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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION This RFQ is is not a small business set-aside Page Of

(This is NOT an Order)

1. Request No. 2. Date Issued 3. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 4. Cert For Nat Def. Under BDSA Rating

See Schedule Reg. 2 and/or DMS Reg. 1 5A. Issued By 6. Deliver by (Date)

See Schedule

7. Delivery

FOB Other Destination

5B. For Information Call: (Name and telephone no.) (No collect calls)

8. To: Name and Address, Including Zip Code 9. Destination (Consignee and address, including Zip Code)

See Schedule

10. Please Furnish Quotations to the Issuing Office in Block 5A On or Before Close of Business (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5B. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services.

Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any interpretations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. Schedule (Include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes)

Item Number (a)

Supplies/Services (b)

Quantity (c)

Unit (d)

Unit Price (e)

Amount (f)

(See Schedule)

12. Discount For Prompt Payment a. 10 Calendar Days b. 20 Calendar Days c. 30 Calendar Days d. Calendar Days % % % Number Percentage

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. Name and Address of Quoter (Street, City, County, State and 14. Signature of Person Authorized to Sign 15. Date of Quotation Zip Code) Quotation

16. Signer

a. Name (Type or Print) b. Telephone

Area Code

c. Title (Type or Print) Number

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION Standard Form 18 (Rev. 8-95) PREVIOUS EDITIONS NOT USABLE 18-118 Prescribed by GSA-FAR (43 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

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W912CH-26-Q-0014 2026MAR18 DOA4

W912CHACC-DTA

6501 E. 11 MILE RD.

DETROIT ARSENAL, MI 48397-5000

BRANDY SANFORD (571)644-4393

CCTA-AMB-A

EMAIL: BRANDY.L.SANFORD2.CIV@ARMY.MIL

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: BRANDY SANFORD

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCTA-AMB-A/(571)644-4393

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

Weapon System: Mortar 81mm XM252

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A.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION

A.1.1 Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) issuing this Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of 78 each (ea)

Baseplate Mortar, NSN 1015-01-236-0389, with a 100% Option.

A.1.2 The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract as sole source 8(a) set aside to Cherokee Defense Manufacturing, CAGE Code: 9VZ60 in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.219-17.

A.1.3 There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. The TDP is distribution code "D" which limits access to

U.S. Government agencies and its contractors. Please refer to Section C.1.

A.1.4 To be considered for the award, please return one signed copy of your offer by the date/time indicated in the associated SAM.gov posting. All offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be valid for a minimum of 120 calendar days following the offer due date.

A.2 Solicitation Structure

A.2.1The Government will utilize North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated

Metal Product Manufacturing).

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 Unless directed to do otherwise in Section L of this solicitation, offerors shall follow the instructions in paragraph (c) below.

A.3.3 With the recent transition from HYPERLINK "http://www.FBO.gov"www.FBO.gov to HYPERLINK "http://www.beta.sam.gov"www.beta.sam.gov and then to HYPERLINK "http://www.sam.gov"www.sam.gov, the HYPERLINK "http://www.sam.gov"www.sam.gov site has been experiencing a number of issues. Interested Offerors shall submit a proposal via email to the Contract Specialist (brandy.l.sanford2.civ@army.mil) and cc the corresponding Contracting Officer (elizabeth.l.levinewelhouse.civ@army.mil) with the subject header: Proposal Submission - W912CH-26-Q-

0014. Once a proposal is received, the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer will reply with the respective Offeror stating receipt of proposal submission.

A.3.3.1 Maximum size of each e-mail shall be 10 megabytes. You may use multiple e-mail messages for each bid/submission; however, you must annotate the subject lines as described above for each message, and number them in this manner: Message 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3.

Bids can be submitted can be submitted using any of the following electronic formats:

A.3.3.2 Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Spreadsheets must be sent in a format that includes all formulate macro and format information. Print images are not acceptable.

