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TH-XX AIRCREW TRAINING SERVICES (ATS)

Addendum B

DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FLIGHT SIMULATION TRAINING DEVICES (FSTD)

At

Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field, Milton, FL

Prepared By:

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER

TRAINING SYSTEMS DIVISION

Code 1.3

Orlando, FL 32826-3224

Draft Addendum B – TH-XX ATS PWS FSTD

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

PWS Appendices Government Documents Non-Government Documents/Industry Standards

CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED FSTD REQUIREMENTS

FSTD TASKS

SPECIFIC TYPE AND NUMBER OF REQUIRED FSTDS

Level 7 Flight Training Devices (FTDs) Level 6 FTDs Instructor Operating Station (IOS) Functionality Central Control Station (CCS) FTD commonality Additional FTD Requirements

GOVERNMENT FACILITY SUMMARY

Building 3005 Building 2946 Temporary Facility Building Interconnection

CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED FSTD EVALUATION, INSTALLATION, AND REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT

Government FSTD Evaluation Installation of Contractor-provided FSTDs Removal of Contractor-owned FSTDs

MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATION

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

In-Process Reviews (IPR) Integrated Product Team

ADDITIONAL CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

Program Manager

APPENDICES

Appendix A – TH-XX ATS Facility Drawings

Appendix B – TH-XX ATS Cockpit Drawings

Appendix C – Subjective Requirements

Performance Work Statement

For TH-XX ATS

Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Purpose

This PWS specifies the requirements to provide Aircrew Training Services (ATS) for the

TH-XX community located at NAS Whiting Field, Milton, FL. Ground-based helicopter pilot training will be performed by Contract Instructors (CIs) and TRAWING 5 Instructor Pilots (IPs).

CIs and IPs shall utilize contractor-provided Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs), associated classroom, and other training methods to produce and evaluate a US (or other Nation)

Naval Aviator who has acquired the knowledge and skills required to graduate the TH-XX program. This service shall include instruction, operation, and curriculum support as required by the Government (as specified below).

Additionally, the contractor shall provide:

Contractor-provided FSTDs necessary to support training as detailed in this PWS

All support personnel required to install, operate and maintain the contractor-provided

FSTDs in the government facilities described in this PWS, any additional personnel required for supervising and administering the required training, and any other personnel as needed

The Government will provide:

Facilities capable of housing contractor FSTDs, as specified below o No modification to existing facilities shall be required or allowed

All required course curriculum/syllabi

Any additional Government-specific courseware/materials needed for the training of

TH-XX pilots

TRAWING 5 Instructor Pilots as delineated by and necessary to facilitate training outlined in 1500.4XX (or applicable syllabus guide).

Applicable Documents

The following is a list of documents that form a part of this contract to the extent specified herein. In the event of a conflict between documents referenced herein and the contents of this contract, the contents of this contract take precedence. Nothing in this contract, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations, unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

PWS Appendices

Appendix A Facility Drawings

Appendix B TH-XX Cockpit Drawings

Appendix C Subjective Requirements

Government Documents

Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF), Naval Aviation Systems Command (NAVAIR), Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA), and Commander, Training Wing FIVE

(COMTRAWINGFIVE) instructions

CNAF M-3710.7 series Naval Air Training Operating Procedures

Standardization (NATOPS) General Flight and

Operating Instructions

TH-XX NATOPS

TH-XX NATOPS Pilot’s Pocket Checklist

TH-XX NATOPS Functional Checkflight

Checklist

CNATRA Policies and Support of the Flight

Instructor Training Course

Naval Flight Student Training Administration

Manual

Advanced Multi-Service Pilot Training System

(MPTS) Curriculum

Intermediate Tiltrotor Helicopter MPTS

Curriculum

Advanced Helicopter Flight Instructor Under

Training (IUT) MPTS Curriculum

Helicopter Transition MPTS Curriculum

Training Improvement Program

Flight Instructor Standardization And Training

Program

Flight Training Instruction (FTI) Contact

FTI Instrument and Navigation

FTI Tactical and Formation

COMTRAWINGFIVEINST 3710.8 series

CH-1

Rotary-Wing Operating Procedures (RWOP)

Manual

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 60 https://www.ecfr.gov/

Non-Government Documents/Industry Standards

International Organization for Standardization/International Electro-technical Commission

(ISO/IEC)

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management

ISO/IEC 27002:2005 Information technology - Security techniques - Code of practice for information security management (Re-designation of ISO/IEC

17799:2005)

CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED FSTD REQUIREMENTS

FSTD Tasks

The contractor is required to field contractor-provided FSTDs necessary to support CNATRA helicopter pilot training. CNATRA has determined, specifically, that a mixture of Federal

Aviation Administration (FAA) Level 6 and Level 7 Flight Training Devices (FTDs) will provide a cost effective blend of functionality and inherent fidelity as the most appropriate FSTD to teach the required learning objectives, tasks, malfunctions and flight skills in accordance with

