E-9A TMRS SOW Draft V7 Redline 04 Aug 2022.docx

SPECIALIZED TRAINING AIRCRAFT BRANCH

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

TELEMETRY RELAY SYSTEM

FOR THE E-9A AIRCRAFT

Prepared by:

E-9A Integrated Product Team Specialized Training Aircraft Branch Program Office Tinker AFB, OK

9 March 2022 Revision 1 – 3 June 2022 Revision 2 – 6 July 6 2022 Revision 3 - 11 July 2022 Revision 4 – 21 Jul 2022

Revision 5 – 04 Aug 2022

Distribution Statement D: Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only (6 June 2022); CUI unclassified documents. Other requests shall be referred to E-9A Program Office, AFLCMC/WLDW 5316 S. Douglas Blvd, B8400, Suite 105, Oklahoma City, OK 73150.

Controlled by: AFLCMC/WLDW / Specialized Training Aircraft Branch, Controlled by: E-9A Program Office CUI Category: Defense / General Procurement and Acquisition Distribution/Dissemination Control: D POC: Kelly Jordan, email: kelly.jordan.3@us.af.mil

CONTENTS

SCOPE

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the efforts required to integrate, test, certify, and install a Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) upgrade of the existing Telemetry Relay System (TMRS) into the E-9A aircraft. The TMRS upgrade will need to replace the current TMRS components and adhere to the requirements identified in the E-9A TMRS Requirements Document (SRD).

The Contractor shall provide a technical data package for updating the associated technical data and to support the operations and maintenance of TMRS in the air vehicle.

This contract/agreement will cover the program through testing and includes all certifications needed to field a production program. It also includes all data and information required to accomplish mission crew and maintenance training required to operate and maintain the TMRS technical solution.

Background The proposed TMRS will allow the E-9A to complete one of its primary missions, as well as address the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues with this system. TMRS provides the instrumentation necessary to support over-the-horizon testing over the entire Gulf Range at any altitude. The system supports air-to-air/ground missile firings against targets above and on the Gulf waters for Weapon System Evaluations. The TMRS carries an externally mounted passive multi-beam phased array antenna capable of tracking five spatially separated signals that will be multi streams of data. The Airborne Platform (AP) relay records the data on-board and re-transmits the data to a ground based antenna located along the Coast. The current TMRS has become obsolete and unreliable. The modification will support the tracking of a minimum of five spatially separated signals that will be multi- streams of data.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Government Documents Specifications and Standards The following Government specifications and standards form a part of this SOW to the extent specified herein. If a newer version of any the specifications or standards identified below have been published then they shall be used to execute the TMRS program tasks as stated in this SOW. The latest revision at the time of contract award shall be used.

Other Government Documents, Drawings, and Publications The following Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this SOW to the extent specified herein. The latest revision at the time of contract award shall be used.

Non-Government Documents The following non-Government documents, drawings, and specifications form a part of this SOW for reference herein. Applications for copies should be addressed to the originator of each subject document.

Availability of Government Specifications and Standards Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the specifications, handbooks, and standards cited in 2.1.1 are available from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia PA 19111-5094 or the ASSIST Internet site at http://quicksearch.dla.mil/.

Availability of Other Government Documents, Drawings, and Publications Requests for copies of any documents not listed or provided should be submitted to the E-9A Program Office and include the reason the document is needed and how long the document will be needed. The Government will review all request and provide written notification of approval or disapproval.

1 REQUIREMENTS

1.1 General

The Contractor shall plan, manage, and integrate all program activities to ensure compliance with the contract requirements for the procurement, qualification testing, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification, military airworthiness certification, and installation to modify the TMRS existing capabilities into the E-9A aircraft. The Contractor shall coordinate with the E-9A program office to perform and document the efforts detailed in the SOW.

1.2 Systems Engineering

The Contractor shall define and implement a rigorous systems engineering approach to ensure that any non-proprietary design criteria, design data, and supportability approach are traceable to the technical requirements for test, integration, and certification. The Contractor shall deliver an E-9A TMRS System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) or qualifying document in accordance with (IAW) Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A012, System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) or Qualifying Document, , DI-SESS-81785A)..

