CAT-F Industry Day-14NOV2023.pdf

AFLCMC… Providing the Warfighter’s Edge

Common Armament Tester for Fighter (CAT-F)

Industry Day

14-16 Nov 2023

Dave Roberts Program Manager

Automatic Test Systems

AFLCMC/WNA

charles.roberts.21.ctr@us.af.mil

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WELCOME

Welcome to the Common Armament Tester for Fighter (CAT-F)

Industry Day

Automatic Test Systems (ATS) Division under the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)

Agile Combat Support (ACS) Directorate

Warner Robins, Georgia.

Welcome and Introductions

Automatic Test Systems Division Leadership

General Concerns

Allow the Team time to work the issue

If the problems cannot be solved in a timely manner, Company POCs we be sent an email with follow on instructions.

If your Team were to have issues, send an email to daniel.bennett.28@us.af.mil

Plan B: Backup plan in case we lose service during the meeting

DISCLAIMER

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• The Government awards contract(s) based proposal(s) submitted to an issued Request for Proposal (RFP) and the source selection process only.

• All briefing material is in draft format and provided for informational purposes only. The future RFP takes precedence over all material provided in this briefing and one-on-one sessions.

• All questions and answers with this briefing will be posted to SAM.gov and are considered public record unless the information is considered sensitive or proprietary. The Government does not share or post sensitive or proprietary with other industry partners.

• Costs incurred as a result of this meeting are considered bid and proposal cost and will not be reimbursed by the Government.

• All information in this briefing is current as of today but is subject to change.

AGENDA

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Tuesday, 14 November 2023 0900-0915 Opening Remarks 0915-1000 Program 1000-1015 Break 1015-1030 Government Reference Architecture (GRA) 1030-1100 Modular Open Systems Approach Standards (MOSA) 1100-1200 Lunch 1200-1300 Contracting 1300-1315 Break 1315-1415 Engineering 1415-1445 Logistics 1445-1600 Question and Answer Session 1600-1610 Closing Comments – Event End

Wednesday-Thursday, 15th and 16th November 2023 0800-1600 Scheduled Virtual One-on-One Sessions

Welcome and Introductions

FunctionName Chief, Innovation BranchLaKeisha Brantley Contracting OfficerSandra Harvey Program ManagerDaniel Bennett Program ManagerDave Roberts, Ctr Program ManagerTom Rodriguez, Ctr EngineerChad Lowe Lead EngineerNathan Hinks Logistics ManagerJohn Raffiani Logistics ManagerAntionette “Tonie” Booker, Ctr Equipment SpecialistRichard Cobb, Ctr Information Systems Security ManagerJesse James, Ctr

CAT-F Team

Program

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The previously released ASWTS and CAT-F Sources Sought and Requests for Information have been closed.

The CAT-F effort is a combination of:

• CAT-F will conduct both Pre-load and Fault Isolation testing.

• Testing capabilities will be executed at the Flightline and Backshop.

Program

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The U.S. Air Force's requirement for a common armament tester for the fighter fleet.

• Aircraft armament support equipment has been one of the least funded areas.

• Fighter aircraft have undergone numerous upgrades while the testers have been overlooked.

• Some armament support equipment does not support the full functional test requirements.

• Reliability of the fighter armament testers continues to drop, tester parts for repairs are limited and the operational quantities are well below authorization levels.

Program

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Acquisition of a tester capable of testing and troubleshooting the F-16, F-15, and A-10 aircraft armament circuits, Alternate Mission Equipment (e.g., pylons, launchers), and Normally Installed Equipment (e.g., gun) for Flightline (O-Level) and Backshop (I-Level).

Tester will provide both preload and fault isolation armament capabilities to support the F-16, F-15, and A-10 aircraft.

This tester will be structured with a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) to allow government upgrades for future fighter armament requirements and include Digital Transformation elements.

A-10F-16 F-15

Armament Tester Aircraft Armament Circuits Preload Test Set (ACPTS) F-16

Stores Systems Tester (SST) F-16

Stores Management Subsystem Test Set (T-197) F-15

Stores Management System Test Set (T-198) F-15

Armament Circuits Preload Test Set (T-199) F-15

Portable Automatic Test Set (PATS-70A) A-10

Stray Voltage Tester (SVT) / Digital Voltage Detector (DVD) A-10 •Not an exhaustive list

Overview:

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ACPTS

SST

DVD/SVT

PATS-70(A)

T-197

T-198

T-199

F-16

F-15

A-10

MDS Testers

Common Tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10.