TH-XX NATOPS manual, associated curricula and Flight Training instructions. The training tasks to be accomplished include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Cockpit procedural training

b. Radio procedures

c. Course rules

d. Ground operations

e. Flight operations

f. Emergency procedures

g. Engine Failure and Autorotation skills

h. One Engine Inoperative (OEI) operations

i. Basic instruments

j. Radio instruments

k. Low Level Navigation

l. Night-Unaided and Night Vision Goggle operations

m. Tactics/Confined Area Landings (CALs)/Pinnacle/and Slope Landings

n. High Altitude Mountainous Terrain and High Temperature Desert Terrain Operations

o. Search and rescue (Hoist Operations)

p. Ship operations to include shipboard landing (visual and instrument)

q. Formation flight including NVG Formation

r. Instructor under training procedures

s. Sortie brief/debrief

Specific Type and Number of Required FSTDs

CNATRA validated requirements dictate that the following are the minimum type and number of contractor-provided FSTDs that shall be installed in Government facilities at NAS Whiting

Field, FL to meet its training throughput requirement long-term forecast:

Level 7 Flight Training Devices (FTDs)

Twelve (12) TH-XX Level 7 FTDs having:

a. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Level 7 Certificate of Qualification and

Statement of Qualification (SOQ) (IAW 14 CFR Part 60, Appendix D) from a “parent”

FTD (i.e. a xxx FTD which, from a development perspective, is the source device on which the installed device will be constructed and is functionally analogous to),

b. A short-throw, 6-Degree of Freedom (6-DOF) Motion System to provide motion cuing and realistic, platform based, low-frequency correlated vibration in accordance with 14

CFR Part 60,

c. A Visual System capable of displaying a minimum of 240˚ h x 70˚ v (approx. +30˚,-40˚) degree Field of View (FOV) with “Greenhouse” look-through ability via direct view visuals that facilitate high-angle-of-bank and nose pitch maneuvers, capable of displaying

Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), day, and night conditions with real spectrum Night Vision goggle stimulation. During night training events, in addition to the night scene in the windows, the visual system shall be capable of stimulating AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) using either a projected NVG overlay or fully integrated NVG scene capable of providing significant levels of electromagnetic energy within the spectral response band of the NVGs themselves, specifically, between 550-900 nanometers (nm), with significant emphasis on the “Near Infrared” band in the 800-900nm range which corresponds to the highest energy levels present in the night sky. This effect should be tailored to maximize the performance capabilities of the NVGs, while providing the ability to deprive pilots of nearly all visible light (400-700nm) and horizon references, if so desired, based on selected lighting conditions. Light points shall still be easily seen unaided; especially tower (hazards) lights, obstruction lights and airfield lights. There shall be enough dynamic range in the visual system to exhibit illumination levels from overcast starlight to full moon. Additional pilot and copilot direct view chin window are required, or alternately, an expanded vertical FOV to encompass this zone. Overhead visuals that facilitate high-angle-of-bank and nose pitch maneuvers would be a performance objective over basic threshold performance.

Level 6 FTDs

Six (6) TH-XX Level 6 FTDs having:

a. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Level 6 Certificate of Qualification and SOQ

(IAW 14 CFR Part 60, Appendix D) from a “parent” FTD (as defined above),

b. A Visual System capable of displaying a minimum of 180˚ h x 55˚ v (approx. +15˚,-40˚) degree Field of View (FOV) with “Greenhouse” look-through ability via direct view visuals that facilitate high-angle-of-bank and nose pitch maneuvers, capable of displaying

Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), day, and night conditions with real spectrum Night Vision goggle stimulation. During night training events, in addition to the night scene in the windows, the visual system shall be capable of stimulating AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) using either a projected NVG overlay or fully integrated NVG scene capable of providing significant levels of electromagnetic energy within the spectral response band of the NVGs themselves, specifically, between 550-900 nanometers (nm), with significant emphasis on the “Near Infrared” band in the 800-900nm range which corresponds to the highest energy levels present in the night sky. This effect should be tailored to maximize the performance capabilities of the NVGs, while providing the ability to deprive pilots of nearly all visible light (400-700nm) and horizon references, if so desired, based on selected lighting conditions. Light points shall still be easily seen unaided; especially tower (hazards) lights, obstruction lights and airfield lights. There shall be enough dynamic range in the visual system to exhibit illumination levels from overcast starlight to full moon. Additional pilot and copilot direct view chin window are required, or alternately, an expanded vertical FOV to encompass this zone. Overhead visuals that facilitate high-angle-of-bank and nose pitch maneuvers would be a performance objective over basic threshold performance.

c. It must also have, at a minimum, a single channel (correlated) base-vibration system with appropriate low-speed aerodynamics model match IAW 14 CFR Part 60, and

d. It must have a light-tight enclosure to enable NVG training. The night visual scene shall be generated from the employment of true GeoSpecific multispectral data and material albedos at texel level.