A.3.3.3 Files in Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format). Scanners should be set to 300 dots per inch.

A.3.3.4 Files in HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). HTML documents must not contain active links to live Internet sites or pages. All linked information must be contained within your electronic bid/offer and be accessible offline.

A.3.3.5 Other electronic formats are not acceptable.

A.3.4 Ensure that filenames of attachments DO NOT contain spaces to limit virus scanners rejecting the email as unscannable.

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designated in the solicitation by the specified time.

A.3.6 It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the proposal/quote is received by the date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.208, if the proposal/quote was not received at the initial point of entry to the

Government infrastructure (in this case, received through SAM) by the exact date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation, it will be determined late. Proposal/quote is defined to mean ALL volumes or parts required in the solicitation are included in the electronic submission.

Note: There is no "expected" or "target" length of time for proposal submission; size and content may be factors, therefore offerors are strongly cautioned when submitting proposals to allow adequate time for submission.

A.3.7 Solicitations may remain posted on www.sam.gov after the solicitation closing date. If the response deadline has passed for the solicitation, vendors will no longer be able to submit electronic responses.

A.3.8 Any award issued as a result of this solicitation will be distributed electronically. In the event of a FOIA request for a copy of any award issued as a result of this solicitation, or any subsequent modifications to the contract, the contract and modifications will be released, including the awarded unit price. This is the notice required by Executive Order 12600 (June 23, 1987) of the

Government's 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.3.9 Questions pertaining to this solicitation should be directed to the Contract Specialist identified on the cover page of this solicitation. All questions regarding the requirements of this solicitation and applicable attachments must be submitted by 15 January, 1300. The Government will review all questions received but is not obligated to answer questions submitted after the date noted above prior to the solicitation close date. For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) website at http://www.aptac-us.org/ to locate a regional center.

A.4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

A.4.1 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 r

A.5.1 Information regarding the Ombudsperson for this contract is located at the following website: HYPERLINK

"https://www.tacom.army.mil/ombudsperson"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

(Section 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 4801-4852 of Title 50, United States Code). 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: HYPERLINK

"http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP.aspx"http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/O ffers/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.

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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

A.7.1 Offers in response to this solicitation must be submitted for the total quantity of the items identified in the solicitation.

A.7.2 ONLY ONE AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION.

A.7.3 OFFERS SUBMITTED FOR LESS THAN THE TOTAL QUANTITIES OF ALL THE ITEMS IN THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE DEEMED NONRESPONSIVE.

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SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

0001 BASEPLATE,MORTAR

NSN: 1015-01-236-0389

Mfr CAGE: 19206

Mfr Part Number: 11579870

0001AA BASEPLATE MORTAR 78 EA $ $ _________________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: BASEPLATE,MORTAR

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

PRON: EH5C0009EH PRON AMD: 01

IAW FAR 52.211-8, The production time will be 150 calendar days after award without FAT, and 270 calendar days after award with FAT.

The PCO has authorized the contractor to ship early at no additional cost to the Government.

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Packaging and Marking _____________________

PACKAGING/PACKING/SPECIFICATIONS:

SEE PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN SECTION D

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 W52H094277023V W562RP J 2

DEL REL CD QUANTITY DAYS AFTER AWARD __________ ______________ ________________

001 78 0270

FOB POINT: Destination

SHIP TO:

(W562RP) SR W0LX ARMY GENERAL SUPPLY

DLA DISTRIBUTION ANNISTON

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0002 Service for FAT

0002AA FIRST ARTICLE TEST - SEPARATELY PRICED 1 LO $ ______________________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: Service for FAT

PRON: EH5C0783EH PRON AMD: 01

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

E.1.1: Supplemental Requirements To First Article

Approval (Contractor Testing)

E.1.2: Performance Verification Testing (Contractor

Facility)

E.1.3: Inspection and Acceptance Points

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Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Destination

