SOURCES SOUGHT
16 -- B-1 Comm-Nav Modernization
- Notice Date
- 6/1/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336411
— Aircraft Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, PK/PZ Tinker AFB, 3001 Staff Drive, Ste 1AG76A, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, 73145-3015, United States
- ZIP Code
- 73145-3015
- Solicitation Number
- B-1_Comm-Nav_Mod
- Point of Contact
- Stephen N. Palmer, Phone: 4057394469
- E-Mail Address
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stephen.palmer@us.af.mil
(stephen.palmer@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- B-1 Communication and Navigation Modernization Disclaimer: THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) Market Survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the qualification requirements of the B-1 Multifunctional Information Distribution System - Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS) Mode5/S Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out, and Radio Crypto, hereafter known as B-1 Communication and Navigation Modernization for use by the U.S. Air Force (USAF). While industry sources are requested to provide full and comprehensive responses to this questionnaire, they are reminded that all information is voluntary, and the Government will not reimburse sources in any way for responses provided. Likewise, a company's participation in the market research via this questionnaire does not obligate the Government to enter into any contractual agreement, either formally or informally, with a company. Any resulting procurement/installation action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release. Below are descriptions of the B-1 Communication and Navigation Modernization requirements and a Contractor Capability Survey. This survey provides the government the opportunity to review your company's capability to design, develop, code, integrate and qualify the B-1 Crypto Modernization programs. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company's capabilities in meeting these requirements Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Stephen N. Palmer, B-1 Contracting Officer, by phone at (405) 739-4469 or by email at stephen.palmer@us.af.mil. MIDS-JTRS BACKGROUND: The B-1 has been operating with the legacy Multifunctional Information Distribution System - Low Volume Terminal (MIDS-LVT) (1) link 16 terminal and must upgrade to the MIDS-JTRS terminals to meet the 2025 National Security Agency (NSA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated requirements for crypto modernization and frequency remapping. MIDS-JTRS Modification Description The B-1/B-52 Bomber Division at Tinker Air Force Base, OK has the requirement to modify the B-1Weapons System to fully integrate the MIDS-JTRS into the B-1 Avionics Flight Software (AFS), Graphics Controllers (GCs) and Common Link Integration Processing (CLIP) software via the Fully Integrated Data Link (FIDL) program. The B-1's current Integrated Battle Station (IBS) flight programs, consisting of 2.7 million Source Lines of Code (SLOC), utilize digital streaming video to Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) and cursor controller. This effort also includes integration of MIDS-JTRS radio into the current B-1 laboratories at Tinker AFB and Edwards AFB. Software updates to the proprietary Systems Simulation Software (SSS) in the B-1 laboratories, MIDS-JTRS radio integration and enhancements to B-1 Operational Facility (OPFAC) Bench Software (Propriety and Government owned) and OPFAC drawing updates. In addition to integrating the MIDS-JTRS radio and functionality on the B-1, this effort requires systems engineering plans that will ensure the integration of the MIDS-JTRS radio is complaint with airworthiness and cybersecurity standards for the B-1 aircraft. Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Phase is an FY18 New Start program, the MIDS-JTRS EMD phase will be planned for 2 years, resulting with a mature MIDS-JTRS solution ready to integrate onto the aircraft. The B-1 MIDS-JTRS Modification will at a minimum meet or exceed the capability and performance of the currently fielded MIDS- LVT(1) and must meet the National Security Agency (NSA) mandated requirement of crypto modernization and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated requirement for frequency remapping. The modification must also provide enhanced interoperability with 4 th /5 th generation aircraft currently lacking in MIDS-LVT (1) and utilize Mobile User Objective System (MUOS). Mode5/S ADS-B OUT BACKGROUND: B-1 is operating with APX -119-0508 and 0518 that were installed by Integrated Battle Station (IBS) and must be upgraded to -0531 due to FAA and DoD mandates for Mode S, Mode 5, and ADS-B Out. ADS-B Out capability is necessary to meet air traffic control requirements in NAS, European, Australia, Canada, or Asian airspace. Mode S Elementary Surveillance ( ELS) is necessary to meet air traffic control requirements in US, European, or Asian airspace. Also this capability is needed for ADS-B Out. Mode 5 Lv1 is necessary to provide a replacement for