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This document is a Statement of Work (SOW) for a Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) system contract, detailing technical requirements for procuring DME systems to support En Route, Terminal, Sustain, New Establish, and Area Navigation Requirements. The contract (693KA8-20-D-00009/P00018) requires the contractor to deliver DME equipment in accordance with FAA Specification FAA-E-2996, including single and dual electronics suites with high and low power configurations, compatible with Very High-Frequency Omnidirectional Range and Instrument Landing Systems.
Key technical requirements include providing DME installation/integration kits, operational and maintenance software, technical instruction books, and site spares. The contract encompasses comprehensive logistics support, configuration management, system testing, and optional interim contractor depot level support. The SOW mandates rigorous quality assurance, configuration control, and engineering change proposal processes, with specific provisions for parts obsolescence management and system safety requirements. The contractor must maintain detailed documentation, conduct technical interchange meetings, and support FAA's ongoing maintenance and upgrade needs for the DME systems.
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PART I – SECTION C
DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK
693KA8-20-D-00009/P00018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
C.1.0 SCOPE OF CONTRACT _________________________________________ 1
C.2.0 DOCUMENTS _________________________________________________ 1
C.2.1 PRECEDENCE ______________________________________________________ 1
C.2.2 FAA DOCUMENTS __________________________________________________ 1
C.2.3 FEDERAL, DoD, MILITARY STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS _______ 2
C.2.4 OTHER DOCUMENTS _______________________________________________ 3
C.2.4.1 COPIES OF DOCUMENTS _______________________________________________ 4
C.2.4.2 ACRONYMS __________________________________________________________ 4
C.3.0 REQUIREMENTS ______________________________________________ 4
C.3.1 CONTRACT PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS _______________________ 4
C.3.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS __________________________________________ 4
C.3.3 DME EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ____________________________________ 4
C.3.3.1 DME Installation/Integration Kit __________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.3.2 DME System for Performance Reference ____________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.3.3 Maintenance Data Terminal (MDT) Software ________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.4 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT __________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.4.1 Meetings, Conferences and Reviews _______________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) ___________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE _______________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.6 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT ____________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.6.1 Configuration Management (CM) _________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.6.2 Configuration Control ___________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.6.3 Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) ______________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.6.4 Requests for Deviations or Waivers ________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.6.5 Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) ____________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.6.6 Configuration Verification and Audits ______________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) _____________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.7 PRODUCT BASELINE TRANSFER _____________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.8 SYSTEM TEST AND EVALUATION ____________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.8.1 Test and Evaluation Management __________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.8.2 Production Acceptance Test ______________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.8.3 Type Test and Environmental Test _________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.9 NATIONAL AIRSPACE INTEGRATED LOGISTIC SUPPORT Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.9.1 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) _________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.9.2 ILS Management Team __________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.9.3 Provisioning __________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.9.4 Logistics Management Information (LMI) ___________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Logistics Management Information (LMI) Data Review ______ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.9.5 Provisioning Conference (PC) ____________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.9.6 Site Spares Requirements ________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.9.7 Parts Obsolescence _____________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.9.8 Technical Data Package (TDP) ____________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
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C.3.9.9 Optional Interim Contractor Depot Level Support (iCDLS) ______ Error! Bookmark not defined.
iCDLS General Roles and Responsibilities ________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Web-Based iCDLS Procedures _________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Line Replaceable Unit Exchange and Repair Procedures _____ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Repair Priorities _____________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
iCDLS Reporting ____________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.10 ENGINEERING AND INSTALLATION SUPPORT SERVICE Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.3.11 SYSTEM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ___________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
C.1.0 SCOPE OF CONTRACT
This Contract is for the purchase of Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) systems to support En Route, Terminal, Sustain, New Establish, and Area Navigation Requirements. The Contractor must deliver DME equipment in accordance with FAA Specification FAA-E-2996, to include Attachment J-1B, for stand-alone and co-location with Very High-Frequency Omnidirectional Range and Instrument Landing Systems (ILS).
The Contractor must deliver all equipment, and Contractor support services required for the support of all items under this Contract. The equipment, spare parts, documentation, and Contractor support services must be supplied in accordance with the requirements of this Statement of Work (SOW) and at the prices listed in Section B thereof.
C.2.0 DOCUMENTS
C.2.1 PRECEDENCE
In case of conflict between provisions of this Contract, the following order of precedence is established.
a. Part I - Sections A – H
b. Contract Clauses – Part II - Section I
c. Attachments – Part III - Section J
d. FAA-E-2996 Specification (Attachment J-1B)
e. Other FAA Specifications
f. Other FAA Documents (other than Specifications)
g. FAA/DOT Standards and Orders
h. DoD Standards and Orders
i. Other documents incorporated by reference
The following documents are applicable to the extent herein. Unless otherwise stated, the latest version of these documents as of the contract date must apply.
