SPECIAL NOTICE
K -- KC-135 Center Console Refresh (CCR)
- Notice Date
- 2/7/2022 10:48:39 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 336413
— Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- FA8105 AFLCMC WKK TINKER AFB OK 73145-3303 USA
- ZIP Code
- 73145-3303
- Solicitation Number
- Amended_RFI_02-07-2022
- Response Due
- 3/7/2022 2:00:00 PM
- Point of Contact
- Hassan Hammi, Phone: 405-739-2041, Maisie Heck, Phone: 4057393388
- E-Mail Address
-
hassan.hammi@us.af.mil, maisie.heck@us.af.mil
(hassan.hammi@us.af.mil, maisie.heck@us.af.mil)
- Description
- This is an updated request, to the originally posted on 02-05-21. Please see CCR_RFI attachement . REQUEST FOR INFORMATION This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes issued by the C/KC?135 Contracting Branch, AFLCMC/WLT at Tinker Air Force Base. The United States Air Force (USAF) is�requesting�information�pertaining to the Fuel Management System and the Flight Display System for�the�KC?135�aircraft.�� PURPOSE The purpose of this RFI is to solicit industry options and possible solutions�for�providing�a replacement of the KC-135 Fuel Management System and the Flight Display System. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY: This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes.� It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future.� As stipulated in FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.� This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.� Furthermore, we are not seeking proposals at this time.� Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.� All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party�s expense. The Government requests that non?proprietary information be submitted in response to this RFI.� However, should proprietary information be submitted, it should be marked �PROPRIETARY�, and will be handled accordingly.� The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified.� Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.� Proprietary information or trade secrets should be clearly identified. Model Based Systems Engineering This effort is identified as a candidate for digital acquisition.� As such it will, at a minimum, make use of model based systems engineering to build requirements, generate SE products, and support related activities to decrease time from inception to delivery of the weapon system. BACKGROUND The�current KC-135 Fuel Management System (FMS) and Flight Display System (FDS) are experiencing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages. Multiple systems have been grouped into this effort, called Center Console Refresh (CCR), in order to allow for innovative ideas to not only replace, but improve these systems enabling better performance, supportability and future growth.� The KC-135 Fuel Management System consists of several components: Integrated Fuel Management Panel (IFMP), Fuel Management Computer (FMAC), and Tank Interface Unit (TIU), while the Flight Display System consists of two Control Display Units (CDUs), five Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) and two MFD control panels.� Respondents should consider replacement of these components due to DMS issues as the priority.� However, the grouping of components, including the location of the components in the flight deck, should allow for flexibility in considering replacement beyond traditional �form, fit, function� constraints. Below are the components of interest with system descriptions: IFMP - Provides the flight crew with the switches, indicators, and annunciators used to monitor, control and distribute fuel quantity. It provides 10 individual tank displays, total fuel quantity, center of gravity % Mean Aerodynamic Chord line (MAC), fuel transfer rate and fuel transferred quantity. FMAC - The FMAC uses measured capacitance aircraft data from the fuel probes and compensators to compute and display continuous fuel quantity, center of gravity, air refueling fuel transfer, and in-flight advisories to maximize fuel efficiency. TIU- Contains 20 externally adjustable trim capacitors that are adjusted at the time of initial installation of the unit. Two trim capacitors are provided for each compensator tank unit, making it possible to calibrate individual tank indicating circuits in conjunction with 31 fuel probes. MFDs- Displays which provide the Electronic Attitude Director Indicator (EADI), Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI), Enhanced Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (ETCAS), Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS), Terrain mapping (TERR), and Weather Radar (WXR) information in a combination of display modes and overlays in conjunction with annunciations, current mode of operation, condition of the systems providing displayed information. MFD Control Panel- Controls MFD�s navigation and situation awareness informational formats for the flight crew throughout all mission phases. CDU � Displays which are the primary pilot input device for Built in Tests (BIT), INU alignment, radio interface, and keypad entries. Communicates with the FMAC and Flight Performance Application (FPA) to provide data for center of gravity computations.� They also provide data entry through a keypad for access to communications, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders and Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), navigation, flight plan edit pages, pilot and copilot steering pages. In addition to components listed within the Fuel Management and Displays systems, respondents shall provide system advancement ideas for the following components and the supporting equipment of: Airspeed Indicator, Altimeter, Clock, various indicators and annunciators located on pilot and copilot instrument panels, fuel temperature gauge, free air temperature gauge, hydraulic quantity gauges, series yaw damper pressure gauge.� In addition to ancillary gauges, respondents should consider system advancements for angle of attack gauges, engine anti-ice indicators, anti-skid indications, hydraulic pressure gauges, remote tuning panel, remote heading slew control panel, pilot and copilot WXR control panels, and overhead annunciations and alerts. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:� The requirements listed below are viewed to be an integral part of any technical solution proposed in response to this RFI.