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Amendment 01 Dated 12 July 2021 Updated Cso To Read Commercial Solutions Opening In An Effort To Prevent Confusion With Other Acronyms Federal Agency Air Force Program Office Aflcmc Xa Architecture And Integration Directorate Cso Title Jadc2 Commercial Solutions Opening Cso Type Commercial Solutions Opening With Calls Cso Number Fa8612 21 S C001 Cso Date June 28 2021 Note This Is Only An Announcement Please Do Not Submit Proposals In Response Subsequent Calls Will Be Issued Under This Announcement To Solicit Proposals For Specific Efforts Please Refer To The Attachment Section Of This Announcement For The Calls Publication Of This Announcement Does Not Obligate The Dod To Review Any White Papers Submission Beyond An Initial Administrative Review Or To Award Any Specific Project Or To Obligate Any Available Funds 1 0 Overview This Commercial Solutions Opening Is Intended To Be As Streamlined As Possible To Allow The Architecture And Integration Directorate Aflcmc Xa Or Any Organization Aflcmc Xa Supports To Leverage The Latest Technology Advances From A Large Variety Of Prospective Contractors Aflcmc Xa Invites Innovative Technical Approach Proposals Addressing Joint All Domain Command And Control Jadc2 Problems Associated With Getting The Right Information To The Right Platform Decision Maker In The Most Efficient Manner Thereby Reducing Kill Chain And Observe Orient Decide And Act Ooda Timelines And Cycles This Commercial Solutions Opening Will Focus On Existing And Emerging Technologies And Platforms Across The Defense Department The Intelligence Community And The Commercial World To Perform An Integrated Analysis Of The Capability Of Various Options To Contribute To The Fight And Prioritize Investments Over Time This Solicitationis Notrequesting Any White Papers Or Proposals At This Time This Commercial Solutions Opening Functions As The Overarching Umbrella Solicitation From Which Calls Will Be Published This Commercial Solutions Opening Will Remain Open For Calls Until Rescinded This Commercial Solutions Opening Can Result In The Award Of Far Part 12 Contracts Procurement For Experimental Purposes Under 10 U S C 4023 Or Other Transaction Agreements Otas Under 10 Usc 4021 Over The Course Of This Time Period Aflcmc Xa Will Publish Calls Via Amendments To This Commercial Solutions Opening These Calls Will Contain Specific Areas Of Interest Aois Related To Jadc2 S Technology Focus Areas Those Specific Aois Are What Prospective Contractors Shall Focus Their Solutions Towards This Is A Competitive Solicitation That Seeks To Fundinnovativetechnologies That Propose New Solutions To Expand Air Force Capabilities As It Relates To Jadc2 Technology Focus Areas Aflcmc Xa Is Interested In Receiving Responses Fromallinterested Offerors To Include But Not Limited To The Following Traditional Defense Contractors Nontraditional Defense Contractors Large Businesses Small Businesses And Research Institutions The Commercial Solutions Opening Is A Streamlined Acquisition Process That Seeks To Reduce Acquisition Timelines And Acquire New Innovative Solutions That Companies Can Bring Forth To Meet The Stated Aois Detailed In Each Call All Details Of The Process Shall Be Governed By This Commercial Solutions Opening Unless Otherwise Noted Or Expanded Upon In Each Call Aflcmc Xa Is Not Obligated To Make Any Awards As A Result Of This Commercial Solutions Opening And All Awards Are Subject To The Availability Of Funds And Successful Negotiations The Government Is Not Responsible For Any Monies Expended By The Proposer Prior To The Issuance Of Any Contract Award Aflcmc Xa Reserves The Right To Modify The Solicitation Requirements Of This Commercial Solutions Opening And Each Subsequent Call The Commercial Solutions Opening Authority Reference To Class Deviation 2022 O0007 2 0 Commercial Solutions Opening With Calls This Commercial Solutions Opening Is A Hybrid Solicitation Against Which Both Closed Calls And Or Open Period Calls Can Be Published Via Amendments To The Commercial Solutions Opening All Calls Issued Under This Commercial Solutions Opening Will Include Specific Instructions Including Dates Aois Evaluation Criteria And Proposal Instructions To Potential Offerors While Each Offeror Shall Adhere To This Commercial Solutions Opening The Calls Can Contain Other Information The Contractor Shall Adhere To Each Call Will Be Announced On The Government Point Of Entry Beta Sam Gov Which May Result In The Award Of A Far Part 12 Procurement For Experimental Purposes Under 10 U S C 4023 Contract Or An Other Transaction Agreement Ota Under 10 Usc 4021 2 1 Closed Calls One Step Or Two Step Over The Period Of This Commercial Solutions Opening Calls May Be Issued To Request White Papers And Or Proposals For Specific Aois It Will Be Determined On A Call By Call Basis Whether Or Not The Announcement Is For A One Step Proposals Only Or A Two Step Process White Papers First Then Proposals By Invite Only The Submission For White Papers And Proposals Shall Be Submittedat A Specific Date And Timeas Set Forth In Each Particular Call White Papers And Or Proposals Will Not Be Reviewed If Submitted After The Stated Date And Time No Exceptions Will Be Made For Late Proposal Submission Including Technology Issues Encountered During Submission One Step Calls Step 1 Proposal Due Date And Time Will Be Provided In Calls Issued Against This Commercial Solutions Opening Two Step Calls Step 1 White Paper Due Date And Time Will Be Provided In Calls Issued Against This Commercial Solutions Opening Step 2 Proposal Due Date And Time Will Be Provided In Requests For Proposals Rfps Sent To Offerors That Submit White Papers Who Are Evaluated Well In Accordance With The Criteria Stated In Each Call 2 2 Open Period Calls Two Step This Commercial Solutions Opening May Also Have Open Period Calls Open Period Calls Will Only Be Issued Under A Two Step Process After An Open Call Is Published White Papers May Be Submittedat Any Timeduring An Open Period For The Aois Detailed In The Call It Is Important To Note That Only White Papers Submitted In Response To The Specific Aois Detailed In The Call Will Be Considered Step 1 White Paper Submission Period Will Be Provided In Calls Issued Under This Commercial Solutions Opening Step 2 Proposal Due Date And Time Will Be Provided In Requests For Proposals Rfps Sent To Offerors That Submit White Papers Who Are Evaluated Well In Accordance With The Criteria Stated In Each Call 3 0 Technology Focus Areas Tfas Each Technology Focus Area Identifies An Area Where Prospective Contractors Can Bring Substantial Value To Meet The Jadc2 Mission This Commercial Solutions Opening Is Not Limited To The Following Tfas Additional Tfas May Be Included Via Amendments To This Commercial Solutions Opening Digital Architecture Standards And Concepts This Category Consists Of Various Activities To Analyze Mature And Document The Foundational Aspects Of The Development Of The Overall Enterprise Architecture This Includes Digital Modeling Simulation And Analysis Trade Studies Government Owned Standard Development And Maintenance And Potential Concept Development And Refinement Development Of Digital Engineering Architecture To Include Appropriate Toolsets Licenses Data Etc At Multiple Levels Of Security And Including Services Such As Data Management Configuration Control And Security Access Management Other Activities May Include Architecting The Toolchains To Support The Linkage Of Digital Engineering Artifacts To Modeling And Simulation Tools And Operational Analysis Sensor Integration The Development Maturation Integration Demonstration And Proliferation Of Sensor Hardware And Software A Key Interest Of Jadc2 Is The Compatibility And Interoperability Capabilities Through The Use Of Open Interfaces To Enable Improved Control Of Systems And The Processing Of Their Data Data Data Incorporates The Cloud Based Data Repositories Across Domains That Are Discoverable Enabling Publish Subscribe Approaches Servicing Various Consumers Across The Dod These Repositories Contain Data That Consists Of Structured And Unstructured Data And Where Possible This Data Will Be Meta Tagged For Further Analytics And As Well As Fusion Purposes One Of The Key Element Of This Approach Is This Ability To Analyze The Data To Develop Machine Learning And Further Enhance The Artificial Intelligence Ai Algorithms To Provide Previously Unrealized Military Utility In Decision Aides Secure Processing Secure Processing Will Leverage The Enterprise Information Technology As A Service Eitaas Work At The Unclassified And Secret Level To Expand This Capability To All Levels Of Security A Key Feature Of Secure Processing Will Be To Develop A Multi Level Security Mls Technology Set That Enables Moving Up And Down In Security Level Where Feasible No Matter The Hardware Device Transportation Method Or Environment Lastly Secure Processing Encompasses Providing Deployment Training And Support Services For All Of These Capabilities Worldwide Connectivity Development And Fielding Of Networks To Enable The Timely Processing And Dissemination Of Data From Any Sensor To Users At The Tactical Edge And Or Strategic Levels Assets In Any Domain May Be Platforms Of Opportunity To Serve As Communications Nodes Enabled By Omnidirectional And Directional Line Of Sight Los And Beyond Line Of Sight Blos Capabilities Attributes Of Interest Include Increased Data Rates Reduced Latency Improved Anti Jam Low Probability Of Intercept Low Probability Of Detection Lpi Lpd Characteristics Scalability Of Nodes Connections Improved Integration Of Dissimilar Users Etc Applications Applications Encompasses The Design Development And Demonstration Of Open Interface Applications And Or Open Interface Software Development Kits For Distributed Command And Control Decision Makers E G Machine To Human Machine To Machine Across Multi Domain Operations Additionally This Category Seeks Solutions Which Demonstrate The Ability To Ingest And Process Cross Domain Multi Sourced Data Feeds Intelligence Information Etc Via Fusion Environments And Or Fusion Services Effects Integration Design Development Demonstration And Integration Of Networked Weapons Engaged Across Complex E G Wide Area Mesh Environments This Includes But Is Not Limited To Smart Munitions And Low Cost Autonomous Platforms Capable Of Supporting C2 De Confliction And Synchronization Of Multi Domain Assets Incorporation Of Techniques And Or Technologies Are Also Sought To Enable Near Real Time Mission Feedback Loops And Reduce Processing Time Between System Mission Data Updates The Specific Aois That Prospective Contractors Shall Propose To Will Logically Relate Back To The Technology Focus Areas Additional Details And Requirement Specifics Will Be Contained Within The Aois Section Of The Calls Published Under This Commercial Solutions Opening The Technology Being Proposed Should Meet The Requirements Of A Technology Readiness Level Trl Assessment Ofat Leastthree 3 Or Higher As Detailed In The Gao Link Provided Aflcmc Xa Has The Ability To Adjust The Trl It Requires On A Per Call Basis And Is The Final Decision Authority For The Trl Determination Of Any Proposed Technology Solutions For More Information On Trl Please See Figure 1 On Page 11 At The Following Link Https Www Gao Gov Assets 710 703694 Pdf 4 0 Definitions Commercial Solutions Opening With Calls This Allows For Publication Of An Umbrella Commercial Solutions Opening Solicitation That Contains Overarching Information But Does Not Request White Papers Or Proposals The Commercial Solutions Opening Functions As A Framework Identifying The Technical Areas And Giving The Basic Terms And Administrative Information Of The Commercial Solutions Opening The Requests For White Papers And Or Proposals Are Done By Issuing Calls That Are Published Via Amendments To The Commercial Solutions Opening Calls Can Be Issued At Any Time During The Open Period Of The Commercial Solutions Opening Each Call Will Be Tailored To Best Fit The Acquisition Approach Identified By The Government The Calls May Also Include Specific Terms That Apply To That Call Such As Further Technical Details And Any Pertinent Clauses Proposals Or White Papers Are Submitted Only When Calls Under This Commercial Solutions Opening Are Published Open Period Calls This Type Of Call Allows For White Paper And Proposal Submittals At Any Time Within A Specified Period As Set Forth In The Subsequent Call Closed Calls This Type Of Call Allows For White Paper And Or Proposal Submittals At A Specified Date And Time As Set Forth In The Subsequent Call This Process And The Dates Associated With