MODIFICATION
15 -- Request for Information (RFI) for a Long Endurance Group 2 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
- Notice Date
- 12/14/2016
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 336411
— Aircraft Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, NAVAIR HQ, Building 2272, 47123 Buse Road Unit IPT, Patuxent River, Maryland, 20670, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20670
- Solicitation Number
- N00019-17-NORFP-PMA-263-0074
- Point of Contact
- Denise R Lamb, Phone: 301-757-5902
- E-Mail Address
-
denise.lamb@navy.mil
(denise.lamb@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 1. Introduction This Request for Information (RFI) is in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.2 and is published only to obtain information for use by Program Executive Officer, Strike Weapons and Unmanned Aviation (PEO (U/W)), Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263), Patuxent River, Maryland. This RFI does not constitute an invitation for bids, a request for proposal, a solicitation, a request for quote or an indication that the Government will contract for the items provided by responder. The Government will not reimburse responders for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of the information requested. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any potential offeror's ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. The Government will disregard any requests for a solicitation package. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information requested. The Government will not return submittals to the responders. The Government may request that responders provide additional information/details based on their initial submittals. 2. Objective PEO (U/W), PMA-263 is seeking industry input to identify potential solutions for a Long Endurance Small Unmanned Aircraft System (LE-SUAS) for use by the United States Marine Corps, capable of providing Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition (RSTA) during day and night operations in all environmental conditions. The system should be rugged, lightweight and ready to use as delivered with minimal logistic, training and support requirements. The system should provide real-time full motion video via electro-optical and/or infrared sensors. The system should be able to mark targets of interest with a 1064nm laser. The air vehicles should be capable of autonomous or a safe manual launch with a minimum of support equipment from a small confined area, and should be capable of either a manual or autonomous recovery within the same area as launch. The recovery method should be adequate to prevent system damage and allow for short turn-around times between missions. The ground control station should be man-portable and consist of the necessary equipment to monitor the sensor(s) position and status, control its movement and view its video. PEO (U/W), PMA-263 is specifically interested in systems with the following characteristics: • Short Field Takeoff & Landing or Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) • Fuel Cell and/or Battery Powered • Lightweight, easily portable (small size vehicle), total system weight (including air vehicle and Ground Control Station (GCS): 55lbs or less • Modular Multiple mission payload capability to include a list of available integrated payloads. • Minimum Range of 20 kilometers • Minimum endurance 4-hours • Time to Set-up & Launch: 10 min (Battery)/20 min (Fuel Cell) • Adequate maturity to be fielded immediately • Gimbaled Target Quality Day/Night Imagery • All weather / all environment capability (ability to operate in rain, wind, dust, hot and cold temperatures) 3. Requested Information. The responder is requested to provide detailed information in response to the following: Provide a general description of the configuration of the potential solution to include the GCS, data link and air vehicle(s). Identify the following technical attributes of the potential solution. If a specific attribute is estimated or unknown, so state: • Total System Weight (Air Vehicle with payload and GCS) • Air Vehicle Weight without payload • Size and weight of total system packed for transport • Size of Air Vehicle • Temperature limits • Precipitation limits • Wind limits • Altitude limits (Above Ground and Pressure Altitude) • Maximum Range (maximum range at which the system can operate assuming no line of sight obstructions) • Maximum Endurance (maximum time the air vehicle can remain airborne under standard day at sea level conditions) • Maximum speed of the Air Vehicle • Set up time (time required to go from packed to system airborne) • Total available payload weight • Noise signature • Sensor type • Sensor detection/identification performance (National Image Interpretability Rating preferred) Provide detailed information in response to the questions listed below: • What are the different types of flight modes and mission control characteristics used by the system? (Manual, autonomous, waypoints, loiters, hover and stare, etc.) • What safety features (i.e. lost link, lost GPS) are built into the system? • What is the software operating system? • How and where is the data (video, pictures, and flight logs) stored? • What mapping software does the system use (google maps, Falcon View, open source, etc.) and does it have Digital Terrain Elevation Data (DTED)? Does the system use standard Department of Defense (DoD) mapping and imagery? • How does the ground control station communicate with the air vehicle? Describe the data link used including waveform, operational frequency band, analog or digital, and encryption capabilities. • Is the system capable of simultaneous air-vehicle