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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 01, 2005 FBO #1375
MODIFICATION

B -- Amendment 02 to W9124R-05-T-0050 Study of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) test methodology.

Notice Date

8/30/2005
 

Notice Type

Modification
 

NAICS

541990 — All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
 

Contracting Office

ACA, Yuma Proving Ground - DABK41, ATTN: SFCA-SR-YM, Directorate of Contracting, Buidling 2100, Ocotillo Street, Yuma, AZ 85365-9106
 

ZIP Code

85365-9106
 

Solicitation Number

W9124R-05-T-0050
 

Response Due

9/6/2005
 

Archive Date

11/5/2005
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

This amendment is issued to answer ten questions received in response to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation number W9124R-05-T-0050 for Study of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) test methodologies. * Q1) What is the depth of the methodology you are looking for? In other words, what types of UAV systems? A1) UAV systems may range from hand-launched systems such as the Pointer, Raven and Desert Hawk, to platforms the size of Hunter (30-ft wingspan, 2,000 lbs). Sensor and weapon integration and testing form the basis of the larger UAV interest. Nothing on the order of the Global Hawk is envisioned. Fixed wing and rotorcraft are to be considered. * Q2) Does this tie to an integration of technology to test in NAS? A2) Testing in national airspace is not to be considered at this time. * Q3) There are several ORDS and TOPS on UAVs, do wish to incorporate the goals in those documents into the test method? A3) As noted in the specification, This document will identify testing methods and techniques necessary to demonstrate the degree to which Critical Technical Parameters (CTPs) and/or Key Performance Parameters (KPPs), as specified in the Operational Requi rements Document (ORD), the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), System Evaluation Plan (SEP), and other requirements documents, can be met. I'm unaware of an existing UAV TOP; incorporating that into the study would obviously be very helpful. * Q4) The types of UAVs you list in the SOW are very simple platforms. Would you want the methodology to leave open methods for testing more complex UAVs (i.e.: w/weapons)? A4) Yes - testing sensor and weapons systems should be included. * Q5) Would you need the methodology to setup methods by Class or tier? A5) Classifying UAVs in different classes or tiers may be helpful. One could consider Raven-, Shadow-, Hunter-, and helicopter-class categories, for example, based mostly on vehicle size. Other categories could be included if necessary. Various UAV exa mples can be found at http://www.acq.osd.mil/usd/Roadmap%20Final2.pdf * Q6) Are the ORDs, CTPs and TEMPS available for review before the offers are submitted? A6) One related to UAVs can be found at http://www.fas.org/irp/program/collect/uav_tcs_ord.htm. Sample performance parameters for a UAV are listed in http://www.vtol.org/uavpaper/NavyUAV.htm. Many documents are in draft form or are For Official Use Only, and in general, can not readily be distributed. * Q7) Do you want Range safety parameters? A7) Safety considerations are generally in place at the test ranges, and do not require special consideration at this time. * Q8) Do you want parameters for evaluating multiple integrated technologies or simply for a platform as-is? A8) I'm unclear on what multiple integrated technologies implies. This study supports developmental test, not operational test, and systems are usually tested on a system-by-system basis. * Q9) The link to the TOPs web site listed in the SOW just brings up a list of ITOPs documents, which are not viewable or downloadable. A9) A copy of a TOPs will be posted at: http://www.yuma.army.mil/contracting/rfq.html#05-T-0050. The TOPs is shown merely as an example. There is no implication that the format, style or testing procedures should be copied. * Q10) Is there an incumbent contractor already performing this work at USAYPG? A10) No.
 

Place of Performance

Address: ACA, Yuma Proving Ground - DABK41 ATTN: SFCA-SR-YM, Directorate of Contracting, Buidling 2100, Ocotillo Street Yuma AZ

Zip Code: 85365-9106

Country: US
 

Record

SN00882744-W 20050901/050830212359 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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