Response to Industry Questions_Final_04062023.xlsx

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FTD Level 7 6.c.

The FTD must have a visual system providing an out-of-the-flight deck view.

6.d.

The FTD must provide a continuous visual field-of-view of at least 176° horizontally and 36° vertically or the number of degrees necessary to meet the visual ground segment requirement, whichever is greater. The minimum horizontal field-of-view coverage must be plus and minus one-half (½) of the minimum continuous field-of-view requirement, centered on the zero degree azimuth line relative to the aircraft fuselage.

An SOC is required and must explain the system geometry measurements including system linearity and field-of-view.

Collimation is not required but parallax effects must be minimized (not greater than 10° for each pilot when aligned for the point midway between the left and right seat eyepoints).

The UTD will not meet Level 7 FTD requirements nor qualify for an SOQ by the FAA. Nor will it meet Level 6 FTD requirements per 6.b. in the same table.

Based on the requirements defined in METS-PBS-102 Revision -February 17, 2023, A.3.1.6.2. Can you please clarify what approach should be taken? SOW 3.2.1, RFP L.B.1.1.3 and RFP M.B.1.1.3 have been updated. Please reference amended Draft RFP.

Offerors will not be required to obtain or provide an FAA SOQ for any of the METS devices. Offerors will be required to produce the UTD's and OFT's to the standard requirements of an FAA qualified Level 7 FTD for all requirements not specifically called out in the PBS, and obtain an FAA NSP Technical Letter of Equivalency (LOE) on the first T-54A UTD, stating that the device would meet all Level 7 FTD requirements (minus visual requirements) if it were to be qualified by the FAA.

Any FAA SOQ's that the Offeror has for Level 7 FTD or Level D FFSs for BE-200 or BE-300 should be submitted for the Government's evaluation as proof of experience and a risk mitigator for the Device Delivery Timeline Evaluation Factor.

2 SOQ / Att (1) METS GBTS SOW – 220013 (DRAFT)_02172023 3.2.1.c 28 of 90 Per SOW 3.2.1.c the offeror must obtain a suitable Statement of Qualification (SOQ) from the FAA for each of the UTDs prior to Government Acceptance. Per requirements (14 CFR Part 60, Appendix B, 6.a Sponsor Qualification Requirements), the device is to be offered for use in a FAA-approved flight training program. Based on the FAA National Simulator Program (NSP) a Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) must be housed in an approved FAA Training Facility and FAA approved training program in order to obtain an SOQ.

Will NAWCTSD/CNATRA require an individual SOQ on each UTD, showing operational use in an FAA approved flight training program?

Will the location of the T-54A simulators be housed in a FAA certified Training Facility (requirement to receive a SOQ)?

Will the T-54A simulators use a FAA certified training curriculum (requirement to receive an SOQ)?

SOW 3.2.1, RFP L.B.1.1.3 and RFP M.B.1.1.3 have been updated. Please reference amended Draft RFP.

Offerors will not be required to obtain or provide an FAA SOQ for any of the METS devices. Offerors will be required to produce the UTD's and OFT's to the standard requirements of an FAA qualified Level 7 FTD for all requirements not specifically called out in the PBS, and obtain an FAA NSP Technical Letter of Equivalency (LOE) on the first T-54A UTD, stating that the device would meet all Level 7 FTD requirements (minus visual requirements) if it were to be qualified by the FAA.

Any FAA SOQ's that the Offeror has for Level 7 FTD or Level D FFSs for BE-200 or BE-300 should be submitted for the Government's evaluation as proof of experience and a risk mitigator for the Device Delivery Timeline Evaluation Factor.

T-54A simulators will not be housed in an FAA certified Training Facility, nor utilize an FAA certified training curriculum, therefore they will require a Technical Letter of Equivalency from the FAA and not an SOQ. The LOE is only required for the first UTD in its initial configuration.

3 Att (1) METS GBTS SOW – 220013 (DRAFT)_02172023 3.2.6.a 29 of 90 1. Per SOW 3.2.6 the offeror is required to obtain necessary design and performance data directly from the specific T-54A aircraft OEM (Textron) to enable development and delivery of the training systems, in specific the Operational Flight Trainer (OFTs) under CLIN 2000. Textron and its subsidiaries and/or partners are a direct competitor on this solicitation and may not provide quotes or cost-reasonable quotes or delayed quotes and data to other offerors on this solicitation. How will NAWCTSD guarantee fair competition for the METS GBTS, if the OEM fails to provide quotes, cost reasonable quotes or delayed quotes for Aircraft Data, per SOW 3.2.6?

