VSBP-3 Section C SOW_v4_4Nov2024.pdf

PART I – SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

VOICE SWITCH BY-PASS

(VSBP)

STATEMENT OF WORK

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

AIR TRAFFIC ORGANIZATION (ATO)

COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION & NETWORK PROGRAMS (CINP)

VOICE SWITCH & RECORDER (VS&R) PROGRAM OFFICE

AJM-315

Revision 4 4 November 2024

Table of Contents

C.1 INTRODUCTION

C.1.1 Overview C.1.2 Purpose C.1.3 Scope

C.2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

C.2.1 Government Documents C.2.2 Non-Government Documents C.2.3 Sources of Documents

C.3. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

C.3.1 Program Management Tasks C.3.2 Contract/ Technical Review Meetings

C.4 QUALITY CONTROL/ASSURANCE

C.5 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

C.5.1 Configuration Management Program C.5.2 Configuration Management Plan

C.6 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

C.6.1 Task Orders C.6.2 Engineering Change Proposals

C.7 TESTING

C.7.1 Testing Requirements C.7.2 Test Documentation C.7.3 Retest

C.8 LOGISTICS SUPPORT

C.8.1 Warranty C.8.2 Warranty Conditions C.8.3 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) support ... 11 C.8.4 Spares C.8.5 Serialization Requirement C.8.6 GFE Storage

C.8.7 Re-Procurement Data Package C.8.8 Technical Instruction Manual

C.9 PRODUCTION

C.9.1 Technical Description C.9.2 Production Tasks C.9.3 Production Testbed

C.1 INTRODUCTION

C.1.1 OVERVIEW

The Voice Switch By-Pass (VSBP) provides Air Traffic Controllers with emergency access and control over FAA-furnished very high frequency (VHF) and ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio receiver/transmitters and associated signaling systems. The Air/Ground (A/G) connectivity enables Air Traffic Controllers to establish and maintain communications with aircraft during an unplanned primary voice switch outage or failure. The VSBP connections to A/G communications resources are made when it interfaces to FAA-furnished distribution frames or other distribution points. The VSBP is used in Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) facilities, Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facilities, and mobile air traffic control assets where designated ATC positions are equipped with a VSBP jack box with an emergency air-to-ground communications capability.

C.1.2 PURPOSE

This Statement of Work (SOW) identifies the products, services, and tasks that the Contractor must perform to satisfy the FAA’s VSBP program requirements.

C.1.3 SCOPE

The VSBP program requires:

a. If FAA ordered, hardware production which includes manufacturing, integration, testing, and the delivery of up to fifty (50) VSBP systems during the period of performance.

b. If FAA ordered, Program Management and DMSMS planning/reporting.

c. If FAA ordered, the necessary equipment for tailored expansions of presently installed

VSBP system configurations listed in Section C.4 “System Configuration and Components”.

d. Maintain and track GFE stock at the Contractor’s facility.

C.2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

C.2.1 GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

The following reference documents are a part of this SOW. In the event a document referenced herein has been withdrawn or cancelled by the Government, the Contractor must comply with the latest published document version that is in effect before the withdrawal or cancellation.

FAA Documents

FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) FAA Specification FAA-G-2100H, Electronic Equipment Requirements (May 2005) FAA-STD-013d Quality Control Program Requirements FAA STD-019F, Lightning and Surge Protection, Grounding, Bonding, and Shielding Requirements for Facilities and Electronic Equipment FAA-STD-021a Configuration Control, Contractor Requirements FAA Bar Code Symbology described in the FAA Asset ID Process and Procedures Guide.

