Industry Day QA 06 March 2024 V.1.pdf

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Question CDRL Reference Page Number SME Government Answer

1 NP How do you test the IR channels in the IGEs if a capability does not exist to test it? Would this be considered an option if costs become an issue?

N/A N/A Visual The capability for Infrared (IR) channel can be verified at the Image Generator (IG) vendor facility prior to integration with the MCAT devices. The IR synthetic environment database can be verified on the Syntthetic Environment Database Design Document. 2) The Infrared capability will not be considered an option, as our market research has shown systems that can provide this capability as standard for the

IG systems.

2 NP WIll a new visual data base solution be a possibility? N/A N/A Visual Yes as long as the data base solution meets all of the requirements of PRF Appendix B: Visual System Performance Requirements and, does not degrade the baseline performance IAW PRF 3.1 & PRF B.3.1.

3 NP Can we propose a new run-time visual database solution? N/A N/A Visual Comment/feedback noted, this is acceptable as long as the data base solution meets all of the requirements of PRF Appendix B: Visual

System Performance Requirements, and does not degrade the baseline performance IAW PRF 3.1 & PRF B.3.1.

4 NP Is there anything the Government would like to have on the visual system that is not currently offered? N/A N/A Visual IAW PRF Appendix B: Visual System Performance Requirements, the Government has included performance requirements to capture any visual system elements that we would like to see improvements on for this effort.

5 NP Can documentation can be provided beforehand to support a 30-45 day proposal turnaround? CDRL D003

Trainer Facility

Report

N/A Tech Docs The Government has made available to industry, the draft requirement documents to include the Statement of Work, CDRLs and Sections B and F of the draft RFP. DOD Contractors that submitted an approved DD Form 2345 were sent the watermarked "Draft" Performance

Specification. The Government does not intend to provide any other documentation prior to the release of the final RFP.

6 NP Did the Government make any updates to the technical documentation since the trainer was initiated? CDRL E005

PEDDAL/ADVTE

TDPCR 20-04

N/A Tech Docs No, the Tech Data package is only 2 years old, and there have been no program-wide updates to the documentation. The Government did request for any desired updates from the various trainer locations and received no desired updates to be included in this effort. Any updates will be driven off of changes made during this modernization program.

7 NP Is there any current proprietary data on the devices? Does the MCAT system own any of the rights? N/A N/A Tech Data No, the Blinder Projector Alignment Control System (BPACS) was developed under a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) effort so that is the only limited rights element in the system. No contractors retain any data rights to the MCAT system that would limit the ability to complete the requirements on this effort.

8 NP Will there be a full-blown test event on every trainer? N/A N/A T&E No. IAW SOW 3.2.12.17, the only trainers that will require a full set of testing are the first device, 2H166A-1, and the 2H166A-2 device being moved to Yuma, AZ. Beyond that, full tests will be conducted on areas that are being modified, or affected by modifications. Other areas can just be a functional check. As the effort progresses, tests on other sites could focus on problem areas and function checks on the rest.

SOW paragraph 3.2.12.17 describes the expectation for all Test Events.

9 NP If the component is good for 48 months and the contractor does not upgrade the component, will they be penalized? N/A N/A Software No, IAW PRF 3.1.10.1.2, the 48-month support requirement is only for software items procured during this effort.

10 NP Regarding Government Furnished Software is there unavaliable source code? N/A N/A Software No, in regards to the work required, all source code is available. Yes, the Government has the source code/data rights for everything that requires modification. The Government has source code and data rights for the Instructor Operator Station (IOS) and XML on the MCAT.

11 NP How will you get your source code to the contractor? Is the source code in K-BAY Classified, does it have interoperability? N/A N/A Software The MCAT source code exists in an unclassified repository, and all necessary source code and software will be provided after contract award as GFS. K-Bay is currently unclassified and does not currently network to any other devices.

