C-17_Silver_Bullet_Replacement_Sources_Sought_Synopsis_(Rev._1).pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis – Revision 1

C-17 Silver Bullet Replacement

1 Nov 2016

COMMAND AND CONTROL CAPSULES FOR THE C-17A

GLOBEMASTER III

This document defines the operational capabilities needed for new U.S. Air Force (USAF) command and control CAPSULES that will be loaded into the cargo compartment of the C-17A

Globemaster III for the transport of and use by personnel during flight operations. The

CAPSULES shall be certified to permit occupancy and use of all functioning equipment during all phases of flight. The CAPSULES shall provide a private enclosed work and rest environment, physically separated from the flight crew and passengers. The private area is referred to as the Senior Leader Suite CAPSULE compartment (SLS) in this document. The remainder of the CAPSULES configuration is termed the Conference Room/Staff Area

CAPSULE compartment (CR/SA). The new CAPSULES shall be designed to connect to existing USAF Communications Assets/ communications support pallets (e.g., Steel Eagle).

Two separate CAPSULE compartments (one for the SLS and the other for the CR/SA), shall each be permanently mounted to their respective supporting platform. The SLS and CA/SA shall be loadable onto the C-17 using existing Air Force material handling equipment (MHE).

The loading/ restraint /unloading of the CAPSULES in the C-17 Aerial Delivery System (ADS) shall be certified prior to operational employment of the CAPSULE.

The first CAPSULE (loaded closer to the nose of the C-17) shall house the SLS and the second

CAPSULE (loaded behind the SLS) shall house the CR/SA. When loaded on the aircraft, both

CAPSULES shall be joined together such that their mating surfaces are flush to each other with no gaps present, in order to minimize noise intrusion from the cargo compartment. The USAF

Communications Assets/ communications support pallets will be loaded behind the CR/SA

CAPSULE.

The total length of the CAPSULES (SLS and CR/SA together) shall occupy no more than five

(5) standard 463L pallet positions, on the 108 inch bias. Additional sizing requirements are:

The SLS and CR/SA shall individually not exceed the length of a three 463L pallet train

(264" plus 3” for spacers).

The maximum height of each CAPSULE compartment and its mounted platform is 123” from the top of the aircraft ADS rollers.

The maximum width for loading and unloading of each compartment is 120" W (+/- 60” from centerline), which is required to avoid impact with the C-17’s aft fuselage strakes.

Note: The SLS and/or CR/SA may be designed to expand its width after loaded inside the aircraft, at the discretion of the contractor.

The CAPSULES shall remain fully functional in all environments in which the C-17 is approved for operation to include unpressurized flight. The operational threat environment for the

CAPSULES shall be the same as the C-17. The CAPSULES are not intended to provide any additional protection to its occupants over that already provided by the C-17 with respect to anti-personnel weapons; anti-aircraft weapons; laser based weapons; electronic attack; conventional air-to-air, surface-to-air, and surface-to-surface weapons; and nuclear, biological, and chemical contaminants.

Three sets of CAPSULES are requested. The first CAPSULE set will be an engineering prototype for the contractor to conduct all testing needed for airworthiness certification and NDI integration testing. Required testing will include static and dynamic load testing to prove structural strength of the seats and attachment structure inside the SLS and CR/SA, per MIL-

HDBK-516C. The CAPSULES must be able to withstand loads during all phases of flight to ensure safety of occupants, to include possible crash and emergency water landings while maintaining the integrity of personnel egress paths out of the CAPSULES. Additional airworthiness test requirements will include electrical, environmental /human factors, acoustic, cybersecurity, EMI/EMC, personnel egress and integration testing of all components in the

CAPSULES functioning together. The Government desires that components and materials for

CAPSULES hardware be Non-Development Items (NDI) currently available from industry. For cost avoidance, the prototype CAPSULE set may have some scaled-down components (e.g., mock-up seats, flat screen monitor, etc.) that replicate full production equipment, if not required for airworthiness testing.

