Attachment_A_PWS.pdf

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Attachment A

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Replacement of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Ship Control and Navigation Training System (SCANTS)

For the United States Coast Guard Academy

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 GENERAL.

1.1 SCOPE.

The purpose of this contract is to obtain a Commercial off the Shelf replacement for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Academy’s Ship Control and Navigation Training System (SCANTS).

This contract is not intended to remodel or to completely re-work the existing facility design, layout or construction. Modifications to the facility are limited and are not intended to be structurally significant.

1.2 BACKGROUND.

The primary purpose of the facility is to provide bridge team training to cadets and officers. The focus of the training is predominantly on navigation, harbor piloting and collision avoidance. The facility currently operates five simulators and delivers 25k hours of training to individual students annually. The existing system was installed by Ship Analytics in 1985 and last overhauled in 1996.

1.3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL.

1.3.1 Program Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager who shall be responsible for all Contractor work performed under this Contract.

1.3.1.1 The Program Manager shall be a single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). It is anticipated that the Program Manager shall be one of the senior level employees provided by the Contractor for this work effort. The name of the Program Manager, and the name(s) of any alternate(s) who shall act for the Contractor in the absence of the Program Manager, shall be provided to the Government as part of the Contractor's proposal. During any absence of the Program Manager, only one alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to work performed under this Contract. The Program Manager and all designated alternates shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Additionally, the Contractor shall not replace the Program Manager without prior acknowledgement from the Contracting Officer.

1.3.1.2 The Program Manager shall be available to the COR via telephone between the hours of 0700 and 1800 EST, Monday through Friday, and shall respond to a request for discussion or resolution of technical problems within 4 hours of notification.

1.3.2 Qualified Personnel. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this Contract.

1.3.3 Employee Identification. Contractor employees visiting Government facilities shall wear an identification badge that, at minimum, displays the Contractor name, the employee’s photo, name, clearance-level and badge expiration date. Visiting Contractor employees shall comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent and display all identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist at all times.

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1.3.4 Removing Employees for Misconduct or Security Reasons. The Government may, at its sole discretion, direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from USCG facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under this Contract. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

1.4 RESERVED.

1.5 SECURITY.

Contractors will not be allowed access to the SCANTS facility without USCG personnel on site. All material equipment shall be secured and monitored by alarm when work is not being performed.

1.6 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

The period of performance for this Contract is one base year and four one year option periods.

Installation of a new system must not require more than two (2) months and is subject to COR approval of installation start date.

This on-site performance period is a requirement for any and all on-site installation periods at the Academy. The initial install may be for any quantity of bridges listed in the requirements section below. Whether installing the minimum (one bridge) or five bridges the two-month on-site performance period must be met.

1.7 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.

The USCG Academy’s Ship Control and Navigation Training System (SCANTS) is located in Yeaton Hall. This facility is on board the USCG Academy at 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320.

1.8 HOURS OF OPERATION.

It is anticipated that Contractor employees shall generally perform all work between the hours of 0700 and 1700, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). However, there may be occasions when Contractor employees shall be required to work other than normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, to fulfill requirements under this contract.

1.9 TRAVEL.

No travel required.

1.10 KICK-OFF MEETING.

The Contractor shall attend a Kick-Off Meeting with the Contracting Officer and the COR not later than 10 business days after the date of award. The purpose of the Kick-Off Meeting, which will be Co-chaired by the Contracting Officer and the COR, is to discuss contracting and technical objectives of the Performance Work Statement and review the Contractor's Program Plan. The Kick- Off Meeting will be held at the Government’s facility.

This meeting will also serve as the primary session for the Government to make changes to the contractor’s 80% design submitted with proposal. The contractor will incorporate the feedback and respond with a 100% design submission within 14 days of the Kick-Off Meeting.

1.11 PROGRAM PLAN.

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For this Contract, the Contractor shall provide a draft Program Plan at the Kick-Off Meeting for Government review and comment. The Contractor shall provide a final Program Plan to the COR not later than 14 days after the Kick-Off Meeting. The program plan shall, at a minimum, contain the following information:

- A plan for communication with the COR

- The contractor’s Quality Control Plan

- The planned timeline for installation of each of the (05) bridges

- The contractor’s requirement’s for lay-down of installation materials

1.12 STATUS REPORTS.

The Program Manager shall provide a weekly status report to the COR and Contracting Officer via electronic mail. This report shall include a summary of all Contractor work performed under task orders awarded under this Contract, including a breakdown of labor hours by labor category, all direct costs by line item, an assessment of technical status, schedule status and any Contractor concerns or recommendations for the previous week’s period. Additional report requirements may be specified in each task order.

1.13 STATUS MEETINGS.

The contractor will hold monthly status meetings at the USCG Academy following Kick-Off.

1.14 GENERAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor shall provide all written reports in electronic format with read/write capability using applications that are compatible with USCG Standard Workstation III (Windows 10 and Microsoft Office Applications).