It Are More Structured Than Open Period Calls Areas Of Interest Aois These Are Specific Requests For Innovative Solutions That Aflcmc Xa Will Detail In Each Subsequent Call And Will Derive From The Technology Focus Areas Contractors Innovative Solutions Should Focus On Addressing A Specific Aoi White Paper A Brief Usually 2 5 Pages Summary Of The Proposed Technical Approach With An Accompanying Rough Order Of Magnitude Rom Price Pitch Day Pitch Day Is A Tool That Can Be Used As A Part Of The Call Process When Used Pitch Day Gives Contractors An Opportunity To Meet Aflcmc Xa Personnel In Person And Provide A Pitch Of Their Proposed Technology If A Pitch Day Is Utilized Specific Details Explaining The Process And Evaluation Methods Will Be Contained In The Specific Call Other Transaction Refers To The Type Of Other Transaction Agreement Ota That May Be Placed As A Result Of This Commercial Solutions Opening And Associated Calls This Type Of Ot Is Authorized By 10 U S C 4021 For Prototype Projects Directly Relevant To Enhancing The Mission Effectiveness Of Military Personnel And The Supporting Platforms Systems Components Or Materials Proposed To Be Acquired Or Developed By The Dod Or For The Improvement Of Platforms Systems Components Or Materials In Use By The Armed Forces This Type Of Ota Is Treated By Dod As An Acquisition Instrument Commonly Referred To As An Other Transaction For A Prototype Project Or A Section 4021 Other Transaction Prototype Project Can Generally Be Described As A Proof Of Concept Model Reverse Engineering To Address Obsolescence Pilot Novel Application Of Commercial Technologies For Defense Purposes Agile Development Activity Creation Design Development Demonstration Of Technical Or Operational Utility Or Combinations Of The Foregoing A Process Including A Business Process May Also Be The Subject Of A Prototype Project Although Assistance Terms Are Generally Not Appropriate In Ot Agreements In 10 U S C 4021 Ancillary Work Efforts That Are Necessary For Completion Of The Prototype Project Such As Test Site Training Or Limited Logistics Support May Be Included In Prototype Projects A Prototype May Be Physical Virtual Or Conceptual In Nature The Quantity Of Prototypes Commercial Solutions Should Generally Be Limited To That Needed To Prove Technical Or Manufacturing Feasibility Or Evaluate Military Utility Innovative This Refers To Any Technology Process Or Method Including Research And Development That Is New As Of The Date Of Proposal Submission Or Any New Application Of An Existing Technology Process Or Method As Of The Proposal Date Nontraditional Defense Contractor As Defined In 10 U S C 2302 9 As An Entity That Is Not Currently Performing And Has Not Performed For At Least The One Year Period Preceding The Solicitation Of Sources By The Dod For The Procurement Or Transaction Any Contract Or Subcontract For The Dod That Is Subject To Full Coverage Under The Cost Accounting Standards Prescribed Pursuant To 41 U S C 1502 And The Regulations Implementing Such Section This Includes All Small Business Concerns Under The Criteria And Size Standards In 13 C F R Part 121 Small Business Concern Defined In The Small Business Act 15 U S C 632 And 13 Cfr Part 121 5 0 Contract Agreement Details As Stated In The Overview Section Calls Issued Under This Commercial Solutions Opening Can Result In The Award Of Either A Far Part 12 Contract Procurement For Experimental Purposes Under 10 U S C 4023 Or An Other Transaction Agreement Ota Under 10 Usc 4021 Regardless Of The Contract Instrument Aflcmc Xa Chooses To Purse The Contract Agreement Type For All Shall Be Fixed Price Which Includes Firm Fixed Price Ffp And Fixed Price Incentive Fpi This Solicitation Is Not Accepting Offers For Grants Or Cooperative Agreements As The Purpose Of This Commercial Solutions Opening Is To Transfer Something Of Value Directly To The Government The Government Will Be The Decision Authority On Whether To Pursue A Far Part 12 Contract An Ota Or No Award At All The Government Reserves The Right To Award Some All Or None Of The Proposals From Responses To Each Call The Contracting Agreements Officer Reserves The Right To Negotiate Directly With The Offeror On The Terms And Conditions Prior To Execution Of The Resulting Contract Agreement On Behalf Of The Government Be Advised That Only A Contracting Agreements Officer Has The Authority To Enter Into Or Modify A Binding Contract Agreement On Behalf Of The United Stated Government 5 1 Prototyping This Commercial Solutions Opening May Result In The Award Of Prototype Projects Which Include Not Only Commercially Available Technologies Fueled By Commercial Or Strategic Investment But Also Concept Demonstrations Pilots And Agile Development Activities That Can Incrementally Improve Commercial Technologies Existing Government Owned Capabilities And Or Concepts For Broad Defense And Or Public Application S The Government Reserves The Right To Award A Far Part 12 Contract Procurement For Experimental Purposes Under 10 U S C 4023 Or An Other Transaction Ot Under 10 Usc 4021 Agreement Including An Ot For A Prototype Project And A Follow On Ot Or Contract For Production Or No Award At All Calls Issued Under This Commercial Solutions Opening Constitute Competitive Procedures Aflcmc Xa May Competitively Award Ots For Prototype Projects That Provide For The Award Of A Follow On Production Contract Or Ot For Production To Participants In The Ot For Prototype Projects Without The Use Of Further Competitive Procedures If The Participant In The Ot For Prototype Projects Successfully Completes The Prototype Project As Permitted By 10 U S C 4021 5 1 1 Iterative Prototyping A Contract Or Ot For A Prototype Awarded Under This Commercial Solutions Opening Shall Allow For An Iterative Prototyping Process An Iterative Prototyping Process Will Allow The Government To Modify By Mutual Agreement The Scope Of A Prototype Contract Or Ot To Allow For The Adaptation And Modification Of The Technology Being Prototyped To Meet Additional Unique And Discrete Purposes Mission Sets The Sequential Prototype Iterations May Result In A Separate Prototype Project Rather Than A Modification Of The Original Prototype Contract Or Ot These Additional Unique And Discrete Purposes Mission Sets Can Be Generated By Aflcmc Xa Or Originate Within Any Organization That Aflcmc Xa Supports 5 1 2 Successful Completion Of Prototype A Prototype Project Is Complete Upon The Written Determination Of The Appropriate Approving Official Program Manager And Contracting Agreements Officer For The Matter In Question That The Efforts Conducted Under A Prototype Contract Or Ot 1 Met The Key Technical Goals Of A Project 2 Met The Metrics Incorporated Into The Prototype Contract Or Ot Or 3 Accomplished A Particularly Favorable Or Unexpected Result That Justifies The Transition To A Production Contract Or Ot Furthermore Prior To Successful Completion Of A Prototype Project Under This Commercial Solutions Opening The Government Can Transition Any Aspect Of The Prototype Project Determined To Provide Utility Into Production While Other Aspects Of The Prototype Project Have Yet To Be Completed 5 1 3 Follow On Production Of A Prototype After Award Of A Prototype Using Ot Authority The Government And Offeror May Negotiate A Follow On Contract Or Ot For Production Or Solution Integration With Or Without Further Competition Any Concept Technology Solution Successfully Proven Through A Prototype Ot Can Be Transitioned To A Production Contract The Government Reserves The Right To Award A Follow On Contract Or Ot Before The Prototype Is Complete Under Competitive Procedures As Provided In 10 U S C 4021 Any Call Posted By The Government Under This Commercial Solutions Opening Could Result In The Potential Award Of A Follow On Production Or Solution Integration Contract Or Ot The Government Reserves The Right To Extend Performance To All Some Or None Of The Selected Solutions And Decisions Will Be Made Based On The Availability Of Government Funds 5 2 Other Transaction Agreements Otas Specifics In Accordance With 10 U S C 4021 If An Agreement For A Prototype Is Utilized And If That Agreement Provides For Payments In A Total Amount In Excess Of 5 000 000 The Agreement Will Include A Mandatory Clause That Provides For The Comptroller General The Ability To Examine The Records Of Any Party To The Agreement Or Any Entity That Participates In The Performance Of The Agreement The 5 000 000 Amount Includes The Base Agreementplusoptions Additionally To Enter Into An Ot For A Prototype Agreement Under 10 U S C 4021 One Of The Following Conditions Must Be Met There Is At Least One Nontraditional Defense Contractor Or Nonprofit Research Institution Participating To A Significant Extent In The Prototype Project All Significant Participants Other Than The Federal Government Are Small Businesses Or Nontraditional Defense Contractors Parties To The Transaction Other Than The Federal Government Must Pay At Least One Third Of The Prototype Project Total Cost The Senior Procurement Executive Determines That Exceptional Circumstances Justify The Use Of An Ot To Provide An Innovative Business Arrangement Not Feasible Under A Contract Or To Expand The Defense Supply Base In A Manner Not Practical Under A Contract Further Specifics And Requirements As It Relates To Ots May Be Applicable And Included In Subsequent Calls Published Under This Commercial Solutions Opening 6 0 Closed Calls This Commercial Solutions Opening Will Have Closed Calls That Consist Of Either A One Step Or Two Step Process And Will Be Specified In Each Individual Call For A One Step Call Only Proposals Will Be Solicited For A Two Step Call White Papers Will Be Solicited First And Then Subsequent Requests For Proposals May Follow After The Government First Reviews Your White Paper Any Part Of This Process May Be Modified Or Altered By Aflcmc Xa In The Calls Or Through An Amendment To This Commercial Solutions Opening E G A Pitch Day Might Be Utilized It Is Important To Note That At No Stage Is Aflcmc Xa Obligated To Make Any Awards And All Awards Are Subject To The Availability Of Funds And Successful Negotiations The Government Is Not Responsible For Any Monies Expended By The Proposer Prior To The Issuance Of Any Contract Agreement Award 6 1 One Step Closed Call Process 6 1 1 Call Published Aflcmc Xa Would Publish A Call Via An Amendment To This Commercial Solutions Opening The Call Would Specifically State The Commercial Solutions Opening Call Type Is A One Step Closed Call This Call Would Provide Arequireddate And Time For Proposal Submission The Call Would Also Detail The Specific Aois Being Solicited For Required Proposal Content Evaluation Criteria And Detail Other Requirements Unique To That Particular Call 6 1 2 Proposals Received Proposals That Are Received On Time Will Then Be Evaluated According To The Evaluation Criteria Stated In The Call After This Technical Review Is Complete Aflcmc Xa Will Notify Each Prospective Contractor That Has Been Selected To Proceed To The Contract Negotiations And Fact Finding Stage 6 1 3 Contract Negotiations And Fact Finding If A Company Is Notified That It Has Been Selected To Proceed To The Next Stage Then Contract Negotiations And Fact Finding Will Occur This Includes Contract Formation Scope Cost Price And Any Other Terms And Conditions The Contracting Agreements Officer Wishes To Discuss 6 1 4 Award Decision After Contract Negotiations And Fact Finding Is Complete Aflcmc Xa Will Render A Decision Whether Or Not To Enter Into A Contract Agreement With The Prospective Contractor 6 2 Two Step Closed Call Process 6 2 1 Call Published Aflcmc Xa Would Publish A Call Via An Amendment To This Commercial Solutions Opening The Call Would Specifically State That The Commercial Solutions Opening Call Type Is A Two Step Closed Call This Call Would Provide A Specific Date And Time When Prospective Contractors May Submit Their White Papers The Call Would Also Detail The Specific Aois Being Solicited For Required White Paper Content Evaluation Criteria And Detail Any Other Requirements Unique To That Particular Call 6 2 2 White Papers Received White Papers That Are Received On Time Will Then Be Evaluated According To The Evaluation Criteria Stated In The Call 6 2 3 Requests For Proposals Rfps Sent Companies Who Submit White Papers That Are Reviewed Favorably By Aflcmc Xa Will Be Sent A Request For Proposal Rfp To Notify Them That They Have Been Selected To Proceed To The Next Step Of The Process And Submit A Proposal Additional Details Will Also Be Provided In The Rfp 6 2 4 Incorporate Sections 6 1 2 6 1 4 After The Submission Of The White Papers And The