NOTE

The MIL-HDBK-516C requirements referenced above are not all-inclusive. MIL-HDBK-

516C will be tailored and definitized as part of the technical Certification Basis for the

CAPSULES before a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) is posted to FedBizOps

(www.fbo.gov).

The contractor shall ensure that Electromagnetic Interference / Compatibility (EMI/EMC) certification of all electronically-powered equipment in the CAPSULES is accomplished as part of the Certification Basis for the CAPSULES. EMI/EMC laboratory testing may be performed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RY) and approved by Air Force

Life Cycle Management Center’s Avionics Engineering Branch (AFLCMC/EZAC), in accordance with AFI 11-202 (V3) and MIL-STD-461F. If EMI/EMC testing is performed by a non-governmental organization, the contractor shall provide test artifacts to the Air Force for review and approval.

After successful completion of required testing, the Government intends to procure and field two sets of production CAPSULES based on the final airworthy configuration. After the dynamic impact load test is conducted, the contractor will provide a written technical assessment and recommendation on the feasibility of repairing and upgrading the prototype CAPSULE set to the airworthy, production configuration.

The graphic below indicates Notional Layout of Passenger Accommodations (NLOPA). The Air

Force acknowledges that layout/placement of specific amenities are contingent on specific sizes of items and space availability inside the CAPSULES.

http://www.fbo.gov/

Requirements Table. The detailed capabilities (requirements) sought for the new CAPSULES are defined below and separated into two categories:

- Required - describes the minimum acceptable capability or level of performance

- Desired - denotes a desired level of performance, beyond the minimum required.

For the rows where separate columns are not shown for required vs. desired capabilities, the Air

Force is expecting the new CAPSULES to meet the single criterion listed.

Requirements for New CAPSULES

Capability No. Required Desired Certification &

Compatibility

1 The CAPSULES shall be designed and certified to permit occupancy during all phases of flight in accordance with (IAW) MIL-HDBK-516C.

2 IAW MIL-STD-1791B, the CAPSULES shall be compatible with the existing C-17 cargo restraint system and existing Material Handling Equipment (MHE).

3 The CAPSULES shall meet the same restraint requirements per TO 1C-17A-9 for palletized seat assembly (9G fwd, 1.5 G aft, 1.5 G lateral, 2G up), and shall be compatible with existing C-17 cargo restraint system(s). The CAPSULES design shall not require modification to the aircraft cargo compartment or the cargo restraint system(s), to include the floor rollers, pallet locks, and tie down rings.

4 The CAPSULES shall be equipped with anti-rattle devices.

5 The SLS and CA/SA shall be loadable onto the C-17 using existing Air Force material handling equipment (MHE) such as 25K loaders deployed world-wide.

Note: The roller spacing of these various K-loader surfaces vary.

6 The CAPSULES shall maintain the same pressure altitude (PA) as the interior of the C-17.

7 The CAPSULES shall have the capability to automatically neutralize the pressure differential between the CAPSULE and the aircraft cargo compartment in the event of a rapid decompression situation. A manual capability shall be provided should the automatic capability malfunction.

8 When the aircraft is unpressurized, the

CAPSULES shall maintain full operational capability to include all devices (e.g., flat screen/flat panel monitor) at PAs equal to sea-level minus

200 feet and up to and including 14,000 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) cabin altitude under Standard Day conditions.

When the aircraft is unpressurized, maintain full operational capability between minus 1,000 feet and 14,000 feet MSL.

9 The CAPSULES shall be constructed so that the exterior walls reduces both pass-through sound and interior-generated noise to not greater than 65 A-weighted decibels (dB(A)) in all phases of flight, except for takeoff.

General

Configuration &

Amenities

10 The CAPSULES shall include two (2) compartments: a private Senior Leader

Suite (SLS) and a Conference Room/Staff Area (CR/SA).

