UH-60 and Heuy EO-IR V2.docx

SUPPLY, INSTALL AND TEST AN EO/IR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM FOR THE

BELL UH-1HII/UH-1ST and SIKORSKY UH-60 M/L HELICOPTERS

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. BACKGROUND

A. Currently INL/A has no capability for providing on scene video of any critical situation to decision makers either in the RSO or DoS Air Wing Tactical Operations Center (TOC). An EO/IR video surveillance system with data link capability can fulfill this critical shortfall in capability. INL/A has an urgent requirement for UH-1HII/UH-1ST and UH-60 M/L aircraft to be modified for EO/IR sensors (A kits), and sensor packages (B Kits) for deployment to provide real time data/imagery to fixed and mobile ground stations in Central and South America.

B. INL/A rotary wing aircraft perform a variety of security and counternarcotic related missions.

I. Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). In support of nighttime air and sea interdiction operations, the flight crew will have the capability to locate, identify, and classify illicit transport operations from a safe distance. During airborne operation, threat/target locations can be observed and relayed to support ground and maritime interdiction forces.

II. Overland Operations. Troop transport in support of interdiction operations is one of the primary mission areas of INL supported aircraft. Conducting insertions and extraction operations in a nighttime low light environment will greatly enhance the operational effectiveness and increase the element of surprise. An EO/IR UH-1HII/UH-1ST and UH-60 A/L aircraft will be able to locate any possible threats, identify smuggling routes and sanitize the immediate environment around the LZ. Surveillance and recording of activities can be conducted from a distance of 500 meters and beyond per current host nation agreements.

III. Hyperspectral cameras may be used to identify and classify vegetation and illicit crops for counternarcotic operations.

IV. Embassy Support. INL/A UH-1HII/UH-1ST and UH-60 A/L aircraft may be used for support to Embassy operations to provide surveillance and reconnaissance of convoy routes, RSO operations, and can provide critical details of attack/threat situations in real time.

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C. Secondary missions.

I. Search and Rescue (SAR). EO-IR equipped UH-1HII/UH-1ST and UH-60 A/L aircraft could be used for opportune search and rescue, providing a significant increase over current capabilities. The employment of the Infrared (IR) feature of an EO/IR

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2. SCOPE

The scope of this project is to provide an EO/IR capability for INL/A UH-1HII/UH-1ST and UH-60 A/L aircraft currently operating in Central and South America. The contractor will perform all actions to accomplish this task. Additional contractor effort will include but not be limited to aircraft capability and system analysis, system development, design, procurement, aircraft modification, testing and evaluation, airworthiness certification, operator and maintenance technician training, continued airworthiness plan, production of a technical data package and follow-on logistics support, technical assistance and maintenance support as required.

3. OBJECTIVES

At the completion of this effort, the USG in Central and South America will have the capability to view real-time, all-weather, day or night, EO/IR HD/SDI surveillance video from INL/A rotary wing aircraft at both fixed and mobile ground stations enhancing personnel, motorcade, and facility security.

4. REQUIREMENTS

A. The contractor will provide project management support for the design, development, integration, testing, and installation of the aircraft kits, sensor packages and associated systems. The contractor should propose options to perform a trial installation with the USG completing the remaining aircraft installations in country with the technical data package and associated technical support as required. The contractor should propose an option for all aircraft to be modified in Central and South America.

B. The contractor will manage government property in accordance with appropriate FAR clauses.

C. Written progress reports will be provided at least monthly, delivered within 5 business days of the first day of the month. Progress may be reported weekly via telecom or email.

D. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the project schedule and updates as they happen, monthly at a minimum. If the contractor uses MS Project, the update should include the .mpp file.

E. The contractor shall propose options to meet the technical requirements and include cost/performance tradeoff options to maximize capability while minimizing cost. Existing wiring and controls should be used to the maximum extent possible, but if newer technology could result in better performance/reliability or lower life-cycle cost then other options will be considered. The contractor will propose solutions for line of sight (primary) as well as beyond line of sight communications capability (via satellite or US Embassy installed digital repeaters).

F. Development, Engineering, Modification, Installation, Test and Evaluation, Training will be proposed by the contractor.

G. Cockpit video interface will be included.

H. Operator Station / Control Panel is expected to reside aft of the cockpit with an operator seated behind the pilots. Any operator station or console should consider crash survivability requirements.

