AFFTC/PKAD Directorate of Contracting, 30 N Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-6351

U -- FLIGHT SIMULATOR TRAINING SOL F04700-99-T-0433 DUE 031799 POC Mike Keeling, Contract Specialist (805) 277-9119; John C. Lemacks, Contracting Officer (805) 277-9355 WEB: On-line Acquisition Solicitation Information System, http://afftc_pk.elan.af.mil/oasis/index.asp. E-MAIL: click e-mail link to contact the POC, mike.keeling@edex.edwards.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F0470099T0433. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. The standard industrial classification code is 8299. The size standard is $18.5M. This acquisition is unrestricted. The acquisition is for the following services: Contractor shall provide instructors and simulators in order to familiarize USAF Test Pilot School (TPS) student and staff members with state-of-the-art aircraft simulation. The training shall include a classroom style presentation followed by hands-on flight instruction in multi-engine, jet aircraft simulators. All training shall be conducted at a single contractor facility. The contractor shall provide experienced instructors and aircraft simulators that reproduce with a high degree of realism the handling qualities, performance, and systems operation of various aircraft in order to meet the following TPS objectives: a. Evaluate the effects of currently used visual systems on the overall simulation; b. Evaluate the effects of motion systems on the overall simulation; Operate and evaluate large aircraft systems including flight instrument presentations, flight management systems, and flight control systems; d. Evaluate the use of simulation in its role as a substitute for flight training in aircraft; e. Understand the use of simulators in new aircraft development, flight test preparation, and handling qualities studies. Instructor Requirements: All classroom and simulator instructors shall be experienced in both simulator/simulation development and flight testing. The simulator instructors shall be qualified as "instructor pilots" for the aircraft simulators. Flight instructors familiar with USAF and/or USN Test Pilot School objectives and curriculum are strongly desired. Simulator Requirements: The contractor shall provide at least four different simulators representing aircraft from at least two different manufacturers. In addition, all of the simulators shall be Level C certified and at least two of the simulators shall be Level D certified. Desired aircraft simulators are DC-10, DC-8, Boeing 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777, Airbus A300, A310, A320, A340, MD80 series, and MD90 series. A Boeing 747 with KC-10/KC-135 air refueling simulation is strongly desired. The Level C simulators shall have the following capabilities as a minimum: (1) A full aerodynamic program to include ground effect, turbulence, and wind shear models; (2) A full six-degrees of freedom motion simulation; (3) Airline industry representative avionics suites such as flight management computer systems, thrust management systems, fault display systems, electronic flight instrument systems, etc; (4) A flight control system that matches the static and dynamic characteristics of the represented aircraft; (5) Engine out and other emergency procedure operations; (6) Simulation time delay not to exceed 150 milliseconds; and (7) A 4 window Computer Generated Image (CGI) visual system that includes airport ground and airborne traffic and is night/dusk CGI visual. The Level D simulators shall have the following capabilities as a minimum: (1) All Level C capabilities; (2) All aircraft buffet characteristics (stall, flaps, spoilers, landing gear, Mach number effects, etc.) must be accurately simulated; (3) High fidelity visual systems accurately representing daylight operations, landing illusions, adverse weather (rain, hail, thunderstorms), wet/snow covered runways, and weather radar. Session Events: TPS will work with the contractor to schedule a session about 60 days prior to the requirement. The contractor shall provide TPS a list of the scheduled simulators and at least one copy of training materials for each aircraft scheduled at least 30 days prior to the scheduled session. The training materials shall include the following information as a minimum: (1) Flight management systems characteristics and operation; (2) Auto-flight systems characteristics and operation; (3) Represntative normal, abnormal, and emergency profiles for takeoff and landing. Each session shall begin with an one to two hour classroom presentation followed by a brief tour of the simulation facility. The presentation shall include, but not be limited to, the following topics: (1) Historical development of simulators; (2) Principles of operation for the simulators to be used, to include discussions of the visual systems, motion systems, and associated time delays; (3) Use of simulator training in place of in-flight training for FAA aircrew certification; (4) New concepts in simulation techniques and future applications; (5) Examples of simulator use in aircraft or systems testing; and (6) Application of flight test data to simulator performance and flying quality development. To accomplish the simulator training, TPS student and staff members will form teams generally consisting of one pilot and one engineer. Each team shall receive at least one hour of instruction in each of four different aircraft simulators with the following conditions: (1) Each team receives a pre and post flight brief for each simulation; (2) Each team experiences simulators representing aircraft from at least two different manufactures; (3) Each team experiences Level C and Level D simulators; (4) Each team experiences at least 30 minutes of air refueling simulation if available. Term of the contract will be five years, commencing on 15 Apr 99 and going through 14 Apr 2004 Estimated number of sessions per during contract is 10. Approximate Session Dates: May and November of each year. Estimated Simulator Hours for each Session: 48 -- 60, determined by dividing the total number of student and staff participants by 2(two per team) and then multiplying by 4 (1 hour in 4 different simulators). CLINS: 0001, estimated 10 each Basic Aircraft Simulator Training Sessions including (as detailed in the SOW): Simulators and instructors for 48 simulator hours; Instruction and materials for 1-2 hour classroom presentatio; and Training materials for each simulator. CLIN 0002, estimated 360 Additional Simulator Hours including instructor (as detailed in the SOW). The following provisions and clauses apply: Provision 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. (End of Provision) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (to include: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alt 1; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; addendum; 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year; 52.213-3 Notice to Supplier; 52.232-33 Mandatory information for electronic funds transfer payment; and provision; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: technically acceptable lowest priced offer. Offerors must be offering services that meet the SOW requirements. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with the offer. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, contact the contract specialist to receive a copy. The following DFARs clauses apply to this acquisition: 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (including 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment; and 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. Offers are due at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Directorate of Contracting, 30 North Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524, by 17 Mar 99 at 4 pm. Faxed transmissions of quotes are preferred, Fax # (805) 275-9656. Posted 02/19/99 (W-SN300431). (0050)

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