Attch_11_Airborne_Tech_Svc.doc

W9115U-XX-D-XXXX

ABNSOTD Tech Services Attachment 11

1. GENERAL TEST INFORMATION: Unless specifically changed by this task order, the contractor performance shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. If there is a conflict, the terms and conditions of the task order shall take priority.

1.1. BACKGROUND

a. Full name of effort: Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate- Technical Support Services (ABNSOTD Tech Services)

b. Location/Dates: Fort Bragg/Pope Field, NC/Date of transition (DOT) through term of contract (TOC) (DOT – TOC)

c. Classification: Unclassified.

d. System/Functional Description: N/A

e. Safety/HUC:

(1) Human Use Committee (HUC) constraints and requirements: None identified at this time. Late or subsequent publishing of HUC constraints and requirements will be included in a follow-on point change or TIL.

(2) Safety issues and concerns. The risk at all levels in the performance of responsibilities pertaining to human subject participation in research and development activities must be considered IAW Section C, 1.4.3 (Safety Regulations) of the contract.

(3) Other safety issues and concerns IAW Section C, 1.3.5 (Hazardous Duty) of the contract. The following are elements of the test program which are anticipated to pose potential hazards in the course of test implementation activities. Actions should be considered to mitigate the risks associated with these hazards and should be considered in the development of the TIP.

Lasers

Power Interfaces

Brackets

Radio Frequencies

Radars

f. Contracting Officer’s Representative: Sam Xxxxx, ABNSOTD, 910-396-8587 (DSN prefix – 236).

1.2 SCOPE:

a. Provide test support services and non-personal services at Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD), Fort Bragg, NC, including engineering, logistics, data collection and maintenance services necessary to operate and maintain the Video Tracking System (VTS), the TSPI Advanced Tracker (TAT), the Geometric Automated Video Enhanced Location System –Night Vision Capable (GAVELS-NVC) , the Bore Sight Collimator (BSC) to obtain the required measurement and data products, and other engineering, instrumentation and technical support requirements supported by ABNSOTD. This tasking also includes technical support services (data management, machine shop, editing) in support of the test mission at ABNSOTD. A specific scope determination will be made prior to tasking the contractor to provide non-personal services to support the technical support services portion of this TAR.

b. This TAR supports multiple test types including low velocity airdrop, personnel airdrop (both static line and freefall), internal and external air transport and other instrumentation, engineering, and technical support requirements at ABNSOTD.

1.3 TECHNICAL POINTS OF CONTACT:

a. Primary: Sam Xxxx, ABNSOTD, 910-XXX-XXXX (DSN prefix – 236).

b. Alternate: Roger Xxxxx, ABNSOTD, 910- XXX-XXXX (DSN prefix – 236).

2. SPECIFIC TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT:

The contractor's TIP response shall describe the technical approach and methodology with associated labor and reimbursables for each of the below sub-paragraphs. Cost shall be separately identified by each month and segregated by fiscal years.

2.1 Instrumentation Engineering Development Requirements

(1) Point of Contact: Sam Xxxxx, ABNSOTD, 910- XXX-XXXX (DSN prefix – 236)

(2) Period of Support: DOT – TOC

(3) Requirements:

Note: The purpose of this section of the requirement is to define the engineering and technical support services required to support the ABNSOTD test mission using the VTS, TAT, GAVELS NVC and BSC. The majority of the requirements enumerated in this section are continuous or on-going, others are presented on an “as required” basis. The contractor should structure its response to this section of the TAR according to a plan which will allow for timely and appropriate response to “as required” requirements without impeding progress on continuing efforts. Staffing plans should maximize use of personnel experienced in the operation of the VTS, TAT, GAVELS NVC, and BSC thereby minimizing the impacts associated with training of new personnel and thus ensuring efficient completion of the requirements of this TAR.

(1) Engineering and Technical Support.

(a) Provide a full-time project engineer/site manager on-site at Ft. Bragg. The personnel provided shall have experience in the design, integration, fabrication and operation of the VTS, TAT, and BSC and be familiar with GAVELS NVC.

(b) Engineering and technical support shall be provided to ensure continued compliance of the VTS and TAT laser rangefinder with approved operating procedures and safety and hazards analyses from the controlling agencies and in accordance with (IAW) ANSI Z136.1 and applicable US Army Occupational and Environmental Health Standards, including TB MED 524.

(c) Provide fabrication services for maintenance and repair of existing VTS, TAT, GAVELS NVC, and BCS components.

