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U -- TH-57B/C (Bell 206B3 Visual Flight Rules (VFR) (Bravo) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) (Charlie) version) GROUND BASED TRAINING - Attachment

Notice Date

3/23/2015
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

611512 — Flight Training
 

Contracting Office

N61340 Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division 12350 Research Parkway Orlando, FL
 

Solicitation Number

N61340TH57TBD
 

Response Due

4/9/2015
 

Archive Date

4/24/2015
 

Point of Contact

Ricardo Elias - Ricardo.L.Elias@navy.mil; 407-380-4101
 

E-Mail Address

Galloway
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR TH-57B/C (Bell 206B3 Visual Flight Rules (VFR) [Bravo] and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) [Charlie] version) GROUND BASED TRAINING The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is seeking potential sources to support the Chief of Naval Aviation Training �s (CNATRA) TH-57B/C helicopter pilot training program. This Ground Based Training effort is anticipated to be awarded as a 7-year services contract on a training per class solution or device availability basis. The training per class solution would entail using contractor-owned Ground Based Training Devices (GBTDs), instructor personnel, and maintenance/support personnel. The availability solution would entail using contractor-owned GBTDs and maintenance/support personnel. It has not been determined if the government will utilize existing on-base facilities or an off-base commercial facility near Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field. Currently, TH-57B/C (Bell 206B3) pilot training is provided by CNATRA on an in-house basis through various sources, including a combination of government provided and contractor provided personnel and equipment. CNATRA TH-57B/C Ground Based Training pilot training courses are broken out as follows: 1. Advanced Helicopter Multi-Service Pilot Training Systems (MPTS) Curriculum (CNATRAINST 1542.156C) (http://www.cnatra.navy.mil/pubs/folder2/1542.156C.pdf ) 2. Intermediate Tiltrotor Helicopter MPTS Curriculum (CNATRAINST 1542.161 CH2) (http://www.cnatra.navy.mil/pubs/folder2/1542.161_CH2.pdf ) 3. Advanced Helicopter Flight Instructor under training (IUT) MPTS Curriculum (CNATRAINST 1542.91H CH1) (http://www.cnatra.navy.mil/pubs/folder2/1542.91H_CH1.pdf );4. Helicopter Transition MPTS Curriculum (CNATRAINST 1542.41F) (http://www.cnatra.navy.mil/pubs/folder2/1542.41F.pdf ) Note: New curricula are being developed to be utilized in the proposed suite of contractor-owned devices which will move approximately 9 percent (as compared to the above syllabi) additional training (total) from the aircraft into this Ground Based Training System (GBTS) suite of devices. Drafts of the new curricula will be delivered with the RFP. The purpose of the Advanced Helicopter (CNATRAINST 1542.156C) MPTS training is to develop Student Naval Aviators (SNA)s in basic VFR, basic instruments, advanced radio instruments, tactics, Search and Rescue (SAR), Shipboard Operations, night VFR, low level navigation, formation, Night Vision Goggles (NVG) operations and high risk emergency procedures. The purpose for the GBTS is to train SNAs with the prerequisite skills to perform the mission tasks safely and effectively in the aircraft with each stage of flight. At the successful completion of this training the SNAs will receive a standard instrument rating and be designated an unrestricted rotary wing naval aviator. This course is approximately 30 weeks in length with an average estimated annual throughput of 570 students. Each SNA is estimated to receive 37 simulator training events of 1.5 hour duration. The purpose of Intermediate Tiltrotor (CNATRAINST 1542.161 CH2) MPTS training is to develop SNAs in basic VFR, basic instruments, tactics, night VFR, low level navigation, formation, NVG operations and high risk emergency procedures. At the successful completion of this training the SNAs will continue training in the T-44C and be designated a naval aviator upon successful completion of T-44C training. This course is approximately 10 weeks in length with an average estimated annual throughput of 90 students. Each SNA is estimated to receive 8 simulator events at 1.5 hour each. The purpose of the Advanced Helicopter Flight IUT, (CNATRAINST 1542.91H CH1) MPTS is designed to provide rated aviators with appropriate flight procedures, instructional methodology, and techniques to instruct undergraduate rotary-wing flight students in the Advanced Helicopter MPTS. Additionally, the IUT syllabus provides training for the IUT to become Naval Air Training and Operations Procedures (NATOPS) qualified and provide enough instrument flight time and approaches to refresh an IUT �s annual instrument qualification. This course is approximately 14 weeks in length with an