM/ITEM:

E. CONTRACT/PR NO.:

F. CONTRACTOR

1. DATA ITEM NO: A004

2. TITLE OF DATA ITEM: Certification/Data Report

3. SUBTITLE: Certificate of Conformance (COC), NDT Applications (CN 9)

4. AUTHORITY: DI-MISC-80678

5. CONTRACT REFERENCE: QAP-APPX-WVA and applicable drawing or material specification

6. REQUIRING OFFICE: TAWV-OD(Q)

7. DD250 REQUIRED: No

8. APP CODE:

9. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT REQUIRED: N/A

10. FREQUENCY: ASREQ

11. AS OF DATE:

12. DATE OF FIRST SUBMISSION: With First Shipment

13. DATE OF SUBSEQUENT SUBMISSIONS: With Each Shipment

14. DISTRIBUTION:

A. ADDRESSEES: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, Attn: TAWV-OD(Q) Bldg. 35-E, Watervliet Arsenal, 1 Buffington Street, Watervliet NY 12189-4000

B. COPIES:

DRAFT: 0

FINAL: 1

15. TOTAL: 1

16. REMARKS: Delete paragraph 10.3, 10.4 of referenced DID (Block 4). See QAP-APPX-WVA paragraph 4.6 and 9 for the general requirements. The COC will also contain specific references to a specification or drawing for the acceptance standards, procedure and personnel qualifications. Data Item Description (DID) referenced in block 4 can be accessed at: http//assist.daps.mil. Instructions and general guidance on documentation of CDRL and General Quality Assurance Provisions can be found at Watervliet Arsenal’s home page on the web at: http://www.wva.army.mil under “Doing Business with Watervliet Arsenal”.

17. PRICE GROUP:

18. ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE:

19. CCTA-HDW, FAX NUMBER: 518-266-5602

G. PREPARED BY:

H. DATE:

I. APPROVED BY: William Bryant, TAWV-OD(Q) J. DATE: 16 November 2009

CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENT LIST – DD Form 1423 Form Approval OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 440 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302, and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0704-0188), Washington, DC 20503. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either these addresses. Send completed form to the Government Issuing Contracting Officer for the Contract/PR No. listed in Block E.

A. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO.: 0001 or 0002; 0003 and 0005; or 0004 and 0006

B. EXHIBIT: A

C. CATEGORY

D. SYSTEM/ITEM:

E. CONTRACT/PR NO.:

F. CONTRACTOR

1. DATA ITEM NO: A005

2. TITLE OF DATA ITEM: Test/Inspection Report

3. SUBTITLE: Inspection Records, Production Components (CN12)

4. AUTHORITY: DI-NDTI-80809B

5. CONTRACT REFERENCE: QAP-APPX-WVA

6. REQUIRING OFFICE: TAWV-OD(Q)

7. DD250 REQUIRED: No

8. APP CODE:

9. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT REQUIRED: N/A

10. FREQUENCY: ASREQ

11. AS OF DATE:

12. DATE OF FIRST SUBMISSION: With First Shipment

13. DATE OF SUBSEQUENT SUBMISSIONS: With Each Shipment

14. DISTRIBUTION:

A. ADDRESSEES: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, Attn: TAWV-OD(Q) Bldg. 35-E, Watervliet Arsenal, 1 Buffington Street, Watervliet NY 12189-4000

B. COPIES:

DRAFT: 0

FINAL: 1

15. TOTAL: 1

16. REMARKS: Delete paragraph 10.2 through 10.2.8 of referenced DID (Block 4).

Submit all records for production components. See QAP-APPX-WVA paragraph 4.2 and 4.5 for the requirement.

Data Item Description (DID) referenced in block 4 can be accessed at: http//assist.daps.mil. Instructions and general guidance on documentation of CDRL and General Quality Assurance Provisions can be found at Watervliet Arsenal’s home page on the web at: http://www.wva.army.mil under “Doing Business with Watervliet Arsenal”.

17. PRICE GROUP:

18. ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE:

19. CCTA-HDW, FAX NUMBER: 518-266-5602

G. PREPARED BY:

H. DATE:

I. APPROVED BY: William Bryant, TAWV-OD(Q) J. DATE: 16 November 2009

CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENT LIST – DD Form 1423 Form Approval OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 440 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302, and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0704-0188), Washington, DC 20503. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of these addresses. Send completed form to the Government Issuing Contracting Officer for the Contract/PR No. listed in Block E.

A. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO.: 0001 or 0002; 0003 and 0005; or 0004 and 0006

B. EXHIBIT: A

C. CATEGORY

D. SYSTEM/ITEM:

E. CONTRACT/PR NO.:

F. CONTRACTOR

1. DATA ITEM NO: A006

2. TITLE OF DATA ITEM: Quality Conformance Inspection and Test Procedures

3. SUBTITLE: Radiographic Inspection Plan (CN 20)

4. AUTHORITY: DI-RELI-80322

5. CONTRACT REFERENCE: Applicable drawing or material specification and ASTM E 1742

6. REQUIRING OFFICE: TAWV-OD(Q)

7. DD250 REQUIRED: No

8. APP CODE: A

9. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT REQUIRED: N/A

10. FREQUENCY: ONE/R

11. AS OF DATE:

12. DATE OF FIRST SUBMISSION: *See Block 16

13. DATE OF SUBSEQUENT SUBMISSIONS: With Each Revision

14. DISTRIBUTION:

A. ADDRESSEES: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, Attn: TAWV-OD(Q)Bldg. 35-E, Watervliet Arsenal, 1 Buffington Street, Watervliet NY 12189-4000

B. COPIES:

DRAFT: 0

FINAL: 1

15. TOTAL: 1

16. REMARKS: Substitute paragraphs 6.1 through 6.1.9 of ASTM E 1742 for paragraphs 10.1.2 through 10.1.10 of referenced DID (Block 4). *With First Article or no later than 30 days prior to first production shipment when First Article is not required. Government requires 15 days to review/approve. Data Item Description (DID) referenced in block 4 can be accessed at: http//assist.daps.mil. Instructions and general guidance on documentation of CDRL and General Quality Assurance Provisions can be found at Watervliet Arsenal’s home page on the web at: http://www.wva.army.mil under “Doing Business with Watervliet Arsenal”.

17. PRICE GROUP:

18. ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE:

19. CCTA-HDW, FAX NUMBER: 518-266-5602

G. PREPARED BY:

H. DATE:

I. APPROVED BY: William Bryant, TAWV-OD(Q) J. DATE: 16 November 2009

CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENT LIST – DD Form 1423 Form Approval OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 440 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302, and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0704-0188), Washington, DC 20503. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of these addresses. Send completed form to the Government Issuing Contracting Officer for the Contract/PR No. listed in Block E.

A. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO.: 0001 or 0002; 0003 and 0005; or 0004 and 0006

B. EXHIBIT: A

C. CATEGORY

D. SYSTEM/ITEM:

E. CONTRACT/PR NO.:

F. CONTRACTOR

1. DATA ITEM NO: A007

2. TITLE OF DATA ITEM: Welding Procedures

3. SUBTITLE: Steel Welding and Repair Procedures Report (CN 22)

4. AUTHORITY: DI-MISC-80875

5. CONTRACT REFERENCE: ANSI/AWS D1.1

6. REQUIRING OFFICE: TAAR-CCB-EB

7. DD250 REQUIRED: No

8. APP CODE: A

9. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT REQUIRED: N/A

10. FREQUENCY: ONE/R

11. AS OF DATE:

12. DATE OF FIRST SUBMISSION: *See Block 16

13. DATE OF SUBSEQUENT SUBMISSIONS: With Each Revision

14. DISTRIBUTION:

A. ADDRESSEES: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, Attn: TAWV-OD(Q) Bldg. 35-E, Watervliet Arsenal, 1 Buffington Street, Watervliet NY 12189-4000

B. COPIES:

DRAFT: 0

FINAL: 1

15. TOTAL: 1

16. REMARKS: Substitute ANSI/AWS D1.1 for MIL-STD-248D in paragraph 7.1 and 10.3 of referenced DID (Block 4). Submit procedures for review and approval by the procuring office. *With First Article or no later than 30 days prior to first production shipment when First Article is not required. Government requires 15 days to review/approve. Data Item Description (DID) referenced in block 4 can be accessed at: http//assist.daps.mil. Instructions and general guidance on documentation of CDRL and General Quality Assurance Provisions can be found at Watervliet Arsenal’s home page on the web at: http://www.wva.army.mil under “Doing Business with Watervliet Arsenal”.