Instructor Operating Station (IOS) Functionality

The IOS is the primary way to start up, control, and shut down the training device. The functionality, location and layout of the functions of IOS are paramount in the effectiveness and usefulness of the training device.

a. The IOS will be able to access weather effects to include:

i. Multiple, adjustable, local, and regional clouds feature in both density (Few, Broken, OVR, etc.) and thickness (bases, top) that can overlap

ii. Multiple, simultaneous rotatable, scalable (sizeable) and developing storms that can be selected in same geographical location iii.Storms that can be embedded into associated cloud layers

iv. Local, and regional winds at the surface and multiple flight levels, each with selectable direction and velocity

v. Precipitation types and intensities (N-none, L-light, M-moderate, H-heavy)

vi. Volumetric turbulence in and around selected storms/precipitation

b. The IOS will be able to control all animated and stationary models with the ability to change features without resetting the model.

c. The IOS will be able to select and display all FAA/DOT approach plate data and military

DOD FLIP Data as an overlay on the map page while showing aircraft and traffic locations. Minimum requirements include all IFR High, IFR Low, FAA Helo Route

Charts, VFR Sectionals (1:500K and 1:250K), SIDs and STARs, and Instrument

Approaches.

d. The IOS will be able to select and display approach glideslope and ground track display for the ILS/LOC/PAR/ASR for each runway.

e. The IOS will be able to select and control independently airport lighting for the approach and runway lighting for primary runway(s), approach and runway lighting for secondary runway(s), taxiways, edge light, towers, building on the ramp(s) and beacon lights, and regional cultural lights.

f. The IOS will have selectable drop down menu for different approaches at selected airports that allow the selection of appropriate glide paths. For Navy OLFs, the IOS will allow selection of a landing point on the OLF (including Cal and Pinnacle landing sites) from which a selectable glideslope can be selected and displayed for use during evaluation and debrief.

g. The IOS will display an ILS lateral deviation screen showing center line and boundaries which shall correlate with the HSI/CDI deflection.

h. The IOS will display ship approach paths appropriate for selected landing spots on all modeled ships. Approaches will be selectable, allow the entry of BRC (Base Recovery

Course), and provide the ability to select the landing spot when appropriate for the ship’s approach.

i. The IOS will be able to control ship lighting (NVG, Standard, deck status lights, deck lighting, etc.) and any specific lighting requirements individually and independently.

Additional options include, but are not limited to hangar deck lights and/or fantail lights.

The ability to select groups of lights to control simultaneously is also desired.

j. The IOS map will display topographic or chart data for use during Navigation events.

1:250,000 and 1:50,000 Topographic maps are the minimum requirement. Satellite imagery (5m and 1m) is desired, with the ability to zoom in and out of each layer from the map page.

k. The IOS will be able to select and change time of day (dawn, mid-day, night, EENT, etc.), and will also provide the ability to manually select sun/moon position, azimuth and moon phase for all flight events. Unless manual control is selected, an event will use sun/moon position based on SLAP data to move normally over the event time. An option to “freeze” sun/moon position shall be available.

2.2.3.1 Remote IOS Tablet

The tablet should be accessible from either pilot seat and not interfere with flight controls, the monitoring of any flight instruments, or adversely block the visual scene when stowed.

The Tablet must be able to control the device in the same manner as the IOS, including, but not limited to, the ability to start an event, control recording functions, initiate malfunctions, change environmental settings, create and modify traffic, create and control LSEs, initiate scenarios, adjust position of aircraft via slewing or repositioning, and any other functions necessary to conduct all training events from the cockpit. Video feed is not necessary for the tablet.

Central Control Station (CCS)

In industry and flight education there exist instances where CCSs are used. CNATRA requires this additional commercial option in order to maximize the training effectiveness of the installed

FSTDs.

a. The CCS is a remote Instructor Operating Station (IOS) and Air Traffic Control (ATC) station that has all the IOS control and communication functions of any of the xx FTDs.

CNATRA requires two CCS stations, each will have a minimum of two (2) seats for two

(2) CIs who can conduct training operations simultaneously. The CCS IOS functionality shall allow an instructor to select, control, and communicate with any of the FTDs individually. This shall include the ability to selectively transmit to the right seat, left seat, IOS station, all positions, all instructors or all students for one or more fleet FTDs. It shall also allow an instructor to link and control as few as 2 or as many as xx FTDs simultaneously. Aircraft crashes shall not freeze the entire fleet, and instructors shall be able to restart crashed aircraft individually at a desired user selectable point in space and flight parameters. The desired state will be determined by the government. The instructor shall have the ability to restart the simulation for an individual FTD without adversely affecting other FTDs in the fleet.

i. When controlled as a fleet, the selected simulators shall be able to “see” each other in the simulation when they could do so in the real world, i.e. based on their geographic positions and altitude. This capability shall provide the ability to conduct traffic pattern work, and formation training with any number of other FTDs in the fleet.

ii. When controlled as a fleet, at least 4 selected simulators shall have aerodynamic interactions. These will include:

Wake from upstream aircraft approximated as relative wind effects on downstream aircraft

Effects include pitch and roll moments and turbulence

Effects are dependent on relative position from upstream aircraft

Wake propagation dynamics due to aircraft maneuvering are not modeled

Multiple upstream aircraft affect downstream aircraft, but wakes do not interact with each other

b. The CCS IOS will have as many monitors as necessary to present to the instructor FTD instrument indications, malfunctions, weather conditions, location (in geographic database), video feed, and any other function/condition needed to conduct training remotely for any/all of the FTD’s. A separate Weather Page shall be provided that allows the controller to: set weather elements (such as visibility, winds, precipitation, clouds, storms, temperature, pressure, sea state, & time of day), and to quick set of CAVU, VFR, IFR, & “below minimums.” The IOS monitor(s) will also be able to mouse point, touch, or select (center field of regard on the center position of virtual aircraft) a top down, zoom-able, overhead view of the airfield (for pattern work) or gaming area (for formation flights), displaying all linked virtual aircraft (and any other synthetic air traffic). At each

