SPECIAL NOTICE
59 -- Solid State Video Recorders
- Notice Date
- 12/16/2002
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AAC - Air Armament Center, AAC/PK 205 West D Avenue, Suite 433, Eglin AFB, FL, 32542-6864
- ZIP Code
- 32542-6864
- Archive Date
- 2/15/2003
- Description
- Solid State Video Recorder Request For Information The Air Armament Center and Air Force Flight Test Center plan to replace tape-based flight test video recorders in test and test support aircraft at Eglin AFB and Edwards AFB. These recorders will replace production and flight test tape recorders currently used to record multifunction display, CVTS camera, and HUD/Raster video sources. The Investment Programs Office of the 46th Test Wing is seeking information on the availability of technology to develop, perform qualification testing, and implement the requirements of a Solid State Video Recorder (SSVR). This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to solicit information pertaining to two specific areas, recorder form fit replacement of existing TEAC V83 triple deck 8mm recorders, and data encapsulation in accordance with IRIG-106 Chapter 10. Due to the intended purpose and desired operating environment of the SSVR addressed by this RFI, any recorder considered must meet or exceed the following minimum requirements: Mounting: The SSVR shall not require external shock mounts and shall be mountable in any axis. Connectors: Connector pin-outs at a minimum shall be function equivalent to the TEAC V83 8 mm. Removable Memory Module (RMM): The SSVR shall have the ability to remove the data memory disk/cartridge without removing the SSVR from the aircraft. RMM PC Interface: The RMM must be able to interface to a PC based workstation utilizing a commercial interface for playback and for dubbing. The data transfer across the interface from a RMM filled to capacity must be no more than 5 minutes. RMM Remote Operation: The RMM shall be able to be remotely connected to recorder, minimum length 6 ft. Controller Read-After-Write: Unit shall incorporate data buffer memory, which preserves user-input data until it has been successfully stored in the storage media. When read-after-write mode is enabled, the controller will read each data word after it is written to verify it was written correctly. This feature may be enabled or disabled by the user equipment. Controller Read-While-Write: Read-while-write pertains to reading back data as it is being written, while the original copy of the data is still available in the controller?s buffer memory. The intent is to allow for preflight function without requiring the media to be removed and processed. RMM Erase-Before-Write Mode: This mode shall allow the recorder to operate in circular buffer mode. Once the memory is filled, oldest data is erased and re-written with new data. RMM Daisy Chain: A daisy-chain mode allows multiple memory storage media devices to be connected together such that when the memory in one is full, the next one in the chain will begin recording. Memory ?dub?: User data shall be offloaded from recorder or memory storage device to another storage Windows OS compatible device though either Fiber Channel, or USB, or SCSI interface. RMM ?Hot Swap?: RMM shall be allowed to be removed without requirement of power shutdown of recorder. RMM and CPU Utilization: SSVR shall allow for expansion of capability, channels shall be independent of media and other channels. A minimum of 90% CPU utilization shall remain free for future requirements. MIL-STD-1553 Control: Recorder shall allow for command and control via Aircraft MIL-STD-1553 bus. MIL-STD-1553 recording: SSVR shall record a minimum of (2) two dual redundant MIL-STD-1553 total data buses. Data shall be recorded in accordance with IRIG-106 Chapter 10 format. Minimum Record Time: SSVR shall record 4 video channels (any combination of RS-170, or color NTSC), 2 MIL-STD_1553 channels, IRIG time, and audio for 2 hours minimum. External Time Synchronization: Unit shall provide for external AC modulated IRIG A, B and G inputs. MIL-STD-1553 Time Synchronization: Unit shall synchronize to external MIL-STD-1553 data bus time data. Data Format: Data shall be encapsulated in accordance with IRIG-106 Chapter 10. PC Interface: SSVR shall provide a PC interface for real-time playback of any recorded video channel, IRIG time, and audio. Minimum Data Rate: Ability to capture (2) MIL-STD-1553 total data buses, IRIG time, audio, and (4) videos with Hi 8 mm picture quality or better. Channel Synchronization: Data shall be recorded in accordance with IRIG-106 Chapter 10 allowing for data from same or different recorder, channels (video or MIL-STD-1553) from same or different recorder to be time aligned during playback. Video Input: The recorder shall be capable of recording monochrome (RS-170) and color NTSC formatted video, 525 line. Analog Output: Any of the video channels shall be provided as NTSC output for preflight verification and real time telemetry. Digital Output: Programmable bit rate output of any of the input streams shall be provided for real time telemetry application. Outputs: One input channel to select output selectable output RS-422 serial, audio, time. Scan Converter: The unit shall allow for integration of SCAN converter into architecture. Memory Erase: The recorder shall allow the media to be erased in accordance with IRIG-106 Chapter 10. Memory Declassification: The recorder shall allow the media to be ?secured erased? in accordance with IRIG 106 Chapter 10. SSVR