Attachment 2 - Flash X-Ray Performance Parameters.pdf

SOO Attachment 1 ‐ Performance Parameters

Overview: The mission of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Hypervelocity Aeroballistics Ranges Facilities is to conduct developmental test and evaluation fly‐out and impact capabilities of high‐ speed vehicles in a ground test facility that provides a simulated environment representative of the conditions experienced in operational environments. The Ranges Flash X‐Ray System is a critical system for operations at the Ranges Test Facilities. The hardware for the existing Flash X‐Ray System is obsolete, and replacement parts are not available. Therefore, a replacement of the existing Flash X‐Ray system is required.

The Flash X‐Ray System captures radiographic images of hypersonic test articles in free‐flight, and track and recovery testing in the Ranges Test Facilities. There are three hypervelocity Ranges at AEDC: Range G, Range I, and Range S1. Each Range has its own environmental tank that can be conditioned to simulate actual test environments. Additionally, the Flash X‐Ray System provides timing signals to the Ranges Time Measurement System at time of x‐ray exposure. User interfaces for the Flash X‐Ray Systems include a power supply with controls for operating the x‐ray source.

Performance Parameters: The following is a list of the critical performance parameters required to meet the Flash X‐Ray System Project:

1.0 Project Milestones. At a minimum, project milestones shall include the following meetings, as described below.

Meeting Purpose

Kickoff Meeting

Expectation management, address questions, make introductions. Shall occur within one week after contract award.

Technical Interchange Meetings

Provide technical and programmatic status updates. Shall occur on a reoccurring, bi‐weekly or as needed basis, beginning one week after Kickoff Meeting.

100% Design Review Meeting

Present final design for approval. Shall occur within two weeks from final Technical Interchange Meeting.

Project Closeout Meeting Present as‐built design for approval. Shall occur upon project completion, and prior to Government acceptance being made.

2.0 Technical Requirements. The contractor shall provide a turnkey solution, which shall include all required hardware and software, to meet this effort.

2.1 Hardware

2.1.1 The contractor shall provide Statements of Volatility for hardware, along with

Hardware / Manufacturer‐ Model Datasheets.

2.2 Software

2.2.1 Software shall be provided to control the systems remotely.

2.2.2 Software shall include a Human‐Machine Interface.

2.2.3 Software shall be capable of operating on a Windows10 Secure Host Baseline operating system or newer.

2.3 X‐Ray Sources

2.3.1 The charging voltage for the 300kV systems shall be 50kV.

2.3.2 The charging voltage for the 450kV systems shall be 50kV.

2.3.3 Tube head cables shall be a minimum of 5 meters in length and maximum of 10 meters in length.

2.3.4 X‐Ray tubes provided shall be capable of producing consistent maximum specified dosage for 1,000 exposures without a loss in dosage and without the tube being replaced.

2.3.5 Vacuum levels on each tube of the system shall be able to be controlled by external pump(s).

2.3.6 Tube heads delivered will be angled at 90 degrees.

2.4 General

2.4.1 Each system delivered will contain the following components: 1 rackmount power supply, 1 computer, self‐contained dry‐air system, 4 pulsers, 2 tube heads per pulser,1 trigger amplifier per pulser, 1 resistive load per pulser, 1 current viewing resistor per pulser, cabling, 1 ion pump per power supply, 1 roughing pump per power supply, and any other necessary equipment required for the system to function properly.

2.4.2 The power source for the system shall be 120VAC 60 Hz.

2.4.3 System interlocks shall be provided locally at the power supply and remotely via electrical signal.

2.4.4 The system power supplies shall be capable of being controlled remotely via control computer.

2.4.5 Control computer shall operate on Windows10 Secure Host Baseline or newer.

2.4.6 Control computers shall be of sufficient capability to operate the hardware with no lag.

2.4.7 The x‐ray pulser output voltage monitor connector shall be of BNC connector type.

2.5 Location

2.5.1 The system shall be configured so that components are interchangeable with similar systems (e.g., 300kV components can be interchanged between other 300kV components).

2.5.2 The system should be portable to quickly change locations within the Ranges Facility with no more than a two‐man lift.

2.5.3 All network racks and pulsers shall be on casters or wheels.

2.6 System Performance

2.6.1 The output of any tube pulse width shall be a maximum of 20ns.

2.6.2 The focal spot size for the 300kV systems shall be 1.5 mm or less.

2.6.3 The focal spot size for the 450kV systems shall be 1.5 mm or less.

2.6.4 Dosage of the 300kV systems shall be 9mR or greater at a distance of 1 meter.

2.6.5 Dosage of the 450kV systems shall be 20mR or greater at a distance of 1 meter.

2.6.6 300kV systems shall be able to be charged and remain charged for a minimum of 1 minute.

2.6.7 450kV systems shall be able to be charged and remain charged for a minimum of 1 minute.

2.6.8 The output voltage monitor on each pulser shall provide a TTL‐level signal via BNC‐ type connector at time of exposure.

2.7 Physical Characteristics

2.7.1 Power supplies and associated equipment shall be installed in a standard 19” network rack.

2.7.2 Due to space limitations along the test tank, the x‐ray source heads shall be of right‐ angle design. The axis of the x‐ray beam shall be 90 degrees to the axis of the high voltage cable so that the high voltage cable can be routed parallel to the tank wall.

2.8 Reliability and Maintainability

2.8.1 The x‐ray system will be in use up to 5 minutes during test setup and during a test.

Testing rate is approximately 50 tests per year.

2.8.2 Reliability is defined as the probability of the model detection system operating successfully for a ballistic range test operation. Preconditions are that the maintenance instructions and pre‐operations procedures prescribed by the contractor are followed. For this case the reliability shall not be less than 98.5% (3 Flash X‐Ray System failures in 200 test operations).

