RCIS_Pre-Solicitation_Conf_Slides.pdf

Route Clearance Interrogation System (RCIS)

Pre-Solicitation Conference

01-02 August 2016 Distribution A: Approved for public release;

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Administrative Announcements

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• Breaks will be taken at the designated time or as needed on an individual basis.

• Restroom locations outside meeting room

• Lunch will not be provided.

Agenda

Time Topic Presenter DAY 1 – 01 August 2016

07:00 – 07:59 Check-In / Registration

08:00 – 08:10 Welcome Mr. Bryan McVeigh

08:11 – 08:30 ALUGS Portfolio LTC Cory Berg

08:31 – 08:45 Administrative Overview Mr. Joseph Mastrogiacomo

08:46 – 09:15 Operational Overview Mr. Joseph Mastrogiacomo

09:16 – 09:30 Program Overview Mr. Joseph Mastrogiacomo

09:31 – 09:45 Break 09:46 – 10:15 System Engineering Mr. Brian Novak

10:16 – 10:30 TACOM LCMC Office of Small Business Programs

Ms. Harmony Hunsanger

10:31 – 10:40 Closing Remarks LTC Cory Berg

10:41 – 12:00 Lunch 12:00 – 17:00 One-on One Sessions (per Schedule)

DAY 2 – 02 August 2016 08:00 – 16:00 One-on One Sessions (per Schedule)

Welcome

Opening Comments Mr. Bryan McVeigh, Project Manager Force Projection

PEO CS&CSS Robotic & Autonomous Systems

Man-Transportable Robotics System Mark I & II (EOD)

Man-Transportable Robotics System Increment II

Route Clearance & Interrogation System (RCIS) M160 Light Flail

Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET)

Common Robotic System Individual

Automated Convoy Operations

(ACO)

Leader/Follower Husky Mounted Detections System (HMDS)

Robotic Enhancement Program

Non-Standard Equipment

Semi- Autonomous

Control

APPLIQUE AND LARGE UNMANNED

GROUND VEHICLES (ALUGS) PORTFOLIO

LTC Cory Berg, Product Manager

ALUGS Robotics Overview

Route Clearance & Interrogation System Type I M160 Light Flail

Automated Convoy Operations

Leader/Follower

Husky Mounted Detections System

Semi- Autonomous

Control

Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport

MMPV

Semi-Autonomous Control

MMPV Type II

Route Clearance & Interrogation System

Type II

Robotic Enhancement Program

Today

Presenter Presentation Notes

ALUGS

The M160 is the single program of record system that did very well in Afghanistan and is now being RESET at Fort Leonard Wood Route Clearance & Interrogation System (RCIS) is planning a RFP release by 1QFY17 and contract award by 4QFY17.

Leader Follower is the precursor to Automated Convoy Operations (ACO) and is competing in the 18-22 POM after completing HQDA 1 Star Staffing Husky Mounted Detection System (HMDS) has radar development prioritize ahead of autonomy until at least FY22 Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) recently was part of NIE 16.1, where many lessons learned were captured to feed the requirements process as this also competes in the FY 18-22 POM Automated Convoy Operations (ACO) expands the Leader Follower Capabilities to fully automated vehicles without drivers and the types of vehicles it can be applied to

ADMINISTRATIVE OVERVIEW

Joe Mastrogiacomo, Program Officer

Industry Day Purpose

• Update participants on the Army's requirements and Acquisition Strategy to fulfill the RCIS Type I requirement.

• Promote networking among potential program participants.

• Give participants an opportunity to provide feedback to the Government in selected areas.

Ground Rules

• Information presented during this briefing summarizes the requirements for the RCIS Type I as it currently exists.

• The information presented in this briefing is subject to change.

• Government will not discuss cost.

Questions From Industry

• Only questions formally submitted through FBO will be addressed.

– Government responses to questions should not be considered contractually binding.

– The Government reserves the right to NOT answer a question at this meeting.

• Limited clarification questions may be answered at the Government’s discretion.

• All questions shall be submitted to FBO following the conference.

Questions are due by 17:00, 15 Aug 2016.

• Answers to all questions resulting from this briefing will be posted to FBO:

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One-on-One Sessions

• Sessions will occur the afternoon of 01 Aug and continue on 02 Aug (Marriott Courtyard in Novi).

• Check-in is required for all participants 30 minutes prior to the scheduled session.

• The 60 minutes session will consist of a 55 minute briefing and a 5 minute transition to the next scheduled session. A verbal notice will be given 10 minutes prior to conclusion of the briefing period.

• The 30 minutes session will consist of a 25 minute briefing and a 5 minute transition to the next scheduled session. A verbal notice will be given 10 minutes prior to conclusion of the briefing period.

• All items shall be removed from the room upon completion. If items are left behind, they will not be available for return until the following transition period regardless of the sensitivity of the materials.

• Sessions were scheduled in advance of this event and will not be rescheduled.

• One-on-one sessions are strictly held to the scheduled times in order to prevent overlap or cancellation of following meetings.

• Opportunity for industry to share information and concerns specific to their company relative to the specific feedback areas of interest identified by the Government

Feedback Requested

• The Government has provided Interface Control Documentation (ICDs) for the Delta- HMEE (D-HMEE) and Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle (MPCV) (attachments 0002, 0003, 0004) to provide sufficient technical details to integrate your proposed SAC system to the host vehicles provided as Government Furnished Property. Do you foresee any challenges with successful integration based upon the technical information provided by the Government?