Performs Pre-load and Fault Isolation Requirements

Operates on the Flightline (O-level) and in the Back shop (I-level)

CAT-F

Concept

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Fault Isolation

Kit

Common Handheld

Tester

Pre-load Kit

Kits will be divided by MDS but may have common cables based on equipment.

MDS Kits

F-16

F-15

A-10

CAT-F

Common Core

Device

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SCOPE

Initial acquisition figures indicate approximately 550 CAT-F with sustainment elements

This number is not inclusive of Foreign Military Sales or other agencies.

Alternate Mission Equipment (AME)

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Alternate Mission Equipment (AME)Weapon System Jettison Checks without Fuel TanksF-15 Jettison Checks with Fuel TanksF-15 Jettison Checks, BRU-46/47 Breech (CFT) (Pylon)F-15 AIM-9M Missile SystemsF-15 AIM-9X/X-2 Missile SystemF-15 AIM-120 LAU-128 Missile SystemF-15 AIM-120 LAU-106 Missile SystemF-15 BRU-46/47 Single Carriage (CFT)F-15 BRU-47 Single Carriage (Pylon)F-15 BRU-61 UAI System CheckF-15 CBU-103,104,105,107,118 CheckF-15 GBU-31 System CheckF-15 GBU-31B UAI System CheckF-15 M-61A1 Internal GunF-15 SUU-20 DispenserF-15 Unknown Weapons System Check (Pylon) (CFT)F-15 GBU-38UAI/-54 UAI System CheckF-15

AGM-158 UAIF-15

Alternate Mission Equipment (AME)

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Alternate Mission Equipment (AME)Weapon System

TER-9/A Triple Ejector RackF-16

LAU-117 Missile LauncherF-16

LAU-118 Missile LauncherF-16

LAU-129 Missile LauncherF-16

Wing Weapons Pylon with MAU-12 installedF-16

MIL-STD-1760 UmbilicalF-16

Centerline Pylon with MAU-12 installedF-16

BRU-57 w/BRU-46s installedF-16

370 Tanks (fletcher and non-fletcher)F-16

LAU-131/LAU-68 Rocket Launcher UmbilicalF-16

Alternate Mission Equipment (AME)

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Alternate Mission Equipment (AME)Weapon System Stations 1&11 Pylon with MAU-50 Ejector Rack installedA-10 Stations 2&10 Pylon with MAU-50 Ejector Rack installedA-10 Stations 3&9 Pylon with MAU-40 Ejector Rack installedA-10 Stations 4&8 Pylon with MAU-40 Ejector Rack installedA-10 Station 5 Pylon with MAU-40 Ejector Rack installedA-10 Station 6 Pylon with MAU-40 Ejector Rack installedA-10 Station 7 Pylon with MAU-40 Ejector Rack installedA-10 TER-9/A Triple Ejector Rack or Variant installedA-10 DRA with LAU-105s or LAU-128s Missile Launcher installedA-10 LAU-131 Missile Launcher installedA-10

AN/ALE-47 CMDSA-10

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CAT-F Government Reference Architecture

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• Government Reference Architecture

• Intent is to

• Guide solution to common standards

• Maximize component and subsystem reuse

• Improved system interoperability

• Created by Government

• Provided during RFP stage

• Industry uses to create Solution Architecture

Modular Open Systems Approach Standards

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• Modular Open Systems Approach Standards

• Incorporate open systems to the maximum extent

• Maximize technology reuse and system interoperability

• Opportunities for technical upgrades and refresh

• Reduce vendor lock

• Own the technical stack

CAT-F Engineering

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Digital Transformation

• Include Digital Transformation elements into CAT-F

• Condition-Based Maintenance Plus

• CBM+ is a proactive maintenance strategy for weapon systems

• CBM+ uses a systems engineering approach to collect data, enable analysis, and support decision-making processes

• Digital Twin

• Virtual representation of a system that uses real-time data to mirror and predict activities/performance over the life of its corresponding physical twin

• Use of 3D models rather than 2D paper drawings

LUNCH

CAT-F Contract

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Projected Contract Milestones

Industry to present their Product Demonstrations / Capabilities on 12-13 Dec 2023

Request for Proposal (RFP) Issuance

• 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2024

Contract Award Date

• 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2025

CAT-F Contract

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• Phased Rapid Acquisition Approach