11 Each CAPSULE compartment shall incorporate one (1) external entry/exit

CAPSULE door.

12 Entry/exit doors shall be capable of being secured/locked from inside the

CAPSULE.

13 Entry/exit doors shall be capable of being unlocked from outside the CAPSULE without requiring the use of electrical power.

14 All internal and external doors shall be capable of being secured in the open position.

15 Entry/exit doors shall have placards affixed describing door operation on both sides of the door.

16 At least one (1) CAPSULE entry/exit door shall open inward into the CAPSULE.

17 Each CAPSULE compartment (SLS and CR/SA) shall include a digital wall clock with internal battery back-up power to maintain correct time. The clock shall be able to display three synchronized times in either standard 12 hour or 24 hour format, as selected by the user: local time at the departing airfield, GMT (Zulu) time, and local time at the destination airfield.

18 Batteries used to power the wall clocks (if internal batteries are used as the primary clock power source) or to provide back-up power shall be able to be changed without having to remove the clock from the wall.

19 The controls used to enter/correct clock time shall be located on the front of the clock or easily accessible without having to remove the clock from the wall to adjust the time.

20 Each wall clock shall have internal illumination to allow occupants to determine the time under any internal

CAPSULE illumination levels.

Wall clocks should automatically adjust to changes in ambient light levels.

21 The CAPSULES shall include carpet, treatments, and coverings of a quality equal to or better than the current USAF Silver Bullet CAPSULES furnishing in form and function.

22 The CAPSULES shall include a trash receptacle in each occupied CAPSULE compartment. Trash receptacle(s) shall be capable of being secured within the

CAPSULE; however, be easily removed for servicing.

23 The CAPSULES shall incorporate a lockable storage container, secured within the

CAPSULE, which is a minimum of 10 inches deep, 12 inches wide, and 16 inches long to provide a means for CAPSULE occupants to temporarily secure materials

(documents and electronic media) while on board the aircraft. The intent is not to install a GSA approved safe.

24 The CAPSULES shall incorporate a design of a minimum of four (4) wide-body style commercial overhead stowage bins.

25 The CAPSULES shall include fresh, gray, and black water tanks to support SLS lavatory operations.

26 The CAPSULES fresh, gray, and black water tanks shall be designed to support, at a minimum, a 4 day mission at 16 hours per day for 2 persons.

Should support a 7-day mission at 16 hours per day for 2 persons.

27 The CAPSULES fresh, gray, and black water tanks shall be designed to be compatible with standard airfield fleet service trucks and capable of being serviced on board the aircraft.

28 During cold weather ground conditions, freezing of the CAPSULES fresh, gray, and black water tanks shall be designed so as to not cause damage to the tanks or associated plumbing.

The CAPSULES fresh, gray, and black water tanks should be designed to withstand cold weather operations (i.e., prevent freezing).

29 The CAPSULES fresh, gray, and black water tanks shall each have an externally mounted level indicator easily observable by operators/maintainers.

Communications

& Situational

Awareness

30 Both CAPSULE compartments shall include a stand-alone (not connected to the aircraft intercom) push-to-talk two-way communications capability between

CAPSULE occupants and the C-17 loadmaster.

31 The CAPSULES shall be equipped with communications data ports for every seated passenger plus the printer stand. [See Notional Layout of Passenger

Accommodations (NLOPA).]

32 The CAPSULES shall be equipped with secure/non-secure voice communication options that include Plain Old Telephone System (POTS), Voice over Internet

Protocol (VoIP) and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN). Location of phone ports is shown on the NLOPA.

33 Data ports shall include commercial Internet, Unclassified but Sensitive Internet

Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet), Secret Internet Protocol Router Network

(SIPRNet), and Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). [The

Communications Asset/communications support pallet module shall provide communications connectivity.]

34 The CAPSULES shall include a network port supporting wireless access point installation. Port shall be terminated at an external patch panel for interfacing with a wireless access point controller located in the Communications

Asset/communications support pallet.