Rfps Are Sent To The Contractors Whose White Papers Are Evaluated Favorably The Rest Of The Process Is The Same As The One Step Closed Call Therefore Sections 6 1 2 6 1 3 And 6 1 4 Are Incorporated Into This Section By Reference 7 0 Open Period Calls This Commercial Solutions Opening Will Have Open Period Calls That Consist Only Of A Two Step Process For This Call Type The Process Would Almost Exactly Mirror Section 6 2 However With The Important Distinction That White Papers Will Be Acceptedat Any Timeduring The Stated Time Period On The Call This Is In Contrast To A Closed Call Where All Proposals Are Required To Be Submitted At A Specific Date And Time Together And Follow A Standard Timeline For All Participants For Open Period Calls The Timelines Are Usually Less Structured And Broader In Nature Typical Turn Around Times That Contractors Can Expect Are Usually Stated In The Call Aflcmc Xa Reserves The Right To Modify Or Alter Any Of These Instructions In Each Call 8 0 Evaluation Criteria The Evaluation Criteria For White Papers And Proposals Will Be Further Detailed And Or Expanded Upon In The Calls Solutions Will Be Evaluated On The Basis Of The Merit Of The Proposed Concept In Addressing The Aoi Not Against Other Solution Briefs Submitted In Response To The Same Aoi Disclaimer No Proposals Or White Papers Are Being Requested At This Time Those Will Be Requested Via Calls Published Under This Commercial Solutions Opening 9 0 General Proposal Information 9 1 Proposal Content Below Is Thetypicalstructure And Required Volumes For Proposal Submission Aflcmc Xa Reserves The Right To Alter Or Change The Structure And Content It Requires For Each Proposal Submission On A Per Call Basis Title Page Does Not Count Against Page Limit Company Name Cage Number If Applicable Title Offeror Date E Mail Address Phone Fax Organization Office Symbol And Address Identify If You Or A Proposed Sub Contractor Are A Small Business Such As 8 A Small Disadvantaged Business Woman Owned Business Hubzone Small Business Veteran Owned Business Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business Historically Black College Or University And Minority Institution Identification Of Potential Sponsor S Organizations Volume 1 Technical Volume This Will Typically Contain A Page Limit And Detail Specific Sections That The Government Requires All Prospective Contractors To Address Volume 2 Cost Volume This Section Is Where Your Company Shall Detail The Proposed Cost By Breaking Down The Overall Proposed Price Into Specific Cost Categories Ex Direct Labor Overhead Direct Material And Profit 9 2 Proprietary Information Information Constituting A Trade Secret Commercial Or Financial Information Confidential Personal Information Or Data Affecting National Security Must Be Clearly Marked It Shall Be Treated In Confidence To The Extent Permitted By Law This Restriction Does Not Limit The Government s Right To Use Information Contained If It Is Obtained From Another Source Without Restriction Aflcmc Xa Assumes No Liability For Disclosure Or Use Of Unmarked Data And May Use Or Disclose Such Data For Any Purpose If A Proposer Is Awarded A Contract As A Result Of Or In Connection With The Submission Of Proprietary Data In The Proposal The Government Shall Have The Right To Duplicate Use Or Disclose The Data To The Extent Provided In The Resulting Contract Agreement Proposals Containing Data That Is Not To Be Disclosed To The Public For Any Purpose Or Used By The Government Except For Evaluation Purposes Shall Include The Following Sentences In Accordance With Far 52 215 1 E 1 And 2 On The Cover Page This Proposal Includes Data That Shall Not Be Disclosed Outside The Government And Shall Not Be Duplicated Used Or Disclosed In Whole Or In Part For Any Purpose Other Than To Evaluate This Proposal If However A Contract Is Awarded To This Offeror As A Result Of Or In Connection With The Submission Of This Data The Government Shall Have The Right To Duplicate Use Or Disclose The Data To The Extent Provided In The Resulting Contract This Restriction Does Not Limit The Government s Right To Use Information Contained In This Data If It Is Obtained From Another Source Without Restriction The Data Subject To This Restriction Are Contained In Sheets Insert Numbers Or Other Identification Of Sheets Each Restricted Data Sheet Should Be Marked As Follows Use Or Disclosure Of Data Contained On This Sheet Is Subject To The Restriction On The Title Page Of This Proposal 9 3 Classified Proposals Classified Whitepapers Proposals Will Not Be Accepted Under This Commercial Solutions Opening Unless Otherwise Stated In The Call If Topics Require Classified Work The Proposing Firm Must Have A Facility Clearance In Order To Perform The Work 9 4 Security Security Classification Will Be Determined For Each Call Award If Classified Data Will Be Accessed Or Generated A Facility And Storage Clearance At The Required Classification Level Will Be Required And The Proposal Will Discuss Appropriate Personnel And Facility Clearances If A Submitter Has Any Reason To Believe Their Concept May Reference Ideas Or Operations That Require Special Protection The Submitter Should Immediately Contact The Contracting Agreements Officer For Further Instruction Additionally If A Dd254 Is Applicable For A Call Award Offerors Must Verify Their Cognizant Security Office Information Is Current With Defense Security Service Dss 9 5 Promotional Material Promotional And Non Project Related Discussion Is Discouraged And Additional Information Provided Via Universal Resource Locator Url Links Or On Computer Disks Cds Dvds Video Tapes Or Any Other Medium Will Not Be Accepted Or Considered In The Proposal Evaluation Unless Otherwise Directed By The Call Or Contracting Agreements Officer This Also Means That Unnecessarily Elaborate Brochures Or Proposals Are Not Desired 9 6 Small Business Far Based Contracts Awarded Pursuant To This Commercial Solutions Opening Shall Include Far 52 219 8 Utilization Of Small Business Concerns Oct 2018 Far Based Contracts Awarded Pursuant To This Commercial Solutions Opening Which Meet Far Subpart 19 7 Criteria For Small Business Subcontracting Plans Shall Include Far 52 219 9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan March 2020 Offerors Shall Address Plans To Comply With These Requirements As Part Of Their Proposals If Seeking Far Part 12 Contracts Or If Seeking Ots Which Provide For Follow On Non Competitive Production Contracts Offerors Not Seeking Either Instrument In The Preceding Sentence Shall Clearly State So As Part Of Their Proposal And Shall Address These Requirements As Part Of Competition For Follow On Production Contracts If The Event That Any Follow On Production Contracts Are Required To Have Small Business Subcontracting Plans And Are Negotiated Using Far Part 15 Dfars 215 304 C Small Business Participation Plans Shall Be Required 9 7 Export Controlled Items Depending On The Proposal It May Be Subject To Export Control International Traffic In Arms Itar 22 Cfr 120 131 Or Export Administration Regulations Ear 15 Cfr 710 774 If The Effort Is Subject To Export Controls Then A Certified Dd Form 2345 Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement Will Be Required To Be Submitted With Proposals Dfars 252 225 7048 Export Controlled Item Jun 2013 Clause Shall Be Contained In All Resulting Contracts 9 8 Data Rights All Proposal Submissions Shall Include Data Rights Assertions If Applicable This Will Be A Required Component Of Each Proposal Submission Aflcmc Xa Reserves The Right To Negotiate Data Rights As Part Of The Contracting Process Additionally Each Call May Have Specific Data Rights Considerations Associated With It Should This Be The Case The Specific Rights Aflcmc Xa Is Requesting Will Be Detailed In Each Call Aflcmc Xa Also Reserves The Right To Tailor The Data Management Approach For Each Individual Effort Based On The Needs For Each Situation 9 8 1 Far Part 12 Considerations In Accordance With Dfars 227 7102 1 Aflcmc Xa Only Seeks To Acquire The Technical Data That Is Customarily Required On A Commercial Basis As A Result Dfars Clauses 252 227 7015 And 252 227 7037 Will Be Included On Each Far Part 12 Contract Awarded As A Result Of This Commercial Solutions Opening If Additional Data Rights Are Considered Warranted Aflcmc Xa Reserves The Right To Negotiate These With Prospective Contractors As Part Of The Contracting Process If The Government Pays For Any Portion Of Development Costs Dfars 252 227 7013 Will Be Included To Govern The Associated Technical Data For The Portion Of Commercial Items That Was Developed At Government Expense For The Portion Of Commercial Items That Was Developed Exclusively At Private Expense Dfars 252 227 7015 Will Still Govern The Technical Data Associated With Those Companies Whose Effort Originated Under The Sbir Program Will Maintain Standard Sbir Data Rights Iaw Dfars 252 227 7018 Class Deviation 2020 O0007 Additional Clauses May Be Applicable Depending On The Technology And Requirements Associated With It 10 0 Other Information 10 1 Unique Item Identification Iuid For Hardware Deliverables Item Unique Identification Iaw Dfars 252 211 7003 May Be Required See Https Www Acq Osd Mil Dpap Dars Dfars Html Current 252211 Htm 252 211 7003 10 2 Foreign Owned Businesses Foreign Owned Businesses May Independently Submit A Solution Or Do So As Part Of A Teaming Arrangement With One Or More United States Owned Businesses However The Ability To Obtain A Contract Agreement Based Upon A Submission May Depend Upon The Ability Of The Foreign Owned Businesses To Obtain Necessary Clearances And Approvals To Obtain Prescribed Information 10 3 Within Scope Modifications Potential Offerors Are Advised That Awards Resulting From The Calls Under This Commercial Solutions Opening May Be Modified During The Performance To Make Within Scope Changes Only A Contracting Agreements Officer Can Legally Bind A Contract Agreement Modification On Behalf Of The United Stated Government 10 4 Non Government Advisors And Source Selection Sensitive Information Non Government Advisors May Participate In The Evaluation Of All Submissions And Shall Have Signed A Non Disclosure Agreement Nda With The Government Non Government Advisors May Also Serve In Administrative Assistance Support Capacities The Government Understands That Information Provided In Response To This Commercial Solutions Opening Is Presented In Confidence And May Contain Trade Secrets Or Commercial Or Financial Information And It Agrees To Protect Such Information From Unauthorized Disclosure To The Maximum Extent Permitted Or Required By Law Aflcmc Xa Will Treat All Submissions To Calls Published Against This Commercial Solutions Opening As Source Selection Information During The Evaluation Process Submissions May Be Handled By Non Government Advisors For Administrative Purposes And Or Technical Evaluation S All Government Support Contractors Are Bound By Appropriate Ndas Submissions Will Not Be Returned Unless Otherwise Stated In The Call 10 5 Multiple White Paper Proposal Submissions Companies May Submit Multiple Submissions In Response To Any Single Aoi Detailed In Each Call If Each Submission Represents A Separate And Distinct Concept However For Each Individual Submission Prospective Contractors May Only Address One Concept Per Submission Unless Otherwise Detailed In The Individual Calls 10 6 Fraud And False Statements Knowingly And Willfully Making Any False Fictitious Or Fraudulent Statements Or Representations May Be A Felony Under The Federal Criminal False Statement Act 18 U S C Sec 1001 Punishable By A Fine Of Up To 10 000 Up To Five Years In Prison Or Both 10 7 Duns And Sam Registration Offerors Must Have A Dun And Bradstreet Duns Number And Must Register In The System For Award Management Sam Prior To Receiving An Award Or Agreement Offerors Must Be Determined To Be Responsible By The Contracting Agreements Officer And Must Not Be Suspended Or Debarred From Award By The Federal Government Nor Be Prohibited By Presidential Executive Order And Or Law From Receiving An Award 10 8 Wawf Registration Offerors Must Be Registered In The Prescribed Government Invoicing System Wide Area Work Flow Https Wawf Eb Mil Xhtml Unauth Registration Notice Xhtml 10 9 Supplier Performance Risk System Sprs In Order To Receive A Dod Contract Every Contractor Will Be Required To Perform A Basic Nist Sp 800 171 Dod Assessment That Process Is Described Here Https Www Acq Osd Mil Dpap Pdi Cyber Docs Nist 20Sp 20800 171 20Assessment 20Methodology 20Version 201 2 1 20 206 24 2020 Pdf Once The Basic Nist Sp 800 171 Dod Assessment Is Complete Each Contractor Will Need To Follow The Instructions Here Https Www Sprs Csd Disa Mil To Enter The Results Into Sprs On The Piee Website 10 10 Cost Sharing Or Matching Cost Sharing Or Matching Will Be Considered Based On The Solutions Proposed And Details Associated With Each Call Aflcmc Xa Has The Final Decision Authority On Whether To Enter Into A Cost Sharing Or Matching Agreement