Mode 4 to enable B-1 in military controlled airspace and ensures a response to lethal interrogations. Mode5/S ADS-B OUT Modification Description : Identification, Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder APX-119-0531 and Raytheon digital transponder will replace the APX-119-0508 and -0518 Raytheon digital transponder and be integrated with a new Rockwell Control Display Unit (CDU)- 7000 control panel. Integration will be accomplished to meet all applicable requirements contained within the applicable documents for FAA and Military Airworthiness Certification for Mode S Mode 5, and ADS-B Out. Not a complete list of documents includes: Advisory Circular (AC) 20-165, Technical Standard Order ( TSO) -C112d, DO -181E, DO-260B, A ir Traffic Control Radar Beacon System I dentification Friend or Foe M ark XII/Mark XIIA S ystems ( AIMS) 03-1000B, AIMS 03-1102, and AIMS 03-1103. The contractor shall modify Communication and Navigation Management System (CNMS), B-1 Avionics Flight Software (AFS), and Graphics Controllers (GCs) operational flight programs to provide control and display of upgraded system. The system shall not degrade any current functionality without approval from B-1 SPO. The system shall meet all environment requirement of B-1. The contractor shall update Avionics Integrated Support Facility (AISF) [SRDGUAA1] lab, Integrated Facility for Avionics Systems Test (IFAST) [SRDGUAA2] lab, and determine if OPFAC lab needs to be upgraded. Software updates to the proprietary Systems Simulation Software (SSS) in the B-1 laboratories, APX-119 radio integration and enhancements to B-1 OPFAC Bench Software (Propriety and Government owned) and OPFAC drawing updates. Radio Crypto BACKGROUND: B-1 is currently using ARC -210 RT -1851 and RT-1797 for clear and secure line of sight voice communications and secure beyond line of sight voice and data communications. The radios also provide Air Traffic Control communication on 8.33 kHz frequency spacing. The two radios must be upgraded to RT-2036 Generation 6 ARC-210 radio because NSA crypto modernization mandate. Radio Crypto Modification Description: The ARC-210 RT-2036 is a Rockwell Collins receiver transmitter used for encrypted or unencrypted line of sight (LOS) voice and beyond line of sight (BLOS) satellite data and voice communications. Ultra-High Frequency Follow-On (UFO) satellites will facilitate [SRDGUAA3] Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) and DAMA Integrated Waveform (IW) communication modes. Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellites will provide DAMA, DAMA IW, and MUOS communication modes. These radios are controlled with a control and display unit. One of the radios will also be controlled with a remote control unit. A tactical display processor receives some of the satellite data and displays it to crewmembers. Data is carried via MIL-STD-1553B, RS -422, and Ethernet. The system shall meet NSA requirements for KY -58/KY-100 Crypto Device Cease Key, Joint Requirements Oversight Council Memorandum ( JROCM) 040-11, and VHF/UHF Wideband Tactical Secure Voice System Cryptographic Equipment (VINSON) and Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal (ANDVT) Cryptographic Modernization ( VACM) Cease Key CED-026-11. The contractor shall provide analysis that answers if current B-1 Radio Frequency (RF) system from radio to Satellite Communication (SATCOM) antennas, including the antenna, will meet the performance requirements of DAMA and MUOS waveforms. The contractor shall provide a recommendation for improvement of B-1 RF system that utilized additional ARC-210, High Power Amplifier (HPA), and Low Noise Amplifier ( LNA) capabilities. The analysis shall include support of MUOS satellite system plan A and plan B frequencies. The existing radio system transmit path band pass filters and SATCOM antennas may need to be modified or replaced. The contractor shall modify Communication and Navigation Management System (CNMS), B-1 Avionics Flight Software (AFS), Graphics Controllers (GCs), and Common Link Integration Processing (CLIP) operational flight programs to provide control and display of upgraded system. The system shall not degrade any current functionality without approval from B-1 SPO. The system shall meet all environment requirement of B-1. The contractor shall utilize Ethernet to enable higher throughput for data transfers to and from radios. The contractor shall update ASIF lab, IFAST lab, and OPFAC labs. Software updates to the proprietary Systems Simulation Software (SSS) in the B-1 laboratories, ARC-210 radios integration and enhancements to B-1 Operational Facility (OPFAC) Bench Software (Propriety and Government owned) and OPFAC drawing updates. Interested sources are encouraged to review the specification and use it as they provide answers to the following questions. Please provide as much detail in your responses as possible. I. COMPANY INFORMATION 1. Company Name: 2. CAGE Code: 3. Address (Including Telephone No. and E-Mail Address): 4. Points of Contact: 5. Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 336411, size standard 1,500 employees 6. Based on the above 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 Veteran Small Business (Yes / No) • Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (Yes / No) 7. Is your company domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership)? II. GENERAL COMPANY INFORMATION 1. Describe your company's primary business product/service line. 2. What kind of facility security clearance does your company maintain? Describe highest level of processing capability. •a. Individual personnel clearances. •b. Be able to provide Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 8570 certifications for Information System Security Manager (ISSM). At a minimum, must have Information Assurance Manager (IAM) level II. •c. Be able to provide Defense Security Service (DSS) accreditation. 3. Is your company compliant with Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) controlled information? If so, please provide detailed information. 4. Describe your quality assurance system program and is it compliant with requirements of ANSI/ASQ Q9001 (American National Standard, Quality Management Systems - Requirements) and SAE AS9100 (Quality System - Aerospace - Model for Quality Assurance in Design, Development, Production, Installation, and Servicing). 5. Does your company have experience with generating, storing, and submitting all unclassified Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Accession List (DAL) items to document contractual tasks? 6. What are some of the typical requirements that your company tests to on its avionics systems? III. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES The integration contractor selected for the program would be expected to perform the following tasks: •a. Systems Engineering •b. Development of detailed requirements •c. Selection of subcontractors and subsystem components •d. Development and installation of Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL) enhancements •e. Updating aircraft RF spectrum analysis products •f. Size, Weight, and Power (SWAP) analysis •g. Operating environment engineering and test •h. Integration of new and existing hardware/software with B-1 systems •i. Development of Technical Order and Flight Manual updates •j. Configuration Management •k. Risk Management •l. Lab, Ground and Flight Testing •m. Production management and deliveries •n. Design and document system installation •o. Documentation of Electromagnetic Interference ( EMI ). and environmental qualification tests and procedures •p. Supporting of Air Force Systems Integration Testing (AFSIT) for testing message conformance •q. Support Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Net-Ready Key Performance Parameter certification •r. Support formal Air Force Airworthiness Certification •s. Support formal Air Force Cyber Security Authorization •t. Maintenance and Operator Training 1. Provide detailed description of your company's experience with the following: •a. Design, development, code, test, integrate, qualify, and documenting of avionics system. •b. Testing capabilities and facilities used for avionics system development. •c. Developing requirements and specifications for aircraft avionics software. •d. Developing requirements and specifications for aircraft equipment. •e. Interface Control Drawings (ICD) and Product Drawings. •f. Performing Configuration Control and Management for avionics software and hardware. •g. Describe your company's experience with environmental testing. (MIL-STD-810G) •h. Electro Magnetic Interface Compatibility (EMIC) (MIL-STD-461G) •i. Modified Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC) (MIL-HDBK-516C) •j. System Safety Hazard Analysis Report. •k. Safety Assessment Report (MIL-STD-882E, Task 301) •l. Operating and Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA) (MIL-STD-882E, Task 206) •m. Health Hazard Analysis (MIL-STD-882E, Task 207) •n. Operational Facility (OPFAC) Bench Software and Hardware •o. Link 16 simulation and testing •p. Joint Integrated Test Capability (JITC) •q. Air Force System Interoperability Test (AFSIT) •r. B-1 Aircraft Platform and Laboratories Cybersecurity 2. As a small or large business, do you believe conditions exist for a small business set-aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-3(a) for any portion of the requirement described above? If yes, please indicate which portion of the requirement and the most appropriate NAICS code for each portion. 3. Of the portion of work you identified as having the potential to be small business set-aside, are you most interested in performing as a prime contractor or subcontractor for the requirement described above and indicate whether you would qualify as a small or large business under the NAICS code you believe is most appropriate? 