• Given these ICDs, what extent of interaction or support would be needed from the vehicle OEMs to successfully integrate your proposed solution?

• What location(s) would you recommend to integrate the SAC to the D-HMEEs? Would you recommend performing the work at your facility, the vehicle OEM’s facility, or another Government installation (test site, Depot, etc.) or any combination? Please consider during EMD (Pre-production) and during LRIP and FRP (production).

Presenter Presentation Notes In addition to the areas of concerns identified by industry during review of the posted draft documentation and Pre-Solicitation Conference briefing, the Government is requesting feedback to the following questions during the One-on-One Sessions.

Feedback Requested (cont’d)

• Does your company have substantiating data, in the form of test results, either in-house or relevant third-party Government or commercial testing documentation, to support the performance of your proposed SAC system relative to the Government’s requirements? Consider full up system and component/benchtop testing in your response.

• What are the long-lead items needed for pre-production or production assets that the Government should be aware of in order to meet schedule constraints identified in the PWS, CDRLs and attachments provided? What is the lead time for these items?

• Are there any areas of the RCIS Program Plan (Attachment 0015) or draft contract documentation in which you see areas of high risk? If so please be as specific as possible.

• Is your company aware of the Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Interoperability Profile (IOP) (Attachment 0014)? Does your potential system comply with the IOP, and which versions? If not, are there plans to incorporate the IOP into future designs? If so, how long will this process take?

RCIS TYPE I OPERATIONAL

OVERVIEW

Problem Statement: The Capability Gap of Current Explosive Hazard (EH) Defeat Capabilities

Vehicle Mounted Mine Detection System (VMMD):

Detects and Marks Metallic EH

Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle (Buffalo/MPCV):

Interrogates and classifies shallow buried EH detected by the HMDS and VMMD

Medium Mine Protected Vehicle (MMPV) Type II (RG31MK5E):

Provides C2 and security for the Clearance Mission

High Mobility Engineer Excavator (HMEE) : Provides deep buried interrogation as required for the Clearance MissionAN/PSS 14: Detects

Metallic and Low Metallic EH

Man Transportable Robotic System (MTRS) :

Place a charge to neutralize EH

Husky Mounted Detection System (HMDS) :

Detects and Marks the full spectrum of EH

Why do we need the new program?

#1 Explosive Hazard (EH) Defeat Capability Gap: Lack of Standoff capabilities to detect, interrogate and neutralize the full spectrum of EH while on the move.

RCIS is one of the first Programs of Record (PORs) with the sole purpose of taking the

Soldier out of the EH Kill Zone during Route Clearance Operations! 16

RCIS Type I Capability Overview

• RCIS Type I: Manned or unmanned RCIS High Mobility Engineering Excavator (R-HMEE) capable of enabling Soldiers to semi-autonomously interrogate, excavate, and classify deep buried explosive hazards, IEDs, and caches.

• Unmanned Vehicle: Based on the High Mobility Engineering Excavator (HMEE) platform

• OEM: JCB

• Government: Product Manager Construction Equipment/Materiel Handling Equipment (PdM CE/MHE)

• Mine Protected Combat Vehicle (MPCV)

• OEM: Force Protection Industries

• Government: Product Manager, Assured Mobility Systems (PdM AMS)

R-HMEEMPCV (Buffalo)

Wireless Control

RCIS TYPE 1

Tactic Techniques and Procedures

• R-HMEE will travel in "Manned mode" during movements as well as during the Clearance Mission until an interrogation mission is designated for the RCIS Type I and then the operator will dismount the R-HMEE, engage the Semi-Autonomous capability and operate the RCIS Type I from the MPCV Buffalo right rear seat.

• Please keep in mind that on occasion as dictated by the threat, the RCIS Type I during a Clearance mission will have to be operated totally in the unmanned mode.

• Basis of Issue (BOI) for Type I: Three per Clearance Company, Two per the Combat Engineer Company organic to the Brigade Combat Team (BCT)

RCIS Operational View

Operational Concept

Route Clearance Platoon, operating as a detection and neutralization element during Initial Route Opening: HMDS Operators from Echelon 1 move to the MMPV Type II in Echelon 3 when in Semi-autonomous mode.

The RCIS operators will move as follows when in Semi-autonomous mode: RCIS Type II’s in Echelon 7, the drivers move to the MMPV Type IIs in Echelon 8 to control the RCIS Type II, the Co Drivers move to the MPCV in Echelon 9. The RCIS Type I operator moves to the MPCV A2 in echelon 4 when in Semi-autonomous mode.