1.2.1 Requirements Traceability and Verification

The Contractor shall establish flow-down requirements from the E-9A TMRS Capability Systems Requirement Document (SRD). The RTVM shall ensure that all TMRS performance requirements are met by the Contractor developed design documentation. The RTVM shall demonstrate traceability between these requirements, the associated design documentation, and system functional qualification test documentation. The RTVM shall list the method of verification that will be used to demonstrate that the system requirements in all TMRS performance specifications and this SOW have been achieved. Once developed, the RTVM shall be managed in preparation for the TMRS Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) to verify compliance with all TMRS performance specifications derived from the SRD. The Contractor shall develop, deliver and maintain a Requirements Traceability and Verification Matrix (RTVM) IAW CDRL A008, Requirements Traceability Verification Matrix (RTVM), DI-MGMT-82133 .).

1.2.2 Installation and Airworthiness Approval

1.2.2.1 Reserved Federal Aviation Administration Certification The Contractor shall utilize FAA approved parts, as defined in FAA AC 20-154, and shall install the modification utilizing FAA Form 337, per FAA AC 43.9-1G.

1.2.2.2 Military Airworthiness Certification

For the TMRS modification, the Contractor shall update and maintain the Certification Basis document provided by the USG IAW MIL- HDBK-516C. The Contractor shall coordinate changes to the Certification Basis Worksheet, IAW 14 CFR Part 23 with the USG Project Engineer prior to changing any airworthiness elements from “applicable” to “not applicable.” The contactor shall populate column G “substantiating data references” of the Certification Basis for all criterion marked as applicable to create the Airworthiness Compliance Report, reference paragraph 3.7.2. (CDRL A018, Airworthiness Certification Criteria Report, Compliance Report).

1.2.3 Hazardous Materials Management

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and requirements and any additional military base hazardous material requirements when applicable.

The Contractor shall implement a Hazardous Materials Management Program (HMMP). The scope is to assure appropriate consideration is given to the elimination/reduction of hazardous substances, and to the proper control of hazardous substances that are not eliminated for the aircraft, aircraft components, and associated support items (related to this modification) throughout all phases of the aircraft life-cycles. The guidelines of AIA NAS 411, HMMP, shall be used (CDRL A022, DI-MISC-81397D - Hazardous Materials Management Program Report).

The Contractor shall review all drawings and processes for compliance with Environmental Protection Agency guidelines on ODSs. Hazardous materials contained in or generated by the E-9A aircraft TMRS equipment shall be documented in the review findings by including the following information for each instance:

a) Material identification as to type, quantity, and potential hazards

b) Safety precautions and procedures necessary during handling, use, storage, transportation, and disposal

c) A copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet (OSHA Form 3514 or DD Form 2357), as appropriate

d) Recommended substitutes for hazardous material that cannot be employed at the military sites

1.3 Program Management

The Contractor shall manage the efforts in this SOW to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance are met. The Contractor’s efforts shall encompass the overall planning, directing, integrating, and controlling of the modification of the current TMRS solution. The Contractor shall manage all technical performance, including reliability, maintainability, logistics, and data delivery requirements of the contract.

The Contractor shall prepare and submit Contractor Progress, Status, and Management Reports IAW CDRL A001, Contractor Progress Status and Management Report, DI-MGMT-8199..

The Contractor shall prepare and submit an agenda, briefing material, and minutes (including action items) for each formal, technical, or programmatic meeting as specified in this SOW IAW CDRL A002, Meeting Agenda, DI-ADMN-81249C; A004, Meeting Minutes, DI-MGMT-81250C; and A013, Briefing Material, DI-MGMT-81605.

1.3.1 Program Manager

The Contractor shall appoint a knowledgeable individual who will be the single point of contact for all work related to this contract. The Contractor shall identify the formal organizational responsibility for accomplishing the contractual effort, including an outline of the program authority that exists between all Contractor organizational elements.

1.3.2 Contractor Integrated Performance Management

The Contractor shall establish, maintain, and use an integrated performance management system. The correlation and integration of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) based on an Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Program Management Reviewport (IPMR) provide for early indication of schedule problems, and their relation to technical achievement IAW CDRL A001, Contractor Progress Status and Management Report, DI-MGMT-81991, A004, Meeting Minutes, DI-MGMT-81250C.. PO to clarify requirement to address quarterly PMRs.

1.3.2.1 Integrated Master Schedule

The Contractor shall develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) at the Detailed Schedule Level, that includes subcontractor’s IMS data based off the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) included as an attachment to this SOW, by logically networking detailed program activities, to include subcontractor activities, critical resources, and manpower. The IMS shall contain the planned events and milestones, accomplishments, exit criterion, and activities, as well as highlight the critical path IAW GAO-16-89G, Schedule Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Project Scheduled , from contract award to completion of the contract. The Contractor shall quantify risk in hours, days, or weeks of delay and provide optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely duration for each IMS activity and event in the IMS. The Contractor shall develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) IAW CDRL A020, Integrated Master Schedule, DI_MGMT-81650.

