Industry Day Brief Final_13 JAN 2020.pptx

Advanced Helicopter Training System (AHTS) Aircrew Training Services (ATS) Pre-Solicitation Conference Presented by:

General Session Brief

PMA-273

14-15 JAN 2020

Distribution A: Approved for public release: distribution unlimited.

Guidelines & Information All electronic devices are prohibited from use.

Please silence all cell phones and other devices

The information shared today reflects current Government intentions and is subject to change based on a variety of circumstances.

The formal solicitation, when issued, is the only document that should be relied upon in determining the Government’s requirements.

The Government will not share proprietary and/or proposal strategy information provided by companies to other potential Offerors.

The pre-solicitation conference is being held to facilitate a better understanding of the Government’s requirements and Industry capability.

General Session: Provide overview of solicitation requirements One-on-Ones: Encourage offerors to ask specific questions or provide feedback

Participants shall utilize the Pre-Solicitation Conference Question/Response Form.

The Government will address as many questions as feasible during the general session.

The Government reserves the right to table questions that may require additional consideration.

The Government intends to publish Q&A on beta.sam.gov no later than Final Solicitation.

Agenda January 14 0800 – 0830 Check-in

Greg Godfrey, Source Selection Assistant Manager

1100 – 1200 Second One-on-One Session (1 hour session for each vendor)

1200 – 1245 Lunch

Distribution A: Approved for public release: distribution unlimited.

January 15 0830 – 0900 Government Only

Exchanges With Industry Reminder

In accordance with FAR 15.201(f);

“after release of the solicitation, the contracting officer must be the focal point of any exchange with potential offerors”

With the forthcoming formal solicitation, please direct future inquiries to NAVAIR Contracts:

Erin Young (Procuring Contracting Officer) Cynthia Armound (Contract Specialist) beta.sam.gov will continue to be the portal for dissemination for AHTS ATS specific announcements.

All Exchanges with the Government shall be through the Contracting Officer

PWS Overview PWS Introduction

Addendum A – Contractor Instructional Services (CIS) Addendum B – Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs)

Appendix A – Facility Drawings Appendix B – Malfunctions and Systems Requirements Appendix C – Subjective Requirements Appendix D – Sample FSTD Evaluation Cards Appendix E – Acronym List Appendix F – Definitions List

PWS Introduction Section 1.5 – Applicable Documents

Section 2 – FSTD Installation; Section F

Section 3 – CIS Mobilization

Section 4.1 – Program Meetings Post Award Conference In-Process Reviews Technical Interchange Period Pre-Contractor Support Date (CSD) Meeting Program Management Review (PMR)

Section 4.2 – Contractor Personnel Program Manager (FSTDs) FSTD Support CIS Personnel Key Personnel – Site Manager, Alternate Site Managers, and CI personnel

PWS Addendum A - CIS Section 1.1.2.1 – CI Hiring Requirements

Section 2.2.2 – Testing and Certification

Section 4.2.1 – Window of CI Operations

Section 5 – Contractor Performance

PWS Addendum B - FSTD Section 1.2 - Type and Number Twelve (12) Level 7 FTDs Six (6) Level 6 FTDs Central Control Station Requires Level 7 FTD FAA Statement of Qualification (SOQ) from a “parent” FTD of same type and model helicopter “Parent FTD” -- From a development perspective, is the source device on which the installed device will be constructed and is functionally analogous In the situation that no Level 7 “parent” FTD exists, the contractor shall obtain from the FAA a Technical Letter of Equivalency for the first Level 7 FTD with a short throw motion system which will ensure all requirements of 14 CFR Part 60, Appendix D, are met. This Level 7 FTD with FAA Technical Letter of Equivalency will be considered the “parent” FTD for follow-on Level 7 FTDs and all Level 6 FTDs.

Tie-in to Appendix C Subjective Requirements Section 2 – Govt Facilities Section 3 – Govt FSTD Evaluation Role of typical FAA sponsor SME pilot Govt Evaluation Cards Factory NAS Whiting Field Section 5.2 – FSTD Contracted Training Time (CTT) Section 6 – Contractor FSTD Performance

PWS Appendix C – Subjective Req Derived from and intended to amplify 14 CFR Part 60, Appendix D Tables

Outline of Evaluation Cards used by CNATRA pilots Aero Model tuning Instructor Operator Station – Detailed Requirements

Possible FTD Evaluation Paths Depending on the Helicopter selected for the TH-73A Program, one of the following will be selected:

Aircraft (make/model) has corresponding industry FTD with FAA SOQ Objective evaluation:

Govt will rely on previous FAA objective evaluation of engineering data on “Parent” device which provides assurance of common data Govt will not evaluate engineering data on contractor-provided TH-73A FTD Subjective evaluation:

CNATRA/TW-5 pilots will fill typical role of sponsor SME pilot using Govt evaluation cards at factory and on-site NAS Whiting Field

Aircraft (make/model) does not have corresponding industry FTD with FAA SOQ Objective evaluation:

Govt will rely on FAA objective evaluation of engineering data for first TH-73A Level 7 FTD Subjective evaluation:

CNATRA/TW-5 pilots will fill typical role of sponsor SME pilot during FAA on-site evaluation Documented in one-time FAA Technical Letter of Equivalency

Section F - Schedule

Section M Outline Evaluation Factors for Award Basis for Award Evaluation Process Evaluation Factors for Award Technical Corporate Experience Past Performance Price Definitions

Draft Evaluation Criteria (Section M)

PRICE

2.1 FTD Delivery Overview

2.2 Level 7 FTD

2.3 Level 6 FTD

2.4 6-DOF Short Throw Motion System

2.5 FTD Sim/Stim

2.6 SW and Database updates

2.7 Visual System

2.8 Management

2.9 Instructor Staffing

2.10 Small Business

TECHNICAL

(Rating & Risk) All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are significantly more important than price.

3.1 Relationship with Air Vehicle and Avionics OEMs

3.2 Visual Database Development

3.3 Training School Management

Instructor Cadre Device Maintenance Corporate Experience (Performance Confidence Rating)

4.1 Quality

4.2 Management

Past Performance (Performance Confidence Rating)

Draft Section M - General The Government expects to select one Offeror on the basis of the submission providing the “best value” to the Government, all factors considered

The Government intends to evaluate each proposal and conduct discussions with all Offerors who submit a timely proposal containing reference contracts that demonstrate relevant corporate experience

Proposals meeting the solicitation requirements with the lowest price may not be selected for an award if award to a higher priced Offeror is determined to be more beneficial to the Government. However, the perceived benefits of the higher priced proposal must merit the additional price

Technical Includes an assessment of the Offeror’s understanding of, approach to, and ability to meet the solicitation requirements

The evaluation includes an assessment of:

FTD Delivery Overview Level 7 FTD Level 6 FTD Six-Degree-of-Freedom (6-DOF) Short Throw Motion System FTD Simulation/Stimulation Software and Database Updates Visual System Management Instructor Staffing Small Business Utilization

Corporate Experience Includes an assessment of the Offeror’s and its principal entities’ demonstrated corporate experience based on contracts deemed recent and relevant

Breadth and depth of the corporate experience will be assessed for each element to predict how the Offeror may perform on the future effort

Elements to be evaluated:

Visual Database Development Training School Management for Instructor Cadre Management Training School Management for Device Maintenance Management

Past Performance Includes Evaluation of Quality and Management for relevant contracts as defined in Section “M”

Performance that took place greater than five years from the proposal due date and performance that takes place after the proposal due date will not be considered

Problems not addressed through demonstrated systemic improvement by the Offeror will be considered to still exist Consideration for discounting problems may be given when those problems are addressed through demonstrated systemic improvement

Price The price proposal will be evaluated for reasonableness, balanced pricing, and completeness of the information requested in Section L.

Price Reasonableness will be based on competition. In limited situations, additional analysis will be required by the Government to determine reasonableness. If, after receipt of a proposal, the Procuring Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition does not exist and a determination is made that none of the exceptions in FAR § 15.403-1(b) apply, the offeror may be requested to provide certified cost and pricing data in accordance with FAR § 15.403-4.

Total Evaluated Price is defined as the sum of the following:

Base Period CLINs Option Period CLINs Six-month Option to Extend

Section L Outline Proposal Instructions PART A: General Instructions General Proposal Format and Submission Proposal Content and Volumes Proposal Submission and Packaging Changes to Solicitation Technical Library PART B: Specific Submission Instructions Volume 1: Executive Summary Volume 2: Technical Volume 3: Corporate Experience Volume 4: Past Performance Volume 5: Price Volume 6: Contract Administration* *Although the Small Business Utilization Strategy is part of the Technical evaluation, it shall be submitted as part of Volume 6 Contract Administration.

