Att.J-1_PWS - BE360ER Full Flight Simulator_20250707.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

(The Contractor is to use this document to submit a proposed Contractor Statement of Work (CSOW))

FLIGHT PROGRAM OPERATIONS (AJF)

BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 360 EXTENDED RANGE (ER) FULL

FLIGHT SIMULATOR

07 JULY 2025

PWS_BE360ER Full Flight Simulator July 7, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE………………………………………………………………... 3

2.0 PERIOD AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE……………………………..……………3

3.0 CONTRAINTS.………………………………………………… …………………………3

4.0 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING OBJECTIVES (CLIN 0001)………..4

4.1 Program Manager Responsibilities……………………………………..…………..4

4.2 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)………………...……………………4

4.3 Master Integrated Schedule Plan (MISP)………………………….………………..4

5.0 SIMULATOR PRODUCTION OBJECTIVES (CLIN 0002)……………………………..4

5.1 Base Simulator Requirements…………………….………………………………….5

5.2 Hardware Manuals…………………………………….……………………………….5

5.3 System Software Design………………………………………………………………5

5.4 Required Simulator Software………………………………………………………….5

5.5 Software Manuals…………………..…………………………………………………..5

6.0 SIMULATOR SITE INSTALLATION……………………………………………………….6

6.1 Site Plan…………………..……………………………………………………….…….6

6.2 Initial Location of Equipment/Scale Drawing…………………………………….…..6

6.3 Installation Drawings……………………………………………………………………6

6.4 Installation Site Survey…………………………………………………………………6

6.5 Site Readiness Review and Report…………………………………....……………..6

6.6 Simulator Installation……………………………………………………………………6

7.0 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE……………………………………………….……….6

7.1 Simulator Validation……………………………………………………………………..7

7.2 Government Inspection and Acceptance Responsibility………………..…………..7

8.0 SPARE PARTS SUPPORT AND PROVISIONING (CLIN 0003)…………………..……7

9.0 LOGISTICS OBJECTIVES (CLIN 0004)……………………………………………….….8

9.1 Maintenance Support……………………………………………………………………8

9.2 Technical Support………………………………………………………………………..8

9.3 Technical Publications……………………………………………………………….. …8

9.4 Training……………………………………………………………………………………8

9.5 Engineering Support……………………………………………………………………..8

9.6 Configuration Management……………………………………………………………..8

10.0 OPTIONAL GOVERNMENT SPECIFIC ENHANCEMENTS…………………………….9

10.1 Instructor & Technical Support (CLIN 0005)…………………….…………………...9

10.2 Training (CLIN 0006)…………..…………………………………………………….…9

10.3 Optional Simulator Requirements (CLIN 0007)..…………………….………..…9

11.0 OVER AND ABOVE (O&A) (CLIN 0008)………………………………………………….10

12.0 ACRONYMS………………………………………………………………………………….11

1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires the use of an advanced Level D Full

Flight Simulator (FFS) for the Beechcraft 360ER (360ER) aircraft. This simulator will facilitate the training and qualification required under Part 135 for AJF pilots. The 360ER simulator will deliver comprehensive pilot training, including initial and recurrent aircraft qualification training, instrument refresher training, landing and instrument approach re-currency training, emergency procedure training and crew standardization training. It must accurately replicate the Beechcraft 360ER to ensure effective training outcomes.

Additionally, it may be accessible to Aviation Safety (AVS) participants in the FAA Flight

Program and serve as an additional tool to support the currency and proficiency of

Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI). The simulator may also be available to the Aircraft

Certification Service’s Flight Test Crew Resource Management programs and contribute to research efforts and sustainment initiatives in support of the evolving national aerospace environment.

The simulator must be qualified as a Level D FFS, in accordance with 14 CFR Part 60 and the Qualification Test Guide (QTG) for Airplane Simulator Qualification. Additionally, it must meet the requirements outlined in 14 CFR Part 60, Change 2, to include qualification standards for extended envelope and adverse event weather training tasks.

