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MODIFICATION

16 -- TH-57 Advanced Helicopter Training (AHT) Request for Information (RFI) - Amendment 1

Notice Date

8/28/2013
 

Notice Type

Modification/Amendment
 

NAICS

336413 — Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Pax River, Building 441, 21983 Bundy Road Unit 7, Patuxent River, Maryland, 20670, United States
 

ZIP Code

20670
 

Solicitation Number

410CDRBH2
 

Archive Date

10/19/2013
 

Point of Contact

Thomas Mischke, Phone: (301) 342-8326, Brian Hawkins, Phone: (301) 342-8287
 

E-Mail Address

thomas.mischke@navy.mil, brian.w.hawkins@navy.mil
(thomas.mischke@navy.mil, brian.w.hawkins@navy.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Revised Appendix C Request for Information (RFI): TH-57 Advanced Helicopter Training (AHT) 1.0 SUMMARY 1.1 This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes (FAR 15.201(e)) as part of Market Research, led by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Warfare Analysis and Integration Department (AIR-4.10). This is NOT a request for proposals. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS EXIST AT THIS TIME. 1.2 The Chief of Naval Operations, Director, Air Warfare (OPNAV N98) and Program Executive Office for Tactical Aircraft (PEO (T)), with Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) endorsement, have initiated a Decision Analysis Support (DAS) Study to explore commercial and service-centric alternatives for conducting AHT. The DAS Study will provide OPNAV N98 with informed research, to support a strategic acquisition decision. 1.3 The current fleet of Bell Models 206B-3, Navy designations TH-57B/C Sea Ranger, aircraft production/support is being curtailed by Bell Helicopter Textron as of 2010. The current, aging service fleet is expected to incur diminishing availability issues over the next decade. This directly impacts established delivery quotas of U.S. Navy, U. S. Marine Corps, U. S. Coast Guard, and foreign military partner, of qualified rotary-wing pilot graduates. The mission of this AHT aircraft [and Ground Based Training System (GBTS )] builds upon primary flight training acquired skills, providing the student an introduction into helicopter systems/characteristics/and handling. AHT builds the entry skills required as preparation for mission-specific follow-on training in particular operational fleet aircraft. 1.4 Alternatives under consideration span the spectrum from a totally commercially provided "turn-key" solution (classroom, GBTS, aircraft and instructors); measures to mitigate the impact of TH-57 obsolescence providing graceful degradation, while upgrading components to enable the fleet of TH-57B/C to Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast [ADS-B (OUT)] compliance and purchasing new simulators and GBTS (hardware / software) and computer-based training (CBT) hardware/software; to a service-centric instruction and evaluation with a leasing of aircraft and simulator suite (hardware and software), and CBT hardware/software. Proposed solutions should include plans to offset through ramp-up, as in Alternatives 1 and 3 (found in appendices A through C). The documentation listed below covers: the requirements for current and near-term projected pilot skill sets and familiarity; and aircraft operational requirements. 1.5 References are accessible through the RFI Points of Contact (POCs): 1.5.1 CNATRAINST 1542.156C - Advanced Helicopter Multi-Service Pilot Training System (MPTS) curriculum 1.5.2 CNATRAINST 1542.140D - Primary MPTS Curriculum 1.5.3 CNATRAINST 1542.166A (w/CH-1) - T-6B Joint Primary Pilot Training (JPPT) 1.5.4 Chief of Naval Air Training Advanced Helicopter Training System Concept of Operations (CONOPS) document, file dated 20 December 2011 1.5.5 CNATRAINST 1542.91H - Instructor Under Training (IUT) MPTS 1.5.6 OPNAVINST 1500.76B - Navy Training System Requirements, Acquisition, and Management 1.5.7 OPNAVINST 3710.7U - NATOPS General Flight And Operating Instructions dated 23 November 2009 1.5.8 OPNAVINST 13210.1A - Naval Aviation Policy for Aircraft Safety Systems Avionics 1.5.9 14 CFR Part 27 - Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft 1.5.10 14 CFR Part 29 - Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Rotorcraft 1.5.11 14 CFR Part 91.225 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment and use. 1.5.12 SECNAVINST 5000.2 - Implementation of Mandatory Procedures for Major and Non-major Defense Acquisition Programs and Major and Non-Major