SOURCES SOUGHT
69 -- B-52 Weapons System Trainer (WST) Follow-on Request for Information (RFI)
- Notice Date
- 11/17/2011
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541511
— Custom Computer Programming Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, ASC - Aeronautical Systems Center, 2275 D Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, 45433-7218
- ZIP Code
- 45433-7218
- Solicitation Number
- FA8621-12-R-6265
- Archive Date
- 12/23/2011
- Point of Contact
- Lana Blomberg, Phone: 9372556729, Steve Godby, Phone: 937-255-3748
- E-Mail Address
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lana.blomberg@wpafb.af.mil, steve.godby@wpafb.af.mil
(lana.blomberg@wpafb.af.mil, steve.godby@wpafb.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- B-52 Weapons System Trainer (WST) Follow-on Request for Information (RFI) Solicitation Number: FA8621-12-R-6265 17 November 2011 I. Request for Information (RFI) for Planning Purposes a) This is an RFI in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3 - Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997). Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Only United States companies will be considered for contract award. b) The Government is conducting market research to identify, as potential sources, companies that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to competently and competitively respond to requirements to provide installation of upgrade kits on the B-52 Weapons System Trainers (WST). c) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and Proposal Costs, of the FAR. Companies responding to this RFI are advised that participation does not ensure involvement in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparation or participation in this RFI. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. d) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this RFI, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. e) Background: The B-52 WST trainers have undergone an aggressive development period comprised of several parallel projects. These projects include the B-52 Software Block 3 (BSB03) update, Defense Station Subsystem re-host, Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) interface hardware, audio system replacement, and visual and radar system upgrade. These projects were initially developed on the WST System Integration Lab (SIL) where they were validated and accepted. The consolidation of these projects was then installed as a prototype kit on WST7 at Barksdale AFB, where the current software baseline has been accepted. Two other complete kits were made for WST1 at Minot AFB and WST6 at Barksdale AFB and reside at those bases. The WST6 kit also includes components and software for the two Offensive System Mission Trainers (OSMT); OSMT H1 and OSMT H2. f) All services will be housed in Government facilities. g) Payment for installation services under this contract will commence with the start of service at each site. h) The purpose of this solicitation is to determine offeror interest in providing B-52 WST kit installation services to the United States Air Force (USAF). II. Program Requirements a) The contractor will be required to install the WST kits (hardware/software) on WST1 and WST6, and kits on OSMT H1 and H2. The WST1 kit includes hardware components for the Flight Station (FSS), Offense Station (OSS), and Defense Station (DSS). The WST6 kit is identical to the WST1 kit except the additional kit installs for the both the OSMTs. A technical data package (i.e. level II drawing, to/from wire list) will be provided. Installation will not be in the form of a Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO). b) The contractor will be required to install the Visual System Upgrade. The efforts defined in the Visual System installation will include the following: 1) Image Generator (IG) Replacement. The efforts associated with replacement of the existing EPX-500 IG with the new EPX-5000/50 IG shall include disconnecting the related cabling and removing the single bay EPX-500 IG cabinet in the computer room and installing the new double bay EPX-5000/50 IG cabinet in its place. The existing video cables from the IG cabinet to the new Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) projectors shall also be replaced with new fiber optic video cables from the IG cabinet to the new LCoS projectors on the trainer projector platform. This installation shall also include replacing the existing EPX-500 visual operator console monitor, mouse and keyboard with the new monitor, mouse and keyboard provided with the EPX-5000/50 IG. 2) Visual Projector Replacement. The existing three Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) projectors and their related electronic equipment shall be removed from the projector platform. Five new LCoS projectors and their related support frames shall be installed onto the existing projector platform. Additional support structure shall also be added to the projector platform support frame which shall require removal and reinstallation of the projector platform floor plates. 