Other requirements include product support, training, and optional contractor maintenance support following installation.

2.0 PERIOD AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The anticipated period of performance for this requirement will begin at contract award for a period not to exceed (2) two years for production and installation of the simulator and five (5) one-year logistics support periods thereafter. The simulator will be installed at Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center.

3.0 CONSTRAINTS

The contractor’s solution must comply with all applicable standards and government regulations, which include:

• 14 CFR Part 60 – Flight Simulation Training Device Initial and Continuing

Qualification and Use. 14 CFR Part 60, Change 2 to include qualification standards for extended envelope and adverse event weather training tasks.

• All applicable National Simulator Program (NSP) Flight Simulation Training

Devices (FSTD) Information Bulletins

• 14 CFR Part 135, Appendix H

• Qualification Test Guide (QTG) as defined by International Civil Aviation

Organization (ICAO) Manual of Criteria for the Qualification of Flight Simulation

Training Devices (Doc 9625), 4th edition, 2015.

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ASQC-Q- 9001-1994 and ISO

9000-3

• ANSI/ASQC Q9002-1994 (International Standards Organization (ISO) 9902).

4.0 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING OBJECTIVES (CLIN 0001)

4.1 Program Manager Responsibilities- The contractor must assign a dedicated

Program Manager (PM) to organize, plan, schedule, implement, control, analyze, and report on all objectives of the contract, from initial planning stages through Government acceptance and completion of the contracted deliverable(s). The PM must have sufficient corporate authority to direct, execute, and control all elements of the program.

4.1.1 Meetings - Conduct and document meetings such as Program

Management Reviews (PMR) and any other meetings required for planning, development, delivery, and installation of the simulator.

4.1.2 Post Award Conference – Support a Post Award Conference to be held at the contractor facility within thirty (30)-calendar days after contract award.

4.1.3 Program Management Status Reports (PMSR) – Provide a monthly

PMSR which must outline milestones, schedule, open action items, risks, mitigations and costing information.

4.2 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) – The contractor must submit a

QASP with its proposal. The QASP must define the quality requirements of the contract and the methods to ensure that these requirements are met and routinely audited and documented. The QASP must address the manufacturing process, hardware, software, installation and continued support. The QASP objective is to ensure that the quality, performance, and reliability of all products and services meet the specification requirements.

4.3 Master Integrated Schedule Plan (MISP) - The following overarching planning, documentation and reporting is required in the MISP:

• Plan for the design, development, installation, test, and qualification of the simulator system that outlines the key deliverables, milestones, and timelines.

• MISP must be updated regularly with Project Management Status

Reports (PMSR).

• MISP must discuss procedures for changes or delays and be coordinated with the contracting officer (CO) and any applicable designated FAA official.

• Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) for all phases of the production, delivery, installation, and continued support.

• Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) of the simulator.

5.0 SIMULATOR PRODUCTION OBJECTIVES (CLIN 0002)

5.1 Base Simulator Requirements - Base 360ER advanced Level D aircraft simulator requirements must include dimensions and configurations for the baseline simulator. Simulator must also include:

5.1.1 Proline Fusion Avionics Package

5.1.2 Autothrottle

5.1.3 Electric motion actuators

5.1.4 Minimum of four seats in simulator not including the seat for the

Instructor Operating Station (IOS).

5.1.5 Headset communication available at all seating positions within the

FSTD.

5.2 Hardware manuals: Hardware manuals must be provided using the

International Air Transport Association (IATA) Simulator Documentation

Requirements ISBN 92-9035-783-5 and Air Transport Association (ATA)

Specification 100 as guidelines.

5.3 System Software Design: Where requirements cannot be met by using commercially offered software packages, the Contractor must develop the required computer software. Firmware (software that resides on programmable memory) must be treated as software. Software must be in accordance with the operating system and COTS application manufacturer recommendations and applicable industry standards to assure compatibility with future releases of the operating system and related COTS software applications. The Contractor must implement updates and revisions as they occur until production completion. Data input/output capabilities must be addressed.