• Conduct Full and Open Competitive Source

Selection to down select to a limited qualified number of industry companies

• Award Production Contract with limited sustainment support

CAT-F Contract

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Source Selection Concept

• Three Factors in consideration

• Technical

• Small Business Participation

• Cost/Price

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Technical Factor

1. First Gate: Already developed Functional Tester Unit that demonstrates upfront that meets specified requirements

2. Second Gate: Submit proposal with developed plans

a) Maintenance Concept Plan

b) Technical Data Package Plan

c) Obsolescence Resolution Plan

d) Sustainment Supportability Plan

e) Production Concept Plan

CAT-F Contract

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Technical Factor Evaluation Gate 1: Developed Tester Unit evaluated to specified requirements Color Code Assigned IAW Color Code Matrix

Gate 2: Proposal Acceptability Determination

CAT-F Contract

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Small Business Participation Factor

• Required from all offerors, including small businesses and companies with Master, Individual, commercial subcontracting plans and/or comprehensive subcontracting plans.

• Large business offerors shall not utilize the Small Business Subcontracting Plan in the place of the Small Business Participation Submission

• Address elements of

• Participation of proposed Small Businesses (SB) when subcontracting possibilities exist

• Description of the subcontracted work these proposed firms are to perform; and,

• Associated goals expressed in terms of percentages of the total planned subcontracted dollars. DoD FY goals will be provided.

Small Business Evaluation Acceptable/Non-Acceptable

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• Cost/Price Factor criteria is in development

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) is in development

• Concept

Source Selection Decision – Award 1 contract Design Or Try-Decide-Buy – Multiple awardee contracts for final decision.

CAT-F Contract

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Plan Forward The Government will continue to engage and communicate with industry and post all information related to the CAT-F on SAM.gov under Notice ID:FA8533-23-S-CATF. We encourage industry to periodically check SAM.gov for program announcements and draft acquisition documents. Industry review and comments of all program draft documents and program announcements is encouraged and appreciated to help in the development of final program planning and documentation.

Currently posted is the CAT-F Circular, Sources Sought, Agenda, Capability Survey, Requirements, and Alternate Mission Equipment.

CAT-F Engineering

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• CAT-F requirements have been summed up in a series of Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and Key System Attributes (KSAs).

CAT-F Engineering

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Requirements - KPPs

• Legacy Testing Requirements/Nuclear Certification

• Common Armament Tester for Fighter will be capable of performing all current legacy armament system tests for the F-16, F-15 and A-10 and meet required nuclear certification.

• Tester Circuit Protection

• Circuit protection shall ensure the tester is not damaged from input power or the Unit Under Test

(UUT) and shall ensure the UUT is not damaged from input power or the tester. (MIL-HDBK-704)

• Handheld Tester Power

• Handheld Tester will be powered by common design batteries which are non-proprietary, non-rechargeable and replaceable in minimal amount of time.

CAT-F Engineering

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Requirements - KPPs

• Ruggedized Common CAT-F Tester

• Developed armament tester will be designed to integrate survivability fundamentals to function reliably in harsh environments such as extremes of temperature, shock and vibration, or humidity IAW MIL- PRF-28800G requirements for tailored Class I or Class 2.

• Future Armament Testing Requirements

• Tester designed will include the capability to upgrade SOFTWARE by using the Computer Program

Identification Number (CPIN) management process to sustain tester upgrades and modification during life cycle.

• Common Handheld Tester Weight

• Common Handheld Tester shall be built with a light-weight handheld design of <6lbs and include a strap/strain relief (lanyard) which allows the handheld tester to be held or hung during use.

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Requirements - KSAs

• TPS Kit Weight

• The weight of each TPS kit will not exceed 79 pounds per case inclusive of all cables, connectors, adapters, etc. that are contained within.

• Fault Isolation Tester Power

• This equipment shall utilize electric power in accordance with MIL-STD-704 and shall be in accordance with the utilization equipment requirements of MIL-STD-704.

• Electronic Storage

• Handheld Tester will store at least 7 days of test report log files created during O-LVL, I-LVL, BIT, and self-testing. Tester must have ability to export test report log files to another computing device via direct connect.

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Requirements - KSAs

• Built-In-Test (BIT)

• Tester will integrate BIT capable of failure detection, fault isolation, monitoring, and provide indications of out-of-range tester and cable conditions.

• Tester Repairability

• Tester should be modular design to allow unit repairability to maximum extent possible. Cables can be repaired at the field level to the maximum extent possible using current AF standard tools without vendor proprietary tooling.

• Tester Dimensions (Handheld)

• Common Handheld Tester shall accommodate any required manual controls and a readable screen, while having a volume of no more than 240 cubic inches.

CAT-F Engineering

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Requirements - KSAs

• Test Duration

• Total test time using the Common Handheld Tester and the Preload TPS/Kit (O-level MDS specific) shall be less than the duration of the legacy operational and/or functional testing.

• Test/Tester Setup

• Reduce the set-up time for a single piece of armament equipment and allow for testing of multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously.

• I-LVL & O-LVL Cable Consolidation

• Standard I- LVL &O-LVL cables for the same or equivalent UUT.

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Requirements - KSAs

• Tester Calibration

• Minimize calibration downtime by increasing calibration interval.

• Common Handheld Tester Display Size

• Size of display will depend on final tester dimensions. Screen should follow current military standards with sunlight readable graphic display with resolution at least 128 X 64 pixels or better, and different screen background.

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Requirements - KSAs

• Tester Reliability

• Tester design to maintain operational reliability in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.

• Operational reliability in accordance with MIL-PRF-28880F; under normal use and operation, system level equipment does not fail >1500 hours

CAT-F Logistics

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• Tech Data: Technical Manuals & Data Packages

• S1000D & 3D models; S1000D, the international specification for technical publications is mandated by USAF instruction. USAF transition to digital environment, will use 3D models

vs. 2D drawings

• Tester Initial Familiarization

• Industry provide initial tester familiarization to skilled users

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Questions and Answer Session

Q&A: Program

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CAT-F Official ResponseQuestions At this time, the government does not intend to provide a listing of the Industry Day attendees.

Will USAF provide a list of companies in attendance at Industry Day to attendees?

Undetermined at this time. The Government will provide further information as it becomes available.How many testers are required to be built in the Prototype phase?

The Government is seeking a MOSA solution that allows for Government updates and modifications.Are you expecting a COTS solution with no required development?

The Government is seeking a MOSA solution that allows for Government updates and modifications.Are you expecting no TPS development / updates?

All information related to the CAT-F acquisition is posted on SAM.gov under notice ID: FA8533-23-S-CATF.

What updates have been made to the fairly aggressive timeline, shared in the original RFI?

The ASWTS requirements have been combined into CAT-F.What is the possibility that the Aircraft Smart Weapons Test Set (ASWTS) requirements will be combined within CAT-F?

Yes, a positive response is required. The Government is developing a schedule for Industry to present their product demonstrations/capabilities on 12-13 December.

Is providing a positive reply in a company’s Sources Sought Response all that is required to secure a December 12th or 13th demonstration spot; or will there be a separate industry notification request that is independent of a company’s Sources Sought Response?

Q&A: Contracting

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CAT-F Official ResponseQuestions No. The government will not utilize an OTA, the government intends to conduct a full and open-source selection competition.Is the contract still planned as an OTA?

No. The government will not utilize an OTA, the government intends to conduct a full and open-source selection competition.

Does ATS intend to use an OTA to award the CAT-F program? If so, which OTA is planned?

Two separate contract awards. Is the Prototype and Production two (2) separate awards or will it come out as one (1) award?

Undetermined at this time. The Government will provide further information as it becomes available.

If two separate awards, what is the approval/acceptance period between the two?

The Government will not utilize a Design Agent OTA to build the GRA.

The Government intends to use the Design Agent OTA to build the Government Reference Architecture. When will this be done and has this already been awarded?

At this time, the Government will not be releasing this information.

The Government has stressed cyber-resiliency as part of the CAT-F objectives. Have details of the Risk Management Framework implementation plan been established? Will CAT-F maintain its own Authority to Operate with each platform managing Approval to Connect

(ATC)?

Q&A: Requirements

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CAT-F Official ResponseQuestions

No. Support should include the I-level as well.Is support for the F-16 and F-15 Gun Systems limited to the O-Level?

The Government is developing a bidder's library, and any information that can be released will be released within this library.Will BRU-61 interface details be provided as GFE?

This is under consideration. The Government will provide further information as it becomes available.Will AME be provided as GFE at the supplier's facility?

Testing locations have not been determined at this time. The Government will provide further information as it becomes available.Where will integration and or qualification testing be performed for each platform?

The Government is developing a bidder's library, and any information that can be released will be released within this library.What data is available for all the testers? Drawings? T.O.s? T.P.S.s?

At this time, it is not available. The government will be providing security requirements at a later dateHas the security level requirement been determined for CAT-F?

Yes. Platform cables will be divided by MDS, but shall have common cables where applicable.Are segregated platform cable sets allowed?