CCS controller seat (2 per CCS), a single Channel IG screen shall be made available displaying the “out the cockpit” view being seen by the pilots in the FTD. This presentation shall be selectable, with the ability to display any of the devices in use. Only one device is required to be displayed per seat at any time. Each seat shall be able to select an FTD to view independent of the other CCS seats.

c. The CCS ATC will display all participating entities geospatially accurate with GPS correlation and proper speed and track over depicted ground references. Moving the center point of the field of regard and zooming IN/OUT will increase/decrease the displays field of regard enabling the CCS operator to select a desired number of aircraft for mission specific functions. The CCS ATC shall have the ability to conduct ATC functions for as few as 1 or as many as xx FTDs in a virtual training environment. At the

CCS, the ATC station can also add into the simulation additional air traffic (minimum of 3 entities) that will be purposeful (i.e. T-6s doing pattern work) and visible on the ATC monitor and in the visual scene of each of the linked FTDs.

d. CNATRA scenarios, traffic, waypoints, scenarios and other predefined information shall be able to be created, saved, and loaded onto all FTDs as baseline information that is not editable by the FTD user. Additional updates include the “kiddie approach plates”, low level route points, course rule checkpoints, 28 day FAA approach updates, low level route points, course rule checkpoints, etc. shall be editable from the cockpit, but will not be able to overwrite the baseline.

e. Formation pairs (either linked or recorded lead and live wing) can be frozen and repositioned as one combined “unit”, and can be “snapped” to a bookmark in a scenario to commence a new maneuver.

f. CCS should be able to record a single or a multi ship recording, then save, protect, rename, and playback functionality just like IOS record function.

g. The CCS shall provide the ability to “reset” a simulator to the baseline settings.

FTD commonality

Level 7 and Level 6 FTDs shall share the same aerodynamics, engine model, blade element model, control loading (feel) and visual database to prevent negative training when moving between the devices. Cockpits for the devices shall reflect the current cockpit configuration of the TH-XX aircraft (as shown in Appendix B) and include all associated avionics equipment, circuit breakers, switches and knobs to ensure tactile learning. Instrumentation emulations are satisfactory; Aircraft Common Operational Equipment (ACOE) need not be installed.

Additional FTD Requirements

In accordance with commercial ordering practices, the Government requires the FTDs to both:

conform to FAA Qualification Performance Standards for Level 7 and Level 6 qualification in replicating actual aircraft performance (as described above), and to replicate the necessary training environment(s) as described below. Specifically:

2.2.6.1 Visual Requirements

Visual scene and effects - The Visuals generated shall demonstrate physical scene special effects such as weather and atmosphere, flares, fire, smoke, shadows, and dust clouds. It must include tessellation incrementally accurate for each operating area. The visual system of all devices shall have visual affects to include a true particle-based volumetric cloud set, generated as real time fluid dynamics and reacting as a function of aircraft load, attitude, cyclic, collective and relative wind speed. Terrestrial features such as trees, grass, dust (for brownout) shall appropriately and proportionally respond to the effects of the physics-based particle movement. The government accepts that in the direct view of the chin bubble area there will be significant parallax error when viewed cross cockpit.

Eye point selectability - Each device display shall have easily selectable eye points (pilot, co-pilot, center).

Visual environment - Visuals shall support the required training events in the TW-5 operating areas as described in its RWOP (COMTRAWINGFIVEINST 3710.8Series).

o Accurate depiction of course rules and Outlying Landing Fields (OLFs).

o Visual representations must be sufficient to allow landings at off-airfield sites (e.g.

emergency landings in open fields and on roads) and on Naval air capable ships.

o Visual content representative of the real world for all airfields, low level routes, training stereo airfields and critical Visual Flight Rules (VFR) checkpoints in RWOP.

Visual representations must be precise enough to allow clear identification all the check points on the low-level routes when performing maneuvers as required per the applicable Flight Training Instructions (FTIs).

o Primary Airfields, as identified by the government, shall be updated to be geospecific as of the time of development for this PWS. The government shall provide a list of airports as GFE. All primary airfields shall provide individual lighting controls for each runway, taxiways, and other associated airfield lights. Terrain, buildings, and airfield markings shall be accurately depicted.

o Secondary Airfields, as identified by the government, shall be updated to be geo-typical. Buildings and structures shall be accurate, and lightings hall be controllable for each runway. All landing and taxiway lighting shall be accurately represented and controllable.

