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Attachment 4 70RWMD21R00000002
Attachment 4: Desired Capabilities Questionnaire Instructions The following questionnaire is designed to assist the Government in understanding how an Offerors proposed approach will incorporate the list of currently desired capabilities. Offerors are encouraged to evaluate their proposals accurately, however the Government reserves the right to make final determination of their assessment of the Offeror’s proposed system against the criteria based on the information provided, or not provided, in their proposal. For each capability, the Offeror is requested to also provide either a justification, or a response to a series of questions, to allow the Government a better understating of what capability the Offeror is proposing rather than just a simple response to the desired capabilities. Justifications may reference other portions of the proposal to allow for overall brevity. For each desired capability, the Offeror is asked to provide one of the following responses:
· ‘Meet Threshold’ – Means that the proposed system will provide capability either meeting, or exceeding, the capability requested by the Government at the threshold level.
· ‘Meet Objective’ – Means that the proposed system will provide capability either meeting, or exceeding, the capability requested by the Government at the Objective level. If a system will meet both the threshold and objective this should be stated by ‘Meet Objective’ designation.
· ‘Partially Meet’ – Means that the proposed system will provide the desired capability in a partial manner, such that it meets most of the threshold level capability but not all the requested attributes. For example, if the system can operate in spaces with 15 cm of salt water from 5 to 30 0C rather than the full range as defined by criteria R-2, the response should be a “Partially Meet” noting the discrepancy within the justification section of the questionnaire.
· ‘Does Not Meet’ – Means that the proposed system will not provide the capability as currently requested. A description of any capability in that capacity, or the limitation of providing a UGV with that capability, should be provided in the justification section.
· ‘Alternative Capability’ – Means that the Offeror believes that they have an alternative capability which will provide service equal, or better, then the desired capability requested by the Government. Note that this statement will need strong justification within the proposal.
· ‘Not Applicable’ – Means that the Offerors proposal does not have the specified component or other item per the capability such that the requested capability is not applicable to their system.
The Questionnaire also includes a Sensor Questionnaire that asks for key sensor capabilities of those proposed by the Offeror. For Phase III proposed sensor capabilities, the Offeror is asked to answer the provided questions by attaching their response to the end of the Questionnaire attached in their proposal.
Capability Questionnaire Worksheet.
| Req # |
| Threshold |
| Objective |
| Offeror Evaluation |
| Offeror Justification |
| R-1 |
| The ground vehicle camera shall provide 70 degrees of vision in daylight, artificially illuminated, and partially lit conditions. |
| Provide 360 degree vision in daylight, artificially illuminated, night time conditions, and complete darkness without additional attachments |
| R-1b |
| The system shall provide vision in low light (night time) and complete darkness |
| Provide 360 degree vision in night time conditions, and complete darkness without additional attachments |
| R-2 |
| All components of the system shall operate in the presence of water spray, high humidity, and sea salt |
| N/A |
| R-3 |
| Ground vehicle shall be able to move through spaces with 15 cm of salt water from -2 to 35 °C (without sensors attached) |
| Able to move through spaces with 91 cm feet of salt water from -2 to 35 °C (with sensors attached) |
| R-4 |
| Ground vehicle shall be able to move through spaces with 45 cm tall grasses or lightweight brush material |
| Ground vehicle shall be able to move through spaces with 91 cm tall grasses or lightweight brush material |
| R-5 |
| Ground vehicle shall maintain operation and survive exposure to non-corrosive toxic chemicals |
| Ground vehicle shall maintain operation and survive exposure to corrosive toxic chemicals |
| R-6 |
| Operable in oxygen deficient or non-explosive gaseous atmospheres without system malfunction |
| Operable in oxygen deficient and explosive gaseous atmospheres without system malfunction or ignition to the environment |
| R-7 |
| All system components and accessories shall be fully operable in atmospheres up to 95% relative humidity. |
| N/A |
| R-8 |
| All system components and accessories shall be fully operable in atmospheric temperatures ranging from -20 °C to 40 °C. |
| N/A |
| R-9 |
| The complete ground vehicle shall be able to enter into and turn within confined spaces commonly found in building structures and marine vessels |
| N/A |
Question: What is the minimum unobstructed turn radius for the ground vehicle as proposed?