Federal Documents FED-STD-595 Colors

Military Documents MIL-STD-129P, Military Marking for Shipping and Storage

C.2.2 NON-GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Documents

IEEE (587/ANSI) C62.41-1991 Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits American National Standard Institute (ANSI) Documents

ASQ/ANSI/ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems - Requirements ANSI/ASQC Q-9003-1994 Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance in Final Inspection and Test ANSI/ISO/ASQC-10007 Quality Management Guidelines for Configuration Management ANSI/EIA 310, Standard RS-310-C-77 Cabinets, Racks, Panels

Commercial Documents ASTM-D-3951, Standard Practices for Commercial Packaging UCC/EAN Code 128, Bar Code Symbology Standard

Other Publications National Fire Protection Association, Inc. (NFPA) NFPA-70, National Electrical Code

C.2.3 SOURCES OF DOCUMENTS

Copies of unclassified Federal and Military Specifications and Standards may be obtained at:

https://fedspecs.gsa.gov/s/federal-specifications;

https://fedspecs.gsa.gov/s/federal-standards. /

American National Standard Institute (ANSI):

https://www.ansi.org/

International Organization for Standardization (ISO):

https://www.iso.org/standards.html

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) documents can be obtained at:

https://csrc.nist.gov/publications

C.3. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

C.3.1 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TASKS

The Contractor must provide Program Management which encompasses planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all activities necessary to meet the requirements of this SOW. The Contractor must continuously monitor the technical and cost performance of this contract, and related subcontracts that are under the Contractor’s control. The Program Management effort includes, but is not limited to, all activities related to the material(s) procurement cycle, inventory management, and the engineering and manufacturing support necessary to assemble the VSBP component parts to build and test the system, and timely submission of all CDRL requirements. Program Management must ensure that staff and resources are available to support the activities to assemble, build, test, pack and ship equipment orders on schedule.

The Contractor must designate a Program Manager (PM) as Key Personnel (in conformance with Section H.X) with the resources and authority to ensure efficient and timely administration of the contract. This position must be the single point of contact for all deliverable submissions to the FAA. The Program Manager must be always prepared to present and discuss the current contract status with the FAA Contracting Officer (CO) and/or the FAA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The Contractor must prepare for and conduct a Program Management Review (as a formal meeting) on a quarterly basis. The Contractor must provide a written agenda for all formal meetings, conferences, reviews, and audits involving the FAA one (1) week in advance of the event per CDRL C006. The Contractor must deliver minutes from the event in writing to the FAA within two (2) weeks of the event completion in accordance with CDRL C007.

The Contractor must package and distribute all document deliverables under this contract. All data deliverables submitted by the Contractor must be delivered in accordance with the referenced CDRLs as defined in Section J.

The Contractor must maintain control of all their and subcontractor activities. The Contractor must inform the FAA of all plans to subcontract work described in this contract. The Contractor https://fedspecs.gsa.gov/s/federal-specifications;%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20https:/fedspecs.gsa.gov/s/federal-standards.%20/ https://fedspecs.gsa.gov/s/federal-specifications;%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20https:/fedspecs.gsa.gov/s/federal-standards.%20/ https://www.ansi.org/ https://www.iso.org/standards.html https://csrc.nist.gov/publications must be responsible for levying requirements contained in this contract to the extent that they are applicable to their subcontractors.

C.3.2 CONTRACT/ TECHNICAL REVIEW MEETINGS

The Contractor must hold a post award Kick-Off meeting within thirty (30) days after contract award. The Contractor must prepare the agenda (CDRL C006) and assemble meeting minutes (CDRL C007) for FAA review within one week following the meeting.

If FAA ordered, the Contractor must support Contract/Technical Reviews. Reviews will be conducted at the Contractor’s facilities or online/virtual. The Contractor must have the appropriate personnel available to support meetings. The Contractor’s personnel must include the Program Manager and the individual(s) most knowledgeable about the topic of the meeting.

If FAA ordered, requests for Contract/Technical Reviews will be provided no later than two (2) weeks prior to the desired date. The Contractor must confirm all requests in writing.

The Contractor must provide an agenda and prepare minutes (CLIN X041). (CDRL C006/CDRL C007)

C.4 QUALITY CONTROL/ASSURANCE

The Contractor must maintain an Internal Quality Control Program for all VSBP hardware, software, firmware, and documentation for the life of the VSBP contract. The Contractor must maintain a quality system capable of assuring the delivery of equipment compliant with the specified hardware and software requirements. The Contractor must develop and submit a Quality System Plan (QSP) as defined in Section E.3 (CDRL C009).