Hover training – In order to provide hover training to Student Naval Aviators (SNAs), there shall be a hover training feature/course, similar to that described in ADS-33E-PRF, Paragraph 3.11.1 and Figure 24, that gives intuitive out-the-window indications to train a 5’ skid height, stable hover. The out-the-window feature must enable the SNA to simultaneously gage aircraft skid height, forward/aft/lateral drift, and yaw.

o Out-the-window visual indications must be precise enough to allow clear identification of a four-inch object at a downward slant from a 5’ skid height hover

(approximately 14 feet slant range) to provide visual references necessary to train

SNAs in the task of flying at a stable hover.

o The government accepts that the Level 6 FTD will not provide the same quality for visual acuity and will not provide “motion” cuing in support of hover training. All visual features of the hover training course shall be available for both devices.

3D visuals - The visual system shall display both moving and static realistic 3D visual models to include: Naval air capable ships, ground vehicles on roads, ground vehicles on airports and navy ships, static aircraft and taxiing aircraft on airports and navy ships, Landing

Signalman Enlisted personnel at airport and on navy ships, and other air traffic.

2.2.6.2 Other Requirements

Stability dampening - The stability of the simulated aircraft shall be controllable to allow dampening of SNA control inputs (over controlling) by artificially increasing aircraft stability. The variable stability setting must be selectable from the IOS within a range from

'no added stability' (as compared to the TH-XX) to 'highly stable.' Additionally, an adaptive mode shall be available where the computer incrementally removes (or adds) dampening as student performance dictates without instructor intervention.

Edge-of-Envelope performance - FTDs shall have the capabilities to train realistic “edge of the envelope” NATOPS emergency procedures (i.e. the flight model shall use physics based blade element/fluid dynamics and aerodynamic affects to include true particle-based, real time fluid dynamics simulation, reacting as a function of aircraft load, attitude, control position, engine power output, and environment derived relative wind and environmental conditions).

FTDs shall have fully functioning avionics suite matching TH-XX aircraft systems.

Navigation database in the FTDs will be updated in accordance with the TH-XX aircraft system.

Background radio traffic - The instructor must be capable of controlling the presence and the volume of background radio chatter to adequately simulate realistic flight operations at civilian airports, NAS Pensacola, NAS Whiting and at the OLFs. Live feed is acceptable, if not, the minimum repeat loop time for a simulation is 45 minutes. An Automatic Terminal

Information System (ATIS) module shall be provided that simulates ATIS transmitters which may be tuned by the pilot. Messages can be generated automatically based on current environmental conditions for an airport selected by the operator, edited by the operator, or recorded with a microphone. Radio Traffic shall also be usable in scenarios.

Debrief capability - Sortie activities must be captured in sufficient details to allow a formal, electronic based, debriefing in a separate location from the device itself. Debrief should be able to display any page/information that is available at the IOS.

Government Facility Summary

There is sufficient space within existing and temporary Government facilities to house the type and number of FSTDs required at NAS Whiting Field, FL.

Building 3005

Currently holds seven TH-57 Level 7 FTDs. This building is capable of holding nine TH-XX

Level 7 FTDs, as described, in three bays with dimensions of approximately 73’x34’x30’h.

Existing TH-57 Level 7 FTDs will be removed concurrent with installation of contractor-provided TH-XX Level 7 FTDs. Proposed FTDs will have to comply (dimensionally) with clearances for building fire code.

The CCS shall be located on the mezzanine. It can be installed concurrently with Level 7 FTD installations.

Building 2946

Currently holds three TH-57 Level 6 FTDs described with the bay dimensions of approximately

93’x28’x12’h. The 12’ height is measured from floor to bottom of drop ceiling. This building is capable of holding the six TH-XX Level 6 FTDs. Existing TH-57 FTDs will be removed concurrent with installation of contractor-provided TH-XX Level 6 FTDs. Proposed FTDs will have to comply (dimensionally) with clearances for building fire code.

Temporary Facility

A temporary GBTS building capable of housing eight TH-XX Level 7 FTDs, as well as corresponding briefing stations is currently designed, and funded to provide the required amount of space throughout the transition period. The dimensions of the temporary GBTS building are approximately 163’x89x20’h.

The second CCS will be located in the temporary facility.

Building Interconnection

One underground empty cable conduit approximately 4 inches in diameter is available to the contractor for connections between buildings 2946 and 3005.

Contractor-provided FSTD Evaluation, Installation, and Removal of Equipment

FSTDs will be installed as specified in this contract with all device installations complete and ready for training by xxx months after contract award. This includes Site Evaluations completed and any Performance Issues resolved in accordance with Para 2.4.1.1 and 2.4.1.2 as well as Final

Evaluations competed and any Performance Issues resolved in accordance with Para 2.4.1.4.

CDRL B003 applies.

Device Building Required Installation Date

Level 7 FTD #1 Temp Bldg TBD

Level 6 FTD #1 2946 TBD

Level 7 FTD #2 Temp Bldg TBD

Level 6 FTD #2 2946 TBD

Level 7 FTD #3 Temp Bldg TBD

Level 6 FTD #3 2946 TBD

Level 7 FTD #4 Temp Bldg TBD

Level 7 FTD #5 Temp Bldg TBD

Level 6 FTD #4 2946 TBD

Level 7 FTD #6 3005 TBD

Level 6 FTD #5 2946 TBD

Level 6 FTD #6 2946 TBD

Level 7 FTD #7 3005 TBD

Level 7 FTD #8 3005 TBD

Level 7 FTD #9 3005 TBD

Level 7 FTD #10 3005 TBD

Level 7 FTD #11 3005 TBD

Level 7 FTD #12 3005 TBD

Government FSTD Evaluation

2.4.1.1 Factory Evaluation

A government-conducted evaluation will be conducted at the factory to evaluate the first Level 7 and Level 6 contractor-provided FTDs at their production facility prior to delivery. CDRL B003 applies.

