SOO_ALFS_Improved_Cable_16_Sept_2014.doc

SOLICITATION NO. N00019-15-R-0001

Attachment (1) KR NO. N00019-xx-x-xxxx MD NO. N00019-xx-xx-xxxx

Statement of Objectives (SOO) For the Airborne Low Frequency Sonar (ALFS)

Sonar Replacement Cable

On the

MH-60R Aircraft Date 11 September 2014 Prepared by:

MH-60 Program Office

PMA-299

Naval Air Systems Command

1.0 Program Objective

The objective of the ALFS Sonar Replacement Cable contract is to acquire a candidate cable that can be integrated in the existing ALFS, AN/AQS-22, system as a replacement for the existing sonar cable that meets or exceeds the current sonar cable’s performance and meets the user’s operational performance requirements.

1.1 Program Objective Background

The current ALFS Sonar Cable on the MH-60R aircraft has an estimated life of up to six (6) years, including a suggested maximum 12 months of storage prior to first use, but a number of issues have surfaced during operational use that collectively reduce the cable’s life and increase the risk of losing the Transducer Assembly (TA) during dipping operations. The existing sonar cable is currently delivered with ALFS from the production line and also acquired by Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) as spares. The existing cable can be removed, reterminated, remarked, functionally tested, and reinstalled on the ALFS reeling machine by fleet maintenance activities.

The improved ALFS sonar cable is desired to eliminate the following undesired characteristics or operational failures experienced with the existing cable that collectively reduce cable life and/or contribute to operational conditions that could result in the loss of a TA:

· Uncertain shelf life;

· Cable miswraps on the Reeling Machine;

· Cable jacket stretching or deformation which results in excess jacket material or “bunching” which changes the cable’s reeling characteristics; and

· Inability of the ALFS cable position sensors to consistently and accurately detect the cable’s white marks.

2.0 Contract Objectives

The objective of this contract is to:

Award a multi-phase contract: Phase I – Non-Recurring Engineering and Candidate Cable Delivery and Phase II – Recurring Cable Production.

Phase I may be awarded to multiple Contractors for the Non-Recurring Engineering for the delivery of three (3) candidate cables in accordance with the requirements of the “ALFS Sonar Cable Performance Specification”. The three (3) candidate cables will be evaluated by the Government utilizing the testing criteria identified in the ALFS Sonar Cable Performance Specification to ensure the cables meet the required performance in a simulated operation environment. Additionally, the Government will utilize the candidate cables to perform environmental qualification.

In addition to delivery of the three (3) candidate cables, the Contractor shall provide in Phase I the requirements identified in Section 2.1 of this Statement of Objectives.

Phase II is intended to be contained in the initial award as an option for the procurement of 250 cables. The Government does not intend to exercise the option until the candidate cables provided in Phase I are fully qualified and tested.

In addition to delivery of the 250 cables, the Contractor shall provide in Phase II the requirements identified in Section 2.2 of this Statement of Objectives.

2.1 Phase I –Non-Recurring Engineering and three (3) Candidate Cable Delivery

2.1.1 Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

The manufacturing and delivery of the ALFS Sonar Replacement Cables shall be defined within a Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to support the Government’s coordination of test activities and overall schedule objectives. Insight into the Contractor’s performance is desired in the form of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with opportunities for the combined IPT to discuss the Contractor’s performance to the schedule at appropriate intervals.

2.1.2 Performance to Requirements

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the ALFS Sonar Replacement Cable’s operational requirements as defined by the “ALFS Sonar Cable Performance Specification”. Define contractor testing to the degree possible and deliver three (3) candidate cables to verify the candidate ALFS Sonar Replacement Cable’s performance to the requirements.

2.1.3 Supportability

Provide the government with the technical data and engineering support necessary to develop the processes required to remove, repair/reterminate, remark, test, and reinstall the ALFS Sonar Replacement Cable using the existing ALFS sonar reel assembly and associated electrical and mechanical connectors to maintain common interfaces with the existing slip ring assembly and the TA to the greatest extent possible. The Improved ALFS Sonar Replacement Cable is not required to be compatible with the existing cable's terminators, retermination and repair procedures, marking agent, or terminator bonding agent in order to give the Contractor the maximum flexibility to achieve the SOO objectives and the ALFS Sonar Replacement Cable's performance requirements. However, the use of the same or similar materials and procedures would be beneficial.