Information Technology Acquisition Programs 1.5.13 NAVAIRINST 3710.9D - Anthropometric Accommodation in Naval Aviation 1.5.14 NAVAIRINST 3960.4B - Project Test Plan Policy and Guide for Testing Air Vehicles, Air Vehicle Weapons, and Air Vehicle Installed Systems 1.5.15 NAVAIRINST 4200.25D - Critical Safety Items and Critical Application Items 1.5.16 NAVAIRINST 4355.19 - Systems Engineering Technical Review Process 1.5.17 NAVAIRINST 13034.1D - Flight Clearance Policy for Air Vehicles and Aircraft Systems 1.5.18 NAVAIRINST 13050.6 - Policy, Procedures and Responsibilities for Modification and Configuration Control of Air Vehicles, Air Vehicle Stores and Air Vehicle Installed Systems for Research Development Test and Evaluation 1.5.19 NAVAIRINST 13100.15 - Engineering Technical Review of Commercial Derivative Aircraft Programs 1.5.20 JHU-APL TH-57D Training System Assessment Report [Task # MSA01 Contract # N00024-03-D-6606] 1.5.21 TH-57D Training Systems Requirements Analysis (TSRA) Training Situation Document (TSD) [Contract number: N61339-03-D-5017 / 022 CDRL: A005] 1.5.22 TH-57D TSRA Instructional Performance Requirements Document (IPRD) [Contract number: N61339-D-5017 / 022.30.01 CDRL: A006] 1.5.23 TH-57D TSRA Instructional Media Requirements Document (IMRD) [Contract number: N61339-03-D-5017 / 022 CDRL: A007] 1.5.24 TH-57D TSRA Training Program Structure Document (TPSD) [Contract number: N61339-D-5017 / 022.30.01 CDRL: A008] 1.5.25 NAVAIR 01-H57BC-1 NATOPS Flight Manual Navy Model TH-57B/B Helicopter dated 15 August 2012 Interim change 22 152001Z MAY 13 1.5.26 CNATRA P-457 Rev (4-11) Flight Training Instruction (FTI) Contact dated 2011 1.5.27 CNATRA P-458 Rev (4-11) Flight Training Instruction (FTI) Instrument and Navigation dated 2011 1.5.28 CNATRA P-459 Rev (4-11) Flight Training Instruction (FTI) Tactical and Formation dated 2011 1.5.29 14 CFR 60 Flight Simulation Training Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use 1.5.30 MIL-DTL-83133H, Detail Specification: Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Kerosene Type, JP-8 (NATO F-34), NATO F-35, and JP-8+100 (NATO F-37) 1.5.31 MIL-STD-704 Electric Power, Aircraft, Characteristics And Utilization Of 1.5.32 MIL-STD 881C Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs) for Defense Materiel Items 1.5.33 MIL-STD-3013A Glossary Of Definitions, Ground Rules, and Mission Profiles To Define Air Vehicle Performance Capability 1.5.34 COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 - Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) 1.5.35 Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Cost Analysis Improvement Group (CAIG) Operating and Support (O&S) Cost Estimating Guide 1.5.36 DCMA INST 8210.1/NAVAIRINST 3710.1F Contractor's Flight and Ground Operations 1.6 The TH-57B/C training system baseline provides the current helicopter operations conducted at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field, FL. utilizing 119 TH-57 helicopters, six (6) TH-57C full motion simulators, and three (3) TH-57B cockpit procedure trainers to conduct training. On average, 70,000 aircraft flight hours produce 550-600 Student Naval Aviators (SNAs) annually with active duty flight instructors. Contract Instructional Services (CIS) conduct the simulator training, which equates to one-third (1/3) of the total aircraft and simulator hours (159.7 per SNA). The SNA Time-to-Train is 29.3 calendar weeks and students complete averaging 31 calendar weeks. Days per year programmed for training are 235. 1.7 Active duty flight instructors trained annually in the Basic Core Training is 70, which is accomplished in 14 calendar weeks. Basic Core Training for instructors, in simulators, accounts for 28% (15.6 hrs) of their time. The remaining 72% (55.2 hrs) is conducted in the aircraft. Additional upgrades are added with experience and Time- to-Train varies between five (5) and eleven (11) calendar weeks depending on the selected upgrade. The total of all of this upgrade training consists of 2.6 hours in the simulators and 35.5 hours in the aircraft. 1.8 Operational and Depot level aircraft maintenance is executed with a Contract Logistics Support (CLS) contract (with no active duty personnel) by NAVAIR. Simulator instructors are managed with a CIS contract executed through CNATRA. A balance between CIS and active duty provide the classroom instruction. Simulator maintenance is executed with a Contractor Operation and Maintenance Services (COMS) contract executed through CNATRA. Fuel services are contracted through CNATRA. Facilities Maintenance contract executed through NAS Whiting Field. Administrative support was recently converted from contracted to government service which provides the personnel for the Training Wing and Squadrons. 