5.4 Required Simulator Software:

5.4.1 Upset Prevention and Recovery Training capable.

5.4.2 Installation of VN Diagram Viewer at IOS

5.4.3 Full Stall

5.4.4 Simulated navigation facility signals.

5.4.5 Geo-position output for iPads.

5.4.6 Capability for integrating Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) used to display simulator position onto EFB displays.

5.4.7 Gusting Crosswinds NSP GB 16-02

5.4.8 Windshear NSP GB 09-04

5.4.9 Bounced Landing NSP GB17-01

Airframe Icing NSP GB 11-04

5.4.10 SMGCS NSP GB 12-01

5.4.11 Objective Motion Cue Test NSP GB 16-03

5.4.12 LAHSO NSP GB 18-02

5.4.13 Key airport sites representing high elevation, congested airports, US Focus 40 airports, international airports in Europe, Middle East, and Far East Asia.

5.4.14 Ability to change airport weather, to include ceiling and visibility, rain, snow, runway contamination, braking action, and lighting associated with an airfield in daytime, dusk, and night.

5.5 Software Manuals – Software manuals must include user's guides and provide interface design specifications, software design documents, any contractor's utilities documentation, and contractor-supplied software manuals. For purposes of defining the software documentation supplied with the simulator, the software should be divided into three categories: contractor-supplied software, standard utilities software, and simulation software.

6.0 SIMULATOR SITE INSTALLATION

6.1 Site Plan - The site plan will be incorporated into the contract and must document, at minimum, the government and contractor’s responsibilities, arrangements for hours of work, access to work areas, and supporting workshop facilities. After Government approval of the Site Plan, the contractor must perform site preparations in accordance with the government approved plan.

6.2 Initial Location of Equipment/Scale Drawing - A preliminary installation drawing must be submitted with the contractor's proposal. This drawing must illustrate where the contractor proposes to locate major pieces of equipment and the equipment room.

6.3 Installation Drawings - The contractor must provide installation data for

Government approval. The data must include plans showing equipment layout and weight distribution data, dimensions, power distribution, grounding, floor loading, cooling water supply points and requirements, breathing air supply points and requirements, and air-conditioning recommendations. The drawings or supporting documentation should address operating envelope, and safety margins.

6.4 Installation Site Survey - Contractor must conduct a site survey of the

Government's simulator building prior to the commencement of installation and may perform a site survey prior to completion of installation drawings.

The contractor is to provide any necessary advice to the government on the final preparation of the simulator building, and to discuss and confirm arrangements for the installation.

6.5 Site Readiness Review and Report - The contractor must conduct Site

Readiness Review (SRR) at least 20 working days prior to equipment installation to ensure that the site has been prepared in accordance with the

Site Plan for equipment installation and checkout. At the conclusion of the

SRR, the contractor must submit a SRR report documenting remaining and new action items that need to be completed before system installation.

6.6 Simulator Installation - The Contractor must perform all activities necessary to package, ship, deliver, install, and test the simulator. In addition, the

Contractor must ensure that the installation activities are coordinated with the

CO and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and any other FAA designated official prior to installation to minimize the construction impact on the site. Prior to the installation of the simulator, the contractor's installation team must perform all necessary installation preparatory work unless it is agreed that it is a government responsibility as detailed in the approved SRR.

The contractor must remove all debris from the site following site preparation and installation activities.

7.0 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

7.1 Simulator Validation -The simulator validation must be performed in three stages. First, the contractor must validate the simulator at its plant; second, the simulator may be accepted at the contractor's plant (in-house acceptance) by a FAA designated official; and third, the simulator must be accepted at the

FAA's site by a FAA designated official.

