W912CH25R0162.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD 1. This Contract Is A Rated Order Under

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

Rating Page of Pages

2. Contract Number 3. Solicitation Number 4. Type of Solicitation 5. Date Issued 6. Requisition/Purchase Number Sealed Bid (IFB)

Negotiated (RFP)

7. Issued By Code 8. Address Offer To (If Other Than Item 7)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations ‘offer’ and ‘offeror’ mean ‘bid’ and ‘bidder’.

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in until (hour) local time (Date).

Caution - Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. For Information A. Name B. Telephone (No Collect Calls) C. E-mail Address

Call: Area Code Number Ext.

11. Table Of Contents

(X) Sec. Description Page(s) (X) Sec. Description Page(s)

Part I - The Schedule Part II - Contract Clauses A Solicitation/Contract Form I Contract Clauses

B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs Part III - List Of Documents, Exhibits, And Other Attach.

C Description/Specs./Work Statement J List of Attachments D Packaging and Marking Part IV - Representations And Instructions E Inspection and Acceptance K Representations, Certifications, and F Deliveries or Performance Other Statements of Offerors G Contract Administration Data L Instrs., Conds., and Notices to Offerors H Special Contract Requirements M Evaluation Factors for Award

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within _____ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. Discount For Prompt Payment 10 Calendar Days (%) 20 Calendar Days (%) 30 Calendar Days (%) Calendar Days (%) (See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. Acknowledgment of Amendments (The offeror acknowledges Amendment No. Date Amendment No. Date receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

15A. Name and Code Facility 16. Name and Title of Person Authorized to Sign Offer Address of (Type or Print) Offeror

15B. Telephone Number 15C. Check if Remittance Address is 17. Signature 18. Offer Date Area Code Number Ext. Different From Above – Enter such

Address In Schedule

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. Accepted As To Items Numbered 20. Amount 21. Accounting And Appropriation

22. Authority For Using Other Than Full And Open Competition: 23. Submit Invoices To Address Shown In Item

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

24. Administered By (If other than Item 7) Code 25. Payment Will Be Made By Code

26. Name of Contracting Officer (Type or Print) 27. United States Of America 28. Award Date

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION Standard Form 33 (Rev. 9-97) Previous edition is unusable Prescribed By GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

W912CH-25-R-0162

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2025NOV17

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2025NOV17 SEE SCHEDULE

W912CH

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6501 E. 11 MILE RD.

DETROIT ARSENAL, MI 48397-5000

RACHEL R. GERVAIS

(520)692-8435

CCTA-APN-A

RACHEL.R.GERVAIS.CIV@ARMY.MIL

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: RACHEL R. GERVAIS

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCTA-APN-A/(520)692-8435

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

Weapon System: Howitzer, 155MM, M777E1

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A. 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION

A.1.1 This solicitation is intended to result in the award of a single, firm-fixed price (FFP) contract for the supplies specified and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with (IAW) FAR 19.502-2 and FAR 52.219-6.

A.1.2 There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. The TDP is Distribution Statement D which limits access to the Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. DoD contractors only. Please refer to Section C for additional information.

A.2 SOLICITATION STRUCTURE

A.2.1 The Government will utilize North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 333613 - Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment

Manufacturing).

A.2.2 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM), SIZE, STANDARDS, AND NAICS CODES

Failure to register in SAM for the corresponding NAICS code identified in paragraph A.3 prior to submitting a proposal against this solicitation may preclude an award being made to your company. Offerors should be aware of how U.S. Small Business (SB) concerns are defined in FAR Part 19, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 19, and 13 CFR 121, Small Business Size

Regulations. Offerors are advised to review 13 CFR 121.103, "How does SBA Determine Affiliation".

A.2.3 Particular attention should be given to clauses and paragraphs throughout the solicitation that require the contractor to fill-in various information

A.3 ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING

A.3.1 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.

A.3.2 Interested offerors shall submit a proposal via email to the Contract Specialist (rachel.r.gervais.civ@army.mil) and cc the corresponding Contracting Officer (erika.j.dennison2.civ@army.mil) with the subject header: Proposal Submission W912CH-25-R-0162

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

A.3.3 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, to be received by the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified.

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.

A.3.4 Solicitations may remain posted on http://www.SAM.gov after the solicitation closing date.