Operational Concept Route Clearance Platoon, Clearance Company

MMPV Type II:

• Semi-autonomous Control:

RCIS Type II OCU

• RDS w/MTRS

• Casualty Evacuation

Capability

• EFP AOA Protection Kit

• Duke V3 System

• M2 .50 caliber MG w/CROWS

• SINCGARS & FBCB2

BFT/JBCP BFT

MMPV Type II:

• Same as Above except equipped with:

• MMPV Interrogation Arm

• Interrogate & Classify

System

MMPV Type II:

• VOSS

• Casualty Evacuation

Capability

• EFP AOA Protection

Kit

• Duke V3 System

• MK19 40 mm

Automatic Grenade Machine Gun w/OGPK

• SINCGARS &

FBCB2 BFT/JBCP

BFT

Buffalo/MPCV A2:

• Interrogation Arm

• Interrogate & Classify

System

• Air Digger Attachment

• Vehicle Mounted Debris

Blower

• Duke V3 System

• SINCGARS & FBCB2

BFT/JBCP BFT

MMPV Type I (EOD):

• VOSS

• EFP AOA Protection Kit

• Duke V3 System

• M2 .50 caliber MG w/CROWS

• SINCGARS & FBCB2

BFT/JBCP BFT

MMPV Type II:

• Same as Below except equipped with:

• VOSS

• M2 .50 caliber MG w/OGPK

MMPV Type II:

• Semi-autonomous Control:

HMDS OCU

• Full-width EH Roller w/Trip &

Command Wire Neutralization System

• Casualty Evacuation Capability

• EFP AOA Protection Kit

• Duke V3 System

• M2 .50 caliber MG w/CROWS

• SINCGARS & FBCB2

BFT/JBCP BFT

MMPV Type II:

• Vehicle Recovery/Towing

Capability

• M200A1 Trailer w/MICLIC

• Casualty Evacuation

Capability

• EFP AOA Protection Kit

• Duke V3 System

• M2 .50 caliber MG w/CROWS

• SINCGARS & FBCB2

BFT/JBCP BFT

Buffalo/MPCV A2:

• Semi-autonomous

Control: RCIS Type I

OCU

• Interrogation Arm

• Interrogate & Classify

System

• Air Digger Attachment

• Vehicle Mounted Debris

Blower Bracket

• Duke V3 System

• SINCGARS & FBCB2

BFT/JBCP BFT

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Optional

(8)Echelons

Direction of Movement

Husky MK III:

• Semi-autonomous Control:

MBU

• Metallic Detection

• GPR Detection

• Deep Buried Detection

• Ink Marking

• SINCGARS

Husky MK III:

• Same as Above

Husky MK III:

• Semi-autonomous Control:

Powered-down MBU

• Metallic Detection

• GPR Detection

• Ink Marking

• Trip & Command

Detonation Wire Neutralization System

• SINCGARS

Husky MK III:

• Same as Above

• This Echelon GPR is Powered down, Organic Husky Metal detection is Powered UP.

MMPV Type II (Tm Ldr)

RCIS Type II:

• Semi-autonomous Control:

MBU

• Full-width EH Roller w/Trip

& Command Wire Neutralization System

• Vehicle Mounted Debris Blower

• Safety Warning System

• Duke V3 System

• AOA Protection Kit

• SINCGARS

RCIS Type II:

• Same as Above

RCIS Type I:

• Semi-autonomous

Control: MBU

• Excavating Arm

• Excavate

Attachments

• Interrogate and

Classify System

• Air Digger

Attachment

• Front Boom Arm

• Clamshell Bucket

Attachment w/Lift, Move and Fill Capability

• AOA Protection Kit

• Duke V3 System

• SINCGARS

(9) (10)

3.5m

3.5m

1m Buffalo/MPCV A2

(Tm Ldr)

MMPV Type

II

(Tm Ldr)

MMPV Type I (EOD Tm Ldr)

MMPV Type II (Sqd Ldr)

MMPV Type II

(PSG)

MMPV Type II (Sqd Ldr)

RCIS Type IBuffalo/MPCV A2 (Tm Ldr)

MMPV Type II (Plt Ldr)

Husky MK III

Husky MK III

Icons are for illustrative purposes and will be updated as systems develop

Husky MK III

Husky MK III

RCIS Type

II

RCIS Type

II

Presenter Presentation Notes This slide identifies the Operational Concept Sketch for the RC Platoon, Clearance Company The Route Clearance Platoon, operating as a detection and neutralization element during Initial Route Opening includes the RCIS Type I operator moving to the MPCV A2 in echelon 4 when in Semi-autonomous mode. Other movements are noted on the slide for other vehicles and operators.

Operational Concept

Route Clearance Platoon, operating as a neutralization element during unit movement after the route is opened:

RCIS Operators will move to the following vehicles when in Semi-autonomous mode. RCIS Type II in Echelon 1 top vehicle: The driver moves to the MMPV Type II to control the RCIS Type II, the Co Driver moves to the MPCV in Echelon 2. RCIS Type II in Echelon 1 bottom vehicle: The driver & co driver move to the MPCV A2 in echelon 2 to control the RCIS Type II. RCIS Type I operator moves to the MPCV

A2. Huskies are always in the manned mode during this operation.