3.3.2.2 Contractor Labor Hour Reporting

The Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the E-9A TMRS effort via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to complete all required data fields using the following web address: https://www.sam.gov. Inputs should reflect the labor executed during the period of performance throughout each Government fiscal year (1 October through 30 September). While inputs may be reported any time during the fiscal year, all data shall be reported no later than 31 October of each calendar year, beginning with 2022. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk: https://www.sam.gov.

1.3.3 Subcontract Schedule Management and Reporting

The Contractor shall manage all subcontracts, to include the timely award of the subcontract, the integration of the subcontractor’s plans into IMS, and the monitoring of the subcontractors staffing plans, including the execution of those staffing plans to the required levels with the required skills.

1.3.4 Bi-Weekly Program Status Meetings

The Contractor shall prepare and conduct a bi-weekly (every 2 weeks) program meeting with the USG Program Manager via telecom to include overall program status, including schedule and performance of all phases of the effort. The purpose of these meetings shall be to review overall program status, to discuss and mutually resolve technical issues, and to review and resolve issues associated with integration, test, and installation efforts. The following information shall be discussed during the weekly status updates:

a) Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), which shall include a 90 calendar day look-ahead of significant upcoming events to include briefing of any issues or concerns with tasks on the critical path

b) Contract action status

c) Current technical status

d) Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) look-ahead. Delinquent Contractor deliveries shall be reported

e) Risks, Issues and Opportunities

f) Subcontractor status

g) Financial status

h) Staffing issues

i) Action Items to include status of all program action items

1.3.5 Quarterly Program Management Review

The Contractor shall conduct quarterly Program Management Reviews (PMR) conducted via telecom with at least one mid-program review being held in-person at the Contractor’s facility. During these reviews, the Contractor shall present schedule, risk and technical performance status of all phases of the effort.to include but not limited to financial status. These meetings shall include a 90 day look ahead, configuration management plan, CDRL status and any new program discussion items. The Contractor shall provide the agenda, briefing material and meeting minutes per CDRL A002, Meeting Agenda, DI-ADMN-81249C, CDRL A004, Meeting Minutes, DI-MGMT-81250C.

1.3.6 Over Target Schedule/Restructure

The Contractor may conclude the baseline no longer represents a realistic plan in terms of schedule execution. In the event the Contractor determines an Over Target Schedule (OTS)/restructuring action is necessary, the Contractor shall obtain Government approval prior to implementing an OTS/restructuring action. The request shall also include detailed implementation procedures as well as an implementation timeframe. The Contractor shall not implement the OTS/restructuring prior to receiving written approval from the Contracting Officer.

1.3.7 Risk Management Program

The Contractor shall maintain an overall risk management program to identify potential sources of technical performance and schedule risks and to determine risk levels. The Contractor shall ensure that risk is factored into decisions on integration design and solution alternatives.

The Contractor’s risk management plan shall define the process to identify the risks to schedule and technical performance as they relate to the IMS and overall objectives of the program and shall use the risk management related sections of AFI 63-101 (Acquisitions and Sustainment Life Cycle Management) and AFPAM 63-128 (Guide to Acquisition and Sustainment Life Cycle Management) as guides. The Contractor’s risk management plan shall be provided IAW CDRL A003, Contractor’s Risk Management Plan, DI-MGMT-81808.

An initial risk assessment shall be conducted between the Government and Contractor at the Tyndall AFB facility prior to the creation of the initial risk management report during the Post Award Conference For each moderate and high-level risk, the Contractor shall coordinate with the Government to develop a mitigation strategy to minimize the impact on overall program schedule and performance. The Contractor shall provide Government access to the Contractor-maintained risk tool used to developrisks charts and mitigation plans and track risks during the quarterly PMRs.

The Contractor shall participate in the monthly-integrated risk management board hosted by the Government and address any risk changes from previous risk management board meetings.

Post Award Conference The Contractor shall conduct a Post Award Conference (PAC) within 30 calendar days of contract award. The PAC shall be conducted via telecom or at the Tyndall AFB facility. The purpose of the PAC is to establish the framework of the Contractor and Government interaction during the performance period of the contract.