2. King Air B260 platform design and performance data may be obtained from alternative sources or extrapolated from King Air B250/260 platforms, with platform specific (T-54A) variants being provided as GFI from NAWCTSD/CNATRA during the Post Award Conference. Will NAWCTSD/CNATRA consider modifying this requirement, if an offeror cannot obtain equal price and timing, cost reasonable design and data from the OEM, provided sufficient due diligence?

SOW 3.2.6 has been updated. Obtaining data directly from OEM has been removed. Please reference amended Draft RFP.

4 SOQ - Non-new construction / Att (1) METS GBTS SOW – 220013 (DRAFT)_02172023 & Att (2) METS GBTS Flight PBS – 102 (DRAFT_02172023 3.2.1

N/A Page 28 of 90 The SOW and PBS do not provide sufficient specifications for the requirements of the T-54A UTD (Initial Configuration) devices. With the understanding, per SOW and PBS, that the Final UTD and OFT utilize the same software and hardware components

Please confirm an offeror may use an existing SOQ certified (FAA/EASA) Beechcraft King Air UTD/OFT/FFS device versus a new construction build, to satisfy the Initial Configuration UTD requirements?

If an existing device is acceptable, how does this affect the SETR timeline?

An existing SOQ certified device for a BE-200 or BE-300 will not satisfy the requirements for the Initial Configuration UTD requirements as the device must meet all Level 7 FTD requirements (minus visual system requirements) for the T-54A specific configuration described in the TAI Specification and Description for Multi-Engine Training System (METS) King Air 260 METS Draft (available upon request). SOW 3.2.1, RFP L.B.1.1.3 and RFP M.B.1.1.3 have been updated to reflect the requirement for an FAA Technical Letter of Equivalency to be obtained for the first UTD in its Initial Configuration. Please reference amended Draft RFP. Existing SOQs from BE-200 or BE-300 devices should be used as examples of risk mitigation for the Device Delivery Timeline Technical Evaluation Factor.

Any requests for access to the TAI Specification and Description for Multi-Engine Training System (METS) King Air 260 METS Draft and/or Beechcraft Super King Air B200GT & B200CGT Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual must be by e-mail to the responsible Contract Specialists, Mr. Michael Davis and Ms. Jessica McTaggart. Their e-mail addresses are michael.c.davis315.civ@us.navy.mil and jessica.h.mctaggart.civ@us.navy.mil, respectively.

In your request, include the following subject line: “REQUEST FOR METS SPECIFICATION, OPERATING HANDBOOK, AND FLIGHT MANUAL --SOLICITATION N61340-23-R-0015.”

5 N61340-23-R-0015_DRAFT_Feb_17_2023 L.B.1.1.3 72 DRFP Paragraph 1.1.3 (Section L part B) directs the offeror to provide a Level 7 SOQ for a parent device.

Please confirm a SOQ for a Beech King Air 300 series satisfies this requirement.

Since EASA and FAA have a reciprocal agreement for simulator certification (Technical Implementation Procedures – Simulators (TIP-S)) please confirm a EASA Level D FFS certification satisfies the requirement for a Level 7 FTD.

An existing SOQ certified device for a BE-200 or BE-300 will not satisfy the requirements for the Initial Configuration UTD requirements as the device must meet all Level 7 FTD requirements (minus visual system requirements) for the T-54A specific configuration described in the TAI Specification and Description for Multi-Engine Training System (METS) King Air 260 METS Draft (to be released upon request). SOW 3.2.1, RFP L.B.1.1.3 and RFP M.B.1.1.3 have been updated to reflect the requirement for an FAA Technical Letter of Equivalency to be obtained for the first UTD in its Initial Configuration. Please reference amended Draft RFP. Existing SOQs from BE-200 or BE-300 devices should be used as examples of risk mitigation for the Device Delivery Timeline Technical Evaluation Factor. In this case, EASA certifications would also be acceptable to show previously produced BE-200 or BE-300 devices.

Please refer to question four of this document for instructions on requesting the TAI Specification and Description for Multi-Engine Training System (METS) King Air 260 METS Draft.