1.15 PROTECTION OF INFORMATION.

1.15.1 Databases, scenarios and models created from Government information or property will be for the sole use of the USCG at this facility and will not be disseminated without approval.

1.16 SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE.

Accessibility Requirements (Section 508)

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L.

105-220) requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology (EIT), they must ensure that it is accessible to people with disabilities.

Federal employees and members of the public who have disabilities must have equal access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that enjoyed by non-disabled Federal employees and members of the public.

All EIT deliverables within this work statement shall comply with the applicable technical and functional performance criteria of Section 508 unless exempt. Specifically, the following applicable EIT accessibility standards have been identified:

Section 508 Applicable EIT Accessibility Standards 36 CFR 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems, applies to all EIT software applications and operating systems procured or developed under this work statement including but not limited to GOTS and COTS software. In addition, this standard is to be applied to Web-based applications when needed to fulfill the functional performance criteria. This standard also applies to some Web based applications as described within 36 CFR 1194.22.

36 CFR 1194.24 Video and Multimedia Products, applies to all video and multimedia products that are procured or developed under this work statement. Any video or multimedia presentation shall

Page 4 of 20 Performance Work Statement (PWS) also comply with the software standards (1194.21) when the presentation is through the use of a Web or Software application interface having user controls available.

36 CFR 1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers, applies to all desktop and portable computers, including but not limited to laptops and personal data assistants (PDA) that are procured or developed under this work statement.

36 CFR 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria, applies to all EIT deliverables regardless of delivery method. All EIT deliverable shall use technical standards, regardless of technology, to fulfill the functional performance criteria.

36 CFR 1194.41 Information Documentation and Support, applies to all documents, reports, as well as help and support services. To ensure that documents and reports fulfill the required 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria, they shall comply with the technical standard associated with Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications at a minimum. In addition, any help or support provided in this work statement that offer telephone support, such as, but not limited to, a help desk shall have the ability to transmit and receive messages using TTY.

Section 508 Applicable Exceptions Exceptions for this work statement have been determined by DHS and only the exceptions described herein may be applied. Any request for additional exceptions shall be sent to the COR and determination will be made in accordance with DHS MD 4010.2. DHS has identified the following exceptions that may apply: 36 CFR 1194.3(b) Incidental to Contract, all EIT that is exclusively owned and used by the contractor to fulfill this work statement does not require compliance with Section

508. This exception does not apply to any EIT deliverable, service or item that will be used by any Federal employee(s) or member(s) of the public. This exception only applies to those contractors assigned to fulfill the obligations of this work statement and for the purposes of this requirement, are not considered members of the public.

DHS has reviewed this acquisition request and has determined that a Fundamental Alteration exception for the purposes of Section 508 applies and is thereby authorized. Fundamental Alteration Exception #USCG-20151203-007 has been attached and included in the contract file.

Section 508 Compliance Requirements 36 CFR 1194.2(b) (COTS/GOTS products), When procuring a product, each agency shall procure products which comply with the provisions in this part when such products are available in the commercial marketplace or when such products are developed in response to a Government solicitation. Agencies cannot claim a product as a whole is not commercially available because no product in the marketplace meets all the standards. If products are commercially available that meet some but not all of the standards, the agency must procure the product that best meets the standards. When applying this standard, all procurements of EIT shall have documentation of market research that identify a list of products or services that first meet the agency business needs, and from that list of products or services, an analysis that the selected product met more of the accessibility requirements than the non-selected products as required by FAR 39.2. Any selection of a product or service that meets less accessibility standards due to a significant difficulty or expense shall only be permitted under an undue burden claim and requires authorization from the DHS Office of Accessible Systems and Technology (OAST) in accordance with DHS MD 4010.2.

1.17 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY.

This acquisition is for a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) turn-key simulator solution. The system proposed to meet the requirements below must be currently in use supporting Government or commercial maritime bridge simulation. The system must also be in use at facilities certified to

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1.18 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.18.1 All lay down or staging areas for materials, equipment and Contractor vehicle parking must be located within the indicated Contractor staging area and site.

1.18.2 Shipments of equipment, materials, and supplies shall be addressed to the contractor - not the Government. The contractor must be on hand to accept shipments; the Government will not accept shipments.

2.0 GOVERNMENT TERMS & DEFINITIONS.

2.1 Ten Percent (10%) Design − A general layout of simulators and spaces. Dimensions are representational and require verification. Design presents an achievable and desired configuration based on structural layout but does not specially deal with mechanical/electrical interferences or simulator specific space requirements.

2.2 Eighty Percent (80%) Design − A fully executable design solution presented by the Contractor in accordance with the 10% design’s general layout and the design criteria in Section 5. This design must be dimensionally accurate and solve all interferences. This submission should be in all aspects a complete design which only lacks Government review and feedback. Documents submitted with an 80% design should include an overarching architectural document, layouts, elevation, detail drawings and network schematic for each bridge and all support spaces. 80% design submissions should also include a complete equipment listing for each space including simulation specific equipment and all required ancillary and support systems to meet the requirements in Section 5.

