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69 -- PARACHUTE VRT TRAINER (FABRICATE, DELIVER AND INSTALL) AND DOCUMENTATION SOL N61339-00-T-0057 DUE 031300 POC Linda Hill 407-380-4107 or Tony Delicati 407-380-4121 WEB: NAWCTSD Home Page, Request for Quote, http://www.ntsc.navy.mil/contract/procure.htm. E-MAIL: Linda Hill or Tony Delicati, NAWCTSD, Code 25713, HillLA@navair.navy.mil or DelicatiAJ@navair.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, a quote is being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation N61339-00-T-0057 is issued as a request for quote and incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. This solicitation is set-aside for small business. The SIC Code for this solicitation is 3699 with a size standard of 750 employees. The following items are required: CLIN 0001, Fabricate, deliver and install Parachute VRT Trainer per statement of work, 1 kit; CLIN 0002, Documentation, 1 Lot; CLIN 0003 -- Option I, Fabricate and Deliver Follow-on Kits per SOW, 15 Kits; CLIN 0004 -- Option II, Fabricate and Deliver Follow-on modification kits per SOW, 2 kits; CLIN 0005 -- Option III, Fabricate and Deliver Follow-on Modification Kits per SOW, 4 kits. SCOPE. This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes the tasks for the delivery of parachute descent training systems to be located at various Aviation Survival Training Centers (ASTCs) across the country. This effort consists of devices capable of handling a student load of 2500 students per year with a design life span of 20 years. The contractor will not be required to obtain security clearances for access to the trainer. 1.1 Operational Situation Emergency egress from an airborne aircraft inevitably involves stress and hazardous conditions. Aircrew involved in emergency egress may be partially or totally incapacitated. These conditions may occur in an ejection seat equipped or a bail-out type aircraft. In either case, the aircrew will experience parachute descent and landing. A large percentage of aircrew involved in airborne emergency egress will be experiencing parachute descent and landing for the first time. Parachute descent involves a variety of conditions that affect the safety of aircrew. These conditions may include tangled parachute shrouds, high winds, radically shifting winds, varying degrees of visibility, and ground hazards such as buildings, trees, power lines, and enemy troops. 1.2 Objectives. Laboratory exercises, using the parachute descent trainer, will expose the student to canopy malfunctions, various winds and weather conditions aloft, and various ground wind speeds and terrain. The student will practice the corrective, descent, control, and landing procedures, using the parachute descent trainer, until able to perform with acceptable skill. The following are the skill objectives: (a) Given five different canopy malfunctions, perform corrective action for each. (b)Perform parachute descent procedures using the IROK (Inflate life vest, Release raft, Options, and Koch fittings) procedure. (c) Given winds aloft of 20 knots, gusting to 30 knots and wind shifts of 20 degree demonstrate the use of canopy steering mechanisms to steer to a safe landing zone. (d) Given 20 knot ground winds demonstrate a safe landing using the PLF technique. (e) Given five different geographic/landing zone scenarios of both high and low altitude situations perform proper procedures. 1.3 Government point of contact. The coordinating Government representative will be available upon notification to assist the contractor when available. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. N/A. 3. REQUIREMENTS. Requirements of this SOW are as follows: 3.1 General. The following general requirements apply to this SOW: 3.1.1 Device Control. The device shall be controlled from a remote instructor station console. 3.1.2 Operating System. Any PC utilized shall run under an MS Windows operating system or a DOS window therein. 3.1.3 Y2K Compliance. All hardware shall be Y2K-compliant. 3.1.4 Delivery Schedule. The trainer shall be delivered in accordance with Section F of the contract schedule. 3.1.5 Coordination Timeframes. The contractor shall inform the Government at least one week in advance of all tasks associated with this contract that may require coordination with the user or Government assistance. 3.1.6 Safety. The contractor shall comply with all applicable safety requirements and regulations. 3.2 Trainer Performance. The trainer shall be designed, manufactured, and delivered in a manner fulfilling the following device requirements. 3.2.1 Visual Display. The trainer shall incorporate a head mounted visual display for a virtual reality environment. 3.2.2 Trainer software and rights. The trainer software shall be delivered in a fully documented, supportable, industry standard format. All software developed under this SOW and utilized in the end product, both source and executable code, shall become the property of the U.S. Government. 