W912CH26BA014 Amendment 0002.pdf

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of theoffer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.

If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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0002 19 OCT 2026

W912CH

W6QK ACC- DTA

KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, 6501 EAST 11 MILE ROAD

WARREN, MI 48397-5000

UNITED STATES

EVAN GRAHAM, EMAIL: EVAN.J.GRAHAM3.CIV@ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE: 571-588-

SCD: PAS:

W912CH26BA014

30 SEP 2026

SEE SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

See Schedule

KATHERINE MACFARLAND

23 OCT 2026

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The Purpose of Amendment 0002 is to Block 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification):

incorporate the following changes:

1. Incorporate engineering exceptions that apply to the technical data package (TDP). The engineering exception document is export controlled and is incorporated into the TDP file.

Prospective bidders are required to view this document.

2. Update GFP Attachment 0004.

3. Update First Article Test requirement narrative.

4. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified from:

C.1. TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION

The following "X"d item applies to this IFB:

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

[_X_] 2. The TDP for this IFB resides within the System for Award Management (SAM) posting associated with the following solicitation number:

W912CH-26-B-A014

ATTACHMENT 0002: Army Package - TPP-EH3L0149EH

To access this data through SAM:

a. Log on to the SAM website: https://www.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

(1) TDPs that have an Export Control Warning Notice are subject to the Arms Export Control Act (Section 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 48014852 of Title 50, United States Code).

(2) Further dissemination of the TDP must be in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25, DoDI 5230.24, its Distribution Statement markings, and U.S. export control laws. This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

(3) To obtain the TDP(s), contractors must have a current DD 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). To obtain certification, go to DD FORM 2345 Instructions and DD 2345.

(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 Detroit Arsenal 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.

f. If multiple individuals in the contractor's 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.

g. 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 IFB requires both to gain access to view the TDP.

C.2 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

(a) Delivery of GFP. GFP will be delivered to the producing facility as identified by the contractor in the "place of performance" provision in Section K of the schedule, unless stated otherwise by the contractor.

(b) Contractor inspection of GFP. The contractor shall inspect all GFP within 30 calendar days of its receipt. If the inspection reveals GFP damages or discrepancies, the contractor shall obtain concurrence from the Government Property Accountability Specialist or Quality Assurance Representative and notify the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO).

(c) Disposition of GFP. As soon as the GFP is no longer required and before contract closeout, the contractor shall request disposition instructions from the PCO. The contractor will notify the cognizant Government Property Accountability Specialist or Quality Assurance Representative to arrange for inspection of the property before it is packed for return to the government.

(1) Repackaging and Repacking of GFP. The contractor is responsible for any repackaging and repacking of GFP required to comply with applicable specifications.

(2) Shipment of GFP. Within 30 calendar days after the contractor receives the applicable shipping instructions from the PCO (or designated property representative), the contractor shall submit an original and three copies of DD Form 1659, Application for U.S. Government Shipping Documentation/Instructions, to the PCO.

(d) Maintenance of GFP. The contractor shall properly maintain GFP and report to the Government Property Accountability Specialist or Quality Assurance Representative and PCO the need for replacement and/or capital rehabilitation.

(e) The Q113 Rough Handling Machine (26-19-51-30) identified in QAP5-1-4208 is needed for testing the Vision Correction Assembly. The contractor shall obtain or produce their own Q113 and obtain approval from the Government for its use in this buy. The Government Technical Data Package (TDP) for the Q113 Rough Handling Machine may be obtained upon request from the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO). If requested, the Government TDP provided will be for reference only.

C.2. REQUIREMENT FOR AN OPSEC STANDING OPERATION PROCEDURE/PLAN

(a) 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 government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it.

(b) 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) The Contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure that this individual is OPSEC Level I.

C.3. OPSEC TRAINING REQUIREMENT

(a) 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

(b) 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.4. CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION GUIDELINES

(a) The Contractor will be required to handle, access, or store Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), legacy U//FOUO, and/or other technical data and is subject to the guidelines contained within Attachment 0003: Additional Guidelines for CUI.

C.5. THREAT AWARENESS REPORTING PROGRAM

(a) 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.

(b) 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) 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 (b).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.

C.6. CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION

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).

a. 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); the second sentence of paragraph 3.3.1.8.1(1).

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

c. Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) for cost saving improvements to the TDP should not be processed per SAE EIA-649-1 and should be referred to Section I FAR Clause 52.248-1 - Value Engineering.

d. All ECPs submitted will be deemed routine. If an ECP is considered as an emergency or urgent;

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

e. For ECPs, RFVs, or NORs, the Contractor must submit the documentation listed in sub[1] paragraphs e (i) through e (iii). Failure to submit a complete legible package may result in return of the ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR without processing:

(i) For ECPs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the ECP in accordance with (IAW)

CDRL A001.

(ii) For RFVs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the RFV IAW CDRL A002.

