Government Response - FSTSS PWS Questions and Comments.pdf

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DRAFT PWS- Posted 20 May 2021 5 1.2 1 "Capability upgrades, updates, and adjustments shall be continually incorporated to address hardware and software obsolescence, increase reliability and maintainability, maintain system and aircraft concurrency, integrate new technology, and accommodate changes in training requirements (e.g., student loads, course curriculum and content, Training Support Packages (TSPs), contingency operations, etc.). Changes and updated requirements will be phased in as additional aircraft virtual simulator configurations are required and funding is available for pre-planned product improvement (P3I) items."

- The two sentences ("shall be continually incorporated" vs. "as required...and funding is available") seem to contradict one another. Does the government want capability upgrades priced into the proposal?

Updated sentence to clarify concurrency changes and updated requirements. "The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining simulation services capabilities that provide relavent, current, and up-to-date technologies and software to avoid system obsolescence and degradation to the training capabilities. Modifications due to evolving Government requirements will be phased in as additional aircraft virtual simulator configurations are required and funding is available for pre-planned product improvement (P3I) items."

DRAFT PWS- Posted 20 May 2021 5 1.3 4 "AAVSs shall include concurrency upgrades to maintain configurations consistent with fielded aircraft. Integration of additional aircraft configurations will be based on development and fielding schedules of the actual aircraft."

- Can you confirm the government wants software concurrency updates priced into the proposal?

3.12.1 and 3.12.2 seem to be in conflict . Which is preferred?

Updated paragraph to clarify requirements. "AAVSs shall include concurrency upgrades to maintain configurations consistent with fielded aircraft through a managed, joint Government and Contractor concurrency process."

DRAFT PWS- Posted 20 May 2021 21 3.3 3 "The initial PMP must provide a detailed phase-in milestone chart and leading indicators (90 day duration), management structure, identify who requires security clearances, required facilities and equipment, plan for compliance with local installation policies and procedures, quality assurance methods, and a plan for risk and opportunity management."

- Will the Government confirm that an initial PMP, including a detailed phase-in milestone chart, be required with proposal submission?

Yes, it is required.

General Question What is the anticipated acquisition schedule, including draft RFP release date, RFP release date, technical and pricing proposal submittal dates, oral presentation date, and award date?

Anticipated dates are as follows: RFP Release - Jan 2022, Proposal Submittal - Feb 2022, No Oral Presentation, Award Date - Jan 2023

DRAFT PWS- Posted 20 May 2021

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1 "There will be no Government owned assets available to complement contractor provided capabilities in support of meeting the requirements of this PWS, other than the space available in the facilities identified within this PWS."

- Can you confirm the government will provide no GFI or GFE in support of the aircraft simulations?

GFI can be provided. GFE will not be provided. Updated PWS to clarify, "There will be no Government owned equipment available to complement contractor provided capabilities in support of meeting the requirements of this PWS, other than the space available in the facilities identified within this PWS. The space available in Government facilities identified within this PWS shall be as-is, where-is; any facilities modification required to accommodate contractor provided capabilities shall be the responsibility of the contractor. AAVSs shall include concurrency upgrades to maintain configurations consistent with fielded aircraft through a managed, joint Government and Contractor concurrency process."

DRAFT PWS- Posted 20 May 2021 37 3.17.8 "Individual and crew trainer AAVSs are not expected to be interoperable with the Army’s systems at large (DIS, HLA, SeCORE, OWT, JTA), but are desired to be interoperable with each other to do multi-ship training."

- Do you require a network connection between individual/crew and collective trainers?

No.

DRAFT PWS- Posted 20 May 2021 27 3.8.3.12 1 "The capability to pause/resume the recorded data during the debriefing session must be provided.

These capabilities must be controllable from the manned module IOS and the external or central IOS/BMC station."

Can you confirm AAR playback is required at the BMC station in collective training environment?

Added statement for clarification. "The capability to play back an individual/crew training session from within the manned module and at an external debrief station must be provided. Playback at the BMC is not required."

Flight School Training Support Services (FSTSS) Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) Contract Data Requirements Lists and (CDRLs)

Questions and Comments

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Flight School Training Support Services (FSTSS) Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) Contract Data Requirements Lists and (CDRLs)

Questions and Comments

DRAFT PWS- Posted 20 May 2021 28 3.8.3.18 1 "For armed aircraft simulations, the capability must be provided to conduct and score gunnery training to include performance of Gunnery Tables I through V in individual/crew trainers and tables 8 and 10 in the collective trainers"

- Can you confirm tables 8 and 10 will be required in the RCTDs?