Operational Concept Sketch for the Route Clearance Platoon, Organic to the Brigade Combat Team

MMPV Type II:

• Semi-autonomous Control:

RCIS Type II OCU

• Interrogation Arm

• Interrogate & Classify System

• RDS w/MTRS

• Casualty Evacuation

Capability

• EFP AOA Protection Kit

• Duke V3 System

• M2 .50 caliber MG w/CROWS

• SINCGARS & FBCB2

BFT/JBCP BFT

Buffalo/MPCV A2:

• Semi-autonomous Control:

RCIS Type II OCU

• Interrogation Arm

• Interrogate & Classify System

• Air Digger Attachment

• Vehicle Mounted Debris

Blower

• Duke V3 System

• SINCGARS & FBCB2

BFT/JBCP BFT

MMPV Type II:

• Semi-autonomous

Control: Husky Powered-down OCU

• Full-width EH Roller w/Trip & Command Wire Neutralization System

• RDS w/MTRS

• Casualty Evacuation

Capability

• EFP AOA Protection

Kit

• Duke V3 System

• M2 .50 caliber MG w/CROWS

• SINCGARS & FBCB2

BFT/JBCP BFT

MMPV Type I (EOD):

• VOSS

• EFP AOA Protection Kit

• Duke V3 System

• M2 .50 caliber MG w/CROWS

• SINCGARS & FBCB2

BFT/JBCP BFT

Buffalo/MPCV A2:

• Semi-autonomous

Control: RCIS Type I

OCU

• Interrogation Arm

• Interrogate & Classify

System

• Air Digger Attachment

• Vehicle Mounted Debris

Blower Bracket

• Duke V3 System

• SINCGARS & FBCB2

BFT/JBCP BFT

MMPV Type II:

• VOSS

• Vehicle Recovery/ Towing

Capability

• M200A1 Trailer w/ MICLIC

• Casualty Evacuation

Capability

• EFP AOA Protection Kit

• Duke V3 System

• M2 .50 caliber MG w/OGPK

• SINCGARS & FBCB2

BFT/JBCP BFT

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)Echelons

Direction of Movement Husky MK III:

• Semi-autonomous

Control: Powered-down

MBU

• Metallic Detection

• GPR Detection

• Ink Marking

• Trip & Command

Detonation Wire Neutralization System

• SINCGARS

Husky MK III:

• Same as Above

Husky MK III:

• Semi-autonomous

Control: Powered-down

MBU

• Metallic Detection

• GPR Detection

• Deep Buried Detection

• Ink Marking

• SINCGARS

Husky MK III:

• Same as Above

RCIS Type II:

• Semi-autonomous Control:

MBU

• Full-width EH Roller w/Trip

& Command Wire Neutralization System

• Vehicle Mounted Debris Blower

• Safety Warning System

• AOA Protection Kit

• Duke V3 System

• SINCGARS

RCIS Type II:

• Same as Above

RCIS Type I:

• Semi-autonomous

Control: MBU

• Excavating Arm

• Excavate Attachments

• Interrogate and Classify

System

• Air Digger Attachment

• Hydraulic Boom Arm

• Clamshell Bucket

Attachment w/Lift, Move and Fill Capability

• AOA Protection Kit

• Duke V3 System

• SINCGARS

(9) (10)

3.5m

3.5m

1m

Buffalo/MPCV A2 (Tm Ldr)

MMPV Type I (EOD Tm Ldr)

MMPV Type II (Plt Ldr)

MMPV Type II

(PSG)

MMPV Type II (Sqd Ldr)

RCIS Type IBuffalo/MPCV A2 (Tm Ldr)

Husky MK

III

Husky MK III

Icons are for illustrative purposes and will be updated as systems develop

Husky MK III

Husky MK III MMPV Type II:

• Semi-autonomous

Control: Husky Powered-down OCU

• Full-width EH Roller w/Trip & Command Wire Neutralization System

• VOSS

• Casualty Evacuation

Capability

• EFP AOA Protection

Kit

• Duke V3 System

• MK19 40mm Automatic

Grenade MG w/OGPK

• SINCGARS & FBCB2

BFT/JBCP BFT

MMPV Type II (Sqd Ldr)

RCIS Type

II

RCIS Type

II

Presenter Presentation Notes This slide shows the Operational Concept Sketch for the Route Clearance Platoon, Organic to the BCT Route Clearance Platoon, operating as a neutralization element during unit movement after the route is opened will involve RCIS Type I Operator to the MPCV A2. Other vehicle and soldier movements are as noted in the graphic.

RCIS TYPE I PROGRAM OVERVIEW

RCIS Type I Block Diagram

High Mobility Engineer Excavator (HMEE)

- Unarmored and Armored

- Front Loader

- Backhoe bucket on Boom Arm

ROUTE CLEARANCE AND INTERROGATION

SYSTEM (RCIS) TYPE I

RCIS HMEE (R-HMEE) CONTROL VEHICLE

Buffalo Mine-Protected Clearance

Vehicle (MPCV)

Delta HMEE (D-HMEE)

Electric-over-Hydraulic (E-H) (for Interrogation Functions)

Drive-By-Wire (DBW) (for Automotive Functions)

RCIS Interrogation Attachments (Air Spade, Rake and Spork, Clamshell Bucket)

Semi-Autonomous Control (SAC) System

MBU B-Kit

MBU A-Kit Cables and Brackets

Operator Control Unit (OCU) B-Kit

OCU

- Controls

- Video Display

- Head Aimed Control Viewer

CommsCommsMBU Vehicle Camera(s)

OCU A-Kit Cables and Brackets

Wireless

Classification Equipment

- Controls

- Video Display

- Classification Camera

- Light Attachment

- Measurement Attachment

IOP Compliant Interface CANbus Interface per GFI ICD

Base HMEE in current Army inventory

• Delta HMEE modifications (OEM)