C.2.2 FAA DOCUMENTS
FAA-C-1217f Electrical Work, Interior, 2/26/96
FAA-D-2494/b Technical Instruction Book Manuscript: Electronic, Electrical, and Mechanical Equipment, 3/14/84
FAA-E-2996 Performance Specification Distance Measuring Equipment
(DME), 4/1/08
FAA-G-2100H Electronic Equipment, General Requirements, 5/9/05
FAA-STD-002F Standard Engineering Drawing Preparation and Support, 6/17/05
FAA-STD-019e Lightning and Surge Protection, Grounding, Bonding, and Shielding Requirements for Facilities and Electronic Equipment, 12/22/05
FAA-STD-025F Preparation of Interface Documents, 11/30/07
FAA-STD-026A Software Development for the National Airspace System, (NAS), 6/1/01
FAA-STD-028C Contract Training Programs 11/16/00
FAA-STD-1293D Servicing Standards and Test Requirements for Ground Electronics Equipment, 9/21/06
FAA-HDBK-006A Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RMA) Handbook 1/7/08
FAA Order 1800.66 Configuration Management Policy, 9/19/07
FAA Order 3900.19B FAA Occupational Safety and Health Program, 4/29/99
FAA Order 6750.49A Maintenance of ILS Facilities, 7/28/99
FAA Order 8040.4 Safety Risk Management, 6/1/98
FAA Order 8110.37D Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Handbook, 8/10/06
FAA Order 8110.49 Software Approval Guidelines, 6/2/03
FAA Order 8110. 105 Simple and Complex Electronic Hardware Approval Guidance, 7/16/08
AC 150/5345-43J Specification for Obstruction Lighting Equipment 3/11/2019
HF-STD-001 Human Factors Design Standard, DOT/FAA/CT 5/2003
C.2.3 FEDERAL, DoD, MILITARY STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS MIL-DTL-31000B Technical Data Packages 12/14/2001
MIL-STD-461E Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment 8/20/99
MIL-STD-810G Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests 10/31/08
MIL-STD-882D Standard Practice for System Safety 2/10/00
MIL-STD-2073-1D DOD Standard Practice for Military Packaging 5/10/02
MIL-HDBK-470A Designing and Developing Maintainable Products and Systems 8/4/97
MIL-HDBK-781A Reliability Test Methods, Plans, and Environments for Engineering Development, Qualification, and Production 04/01/96
MIL-HDBK-217F Reliability Prediction of Electronic Equipment, 2/28/95
MIL-HDBK-61A Configuration Management 2/7/2001
MIL-STD- 129 R Military Marking for Shipment and Storage
MIL-PRF-81705E Barrier Materials, Flexible, Electrostatic Discharge Protective, Heat-Sealable
C.2.4 OTHER DOCUMENTS
ANSI/EIA-649A National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management, ANSI/ISO/ASQ
Q9001-2008 Quality Management Systems – Requirements
ASTM D 3951-98 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging, 2004
ISO/IEC 15438 Barcode Symbology Specifications, 6/01/06
29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) General Industry Regulations
29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations, RTCA DO-178 Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification, 12/1/98
RTCA DO-278 Guidelines for Communication, Navigation, Surveillance, and Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) Systems Software Integrity Assurance, 3/5/02
RTCA DO-254 Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware, 4/19/00
SAE ARP-4754 Aerospace Recommended Practice: Certification Considerations for Highly-Integrated or Complex Aircraft Systems, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 11/96
SAE ARP-4761 Aerospace Recommended Practice: Guidelines and Methods for Conducting the Safety Assessment Process on Civil Airborne Systems and Equipment, SAE, 12/96
IEEE 730-2002 Standard for Software Quality Assurance Plans, 9/23/02
IEEE 1149.1 IEEE Standard for Test Access Port and Boundary-Scan Architecture ASTM D5118 - Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes
ASTM D3951 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
CFR 49 Code of Federal Regulations Title 49
GEIA-STD-0007 Logistics Products Data Handbook
C.2.4.1 COPIES OF DOCUMENTS
Copies of FAA specifications and interface documents may be obtained from the Federal Aviation Administration, Headquarters Public Inquiry Center: APA-200, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591, 202-267-3484. Requests should fully identify material desired and cite the solicitation or contract number.
Requests for copies of documents not covered in the preceding paragraph should be addressed to the Contracting Officer. Requests should fully identify the material desired and cite the solicitation or contract number.
Military Standards and Specifications can be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DODSSP), Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094. Information is available at its website, http://assist.daps.dla.mil.
Copies of ANSI/ISO/ASQ-Q9001-2008 can be obtained from the following source: American Society for Quality Control, 611 East Wisconsin Avenue, P.O. Box 3005, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-3005. Phones: (414) 272-8575 or (800) 248-1946. Fax: (414) 272-1734.
C.2.4.2 ACRONYMS
A list of acronyms can be found in Attachment J-2
C.3.0 REQUIREMENTS
C.3.1 CONTRACT PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Contract Officer (CO) or designee must approve all items delivered in response to this SOW.
All references to the "Government" or "FAA" in this SOW mean by authority of the CO or designee.
The Contractor must produce the data items referenced by Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) titles IAW the CDRL of the same name (Attachment J-3). All data deliverables must be prepared and delivered IAW the corresponding Data Item Description (DID) specified in the
CDRL.
C.3.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
This contractor must deliver systems in accordance with (IAW) the FAA released performance specification FAA-E-2996, Specification Clarification and Typographical Corrections (J-1B), and all FAA approved Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) listed in attachment (J-5), all subsequent approved ECPs, and this SOW.
The DME electronics must be housed in a single cabinet and capable of supporting the antennas in Section C.3.3.b. The electronics cabinet must be capable of being installed in currently existing shelters without modification to the cabinet or shelter.