The 80% design shall also include a plans/drawing.

2.3 One Hundred Percent (100%) Design − Design approved by the Government and Contractor following feedback given after award. The Government will not consider designs that are not in alignment with the 10% design submission or the requirements of Section 5. Therefore, this review and feedback provision is understood to make modest changes to equipment positioning and internal layout of each bridge or other minor changes to architectural aspects such as size/placement of doors, windows, layout etc. Feedback may also include a revision of certain quantities of equipment/parts provided.

2.4 Ready to Train – All simulation equipment, ancillary and support systems are fully capable. All necessary start-up training, permissions, scenarios and models are provided to the satisfaction of the Government. All facility modification is complete. All scenarios are fully executable. See 2.4 Ready to Train Scenarios List of Required Ports, Objects and Ships on Page 17 of this document.

3.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, or INFORMATION (GFP, GFM, GFE, or GFI).

3.1 Government Furnished Information (GFI).

3.1.1 Ownship Hydrodynamic Data

3.2 Government Furnished Property (GFP).

3.2.1 AN/SPS-50 Radar (6)

3.2.2 AN/SPS-78 Radar (4)

3.2.3 USCG VEGA ECDIS Navigation Program and Computer (5)

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3.2.4 Selected existing scenarios for conversion

3.2.5 Pennsport exercise area for conversion

3.2.6 Full Size Chart Tables (5)

4.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY.

The Contractor shall furnish all facilities, materials, equipment and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of task orders awarded under this Contract, except for the Government Furnished Property specified in this work statement.

5.0 REQUIREMENTS.

5.1 Overview

Install a turn-key simulator system in accordance with the design documents listed on Pages 18 through 20 of this document and the design criteria in Section 5.2 through 5.12 below. The requirements in Section 5.2 are applicable to all bridges. The specific requirements of Sections 5.3 through 5.7 are unique to the bridges described.

5.2 All Bridges

-Integrate VEGA ECDIS computers provided as GFE into enclosures with display and keyboard/mouse interface to match other bridge equipment.

-Integrate stimulated radars provided as GFE (AN/SPS 50 &/or 78).

-Accommodate full-size chart table provided as GFP.

-Provide two (bridge wing) “active scene” alidades to enable 360 degree bearings.

-Provide virtual reality binoculars to provide remainder of visual scene.

-Present a bridge-like feel in arrangement of equipment and enclosures.

-Provide Bridge to Bridge VHF Radios (at least 3).

-Provide Ship’s station selectable internal communications.

-COTS monitors/projectors providing the fixed bridge visual scene shall be configured to maximize vertical field of view given each space’s available overhead clearance.

5.2.1 Hardware Currency

- All electronic equipment, excepting bridge specific applications, meets or exceeds the following baseline requirements as applicable.

- Date of manufacture not older than one year from the date of contract award.

- All network switches, where needed, are gigabit switches.

- All video cabling, adapters, switches, amplifiers, converters, or connections are HDMI version 1.4b

- CPU is Intel Core i7-48xxHQ, i7-49xxHQ microprocessor at 2.4GHz or newer/faster.

- RAM is DDR4 or better.

- Hard Drive: SATA version 3.0, Solid State Drive. All hard drives are RAID1 configured or equivalent for redundancy.

5.2.2 General Requirements

- Bridge equipment shall include at least the following: Fathometer, speed log, AIS, gyro, anemometer, VHF radios, GPS, Radars, Alidades, Binoculars, Internal Communications, External Communications, ECDIS, Spotlight.

- The bridge design enables a complete blackout condition to be achieved.

- All controls and functions of emulated equipment is provided and proven functionally accurate.

- All cables have conventional cable management hardware or raceway.

5.2.3 Bridge GPS

- For each bridge, provide at least one Standard and one Differential GPS. Locate the displays above the chart table.

- Indicated position is accurate in relation to the presented chart and exercise area.

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- GPS display is selected as Degrees, Minutes and Seconds or as Degrees, Minutes and Tenths of Minutes.

5.2.4 Bridge RADAR stimulation

- On each bridge, provide RADAR video stimulation to the GFE ARPA AN/SPS-50 and AN/SPS-78 Radar control console.

- The radar video image provides a realistic display of all objects in the exercise area IAW the object's aspect and range.

- The radar video image is synchronized with the visual image such that bearings to objects are identical.

- ARPA data is distributed to the ECDIS unit for display.

5.2.5 Bridge Alidade

- On each bridge, provide two (2) Standard Navy type pelorus/alidades with a stimulated independent viewfinder built-in display to enable plotting of bearing lines for navigation fixes and to ascertain bearing drift of contacts.

- Alidade provides accurate optical bearings of objects in the visual scene within +/- 0.5 degrees.

- Provides the remainder of the visual scene not displayed on main bridge screens.