C.5 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

C.5.1 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

The Contractor must maintain a formal Configuration Management Program on all hardware configuration items in accordance with the provisions of ANSI/ISO/ASQC 10007 Quality Management Guidelines for Configuration Management. The Contractor must identify a Configuration Management Specialist who must serve as a single point of contact for all Configuration Management related issues.

As ordered by the FAA, the Contractor must provide Engineering and Technical Services specified in each Task Order (TO). All effort completed must conform to the requirements of appropriate standards and specifications.

The Contractor must prepare and deliver a Task Order Report (CDRL C008). The items to be included in the report will be specified by the Contracting Officer (CO) in the cognizant Task Order issued under this Statement of Work (SOW).

C.5.2 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Contractor must develop and submit an updated Configuration Management Plan (CDRL B001), addressing both hardware and software in accordance with ANSI/ISO/ASQC 10007 Quality Management Guidelines for Configuration Management. The Configuration Management Plan details the Contractor’s internal interface responsibilities with Program Management, Systems Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), Test and Evaluation (T&E), Logistics and Training activities. Furthermore, it addresses configuration audit planning and procedures. The Contractor must describe the Configuration Management methodologies in the Configuration Management Plan for baseline identification and change control, status accounting, auditing of software, hardware, and firmware, including any supporting documentation The FAA requires the Configuration Management Plan to include written procedures specifying the techniques and identifying the steps and forms required to accomplish Configuration Management activities. Upon written approval from the FAA, the Configuration Management Plan will be placed in Section J, Attachment D and supersede the current Attachment D.

C.6 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

C.6.1 TASK ORDERS

As ordered by the FAA, the Contractor must provide Engineering and Technical Services specified in each Task Order (TO). All effort completed must conform to the requirements of appropriate standards and specifications.

The Contractor must prepare and deliver a Task Order Report (CDRL C008). The items to be included in the report will be specified by the Contracting Officer (CO) in the cognizant Task Order issued under this Statement of Work (SOW).

C.6.2 ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSALS

As ordered, the Contractor must prepare and submit all Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) to the FAA for analysis and approval in accordance with CDRL CO10 “Engineering Change Proposals”. An ECP must include 1) the engineering change, and 2) the documentation describing the change and the reasons for requesting the change. The FAA must approve in writing all Contractor -proposed changes to the existing FAA approved VSBP component design. The ECP documentation must be submitted not later than thirty (30) days after a need for the change becomes known unless otherwise approved by the FAA. The ECP format and content must be in accordance with Appendix D of MIL-STD-973.

C.7 TESTING

C.7.1 TESTING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor must furnish all equipment, space, personnel, and management necessary to accomplish all tests. Copies are in Section J, Attachments B and C.

A Production Acceptance Test (PAT) must be performed on new VSBP Systems and parts ordered prior to shipment. The PAT, witnessed by the QRO, must ensure that each VSBP system and components are configured and equipped as ordered by the FAA, and that all VSBP functions are performed in accordance with the Work Order, SOW, and the Attachment A “VSBP Product Specification_6-7-24_DRAFT”. The Contractor must provide an advance written notice of test readiness to the QRO. If the QRO cannot accommodate the scheduled test, then the Contractor Quality representative may witness the test. The Contractor must provide a copy of the test /inventory report for QRO signature on their next visit.

C.7.2 TEST DOCUMENTATION

The Contractor must utilize FAA approved FAT procedures (Attachment B and CDRL C004) that must address each test activity. The test activity is specified in the test planning documentation.

The Contractor must provide a Test Report (CDRL C005), including an Equipment Inventory List and FAA 256 acceptance form, to the FAA QRO following the successful completion of each PAT using the FAT procedures.

C.7.3 RETEST

Failure of the equipment to meet specified requirements will compel the Contractor to determine the reason for non-conformance. The Contractor is responsible for all corrective action necessary to ensure full compliance with each specific task order. The Contractor must complete all rework prior to submission for retest. No retest will be commenced until the Contractor has submitted in writing all information concerning the non-compliance and the corrective action taken.

Corrective action must include sufficient testing of the rework by the Contractor to verify that the corrective measures were effective prior to submitting the item for FAA-witnessed testing. In addition, any adjustments made to the equipment during a test will require that the affected verification process be repeated from the beginning.