A.3.5 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

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

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

A.3.6 Questions pertaining to this solicitation should be directed to the Contract Specialist identified on the cover page of this solicitation. For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the

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

A.3.7 All questions regarding the requirements of this solicitation and applicable attachments must be submitted by MONTH DATE, 2025, 12:00 PM EST to rachel.r.gervais.civ@army.mil and kelli.a.kavanagh2.civ@army.mil. The Government shall review all questions received but is not obligated to answer questions submitted after the date noted above prior to the solicitation close date

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.

(Best viewed using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge)

A.6 DISTRIBUTION AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPORT CONTROL TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE

A.6.1 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.

A.6.2 To be eligible to gain access to this export controlled TDP (via SAM.gov) an offeror must have a current DD 2345, Militarily

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

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

Section C Technical Data Package instructions.

A.6.3 Upon completion of the purposes for which Government Technical Data has been provided, the offeror, and all subcontractors, vendors, and sub-vendors of the offeror, are required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed.

A.6.4 Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the

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

A.7 ALL OR NONE

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

A.7.1 Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation.

A.7.2 Offers submitted for less than the total quantities of all the items in this solicitation will be deemed nonresponsive.

A.8 QUESTION AND ANSWER GUIDELINES

All questions regarding the requirements of this solicitation and applicable attachments must be submitted by 03 December 2025, 12:00 PM

EST to rachel.r.gervais.civ@army.mil and kelli.a.kavanagh2.civ@army.mil. The Government shall review all questions received but is not obligated to answer questions submitted after the date noted above prior to the solicitation close date.

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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

0001 ADAPTER,HOUSING

NSN: 3040-01-531-4475

Mfr CAGE: 1NUW7

Mfr Part Number: 11581696

0001AA PRODUCTION QUANTITY 938 EA $ $ ___________________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: ADAPTER,HOUSING

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

PRON: EH4C0584EH PRON AMD: 02

AMS CD: SM2B1100000

Description/Specs./Work Statement _________________________________

TOP DRAWING NR: 11581696

REVISION: B

DATE: 25-JUN-2018

Packaging and Marking _____________________

PACKAGING/PACKING/SPECIFICATIONS:

SEE PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS CLAUSE D.1

LEVEL PRESERVATION: Military

LEVEL PACKING: B

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

Deliveries or Performance _________________________

DOC SUPPL

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

001 W52H094084025V W562RP J 2

DEL REL CD QUANTITY DAYS AFTER AWARD __________ ______________ ________________

001 938 0310

FOB POINT: Origin

SHIP TO:

(W562RP) SR W0LX ARMY GENERAL SUPPLY

DLA DISTRIBUTION ANNISTON

7 FRANKFORD AVE 362

ANNISTON,AL,36201-4199

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0001AB FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT 1 LO $ _________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: FIRST ARTICLE TEST (FAT)

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

First Article Test (FAT), pursuant to the requirements listed in:

SECTION E:

- E.1 First Article Approval (Contractor Testing);

- E.2 Inspection and Acceptance (First Article

Approval); and

SECTION I:

- FAR 52.209-3, First Article Approval Contractor

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Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Destination

Deliveries or Performance _________________________

DEL REL CD QUANTITY DAYS AFTER AWARD __________ ______________ ________________

001 1 0150

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0002 ADAPTER, HOUSING

NSN: 3040-01-531-4475

Mfr CAGE: 1NUW7

Mfr Part Number: 11581696

0002AA UNEXERCISED OPTION QUANTITY 938 EA $ $ ___________________________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: ADAPTER, HOUSING

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

OPTION QUANTITY, PURSUANT TO THE CLAUSE ENTITLED

OPTION FOR INCREASE QUANTITY--- SEPARATELY PRICED

LINE ITEM (FAR 52.217-7).

The quantity stated for the option CLIN DOES NOT Form a part of the basic contractual quantity. Part or all of it may, however, be added to the contract by exercise of the option clause, at the discretion of the Government.

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

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Description/Specs./Work Statement _________________________________

TOP DRAWING NR: 11581696

REVISION: B

DATE: 25-JUN-2018

Packaging and Marking _____________________

PACKAGING/PACKING/SPECIFICATIONS:

SEE PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS CLAUSE D.1

LEVEL PRESERVATION: Military

LEVEL PACKING: B

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

Deliveries or Performance _________________________

DOC SUPPL

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

DEL REL CD QUANTITY DAYS AFTER AWARD __________ ______________ ________________

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001 938 0210

FOB POINT: Origin

SHIP TO:

(W562RP) SR W0LX ARMY GENERAL SUPPLY

DLA DISTRIBUTION ANNISTON

7 FRANKFORD AVE 362

ANNISTON,AL,36201-4199

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9000 CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST _______________________________

The Exhibit Line Item Numbers (ELINs) below are associated with specific contract requirements.