5.2.6 Bridge Binocular

- On each bridge, provide at least one (1) set of portable binoculars (wireless or tethered) with built in display showing the same objects as the main visual display and a viewing angle tracking system such that the image displayed corresponds to the direction in which the binoculars are pointed.

- Has a circular field of view with the approximate look and feel of an actual pair of binoculars.

- Has a single fixed magnification field of view equivalent to 7 x 50 marine binoculars.

- Accurately magnifies the view in the direction they are pointed.

- Provides the remainder of the visual scene not displayed on main bridge screens.

5.2.7 Bridge Ship Control

- Provide configurable ship controls and indicators in order to provide the capabilities consistent with the Ownship selected for a particular exercise.

- Configurations to include: Single propeller Pitch/RPM Combinatory control, Two propeller Pitch/RPM Combinatory control, Three propeller, Pitch/RPM Combinatory control, Twin Throttle fixed pitch control, Twin Z-drive control, Twin Azipod control.

- Ship controls are stimulated physical equipment modeled after actual ship controls.

- Ship control indicators may be emulated.

5.2.8 Bridge Communications

- On each Bridge: Provide standard marine internal and external communications circuits.

5.2.8.1 Internal Communications

- Provide station selectable telephone with at least the following selected stations connected to another station at the ICS: Commanding Officer, Combat Information Center, Engine Room, Forecastle, Fantail, Lookout.

5.2.8.2 External Communications

- Three (3) independent marine VHF radios.

- Loudhailer -Ship’s intercom (1MC)

5.2.9 General Construction Standards

All work must be completed in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. The workmanship of any construction is subject to Government inspection before acceptance.

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5.2.9.1 Electrical Modifications

-As detailed in the attached design documents all power for simulator equipment and simulator related hardware must be provided through the available conditioned power source.

-It is understood that the Contractor may need to modify the distribution of the system beyond the distribution panel. Any modification must be performed by a licensed electrician and in accordance with the attached design documents.

5.2.9.2 Structural Modifications

-Structural modifications are limited to those detailed in the attached design documents. All modifications shall be permanently attached to the existing structure and finished to match existing spaces.

5.2.9.3 Bridge Bulkhead for “Out the Window” Scenes

- The bulkhead provided must be of permanent construction and connected to the structure.

- Window openings (no glass) shall have a head height of approximately 7’6” and a sill height of approximately 4’0”.

5.3 Bridge 1

Task 1: Design and deliver to the Government a full-mission bridge in accordance with Sections 5.1 and 5.2 above and its associated instructor control station in accordance with 5.9 below. In addition to those requirements provide at least a 240 degree “out the window” horizontal visual scene and integrate two (2) AN/SPS-78 Radars. Provide visual scene through LED video wall technology.

Task 2: Remove existing bridge bulkhead.

Task 3: Create passageway behind bridge with bridge doorway in accordance with the design documents listed on Pages 18 through 20 of this document.

Task4: Install new bridge bulkhead.

Task 5: Extend drop ceiling and raised flooring to match existing within the footprint of bridge area.

Task 6: Install dimmable red/white lighting scheme to match existing within the footprint of bridge area.

Task 7: Install system according to Government approved design.

Task 8: Test the system using the full range of features, modes, models, exercise areas and scenarios. Allow Government observation of all tests and provide a report.

5.3.1 Bridge 1 Projected Visual Scene (Optional)

- Provide projected visual scene on a curved wall.

5.3.2 Bridge 1 Additional Horizontal Visual Scene (Monitors) (Optional)

- Expand video wall horizontal visual scene to at least 270 degrees.

5.3.3 Bridge 1 Additional Horizontal Visual Scene (Projected) (Optional)

- Expand projected horizontal visual scene to at least 270 degrees.

5.4 Bridge 2 (Optional)

Task 1: Design and deliver to the Government a full-mission bridge in accordance with Sections 5.1 and 5.2 above and its associated instructor control station in accordance with Section 5.9 below. In addition to those requirements, provide at least a 240 degree “out the window” horizontal visual scene and integrate two (2) AN/SPS-78 Radars. Provide visual scene through LED video wall technology.

Task 2: Remove existing bridge bulkhead and install new bridge bulkhead to provide “out the window” visual scene. Expand current red/white dimmable lighting scheme to accommodate full footprint of new bridge layout.

Task 3: Install system according to Government approved design.

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Task 4: Test the system using the full range of features, modes, models, exercise areas and scenarios. Allow Government observation of all tests and provide a report.

5.5 Bridge 3 (Optional)

Task 1: Design and deliver to the Government a full-mission bridge in accordance with Sections 5.1 and 5.2 above and its associated instructor control station in accordance with Section 5.9 below. In addition to these requirements provide at least a 120 degree horizontal visual scene and integrate two (2) AN/SPS-50 Radars.

Task 2: Provide a red/white dimmable lighting scheme.

Task 3: Install system according to Government approved design.

Task 4: Test the system using the full range of features, modes, models, exercise areas and scenarios. Allow Government observation of all tests and provide a report.

