F35 Engine Run Simulator- Salient Characteristics.pdf

Salient Characteristics of the Requirement

1. General Scope

The Government requires a turnkey, fully integrated F-35 engine run simulator that replicates the engine start sequence, emergency scenarios, and fault codes. The system must replicate the physical characteristics, dimensions, and articulation of a true F-35 cockpit to build familiarity, muscle memory, and confidence during engine run operations. The delivered product must be a self-contained system requiring no additional Government-furnished IT hardware to operate.

2. Physical & Environmental Characteristics

• Form Factor: Must be a compact design capable of deployment/storage (e.g., fits within standard ISU-90 footprint). Maximum dimensions shall not exceed 70" L x 45" W x 60" H.

• Power: Must operate on standard US power (110 VAC, 60 Hz).

• Durability: Components must be constructed of commercial/industrial-grade materials designed to withstand continuous, high-repetition training environments.

3. Functional Hardware Requirements

• Power Control Panel: Must feature all three ICC switches, battery switch, cabin dump, IPP start, and IPP emergency stop switches.

• Throttle Box: Must articulate forwards and backwards and include a master light switch, communications transmission switch, and friction adjustment knob.

• Foot Pedals (Qty 2): Must be fully functional and simulate realistic braking pressure.

• Panoramic Control Display (PCD): Must be a touchscreen display capable of rendering data true to the real F-35 cockpit experience (including thrustmeter with all gauges, prognostic health management, cautions, and warnings). Must respond accurately to simulated emergency conditions and corrective actions.

• Ejection Seat: Must be visually and physically representative of the real aircraft seat (functional ejection capability is not required).

• Flight Control Stick: Must feature true-to-life dimensions, articulation, and responsiveness.

• Parking Brake Switch: Must be functionally able to be set "on" and "off" and register the status on the PCD.

• Engine Run Switch: Must be functional to simulate engine run and motoring with full forward, middle, and aft positions.

• Vehicle Systems Built-In Test (V-BIT) Switch: Must be functional and indicate running tests on the display, with the ability to generate fault codes.

4. Software, IT, and Compliance

• System Processing: Must include all necessary internal computing hardware/processors to run the simulation seamlessly without lag or degradation.

• Network Independence: The system must be capable of stand-alone, air-gapped operation and shall not require connection to a Department of Defense (DoD) network to function.

• Licensing & Updates: Must include a perpetual software license for the simulation operating system. Routine software patches and bug fixes must be provided at no additional cost during the warranty period.

• Compliance: The system and its manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution must strictly comply with all International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) standards.

5. Delivery, Installation, and Support

• Delivery: F.O.B. Destination to Eielson AFB, AK.

• Installation & Training: Must include on-site installation, configuration, and a comprehensive "train-the-trainer" operator training session by qualified personnel for designated Government users.

• Documentation: Must include commercial operating manuals and basic troubleshooting/maintenance guides.

• Warranty & Support: Must include a minimum 24-month warranty on all hardware and software, with dedicated technical troubleshooting support.