C.8 LOGISTICS SUPPORT

C.8.1 WARRANTY

The Contractor must provide a one-year warranty that commences upon Government acceptance (with a FAA Form 256 signed by the QRO as required in the Test Report, C005) of new VSBP Systems and parts. The Contractor must repair or replace, all hardware, and software furnished under this contract which fails or becomes defective, including latent defects, without charge to the Government. Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) must be replaced or repaired to restore them to a serviceable operating condition meeting the original performance specifications. All repaired or replaced LRUs must successfully undergo a system level test prior to shipment.

(1) Notwithstanding inspection and acceptance by the Government of supplies furnished under this contract, or any condition of this contract concerning the conclusiveness thereof, the Contractor warranty is one year.

(i) All Contractor manufactured VSBP systems and component parts furnished under this contract will be free from defects in material or workmanship when installed and used in accordance with FAA approved operation instructions and Technical Instruction Manual TI6650.50; and must conform with all requirements of this contract.

(ii) The preservation, packaging, and marking, and the preparation for, and method of, shipment of such supplies must conform to the requirements of this contract.

(2) When return, correction, or replacement is required, transportation charges and responsibility for the supplies while in transit must be borne by the Contractor. However, the Contractor’s liability for the transportation charges must not exceed an amount equal to the cost of transportation by the usual commercial method of shipment between the place of delivery specified in this contract and the Contractor’s plant, and return. The Government will comply with the preservation, packaging, and returning supplies requirements of this contract.

(3) Any supplies or parts thereof, corrected or furnished in replacement must also be subject to the same conditions as supplies initially delivered. The warranty, with respect to supplies or parts thereof, must be equal in duration to that in paragraph (1) above and must run from the date of shipment of the corrected or replaced supplies.

(4) All implied warranties of merchantability and “fitness for a particular purpose” are excluded from any obligation contained in this contract.

To facilitate proper site installations, the Contractor must provide an on-line location of the Technical Instruction Manual with each initial system shipment for each site to in accordance with (IAW) https://nas.amc.faa.gov/phoenix/views/technicalLibrary.xhtml .

C.8.2 WARRANTY CONDITIONS

(1) The Contracting Officer (CO) will either.

(i) Require, by written notice, the prompt correction or replacement of any supplies or parts thereof (including preservation, packaging, packing, and marking) that do not conform with the requirements of this contract.

(ii) The CO will, by contract modification, correct or replace the nonconforming supplies with similar supplies from another source and charge to the Contractor the cost occasioned to the Government thereby if the Contractor:

(A) Fails to make reshipment of the corrected or replaced supplies within the time established for their return.

(B) Fails either to accept return of the nonconforming supplies or fails to make progress after their return to correct or replace them to endanger performance of the shipment schedule, and in either of these circumstances does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days (or such longer period as the Contracting Officer may authorize in writing) after receipt of notice from the CO specifying such failure.

(iii) Instead of correction or replacement by the Government, the CO will require an equitable adjustment of the contract price. In addition, if the Contractor fails to furnish timely disposition instructions, the CO will dispose of the nonconforming supplies for the Contractor’s account in a reasonable manner. The Government is entitled to reimbursement from the Contractor, or from the proceeds of such disposal, for the reasonable expenses of the care and disposition of the nonconforming supplies, as well as for excess costs incurred or to be incurred.

https://nas.amc.faa.gov/phoenix/views/technicalLibrary.xhtml

(2) These rights and remedies of the Government are in addition to and do not limit any rights afforded to the Government by any clause cited in this contract.

The Contractor must ship the Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) to the requesting site at an address as designated by FAA personnel at no cost to the FAA within forty-eight (48) hours (excepting weekends and Federal holidays) of a telephone request followed by an email request from the CO, the COR, or the FAA Logistics Center’s point of contact. The Contractor must ship the replacement LRU in a reusable container and include a pre-addressed, pre-paid shipping label that identifies the Contractor’s location where the failed LRU is to be sent.