4. If you are a small business, of the portion of work you identified as having the potential to be partially set-aside, are you capable of performing at least 50% of the work, in order to comply with FAR Clause 52.219-14, specifically 52.219-14(c)(1), "At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern." 5. If you are a small business interested in performing a portion of the requirement as a set- aside, provide a brief summary of your company's experience and past performance within the past three years as a prime contractor as it relates to the magnitude of this anticipated requirement and/or the portion of the work you identified as having the potential to be partially set-aside. 6. If a large business, relative to NAICS Code 336411, submit the reasonable expectation of subcontracting opportunities for small business concern(s) to provide materials, parts and/or services in support of your capabilities to design, develop, code, integrate and qualify the B-1 Communication and Navigation Modernization program. 7. Do you have any other thoughts or suggestions on ways to increase small business participation in this requirement? 8. Describe your company's business regarding avionics design, development, aircraft integration, software development and integration and testing. 9. Describe your experience partnering with the B-1 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) on engineering development projects. How would you support software development and avionics system integration? How would you support aircraft ground and flight test during the EMD phase? 10. Does or did your company have any working involvement with the B-1 avionics system or its Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), including interface requirements, avionics flight system, or radios and Link 16 equipment? If so, please provide detailed information. 11. What experience does your company have with developing and writing technical publications, technical orders and technical drawings? Include experience with and development of with aircraft temporary T-1 and T-2 modification technical data package. 12. Does your company have experience producing detailed operations and maintenance manuals, schematics, product drawing packages, training program development and management plans, test reports, software program documents, provisioning data, and other similar type documents for avionics system development? If you answer affirmatively, please provide a detailed description of the work. 13. Describe your company's experience with integrating aircraft radios and Link 16 avionics flight systems/software and components. 14. Describe your company's experience with integrating Tactical Data link (TDL) into an avionics software suite. IV. SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS 1. Is your company's software development process certified to the Carnegie Mellon Capability Maturity Model? If so what level of certification have you achieved and what is the date of your certification. 2. Describe your company's experience designing, developing, coding and testing with Beyond Line-Of-Site (BLOS), Line-Of-Sight (LOS) and guidance software. 3. Describe your company's experience designing, developing, coding and testing of Tactical Data Link (TDL) and situational awareness for weapons delivery software. 4. Describe your company's experience with designing, developing, coding and testing software to conform to MIL-1553B standard, RS170, RS-422, and Ethernet, H264 format. 5. Does your company have experience with the following? •a. Design, develop, code, integrate, test and production of new or modified TDL software and/or on board avionics flight and navigation programs. Please provide detailed information and documentation to support your response. •b. Design, testing, coding and production of avionics systems for bomber or other military aircraft? If so, please provide detailed information. 6. Describe what experience with the development of test requirements, procedures, evaluation criteria, data analysis, and data requirements for datalink certification, aircraft flight and ground tests. 7. Describe what experience with the development of test requirements, procedures, evaluation criteria, data analysis, and data requirements for integration laboratory simulation software. V. CYBER SECURITY QUESTIONS 1. Describe the processes you have in place that address cyber security (information assurance). 2. What development environment have you used in the past for development of software and testing? •a. Describe type of security tools are utilized within the development environment (i.e. Static analysis tools, etc.) •b. What are your external connections to development environment? Please provide detailed information. 3. Does your company have experience in developing software in a secure coding environment accredited by either Defense Security Services (DSS) or the USAF and provide requested artifacts for verification? If so, please provide detailed information. 4. Does your company have experience with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 17-101 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Air Force Information Technology (AFIT)? If so, please provide detailed information. 5. Will your company have the ability to provide artifacts to B-1 Information System Security Manager (ISSM) including test results for penetration testing/fuzzing the system and documents identifying software versions/descriptions? If so, please provide detailed information. 