(d) Provide government furnished property (GFP) logistics maintenance services and field location support for pre-test, test, and post-test mission requirements of the VTS, TAT, GAVELS NVC and and BSC. Support provided shall include set-up and boresight of the VTS and TAT, set-up and calibration of GAVELS NVC and BSC, and GPS Based Kinematic Surveys. The requirement to field two VTS and TAT units simultaneously and multiple GAVELS NVC units should be considered. Field locations may be at Fort Bragg or other CONUS or OCONUS locations.

(e) Provide full time on-site software engineering support and application software development and programming services (software maintenance) for existing GFP instrumentation.

(f) Provide applications software development capability to facilitate operational requirements.

(g) Complete the fabrication, testing, and certification of TAT.

(h) As required, prepare systems upgrade draft plans and proposals to the Government. Prepare requirements and specifications for replacement of existing systems or components when the items fail due to age, become obsolete, or are no longer economically maintainable. If approved, these upgrades will be implemented, enhancing VTS, TAT, GAVELS NVC, or BSC and consequently the ABNSOTD tests support capability.

(1) Replace the laser range finder on each VTS and purchase one spare laser range finder. Ensure the laser range finders comply with all safety and hazard requirements.

(i) Provide software documentation support for both current operating system and historical purposes.

(j) Prepare for and turn in the current GAVELS system. Assist the Government in upgrading the current GAVELS NVC system that Fires Test Directorate operates to meet the test needs of ABNSOTD. Upon completion of the upgrade, operate and maintain the ABNSOTD GAVELS NVC system.

(k) Assist the government in upgrading all TSC assigned instrumentation systems to meet the certification process for the DOD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP). After DIACAP certification is obtained, assist the government in maintaining the instrumentation systems’ DIACAP certification.

(l) Assist the government in certifying and/or recertifying all TSC assigned instrumentation systems to meet the requirement for the ATEC Instrumentation Certification Process. After certification is obtained, assist the government in maintaining the instrumentation systems’ certification.

(m) Automated Rigging Kit Analysis Tools (ARKAT)

(1) Background: In June 2009, ABNSOTD and J&P Khamken Industries completed a study to determine the feasibility of developing an Automated Rigging Kit Analysis Tool. The study researched the various commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) 3D imaging and simulation software packages and their applicability in streamlining testing procedures through computer modeling and simulation. One of the conclusions of the study was that a system implementing S1000D Interactive Electronic Tech Manuals (IETM) documentation standards could provide immediate returns in efficiency and productivity benefits.

(2) Requirements: This effort is to develop and deploy IETM capabilities as an initial step in the overall development of the ARKAT. RAM’s tasks associated with this effort will consist of the following:

a. Develop understanding of the current Rigging Kit development process

b. Review existing S1000D Interactive Technical Manual (IETM) documentation and standards.

c. Compare results of documentation and standards review with current rigging kit development processes.

d. Create documentation structure for plans, test data, video etc.

e. Create recommendations for hardware and software to implement S1000D system.

f. Procure and install system hardware and software.

g. If required, complete training for use of selected software.

h. Develop standards and data templates.

i. Complete a demonstration of typical system capabilities.

j. Develop, review and publish new documentation processes.

k. Assist the Government in obtaining ATEC instrumentation and DIACAP certification.

(n) Mobile Bore Sight Collimator

(1) Background: TSC designed and built a Bore Sight Collimator (BSC) which is used for measuring the bore sight of small arm weapon systems with laser sights. The BSC is currently housed and operated out of the TSC’s facility on Pope AFB. An upcoming operational test requires that the test team conduct bore sight measurements at the drop zone and at the test range in lieu of returning to TSC’s facility on Pope AFB.

(2) Requirements: This effort is to develop and deploy the current BSC to drop zones and test ranges while not converting the BSC to a mobile only solution. TSC’s tasks associated with this effort will consist of the following:

l. Ensuring that the BSC is adequately protected from environmental hazards.

m. Ensuring that the BSC maintains its accuracy during transport.

n. Once deployed at the test location, ensuring that the BSC can be operated without access to grid based A/C power.

o. Develop, review and publish new BSC operating procedures.

p. Assist the Government in obtaining ATEC instrumentation and DIACAP certification.

q. Upon completion of the upgrade, operate and maintain the Bore Sight Collimator in its mobile configuration.

(2) Test/Mission Planning and Execution.

(a) Attend weekly coordination meetings with the Government Test Support Officer for quality assurance purposes and to present current VTS, TAT, GAVELS NVC and BSC status, planned activities, and any problems, concerns, and issues.

(b) Attend government technical and coordination meetings and briefings in support of test or mission planning process and prepare and submit draft VTS, TAT, GAVELS NVC, and BSC suitability analysis in response to new test or mission requirements. Provide special tasking updates when applicable. Contractor personnel shall not represent the Government at these meetings/briefings.

(c) Prepare and submit monthly written reports to describe the reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) of the VTS, TAT, GAVELS NVC, and BSC to the government TAR initiator.

(d) Prepare and provide mission data reports of test iterations as requested in operations meetings.

(3) Execution.

(a) Provide maintenance of VTS, TAT, GAVELS NVC, and BSC instrumentation systems and equipment on the GFP listings, including, but not limited to cameras, lasers, radars, and electronics. Instrumentation malfunctions shall be checked and repaired to operational condition, or replaced whenever repair is not possible in accordance with the terms of the contract.

(b) Maintain a master copy of all VTS software and software-related documentation. Maintain a master copy of all TAT software and software-related documentation. Maintain a master copy of all GAVELS NVC and software-related documentation software supplied by the GAVELS NVC manufacturer. Maintain a master copy of all changes made to the GAVELS NVC supplied software. Maintain a master copy of all BCS and software-related documentation software supplied by the BCS component manufacturer and all changes made to the BCS supplied software

(c) Except in the case of simple devices where manufacturers’ manuals are deemed adequate, the contractor must maintain all VTS, TAT, and BSC operations, maintenance, and software manuals, drawings, and schematics in an up-to-date status.

(d) In the event that major design or algorithm modification of the VTS, TAT, or GAVELS NVC becomes necessary as a result of requirements to support unique test requirements, the Government may issue requirements to perform dynamic verification flight-testing.

(e) When required, the contractor shall provide periodic test and calibration of the VTS, TAT, GAVELS NVC and BSC to ensure the accuracy and precision of data products. VTS, TAT, GAVELS NVC, and BSC specific calibrations to be performed may include both static and dynamic techniques.

(f) KTM maintenance shall include inspection of the isolators, level calibration, and routine preventative maintenance IAW vendor specifications.

(g) When required, the contractor shall perform Global Positioning System (GPS) based services. GPS based services to be performed may include, but are not limited to, surveying select points in the test area and gathering load dispersion data after a test mission.

(h) Maintain a catalog of networked GPS points suitable for VTS, TAT, and GAVELS NVC locations and GPS dispersion data.

(i) Maintain system(s) certification to ensure support accreditation throughout each test or experiment. Document the overall system configuration at the start, and any necessary changes during the course of each test or experiment.

(4) Milestones/Deliverables:

DATE

EVENT/REQUIREMENT/DELIVERABLE

RESPONSIBILITY

DOT

Begin Contractor support

TSC

TOC

End contractor support

2.2 Data Management Requirements.

(1) Point of Contact: Mike Xxxxx, ABNSOTD, 910- XXX-XXXX (DSN prefix – 236)

(3) Requirements:

(a) Planning.

1. Event Design Plan (EDP). Assist test officer in the production of the EDP.

2. Detailed Test Plan (DTP). Assist test officer in the production of the DTP.

3. Event Concept Review (ECR). Assist test officer in the production of the ECR.

4. Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRR). Assist test officer in the production of the OTRR.

5. Data collection and reduction plan (DCRP). Assist the test officer and government ORSA in the development of the DCRP.

6. Test Database (TDB). Assist the test officer and government ORSA in the development of the Windows based TDB using MS Access.

7. Data Collection Forms (DCF). Assist the government ORSA in the development of DCF.

8. Develop input and review screens for use on Windows based computers that match the data collection forms. Develop queries for use by the DAG members to review and authenticate test data. Design links for RAM, Performance, and MANPRINT data to permit designated test team members to view the complete event record.

9. Provide training for RAM, performance, and MANPRINT data collection and reduction personnel.

(b) Data Collection.

1. Carry out the performance, RAM, and MANPRINT data collection functions to include collection and initial QC of field test data in conjunction with other test team personnel.

2. Execute the data collection plan.

3. Input the data into the test database.

(c) Data Reduction.

1. Execute the data reduction plan.

2. Provide DAG and scoring conference support, as required.

3. Provide an authenticated database on CD-Rom.

4. Provide a scored RAM database and resulting reports.

(d) Meetings: Attend Test and Integration Integrated Process Team (T&I IPT) meetings, ATEC Systems Team (AST) meetings, Threat Working Groups (TWGs), Instrumentation IPT meetings, Test Event Planning meetings, and specific contractor meetings at various locations conducted /coordinated by Government agencies to provide operational test technical clarification during the meetings. The Test Officer or Assistant Test Officer will provide date, time and location of remote installation meetings. Provide personnel for travel to IPT working groups (test planning, instrumentation, R&M, and threat) and coordination conferences, scenario development and validation activities, technical interchange meetings, in-progress reviews, and other events which are held in support of test scenario development.

(e) Additional Travel Requirements.

1. Contractor personnel will be required to make several round trips to the locations listed below. Additional travel dates and duration may be provided by the Test Officer or Assistant Test Officer.

a. Yuma Proving Grounds, AZ

Date: TBD estimated duration – 1 Week

b. Yuma Proving Grounds, AZ estimated duration – 1 Week

c. Yuma Proving Grounds, AZ estimated duration – 2 Weeks

(4) Milestones/Deliverables:

DATE

EVENT/REQUIREMENT/DELIVERABLE

RESPONSIBILITY

2.3 Instrumentation Requirements (other than engineering development).

(a) Provide repair down to component level, if cost effective. Obtain Government approval before exceeding 65% of replacement cost to repair equipment.

(b) Seek Government approval regarding actions that could lead to component salvage operations, when appropriate. Examples of appropriate situations include, but are not limited to, salvage operations providing protection against obsolescence and/or representing substantial savings to the Government, without jeopardizing reliability and/or mission accomplishment.

(c) Calibration Services. Ensure Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) is maintained and calibrated IAW the Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Program.

(4) Milestones/Deliverables:

DATE

EVENT/REQUIREMENT/DELIVERABLE

RESPONSIBILITY

2.4 Logistics Requirements.

(a) Obtain repair parts, spares, and raw materials to meet the requirements of this TAR.

(b) Property Control.

(1) Be responsible and accountable for GFP in accordance with applicable FAR 45.5 provisions and the requirements of the contractor's approved property control plan.

(2) Initiate actions through the AMSCA Government Property Administrator, with a copy to the ABNSOTD COR, to replace all lost, damaged, or destroyed GFP in accordance with the contractor's approved property control plan.

(c) Purchasing. Purchasing of items will be in accordance with the terms of the contract.

(d) Maintenance.

(1) General Maintenance Requirements. Provide management and maintenance of all equipment assigned to the TAR to include managing a program to ensure Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) are calibrated.

(2) Automotive Maintenance. Provide motor maintenance service support or sub-contracts in accordance with the PWS for maintenance of each of two VTS/TAT trucks, instrumentation vans, generators, and KTM trailers, IAW manufacturers’ recommendations. Provide motor maintenance service support or sub-contracts for maintenance of the GAVELS NVC instrumentation van and trailers, IAW manufacturers’ recommendations.

(3) Milestones/Deliverables: Provide the following Government Furnished Property (GFP).

Item Description

Date/Quantity

N/A

2.5. Non-Personal Technical Support Services.

Note: The purpose of this section of the requirements is to define the non-personal technical support services required to support the ABNSOTD test mission. The contractor should structure its response to this section of the TAR to fill requirements outlined below. Additional requirements by the government will require a specific scope determination by the contracting officer.

Note: ABNSOTD conducts an average of 15 tests a year. The information in this TAR reflects known future testing. However that contractor should structure their response based on the requirement of 15 tests per year.

(a) Provide full range machinist services required for repairing, modifying, and constructing a variety of test equipment and materials used at the ABNSOTD in support of the test mission. Construct 46 airdrop kits for the ACPRS test, 45 airdrop kits for the CH-47 LCLA test, 26 airdrop kits for the C-130J CWS test, 7 kits for the HMEE test, and 6 kits for the T5 test, and 44 kits for the AMMPS (family of generators) test with additional low velocity airdrop tests requiring specialized rigging kits being added for FY13. Construct 5 targets for the XM2010 test. Required completion dates for the airdrop kits services and targets will be provided weekly through the site manager based on test priorities. Execution shall be in accordance with (IAW) the ABNSOTD Combined Shop Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

(b) Review test officer developed test plans for the C-130 CWS, STTW, M1167A1 TPGK, LUH Fast Rope, XM2010 ESR AD, HMEE, T5, AMMPS (family of generators), Modular ABN Weapons, M119A2, and the XM326 QSS and test officer developed test plans and test reports for the ACPRS, CH-47 LCLA, C-130 CWS, STTW, M1167A1 TPGK, LUH Fast Rope, XM2010 ESR AD, HMEE, T5, AMMPS (family of generators), Modular ABN Weapons, M119A2, and the XM326 QSS and correct as necessary to ensure compliance with Test Division SOP for test plans and reports, OTC’s current format for test plans and reports and AR 25-50. Return corrected test plans and reports to the test officer for final approval and signature. Make distribution as required for approved test plans and reports. Prioritized requirements and due dates will be provided weekly through the site manager.

(c) Provide photographic support on a variety of Directorate tests as needed. Support encompasses capturing test data on digital still cameras and digital video cameras. It is estimated that a minimum of two persons at a time will be required during testing periods. It is also estimated that 120 man-hours per month will be required to complete this tasking. Requirements for photographic support will be provided weekly through the site manager.