SOLICITATION NOTICE
16 -- Simulator Base Fram System for Edwards Air Force Base, CA
- Notice Date
- 8/27/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 333319
— Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFFTC - AF Flight Test Center, 5 S WOLFE AVE, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524-1185, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-F1S0AX7108B001
- Response Due
- 9/4/2007
- Archive Date
- 12/6/2007
- Description
- SUBJECT: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT FOR a Simulator Base Frame System to Symvionics, Inc. The Air Force, Edwards Air Force Base, CA intends to award a Sole Source purchase order to Symvionics, Inc., 488 East Santa Clara Street, Suite 2001, Arcadia, CA 91006. Symvionics possesses the proprietary ?build-to? drawings for the base frame and aircraft consoles. CLASSIFICATION CODE: 16?Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components NAICS: 333319 ? Flight simulation machinery manufacturing under Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing US. The Sole Source purchase is described in the SOW stated below: Statement of Work For DeltaSym? Base Frame Components To Complete a F-35/JSF Manned Flight Simulator (MFS) Capability DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 1.1 Introduction and Background The Air Warfare Mission Simulation (AWMS) program has recently upgraded the simulator capabilities at the Avionics Test and Integration Complex (ATIC) of the Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), Edwards AFB, CA, with reconfigurable cockpits and 360-degrees visual systems. These reconfigurable Manned Flight Simulator (MFS) systems enhance the capability of the Air Force to carry out Performance and Flying Qualities (P&FQ) tests, and Mission Rehearsal simulation of various types of single seat tactical aircraft. These simulators will provide a high fidelity ground test capability for Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) for the Air Force. Future capability enhancements will enable piloted weapon system evaluations, including electronic warfare and Mission Effectiveness tests. It is a natural extension of the AFFTC's testing expertise to provide manned weapon systems simulators in support of all phases of the acquisition process. This effort will provide the base frame system components of a reconfigurable cockpit to support the F-35/Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) MFS requirements. This STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) defines the requirements for the fabrication, delivery, inspection/acceptance test, and documentation of one DeltaSym? Base Frame System in support of the AWMS program. This effort will be managed by the 412th Test Support Squadron (TSS)/DRP, and delivered to the 722nd Test Squadron/EWOS of the Electronics Warfare Group (EWG), 412th Test Wing. The AWMS and the JSF programs have recently developed and delivered three sets of JSF Simulator Consoles?that when attached to the base frames of the reconfigurable cockpits simulate the performance of the military aircraft cockpit?to the MFS facilities at the ATIC. Two fully functional JSF MFS systems are currently operational at the ATIC, however, a third DeltaSym? Base Frame System is required to complete a third JSF MFS capability. The third console hardware, including center console/instrument panel, and side consoles are currently undergoing modification to match the F-35/JSF AA-1 test aircraft cockpit configuration. The ATIC has recently completed modifications in room 119 of building 1020 to accommodate a third MFS system. A third Visual System procured under the AWMS program is scheduled for delivery and setup in room 119. This Visual System (projectors, mirrors, screens, mechanical structure, etc.) is scheduled to be integrated in 2007 with the third F-35/JSF cockpit?comprised of the AA-1 consoles and a DeltaSym? Base Frame System (including a third DeltaSym? Virtual Input/Output System)?as part of a complete reconfigurable MFS system. 1.2 Scope The scope of work consists of providing the specified DeltaSym? Base Frame System components and related DeltaSym? Virtual Input/Output System (as described in Attachment 1) to be delivered, documented and inspected/acceptance tested to support form, fit, function and interface requirements that match the existing Base Frame System capability of the F-35/JSF MFS cockpits. A cockpit with base frame layout drawing (Attachment 1) is provided to illustrate the expected configuration for this effort. To be awarded this rapid response effort, the selected contractor MUST HAVE: 1) Personnel with the appropriate clearances and access to the F-35/JSF program, and the ATIC MFS facilities at Edwards AFB, CA. 2) Personnel with current technical understanding of the specific F-35/JSF cockpit simulator systems in the ATIC MFS facilities. 3) A current Proprietary Information Agreement (PIA) in place with SYMVIONICS, Inc. to access relavent technical data, including drawings and direct communcations, that will ensure the proper form, fit, function and interface requirements that will match the operational Base Frame Systems at the ATIC MFS facilities. 