Technical Factor FTD Delivery Overview - Diagram of the FTD footprint, detailed installation schematic and installation sequence in Government facilities, and Schedule for Design, Build, Installation with a timeline to obtain FAA NSP SOQ if no Level 7 parent FTD, TIWG Meetings, and CDRLs

Level 7 FTD - Level 7 “parent” (if exists) FTD’s most current Level 7 FAA NSP SOQ/supporting documentation to include the following capabilities:

A six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) short throw motion system capable of minimum 60hz motion response and reliably A high fidelity, adaptive and reactive, blade element based aerodynamic modelling solution that functions seamlessly with motion and visual system solutions A fully functioning “Avionics Suite update” A multi-channel visual system capable of particle based night scene modeling with Near Infrared (Near IR) overlay spectrum (0.75-1.4 µm) for Night Vision Goggle stimulation

Level 6 FTD - Approach for leveraging the TH-73 Level 7 “parent” (if exists) FTD or the no “parent” TH-73 Level 7 FTD with required FAA NSP SOQ to meet PWS and FAA Qualification Performance Standards for a Level 6 FTD

6-DOF Short Throw Motion System - Table of Recommended Training, Testing, and Checking Credit for FAA qualified Level 7 FTD with short throw motion system and a description of short throw motion system and how requirements will be met

Technical Factor (cont.)

FTD Simulation/Stimulation Approach – Approach to simulation/stimulation to include Avionics System, Flight Dynamics model, Engine Performance Data, Licenses, OEM parts, OEM relationships necessary to acquire data and parts, and Timeline to acquire and incorporate data

Software and Database Updates - Approach to manage software and database updates associated with the TH-73 Level 6 and Level 7 FTDs to include Navigation database updates, Avionics software updates, OEM directed changes, OEM relationships necessary to acquire software database updates, and Timeline to acquire and incorporate software database updates

Visual System - Visual System to include Image Generator and Projector information, Visual scene and effects, Visual environment, and the timeline to develop visual database

Management - Proposed management approach to include continuous interaction both during and after the technical interchange period with TW-5 SMEs and how/if/when program management focus would/should shift from production to delivery

Technical Factor (cont.)

Instructor Staffing – Description of Contract Instructor (CI) workforce to include history in hiring rotary wing CIs, approach to staffing the Site Manager and Alternate Site Manager positions, phased approach to hire prospective CI personnel, e.g. recent NATOPS qualified IPs and/or current TH-57 CIs, approach to achieve necessary T/M/S certification for prospective CI personnel, to include any MOUs or other potential agreements with the aircraft OEM or other contractor, intent to hire current TH-57 CIs, and the approach to overall CI staffing (number of Full-Time and Part-Time CIs)

Small Business Utilization - Strategy for utilizing SB concerns in the performance of the contract to include extent of participation of SB Concerns, targets, expressed as dollars and percentages of total contract value, and a description and supporting rationale for any proposed small business goal below 30% of total contract value.

Corporate Experience Factor

Visual Database Development – The Offeror shall demonstrate experience in Visual Database development to include Physics based, interactive modelling for the purpose of flight simulation.

Instructor Cadre Management - The Offeror shall demonstrate experience in Instructor Cadre Management to include CIS contracts, Instructor Training and standardization, Instructor Experience, selection and hiring process, and Instructor scheduling and coordination.

Device Maintenance Management - The Offeror shall demonstrate experience in Device Maintenance Management to include Device OEM updates and currency, Recurring software updates and currency management, including aircraft avionics and FTD software updates, and Device maintenance management and availability rates.

Past Performance Factor Identify a Maximum of three Relevant Contracts Relevancy defined in Section “M”

Performance is within five years of the proposal due date

Focus on Quality and Management

Price Factor Volume Content Offeror Summary Table Signed SF 33 or SF 1449, Signed Reps & Certs, Proposal Validity Section B Supporting Information Ground Rules and Assumptions Contract Prices for FFP CLINs

Contract Administration Section K Clauses Submission Expiration Period Business Information Business System Status Estimating System Purchasing System Property Management System Accounting System Offeror’s local Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and Government Paying Office contacts

Source Selection Schedule

Conclusion This brief will be issued on beta.sam.gov under the AHTS GBTS solicitation number N61340-19-R-0096.

Questions may be submitted using “AHTS ATS Industry Day Questions” as the subject line, to the following persons:

Ms. Cynthia D. Armound at cynthia.armound@navy.mil and Ms. Erin B. Young at erin.b.young@navy.mil image7.png image1.png image2.png image3.png image4.png image5.png image6.png image8.png image9.png