I. System shall be compatible with the existing aircraft hard points, data interfaces, aircraft weight and balance limitations, and use currently available on‐board power sources.

J. The EO/IR video surveillance system (B Kit) and any associated sensor operator equipment shall be easily installed and interchangeable between all R/W aircraft within 2 hours for changing mission requirements, even at night, utilizing flashlights, simple tools and on the ramp (not in a hangar).

K. The vendor provided EO/IR system controls and display shall be Day / Night Unaided capable and night vision goggle compatible.

L. The EO/IR video surveillance system must integrate with the R/W aircraft to minimize mission impacts associated with stability, aerodynamics and drag, airframe and aircraft performance limitations, center of gravity, increased weight reducing payload and range, aircraft and surveillance system vibration, ground clearance, and cabin and occupant space.

M. The proposed system must be designed for helicopter operations in extreme temperature changes and unprepared landing zones per MIL-STD requirements.

N. Include in your response, your organizations experience in performing similar modifications and detail specific platforms.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

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6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

A. Initial integration, testing, and evaluation will be conducted at Department of State INL/A facility, Central and South America B. Fleet modifications will be in Central and South America.

C. The vendor will provide options for conducting the trial installation in Central and South America and all other installations in Central and South America, as well as performing all modifications in Central and South America.

7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. Recommended Installed equipment and systems include, but are not limited to:

1. EO/IR single Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) sensor

a. Full High Definition Thermal Imager

b. Full High Definition Color and Low light camera

c. Continuous Zoom HD Optics

d. Wide-Area Secondary / HD Color Camera

e. Short wave IR camera

2. Universal Hand Control unit (UHCU)

a. Operable by Sensor Operator (primary) or Pilot

3. Video / Data / Audio Downlink Transmitter

a. High-speed transmitter for SD and HD video to minimize latency

b. L, S and C band capability (optional BLOS Band options based on cost)

c. Encryption capable (optional based on cost)

d. Capable of being powered by aircraft

e. Line of Sight capable (minimum) with options for Beyond Line of sight

f. Needs to operate in complex RF environment (anti-jam capability or equivalent). The vendor will coordinate with the RSO for specific RF considerations.

4. Crew station control panel should be mobile and operated from the cargo compartment. Needs to be NVG compatible. Easily transferrable between aircraft.

5. The contractor will provide options to include a real-time chat capability between the Sensor Operator and the ground station receiving using his picture: (Convoy Lead and Trail Team, RSO TOCs, AAR AOC, etc).

6. The contractor will provide a solution to ensure the video signal can be received by the RSO and distributed to all required users. The contractor will work with the RSO to provide data to both the fixed sites as well as mobile users.

7. The contractor will provide a solution for the receiving station to receive signal and provide to digital video recorder to enable the Embassy to receive the transmission.

a. Datalink receiver / processor

i. Multi-Channel

ii. Video distribution capability

iii. DVR capable

iv. Encryption capable

8. The contractor will propose options and quantities of handheld processors, receivers and displays

8. WARRANTY AND REPAIR

A. The contractor shall propose options for two-year and three-year warranty periods. The options may include repair capability in country and should provide options for replacement units while a system is unavailable for warranty service.

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C. The vendor will provide estimated cost and options to purchase 1 to 2 spares.

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E. The vendor will provide information on proposed maintenance concept and service and support capabilities in country and provide 18-month historical supply data for a similar geographical/mission fleet. Provide estimated availability of repair parts, approved sources of supply, turnaround time for repairs, and availability of 24/7 online/call center support.

F. The vendor needs to provide major-end-item repair/OH lead times with OEM or approved sources of supply.

9. ENGINEERING, DESIGN, INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

A. Prototype Project.

1. Before INL/ A proceeds with the complete purchase/shipment of EO/IR systems, the selected vendor will conduct a prototype trial installation with one EO/IR sensor kit and Data downlink system to be installed in one UH-1HII/UH-1ST and UH-60 A/L aircraft to be located at the Department of State INL/A facility, in south/central America. The selected vendor will supply the necessary equipment, spare parts and technical assistance to proceed with the installation and testing.

2. The prototype project will include non-recurring engineering (NRE) for the new equipment installations, wire routing and all the associated technical analysis and first article testing.