3) Light Tight Enclosure Replacement. The existing light tight enclosure surrounding the three CRT projectors shall be replaced with a new light tight enclosure surrounding the five LCoS projectors. 4) SEOS Mirror Bowl Aft Wall Upper Wing Panel Replacement. The visual installation shall include replacement of the mirror bowl aft wall wing panels. The new upper wing panels shall provide a wider opening for the projector ray trace. Replacement of the upper wing panels shall also require the removal of the mirror bowl and Back Projection Screen (BPS). The mirror bowl and BPS shall be removed and then re-installed after the upper wing panels are replaced. In the event that the Mylar mirror is damaged during the mirror bowl removal or re-installation process, the Mylar mirror shall be replaced at contractor's expense. The navigator slide projector used for mirror bowl alignment and acceptance shall be relocated from its present location to a new location on the projector platform because its present location will interfere with the projector ray trace. 5) Mirror Bowl UPS Installation. An Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) shall be installed to allow for operation of the mirror bowl vacuum pump during short periods of facility AC power loss. The UPS shall be installed in the cockpit lighting power supply cabinet (1A9). The existing filler panel at the top of the cabinet shall be removed and replaced with a pair of filler panels; one below and one above the UPS. 6) AC Power Cabinet Modification. The new visual projection and IG system hardware shall derive its AC power from the existing WST power cabinet (Unit 11). The IG requires the installation of a second 30 Amp three phase 120 volt circuit breaker to support the second bay cabinet. In addition, the necessary modifications shall be made to the power cabinet to support power to the five LCoS projectors and the mirror bowl vacuum pump UPS. 7) CRT Projector Alignment & Video Distribution Equipment Replacement. The current CRT projectors on the WST utilize equipment installed in the Co-Pilot's I/O cabinet (1A34), to include an Alignment PC, video and power distribution equipment. The CRT related equipment shall be replaced with the LCoS projector related equipment to include a new alignment PC, and power distribution equipment. The existing CRT related ODYSSEY handset that is used to perform diagnostics and alignment on the CRT projectors shall be replaced by a new laptop computer. The laptop shall be installed in the cabinet. The existing Odyssey handset interface connector panel on the side of the Co-Pilot's I/O cabinet shall be replaced with an equivalent interface connector panel to support the new laptop. 8) Radar Simulation System (RSS) Replacement. The existing RSS capability shall coexist with the new RSS. The RSS World Wide Database (WWDB) shall be installed on the new RSS. The additional RSS computer shall share a common WWDB with the Flight Station and Targeting Pod IGs. 9) Removal of STV IG. The Steerable Television (STV) system is no longer being supported on the B-52H aircraft; therefore the STV IG shall be removed. The related equipment, to include the Real Time processor (RT), Graphics Processor (GP) and External Effects Generator (EXG) shall be completely removed from the Flight Station IG. The equipment shall be retained as spares. The STV channel RT and GP in the targeting pod IG shall be retained and reconfigured as the Radar Terrain Server (RTS). The STV channel EXG shall be removed and modified from a single channel to a dual channel EXG for use as a spare. The related STV channel unique video distribution cabling shall be removed as well between the IGs and cabinets 75 and 77. c) The contractor will be required to replace the existing ASTi Digital Audio Communications Systems (DACS) with the ASTi Telestra systems which are located in the Instructor Operating Station (IOS) stations (FSS, OSS, DSS, and OSMT). The cabling to the new Remote Interface Units (ACE-RIUs) shall involve running Ethernet cables and adding an Audio Distribution Ethernet (ACENet) switch between the Telestra Target computer and the ACE-RIUs. New +15V DC Power Supplies shall be added to power the ACE-RIUs. d) The contractor will be required to install the new DMO related pieces of hardware/software into the existing WST suite to facilitate the implementation of the new DMO capabilities to the Mission Package 2008 (MP08) standard. The DMO kit hardware includes, but is not limited to, a network switch, a maintenance laptop, keyboard, video and mouse switch, GPS receiver with antenna, and a network traffic manager computer. The IOS shall be modified with the new hardware configuration to integrate the brief/debrief system. The DMO software baseline shall be installed as part of the overall WST combined software baseline. e) The contractor will be required to upgrade the DSS with WST kit hardware and software. The DSS modifications include the