C.3.3 DME EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
A DME system in this contract must consist of the following items:
a. One of the following DME electronics suites:
1) A single electronics suite (FA-30600); High Power DME (HPDME, 1000 watts) and Low Power DME (LPDME, 100 watts).
2) A dual electronics suite (FA-30601); High Power DME (HPDME, 1000 watts) and Low Power DME (LPDME, 100 watts).
http://assist.daps.dla.mil/
b. One of the following DME antennas
(Separately priced in Section B):
i. Omni-directional (3 degree),
ii. Omni-directional (7 degree),
iii. Bi-directional,
iv. Uni-directional.
c. One DME installation/integration kit in accordance with C.3.3.1.
d. All required operational software and maintenance software.
e. Maintenance Data Terminal (MDT) software in accordance with C.3.3.3.
f. Two complete sets of the appropriate Technical Instruction Book (TI 6730.10).
g. Barcoding and Marking in accordance with Section D.2
h. Site Spares Kit, CLIN X007 will be packaged with the DME in accordance with C.3.9.6.
(Separately priced in Section B)
NOTE: NOTE: CLINs 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001, 5001, 6001, 7001 consists of: 3.3.a.1), 3.3.c-g above.
CLINs 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, 4002, 5002, 6002, 7002 consists of: 3.3.a.2), 3.3.c-g above.
CLINs 0007, 1007, 2007, 3007, 4007, 5007, 6007, 7007 consists of 3.3.h above C.3.3.1 DME Installation/Integration Kit The DME installation/integration kit must be provided, specifically Selex part number 470474- 0001-FAA Revision N. The kit must also include a 30 dB Attenuator, fixed, Type N (M/F);
(Weinschel Associates Part #WA23-30-34 or equivalent).
C.3.3.2 DME System for Performance Reference
The Contractor must maintain the approved current configuration for two Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) DME systems, one single system (serial number 024) and one dual system (serial number 025) IAW Section C.3.3. The purpose of these systems is to allow the Contractor to test and validate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and incorporate final changes as a result from approved ECPs.
C.3.3.3 Maintenance Data Terminal (MDT) Software
The contract must provide the FAA approved MDT software or latest revision and must be Windows based capable of running on any portable personal computer (PC) hardware. The contractor must provide a Universal Serial Bus to RS232 driver compatible with Window 10. The software and driver must be provided on a flash drive.
C.3.4 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
The Contractor must maintain a formal organization to manage the contract and subcontracts, including, at a minimum, program control, quality control, configuration management, management of Government furnished resources, risk management, and security IAW the approved Selex Program Management Plan, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract DTFAWA-11-C-00059 Column, for CDRL A001).
The Contractor must assign a Program Manager (PM) to organize, plan, schedule, implement, control, analyze, and report on all elements of the contract. The PM must serve as the focal point for all program tasks. The focal point, or the focal point’s designee, must, with a five-business day notice, be prepared to present and discuss the status of contract activities at any time.
C.3.4.1 Meetings, Conferences and Reviews
The Contractor must conduct meetings, conferences and reviews in accordance with this statement of work. The Contractor must prepare and submit agendas and minutes.
When meetings or conferences are held at the Contractor’s site, the Contractor must provide facilities and office equipment (e.g., access to telephone and fax), internet access, sub-Contractor personnel when requested, and appropriate presentation materials, mockups, and technical data.
Copies of presentation materials must be prepared for all meeting participants.
CDRL A001 Meeting Agenda CDRL A002 Meeting Minutes
Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) The Government may order TIMs between the Contractor and the Technical Officer or his or her designated representative. Meetings may be held at either Contractor or Government facilities or may be conducted virtually if appropriate. The purpose of a TIM is to discuss specific technical activities, including action items, studies, test plans, test results, design issues, technical decisions, obsolescence analysis, and implementation concerns to ensure continual visibility into technical progress. A maximum of one (1) Government-requested TIM per year may be held during the performance of the contract. The TIM will be conducted at the contractor’s facility and would be 3 days in length (Tuesday to Thursday).
CDRL A001 Meeting Agenda CDRL A002 Meeting Minutes
C.3.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Contractor must follow the FAA-approved Quality System Plan, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract DTFAWA-11-C-00059 Column, for CDRL C001) in accordance with ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2008 describing the Contractor’s quality system and its applicability to the Contract to assure the delivery of products and services in conformance with all contractual requirements.
C.3.6 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
C.3.6.1 Configuration Management (CM) The Contractor must follow the FAA-approved Configuration Management Plan, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract DTFAWA-11-C-00059 Column, for CDRL D001) and maintain the DME configuration and its subordinate Configuration Items (CI). This must include the following:
a. Maintaining the configuration identification of CIs to facilitate effective logistics support of items in service.
b. Establish configuration baselines for the configuration control of CIs.
C.3.6.2 Configuration Control By following the FAA approved Configuration Management Plan, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract DTFAWA-11-C-00059 Column, for CDRL D001), the Contractor must maintain a systematic life cycle configuration change management process for the DME, to manage the preparation, justification, evaluation, coordination, disposition, and implementation of proposed engineering changes (ordered via task order IAW Section C.3.6.3) and deviations to the DME system hardware, software and firmware, and baselined configuration documentation.
