Industry Day Slides 5-27-26.pdf

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Noise Suppression System Sustainment Strategy Industry Day

NH-03 Alyssa Spencer

AFLCMC/ROZ

27 May 26 Rev 0

Program Overview & Acquisition Status

• System Overview Hush Houses (HH) are centrally managed, standardized noise suppression systems used for both mounted and unmounted engine testing.

• Fleet Composition A-18, T-4, T-9, T-10, T-11, T-12, & T-56 turboprop

• Sustainment Strategy Driven by repair requirements (not full replacement). Supported by contract for depot-level repairs and configuration updates.

• Acquisition Status Program office is in the market research phase for the follow-on contract Sources sought synopsis is available on SAM.gov

Operational Purpose

• Core Function Facilitates testing of unmounted engines or installed aircraft engines while suppressing noise pollution.

• Mission Capability Provides necessary airflow for maximum performance testing while delivering critical noise suppression.

• Operational Impact Permits high-power engine operations safely within densely populated areas and industrial complexes.

Fleet Size & Distribution

• Global Footprint 135 Total Assets across 6 configurations. Located in the US, Europe, Japan, and Korea.

• Platform Support Installed & Uninstalled: A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22, T-38 Uninstalled Only: B-1, B-2, B-52, C-130, KC-135

• Fleet Breakdown T-10/T-11: 92 (T-11 utilizes 50hz power)T-9: 21 | A-18: 9 | T-4: 6 | T-12: 4 | T-56: 3

Logistics & Subsystems

• Logistics Approach Each Noise Suppressor type operates under a single assigned National Stock Number (NSN).

• Component Strategy Subcomponents are not individually stock-listed; the entire assembly is managed as one complete unit.

• Key Subsystems Facility Control Systems (FCS), Fire Suppression, Exhaust Redirection, Powered Doors, Lighting, Comm/CCTV, Test Bay & Mechanical Heaters, Roof System.

Technical & Proprietary Challenges

• Current Proprietary Constraints Fire Suppression System (FSS): Proprietary to OEM (sole historical contractor).

Facility Control System (FCS): Interfaces directly with FSS; installation drawings and architecture are OEM proprietary.

• Technical Data Status Currently outdated. Internal updates are in progress, but substantial rewrites are anticipated.

Targeted Questions: Validating Requirements & Acquisition Strategy

• Are the requirements in the draft PWS/SOO clearly defined, or are there areas that appear ambiguous or overly restrictive?

• Given the scope and risk profile of this effort, what contract type would be preferable to encourage participation in the proposed source selection?

• From your perspective, is the proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code (811310) the most appropriate for this work, or is there a code that you believe better reflects the primary mission?

• What are the primary challenges the industry faces in utilizing small businesses to meet potential subcontracting requirements?

• How would you like to see a Multiple Award Contract structured that would be most appealing for your company?

Targeted Questions: Multiple-Award IDIQ Strategy

• How do you manage your team of field service engineers and representatives to ensure they are available for rapid deployment when a Task Order is won, especially if there was a gap between your last award?

• Describe your strategy for recruiting and clearing (security clearances) personnel for task orders that may have very short "Notice to Proceed" timelines.

• If the IPT requires collaboration between multiple awardees (e.g., in a "lead system integrator" or "multi-vendor" environment), how do you protect your intellectual property while ensuring mission success?

Targeted Questions: Single-Award IDIQ Strategy

• If this is to be awarded as a single award IDIQ or Requirements contract, does your company have the capacity to handle the magnitude of the work required.

Targeted Questions: Ensuring Long-Term Sustainment and Readiness

• Describe your capability to reverse-engineer components for which the technical data is missing, incomplete, or proprietary to a non-participating

OEM.

• Describe your ability to deploy "Field Service Representatives" (FSRs) to remote or austere environments on short notice to support sustainment at the "point of need."

Targeted Questions: Operational Agility & Performance Management

• How does your organization bridge the gap between the "Proposal Team" and the "Execution Team" to ensure that technical assumptions made during the bid remain valid upon award?

• Describe your process for scaling operations (personnel, equipment, or software seats) within 30 days of an unplanned mission surge. How do you maintain quality during rapid growth?

• Describe your process for identifying and self-reporting performance issues before they impact mission success. How do you handle "Corrective Action Plans" internally?

Targeted Questions: Identifying Schedule and Execution Risks

• Are there known supply chain constraints or long-lead time items that could impact the initial start-of-work or hardware delivery?

• From industry's perspective, what are the top three risks (technical, schedule, or cost) associated with this follow-on effort?

HH Pictures

T-4

T-9 T-10

A-18

T-12

Turboprop Enclosure