SOURCES_SOUGHT_ NAVELSG_MULTI-CRANE_TRAINER_20210503.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT TO PRODUCE A NAVELSG MULTI-CRANE TRAINER (MCT)

This Sources Sought supersedes the previously issued Sources Sought N6134020R0070 published 19

February 2021 at https://govtribe.com/file/government-file/n6134020r0070-sources-sought-navelsg-multi-crane-trainer-final-dot-pdf.

INTRODUCTION: The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), Orlando, FL, is seeking information for potential sources to supply a reconfigurable multi-crane trainer, including site installation and testing.

The trainer will be reconfigurable to encompass the following cranes:

MacGREGOR-Hagglunds single pedestal twin crane (shipboard)

Appleton Boom Crane, Electro-Hydraulic, Model EB270-87-47 (shipboard)

Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company 30 Long Ton Container Gantry Crane (shipboard)

Link-Belt RTC 8090 Rough Terrain Telescopic Boom Truck Crane (pier side mobile)

To the extent possible, the reconfigurable Multi-Crane Trainer shall utilize Commercial Off The Shelf

(COTS) equipment, and must provide a trainer/simulator that is capable of providing comprehensive crane cab operator training for all four cranes.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The preponderance of the effort can be completed at the contractor’s facility with training systems to be installed and tested at Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group

(NAVELSG) Cheatham Annex, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Williamsburg, VA.

QUANTITY: Two (2) full mission multi-crane trainer/simulators; each full mission trainer/simulator includes an Instructor Operator Station (IOS).

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

NAVELSG is a vital enabler of Maritime Prepositioning Forces (MPF), Joint Logistics Over The Shore (JLOTS) operations, and maritime forces ashore providing expeditionary cargo handling services for surface, air, and terminal operations, tactical fueling, and ordnance handling/reporting in support of worldwide Naval, Joint, interagency, and combined forces/organization. NAVELSG supports numerous missions in Korea, Bahrain, Australia, Thailand, and Haiti, and training missions at their Headquarters, Cheatham Annex, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Williamsburg, VA.

Navy Cargo Handling Battalions (NCHBs) are Navy Reserve Commissioned Units tasked with loading and off-loading all classes of cargo, except bulk petroleum. They are a Selective Reserve Advanced Base Functional Component (ABFC) unit of NAVELSG, capable of worldwide deployment in its entirety or in specialized detachments. The NCHB is organized, trained, and equipped to load and off-load Navy and Marine Corps cargo carried in maritime pre-positioning ships and merchant or container ships in all environments.

Currently used crane trainers at Cheatham Annex consist of two full-sized twin crane, single pedestal cranes used to perform practical applications for existing Cargo Handling and Shipboard Pedestal courses. Existing trainers used to train crane operators have been determined to be inefficient due to their limited numbers and incapable of effectively training personnel on all desired platforms, which include:

MacGREGOR-Hagglunds single pedestal twin crane (shipboard)

Appleton Boom Crane, Electro-Hydraulic, Model EB270-87-47 (shipboard)

Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company 30 Long Ton Container Gantry Crane (shipboard)

Link-Belt RTC 8090 Rough Terrain Telescopic Boom Truck Crane (pier side mobile)

RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS: Responses by interested parties shall be written and should provide documentation on their firm’s Capabilities, Experience, Schedule, and Small Business Participation that demonstrates the ability to fulfill the detailed trainer requirements identified in Appendix A to this

Sources Sought.

CAPABILITIES: Interested parties should provide a brief company introduction and details on the company/organization, including any potential teaming approach.

EXPERIENCE: Companies should provide, no more than three (3) references, detailing experience in similar crane simulation work and any relevant experience on US Navy Surface trainer simulation projects. Identify the project, describe what was done, when it was done, where it is located, and who it was done for; of particular interest are projects done for the DoD and the completion of those projects including Authority To Operate (ATO).

COMMERCIAL-OFF-THE-SHELF (COTS): Companies should provide details showing how the proposed trainer/simulator are already in use elsewhere. Provide the history of the software version/development for each crane variant kit including how long it has been on the market and how many copies have been licensed. Likewise, provide the history of the haptics hardware for each crane variant kit, including how long they have been on the market and how many copies have been sold.