Technical data will be required to be submitted in S1000D format, and models will be required to be submitted in MIL-STD-31000B format.Does USAF plan to require MIL-SPEC technical data, or will COTS be accepted?

No. At this time, the government does not intend to provide a UUT analysis.Will you provide the UUT analysis for requirements development prior to the December one-on-one sessions?

When available. The government will be providing requirements as they are fully developed.

Can the CAT-F Team share anticipated Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) requirements for CAT-F contract?

Q&A: Requirements

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CAT-F Official ResponseQuestions The Government is developing a bidders library, and any information that can be released will be released within this library.

Can the TOs be made available for F-15 and F-16 related to the armament system and current test equipment?

The handheld requirements are defined in Attachnent B CAT-F Requirements.Hand-held devices were mentioned at one of the industry days or requirements symposia. Is it anticipated that this capability will be needed?

Undetermined at this time. The Government will provide further information as it becomes available.

USAF has recently announced the retirement of the Maverick Missile System. Is support for LAU-117 still required?

Yes. All O-level requirements should be integrated into a single handheld unit.Does the ACPTS capability have to be integrated into the handheld? (i.e. can the ACPTS be a second handheld)

The Government is developing a bidder's library, and any information that can be released will be released within this library.

Is there any additional information regarding the F-15 Unknown Weapons System Check (Pylon) (CFT)?

The Government is developing a bidder's library, and any information that can be released will be released within this library.

Does the F-15 UAI contain capabilities that are not in the F-16 UAI? (i.e. high bandwidth signals, fiber)

This requirement applies to the handheld tester only.Requirement indicates: Storage capability at a minimum of 256 GB. Does this requirement apply to the handheld / O-level, backshop, or both?

We acknowledge that the listing is not exhaustive. The government will provide an update on SAM.gov at a later date.

There are certain AME that are tested by the legacy testers but that are not included in Attachment A. How is the Government planning to test these additional AME?

Q&A: Requirements

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CAT-F Official ResponseQuestions

No. The MOSA and MBSE implementation details will be included in the RFP.It is anticipated that MOSA and MBSE will be required. Has a MOSA Compliance Plan or a Modelling Management Plan been developed for the program?

No. The Government has not selected specific digital tools at this time.

Has the Government selected specific digital tools (such as model based systems engineering) that they will push as part of this being ATS’s first digital acquisition program?

We acknowledge that the listing is not exhaustive. The government will provide an update on SAM.gov at a later date.

There are certain AME that are tested by the legacy testers but that are not included in Attachment A. How is the Government planning to test these additional AME?

The ATS developed GRA will be provided to all Industry at a later date.Will the reference architecture be provided as GFE or will the contractor work with the government as part of an SEIT/IPT to create?

Q&A: Requirements

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CAT-F Official ResponseQuestions

We do not have a preferred method for transmitting the information. Transmitting refers to exporting data from the tester to another system.

Attachment B of the sources sought has a requirement to store and transmit diagnostic self- test information. Please clarify what is meant by "transmit". What mechanisms of transmitting information are acceptable?

The enviromental requirements will be in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800G Tailored Class I & II.

Attachment B of the sources sought says "Design to operate in harsh environments (temperature, humidity, shock and vibration, rain, etc.)." Please elaborate on what specific requirements for environmental conditions will be applied.

The mission requirements remain as stated.

Attachment B of the sources sought has this requirement: "Design non-volatile storage for test log files for 7 days. Storage capability at a minimum of 256 GB."

Please explain if the mission requirements for the 256 GB requirement, as this far exceeds what would be necessary to store test log files for 7 days.

The mission requirements remain as stated. Recommendation received.

Attachment B of the sources sought has this requirement: "Design handheld graphic display resolution of at least 64 x 128 pixels and shall be greater than 1.5 x 2.5 inches in size." Please explain the mission requirements for this requirement. Also, when specifying the requirements for the minimum dimensions of the display, we recommend specifying the minimum viewable area. Stating the dimensions without being more specific can lead to confusion since displays often have several pertinent dimensions, but we believe the measurements the Government is most interested in is the "Minimum Viewable Area" which is commonly specified for displays

We expect that the developers have been vetted and that their code has been analyzed through static/dynamic source code scanning. We expect that the system developers have taken steps to harden their system wherever possible to include supply chain risk mitigation steps. Finally, the OEMs should expect that their system may needed to be modified to accommodate cybersecurity concerns.

What are the cyber security requirements?

Thank you for attending!