The PAC shall address the following subjects:

a) Introduction and contract overview

b) SOW review

c) System requirements overview

d) Software requirements overview

e) Initial risk plan / risk assessments

f) Review of test and evaluation requirements

g) Review of data requirements/CDRL requirements

h) Review of IMS (milestones and deliverables)

i) Review of delivery schedules

j) Review of configuration management processes and procedures

k) Review of quality control processes and procedures

l) Systems engineering overview

1.4 Technical Meetings and Reviews

The Contractor shall conduct, with Government participation, formal technical meetings and reviews as listed below.

1.4.1 Technical Interchange Meetings

The Contractor shall conduct Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) with the Government and other designated companies/organizations on a bi-weekly to: demonstrate and discuss design implementations, identify and resolve any issues that result from those discussions and to review technical progress on this effort.

1.4.2 Air Vehicle System Requirements Review/System Functional Review The Contractor shall conduct a combined System Requirements Review (SRR)/System Functional Review (SFR) via telecom or at the Tyndall AFB facility IAW Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.88, to include a Government Chairman and a Government-appointed technical review team. The SRR/SFR shall be scheduled to accomplish all the meeting goals. Draft presentation material (charts, graphs, etc.) shall be emailed seven calendar days before review IAW CDRL A013, Briefing Material, DI-MGMT-81605..

The purpose of the SRR is to ensure that the understanding of the top-level system requirements is adequate to support further requirements analysis and review of design activities. The purpose of the SFR is to establish a functional baseline that fully satisfies performance requirements and ensures the system’s functions are decomposed and defined to lower levels in order to support the preliminary design. At the SRR/SFR, the Contractor will present a requirements tree, analysis and synthesis approach, block diagrams, flow diagrams, proposed interfaces documentation and other such documentation as necessary to allow full assessment of the system requirements.

The SRR/SFR shall be held as mutually agreed upon by the Government and Contractor. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government and hold two preparation telecom meetings in advance of the review, to include a final briefing dry-run at a minimum 14 calendar days beforehand.

Entry criteria for the SRR/SFR shall consist of:

a) Conference Agenda

b) Draft RTVM (CDRL A008, Requirements Traceability Verification Matrix (RTVM) DI-MGMT-82133)

c) Updated draft TMRS Subsystem Performance Specification

d) Contractor’s IMS

e) Risk Management Plan (CDRL A003, Contractor’s Risk Management Plan, DI-MGMT-81808) Exit criteria for the SRR/SFR shall consist of:

a) Government approval of the draft RTVM (CDRL A008, Requirements Traceability Verification Matrix (RTVM) DI-MGMT-82133)

b) Government approval of SRR/SFR minutes (CDRL A004, Meeting Minutes, DI-MGMT-81250C)

c) Government approval of risk management report

d) Government approval of resolution and closure of SRR/SFR critical action items assigned to the Contractor

e) Government concurrence that requirements are fully defined and consistent in order to advance into the preliminary design phase

f) Traceability of system requirements to higher level requirements and documents has been maintained

g) Government concurrence that functional baseline has been established and is under formal configuration control

h) Government concurrence with draft TMRS Subsystem Performance Specification

i) A preliminary allocation of system requirements to hardware and software subsystems

j) An approved E-9A TMRS SEMP that addresses critical risk drivers

1.4.3 Air Vehicle Modernization Integration Review

The Contractor shall conduct an Integration Review (IR) via telecom or at the Tyndall AFB facility IAW Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.88, to include a Government Chairman and a Government-appointed technical review team. The Integration Review shall be scheduled to accomplish all the meeting goals. Draft presentation material (charts, graphs, etc.) shall be delivered seven calendar days prior to Review. CDRL A002, Meeting Agenda, DI-ADMN-81249C, A013, Briefing Material, DI-MGMT-81605 .

The purpose of the IR is to establish the allocated baseline and ensure it fully satisfies the requirements of the SRD such that detailed design can begin. The Contractor shall present and describe the preliminary system design, changes to the functional baseline, and program status for the TMRS capability. The purpose of the IR is to ensure the product design is stable and to establish the initial product baseline. At the Integration Review, the Contractor shall present a comprehensive detailed review of the finalized design, test plan, aircraft integration and modification plan, and logistics support plan for the TMRS capability. The Government shall provide indication of successful completion of the Integration Review in writing. The accepted Integration Review design shall establish the Contractor’s authority to implement and produce the proposed first article and establish the basis for performance verification. Changes from the allocated baseline for TMRS shall be captured in detail and documented in the Product Baseline. Prior to Contractor proceeding with fabrication, installation, software coding, and other activities related to realizing the TMRS modification design, the Contractor must answer all questions, comments, and critiques presented by the Government at the Integration Review.