2.4.1.1.1 Method

The government will provide a select number of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to conduct an evaluation of the device and all required capabilities. The SMEs will use evaluation cards generated by the government and provided to the contractor no later than 2 weeks prior to the evaluation. The SME names and required information for conducting the evaluation will be provided to the contractor no later than 1 week prior to the evaluation. Changes to the SMEs due to mission requirements will be communicated as soon as possible, and will not change the conduct or content of the evaluation.

2.4.1.1.2 GFE (Evaluation Card Descriptions)

Evaluation cards will be created by the government and provided to the contractor no later than 2 weeks prior to the evaluation. Evaluation cards will be generated for each training area and requirement category (i.e.: Familiarization, Instruments, IOS, Debrief Station, CCS, etc.) and will follow Appendix C Subjective Requirements. The Subjective Requirements are formatted similarly to 14 CFR Part 60, Appendix D, Table D1B “Minimum FTD Requirements” and Table

D3A “Table of Functions and Subjective Tests Level 7 FTD”. There is no limit or constraint to the length and/or level of detail for the evaluation cards. All evaluation items shall be in accordance with this PWS. The evaluation cards shall be completed and signed by the

Government SME, and a copy will be maintained by the government, and provided to the contractor showing the results of the evaluation. Evaluated items may be assessed as meeting the government’s requirement, not meeting the government’s requirements, or partially meeting the government’s requirements. The government, at its discretion, may conditionally assess the evaluated device as “acceptable for training” with an understanding that the area(s) in question will be resolved or corrected at a future date, not to exceed the final device installation date.

2.4.1.1.3 Time

The government shall have 10 business days to complete the evaluation. Devices shall be made available in a fully operational state for the government evaluation, and contractor support shall be available throughout the evaluation. The government shall be provided no less than 12 working hours per day on each of the 10 business days to conduct the evaluation. Issues with the devices, or associated supporting systems that prevent the government from continuing or completing the evaluation shall not be counted against the 10 day evaluation period, and additional time shall be afforded for any delays in the evaluation. Delays associated with government availability due to travel issues, lack of SME support, or other non-contractor related issues will not increase the 10 business day period for the government evaluation. Changes to the evaluation timeline are authorized if both parties agree, in writing, to the change.

2.4.1.1.4 Performance Issues

The evaluation cards will be the primary documentation for issues discovered during the evaluation. The Government shall compile all performance issues discovered during the evaluation and provide them to the contractor within 1 week of completing the evaluation. Issues that do not meet the government’s requirements for training shall be corrected prior to a device being considered ready for training (RFT). When the government assesses the device as conditionally “acceptable for training”, the contractor must provide a plan and specific timeline for the correction/resolution of the issue, and the government will determine if the proposed solution is acceptable for the government’s training requirements and transition schedule.

Performance issues determined by the contractor to be “out of scope” shall be brought to the government’s attention immediately, and the government will review the issue and determine follow-on action.

2.4.1.2 Site Evaluation

The onsite evaluation shall be conducted upon installation completion by the contractor and prior to the device being used for training. The evaluation will be conducted in the same manner as the factory evaluation. Performance issues that remain outstanding from the factory evaluation shall be documented during the onsite evaluation for each device which still has the outstanding issue present. Outstanding Issues that have been corrected since the factory evaluation shall be communicated to the government, and the government will evaluate the issue on the device. Any factory evaluation issues confirmed acceptable for training during the onsite evaluation must be evaluated in each device that has been installed and conditionally accepted prior to the current device evaluation. Once all presently installed devices have been re-evaluated for the corrected issues, the factory evaluation issue may be considered resolved.

2.4.1.3 CCS Evaluation

The CCS evaluation shall be conducted onsite and shall be conducted as an initial capabilities evaluation. No less than four devices shall be installed and RFT at the time of the evaluation to ensure all capabilities associated with the CCS may be evaluated

2.4.1.3.1 Central Control

The central control station shall be evaluated using evaluation cards. The devices shall be available for use during the evaluation period, and contractor support for the evaluation using all devices and the central control station shall be present. The evaluation of the central control station shall focus on the ability of the station to conduct control of scenarios, devices, and individual training events from the CCS.

2.4.1.3.2 Air Traffic Control (ATC)

The central control station shall be evaluated using evaluation cards. The devices shall be available for use during the evaluation period, and contractor support for the evaluation using all devices and the central control station shall be present. The evaluation of the Air Traffic Control station shall focus on the ability of the station to conduct air traffic control during scenarios involving one or more devices conducting training where controlling agencies would be present.

This includes, but is not limited to tower controlled airfields, controlled airspace, Instrument training, Shipboard training, and mission scenario control.