17. PRICE GROUP:

18. ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE:

19. CCTA-HDW, FAX NUMBER: 518-266-5602

G. PREPARED BY:

H. DATE:

I. APPROVED BY: William Bryant, TAWV-OD(Q) J. DATE: 16 November 2009

CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENT LIST – DD Form 1423 Form Approval OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 440 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302, and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0704-0188), Washington, DC 20503. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of these addresses. Send completed form to the Government Issuing Contracting Officer for the Contract/PR No. listed in Block E.

A. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO.: 0001 or 0002; 0003 and 0005; or 0004 and 0006

B. EXHIBIT: A

C. CATEGORY

D. SYSTEM/ITEM:

E. CONTRACT/PR NO.:

F. CONTRACTOR

1. DATA ITEM NO: A008

2. TITLE OF DATA ITEM: Test Procedure

3. SUBTITLE: Magnetic Particle Inspection Procedures (CN 23)

4. AUTHORITY: DI-NDTI-80603

5. CONTRACT REFERENCE: QAP-APPX-WVA and ASTM-E1444

6. REQUIRING OFFICE: TAWV-OD(Q)

7. DD250 REQUIRED: No

8. APP CODE: A

9. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT REQUIRED: N/A

10. FREQUENCY: ONE/R

11. AS OF DATE:

12. DATE OF FIRST SUBMISSION: *See Block 16

13. DATE OF SUBSEQUENT SUBMISSIONS: With Each Revision

14. DISTRIBUTION:

A. ADDRESSEES: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, Attn: TAWV-OD(Q) Bldg. 35-E, Watervliet Arsenal, 1 Buffington Street, Watervliet NY 12189-4000

B. COPIES:

DRAFT: 0

FINAL: 1

15. TOTAL: 1

16. REMARKS: Delete paragraph 10.2 through 10.2.2.8 of referenced DID (Block 4). Submit written procedures for review and approval by the procuring office. The minimum elements of the procedure are detailed in paragraphs 5.3 thru 5.3.1.15 of ASTM-E1444. Specific heat treatment requirements will be per QAP-APPX-WVA paragraph 9.1. *With First Article or no later than 30 days prior to first production shipment when First Article is not required. Government requires 15 days to review/approve. Data Item Description (DID) referenced in block 4 can be accessed at: http//assist.daps.mil. Instructions and general guidance on documentation of CDRL and General Quality Assurance Provisions can be found at Watervliet Arsenal’s home page on the web at: http://www.wva.army.mil under “Doing Business with Watervliet Arsenal”.

17. PRICE GROUP:

18. ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE:

19. CCTA-HDW, FAX NUMBER: 518-266-5602

G. PREPARED BY:

H. DATE:

I. APPROVED BY: William Bryant, TAWV-OD(Q) J. DATE: 16 November 2009

CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENT LIST – DD Form 1423 Form Approval OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 440 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302, and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0704-0188), Washington, DC 20503. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of these addresses. Send completed form to the Government Issuing Contracting Officer for the Contract/PR No. listed in Block E.

A. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO.: 0001 or 0002; 0003 and 0005; or 0004 and 0006

B. EXHIBIT: A

C. CATEGORY

D. SYSTEM/ITEM:

E. CONTRACT/PR NO.:

F. CONTRACTOR

1. DATA ITEM NO: A009

2. TITLE OF DATA ITEM: Chemical and Physical Properties for Forging or Casting Analysis Report

3. SUBTITLE: Major Forging/Casting with Value Difference (CN 27)

4. AUTHORITY: DI-FORG-81196

5. CONTRACT REFERENCE: Applicable drawing or material specification

6. REQUIRING OFFICE: TAWV-OD(Q)

7. DD250 REQUIRED: No

8. APP CODE:

9. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT REQUIRED: N/A

10. FREQUENCY: ASREQ

11. AS OF DATE:

12. DATE OF FIRST SUBMISSION: With First Shipment

13. DATE OF SUBSEQUENT SUBMISSIONS: With Each Shipment

14. DISTRIBUTION:

A. ADDRESSEES: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, Attn: TAWV-OD(Q)Bldg. 35-E, Watervliet Arsenal, 1 Buffington Street, Watervliet NY 12189-4000

B. COPIES:

DRAFT: 0

FINAL: 1

15. TOTAL: 1

16. REMARKS: Determine the Value Difference and report on the Record of Treatment and Test, SMCWV Form 1155. Redetermine Value Difference when a material and/or process change is made. Data Item Description (DID) referenced in block 4 can be accessed at: http//assist.daps.mil. Instructions and general guidance on documentation of CDRL and General Quality Assurance Provisions can be found at Watervliet Arsenal’s home page on the web at: http://www.wva.army.mil under “Doing Business with Watervliet Arsenal”.