5.6 Bridge 4 (Optional)

Task 1: Design and deliver to the government a full-mission bridge in accordance with Sections 5.1 and 5.2 above and its associated instructor control station in accordance with Section 5.9 below. In addition to these requirements provide at least a 120 degree horizontal visual scene and integrate two (2) AN/SPS-50 Radars.

Task 2: Install system according to Government approved design.

Task 3: Test the system using the full range of features, modes, models, exercise areas and scenarios. Allow Government observation of all tests and provide a report.

Task 4: Provide a red/white dimmable lighting scheme

5.7 Bridge 5 (Optional)

Task 1: Design and deliver to the government a full-mission bridge in accordance with Sections 5.1 and 5.2 above and its associated instructor control station in accordance with Section 5.9 below. In addition to these requirements provide at least a 120 degree horizontal visual scene and integrate two (2) AN/SPS-50 Radars.

Task 2: Install system according to Government approved design.

Task 3: Test the system using the full range of features, modes, models, exercise areas and scenarios. Allow Government observation of all tests and provide a report.

Task 4: Provide a red/white dimmable lighting scheme

5.8 Ship Models & Exercise Areas

- Provide all non-optional models and exercise areas listed in the table on Page 17 of this document.

- Provide object models that appear realistic in the visual scene.

- Each model correctly performs and displays six degree freedom of movement: Heave, Sway, Surge, Roll, Pitch and Yaw in response to Sea and Environmental conditions.

- Objects are modeled or configurable for varying characteristics when applicable such as: occulting, flashing, color, alphanumeric markings, sounds, rotation, sectoring, visibility, radar reflectivity.

5.8.1 Own Ship Model Fidelity

- Each delivered own ship model shall respond consistently, in all respects, with the actual vessel modeled to at least 95% accuracy of actual sea trial data. To include response effects of: Sea state 1 through 10, Wind conditions from 0-50 knots, Light to heavy rain, Current conditions, Bank suction, Squat, Passing Ship Effects based on proximity, approach, hull, and tonnage. Mooring fixtures & facilities. Tugs tie-up positions or tug pushing at any location around the own ship. Dredging anchor.

- Each delivered model is accompanied by its own computer tests documenting the model’s characteristics IAW the vessel’s sea trial data.

- Each model is capable of taking station on and interacting with objects in the visual scene. To include: Man Overboard (MOB) – rescue. Disabled vessels - tie-up/tow/escort (Own Ship hydrodynamics will change according to the tied-up vessels dynamic model).

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5.8.2 Target Ship Model Fidelity

- Target Ship Models do not require the exacting dynamic coefficients of the Own Ship Models. That said; provide fully maneuverable target ship models with visually accurate degree of freedom and functionality. To include effects of: Passing Ship Effects based on proximity, approach, hull, and tonnage. Towing by own ship models.

- The shape, color, and emblems accurately represent the model in the visual scene.

- The Advance and Transfer representation of each individual Target Ship Model closely represents what the trainee should expect to see from a ship of its size and bulk/tonnage.

- The increase/decrease of speed for each individual Target Ship Model is an accurate depiction for a vessel of said size and bulk/tonnage.

- Models accurately display Squat, plane, heel, Heave, Sway, Surge, Roll, Pitch and Yaw.

Vessel motion is appropriately affected by environment.

- Models Display various day symbols or light configurations indicating their state of operation according to Rules of the Road.

5.8.3 Exercise Area Fidelity

- Provide accurate representation of the geographic area.

- All delivered exercise areas have accurate position and chart alignment.

Included geographic features: ATON, Coastline, Terrain contours and features. Navigational waterways, Cultural Objects, Buildings, towers, tanks, piers, pilings, fenders, Bridges, Cranes, Water depths, Height of tide as a function of time, Current as a function of time.

5.8.4 Exercise Environment

- Provide software capability to alter specific environmental characteristics of the Exercise Area.

- Environment effects are pre-programmed and selectable both during development and while actively conducting an exercise.

- Effects are accurately represented in the visual scene.

- Environment accurately affects models within the exercise.

- Environmental characteristics to include: Sea State 1-10, Sea color, Sea Ice (accurate visual representation), Icing of Own Ship, Sky texture, Wind velocity and direction, Wave height and direction, Confused seas (i.e. ability to control wind, waves and swells independently of one another), Current (speed and direction), Visibility, Fog density, Light level, twilight, and night (manual or automatic), Sun angle shading, Tides (ebb or flow and tidal height), Sound effects, Precipitation.

5.8.5 Additional Models (Optional)

-Provide one (1) existing own ship model.

-Provide one (1) existing target ship model.

-Provide one (1) existing object model.

-Provide one (1) existing exercise area.

-Develop and provide one (1) new own ship model.

-Develop and provide one (1) new target own ship model.

-Develop and provide one (1) new object model.

-Develop and provide one (1) new exercise area.