Companies should provide history of instances of reconfigurable crane sim/trainers, where a single 6

DOF motion seat platform and display screens are used in conjunction with multiple crane variant kits whereby the haptic kits from multiple crane types are swapped out and the software is selected to serve multiple cranes types on a single platform.

SCHEDULE: The Government anticipates the effort to require no more than 12 months for completion to include installation and test. Companies should provide comments as to their likelihood of satisfying the requirements within 12 months.

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION: Discuss any potential participation by small, HUBZone, small, disadvantaged, or woman-owned small business concerns.

If you are a small business interested in being the prime contractor for this effort, please be advised that the FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting clause has changed. Deviation 2020-O0008 is now in effect which includes the definition of “Similarly Situated Entity” and provides a revised methodology for the 50% calculation for compliance with the clause. Small business primes may count “first tier subcontracted” work performed by similarly situated entities as if it were performed by the prime itself.

Please read the full text of the clause deviation (52.219-14 Class Deviation 2020-O0008 rev

2 dated 11/06/20 at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA002296-20-DPC.pdf)

To assist in our market research and determination of any applicable small business set-aside for this effort, if you are a small business interested in priming this effort and plan to utilize “similarly situated entities” to meet the Limitations on Subcontracting, please identify the name & CAGE Code of the specific firm(s) you intend to partner/subcontract with to meet the requirements as well as their SB size status under the NAICS that you as the prime would assign for their workshare. Information regarding https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA002296-20-DPC.pdf any planned similarly situated entity should be included in answering any questions outlined in the SSN in order to assist the Government’s capability determination.

COST: A rough order of magnitude (ROM) is not required, but is requested. Other estimates, catalog pricing, or other pricing information would also be accepted.

SIZE STATUS: The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 333318, size standard of 1000 employees. The Product Service Code is 6910. Companies are requested to identify their size status, the results of which will be utilized as guidance to determine any potential set-aside basis.

SUBMISSION DETAILS: Interested businesses shall submit responses by email to Ms. Jocelyn McChesney at jocelyn.mcchesney1@navy.mil, Ms. Rebecca Vazquez at rebecca.vazquez@navy.mil, and shannon.walyus@navy.mil. Please submit all written questions by email to Ms. McChesney.

One electronically submitted response shall be received no later than 2:00pm Eastern Time on 17 May

2021 and reference.

Submissions shall be no more than ten (10) 8.5 x 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point, and single-spaced (not including drawings, photos and tables). Documentation should be organized into the following sections: Capabilities, Experience, Schedule, Small Business Participation, and Cost. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, Points-of-Contact

(POC) including name(s), phone number, and email address.

NAWCTSD will use the responses to this sources sought to make an informed decision concerning the strategy it will pursue to meet its objectives and, if NAWCTSD elects to proceed with a procurement, to structure the solicitation to maximize commercial sector interest. The Government intends to solicit using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under FAR Part 13 or GSA Procedures under FAR subpart

8.4, if determined commercial. If it is determined the effort cannot be procured commercially the

Training Systems Contract IV (TSC IV) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award

Contract (MAC) may be utilized.

Note:

This sources sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

mailto:jocelyn.mcchesney1@navy.mil mailto:rebecca.vazquez@navy.mil mailto:shannon.walyus@navy.mil

Appendix A. Trainer/Simulator General Requirements

Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS)

1) This is not a design project. All systems (including, but not limited to, hardware, software, networking, interfaces, etc.) shall be COTS to the maximum extent possible.

Configuration Requirements

1) Address training for the following cranes:

a. Shipboard MacGREGOR-Hagglunds single pedestal twin crane

b. Shipboard Appleton Boom Crane, Electro-Hydraulic, Model EB270-87-47

c. Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company 30 Long Ton Container Gantry Crane (shipboard)

d. Pier side Link-Belt RTC 8090 Rough Terrain Telescopic Boom Truck Crane

2) At a minimum the trainer must be configurable for each of the four types of cranes. Refer to

Appendix B – Crane Platform Comparisons for details relating to possible reconfiguration requirements. All controls used during a training scenario will be specific to the type of crane trained. Emulation/simulation of crane cabs (per type) will include:

a. Controls, consoles, switch panels, system monitor displays, etc.

b. Steering, throttle, joysticks, and foot pedals require haptic devices to provide realistic “feel”.

c. Movements of boom, hook, Rider Block Tagline System (RBTS) lines, etc. synchronized with movements/positions of cab controls.

d. Physics based modeling not required, but motion/movement provide reasonable degree of realism and accuracy.

e. Must be “modular” to extent necessary to allow for modification and upgrades as additional needs are identified.

