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A0001 07/13/2022 0020130548

DHS - Customs & Border Protection

Air and Marine Contracting Division 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Procurement Directorate - NP 1310 Washington DC 20229

DHS - Customs & Border Protection

Air and Marine Contracting Division

1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Procurement Directorate - NP 1310

Washington DC 20229

70B02C22R00000015

06/24/2022

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

Stephanie Alexander Contracting Officer

The purpose of this amendment to RFP 70B02C22R000000015 is to incorporate the Q&A document and include the updated SOW, Performance Specification, and CLIN for a Prototype MEA based on the questions and answers document that has been provided.

Oral Presentations Held Week of July 25th:

Oral presentation information can be found within the RFP document attached to this notice. Offerors should prepare to present the week of July 25th at anytime. The Offeror must notify the Contract Specialist (Michael Hall at Michael.a.hall@cbp.dhs.gov) and Contracting Officer (Stephanie Alexander at Stephanie.Alexander@cbp.dhs.gov) with their interest to submit an oral presentation. Date/Time notifications for the offerors oral presentation will be provided by the Contracting Officer or the

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No later than five business days after receiving the offeror’s notification of intent, the Contracting Officer intends to contact the offeror’s POC to provide the date and time of the oral presentation. Notification of intent to participate in Oral Presentations is due by 4:00 pm est on Tuesday July 19th, 2022.

Changes to documents:

RFP – Section 1. Schedule of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs.

- Updated to add CLIN 0001 AA – Prototype MEA LI Quantity 1.

SOW (New file name is MEA_LI_SOW_2022_07_12.pdf) was changed in the following sections:

- Updated last page of SOW (ADDENDUM 1: NOTIONAL MISSION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM)

- Updated C2.6 Electrical Load Analysis. Updated from FAR 25 to FAR 23.

P-Spec (New file name is MEA_LI_P-Spec_2022-07-12_Signed.pdf) was changed in the following sections:

- Updated date on document

- Updated 4.1.2.d

- Deleted 4.1.2.x

- Updated 4.4.2.iv

Sheet1

MEA LI RFP QUESTIONS

# Question Answer

1 whether King Air B300 is the only aircraft you will consider or are there other alternatives you may be willing to consider? The King Air B300 model aircraft, including its more recent marketing branded names such as the B350 or B360, are the only aircraft that can be used.

2 From SoW C2.6 Electrical Loads Analysis: A Flight Manual Supplement in accordance with FAR Part 25 shall be provided for approval 30 days prior to aircraft delivery - Should this read FAR Part 23 which is more appropriate for the King Air B300 that the government has specified? Yes, FAR Part 23.

3 From SoW Section C3.3 As the Technical Design Agent (TDA) for the mission management system, JHU APL will provide instruction, oversight, and technical assistance with the integration of the government provided MMS for the delivery of the first MEA. The contractor shall test full operation of the MMS and its integration into the first article effort with technical assistance of JHU. The contractor shall assume full responsibility for the integration of the mission management system for all aircraft. It is important to note that the Contractor must consider ground and flight resources such as fuel and maintenance within their proposal to accommodate the prototype testing efforts which could vary dependent upon their selection of surveillance radar system. - This puts an unbounded requirement on the offeror and makes the offeror accountable for the government’s TDA contractor’s performance potentially impacting the offeror’s financial and schedule performance. Can the government define the limits and duration of the ground and flight testing requirement for the TDA? Otherwise will the government consider putting the ground and flight resources effort associated with the TDA effort on a prototype T&M CLIN? A T&M CLIN will not be added

4 SNC requests clarification regarding monitor selection. SOW Addendum 1 shows one 12” monitor and one 17” monitor per mission sensor operator station. However, the Performance Specification section 4.2 states each workstation will have two 17” monitors, and lists no 12” monitor. - Can CBP clarify which is correct? The SOW Addendum 1 will be updated to reflect two 17 inch displays per the Performance Specification.

5 Is contractor format for Oral Presentation slides acceptable? Yes

6 Regarding format requirements in RFP Section 1.0, Proposal Format and Submission: Does the requirement for “graphs” to be presented in minimum 10 point font extend to any non-text content, including tables and figures as well as data graphs? A minimum of 10 point font may be used for tables and figures as well as data graphs.

7 Can the requirement to demonstrate financial capability in Volume 2 be met by providing the DCMA issued Financial Surveillance Report? No. Offerors shall submit the information to demonstrate financial capability as required in the RFP.

8 Will the government include an EPA provision, in light of the current economic environment? EPA provision will not be added.

9 The Government stated that long lead components must be delivered within 12 months, which may not be feasible. Please clarify the definition of “long lead components”. Long lead items are considered to be those items that impact critical path of the MEA LI's delivery schedule if not procured prior to or early enough in the project to allow for their manufacture and delivery. If there are items that exceed 12 months delivery, the contractor is free to propose them for consideration along with rationale on what benefit or impact it would have to schedule if the Government were to subseqently order mission system integration of a green aircraft using the long lead items ordered 12 months earlier.