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Note A Market Survey To Assess Small Business Capability Was Posted For This Procurement On 05 March 2025 Under E Commerce Control Number Mktsvy 0019F306 Reference Number N6600125r0025 The Naval Information Warfare Center Niwc Pacific Intends To Issue Request For Proposal Rfp No N6600126r0019 For Intelligence Surveillance And Reconnaissance Isr Systems And Information Operations Io From Seabed To Space S2isr The Services Contemplated Under This Effort Will Provide The Navy With The Ability To Develop And Field Isr Systems That Incorporate The Latest Capabilities For Maintaining Robust Communication Surveillance And Security To Accommodate Advances In Technology And Other Complementary Systems While Countering Ever Increasing Threats The Government Contemplates That In Its Capacity The Contractor Will Provide Technical Support Services In The Form Of Algorithm Development Data Design Processing Hardware And Software Development Fabrication Installation Testing Deployment Recovery Repair Systems Engineering Program And Configuration Management Logistics Maintenance Sustainment Training Environmental Support And Analysis In Support Of Isr Activities Isr Systems And Corresponding Cybersecurity Operations Isr Activities May Include Support Related To Chemical Nuclear Biological And Radiological Cnbr Elements Related To Unmanned System Isr Systems May Include Surveillance Programs Systems Networks And Tactical Data Communications Systems Including Automated Radio Communications Systems Satellite Terminal Systems And Space Air Land And Water Autonomous Or Non Autonomous Systems That Could Be Used In Isr Operations Contract Activities May Be Performed Throughout The World In Addition Work May Be Performed Onboard Afloat Vessels Including U S Coast Guard Vessels In Port Or At Sea Alongside Coalition Partner Nations E G Nato Countries It Is Anticipated That The Procurement Will Result In The Award Of Multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Idiq Contracts With Cost Plus Fixed Fee Cpff And Cost No Fee Pricing Arrangements The Period Of Performance Will Include A Seven Year Ordering Period Orders Will Be Placed Pursuant To The Ordering Processes Of Far 16 505 A The North American Industry Classification System Naics Code Is 541715 Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences Excluding Nanotechnology And Biotechnology And The Small Business Size Standard Is 1 000 Security Classification Will Vary From Unclassified To Top Secret Incidental Sensitive Compartmented Information Ts Sci Classification This Requirement Will Be Competed On A Full And Open Basis This Is A Follow On Requirement Covered By Contracts N6600121d0053 Through 0063 Niwc Pacific Anticipates That The Final Rfp For N6600126r0019 Will Be Released No Earlier Than 21 November 2025 The Solicitation Will Be Available Electronically Via The Solicitation Module Within The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment Piee Website At Https Piee Eb Mil Under Notice Id N6600126r0019

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Contact Information 4 N743 49 Wvg 7176052147 Benjamin T Spangler Civ Us Navy Mil Item Unique Identification And Valuation Jan 2023 19 Higher Level Contract Quality Requirement Navicp Review Feb 1991 Feb 1999 1 See Specification Sections C And E Inspection Of Supplies Fixed Price Aug 1996 2 Inspection And Acceptance Short Version 8 General Information Fob Destination 1 B Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions Jan 2023 16 Stand Alone Receiving Report Certifications Combo Receiving Report Invoice Material N A Tbd N00104 Tbd N39040 Certifications S4306a Material N50286 Tbd 133 2 N A N A N39040 Certifications N A N A See Dd Form 1423 Port Ptnh Wawf Notification Navy Mil Benjamin T Spangler Civ Us Navy Mil Navy Use Of Abilityone Support Contractor Release Of Offeror Information 3 18 1 Warranty Of Supplies Of A Noncomplex Nature June 2003 6 One Year From Date Of Delivery One Year From Date Of Delivery Warranty Of Data Basic Mar 2014 2 Buy American Free Trade Agreements Balance Of Payments Program Basic Feb 2024 11 Notice Of Total Small Business Set Aside Oct 2020 Deviation 2020 O0008 1 Alternate A Annual Representations And Certifications Oct 2024 13 Buy American Free Trade Agreements Balance Of Payments Program Certificate Basic Feb 2024 5 Buy American Balance Of Payments Program Certificate Basic Feb 2024 1 Annual Representations And Certifications Mar 2025 Deviation 2025 O0003 And2025 O0004 13 335931 600 Notice Of Priority Rating For National Defense Emergency Perpardeness And Enrgy Progam Use April 2008 2 X This Amendment Is Issued To Update The Closing Date This Amendment Is Issued To Extend The Closing Date 1 Dd1423 Data Item A001 Inspection And Test Plan May Be Waived If Already On File At Navsup Wss Mechanicsburg 2 Portsmouth Nsy s Dodaac Has Changed From N00102 To N50286 Any Reference Ton00102 Within This Order Should Be Updated To N50286 3 The Following Proposed Delivery Schedule Applies Submission Of Certification Data Cdrls Will Be On Or Before 20 Days Prior To Scheduled Delivery Pnsy Review Acceptance Of Certification Cdrls 6 Working Days After Receipt Of Certification Dd 1423 Cdrls Final Delivery Of Material Will Be On Or Before 365 Days After Effective Date Of The Resulting Contract 4 Any Contract Awarded As A Result Of This Solicitation Will Be Do Rated Order Do Rated Order Certified For National Defense Use Under The Defense Priorities And Allocations System Dpas 5 Navsup Wss Mechanicsburg Will Be Considering Past Performance In The Evaluation Of Offers In Accordance With Far 13 106 A 2 And Dfars 252 213 7000 6 If Drawings Are Included In The Solicitation Access Needs To Be Requested On The Individual Solicitation Page On Contracts Opportunities On The Government s Beta Sam Website After Requesting Access Send An Email To The Primary Poc Listed On The Solicitation 7 This Order Is Issued Pursuant To Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities Eaf 1 Scope 1 1 The Material Covered In This Contract Purchase Order Will Be Used In A Crucial Shipboard System The Use Of Incorrect Or Defective Material Would Create A High Probability Of Failure Resulting In Serious Personnel Injury Loss Of Life Loss Of Vital Shipboard Systems Or Loss Of The Ship Itself Therefore The Material Has Been Designated As Special Emphasis Material Level I Scope Of Certification Or Quality Assured And Special Control Procedures Are Invoked To Ensure Receipt Of Correct Material 2 Applicable Documents 2 1 Order Of Precedence In The Event Of A Conflict Between The Text Of This Contract Purchase Order And The References And Or Drawings Cited Herein The Text Of This Contract Purchase Order Must Take Precedence Nothing In This Contract Purchase Order However Must Supersede Applicable Laws And Regulations Unless A Specific Exemption Has Been Obtained 2 2 Applicable Documents The Document S Listed Below Form A Part Of This Contract Purchase Order Including Modifications Or Exclusions 2 2 1 Specification Revisions The Specification Revisions Listed Under Documents References Below Are The Preferred Revision Older And Or Newer R Evisions Are Acceptable When Listed Within Contract Support Library Reference Number Csd155 In Ecds Electric Contractor Data Submission At Ht Tps Register Nslc Navy Mil This Is To Allow Contractors To Use Certain Acceptable Older Specification Revisions To Purge Their Existing Stock Of Material Certified To Those Older Revisions Or To Use Newer Specification Revisions When Material Is Certified To Newly Released Revisions Without Requiring The Submittal Of Waiver Deviation Requests For Each Specification Revision On Every Contract Revisions Of Specifications Reflecting Editorial And Or Re Approval E G E2009 R2014 Etc Are Considered Inconsequential But Are Acceptable When Their Revisions Are Listedwithin Csd155 Or Elsewhere Within This Contract 2 2 2 Documents Drawings And Publications Supplied Are Listed Under Drawing Number These Items Should Be Retained Until An Award Is Made 2 2 3 Document References Listed Below Must Be Obtained By The Contractor Ordering Information Is Included As An Attachment To This Contract Purchase Order Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0001 A 49998 0240376 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0002 A 49998 0193151 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0003 A 49998 0267434 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0003 A A 49998 0222038 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0003 B A 49998 0160552 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0004 A 49998 0265358 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0005 A 49998 0087851 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0006 A 49998 0169465 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0007 A 49998 0128670 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0008 A 49998 0106222 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0009 A 49998 0139248 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0010 A 49998 0177475 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0011 A 49998 0103214 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0012 A 49998 0108634 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0013 A 49998 0129402 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0014 A 49998 0119474 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0015 A 49998 0085412 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0016 A 49998 0078792 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0017 A 49998 0150619 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0018 A 49998 0125346 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0018 A A 49998 0084618 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0019 A 49998 0140602 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0020 A 49998 0110058 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0021 A 49998 0101262 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0022 A 49998 0165721 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0023 A 49998 0141339 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0024 A 49998 0120416 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0025 A 49998 0100031 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0026 A 49998 0096050 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0027 A 49998 0105025 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0028 A 49998 0086377 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0029 A 49998 0102639 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0030 A 49998 0135765 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0031 A 49998 0066180 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0032 A 49998 0126085 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0033 A 49998 0107050 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0034 A 49998 0077100 Drawing Data 5791483 53711 A D 0035 A 49998 0130112 Drawing Data 5791484 53711 A D 0001 A 49998 0733493 Document Ref Data Fed Std H28 B 190424 A Document Ref Data Fed Std H28 0020 B 941221 A 01 Document Ref Data Ansi Asq Z1 4 080101 A Document Ref Data Qq N 286 G 001207 A Document Ref Data Mil Std 792 F 060519 A Document Ref Data Mil Std 2035 A 950515 A Document Ref Data Mil Std 2132 D 080310 F 01 Document Ref Data Iso 9001 081115 A Document Ref Data Iso10012 030415 A Document Ref Data Iso Iec 17025 050515 A Document Ref Data Mil I 45208 A 810724 A 1 Document Ref Data Mil Std 45662 A 880801 A Document Ref Data Sae Ams Qq S 763 D 150301 A Document Ref Data Ansi Ncsl Z540 3 130326 A Document Ref Data 0900 Lp 001 7000 810101 C 01 Document Ref Data S9074 Aq Gib 010 248 1 191112 A Document Ref Data T9074 As Gib 010 271 1 140911 A Document Ref Data S9074 Ar Gib 010A 278 Chg A 130214 A 3 Requirements 3 1 The Connector Assembly Must Be In Accordance With Navsea Drawings 5791483 And 5791484 Item 507 Less Items 403 501 28 29 18 49 And 50 Except As Amplified Or Modified Herein 3 2 Molded Insert Assembly Polyurethane Item 502 Of Navsaea Drawing 5791483 Must Be Replaced By D G Obrien Molded Insert Assembly Neoprene D G O brien P N 1122932 102 3 3 Inboard Molded Plug Assemblies Are Not Supplied As Part Of The Connector Assembly 3 4 Cpvc