2.1.4 Marking

The ALFS Sonar Replacement Cable shall adhere to the design and development of the Human and Machine readable UID, or commercial unique identifiers per the guidance on http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/index.html. The Contractor shall deliver the data for UID markings and registration In Accordance With (IAW) UID Items Data Report CDRL A001.

2.1.5 Manufacturing Materials and Processes

The ALFS Sonar Replacement Cable shall be made of materials that meet the requirements of the ALFS Sonar Cable Performance Specification using documented and reliably repeatable cable manufacturing best processes. The contractor shall provide technical documentation that specifies the materials and processes used to manufacture the Test Article cables. IAW Technical Report CDRL A002.

2.1.6 Program Management

A successful Program Manager with a Contractor team of sufficient size and appropriate skill set to adequately plan and execute the ALFS Sonar Replacement Cable effort with the maximum flexibility to innovatively and effectively manage program schedule, performance, risks, subcontracts, and data to produce the ALFS Sonar Replacement Cable that satisfies the government’s performance requirements. The establishment and maintenance of an Integrated Product Team (IPT), including Government personnel, for insight into the effort’s progress is desired.

2.1.7 Logistics Support

The Contractor shall develop a Product Support Strategy (PSA) utilizing TA-STD-0017 as guidance, in support of the ALFS Sonar Cable and deliver IAW CDRL LS01.

2.1.8 Testing

Perform the Quality Conformance Testing as specified by "ALFS Sonar Cable Performance Specification," paragraph 2.3.2 on every cable.

2.2 Phase II – Recurring Engineering and Delivery of 210 Cables (Option)

2.2.1 Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

The manufacturing and delivery of the ALFS Sonar Replacement Cables shall be defined within a Integrated Master Schedule IMS) to support the Government’s coordination of test activities and overall schedule objectives. Insight into the Contractor’s performance is desired in the form of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with opportunities for the combined IPT to discuss the Contractor’s performance to the schedule at appropriate intervals. The IMS will be IAW CDRL PM01.

2.2.2 Performance Requirements

The Contractor shall deliver the cables in accordance with the Phase II revised "ALFS Sonar Cable Performance Specification".

2.2.3 Marking

The ALFS Sonar Replacement Cable shall adhere to the design and development of the Human and Machine readable UID, or commercial unique identifiers per the guidance on http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/index.html. The Contractor shall deliver the data for UID markings and registration In Accordance With (IAW) UID Items Data Report CDRL A001.

2.2.4 Manufacturing Materials and Processes

The ALFS Sonar Replacement Cable shall be made of materials that meet the requirements of the ALFS Sonar Cable Performance Specification using documented and reliably repeatable cable manufacturing best processes. The contractor shall provide updates to the technical documentation delivered in Phase I paragraph 3.1.5 to document any changes in the materials and processes used to manufacture the 250 production cables IAW Technical Report CDRL A002.

2.2.5 Program Management

A successful Program Manager with a Contractor team of sufficient size and appropriate skill set to adequately plan and execute the ALFS Sonar Replacement Cable effort with the maximum flexibility to innovatively and effectively manage program schedule, performance, risks, subcontracts, and data to produce the ALFS Sonar Replacement Cable that satisfies the government’s performance requirements. The establishment and maintenance of an Integrated Product Team (IPT), including Government personnel, for insight into the effort’s progress is desired. A monthly report will be submitted IAW CDRL PM02

2.2.6 Logistics Support

2.2.6.1 Maintenance Planning

The Contractor shall submit updated drawing packages, replacement factors and all LMI source data that supports the cable to the Government. Update the ALFS Maintenance Plan in accordance with CDRLs LS02.

2.2.6.2 Provisioning Parts List (PPL)

The Contractor shall provide PPL information to determine impact on ALFS logistics products IAW

CDRL LS03.

2.2.6.3 Engineering Data For Provisioning (EDFP)

The Contractor shall deliver an EDFP. The EDFP shall be delivered in digital format compatible with Joint Engineering Data Management Information Control Systems (JEDMICS) in CDEX format. The EDFP is Provisioning Technical Data (PTD) that provides definitive identification of dimensions, materials, mechanical, electrical, or other characteristics adequate for provisioning of support items of the end item. The Contractor shall deliver the EDFP in accordance with CDRL LS04.

2.2.7 Testing

Perform the Quality Conformance Testing as specified by "ALFS Sonar Cable Performance Specification," paragraph 2.3.2 on every cable.