C.3.6.3 Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) Prior to the initiation of any design and testing efforts, the Contractor must submit the recommended solution(s) and proposed cost(s) for the design change, related testing and system integration of all ECPs to the Contracting Officer for review and approval when a proposed change is requested to modify Government established baselines, which includes all hardware drawings, software, manuals and procedures. All costs for the preparation and submission of ECPs will be borne in accordance with the table below.
As indicated in the FAA-approved Configuration Management Plan, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract DTFAWA-11-C-00059 Column, for CDRL D001). Section 8.3, ECPs must be categorized as 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B, where 1A is the most critical type of change and 2B indicates the least critical type of change. All Class 1 or 2 ECPs must be approved by the CO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), by signature on the ECP form, before the Contractor may implement the approved ECP solution into baselined CIs and associated documentation. When a Class 1 and/or Class 2 ECP is initiated and requested by the Contractor, and upon approval by the Government, the Contractor must assume responsibility for all costs associated with design, testing and implementation with the exception of Class 1 ECPs, where the Government will assume all costs associated with implementation of the ECP but not the costs associated with design or testing.
If the Government requests an engineering change, the Contracting Officer, after the conclusion of all necessary negotiations, will provide the Contractor with a task order in accordance with Section C.3.10, Engineering and Installation Support Service. The task order will indicate the recommended changes to the established baselines. The Contractor must respond to the task order by submitting an ECP with the planned activities and estimated cost. The CO and COR’s approval is required before implementing the ECP.
An ECP resulting from the Contractor’s identification of Parts Obsolescence, in accordance with Section C.3.9.7, will be treated the same as a Government-requested ECP for the purposes of cost allocation. After the contractor identifies the obsolescence issue, the Government will be responsible for all costs associated with the design and testing of the obsolescence solution, as well as the implementation of any approved Class 1 or Class 2 ECP.
The Table below illustrates, for each class of ECP and ECPs including Obsolescence, the Party responsible for paying the type of cost.
ECP requested by Government
ECP requested by Contractor
ECP resulting from Part Obsolescence
Class 1 Government pays all costs for Design, Testing and System Integration
Contractor pays all costs for Design and Testing.
Government pays all costs for System Integration
Government pays all costs for Design, Testing and System Integration
Class 2 Government pays all costs for Design, Testing and System Integration
Contractor pays all costs for Design, Testing and System Integration
Government pays all costs for Design, Testing and System Integration
CDRL B001 Engineering Change Proposals
C.3.6.4 Requests for Deviations or Waivers
The Contractor must submit a request for deviation or waiver prior to departing from the approved engineering baseline for a specific number of units or a specified period of time IAW the guidance contained in MIL-HDBK-61, Section 6. Deviations must be for less than the production quantity of the item, and must not require changes to any DME baseline documentation.
CDRL B002 Request for Deviation or Waiver
C.3.6.5 Configuration Status Accounting (CSA)
a. The Contractor must maintain the configuration baseline for the DME and the required documentation to support the baseline IAW MIL-HDBK-61, Section 6.
The contractor must record as a minimum the following information for configuration status accounting:
1) Current approved configuration documentation associated with each configuration item;
2) Status of proposed engineering changes and deviations from initiation to approval and status of their implementation;
3) Results of configuration audits including disposition of actions;
4) Traceability of changes;
5) Status of the implementation of changes at all locations; and
6) Identifiers of electronic documentation and software that have been delivered.
b. Current CSA information must be available for review at the Contractor’s facility by FAA personnel or designated representatives.
C.3.6.6 Configuration Verification and Audits
The Approved Product Baseline under this contract is a set of validated and verified hardware and software configuration items that has successfully passed all the tests by following the FAA approved “Design Qualification Test Plan”, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract DTFAWA- 11-C-00059 Column, for CDRL E005) and “Design Qualification Test Procedure”, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract DTFAWA-11-C-00059 Column, for CDRL E006) and reported in “Design Qualification Test Report”, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract DTFAWA-11- C-00059 Column, for CDRL E007). Additionally, the Approved Product Baseline should incorporate all implemented ECPs as listed in Attachment J-5, List of Approved Engineering Change Proposals.
The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that sub-Contractors, vendors, and supplier’s configuration items are part of the configuration management process.
Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) The Government may order a PCA via task order IAW Section C.3.10, Engineering and Installation Support Service. The PCA will be conducted using MIL-HDBK-61, Section 8, as guidance. The purpose of the PCA is to ensure that the as-built product configuration documentation matches the as-delivered design. The Contractor must be prepared to provide a drawings, indentured parts list, system diagrams, system configuration documentation, and access to status accounting documentation upon request of the government. The contractor must provide access to a system for the audit. The PCA will be conducted at the Contractor’s facility. The Government will provide details in the task order to indicate the requested level of support.
The FAA will develop a PCA report documenting the findings of the PCA, list action items and identify Contractor related deficiencies.
The PCA is considered complete when the Contractor has demonstrated that all Contractor related deficiencies have been addressed and approved by the FAA.
The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor when the PCA is approved.
CDRL B003 Physical Configuration Audit (PCA)
C.3.7 PRODUCT BASELINE TRANSFER
Management of the DME Product Baseline transfers to the FAA upon successful completion of verification and audit activities that result in a verified system/configuration item design and a documentation set that may be considered a product design baseline.
The Contractor must maintain configuration control of the DME hardware and software baseline documents until it transfers to the FAA upon delivery of the last production DME system and in conjunction with the delivery of the final copy of the Technical Data Package (TDP).