10 The SOW references prototype efforts, specifically on pages 6 & 9, and requires multiple NRE activities such as design reviews (SRR, PDR and CDR), certification requirements (i.e. ELA), testing (i.e. Thermal Testing) and prototype testing for the government’s TDA, JHU APL of their MMS. The RFP CLIN structure for the base ordering period does not have a separate CLIN for Fully Missionized MEA-LI Prototype. - While this will not impact the offeror’ s ability to bid the quantity of 1, it will significantly distort the quantity of 2-3 and quantity of 4 or more pricing by combining NRE activity for the prototype unit with only recurring activity for the follow on aircraft. Additionally while the government has prescribed these NRE efforts it is not apparent that the schedule impact of these activities has been considered because there is no separate prototype CLIN and schedule. Would the government consider adding a Fully Missionized MEA-LI Prototype CLIN for the first aircraft on the Base Ordering Period and a separate schedule requirement (22 months RE + 6 months prototype) for such CLIN? Will add CLIN 0001aa for the MEA LI prototype - Quantity 1. We are willing to hear alternative delivery timelines for all CLINs, the vendor should propose their best and the contract shall be updated based on the winning vendor's proposed timeline.

11 Can a functional description and mechanical/electrical/data ICDs be provided for all GFE (workstation, server, Minotaur, trackballs, handgrip, and satcom modem)? ICDs can be obtained from the manufactuerer. CBP will not be providing these.

12 The SOW states that the verification and validation methods are to be presented and agreed upon at SRR. The SOW also states under Acceptance Tests that “Test procedures shall be sufficient to demonstrate that the aircraft, aircraft modifications and all mission system installations and modifications meet or exceed all specification requirements and FAA criteria required for certification”. Generally, analysis and inspection methods are used in addition to test and demonstration to verify compliance with requirements; please confirm these methods are also acceptable. Given that there are many requirements in the specification that would be difficult to verify by test or demonstration, this is important so we can estimate the complexity of the acceptance process. Items that have already been qualfied to standards such as those listed in section 1.3 of the Performance Specification are generally acceptable for showing compliance with specifications without further testing in these areas unless specifically stated. Acceptance testing is focussed more on the overall operational performance of the MEA LI as a whole in its operating environment.

13 Requirement 4.1.2d states that “Imagery provided in both visible and infrared sensors shall be of a native resolution of 1280x1024 pixels (T) 1600x1200 pixels (O).” This seems to limit the performance of the EO/IR. Modern EO/IR systems have higher resolution visible cameras (e.g.,1920x1080 pixels). Is there any legacy equipment that requires this resolution? Is a higher resolution of 1920x1080 pixels acceptable? Can the requirement be changed to accommodate this? Agreed. Should be changed to "Imagery provided in both visible and infrared sensors shall be of a native resolution equal to or greater than 1280x1024 pixels (T) 1600x1200 pixels (O)."

14 Requirement 4.1.2x states “The ability to interface with the aircraft’s GPS.” The purpose of this interface is not clear, and therefore it is difficult to estimate involved complexity. Generally, EO/IR sensors have a dedicated GPS antenna. Please clarify the intent of this requirement. This requirement will be removed from the specifications.

15 Requirement 4.3.3a states “The ground system shall be capable of receiving the DVB-T waveform as well as receiving and transmitting the mobile ad hoc network/ multi-input multi-output (MANET/ MIMO) mesh network waveform.” If video is being sent over the link as IP video, the DVB-T waveform seems to drive unnecessary cost and complexity. Is there legacy equipment that requires the DVB-T waveform, or is there a requirement for redundant transmission? If not, can the DVB-T waveform requirement be removed? The DVB-T waveform and MANET/ MIMO are both required.

16 4.3.3c states that “The ground system shall process HD Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers 292M video at a rate of at least 30 frames per second.” If video is sent over the link as 30Hz IP video, this coax video standard is unnecessary. Can the 292M video be removed from the requirement? The SMPTE 292M is required for the DVB-T waveform.

17 The DVR section (4.4.2) of the specification seems to specify a legacy DVR. For example, compact flash and DVDs are no longer common storage mediums. We are concerned that a fully compliant DVR will be difficult to obtain and/or maintain. Can this requirement be changed to accommodate the concern ? Secure Digital (SD) format cards will be acceptable in addition to compact flash. The DVR is not required to accept a DVD; however, must format files in a size small enough to export to a DVD.

18 Requirement 4.1.1.1.2 describes a WoW inhibit switch that is used to prevent transition from RADAR standby to operational mode. Is a velocity-based solution acceptable? I.e., the RADAR will not transition to operational mode unless a predefined velocity is exceeded, or the override toggle is enabled. The intent of this requirement is driven by safety to prevent unintentional harm to people or items ouside the aircraft while on the ground. A velocity based solution does not meet the same level of intent and would not be considered acceptable.