average estimated annual throughput of 70 instructors. Each IUT is estimated to receive 25 simulator events of 1.5 hour duration. The purpose of Helicopter Transition training (CNATRAINST 1542.41F) is to train a naval aviator in rotary-wing aircraft, qualify a naval aviator in the TH-57, or familiarize a naval aviator with the TH-57 and helicopter flight missions. Four tracks are contained in this syllabus: Helicopter Transition (HT) Curriculum, Additional Training Track (ATT), NATOPS Only (NO), and Helicopter Exposure (HE). Each student receives a tailored course flow based on individual needs. Students are estimated to receive from 1 to 9 simulator events, but course numbers are very low. Anticipated total simulator needs per year are roughly 67 total hours (of 1.5 hr. each events). The annual estimated course and event requirements include: Intermediate Flight Training Device (IFTD) Events: (TH-57B configuration) The estimated annual requirement is for 4,000, 1.5 hour IFTD(B) events. IFTD Events: (TH-57C configuration) The estimated annual requirement is for 2553, 1.5 hour IFTD(C) events. Flight Training Device (FTD)-7 Events: (TH-57B and C configurations) The estimated annual requirement is for 15,886, 1.5 hour FTD-7 events. Operational Flight Trainers (OFT)/Full Flight Simulator (FFS) Events: (TH-57C configuration) The estimated annual requirement is for 3,461, 1.5 hour OFT events. In addition to the training requirements stated above, the Navy is in need of support for the following individual training events not associated with a specific syllabus of instruction. These events are used for Directed Review sorties, VIP events, Orientation, etc. (Numbers are approximates only, but represent a realistic expected demand): OFT/FFS -- 200 events (with instructor) at 1.5 hours; FTD-7 (with instructor) -- 1000 events for 1500 hours; IFTD (without instructor) � the time available each day between maximum demand to fill training schedule and maximum available events possible in a 16.5 hour per day device availability, will be contracted for as non-instructor supported available time (i.e. if 12 hours are used in a day for instructor supported events, the remaining 4.5 hours should be made available for syllabus directed self-study or IP directed review time). This training effort will require an applicable number of contractor provided, TH-57B/C configured, devices in three levels of sophistication. Based on CNATRA �s initial draft calculations with proposed future curricula and the assumptions and restrictions listed below, initial estimates indicate that this effort will require training in a minimum of: Three (3) TH-57B IFTDs Three (3) TH-57C IFTDs Four (4) TH-57C FTD-7s Two (2) TH-57B/C FTD-7s (Reconfigurable between B and C instrument layout) Two (2) TH-57C OFTs/FFSs (Initial calculations show that the TH-57C OFT will need to be operated at 19.5 hours per day for two devices to accommodate projected throughput.) Attachment (1) is provided to demonstrate correlation between training events/activities and the types of training devices. Assumptions and Restrictions: 235 Training Days available per year 16.5 hours per day (device availability) for IFTDs and FTD-7 19.5 hours per day (device availability) for OFTs/FFSs 1.5 hours per event 0.25 hour turn around between events. (planned) 10 hours student crew day The devices referenced above must share the same aerodynamics model, engine model, blade element model, control loading (feel) and visual database to prevent negative training when moving between the devices. Specific device requirements are as follows: TH-57B IFTD. Description: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Level 4/5 equivalent (FTD) device. This device must reflect a representation of the TH-57 cockpit/cabin with realistic controls and control loading, functional instruments (not necessarily actual aircraft instruments), and a visual system capable of projecting a minimum of 120 ˚ h x 40 ˚ v (approx. +15˚,-25˚) degree FOV. Device must be �flyable � and realistically reflect TH-57B aerodynamic and stability performance. The IFTD Bravo and Charlie variants will be required to minimally meet the requirements of a FAA Flight Training Device (FTD 4/5) as defined in FAA 14 CFR Part 60. Actual FAA certification is not required for this effort. TH-57C IFTD. Description: Same as TH-57B IFTD but with instrumentation, aerodynamics and stability of the TH-57C. TH-57C FTD-7. Description: FAA Level 7 equivalent (FTD) device which includes secondary motion base to provide motion cuing and realistic low-frequency vibration. Beyond this, the device visual system must be capable of projecting a 220 ˚ h x 60 ˚ v (approx. +20˚,-40˚) degree FOV (with additional pilot and copilot chin window) and the capability to simulate VMC, IMC, day, and night conditions with a full Near IR (NVG) overlay spectrum. Device must have