6. Will your company have the ability to deliver software and software updates incorporating a hashing algorithm to ensure integrity upon delivery to the government? If so, please provide detailed information. If not, please describe type of security baked into your software supply chain. 7. Will your company have the ability to deliver software and software updates incorporating digital signatures to ensure integrity upon delivery to the government? If so, please provide detailed information. If not, please describe type of security baked into your software supply chain. VI. BUSINESS PRACTICES 1. If your solution proposes proprietary data, are you willing to sell all the proprietary data to the Government? 2. What data rights will be granted to the government for any software and hardware products/documentation you produce? 3. Describe your company's Earned Value Management (EVM) capability. 4. Does your company have experience with long-term contracts or purchasing agreements? If so, what is your longest long-term contract? 5. Does your company provide for discounted prices based on the quantity of the items provided? 6. Does your company offer a standard warranty on your products? Does it cover parts, labor, and /or technical support? What is the standard time duration? 7. For this effort would your company need to subcontract any part of the work? Please provide a detailed response. Indicate whether the subcontractor will be a small or large business. 8. Provide comment on your company's capability to leverage common test capabilities to shorten the time to field the B-1 Communication and Navigation Modernization, as well as to reduce cost and lead time. 9. Provide comment on opportunities for technical and/or cost tradeoffs in this program. What kind of tradeoff approach does your company recommend? 10. Provide comment on possible contract incentives your company thinks would encourage industry to deliver this program in an accelerated manner and/or at lower cost. 11. Describe your capabilities and experience in managing software development projects, including subcontractor involvement. Include any experience in project planning, work breakdown structures, resource allocations, schedule tracking, risk analysis and cost management. 12. Describe your process in identifying Diminishing Manufacturer Sources (DMS) parts and services. 13. Describe your experience in creating, maintaining, and managing an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). VII. INFORMATION ON DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS •a. Does your company consider that the information provided in the document is clear and concise regarding the duties and responsibilities that the Government expects the contractor to perform? If not, please identify the information that is needed or that requires additional detail and/or clarification. •b. Did your company identify any areas in the specifications that presented excessive cost, schedule, or performance risks? If so, please provide detailed information and suggested mitigation. CONTRACT TYPE AND COMPETITION AFLCMC B-1 / B-52 Bombers Division/WWKA is contemplating a Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) or Best Value Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) production/installation contract types. Projected Period of performance is 2 years Engineering and Manufacturing Development ( EMD ) (Engineering Software Development/Design/Code/Integration) and test/qualification. The Air Force is also contemplating IAW FAR Part 6.1 Full and Open Competition unless Market Research otherwise determines if a Small Business Set Aside or exclusion to FAR Part 6.1. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This is NOT a formal notice of solicitation. Telephone or facsimile inquiries and/or responses will not be accepted. POC will post all responses to Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps.gov) in order that all potential sources have the same information available to them. ATTACHMENTS N/A Written responses, no facsimiles or e-mails. Please mail two (2) copies of your responses of Section I through VII above to: CONTRACTING OFFICE POC Name: Stephen N. Palmer Title: Contracting Officer, B-1/B-52 Branch Address: AFLCMC/WWK 3001 Staff Dr., Suite 2AG76A Tinker AFB OK 73145-3015 Phone #: (405) 739-4469 Email: stephen.palmer@us.af.mil All offers have 30 days from the date of publication to Fed Biz Ops to respond to this Request for Information. Responses must be postage dated not later than the response due date of publication to FedBizOpps. "Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not available for this effort. No award will be made under this Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/ Request for Information (RFI) Market Survey. The Government reserves the right to cancel this SSS/RFI, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this SSS/RFI, before or after the closing date, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs."
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