3) Visuals

a. Field of View (FOV) - Must replicate FOV per crane type for operator.

i. When not obstructed – direct FOV should be approximately 90-120 degrees at any given time. Movement of head should increase FOV to 180 degrees.

ii. Total FOV may reach 360 through rotation of crane pedestal/cab.

b. Window views reflective of environmental surroundings including visibility, weather, sea state, etc.

i. Normal environmental elements must be visually portrayed (day/night, sea-state, limited visual due to rain/fog)

ii. Training evolutions should reflect any changes to visual environment – lowering visibility range as applicable due to portrayed environment.

4) Avatars

a. Communications (hand signals) from “avatars” will be required to be scripted for appropriate responses and situation dependent.

5) Tactile elements required as applicable:

a. Applicable controls (steering, throttle, joysticks, foot pedals, and switches/buttons) provide appropriate “feel” and pressure sensations when maneuvering.

Baseline Instructor Operator Station (IOS) Capabilities

1) Start-up, shut down, reset, and re-configure the system.

a. Platform (crane type) must be selectable at start of training evolution

b. After Action Review (AAR) – all options are required to provide a means to review all actions occurring during a given scenario. The AAR must provide a reviewable electronic record/image of the scenario with ability to play forward, slow motion, rewind, mark timeframe to review as the scenario occurs, and select a given timeframe or marked event.

c. Design/select baseline scenarios for various missions and tasks.

d. Modify scenario “on the fly” (add contact, change contact speed/direction, etc.)

e. Digital Data – must include:

i. Common port location geographic layout

ii. Common maritime marine ship platform classes

2) Create, save, edit, load, play, and pause scenarios.

a. Select crane type (mode – MacGREGOR-Hagglunds pedestal, Appleton boom, Sun Shipboard and Dry Dock gantry, and Link-Belt)

b. Select geographic area / port

c. Select baseline scenario (if applicable)

i. Baseline scenarios will include all required avatars

d. Modify scenario (if applicable)

e. Create scenario (if applicable)

i. Creation will require specification of number, types, and roles of avatars.

f. Save scenario

3) Create, save, edit, and load applicable initial conditions.

a. Ship type

b. Deck configuration (including obstacle locations)

c. Ground configuration

d. Landing location

i. Deck

ii. Hold

iii. Ground

iv. Truck type

v. Truck direction

e. Joystick configuration

f. Spreader bar location and type

g. Cradle position

h. Sling/wire configuration for lift

4) Set a weather state and timer such that the weather gradually changes to the new weather state over the duration of the set timer value.

a. Avatars (if additional are required)

b. Establish environment (if applicable)

vi. Sea state

vii. Wind speed (direction and strength)

viii. Weather (fog/rain)

ix. Day/night

5) Reset scenario to a previous time without scenario re-initialization.

6) Pre-script entity behavior and base environmental conditions within a scenario.

7) Dynamically insert, delete, control, and modify the behavior of entities and environmental conditions during training run time.

8) Replay scenario runs with play, pause, rewind, and fast forward controls.

9) Provide a reviewable electronic record/image instructor’s view of the scenario with ability to play, fast forward, slow motion, rewind, mark timeframe to review as the scenario occurs, and select a given timeframe or marked event.

10) Monitor system health and troubleshoot system faults.

11) Pre-script system casualty groups and casualty progressions within a scenario.

12) Provide an interface layout that supports single person operation.

13) Provide an interface layout that supports an instructor/operator who:

a. Controls the simulation

b. Monitors and observes trainee performance

14) Monitor the virtual scene through independently controlled virtual cameras.

