SOO__LOTG_Flight_Test_Evaluation_Final.docx

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

Lightweight Airborne Recovery On The Go (LOTG) System Flight Test/Evaluation

Part 1

General Information

1 GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Lightweight Airborne Recovery On The Go (LOTG) System Flight Test and Evaluation services The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, and other items and non-personal services necessary to support an operational Flight Test and Evaluation of a mobile Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS) or LARS On-The-Go (LOTG) Flight Test and Evaluation as defined in this Statement of Objectives, except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The LARS On The Go requirement is an effort to determine the LOTG system’s capabilities in receiving and decoding 406 megahertz (MHz) search and rescue satellite aided tracking (SARSAT) transmissions from a DoD PRC-112G survivor radio as well as a commercial emergency 406 megahertz (MHz) beacon. The LOTG system will be tested when set-up and configured in the cargo area of a C-17 aircraft and interfaced through the C-17’s troop commander communications panel. The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) assessment was completed in Jan 2018 and now we will be looking to validate the LOTG system’s true capabilities during flight operations onboard a United States Air Force, USAF, C-17.

1.3 Objectives: The Flight Test and Evaluation will assess the operational effectiveness and suitability of the LOTG equipment in PR scenarios; specifically those that involve astronaut crew recovery. AATC will use a LOTG deployed on a C-17 (MAJCOM/unit TBD) for this operational test. Contractor will confirm, record and validate LOTG system performance and capabilities in receiving and decoding 406 megahertz (MHz) search and rescue satellite aided tracking (SARSAT) transmissions from a DoD PRC-112G survivor radio as well as a commercial emergency 406 megahertz (MHz) beacon.

1.4 Scope: Contractor provide at a minimum, one Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the LOTG system that will provide technical support ensuring the LOTG system will operate nominally under normal conditions for the duration of the flight test and evaluation. Services include subject matter and technical support for the LOTG system for the duration of the flight test and evaluation. The contractor shall accomplish any required clearances needed to ensure access on the Air Force base, reserve their on transportation and lodging needs and they will manage and complete any required paperwork for permissions to access to and be onboard the C-17A aircraft for ground and flight operations that will be used for the flight test and evaluation.

1.5 Period of Performance: The production period for the LOTG System shall be six (6) to nine (9) months in duration, following a test/evaluation period of 3 days after production.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on holidays.

1.6.2 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 9:00a.m. and 5:00p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOO when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.3 Place of Performance: The Flight Test and Evaluation to be performed under this contract will be performed at an Air Force base yet to be determined.

1.6.4 Type of Contract: The government will award a firm-fixed price type contract.

1.6.4.1 PHYSICAL Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.5 Special Qualifications: The contractor will provide a subject matter expert on the LOTG system. The individual will be willing to support the duration of the Flight Test and Evaluation to include flight operations onboard a USAF C-17 aircraft.

1.6.6 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.7 Key Personnel: The contractor shall provide a subject matter expert that will ensure the LOTG system is operating normally during all phases of the Flight Test and Evaluation. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. EST, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.8 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel will be required to obtain and wear badges in the performance of this service.

1.6.9 Contractor Travel: Contractor will be required to travel OCONUS to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii during the performance of this contract to attend the Flight Test and Evaluation of the LOTG system. The contractor may be required to travel to off-site training locations and to ship training aids to these locations in support of this SOO. Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. Location of the LOTG Flight Test/Evaluation is yet to be determined; however, the next possible opportunity to schedule a C-17 in support of this LOTG Flight Test will be between 5-21 May 2018 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) in Hawaii USA. In the event that the government is unable to schedule the needed C-17 support during the said dates at JBPHH, or is unable to finalize the necessary contracts to support the LOTG Flight Test then dates and location for the LOTG Flight Test/Evaluation will be provided at a later date. The Contractor will need to provide, at a minimum, one subject matter expert (SME) to operate the LOTG system, at least one LOTG system and any required support equipment needed to enable the LOTG system Flight Test/Evaluation.

1.6.10 Other Direct Costs: This category includes travel (outlined in 1.6.13), and shipping expenses associated with the LOTG Flight Test.

1.6.11 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1 CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3 DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.4 DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.5 KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the SOO. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.6 PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.9 QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.10 SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.11 WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12 WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 ACRONYMS:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Services: The Government will provide the C-17 and flight time, as well as some personnel to assist with the LOTG Flight Test set-up and configuration on the C-17.

3.2 Equipment: The Government will provide one PRC 112G radio to be used during the test and one Commercial Off-The-Shelf 406 beacon to be used during the LOTG Flight/Test Evaluation.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this SOO.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance (If applicable): N/A.

4.3 Materials. The Contractor shall provide any and all materials and/or equipment necessary to meet the requirements under this SOO.

4.4 Equipment. The Contractor shall provide at a minimum one subject matter expert that can set-up, configure and operate the LOTG system, at least one LOTG system, and any technical or support equipment required to execute the LOTG Flight Test/Evaluation in order to meet the requirements under this SOO.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1 Basic Services. The contractor shall provide services in support of the LOTG Flight Testing/Evaluation and include traveling to and from the aircraft/test location. In addition, these services from the contractor will include: The Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, one subject matter expert that can set-up, configure and operate the LOTG system during all phases of the LOTG Flight Test/Evaluation, at least one LOTG system, and any technical or other support equipment required to execute the LOTG Flight Test/Evaluation in order to meet the requirements under this SOO.

1. The objectives for this LOTG Flight Test/Evaluation will be to capture data to determine the operational effectiveness of LOTG to receive, decode and provide rescue crews with an accurate location of isolated personnel that will be using a PRC-112G survival radio and a COTS 406 beacon with GPS embedded signal capabilities.

2. The Flight Test/Evaluation will consist of completing tasks conducted during flight on a USAF C-17 aircraft platform at various altitudes, ingress/egress bearings and distances to and from the survival radios and beacon.

3. The evaluation effort will test the PRC-112G and the COTS 406 beacon separately, or on the same ingress, egress or flight profile; depending on the systems capabilities.

4. Expect to ingress and egress to and from the survival radio and beacon at altitudes ranging from 35,000 feet down to 1,000 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL), or Above Water Level (AWL) if the test is conducted over water. The altitudes will be tested at 5,000 foot increments working down from 35,000 feet down to 5,000 feet. Below 5,000 feet the test increments will be every 1,000 feet down to an altitude as low as 1,000 feet MSL or AWL.

5. The ingress and egress flights will begin and end at distances ranging from 30 nautical miles (NM) away from the survival radio and beacon down to less than 1 nautical mile from the survival radio and/or beacon.

6. The Flight Test/Evaluation will include testing at 30 degrees angle of bank, both with the survival radio and beacon on the inside of the aircraft’s flight path and with the survival radio and beacon on the outside of the aircraft’s flight path (i.e. radio and beacon inside the aircraft’s orbit and outside the aircraft’s orbit).

7. The Flight Test/Evaluation will also include some random altitude and distance flights that place the survival radio and beacon off the starboard (right) and port (left) sides of the aircraft.

8. The LARS OTG Flight Test/Evaluation will require approximately 2-3 days for the actual testing in flight and approximately 1 day for ground testing and set-up configuring the aircraft. The contractor will ensure the LOTG system is configured properly for the ground and flight testing and will ensure the LOTG system functions properly for the duration of the Flight Test/Evaluation.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1 The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures. For the purposes of base entry and access to and onboard the aircraft being used for the Flight Test/Evaluation; the contractor will be required to provide information on the personnel they will have supporting this Flight Test/Evaluation. The information required from the contractor will be determined by the host Air Force Base and supporting C-17 unit.