The product baseline may include engineering drawings, software code, software platform, Interface Control Documents, B-level specifications, and test program sets.
C.3.8 SYSTEM TEST AND EVALUATION
System Test and Evaluation must be comprised of:
Production Acceptance Test Type Test (Including Environmental Test)
C.3.8.1 Test and Evaluation Management The Quality Reliability Officer (QRO) and COR from the FAA will inform the contractor at least 30 calendar days prior to the conduct of any type test. All test results must be signed and dated by the QRO and the Contractor Quality Assurance Officer before being submitted for acceptance.
C.3.8.2 Production Acceptance Test The Contractor must conduct Production Acceptance Tests (PAT) for each DME system at the Contractor's facility to verify that it conforms to FAA-E-2996 and other applicable specifications, is free from manufacturing defects, and is identical in form, fit, and function to the Product Baseline. All spares must undergo a module level PAT test including Hot Mockup testing when required. The Contractor must follow the FAA approved “Production Acceptance Test Plan”, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract DTFAWA-11-C-00059 Column, for CDRL E018), “Production Acceptance Test Procedure”, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract DTFAWA- 11-C-00059 Column, for CDRL E019) and provide PAT Reports, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract 693KA8-20-D-00009 Column, for CDRL C001).
The PAT will not be considered complete until the Contractor has successfully executed all test procedures, witnessed by the Government, CDRL C001 Production Acceptance Test (PAT) Report
C.3.8.3 Type Test and Environmental Test The Contractor must assign sequential numbers to the DMEs as they reach the stage of completion and readiness for testing. The FAA will notify Selex one month prior to the estimated Type Test date. The QRO will randomly select the specific DME for a type test.
The Contractor must follow the FAA approved “Type Test Plan”, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract DTFAWA-11-C-00059 Column, for CDRL E021) and “Type Test Procedures” , (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract DTFAWA-11-C-00059 Column, for CDRL E022) including the referenced Environmental Demonstration Procedure, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract DTFAWA-11-C-00059 Column, for CDRL E013) to conduct test, and provide Type Test Report, Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract 693KA8-20-D-00009 Column, for CDRL C002).
The Type Test and Environmental Test will not be considered complete until the Contractor has:
a. Successfully executed all test procedures, witnessed by the Government,
b. Generated Program Trouble Report (PTR) ( for each failure to include a FRACAS Report,
c. Tested and resolved all PTRs and obtained approval by the COR.
CDRL C002 Type Test Report
C.3.9 NATIONAL AIRSPACE INTEGRATED LOGISTIC SUPPORT
C.3.9.1 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) The Contractor must designate a Logistics Manager to serve as the focal point for coordination with the Government on all matters relating to the management of ILS. The Contractor must establish and maintain a logistics organization to ensure that DMEs procured under this Contract are fully supported for the duration of the contract. The ILS program is the total set of tasks, both management and execution, required to accomplish the objectives as stated herein. The ILS effort must be conducted as an integral part of the program process.
C.3.9.2 ILS Management Team A joint Government/Contractor sponsored ILS Management Team (ILSMT) for the DME must be established to serve as the primary management vehicle for monitoring the status of the ILS program. The Contractor must provide a point of contact and fully participate in and support the ILSMT. The Chairperson of the ILSMT will be the Government Service Team Logistics Manager.
The ILSMT provides a means for coordinating and monitoring logistics related schedules and reviewing the adequacy, timeliness, and compliance with contractual requirements. All ILS topics/issues must be discussed with the FAA COR during TIM.
C.3.9.3 Provisioning The process of determining the range and quantity of items, i.e., spares and repair parts, special tools, test equipment, and support equipment, required to support and maintain an item for an initial period of service. Its phases include the identification of items of supply, the establishment of data for cataloging, technical data and allowance list preparation, and promulgation of instructions to ensure delivery of necessary support items with related end articles.
C.3.9.4 Logistics Management Information (LMI) During the contract bridge period, the Contractor must update and deliver data products contained within the DME “Logistics Management Information (LMI) Data Product”, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract 693KA8-20-D-00009 Column, for CDRL D001). The information must represent the physical top-down breakdown system design configuration to the Line Replacement Unit (LRU) including system, subsystems, component assemblies, subassemblies, Tools and Test Equipment (T&TE) as well as training equipment. Data submitted must be to the LRU for all Developmental Items (DI) and to the LRU level for all Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and non-developmental items (NDI). Any modification to a COTS item may disqualify it as COTS, which may require LMI Data to the LRU level. The Government will determine the level of LMI Data required for each COTS modified item.
CDRL D001 Logistics Management Information (LMI) Data Product
Logistics Management Information (LMI) Data Review The Contractor must host LMI Data reviews at the discretion of the Government. The Contractor must conduct an LMI review within forty-five (45) days of each draft LMI submission. Topics must include updates and documentation, configuration changes, and plans for future efforts (modifications, obsolescence, additional submissions, etc.). The Contractor must adhere to the data definitions described in GEIA-STD-0007 and formatted per DID 001 and the LMI Lite Addendum, using the LMI worksheet provided. The LMI must be delivered in accordance with CDRL D001 and DID 001.
C.3.9.5 Provisioning Conferences (PC) At the government’s discretion, the Contractor will host and support a PC to be conducted at the Contractor’s facility (unless otherwise specified) no later than 30 calendar days after successful completion of each LMI Data delivery/submission.