Meeting Astm D1784 Class 23447 Is An Acceptable Replacement For Lexan 500 For The Polycarbonate Cap 3 5 Chemlok 6224 Is A Suitable Replacement For Chemlok 220 3 6 Material For Parts Requiring Certification Quantitative Chemical And Mechanical Analysis Is Required For The Parts Listed Below Unless Specifically Stated Otherwise Part Outboard Adapter Item 6 And Retaining Nut Item 9 Of Drawing 5791483 Material Qq N 286 Form 2 Annealed And Age Hardened Part Bleed Off Valve Item 55 Of Drawing 5791483 Material Qq S 763 Class 316 Condition A Hot Or Cold Finished 3 7 Testing Certification Certifications Are Required For The Following Tests On The Items Listed Below Additional Testing On Other Piece Parts If Any Per Applicable Drawings And Specifications Is Still Required But Certifications Are Only Required As Listed Below Test Intergranular Corrosion Test Only For Sae Ams Qq S 763 Classes 304 Condition A 304L 316 Condition A 316L 317 Condition A 321 And 347 Material Test Must Be Performed Prior To Fabrication Machining Item Each Bleed Off Valve Item 55 Of Drawing 5791483 Performance Sae Ams Qq S 763 Acceptance Sae Ams Qq S 763 Attribute Annealing And Age Hardening Item Each Outboard Adapter Item 6 And Retaining Nut Item 9 Of Drawing 5791483 Performance Qq N 286 Test Ultrasonic Inspection On Starting Material Item All Items Requiring Certification Made From Qq N 286 With A Diameter Or Minimum Distance Between Parallel Surfaces Of 4 Inches Or Greater Of The Starting Material Or When Required By A Drawing Or Specification Invoked Elsewhere In This Contract Performance T9074 As Gib 010 271 Or Mil Std 2132 And Qq N 286 Acceptance Qq N 286 Test Dye Penetrant Inspection Item Each Outboard Adapter Item 6 Retaining Nut Item 9 And Bleed Off Valve Item 55 Of Drawing 5791483 Performance T9074 As Gib 010 271 Acceptance Mil Std 2035 Test Hydrostatic Test Item Molded Insert Assembly D G O brien P N 1122932 102 Performance Navsea Drawing 5791483 Note 36B Except Test Pressure Must Be 2000 Psig Acceptance No Leakage Or Permanent Deformation Test Non Destructive Tests Item Weld Repair And Or Production Weld As Applicable Performance Per Applicable Fabrication Specification Acceptance Per Applicable Fabrication Specification 3 8 The Pressure Tolerance Must Be As Specified In The Assembly Drawing Detail Drawing Design Specification Or Elsewhere In This Contract Where Pressure Tolerances Are Not Provided By Drawings Specifications Or Specified Elsewhere In This Contract The Following Must Be Used For Pressure Tests Below 100 Psig The Pressure Tolerance Must Be 1 Psig 0 Psig For Pressure Tests At Or Above 100 Psig Up To And Including 2500 Psig The Pressure Tolerance Must Be 2 0 Psig Rounded Off To The Nearest Multiple Of The Smallest Graduation On An Analog Test Pressure Gauge Not To Exceed 50 Psig For Pressure Tests Above 2500 Psig The Pressure Tolerance Must Be 2 0 Psig Rounded Off To The Nearest Multiple Of The Smallest Graduation On An Analog Test Pressure Gauge Not To Exceed 200 Psig The Pressure Test Time Tolerance Must Be As Specified In The Assembly Drawing Detail Drawing Design Specification Or Elsewhere In This Contract Where Pressure Test Time Tolerances Are Not Provided By Drawings Specifications Or Specified Elsewhere In This Contract The Following Must Be Used For A Test Duration Up To And Including 1 Hour The Tolerance Must Be 5 Minutes 0 Minutes For A Test Duration Of More Than 1 Hour Up To And Including 24 Hours The Tolerance Must Be 30 Minutes 0 Minutes For A Test Duration Of More Than 24 Hours The Tolerance Must Be 60 Minutes 0 Minutes 3 9 Thread Inspection Requirements All Threads On Threaded Parts Must Be Inspected Using Appropriate Inspection Methods Inspection Systems And Inspection Gages Instruments In Accordance With Fed Std H28 Series Substitution Of Thecommercial Equivalent Inspection In Accordance With Asme B1 Series Is Acceptable 3 9 1 System 21 Of Fed Std H28 20 Must Be Used As A Minimum Inspection Requirement For Threads When The Design Drawing Or Design Specification Does Not Specify An Inspection Requirement 3 9 2 For Navy And Shipyard Drawings System 21 Of Fed Std H28 20 May Be Substituted For System 22 Without Further Navy Approval When The Design Drawing Invokes System 22 And Does Not Cite Governing Specifications That Specifically Require System 22 System 22 Of Fed Std H28 20 Must Be Used When The Drawing References Other Governing Specifications That Specifically Require System 22 Such As Certain Thread Types Of Mil Dtl 1222 3 9 3 A Written Request For Concurrence Must Be Submitted When Utilizing Alternative Measuring Equipment Or Measuring Systems Not Applicable To The Specified Inspection System 3 10 Slow Strain Rate Tensile Test Laboratories The Slow Strain Rate Tensile Test Of Qq N 286 Must Be Performed By One Of The Following Laboratories Huntington Alloys A Special Metals Company Attn Bill Bolenr 3200 Riverside Drive Huntington Wv 257059 Phone 304 526 5889 Fax 304 526 5973 Metallurgical Consultants Inc Attn W M Buehler 4820 Caroline Po Box 88046 Houston Tx 77288 0046 Phone 713 526 6351 Fax 713 526 2964 Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Attn Eric Focht Code 614 9500 Macarthur Blvd West Bethesda Md 20817 5700 Phone 301 227 5032 Fax 301 227 5576 Teledyne Allvac Attn Dr W D Cao 2020 Ashcraft Ave Monroe Nc 28110 Phone 704 289 4511 Fax 704 289 4269 Westmoreland Mechanical Testing And Research Inc Attn Andrew Wisniewski P O Box 388 Youngstown Pa 15696 0388 Mannesmann Rohrenwerke Mannesmann Forschungsinstitut Mfi Attn Dr Weiss Postfach 251160 47251 Duisburg Germany Phone 011 49 0203 9993194 Fax 011 49 0203 9994415 Thyssenkrupp Vdm Usa Inc Attn D C Agarwal 11210 Steeplecrest Drive Suite 120 Houston Tx 77065 4939 Phone 281 955 6683 3 11 Internal Threads All Internal Threads Must Be Formed By Cutting Cold Forming Of Internal Threads Is Not Acceptable 3 12 O Ring Grooves And Mating Sealing Surfaces Must Be Inspected Per The Contractually Invoked Drawings Or Specifications When The Drawings Or Specifications Do Not Provide Specific Defect Criteria Or State That No Defects Are Allowed The General Acceptance Criteria Gac Standard Must Be Used For Inspecting O Ring Grooves And Mating Sealing Surfaces Only Repairs To Sealing Surfaces And O Ring Grooves With Unacceptable Defects May Be Accomplished Within The Limits Of The Size And Tolerances Provided In The Applicable Drawing Repairs Thatwould Exceed These Limits Require Approval Including Final Dimensions The Data That Is Red Lined Crossed Out Is Excluded From The Gac For This Contract And Is Not To Be Used For Acceptance Or Rejection Criteria The Gac Document Is Identified As Contract Support Library Reference Number Csd008 At Https Register Nslc Navy Mil 3 13 Welding Or Brazing When Welding Brazing And Allied Processes Are Required As Invoked By Section C Paragraph 3 Requirements They Must Be In Accordance With S9074 Ar Gib 010A 278 0900 Lp 001 7000 For Brazing Of Piping And Pressure Vessel Applications Or S9074 Aq Gib 010 248 For Brazing Of Other Applications For All Production And Repair Welding And Brazing Personnel And Procedures Must Be Qualified Under S9074 Aq Gib 010 248 Or 0900 Lp 001 7000 As Applicable Repair Welding Is Not Permitted On Qq N 286 Material Procedures And Qualification Data Must Be Submitted For Review And Approval Prior To Performing Any Welding Or Brazing 3 14 Certificate Of Compliance Special Emphasis Material The Contractor Must Prepare And Submit A Certificate Of Compliance Certifying That The Items Components Furnished Under This Contract Comply With The Requirements Of The Procurement Document Including Any All Invoked Specifications And Drawings 3 15 Configuration Control The Contractor Must Maintain The Total Equipment Baseline Configuration For Items Of Proprietary Design Contractor Drawings Showing The Latest Assembly Configuration Must Be Provided To The Government In Electronic C4 Format Definitions Are Provided Elsewhere In The Contract Purchase Order 3 15 1 Waivers Deviations All Waivers And Deviations Regardless Of Significance Or Classification Require Review And Approval By The Contracting Officer Waivers And Deviations Must Be Designated As Critical Major Or Minor The Contractor Must Provide A Copy Of This Request To The Qar Requests Must Include The Information Listed Below A A Complete Description Of The Contract Requirement Affected And The Nature Of The Waiver Deviation Non Conformance Including A Classification Of Critical Major Or Minor B Number Of Units And Serial Lot Numbers To Be Delivered In This Configuration C Any Impacts To Logistics Support Elements Such As Software Manuals Spares Tools And Similar Being Utilized By Government Personnel Or Impacts To The Operational Use Of The Product D Information About Remedial Action Being Taken To Prevent Reoccurrence Of The Non Conformance 3 15 2 All Requests For Waivers Deviations On Navsup Wss Contracts Must Be Submitted To The Navsup Wss Contracting Specialist Via Email 3 15 3 Ecps The Government Will Maintain Configuration Control And Change Authority For All Modifications Or Changes Affecting Form Fit Function Or Interface Parameters Of The Equipment And Its Sub Assemblies The Contractor Must Submit An Engineering Change Proposal Ecp For Any Class I Or Ii Changes That Impact The Equipment Covered By This Contract Ecps Must Be Prepared In Contractor Format And Must Include The Following Information A The Change Priority Change Classification Class I Or Class Ii And Change Justification B A Complete Description Of The Change To Be Made And The Need For That Change C A Complete Listing Of Other Configuration Items Impacted By The Proposed Change And A Description Of The Impact On Those Cis D Proposed Changes To Documents Controlled By The Government E Proposed Serial Lot Number Effectivities Of Units To Be Produced In Or Retrofitted To The Proposed Configuration F Recommendations About The Way A Retrofit Should Be Accomplished G Impacts To Any Logistics Support Elements Such As Software Manuals Spares Tools And Similar Being Utilized By Government Personnel In Support Of The Product H Impacts To The Operational Use Of The Product I Complete Estimated Life Cycle Cost Impact Of The Proposed Change J Milestones Relating To The Processing And Implementation Of The Engineering Change 3 16 Mercury Free Mercury And Mercury Containing Compounds Must Not Be Intentionally Added Or Come In Direct Contact With Hardware Or Supplies Furnished Under This Contract Mercury Contamination Of The Material Will Be Cause For Rejection 3 17 Navsea 0948 Lp 045 7010 Any Applicable Requirements Of Navships 4410 17 Navsea 0948 Lp 045 7010 Or 0948 045 7010 Which The Contractor Must Meet Are Included In This Contract Purchase Order The Above Documents Are For Governmentuse Only Further Application Of The Above Documents Is Prohibited Prohibited 3 17 1 Marking Of Material With A Material Designator Per The Drawing Is Also Prohibited With The Exception Of Fasteners Fasteners Must Be Marked With A Material Symbol Designator As Specified Elsewhere In This Contract Quality Assurance Requirements 3 18 See Cdrl Di Misc 80678 Test Certification A Statement Of Tests Performed Listing The Pieces Tested Must Be Furnished Along With A Copy Of The Test Results Certification Must Include The Contractor s Name Address And Date Quantity Inspected Identified To The Contract Purchase Order And Item Number And The Contractor s Or Authorized Personnel s Signature Test Certifications Must Reference The Standard Specification Including The Revision To Which The Testing Was Performed And The Acceptance Criteria Used Test Procedure Numbers May Also Be Referenced On Test Reports Test Reports On Weldments Must Be Identified To Weld Joint And Layer 3 19 Quality System Requirements The Contractor Furnishing Items Under This Contract Purchase Order Must Provide And Maintain A Quality System In Accordance With Iso 9001 As Amplified Or Modified Herein With The Calibration System Requirements Of Iso 10012 Or Ansi Z540 3 With Iso 17025 A Quality System In Accordance With Mil I 45208 With The Calibration System Requirements Of Mil Std 45662 Is Acceptable As An Alternate 3 19 1 The Contractor s Quality System And Products Supplied Under The System Are Subject To Evaluation Verification Inspection And Acceptance Nonacceptance By The Government Representative To Determine The System s Effectiveness In Meeting The Quality Requirements Established In The Contract Purchase Order 3 19 2 The Contractor s Quality System Must Be Documented And Must Be Available For Review By The Contracting Officer Or His Representative Prior To Initiation Of Production And Throughout The Life Of The Contract The