� All improvements, deviations, and modifications of these requirements should maintain the intent of the original requirement.� The objective is to replace the IFMP, FMAC, TIU, CDUs, MFDs and MFD Control Panels with a turnkey solution. Proposed solution or system shall: Support the KC-135 aircraft�s primary mission of refueling other aircraft Leverage / Utilize existing interfaces to minimize supply chain impact OR show cost/performance benefit Minimize any impacts/�modification�to�the�main�aircraft�structure Leverage to the maximum extent possible other commercial or DoD weapon system solutions POWER INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS:� *** The KC?135 has three-phase electrical power of 115/200 VAC at 400?Hz, single?phase 28 VAC, limited 28 VDC and a 1KVA Copilot Instrument Power System (CIPS) with an output of 115/200 VAC at 400Hz and 28 VDC.� (2) Batteries, the main and auxiliary, rated at 24 volts, 35 amp-hours. �Recommended solution should rely primarily on VAC sources. TECHNICAL APPROACH:� Please provide a brief, high?level technical description of the proposed system.� Ideally, the technical approach should include a scenario illustrating the use of the proposed system within the above concept of operations.� If applicable, pictures or diagrams of the system are encouraged.� Briefly address any potential risks. Briefly summarize how personnel would operate and maintain the system to include the on and off aircraft maintenance concept.� Describe any training that would be required to operate and maintain the proposed system.� COMPATIBILITY� Explain system compatibility and/or interoperability with other fielded systems and USAF support equipment.� Respondents should indicate whether any of the components proposed for their system are currently utilized or exist within commercial aviation or the US Government; please specify the using organization, airframe type, national stock number (NSN), and/or part number as applicable.� Describe any compatibility limitations between these components.� Respondents should indicate the type and level of interoperability testing performed on their system (if any).� QUALIFICATION TESTING State the type and level of qualification testing that has been performed on the system; such as MIL?STD?810G, MIL-STD-1472H, MIL-STD-3009, MIL-STD-704C, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-3023 DO-178C and DO?160G.� Specific areas of concern include: Level II Hardness Power Quality Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)/ Electromagnetic Countermeasures (EMC) Explosion Proof Magnetic Effect Vibration Temperature Pressure Shock Humidity Crash Safety Waterproofness Sand and Dust Electrostatic Discharge Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility Night Vision Capability (NVIS) AVAILABILITY� Give information detailing the availability of the proposed system (i.e. system is available immediately).� If systems are not available, provide best availability estimates for the system(s).� Based on this information, respondents should provide a tentative schedule estimate based on months to perform the steps required to achieve Milestone C approval as defined by 10 USC � 2366(e)(8).� PAST PERFORMANCE Briefly explain any previous work you have done or are doing for government/civilian customers similar to what this RFI addresses.� RESPONSE Responses shall include research and development services, technology insertions, system integrations, installation, fabrication/prototyping, testing/certification, aircraft ground/flight testing support, logistic support services, experience with Digital Model-Based Systems Engineering, and engineering support.� Respondents may use or propose commercial products or existing government inventories to provide the best value solution using best processes and practices to reduce cost and schedule and performance risk and to promote future competition for design upgrade and operational support costs.� The government may elect to pursue an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreement for Prototype.� Please state whether your company would be willing to propose under an OTA and if so, explain how your company would qualify (i.e. small business, cost-sharing, or non-traditional contractor) The USAF to consider planning, program phasing and tailored technical requirements may use the information provided.� Respondent�s inputs should not be restrictive or proprietary if possible.� Although the identification of contributing companies will not be divulged outside the Government, the Government reserves the right to use in whole or part any industry information that is received as a result of this RFI.� Respondent�s participation in the RFI will not affect their company�s position during any solicitation, nor will this RFI be used as criteria for the prequalification of respondents for future solicitations. Through this RFI, the USAF is soliciting information on mature or emerging technologies which could be used to meet the requirements stated.� This RFI is an expression of interest only and does not obligate the USAF to pay any proposal preparation and prototype costs or to award any contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions.� Respondents are advised that only an Air Force Contracting Officer is legally authorized to commit the Government to the obligation of funds.�� BUDGET PLANNING ESTIMATE Proprietary cost information may be provided in a separate document appropriately marked from the response as described above.� Respondents should provide cost estimates categorized as follows:�� 1. Non?recurring engineering (to include engineering design, testing, technical manuals, operator and maintenance training as required to adapt their solution to the KC?135 aircraft). 2. Per unit cost of group?A 3. Per unit cost or hours required for group?A installation 4. Per unit cost of group?B. 5. Period of Performance Note If quantity discounts are available, please indicate discounted per unit costs and recommended quantity levels.� Contracting Office Address: AFLCMC/WLTK 3001 Staff Dr. STE 2AI85A Tinker AFB OK, 73145?3020 Primary Point of Contact: Hassan Hammi KC?135 Contracting Branch� AFLCMC/WLTK Hassan.hammi@us.af.mil 405-739-2041
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Oklahoma City, OK 73134, USA
- Zip Code: 73134
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 73134
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