freeze, reset, re-fly, fly-out capability. FTD-7s will be required to simulate the performance and functional operation of the TH-57B or TH-57C aircraft and will be required to minimally meet FAA Level 7 FTD certification requirements (equivalency) as defined under the current FAA 14 CFR Part 60. Actual FAA certification is not required for this effort. TH-57B/C FTD-7. Description: Same as TH-57C FTD-7 (above) but with the capability to change the instrument console and circuit breaker panel to that of either a �B � or �C � configuration. This reconfiguration should be able to be accomplished by contractor technicians in no more than 4 hours. TH-57C OFT/FFS. Description: FAA Level D equivalent OFTs (Full Flight Simulators) including secondary motion base to provide motion cuing and realistic low-frequency vibration. Beyond this, the device visual system must be capable of projecting a 220 ˚ h x 60 ˚ v (approx. +20˚,-40˚) degree FOV (with additional pilot and copilot chin window) and the capability to simulate VMC, IMC, day, and night conditions with a full Near IR (NVG) overlay spectrum. Device must have freeze, reset, re-fly, fly-out capability. The OFTs will be required to simulate the performance and functional operation of the TH-57C aircraft and will be required to minimally meet FAA Level D OFT certification requirements (equivalency) as defined under the current FAA 14 CFR Part 60. Actual FAA certification is not required for this effort. As previously stated, the government anticipates awarding either a training per class solution services contract or a device availability contract. In the case of a training per class solution, the contractor shall be required to provide items 1 � 6 below. In the case of a device availability contract, the contractor shall be required to provide only items 1-2, 6 below. 1. An adequate number (i.e. quantity, capability, availability) of TH-57B/C GGBTDs to support annual training requirements. 2. Maintenance support of all contractor provided devices. 3. All Academic/Simulator instructors to support annual training requirements. The contractor must provide platform instructors to support classroom academic, computer aided instruction (CAI) and practical training using the contractor provided TH-57C OFTs, FTD-7s and TH-57B and TH-57C IFTDs in government and/or contractor facilities. a. All instructors must: 1) have a minimum of 1,000 TH-57/Bell 206 flight hours; 2) have knowledge of Department of Defense (DOD) rules and regulations governing aircraft operations; and 3) be either a prior military pilot or possess an FAA flight instructor certificate with an instrument rating. 4. Any additional labor required for supervising and administering platform instruction and simulator training. 5. Data rights for any contractor specific materials for this contracted training. 6. Facility Solution; pending government decision the contractor will either have to meet the on-base facility requirements described below or provide off-site contractor facilities located within a 15-minutes driving distance from NAS Whiting Field. Government provided course syllabi and courseware will be used in conducting all classroom, computer aided instruction (CAI) and device training. Should a training per class solution services contract be awarded (vice a device availability contract), through the period of transition to the contractor-owned devices, the government will make available for contractor use, government supported/maintained training devices (six (6) TH-57C IFTs and three (3) TH-57B low-end cockpit procedure trainers (CPT)s). These devices will be used by the contractor in support of existing TH-57 training and will be phased out (replaced) as the contractor-owned devices are brought on-line. It is paramount that training throughput NOT be negatively impacted by standup of and transition to the new devices. The government will also provide the existing curricula for the pilot training courses (listed above) and the initial proposed changes for the future curricula. Initial calculations using proposed contractor-owned devices (capability and numbers) are preliminary only and will require collaboration to finalize the appropriate media for all training. Should the government determine the training requirements be completed on site, the government can make available facilities at NAS Whiting Field, FL that can accommodate up to (6) IFTD and (6) FTD-7 contractor provided devices: Building 2946 is capable of holding at least six IFTDs with the bay dimensions of approximately 93 �x67 �x12 �h. The 12 � height is measured from floor to bottom of drop ceiling. All measurements are approximate and would require industry to conduct an accurate building survey. Proposed IFTDs would have to comply (dimensionally) with clearances for building fire code. Building 3005 currently holds six TH-57C full motion Instrument Flight Trainers (IFTs). This building is capable of holding up to six TH-57C FTD-7 devices with three bay dimensions of approximately 73 �x34 �x30 �h. All measurements are approximate and would require industry to conduct an accurate building survey. The government may also make available either an additional facility, such as an aircraft hangar or an equipment pad, to house up to two TH-57C full-motion OFT/FFS devices. The contractor would then be required to provide the controlled environment for either scenario. Businesses having the capabilities and facilities to accomplish this effort are invited to submit the following: 1. Confirmation of interest in this effort; 2. Evidence of your firm �s financial capability to assume significant upfront capital investment; 3. Listing of contracts performing similar services (past or present), including references; 4. A brief description of your firm �s plan assuming a training per class solution services scenario to include: a. A plan to meet training requirements using only the government facilities listed above (to include device mix and footprint) �, critical team members, estimated time frame to deliver the training �, major cost elements �, assumptions, risks, lead times, and barriers to competition; b. A plan to meet training requirements using only contractor facilities (to include device mix and footprint) �, critical team members, estimated time frame to deliver the training �, major cost elements �, assumptions, risks, lead times, and barriers to competition. Contractor facilities must be within a 15-minute driving distance from NAS Whiting Field. 5. A brief description of your firm �s plan assuming a device availability scenario to include: a. A plan to meet training requirements using only the government facilities listed above (to include device mix and footprint) �, critical team members, estimated time frame to deliver the training �, major cost elements �, assumptions, risks, lead times, and barriers to competition; b. A plan to meet device/availability requirements using only contractor facilities (to include device mix and footprint) �, critical team members, estimated time frame to deliver the training �, major cost elements �, assumptions, risks, lead times, and barriers to competition. Contractor facilities must be within a 15-minute driving distance from NAS Whiting Field. 6. Business size/status, to include socio-economic business type, if applicable (NAICS code for this requirement is anticipated to be 611512, size standard - S25.5M) ��; 7. Based upon your firm �s plan, please provide a percentage of this effort that could reasonably be set-aside for small business concerns. Should this effort be determined a full and open competition the provided percentages may factor in the development of solicitation subcontracting goals. �If the government facilities will have an impact on your firm �s planned device mix, please provide explanation and details as this input will be taken into consideration for acquisition planning purposes. �The schedule goal for the government is for the initial contractor-owned devices to be ready for training within 12 months of contract award and for all contractor-owned devices to be ready for training within 30 months of contract award. However, this schedule may not be realistic and it is requested that your firm provide the most realistic schedule for the on-base and off-base scenarios above. �A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) is not requested. What is being requested is a list of major cost elements and/or drivers related to your firm �s plan. ��The PSC code has not been determined for this effort. It is anticipated the PSC code may fall under 6910, J069, U099. Responses will serve as a consideration for the government �s decision to fulfill this requirement under a set-aside, full and open competition, or sole source acquisition. Additionally, the requested information will be taken into account for acquisition planning purposes. Responses or questions are requested to be sent via email to Ricardo Elias (Contract Specialist) at Ricardo.L.Elias@navy.mil; 407-380-4101 and copy Sidney Galloway (Contracting Officer) at Sidney.Galloway@navy.mil; 407-380-8331. It is requested that written responses be submitted as a Microsoft Word document, limited to 30 pages (8.5 �x11 �), single-sided, and 10 point Times New Roman font size, via email in time to be received by 11:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time on 9 April 2015. DISCLAIMER: This notice does not constitute an invitation for bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.
 

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File Name: N61340TH57TBD_Sources_Sought_Att_1_TH-57_GBTS_Task_List.xlsx (https://www.neco.navy.mil/synopsis_file/N61340TH57TBD_Sources_Sought_Att_1_TH-57_GBTS_Task_List.xlsx)

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