6 Att (1) METS GBTS SOW – 220013 (DRAFT)_02172023 Att (2) METS GBTS Flight PBS – 102 (DRAFT)_02172023 3.2.1

3.1.2

SOW Section 3.2.1 requires all UTDs to meet the requirements for a Level 7 FTD, PBS Section 3.1.2 requires the OFT and UTD (Final Configuration) meet Level 7 FTD requirements.

• Please clarify if the Initial Configuration UTDs are required to meet Level 7 FTD requirements, or if this only applies to the Final Configuration of the UTDs Initial Configuration UTDs are required to meet Level 7 FTD requirements (minus visual system requirements) in order to obtain the FAA Technical LOE on the first device. Final Configuration UTDs shall meet all LOE requirements, plus all specific requirements in the METS GBTS Flight PBS.

Please reference amended Draft RFP for updates to SOW Section 3.2.1.

6.1.21 38 The T-54A is defined as a Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft that meets the requirements in METS-PBS-101R3.

Question/Comment :

Please refer to the attachment Appendix A - METS Aircraft Configuration Pricing Baseline Questions The T-54A will be defined by the TAI Specification and Description for Multi-Engine Training System (METS) King Air 260 METS Draft. This document will be referenced in the METS GBTS Flight PBS and provided to industry upon request.

Please refer to question four of this document for instructions on requesting the TAI Specification and Description for Multi-Engine Training System (METS) King Air 260 METS Draft.

"Control loading system shall be evaluated with a zero force model at each applicable flight control to verify that the control loading system complies with the performance specification requirements." Since no such condition exists on the aircraft - what are the "performance specification requirements for this test" ?

"Control loading system dynamic control response characteristics shall be evaluated by dynamic control releases and rapid control inputs." Why both test methods ? This isn't typical nor a requirement listed for FAA Part 60 FTD Level 7.

b. Prepare installation and configuration procedures for each device computational subsystem acquired as a tightly integrated, ready to use turnkey system.

c. Develop installation and configuration procedures: C1-C9

Assume this all needs to be part of the SPP (CDRL A00E Software Product Package (SPP) – CLINs 5011AA through 5011AE)

Kneeboards (EKBs) at the pilot and copilot positions.

Can the adjustable mounting provisions for the EKBs be any COTS item that meets the requirements or are there specific units the customer prefers?

Suction mounts on the pilot and copilot side windows that are compatible with the Pivot cases on the CNATRA issued iPad Mini EKB's are used in the T-54A aircraft.

METS-PBS-102 requirement 3.1.2.2.1.1 has been updated:

14 EPO control / METS GBTS Flight PBS -102 (DRAFT)_02172023.pdf 3.1.2.2.1.4.1.a 6 The EPO control activation shall remove all trainer power, utility power, and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) power.

Is it acceptable for power loss to the projectors (fans stop) during an EPO activation?

Yes, upon activation, the EPO shall shutdown all trainer power including projectors in support of an emergency situation.

15 Cockpit interior lighting / Att (2) METS GBTS Flight PBS – 102 (DRAFT)_02172023 3.1.2.2.1.5.5 9 Cockpit lighting shall illuminate the cockpit to simulate the time of day and malfunction status of the trainer to provide accurate visibility of cockpit panels and controls as would be experienced in the T-54A during normal environmental conditions, IAW the T-54A Pilot/Operators Flight Manual

Will regular King Air cockpit lighting (as installed in the real aircraft) be acceptable or is the customer requiring a dedicated ambient lighting solution?

The customer is requiring a dedicated ambient lighting solution. Please reference amended Draft RFP, the METS GBTS Flight PBS requirement 3.1.2.2.1.5.5 has been updated.

16 Digital clock and timer / Att (2) METS GBTS Flight PBS – 102 (DRAFT)_02172023 3.1.2.4.1.4 15 The IOS shall contain a digital clock that is always visible and displays the actual time of day and displays hours, minutes, and seconds.

b. The IOS shall contain a digital timer displaying hours, minutes, and seconds with start, stop, and reset controls provided at the IOS to track training

Is the customer requiring a dedicated standalone digital clock and timer unit separate from what is displayed on the IOS monitors?

No, the requirement is not for a dedicated standalone digital clock. The clock can be displayed within the IOS monitor. Requirement 3.1.2.4.1.4 has been updated for clarification. Please reference amended Draft RFP.