19 Given challenges we have recently seen with delayed shipments, including items such as computer chips, some of the items required for this program may be subject to delays resulting in program delays. To help mitigate this risk, does the Government intend to include a DPAS rating in the contract or to utilize some other method to recognize increased and uncertain procurement/shipping timelines? The Government will not include a DPAS rating in the contract.

20 Regarding the composition of the oral presentation team defined in paragraph 4.1 2(b), of the four presenters, can three presenters be current employees of the offeror or one of their major subcontractors? Answer is Yes but please keep in mind the RFP requirements for presenters. RFP states: Presenters. The offeror’s presentation team is limited to 4 individuals, three of whom must be current employees of the offeror. An individual shall not participate in more than one offeror's oral presentation. All individuals participating in oral presentations will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

21 Can you specify which RADAR related functions in or related to Section 4.1.1x are to be achieved by the MMS software provided by the Government? As a COTS product, the radar is expected to perform all radar functions. Remote interface and control of the radar shall be through the MMS software.

22 Can you confirm that the contractor can run additional software on the GFE’d computers as needed to provide all of the functionality desecribed in the specification? Accordingly, please provide the hardware specifications of the GFE computers along with the operating system. The Gov does not intend to allow third party software to run on the GFE system. However, there may be minor instances where this would be advantageous, but at the Government's sole discretion.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

AIR AND MARINE OPERATIONS

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION

FOR THE

U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

MULTI-ROLE ENFORCEMENT AIRCRAFT

LAND INTERDICTION

VERSION 1.1

July 12, 2022

Submitted by:

Collin D. Brooks

MEA Program Manager Air and Marine Operations

Date

Endorsed by:

N. Clark Lanzendorf

Director, Tactical Aircraft and Vessel Acquisitions

Accepted by:

Trevor A. Blow

Executive Director, Mission Support

Approved by:

Jonathan P. Miller

Executive Director, Operations

Multi-Role Enforcement Aircraft – Land Interdiction ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 SCOPE 1

1.1 Purpose and Background 1

1.2 General Description 1

1.3 Applicable Documents 2

1.3.1 Federal 2

1.3.2 Military Specifications 3

1.3.3 Military Standards and Handbooks 4

1.3.4 Non-governmental Documents 4

2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 4

2.1 Key Performance Parameters 4

2.2 Flight Performance 5

2.2.1 Airspeed 5

2.2.2 Altitude 5

2.2.3 Operating Environment 6

2.3 Environmental Performance 6

3 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS 7

3.1 Aircraft Design 7

3.1.1 Mission Configuration 8

3.1.2 Payload Capacity 8

3.1.3 Interior Design 8

3.1.4 Cockpit 8

3.1.5 Doors and Access Panels 9

3.1.6 Emergency Egress 9

3.1.7 Knobs/Controls 10

3.1.8 Signs/Placards 10

3.1.9 Personnel Accessibility 10

3.2 Certification 10

3.3 Workmanship 10

3.4 Finish 11

3.5 Interoperability 11

3.6 Part Identification 11

3.7 Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility Control 11

3.8 Weight and Balance 12

3.9 Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health 12

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3.9.1 Safety 12

3.9.2 Acoustics/Noise 12

3.10 System Survivability 12

3.10.1 Personnel survivability 12

3.10.2 Vibration 13

3.10.3 Software survivability 13

3.11 Corrosion 13

3.12 Aircraft Systems 13

3.12.1 Power Plant 13

Engine Starting System 13

3.12.2 Fuel System 13

3.12.3 Flight Controls 14

Pitch Disconnect System 14 Stall Warning System 14

3.12.4 Automatic Flight Guidance System 14

3.12.5 Flight Management System 14

3.12.6 Landing Gear 15

3.12.7 Navigation 15

3.12.8 Electrical 15

Battery 16 External Power Receptacle 16 Internal Electrical Outlets 16

3.12.9 Air Conditioning/Heating 16

3.12.10 Lighting 17

Interior Lighting 17 Exterior Lighting 17

3.12.11 Oxygen System 17

3.12.12 Cabin Pressurization 18

3.12.13 Emergency Equipment 18

3.12.14 Other Equipment 18

4 MISSION SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS 18

4.1 Sensors 19

4.1.1 Ground Surveillance Radar 19

Conditions of Operation 19 Synthetic Aperture Radar Mode 20 Moving Target Indicator Mode 20

4.1.2 Electro-Optical/Infrared Sensor 21

4.2 Sensor Operator Workstations 23

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4.3 Communications 23

4.3.1 Radios 23

4.3.2 Intercommunications System 25

4.3.3 Line-of-sight Datalink 25

4.3.4 Ku Beyond Line of Site (BLOS) 27

4.3.5 Iridium BLOS 28

4.3.6 Satellite Phone 29

4.4 Other Mission Equipment 29

4.4.1 Satellite Tracking System 29

4.4.2 Digital Video Recorder 29

4.4.3 Government Furnished Mission Management System 30

5 Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Requirements 31

5.1 Reliability 31

5.2 Availability 32

5.3 Maintainability 32

5.3.1 Accessibility Requirements 32

1 SCOPE

1.1 Purpose and Background

The mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is, “to safeguard America’s borders thereby protecting the public from dangerous people and materials while enhancing the Nation’s global economic competitiveness by enabling legitimate trade and travel.” Air and Marine Operations (AMO) “serves as the law enforcement office of CBP with primary responsibility to detect, interdict, and prevent acts of terrorism and the unlawful movement of people, illicit drugs, and other contraband across the borders of the United States in the air and maritime environment”…and …”to conduct aviation and marine operations with international, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, as appropriate.” CBP has acquired and deployed multi-role enforcement aircraft (MEA) maritime interdiction (MI) and air interdiction (AI) variants to support maritime and air interdiction operations.

Insufficient land border detection and interdiction assets have created capability gaps along those borders. To close those gaps, CBP needs to acquire six multi-role enforcement aircraft (MEA) land interdiction (LI) variants equipped with a fast scanning electronically scanned array (ESA) ground surveillance radar.

The land interdiction mission will require an ESA radar with extensive improvements in the synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and the moving target indicator (MTI) modes. The SAR mode will allow the collection of high-resolution, still images to map of areas of interest.

The MTI mode must haves two subordinate operating modes that can detect, identify, and track moving targets of interest (TOI). The ground moving target indicator (GMTI) will be used to detect and track larger objects such as vehicles, while the dismount moving target indicator (DMTI) will be used to detect, classify people from animals, and track TOI. The Envisioned MEA LI missions will include:

a. Detecting, locating, classifying, identifying, and tracking people moving across the borders at locations between designated ports of entry.

b. Conducting real-time mapping and imagery of infrastructure damage resulting from natural disasters in support of federal, state, and local emergency response operations.

c. Supporting federal, state, and local law enforcement operations throughout The Continental United States (CONUS) and forward operating locations.

1.2 General Description

This specification establishes the installation, integration, performance, test, and logistical support requirements for the MEA LI to support land interdiction missions.

This specification defines the MEA LI airframe, communications, aircraft systems, mission management system (MMS), electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor, land interdiction MTI/SAR radar, and the requisite platform performance to successfully perform the land interdiction mission.

In this document, the terms “shall” and “must,” describe threshold requirements and the term “should” denotes an objective requirement. Items followed by the word (threshold) or (T) are the minimum requirements or performance that must be delivered by the contractor. It is the intent of the Government to acquire MEA LI that meet or exceed threshold requirements. Items followed by the word (objective) or (O) represent desirable increased capabilities. The objective requirements or increased performance capabilities that the contractor considers adding value may be offered as long they do not breach any threshold requirements or hinder the MEA LI from achieving threshold performance.

Should an offeror that proposes an objective item be selected for contract award, that objective item shall become a threshold requirement.

1.3 Applicable Documents

The contractor shall ensure the aircraft modification, if not specified in the original type certificate for the aircraft, is in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) for a supplemental type certificate (STC). Since this specification does not require strict adherence to military specifications governing hardware, testing, technical data, handbooks, or other practices associated with standard equipment design, those documents shall be used as general guides in the performance of the requirements set forth herein. The applicable issue of the following documents, unless otherwise specified, shall be that version which is in effect on the date of this performance specification. At no time shall safety, quality or performance of equipment be compromised or sacrificed. If the military specifications/standards conflict with the FAA documents, the FAA documents shall be the controlling document.

1.3.1 Federal

AC 20-136B Protection of Aircraft Electrical/Electronic Systems against the Indirect Effects of Lightning AC 20-138D Airworthiness Approval of Global Positioning System (GPS)

Navigation Equipment for use as a VFR and IFR Supplemental Navigation System

AC 20-168 Certification Guidance for Installation of Non-Essential, Non- Required Aircraft Cabin Systems and Equipment

AC 21-43 Issuance of Production Approvals under Subparts G, K, and O AC 23-2A Flammability Tests AC 25-21 Certification of Transport Airplane Structure AC 25-773-1 Pilot Compartment View Design Considerations AC 25-1419-1A Certification of Transport Category Airplanes for Flight in

Icing Conditions AC 43.13-1B/2B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices for Aircraft

Inspections, Repair and Alterations ANSI/EIA-310-D EIA Standard for Racks, Panels and Associated Equipment

EIA/TIA-232-F Data Interface FAA Order 1050.1E Noise Measurement and Evaluation FAA-STD-020B-92 Transient Protection, Grounding, Bonding and Shielding

Requirements for Electrical Equipment FAA-STD-021A Configuration Management Contractor Requirements FAR Part 21* Certification Procedures for Products and Parts FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards: Normal, Utility, Acrobatic and

Commuter Category Airplanes FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Aircraft FAR Part 33 Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft Engines FAR Part 36 Noise Standards: Aircraft Type and Airworthiness

Certification FAR Part 43 Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Rebuilding and

Alteration FAR Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules FED-STD-595C Colors Used in Government Procurement TSO† C11e Power Plant Fire Detection Instruments (Thermal and Flame

Contact Types) TSO-C92c Airborne Ground Proximity Warning Equipment TSO-C112e Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System/Mode Select

(ATCRBS/MODE S) Airborne Equipment TSO-C115c Flight Management System (FMS) Using Multi-Sensor Inputs TSO-C144 Passive Airborne Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

Antenna TSO-C145d Airborne Navigation Sensors Using the Global Positioning

System Augmented by the Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS)

TSO C146a Stand-alone Airborne Navigation Equipment Using the Global Positioning System (GPS) Augmented by the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)

TSO-C151c Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS)

1.3.2 Military Specifications

MIL-W-25140B Weight and Balance Control Data

* FAR in this specification refers to Federal Aviation Regulations † Technical Service Order

1.3.3 Military Standards and Handbooks

MIL-STD*-171F Finishing of Metal and Wood Surfaces MIL-STD-464C Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirements for

Systems MIL-STD-1472F Design Criteria Standard: Human Engineering MIL-STD-1686C Electrostatic Discharge Control Program for Protection of

Electrical and Electronic Parts, Assemblies and Equipment (excluding electrically initiated explosive devices)

MIL-STD-7179A Finishes, Coatings and Sealants for the Protection of Aerospace Weapons Systems

MIL-STD-810G Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests

1.3.4 Non-governmental Documents†

RTCA‡/DO-160D Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne

Equipment RTCA/DO-178C/ED-12C Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment

Certification AN/ARC-210 Multi-band, Multi-mode Line-of-Sight (LOS)/satellite communications (SATCOM)/DAMA Demand Assigned Multiple Access Radio Manual

2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Key Performance Parameters

The MEA LI shall be designed using a Textron Aviation Inc. model B300 as specified in the MEA LI Statement of Work. The aircraft shall be a new commercially available, pressurized, multi-engine, turbine-powered aircraft that has a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certificate (TC).

In its final configuration with all sensors installed, the MEA LI shall be certified to FAR Part 23 and support operation under FAR Part 91. The mission-equipped aircraft shall be certified for day and night visual flight rules (VFR), instrument flight rules (IFR) operations, and flight into moderate turbulence and icing. The MEA LI shall meet all operational requirements of this Performance Specification without exceeding the Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) or Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) when operating within all other flight manual limitations. The MEA LI shall remain within the center of gravity (CG) limits in all mission configurations at mission gross weights. The

* Military Standard † Non-governmental documents may be used as reference material where there is no existing engineering data, military specification or FAA regulation that is applicable to the specific task.

‡ Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics addition or removal of associated equipment shall not adversely affect the aircraft’s CG.

Updated flight manual performance charts shall cover all possible ranges of weights.

All sensors shall be commercially available, operationally viable (demonstrable), upgradeable and fully supportable (parts, technical assistance, etc.) for at least 10 years beyond the production date of the sensor. Sensor performance, size, weight, power and cooling requirements, and supportability are critical requirements for this program.

Performance is cited for clear weather conditions; however, the sensors shall be capable of operating in adverse weather conditions. To reduce program cost and risk, non-developmental item (NDI)/commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment should be incorporated into an open system architecture to the maximum extent possible.

When configured in accordance with this specification, the aircraft shall meet or exceed the following key performance parameters (KPP) described in Table 1.

Table 1: Key Performance Parameters

PARAMETER THESHOLD

KPP #1 The EO/IR sensor-slew-to-radar-cue shall be accurate within 25 m (T), 12 m (O) circular error probable at a slant range of 5.5 ±0.5 nm from 9,000±500 ft. AGL.

KPP #2

In dismount moving target indicator (DMTI) mode, the LI Radar shall have an 80 percent probability of detection of an average-sized adult male walking at a pace of approximately 1.4 meters per second, from a slant range distance of 19 ±1 km (T), 24 ±1 km (O) from 9,000 ±500 ft. AGL; and an aircraft ground velocity of 150 ±10 knots over open terrain (integrating all scans of a single radar strip mode aircraft pass).

KPP #3

The LI radar shall produce and store initial and subsequent SAR images suitable for coherent change detection (CCD) processing. (T) The LI radar should interface with the mission system to enable onboard CCD processing and display. (O)

KPP #4

On a ground surveillance mission using two MEA conducting sequential sorties, the LI Radar shall have a reliability rate of 82 percent (T), 90 percent (O) during eight hours of continuous on-station time.

2.2 Flight Performance

2.2.1 Airspeed

The MEA LI shall be capable of reaching a maximum airspeed (knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) of 220 KIAS (T) 300 KIAS (O) at ISA +20°C.

2.2.2 Altitude

The MEA LI shall be capable of flying at 28,000 feet MSL (Mean Sea level) (T) at (ISA) +20°C.

If the proposed aircraft is capable of operating more efficiently at higher altitudes, the necessary equipment to support FAA approved operations in a reduced vertical separation minimum environment shall be installed.

2.2.3 Operating Environment

The required MEA LI operating environment covers a wide range of climactic conditions including hot temperature and high altitude (hot and high) operations in the Southwest region. At mission gross weight, the MEA LI shall be capable of taking off and landing from an 8,000 (O), 10,000 (T) foot hard surface dry runway at a 5,000-foot pressure altitude (PA) at International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) +30ºC. The Pilot’s Operating Handbook shall contain graphs and pre calculated tables to determine aircraft performance in the following range of conditions:

a. FAA approved data for takeoff and landing at all points between a PA at Sea Level at an ISA of +35°C through pressure altitude 8,000 feet at ISA +30°C on dry hard surface runways at mission gross weight.

b. Manufacturer approved data for takeoff and landing on runways contaminated with standing water, ice, and snow.

The fully configured MEA LI shall be capable of meeting the performance thresholds in the Southwest region hot and high operations described in Table 2.

Table 2: Mission Profile: Hot and High Operations

Crew Two pilots and two sensor operators for a total of 800 lbs. plus 200 lbs.

of personal equipment.

Fuel Mission fuel requirement + 30-minute VFR reserve Environmental Conditions

5,000 feet MSL No wind; ISA + 30°C ambient conditions

Mission Profile

Depart on VFR and climb at best rate to 15,000 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL). At 15,000 feet MSL, transit 50 nautical miles at normal cruise power. Patrol along the Southwest border at best mission airspeed of 140 knots indicated air speed (KIAS) for 3 (T) to 5 (O) hours at 15,000 feet MSL. Transit 50nm during descent at maximum range power.

Execute VFR approach to landing.

2.3 Environmental Performance

To accomplish its mission, the MEA LI is expected to operate under harsh environmental conditions while maintaining a comfort-controlled environment during extended periods.

The following are the environmental survivability requirements:

a. Operational Temperature Extremes: The MEA LI shall be capable of meeting mission objectives in ambient air temperatures between -40° F to 122° F (T); -40° F to 130° F (O) for daily cycle (air temperature outside shelters with solar load of 355 BTU/square feet/hour). When not operating, the equipment shall not be damaged when exposed to ambient temperatures from -40°F to 122°F.

b. Operational Temperature Shock: The MEA LI and its components shall not suffer damage or subsequently fail to meet mission objectives when subjected to abrupt temperature changes (more than 20° C within 1 hour) between -40° F to

122° F. Equipment should not suffer damage or subsequently fail to meet mission objectives when subjected to abrupt temperature changes up to 130° F (+55° C).

c. Humidity: The MEA LI and requisite equipment shall (T) be capable of meeting mission objectives and sustain no physical damage during and after prolonged exposure (minimum of 8 consecutive hours) to extreme high humidity levels (over 90 percent) for hot and basic categories as encountered in tropical areas.

Provisions should (O) be made to prevent the excessive accumulation of moisture during ascent and descent in humid climates.

d. Rain: The MEA LI shall not sustain any physical damage or be rendered inoperable after a steady rainfall of two inches per hour for a period of one hour.

e. Fungus: - The MEA LI shall not show evidence of deterioration and remain operable and storable within environments containing fungi.

f. Salt Fog: The MEA LI shall be capable of meeting its mission objectives and not sustain any physical or functional damage during and after exposure to the salt fog of marine environments.

g. Blowing Sand and Dust: The MEA LI and its equipment shall be capable of meeting mission objectives and shall be protected against and resistant to the degrading effects during and after exposure to sand and dust particles of all expected operating and storage environments in accordance with Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) DO 160G.

3 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Aircraft Design

The fixed installations/provisions for the MEA LI shall be in accordance with FAR Part 23 or 25 and this performance specification (T). The MEA shall have a minimum service life of 20,000 operating hours and 20 years when maintained and operated in accordance with the contractor’s/manufacturer’s recommendations. The MEA is required to operate in rugged and harsh environments and must be able to withstand these conditions during its service life. The airframe, power plants, and major components shall be designed and manufactured for rugged operations. In particular, structures shall not experience deflections in flight that will result in any significant redistribution of loads and the aircraft shall be able to withstand normal aerodynamic loads without permanent deformation. The cabin interior shall incorporate modular technology that facilitates easy removal to enhance maintainability. The contractor shall utilize standard parts that facilitate stocking, interchangeability, and replacement in service. High density altitude operations are emphasized, although not at the expense of other capabilities. Installations shall not impede access to panels and enclosures that require opening for periodic inspections and maintenance.

Human factors engineering shall be performed to satisfy the 95-percentile man-machine interface and to utilize interfaces that ensure efficient execution of mission requirements.

FAA or relevant DOD standards for human factors engineering practices and design standards shall be followed during the development the MEA. Use MIL-STD-1472 F as the guideline. Passageway clearances shall be in accordance with FAA 23.815.

3.1.1 Mission Configuration

The MEA LI airframe shall be internally and externally reconfigurable to support partially mission capable flights using the EO/IR without the radar system installed.

3.1.2 Payload Capacity

The MEA LI shall accommodate a minimum of two pilots, two sensor operators, and two observers for a total of 1,200 lbs. plus 300 lbs. of personal equipment (T). To support air mobility and logistic transport, the MEA shall be configurable to accommodate a minimum crew of two pilots and 1,000 lbs. of cargo. Cabin seats and any modular racks mounted to seat tracks shall be removable within two hours to accommodate cargo net retention points for this payload requirement. When in this air mobility and logistics configuration, the aircraft shall be capable be capable of range of at least 800 nautical miles (T) to 1,000 nautical miles (O), with a 45-minute IFR fuel reserve.

3.1.3 Interior Design

The aircraft interior design shall incorporate materials selected on weight conservation, strength, and durability. Interior materials shall be selected to absorb sound and minimize adverse noise. Flammability, smoke, and toxicity shall be considered during the selection of interior materials. Installed equipment shall not impede access to panels and enclosures that require opening for periodic inspections and maintenance. The mission equipment shall have quick-disconnect fittings. Connector dust caps and panel covers shall be provided to protect the connectors when equipment is not installed. The mission equipment shall be operable from multiple operator workstations.

3.1.4 Cockpit

The cockpit shall be arranged to give the pilots a clear and undistorted view to enable them to safely perform any maneuvers within the operating limitations of the aircraft, including taxi, takeoff, approach, and landing. The windshield shall be made of non-splintering material that meets the requirements of survivability of a bird strike as outlined by the FARs. There shall be a capability to prevent fogging of the internal portions of the windshield and cockpit window panels to allow operations under normal internal and external ambient conditions, including high humidity, heavy rain at all speeds, and blowing snow. The cockpit shall be free of glare and reflection that could interfere with viewing the flight instrumentation and high definition (HD) monitors. Specific cockpit capabilities include:

a. Crew stations shall have full flight controls and dual primary flight displays and instrumentation to pilot the aircraft in IFR and VFR meteorological conditions.

b. The MEA LI shall be equipped with a fully integrated glass cockpit (T). Pilot flight displays shall be visible to the pilot and copilot with minimum deviation from a line of vision when looking forward along the flight path. Primary flight displays and multifunction displays (MFDs) shall display engine performance, moving map imagery independent of the sensor system with overlays for terrain, airspace, geo-political boundaries, aircraft native radar, and satellite weather images. Two additional displays dedicated to the mission system shall be installed in a location visible to the pilot and co-pilot with minimum deviation from the line of vision. Due to the requirement to distinguish detail in a small format, these two cockpit mission displays shall have the capability to display full content of 1080P video. Mission displays shall not obstruct flight controls or other items necessary for safe operation of the aircraft. Flight-essential communication and navigation control heads shall be accessible by the pilot and copilot.

c. The flight management system (FMS) control display units shall be installed in locations that are accessible to both the pilot and co-pilot. The FMS shall interface with the automatic flight guidance system and auto-pilot to enable full integration and display of all navigation functions at each pilot’s station. This system shall be approved for IFR operations including enroute, terminal, precision and non-precision approaches, and WAAS/GPS localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV) approaches. The WAAS/GPS shall be certified to technical service order (TSO) C-146. A complete area navigation (RNAV) departure database capability is also required.

d. All audio intercom functions shall be capable of voice activation with both a crew and cockpit isolation function. All flight navigation avionics shall be fully integrated with any automatic flight control guidance systems or autopilot. Both pilot stations shall have identical controls and displays. All displays shall be easily readable in all lighting conditions, to include bright sunlight. All primary and multi-function flight displays shall have full reversionary capability. The MEA LI shall have full terminal, enroute and approach capabilities to include a WAAS-capable and certified FMS in accordance with TSO C146a. All navigation databases shall encompass North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The MEA LI shall also include Terminal Collision Avoidance System II (TCAS II), and Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS- B) equipped, including the latest software changes.

e. Additionally, the cockpit should support the use of an electronic flight bag and have a lockable compartment large enough to hold a 3-ring binder, tablet, and map.

f. The standard cockpit flight crew seats shall be equipped with an inertial reel type 4-point harness system and headrest. Those seats shall be capable of reclining and movement in the vertical and fore and aft axes.

g. The cockpit should include a standard cockpit voice recorder.

3.1.5 Doors and Access Panels

All doors and emergency exits that can be opened from the outside shall be configured with Medeco model, or comparable, high-security key locks.

3.1.6 Emergency Egress

Equipment installations shall not impede rapid egress from the cockpit or cabin area as required by FAR Part 23 requirements. Hand controllers and computer input devices such as keyboards shall be designed so that they can be stored or moved to allow the operator easy egress from the operator position.

3.1.7 Knobs/Controls

Component knobs, controls and switches shall be protected from inadvertent contact that would reset or damage the device. All such control devices shall be marked in accordance with FAA specifications.

3.1.8 Signs/Placards

All safety placards shall be in English and plainly visible. Wherever possible, pictograms shall be used in lieu of worded placards.

3.1.9 Personnel Accessibility

The MEA should be operated by two pilots and two sensor operators that must meet FAA Class 2 medical certification standards. Therefore, accessibility considerations (Section

508) are not applicable in the operation of the MEA.

3.2 Certification

The contractor shall maintain the FAA certification of the MEA LI in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation FAR Part 23 or 25. Major modifications affecting that certification shall be covered by STC(s) issued by the FAA. Minor modifications, including temporary installs associated with a specific mission configuration may be covered under the contractor’s FAA repair station license with independent designated engineering representative (DER) approval and sufficiency of data and drawings defining the modification. Copies of the modification, to include data, drawings and diagrams associated with the STC(s) shall be provided to the government upon aircraft acceptance.

(CDRL A007). The surveillance radar shall radiate in a Federal Government allocated frequency band under the administration of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining a Stage 4 NTIA spectrum certification and/or Federal Communications Commission operating license for the radar sufficient for CBP to conduct operations throughout the

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3.3 Workmanship

The contractor shall ensure that all parts fabricated and installed conform to the following:

a. Freedom from blemishes, defects, burrs, and sharp edges

b. Accuracy of dimensions

c. Radii of fillets

d. Marking of parts and assemblies

e. Alignment of parts, and tightness of assemblies, screws, and bolts

The contractor shall ensure that all parts listed in the schematic or wiring diagrams correspond to the respective diagram legend and installed part. The part number shall be placed in a manner that can be easily read when installed. Terminal strips shall be readily identified and marked on permanent parts of the equipment. A number painted or marked on the chassis or rack adjacent to the plug or connector shall identify internal and external plugs and connectors. All screws, bolts, and non-welded connections shall be equipped with lock washers, lock nuts, or other non-loosening devices.

3.4 Finish

Internal and external finishes of components shall be compatible with the aircraft manufacturer finish. The designated AMO Contracting Officer Representative (COR) shall provide the color selection and paint scheme for the aircraft.

3.5 Interoperability

The MEA LI shall be interoperable with DHS Command, Control and Communications (C3) networks and Department of Defense (DoD) communications systems to facilitate communications and information sharing with interagency and federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners. The MEA LI shall also have the capability to process sensor data and provide data and video/imagery information to the common operating picture (COP) and other Department of Homeland Security (DHS) C3 systems. The MEA LI shall have the ability to communicate with partner agencies in non-secure, secure, and protected environments. This includes voice and data communications and data links.

3.6 Part Identification

Parts associated with the modification of the MEA LI shall be properly identified on the unit’s front face or where space permits. Markings shall include part number, serial number, and the manufacturer’s name or Commercial and Government entity code.

Permanent identification shall be applied horizontally, preferably in the upper left corner.

3.7 Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility Control

The MEA LI mission system shall be electromagnetically compatible with the aircraft systems and other mission subsystems and equipment within the environments caused by emitters and other electromagnetic sources external to the system to ensure safe and proper operation and performance. Design techniques used to protect equipment against electromagnetic interference (EMI) effects shall be verifiable, maintainable, and effective over the rated lifecycle of the system. Design margins shall be established based on system criticality, hardware tolerances, and uncertainties involved in verification of system-level design requirements.

The LI mission system should be integrated in accordance with design practices outlined in military standard 464 (MIL-STD-464) to minimize electromagnetic interference.

Bonding practices that minimize the incidence of EMI shall be used. EMI and radio frequency interference shall be minimized in accordance with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recommendations and should enable the operation of all electronic equipment (including the magnetic compass) simultaneously without disrupting operations. The MEA LI shall be electromagnetically compatible within itself and its mission systems such that system operational performance requirements are met.

3.8 Weight and Balance

With the sensors installed, the MEA LI shall meet all operational requirements of this performance specification without exceeding the certificated maximum take-off weight or basic empty weight when operating within all other flight manual limitations. The contractor shall ensure that the addition or removal of equipment does not adversely affect the center of gravity of the aircraft. The aircraft shall be weighed upon completion and a new weight and balance chart shall be created. Flight manual performance charts shall cover all possible ranges of aircraft weights.

3.9 Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health

3.9.1 Safety

The contractor shall comply with all applicable national and local safety and occupational health instructions, directives, and regulations. The system safety program shall identify all hazards associated with the design, fabrication, and integration of the MEA LI and a methodology for either eliminating or mitigating those hazards. Materials and design processes shall minimize environmental impacts from the manufacture, operation, maintenance, and repair of the aircraft and its subsystems.