3.2.3 Elements. Trainer operation shall consist of: (a) A system that would suspend the student in a parachute harness rig. (b) Parachute controls which would coordinate accurately with the visual steering imagery and which would provide canopy response to malfunction corrections. A visual system which would include views of the canopy, the horizon, ground features, and which would indicate variations in winds aloft, and ground wind speed and direction. (d) A visual system with ground features and texture to provide realistic images of ground hazards, altitude, and descent speed. (e) Instructor controls that would enable the instructor to select varying wind speeds and wind direction, varying geographic types (e.g., water, desert, mountain, forest, urban), and varying canopy malfunctions. (f) Performance measurement and feedback capability for debriefing student performance. 3.2.4 Trainer Locations. The Parachute Descent Training systems will be located at the following Aviation Survival Training Centers (ASTCs): Patuxent River, MD 20670, San Diego, CA 92145, Norfolk, VA 23511, Pensacola, FL 32508, Cherry Point, NC 28533, Lemoore, CA, Jacksonville, FL 32212, Oak harbor, WA 98278. 3.2.5 Training Device particulars. The training device shall offer the following: 3.2.5.1 Parachute types. The following parachute types shall be simulated: (a) 28' Flat with 4-line release and a 17-sec turning rate for 360 degrees. (b) 21' aeroconical with 2 LeMoigne Slots (QC5000) and a 13-sec turning rate for 360 degrees. (c) 17' aeroconical with 2 orifices Slots (QC1000) and a 9-sec turning rate for 360 degrees. 3.2.5.2 Harness types. The following harness types shall be simulated: (a) PCU 56/P, (b) NB-6 (modified to attach to Koch fittings). 3.2.5.3 Environment. The following environments shall be simulated: Emergency egress in the operational setting assumes extreme stress. Engine failure, structural damage, and fire may initiate the emergency egress. The aircrew may be injured, unconscious, or fully capable. Weather conditions may be mild to extremely hazardous. The potential landing zones may have extreme hazards, including terrain, buildings, high wires, and enemy forces. 3.2.5.3.1 Terrain. Terrains to be simulated shall include the following: (a) Variable: urban scenarios with buildings, power lines and trees with several clearings for parachute landings (smoke or tree movement to indicate wind direction). (b) Over water with aircraft carrier (white caps or smoke from ships to indicate wind direction. (c) Coastline. Ejection over water in overcast conditions, breakout into clear at approximately 3,000 ft revealing a coastline. (d) Mountainous. (e) Desert. (f) Jungle. 3.2.5.3.2 Altitude. Altitudes to be simulated shall include the following: (a) High altitude: 10,000' (ejection threshold for out-of-control flight). (b) Low altitude: 200' (NACES minimum altitude for safe ejection). (c) System should allow altitude selection from 200 to 20,000 feet. 3.2.5.3.3 Weather. Weather to be simulated shall include the following: (a) Rain, (b) Overcast, (c) Clear, (d) Variable winds. 3.2.5.3.4 Canopy Control. Canopy Control attributes to be simulated shall include the following: (a) Simulated 4-line release, steering loop, (b) Le Moigne Slots, (c) Riser-pull turns capability. 3.2.5.3.5 Functional performance characteristics of the IOS. Functionalperformance characteristics of the IOS shall include the following: (a) Keyboard. The Instructor will select the scenario and initiate the training, (b) Monitor. The Instructor will observe what the student sees and the student performance. The instructor will be able to coach the student. (c) Pre-programmed scenarios (d) Instructor flags: (a)250' AGL -- Cue to instructor to coach Student to face the wind, (b) 200' AGL -- Cue to instructor to coach Student to face the wind, (c) Cues which must be modified by instructor, (d) Descent rate (slower for less experienced students), (e) Wind direction and speed, (f) Starting altitude, (g) Terrain/environment selection, (h) Automated Performance Measures: (a)Rate of descent, (b) Impact velocity, (c) Lateral fore/aft descent rates, (d) Potential injuries based on impact velocity, (e) Instructor initiated freeze/Unfreeze capability. 3.2.5.3.6 Fidelity. The trainer shall offer a minimum fidelity as follows: (a) Steering performance -- (b) 28' Flat with a 17-sec turning rate for 360 degrees. (c) 21' aeroconical with 2 LeMoigne Slots (QC5000) and a 13-sec turning rate for 360 degrees. (d) 17' aeroconical with 2 orifices Slots (QC1000) and a 9-sec turning rate for 360 degrees. (e) Appropriate delay between pull of toggle and start of turn. (f) Descent rate -- 24-26 feet per second (GQ-1000). 3.2.5.3.7 Manning of trainer. Manning of trainer shall require no more than one instructor for every two devices. 