The Contractor shall separate the Integration Review into sections for all hardware, software, and interfaces to include subcontractors’ data. The Contractor shall present detailed block diagrams, proposed fabrication sketches, weight and balance documentation, electrical load analysis, details of system mounting, wire runs, and interfaces with existing aircraft systems and any other documentation as is necessary to allow full assessment of the proposed design and release for production. The design shall ensure optimized sustainment and reliability in addition to minimal maintenance burden. Interfaces between software modules and different physical systems installed or affected by the E-9A TMRS modifications will be documented in the draft Interface Control Document (ICD), CDRL A007.

The Contractor shall update the analysis of design risks and describe any modifications made to the plans and steps taken to mitigate those risks. The Contractor shall prepare and deliver new and revised engineering drawings and associated data documenting differences from the baseline aircraft as a result of the TMRS installation IAW CDRL A015, Technical Data Package (TDP), DI-SESS-80776B..

The Contractor shall present an updated IMS at the Integration Review. Changes to the IMS since the previous review shall be identified, and the IMS shall be updated to reflect current progress on each task. The review of the IMS shall cover all specified program milestones, conferences, reviews, critical data submittals, contract critical path, and deliveries to present a clear picture of the progress made on the program.

The Contractor shall provide data to update the E-9A Interface Control Documents (ICDs) IAW CDRL A007.The Contractor shall develop ICDs for any new TMRS equipment IAW CDRL A007.

The Contractor shall provide a formal status update for the USG-provided TMRS Certification Basis criteria in support of USAF Airworthiness process. For suggested changes to the USG-provided Certification Basis, the Contractor may present rationale for sub-elements that are deemed “Non-Applicable” or “Applicable” with supporting data.

The Integration Review is expected to occur approximately 30 calendar days after SRR/SFR, or at another mutually agreed time, but not before the Contractor-allocated baseline meets Integration Review entry criteria and the SRR/SFR has been closed. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government to hold one preparation meeting via telecom 14 calendar days in advance of the review with draft presentation materials made available two calendar days prior to the meeting.

The Integration Review shall address:

a) Program overview, processes, risk areas, recommended mitigation plans, and evaluation of alternatives

b) Hardware and software design

c) Airframe modification and design

d) Maintenance support equipment requirements

e) Flight test equipment requirements

f) Logistics considerations (technical publications, training)

g) Verification and test approach

h) Certification Basis Criteria Update

i) FAA Certification Plan

j) Preliminary (or draft) test plan

k) Support/test equipment requirements Entry criteria for the Integration Review is:

a) Successful completion and closure of the SRR/SFR

b) Submittal of all CDRLs due IAW with required deliveries prior to Integration Review

c) Submittal and acceptance of the RTVM – engineer review

d) Submittal of draft TMRS Subsystem Performance Specifications

e) Presentation of risk management report

f) Safety assessment report

g) Submittal and acceptance of Conference Agenda Exit criteria for the Integration Review is:

a) Government approval of the CDRL items required as IR entry criteria

b) Government approval of the RTVM

c) Government approval of risk assessments and risk mitigation plans

d) Government approval of resolution and closure of critical IR action items assigned to the Contractor

e) Government approval of draft TMRS Subsystem Performance Specifications

f) Submittal and Government acceptance of IR minutes (CDRL A004, Meeting Minutes DI-MGMT-81250C )

g) Government concurrence that allocated baseline has been established for the system performance and is under formal configuration control

h) Government concurrence that the preliminary design as disclosed provides a satisfactory basis for proceeding into detailed design and test procedure development

1.4.4 Configuration Audits

Prior to final acceptance of the initial E-9A TMRS modified aircraft, a Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) and a Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) shall be conducted on the air vehicle. Successful completion of the FCA and PCA shall result in the receipt and acceptance of an initial DD250 by the Government. The FCA/PCA shall be conducted using MIL-HDBK-61B.

1.4.4.1 Functional Configuration Audit

The Contractor shall successfully pass a Government-leadconducted FCA to show the design meets all the requirements identified in the TMRS performance specifications of this Statement of Work. The Contractor shall provide an FCA plan IAW CDRL A006, Configuration Audit Plan Functional/ Physical Configuration Audit (FCA/PCA), DI-SESS-81646C.. The Contractor shall make available analysis data, test results, drawings, demonstration results and documentation to validate that the intended function or performance criteria are met and that the documents are complete and satisfactory. The Contractor shall prepare and submit Verification Test Data and Results to support the FCA at least 20 working days in advance of the FCA.