Baseline scenario options

1) Single lift

2) Multiple lifts in specified sequence

3) Multiple lifts in random sequence

Baseline programmed Scenarios/Lifts

1) Hatch lift

2) Submerged lift

3) >85% lift

4) Conex (can) box lift

5) Vehicle lift (select # and type(s))

6) Pedestal – single/single boom

7) Pedestal – single/double boom

8) Pedestal – double/tri-lift with E-Beam

9) Pedestal – quad lift

10) Lighterage

11) Flat rack

12) Appleton – ammo pallets

13) Appleton – VLS

14) Mobile – VLS

Minimal Detailed Capabilities requirements

1) Boom up/down

2) Hook up/down

3) Boom – telescope in/out (as applicable)

4) RBTS – engage/disengage (Pedestal only)

5) RBTS foot pedals – retract/extend tagline(Pedestal only)

6) RBTS foot pedals – raise/lower rider block(Pedestal only)

7) Slew – left/right

8) Power on/off

9) Slew limit override (as applicable)

10) Boom limit override (as applicable)

11) Alarms & indicators (as applicable)

12) Jib/boom – park

13) Twin booms (Pedestal only)

14) Untwin booms (Pedestal only)

15) Sirens

16) Guide Arms

17) Twist Locks (bar and container)

18) Cell guides (containers)

19) Spreader bar control

20) Throttle (Link-Belt)

21) Brake (Link-Belt)

22) Drive/lift modes (Link-Belt)

23) Outrigger control/placement (Link-Belt)

24) Sync Reset/Twin Reset

25) Do Not Operate

26) Overload

27) Wipers

Cybersecurity

1) Cybersecurity Compliance

a. Test, verify, and document that the security architecture and configuration of modified trainer components are in compliance with the security requirements and security control set as defined in NIST SP 800-53 for a category of (Confidentiality= Low), (Integrity=Low), (Availability=Low).

b. Use DoD-authorized assessment tools to perform Cybersecurity testing (e.g., Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), DISA Security.

c. Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Tool), document, verify, and validate each applicable operating system Cybersecurity configuration.

2) Complete the DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) implementation for the IT technology developed in the trainer and provide completed STIG checklists to document compliance.

Cybersecurity Certification and Accreditation Support

1) Support the Risk Management Framework process IAW DODI 8510.01, DON CIO Memo 02-10, Platform Information Technology Definitions, DON Platform IT Information Assurance Guidance, Platform Information Technology Definitions, and DON Platform IT Information Assurance Guidance.

2) Apply for Authority to Operate (ATO) at project completion.

Appendix B. Crane Platform Comparisons

Pedestal Appleton Gantry Link-Belt RTC 8090 Joystick (types)

1-H + 1-Star 2-Star 1-H + 1-Star 2-Star

Joystick (uses)

Right - H = hook (hoist) direction & speed Left - Star = slew and boom control

(Controls may be reversed on different pedestal crane models)

Left – slew and boom in/out (telescope)

Right – hook up/down and boom up/down

Button on top of right joystick controls hi/low speed selection.

Will only change speed in neutral position - not while moving.

Left – Star – Gantry/trolley

Right – H – hoist up/down

Left – slew and aux winch

Right – main winch (hook/hoist) and boom (up/down

Foot Pedal(s)

2 Rocker Right – Tag lines

Left – Rider block/lift line

Dead Man switch

2 “Hinge” + 1 Rocker Left (Hinge) – Brake

Center (Rocker) – Telescope

Right (Hinge) – Throttle

Monitor System

Status Parameter/Status Op Control Parameter/Status

Boom Location & type

Left/Right (Double)

Left (Telescope)

N/A Trolley/Gantry

Center (Telescope)

Loads Assorted Ammunition “Cans” Assorted

View Low to High Low to High Down Straight to High

Specials E-Beam Multiple Pedestal

Multiple Boom

Flippers Spreader Control

Outriggers

Limits (Boom)

Slows at 15 degrees from

Upper (close to vertical)/lower (slightly above cradle) limits

None Operator must be aware of boom position

N/A

Limits (Slew)

Slows at 15 degrees from 0/180 (single pedestal) limits

Hard Stops at limits Does not slow.

N/A None 360 degree rotation

Cradle Movable position Set position Booms in No “cradle”

Cab “locked” Boom centered

Rotation 180 (single pedestal)

360 (single pedestal)

Slew limits N/A 360