12 NP Do you have both production and maintenance TDPs available and are they in the native source format? N/A N/A SE/ Tech

Docs

Yes. IAW SOW 3.2.13.12, the Government will provide all production and maintainer manuals as GFI after contract award.

13 NP For the upgrade or changing of the HVAC ducting does it need to stay in the existing location/ raceway location? Or, can we move it to where we feel it can be more efficient?

N/A N/A SE/

Facilities

No it doesn't need to stay in it's current location/configuration. Yes the contractor can design a different configuration as long as it doens't impede trainer utilization or maintenance IAW PRF 3.1.1.11.11.

14 NP Does the overall schedule account for supply chain risk? N/A N/A SE The Government IPT has reviewed and updated Section F of the RFP based on Industry feedback. The Government IPT also performed market research on lead times based on the updated Section F delivery dates and do not have any concerns with supply chain capabilities.

15 NP Does the Government's schedule account for review periods, quality testing, and technical documentation requirements? N/A N/A SE The Government IPT has reviewed the schedule and the CDRL review time periods, and updated the review periods for the CDRLs within

Section J based on this review and industry feedback.

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Question CDRL Reference Page Number SME Government Answer

16 NP Will the Government consider a new visual database? N/A N/A SE The Government is assuming that this statement is in reference to the requirements documents. If so, then the Government's response is that all requirements documentation and evaluation criteria will be provided with the RFP release.

17 NP Is there a reason the Government added IGEs in the base and options? N/A N/A SE IAW the updated Section B, these Image Generator (IG) Option CLINs have been removed and instead the delivery of the upgraded IGs have all been captured under the training device CLINs for all training devices.

18 NP I Is there a reason for skipping the PDR? Would you forgo a PDR for components due to lead times? N/A N/A SE The government is not holding a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) of any type because there is an existing product baseline that would normally be hashed out with a PDR. With the scope of this effort the Government feels a PDR is not necessary and will only hold a Critical

Design Review In Progress Review (CDR IPR).

19 NP Would the CDRL focal point would be solely on the modernization? N/A N/A SE Yes, IAW the SOW & CDRLs, the requirement is to focus solely on the modernization effort scope of work with all CDRL edits and deliveries.

20 NP On the IGS/options why does it state FY25? Funding constraints? N/A N/A SE IAW the updated Section B, these Image Generator (IG) Option CLINs have been removed and instead the delivery of the upgraded IGs have all been captured under the training device CLINs for all training devices.

21 NP Regarding APR39 new warnings, can information be provided on what those warnings are and how they can be implemented?

N/A N/A SE PRF 3.1.1.7 provides a list of the required aural cues that the MCAT needs to produce for each T/M/S. PRF 3.1.1.7 also references the

NATOPS sections that each tone is pulled from.

22 NP Was what was presented at Industry Day descoped items from the announcement? N/A N/A SE The Industry Day announcement and presentation did not include the entire scope of the requirements. The draft requirements documents should be reviewed to obtain greater clarity of the requirements until final RFP release.

23 NP Where can we find more information on IOS requriements? N/A N/A SE The draft requirement documents can be requested and reviewed to obtain greater clarity of the requirements until final RFP release.

24 NP Regarding the HVAC system is it new ducting or a replacement that is required? N/A N/A SE The Government is open to considering any strategy to meeting the trainer electronic component cooling requirements IAW PRF paragraph

3.1.1.11, PRF paragraph 3.1.11.3, and SOW paragraph 3.2.22. That said, PRF paragraph 3.1.1.11 lists the trainer electronic component cooling requirements, including requirements around ducting. Additionally, IAW PRF paragraph 3.1.11.3 and SOW paragraph 3.1.2, the existing Environmental Control Units (ECUs) and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) will not be modified or replaced with the exception of the device being moved from K Bay, HI to Yuma, AZ.