DEL REL CD QUANTITY DAYS AFTER AWARD __________ ______________ ________________

001 1 0150

0003 BASEPLATE,MORTAR

NSN: 1015-01-236-0389

Mfr CAGE: 19206

Mfr Part Number: 11579870

0003AA UNEXERCISED OPTION QUANTITY 78 EA $ $ ___________________________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: BASEPLATE,MORTAR

PRON: EH5C0009EH PRON AMD: 01

Packaging and Marking _____________________

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

Deliveries or Performance _________________________

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

001 W52H094277023V W562RP J 2

DEL REL CD QUANTITY DAYS AFTER AWARD __________ ______________ ________________

001 78 0150

FOB POINT: Destination

SHIP TO:

(W562RP) SR W0LX ARMY GENERAL SUPPLY

DLA DISTRIBUTION ANNISTON

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9001 CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST _______________________________

A001 CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST $ ** NSP ** _______________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: CDRL A001

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submission IAW Exhibit A, Contract Data Requirements

List.

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

A002 REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (RFV) $ ** NSP ** __________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: CDRL A002

The Contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW Exhibit A, Contract Data Requirements

List.

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

A003 NOTICE OF REVISION (NOR) $ ** NSP ** ________________________ __________________

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SERVICE REQUESTED: CDRL A003

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW Exhibit A, Contract Data Requirements

List.

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

A004 TEST PROCEDURE - LIGHT PHOSPHATE COATING $ ** NSP ** ________________________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: CDRL A004

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW Exhibit A, Contract Data Requirements

List.

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

A005 TEST PROCEDURE - HEAVY PHOSPHATE COATING $ ** NSP ** ________________________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: CDRL A005

The contractor shall prepare and deliver data submissions IAW Exhibit A, Contract Data Requirements

List.

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Deliveries or Performance _________________________

A006 FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT (FATR) $ ** NSP ** ________________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: CDRL A006

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List.

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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION

C.1.1 The following "X"d 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-26-Q-0014

C.1.2 To access the data through SAM:

C.1.2.1 Log on to the SAM web site: https://SAM.gov.

C.1.2.2 Search for the solicitation number.

C.1.2.3 Click on the attachment you would like to view.

C.1.2.4 If the attachment is restricted, request access to the document.

C.1.2.4.1 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).

C.1.2.4.2 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.

C.1.2.4.3 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.1.2.4.4 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.1.2.5 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.1.2.6 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, everyone 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.1.2.7 It is strongly suggested that contractors submit the explicit access request and provide the buyer with the complete "Use and

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

C.2 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION

C.2.1 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.2.1.1 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); the

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second sentence of paragraph 3.3.1.8.1(1).

C.2.1.2 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.2.1.3 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.

C.2.1.4 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.

C.2.1.5 For ECPs, RFVs, or NORs, the Contractor must submit the documentation listed in sub-paragraphs e (i) through e (iii). Failure to submit a complete legible package may result in the 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.

C.2.1.6 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.

C.2.1.7 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).

C.2.1.8 The submission of an ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR does not affect the required delivery date of the contract.

C.3 NOTICE OF LIGHT PHOSPHATE COATING REQUIREMENT

C.3.1 This solicitation and any resulting purchase order are subject to Federal Specification TT-C-490, Type I, Cleaning Methods for

Ferrous Surfaces and Pretreatments for Organic Coatings.

C.4 HEAVY PHOSPHATE COATING REQUIREMENT

C.4.1 The following requirements regarding heavy phosphate coating are applicable to this solicitation and any resultant contract in addition to those requirements set forth in specification MIL-DTL-16232.

C.4.1.1 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), CDRL A005 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 finishes shall be described in detail.

(i)for Heavy Phosphate Coating, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the Requirement IAW CDRL A005.

C.4.1.2 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.4.1.3 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.4.1.4 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.4.1.5 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".

C.4.1.5.1 To obtain MIL Specs, MIL Standards, QPL and QPD products see <https://assist.dla.mil/online/start />.