35 All user ports shall have a network connection to an external patch panel for interfacing with Communications Asset/communications support pallet via fiber optic and/or copper media.

36 Data and Voice network wiring shall be installed to meet security guidelines.

37 The CAPSULES shall provide access to all communications capabilities within 3 feet of each working or seating position.

38 Each CAPSULES area shall be equipped with a wall mounted High Definition

(HD) flat screen/flat panel monitor (32-inch class for SLS; 42-inch class for

CR/SA) to support IPTV/Sat TV/ streaming television feeds, secure/non-secure video teleconferencing and shall be capable of being used to play Blu-ray/DVD media formats as well as serve as a computer monitor for a personal computer (PC) or tablet. [There is no requirement for the monitor and playback device(s) to be a single unit.]

Monitor sizes should be 42-inch class for SLS; 52-inch class for CR/SA.

39 The wall mounted HD flat screen/flat panel monitors shall be capable of being operated using a hand-held remote control unit.

40 Each CAPSULES area shall be equipped with a Blu-ray/DVD player permanently connected to each HD flat screen/flat panel monitor. [There is no requirement for the monitor and playback device(s) to be a single unit.]

41 Each CAPSULES area shall be equipped with stereo speakers capable of supporting audio playback of CD, DVD, or Blu-ray media and secure or unsecure video teleconferencing while the aircraft is in flight. Speakers shall be secured within the CAPSULE to prevent movement during aircraft operations.

42 Each seat in the CAPSULES shall include a two way headset jack with independent volume and playback source selection control, located at each seat, supporting playback of CD, DVD, Blu-ray media and secure or unsecure video teleconferences while the aircraft is on the ground or in flight.

43 Each CAPSULE (SLS and CR/SA) shall include a single remote control unit which controls operation and all functions of the video playback devices as well as the wall mounted flat screen/flat panel monitor.

Lighting 44 The CAPSULES interior lighting, at maximum intensity without the use of individual reading lights and with no external lighting, shall provide a minimum of

540 lux throughout the system. (Note: 500 lux <> to well-lit office).

45 The intensity of all CAPSULES lighting shall be fully controllable throughout the designed range of possible illumination levels.

46 The CAPSULES lighting within closet(s) shall provide a minimum of 300 lux.

47 The CAPSULES shall include one (1) ceiling-mounted reading lamp directly above each seat and two (2) ceiling-mounted reading lamps above each end of the divan/couch. Each lamp shall be narrowly focused and/or shrouded so as not to disturb the adjacent occupant(s). The on/off switch for each lamp shall be wall- or table-mounted and within reach (without having to stand or exit the seat) of the seat/divan/couch occupant requiring use of the lamp.

Environmental 48 The CAPSULES shall include an

Environmental System (ECS) capable of maintaining an internal CAPSULE temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit (F)

+/- 8 degrees F for a minimum of 1 hour when the cargo compartment temperature range outside the CAPSULE is between

40 and 100 degrees F.

The CAPSULES should include an

Environmental Control System (ECS) capable of maintaining an internal

CAPSULE temperature of 70 degrees

Fahrenheit (F) +/- 5 degrees F for a minimum of 2 hours when cargo compartment temperature range outside the CAPSULE is between 30 and 110 degrees F.

49 The thermal load generated by the CAPSULES shall not exceed the ability of the

C-17 to maintain the desired ambient temp in the cargo compartment.

50 The SLS CAPSULE lavatory shall be vented to the C-17 cargo compartment atmosphere.

51 The CAPSULES shall include a thermostat located in the primary work area of the

CAPSULES which can display both ambient CAPSULE temperature as well as desired CAPSULE temperature.

52 The CAPSULES shall include a means of providing aircraft cargo compartment air to the inside of the CAPSULE, in case of CAPSULES Heating, Ventilation, and

Air Conditioning (HVAC) system failure.