5.9 Instructor Control Stations (ICS)

- Provide five (5) Instructor Control Stations (ICS) in accordance with the table listed on Page 17 of this document.

- Provide furniture in accordance with design documents.

- Of the three (3) ICSs for bridges 3,4 and 5 one must be a “Master” Station, capable not only of running all three bridges simultaneously, but must have enough displays to adequately monitor all three at once.

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5.9.1 ICS Specific Requirements

-Provide an instructor control station capable of controlling and monitoring all tasks and functionality of the training scenario on any bridge in the suite.

- ICS to independently display: Vector update chart presentation, RADAR, ECDIS, CCTV w/ Audio of Bridge, Scene displayed at the Bridge.

-Capabilities to include: Create, edit, transfer, delete, run, pause, and debrief exercises, Continuous data logging during exercise.

Replay of current or recorded exercises, forward and backwards, in real time and faster, on ICS, bridges, and Debriefing Rooms.

- In the selected exercise, re-assign the start time, routes, and vessels. Run as a joint and/or individual exercise. Change environmental conditions. Change and set model status. Set range of visibility for specific models and for the exercise area. Generate and print exercise reports.

- Each ICS has access to all databases at any given time.

- Vector update chart presentation offers all pertinent object data within the exercise area to include:

Routes, positions, Speed vectors of selectable time length, CPA, TCPA, Relative Bearing at CPA, Range, Bearing, Distance to CPA, and events for each model in the exercise.

- Exercise events can be preprogrammed based on range, time, location, aspect, or triggered by the instructor during the exercise.

- Instructor has on chart control of all model’s position, route, steering, propulsion, mooring, anchor, tug and tow in either manual or automatic mode.

- Model navigation signals change automatically with environmental conditions or can be toggled by the instructor.

- Target RADAR image can be toggled on and off.

- Environmental conditions such as lighting, tide, and currents change automatically with time, can be fixed, and can be varied by the instructor.

5.10 Monitoring and Debriefing

-Provide a system that monitors all aspects of simulation and combines that recording into an elegantly integrated interface for an instructor to use as a debriefing tool. All recorded media shall be synced with the exercise file for playback.

- Provide to each bridge/ICS central PC based digital audio/video recording of: simulation, internal communications circuits, external communications circuits, open bridge communications/interaction.

- Each bridge has no less than two 720P PTZ control and audio/video over IP color monitoring cameras.

- System shall have sufficient storage capacity for 200 hours of recorded simulation training.

5.10.1 Debriefing Room 1(Optional)

- Provide a debriefing station in Room 1 in accordance with the design on Pages 18 through 20 of this document.

- All aspects of the recorded simulation are accessible and re-playable.

-Utilize existing A/V equipment to provide a single video channel.

5.10.2 Debriefing Room 1 Upgrade (Optional)

- Remove existing A/V equipment and provide the following:

- The debriefing station primary display shall be no smaller than 70” and shall display the primary software debriefing tool/god’s eye view of scenario.

- The debriefing station shall separately display each of the following on independent or split screen displays no smaller than 40 inches: Own ship visual scene (at least 90 degrees), own ship ECDIS screen, own ship radar screen, CCTV from pan/tilt, CCTV from static.

5.10.3 Debriefing Room 2 (Optional)

- Provide a debriefing station in Room 2 in accordance with the design on Pages 18 through 20 of this document.

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- All aspects of the recorded simulation are accessible and re-playable.

- Utilize existing A/V equipment to provide a single video channel.

5.10.4 Debriefing Room 2 Upgrade (Optional)

- Remove existing A/V equipment and provide the following:

- The debriefing station primary display shall be no smaller than 70 inches and shall display the primary software debriefing tool/God’s eye view of scenario.

- The debriefing station shall separately display each of the following on independent or split screen displays no smaller than 40 inches: Own ship visual scene (at least 90 degrees), own ship ECDIS screen, own ship radar screen, CCTV from pan/tilt, CCTV from static.

5.11 Local Design Capability (Optional)

-Provide the necessary software, licensing and permissions for USCG personnel to locally design/build/modify: exercise areas, target ship models and own ship models.

-Provide a dedicated work station for development and testing.

5.12 System Initial Startup

-Provide the necessary training, equipment, and service to create a “ready to train” solution that is able to deliver USCG training immediately following installation and testing.

5.12.1 Scenario Conversion (Optional)

-Convert an existing USCG training scenario to perform identically on the provided simulator system.

5.12.2.1 Warranties

-Provide standard equipment and workmanship warranties through at least one (1) year following delivery.

5.12.2.2 Warranties (Optional)

-Provide standard equipment and workmanship warranties in the option years following the base year of the contract.

5.12.3 Training

- Provide on-site training to operators, maintainers and instructors following installation. At least two

(2) qualified trainers should provide on-site initial training to operators, maintainers and instructors during system installation. Following installation, those trainers shall provide full-time hands-on training for at least one (1) work week.