Question: What are the minimum passage dimensions (height and width) for the ground vehicle as proposed? With the arm?
| R-10 |
| Provide obstacle awareness and navigation capability in reduced visibility (100 yards or less) due to particulate and/or liquids droplets in the surrounding air (fog, haze, smoke) |
| Provide automatic obstacle avoidance capability in reduced visibility environments. |
| R-11 |
| Ground vehicle with sensors and arm shall be able to cross unstructured terrain such as dry unpacked sand and/or loose dirt |
| Ground vehicle with sensors and arm shall be able to cross unstructured wet terrain such as mud or water-sand suspensions. |
| R-12 |
| Ground vehicle with sensors and arm shall be able to cross broken terrain, such as a rock piles or a debris field, consisting of an overlapping randomly sloped surfaces with random obstacles (such as saplings or rebar) and possible fissures between elements |
| N/A |
| R-13 |
| Ground vehicle with sensors and arm shall be able to move across slopes of at least 30 degrees (across being defined as movement perpendicular to the direction of slope) |
| Ground vehicle with sensors and arm able to move across slopes of at least 45 degrees or more. |
| R-14 |
| Ground vehicle with sensors and arm shall be able to be washed down with water and decontaminate solution after probing a hazardous area. |
| Ground vehicle shall be able to be immersed in water with all components and configurations having an IP rating of 68 |
Question: What is the minimum IP rating of a system configuration based on the IP ratings of its component parts?
| R-15 |
| Ground vehicle with sensors and arm shall be able to maneuver around and over obstacles such as chairs, desks, walls, and fallen debris |
| N/A |
| R-16 |
| Ground vehicle with sensors and arm shall be able to cross watertight thresholds (elevated with a lip for securing the door on one side) with the opening being 300 mm, or more, above the level of the deck. |
| Able to cross watertight threshold from external entry points with opening 1 meter above ground level |
| R-17 |
| Ground vehicle with sensors and arm shall be able to travel up and down stairs up to 45 degrees in slope. |
| Travel up and down marine vessel/ship ladders steeper than 45 degrees in slope |
| R-18 |
| Operable in conditions outside of a 2-meter radius of an antenna in the environment broadcasting a 4-Watt signal in the range of 80mhz to 2500mhz |
| Operable within 2 meters of an antenna broadcasting above the 4-Watt FCC broadcast limit |
| R-19 |
| Two -handed operation with interface allowing full control and manipulation of ground vehicle, sensors, and manipulator arm. |
| Single hand operation with all additional requirements specified in threshold |
| R-20 |
| The handheld controller will provide the operator with real-time live data streams from all attached sensors along with visual navigation information and full operation of the ground vehicle |
| N/A |
| R-21 |
| Handheld controller provides visual awareness to the operator of conditions surrounding the ground vehicle |
| N/A |
| R-22 |
| Only the handheld controller and base station (if applicable) are needed to maintain wireless communication with the ground vehicle and sensors, up to 1000 meters (point to point). Systems cannot rely on sensors that may or may not, be found at a particular site. |
| System only requires hand held controller to maintain wireless communication over 1000 meters (point to point) with the ground vehicle. |
| R-23 |
| The handheld controller/base station can maintain communication with the ground vehicle and sensors, up to 200 meters (travel distance) when Radio Frequency, Satellite, or line of site based communications are inhibited or prevented. |
| 1000 meters travel distance |
| R-24 |
| With a range of at least 30 meters without use of surrounding communication services. |
| With a range of 300 meters without use of surrounding communication services. |
| R-25 |
| The system shall have wireless data transmission capability to a secure communication facility not included within the ground vehicle. |
| N/A |
| R-26 |
| All external communications (to devices outside of the system) shall be able to be shut off |
| N/A |
| R-27 |
| The manipulator arm shall be attachable and removeable to the ground vehicle in under 3 minutes with minimal use of non-powered, commonly available hand tools (e.g. screw driver, wrench) |
| The manipulator arm shall be able to be attached and removed without the use of tools in under 3 minutes |
| R-28 |
| Upon attachment, the ground vehicle shall automatically detect and assume control of the manipulator arm, and the arm shall be immediately controllable by the handheld controller (plug and play) |
| N/A |
| R-29 |
| The ground vehicle shall be able to carry a load of 20 lbs. in mass when no sensors are attached. |
| The ground vehicle shall be able to carry a load of 40 lbs. in mass when no sensors are attached. |
| R-30 |
| The ground vehicle and arm shall be able to grab, lift, and place objects of at least 5lbs from unit ‘ground level' to 1 meter above ground level, while the ground vehicle is also carrying at least three CBRN sensors |
| Grab, lift, and place objects of at least 20lbs from unit ‘ground level' to 2 meters above ground level, while sensors are attached to ground vehicle |
| R-31 |
| Turn round or cylindrical door knobs at standard height above ground level |
| N/A |
| R-32 |
| The ground vehicle with arm shall be able to pull/push open a standard hinged entry door that is unlocked |
| N/A |
| R-33 |
| The ground vehicle with arm shall operate a vehicle door handle and open the attached door when the handle is up to 2 meters above the ground |
