1377-01-520-9738 JM60 CKU-5C/A Catapult Rocket Motor

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation N0010426RK080, issued by the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the required response date and time for the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirement. Specifically, the bid submission deadline has been changed from September 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, to October 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Issued on September 21, 2026, under the administration of Contracting Officer Lesley Coomes and contact point Alicia Wargo, the amendment updates the solicitation's administrative details while keeping all other original terms and conditions unchanged and in full force. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the revised deadline to avoid rejection of their proposals.

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This document is a completed example of a Department of Defense (DoD) DD Form 1694, Request for Variance (RFV), submitted by ABC Manufacturing, Inc. under Contract N00104-23-C-K999. The purpose of the request is to obtain authorization for a minor, recurring post-production variance concerning the JM60 Catapult battery voltage check on the Water Activated FLU-11/A Inflation Device, which is utilized in F-16 and F-22 systems. Specifically, the variance proposes adding a battery voltage check immediately after the "no-fire sensitivity" electrical test and prior to functional testing. This additional step ensures that the preliminary testing has not reduced the battery voltage below required operational limits. The variance affects lots K999-12345 and K999-67890. It has no impact on system performance, reliability, logistics support, contract schedule, or unit costs ($0.00 cost impact). To permanently resolve the issue and prevent future recurring variance requests, Engineering Change Proposal ECPXX-XXX is currently undergoing the approval process to formally update the Technical Data Package (TDP). The form includes instructional annotations detailing how suppliers must complete each section, verify distribution statements, and route the final request to the Navy’s Procuring Contracting Officer for disposition and approval.

This document, prepared by the CAD/PAD Joint Program Office, details the Item Marking Instructions (Version 1.6) for Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD). It establishes standardized requirements for Item Unique Identifier (IUID) markings to ensure compliance with MIL-STD-130 and DFARS regulations, supporting aircraft maintenance data tracking and inventory management. The instructions mandate both Human Readable Information (HRI) and Machine Readable Information (MRI) on all CAD/PAD components, regardless of cost. Required HRI includes the item nomenclature, CAGE code, manufacturer part number, sequentially assigned serial number, and an ammunition lot number formatted per MIL-STD-1168. The MRI must utilize a two-dimensional Data Matrix ECC 200 symbol constructed under UID Data Construct #2, containing encoded CAGE, part number, serial number, lot number, and Julian date of manufacture. Marking placement varies by item size, using integrated data plates, direct ink/laser etching, or specialized adhesive labels for exceptionally small items. For components delivered in kits or ship-sets, individual parts must be marked, but only the overall kit requires IUID registry submission under a single serial number. Special marking and formatting rules apply to Joint Strike Fighter F-35 components, which require Electronic Equipment Logbook (EEL) data submissions. Waivers for IUID compliance are strictly prohibited, though alternative marking methods may be requested through formal contracting channels.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for preparing and submitting Ammunition Data Cards (ADCs) for USAF and USN Cartridge Actuated Device/Propellant Actuated Device (CAD/PAD) programs. Contractors must generate ADCs in accordance with MIL-STD-1168 using the Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP), which resides within the Munitions History Program (MHP). The SOW mandates strict traceability for all energetic materials and hardware components. Energetic materials must be logged using their common name, original manufacturer's part and lot numbers, and date of manufacture. Similarly, organic and hardware components require verification via Certificates of Conformance (COC), Certificates of Analysis (COA), or equivalent quality assurance records to ensure traceability in the event of a product recall. Non-critical components that do not impact safety or reliability are exempt. Operationally, contractors must submit an initial "sample" ADC in WARP for government review and approval before submitting production lot ADCs. Approved ADCs must be uploaded to the Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance, and Property Transfer (iRAPT) system prior to product shipment, and a hard copy must accompany each delivery. The document also details system access procedures for WARP, requiring DoD-approved digital certificates or Common Access Cards (CAC). Contractors are responsible for all certificate costs and must notify system administrators within 30 days of receiving a new contract to configure access and system routing.

This document is the CAD/PAD Ammunition Data Card (ADC) Master (Revision 16, June 2023), which serves as a detailed "birth certificate" for manufactured ammunition lots. It provides a standardized template and instructional guide for federal contractors to document essential identification, component traceability, testing, and compliance data for cartridges and power devices prior to government acceptance. The ADC captures critical high-level data including National Stock Numbers (NSN), lot numbers, contract details, net explosive weights, and shipping information. It requires a comprehensive component breakdown—from explosive subassemblies down to raw materials—listing part numbers, manufacturers, and batch lots to ensure complete supply chain traceability. Additionally, the document mandates the accounting of all units by serial number, categorizing them into production, test samples, retains, rejects, and overages. It also records approved Requests for Variances (RFV) to document any manufacturing deviations. Administered through the Worldwide Ammunition Repository Program (WARP), the master guide outlines strict system access requirements, detailing the transition from External Certification Authority (ECA) credentials to multi-factor authentication methods like EAMS-A MobileConnect and Yubikeys. Ultimately, the ADC is a vital quality assurance and safety tool used by the government for malfunction investigations, reclassifications, and verifying contract compliance before final lot acceptance.

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), DD Form 1423, for the ACES II/CKU-5C/A Catapult Rocket Motor, JM60, under contract N00104-26-N-B078. Prepared for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), it establishes 13 critical data deliverables (A001 through A013) that the contractor must submit to ensure technical baseline integrity, quality assurance, and manufacturing viability. Key deliverables include: - **Product Baseline Index (A001)** and **Project Planning Charts (A004)** to track configuration and production schedules. - **Obsolescence Alert Notices (A002)** and **DMSMS Health Assessment Reports (A003)** to identify and mitigate component and material shortages. - **Acceptance Test Plans (A007, A008)** alongside **Test/Inspection Reports (A005, A009, A011, A012)** to govern First Article Testing (FAT) and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) for both energetic and non-energetic parts. - **Failure Summary and Analysis Reports (A006)** to document and resolve test failures. - **As Built Configuration Lists (A010)** and **Ammunition Data Cards (A013)** to record final manufacturing records. All documents are designated as Distribution Statement E (authorized for DoD components only due to proprietary and test/evaluation data) and contain export-restricted technical data subject to severe criminal penalties for unauthorized dissemination. Contractor submissions must comply with strict deadlines, typically ranging from 20 days prior to testing to 15 days post-testing.

This federal solicitation (N0010426RK080), issued by the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, PA, seeks proposals for the manufacture and delivery of 190 CKU-5C/A Rocket Catapult Assemblies (DODIC: JM60, NSN: 1377015209738). The rocket catapult is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) used to safely eject aircrew from aircraft. The solicitation is a firm-fixed-price foreign military sales (FMS) requirement supporting multiple international partners, including Bahrain, Egypt, South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others. Submissions are due by September 21, 2026. Key technical requirements include compliance with Government Drawing 512-174-0068 Rev H and specifications MIL-DTL-32127A. The contractor must perform First Article Testing (FAT)—which may be waived under specific prior-performance conditions—and Production Lot Testing on 16 sample units. All testing must be witnessed by a Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR). The contract mandates strict configuration control under SAE EIA-649, with technical approval retained by NSWC Indian Head. Contractors do not have Material Review Board (MRB) authority, meaning any "as-is" or repair dispositions require a Request for Variance (RFV). Additionally, the contractor must implement an ISO 9001:2015-compliant quality program, perform extensive non-destructive radiographic testing (X-ray/N-ray) on all production units, and submit required data deliverables (CDRLs) such as DMSMS reports, project planning charts, and test plans. Deliverables must maintain at least 85% of their 9-year shelf life at the time of delivery.