(iii) For NORs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the NOR IAW CDRL A003.

f. The Government's acceptance of the data deliverable required by CDRL/DD Form 1423 in e(i)-

(iii) 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 Government's sole discretion. Incorporation of an approved RFV or ECP will require execution of a contract modification.

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

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

C.7 USE OF CLASS I and CLASS II OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

(a) Definitions.

(1) Class I and Class II Ozone-Depleting Substances (CIODS) refers to the class of substances identified in Section 602(a) of the Clean Air Act, (42 U.S.C. 7671a(a)), complete list provided at:

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2013-title42/html/USCODE-2013-title42-chap85-subchapVI-sec7671a.htm

(2) Directly requires the use of CIODS means that the Government's specification or technical data package, at any tier, explicitly requires the use of any Class I Ozone-Depleting Substance (CIODS) in performance of the contract.

(3) Indirectly requires the use of CIODS means that the Government's specification or technical data package, while not explicitly requiring the use of any CIODS, does require a feature that the contractor can meet or produce only by the use of CIODS.

(b) Per Section 326 of Public Law 102-484, the Army cannot award any contract that directly or indirectly requires the use of CIODS without the approval of the Senior Acquisition Official, per current Army Policy the approval authority is the Army Acquisition Executive. Thus, no CIODS shall be used in meeting the requirements of this contract. If the use of CIODS is required in the performance of this contract, please notify the Contracting Officer immediately in writing.

(c) No Class II Ozone Depleting Substances shall be required in the performance of this contract without government approval. If the use of Class II ODS is required in the performance of this contract, please notify the Contracting Officer immediately in writing.

C.8 START OF WORK MEETING

a. The contractor shall hold a start of work meeting at its facility, unless some other location is designated in the contract, within 30 days after contract award. The Start of Work Meeting is to assure a clear and mutual understanding of the contract terms, conditions, line items, technical requirements and sequence of events needed for successful execution of the subject contract effort. The contractor shall participate with the Government to arrange a schedule and agenda for the meeting.

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

The preferred method of notification is by email. In accordance with Contract Data Requirements he contractor shall provide the List (CDRL) A004 - Report, Record of Meeting/Minutes, t Government with minutes of the Start of Work Meeting within 30 days after the meeting is held.

To:

C.1. TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION

The following "X"d item applies to this IFB:

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

[_X_] 2. The TDP for this IFB resides within the System for Award Management (SAM) posting associated with the following solicitation number:

W912CH-26-B-A014

ATTACHMENT 0002: Army Package - TPP-EH3L0149EH

To access this data through SAM:

a. Log on to the SAM website: https://www.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

(1) TDPs that have an Export Control Warning Notice are subject to the Arms Export Control Act (Section 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 48014852 of Title 50, United States Code).

(2) Further dissemination of the TDP must be in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25, DoDI 5230.24, its Distribution Statement markings, and U.S. export control laws. This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

(3) To obtain the TDP(s), contractors must have a current DD 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). To obtain certification, go to DD FORM 2345 Instructions and DD 2345.

(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 Detroit Arsenal 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.

f. If multiple individuals in the contractor's 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.

g. 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 IFB requires both to gain access to view the TDP.

C.2 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

(a) Delivery of GFP. GFP will be delivered to the producing facility as identified by the contractor in the "place of performance" provision in Section K of the schedule, unless stated otherwise by the contractor.

(b) Contractor inspection of GFP. The contractor shall inspect all GFP within 30 calendar days of its receipt. If the inspection reveals GFP damages or discrepancies, the contractor shall obtain concurrence from the Government Property Accountability Specialist or Quality Assurance Representative and notify the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO).

(c) Disposition of GFP. As soon as the GFP is no longer required and before contract closeout, the contractor shall request disposition instructions from the PCO. The contractor will notify the cognizant Government Property Accountability Specialist or Quality Assurance Representative to arrange for inspection of the property before it is packed for return to the government.

(1) Repackaging and Repacking of GFP. The contractor is responsible for any repackaging and repacking of GFP required to comply with applicable specifications.

(2) Shipment of GFP. Within 30 calendar days after the contractor receives the applicable shipping instructions from the PCO (or designated property representative), the contractor shall submit an original and three copies of DD Form 1659, Application for U.S. Government Shipping Documentation/Instructions, to the PCO.

(d) Maintenance of GFP. The contractor shall properly maintain GFP and report to the Government Property Accountability Specialist or Quality Assurance Representative and PCO the need for replacement and/or capital rehabilitation.

(e) The Q113 Rough Handling Machine (26-19-51-30) identified in QAP5-1-4208 is needed for testing the Vision Correction Assembly. The contractor shall obtain or produce their own Q113 and obtain approval from the Government for its use in this buy. The Government Technical Data Package (TDP) for the Q113 Rough Handling Machine may be obtained upon request from the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO). If requested, the Government TDP provided will be for reference only.