1.9 The Training Integration Management System (TIMS) is a joint, comprehensive CBT tool for scheduling, tracking, qualifications, and testing of students and instructors. CNATRA N7 loads the current curriculum into TIMS which then manages the data. The use of the TIMS will be required for all alternatives. 1.10 Alternatives responses will be generated using this baseline (1.6-1.9) as threshold-level comparator. 2.0 ALTERNATIVES DEFINITION 2.1 Common response bounds 2.1.1 Cost Estimation Intervals: In order to gain an appreciation for contractor investment amortization into an alternative, each of three (3) distinct implementation time schedules will need to be addressed. The solution cost estimations will address acquisition of materiel and personnel, preparation, and execution within contractual periods of: five-years, ten-years, and nineteen-years. It is understood that each of these intervals may very well define a unique alternative solution, within the given technical alternative context. Each such unique alternative solution option will be clearly annotated and submitted as part of the governing Alternative's package. Each alternative (five-years, ten-years, and nineteen-years) will also state which type of contract vehicle [Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Firm Fixed Price Incentive (FFPI), Cost Reimbursement, etc.] would be preferred and why that contract vehicle is preferred. 2.1.2 Curriculum: Aircraft flight events involving student evaluation can be conducted by active duty Instructor Pilot or contractor instructors as designated by CNATRA. All GBTS, CBT, classroom instruction, and simulator training events, can be conducted /supervised by contractor personnel or active duty instructors. 2.1.3 Extensibility: Any Alternative solution provided will address design consideration for growth. Modifications to classroom instruction, simulators, training devices, or aircraft as sponsor requirements change (or are added) need to be addressed. CNATRA will be the sole source for curriculum syllabus standards through the TIMS. All graded events will have to be documented through the TIMS to allow CNATRA to continue to manage metrics on all students and instructor pilots. All alternative solutions need to consider (and cost) the effort of data transfer or entry into the TIMS as the management tool for grades. 2.1.4 Inventory: The fully commercial Alternative will permit contractor flexibility to procure aircraft compliant with, and/or modifiable to, CNATRA AHT curriculum, and anthropometric requirements. Also any commercial alternative will have to be fully compatible with current US Navy flight equipment (helmets, gloves, wet-vests, etc). 2.1.5 Source: Commercially available Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) electronic digital flight display aircraft will be used for AHT. Single piloted IFR aircraft is preferred (the objective). 2.1.6 Host environment: Full contract performance SNA and IUT Training will be located on the primary AHT site at NAS Whiting Field, FL to include the current facilities to support GBTS, hangers to support maintenance, etc. 2.1.7 Special venue: Although the current curriculum has ceased aircraft shipboard flight events, submissions should retain GBTS-based shipboard training. 2.1.8 NextGen Airspace compliance: All alternative solutions will take into consideration and have a plan to be fully Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) NextGen airspace compliant (see Ref. (1.5.11)). 2.2 Alternative 1 (Appendix A): This Alternative is a full "turn-key" solution. The respondent will provide all items to support the annual training requirements of SNAs, and military Instructor Pilots (IPs), as applicable. This Alternative includes the respondent acquiring new electronic digital flight display IFR aircraft, a suite of GBTDs to support the recommended training syllabi, and recommended course of instruction (to be approved by CNATRA). The respondent could consider (and cost) the construction of new hangers and training facilities adjacent to NAS Whiting Field, FL [if the respondent considers that a better and more viable solution (alternative to Sub-paragraph 2.1.6.)]