53 The CAPSULES shall have annunciators located on at least two (2) external sides of the CAPSULE to provide a visual warning whenever the CAPSULE ECS is inoperative.

54 Annunciators shall be located two (2) adjacent, external sides of the CAPSULES to provide a visual warning whenever the internal CAPSULE temperature is below

40 degrees or above 90 degrees F.

Seating 55 All CAPSULES seats shall be business-class seats and airworthy-certified from a systems level IAW MIL-HDBK-516C for all phases of flight.

[Per the MIL-HDBK, the module and internal fixtures shall be designed to withstand parameters of 9g forward, 1.5 g aft and lateral, 3g up, 6.75 g down.

Each seat and attachment to the applicable CAPSULE shall be designed and tested to the SAE AS8049B standard for a 250 pound occupant…]

56 The CAPSULES passenger seating, to include the Divan/Couch, shall meet MIL-

HDBK-516C for airworthiness certification. Exception: the Divan/Couch will not be occupied during takeoffs and landings.

57 All CAPSULES seats shall swivel and be such that the seats can be locked into a position where the longitudinal axis of the seat is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. For other than take-off and landing the seats shall swivel to at least 90 degrees capable of locking into position.

58 All CAPSULES seats shall have multiple reclining positions down to 45 degrees, with a retractable (pull out mechanical) footrest.

All CAPSULES seats should have multiple reclining positions including a position that is fully berthable, with a retractable (pull out mechanical) footrest.

59 The CAPSULES shall include seat belts airworthy certified IAW MIL-HDBK-

516C for all phases of flight at all seating positions including the divan/couch in the

Senior Leader Suite. Exception: the Divan/Couch will not be occupied during takeoffs and landings.

60 Seat cover material shall meet the flammability and toxicity requirements of MIL-

HDBK-516C.

Safety 61 The CAPSULES shall maintain full operational capability of all safety features and safety related sub-components (e.g., emergency lighting) at PAs equal to sea-level minus 1000 feet and up to and including the maximum C-17 operating altitude under Standard Day conditions.

62 The CAPSULES shall contain stowage provisions near each seat for portable emergency escape breathing device (EPOS) to be provided by the Air Force.

Stowage shall be designed such that a 5th percentile female occupant in each seat can reach the EPOS bag with her seat belt fastened. Also include an attached

Directions for Use Card, per seat, divan, and lavatory located within the

CAPSULE.

63 The CAPSULES shall include combination audio and visual emergency annunciator capabilities to allow CAPSULE occupants to notify a member of the

C-17 aircrew should the occupant need/desire.

64 The CAPSULES shall include a combination audio and visual emergency annunciator capability operated by the C-17 loadmaster to notify the CAPSULE occupants.

[According to MIL-STD-1472G: “Alerts/warning signals in the CAPSULES must be at least 15 dB above the noise environment. (5.3.1.2.1) In quiet areas (<45 dBA), advisory signals should be between 50 and 70 dBA. (5.3.1.2.4)]

65 The CAPSULES shall include a connection port to the aircraft’s Public Address system in order to receive instructions in the event of emergency. An existing C-17 interphone cord will be used to connect the CAPSULES to an aircraft ICS headset receptacle panel.

66 All installed equipment (to include monitors, Blu-Ray/DVD/CD players, etc.) shall be mounted/secured for all phases of flight.

67 Emergency exits, or doors intended to be used as emergency exits, shall be annunciated (emergency exit annunciation shall not require C-17 power).

68 Each CAPSULES compartment shall include an internal CAPSULE emergency lighting system activated by the loss of power to the CAPSULE(S).

69 CAPSULES emergency lighting shall operate for a minimum of 20 minutes.

70 The CAPSULES internal CAPSULE emergency lighting system shall incorporate a

‘disarming’ feature so during storage or extended periods when the CAPSULE is in a non-powered state, the emergency lighting system shall not operate.

71 There shall be stowage provisions for Air Force-issued life preserver/flotation device units located at each seat IAW Passenger Safety Requirements, MIL-

HDBK-516C.