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C.4.1.5.2 To obtain MIL Specs, MIL Standards, QPD products see <https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/>.

C.4.1.6 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.4.1.7 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.4.1.8 Air cure dry film lubricant shall be air dried at room temperature for 24 hours minimum.

C.4.1.9 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.4.1.10 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 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.4.1.11 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.4.1.12 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.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 government's 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 the time of the 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

C.6.1 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. Within 10 days of completing the training, the Contractor shall provide certificates/proof of completion to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), if assigned to the contract, or the Procuring

Contracting Officer (PCO).

C.7 Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR); formerly known as Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP):

C.7.1 Per AR 381-12, all Department of the Army (DA) personnel (Military/Civilian/Contractor) must complete CIAR training within 30 days of assignment or employment to an organization/contract, and then once every 12 months thereafter pursuant to DoDD 5240.06. DA personnel will complete "Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting for DoD Employees" CI116.16, located at https://www.cdse.edu/, to satisfy most Army annual training requirements.

C.7.2 In addition, per AR 381-12 Chapter 5, the following individual(s) must receive an in-person CIAR briefing directly from an ACI

Special Agent or a CI-experienced person in addition to the annual training requirement:

C.7.2.1 DA personnel scheduled to travel (official, unofficial, permanent change of station) to or through countries with a high foreign intelligence or terrorist threat level as identified by Defense Intelligence Agency or the Department of State, will receive a special

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C.7.2.2 DA personnel who have security clearances travelling to foreign locations in any duty status must fulfill pre-and-post travel security briefing and debriefing requirements in accordance with the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide and DoDD 4500.54E.

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C.7.2.3 DA personnel deploying in support of military exercises or contingency operations will receive a special CIAR briefing prior to departure.

C.7.2.4 DA personnel taking part in bilateral or multilateral engagements with foreign governments or international organizations will receive a CIAR briefing prior to the event.

C.7.2.5 Foreign visitors, personnel, and personal connections Commanders will coordinate with unit security managers to identify personnel potentially vulnerable to FIE exploitation and ensure they are referred to ACI to receive specialized CIAR briefings.

C.7.2.6 Such personnel will receive foreign intelligence threat briefings prior to foreign travel or event.

C.7.2.7 Personnel with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs.

C.7.2.8 Personnel assigned to or supporting defense critical infrastructure or associated assets, pursuant to DoDD 3020.40 and DoDI

5240.19, will receive an in-person special CIAR briefing on an annual basis. Such personnel will notify their local ACI office of all projected foreign travel or foreign visits.

C.7.2.9 Foreign government employment. Current and retired DA personnel seeking employment with foreign government entities will have

CIAR training and support made available.

C.7.2.10 Information technology professionals System administrators, privileged users, and those with privileged access that provides an individual capability to alter the properties, behavior, or control of a DoD information system will receive in-person special CIAR briefings on an annual basis.

C.7.2.11 Professional and educational exchange programs with foreign governments.

C.7.3 These briefings will be tailored to the particular risk or threat involved, including methods the person may use to minimize the risk, and will place special emphasis on reporting responsibilities. Debriefings will be conducted as soon as feasible following completion of travel, duty, or visit to a foreign country, or attendance at a conference with foreign personnel by an ACI Special Agent.

Failure to receive training does not relieve individuals from their reporting responsibilities in chapter 4 of this regulation.

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INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

This document incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

For FAR clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/

For DFARS clauses: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

If the clause requires additional or unique information, then that information is provided immediately after the clause title.

Regulatory Cite Title Date Regulatory Cite Title Date _______________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________ _______________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________

1 52.246-2 INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES--FIXED-PRICE AUG/1996

E.1 USE OF MIL-STD 1916

(a) The Government will not accept lots whose samples submitted for acceptance contain non-conformances unless appropriately documented and approved by the contracting officer. The contractor shall use MIL-STD 1916, DOD Preferred Methods of Acceptance of Product. The

Verification Level (VL) shall be VL -1- for major characteristics and VL -2- for minor characteristics.