. The entire operation of classroom instruction materials/media (both hardware and software) [e.g. Desktop Trainers (DTTs), Part Task Trainers (PTTs), and Cockpit Procedure Trainers (CPTs), etc.], simulator maintenance/upgrade/operations (for both hardware and software), and aircraft maintenance/upgrade/operations [for both hardware (see 2.1.4 and 2.1.5) and software] will be the sole purview of the respondent contractor (or contractor team) implementing this Alternative ("turn-key"). This requires the respondent to consider and cost the following: (Sub-paragraphs 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.4, 2.1.5, 2.1.6, 2.1.7, and 2.1.8 apply) 2.2.1 CLS maintenance for the aircraft 2.2.2 Simulator CIS 2.2.3 Simulator Maintenance 2.2.4 Facility Maintenance 2.2.5 Fuel Services 2.2.6 Administrative personnel 2.3 Alternative 2 (Appendix B): This Alternative is to keep the current fleet of TH-57B/Cs and GBTS operational, to continue to meet the annual pilot training requirements. The respondent will consider all strategies to update the aircraft for future FAA requirements and concurrently upgrade the GBTS to be concurrent with any aircraft upgrades. No physical changes or upgrades are expected to the aircraft, except those required by FAA, obsolescence mitigation (see Appendix F), or other direction authority will be expected. There will be an upgrade to the GBTS with the replacement of the six (6) simulators with eight (8) new TH-57C full motion simulators, and replace the three (3) TH-57B CPTs with three (3) Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD) or reconfigurable training devices. This Alternative is predominantly focused upon obsolescence management. (Sub-paragraphs 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.6, 2.1.7, and 2.1.8 apply; but, projected loss rates of flyable legacy aircraft preclude the 19-year cost estimation.) 2.4 Alternative 3 (Appendix C): This Alternative is for the Government to lease a single Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) training helicopter and associated GBTS to support training of the new aircraft. If the respondent only has part of this Alternative (aircraft but no simulators/GBTS) they need to address the partnering or subcontracting strategy to fulfill this Alternative. Partial solutions are considered as a high risk alternative. Respondents need to cost and discuss Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training for a cadre of military instructor pilots; training for cadre of civilian or military instructors on the GBTS; training for cadre of maintenance personnel to fix/repair aircraft and GBTS; training material provided; and any proprietary or licensing issues for the Government in reuse, modification, of training material. The entire fleet of GBTS and electronic digital flight display IFR/ Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) certified aircraft (hardware and software) is a lease, with applicable warranties and maintenance. Operation tasks are performed by active duty naval or other CNATRA contracted personnel. Hardware/software modifications contracts are conducted either on an "as needed" or continuing basis. (Sub-paragraphs 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.6, 2.1.7, and 2.1.8 apply.) 3.0 CONSTRAINTS 3.1 RFI submission: Each Alternative solution, or solution option (see 2.1.1), will be treated as an independent whole for the purpose of evaluation. Responses for each alternative solution will be clearly identifiable, and self-contained. Several study evaluation teams will be constituted and assigned specific alternative(s) to review. Reviewing teams are not necessarily geographically co-located. Therefore, a submitted response, for any given alternative, must necessarily be capable of standalone scrutiny. 3.2 Response contents: Performance compliance must meet at a minimum, the TH-57 training baseline (see 1.10). Description of any instruction-aide/ simulator/ GBTD/ aircraft quantities which exceed the TH-57 training baseline (or the quantities listed in the Alternatives appendices A through C) will be explained in detail. If the proposed solution exceeds the TH-57 training baseline, explain (where applicable) how the excess capabilities assist to close or reduce mission gaps. Cost estimations will comply with explanations provided (see 4.4). 