3.2.5.3.8 Availability and Use. The trainer shall meet the following Availability and Useage requirements. (a) Availability are six hours a day, six days a week. (b) Operating life of the training device: 20 years. (c) Probability of lesson completion without device failure: 99%. (d) Reliability goal in terms of mean-time-between failures: 2000 hours. (e) A maintainability goal in terms of system mean-time-to-repair of 20 min. (f) maximum-corrective-maintenance-time is 45 min. (g) Preventive maintenance goals include overall PM of the system and should be fully documented. 3.2.5.3.9 Installation Site Requirements. The devices shall be capable of conforming to the following Installation Site Requirements: (a) Location. Four Parachute Descent Trainers will be installed at each of the nine locations identified in paragraph 4.b. (b) The Parachute Descent Trainer may utilize an existing 4-line release trainer at sites where available. The 4-line release trainer is a circular metal ring suspended horizontally ten to twelve feet above the deck. Two riser straps with Koch fitting attachments are connected to the underside of the ring. A pair of simulated 4-line release toggles is Velcro attached to the risers. The ends of the lines are run through a pulley and attached to 180 degree opposite points on the metal ring. Pulling toggles simulates a 4-line release deployment. A pulley arrangement allows a pull on either toggle to cause the ring to turn in that directions, simulating the canopy turn. The Parachute Descent Trainer will be integrated into the 4-line release trainer byconnecting toggle lines to the Parachute Descent Trainer. Students will hang in appropriate torso harness or NB-8 harness modified to attach to the 4-line release trainer. (c) Anticipated site installation problems. Not all ASTCs have four 4-line release trainers installed. This will require installation of 4-line release trainers. Each installation will require overhead-securing points needed to support 500 pounds. (d) Facilities, such as building modifications. ASTCs may require installation or reinforcement of overhead structural beams in order to support the combined weight of the student and the 4-line release trainer. 3.2.6 Acceptance Test Procedures Procedures including Cold Start. The Acceptance Test Procedures shall commence with a successful performance of a cold start, to include installation of all commercial software and the building of all developed software. Upon completion of the cold start of the final version of the software, the testing may begin. The contractor shall deliver all media required to modify the source code and cold start the computer. The ATP shall be delivered in accordance with the contract CDRL. 3.3 Conferences. Conferences shall be required as specified below: 3.3.1 Conference Review Entry Criteria. General entry criteria for conferences (progress status reviews) shall be no outstanding pre-review action items, timely submittal of required CDRL items in a reasonably complete and accurate status, and submittal and acceptance of the review agenda. 3.3.2 Conference Review Exit Criteria. General exit criteria for conferences shall be that all review action items closed, all required CDRL items are accepted, and that the review minutes and all presentation material have been submitted and accepted. 3.3.3 Post Award Conference. The contractor shall at the Post Award Conference present a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for task completion. 3.3.3 Final Testing. Final testing shall be coordinated with the government after the contractor has fully debugged the system. 3.4 Logistics Requirements. 3.4.1 Logistics Support All efforts shall be made to maintain the training system at each device site. Documentation, Training, and Support items shall be provided to maintain the Parachute Decent Trainer at the Organizational (O) (on-equipment maintenance); Intermediate (I) (off-equipment maintenance) Depot (D) maintenance (send out to the OEM for repair) shall be kept at a minimum. The O-level maintenance consists of scheduled (preventive) maintenance and unscheduled (corrective) maintenance (remove and replace) performed on the trainer. The I-level maintenance consists of removing faulty/inoperable items. Repair at maintenance station or packaging/ship to OEM for repair. The D-level maintenance includes all repairs that are beyond the capability of O and I level of maintenance. A Built-In-Test (BIT) fault detection and locating system shall be provided to detect performance degradation, calibration of hardware, and failures. 3.4.2 Technical Data Package (TDK). The TDK for the ParachuteDescent Trainer shall include, at a minimum, the System Interface Manual, Maintenance Requirement Cards, Training System Support Document and Engineering drawings and Commercial Off the Shelf manuals. All technical documentation shall be provided in hard copy and electronic format compatible with the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). 