Prime Contractor Must Upon Notification Make His Facilities Available For Audit By The Contracting Officer Or His Authorized Representative 3 19 3 See Cdrl Di Qcic 81110 Inspection System Procedures All Suppliers Of Level I Subsafe Li Ss Material Are Required To Submit A Copy Of Their Current Documented Quality System Procedures To The Procurement Contracting Officer Pco Prior To Award Of Any Contract Purchase Order Suppliers That Have A Copy Of Their Current Quality System Procedures On File At The Procuring Activity May Request The Pco Waive This Requirement 3 19 4 This Contract Provides For The Performance Of Government Quality Assurance At Source The Place Or Places Of Performance May Not Be Changed Without The Authorization Of The Procurement Contracting Officer Upon Receipt Of This Order Promptly Notify The Government Representative Who Normally Services Your Plant So That Appropriate Planning For Government Inspection Can Be Accomplished If You Do Not Have An Assigned Government Representative Notify The Nearest Defense Contract Management Agency Dcma Office In The Event That A Local Government Representative Or Dcma Office Cannot Be Located Our Purchasing Agent Should Be Notified Immediately 3 19 5 Any Changes Made By The Contractor To A Qualified Quality System Will Require Re Submittal To The Pco And Concurrence By The Government Quality Assurance Representative Prior To Adoption 3 20 Contractor Inspection Requirements The Contractor Must Maintain Adequate Records Of All Inspections And Tests The Records Must Indicate The Nature And Number Of Observations Made The Number And Type Of Deficiencies Found The Quantities Approved And Rejected And The Nature Of Corrective Action Taken As Appropriate Inspection Records Must Be Traceable To The Material Inspected 3 20 1 The Supplier s Gages Measuring And Test Equipment Must Be Made Available For Use By The Government Representative When Required To Determine Conformance With Contract Requirements When Conditions Warrant The Supplier s Personnel Must Be Made Available For Operations Of Such Devices And For Verification Of Their Accuracy And Condition 3 20 2 All Documents And Reference Data Applicable To This Contract Must Be Available For Review By The Government Representative Copies Of Documents Required For Government Inspection Purposes Must Be Furnished In Accordance With The Instructions Provided By The Government Representative 3 21 Subcontractor Inspection Requirements The Government Has The Right To Inspect At Source Any Supplies Or Services That Were Not Manufactured Or Performed Within The Contractor s Facility Such Inspection Can Only Be Requested By Or Under Authorization Of The Government Representative Any Purchasing Documents To A Subcontractor Must Cite The Applicable Portions Of The Contractually Invoked Quality System E G Calibration Requirements Plus Any Product Requirements That Apply To The Supplies Being Purchased When The Government Elects To Perform Source Inspection At The Subcontractor s Facility Applicable Purchase Documents Must Be Annotated With The Following Statement A Government Inspection Is Required Prior To Shipment From Your Plant Upon Receipt Of This Order Promptly Notify The Government Representative Who Normally Services Your Plant So That Appropriate Planning For Government Inspection Can Be Accomplished If You Do Not Have An Assigned Government Representative Notify The Nearest Defense Contract Management Agency Dcma Office In The Event That A Local Government Representative Or Dcma Office Cannot Be Located Our Purchasing Agent Should Be Notified Immediately 3 21 1 The Prime Contractor s Program Must Include Procedures To Assess The Capability Of The Prospective Suppliers To Produce The Products Or Supply The Services In Accordance With The Contract Prior To The Issuance Of Any Purchase Document 3 21 2 Each Sub Tier Supplier Of Material Or Services For Items In Section 3 Of This Contract Must Be Subjected To A Periodic Review Or Audit By The Prime To Determine The Continued Capability Of The Supplier To Control The Quality Of The Products Or Services Specified In The Purchase Order Or Contract 3 21 3 The Prime Contractor Must Ensure That The Purchased Product Conformsto Specified Purchase Requirements And This Contract The Type And Extent Of Control Applied To The Supplier And The Purchased Product Must Be Dependent Upon The Effect Of The Purchased Product On The End Item Represented By This Contract 3 21 4 The Prime Contractor Must Evaluate The Requirements Of The Contractand Select Suppliers Based On Their Ability To Supply The Product In Accordance With The Prime Contractor s Requirements And The Contract Criteria For Selection And Evaluation Must Be Established Records Of This Effort Must Be Available For Review By The Government 3 21 5 The Prime Contractor s Supplier Quality Assurance Program Must Provide For A Review Of Purchase Documents To Assure Applicable Quality Requirements Are Included Or Referenced In The Documentation For Compliance By The Supplier 3 22 Government Furnished Material And Or Equipment Gfm Gfe When Material Or Equipment Is Furnished By The Government The Contractor Must Develop Documented Control Procedures That Require At Least The Following 3 22 1 Visual Examination Upon Receipt To Detect Damage During Transit 3 22 2 Inspection For Completeness And Proper Type 3 22 3 Verification Of Material Quality Received 3 22 4 Periodic Inspection And Precautions To Assure Adequate Storage Conditions And To Guard Against Damage From Handling And Deterioration During Storage 3 22 5 Functional Testing Either Prior To Or After Installation Or Both As Required By The Contract To Determine Satisfactory Operation 3 22 6 Identification And Protection From Improper Use Or Disposition 3 22 7 Reporting To The Government Any Gfm Or Gfe Property Found Damaged Malfunctioning Or Otherwise Unsuitable For Use In The Event Of Damage Or Malfunction During Or After Installation The Supplier Must Determine And Record Probable Cause And Necessity For Withholding The Material From Use 3 22 8 For Gfe Material And As Required By The Terms Of The Bailment Agreement The Supplier Must Establish Procedures For Adequate Storage Maintenance And Inspection Of Bailed Government Material Records Of All Inspection And Maintenance Performed On Bailed Property Must Be Maintained 3 22 9 Material Returned To The Contractor Must Be Handled As Gfm 3 23 Traceability And Certification Requirements To Assure That Correct Materials Are Installed In Level I Subsafe Systems It Is Imperative That Traceability Be Maintained From The Material To The Material Certification Test Report And Other Required Objective Quality Evidence Oqe The Material Certification Report Must Completely And Accurately Reflect That The Material Supplied Meets The Specified Requirements Materials Requiring Traceability And Certification Data Are Identified Within Paragraph 3 Section C Of This Contract Purchase Order 3 23 1 The Following Provides The Minimum Requirements For Maintaining Material Traceability And Supplements The Requirements Specified In Di Misc 81020 And Elsewhere In The Contract Purchase Order The Contractor Must Develop Written Procedures That Implement The Material Control Requirements Stated Herein And Elsewhere In This Contract Purchase Order 3 24 Material Traceability The Certification Data Report Must Be Identified Through A Unique Traceability Number Heat Lot Number Or Heat Treat Number As Applicable Which Must Also Be Marked On The Material This Traceability Marking On The Material Must Provide Direct Traceability To The Material s Chemical Composition And Mechanical Properties Certification Data For Material Produced By Batch Continuous Cast Or Continuous Pour Processes Samples Must Be Taken No Less Than Once In Every Eight Hours Of Operation For The Purpose Of Validating Proper Chemical Composition And Mechanical Properties Traceability Must Be Maintained Through All Process Operations Including Any Subcontracted Operations To The Finished Component 3 24 1 Material Marking For Traceability And Identification The Following Are The Minimum Marking Requirements Additional Alternate Marking Requirements If Applicable Will Be Specified Elsewhere In The Contract Purchase Order In Addition To The Marking Requirements On Applicable Drawings And Or Specifications Marking For Traceability Is Required All Traceability Markings Must Be Permanently Applied In Accordance With Mil Std 792 Except As Specified Below An Alternate Marking Method Is Permissible Provided It Is An Available Option In The Contractually Invoked Specification Or Drawing Except In Instances Where The Material Has Been Modified By This Contract Purchase Order And Differs From That Specified In The Specification Or Drawing 3 24 2 Traceability Markings For Items With Precision Machined Or Plated Surfaces Or Material With Suitable Marking Surface Areas Less Than 3 8 Inches Square Either 3 8 X 3 8 Or An Area Equal To 0 1406 Inches Square Must Be Applied To A Durable Tag And The Tag Securely Affixed To The Material 3 24 3 Traceability Markings Must Be Maintained Through Assembly And Whenever Possible Must Be Visible After Assembly For Items Where The Marking Is Not Visible After Assembly A Durable Tag Must Be Securely Attached To The Assembly Identifying The Part Number Piece Number Traceability Number And The Location Of The Permanent Mark 3 24 4 Marking Must Be Legible And Must Be Located So As To Not Affect The Form Fit And Function Of The Material 3 25 See Cdrl Di Misc 81020 Chemical And Mechanical Material Certification In Addition To The Certification Data Requirements Specified In Di Misc 81020 The Following Material Certification Requirements Apply 3 25 1 Quantitative Chemical And Mechanical Analysis Of Material Traceable To Traceability Markings Is Required Material Certification Test Reports Must Include The Class Form Condition Grade Type Finish And Or Composition As Applicable Of The Material Supplied 3 25 2 Re Identification And Re Certification Of Material Is Required When The Material Is Subjected To A Process Which Alters It s Properties If The Starting Material Or Raw Stock Is Processed In A Manner That Will Not Affect Its Chemical Composition Or Mechanical Properties The Original Certifications For The Chemical Composition And Mechanical Properties As Required By The Material Specification Are Acceptable Re Certification Of The Chemical Or Mechanical Properties Is Required If A Process Is Used During Fabrication That Alters The Original Properties Of The Material E G Alloying Heat Treating Or Forming In These Instances The Properties Of The Material Must Be Re Determined And Documented To Reflect The Altered Condition The Altered Material Must Be Uniquely Re Identified The Properties Thus Determined And Documented Are Required For Final Certification And Must Conform To The Material Specification Or The Contract Purchase Order Requirements When Only The Mechanical Properties Are Altered The Original Certification Forchemical Composition Must Be Overstamped And Annotated With The Unique Traceability Material And At A Minimum Contain The Information Below Traceability Marking Marking On Finished Item Is Fabricated From Raw Material Identified To Heat Lot Number And Heat Treat Number When Applicable Date Name And Signature Of Auth Co Rep 3 25 3 Material Certification Data Forwarded By The Manufacturer Must Contain A Signed Certification That The Report Results Represent The Actual Attributes Of The Material Furnished And Indicate Full Compliance With All Applicable Specification And Contract Requirements Transcription Of Certification Data Is Prohibited 3 25 4 Statements On Material Certification Documents Must Be Positive And Unqualified Disclaimers Such As To The Best Of Our Knowledge Or We Believe The Information Contained Herein Is True Are Not Acceptable 3 25 5 If Material Is Received Without The Required Certification Papers Or With Incorrect Missing Data On The Certification Papers The Material Will Be Rejected 3 26 Material Handling The Written Material Control Process Must Include The Following 3 26 1 All Raw Materials Must Have Traceability Markings Except As Specified Below 3 26 2 Stored Raw Materials Requiring Traceability Must Be Segregated To Preclude Intermingling With Materials Not Requiring Traceability 3 26 3 When Traceability Markings Will Be Removed By A Manufacturing Or Fabrication Process The Marking Must Be Recorded Prior To Removal And Be Immediately Restored Upon Completion Of The Process If This Cannot Be Done Or Is Impractical An Appropriate Material Control Procedure Such As A Bag And Tag Tagging And Or Tote Box Control Must Be