25 NP What is the Government's requirement regarding environment sounds/ simulated sounds/concurrency sounds? N/A N/A SE PRF 3.1.1.7 provides a list of the required aural cues that the MCAT needs to produce for each T/M/S. PRF 3.1.1.7 also references the

NATOPS sections that each tone is pulled from.

26 NP Did the Government consider overlay concerns using the current iOS? N/A N/A SE All SOW/PRF requirements are able to be met based on the current Instructor-Operator Station (IOS).

27 NP Is there anything proprietary? N/A N/A SE No, the Blinder Projector Alignment Control System (BPACS) was developed under a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) effort so that is the only limited rights element in the system.

28 NP Will you do a pre-mod cold start? N/A N/A SE No, IAW SOW paragraph 3.2.12.17.2.2, the contractor is tasked with performing premodification inspections at each site, but a cold start of the system is not part of this tasking.

29 NP When was the last time the trainer cold start was performed? N/A N/A SE New River Devices A-1 & A-6: March 2021; Camp Pendleton Device B-1: July 2022, IG Cold Start Nov. 2023; K Bay Device A-2: April 2022;

Miramar Device A-3 & A-5: June 2021; Futenma Device A-4: August 2022.

30 NP Who did the last upgrade on the last source delivery modification? N/A N/A SE The intial delivery of the MCAT devices was completed under contract no. N61340-12-D-5116-0002.

31 NP Is there any manufacturing of weapon components? N/A N/A SE Yes, IAW PRF paragraph 3.1.1.9, there is a requirement for a dummy boost motor cable that attaches to the GAU-17 Ammo Can boost motor. This is currently the only weapon system hardware component requirement .

32 NP Does the oxygen tank require a mask and hoses or just the tank? N/A N/A SE IAW PRF paragraph 3.1.1.9, the Government is requesting "dummy", or non-functional, oxygen hose hookups to be installed on the cabin walls in locations that approximate the real aircraft hookups. There is no requirement for physical tanks of any kind.

33 NP Can the touch screen in the cockpit be upgraded if a better touchscreen exists in comparison to the overlay type? N/A N/A SE Yes, the Government will accept any potential solution that will meet the requirement stated in PRF paragraph 3.1.1.5.

34 NP Is 15 months accounting for the time it takes to take the device offline after contract award? Exhibit A – E, CDRL A006

N/A IPTL/ SE The 15 month delivery date within Section F has been updated based on a thorough review of the requirements and industry feedback.

However, it is correct that the delivery dates withn Section F encompass the timeframe between contract award and the integration time required to take the trainer offline and perform the modification.

35 NP Does the Government intend to list an official budget? N/A N/A IPTL/

Contracts

Yes, a budget for this effort will be provided within the Final RFP.

36 NP Does the Government intend to release a draft RFP? N/A N/A IPTL/

Contracts

No, the Government does not intend to issue a Draft RFP. The Government intends to issue a Final RFP in March 2024.

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37 NP How long will we have to propose after RFP release? N/A N/A IPTL/

Contracts

The Government plans to release the Final RFP in March 2024 and will be giving a 30 day time frame for proposal submittals after Final RFP release.

38 NP Do you have any or will there be any Associate Contractor Agreements “ACA Requirements” ? N/A N/A IPTL/

Contracts

No, there are no Associate Contractor Agreement (ACA) Requirements for this effort.

39 NP Are we allowed to take more than one device (MCAT) down at a time? N/A N/A IPTL Yes, the Government will allow the contractor to take down more than one MCAT device at one time.

40 NP Can the order in which the trainers are upgraded be altered? N/A N/A IPTL No, the order that the trainers are upgraded cannot be altered and shall follow the CLIN delivery schedule provided in Section F of the RFP.

41 NP Are you able to share the basis/estimates on how you came out up with schedule/drivers? Was the schedule brainstormed based on a milestone?

N/A N/A IPTL The Government IPT has reviewed and updated Section F of the RFP based on Industry's feedback. The updated Section F will be provided with the formal RFP release.