72 There shall be one (1) hand-held fire extinguisher located in each CAPSULE compartment IAW Passenger Safety Requirements, MIL-HDBK-516C. Fire extinguishers shall be rated in accordance with the materials used in the

CAPSULE(S).

Electrical Power 73 The CAPSULES shall integrate and use the host Communications Asset/ communications support pallet as its sole electrical source. The CAPSULES shall not draw more power than the host Communications Asset/communications support pallet can provide (Two (2) 50 Amp, 120VAC, 60Hz single phase circuits).

74 Within the CAPSULES, the characteristics of the electrical power intended for use with “carry-on” devices (e.g., laptop power supplies) shall be compatible with those devices and the operation of those devices shall not be detrimentally impacted by use of CAPSULES power.

75 All electrical devices permanently attached to the CAPSULES and internal

CAPSULE electrical distribution networks shall receive electrical power via a power distribution panel located either within the CAPSULES or externally attached to the CR/SA CAPSULE.

76 The CAPSULES power distribution panel shall serve as the electrical power interface between the CAPSULE and the host Communications

Asset/communications support pallet.

77 All electrical devices permanently affixed to the CAPSULES and internal

CAPSULE electrical distribution networks shall be protected by circuit breakers or similar electrical protection devices separate and apart from the C-17 electrical protection devices.

78 The CAPSULES shall include a minimum of one (1) three-prong 120VAC, 60 Hz, duplex outlet per wall in each occupied CAPSULE compartment capable of powering laptop computer power supplies, cell phone chargers, etc. without requiring modification to the existing appliance power plug.

79 The CAPSULES shall include one (1) three-prong 120VAC, 60 Hz, duplex outlet per installed device, within 4 feet of installed location.

Conference Room

/ Staff Area

(CR/SA)

80 The CAPSULES CR/SA shall include a conference table capable of seating nine

(9) individuals.

The CAPSULES CR/SA should include a conference table capable of seating eleven (11) individuals.

81 Nine (9) CR/SA seats shall be usable for all phases of flight and as in-flight work stations.

Eleven (11) CR/SA seats should be usable for all phases of flight and as in-flight work stations.

82 The CR/SA shall include one (1) duplex electrical outlet (120VAC/60 Hz) at each seat location for passenger use.

83 The CR/SA shall have provisions for each seat occupant to hang up two (2) 24-inch x 5-inch x 55-inch garment bags.

The CAPSULES CR/SA should incorporate a design that has provisions for each CR/SA seat occupant to hang up two (2) 24-inch x

5-inch x 55-inch garment bags in an enclosed closet.

84 The CR/SA shall have provisions for each seat occupant to store two (2) 22-inch x

14-inch x 9-inch “carry-on” bags. These stowage provisions are not required to be within arm’s reach of the seated occupant.

In addition, ceiling mounted-storage compartments, accessible from both sides, shall be provided overhead the conference table to enable each seat occupant to store laptop bags and other small items. The height and physical dimensions of the overhead storage shall be designed such that a 95th percentile male will have adequate head clearance when sitting or standing at any seat around the conference table. The storage compartment shall not block the view of seated CR/SA occupants of the video monitor at the end of the table.

85 The CR/SA shall include two (2) encased full-length, shatterproof mirrors

The CAPSULES CR/SA should incorporate a design that has provisions for a full-length, shatterproof mirror located on the inside of the garment bag storage closet.

86 The CR/SA shall include a printer shelf/stand, with nearby data port, capable of supporting a standard, all-in-one printer/copier/scanner/fax and accompanying supplies. Note: End users will bring and plug in their own printer/copier.

Senior Leader

Suite (SLS)

87 The SLS shall be segregated from CR/SA, such that private conversations can be conducted in each CAPSULE.

[Speech Privacy Class (SPC) between the SLS and CR/SA shall be no less than 75, IAW ASTM E2638. This standard allows for standard speech privacy between the two compartments.]