1.4.4.2 Physical Configuration Audit

The Contractor shall successfully pass a Government-leadconducted PCA at the base location of the installation(s). The PCA shall be a formal examination of the “as-built” physical configuration of the E-9A TMRS system installation(s) to ensure the modification conforms to the design and technical documentation that defines it. The PCA shall verify that the related design documentation matches the design of the delivered aircraft to enable follow on installation. The PCA formalizes the product baseline so that any future changes during production fielding can be made only through the formal configuration change control procedures IAW TMRS performance specifications in CDRL A006, Configuration Audit Plan Functional/Physical Configuration Audit (FCA/PCA), DI-SESS-81646C.. The Contractor will provide a PCA plan IAW CDRL A006, Configuration Audit Plan Functional/Physical Configuration Audit (FCA/PCA), DI-SESS-81646C..

1.5 Quality Assurance

The Contractor shall provide and maintain a Quality Assurance program that satisfies program objectives and meets the requirements of AS9100, ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001, or an equivalent quality management system (QMS). If the Contractor is not AS9100 compliant they shall submit a gap analysis detailing the gaps between their QMS and AS9100C as well as plans to close the gaps. The quality system procedures, planning, and all other documentation and data that comprise the quality system shall be made available to the Government for review upon request. The Government may perform any necessary inspections, verifications, and evaluations to ascertain conformance to requirements and adequacy of the implementation procedures.

1.6 Aircraft Integration and Modification

The Contractor shall test and certify the E-9A TMRS solution for the aircraft integration phase. The Contractor shall install the certified E-9A TMRS solution during the modification phase. The Contractor shall contract with the E-9A Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Contractor to complete the test and installation of the TMRS solution.

1.6.1 Aircraft Integration

The Contractor shall perform the integration efforts required to incorporate the TMRS System into two aircraft located at Tyndall AFB FL. The contractor will have access to both aircraft for site survey and fitting as necessary. The Contractor shall have kits installed and have validation/verification (VAL/VER) performed on both E-9A aircraft. The Contractor shall conduct ground and support flight testing to validate and verify that the modification meets all E-9A TMRS requirements.

The Contractor shall document the complete set of subsystem and software interfaces, protocol interfaces, physical installation, and signal compatibility descriptions with an ICD IAW CDRL A007, Interface Control Document (ICD), DI-SESS-81248B/ MIL-HDBK-61B. Integration and installation of all E-9A TMRS System components will be complete prior to beginning the formal acceptance test process.

When the Contractor begins work on any aircraft and discovers a broken part or that the aircraft is in a condition that affects performance of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer. The Government will then evaluate the part or condition to determine if the Contractor should proceed without repair or adjustment or if the Government will repair or adjust the aircraft. The Government may choose to provide a different aircraft in place of the one on which the Contractor discovered a broken part or condition that affects performance of this contract until the issue could be appropriately resolved.

1.6.1.1 Hardware

The Contractor shall build enough complete E-9A TMRS modification kits to include all necessary hardware prior to beginning installation. The contractor shall detail out the number of kits and spares in the proposal and gain USG concurrence on this model.

The contractor shall be able to support kit installation and validation/verification (Val/Ver) effort on an E-9A, according to SRD Paragraph 4. The contractor shall provide sufficient kits to support the VAL/VER installation phase and these kits will remain installed on the aircraft and will be considered the completed modifications.

The contractor shall provide sufficient spares to be utilized as needed during testing to ensure modifications can complete all required testing events. Spares shall become USG property at the end of formal testing.

The TMRS system hardware shall be designed to meet the requirements of the reference specifications listed in Section 2 of this SOW. The specifications will be used as guidance to obtain compliance to the maximum extent possible and in case of conflicts between documents, the FAA requirements apply and FAA TSO C123c and FAA TSO C124c requirements will take precedence. Plans for procuring hardware for execution of the program shall be briefed at all program and technical reviews.

1.6.1.2 Software

The Contractor shall update design, and test any new/modified software and firmware required to enable the TMRS technical solution. Two copies of the E-9A TMRS solution software, to include but not limited to all data configuration files (Data Dictionary), configuration and data download programs, will be required during kit installation and Val/Ver. The software shall be designed to meet the requirements of the reference specifications listed in Section 2 of this SOW. These specifications will be used as guidance to obtain compliance to the maximum extent possible and in case of conflicts between documents, the FAA requirements apply with FAA C123c and FAA TSO 124 requirements taking precedence. Plans for procuring software for execution of the program shall be briefed at all program and technical reviews.