Yes, it is required.

DRAFT PWS- Posted 20 May 2021 25 Appen L

8.11.5.a 2 "develop training products such as TSPs, CATS, MTPs, ATMs, and training scenario generation tools"

- Can you confirm the requirement is for the contractor to develop training products, such as TSPs, using CATS, MTPs, ATMs, and training scenario generation tools?

Changed language to clarify requirements and update training tools. "The Contractor will develop training products such as TSPs, MTPs, and training scenarios using CATS, ATMs, and training scenario generation tools; and provide technical, tactical, and training development and implementation assistance in support of aviation training."

DRAFT PWS- Posted 20 May 2021 27 Appen L

8.11.7 1 "The FSTSS Simulation service contractor will provide the virtual simulator familiarization training, terrain and instrument databases, digital and paper maps, and training guides as needed to support training on the virtual simulators and IAW the PWS requirements. The specific products required are still to be determined. The service contractor will also develop other training and doctrine products as directed by the government to include TTP, TSPs, CATS, MTPs, ATMs, and training scenario generation tools."

- Will the scope be defined in the RFP (quantity, frequency, timelines, etc) or is this expected to be awarded as a future OAWR?

Changed language to clarify requirements and update training tools. "The Contractor will develop training products such as TSPs, MTPs, and training scenarios using CATS, ATMs, and training scenario generation tools; and provide technical, tactical, and training development and implementation assistance in support of aviation training."

DRAFT PWS- Posted 20 May 2021 24 Appen L

2 "The target audience for the FSTSS Simulation training capability includes FSTSS Advanced Track, AQC, PME, MTP Course, IPC, MOI Course, RWIFEC, Advanced IFR, and IRTC students; unit commanders, staff personnel, and aircrews participating in collective training exercises; and AC/RC aviators and unit personnel conducting sustainment training. The target audience consists of Branch 15 Aviation Officers and Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) 151-155"

- Will NCOA and 15P 30, 15P 10, 15Q10 be included in the scope of IMT, AIT, and PME?

Yes.

12 General Question Can you confirm the government will participate in design reviews during design and development of services?

Yes.

DRAFT PWS- Posted 20 May 2021 9 and 23 2.1.2.2 and

3.8.2.1 Can you confirm the TH-1H student numbers stated in section 3.8.2.1 and 15 hours/day CMT stated in section 2.1.2.2?

Yes.

DRAFT PWS- Posted 20 May 2021 37 3.18.4 "The FSTSS Simulation systems will typically operate at the UNCLASSIFIED level of security, but must be capable of operating at higher levels of security classification up to and including SECRET."

- Can you confirm this requirement applies to both individual/crew and collective training AAVS ?

Updated language for AWSC only for Secret Operations. "3.18.4. The FSTSS Simulation systems will typically operate at the UNCLASSIFIED level of security, but must be capable of operating at higher levels of security classification up to and including SECRET at the AWSC for collective training mission and scenarios."

DRAFT PWS- Posted 20 May 2021 37 3.18.5 "IAW DOD guidance and Army Regulations, the contractor will establish an Program Protection Plan (PPP) and be certified and accredited IAW the DOD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and its follow on guidance. The PPP will include a mission description and system identification, environment description, system architectural description, system security requirements, organizations and resources, and RMF plan. System security requirements will include network security accreditation, force protection for military personnel at off-post training facilities, if applicable, and foreign military training restrictions."

- Do you require off-post simulation devices to be RMF compliant?

The Contractor has to determine if the NISPOM applies to facities and manage the requirements accordingly. "IAW DOD guidance and Army Regulations, the contractor will establish a Program Protection Plan (PPP) and be certified and accredited IAW the DOD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and its follow on guidance at applicable Contractor operated facilites."

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Flight School Training Support Services (FSTSS) Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) Contract Data Requirements Lists and (CDRLs)

Questions and Comments

General Question Throughout the RFI and draft PWS, the term RCTD and AAVS are both used to refer to collective training devices and the term IFT/OFT/WST and VS/AAVS are used to refer to individual/crew training devices. There are specific requirements for VS and AAVS stated throughout the draft PWS.

Could the government standardize the terms and delineate the capability requirements for each category of devices?

Definitions provided are deemed sufficient by the Government.

General Question What are the anticipated small business requirements? Will there be a requirement for a small business participation plan (SBPP) and or any associated targets?

Small Business Requirements are included in the Solicitation.