5.12.3.1 Additional Training (Optional)

- Provide qualified resident on-site full-time training/mentorship through the first month of operation to operators, maintainers and instructors during the work-week.

- Provide one (1) week of follow-on on-site full-time training approximately six (6) months after delivery.

- Provide telephone technical support and training from qualified trainers and subject matter experts for at least one (1) year after install.

5.12.4 Documentation

- Provide standard documentation including user and technical manuals.

- Provide complete equipment listing, system diagram and network schematics.

- Provide an itemized list of all major components and their locations broken down by serial number and purpose.

- Provide quick reference guides for every phase of operation including: start-up, scenario loading, scenario monitoring, debriefing and basic troubleshooting.

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5.12.5 Initial Year Support Services (Optional)

-Provide three-tiered system of technical support options and when necessary on-site repair service for one (1) year following installation.

Technical support should include the following:

- Online and telephone Emergency Vendor(s) Assistance available 24 hrs, 7 days a week.

- On-site emergency support response within 24-48 hours.

- Preventive Maintenance will be performed on a periodic basis, prescheduled with the Academy support staff.

- Provide life cycle maintenance including necessary updates to all software/hardware in order to maintain the most current versions.

5.12.6 Additional Year Support Services (Optional)

Provide a three-tiered system of technical support which meets the following requirements:

- Life cycle maintenance including necessary updates to all software/hardware in order to maintain the most current versions.

- Instructor and Operator retraining on an as-needed basis

- Online and telephone Emergency Vendor(s) Assistance available 24 hrs, 7 days a week.

- On-site emergency support response within 24-48 hours.

-The simulator supplier will provide depot level services for the repair or replacement of failed components, and for on-site spares restocking, when ordered by the Government.

- Failed components will be returned to the vendor and a replacement will be shipped within 48 hours.

- Preventive Maintenance will be performed on a periodic basis, prescheduled with the Academy support staff.

- The Contractor shall coordinate with the USCGA staff and develop a Long-term Maintenance Plan.

5.12.7 Technical Refresh (Optional)

- Provide a proposal for a technical refresh of both hardware and software in the last option year of the contract. This technical refresh should include a proposed plan for future technical refreshes, and a detailed plan to help prevent equipment obsolescence.

5.12.8 Long Term Maintenance Plan

- The Contractor shall coordinate with the USCGA staff and develop a Long-term Maintenance Plan and Lifecycle Maintenance Plan.

5.12.9 Network Architecture and Workmanship

-Provide for the simulator a dedicated stand-alone Local Area network (LAN) with no external connection.

-Locate so far as possible all network infrastructure in locations that are centrally accessible during training periods.

-Interconnecting signal and power conductors shall be formed into cables with connectors.

-Wiring within units and between assemblies and sub-assemblies shall be tie-wrapped or laced, forming harnesses.

-Any unit, assembly, or sub-assembly that requires removal for its own repair or maintenance (or maintenance of a related physical element) shall have a service loop for wiring and cabling.

-All solutions and services shall meet DHS and USCG Enterprise Architecture policies, standards, and procedures. Specifically, the Contractor shall comply with the following Homeland Security Enterprise Architecture (HLS EA) and USCG EA requirements:

-All developed solutions and requirements shall be compliant with the HLS and USCG EAs.

-All IT hardware and software shall be compliant with the HLS EA Technical Reference Model (TRM) Standards and Products Profile and with the USCG IT Products and Standards Inventory.

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-Description information for all data assets, information exchanges and data standards, whether adopted or developed, shall be submitted to USCG Enterprise Data Management Office (EDMO) and DHS EDMO for review, approval and insertion into the USCG and DHS Data Reference Model and Enterprise Architecture Information Repository.

-Development of data assets, information exchanges and data standards will comply with the DHS Data Management Policy MD 103-01 and all data-related artifacts will be developed and validated according to DHS data management architectural guidelines.

-Applicability of Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) to DHS-related components (networks, infrastructure, and applications) specific to individual acquisitions shall be in accordance with the DHS Enterprise Architecture (per OMB Memorandum M-05-22, August 2, 2005) regardless of whether the acquisition is for modification, upgrade, or replacement. All EA-related component acquisitions shall be IPv6 compliant as defined in the U.S. Government Version 6 (USGv6) Profile (National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 500-267) and the corresponding declarations of conformance defined in the USGv6 Test Program.

5.12.10 IT Security

- All new computer systems, hardware and software shall be configured according to DOD Security and Technical Implementation Guides and DHS MD 4300.1.

- Configuration shall enable different levels of user and administrative access and shall be password protected.

-In accordance with the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) policy, all systems must be capable of functioning under the Windows 10 operating system.

6.0 REFERENCES.

International Convention of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Department of Homeland Security MD 4300.1 International Building Code The National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association #70.

Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS) Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA/EIA -310D) Cabinets, Racks, Panels and Associated Equipment Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronics Industries Association (TIA/EIA- 569-B)-Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

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7.0 DELIVERABLES.