The Contractor shall develop, maintain, and deliver a Software Version Description (SVD) and develop and deliver Computer Software Product End Item Documentation IAW CDRL A014, Software Version Description, DI-IPSC-81442A.. The SVD identifies and describes the software version consisting of all TMRS modification Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs). The SVD will also be used to release, track, and control software versions for TMRS system.

The Contractor shall develop software operational, maintenance instructions, and procedures to be incorporated into the flight manuals and maintenance manuals IAW Technical Manual Contract Requirements (TMCR) CDRL A011, Technical Manuals Contract Requirements (TMCR), DI-TMSS-80067C MIL-DTL-5096H TM-86-01.

The Contractor shall develop, maintain, and deliver a report that demonstrates the TMRS itself meets the requirements IAW FAA Order 8110.49 – Software Approval Guidance.

1.6.1.3 Aircraft Modifications

Aircraft modification for this program will involve the kit and Val/Ver kit installations on both E-9A aircraft.

1.7 Aircraft Test and Certification

At this time, there is no follow on modification in conjunction with this effort.

1.7.1 Military and Federal Aviation Administration Requirements The Government will provide the pilots to conduct all phases of TMRS System testing IAW the E-9A TMRS TEMP. The Contractor shall provide the Government with the Safety Assessment Report (SAR) IAW CDRL A016, Safety Assessment Report (SAR), DI-SAFT-80102C, the Test Plan IAW CDRL A019, Acceptance Test Plans (Ground and Flight), DI-QCIC-80553A, and all substantiating data and verification artifacts required to support the determination of airworthiness IAW CDRL A018, Airworthiness Certification Criteria Report, Compliance Report, DI-SESS-81768, for the purpose of obtaining a Government issued Military Flight Release (MFR). The modifications to the aircraft electrical system shall use MIL-E-7016 as a guide but FAA requirements shall apply in the event of a conflict. Changes to the avionics and electronics of the aircraft shall follow FAA regulations and be documented via an Electrical Load Analysis via the ICD IAW CDRL A007, Interface Control Document (ICD), DI-SESS-81248B/ MIL-HDBK-61B..

Airworthiness Compliance Report The Contractor shall develop and deliver the Compliance Report. The Compliance Report shall comply with AWB-140 and provide a mapping of substantiating data to each applicable criterion in the Certification Basis from MIL-HDBK-516. Any documentation used to substantiate the AW of the design shall be made available to allow the USG to review and analyze information in preparation to show AW compliance (CDRL A018, Airworthiness Certification Criteria Report, Compliance Report, DI-SESS-81768):

The Contractor shall support, develop, and deliver updates of the USG’s Compliance Report, to include rationale for criteria that have been updated.

The Contractor shall make the necessary data available to the USAF for completion of the necessary certifications identified within the AW Execution Plan and Certification Bases. This data include, but are not limited to, component qualification testing, such as Electromagnetic Interface (EMI), to substantiate usage in the Military environment.

1.7.2 Contractor Testing

The Contractor shall conduct system testing and participate in ground and flight testing. Contractor shall generate a Test Plan to include first article qualification, ground, EMI/EMC and flight testing IAW CDRL A019, Acceptance Test Plans (Ground and Flight), DI-QCIC-80553A.. Refer to SRD 6.2 Appendix B for key performance parameters and key system attributes to be included in contractor testing. The Contractor shall document qualification test results in a Qualification Test Report IAW CDRL A009, Test/Inspection Report, DI-NDTI-80809B, for testing that includes new or modified Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). For the aircraft, the Contractor shall document all test discrepancies for Contractor conducted tests and track the failure analysis and corrective action for each test discrepancy until correction and regression test are successfully completed. Upon correction of the test discrepancies, the Contractor shall test the system to ensure that the correction of the test discrepancies did not interfere with or alter the functionality of the system.

For the aircraft, the Contractor shall provide a test report tailored, for the specific system, identifying the discrepancy, changes made to hardware and software, corrective action and status of regression testing up to successful completion of the testing IAW CDRL A009, Test/Inspection Report, DI-NDTI-80809B.. Each discrepancy correction that modifies or changes any baseline shall be documented and entered in the configuration management system. Ground and flight test shall be conducted at Tyndall AFB.