Please refer to the citations listed within each ELIN for additional information.

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A001 SERVICE DATA ITEM-DD 250 NOT REQUIRED 1 LO $ ** NSP ** _____________________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSAL

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) for Adapter, Housing in accordance with:

- Section C.3: Configuration Management

Documentation; and

- Exhibit A: Contract Data Requirements List DD Form

1423, A001.

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Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Destination

DLVR SCH PERF COMPL

REL CD QUANTITY DATE ________ ______________ __________

001 1 SEE DD FORM 1423

A002 SERVICE DATA ITEM- DD 250 NOT REQUIRED 1 LO $ ** NSP ** ______________________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: REQUEST FOR VARIANCE

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

Request for Variance (RFV) for Adapter, Housing in accordance with:

- Section C.3: Configuration Management

Documentation; and

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- Exhibit A: Contract Data Requirements List DD Form

1423, A002.

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Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Destination

DLVR SCH PERF COMPL

REL CD QUANTITY DATE ________ ______________ __________

001 1 SEE DD FORM 1423

A003 SERVICE DATA ITEM- DD 250 NOT REQUIRED 1 LO $ ** NSP ** ______________________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: NOTICE OF REVISION

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

Notice of Revision (NOR) for Adapter, Housing in accordance with:

- Section C.3: Configuration Management

Documentation; and

- Exhibit A: Contract Data Requirements List DD Form

1423, A003.

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Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Destination

DLVR SCH PERF COMPL

REL CD QUANTITY DATE ________ ______________ __________

001 1 SEE DD FORM 1423

A004 SERVICE DATA ITEM- DD 250 NOT REQUIRED 1 LO $ ** NSP ** ______________________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: HEAVY PHOSPHATE COATING

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

Heavy Phosphate Coating for Adapter, Housing in

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accordance with:

Section C.2: Heavy Phosphate Coating Requirement; and

- Exhibit A: Contract Data Requirements List - DD

Form 1423, A004.

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Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Destination

DLVR SCH PERF COMPL

REL CD QUANTITY DATE ________ ______________ __________

001 1 SEE DD FORM 1423

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION

The following Xd item applies to this solicitation:

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

[X] 2. The TDP for this solicitation resides within the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://SAM.gov) associated with this solicitation number:

W912CH-25-R-0162

To access the data through SAM:

a. Log on to the SAM web site: https://SAM.gov

b. Search for the solicitation number.

c. Click on the attachment you would like to view.

d. If the attachment is restricted, request access to the document.

C.1.1 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..

C.1.2 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.

C.1.3 To obtain these TDPs, contractors must have a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement on file with Defense

Logistics Information Service (DLIS). To obtain certification, go to DD FORM 2345 Instructions and DD 2345.

C.1.4 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.

C.1.5 If technical data is otherwise restricted, select Request Explicit Access. This will generate an email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer at Army Contract Command - Warren (DTA) with all the information needed to grant contractor access to restricted documents. SAM will automatically generate an email stating when the requesting contractor has permission to view or download TDP items.

C.1.6 If multiple individuals in the contractors organization 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 SAM. Any individuals no longer with the company should be deleted. Questions related to registration in SAM should be directed to https://www.sam.gov/ The SAM helpdesk phone number is (866) 606-8220. Vendors are responsible for placing correct information in SAM.

C.1.7 It is strongly suggested that contractors submit the explicit access request and provide the buyer with the completed Use and Non-

Disclosure Agreement at the same time if the solicitation requires both to gain access to view the TDP.

C.2 HEAVY PHOSPHATE COATING REQUIREMENT

C.2.1 This solicitation includes Heavy Phosphate MIL-DTL-16232 (Finish Series 5.3 of MIL-STD-171) and/or Light Phosphate TT-C-490

(Finish Series 5.1 of MIL-STD-171), and requires written process approval by RDAR-MEE-W, Mark Godlewski at mark.a.godlewski.civ@army.mil

The following requirements regarding heavy phosphate coatings are applicable to this solicitation and any resultant contract in addition to the requirements set forth in specification MIL-DTL-16232, in accordance with CDRL A004.