17 Avionics Display Unit Repeaters / Att (2) METS GBTS Flight PBS – 102 (DRAFT)_02172023 3.1.2.4.1.6.2.1.b 16 The IOS shall provide separate monitors with video feeds to repeat not less than two PFDs.

c. The avionics repeaters shall allow selection of any combination of not less than two PFDs and MFDs

Are the "separate monitors" in addition to the 5 IOS monitors required in paragraph 3.1.2.4.1 c.? How many additional separate monitors is the customer expecting?

Additional monitors are not required. Requirement 3.1.2.4.1.6.2.1 has been updated. Please reference amended Draft RFP.

18 Rewind / Att (2) METS GBTS Flight PBS – 102 (DRAFT)_02172023 3.1.2.4.2.21.c 33 The trainer shall require manual configuration changes (e.g., landing gear, flap and slat controls movement) for the selected time as required

Is it assumed power levers are also manually configured by the student? Concern is if the power levers need to be loaded and if the detents would need to be simulated.

The requirement is for automatically reconfigurable power levers and condition levers with software stops.

Requirement 3.1.2.4.2.21.b has been updated to include power lever and condition levers. Please reference amended Draft RFP.

19 Seat Pan / Att (2) METS GBTS Flight PBS – 102 (DRAFT)_02172023 3.1.2.7 35 The seat pan or cushion shall provide haptic and buffet vibration for motion cueing.

b. The seat pan or cushion shall include a pilot tuned excitation of the heave axis during stalls.

c. The seat pan or cushion shall include a pilot tuned ownship excitation of the heave axis upon landing.

d. The seat pan or cushion shall include pilot tuned excitation of the heave axis to emulate ground reactions when going over ground obstacles.

e. The seat pan or cushion shall be integrated with DORT to test functionality.

Is it assumed both pilot and copilot crew stations will have motion cueing?

Reference Spec 3.1.2.7 only references Pilot.

For the DAT, is a simulated virtual touchscreen FGP acceptable?

To avoid the lag of having to "click" multiple times on a touchscreen or mouse input device in order to replicate the rotation of knobs, CNATRA would like physical representations of the Flight Guidance Panel, Cursor Control Panel, and the Multifunction Keypad to enable the student to interact in real time, gaining speed and competency with the input devices. METS GBTS Flight PBS 3.1.3 has been updated. Please reference amended Draft RFP.

21 OTW display FOV / Att (2) METS GBTS Flight PBS – 102 (DRAFT)_02172023 Appendix A, A.3.1.5.2 A-35 The OTW image FOV shall be such that both Pilot and Copilot are able to perform training tasks specified in 3.1.1. The OTW collimated display system shall provide a 240 degree horizontal FOV and a 60 degree vertical FOV.

How is the 60 degree vertical FOV split above/below the horizon?

The data set list includes:

NPSI P-8 Global dataset (CONUS imagery and elevation only) NPSI T-45 Meridian Tech Refresh dataset NPSI T-45 Meridian Tech Refresh ECO dataset NPSI T-45 Ramp Kingsville dataset

The moving model list includes:

NPSI Moving model - Boeing 737 NPSI Moving model - Cessna 172 NPSI Moving model - Cessna Citation NPSI Moving model - T-45C Goshawk NPSI Moving model - T-6 Texan II NPSI Moving model - P-3 Orion NPSI Moving model - Pickup Truck NPSI Moving model - Cruise Ship NPSI Moving model - large container ship NPSI Moving model - small sailboat NPSI Moving model - fishing trawler 23 Att (1) METS GBTS SOW – 220013 (DRAFT)_02172023 3.2.9.1.1.f 30 of 90 SOW 3.2.9.1.1.f requires the development and delivery of moving models and source data for the Visual Database to be delivered as NPSI and NAWCTSD indicated they would provide the current NPSI dataset to offerors as GFI. Can NAWCTSD provide information/clarification on which aspects of the current NPSI dataset (GFI) to meet the T-54A METS Visual System Performance Requirements (Att (2) METS GBTS Flight PBS – 102 (DRAFT)_02172023, Appendix A) to meet requirements outlined in NPSI RSDM 2.4? SOW 3.2.9.1.1.f States: Develop and deliver NAVAIR portable source initiative for moving models and source data that is acquired and developed to fulfill requirements of METS-PBS-102 (CDRL A00G NAVAIR Portable Source Initiative (NPSI) – CLINs 5011AA and 5011AD).