Failed units under warranty, that have been replaced under warranty and have then been returned to the Contractor, are the property and responsibility of contractor for disposition. As part of Contractors’ disposition, returned failed units under warranty may be corrected or refurbished. If the contractor elects to use corrected or refurbished units for warranty replacement, such units must be fully tested in accordance with FAA approved test procedures, inspected and approved by the FAAs’ QRO for form-fit-function and performance. These “corrected or refurbished” units cannot be used for new products or systems under this contract.

In the event the Contractor determines a returned failed unit under warranty has no evidence of failure, and such “returned failed unit under warranty” was reported failed during installation and prior to being placed into operational use via a FAA Joint Acceptance Inspection, this “returned failed unit under warranty” may be placed in the contractor’s inventory and treated as new material after being fully tested in accordance with FAA approved test procedures, inspected and approved by the FAA QRO for form-fit-function and performance.

C.8.3 DIMINISHING MANUFACTURING SOURCES AND MATERIAL SHORTAGES (DMSMS)

SUPPORT

The Contractor must provide Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) support that addresses VSBP LRU and component parts obsolescence including recommending Life of Type Buys (LOTBs) with consideration of GFE Depot stock. The Contractor’s DMSMS support must provide analysis of component parts obsolescence and identification of alternate suppliers to support production needs through the full period of performance. The Contractor must support the design and production of replacements for those components that are obsolete.

The Contractor must provide a Semi-Annual DMSMS report (CDRL D002) which will provide data and analysis on any critical parts identified during the reporting period and recommended mitigation solutions.

The following table provides a description of the tasks and deliverables to support the DMSMS effort for the duration of this contract.

The Contractor must hold a post award Kick-Off meeting within thirty (30) days after contract award. The Contractor must prepare the agenda (CDRL C006) and assemble meeting minutes (CDRL C007) for FAA review within one week following the meeting.

If FAA ordered, the Contractor must support Contract/Technical Reviews. Reviews will be conducted at the Contractor’s facilities or online/virtual. The Contractor must have the appropriate personnel available to support meetings. The Contractor’s personnel must include the Program Manager and the individual(s) most knowledgeable about the topic of the meeting.

If FAA ordered, requests for Contract/Technical Reviews will be provided no later than two (2) weeks prior to the desired date. The Contractor must confirm all requests in writing.

The Contractor must provide an agenda and prepare minutes (CLIN X041). (CDRL C006/CDRL C007)

C.8.4 SPARES

The Contractor must provide and ship all site spare parts as ordered by the FAA.

C.8.5 SERIALIZATION REQUIREMENT

In accordance with (IAW) Section J Attachment D, Configuration Management Plan, Section 4.2, the Contractor must assign individual serial numbers to each configuration item.

The established record of individual serial numbers for the serialized parts used to fulfill a system or parts order for a site must include the following data:

-National Stock Number -Serial Number for the part -Part Description -Order Serial Number -Site -Ship Date -Warranty Expiration Date

These records will identify the serialized parts used for an initial system shipment as well as subsequent deliveries to a site for additional items. As orders are shipped, the Contractor must update the Warranty Expiration Report (CDRL D004) and provide a revised copy of the report to the FAA Program Office.

Period Effort Description of Tasks DMSMS Report Content

Steady State

DMSMS

Analysis

Q-Star Update the Q-Star database Semi-Annual delivery of Q-Star effort

DMSMS Update the DMSMS excel sheet Semi-Annual delivery of DMSMS Analysis

General Provide Summary reports Semi-Annual delivery of Summary Reports

C.8.6 GFE STORAGE

The Contractor must provide secure storage for VSBP equipment that is designated “ship-in-place,” held by the seller prior to delivery. The secure storage area must provide a suitable environment for sensitive equipment, including a climate-controlled space impervious to extreme hot or cold temperatures, rapid temperature variations, and excessive humidity. The air must be filtered to protect against dust particles, or the equipment otherwise dust-protected by wrapping or containerization. Access to the secure storage area must be controlled. The secure storage area must be adequately insured for liability and loss of contents in the event of common disasters or theft.