42 NP How did the Government determine the schedule? Exhibit A – E, CDRL A005

N/A IPTL The Government IPT has reviewed and updated Section F of the RFP based on Industry's feedback. The updated Section F will be provided with the formal RFP release.

43 NP Is there anything the Fleet requested regarding schedule/constraints on the trainer relocation? Did the Fleet set the requested time frame?

N/A N/A IPTL No. The Government does not have a Fleet requested schedule constraint. IAW SOW paragraph 3.1.2, the Government is in the process of identifying a location aboard MCAS Yuma for the MCAT 2H166A-2 device.

44 NP How did the Government come up with the schedule? N/A N/A IPTL The Government IPT has reviewed and updated Section F of the RFP based on Industry's feedback. The updated Section F will be provided with the formal RFP release.

45 NP Is there flexibility in the schedule? N/A N/A IPTL The Government IPT has reviewed and updated Section F of the RFP based on Industry feedback. The Government IPT also performed market research on lead times and do not currently have a concern with supply chain capabilities.

46 NP Regarding the server racks, does there have to be concurrency between every site as far as the racks cooling system? Or, can they be specific per the sites that are having cooling issues?

N/A N/A Facilities/

Logistics

IAW SOW paragraph 3.2.12.17.3 & 3.2.13.12, the Government requires that all 6 of the containerized trainers (2H166A variant) racks layout should be identical to maintain the integrity of the drawing package and other documentation. The MCAT trainer that is installed aboard

MCAS Camp Pendleton (2H166B-1) is a different drawing package and set of documentation and thus can have a different rack configuration from the containerized systems to help address the requirements in PRF 3.1.1.11.

47 NP The word resealed was used countless times, does this mean re-doing the roofing? N/A N/A Facilities No: IAW PRF paragraph 3.1.1.10, no metal work of the roof is being requested, just possible treatment to improve the roof's seam seals/sealing.

48 NP Regarding the cyber security posture (Risk Management Framework) are there risk/contingencies associated with elevating to the next level? Why change to moderate/moderate/low?

N/A N/A Cyber No, IAW SOW paragraph 3.2.3 and PRF paragraph 3.1.10.1, the system is considered a National Security System (NSS) and is required to meet the Moderate/Moderate/Low (MML) mandate.

49 NP Is Cyber handled by your local COMS contractor? Does this vary by site or does each site have their own COMS specialist? N/A N/A Cyber Yes, cyber is handled by the local COMS contractor and site/device In-Service Engineer (ISE). Each site has their own COMS specialist and

ISE. Cyber patches are installed on a quarterly basis. IAW SOW 3.2.3.5, there will be a set number of personnel that are to be given cybersecurity training at each site, and these personnel will take responsibility over the cybersecurity of the MCAT devices once this modernization effort is concluded.

50 NP One of the requirements is the switches must be NIAP approved. Do the operating systems have to be NIAP approved? N/A N/A Cyber Yes. IAW PRF 3.1.10.1.2.a & b, It should be for Operating Systems (OS's) as well. The OS's either need to be approved or under evaluation.

If they are not listed, the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) must approve them for use.

51 NP Will the RMF Spec. asked for be Rev 4 or Rev 5? N/A N/A Cyber The Risk Management Framework (RMF) security control set referenced in SOW paragraph 3.2.3 and PRF paragraph 3.1.10.1 are defined in

National Institue of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, Revision 5.

52 NP With the Cyber security upgrade will we be provided with a list of the open STIG item/exemptions or tailoring out of the controls?

N/A N/A Cyber Yes. The SOW requires the contractor to have a meeting prior to System Requirements Review-II (SRR-II) to define controls/tailor controls.

The contractor should expect to implement all of the applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) available. The contractor is responsible for applying the STIGs and providing justification and mitigation of STIGs and patches that can not be applied.