following: 1) Replace the legacy I/O controller with VMIC I/O system 2) Replace the Micro 3 mainframe and interface cabinets with the SI interface VME chassis 3) Replace the existing signal generation hardware with the new SIGGEN system 4) Replace the audio and aural systems 5) Update the Offensive Instructor Station (OIS) 6) Install the NGTS Computer Generated Forces (CGF) 7) Install the DSS software baseline as part of the WST software baseline installation 8) Install other miscellaneous hardware contained in the DSS portion of the WST kit f) All systems included in the WST and OSMT kits shall require installation and configuration of updated BSB03 compatible software and have their related cold start procedures performed during Hardware/Software Integration (HSI). g) The contractor will be required to upgrade the Radar Simulation System (RSS) to include the Radar Terrain Server (RTS). h) The contractor will be required to verify and validate each requirement through testing in independent, mixed, integrated, and joint mode. In addition, the contractor will be required to conduct or support as necessary the Test Plan Working Group (TPWG), System Performance Assessment (SPA), Contractor Verification Testing (CVT), Test Readiness Review (TRR), Government Verification Testing (GVT), and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA). i) Any equipment damaged during removal or installation shall be replaced at the contractor's expense. All of the removed equipment from the WST and OSMT devices are Government owned property and shall be retained on-site until the Government has determined the proper disposition of this equipment. III. RFI Response. Part A: Business Information. In response to this RFI, please provide the following business information for your company and for any teaming or joint venture partners: • Company Name: • Address: • Point of Contact: • CAGE Code: • Phone Number: • E-mail Address: • Web Page URL: • North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services. Size standard: $25M. Based on the NAICS Code, state whether your company is: ­ Small Business* (Yes / No) ­ Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) ­ Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) ­ 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) ­ HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) ­ Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) ­ Service Disabled Small Business (Yes / No) • Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (Yes / No) (*) If you answered yes, please explain whether your company would be capable of meeting the requirements of FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Part B: Competition Considerations and Business Strategies. Please note responses regarding this portion of the RFI may be used in the formulation of an acquisition strategy and may be shared publicly, on a non-attribution basis, during industry days and other pre-solicitation activities. Therefore, only non-proprietary, non-sensitive responses shall be provided. Market research will include the responses from the following questions listed below: a) Describe briefly the capabilities of your company and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide, to include your manufacturing capability (e.g., metal bending, machining, fabrication, etc.). Include a description of your staff composition and management structure. b) Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual points of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). c) Describe your capabilities and experience in modifying existing (e.g., fielded or legacy) training systems/equipment (hardware/software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the training system environment. d) Describe your capabilities and your past experience with Mylar mirrors and mirror bowl removal. e) Describe any concepts, ideas, and strategies, relevant topics, and concerns that would help the Government in forming an acquisition strategy. Please e-mail your response to steve.godby@wpafb.af.mil and lana.blomberg@wpafb.af.mil. E-mail must be received no later than 1600 EDT, 8 December 2011. Also, please mail an original signed copy of your response, postmarked on or before the same date, to: ASC/WNSK Attn: Steve Godby, Contracting Officer 2300 D Street, Bldg 32 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7249 (937) 255-3748 Technical questions regarding this RFI should be directed to Mr. Curt Hangen, Program Manager, ASC/WNSPB, (937) 255-4498. Marketing materials are considered an insufficient response to this RFI. Please limit responses to no more than 20 pages, and identify a representative to support further Government inquiries and requests for clarification of the information provided, if needed. Respondents should indicate which portions of their responses are proprietary and should mark them accordingly.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Minot AFB, Barksdale AFB, United States
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