17. PRICE GROUP:

18. ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE:

19. CCTA-HDW, FAX NUMBER: 518-266-5602

G. PREPARED BY:

H. DATE:

I. APPROVED BY: William Bryant, TAWV-OD(Q) J. DATE: 16 November 2009

ATTACHMENT A

GENERAL DATA/GENERAL DRAWINGS

THIS TDP DOES NOT CONTAIN A SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD REQUIRING THE USE OF A CLASS I COC OR A CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENT THAT CAN BE MET ONLY THROUGH USE OF SUCH A SUBSTANCE.

QAP-APP-BL

11578888

QAP 11578888

V N 073101 170106 170106

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

Muzzle Brake Alternative Casting Quality Assurance Provision for Muzzle Brake Alternative Casting

ADDITIONAL DRAWINGS/DOCUMENTS

11579817 sh2 12521199

A A

801116 930528

Weld Repair of High Strength Castings General Data Governing Special Inspection Equipment

MILITARY/FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS/STANDARDS

MIL-STD-130

MIL-HDBK-204

N A

121116 141106 Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property

DESIGN OF INSPECTION EQUIPMENT FOR DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

INDUSTRY STANDARDS

ASME Y14.100

ASTM A1080

SAE AS9102B

Engineering Drawing Practices Standard Practice for Hot Isostatic Pressing of Steel, Stainless Steel, and Related Alloy Castings

(R) Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement

ASTM D3951

ASTM E446

Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging Standard Reference Radiographs Steel Castings Up to 2 in. (50.8 mm) in Thickness

ASTM E 1742/E1742M

AIA/NAS NAS 410

ASTM E8/E8M

ASTM E23

NCSL Z540.3

06(R2013)

Standard Practice for Radiographic Examination NAS Certification & Qualification of Nondestructive Test Personnel - REV 4 Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials Standard Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic Materials Requirements for the Calibration of Measuring and Test Equipment

52.0000-4008 TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE (TDP) INFORMATION (JUL 2013) (ACC-WRN (WVA)

The TDP for this solicitation is available only in electronic format via FedBizOpps (https://www.fbo.gov). The Army Contracting Command – Warren (ACC-WRN) (WVA) has discontinued its practice of providing TDP’s via email or CD-Rom. You must obtain a copy of the TDP for this solicitation via the web at FedBizOpps.

This solicitation contains one or more web-located TDPs within FedBizOpps. If multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS) are listed below; each one will have its own URL just under the CLIN listing. The URL will take you to that CLIN’s Web-located TDP on FedBizOpps. To access the TDP, you will have to copy or type the link’s URL to your web browser address bar at the top of the screen.

Note: To copy a link from a .pdf file, click on the “Text Select Tool,” then highlight the URL, copy and paste it into your browser, and hit the Enter key.

CLIN: 0001 - 0006

TDP Link (URL): Attached in FBO

To access the data through FBO:

a. Log on to the FBO web site.

b. Enter your Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN).

c. Search for the solicitation number.

d. If solicitation is Export Controlled, select “Verify MPIN.”

(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). If you are currently certified, your MPIN will be verified and you may proceed 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. FBO will allow you to access export controlled TDPs 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.

e. If technical data is otherwise restricted, select “Request Explicit Access.” This will generate an email to the contract specialist at Army Contract Command - Warren (ACC-WRN) (WVA) with all the information needed for them to grant you access. FBO will subsequently automatically generate an email stating when you have permission to view or download TDP items. Allow 2 – 3 working days to complete this FBO-TDP access/approval process through the FBO system.

f. If multiple individuals in your company need access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) for a solicitation and an explicit access request is required, each individual MUST submit an explicit access request to be granted approval to view the TDP. Those same individuals MUST be registered in Federal Business Opportunities (FBO). Any individuals no longer with the company should be deleted. Questions related to registration in FBO should be directed to https://www.fbo.gov/index The FBO helpdesk phone number is (866) 606-8220. Vendors are responsible for placing correct information in FBO.

g. It is strongly suggested that you 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.

h. A user guide for FBO can be found at https://www.fbo.gov - on the right is User Guides - click on “Vendor”.