C.8.7 RE-PROCUREMENT DATA PACKAGE

As ordered by the FAA, the Contractor must establish and maintain a third-party escrow account containing a complete set of the technical documentation, including proprietary information, for the VSBP system in accordance with (IAW) Attachment J-3. The Contractor must make the data in escrow available for periodic Government review and inspection.

If ordered by the FAA, the Contractor must develop and deliver a complete list of parts accompanied by an electronic version of all "as built" hardware drawings, plans, layout photos, masks, etc. in accordance with (IAW) Attachment J-3 and CDRL D005 “Escrow Account Index” (EAI). The Contractor must maintain the EAI (CDRL D005) and deliver an updated EAI to the Government at the end of each month during which changes have been posted.

If ordered by the FAA, the Contractor must document in an Escrow Account Validation Report (EAVR) (CDRL: D006) that the data in the escrow account and elements thereof conform to the contractual requirements, and accurately depict the hardware developed, produced and modified under the program.

The Government will not have access (except to view and inspect as provided herein) to the content of the escrow account unless the Contractor is no longer able to support the VSBP system. The Contractor must support the Government’s review and inspections.

C.8.8 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL

To facilitate proper site installations, the Contractor must provide an on-line location of the Technical Instruction Manual with each initial system shipment for each site to in accordance with (IAW) https://nas.amc.faa.gov/phoenix/views/technicalLibrary.xhtml https://nas.amc.faa.gov/phoenix/views/technicalLibrary.xhtml

C.9 PRODUCTION

C.9.1 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

A maximum of three (3) positions and six (6) radio channels per equipment shelf must be supported.

Each VSBP system supports 1 of 3 available circuit types. The circuit type is determined through specific backplane plug/connector and jumper configuration. Although factory configured, the circuit type can be changed locally to meet changing requirements.

The three (3) circuit types are:

Type 1: enables 1 (one) Air Traffic controller to communicate on 1 (one) specific frequency.

Type 2: enables 1 (one) Air Traffic Controller to simultaneously communicate on 2 (two) specific frequencies.

Type 3: enables 2 (two) Air Traffic Controllers to communicate on 1 (one) specific frequency.

System Component definitions are located in Section J, Attachment A “VSBP-3 Product Specification_4Nov-24_DRAFT” document.

C.9.2 PRODUCTION TASKS

The Contractor must perform mounting services for system components as ordered by the FAA and in compliance with the issued Work Order as provided by the FAA for each ATC field site.

The Contractor must provide all the hardware and support services to produce, integrate, test and deliver VSBP component parts. The Contractor must also manufacture and deliver VSBP component parts as defined in the VSBP Product Specification_6-7-24_DRAFT (Section J, Attachment A), which provides detailed component and configuration information reflecting the current system baseline.

Paragraph 4 and subparagraphs of the VSBP Product Specification_6-7-24_DRAFT also provide a technical description of VSBP component parts that, when configured together in a site-specific manner, provides Air Traffic Controllers emergency access to A/G radio transmitter and receivers.

The Contractor must be responsible for the fabrication, integration, testing and packaging of VSBP component parts in accordance with the requirements of this contract.

The Contractor must assemble, and test all ordered cables in accordance (IAW) with the FAA approved Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedures. This includes the interconnection between the jack box and the switching and control equipment. This equipment must be “plenum rated.”

All the electrical wiring must meet the requirements of FAA Specification FAA-G-2100H, Section 3.

The VSBP component parts must be manufactured and delivered for each individual site order as piece parts or assembled as a specific configuration. This is defined in the populated Work Order Spreadsheet in Section J-5.

The Contractor must provide the necessary equipment for tailored Expansion Kits of currently fielded VSBP configurations.

C.9.3 PRODUCTION TESTBED

The Contractor must build and employ an in-plant testbed system that supports the proposed VSBP to test system components before shipment to FAA facilities and to troubleshoot issues reported by the FAA. The testbed must be available for use by the Government when required.

The Contractor must maintain the testbed such that all fielded configurations or configurations currently in test at any FAA facility are readily available and can be replicated on the testbed system at any time.

The Contractor must maintain the system and ensure that it is in working condition at all times.

This maintenance must include all the labor and materials required.