Employed The Material Control Procedure Must Provide A Method Of Positive Control To Preclude Commingling Of Heats Lots Or Loss Of Traceability The Traceability Marking Must Be Reapplied Upon Completion Of The Final Manufacturing Process 3 26 4 Brazing Or Weld Filler Metals For Strength Welds Forming Or Integral With Pressure Containing Components Or Assemblies Requiring Traceability Must Be Verified To Be The Correct Material And Type Or Grade As Applicable Prior To Consumption At A Minimum Material Verification Must Consist Of Inspection Of Material Test Reports For Conformance To Specified Requirements Control Of Welding And Brazing Filler Metals Must Be Maintained To The Point Of Consumption To Assure Use Of The Correct Type And Grade Markings And Traceability Requirements Do Not Apply To Brazing And Weld Filler Metals After Consumption It Is The Responsibility Of The Prime Contractor To Ensure Conformance With The Above Requirements On Welds Performed By Their Subcontractors 3 26 5 Purchase Orders For Raw Material Must Specify That The Material Be Traceable To Material Certification Test Reports By Traceability Markings On The Material And Identified On The Test Reports The Certification Data Requirements Contained In Di Misc 81020 Must Be Invoked By The Prime Contractor On All Subcontractors Supplying Level I Material 3 26 6 The Material Control Process Must Include Requirements For The Maintenance Of Traceability For Items Sent Out For Subcontracted Operations If Such Operations Would Remove Traceability Markings Purchase Or Work Orders Must Specify A Method And Marking Location For Remarking The Contractor Must Also Ensure That Subcontractor Production Controls Are Adequate To Preclude Commingling Of Materials During Processing 3 27 Receiving Inspection 3 27 1 Products And Services Produced By Sub Tier Suppliers For Incorporation In The Contract End Item Must Be Subject To Inspection Or Audit At The Time Of Receipt By The Prime Prior To Further Processing Within The Prime Contractor s Plant Or Shipment To Another Location 3 27 2 Receiving Inspection Must Include As A Minimum Verification That The Traceability Marking On The Material Agrees With That On The Certification Test Reports Verification That Certification Test Reports Are Legible And Complete Verification That The Contents Of The Certification Test Reports Are In Compliance With The Contractually Invoked Specifications And Requirements 3 28 Discrepancy Reporting 3 28 1 Nonconforming Products From Sub Tier Suppliers Must Be Identified And Processed In Accordance With The Prime Contractor s Procedures For Controlling Nonconforming Products The Prime Contractor Must Report The Receipt Of Any Nonconforming Products To The Responsible Sub Tier Supplier In Accordance With Established Procedures Nonconforming Material Records Must Be Maintained And Available For Review By The Government Quality Assurance Representative Qar 3 29 Final Inspection The Following Inspections Must Be Performed Prior To Government Inspection And Acceptance 3 29 1 Material Sampling Material Must Be Inspected For Form Fit And Function Lot Acceptance Must Be Based On Zero Defects And Lot Rejection Based On One Defect The Sample Size Must Be In Accordance With The Sampling Plan S In The Applicable Military Specification Or Standard Federal Specification Or Standard Or Drawing To Which The Material Was Manufactured In The Absence Of Such Sampling Plans Sampling Inspection Must Be Per Ansi Asq Z1 4 General Inspection Level Ii For Sample Size Selection Code Table Iia For Sample Size Small Lot Sizes For Lot Sizes Of Fifty Or Less The Minimum Sample Size Must Be Eight Units For Lot Sizes Of Eight Or Less The Sample Size Must Be One Hundred Percent Of The Lot 3 29 2 The Manufacturer May Elect To Use Statistical Process Control Spc To Assure Product Quality In Lieu Of The Above Attribute Sampling Plan Provided That The Spc Methodology System Used Provides Acceptable Products To The Government However The Government Navy Receipt Inspection Activity May Perform Their Acceptance Inspection Of The Material Using The Attribute Sampling Plan Outlined Above 3 29 3 All Data Concerning Material Verification Chemical Mechanical Or Physical Properties Traceability Material Certifications To Material Marking And Nondestructive Test Ndt Certifications For Material Must Be 100 Inspected The Certification Test Reports Must Also Be 100 Inspected For Completeness And Legibility 3 29 4 All Material Requiring Traceability Must Be 100 Inspected For Traceability Marking And That The Marking Is Legible 3 30 Welding Requirements When Production Or Repair Welding Is Required The Applicable Welding Procedure S And Qualification Data Must Be Submitted For Review And Approval In Addition The Consumed Weld Metal C Of C As Defined Below Must Be Submitted As Part Of The Certification Oqe Package Submitted By The Contractor Note These Requirements Do Not Apply To Tack Spot Welds When The Conditions Of Section 4 2 1 1 Of S9074 Ar Gib 010A 278 Are Met 3 30 1 Approval Of The Contractor s Qualification Data Must Be Obtained Prior To Performing Any Welding Production Or Repair 3 30 2 If The Contractors Qualification Data Has Previously Been Approved By The Navy For Other Contracts A Copy Of The Original Approval Letter May Be Submitted Along With The Procedures And Qualification Data Report To Expedite The Approval Process The Approval Letter Must Reference The Applicable Welding Procedure And Qualification Data Report Identification Number Prior Approval Does Not Guarantee Acceptance For This Or Any Future Contracts As Far As Practical All Procedures For The Contract Must Be Submitted At The Same Time Welding Procedures And Qualification Data Must Be Submitted In A Commercially Available Electronic Format Such As Adobe Acrobat Pdf The Contractor Must State The Applicability Of Each Weld Procedure And Qualification Data Submitted Citing The Drawing Number And Pieces To Be Welded I E Wp 123 And Qd 123 Are Submitted For The Weld Joint Between Pieces 1 And 2 On Drawing Abc Wp 456 And Qd 456 Are Submitted For The Hardfacing Of Piece 3 On Drawing Xyz 3 30 3 The Pco s Authorization For The Use Of Weld Procedure S And Qualification Data For The Specific Application As Submitted Does Not Mitigate The Vendors Responsibility To Comply With The Requirements Of S9074 Aq Gib 010 248 S9074 Ar Gib 010A 278 And The Contract 3 30 4 Authority For The Repair Of Special Repairs In Castings The Repair Of Wrought Material Or The Repair Of Forged Material Must Be Obtained Via Request For Waiver From The Procurement Contracting Officer This Request Must Describe The Defect Including Size Depth Location And A Description Of The Proposed Repair Repairs Deemed Minor Or Nominal In Accordance With S9074 Ar Gib 010 278 Can Be Made At Contractor Discretion In Accordance With S9074 Ar Gib 010 278 Requirements However Weld Procedure Specification Wps And Procedure Qualification Record Pqr Submittals Are Still Required This Request For Navsup Wss Contracts Must Be Submitted Via The Electronic Contractor Data Submission Ecds Application 3 30 5 Any New Procedure Qualification Performed Under This Contract Will Require The Vendor To Provide A Minimum 72 Hour Notification To Dcma With An Offer To Observe The Welding Of The Test Assemblies The 72 Hour Time Limit May Be Modified Upon Mutual Agreement Between The Vendor And Dcma 3 30 6 When Drawings Require Hardfacing Surface Iron Or Nickel Content Not To Exceed 5 The Contractor Must Verify Surface Iron Or Nickel Content By Performing Chemical Testing As Defined By The Applicable Drawing The Chemical Test Results Must Be Submitted As Part Of The Qualification Data 3 30 7 Additional Qualification Requirements For Production Hardfacing Thickness Less Than 1 8 Inch Macro Etch Or Legible Photomacrographs Clearly Showing The Fusion Area Must Be Submitted For Review And Show Consistent Minimized Dilution All Essential Elements And Any Elements Not Listed In S9074 Aq Gib 010 248 That Influence Dilution Must Be In The Qualification Data And Weld Procedure With Strict Limits Placed On Each Essential Element 3 30 8 Preparation And Retention Of Weld Records Is Required As Specified By Paragraph 4 1 3 Of S9074 Ar Gib 010A 278 3 30 9 When Production Or Repair Welding Is Required On Titanium Materials The Applicable Fabrication Plan Facilities Procedure Training Plan And Active Welder Qualification Must Also Be Submitted For Review And Approval 3 30 10 If The Contractor s Fabrication Plan Facilities Procedure Training Plan Or Active Welder Qualification Has Previously Been Approved By The Navy For Other Contracts A Copy Of The Original Approval Letter May Be Submitted Along With The Applicable Documentation To Expedite The Approval Process The Approval Letter Must Reference The Applicable Documentation Prior Approval Does Not Guarantee Acceptance For This Or Any Future Contracts The Contractor s Fabrication Plan Facilities Procedure Training Plan And Active Welder Qualification Must Be Submitted At The Same Time As The Applicable Welding Procedure S And Weld Procedure Qualification Data All Documentation Must Be Submitted In A Commercially Available Electronic Format Such As Adobe Acrobat Pdf 3 30 11 A Certificate Of Compliance Is Required For All Weld Filler Metals Used For Production Or Repair Welding And Must Include The Following A Filler Metal Lot Number S B Specification And Type C A Positive Statement That The Vendor Has Obtained Oqe And Verified Thateach Lot Of Weld Filler Material Conforms To Specification Requirements D A Positive Statement Verifying That The Weld Filler Metals Were The Correct Material Type Or Grade Prior To Consumption 3 30 12 When Production Welds Or Repair Welds Are Performed By A Subcontractor The Requirement For Submission Of All Certification Documentation Required Herein Must Be Passed Down To The Subcontractor 3 31 See Cdrl Di Misc 80678 Special Emphasis C Of C The Certificate Of Compliance Must Show Traceability To The Marking Applied On Each Individual Item And Must Contain The Following Information 1 Contractor s Name Address And Date 2 The Contract Purchase Order Number For Example N00104 11 P Fa12 3 The National Stock Number Nsn The 18 Character National Stock Number For Special Emphasis Material Includes The Two Digit Cog The Four Digit Fsc The 9 Digit Niin And The Two Digit Smic For Example 1H 4820 012345678 L1 N A When Not Applicable 4 Lubricants Sealants Anti Seize And Or Thread Locking Compounds N A When Not Applicable 5 Certification That O Rings Packing Gaskets Or Other Elastomeric Products Were Installed In A Compressed State Within An Assembly Or Sub Assembly Prior To Expiration Of The Shelf Life N A When Not Applicable 6 Manufacturer s Compound Number N A When Not Applicable 7 When Weld Procedure Submittal Is Required By The Contract A Statement That The Approval Date Of The Qualification Data Precedes Any Production Or Repair Welding Performed On This Contract N A When Not Applicable 8 A Statement To The Effect That All Items Furnished On This Contract Are In Full Compliance With The Specifications And Requirements And List Each Contractually Invoked Conformance Compliance Test Performed By Name And That It Was Performed Satisfactorily 9 Contractor s Or Authorized Personnel s Signature 4 Quality Assurance 4 1 Notes To Dcma Qar And The Contractor 4 1 1 Dcma Qar And The Contractor For Proprietary Designs Departures From Contractor Imposed Requirements Not Specifically Covered By The Contract Must Be Judged Individually On The Basis Of The Effect If Any On Contractual Requirements When There Is A Disagreement Between The Contractor And The Government Representative As To The Effect On Contractual Requirements The Departure Must Be Considered A Nonconformance And Be Submitted To The Pco For Disposition 4 1 2 Dcma Qar And The Contractor For Proprietary Designs All Records Of Departures From Contractor Imposed Requirements Must Be Maintained And Available For Review At The Contractor s Facility A Copy Must Be Given To The Local Government Representative A Record Of These Departures Traceable To The Applicablepart Number And Contract Number Must Be Submitted To The Pco 4 1 3 Dcma Qar And The Contractor For Proprietary Designs For Proprietary Designs The Contractor s Part Numbers Are Acceptable For Reference Only The Delivered Material Must Conform To All Drawings Specifications And Other Contractual Requirements 4 1 4 Dcma Qar It Is The Responsibility Of Dcma Qar To Review Non Destructive Testing Ndt Procedures For Navsup Contracts Purchase Orders 4 1 5 Dcma Qar And The Contractor The Ecds Electronic Contractor Data Submission System Is Available For Certain