C.2.1.1 Paragraph 3.1 of MIL-DTL-16232 refers to "Preproduction Inspection." The procedure shall be submitted in accordance with the

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

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finishes shall be described in detail.

C.2.1.2 Paragraph 3.2.5-c of MIL-DTL-16232 refers to the "Chromic acid rinse, (Classes 1, 2 and 3)." The final rinse shall be checked by a standard free and total acid titration along with a pH reading "prior to starting production and at least every 8 hours thereafter."

C.2.1.3 Paragraph 4.7.3 of MIL-DTL-16232 refers to "Weight per unit area of phosphate coatings." The frequency for testing coating weight is "per lot, at least every 8 hours."

C.2.1.4 Paragraph 4.7.5 of MIL-DTL-16232 refers to "Accelerated corrosion resistance." Accelerated corrosion resistance shall be determined in accordance with 4.7.5.1. The frequency for testing accelerated corrosion resistance per ASTM B117 is "per lot, at least every 8 hours."

C.2.1.5 The "product name" along with the manufacturer of the supplemental dry film lubricant or CARC paint (primer/topcoat) shall be stated in the procedure and shall be traceable to the applicable Qualified Products List (QPL) or Qualified Products Database (QPD) at

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

To obtain MIL Specs, MIL Standards, QPL and QPD products see https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/

To obtain MIL Specs, MIL Standards, QPD products see https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/

C.2.1.6 A thickness range for the supplemental dry film lubricant or CARC paint (primer/topcoat) shall be stated in the procedure along with a frequency for testing. A daily frequency is required.

C.2.1.7 Heat cured dry film lubricant shall be air dried for 1.0 hour (until dry to touch) after dipping/spraying or flash dried at 155-

175 degrees F for 10-30 minutes and then heat cured at a temperature of 375-425 degrees F for 55-65 minutes per paragraph 4.4.2.2 of MIL-

PRF-46010.

C.2.1.8 Air cure dry film lubricant shall be air dried at room temperature for 24 hours minimum.

C.2.1.9 Adhesion testing shall be stated in the procedure for a supplemental coating of dry film lubricant per ASTM D2510 or CARC paint per ASTM D3359, method B along with the frequency for testing. A daily frequency is required.

C.2.1.10 Salt spray testing of parts with phosphate and supplemental dry film lubricant per ASTM B117 for 100 hours shall be stated in the procedure along with the frequency for testing. The frequency for testing is "per lot or weekly." Parts shall show no more than 3 rust spots per 3" x 6" area with none larger than 1.0mm in diameter. Salt spray testing of parts with phosphate and primer per ASTM B117 for 336 hours shall be included in the procedure for supplemental coatings of CARC paint along with a frequency for testing. The frequency for salt spray testing is "per lot or monthly." Parts shall show no visible rust exceeding rust grade no. 9 per ASTM D610, no more than 5 blisters per 4" x 6" area with none larger than 3/64 inch in diameter. Under film attack at the scribe shall not exceed 1/8 inch.

C.2.1.11 Topcoat color shall be visual/equipment checked against the specified chip no. of SAE AMS-STD-595 per paint batch. The procedure shall include the specified color chip number.

C.2.1.12 Cure of the paint shall be checked daily by solvent wipe per paragraph 4.2.3.2 of MIL-DTL-53072. The manufacturer of the MEK solvent shall be stated in the procedure.

C.3 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION

C.3.1 The Contractor may submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Variance (RFVs), and Notices of Revision (NORs) for the requirements in the Government-provided Technical Data Package (TDP).

C.3.1.1 The Configuration Change Management section of SAE EIA-649-1 (current revision) 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); and the second sentence of paragraph 3.3.1.8.1(1).

C.3.1.2 Furnished item(s) shall conform to the approved configuration requirements/revision unless an RFV is processed and approved as provided by Paragraph e. below. The term "Request for Variance" includes Requests for Deviations and Waivers.

C.3.1.3 Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) for cost saving improvements to the TDP should not be processed per SAE EIA-649-1

(current revision) and should be referred to Section I Clause 52.248-1 VALUE ENGINEERING.

C.3.1.3 All ECPs submitted will be deemed routine. The Contractor must include justification for an ECP it considers emergency or urgent in the submittal and include all supporting documentation.