The Contractor facility must provide the following data, equipment, and service:
a. Email 1 soft copy to the CO and COR
b. All DME drawings, proprietary and non-proprietary, available for the Government to use as references. The Government will not copy or remove any proprietary data from the Contractor’s facility.
c. Systems, assemblies, and parts listed in the LMI Data including any special tools available for examination.
d. Technically knowledgeable personnel to disassemble/reassemble equipment to the extent required by the Government, and such tools needed to remain ESD safe.
e. Facilities, material, office space, clerical personnel, conference room, access to telephone/facsimile/Internet for Government and Contractor support personnel. The number of Government participants will be provided to the Contractor prior to the conference.
Updated LMI Data (draft) submission is required 180 days prior to the end of the contract. This allows for LMI reviews, corrections, and time for the FAALC to identify and receive Depot spares required to support field operations. The official, final submission of the LMI Data must be submitted to the Government NLT 30 days prior to the end of the contract period.
Based on the number of changes to parts, equipment, and system configuration, the Government may decide a red line review (also known as a tabletop) may be performed in lieu of a standard, hands on PC. The CTR must identify all additions, deletions, updates, etc. correctly within the LMI Data per GEIA-STD-0007.
If the Government determines a red line review is appropriate, the CTR must provide the following:
a. Final draft of LMI Data as agreed upon by the FAALC Provisioner
b. Electronic version of all TDP drawing changes
c. Electronic copy of the Technical Instruction Book (TIB) changes
Refer to DID 001 for information on LMI development, upkeep, and submission guidelines/requirements.
C.3.9.6 Site Spares Requirements Site spares must consist of one each unique LRU contained in the DME equipment excluding DME antenna elements. If the equipment contains more than one of the same LRU, only one spare LRU will be provided. The site spare LRU must pass all production tests specified for that LRU as part of test procedures for the equipment specified in FAA- E-2996. The Contractor must notify the Government of revisions to Attachment J-6, List of Site Spares, as approved configuration, equipment or data change. Depot spares must be provided based on the FAA logistic requirement.
An LRU (Line Replaceable Unit) is an essential support item that is removed and replaced at field level to restore the end item to an operationally ready condition.
CDRL D002 Depot Spares
C.3.9.7 Parts Obsolescence
During the life of this contract, the Contractor must analyze the DME and determine whether all DME system components are commercially available or obsolete. The Contractor must alert the CO and the COR immediately upon identification, via email or obsolescence alert notice, if ordered, once a DME component is, or will be, no longer manufactured and cannot be procured, the vendor is no longer in business, or an item is no longer repairable because the piece parts are no longer available from vendors. Upon receipt, the Government will initiate negotiations and, upon agreement with the Contractor, will issue a fixed price or time and materials task order in accordance with Section C.3.10, Engineering and Installation Support Service, requesting the design, testing, and submission of an ECP.
The Contractor must be responsible for identifying obsolescence over the entire period of the contract to ensure compliance with all performance and contract requirements.
The Contractor must identify processes used in the identification, resolution and implementation of all obsolescence issues associated with components, materials, assemblies, subassemblies, and software items used in deliverable hardware, logistics support system in the first deliverable under this contract.
The Contractor must verify the current inventory for obsolescence tracking on the DME system.
If ordered by the Government, the Contractor must provide the government with the detailed Obsolescence Alert Notice, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract 693KA8-20-D-00009 Column, for CDRL D003). The frequency of the Obsolescence Alert Notices would be quarterly and be used for tracking and mitigating obsolescence issues. The Obsolescence Alert Notice may be discussed at TIMs. TIMS may be held at either Contractor or Government facilities or may be conducted by telephone if appropriate.
The Contractor must manage the loss, or impending loss, of manufacturers or suppliers of components, assemblies, or materials used in the DME system. Design changes considered necessary by the Contractor to ensure the continued manufacture and/or repair of the equipment must be made in accordance with the Section 3.6 Configuration Management.
To implement the solution provided in an approved ECP for Obsolescence, the Government will order engineering support services via task order IAW Section C.3.10, Engineering and Installation Support Service.
CDRL D003 Obsolescence Alert Notice
C.3.9.8 Technical Data Package (TDP) The Contractor must provide a final updated TDP, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract 693KA8-20-D-00009 Column, for CDRL D004) in accordance with MIL-DTL-31000. Data Rights must be as described in Section H.28. The data package will be delivered in an agreed to AUTOCAD format.
CDRL D004 Technical Data Package (TDP)
C.3.9.9 Optional Interim Contractor Depot Level Support (iCDLS) This Section details the requirements for Interim Contractor Depot Level Support (iCDLS) for all Selex DMEs. iCDLS is priced in Section B as an optional requirement to this statement of work.
iCDLS includes issuing, stocking, receipting, exchange and repair, reporting, and the inventory management of expendable, consumables, and repairable LRUs. If the FAA chooses to perform organic logistics support in lieu of iCDLS at any time during the duration of the contract, the FAA will order spare parts for its support requirements via delivery order as needed. Depot Spares will not require the provision of a warranty.
iCDLS General Roles and Responsibilities
a. Contractor
i. The Contractor must be responsible for furnishing all facilities, qualified labor, supervision, materials, documentation, piece parts, equipment, tools, and services required to perform depot-level repair and supply support at the Contractor’s facility, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Section C.3.9.9.