3.3 Baseline assumptions: 3.3.1 Current typical mission considerations: Routine local training operations are conducted within 25 NM of, and instrument training within 150 NM of, NAS Whiting Field, Milton, FL. Point-to-point (out and in) transit operations can cover a region which includes: New Orleans, LA (west); Montgomery, AL (north), and Tallahassee, FL (east). Cross-country events can range nationwide. Current aircraft endurance is limited to 2.3 hours, accounting for minimum fuel requirements and alternate landing field restrictions. Local field elevations range from sea level to 250 feet altitude MSL, and density altitude introduces current training limitations above +2500 feet DA. Full fuel take-off is not normal, with defined mission standard loads running less. Hot (pressurized) refueling is conducted at outlying fields (OLFs) and on site. Each event is based upon one fuel load (calculated burn rate of 27 GPH). Refueling is normally associated with the next student and event. Mission planning ensures 10% fuel safety margin for all training events. Night Vision Device (NVD) events are included in the curriculum. Mission events and maneuvers flown include: full touchdown autorotations; emergency procedures(to include tail rotor); low-level navigation [Terrain Flight (TERF), 200 feet altitude]; cross-country visual navigation; formation flying; night flights; external loads; confined area landings (CALs); and Search and Rescue (SAR). Crew/passenger load is four maximum - usually consisting of one instructor pilot, one or two student pilots, and a crew chief (for external loads and CALs zones). 3.3.2 Missions: 3.3.2.1 Mission 1 profile: Low Work at OLF 3.3.2.1.1 Warm-up at idle-power for 10 minutes, at sea-level 3.3.2.1.2 Takeoff, and hover out of ground effect (HOGE) for 1 minute 3.3.2.1.3 Climb, at speed, for best rate-of-climb (VY) to 2000 ft. 3.3.2.1.4 Cruise, at speed, for best range (VBR) for 25 NM (steps 3+4 = 25 NM) 3.3.2.1.5 Descend to sea-level (no fuel/time/distance credit) 3.3.2.1.6 HOGE for 5 minutes 3.3.2.1.7 Hover in ground effect (HIGE) for up to 5 minutes 3.3.2.1.8 Cut power (hovering and autorotation), autorotate to sea-level 3.3.2.1.9 Repeat steps 7-8 numerous times (in 30 min) 3.3.2.1.10 Climb at VY to 600 ft. 3.3.2.1.11 Cut power, and autorotate to sea-level (no fuel/time/distance credit) 3.3.2.1.12 Repeat steps 10-11 as many times as fuel load permits 3.3.2.1.13 Climb at VY to 2000 ft. 3.3.2.1.14 Return to Base (RTB), cruise at VBR (steps 13+14 = 25 NM) 3.3.2.1.15 Descend to sea-level (no fuel/time/distance credit) 3.3.2.1.16 HIGE for 1 minute 3.3.2.1.17 Land, with reserves: greater than 10% initial fuel, or 20 minutes at speed for best endurance (VBE), at sea-level 3.3.2.2 Mission 2 profile: IMC 3.3.2.2.1 Warm-up at idle-power for 10 minutes, at sea-level 3.3.2.2.2 Takeoff, and HOGE for 1 minute 3.3.2.2.3 Climb, at speed, for VY to 2000 ft. 3.3.2.2.4 Cruise, at speed, for VBR for 50 NM (steps 3+4 = 50 NM) 3.3.2.2.5 Descend to sea-level (no fuel/time/distance credit) 3.3.2.2.6 HIGE for 5 minutes 3.3.2.2.7 Climb at VY to 2000 ft. 3.3.2.2.8 Cruise at VBR for 50 NM (steps 7+8 = 50 NM) 3.3.2.2.9 Descend to sea-level (no fuel/time/distance credit) 3.3.2.2.10 HOGE for 5 minutes 3.3.2.2.11 Repeat steps 7-10 as many times as fuel load permits 3.3.2.2.12 HIGE for 1 minute 3.3.2.2.13 Land, with reserves: greater than 10% initial fuel, or 20 minutes at speed for VBE, at sea-level 3.3.2.3 Mission 3 profile: Tactics (Externals, CALs, Tactical Approaches) Aircraft configuration: Air crewman is required and External cargo hook is installed. 3.3.2.3.1 Warm-up at idle-power for 10 minutes, at sea-level. 3.3.2.3.2 Takeoff, and HIGE for 5 minutes. 3.3.2.3.3 Climb, at speed, for best rate-of-climb (VY) to 2,000 ft. 3.3.2.3.4 Cruise, at speed, for best range (VBR) for 25 NM (steps 3+4 = 25 NM). 3.3.2.3.5 Descend to sea-level (no fuel/time/distance credit). 3.3.2.3.6 HIGE for up to 5 minutes. 3.3.2.3.7 Climb, at speed, for VY to 600 ft. 3.3.2.3.8 Conduct normal maneuvers. 3.3.2.3.9 Descend to sea-level (no fuel/time/distance credit). 3.3.2.3.10 Repeat steps 7-9 for 15 minutes. 3.3.2.3.11 Climb at VY to 300 ft. 3.3.2.3.12 Conduct tactical maneuvers [up to max angle of bank (AOB)]. 3.3.2.3.13 Descend to sea-level (no fuel/time/distance credit). 3.3.2.3.14 Repeat steps 11-13 for 20 minutes. 3.3.2.3.15 Taxi, hover and conduct power checks (HOGE) for 5 minutes. 3.3.2.3.16 HOGE for up to 1 minute (external load pickup-150lbs (min)) 3.3.2.3.17 Climb, at speed, for best angle-of-climb (VX) to 300 ft. 3.3.2.3.18 Transition to forward flight and complete racetrack pattern for 3 minutes. 3.3.2.3.19 Descend to sea-level (no fuel/time/distance credit). 3.3.2.3.20 HOGE for up to 1 minute (external load dropoff). 3.3.2.3.21 Repeat steps 15-20 for 30 minutes. 