The Government has the right to witness any formal testing that is being performed. The Contractor shall provide “Quick Look” test reports within 24 hours after completion of test as prescribed IAW CDRL A009, Test/Inspection Report DI-NDTI-80809B.. The Contractor shall conduct and evaluate the results of environmental and performance tests on a USG-provided production-representative E-9A aircraft to demonstrate full compliance of all TMRS performance specifications for the Integrated E-9A Telemetry Relay System modification. Functionality will be complete prior to the beginning of the formal test process. The Contractor shall include a Test Safety Plan that addresses integration and test planning IAW CDRL A019, Acceptance Test Plans (Ground and Flight) DI-QCIC-80553A.Test Plan. The contractor shall support and accommodate government review of the integrated test and safety planning IAW AFI 99-103 paragraphs 1.3.5 (Integrated Testing), 5.19.1 (Technical Reviews) and 5.19.2 (Safety Reviews).

Test Readiness Review (TRR) Prior to start of the development testing of the E-9A Telemetry Relay System modification, the Contractor shall conduct a TRR at the Contractor’s facility. The Contractor shall provide a Conference Agenda and document the meeting in Conference Minutes prepared IAW CDRL A004, Meeting Minutes, DI-MGMT-81250C.. Copies of all presentation material (charts, graphs, etc.) shall be available at the review and shall become part of the minutes. The TRR shall present an overview of the Test Safety Plan, the system testing to be performed and describe the outcome of Contractor-performed development test dry runs. Updates to the plans for the integration and test activities will be presented at the TRR. The Contractor shall review risk planning and mitigation approaches and shall present an updated Risk Management Report, IAW CDRL A003, Contractor’s Risk Management Plan DI-MGMT-81808 , at the TRR. Risk areas which have a chance of occurring will be updated in the plans. Steps, plans, and procedures taken to mitigate those risks will be described in detail. Notification of successful completion of the TRR shall be given by the Government in writing, indicating to the Contractor to proceed with system testing. The entry criterion for the TRR is mitigation of any discrepancies/deficiencies reported during acceptance testing, draft Flight Manuals, and Tech Data necessary to fly and maintain aircraft for test.

First Flight Readiness Review (FFRR) The Contractor shall conduct the FFRR at the Government facility where the aircraft will be delivered. This review shall be conducted 2 days before contractor flight testing of the E-9A Telemetry Relay System modification begins. The Contractor shall provide a Conference Agenda and document the meeting in Conference Minutes IAW CDRL A004, Meeting Minutes, DI-MGMT-81250C.. Copies of all presentation material (charts, graphs, etc.) shall be available at the review and shall become part of the minutes. The FFRR shall also review the Safety Assessment Report (CDRL A016, Safety Assessment Report (SAR), DI-SAFT-80102C) as part of a safety briefing, which will form a component of the preparation for each test flight. The FFRR shall include a review of the Technical Manuals (CDRL A011, Technical Manuals Contract Requirements (TMCR), DI-TMSS-80067C MIL-DTL-5096H TM-86-01) relevant to operation of the aircraft, including the flight manuals, operational checklists, and weight and balance computations. The weight and balance computations shall use SAWE-RP7 as guidance and shall comply with all applicable FAA requirements to maintain the aircraft type certification. Notification of successful completion of the FFRR will be given by the Government in writing, indicating to the Contractor that it may proceed with the flight testing.

Entry Criteria for the FFRR shall consist of:

a) E-9A Telemetry Relay System CDR completed

b) Final E-9A Telemetry Relay System hardware and software design submitted

c) Flight test plan finalized

d) Critical flight support efforts identified

e) Flight Test Airworthiness Compliance Report submitted, airworthiness risks identified Exit Criteria for the FFRR shall consist of:

a) The status of the technical effort and design indicate aircraft and test team are ready to proceed to flight test

b) The hardware and software are defined and IAW an approved configuration and meet requirements

c) Test risks are known and manageable

d) The test program is properly resourced and executable Flight Test Airworthiness Compliance Report approved, airworthiness risks accepted Frequency Allocation Data The Contractor shall submit a completed DD Form 1494, Application for Equipment Frequency Allocation, to the USG within thirty (30) calendar days after SRR for all Contractor Furnished Equipment that radiates electromagnetic energy into free space. Data shall be provided to the USG for any necessary updates to the Form 1494. Instructions for preparing the form are contained in AFI 33-580, Spectrum Management, and on the form itself (CDRL A021, DI-EMCS-81827, Spectrum Certification Spectral Characteristics Data).

1.8 Validation and Verification

1.8.1 Validation and Verification Locations

Aircraft TMRS System Validation and Verification shall be performed at Tyndall AFB.

1.8.2 Validation and Verification

The Contractor shall conduct the TMRS System validation and support the Government verification for the TMRS modified aircraft.

1.8.2.1 Validation

To ensure the technical accuracy and adequacy of all new and updated technical data, the…