ii. The Contractor must be responsible for receiving, evaluating, issuing, receipting, repairing or replacing, and reporting expendable and repairable items, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Section C.3.9.9.
iii. The Contractor must store and manage LRUs as Government Furnished Property (GFP) to be used to support exchange and repair (GFP Stock), in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Section C.3.9.9. The contractor must maintain a secure storage area that limits access only to authorized personnel. The contactor must establish a contractor’s property management systems to comply with FAA AMS Policy Section 3.10.3 Government Property.
iv. The Contractor must monitor the Government’s Web-Based Logistics Center Support System (LCSS) Interface Tool for LRU repair actions, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Section C.3.9.9.
v. The Contractor must provide iCDLS equipment and services (as detailed in this Section C.3.9.9) to the Government at the applicable prices set forth in Table B-1A (captioned, “iCDLS Repairs”), Table B-1B (captioned, “iCDLS Spares”), and CDRL G001 “iCDLS Activity and Repair Status Report”.
b. Government (Federal Aviation Administration)
i. The Government will appoint an Item Manager (IM)/Planner as the single point of contact for all iCDLS maintenance actions between the operational site and the Contractor. The IM/Planner will coordinate all matters pertaining to shipping and tracking of failed equipment.
ii. The Government will be responsible for purchasing the GFP Stock to be used as depot level exchange and repair assets.
iii. The Government will periodically inventory the GFP Stock and ensure that sufficient levels of GFP LRUs are provided to the Contractor throughout the term of this contract in order to ensure that exchange and repair priorities can be met. Table B-1B (captioned, “iCDLS Spares”) sets forth a list of DME spares and pricing, which the Government may utilize for the sole purpose of ordering replacement LRUs for the GFP Stock on an as needed basis.
iv. The Government will maintain and monitor the Web-Based LCSS Interface Tool for LRU repair actions.
v. The Government will be responsible for all transportation costs to and from the Contractor’s facilities and DME sites for iCDLS through the use of the Government’s shipping account.
vi. The Government will reimburse Selex ES Inc. for providing iCDLS equipment and services (as detailed in this Section C.3.9.9) in accordance with the pricing set forth in Table B-1A (captioned, “iCDLS Repairs”), Table B-1B (captioned, “iCDLS Spares”), and CDRL G001, “iCDLS Activity and Repair Status Report”.
vii. The Government will pay the Contractor a monthly fee in the amount set forth in CDRL G001 “iCDLS Activity and Repair Status Report”.
Web-Based iCDLS Procedures
a. The Government will direct all requisitions to the Contractor by means of web-based requisitions.
b. The Contractor must use the Government’s Web-Based LCSS Interface Tool to receive and process requisitions forwarded by the IM/Planner.
c. The Contractor must monitor the web-based tool for requisitions during 0800 – 1630 Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. In addition, the Contractor must provide a 24 hour/7 days per week point of contact by name and telephone number in the event that immediate shipment of an asset to a site is required outside listed working hours.
d. The Contractor will receive returned LRUs and complete all appropriate interface data fields, including the required asset and asset return information, originating site, LRU, and shipping information on a daily basis.
e. In the event that the web-based application is temporarily unavailable and an urgent need for shipment of an asset exists, the requisition may be identified to the Contractor by the IM via telephone. However, shipment is not authorized until the Contractor has received a fax or an electronic transmittal of the requisition from the IM/Planner, and the fax or electronic transmittal must include a tracking number.
Line Replaceable Unit Exchange and Repair Procedures
a. Expendable Items
i. If the failed LRU is not listed in Table B-1A (captioned “iCDLS Repairs”), then the parties must treat the LRU as an expendable item for purposes of the iCDLS process (Expendable LRU). The Contractor must ship a replacement Expendable LRU to the Government from the GFP Stock, and the Government must dispose of the failed Expendable LRU locally. Replacement Expendable LRUs must be identical in form, fit, and function to the original LRUs and approved by the Government.
ii. If the Government deems it necessary to change the category of an LRU from “expendable” to “repairable,” then the change and activity must be coordinated with the Contractor, including, but not limited to, the execution of a written modification to this contract. In addition, the FAALC IM/Planner must notify the operational facility of the change.
b. Repairable Items
i. If the failed LRU is listed in Table B-1A (captioned, “iCDLS Repairs”), then the parties must treat the LRU as a repairable item for purposes of the CDLS process.
The Contractor must ship a replacement Repairable LRU to the Government from the GFP Stock, along with a pre-paid shipping label, which the Government must use to return the failed Repairable LRU to the Contractor within 5 business days.
ii. Upon receipt of a failed Repairable LRU, the Contractor must perform an evaluation.
If the evaluation reveals a fault that can be repaired, then the Contractor must proceed with the repair in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Section C.3.9.9.3, and the Government must be responsible for the applicable repair fee set forth in Table B-1A (captioned, “iCDLS Repairs”).
iii. If the evaluation does not find a fault, then the Contractor must return the Repairable LRU to the GFE Stock, or if the evaluation results in a determination that the failed LRU is uneconomical to repair, then the Contractor must mark the failed Repairable LRU for survey, segregate it from operating stock, and store it for disposition by the Government, and in either instance (i.e. no fault found or uneconomical to repair), the Government must be responsible for the evaluation fee set forth in Table B-1A (captioned, “iCDLS Repairs”).
iv. All repaired LRUs must comply with FAAD-STD-1293, Servicing Standards and Test Requirements for Ground Electronic Equipment, and all other applicable provisions of this contract.
v. The Contractor must repair and test a Repairable LRU to the extent necessary to restore it to a condition in which the LRU is capable of meeting all operational and functional requirements for which it was designed or as approved by the Government.