C.3. REQUIREMENT FOR AN OPSEC STANDING OPERATION PROCEDURE/PLAN

(a) 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 government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it.

(b) 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) The Contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure that this individual is OPSEC Level I.

C.4. OPSEC TRAINING REQUIREMENT

(a) 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

(b) 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.5. CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION GUIDELINES

(a) The Contractor will be required to handle, access, or store Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), legacy U//FOUO, and/or other technical data and is subject to the guidelines contained within Attachment (reserved): Additional Guidelines for CUI.

C.6. THREAT AWARENESS REPORTING PROGRAM

(a) 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.

(b) 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) 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 (b).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.

C.7. CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION

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).

a. 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); the second sentence of paragraph 3.3.1.8.1(1).

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

c. Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) for cost saving improvements to the TDP should not be processed per SAE EIA-649-1 and should be referred to Section I FAR Clause 52.248-1 - Value Engineering.

d. All ECPs submitted will be deemed routine. If an ECP is considered as an emergency or urgent;

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

e. For ECPs, RFVs, or NORs, the Contractor must submit the documentation listed in sub[1] paragraphs e (i) through e (iii). Failure to submit a complete legible package may result in return of the ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR without processing:

(i) For ECPs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the ECP in accordance with (IAW)

CDRL A001.

(ii) For RFVs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the RFV IAW CDRL A002.

(iii) For NORs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the NOR IAW CDRL A003.

f. The Government's acceptance of the data deliverable required by CDRL/DD Form 1423 in e(i)-

(iii) 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 Government's sole discretion. Incorporation of an approved RFV or ECP will require execution of a contract modification.

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

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

C.8. USE OF CLASS I and CLASS II OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

(a) Definitions.

(1) Class I and Class II Ozone-Depleting Substances (CIODS) refers to the class of substances identified in Section 602(a) of the Clean Air Act, (42 U.S.C. 7671a(a)), complete list provided at:

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2013-title42/html/USCODE-2013-title42-chap85-subchapVI-sec7671a.htm

(2) Directly requires the use of CIODS means that the Government's specification or technical data package, at any tier, explicitly requires the use of any Class I Ozone-Depleting Substance (CIODS) in performance of the contract.

(3) Indirectly requires the use of CIODS means that the Government's specification or technical data package, while not explicitly requiring the use of any CIODS, does require a feature that the contractor can meet or produce only by the use of CIODS.

(b) Per Section 326 of Public Law 102-484, the Army cannot award any contract that directly or indirectly requires the use of CIODS without the approval of the Senior Acquisition Official, per current Army Policy the approval authority is the Army Acquisition Executive. Thus, no CIODS shall be used in meeting the requirements of this contract. If the use of CIODS is required in the performance of this contract, please notify the Contracting Officer immediately in writing.

(c) No Class II Ozone Depleting Substances shall be required in the performance of this contract without government approval. If the use of Class II ODS is required in the performance of this contract, please notify the Contracting Officer immediately in writing.

C.9. START OF WORK MEETING

a. The contractor shall hold a start of work meeting at its facility, unless some other location is designated in the contract, within 30 days after contract award. The Start of Work Meeting is to assure a clear and mutual understanding of the contract terms, conditions, line items, technical requirements and sequence of events needed for successful execution of the subject contract effort. The contractor shall participate with the Government to arrange a schedule and agenda for the meeting.

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

The preferred method of notification is by email. In accordance with Contract Data Requirements he contractor shall provide the List (CDRL) A004 - Report, Record of Meeting/Minutes, t Government with minutes of the Start of Work Meeting within 30 days after the meeting is held.

Section I - Contract Clauses

Additional Information/Notes

The following clauses were modified:

First Article Approval-Contractor Testing (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) The Contractor shall test 6 unit(s) of Vision Correction Assembly as specified in this contract, 0 to all testing, inspection, and examination requirements listed on Drawing 5-1-4208, 5-1-4207, 5-1- 4206 and QAP 5-1-4208 parts II, III, IV and V, and be inspected for compliance with all of the requirements of the applicable drawings in accordance with (IAW) Table I of the QAP. An equal quantity of molded components used in the first article sample shall be produced from each mold cavity. The first article sample shall be submitted for inspection and approval in accordance with the terms of the 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.

Item No. Description NSN Quantity

1 M50 Mask, medium 4240-01-512-4434 5

2 M53 Mask, medium 4240-01-526-2164 5

(b) The Contractor shall submit the first article test report within calendar days from the date of 90 this contract to marked "FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT: Contract No. the Contracting Officer

, Lot/Item No. ." Within calendar days after the Government receives the test report, ____ ____ 15 the Contracting Officer will 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 will state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval will 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 will take action on this report within the time specified in paragraph (b) above. 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) above, the Contracting Officer will, 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. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for

(1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government.

(h) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the offeror /contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The offeror/contractor may request a waiver.

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