2.4.1.3.3 Method

The government will provide SMEs to conduct an evaluation of the CCS (Central Control and

ATC) and all required capabilities. The SMEs will use evaluation cards generated by the government and provided to the contractor no later than 2 weeks prior to the evaluation. The evaluation will be conducted using SMEs in the devices and at the stations to conduct the scenarios. Contractor support shall be available at each IOS station for devices being used, and at the Central Control Station.

2.4.1.3.4 GFE (Evaluation Card Descriptions)

Evaluation cards will be created by the government and provided to the contractor no later than 2 weeks prior to the evaluation. Evaluation cards will be generated providing training scenarios that evaluate both the central control and ATC stations. The scenarios will use a variety of

“fleet” configurations and shall use various environmental, communications, and aircraft configurations to confirm the capability of the CCS. There is no limit or constraint to the length and/or level of detail for the evaluation cards. All evaluation items shall be in accordance with the PWS. The evaluation cards shall be completed and signed by the Government SMEs, and a copy will be maintained by the government, and provided to the contractor showing the results of the evaluation. Evaluated items may be assessed as meeting the government’s requirement, not meeting the government’s requirements, or partially meeting the government’s requirements.

The government, at its discretion, may conditionally assess the evaluated device as “acceptable for training” with an understanding that the area(s) in question will be resolved or corrected at a future date, not to exceed the final device installation date.

2.4.1.3.5 Time

The government shall have 4 business days to complete the evaluation. Devices shall be made available in a fully operational state for the government evaluation, and contractor support shall be available throughout the evaluation. The government shall be provided no less than 12 working hours per day on each of the 4 business days to conduct the evaluation. Issues with the devices, or associated supporting systems that prevent the government from continuing or completing the evaluation shall not be counted against the 4 day evaluation period, and additional time shall be afforded for any delays in the evaluation. Delays associated with government availability due to travel issues, lack of SME support, or other non-contractor related issues will not increase the 4 business day period for the government evaluation. Changes to the evaluation timeline are authorized if both parties agree, in writing, to the change.

2.4.1.3.6 Performance Issues

The evaluation cards will be the primary documentation for issues discovered during the evaluation. The Government shall compile all performance issues discovered during the evaluation and provide them to the contractor within 1 week of completing the evaluation. Issues that do not meet the government’s requirements for training shall be corrected prior to the CCS being considered ready for training (RFT). When the government assesses the CCS as conditionally “acceptable for training”, the contractor must provide a plan and specific timeline for the correction/resolution of the issue, and the government will determine if the proposed solution is acceptable for the government’s training requirements and transition schedule.

Performance issues determined by the contractor to be “out of scope” shall be brought to the government’s attention immediately, and the government will review the issue and determine follow-on action.

2.4.1.4 Final Evaluation

The final evaluation will be conducted following the completion of the onsite evaluation of the final device. This evaluation will be conducted to ensure all outstanding issues have been resolved, and to ensure the system, under full load operation of all devices can conduct training as required in the PWS. CDRL B003 applies.

2.4.1.4.1 Method

The government will compile all outstanding issues remaining from previous evaluations.

Depending on the number of devices requiring re-evaluation and the number of issues requiring re-evaluation, the government will develop a schedule for re-evaluation no later than 1 following the onsite evaluation completion of the final installed device. The contractor will assist the government with scheduling to minimize impact to syllabus training events. The government understand it may lose events in support of the evaluation.

2.4.1.4.2 Time

The time necessary to complete the final evaluation shall be dependent on the number of outstanding issues that require re-evaluation. A minimum of 1 business day shall be allotted for each device requiring re-evaluation, and 2 business days shall be allotted to conduct final evaluation of the CCS. The government may conduct the evaluation in smaller segments over additional days in order to minimize impact to training events, but the final schedule will not exceed the total hours calculated using 12 hours per business day. Changes to the allotted time are authorized if both parties agree in writing.

2.4.1.4.3 Performance Issues

Issues identified at final evaluation must be resolved as soon as possible but no more than XX days after the final evaluation completion.

2.4.1.5 Minimizing Disruptions to Training

The government requires minimal impact to TH-57 training throughout the installation of AHTS

GBTS, and throughout the transition of students to AHTS training. The schedule is a critical factor associated with the successful transition to AHTS, and delays to the schedule will not be acceptable.

2.4.1.6 “Golden Arm”

The government will identify a “golden arm” who will be a uniformed SME who will serve as the primary point of contact for simulator issues. The Golden Arm will make all final determinations for the acceptability for training of the devices and established contract support.

SMEs assisting with simulator production, and conducting evaluations will provide inputs to the golden arm, but the contractor will receive official requests for changes, modifications and adjustments for training requirements from the golden arm. Such requests from others does not constitute an official government request or direction from the government. The Golden Arm is not a contracting officer and will not have authority to change or modify the contract, and is not authorized to commit the government to anything beyond the scope of the contract. Any issues considered “out of scope”, or that will require additional funding from the government require contracting officer approval, and cannot be authorized by the Golden Arm. Changes to the

Golden Arm will be communicated to the contractor as soon as a change is required.