3. An aircraft survey shall be performed to assess and define the following:

· Hardware mounting locations

· Antenna mounting locations

· EO/IR installation interference

· Electrical bussing for system

· Circuit breaker locations

· Electrical wire routing

· Mounting points

· Weight and balance

4. At the completion of the initial survey, the selected vendor will further define the Preliminary Integration Design Solution. This integration design solution will be reviewed with DoS INL/A staff during a formal design review for concurrence or revision.

5. The selected vendor will develop and submit the Technical Data Package (TDP) once the integration solution is affirmed by Dos INL/A. The TDP will include:

· Master Data List (MDL)

· Installation drawings

· Mechanical

· Electrical

· Assembly drawings

· Detail part drawings

· Wiring diagram

· Substantiation documents

· Mechanical

· Stress

· Electrical

· Electrical load analysis

· Test plans

· Ground test plan

· Electro-magnetic Interference test plan

· Flight test plan

· Flight manual supplement

· Instructions for Continued Airworthiness documents

· Maintenance manual

· Illustrated parts catalog

· Weight and balance

6. The TDP will be corrected using Red Lines during the trial installation. These Red Line corrections will be incorporated into the TDP prior to final release and approval of the drawings. Final documents shall be provided to INL/A within 30 days after completion of the successful Trial installation.

7. Upon successful completion of aircraft modifications, the following documentation shall be delivered to INL/A:

· Current Electrical Load Analysis (ELA) updated to correspond to the load changes created by the new equipment installation.

· Electrical Load Analysis documentation and Certificates of Conformance for all structural equipment fabricated and installed in the aircraft.

· Test plan and results including operational checks of all newly installed equipment as well as disturbed systems caused by the modifications to include repairs required to return the systems to fully operational status (EMI/EMC and FCC checklists)

· Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA)

· Flight Manual Supplements

· Parts Manual Supplements

· Airworthiness Limitations

· Drawings and Schematics Contractor proposed electrical installations and modifications shall be accomplished in accordance with TM 1-1500-323-24-1, Installation and Repair Practices, Aircraft Electric and Electronic Wiring, Aerospace Standard AS50881, Rev F and FAA AC 21-99. Structural modifications and/or fabrications shall be accomplished in accordance with AC 43-13-2B, Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices - Aircraft Modifications.

8. INL/A will make a final technical assessment and decision about whether to continue with the development of this SOW and proceed with the purchase of EO/IR systems.

9. INL/A will conduct all ground and flight tests to support the inspection, repair, and acceptance of the EO/IR and associated data downlink system.

10. Acceptance of the installation will be by the INL/A designated test pilot and the WASS contractor QC/Maintenance Advisor when the test pilot signs off on the work.

10. TRAINING AND PUBLICATIONS

A. The selected vendor will provide training for up to (10) pilots/system operators and (10) maintenance and avionics technicians and/or third-party contractors on the install, uninstall, configure, repair, use and troubleshooting the EO/IR and Data Downlink system.

B. Provide all up-to-date publications (with updates throughout the warranty period), licenses and manuals for the components of the aircraft and the sensor system.

11. RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Vendor Responsibilities:

1. Provide a qualified avionics and maintenance technician/instructor who can competently inspect and install the EO/IR sensor system, integrate it with other UH-1HII/UH-1ST and UH-60 A/L aircraft systems and train others.

2. Provide a detailed listing of parts, supplies, software and tools required to install and configure the EO/IR system on the UH-1HII/UH-1ST and UH-60 A/L aircraft.

3. Integrate and provide instruction on the EO/IR and Data downlink system with selected Ground receiving stations in coordination with the Operations Center through the Engineering Security Center (ESC).

4. Provide all publications, manuals and tech support necessary to maintain and repair the EO/IR sensor system.

5. Provide training for up to (10) pilots and (10) maintenance and avionics technicians on the install, uninstall, configure, repair, use and troubleshooting of sensor system in Central and South America.

6. Supply an engineering order with all technical data required before the installation process begins. The vendor will support airworthiness assessment by the Aviation Engineering Directorate and Utility Helicopter Program Office.

7. Recommend operational environmentally appropriate spares package/options and/or OEM maintenance services in Central and South America.

8. Advise and assist INL/A with installing, calibrating and maintaining the EO/IR and Data downlink systems during testing.

9. Contractor shall provide estimated transportation and lodging costs to support installations in Melbourne, FL and as an option, one technician to assist with the installation of the first system in Central and South America. Cost estimates will be provided to complete all installations in Central and South America.

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