SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- SUAV support and consulting services
- Notice Date
- 5/2/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- M62974 YUMA, AZ
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- M62974
- Response Due
- 5/9/2006
- Description
- Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) has incorporated the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) into Desert Talon exercise curriculums. Air space restrictions and the requirement to fly unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) missions over populated towns dictates the use of manned aerial vehicles that simulate the Predator UAV to provide Predator quality video from a sensor aboard the aircraft to a simulated (or actual) Predator ground control station. This type of platform is known as a Surrogate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (SUAV). The Contractor shall provide SUAV support and consulting services for development of Desert Talon exercise planning. Support is estimated to be approximately five days of flight operations during each class. The Desert Talon Operation will be conducted 7 Jun 2006 through 23 Jun 2006. Any set up, test, and tear down days are in addition to the five days of support. A typical flight day will require one mission, eight hours in length, during a 12 hour training evolution. Additional crews may be required to accommodate longer days in accordance with the planned exercise. The exercise will occur in the Yuma, AZ, operating area, however, other areas such as Twenty Nine Palms or other military ranges within California, Nevada, or Arizona may be used. SUAV mission requirements may dictate that the aircraft occasionally land at military facilities or different commercial facilities between missions, therefore, a current Department of Defense Civilian Landing Permit (DD Form 2401) is required to perform this work. AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide an aircraft that meets the following minimum characteristics: (1) Capable of providing a service ceiling of a minimum 14,000 feet mean sea level (2)Capable of operating in all instrument conditions, day and night (except in known icing conditions) (3) Mission profile must deliver eight hours of total airborne time with payload (7.5 at night) and at least 110 knots dash speed (4) The SUAV must fly with a Predator class camera, minimum 14 inch skyball or bigger. GROUND CONTROL STATION REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide a Ground Control Station the meets the following minimum characteristics: (1) Must be capable of fully controlling the Optical Sensor on board the Aircraft at ranges up to 65 nautical miles (2)GCS must display video and targeting and aircraft location data (3)GCS must have a minimum VHF and UHF communication capability for communicating with the aircraft up to 65 nautical miles, and to local military commands (4) Must be able to transmit live video to a location designated a distance of up to 4 miles away from the GCS (5) Must have space available for a computer workstation (6) Must be self contained and stand alone capable. OPTICAL SENSOR REQUIREMENT: The contractor shall provide an aircraft equipped with a fully articulated and stabilized camera system to include day color video, with a minimum 955mm Long-Range spotter lens, infrared, and carried simultaneously and selectable from the ground. The purpose of the sensor is to emulate current and future UAV?s including the latest USAF Predator UAV, Army GNAT 750, Marine Corps Pioneer and the Navy Fire scout. Usage of a manned vehicle simulating an unmanned vehicle provides the ability to fly over populated cities for training evolutions. The sensor must be compatible with Rover III. The sensor must be controlled from a Ground Control Station (GCS). DATA LINK SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The aircraft shall be equipped with a data link that is capable of sensor product delivery (ful l streaming video with overlay) to a full ground video receiver site and to a Rover III remote video terminal (also known as the L-3COM Multi-band Man pack Receiver). The minimum data link range from the GCS to the aircraft is 65 nautical miles. The link must be capable of operating in a frequency range allocated to the military. UHF/VHF VOICE COMMUNICATION RELAY REQUIREMENTS: Aircraft and GCS shall be equipped with communication equipment for command and control. The communication equipment must be capable of receiving and transmitting in civilian and military frequency bands simultaneously. The aircraft shall have the capability for integration with a variety of differently payloads to facilitate future evaluation, testing and training of UAV sensors: Minimum payload capacity is 1350 lbs. Minimum 4 wing hard points capacity 250 lbs each. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS: The following listed tasks are required to be performed. The Contractor may provide personnel for each position, or combine some of the positions descriptions under the cognizance of one person. (1) SUAV Pilot for operation of the aircraft in all instrument conditions, day and night (except in known icing conditions). The pilot shall have a Commercial Pilot?s license with Instrument rating and over 800 hours of flight time. (2) SUAV Mission Commander. Simulates the UAV mission commander in a UAV Ground Control Station (GCS). The Mission Commander (MC) is responsible for the overall conduct of the mission to which assigned. The MC must be thoroughly knowledgeable in matters regarding airspace coordination, system operation, and concept of employment. The Mission Commander shall have at least ten years of military experience. A minimum of a SECRET security clearance is required for access to classified materials and workspaces. In addition, the MC is responsible for the following: Coordinate all flight operations for a scheduled mission/flight; Coordinate mission planning with assigned crew; Identify the mission's primary and secondary object ives; Briefing of mission profile for the assigned mission; Ensure comprehensive communications and coordination with controlling agencies and supported units is accomplished; Preflight of all system components; Air vehicle acceptance prior to flight; Inform the Flight Duty Officer of aircrew changes, launch and landing times, delays or changes to the flight schedule and planned mission; Review the mission?s Risk Assessment Worksheet (RAWS) for the scheduled mission. Ensure that all areas of the RAWS are valid. (3) SUAV Sensor Operator must have the following qualifications and experience: Operating remote airborne cameras with daylight and FLIR sensors for a minimum of two years; Capability to interpret video images for best use of sensor for the atmospheric conditions; A minimum of a SECRET security clearance is required for access to classified materials and workspaces. (4) SUAV Project manager shall serve as a Safety Observer, Principal Analyst and training consultant. The project manager will attend one three-day planning conference in Yuma and make all logistical arrangements for individual exercises. The project manager shall attend and participate in test and exercise planning meetings or working groups. These tasks shall encompass activities such as providing test plans, data collection, and test conduct support. The SUAV Project manager shall have at least 10 years of military experience. A minimum of a SECRET security clearance is required for access to classified materials and workspaces. (5)Ground Data Link Technician experienced in live sensor product and data link management, to include: connectivity design, site survey, system installation, troubleshooting, and payload control. Perform 1st level troubleshooting on the camera, GCS, data link system and microwave systems; A minimum of a SECRET security clearance is required for access to classified materials and workspaces. Contractor shall submit an After Action Report is required as well as a copy of all mission video down-linked from the S UAV.
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