| Open and raise a roll up vehicle cargo door |
| R-34 |
| The operator shall be able to manipulate and maneuver the manipulator arm via the handheld controller |
| N/A |
| R-35 |
| The system shall provide integrated video capabilities to the handheld controller for the operator to guide the manipulator arm |
| N/A |
| R-36 |
| The system shall be able to grab small boxes and other objects located under road vehicles such as passenger cars and cargo trucks |
| N/A |
| R-37 |
| The system shall be able to have configurations with at least three sensors attached and in operation |
| The system shall be able to have configurations with six sensors attached and in operation |
| R-38 |
| The system shall operate for four (4) hours in the most power consumptive configuration (with at least three sensors) |
| N/A |
| R-39 |
| The hand-held controller shall allow full operation of all capabilities by an operator wearing Nalgene surfaced gloves |
| N/A |
| R-40 |
| No components will allow for or create electrical or thermal shock. |
| N/A |
| R-41 |
| All system components and accessories shall be eye safe. |
| N/A |
| S-1 |
| All sensors must be able to be plugged into the unit and be automatically recognized and operable by the system. (plug and play) |
| N/A |
| S-2 |
| All sensors shall be attachable to the system with minimal use of non-powered, commonly available hand tools (e.g. screw driver, wrench) |
| All sensors shall be attachable to the ground vehicle without use of tools |
| S-3 |
| All sensors attached and operating on the ground vehicle configuration shall provide required data (per their type) to the operator via the handheld controller. |
| All sensors attached and operating on the ground vehicle shall provide their required data (per their type) to the operator on a single screen of the handheld controller. |
| S-4 |
| All sensors attached and operating on the ground vehicle shall integrate data (per their type) into Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) software operating on, and with, the handheld controller |
| All sensor data and robotic navigation shall integrate data and controls into ATAK on the handheld controller. |
| S-5 |
| The ground vehicle shall continue to operate even if one or more of the sensors enters a failure mode or stops working for other reasons |
| N/A |
Phase I Sensor Questionnaire
| S-A1 |
| What is the proposed Radiological sensor? |
| S-A1.1 |
| What is the sensor Detection at speed? |
| S-A1.2 |
| What is the sensor false detection rate for that setting? |
| S-A1.3 |
| What is the detector’s resolution (Half Max Full Width) at what energy? |
| S-A1.4 |
| What is the sensors’ Energy Range? |
| S-A1-5 |
| What is the sensor’s Neutron Sensitivity? |
| S-A1.6 |
| What is the sensor’s dose rate range and measurement value? |
| S-A2 |
| What is the proposed CWA sensor? |
| S-A2.1 |
| What chemical warfare agents can it detect and identify? |
| S-2A.2 |
| What TIC can the system detect and identify? |
| S-3A |
| What is the proposed Base Chemical Sensor? |
| S-A3.1 |
| How does the BCS determine concentration of Volatile Organic Compounds in the atmosphere? |
| S-A3.2 |
| How does the BCS determine concentration of Hazardous Chemical vapors in the atmosphere? |
How many of the known OSHA-Z does the system measure?
| S-A3.3 |
| Provide a list of any chemicals the system can determine the concentration of and their determinable range (May be provided as a referenced list in Volume II of the proposal) |
Does the list include Hydrogen Sulfide, Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen Cyanide, Ammonia, Phosphine, and Nitrogen Dioxide?
| S-A3.4 |
| Does the BCS measure for explosive atmospheres and how does it report such information? |
| S-A4 |
| What sensor is proposed to provide the capability to measure oxygen concentration in the atmosphere? |
What is the oxygen concentration range measured by the sensor?
What is the measurement rate (in seconds per measurement) of the oxygen measurements?
| S-A5 |
| What sensor is proposed to provide the capability to measure the atmospheric temperature? |
What is the temperature range measured by the sensor?
What is the measurement rate (in seconds per measurement) of the temperature measurements?
Phase III Questions
| S-C1.1 |
| Gas/Vapor Chemical Identification Sensor |
| If proposing a sensor to this task, other than a MX 908, please attach a listing of properties of the proposed sensor versus an MX 908 including the number of chemicals identified; |
S-C1.2
| S-C2.1 |
| Liquid/Solid Chemical Identification Sensor |
| If proposing a sensor to this task, other than a Pendar X10, please provide a listing of properties of the proposed sensor versus an Pendar X10 including the number of chemicals identified |
| S-C3.1 |
| Bio Threat Sensor |
| If proposing a sensor to this task, other than a FLIR IBAC 1, please provide a listing of properties of the proposed sensor versus an IBAC 1 X10 including the number of organisms detected, operating time, and response time. |
| S-C4.1 |
| Advanced Optical Sensor(s) |
| Provide a description of the proposed unit attached and answer the following questions |
How does it provide 360 view of the surrounding terrain and activities?
S-C4.2
How does the provide nighttime viewing capability?
S-C4.3
Can the operator zoom to inspect an area with increased target resolution (cm of target / pixel)?
Is this an optical or electronic zoom?
How does far does the unit allow the operator to tilt the view?
SC-4.4
How does the sensor allow the operator to ‘minimize’ the profile of the UGV while observing an area?
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