2.4.1.7 Factory Site Visits

The government will make SMEs available to conduct factory site visits to support the development and production of the simulator. The government recommends no less than five site visits of five business days each over the course of the building of the first device. The contractor shall provide an initial estimate of desired site visits at the post contract-award meeting. Changes to the desired number and duration of site visits must be communicated no later than 60 days prior to the changed site visit. The government cannot guarantee changes will be accepted, but will work with the contractor to provide the requested support via any means available.

Installation of Contractor-provided FSTDs

The Government will provide the required facilities capable of housing, operating and securing required Contractor-provided training devices. Office space (as available) will be provided for support personnel. The location, placement and set up of all Contractor-provided devices shall require Government approval. The government shall work with the contractor to establish a staging area to support the contracted efforts, but space is limited and the government makes no warranty at this time with regard to its ability to provide such an area.

The Government will provide all electrical power required for device operations without “bill back” to the Contractor.

The simulator bays in buildings 2946 and 3005 have cooling capacity which supported the operation of previous Government simulators. If the Contractor’s devices require augmented cooling, the Contractor will be responsible to provide that additional cooling. No facility modifications will be approved by the Government to facilitate additional cooling.

2.4.2.1 Grounding

The trainer modifications shall ensure that the training system is grounded per NFPA 70, Article

250. The Contractor shall conform to OSHA, NAVFAC UFC, and NAS Whiting Field, FL

Safety requirements for construction throughout the time the work is being performed.

2.4.2.2 Installation Process

The Contractor shall deliver, off-load, assemble, install, and test the training device equipment and support systems to the Government provided facility. All connection cables supplied by the

Contractor shall be plenum rated. During the installation, the Contractor shall be responsible for opening, safeguarding, and controlling access into the training facility area and training device equipment.

2.4.2.3 Disposal of Hazardous Material

The Contractor shall ensure that the disposal of materials removed or replaced as a result of device removal, installation or modification that are defined as hazardous materials by

NAVOSH, OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), conforms to all base, local, state, and federal regulations.

2.4.2.4 Facility Repairs

The Contractor shall repair facility or equipment damage, caused by the Contractor during the installation and integration of the training device to a like new condition, at no additional cost to the Government.

2.4.2.5 Disposal of Debris

The Contractor shall remove any dirt, spills, debris, and dispose of all waste resulting from

Contractor actions related to this effort, IAW Base safety and environmental management policies and procedures.

2.4.2.6 Product Installation Support

The Contractor shall provide all the support equipment, special handling equipment, to include lifting and off-loading equipment, data, and qualified personnel needed to support the training device installation effort. The Contractor shall repair damages caused by the Contractor to the equipment and the facility area during transportation, off-loading, installation, and test.

2.4.2.7 Safety Requirements

In performing the contract, the Contractor shall provide for protecting the lives and health of employees and other persons, and for preventing damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment IAW the latest revision of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers "Safety and Health

Requirements Manuals" (EM 385 1 1) and 29 CFR 1910.147. Prior to commencement of the work, the Contractor shall meet in conference with representatives of the Base Safety Officer to discuss and develop mutual understandings relative to the administration of safety. All OSHA work standards shall be followed including Lockout/Tagout procedures. Electrical Safety Code and 29 CFR 1910.147 shall be specifically followed.

Removal of Contractor-owned FSTDs

2.4.3.1 Contractor Equipment

The Contractor shall, within thirty (30) calendar days after the expiration of this contract, remove contractor-provided items from Government site. All teardown, packaging and transportation of devices and equipment shall be at the expense of the Contractor. Government spaces shall be left clean and free of debris. Any facility damage caused by the Contractor during contract performance, or during removal of contractor-provided items, shall be repaired at contractor expense.

MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATION

This PWS Section 3 is specific to the first TBD months of contract performance, ending once all contractor-provided FSTDs are installed and RFT.

Program Management

In-Process Reviews (IPR)

The purpose of these IPRs shall be to discuss the status of contractor-provided FSTD construction, testing and installation. IPRs will normally be conducted via Telecon (hosted at

NAS Whiting Field) but may be conducted on-site or via other means as necessary. IPRs will be conducted as required by the Government (at least monthly). The specific method, dates, and duration of the IPRs shall be agreed upon between the Government PM and Contractor PM.

Action Items shall be recorded (Conference Minutes CDRL B002 applies) and follow-up reviews shall be held as necessary to address specific problems. All IPRs shall include the following topics:

a. Previous action items – Review of the Government and Contractor action items from the previous conference, using an action item list

b. Project schedules – major milestones

c. CDRL status report – contract status report

d. Problem areas – Areas that have been problematic requiring Government decision and resolution

e. Program risks – personnel, schedule, etc.

f. New action items – Preparation and finalization of new action items as a result of conference discussions

Integrated Product Team

The Contractor shall establish and maintain an Integrated Product Team (IPT) until all contractor-provided FSTDs are RFT. The purpose of the IPT is to bring together the functions that have a stake in the TH-XX performance and make integrated decisions. The Government

IPT will do likewise. All IPT’s will meet periodically, individually and collectively, as needed to accommodate integrated efforts. When meeting together, the Government may require the

Contractor to publish an agenda IAW CDRL B001 before each meeting and maintain meeting minutes IAW CDRL B002.

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