This SOW section is stating that the contractor shall deliver to the Government under this CDRL item (A00G) all database/model data that is acquired or developed to meet the RFP requirements. Concur that NAWCTSD plans to provide various NPSI archive data sets and models as GFI source data to support the contractor in their database development to meet the requirements. This data is provided for the contractor to assess and determine the effort needed to develop and provide a compliant database and moving models.

The NPSI will be provided "AS IS". The contractor is to review and determine what needs to be updated in the NPSI to meet the PBS requirement. The contractor may choose not to utilize the NPSI.

24 NPSI PBS Reference in SOW / Att (1) METS GBTS SOW – 220013 (DRAFT)_02172023 3.2.9.1.1.f 19 The referenced paragraph above states :

Develop and deliver NAVAIR portable source initiative for moving models and source data that is acquired and developed to fulfill requirements of METS-PBS-102 (CDRL A00G NAVAIR Portable Source Initiative (NPSI) – CLINs 5011AA and 5011AD).

Cannot locate any reference to A00G or NPSI in METS-PBS-102.

The FY budget does not require the Initial UTD and Final UTD efforts to be split. Schedule is the driving factor for that strategy.

3.213.3.1 Table 1 – Systems Engineering Event Summary

SOW 3.2.13.3.1 the SRR-II/SFR is required for the OFT, UTD, DAT, BDS, and SSS, which conflicts with 1) Table 1 – Systems Engineering Event Summary (page 52 of 90) and the preliminary Event Flow diagram presented during the Virtual Industry Day.

Will NAWCTSD/CNATRA provide clarification on the anticipated/expected Systems Engineering Events required for :

1. UTDs Initial Configuration with BDS

2. DATs

3. OFTs with BDS

4. SSS

5. UTDs (Final Configuration) with BDS SOW 3.2.13.3 has been updated. Please reference amended Draft RFP.

DTIM I: UTD Initial Configuration, BDS, and DAT DTIM II: UTD Final Configuration and BDS

Formal SETR (SRR II/SFR, CDR and TRR): OFT S/N 1, BDS and SSS. Those are the only devices that will follow the formal SETR process.

OFTs S/N 2 to 5 and associated BDSs will be production devices. The design should have already been defined with OFT S/N 1. We will conduct TPR prior to testing and proceed to Testing (OSIV).

Non formal SETR (Technical Interchange Meetings) DTIM I: UTD Initial Configuration, BDS, and DAT DTIM II: UTD Final Configuration and BDS 31 Att (1) METS GBTS SOW 220013 (DRAFT)_02172023 Att (2) METS GBTS Flight PBS-102 (DRAFT)_02172023

3.2.13.3.1 through 3.2.13.3.2 A.1.15 43 of 90 to 48 of 90 Utilizing the concepts and processes outlined in NAVAIRINST 4355.19D Systems Engineering Technical Review Process, and assuming a NAVAIR approved tailored approach to the SETR process (as outlined in SOW Sections 3.2.1.13.3.1, it is estimated the SETR process, from Contract Award to CDR will take approximately 6 months. Per the SOW this would include the OFT, UTD (assumed Final Configuration), DATs, and SSS. Per the RFP, CLIN 3000 (DATs) will be delivered and complete RFT for IOC (CA + 8 months), which leaves approximately 2 calendar months between CDR and RFT for offeror to complete DT-C1, TRR, DT-c2, IPCA, TPS, Installation, TPR, IT-C1, and FPCA with RFT. This timeline exceeds 1) the available time between CDR and anticipated RFT (2 months) and 2) anticipated timelines based on DD-1423 CDRL Requirements for each systems engineering event/evolution.

Can NAWCTSD provide clarification, with regards to DATs, on required events between CDR and RFT, with anticipated timelines, to meet all DAT SOW requirements? This would include an anticipated SETR timeline. The DAT will not follow the formal SETR process but will be reviewed at DTIM I.

SOW 3.2.13.3 has been updated. Please reference amended Draft RFP.

DTIM I: UTD Initial Configuration, BDS, and DAT DTIM II: UTD Final Configuration and BDS

Formal SETR (SRR II/SFR, CDR and TRR): OFT S/N 1, BDS and SSS. Those are the only devices that will follow the formal SETR process.