Data Submissions And To Submit Questions And Clarifications And Waiver Requests On Contracts And Solicitations Ecds Can Be Found At Https Register Nslc Navy Mil 5 Packaging 5 1 Preservation Packaging Packing And Marking Preservation Packaging Packing And Marking Must Be In Accordance With The Contract Purchase Order Schedule And As Specified Below Mil Std 2073 Packaging Applies As Found Elsewhere In The Schedule 6 Notes 6 1 Several Definitions Of Terms That Apply To Csi Items Are Listed Below All Terms May Not Apply To Every Item 6 1 1 The Ecds Electronic Contractor Data Submission System Is At Https Register Nslc Navy Mil This Application Will Require Advance Registration Using A Pki Digital Certificate On A Cac A Vendor User Guide Is Available As Csd001 In The Csd Contract Support Document Library Within Ecds 6 1 2 Critical Safety Item Csi Any Ship Part Assembly Or Support Equipment Containing A Critical Characteristic Whose Failure Malfunction Or Absence Of Which Could Cause A Catastrophic Or Critical Failure Resulting In Loss Of Or Serious Damage To The Ship Or Unacceptable Risk Of Personal Injury Or Loss Of Life 6 1 3 Critical Process As Determined By The Twh Any Process Operation Or Action Performed On A Ship Csi That Serves To Establish A Critical Characteristic Such As Welding Soldering Machining Polishing Cleaning Or Assembling Or Confirm That A Critical Characteristic Is Within Drawing Or Specification Compliance Such As Testing Measurement Or Non Destructive Evaluation 6 1 4 First Article Pre Production Models Initial Product Samples Test Samples Produced To Ensure A Manufacturer s Capability To Meet Full Specification Requirements 6 1 5 First Article Test Fat Contractually Required Testing And Inspection Of A Supplier s Pre Production Production Or Production Representative Specimens To Evaluate A Manufacturer s Ability To Produce Conforming Product Prior To The Government s Commitment To Receive Subsequent Production Items First Article Testing Is Product Specific And Does Not Assess Manufacturing Process Controls Nor Does It Assure The Effectiveness Of The Manufacturer s Quality Program 6 1 6 Government Source Inspection Gsi Gsi Is Independent Oversight Performed By A Government Representative Usually A Dcma Quality Assurance Representative Qar To Assure That Those Unique Product Quality And System Elements Identified By The Contracting Agency As Important Are Observed And Evaluated 6 1 7 Quality Assurance Letter Of Instruction Qali A Qali Is A Formal Document Initiated By A Contracting Activity That Provides Essential Requirements And Instructions For Contracted Materials To Be Independently Verified And Accepted By A Government Representative Prior To Shipment 6 1 8 Objective Quality Evidence Oqe The Quantitative And Qualitative Data Of All Mechanical Chemical And Performance Tests Performed As Required By The Applicable Specification Drawing Or Purchase Document To Prove That The Material Supplied Conforms To The Specified Requirements 6 1 9 Surface Discontinuity Any Surface Irregularity Marking Or Localized Change In Physical Character Of The Surface Other Than Dimensional That Exists Infrequently At One Or Several Places Examples Burrs Dents Nicks Scratches Gouges Pits Center Punches Scribes And Tool Marks Surface Discontinuities Less Than 0 005 Inch In Depth Are Acceptable Provided They Do Not Violate Any Other Design Requirements Specified In This Contract Purchase Order 6 1 10 Traceability Code A Code Or Number Providing Traceability To The Actual Chemical And Mechanical Properties Of The Specified Heat Batch Or Form From Which The Material Originated 6 1 11 Verification An Examination Performed To Determine Compliance With A Specific Requirement 6 1 12 Nonconformance A Nonconformance Is Defined As Affecting Or Violating The Following The Requirements Of This Contract Purchase Order Contractually Invoked Drawings I E Envelope Dimensions Interface Dimensions With Mating Parts Equipment Center Of Gravity Weights Piece Part Identification Material Etc Contractually Invoked Federal Military Or Commercial Specifications And Or Standards Form Fit Function Performance To Contract Requirements Reliability Maintainability Interchangeability Safety Of Personnel Or Equipment Or Additional Cost To The Government 6 1 13 Waiver A Written Authorization To Accept An Item Which During Manufacture Or After Having Been Submitted For Government Inspection Or Acceptance Is Found To Depart From Specified Requirements But Nevertheless Is Considered Suitable For Use As Is Or After Repair By An Approved Method 6 1 14 Deviation A Specific Written Authorization Granted Prior To The Manufacture Of An Item To Depart From A Particular Requirement S Of An Item s Current Approved Configuration Documentation For A Specific Number Of Units Or A Specified Period Of Time And To Accept An Item Which Is Found To Depart From Specified Requirements But Nevertheless Is Considered Suitable For Use As Is Or After Repair By An Approved Method 6 1 15 Critical Waiver Deviation This Waiver Deviation Consists Of A Departure Involving Safety 6 1 16 Major Waiver Deviation This Waiver Deviation Consists Of A Departure Involving Performance Interchangeability Reliability Survivability Maintainability Or Durability Of The Item Or Its Repair Parts Health Or Safety Effective Use Or Operation Weight Stability Or Structural Integrity System Design Parameters As Schematics Flows Pressures Or Temperatures Compartment Arrangements Or Assigned Function 6 1 17 Minor Waiver Deviation This Waiver Deviation Consists Of A Departure Which Does Not Involve Any Of The Factors Listed As Critical Or Major 6 1 18 Engineering Change Ec A Change To The Current Approved Configuration Documentation Of A Configuration Item At Any Point In The Life Cycle Of The Item 6 1 19 Engineering Change Proposal Ecp A Proposed Engineering Change And The Documentation By Which The Change Is Described Justified And Submitted To The Government For Approval Or Disapproval 6 1 20 Class I Ecp A Class I Ecp Is Approved By The Government s Configuration Control Board And Authorized With A Contract Modification 6 1 21 Class Ii Ecp A Class Ii Change Is Typically Reviewed For Concurrence In Classification By The Local Government Representative Unless Otherwise Specified Elsewhere In The Contract Purchase Order 6 2 In Accordance With Opnavinst 5510 1 All Documents And Drawings Provided By The U S Navy To Perspective Contractors Must Include A Distribution Statement To Inform The Contractor Of The Limits Of Distribution And The Safeguarding Of The Information Contained On Those Documents And Drawings 6 2 1 There Are 7 Seven Separate Distribution Statement Codes Used For Non Classified Documents And Drawings The Definition For Each Is As Follows A Approved For Public Release Distribution Is Unlimited B Distribution Authorized To Us Governments Agencies Only C Distribution Authorized To Us Government Agencies And Their Contractors D Distribution Authorized To Dod And Dod Contractors Only E Distribution Authorized To Dod Components Only F Further Distribution Only As Directed By Commander Naval Sea Systems Command Code 09T X Distribution Is Authorized To Us Government Agencies And Private Individuals Or Enterprises Eligible To Obtain Export Controlled Technical Data In Accordance With Opnavinst 5510 161 6 3 Ordering Information For Document References The Department Of Defense Single Stock Point Dodssp Website Http Www Dsp Dla Mil Provides Product Information For The Department Of Defense Index Of Specifications And Standards Dodiss I E Military Federal Specifications And Standards Data Item Descriptions Dids And Other Dodssp Products Most Specifications Can Obtained Directly From Http Quicksearch Dla Mil A Availability Of Cancelled Documents The Dodssp Offers Cancelled Documentsthat Are Required By Private Industry In Fulfillment Of Contractual Obligationsin Paper Format Documents Can Be Requested By Phoning The Subscription Services Desk B Commercial Specifications Standards And Descriptions These Specifications Standards And Descriptions Are Not Available From Government Sources Theymay Be Obtained From The Publishers Of The Applicable Societies C Ordnance Standards Os Weapons Specifications Ws And Navord Ostd 600 Pages These Type Publications May Be Obtained By Submitting A Request To Commander Indian Head Division Naval Surface Warfare Center Code 8410P 101 Strauss Avenue Indian Head Md 20640 5035 D On Post Award Actions Requests For Official Use Only And Noforn Not Releasable To Foreign Nationals Documents Must Identify The Government Contractnumber And Must Be Submitted Via The Cognizant Defense Contract Management Command Dcmc For Certification Of Need For The Document On Pre Award Actions Such Requests Must Be Submitted To The Pco For Certification Of Need For The Document E Noforn Military Specifications And Standards Including Amendments Change Notices And Supplements But Not Interim Changes To Be Ordered From Contracting Officer Navsup Wss Code 87321 5450 Carlisle Pike P O Box 2020 Mechanicsburg Pa 17055 0788 F Nuclear Reactor Publications Assigned Navsea Documents And Identification Numbers I E Navsea Welding Standard Navsea 250 1500 1 Are To Be Ordered Enue Commanding Officer Navsup Wss Code 009 5450 Carlisle Pike P O Box 2020 Mechanicsburg Pa 17055 0788 G Technical Manuals Assigned Navsea Identification Numbers I E Navsea Welding And Brazing Procedure Navsea S9074 Aq Gib 010 248 Are To Be Ordered From Commanding Officer Navsup Wss Code 1 Support Branch 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia Pa 19111 5094 H Interim Changes And Classified Specifications Must Be Obtained By Submitting A Request On Dd Form 1425 To Navsup Wss 6 4 Recent Updates A Short Description Of Recent Updates To The Technical Requirements Of This Item Are Listed Below Along With An Implementation Date For Each Issue The Notes Below Are Only A Generic Quick Reference And Are Provided For Convenience Only Detailed Requirements Will Be Defined Elsewhere In The Technical Sections Of This Contract Purchase Order 10 20 2016 Updated Ecds Url Feb 26 2009 Clarified Testing And Certs Only Apply To Pieces Listed Oct 29 2010 Added Sampling Std For Li In Process Testing Feb 03 2011 Clarified Intergranular Corrosion Test On Raw Stock Oct 22 2012 Identified Intergranular Corrosion Test Material Classes Jun 28 2012 Updated Ut Of Qq N 286 Bar 4 And Over Sep 30 2008 Thread Inspection Requirements Were Clarified Dec 20 2022 Removed Requirement For Vender To Submit Waivers Deviations In Ecds Jan 05 2012 Added Wawf To Forward Approved Waivers Deviations With Final Oqe Dec 17 2011 Moved Quality Assurance Text Location For Readability Apr 15 2009 Clarified The Sample Size For Large And Small Lot Sizes Jan 19 2011 Added Notification Of Dcma Upon Contract Award May 02 2009 Added Lubricants And Sealants To The C Of C Aug 27 2014 Took Out Contractor s Phone Number Requirement Dec 01 2011 Moved Notes To Dcma Qar To Qa Section Jan 5 2017 Ecds Csd Info Was Added To Definitions In The Notes Section Date Of First Submission Asreq Paragraph 10 4 Of Di Qcic 81110 Does Not Apply Date Of First Submission Asreq Block 12 Certification Data Must Be Submitted To Portsmouth Naval Shipyard For Review And Acceptance Prior To Each Shipment Of Material Certification Documentation Must Be Submitted Via Wawf Wide Area Work Flow Enter In Wawf As Follows Ship To N50286 Inspect By N39040 Accept By N39040 And Email Notification Field Port Ptnh Wawf Notification Navy Mil No Material Is To Be Shipped Prior To The Receipt Of Acceptance Date Of First Submission Asreq Block 4 Paragraphs 10 2 1 10 2 2 10 2 3 10 3 And 10 4 Of Di Misc 80678 Do Not Apply Block 12 Certification Data Must Be Submitted To Portsmouth Naval Shipyard For Review And Acceptance Prior To Each Shipment Of Material Certification Documentation Must Be Submitted Via Wawf Wide Area Work Flow Enter In Wawf As Follows Ship To N50286 Inspect By N39040 Accept By N39040 And Email Notification Field Port Ptnh Wawf Notification Navy Mil No Material Is To Be Shipped Prior To The Receipt Of Acceptance Date Of First Submission Asreq Block 4 Paragraphs 10 2 2 10 2 3 10 2 4 And 10 3 Of Di Misc 80678 Do Not Apply Block 12 Certification Data Must Be Submitted To Portsmouth Naval Shipyard For Review And Acceptance Prior To Each Shipment Of Material Certification Documentation Must Be Submitted Via Wawf Wide Area Work Flow Enter In Wawf As Follows Ship To N50286 Inspect By N39040 Accept By N39040 And Email Notification Field Port Ptnh Wawf Notification Navy Mil No Material Is To Be Shipped Prior To The Receipt Of Acceptance

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