operations from a single Ground Control Station? • How does the system navigate? • Does the system use Selective Availability Anti- Spoofing Module (SAASM) GPS? • Is the system capable of navigation without GPS? • What payloads are currently available, in development, and planned? • What other unique capabilities are available with the system that may enhance mission performance? • Is the air vehicle water recoverable? • Is there any recovery equipment required? If so, please provide a description. • Does the system have a precision recovery capability? • How many people are required to operate the system? • What is the anticipated training time for operator certification? • Describe the assembly required to ready the air vehicle for operation from its field packed state? Field packed system is defined as having all the required equipment to accomplish a mission and be in a state safe for transportation. • How is the system transported for operational use? • How is the system powered? • If battery powered, how are batteries recharged and how much time is required to return to full charge following a maximum endurance flight? • Do the batteries have a certification, i.e. NOSSA, UL? • What equipment is required for battery charging? • If LE-SUAS will use fuel cells, describe: o Type/Class o Certifications o Environmental Considerations o Risks associated with normal operations and mitigation o Handling/Storage/Transportation Requirements • How is a system stored when not in an operational mode? • How many cubic feet of space is required to store the system when not being operated? • What is the size and weight of the ground control station? • What is the production lead-time, including any production/delivery constraints based on single order quantities ranging from 1-20 systems? • What is the maximum production output (systems/month) at this time? • How many units have been sold/fielded to date? If able, please identify user of the identified solution. • Are you able to provide logistical support with spare parts and repairs of damaged parts? • Are you able to provide Field Service Representative (FSR) support sufficient to sustain systems in deployed or remote areas within the United States or harsh/hostile environments overseas? • Please provide operators manual and maintenance manual if available. • What is your experience with developing Small Unmanned Aircraft System products? • What is the estimated unit cost per full system? Please provide your cage code and business size under NAICS Code. If you are a small business per the parameters of NAICS Code, do you also qualify under any of the sub-categories: 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business, HUB Zone, etc.? Are you a foreign-owned, foreign-controlled, or a foreign-influenced company? Did you receive funding to develop your system from any governmental agencies?. Introduction This Request for Information (RFI) is in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.2 and is published only to obtain information for use by Program Executive Officer, Strike Weapons and Unmanned Aviation (PEO (U/W)), Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263), Patuxent River, Maryland. This RFI does not constitute an invitation for bids, a request for proposal, a solicitation, a request for quote or an indication that the Government will contract for the items provided by responder. The Government will not reimburse responders for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of the information requested. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any potential offeror's ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. The Government will disregard any requests for a solicitation package. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information requested. The Government will not return submittals to the responders. The Government may request that responders provide additional information/details based on their initial submittals. 2. Objective PEO (U/W), PMA-263 is seeking industry input to identify potential solutions for a Long Endurance Small Unmanned Aircraft System (LE-SUAS) for use by the United States Marine Corps, capable of providing Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition (RSTA) during day and night operations in all environmental conditions. The system should be rugged, lightweight and ready to use as delivered with minimal logistic, training and support requirements. The system should provide real-time full motion video via electro-optical and/or infrared sensors. The system should be able to mark targets of interest with a 1064nm laser. The air vehicles should be capable of autonomous or a safe manual launch with a minimum of support equipment from a small confined area, and should be capable of either a manual or autonomous recovery within the same area as launch. The recovery method should be adequate to prevent system damage and allow for short turn-around times between missions. The ground control station should be man-portable and consist of the necessary equipment to monitor the sensor(s) position and status, control its movement and view its video. PEO (U/W), PMA-263 is specifically interested in systems with the following characteristics: • Short Field Takeoff & Landing or Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) • Fuel Cell and/or Battery Powered • Lightweight, easily portable (small size vehicle), total system weight (including air vehicle and Ground Control Station (GCS): 40lbs or less • Modular Multiple mission payload capability • Minimum Range of 20 kilometers • Minimum endurance 4-hours • Time to Set-up & Launch: 10 min (Battery)/20 min (Fuel Cell) • Adequate maturity to be fielded immediately • Gimbaled Target Quality Day/Night Imagery • All weather / all environment capability (ability to operate in rain, wind, dust, hot and cold temperatures) 3. Requested Information. The responder is requested to provide detailed information in response to the following: Provide a general description of the configuration of the potential solution to include the GCS, data link and air vehicle(s). Identify the following technical attributes of the potential solution. If a specific attribute is estimated or unknown, so state: • Total System Weight (Air Vehicle with payload and GCS) • Air Vehicle Weight without payload • Size and weight of total system packed for transport • Size of Air Vehicle • Temperature limits • Precipitation limits • Wind limits • Altitude limits (Above Ground and Pressure Altitude) • Maximum Range (maximum range at which the system can operate assuming no line of sight obstructions) • Maximum Endurance (maximum time the air vehicle can remain airborne under standard day at sea level conditions) • Maximum speed of the Air Vehicle • Set up time (time required to go from packed to system airborne) • Total available payload weight • Noise signature • Sensor type • Sensor detection/identification performance (National Image Interpretability Rating preferred) Provide detailed information in response to the questions listed below: • What are the different types of flight modes and mission control characteristics used by the system? (Manual, autonomous, waypoints, loiters, hover and stare, etc.) • What safety features (i.e. lost link, lost GPS) are built into the system? • What is the software operating system? • How and where is the data (video, pictures, and flight logs) stored? • What mapping software does the system use (google maps, Falcon View, open source, etc.) and does it have Digital Terrain Elevation Data (DTED)? Does the system use standard Department of Defense (DoD) mapping and imagery? • How does the ground control station communicate with the air vehicle? Describe the data link used including waveform, operational frequency band, analog or digital, and encryption capabilities. • Is the system capable of simultaneous air-vehicle operations from a single Ground Control Station? • How does the system navigate? • Does the system use Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) GPS? • Is the system capable of navigation without GPS? • What payloads are currently available, in development, and planned? • What other unique capabilities are available with the system that may enhance mission performance? • Is the air vehicle water recoverable? • Is there any recovery equipment required? If so, please provide a description. • Does the system have a precision recovery capability? • How many people are required to operate the system? • What is the anticipated training time for operator certification? • Describe the assembly required to ready the air vehicle for operation from its field packed state? Field packed system is defined as having all the required equipment to accomplish a mission and be in a state safe for transportation. • How is the system transported for operational use? • How is the system powered? • If battery powered, how are batteries recharged and how much time is required to return to full charge following a maximum endurance flight? • Do the batteries have a certification, i.e. NOSSA, UL? • What equipment is required for battery charging? • If LE-SUAS will use fuel cells, describe: o Type/Class o Certifications o Environmental Considerations o Risks associated with normal operations and mitigation o Handling/Storage/Transportation Requirements • How is a system stored when not in an operational mode? • How many cubic feet of space is required to store the system when not being operated? • What is the size and weight of the ground control station? • What is the production lead-time, including any production/delivery constraints based on single order quantities ranging from 1-20 systems? • What is the maximum production output (systems/month) at this time? • How many units have been sold/fielded to date? If able, please identify user of the identified solution. • Are you able to provide logistical support with spare parts and repairs of damaged parts? • Are you able to provide Field Service Representative (FSR) support sufficient to sustain systems in deployed or remote areas within the United States or harsh/hostile environments overseas? • Please provide operators manual and maintenance manual if available. • What is your experience with developing Small Unmanned Aircraft System products? • What is the estimated unit cost per full system? Please provide your cage code and business size under NAICS Code. If you are a small business per the parameters of NAICS Code, do you also qualify under any of the sub-categories: 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business, HUB Zone, etc.? Are you a foreign-owned, foreign-controlled, or a foreign-influenced company? Did you receive funding to develop your system from any governmental agencies? 4. Responses All interested, capable, and responsible sources that wish to respond to this RFI, please respond with a white paper via electronic mail no later than 14 days after release date on FEDBIZOPS. Please limit responses to no more than 20 pages, 12 point font, not including preprinted information material. Please submit responses via electronic media to: Denise Lamb, Contracting Officer Phone: (301) 757-5902 Email: denise.lamb@navy.mil 5. Questions If you have any specific questions (relating to the above referenced information only) please submit them in written format to the Contracting Officer listed
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