The Contractor shall consider items in BOLD as having mandatory due dates. Items noted as “COR Checkpoints” are deliverables or events that must be reviewed and approved by the COR prior to proceeding to next deliverable or event in this PWS.

ITEM PWS DELIVERABLE / EVENT DUE BY

1 1.10 Kick-Off Meeting

10 days after award.

2 1.10;

1.11

Final Contractor Program Plan and 100% Design

14 days after kick-off meeting.

3 1.12 Status Reports

Due to the COR weekly.

7.1 DELIVERABLE ACCEPTANCE, REVISION, AND REJECTION

All Deliverables shall be submitted to the COR on the schedule contained in Section 7.0 unless otherwise specified. At a minimum, Deliverables shall be free of errors and information therein shall be able to be validated.

Reports, documents, and narrative-type deliverables will be accepted when all discrepancies, errors or other deficiencies identified in writing by the Government have been corrected.

The COR will provide written acceptance, comments and/or change requests, if any, within ten (10) business days from receipt by the Government of the initial deliverable. Upon receipt of the Government comments, the Contractor shall have five (5) business days to incorporate the Government's comments and/or change requests and to resubmit the deliverable.

If written acceptance, comments and/or change requests are not issued by the Government within thirty (30) calendar days of submission, the draft deliverable shall be deemed acceptable as written and the Contractor may proceed with the submission of the final deliverable product. Absent written notification, final deliverables will be construed as accepted.

Non-conforming products or services will be rejected. All notifications of rejection will be accompanied with an explanation of the specific deficiencies causing the rejection. If the deficiencies cannot be corrected within 30 days, the Contractor will immediately notify the Contracting Officer of the reason for the delay and provide a proposed corrective action plan within ten (10) working days of the notification.

8.0 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) begins on the next page.

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8.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS).

Ship Control and Navigation Training System Replacement

Objectives Required Service Performance Standard Incentives/Reductions

Timely receipt of all documents

a. Provide final draft of all documents on time.

b. Program Plan (PWS 1.10, 1.11)

c. Weekly status reports delivered on time

(PWS 1.12)

All documents delivered for installed simulators (PWS 5.12.4)

100% on time delivery (unless Government causes delay).

Failure to meet schedule or provide acceptable deliverables will result in corrective action as determined appropriate by the Contracting Officer in consultation with the Contracting Officer Representative. The range of possible actions includes re-performance of work, withholding payment, renegotiating the schedule in conjunction with appropriate consideration, and partial or total termination for convenience/default.

Timely receipt of all deliverables

The Contractor shall provide on-time deliverables for support services (PWS 1.17, 5.1 thru 5.12).

No deliverable is delayed more than one business day (unless Government causes delay)

Failure to meet schedule or provide acceptable deliverables will result in corrective action as determined appropriate by the Contracting Officer in consultation with the COR. The range of possible actions includes re-performance of work, withholding payment, renegotiating the schedule in conjunction with appropriate consideration, and partial or total termination for convenience/default.

2.4 Ready to Train Scenarios List of Required Ports, Objects and Ships

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Targetship Models (24) Commercial

Bulk Carrier Car Carrier Coastwise Tanker Cruise Ship Dredge Fishing Boat Harbor Tug High Speed Ferry Laker Large Container Ship LNG Tanker Passenger Car Ferry Smaller Bulk Carrier Stern Trawler Tug Barge Combo

Warship

USN CVN

USN SSBN

USN CG

Pleasure/Other Go-fast Sailboat Semi-submersible Speed Boat Yachts/Small Boats Yola

Exercise Areas (30) Training Areas

Open Ocean Pensport

Domestic Ports Baltimore Boston Cape Cod Canal Charleston Great Lakes Port, Rivers, Locks Honolulu Houston/Galveston Key West, FL LA/Long Beach Harbors Mayport, FL Miami New London New Orleans

New York Norfolk and Hampton Roads Pascagoula, MS Philadelphia Port Everglades Portland, OR San Diego San Francisco Seattle/Tacoma/Puget Sound Tampa, FL

Wilmington, NC International Ports

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Optional) Kuwait-KNB Harbor (Optional) Persian Gulf/Straits of Hormuz (Optional) San Juan, PR

Ownship Models (12) Academy Specific

T-boat EAGLE (Under power) (Optional)

White Hull Cutters

87’ CPB

110’ WPB

154’ WPC

210' WMEC

270' WMEC

421’ WMSL

Black Hull Cutters WTGB(Optional) WLM (Optional)

WLB

WAGB HEALY (Optional)

Objects (15) CG Mission Related

MOB

CG Helicopter Life ring Contraband Oil spill Rubber life raft

Other Aquatic life Fog Bank Rain Squall Deadheads Sea plane Oil platform Mooring ball

Floating fender Wrecked ships

Design Documents (Annotated):

- 10% Design

- As Built Drawing

- Changes to Existing

- 10% Design

- As Built Drawing

- Changes to Existing

-- 10% Design -- As Built Drawing -- Changes to Existing