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C.3.1.4 For ECPs, RFVs, and NORs, the Contractor must submit the documentation listed in sub-paragraphs C.3.1.4.1 through C.3.1.4.3

Failure to submit a complete legible package may result in return of the ECP/RFV/NOR without processing.

C.3.1.4.1 for ECPs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the ECP in accordance with IAW CDRL A001.

C.3.1.4.2 for RFVs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the RFV IAW CDRL A002.

C.3.1.4.3 for NORs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the NOR IAW CDRL A003.

C.3.1.5 The Governments acceptance of the data deliverable required by CDRL/DD Form 1423 in C.3.1.4.1 - C.3.1.4.3 above signifies only that the data satisfies the requirements of the DID and is considered acceptable for Government processing. Acceptance of the data deliverable does not signify "technical approval" of the change proposed by the deliverable and should not be interpreted as authorizing the Contractor to proceed with the work proposed by the change. Disposition of the change (approval/disapproval) will follow acceptance of the CDRL at the Governments sole discretion. Incorporation of an approved RFV or ECP will require execution of a contract modification.

C.3.1.6 The Contractor should direct questions regarding the status of an ECP or RFV to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), copy to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).

C.3.1.7 The submission of an ECP/RFV/NOR does not affect the required delivery date of the contract.

C.4 ENGINEERING EXCEPTIONS

There is an engineering exception for the Adapter, Housing, NSN: 3040-01-531-4475. Please refer to C.1 Technical Data Package

Information for directions on accessing the TDP/engineering exceptions.

C.5 REQUIREMENT FOR AN OPSEC STANDING OPERATION PROCEDURE/PLAN

C.5.1 The contractor is subject to provisions of the TACOM LCMC OPSEC Standing Operating Procedures (SOP/Plan), or other U.S. Government

OPSEC plan, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan specifies the governments critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it.

C.5.2 The contractor will receive a copy of the SOP/Plan at time of award. Local form STA Form 7114 (or similar) will be used to document and record security OPSEC reviews which are conducted by G2, TACOM LCMC or individual organizations supporting OPSEC Officers.

C.5.3 The contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure that this individual is

OPSEC Level I.

C.6 OPSEC TRAINING REQUIREMENT

Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. OPSEC awareness training is available at:

https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm. The Contractor shall maintain the training certificates/proof of completion and make them available to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) upon request.

C.7 THREAT AWARENESS REPORTING PROGRAM

C.7.1 All contractor employees with security clearances working on any Army contract must receive annual TARP training by a Counter

Intelligence (CI) agent, or other authorized designated training method, per Army Regulation 381-12, para. 2-4b, Threat Awareness and

Reporting Program (TARP). The in-person training is the preferred method and is available by contacting the local CI Office to arrange for the conduct of training.

C.7.2 The Contractor shall contact the CI Office within (30) days of contract award to schedule TARP training. Once training is complete, the Contractor shall maintain the training certificates/proof of completion and make them available to the Contracting

Officer's Representative (COR) or Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) upon request.

C.7.3 The Contractor shall contact the CI Office to schedule training for any new employee whose performance commences after award, and who did not attend the initial TARP training session. Upon completion of the TARP training, certification/proof of completion shall be provided as required in paragraph (C.7.2).In special circumstances (on deployments or in remote locations) when in-person training is not available, TARP computer based training (CBT), which has been approved by Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-2, is the only authorized online training method permitted. This alternate CBT training is only authorized in special circumstances with written approval obtained from the PCO. Upon receipt of the necessary written approval, contractor employees possessing an Army Knowledge Online (AKO) account and password or a Common Access Card can register and complete the online TARP training course by utilizing the Army Learning Management

System (ALMS) at: www.lms.army.mil.

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SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS (SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS) _______________________________________________________

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

(1) LEVEL OF PRESERVATION: Military

(2) LEVEL OF PACKING: B

(3) QUANTITY PER UNIT PACKAGE: 001

(4) SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTION NUMBER: 11581696

(a) REVISION: A

(b) DATE OF REVISION: 25 JUN 18

(c) THE REQUIRED SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTION (SPI) IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEB AT THE FOLLOWING URL: See Section J, Attachment 0001-

Special Packaging Instructions (SPI)

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

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

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

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

(c) Marking:

(1) In addition to any special markings called out on the SPI, all unit packages, intermediate packs, exterior shipping containers, and as applicable, unitized loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129). The contractor is responsible for application of special markings as discussed in the Military Standard regardless of whether specified in the contract/order or not. Special markings include, but are not limited to, Shelf-life markings, structural markings, and transportation special handling markings. The marking of pilferable and sensitive materiel will not identify the nature of the materiel.

