19AQMM22R0150_Draft Specifications.docx

19AQMM22R0150 – DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS

I. SPECIFICATIONS

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Group 1 UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System (20 – 60 Miles)

The Contractor shall provide a complete and turnkey, deployment ready and non-developmental, Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) make-up by at least two to three Unmanned Aerial Vehicles UAVs.

The UAS shall include all required equipment, software, interfaces, and any miscellaneous requirements for proper deployment, operation, and retrieval of UAV in the field.

Intended Use:

The system will be utilized throughout Colombia, including remote and austere environments.

This UAV System will be used for collecting information through ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) in mid-range missions to support the eradication program, launching from bases will operate under all weather conditions, day and night, with sensors payload to recover, record onboard and transmit real time information to main bases and headquarters increasing awareness for decision makers. Furthermore, these UAVs will provide flexibility about the mobility for launching and recovery positions, extending the range for the operations.

Technical Specifications

Operational Range: approximately 20-60 miles, VTOL preferred.

Power Source: Gas, Electric, or Mix

Endurance: At least six hours

Ceiling altitude: At least 9,000 FT AGL and not to exceed 12000 FT SML

Sensors: Electro Optical (EO)/Infrared (IR). At least full HD video quality (1920x1080) resolution is required for the EO sensor. At least 640x480 resolution required for IR sensor. Camera must have a zoom of at least 25X.

Data Storage Capacity: The drone must have enough capacity to store the flight estimated time per day (at least 6 hours) with the best data quality available.

Geolocation records for video recordings MISB or STANAG Standards for Motion Imagery for video georeferenced purpose desirable. Geotagging for single images is required.

Complementary sensors and/or payload to improve detection and advanced capabilities are desirable.

Communication: Encryption AES for transmission between control station and sUAS (Specify in proposal) or equivalent Commercial encryption solution, real time video transmission capable to field operator, antenna with auto tracking option.

Downlink: multiband L/S, or Military bands M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 or M6 (Non Wi-fi). If the sUAS supports 802.11 Wi-Fi, the system would have the capability to disable it. Downlink radio can be L band and/or S band. Both options are acceptable.

The systems should use frequency hopping, frequency range variation, time stamps, and automatic return to base features to counter jamming attempts.

Firmware: Manufacturer must support UAV operating system updates whenever necessary.

Origin: Cannot have major hardware (flight controller), flight control firmware, mission planning software manufactured in China.

Redundant Emergency Link: Desirable

Redundant navigation system: Required

GPS: the System should have protection against GPS spoofing attacks. Alternate navigation solution will be considered in lieu of protection against GPS spoofing.

Operational Conditions: Day/Night/ All/-weather, supported operation in rain falling at a rate of less than 1 inch per hour.

Wind Resistance: At least 25 Knots.

Operational Temperature: Range -20° C to 48°C

Operational humidity: Relative humidity 70-100%

Transport Case: the contractor shall provide pelican type transport case for the equipment.

Proven military and/or law enforcement use is a hard requirement

Any tool for assembly/maintenance is required.

Expected Use This UAV will support eradication and other counternarcotics operations throughout Colombia. This program will be under the operational command of the Colombian National Police (CNP) though it may be extended to other security forces. Coca cultivation in Colombia remains at record highs and eradication operations in Colombia remain dangerous. INL Bogota is seeking to bolters the CNP’s capability to increase its threat awareness, provide real time information to eradication operations commanders, as well as to do post-eradication analysis using UAVs.

Local Warranty and Support:

The Vendor must warrant the products as free from defects in materials and workmanship for a minimum period of 1 year or 150 sorties. A local support representative in country or equivalent efficient support mechanism is highly preferred. All warranty repairs must be accomplished, unless expended in writing by the Contracting Officer, no later than 30 days after submission of a valid warranty claim.

Pricing includes shipping to CONUS warehouse.

Delivery Date: No later than 90 days after receipt of a delivery order.

CAPABILITIES DEMOSTRATIONS IN CONUS

Finalists are required to provide operational capabilities demonstrations in-CONUS.

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Yearly Spare Parts Kit

The contractor shall provide a yearly spare part kit per UAV system based on the estimated usage below. The spare parts kit must include any replaceable/consumable part required to maintain operational readiness.

Each UAV will likely fly approximately four to six hours per day, depending on weather and operational requirements.

Pricing includes shipping to CONUS warehouse.

Delivery Date: No later than 90 days after receipt of a delivery order.

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Training

Contractors shall provide training for approximately ten (10) students. Training must be conducted by Spanish-speaking personnel with the proper OEM certifications. Contractor shall provide at least 15 days prior to the commencement of training resumes and OEM certifications of training personnel.

The training must include: Ground School Phase; Crew coordination; Hands-on Flight training; Proficiency Flight Evaluation; Risk Management; Post Accident Flight evaluation; and any other topics required to successfully launch, operate, recover the UAV system. Training must also cover field maintenance and troubleshooting.

Contractor shall provide hard copy training material for each student and electronic copy to the COR. Materials must be in Spanish. The contractor shall provide an OEM training certificate for each student that successfully completes the training.

The contractor shall upon completion of training provide a report, in electronic format to the COR. The report must include the name and organization of the students that started the training, attendance record, and student performance. At the end of the course, the contractor shall administer a student survey. The results of the survey must be included in the final report.

USG/host country will provide facilities and required classrooms with IT equipment. The training will utilize the UAV systems acquired under CLIN001.

Travel costs and additional security (if required) will be proposed separately. Additional security requirement will not exceed those offered to INL personnel.

Pricing includes DBA insurance.

Period of Performance: The Contractor shall complete training, subject to coordination with the COR, no later than 120 days after issuance of a delivery order.

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Maintenance Training

Contractors shall provide training for approximately five (5) students. Training must be conducted by Spanish-speaking personnel with the proper OEM certifications. Contractor shall provide at least 15 days prior to the commencement of training resumes and OEM certifications of training personnel.

The training must include Workshop maintenance procedures and repair/replacement of major systems components.

Contractor shall provide hard copy training material for each student and electronic copy to the COR. Materials must be in Spanish. The contractor shall provide an OEM training certificate for each student that successfully completes the training.

The contractor shall upon completion of training provide a report, in electronic format to the COR. The report must include the name and organization of the students that started the training, attendance record, and student performance. At the end of the course, the contractor shall administer a student survey. The results of the survey must be included in the final report.

USG/host country will provide facilities and required classrooms with IT equipment. The training will utilize the UAV systems acquired under CLIN001.

Travel costs and additional security (if required) will be proposed separately. Additional security requirement will not exceed those offered to INL personnel.

Pricing includes DBA insurance.

Period of Performance: The Contractor shall complete training, subject to coordination with the COR, no later than 120 days after issuance of a delivery order.

II. GENERAL LABOR REQUIREMENTS – APPLICABLE TO ALL POSITIONS

1. Education. Wherever a degree is listed or a college/university requirement is stated, the degree or education must be from an accredited institution of higher education in the U.S. or equivalent if from another country.

2. Experience. Unless otherwise stated below all experience must be directly relevant and commensurate with the duties to be carried out by an employee.

3. Experience in Lieu of Education. Education may be substituted, at the sole discretion of the Government, based on the table below.

4. Additional Qualifications. All labor categories must possess any and all required licenses, certifications, permits, and meet all other requirements necessary to lawfully perform their duties. This requirement is separate and in addition to any educational and experience requirements.

III. SPECIFIC LABOR REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent + 5 years' related experience

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent + 6 years' related experience