4) A quality management system that is ISO 9001:2000 compliant. The contractor shall deliver the necessary hardware and technical services consistent with a value-added approach. Significant value-added services consist of, but are not limited to, non-recurring engineering, design improvements, systems engineering, installation of multi-vendor equipment, customization of hardware and software, product technical support, and end user support from delivery through first year warranty period. The Attachment-1 document identifies the specific components and related parts that comprise the DeltaSym? Base Frame System (BFS). The DeltaSym? BFS is composed of six system elements which include Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items and Proprietary commercial products.developed by SYMVIONICS, Inc.: ?? Cockpit Base Frame Structure ?? Adjustable Pilot Seat ?? Rudder Control Pedals ?? Programmable Control Loading ?? System Power Package ?? Virtual Input/Output System (separate rack for control unit) 1.0 WORK REQUIREMENTS The proposed work shall be accomplished in a manner that satisfies the MFS System Specifications for the F-35/JSF Reconfigurable Flight Simulator Requirements?see the Applicable Documents Section below. The work shall be performed in accordance with (IAW) the contractor?s ISO-registered systems engineering and quality assurance procedures (if not, then additional documentation may be required). 2.0 SUBMITTALS Approval by the 412th TSS/DRP AWMS Program Manager (PM) is required for extensions due to engineering design changes, critical materials, deviations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer. After submittals have been approved by the AWMS PM, no re-submittal for the purpose of substituting materials or parts will be given consideration unless accompanied by a detailed explanation of why a substitution is necessary. 3.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS The contractor personnel assigned to this effort shall have at least a currently active SECRET security clearance, which has been updated within the last 5 years. Contractor shall provide the Names, social security numbers, place of birth, and citizenship of all persons requiring access to the work area. 4.0 SCHEDULE The contractor shall perform the work beginning at award of the purchase order and complete the work within seven (7) months after receipt of contract (ARO). A schedule shall be submitted with the proposal. It shall be confirmed with the AWMS PM prior to start of work. 5.0 WARRANTY The contractor shall guarantee all work performed, parts, materials, and vendor hardware for a period of at least one year from the final inspection/acceptance date. 6.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 7.1 AFI 99-103, Air Force Test and Evaluation Process 7.2 AFMAN 99-112, Electronic Warfare 7.3 AFMAN 99-110, Airframe-Propulsion-Avionics 7.4 Electronic Warfare (EW) Configuration Management (CM) Processes and Procedures 7.5 AFFTC?s Flight Simulator Modernization (FSM) Technical Requirement Document (TRD) 7.6 F-35/JSF A-4 Program Introduction Document (PID) Attachment 1 Requirements: Tables 1-1, 2 and 3 list the required DeltaSym? BFS parts, including the Virtual IO components. Table 1-1 DeltaSym? Base Frame System (BFS) Parts Item No. Description Model or Part No. Source Qty 1 Cockpit Base Frame Structure (includes eight (8) EIA standard equipment bays) DSYM-RCC-BFS-101 SYMVIONICS 1 2 Adjustable Pilot Seat Assembly DSYM-RCC-BFS-102 SYMVIONICS 1 3 Rudder Control Pedals Assembly DSYM-RCC-BFS-103 SYMVIONICS 1 4 Programmable Control Loader for Cockpit Pedal Assembly DSYM-RCC-BFS-104 SYMVIONICS 1 5 All other materials, parts and equipment required to build and deliver the DeltaSym? BFS (incl. cables, connectors, terminals, etc.) DSYM-RCC-BFS-105 SYMVIONICS NA Table 1-2 DeltaSym? BFS, Power Package Parts Item No. Description Model or Part No. Qty 6 AC Power Distribution TPC115-10C/MTD 3 7 Emergency Power Shutdown Remote Control RCP100-GRY 2 8 5 Volt Variable DC Power Supply ZUP 10-40 2 9 28 Volt Fixed DC Power Supply ZUP 36-12 1 10 28 Volt Variable DC Power Supply ZUP 36-6 1 11 +5 Volt Power Supply HSF 5-10 1 12 +10 Volt Power Supply HSF 12-4.2 2 13 +12 Volt Power Supply HSF 12-4.2 2 14 +15 Volt Power Supply HSF 15-6.6 2 15 Ethernet Switch AT-GS900/8 1 Table 1-3 DeltaSym? BFS, Virtual I/O Parts Item No. Description Model or Part No. Qty 16 Enhanced Equipment Rack GL720E-2432 1 17 20? LCD Black Flat Panel Monitor 2007FP/320-4687 1 18 8-Port KVM Switch 344596 1 19 KVM Cable Kit 6' 252250 6 20 Motherboard - NVIDIA SLI x 16 ATX Intel P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe 6 21 CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66GHz ) BX80557E6700 6 22 Memory - RAM 2GB KVR800D2N5K2/2G 8 23 Video Card - NVIDIA 768-P2-N831-AR 12 24 Hard Drive - 320GB WD3200AAKS 12 25 DVD Drive - 20X DVD?R DVD Burner Model LH-20A1L-06 6 26 Chassis - 350W Black 4U Rackmount Case Model D-400 6 27 Chassis Pwr Supply - ATX12V/EPS12V 560W SST56F 6 28 Removable Drive Carriers - (frame and carrier) 1172826 6 29 Removable Drive Carriers ? (carrier only) 1141994 6 30 RS-232 Card with Male DB9 Connector Box 1CTI102 1 31 PXI-1045 18-Slot 3U Chassis 778645-01 1 32 PXI-1042 8-Slot 3U Chassis 777636-01 2 33 PXI-6071E Analog Input 777676-01 3 34 PXI-6704 Analog Output 777796-01 7 35 PXI-6508 Digital I/O 777598-01 8 36 DeltaSym? Virtual I/O Software License DSYM-VIO-SWL-2 1 Delivery time: 7 months ARO The salient characteristics of a Reconfigurable Cockpit Base Frame System (BFS) that are essential to the Electronic Warfare Group?s (EWG) Manned Flight Simulators (MFS) are: a) BFS must allow for the accurate relative placement, within ? inch, of all controls; b) BFS must provide rudder pedals that simulate the real aircraft pedal configurations, including yaw control, nose-wheel steering, and ground braking of the simulated aircraft; c) the pedal placement within the BFS must be adjustable to accommodate the aircraft variations and normal pilot adjustments for rapid reconfiguration; d) BFS must include a programmable control loading system that provides force feedback through the controls to the pilot [This control feedback must provide both fixed (user programmable) and dynamic (scenario dependent) control loading thus allowing configuration of breakout force, dead band, force gradient, detents (multiple gradients), hysteresis (force and position), friction, damping, displacement limits, and stick shaker (associated with stall and buffet) capabilities]; e) BFS structure must support the weight and size of actual panel mounted components; f) BFS must allow for space for component cooling and routing of power and signal cables; g) BFS must accommodate multiple system power components, including power conditioning (to prevent damage by voltage and frequency transients), power distribution and isolation equipment for individual system components as necessary to prevent one component?s operation from impacting another component, and multiple AC and DC power supplies?with all these components located in the cockpit base frame EIA bays to support the power needs of the cockpit consoles. h) BFS must accommodate at least three (3) separate data acquisition chassis, to be installed in the cockpit base frame EIA bays, and be able to be connected directly with cockpit devices mounted in the side and front consoles; i) BFS position must be adjustable relative to the out-the-window scene display, such that the nominal pilot?s eyepoint can be aligned to the eyepoint of the out-the-window scene; j) BFS must be separable from the out-the-window scene generation system (visual system), to allow configuring any specific cockpit with any specific visual system; k) Docking, alignment and locking mechanisms must be provided to ensure the correct alignment of the cockpit structure with the visual system; l) BFS design enables the pilot to safely egress the cockpit unassisted; m) BFS must provide a safety power-down capability to remove all electrical power, and this emergency power shutdown for the cockpit is to be located in and near the cockpit via at least two remote control devices (one for the pilot and one for the operator); and n) The cockpit base frame maneuverability is to be such that the cockpit is readily moveable, requiring no more than four (4) persons; o) BFS must meet current F-35/Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program flight simulator requirements in support of the current A.4 Program Introduction Document; p) BFS must incorporate the Virtual Input/Output System to provide rapid reconfiguration of the flight simulator cockpit, both with and without the primary host simulation system; q) Virtual I/O System must provide digital and analog input/output capabilities and electronically connect to all the appropriate cockpit instruments and controls; r) Virtual I/O System Software must be easily reprogrammed to interface with any aircraft cockpit configuration and any simulation software to support MFS requirements; Please note that this is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide the specified items. Responses may be sent via e-mail to terence.vickers@us.af.mil or mailed to AFFTC/PKEAB, 5 South Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, Attention: Terence D. Vickers. Fax Number: 661-277-0470. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Air Force not to open the requirement to open competition, based on response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Air Force. If the office has not received any affirmative written responses by 4pm PST, 4 Sep 2007, a Sole Source purchase order will be pursued with Symvionics, Inc., 488 East Santa Clara Street, Suite 2001, Arcadia, CA 91006.
- Place of Performance
- Address: EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CA
- Zip Code: 93524
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 93524
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- SN01386242-W 20070829/070827220929 (fbodaily.com)
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