(b) MIL-STD HDBK-1916 provides guidance on the use of MIL-STD 1916. This handbook is not contractually binding.

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E.1.1 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS TO FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL (CONTRACTOR TESTING)

(a) In accordance with the requirements under FAR clause 52.209-3, found in Section I of this document, 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.

(b) 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.

(c) 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:

(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 are submitted with the Certificates of Conformance are submitted with the First Article Test

Report.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(d) 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) 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.rdar-qep@army.mil.

(f) 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.1.2 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTING (CONTRACTOR FACILITY)

(a) Subsequent to completion of both contractor and Government inspection/verification actions, a test sample consisting of 3 from 3 unit(s) shall be selected by the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) for verification.

(b) The test shall be conducted at the contractor's facility. A copy of the contractor's inspection/test results shall be provided with the test sample. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 15 calendar days prior to initiation of the

(each) test. The contractor shall also provide a copy of such notification to Contracting Officer and to the QAR.

(c) The test sample shall be examined and/or tested in accordance with contract requirements, the item specification(s), Quality

Assurance Provisions (QAPs) and all drawings listed in the Technical Data Package.

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(d) Within 30 days after completion of the test, the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) shall provide notification to the Contractor as to the approval, disapproval, or conditional approval of the performance verification test. Unless authorized by the

Contracting Officer, the lot from which the test sample was taken shall not be shipped from the Contractor's facility, nor shall final acceptance of the lot be made, until such time as notification has been provided by the Contracting Officer that the Performance

Verification Test samples have been approved/conditionally approved.

(e) If the Contracting Officer does not provide notification of the approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of the performance

Verification Test sample within the time specified above, the Contracting Officer shall, if applicable, equitably adjust the delivery/performance dates and/or contract price (and any other contractual provision affected by such delay) in accordance with the procedures provided in the Changes clause of this contract.

(f) If any test sample fails to meet any applicable contractual requirement, the lot or batch from which the test sample was drawn shall be considered to be rejected. The contractor shall take immediate corrective action, both to correct the deficiency/nonconformance and to prevent recurrence of the deficiency/nonconformance. Such corrective action shall be taken by the contractor at no increase in contract price. Such corrective action shall apply to all items (to include basic issue items and/or repair parts) either in-process of final assembly, which have been produced or are in production since the last successful Performance Verification Test. In addition, the provisions of any warranty clause contained in the contract shall apply. Upon completion of the corrective action, the contractor shall resubmit a sample for Performance Verification testing. Any and all costs associated with testing the additional Performance

Verification Test sample shall be borne by the contractor. The Contracting Officer shall equitably adjust the contract price as applicable for the costs associated with the additional testing resulting from failure of the test sample to meet the applicable contractual requirements.

(g) If the contractor fails to deliver any Performance Verification test sample within the time specified, or if the test sample is disapproved and an acceptable replacement is not provided within the time specified, the contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.

(h) Unless otherwise specified, the initial production/confirmatory test units shall be considered to be destructively tested. At the

Contracting Officer's discretion, the initial production/confirmatory test units, and any unused repair parts, may be returned to the contractor for refurbishing, and may subsequently be shipped as deliverable items under the terms of the contract. Any refurbished test units shall meet all contract requirements; inspection and acceptance of any refurbished test units shall be conducted in accordance with contract requirements. Any costs to refurbish the test units shall be subject to negotiation between the contracting Officer and the contractor.

E.1.3 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) ar__________________________________________

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

ACCEPTANCE POINT: __________________________________________

(Name) (CAGE)

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

E.1.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR PRETREATMENTS AND CHEMICAL AGENT RESISTANT COATINGS LOCAL WARREN - PAINTED MATERIEL

(a) Scope

(1) This clause applies to contracts requiring Chemical Conversion Coatings and Pretreatments for Metallic Substrates, Chemical Agent

Resistant Coating (CARC), and their related materials. The requirements in this clause clarify and supplement those in the contract, unless nullified elsewhere in the contract or through an approved Request for Deviation.

