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U -- C5 ATS SOL F42630-99-R-2003 DUE 123198 POC For copy, John Sellers/Likt/[801]777-5372, For additional information contact John Sellers/Likt/[801]777-5372 Draft Request for Proposal number F42630-97-R-CCCCJ is changed to number F42630-99-R-2003 and will become a formal Request for Proposal. The requirement includes, but is not limited to the following. A new weapons system trainer Training, Maintenance, Operation & Support, Security, Courseware Development & Maintenance, Courseware Revisions & Documentation, Hardware & Software changes, Configuration management. 1. The government intends to procure a new Weapon System Trainer incorporating proven state-of-the art technology which shall include, but not be limited to, the following features: a. High fidelity simulation of all three C-5B aircraft cockpit crew positions, i.e., pilot, copilot, and flight engineer. b. Two on-board over-the-shoulder instructor stations, one for the Pilot Instructor and the other for the Flight Engineer Instructor. c. A high performance six-degree-of-freedom motion system which includes a comprehensive fail-safe safety system. d. A single digital computer and associated peripheral equipment. e. An image generator and display system providing a continuous screen at least 225 degrees horizontal by 40 degrees vertical, with day/dusk/night computer-generated image (CGI), designed, manufactured, and tested to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) level D requirements and able to facilitate aerial refueling training and daylight low-level flight f. Aerodynamic and Aircraft System simulation software to meet FAA level C standard requirements. g. Comprehensive utilities and diagnostic software. h. A power distribution and control system. i. High speed interface equipment, with built-in on-line diagnostics, to enable the computer to communicate with the flight compartment j. A control loading system with force feedback servo loop and position transducers. k. Radio Station data base to meet the training requirements defined by the Instructional System Design (ISD) process. l. High fidelity digital sound simulation. This procurement includes recompetition support spares and support equipment, computer program documentation, engineering data, technical manuals and engineering drawings. 2. The Aircrew Training System (ATS) contract will also include, but not be limited to the following: Training: The C-5 ATS includes aircrew qualification levels organized and sequenced into three training continua for pilots, flight engineers and loadmasters, with refresher and continuation training for all three crew loadmasters, with refresher and continuation training for all three crew positions. The qualification levels within each training continuum reflect the progression of crewmember training from entry status through upgrade to instructor and/or flight examiner, with various intermediate qualification requirements. Qualification levels are defined in the respective crewmember master task listings, evaluation standards documents and applicable regulations. The C-5 ATS also includes engine run training for selected maintenance personnel. Performance requirements for the training system are also established within this specification. The contractor must assure the quality and effectiveness of training provided to meet requirements of the specification and guarantee each crewmember's satisfactory completion of any applicable flight or simulator evaluation. It is the contractor's responsibility to confirm that an aircrew member has demonstrated proficiency prior to releasing him/her for the evaluation conducted by Air Force flight examiners. Partial or total retraining/remediation is the sole responsibility of the contractor. n Air Force throughput requirements for qualified aircrew members shall not be impaired due to remediation. Determination by Air Force flight examiners of the ability of the aircrew member to meet qualification criteria shall be final. The contractor will be responsible for instruction and contractor evaluations of students in the aircrew training devices, classroom and other locations such as the use of a ground airplane. Maintenance, Operation & Support: The contractor shall be responsible for all operation, maintenance and support of the aircrew training devices, including but not limited to flight simulators, cockpit procedures trainers, computer based training (CBT) equipment, ramp and door trainer, cargo load trainer and other training equipment used in the aircrew training system at six different sites. The contractor is also responsible for operation of a Training System Support Center (TSSC) including but not limited to a software support center, database generation system, technical data library, courseware support center, depot maintenance and spare parts storage. Security: The contractor must maintain security clearances for personnel required to train aircrew members using classified visual databases and COMSEC information. Courseware Development and Maintenance: The contractor shall produce, update, maintain, and ensure currency of all courseware and training materials necessary to train C-5 aircrew members to the required qualification levels and throughputrates. For courseware development, the contractor shall prop9se a detailed Instructional System Development (ISD) plan based on the requirements of AF Manual 36-2234 and AF Handbook 36-2235 which includes government involvement in the analysis and lesson objective development stages. The plan and any subsequent changes must be accepted and approved by OO-ALC/LIRA and DET 1 AMCAOS after approval and acceptance by coordinating with DET 2 AMCAOS and OO-ALC/LIR. The contractor shall propose a courseware quality assurance process. Courseware Revisions/Documentation: Develop a responsive process which supports C-5 ATS courseware revisions in conjunction with and approval of DET 2 AMCAOS and OO-ALC/LIRA. Courseware updates and maintenance shall be identified to the Configuration Working Group (CWG). All Technical Order Safety Supplements and Changes shall be implemented within 72 hours. The contractor is responsible to identify and recommend courseware changes from changes in Air Force guidance. Large volume technical changes of non-safety issues shall be incorporated into the courseware IAW timelines established by the CWG. Documentation for CBT lessons must include, but not be limited to, a complete flow chart or flow diagram of the course (by lessons), and a complete printout of each lesson to include: all libraries and fonts; all source code; list of frame names; lesson and frame level settings; screen images; object lists; imbedded statements; text; branching and performance settings; list of called frames; and storyboards and script-storyboards which shall be complete and current tot reflect what is on the computer at the time of delivery to the government for the first on-line review and before courseware acceptance and implementation. Hardware/Software changes: Contractor shall be responsible for development and installation of hardware and software changes as a result of changes and modifications in aircraft design, configuration and performance. The contractor will be responsible for collection of source data, design criteria, parts and services required to maintain concurrency with the aircraft. Contractor will be responsible for designing, building, and installing avionics modernization program modifications in the weapons system trainers and cockpit procedures trainers. Contractor should consider technology advancement and reliability and maintainability improvements for proposing trainer peculiar upgrades not related to aircraft concurrency (such as the need for host computer replacement). Configuration Management: Contractor shall be responsible for configuration management of all hardware, software and courseware and must maintain and update the Technical Data Package. A Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO) account and Tech. Order (TO) library are a part of this requirement. Delivery of the weapons system trainer will be 24 months after contract award at Stewart Air Force Base, NY Operation and maintenance will be ten one-year option from FY2000 through FY20009 The Request For Proposal will be available on the Hill Air Force Base Acquisition Support Division Home Page http://www.hill.af.mil/rfpso/rfpsohom.html. No paper copies of information will be provided. Point of contact is John A. Sellers, Contracting Officer sellersj@hillwpos.hill.af.mil Potential Offerors may also mail or fax questions to John A. Sellers, OO-ALC/LIKT 6050 Gum Lane, Hill Air Force Base, UT 84056-5825, fax 801-777-6068, phone 801-777-5372. All comments and questions must be in writing and must identify the company source, contact person, and phone number. The questions and answers will be provided on the Home Page to all potential offerors. The approximate issue/response date will be 12 NOV 1998. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor, concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Brent W. Kendall if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with Central Contractor Registration to be eligible for contact award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil Posted 10/28/98 (I-SN266089). (0301)

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