88 not used

89 The SLS shall have an ambient lux, without lighting and compartment doors closed, no greater than 0.01.

90 The SLS shall include berthing/sleeping arrangements for two (2) adults. Users shall be able to stow the berth and use as a divan/couch when not in use for sleeping (first class airline seats shall not be used to meet this requirement).

Personnel will not occupy the divan /couch during takeoff and landing.

91 The SLS berth shall incorporate a means to secure the occupants while sleeping.

92 The SLS shall contain a closet with internal lighting, door, hanging rod, and a shatterproof full-length mirror.

93 The SLS shall have a provision for the occupant to hang up two (2) 24-inch x 5-inch x 55-inch garment bags.

94 The SLS shall have provisions for each seat occupant to store two (2) 22-inch x 14-inch x 9-inch “carry-on” bags.

95 The SLS shall contain a desk/table with two (2) 120 VAC/60 Hz duplex electrical outlets and two (2) business-class track-and-swivel seats.

96 The SLS desk/table work surface shall be adequately sized to fully support two (2)

17-inch laptop computers and two (2) legal pads placed side by side.

97 The SLS shall contain a private lavatory with toilet, vanity cabinet, shatterproof mirror, and lockable privacy door. The lavatory shall be vented to the cargo compartment atmosphere.

98 The SLS lavatory shall include a duplex electrical Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) outlet (120VAC/60 Hz) installed in the vanity cabinet area for passenger devices.

99 The SLS shall include a design that incorporates an end table located on one end of the divan/couch.

The SLS should include q design that incorporates an end table located on both ends of the divan/couch.

Sustainment 100 The CAPSULES shall be designed to be stored in the open, in all weather conditions, without damage to external structures, fixtures or components. The contractor shall provide protective caps to cover all outlets to the CAPSULES, to protect against water and particle intrusion.

101 The ECS shall have a mean time between failure (MTBF) of not less than 500 operating hours.

102 The CAPSULES shall be Contractor Logistics Support (CLS). CLS shall commence at delivery of the CAPSULES to the Air Force and last for a period of two (2) years, transitioning to Air Force maintenance with contractor reach-back support.

103 The CAPSULES shall be warranted against defects in structure and manufacturing for a minimum period of 24 months after acceptance.

104 The CAPSULES shall include sufficient spare parts to support 24/7 operations for both CAPSULE(S)s.

105 The contractor shall provide complete technical data and Level 2 drawings, in the style and format comparable to an AF Technical Order or an actual Technical

Order, to cover Field Level and Level 2 maintenance.

106 The CAPSULES shall be built to last 35 years (projected remaining service life of the C-17).

Materiel

Availability

107 One set of the CAPSULES shall maintain an availability rate of 99.9%. The other set can be undergoing maintenance or technical refresh upgrades as required.

Training 108 Contractor shall develop and provide a hands-on training course and Computer

Based Training (CBT) for servicing, operations and maintenance of the

CAPSULES. Training materials shall be supplied to all operators and maintainers of the CAPSULES.

Abbreviations and Acronyms.

ADS Aerial Delivery System

ATTLA Air Transportability Test Loading Agency

C2 Command and Control

CD Compact Disk

CLS Contractor Logistic Support

CR/SA Conference Room / Staff Area dB Decibels

DVD Digital Video Disk

ECS Environmental Control System

F Fahrenheit

HD High Definition

HDBK Handbook

HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Hz Hertz

IAW In accordance with

ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network

MHE Material Handling Equipment

MSL Mean Sea Level

NIPRNET Nonsecure Internet Protocol Router Network

NLOPA Notional Layout of Passenger Accommodations

PA Pressure altitude

PC Personal Computer

POTS Plain Old Telephone Service

RORO Roll-On / Roll-Off

SIPRNET Secret Internet Protocol Router Network

SLS Senior Leader Suite

VAC Volts Alternating Current

VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol