MODIFICATION
A -- Ultra Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UE-UAV) Heavy Fuel Engine Development.
- Notice Date
- 3/29/2007
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- N68936 Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division Dept.1 429 E. Bowen Rd - Stop 4015 China Lake, CA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N6893607R0020
- Response Due
- 4/16/2007
- Archive Date
- 7/5/2007
- Point of Contact
- Debra Zamarron (760) 939-9658 John Watkins, (760) 939-8158, John.D.Watkins@navy.mil
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Debra Zamarron
(debra.zamarron@navy.mil)
- Description
- The purpose of this amendment is to distribute the Questions and Answers which were discussed at Industry Day held at China Lake, CA on 20 March 2007. Also enclosed as an attachment to this notice is the Attendees Listing. Ultra Endurance UAV Heavy-Fuel Engine Development Industry Day - 20 March 2007 N68936-07-R-0020 - Ultra Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UE-UAV) Questions and Answers 1. Q: There seems to be some confusion in the response date for the white paper. It's currently posted as 23 April, but the brief says 16 April. Which is correct? A: The correct date is 16 April. 23 April was a typographical error. See Table 5.1 ? Significant Dates and Times, in the original synopsis. This date was also corrected in amendment 1 to the synopsis dated 7 March 2007. 2. Q: Why is the tolerance on AC power set at .75 kw. If we could generate more, would that be acceptable. A: Yes, you can produce more, but the requirement is for .75 kw, while also producing 5 horsepower at the propeller shaft. 3. Q: Also, shouldn't that be a minimum of 9 horse power? You?d accept something higher, right A: Yes. At full power the engine must produce a minimum of 8.5 (nominal 9 SHP) propeller-shaft horsepower. 4. Q: Are the dwell time figures based on MSL standard A: There are no dwell time requirements. However, performance parameters will be corrected to Sea Level. 5. Q: I assume the ideal engine would propel the airframe to 15,000 to 16,000 feet altitude. A: The objective is 15,000 feet. 6. Q: What is included in the propulsion system A: This information is specified in the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). 7. Q: You're looking for speeds of 2500 to 5000 RPM A: The BAA suggests an RPM range. We're really looking for a typical RPM range at 5 propeller-shaft horsepower? 8. Q: Why do you specify AC power A: That's what we felt would be best. But we?re willing to listen if you think DC power would be better. Just be sure to make the point and back it up in your white paper. 9. Q: Will the AC power be conditioned to something else A: Yes, by the aircraft. 10. Q: The AC power generation components must be included in the total engine weight A: Yes. 11. Q: Will differences be considered in the white paper. For example, does the engine have to be the weight specified or if a heavier engine is proposed that will fly longer, can that be considered A: Yes, if it is reasonably similar and the efficiency is increased. 12. Q: The pusher propeller is the most likely A: Most likely. 13. Q: What is the propeller size and RPM of the existing Aerolight aircraft A: Two-blade, 22" propeller at 3600-7000 RPM. The propeller can be 2- or 3-blade and the RPM can vary. 14. Q: If we are testing in the 2500 to 5000 RPM range, we may need larger propellers to move air. A: The performance specifications will be validated during ground testing. If a propeller change is required for aircraft integration, this is allowed as long as it provides sufficient thrust for flight. 15. Q: Will airframes be available for form, fit, and function checks A: Yes, some access will be provided later in the program. 16. Q: What is the current engine in the Aerolight A: It is the Q100M from Quadra Aerrow. With the generator, it weights 12 lbs. 17. Q: Are these commercially available airframes A: Yes. These are manufactured by Aeronautics Defense Systems Ltd (Isreali). There is more information available on the web (see URL below). The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and Shephard have database information. http://www.aeronautics-sys.com/Index.asp?CategoryID=62&ArticleID=34&Page=1 18. Q: If we have a representative aircraft that demonstrates the capabilities of our engine, can we use it and accelerate the program A: Yes, if it is close, we will take a look at it. 19. Q: You say both of these airframes are at Webster Field A: Yes. Webster Field is near Patuxent River, MD. 20. Q: What is required cruising speed A: The requirement is for the aircraft to be able to fly, and the minimum airspeed will be specified in the Interface Control Document. 21. Q: What is the required thrust A: None is specified, but if you develop the required horsepower to keep it in the air, that will be sufficient. 22. Q: After the white papers are submitted by 16 April, when will you send out invitations for a full proposal A: The goal is to send a letter of response within 7 days. This time could be longer depending on the number of white papers received for evaluation. If an e-mail address is provided, the response will be sent by e-mail. 23. Q: Phase I and II will be cost plus fixed fee? A: The entire contract will be cost plus fixed fee. You need to cost each phase separately, but all phases will be evaluated together as a whole. 24. Q: The white paper is limited to 15 pages. Does that include text, pictures, graphs, and tables, or just text A: That includes everything, so don't overpopulate with pictures. Text is important. The table of contents and any resumes will not be counted in the 15 pages. 25. Q: Will a list of Industry Day attendees be provided on FEDBIZOPS? A: Yes. This listing is enclosed as an attachment to this amendment notice. 26. Q: Does the cost in the white paper have to be our final cost A: No. It can be a rough order-of-magnitude estimate. 27. Q: Will you accept the white paper as an e-mail A: The BAA specifies it must be a hardcopy. 28. Q: Since taxes are not due until 17 April, is 16 April a Federal holiday? A: No 29. Q: The electrical power generated must be .75 kw. Do you care what frequency A: No. 30. Q: In the BAA 1.4.1.2, number 11, lists parts as ?A-F,? then we?re asked to provide as "1-6." A: That was a typographical error that didn't get corrected. The alphas should correlate to the numerical listing. (i.e.: A=1, B=2, etc). 31. Q: Does "producibility" mean you're looking for a full-production manufacturing plan? A: No. We're looking to see if you've thought through the issues to produce the product and manufacture the engine in a reasonable way and how that will take place. We ask that you have an idea of how the engine will be produced. 32. Q: You're not looking for an explanation of how it can be produced somewhere else A: We're not asking for that kind of detail. 33. Q: Do you want the cost associated with production factored in to our cost proposal A: This is not a requirement. We do not have a producibility cost goal. We will want a rough order-of-magnitude cost estimate in your producibility plan using a baseline of 200 engines. 34. Q: In Phase III you will want a deliverable. Do you have an idea of the number of engines A: At least one engine. 35. Q: Are you looking for onboard starting A: No, just an external method. 36. Q: How do you see this program relating to the Class 1 and Class 2 UAVs for the Army A: I can't speak to Army Future Combat Systems (FCS) nor guarantee similarities. 37. Q: Considering the different fuels in the goals, should all of them be considered as prime fuels A: The guidance we have says the warfighter wants all three. 38. Q: Are there cold-weather specifications for diesel fuel? A: You are permitted to warm the fuels to the extent that it is reasonable that the expected airframe could accommodate such a feature. 39. Q: What is the start-up time A: Start-up time has not been specified. 40. Q: Subsystems and full systems will be tested at government facilities. Can you explain why subsystems would need to be tested by the government A: This may not be necessary, but we need to reserve the right to test subsystems. 41. Q: Do we need to include the cost of this testing in our cost budget A: The government will cover the facility and government personnel costs. You will need to budget for your personnel and any other costs. 42. Q: Should we include cost estimates for UAV integration A Yes, you should budget some. 43. Q: There is a noise signature qualification for 1500 ft AGL. Is there a dB specified A: No MIL-STDs or MIL-HDBKs exist to describe the quantification of the acoustic observability of aircraft. A primer with pertinent references will be provided as soon as possible. 44. Q: Is the noise requirement while running at 5 horsepower A: Yes. 45. Q: We will be working with subcontractors on this. Many of them consider their information highly proprietary. Can we assure them that it will be well-protected A: Yes. Our technical evaluation team have all signed certificates of non-disclosures. Primes are required to evaluate their subcontractors to ensure that their price is fair and reasonable. Subcontractors can submit their cost information to support the proposal directly to Debra Zamarron, Contracts Specialist, separate from the Prime's package. The subcontractor proposals must be received by the proposal due date of 4 June 2007 by 2:00 PST. The prime contractor is responsible for ensuring the proposals are received by the due date and time. 46. Q: Are there any targets for per-hour run cost; any existing system data A: We do not currently have cost goals. We will find some baselines and provide them as soon as possible. 47. Q: Do we know which fuel will run in the vehicle A: Ground tests will run all three. One will be chosen for the flight test. You will be able to perform minimal changes to the engines to run the different fuels. We will be looking for the least amount of changes required for operators to use the different fuels. 48. Q: What are you looking for in the "complete test and validation" plan A: The plan should explain how you will identify and mitigate risks and show how the system will meet the aim, goals, and objectives of the program. 49. Q: What are our data rights A: If you use some things that you have already developed, those will remain yours. You should complete DFARS Clause 252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data-Non-Commercial Items, and include it with your written proposal. 50. Q: Can we continue to develop core technologies at our own expense A: If you do, it will have to be handled very carefully. The government must get a return on its investment, so you must be careful to keep your IRAD money separate from the governments. 51. Q: Will engines be subjected to dyno tests or propeller tests A: Dyno with brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC). 52. Q: Is there a list or MIL SPEC on sea-worthy, non-corrosive materials that can be used? A: There are guidelines and they will be provided as soon as possible. 53. Q: Do you know the test location for the dyno testing A: No, but we are working on that. 56. Q: Do we need to understand how to get flight clearance A: No. NAVAIR will require a flight clearance and the program will help with that. 57. Q: In the early part of the development we may have components that are not made of sea-worthy, non-corrosive materials that would not be in the final engine. A: Phase III deliverable engines must meet the sea-worthy, non-corrosive materials requirement. 58. Q: Will the government help us find sources of JP-8 and JP-5? That can be hard to find. A: Yes, we'll assist with that. The diesel fuel is Number 2. NAICS Code = 541710 Place of Performance = N/A Set Aside = N/A
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