• Vehicle and ICD provided as

Government Furnished Materiel to SAC contractor

• SAC System developed and integrated via Full and Open Competition

• Focus of this solicitation

Presenter Presentation Notes This competition is for the development and integration of the SAC kit to the Delta HMEEs. The graphic shown provides an overview of the perceived RCIS Type I system. To support EMD, the Base HMEE is being modified by the OEM to provide a digitally controlled vehicle architecture, including automotive and interrogation functions, as well as specific route clearance interrogation attachments not already provided with the base HMEE. Once modified, we identify this HMEE as a Delta HMEE. Communication and control of the Delta HMEE is done via a robotic interface point. The Delta HMEE, along with the Interface Control Document for the Robotic Interface control point, will be provided as Government Furnished Materiel to the SAC contractor. The ICD documentation will be provided as part of the Request For Proposal materials. As shown, the SAC system is competed under this solicitation and the contractor will be responsible for providing the total SAC system, including installation brackets, cables, external antennas, all proposed sensors, necessary to install the SAC system to the HMEE and the Buffalo.

RCIS Type I Program Plan

RCIS FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26

Program Events

Contracting

Engineering

Test & Evaluation

Logistics

MS BMDA RFP

Approval MDA

LRIP

Approval

MS C FRP Decision Review

FUE

IOC

CDRPDR

Contractor Design, Integration, Build

Prototype delivery

SVR/ FCA

PRR

TRR

Ctr Test

Govt Testing

(PPQT)

Limited User Test PQT

OT

Develop Product Support Elements

LOGDEMO

FieldingTech Manual Dev’t

TM Update

New Equipment Training

Interim Contractor Support

LRIP Option ContractEMD Contract

RFP

SSEB

LRIP Option Notification

FRP

OptionHMEE

Delivery

(GFE)

EMD Contract Award

Full Rate Production Options (2, 1-year options)

Veh Del’y Total Package Fielding Option

System Tech Support Option

Interim Cntrtr Support Option

Pre-MSB Engin’g & Manufact’g Dev’t Production & Deployment Operations & Support

Pre-Solicitation Conference

Schedule shown is the Government’s notional program plan; a detailed Integrated Master Schedule will be required from the contractor after contract award

Total Lifecycle System Management contract with options that achieve support from Milestone B through start of

Full Rate Production and supporting activities

Presenter Presentation Notes Shown is the RCIS Type I Program Plan. Across the top is shown the DoD Acquisition phases of EMD, Production & Deployment, and Operations & support. This solicitation is expected to cover total lifecycle system support up through the first two years of full rate production; as such, it covers all phases of the acquisition lifecycle. Major Milestones are MS B in late FY17 followed by an EMD contract award with production & support options; MS C in early FY20; leading to FUE in mid FY22. The EMD contract spans approx. 2.5 years, followed by (2) one-year LRIP options; and (2) one year Full Rate Production options. To support production and fielding, the contract includes options for Total Package Fielding support, System Technical Support Option; and Interim Contractor support should these be needed.

As part of the EMD contract; major milestones include a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) within 3 months after contract award and CDR within 9 months after contract award, leading up to prototype delivery to the Government in early FY19 to kickoff the Government test phase of Pre-Production Qualification Testing (PPQT). Upon completion, the Gov’t and Contractor will execute a System Verification Review and Production Readiness Review prior to Milestone C. Keep in mind, it is expected that TM development and logistics analysis will begin during EMD, with a first draft of the TM being delivered after CDR. Additional Logistics requirements, including Level of Repair analysis and engineering data for provisioning, are detailed in the draft Performance Work Statement.

Phases

Contractor Responsible for Development & Integration of Semi-Autonomous Control kit, bracketry, cabling, external antennas EMD (PWS sec. C.1 – C.20)

• (6) Delta HMEE assets provided as GFE •Not to exceed (6) MPCV assets provided as GFE •Contractor delivers all GFE assets as RCIS systems back to Government with fully integrated SAC and HMEE mods for Government testing

Low Rate Initial Production Option (PWS sec. C.21) •Government provides up to (22)

Delta HMEEs and MPCV Buffalos for contractor integration

•Contractor delivers fully integrated RCIS systems back to Government per agreed upon delivery schedule

•Events supported: Production Qualification Testing(PQT), Initial Operational Test & Evaluation

(IOT&E), LOGDEMO

Full Rate Production Option(s)(PWS sec. C.22) •Government provides Delta

HMEE assets throughout production options awarded

•Estimated production based on HMEE rotational availability is ~50 RCIS systems per year

• Integration done by SAC contractor

•MPCV integrated with OCU and antennas at fielding location

Engineering & Manufacturing Development Phase

• EMD (C.1- C.20)

– Government Furnished Materiel: Delta HMEE Prototypes and Interface Documentation

– SAC Contractor to complete full system integration

– Series of Technical Reviews (System Requirements Review , Preliminary Design Review , Critical Design Review, System Verification Review , Functional Configuration Audit , Production Readiness Review )

– Contractor delivers (6) SAC systems integrated to Delta HMEEs and MPCVs, along with (1) additional SAC system for a Government System Integration Laboratory (SIL), for a total of (7) SAC systems.

– Verify system design through contractor & Government testing

– Begin Logistics Analysis & Technical Manual development

Low Rate Initial Production

• LRIP (C.21)

– Government Furnishes Delta HMEEs to the contractor’s facility

– Contractor delivers (22) LRIP SAC systems integrated to Delta HMEEs and MPCVs in production configuration

– Production Qualification Testing

– Operational Testing

– Ensure contractor production process fully developed

– Ensure system configuration meets mission needs

Full Rate Production

• FRP (C.22)

– Produce and deliver systems in accordance with full rate production schedule.

– Quantities estimated at 50 systems per year

Supporting Activities

• Total Package Fielding Option (C.23)

– Contractor support to Government fielding of RCIS assets

• Separately Priced Technical Data Package (TDP) Option (C.24)

– Production Level delivered in Government Format

– Includes Software (source code, executables, documentation) with

Government Purpose Rights

• System Technical Support Option (C.25)

– Engineering services during sustainment

– Contracted through individual work directives

• Interim Contractor Support Option (C.26)

– Contractor support for operations & sustainment until Government implements long-term support strategy

RCIS TYPE I SYSTEM ENGINEERING

Brian Novak, Lead Engineer

RCIS Type I Block Diagram

RCIS Type I (dark grey ‘L’ box):

• RCIS HMEE (R-HMEE)

• Control Vehicle

R-HMEE:

• Base platform is the HMEE

• HMEE is modified (DBW and E-H) to create a D-HMEE

• D-HMEE includes RCIS-unique Attachments

• D-HMEE integrated with SAC system components is called a R-HMEE

Control Vehicle:

• Base platform is a Buffalo Mine- Protected Clearance Vehicle (MPCV)

• MPCV integrated with SAC system components is called a Control Vehicle

High Mobility Engineer Excavator (HMEE)

- Unarmored and Armored

- Front Loader

- Backhoe bucket on Boom Arm

ROUTE CLEARANCE AND INTERROGATION

SYSTEM (RCIS) TYPE I

RCIS HMEE (R-HMEE) CONTROL VEHICLE

Buffalo Mine-Protected Clearance

Vehicle (MPCV)

Delta HMEE (D-HMEE)

Electric-over-Hydraulic (E-H) (for Interrogation Functions)

Drive-By-Wire (DBW) (for Automotive Functions)

RCIS Interrogation Attachments (Air Spade, Rake and Spork, Clamshell Bucket)

Semi-Autonomous Control (SAC) System

MBU B-Kit

MBU A-Kit Cables and Brackets

OCU B-Kit

OCU

- Controls

- Video Display

- Head Aimed Control Viewer

CommsCommsMBU Vehicle Camera(s)

OCU A-Kit Cables and Brackets

Wireless

Classification Equipment

- Controls

- Video Display

- Classification Camera

- Light Attachment

- Measurement Attachment

IOP Compliant Interface CANbus Interface per GFI ICD

R-HMEE

CONTROL VEHICLE

D-HMEE

Semi-Autonomous Control (SAC) System

MBU B-Kit

MBU A-Kit Cables and Brackets

OCU B-Kit

OCU

- Controls

- Video Display

- Head Aimed Control Viewer

CommsCommsMBU Vehicle Camera(s)

OCU A-Kit Cables and Brackets

Wireless

Classification Equipment

- Controls

- Video Display

- Classification Camera

- Light Attachment

- Measurement Attachment

IOP Compliant Interface CANbus Interface per GFI ICD

Semi-Autonomous Control (SAC) System

SAC System Characteristics:

• Provides control of the R-HMEE in the unmanned mode

• Normally off in manned mode, but can be turned on for R-HMEE operator to control classification equipment

• Employs an Applique Methodology composed of Kits

• Mobile Base Unit (MBU) A-Kit and B-Kit on the R-HMEE

• OCU A-Kit and B-Kit on the Control Vehicle

SAC System Digital Interfaces:

• Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Interoperability Profiles (IOP) interface between MBU and OCU

• CANbus Interface (per GFI ICD) between the MBU and the D-HMEE

R-HMEE

D-HMEE

Semi-Autonomous Control (SAC) System

MBU B-Kit

MBU A-Kit Cables and Brackets

CommsMBU Vehicle Camera(s)

Classification Equipment

- Controls

- Video Display

- Classification Camera

- Light Attachment

- Measurement Attachment

Mobile Base Unit (MBU) A-Kit/B-Kit

MBU B-Kit:

• Consists of an MBU, vehicle camera(s), classification equipment, communications, and other equipment to control of the R-HMEE

• MBU is the main processing computer

• Vehicle cameras used for driving and situational awareness

• Classification Equipment includes controls, video display, classification camera, light and measurement attachments

• Classification Equipment operates independently in the manned mode (intent is to provide a backup capability if the MBU, OCU and/or radio link fails)

MBU A-Kit:

• Consists of brackets, cables and other equipment to integrate the MBU B-Kit

Other Equipment:

• Equipment necessary to control the R-HMEE depending on individual offeror’s designs

CONTROL VEHICLE

Semi-Autonomous Control (SAC) System

OCU B-Kit

OCU

- Controls

- Video Display

- Head Aimed Control Viewer

Comms

OCU A-Kit Cables and Brackets

Operator Control Unit (OCU) A-Kit/B-Kit

OCU B-Kit:

• Consists of an OCU (with controls, video display, and head aimed control viewer), communications, and other equipment for operator to control the R-

HMEE

• OCU is the main processing computer

• Controls and Video Display per MIL-STD-1472

• Head aimed control viewer covers both eyes to enable the operator in the Control Vehicle to view video from the R-HMEE

• OCU B-Kit is intended to be removable to enable moving to another Control Vehicle and for dismounted operations

OCU A-Kit:

• Consists of brackets, cables and other equipment to integrate the OCU B-Kit

Other Equipment:

• Equipment necessary to control the R-HMEE depending on individual offeror’s designs

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION FOR ROUTE CLEARANCE &

INTERROGATION SYSTEM (RCIS) TYPE I

• Contained in the RFP as Attachment 0001

• Table format includes Performance Requirements and

Verification Methods

• Includes Threshold and Objective requirements

• SAC System is required to meet all Threshold requirements

Section 3.2.3 Semi-Autonomous Control (SAC) System

• Contains the majority of SAC System performance requirements

• MBU and OCU configuration

• Situational Awareness

• Automotive Functions

• Route Clearance Functions

• Communication

• Cybersecurity

• Vehicle Integration

RCIS Performance Specification (P-SPEC)

Definition For Semi-autonomous Control:

Semi-autonomous control is defined as a mode of operation of an unmanned system wherein the human operator and/or the unmanned system plan(s) and conduct(s) a mission and requires various levels of human robot interaction. For mobility, semi-autonomous control can include vehicle following, path following, road following, obstacle detection, etc. (Adapted from NIST Special Publication 1011)

Definition For Teleoperation Control:

Teleoperation control is defined as a mode of operation of an unmanned system wherein the human operator, using video feedback and/or sensory feedback, either directly controls the actuators or assigns incremental goals, waypoints in mobility situations, on a continuous basis, from off the vehicle and via a radio linked control device. In this mode, the unmanned system may take limited initiative in reaching the assigned incremental goals. The unmanned system may provide the operator with navigation aids, driving aids, and assistance to improve controllability and reduce operator workload. (Adapted from NIST Special Publication 1011)

Unmanned Mode Control Definitions

R-HMEE Vehicle Speed:

• Specified for manned and unmanned modes

• When fielded, there will be no R-HMEE safety driver in unmanned mode

• Includes maximum speed and average speed (depends on mission)

• Maximum speed in the unmanned mode depends on type of control

Manned Mode Requirements:

• Maximum speed up to 40 kph (T), 48 kph (O)

• Average speed of 8 kph for route clearance (T), 40 kph (O)

• Average speed of 25 kph for support of patrols and small unit movements (T), 40 kph (O)

Unmanned Mode Requirements:

• Maximum speed up to 40 kph (T), 48 kph (O) under Semi-Autonomous Control

• Maximum speed up to 25 kph (T), 48 kph (O) under Teleoperation Control

• Average speed the same as manned mode for both Teleoperation and Semi-Autonomous Control

Vehicle Speed Requirements

Route Clearance Requirements:

• Organized by capability (Excavate, Interrogate, Classification, Neutralize)

• Each capability requires control of specific attachments in specific terrain and at specific depths

• OCU controls and displays are required to control all the different attachment functions

Excavate:

• Backhoe Bucket on the Boom Arm

Interrogate (i.e. uncover hazard):

• Rake and Spork on the Boom Arm

• Air Spade (integrated with Rake and Spork)

• Backhoe Bucket on the Boom Arm

Classification (i.e. identify the hazard):

• Classification Camera

• Light Attachment

• Measurement Attachment

Neutralize (i.e move from route):

• Clamshell Bucket on the Boom Arm

• Rake and Spork on the Boom Arm

• Front Loader

Route Clearance Requirements

Conceptual Rake and Spork with Integrated Air Spade

Conceptual Clamshell Bucket on the Boom Arm

HMEE Integration

HMEE:

• RCIS uses two base HMEE configurations (unarmored and armored)

• The same SAC System configuration shall integrate on both unarmored and armored HMEEs

• Integration shall not alter vehicle armor without prior Government approval

• SAC System components shall avoid interference with the R-HMEE operator and not degrade manned performance

Interface Control Documents (ICDs):

• There are two ICDs provided as GFI

• The D-HMEE Physical ICD (RFP Attachment 0002) provides information for the physical integration of the SAC System on the D-HMEE

• The D-HMEE Robotic Interface ICD (RFP Attachment 0003) provides information for the electronic (digital CANbus) integration of the SAC System to communicate with the D-HMEE

Unarmored Armored

MPCV Integration

MPCV:

• RCIS uses two base MPCV configurations (LRIP and Program of Record A2)

• Due to A2 limited availability, LRIP and A2 configurations may be used during EMD

• The same SAC System configuration shall integrate on both LRIP and A2 MPCVs

• Integration shall not alter the MPCV armor, spall liner, etc.

• SAC system components shall avoid interference with the MPCV crew and not degrade manned performance.