OFTs S/N 2 to 5 and associated BDSs will be production devices. The design should have already been defined with OFT S/N 1. We will conduct TPR prior to testing and proceed to Testing (OSIV).

Non formal SETR (Technical Interchange Meets) DTIM I: UTD Initial Configuration, BDS, and DAT DTIM II: UTD Final Configuration and BDS 32 Att (1) METS GBTS SOW 220013 (DRAFT)_02172023 Att (2) METS GBTS Flight PBS-102 (DRAFT)_02172023

3.2.13.3.1 through 3.2.13.3.2 A.1.15 43 of 90 to 48 of 90 Utilizing the concepts and processes outlined in NAVAIRINST 4355.19D Systems Engineering Technical Review Process, and assuming a NAVAIR approved tailored approach to the SETR process (as outlined in SOW Sections 3.2.1.13.3.1, it is estimated the SETR process, from Contract Award to CDR will take approximately 6 months. Per the SOW this would include the OFT, UTD (assumed Final Configuration), DATs, and SSS. It is assumed the Visual System is required for OFT. Per the RFP, CLIN 3000 (DATs) will be delivered and complete RFT for IOC (CA + 8 months), which leaves approximately 2 calendar months between CDR and RFT for offeror to complete DT-C1, TRR, DT-c2, IPCA, TPS, Installation, TPR, IT-C1, and FPCA with RFT. This timeline exceeds 1) the available time between CDR and anticipated RFT (2 months) and 2) anticipated timelines based on DD-1423 CDRL Requirements for each systems engineering event/evolution.

Would NAWCTSD provide clarification on meeting the 14 month OFT and SSS deliver, with anticipated timelines for SOW required events, with approximately 8 months between CDR and RFT for OFT and SSS?

Please provide an anticipated SETR timeline for the DAT and Level 7 FTD.

Please refer to the virtual industry day Events Flow Chart.

There are two flow paths of events for the devices.

1) The UTD Initial Configuration, BDS and DATs, which are required for IOC, will not follow the formal SETR process. Instead, we will conduct Design Technical Interchange Meetings (DTIM I and DTIM II). After DTIM I, the contract will proceed to install the devices on site, and the Government will conduct Test preparedness Review (TPR), which is also IPT level review, prior to OSIV. OSIV will be tailored IAW the Government Test Plan. DTIM II will be conducted to review UTD Final Configuration and their associated BDS.

2) OFT S/N 1, BDS and SSS, which are not required of IOC, will follow the formal SETR process, the Government will conduct SRR II/SFR --> CDR-->DT-C1 -->TRR--> DT-C2-->IPCA-->TPS--> Site installation -->TPR --> IT-C1-->FPCA-->RFT.

The SETR process is only for OFT S/N 1, BDS and SSS. OFT S/N 2 to 5 and their associated BDSs will be production devices.. The contractor will proceed straight to site installation, and the Government will conduct --> TPR --> OSIV-->FPCA -->RFT

All requirements are defined in the SOW.

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2.0 Applicable Documents

2.0 Applicable Documents

During the Virtual Industry Day it was noted that some reference documents within Att (1) METS GBTS SOW – 220013 (DRAFT)_02172023 and Att (2) METS GBTS Flight PMS – 102 (DRAFT_02172023 are only available to the OEM (Textron) and thus the competition.

When will NAWCTSD provide all non-publicly available reference documents to perspective offerors (i.e., METS-PBS-101R3 Performance Based Specification for the ZT-54A Aircraft as of 28 Dec. 2022, T-54A Pilot/Operators Flight Manual, etc.) as GFI? TAI Specification and Description for Multi-Engine Training System (METS) King Air 260 METS Draft and Beechcraft Super King Air B200GT & B200CGT Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual will be made available upon request.

Please refer to question four of this document for instructions on requesting the TAI Specification and Description for Multi-Engine Training System (METS) King Air 260 METS Draft and Beechcraft Super King Air B200GT & B200CGT Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual.

Question/Comment :

Please confirm the current version at the time of CDR is acceptable.

Please explain this language.

A Small Business rating of “acceptable” is required for a proposal to be eligible for award.

Please reference Draft RFP Sections L.B.4.0 and M.B.4.0

Question/Comment :

Please confirm that Government executed Mission Validation Tests will not define additional device requirements beyond those specifically identified in the final RFP.

Question/Comment :

Please define the number of devices to support maximum concurrent students. Confirm this will be limited to supporting the devices that will be used by the students.

Question/Comment :

What are the parameters and algorithm used to evaluate 95% availability? Will there be any Key Performance Indicators tied to completed training sessions vs missed sessions?

What is the grace period for missed scheduled training to be made up?

What is the nominal planned device utilization and the device maximum utilization?

What are the planned operating hours for the 7 day week?

Expected training hours steady state:

18 hours/day, 5 days/week, 12 months/year

Planned OFTs Usage: 13,650 hours/year Max: 14,300 hours/year Planned UTDs Usage: 5,450 hours/year Max: 5,700 hours/year

Expected 95% availability algorithm/parameters:

CPF (Contractor Performance Factor) Formula. CPF shall be measured in terms of Contracted Training Time (CTT), Chargeable Downtime (CDT) and Partial Mission Capability Quantity (PMCQ). As a percentage, CPF is defined as:

CPF = ([CTT - (CDT + PMCQ)] X 100) / CTT

Either a training event can be completed, or not. If not, and the predominant factor is maintenance related, then it is a missed session.

If the trainer could perform one training event, but not another, by definition it would be “PMC.” It should be reported as such on the CDRL, and factored into the CPF computation.

CNATRA has no grace period. Any missed event impacts Time-to-Train and cannot be made up outside of the current training day.

Question/Comment :

Please confirm that Government mission objectives will not define additional device requirements beyond those specifically identified in the final RFP.

Question/Comment :

Please confirm that standard commercial practices are acceptable in the design for EMI/EMC. Can the government define the sources, frequencies, and associated power levels of EMI producing equipment within GFF? Is it the government's intent to have the contractor provide a Faraday cage for each device being delivered under this contract?

Confirmed, standard commercial practices are acceptable in the design for EMI/EMC. Contractors do not have to provide a Faraday cage for each device under this contract. Currently, there is no known EMI source within the Government facility, any possibility of EMI could be introduced by the trainer itself.

Question/Comment :

Can the government define a worst case scenario for catastrophic failure that would be expected to be restored within the 60 minute window?

Possible worst case scenario would be total loss of data (all hard drives are wiped).

Updated requirement at PBS paragraph 3.1.13.2.6 for clarification. Please reference amended Draft RFP.

Question/Comment :

Can a list be provided for the specific dataset required or desired for Human Performance Analysis?

Question/Comment :

It is the intent of the contractor to provide reasonable, commercial best practice fail-safes for mis-installation of items by design of the interconnects and keyed connectors. Is this acceptable?

from associated mounting

Is this requirement is specific to the weapons LRU’s or does the requirement apply to all cabinet mounted equipment (computers, IG’s distributions, etc.) ?

The requirement applies not only to the LRU's but also to the rackable equipment to the maximum extent practicable. PBS section 3.1.14.2.5.2.2 has been updated. Please reference amended Draft RFP.

61 Facilities and facility equipment / Att (2) METS GBTS Flight PBS -102 (DRAFT)_02172023 3.1.14.3 70 The trainer shall be installed in the existing Government Furnished Facilities (GFF).

Approximately 10,000 ft2 of space has been designated in the high bay for the new METS training system.

What is the maximum clear space height in the facility?

Will there be a maintenance/computer room with raised flooring?

Are there Cable trenches in the facility, and if so, what are the dimensions?

The building clearance height is 25ft.

There is no maintenance/computer room with a raised floor; however, there is a room for the offline trainer development system.

There are no cable trenches available.

The offerors will have the opportunity to view the facility during the Pre Proposal Conference.

Reference source not found. and NFPA 70.

Question/Comment :

Formatting error, missing reference. Please provide clarification if the original reference of UFC 3-500 applies in its entirety or specific subsection are intended.

Question/Comment :

What are the Government Facility Environmental limits for temp and humidity for the high bay areas in both trainer operating and non-operating conditions? Is it the intent of the government to have the contractor manage the trainer cockpit environment independent to the GFF? Will this requirement be limited to the OFT devices only?

Question/Comment :

What are the Government Facility Environmental limits for temp and humidity for the high bay areas in both trainer operating and non-operating conditions? Is it the intent of the government to have the contractor manage the trainer cockpit environment independent to the GFF? Will this requirement be limited to the OFT devices only?

not to exceed 80 percent

Is there a time limit on the non-operating storage?