(2) When an item is assigned a Unique Item Identifier (UII) as indicated by the inclusion of contract clause DFARS 252.211-7003, refer to the DoD Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items (available at: 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.

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

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

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

(2) Boxes/pallets and any wood used as inner packaging made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat-treated. All WPM using a conventional steam or dry kiln heat chamber (treatment code for the mark: HT) shall be heat treated to a minimum core temperature of 56 degrees

Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes, and certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org ). WPM heat treated wood using dielectric heating

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

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

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(3) Marking: Each box/pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection Convention Standard. The ALS approved quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens. Pallet markings shall be applied to the side of the stringer or end of the block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ALSC approved DUNNAGE stamp. Foreign manufacturers shall comply with ISPM -15 and shall have the marking of WPM verified in accordance with their National Plant Protection Organizations compliance program.

(e) Hazardous Materials (As applicable):

(1) Hazardous Materials is defined as a substance, or waste which has been determined by the Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce and which has been so designated. (This includes all items listed as hazardous in Titles 29, 40 and 49 CFR and other applicable modal regulations effective at the time of shipment.)

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

- International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations

- International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

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

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

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

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

(f) This SPI has been validated and the method of preservation/packing has proven successful in meeting the needs of the military distribution system, including indeterminate storage and shipment throughout the world. Special instructions and/or tailoring of the SPI is detailed in the Supplemental Instructions below. A prototype package is required to validate the sizes and fit requirements of the

SPI. Minor dimensional and size changes are acceptable provided contractor provides the PCO and ACO with notification 60 days prior to delivery. Any design changes or changes in the method of preservation that provide a cost savings without degrading the method of preservation or packing or affecting the serviceability of the item will be considered and responded to within 10 days of submission to PCO and ACO. Government reserves the right to require testing to validate alternate industrial preservation methods, materials, alternate blocking, bracing, cushioning, and packing.

(g) SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS: N/A

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL (CONTRACTOR TESTING)

E.1.1 In accordance with the requirements under FAR clause 52.209-3, found in Section I of this solicitation, the first article approval item(s) shall be examined and tested as required by the item specification(s), Quality Assurance Provisions (QAPs), and all drawings listed in the Technical Data Package.

E.1.2 The first article shall be representative of items to be manufactured using the same processes and procedures and at the same facility as contract production. All parts and materials, including packaging and packing, shall be obtained from the same source of supply as will be used during regular production. All components, subassemblies, and assemblies in the first article sample shall have been produced by the Contractor (including subcontractors) using the technical data package applicable to this procurement.

E.1.3 The first article shall be inspected and tested by the contractor for all requirements of the drawing(s), the QAPs, and specification(s) referenced thereon, except for:

E.1.3.1 Inspections and tests contained in material specifications provided that the required inspection and tests have been performed within the last year and the results, with the Certificates of Conformance, are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

E.1.3.2 Inspections and tests for Military Standard (MS) components and parts provided that inspection and tests have been performed previously and certifications for the components and parts are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

E.1.3.3 Corrosion resistance tests over 10 days in length provided that a test specimen or sample representing the same process has successfully passed the same test within 30 days prior to processing the first article, and results of the tests are submitted with the

First Article Test Report.

E.1.3.4 Life cycle tests over 10 days in length provided that the same or similar items manufactured using the same processes have successfully passed the same test within 1 year prior to processing the first article and results of the tests are submitted with the

First Article Test Report.

E.1.3.5 Onetime qualification tests, which are defined as a one-time on the drawing(s), provided that the same or similar item manufactured using the same processes has successfully passed the tests, and results of the test are on file at the contractor's facility and certifications are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

E.1.4 Those inspections which are of a destructive nature shall be performed upon additional sample parts selected from the same lot(s) or batch(es) from which the first article was selected.