Interface Control Documents (ICD)s (available with the Draft RFP):

• The RCIS Control Vehicle ICD (MPCV) (RFP Attachment 0004) provides information for the physical and electrical (power) integration of the SAC System

Communications

Characteristics:

• Closed loop, point to point wireless communications between the R-HMEE and OCU

• Line Of Sight (LOS) range of 200 meters, Non Line Of Sight (NLOS) range of 100 meters

• Round trip, consistent latency of no more than 250 milliseconds per MIL-STD-1472

• Encryption IAW FIPS 140-2 Security Level 2

UGV Interoperability Profiles (IOP):

• Send and receive all commands, signals and video IAW with UGV IOP Version 2 (V2)

Spectrum:

• Frequency bands IAW with IOP V2

• Spectrum Agile capable of changing channels in the frequency spectrum

Performance:

• SAC System communications are required to meet all requirements simultaneously (range, latency, encryption, commands/signals/video, frequency bands, spectrum agile, etc.)

TACOM LCMC OFFICE OF SMALL

BUSINESS PROGRAMS

Ms. Harmony Hunsanger, Small Business Specialist

Small Business

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“The essence of the American economic system of private enterprise is free competition. Only through full and free competition can free markets, free entry into business, and opportunities for the expression and growth of personal initiative and individual judgment be assured. The preservation and expansion of such competition is basic not only to the economic well-being but to the security of this Nation. Such security and well-being cannot be realized unless the actual and potential capacity of small business is encouraged and developed. It is the declared policy of the Congress that the Government should aid, counsel, assist, and protect, insofar as is possible, the interests of small-business concerns in order to preserve free competitive enterprise, to insure that a fair proportion of the total purchases and contracts or subcontracts for property and services for the Government (including but not limited to contracts or subcontracts for maintenance, repair, and construction) be placed with small business enterprises, to insure that a fair proportion of the total sales of Government property be made to such enterprises, and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of the Nation.”

Small Business Act

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What is a Small Business? (13 CFR Part 121)

• Organized for profit.

• Place of business located in the United States, and

• Operates primarily within the United States OR

• Makes a significant contribution to the U.S. economy through

• payment of taxes

• use of American products, material, or labor

• Does not exceed the small business size standard for the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code:

• Assigned to the procurement - for Prime contracts

• Assigned to the subcontracted work - for Subcontracts

• Affiliation must be considered

• 7 general principles, 9 exceptions, 7 specific bases of affiliation

• See 13 CFR Part 121.103 and the guidance that SBA provides: http://www.sba.gov.

• Small Business Administration (SBA) develops the standards based on Revenue or Number of Employees. Table of Size Standards: http://www.sba.gov.size.

• A firm can be:

• Small for one solicitation and large for another.

• Small for a prime contract and large for a subcontract or vice versa.

http://www.sba.gov/ http://www.sba.gov.size/

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Small Business Categories and Certifications SB Small Business (self-certify).

SDB Small Disadvantaged Business (self-certify).

8(a) SB 8(a) Small Business (SBA must certify).

WOSB Woman-Owned Small Business (self-certify).

HubZone SB Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (SBA must certify).

VOSB Veteran-Owned Small Business (self-certify).

SDVOSB Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (self-certify).

• See 13 CFR Parts 121-127, FAR 2.101, FAR Part 19, DFARS Part 219, AFARS Part 5119, and the guidance that SBA provides at http://www.sba.gov for definitions and qualifications a business must meet to be able to be represented as any of these small business categories, including the self-certification categories.

• There are other similar categories established by state and local government and industry communities, but they are not the same as the categories recognized in Federal Government programs.

http://www.sba.gov/

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Small Business Subcontracting Plan

• Applies to Other Than Small Business (OTSB) Offerors only.

• Proposed Subcontracting Goals to be expressed as % of Total Subcontract Amount.

• FAR Clause 52.219-9 includes instructions on content.

Small Business Participation Factor (Section L & M)

• Applies to ALL Offerors.

• Proposed Participation Goals to be expressed as % of Total Contract Amount.

• Automated workbook and extensive instructions will be provided in the RFP.

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Locate Small Businesses

• List of Prospective RCIS Contractors on the RCIS page on FBO:

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ff056a4a4c7283864d8e82959 035356d&tab=core&_cview=1.

• List of Available Subcontractors - TACOM LCMC Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP):

https://www.tacom.army.mil/sbo/primecontractor.html.

• System for Award Management (SAM) - official representations and certifications:

https://www.sam.gov.

• SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS):

http://web.sba.gov/pro-net/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm.

• National Network of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs):

http://www.aptac-us.org.

• Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) Website for SB award recipients, SB events:

https://www.fbo.gov.

• Attend conferences with a specific socioeconomic focus.

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Help for Small Businesses

• Add your firm to:

• List of Prospective RCIS Contractors on the RCIS page on FBO:

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ff056a4a4c7283864d8e8295903 5356d&tab=core&_cview=1.

• List of Available Subcontractors – TACOM LCMC OSBP – see instructions at:

https://www.tacom.army.mil/sbo/primecontractor.html.

• Register (required for prime contracting, helpful for first tier subcontracting) in:

• System for Award Management (SAM) - official representations and certifications:

https://www.sam.gov.

• SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) Database:

http://web.sba.gov/pro-net/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm.

• Visit your Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC):

http://www.aptac-us.org.

• Office of Small Business Programs will be posting more information on Doing Business at:

https://www.tacom.army.mil/sbo/index.html.

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CLOSING REMARKS

CLOSING REMARKS

LTC Cory Berg, Product Manager