Memory Synchronization: In absence of Mil-STD-1553 data or external IRIG, the SSVR memory shall provide for internal clock that can be commanded to reset on external switch closure. IAW IRIG-106 Chapter 10 a 48-bit counter shall be utilized for packet time align of data. Timer shall be initialized to reset condition 30 seconds after recorder has been powered. Momentary Power Outage: SSVR shall provide sufficient capacitance to support full-operation during power loss of up to 50 milliseconds. Loss of power for more than 50 milliseconds will result in a clean power-down sequence with no loss of previously recorded data. Built In Test: The SSVR shall provide built-in test capability; tests are to be run at each power-on initialization sequence. Indicators shall provide status of recorder and media (Erase, Declassify, End Of Media). Power On Time: Unit should be operational after 30 seconds upon power application. Error Detection and Correction: At a minimum solid-state memory shall provide status as to whether or nor a write operation was successful, controller should be able to read back data and compare without affecting throughput of recorder. Bit Error Transfer Rate: Minimum error rate of 10E-12. Shock: The recorder shall withstand shock conditions in accordance with MIL-STD-810E, section 5.1. Temperature: The recorder and media shall operate in accordance with MIL-STD-810E, minimum requirement of -40?C to +72?C. Altitude: 80,000 feet operating -40?C to +72?C. Salt Atmosphere: The recorder shall withstand exposure to salt atmosphere as per MIL-HDBK-5400, paragraph 3.2.24.9. Sand and Dust: The recorder shall withstand exposure to sand and dust per MIL-HDBK5400, paragraph 3.2.24.7. Fungus: The recorder shall withstand exposure to fungus as per MIL-HDBK-5400, paragraph 3.2.24.8 and MIL-HDBK-454, guideline 4. Acceleration: 15G?s any axis. Vibration: 15 gRMS, any axis. Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing. Cooling: Conduction, it is not acceptable to require external cooling or fans to be utilized. EMI /EMC: Unit shall meet MIL-STD-461D, Conducted Emissions, Conducted Susceptibility, CE102, CS101, CS114, CS115, CS116, RE102, RS103. Typical Power: < 2 Amps @ 28VDC per MIL-STD-704A. Picture Quality: The SSVR shall provide greater or equal picture quality than existing TEAC V83 triple deck 8mm recorders. Audio Quality: The SSVR shall provide greater or equal audio quality than existing TEAC V83 triple deck 8mm recorders. End of storage media indication: Shall be provided at I/O interface (Ref IRIG-106 Ch 10). Record Indication: Shall be provided at I/O interface (Ref IRIG-106 Ch 10). Erase Media discrete Shall: be provided at I/O interface (Ref IRIG-106 Ch 10). Erase indication discrete output: Shall be provided at I/O interface (Ref IRIG-106 Ch 10). Declassify Command discrete input: Shall be provided at I/O interface (Ref IRIG-106 Ch 10). Declassify Command discrete output: Shall be provided at I/O interface (Ref IRIG-106 Ch 10). Responses exceeding these parameters (e.g., memory, additional channels) are encouraged. In responding to this RFI the following information, if available, should be included: 1) list existing declassification procedure 2) Provide specification of how the data is multiplexed 3) Provide Electrical Specification 4) Provide PC Memory Module interface required 5) Provide Video Compression mode. 6) Provide in detail response to minimum requirements. At this time the Government is merely exploring the availability and costs of suitable recorders. This request for information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as a request for proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. The Government does not plan to award a contract based on the responses from this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs of charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this RFI or the Government's use of such information. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any contractor's input resulting from this RFI. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this contemplated effort. The information you provide may be utilized by the Air Force in developing its acquisition strategy and in its Statement of Work/Statement of Objectives and Performance Specifications. The information resulting from this RFI may be included in one or more RFPs, which will be released to industry. Industry is encouraged to respond with information not constrained by proprietary data rights. No proprietary data may be submitted as part of this reply. Any subsequent actions resulting from the evaluation of the information provided because of this RFI may be synopsized at a future date. If synopsized, information detailing the specific requirements of this procurement(s) will be included. Replies to this RFI should be sent to the Investment Programs Office. . Address your replies as follows: 46th Test Wing/TSI, Attn: Bruce Lowmiller, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-5641. Additional technical information may be obtained from Bruce Lowmiller or Al Berard, (850) 882-3480. Points of Contact _Lillie Alford Loggins, Contract Specialist, Phone (850) 882-0338, Fax (850) 882-4961, _Carmella Noll, Contracting Officer, Phone (850) 882-0334, Fax (850) 882-4916. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (16-DEC-2002). IT ACTUALLY FIRST APPEARED ON THE FEDBIZOPPS SYSTEM ON 18-DEC-2002. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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