2.8.3 Service manuals shall be provided for all delivered equipment.

2.8.4 A list of spare components of COTS (commercial off the shelf) shall be provided.

2.9 Environmental Conditions

2.9.1 Operating temperature range shall be from 0 to 100°F.

2.9.2 Humidity range shall be 0‐50% non‐condensing.

2.10 Electrical Wiring and Connections

2.10.1 Equipment wiring shall comply with the most recent NFPA 70 (National Electric Code).

2.11 Calibration

2.11.1 The contractor shall provide a checkout/calibration procedure for the equipment provided.

2.12 Interface Requirements

2.12.1 Pulsers shall be installed on the floor of the Ranges Test Facility and shall be on casters.

2.12.2 The power supplies shall contain a local interlock that will remove voltage from the equipment when depressed.

2.12.3 The control computer shall contain an RJ45 port to communicate with a managed Ethernet switch.

2.13 System Design

2.13.1 The contractor shall develop a design and implementation approach, including hardware and software development recommendations, to achieve an operational Flash X‐Ray System that meets the minimum performance parameters identified in this document. The design and implementation approach shall be submitted to the Government for approval, prior to installation.

2.13.1.1 Design documents shall, at a minimum, include the following:

1. System interface diagrams

2. Assembly drawings

3. Electrical drawings

4. Source code functional descriptions

5. Software functional specification

6. Parts and spare parts lists

7. System installation drawings and instructions

8. System Operation and Maintenance Manuals and Procedures

9. Acceptance Test Plan

10. Acceptance Test Procedure

11. Commissioning Plan

12. Training plans and Manuals

13. Operations and Maintenance Life Cycle Cost Analysis

14. 100% Design Package.

2.14 Site Acceptance Testing.

2.14.1 Using the Government‐approved Acceptance Test Plan, Acceptance Test Procedures, and the Commissioning Plan, the Flash X‐Ray System will be tested by the AEDC Program Manager to determine if the performance parameters listed in this document have been fully met.

3.0 Services.

3.1 Installation. The contractor shall assist the Government during installation in the AEDC

Ranges Test Facility. Prior to system installation and using the Government‐approved installation drawings developed by the contractor, AEDC personnel will prepare the site.

Site preparation will include installation of cabling, installation of Flash X‐Ray System hardware, and the execution of any system terminations needed. Also prior to system installation, the contractor shall submit two hard copies of DVD’s containing the finalized drawings, manuals, and parts lists to the Government.

3.2 Training. The contractor shall develop a training plan and provide on‐site training. Training shall be delivered IAW the approved training plan, and during the system test/verification phase of the project. Upon training completion, Training Certificates shall be provided to students with copies provided to the AEDC Program Manager.

3.3 Engineering Support. The contractor shall provide engineering support until Government acceptance is made. Support shall include, but is not limited to, engineering input on an AEDC‐developed System Safety Hazard Analysis.

4.0 Data Deliverables.

4.1 At a minimum, data deliverables shall include the following items:

DATA ITEM Deliverable Title SOO Attachment 1 ‐ Performance Parameters

001 (A001) Engineering Design Drawings: Hardware System Interface Diagrams

Section 2.0, para 2.13.1.1

002 (A002) Engineering Design Drawings: Assembly Drawings

Section 2.0 para 2.13.1.1

003 (A003) Engineering Design Drawings: Electrical Drawings

Section 2.0 para 2.13.1.1

004 (A004) Source Code Functional Descriptions Section 2.0 para 2.13.1.1 005 (A005) Software Functional Specification Section 2.0 para 2.13.1.1 006 (A006) Parts List and Spare Parts List Section 2.0 para 2.13.1.1 007 (A007) System Installation Drawings and Instructions Section 2.0 para 2.13.1.1, and Section 3.0 para 3.1 008 (A008) System Operation and Maintenance Manuals and Procedures Section 2.0 para 2.13.1.1

009 (A009) Acceptance Test Plan Section 2.0 para 2.13.1.1, and para 2.14.1

010 (A010) Acceptance Test Procedure Section 2.0 para 2.13.1.1, and para 2.14.1

011 (A011) Commissioning Plan Section 2.0 para 2.13.1.1, and para 2.14.1

012 (A012) Training Plan Section 2.0 para 2.13.1.1, and Section 3.0 para 3.2

013 (A013) Operation & Maintenance Life Cycle Cost (LCC) Analysis

Section 1.0 para 1.10.1.1

014 (A014) 100% Design Package Section 2.0 para 2.13.1.1 015 (A015) Hardware Statements of Volatility Section 2.0 para 2.1.1 016 (A016) Hardware / Manufacturer‐Model Datasheets Section 2.0 para 2.1.1 017 (A017) Training Certificate Section 3.0 para 3.2 018 (A018) Finalized Design Package Section 3.0 para 3.1

5.0 Place of Performance. The work required to meet this project shall be conducted at the contractor’s facility. Delivery, installation, Site Acceptance Testing, and training shall be made at the AEDC Ranges Test Facility at Arnold AFB, TN.

6.0 Miscellaneous. The following are additional performance parameters needed to meet this effort.

6.1 Security Classification. The classification level for this project is UNCLASSIFIED. Contractor and subcontractor personnel working on this project MUST be United States citizens.

6.2 Site Visits. All site visits shall be scheduled through the AEDC Project Manager. An escort is required at all times while on site. This includes all site visits for any field investigation or survey. At no time shall the contractor visit the site without contacting the AEDC Project Manager or his designated representative. Access to AEDC requires seven days notification.

Contact the AEDC Project Manager for applicable paperwork.

6.3 Government provided information. The Government will provide the contractor with the Ranges Flash X‐Ray System typical launch profiles and projectile profiles during the Kickoff meeting.