If the Repairable LRU is part of a system, then it must function in a manner, which will allow the complete system to meet all initial factory production operating tolerances. Minor cosmetic defects that do not affect the installation or operation of the LRU do not require correction or repair.
vi. The Contractor must clean, visually inspect, bench test, and isolate faults in all
Repairable LRUs. The Contractor must disassemble items and components as necessary to identify and accomplish repairs or to establish that the LRU is serviceable.
vii. The Contractor must reassemble, calibrate, functionally test, perform acceptance inspections, and prepare the LRU for shipment. All methods and procedures must be accomplished with standard or special tools and test equipment developed for that purpose.
viii. The Contractor must implement the FAA approved Engineering Change Notices
(ECNs)/modifications to LRUs according to the instructions for fielded units on the ECN. This must be accomplished at the time of repair by the Contractor.
ix. If the Contractor is required to replace a LRU, then the Contractor must replace the
LRU with an identical item unless approved by the Government, using existing NAS Change Proposal/ECP procedures and in accordance with guidelines contained in FAA Order 1800.66. Replacement piece parts must be identical in form, fit, and function, with respect to system operation, to the original parts identified in the approved system hardware baseline.
x. Replacement LRUs must not degrade performance of any part of the overall system;
introduce incompatibilities with the normal operation of system elements; and/or impact the functions performed by, or degrade the performance of, the supplied software.
xi. CDLS must include inspection and checkout of returned LRUs that are thereafter determined to be in proper working order and not in need of repair in accordance with Government approved production test procedures and test data forms.
xii. All repair and testing operations, system checks, and other related tests are subject to observation/review by the Government.
Repair Priorities
The following priorities will apply for shipment of all repaired or replacement LRUs to the field:
• Priority 1 – Shipment to the designated facility must be made within 24 hours after receipt of notification by the FAA Logistics Center (FAALC) IM, including nights and weekends. The IM will instruct the Contractor if special means of shipment is required, such as counter-to-counter delivery or next plane service to destination airport.
• Priority 2 – Door to door, next day air express shipment to the designated facility must be made within 48 hours after receipt of notification by the FAALC IM, including nights and weekends.
• Priority 5 – Shipment to the designated facility must be made within 7 calendar days after receipt of notification by the FAALC IM.
iCDLS Reporting
The Contractor must maintain an automated database of depot exchange and repair activities.
The database must be the basis for the maintenance reports that the Contractor must submit to the Government monthly as CDRL G001, iCDLS Activity and Repair Status Report. The iCDLS Activity and Repair Status Report is used to collect iCDLS maintenance and cost data from the Contractor. The maintenance data is used for updating and tracking maintenance actions, parts usage, selected failure analysis and resolution, and inventory levels.
CDRL G001 iCDLS Activity and Repair Status Report
C.3.9.10 Optional Environmental Sensor Kit If the FAA chooses to purchase the Environmental Sensors at any time during the duration of the contract, the FAA will order Environmental Sensor Kits for its support requirements via delivery order as needed.
C.3.10 ENGINEERING AND INSTALLATION SUPPORT SERVICE
The FAA may order engineering and installation support services via task orders. When ordered by the Government, the Contractor must provide engineering support to perform tasks including, but not limited to, the FAA approved ECPs, the required engineering activities for obsolete parts, assistance in troubleshooting at DME sites in the NAS, and correction of problems that may arise after successful completion of related tests.
C.3.11 SYSTEM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor must follow the FAA approved “FAA DME System Safety Program Plan”, (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract DTFAWA-11-C-00059 Column, for CDRL I001). The Contractor must maintain the FAA approved “System Safety Assessment Report – FAA DME (SSAR)”, ), (Refer to Section J-3 Table, under contract DTFAWA-11-C-00059 Column, for CDRL I005), which constitutes the safety baseline for the DME system.
| C.1.0 SCOPE OF CONTRACT |
| C.2.0 DOCUMENTS |
| C.2.1 PRECEDENCE |
| C.2.2 FAA DOCUMENTS |
| C.2.3 FEDERAL, DoD, MILITARY STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS |
| C.2.4 OTHER DOCUMENTS |
| C.2.4.1 COPIES OF DOCUMENTS |
| C.2.4.2 ACRONYMS |
| C.3.0 REQUIREMENTS |
| C.3.1 CONTRACT PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS |
| C.3.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS |
| C.3.3 DME EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION |
| C.3.3.1 DME Installation/Integration Kit |
| C.3.3.2 DME System for Performance Reference |
| C.3.3.3 Maintenance Data Terminal (MDT) Software |
| C.3.4 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT |
| C.3.4.1 Meetings, Conferences and Reviews |
| C.3.4.1.1 Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) |
| C.3.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE |
| C.3.6 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT |
| C.3.6.1 Configuration Management (CM) |
| C.3.6.2 Configuration Control |
| C.3.6.3 Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) |
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