The contractor must submit, at proposal, a draft Acceptance Test Procedures

(ATPs) and a Malfunction Checkout Document (MCD) to be finalized at CDR.

The ATPs must demonstrate how they satisfy assigned technical, functional, and operational requirements in the software/hardware integrated environment of the simulated aircraft. The MCD must consist of a series of tests specifying the cause, the injected failure, the effect, the setup steps, and confirmation test method for the individual malfunctions. These tests and other contractor identified tests must be documented.

7.1.1 Contractor Validation - The contractor must validate the simulator to thoroughly check each system. The integrated simulator performance is then verified using ATPs, MCD or other contractor identified tests. All defects must be identified, and all corrective actions confirmed.

7.1.2 In-Plant Acceptance - Upon completion of the contractor validation, the simulator must be offered to the Government for in-plant acceptance testing. The simulator will be tested using the same methods as mentioned in the contractor validation and may include additional tests required by the Government acceptance official.

The government acceptance official may provide the in-plant acceptance once acceptance testing is documented and satisfactory.

7.1.3 On-Site Acceptance - The Government may conduct independent operational evaluation and testing at the contractor's facilities and again following delivery and installation at the FAA facility. Any additional testing not included in the contractor's testing documentation may be added before simulator validation.

7.2 Government Inspection and Acceptance Responsibility - AJF as the sponsor, will ensure regulations for FAA simulator qualification; 14CFR Part 60—Flight

Simulation Training Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use, and

Appendix A to Part 60—Qualification Performance Standards for Airplane Full

Flight Simulators are met. Additionally, AJF will send a Letter of Compliance

(NSP Form T024) to the TPAA and the National Simulator Program stating that a designated pilot(s) certified in the aircraft type being simulated, has flown the FSTD and determined in all aspects, that it is configured and performs equivalently to the aircraft as appropriate for the requested level of qualification.

Once the 14CFR Part 60 have been met and the simulator is installed and in working order, acceptance will be performed to ensure a complete and functional simulator.

8.0 SPARE PARTS SUPPORT AND PROVISIONING (CLIN 0003)

The contractor shall be responsible for supporting the Government's need for spare parts. When a spare is required for a maintenance action, the Government will use the spare that is available at the site. In those cases where a spare is not available, the contractor shall respond to requests for emergency spares within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt.

Contractor shall ship the part to ensure delivery to Government no later than 24 hours after receipt of request. The contractor shall prepare and submit to the Government a list of the spare parts (including simulated instruments/panels} and assemblies recommended for the support of simulator maintenance operations. The recommended spares list shall be developed to ensure that the confidence level of spare parts availability is commensurate with the simulator operational objectives.

9.0 LOGISTICS OBJECTIVES (CLIN 0004)

Logistics objectives consist of contractor services to maintain and update the installed simulator to industry and optional government specific requirements. The logistics support will commence after installation acceptance and may continue for 5 years thereafter. Logistics support must assist the Government in achieving maximum operational benefits from the simulator and must consist of the following:

9.1 Maintenance Support - The contractor must provide ongoing and preventative maintenance support. The contractor must be capable of dispatching engineering and technical support personnel to the Mike Monroney

Aeronautical Center, Oklahoma City, if there are maintenance issues to the simulator or supporting systems that require remedy. The contractor must have access to provide parts for maintenance events, including emergency support. The contractor is to provide any support equipment required for the ongoing maintenance support required.

9.2 Technical Support - The contractor must provide ongoing technical support.

The contractor must provide troubleshooting support for simulator operations

365/24/7. The contractor must provide support when updates to the simulator are required for updated regulatory requirements, OEM directives, new aircraft systems, and simulator modernization.

9.3 Technical Publications - The contractor must provide any technical publications that the government needs to support daily operations of the simulator which include the following: instructor operating manual, hardware manual, general operating manual, software manuals, maintenance operating manual, preventative maintenance manual, fault isolation manual, schematics, assembly documentation, specification documentation.