53 NP What we can modify in the containers themselves or the facilities given the structure of the building? N/A N/A Facilities The Government is open to considering any strategy to meeting the trainer electronic component cooling requirements IAW PRF paragraph

3.1.1.11, PRF paragraph 3.1.11.3, and SOW paragraph 3.2.22.

54 NP Yuma site-specific pad has not been selected at this point, but will the pad be laid out, completed and ready for the contractor to perform the work?

N/A N/A Facilities/

Logistics

Yes, IAW SOW paragraph 3.1.2, the current plan is to have a pad and associated infrastructure in place and ready for installation of the

MCAT device.

55 NP Will tie down straps be required in Yuma? N/A N/A Facilities/

Logistics

Yes, IAW SOW paragraph 3.1.2, the installation must meet all relevent local building codes, International Building Code (IBC), and UFC's.

56 NP Are the seismic pads part of the shelter in Hawaii? N/A N/A Facilities/

Logistics

There are no seismic pads on any of the containerized MCAT devices. The enclosure is leveled using shims which is hardware associated with the enclosure. This meets the seismic requirements for the container's current location in Hawaii. The installation of the trainer in

Yuma must meet all local wind load and seismic regulations per SOW paragraph 3.1.2.

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57 NP Does the current TEn ICD include all the functionality needed for the 10-networked mode? Is anything outside the ICD needed for enhancement that is not in the TEn ICD?

N/A N/A SE The current Tactical Environment (TEn) Interface Control Document (ICD) provides all functionality required for this MCAT Modernization

Effort. We are not requesting any changes be made to the TEn as part of this effort.

58 NP If an enhancement exists in the networked mode between FTD to MCAT mode. Is it in the ICD if the TEn is the mechanism for moving data back and forth?

N/A N/A SE Yes. IAW PRF paragraph 3.1.1.4, the Government is requesting that only the MCAT side of the interoperability equation be looked at. The limited set of interoperability requirements are just to ensure that the MCAT is properly receiving and displaying the information being provided by the Flight Training Device (FTD).

59 NP Was network mode labeled on the system? N/A N/A SE Yes, it is an option displayed on the opening menu of the Instructor-Operator Station.

60 NP When do you plan on releasing GFI and/or GFS? Will this be provided with the RFP or at time of RFP? Can we get a complete list even if it’s in draft form? This would be the source code, the TDP, etc.

N/A N/A SE Yes. There will be some GFI provided with the RFP that the Government deemed necessary for proposal purposes. Any remaining GFI and all GFS will be provided after Contract Award.

61 NP Do you foresee a draft RFP? N/A N/A IPTL/

Contracts

No. The Government will not release a Draft RFP, The Final RFP is set to be released in March 2024.

62 NP Has the Government thought about managing the heating issues? N/A N/A SE Yes, the Government has performed it's own market research and are aware of solutions that do not increase heat load.

63 NP When will AC facility request be complete? N/A N/A Facilities Repair/Replacement of HVAC equipment is pending and scheduled to be completed in the third Quarter of 2024. Please note that these repairs are not for the purpose of resolving the overheating issue of the MCAT device.

64 NP How long will the facilities work request to have sections of the wall removed take? N/A N/A Facilities Any request to remove the wall sections would have to be handled outside of NAWCTSD by the Public Works department on Camp

Pendleton. The Government advises that ample notice be given to accomodate the requests and not affect the contractor's timeline.

Government IPT recommends at least 90 days of notice prior to the day work is expected to start.

65 NP Given the heating issues have you been talking to echelon about their latest offerings and how they will impact their footprint and heat load?

N/A N/A Visual The Government has conducted market research with regards to IG systems and associated footprints and heat loads.

66 NP Are you looking to replace the IG? N/A N/A Visual The Government is open to considering any solution proposed as long as it meets the performance requirements in PRF paragraph 3.1.1.6.

67 NP Has the Government ever considered a different IG provider? N/A N/A Visual The Government is open to considering any solution proposed as long as it meets the performance requirements in PRF paragraph 3.1.1.6.

68 NP How will source avaliability occur? How will you get source off the device? N/A N/A SE The MCAT source code exists in an unclassified repository, and all necessary source code and software will be provided after contract award as GFS. K-Bay is currently unclassified and does not currently network to any other devices.

69 NP Can we get source with a bidders library? N/A N/A SE The MCAT source code exists in an unclassified repository, and all necessary source code and software will be provided after contract award as GFS. K-Bay is currently unclassified and does not currently network to any other devices.

70 NP Will the bidders library have all the documentation? Or, will we need to ask for documents? N/A N/A SE There will be some GFI provided with the RFP that the Government deemed necessary for proposal purposes. Any remaining GFI and all

GFS will be provided after Contract Award.

71 NP Is the move a copy and paste from what we saw at Industry Day? Also, will the simulator be moving to Yuma change? N/A N/A SE No, IAW SOW paragraph 3.1.2 & 3.2.18, the MCAT Device moving from K Bay to Yuma, AZ will not be changing. The expecation is to have the trainer laid out and set up exactly the same as it is in K Bay.

72 NP In Pendleton can we make penetration holes in the walls for ventilation purposes? N/A N/A Facilities The Government is open to considering any strategy to meeting the trainer electronic component cooling requirements IAW PRF paragraph

3.1.1.11, PRF paragraph 3.1.11.3, and SOW paragraph 3.2.22.

73 NP Can we reconfigure the racks moving them to the outside or turning them, so they are exhausting the same way in the same space just directionally?

N/A N/A SE IAW PRF paragraph 3.1.11.3, the racks may not exceed the available floor foundation and space at the selected installation site, but otherwise can be reconfigured within that area.

74 NP Can we extend or make new cables? N/A N/A SE Yes, IAW SOW paragraph 3.2.20 & 3.2.21, cables may be replaced or lengthened. Any new or modified cables must be labeled IAW SOW paragraph 3.2.21.2 and PRF paragraph A.4.5.

75 NP Do you have logs that list the ideal temperature or maintenance logs for the contractor to demonstrate they have properly achieved the requirement?

N/A N/A SE No, we do not have logs. IAW PRF paragraph 3.1.1.11, the Government can show the rack temperature sensor graphical user interface

(GUI) that sets the overheat condition temperature at 92 degrees fahrenheit (F). The rack mounted temperature sensors/alarms are set to this temperature to prevent system damage/degradation. These would be the mechanism to determine that the requirement has been met.

76 NP Does trainer degrade at 92 degrees? N/A N/A SE No, IAW PRF paragraph 3.1.1.11, the temperature sensors are set at 92 degrees to prevent an actual overheat condition within the electronics components, and thus prevent any degradation/damage.

77 NP Depending on the limitation on the HVAC. Can we make facility mods by venting the air externally? N/A N/A Facilities The Government is open to considering any strategy to meeting the trainer electronic component cooling requirements IAW PRF paragraph

3.1.1.11, PRF paragraph 3.1.11.3, and SOW paragraph 3.2.22.

78 NP Considering the number of CDRLs, is there flexibility in how many times the CDRLs are submitted? N/A N/A Tech

Docs/SE

The Government IPT has reviewed and updated Section F of the RFP based on Industry feedback. The Government has reduced the submittals of the CDRLs and have accounted for review times in the updated schedule.

79 NP Are there any fleet driven constraints driving the Kaneohe Bay MCAT device relocation schedule listed in draft Section B? N/A Draft RFP Section

B

IPTL No. The Government has no fleet-driven schedule constraints with regards to the MCAT device relocation from K Bay to Yuma, AZ. The schedule for the relocation is referenced in SOW 3.1.2.f.

80 NP Draft Section B lists the RFT dates, for example CLINs 0001 and 1001 show 15 Months ADC. When would these devices be made available to the contractor to begin modifications?

N/A Draft RFP Section

B

IPTL The Government currently has no fleet-driven schedule constraints. Therefore, all devices will be available for modifications beginning at contract award until the final delivery date in Section F of the final RFP.

81 NP Will the GFS/GFI be released with the RFP? N/A 9 & 10 SE Yes. There will be some GFI provided with the RFP that the Government deemed necessary for proposal purposes. Any remaining GFI and all GFS will be provided after Contract Award.

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82 NP Regarding Networked (MCAT to FTD) Mode, does the current TEn ICD provide the data and functionality for the required

Networked Mode enhancements?

N/A 9 SE Yes. The Government is not requesting any modifications to the Tactical Environment (TEn) under this modernization effort.

83 NP Is NIAP approval required for both the operating systems and the network equipment (Switches/Routers), or is it only necessary for the network equipment?

N/A 21 Cyber Yes. IAW PRF 3.1.10.1.2.a & b, It should be for Operating Systems (OS's) as well. The OS's either need to be approved or under evaluation.

If they are not listed, the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) must approve them for use.

84 NP Is there any expectation to paint to the exterior of the containers? N/A Industry Day

Requirements

Facilities Yes, there will be some exterior painting required. IAW SOW 3.1.1.m and PRF 3.1.1.10, the intent is to re-seal each container to renew seals and repair/reseal water intrusions paths. This will include, seals at enclosure seams, roof, doors, penetrations, as well as treatment of rusted areas and repair as required (as well as other areas). The intent is not to repaint the entire enclosure, but painting/finishing of areas will be required.

85 NP Is the contractor permitted to create openings in the outer walls of the Camp Pendleton simulation enclosure to facilitate additional ventilation and heat exhaust?

N/A Industry Day

Requirements

Facilities The Government is open to considering any strategy to meeting the trainer electronic component cooling requirements IAW PRF paragraph

3.1.1.11, PRF paragraph 3.1.11.3, and SOW paragraph 3.2.22.

86 NP SOW paragraph 3.1.1 provides generic requirements statements for the contractor to upgrade, address, replace, provide, inspect and reseal, and/or meet the requirements as detailed in the specification. The specification appears to be a specification for the current system with post modification requirements incorporated. For example, specification paragraph

3.1.1.2, Instructor Operator Station (IOS) lists the required functionality for the IOS. What, if any, of these capabilities exist in the current baseline and what are the capabilities that are required to be added? Similarly, which of the Emergency

Procedures listed in specification paragraph 3.1.1.3 are currently simulated or are all of these procedures to be incorporated in the upgrade? This lack of clear identification of current baseline versus post modification baseline continues throughout this section.

Similar clarification is requested for paragraph 4, Verification. Can the Government confirm that the systems currently fielded

(pre-modification) comply with relevant requirements or are there known issues that must be addressed?

N/A ALL SE The systems currently meet all baseline performance requirements and do not have any outstanding issues from the baseline contract effort that are being addressed with this modernization effort. The requirements listed in section 3 of the PRF are all new requirements or improvements to existing capabilities, but all listed performance requirements are for capabilities or features that do not exist on the current system. The two exceptions would be the following: 1) In PRF 3.1.1.3, the Emergency Procedures of the CH-53E. There are 33 listed

EPs, and the first 25 of them are currently able to be trained on the MCAT system, but there is some room for improvement based on fleet user feedback, so the Government is requesting that these be looked at to see where improvements can be made to their execution in support of enhanced training for the enlisted aircrew end-users. 2) In PRF 3.1.1.4, the Interoperability section, the MCAT is capable of networking with other trainers, but the Government is requesting that the items listed in the PRF be examined on the MCAT side of the connection to ensure the systems are receiving data from the Flight Training Device (FTD) as expected and also accurately displaying said data to the trainees in the MCAT.