(2) Coating qualification, spot paint repair, and MIL-DTL-16232 Phosphate Coating, Heavy, Manganese or Zinc Base coatings are not within

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the scope of this clause.

(b) Definitions

(1) The "contracting agency," "appropriate agency," "procuring authority," "engineering authority," "procuring agency," and "procuring activity" is the PCO or designee.

(2) The "prime contractor" is the company awarded this contract, and the "subcontractors" comprise all companies involved in providing coated parts to the prime contractor, including companies that apply the coatings.

(c) General Requirements Clarifications

(1) The government retains the right for onsite verification of the prime contractors' and its subcontractors' products, processes, procedures, and test reports.

(2) The prime contractor shall be responsible for itself and its subcontractors to produce and maintain detailed process control plans, process control data, pre-production approval testing, ongoing quality control & quality control testing, and test reports. This information shall be available upon government request.

(3) The prime contractor shall immediately notify the PCO and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) of any failure to meet preproduction and production requirements.

(4) All painting operations, to include production validation, process quality control, and application activities shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of AOPN 12585018 Chemical Agent Resistant Coating Systems for Exterior and Interior Army Materiel and the additional clarifications within this clause.

(5) When a substrate is cleaned using multiple methods, each cleaning method shall be treated as a separate step in the process documentation.

(6) CARC primer and CARC topcoat shall not be applied directly to bare metal or plastic, except as provided for in MIL-DTL-53072.

(7) If the contract specifies application of CARC materials over a non-CARC coating, then both CARC primer and CARC topcoat are required. The complete coating system shall meet the requirements for CARC defined in MIL-DTL-53072.

(d) Pre-Production Approval Clarifications

(1) Test procedures shall be submitted IAW the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) DI-NDTI-80603 documenting Pretreatment and

Chemical Agent Resistant Coating procedures when this CDRL is included in the contract.

(2) Test reports from the ISO 17025 accredited labs shall be submitted for Pretreatment and Chemical Agent Resistant Coating testing specified in paragraph (d)(4) of this clause IAW the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) DI-NDTI-80809 when this CDRL is included in the contract.

(e) Production Testing Clarifications

(1) At a minimum, ongoing production quality tests shall be conducted and recorded daily for coating adhesion and coating thickness, and monthly for salt spray testing. Use of ISO accredited laboratories is optional for these ongoing tests of production parts.

E.1.6 TECHNICAL DATA FOR INSPECTION

(a) When requested, the Contractor shall make available to the Government Inspector, the drawings, specifications, and any applicable

Engineering Exceptions associated to the technical data, to which the product was manufactured. Upon completion of product inspection and acceptance by the Government Inspector, all drawings, specifications and Engineering Exceptions, will be returned to the Contractor.

(b) If the contractor is not the actual manufacturer of the item being procured (i.e. dealer, distributor, etc.) the contractor shall ensure that subcontractor technical data is available for review to support the Government's inspection requirements.

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DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

This document incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

For FAR clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/

For DFARS clauses: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

If the clause requires additional or unique information, then that information is provided immediately after the clause title.

2 52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK APR/1984

3 52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (JAN 1991) FEB/2006

4 52.247-48 F.O.B. DESTINATION--EVIDENCE OF SHIPMENT FEB/1999

5 252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023) JAN/2023

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

"Automatic identification device" means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.

"Concatenated unique item identifier" means

(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or

(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code; enterprise identifier; original part, or batch number; and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number.

"Data matrix" means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square, or, in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the Error Checking and Correction 200 (ECC200) specification found within International Standards

Organization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 16022.

"Data qualifier" means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows.

"DoD recognized unique identification equivalent" means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at HYPERLINK

"https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/d…