9.4 Training - The contractor must provide Government approved training for preventative maintenance and instructor personnel to enable the operation and preventative maintenance of the simulator.

9.5 Engineering Support - Engineering support must include support of the hardware and software whereby OEM directed update, regulatory guidance or government requirements dictate a change in the configuration of the simulator. This may include disciplines such as visual software modeling, source code changes, or any other support requiring engineering to update the simulator.

9.6 Configuration Management - The contractor may use an internal CM system for the control of all configuration documentation, software, physical media, and physical parts representing or comprising the simulator. Contractor must maintain liaison with the aircraft OEM to ensure the FSTD is updated on any configuration updates or airworthiness directives.

10.0 OPTIONAL GOVERNMENT SPECIFIC ENHANCEMENT (CLIN 0005, CLIN 0006,

CLIN 0007)

There are no Government specific enhancements identified prior to or during the production and installation of the simulator. After installation the government may identify requirements that will enhance the training device to support government specific missions or other standards adopted by the government that may not be standard on the simulator. Potential optional requirements may include but are not limited to the following:

10.1 Instructor & Technical Support (CLIN 0005) - AJF intends to operate the simulator with a limited number of internal FAA Part 135 instructors and check pilots. As such, the contractor shall provide technical support and simulator instructor training for up to six (6) pilots from an approved training provider.

10.2 Training (CLIN 0006) - The FAA will require ground training, simulator training, and qualification checks provided by 14 CFR Part 135 qualified instructors and check pilots. The FSTD may also be utilized by other FAA employees, which will require contract instructors. Contract instructors may also be utilized by AJF if scheduling or staffing dictates. The contractor may be required to provide qualified instructors to support ground training requirements in addition to flight training and evaluations in the FSTD. Training and checking will be in accordance with approved programs under Part 135 and/or part 61.

Training program(s) to be provided by FAA Flight Program Operations.

The simulator is expected to be fully operational and utilized Monday through

Friday between the hours of 6:00am and 10:00pm Central Time (CST/CDT) exclusive of briefings and debriefings. Simulator instructors will be expected to conduct preflight briefings up to two hours prior to an assigned session and postflight debriefings up to two hours after the session. Classroom ground training for the approved curriculum will normally be conducted between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm CST/CDT Monday through Friday.

11.0 OVER AND ABOVE (O&A) (CLIN 0008)

Over and above may include any unanticipated costs associated with additional work resulting from the installation of the simulator. O&A may also include any costs associated with any additional work related to the support period of the contract that is beyond normal operational logistic support as deemed necessary and applicable by the contracting officer. Prior to incurring O&A the contractor must inform the CO and COR about the work to be performed and negotiate a fixed price for work to be initiated and completed.

ACRONYMS

AJF Flight Program Operations

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASI Aviation Safety Inspectors

ATA Air Transport Association

ATP Acceptance Test Procedures

AVS Aviation Safety

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CLIN Contract Line-Item Number

CM Configuration Management

CO Contracting Officer

COR Contracting Officer's Representative

EFB Electronic Flight Bag

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FSS Full Flight Simulator

FTSB Flight Simulation Training Devices

IATA International Air Transport Association

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

ILS Instrument Landing System

IOS Instructor Operating Station

ISBN International Standard Book Number

ISO International Standards Organization

KPPs Key Performance Parameters

LAHSO Land and Hold Short Operations

MCD Malfunction Checkout Document

MSS Modular Mission System

NSPGB National Simulator Program Guidance Bulletins

NSP National Simulator Program

O&A Over and above

OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer

PM Program Manager

PMR Program Management Reviews

PMSR Project Management Status Reports

PWS Performance Work Statement

QTG Qualification Test Guide

SMGCS Surface Movement Guidance and Control System

SRR Site Readiness Review

STC Supplemental Type Certificate

TPAA Training Program Approval Authority

TPMs Technical Performance Measures

USB Universal Serial Bus