3.4.2.1 System Interface Manual (SIM). System Interface Manual (SIM) shall include at a minimum the following sections: COTS/Computer Manuals, Parts Catalog, Maintenance and electrical schematics, Engineering drawings, Operation, system interface, Setup and Installation, System Layout for each site. 3.4.2.2 Planned Maintenance System. Maintenance Requirement Cards to include, at a minimum the following sections: Sequence Control Chart, Preventive maintenance procedures, Daily Preoperational to include software and hardware, Post Operational shutdown procedures, software backup. 3.4.2.3 Engineering Drawings and Associated Lists. Engineering Drawings and Associated Lists shall be delivered in accordance with the contract CDRL. 3.4.2.4 Computer Software Product End Items. The Computer Software Product End Items shall be delivered in accordance with the contract CDRL. 3.4.2.5 Software Design Description. The Software Design Description shall be delivered in accordance with the contract CDRL. 3.4.3. Training Course Requirements. The Training Course shall include Instructor/ Operator Training, Maintenance Training, Software and Supply Support Training. The course length shall not exceed 3 days and shall be provided immediately following installation and device acceptance by the Government designated POC. The Training Course will be conducted at 7 Sites excluding Pensacola. Submission shall be in accordance with the contract CDRL. (a) Instructor Training. The OEM shall provide updates to the instructor operation training utilizing the Training System Support Document developed to support the Parachute Descent Trainer as a baseline. (b) Maintenance Training. The Parachute Descent Trainer will be maintained by Organic Maintenance Military personnel. Based on the maintenance concept, the OEM shall provide a basic overview of O and I level maintenance training requirements. Maintenance Training shall be included with the Instructor/Operator Training. (c) Software Support Training. Training shall be provided to each site organic maintenance personnel software analysts to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain the software database of the device. 3.4.3.1 Training Course Documentation. All training documentation or material shall be the same as the technical and training documentation provided to the Government in support of the Parachute Descent Trainer. 3.4.4 Configuration Management Requirements. Original Equipment Manufacture shall provide the hardware and software baseline for each site. The list shall include a description of the system, components, quantity and nomenclature. 3.4.5 Supply Support Requirements. The contractor shall provide a list of items recommended for purchase by the Government to keep the device in an operational condition. The list shall consist of, but not limited to, source data, quantity, item description, part number, and price. The Government will review and validate each list provided with the training system to ensure accuracy and completeness. 3.4.6 Warranty. The contractor shall provide a list of all warranties and available coverage remaining on each warranty. The contractor shall prepare and submit warrantee status report in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List. 3.5 Progress Status Reviews. The contractor shall provide two progress status reviews. Agendas, presentation material, and minutes for these progress reviews shall be submitted in accordance with the CDRLs. Immediately following the second progress status review the contractor shall hold a Technical Manual In Process Review (IPR). The purpose of the IPR is to review the status of all technical documentation, and ensure compliance with the SOW requirements . 3.5.1 Progress Monitoring. The contractor shall manage and monitor his progress. The contractor shall prepare and submit a monthly progress report in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List. The report shall include progress and completion of requirements, updates, action items, planned activities and major concerns. 3.5.2 System Test and Evaluation (T&E) Requirements. The contractor shall establish an overall T&E program. 3.5.3 Inspection and Testing. A test and inspection shall be performed to determine acceptability of the device. An Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) will be prepared in accordance with the CDRL. 3.5.4 Responsibility for tests. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all tests. The Government reserves the right to perform any tests deemed necessary to ensure that the trainer conforms to the contract. 3.5.4.1 Notification/Agendas. The contractor shall prepare and submit a conference agenda prior to each meeting as specified in the CDRL. 3.5.4.2 Documentation/Minutes. The contractor shall document each conference as specified in the CDRL. 3.5.5 Test resources and facilities. The contractor shall furnish the inspection and testing equipment and personnel for all tests required to ensure that the trainer meets the requirements of the contract. The contractor shall be solely responsi Posted 02/16/00 (W-SN426213). (0047)

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