[End of clause]

52.0000-4020 ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES (MAR 2015) (ACC-WRN)

a. The contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9 “Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel”) as directed by DoD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

b. For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05, The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of six (6) months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personal Management (see clause 52.204-4959 “Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) Program” (Local ACC-WRN (WVA)).

c. For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards, and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (see “Watervliet Arsenal (WVA) Information For Contractors” incorporated by reference in ACC-WRN (WVA) notice 52.0000-4200, “Notice of Watervliet Arsenal Information/Requirements” and available at: http://www.wva.army.mil/Documents/Contracting/WAIC.pdf ) or at OCONUS locations, in accordance with Status of Forces Agreement and other theater regulations.

(End of Clause)

52.0000-4104 SCOPE OF WORK/IDENTIFICATION OF CASTING/FORGING MANUFACTURER (Aug 1993) (ACC-WRN(WVA))

If the offeror intends to subcontract the manufacture of a casting/forging required by this solicitation, he must indicate herein who will furnish the basic casting/forging. After award of a contract, any change of this subcontractor will not be made without prior approval of the contracting officer.

(END OF SCOPE OF WORK)

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE/FIRST ARTICLE CLAUSE REQUIREMENTS

52.0000-4901 PLACE OF INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Government inspection/acceptance will be made by the authorized Government Representative located at:

Note: Preliminary First Article inspection/acceptance will be made at Contractors Plant.

Contractor certifies the Casting conforms to the Magnetic Particle Inspection criteria per Note 4 of DWG11578888 throughout any post Machining and Welding operations performed on the Muzzle Brake. Final Acceptance will be made after successful post fire Magnetic Particle Inspection per drawing 11578888.

52.0000-4919 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE (DEC 2001) (ACC-WRN(WVA))

Contractor requirements and inspection provisions are required in accordance with QAP-APPENDIX-BL and item QAP(s), if applicable.

(END OF CLAUSE)

52.246-11 HIGHER LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (Dec 2014)

(a) The contractor shall comply with the higher-level quality standard selected below.

TITLE NUMBER DATE TAILORING

production, installation and servicing

Equivalent Quality System Program

(b) The Contractor shall include applicable requirements of the higher-level quality standard(s) listed in paragraph (a) of this clause and the requirement to flow down such standards, as applicable, to lower-tier subcontracts, in—

(1) Any subcontract for critical and complex items (see 46.203(b) and (c)); or

(2) When the technical requirements of a subcontract require--

(i) Control of such things as design, work operations, in-process control, testing, and inspection; or

(ii) Attention to such factors as organization, planning, work instructions, documentation control, and advanced metrology.

(End of clause)

52.0000-4871 LATENT MATERIAL DEFECT (Oct 1993) (ACC-WRN(WVA))

When the contractor certifies that the material delivered under this order conforms to the material specified herein, the Government may within a reasonable time from receipt of material, and notwithstanding previous acceptance, perform a physical/chemical analysis of the material to assure conformance to specification requirement. Failure of the material to meet the physical/chemical requirements will be a cause for rejection as a Latent Material Defect and will necessitate replacement of the material at the contractor’s expense when so directed by the Contracting Officer.

52.209-3 Alt I FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL- CONTRACTOR TESTING (Sept 1989) – ALTERNATE I (Jan 1997)

(a) The contractor shall test __Two MUZZLE BRAKE CASTINGS, 11578888, shall be furnished for 100% inspection, of all applicable requirements, to assure compliance with QAP(s), specification(s) and drawing(s).

In addition, the average yield strength value of the tests made from the hub shall fall within 10,000psi of the average yield strength value of the tests made in the web_________________________ unit(s) of Lot/Item 0001 or 0003 or 0005 as specified in this contract. At least 15 calendar days before the beginning of first article tests, the contractor shall notify the contracting officer, in writing, of the time and location of the testing so that the government may witness the tests.

(b) The contractor shall submit the first article test report within 150 calendar days from the date of this contract to:

WATERVLIET ARSENAL

VENDOR QUALITY & GAGE CALIBRATION WORK GROUP

BLDG #35E, ATTN: TAWV-ODQ-M

WATERVLIET, NY 12189-4050

Marked “FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT: Contract No. ______________ Lot/Item No. __________.”

Within 30 calendar days after the Government receives the test report, the contracting officer shall notify the contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.

(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall repeat any or all first article tests. After each request for additional tests, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall then conduct the tests and deliver another report to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall take action on this report within the time specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule, or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.

(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article report on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.

(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, and if the approved first article is not consumed or destroyed in testing, the Contractor may deliver the approved first article as part of the contract quantity if it meets all contract requirements for acceptance.

(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) of this subsection, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.

(g) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor.