Simulator_Requirements_SOW.pdf

Simulators Requirements

Background The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - Aviation Programs Branch (APB) – Federal Flight Deck Officer Program (FFDO) is mandated to provide effective and realistic training environments that replicate conditions in the aviation domain to train commercial pilots, agency personnel and other designated transportation security professionals.

PART A. Scope of Work The Government has a requirement for four (4) Platform VI FFDO Seated Shooting Simulators in support of the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program.

The simulator parts need to be interchangeable from the Platform VI FFDO Shooting Simulators being used at the other FFDO Recurrent Training Centers.

Characteristics A1.1 Design The simulator shall be a modified version of a Boeing flight deck, made to fit within an 8’x 8’ footprint. Except as noted within this document, the simulator is not required to be dimensionally accurate to any specific model of aircraft. The contractor shall design and engineer the simulators in such a way that it can be deconstructed at a future date, easily transported to another site and reinstalled into another facility. The simulator shall also be designed so that it can be installed within existing office space, with openings as small as a single, standard door. The simulator shall be able to withstand the effects of dynamic human movement, by multiple persons, as well as the concurrent use of Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (NLTA) inside the unit, without exhibiting adverse effects.

A1.2 Construction

a. The construction methodology shall be stout and sturdy overall, utilizing durable construction techniques and finishes throughout, wherever possible. The simulator shall be a standalone unit; however, may be fastened to the floor to increase sturdiness.

b. Every effort shall be made to use fire resistant materials. Care shall be taken to ensure the proper material finishes will withstand the reality-based training environment.

c. Since multiple simulators may be installed within a single office space, the simulator shall be constructed in a manner that will enable sound dampening.

d. Each simulator shall be able to fit within an 8”x 8” footprint, with an interior ceiling that slopes upwards, starting at 5 ¼ at the instrument panel to 7‘at the bulkhead.

e. The bulkhead shall be removable by no more than two individuals without the need for any special tooling. While it is not anticipated that the bulkhead would be removed frequently, the ability to remove it is necessary, in order to easily bring in or remove training devices that may be too large to fit through the flight deck door.

f. The flight deck door shall be dimensionally accurate to a Boeing flight deck door, and shall be reinforced, as is industry standard. While the flight deck door is not required to contain actual aircraft, or airworthy components, it shall operate in the same manner as an actual flight deck door.

g. The outside dimensions of the Seated Shooting Simulator are 88.090” tall (with sloped ceiling pieces and simulated panels) x 108.836” wide x 103.355” deep.

A1.3 Interior

a. The interior dimensions of the simulator shall be a minimum of 82” in height and 102” in width.

b. The interior of the simulator must include a mock instrument panel and removable yokes.

c. Flight deck seats (pilot & co-pilot) must be of regulation size and equipped with a retractable 5-pt harness.

d. Seats must be reinforced to withstand dynamic human movement. Functionality areas of importance are: seat mobility and adjustments, seatbelt latching, retraction mechanisms, a removable control yoke, and industry dimensionally accurate.

e. Seats will be covered with a material that can be cleaned with a damp rag, such as vinyl or leather.

f. The interior shall be painted Beige (Federal Standard 27722).

g. There shall be at least 48” between the back of the pilot seats and the rear bulkhead and 20” between the side of the pilot seat and the wall.

h. The flooring shall be covered with rubber puzzle mats/tiles, no more than ¾” thick and have a non-skid tread.

i. The simulator shall contain a properly placed non-functional handset.

j. The simulator’s interior shall contain dimmable lighting. The light fixtures must be intrinsically safe (i.e. must not contain sharp edges).

k. The light switch shall be placed on the exterior of the bulkhead within reach from the flight deck door, and shall have a spring-loaded cover or some other mechanism to prevent someone or something from accidently changing the lighting level.

l. The simulator shall contain mesh grilles, exhaust fans, or other air exchange devices to promote airflow into the simulator, as well as to ventilate out any smoke generated through the use of NLTA.

m. The interior wall and ceiling surfaces shall be cleanable with mild soap and water, applied with a sponge, to allow the removal of paint from the NLTA cartridges without exhibiting any signs of wear and tear.

A1.4 Exterior

a. The exterior dimensions of the simulator shall be a minimum of 88” in height and 102” in width. The simulator shall be powder coated if metal, or painted white.

b. Four (4) viewing windows will be installed within the simulator, enabling instructors to view the training from outside of the simulator. Viewing windows must be capable of withstanding a strike from of a NLTA Round (UTM Man Marker Round (MMR) and/or Simunitions FX Round).

A1.5 Other Design Characteristics

The Government currently anticipates installing two simulators into a single room within its training facility located in Atlanta, GA. The room dimensions are a minimum 142” x 263”. The simulator shall be operable off of a standard 110v outlet. Due to the site conditions; the contractor may have to hand carry all materials and tools into the installation area.

A2. Testing Following construction of the simulator, the contractor shall conduct a factory test and demonstration of the simulator per an approved test procedure prior to delivery. One or more government representatives must be present at the test. To facilitate factory testing the vendor shall notify the government 30 days prior to the expected test time. Following factory testing and acceptance of the simulator, it shall be delivered to Atlanta Training Center in Atlanta, GA. Acceptance test on site shall be witnessed by the contracting officer’s representative or other designated government personnel.

A3. Delivery The simulator shall be designed with disassembly, transportability, and reassembly in mind. The simulator shall be built to withstand the shipping conditions. The simulator shall be packed and prepared to commercial standards for shipment by surface transportation.

Two (2) simulators will be delivered to the Atlanta Training Center in Atlanta, GA and two (2) simulators will be delivered to the Artesia Training Center in Artesia, New Mexico for storage.

A4. Installation A site foreman shall be designated for this project and shall be present during all phases of the installation. Daily cleanup of the project location so as not to provide interference or a safety hazard, will be completed. Installation of all parts, assemblies, materials, and components shall be done in a safe and clean manner. All debris generated from the installation will be removed and disposed of off-site and in accordance with all federal, state, and local applicable regulations.

Any request and approval to place a dumpster at the project location will be completed no less than two weeks prior to the delivery date of the container. Placement of any dumpsters, trash containers, tool storage units, vehicles, equipment, trailers, or other items will be coordinated with the Federal Air Marshal Service, Aviation Programs Branch.

A5. Warranty The contractor shall warrant the simulator for a period of two (2) years after date of acceptance including all equipment, parts, and components thereof. All warranty work will conform to and perform in accordance with the contractual requirements and will be free from defects in design, material, and workmanship and suitable for the use and service for which the trainer is intended.

PART B. SCOPE of work The Government has a requirement for two (2) dimensionally accurate JPS Cockpit (737 Modular Cockpit for JPS Training) is essential to training an FFDO to respond to threats inside the flight deck.

a. The contractor shall manufacture, equip, and routinely maintain, as applicable by agreement and/or warranty, two JPS Cockpit units inside existing buildings at the Atlanta Recurrent Training Center in Atlanta, GA.

b. There shall be two (2) complete JPS Cockpit units at the Atlanta Recurrent Training Center.

c. All end result JPS Cockpit units shall provide an aesthetically accurate portrayal of the interior of a commercial Boeing 737 aircraft flight deck/cockpit.

d. As all JPS Cockpit units will be located inside of existing buildings, they must be manufactured in such a way that engineering capabilities exist for ease of transport, installation and/or removal.

e. The simulator parts need to be interchangeable from the JPS Cockpit units being used at the other FFDO Recurrent Training Centers.

B1. CONTRACTOR TASKS

The contractor shall furnish and install two (2) JPS Cockpit units at the Atlanta Recurrent Training Center in Atlanta, GA. The JPS Cockpit units shall be in accordance with the following performance objectives:

B1.1 MODULARITY

a. The JPS Cockpit units shall be modular with the capability of being disassemble, or otherwise broken down, in less than 8 hours utilizing standard hand/power tools, for future transport to another existing facility.

b. The JPS Cockpit units will be installed in classrooms that are 9’ 5” x 21’ 11” in Atlanta with each piece of the JPS Cockpit unit having to pass through an existing 36” W x 80” H doorway without modifying the door frame.

c. The units should be of such size as to allow a fire safety standard walkway on at least one side of the unit while in the classroom.

d. The unit must provide mounting points for current Judgement Pistol Shooting projection and camera systems as well as the ability to house existing cables out of the training environment to reduce safety hazards.

e. The outside dimensions JPS cockpit units are 103.152” long (back) x 86” deep x 70.054” wide (front) x 75.938” tall.

B1.2 MATERIAL

a. The JPS Cockpit units shall be completely constructed of materials that are acceptable for durability, strength, and safety, such as reinforced fiberglass.

b. The surfaces of the JPS Cockpit units must be able to withstand the effect of dynamic human movement by multiple, concurrently inside the JPS Cockpit unit without exhibiting adverse effects or damage.

The NLTA projectile is fired from a special purpose weapon at muzzle velocity that will not exceed 400 fps. The projectile is coated with a wax based marking paint of varying primary colors. The Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (NLTA) projectile shall not damage the inside of the cockpit and that the material shall allow the wax to wipe clean.

B1.3 DURABILITY

a. FFDO Instructors and students will conduct dynamic law enforcement based training activities inside the JPS Cockpit units. These activities include defensive measures, force on force, and other fluid training maneuvers that may result in students making direct impact with the JPS Cockpit unit components.

b. The JPS Cockpit unit shall be anchored to the floor or otherwise be designed, constructed, and/or installed in such a manner to eliminate movement or breakage of the JPS Cockpit unit by rapid movement of occupants.

c. If the JPS Cockpit unit has an integral floor, it shall be covered with a durable and cleanable finish that will not hold the marking of the NLTA.

d. The interior surfaces of the JPS Cockpit unit shall be able to withstand daily cleanings by cloth, soap and water.

B1.4 CONSTRUCTION

a. The JPS Cockpit unit construction methodology should be stout and sturdy overall, utilizing durable construction techniques and finishes throughout wherever possible.

b. The JPS Cockpit unit shall provide the physically confining dimensions (height, width, length, etc.) to include a center console/pedestal, of the interior flight deck/cockpit of a Boeing 737NG aircraft within a +/- tolerance of 10%.

c. Each JPS Cockpit unit shall contain a removable yoke, or a removable device that provides the physical limitations of a yoke, within a flight deck.

d. The JPS Cockpit units shall provide adequate space for future cockpit chair installation dimensionally accurate to a Boeing 737NG aircraft.

e. The JPS Cockpit unit shall have a dimmable interior lighting system which is controlled by switch or device located in such a positon so no safety hazard presents itself during dynamic and aggressive movement by occupants.

f. The unit should have speakers mounted within to allow the current JPS equipment to be connected simulating the surround sound used by current scenarios.

g. The exterior of the JPS Cockpit unit shall be covered and have no internal structural supports or wiring visible or readily accessible.

h. The exterior and interior shall of the aircraft JPS Cockpit units shall be white.

Coordination between the Government and the Contractor shall take place for any Government Agency or Departmental logos to be placed on the inside/outside of the JPS Cockpit unit.

B2. SAFETY

a. The JPS Cockpit unit shall be intrinsically safe and constructed of materials that do not pose a high hazard to occupancy, are not volatile in nature, nor extremely flammable.

b. The interior of the JPS Cockpit unit should not contain any sharp edges; all perpendicular meetings of surfaces shall be smoothed or otherwise eased. The Contractor will take measures to reduce the hazard of pinch points within the JPS Cockpit units and clearly mark any potential hazards.

c. Flooring of the JPS Cockpit units shall be covered with Zebra© Mat flooring material and easily cleaned with cloth, soap and water.

d. The interior ceiling, center console and dash shall be padded with Zebra© Mats to prevent injury to occupants moving rapidly inside the JPS Cockpit unit.

B3. CONCEPTUAL DRAWING

The contractor shall provide the Aviation Programs Branch with one electronic copy of a Conceptual Drawing Package (CDP). The CDP must clearly depict the JPS Cockpit unit that is proposed. The CDP shall, at a minimum, include dimensioned shop drawings that depict all four sides and a top view of the proposed JPS Cockpit unit (s) with all prominent features dimensioned accurately. The CDP will include shop drawings depicting cross sectioned, aka cut-away, front and side view elevations of the JPS unit(s) with all prominent features dimensioned, including interior clearances, widths, seat widths, etc.

B4. MATERIALS

The Contractor shall ensure that all parts, assemblies, materials, components and systems necessary for a complete installation are delivered, preferably no more the 120 calendar days after award. The Contractor shall ensure all parts, assemblies, materials, components and systems are delivered to the project location before onsite work begins.

Coordination of delivery shall take place with the COR at least ten (10) business days in advance of delivery. Facilities leased by TSA may have specific requirements and/or restrictions concerning delivery and installation of the units that must be coordinated through the COR and the local building management. In addition, some locations will require the Contractor to utilize the freight elevator to the final assembly location.

The Contractor shall ensure that a valid registration and proof of insurance is inside each vehicle employed in this effort, whether in the delivery of parts, assemblies, materials, components and systems, or the transport of tools and/or equipment or personnel. The project location is a secure facility and an escort will be provided.

B5. ONSITE INSTALLATIONS

The Contractor shall ensure all onsite personnel have a Federal or State issued photo identification card in their possession each day they are present for work at the project site.

The Contractor shall ensure that a valid registration and a valid proof of insurance are inside each vehicle employed in this effort. The Contractor will designate a site foreman for each project, in writing, who will be present during all phases of installation; this will be the Contractor’s designated representative to handle all onsite concerns.

The Contractor will assemble all parts, assemblies, materials, components necessary for the complete installation of the JPS Cockpit units in accordance with the approved Conceptual Design. The Contractor will provide daily cleanup of the project location so as not to provide interference or a safety hazard with adjacent training venues. The Contractor shall install all parts, assemblies, materials, components and systems in a smart, safe and clean manner.

Contractor personnel performing work on a Government site or installation shall be subject to the TSA Suitability Determination for Contractor Employees.

The Contractor shall remove all debris generated from the installation of the JPS Cockpit Unit and dispose of them off-site in accordance with all Federal, State, and local applicable regulations. The Contractor shall request approval in writing to place a dumpster at the project location no less than two weeks prior to the delivery date of the container. The Contractor shall coordinate the placement of any dumpsters, trash containers, tool storage units, vehicles, equipment, trailers or other items with TSA.

The Contractor shall provide TSA written notice two weeks prior when and if an electrical outage is required. Any work that involves welding, brazing, torching, soldering, melting, or otherwise requires heat over 160 degrees Fahrenheit or work that requires an open flame will require a hot work permit, the Contractor will provide TSA with written notice two weeks before a hot work permit is required.

The Contractor will take the necessary steps during installation to safeguard TSA furnished material, equipment, property, facilities, etc. from damage during the entire project. The Contractor shall report all damage to any TSA furnished material, equipment, property, and facilities etc. promptly to the Contracting Officer for appropriate action.

B6. TESTING

The Contractor shall test all parts, assemblies, materials, components and systems to ensure that a fully operational JPS Cockpit unit is provided in accordance with the design criteria and the specifications provided by TSA. The Contractor shall also certify upon completion of the JPS Cockpit unit, in writing to the COR, that the JPS Cockpit unit training venue is safe for all participants, instructors, students, visitors and repairmen.

B7. TRAINING

The Contractor shall ensure that personnel designated by the TSA/FFDO program are trained on the features of the JPS Cockpit units, with special attention given to the safety features of the JPS Cockpit unit to include emergency egress and extraction of injured persons. The Contractor will train personnel designated by the TSA/FFDO Program on any maintenance that can be performed on the JPS Cockpit units, specifically routine maintenance that may prolong the life of the unit. Lastly, the Contractor shall train the designated personnel on the proper way to clean and sanitize the units, both on a daily and less-frequent basis.