E.1.5 A First Article Test Report shall be compiled by the contractor documenting the results of all inspections and tests (including supplier's and vendor's inspection records and certifications, when applicable). The First Article Test Report shall include actual inspection and test results to include all measurements, recorded test data, and certifications (if applicable) keyed to each drawing, specification and QAP requirement and identified by each individual QAP characteristic, drawing/specification characteristic and unlisted characteristic. Evidence of the QAR's verification will be provided. One copy of the First Article Test Report will be copy furnished to USARMY RIA CCDC AC Mailbox RDAR-QEP: usarmy.ria.devcom-ac.mbx.rdarqep@army.mil.

E.1.6 Notwithstanding the provisions for waiver of first article, an additional first article sample or portion thereof, may be ordered by the Contracting Officer in writing when (i) a major change is made to the technical data, (ii) whenever there is a lapse in production for a period in excess of 90 days, or (iii) whenever a change occurs in place of performance, manufacturing process, material used, drawing, specification or source of supply. When conditions (i), (ii), or (iii) above occurs, the Contractor shall notify the

Contracting Officer so that a determination can be made concerning the need for the additional first article sample or portion thereof, and instructions provided concerning the submission, inspection, and notification of results. Costs of the additional first article testing resulting from any of the causes listed herein that were instituted by the contractor and not due to changes directed by the

Government shall be borne by the Contractor.

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL)

In addition to inspection requirements specified in applicable drawings and/or specifications, the following provisions shall apply to this contract:

E.2.1 FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL-CONTRACTOR TESTING: First Article Inspection shall be conducted in accordance with SAE AS9102, QAP-APPENDIX-

BL and STM-1. The required First Article items shall be furnished for 100% inspection of all requirements to ensure compliance with

QAP(s), specifications, and drawings. If a first article requirement is specified in any QAP that is listed in PART I, the first article for that component shall be performed as specified on that QAP.

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E.2.2 The First Article Test Report (FATR) shall be compiled by the contractor to the contractor's own format. The FATR shall document the results of all inspections and tests (including supplier's and vendor's inspection records and certifications, when applicable). The

FATR shall include all required data elements specified in SAE AS9102, including actual inspections and test results to include all measurements, recorded test data, and certifications (if applicable) keyed to each drawing, specification and Quality Assurance

Provision (QAP) requirement and identified by each individual QAP characteristic, drawing/specification characteristic and unlisted characteristic. The FATR shall contain sufficient narrative content, technical data, illustrations or photographic evidence, and an objective determination by the contractor to allow the designated Government representative to determine that the First Article Test was successfully completed.

E.3 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE POINTS: ORIGIN

The Government's inspection and acceptance of the supplies offered under this contract/purchase order shall take place at ORIGIN.

Offeror must specify below the exact name, address, and CAGE of the facility where supplies to be furnished under this contract/purchase order will be available for inspection/acceptance.

INSPECTION POINT: __________________________________________

(Name) (CAGE)

(Address) (City) (State) (Zip)

ACCEPTANCE POINT: __________________________________________

(Name) (CAGE)

(Address) (City) (State) (Zip)

FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT (FATR) ACCEPTANCE: DESTINATION

The Government's acceptance of the First Article Test Report offered under this contract shall take place at DESTINATION.

E.4 REWORK AND REPAIR OF NONCONFORMING MATERIAL

E.4.1 Rework and Repair are defined as follows:

E.4.1.1 Rework - The reprocessing of nonconforming material to make it conform completely to the drawings, specifications or contract requirements.

E.4.1.2 Repair - The reprocessing of nonconforming material in accordance with approved written procedures and operations to reduce, but not completely eliminate, the nonconformance. The purpose of repair is to bring nonconforming material into a usable condition. Repair is distinguished from rework in that the item after repair still does not completely conform to all of the applicable drawings, specifications or contract requirements.

E.4.2 Rework procedures along with the associated inspection procedures shall be documented by the Contractor and submitted to the

Government Representative for review and approval prior to implementation. Rework procedures are subject to the Governments disapproval.

E.4.3 Repair procedures shall be documented by the Contractor and submitted on a Request for Deviation/Waiver, to the Contracting

Officer for review and written Government approval prior to implementation.

E.4.4 Whenever the Contractor submits a repair or rework procedure for Government review and approval, the submission shall also include a description of the cause for the nonconformances and a description of the action taken or to be taken to prevent recurrence.

E.4.5 The Government approved rework or repair procedure shall also contain a provision for re-inspection which will take precedence over the Technical Data Package requirements and shall, in addition, provide the Government assurance that the reworked or repaired items have met reprocessing requirements.

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