3.3.2.3.22 Climb, at speed, for VX to 300 ft (obstacle takeoff). 3.3.2.3.23 Cruise, at speed, for 1 minute. 3.3.2.3.24 Conduct CAL. 3.3.2.3.25 Descend to sea-level (no fuel/time/distance credit). 3.3.2.3.26 Repeat steps 22-25 for 15 minutes. 3.3.2.3.27 Climb at VY to 2,000 ft. 3.3.2.3.28 RTB, cruise at VBR for 25 NM (steps 25+26 = 25 NM). 3.3.2.3.29 Descend to sea-level (no fuel/time/distance credit). 3.3.2.3.30 Taxi, and HIGE for 5 minutes. 3.3.2.3.31 Land, with reserves: greater than 10% reserve fuel, or 20 minutes at speed for VBE, at sea-level. 3.3.2.4 Mission 4 profile: IFR Cross Country (Aircraft configuration: Full internal fuel tanks, crew of at least 3, 150 lbs of baggage, aircraft cross country required equipment.) 3.3.2.4.1 Warm-up at idle-power for 10 minutes, at sea-level. 3.3.2.4.2 Hover HIGE, and Instrument Take-off, for 5 minutes. 3.3.2.4.3 Instrument Departure Climb, at speed, for best rate-of-climb (VY) to 8,000 ft. 3.3.2.4.4 Cruise, at speed, for best range (VBR) for 1.0 hour (steps 3+4 = 1.0 hour). 3.3.2.4.5 Descend and conduct IFR practice approach for 15 minutes. 3.3.2.4.6 Repeat steps 3-5 to destination airport. 3.3.2.4.7 Taxi, and HIGE for up to 5 minutes. 3.3.2.4.8 Land, with reserves: greater than 10% reserve fuel, or 20 minutes at speed for VBE, at sea-level. 3.3.3 Mission performance thresholds and assumptions: 3.3.3.1 The mission aircrew consists of an instructor pilot, two (2) student pilots, and a crew chief (at 200 lbs. each). 3.3.3.2 Mission Payload is in addition to the Operating Weight of the aircraft, and therefore does not include items required for basic aircraft servicing or flight operations. 3.3.3.3 Mission Payload is defined as 10 lbs. of carry-on bag per crewmember; Missions 3 and 4 Profiles also have additional Mission Payload requirements as described in Aircraft configuration in 3.3.2.3 and 3.3.2.4. 3.3.3.4 Installed fuel flow will be increased 5% to account for an unproven engine/airframe combination, which can be rescinded when sufficient demonstration data exists to remove the penalty. 3.3.3.5 Crew and passenger environmental control system (ECS) will be on for the entire mission. 3.3.3.6 JP-8 fuel [per Ref. 1.5.30]. 3.3.3.7 Each mission profile will conclude with a Minimum Landing Allowance (MLA) derived from the fuel system design characteristics to account for residual fuel and gauging error, separate from mission fuel reserve and unusable fuel. Current mission requirement is to be on deck with a minimum of 10 gal (approximately 20 minutes of fuel). 3.3.3.8 All mission performance is at Tropical Day [Ref. 1.5.33 Table A-IV] conditions. 3.3.3.9 All climbs are at Intermediate Rated Power (IRP) (5 minute rating). 4.0 CONTENT OF RESPONSE 4.1 The capabilities described herein are intentionally broad to ensure a comprehensive market survey. Responses to this RFI will comprehensively address one or more AHT alternatives. The following section describes high level concepts intended to focus responder's proposed solution. It is understood that not all proposed solutions will possess all the desired attributes discussed above. Given the aggressive RFI response timeline, it is anticipated that proposed solutions would be at a high level of maturity; however, it is also understood that not all solution concepts will have the level of maturity required to answer all of the questions that follow in the individual Appendices (A through C). The questions are provided to facilitate an understanding of the level of detail desired in assessing the alternatives. For questions that can be answered, provide the answer and a discussion of the basis for the answer. Clearly delineate answers for each of the different alternatives and required costing intervals (2 1.1). Discuss any planned development efforts and/or spiral insertions of technology that will enhance these attributes. In addition to aircraft data, provide background data that will enable evaluation of the weight and performance impacts resulting from modifications (if required). Previous experience in the development of simulators and GBTS will also be needed to assess the capabilities of the responders (or responder's team). All respondents are requested to respond according to the individual Alternative outlines in Appendices A through C. 4.2 Introduction: Provide a general summary description of the proposed solution. Responses should include, but not be limited to these areas of interest: basic helicopter; propulsion system, ship compatibility (currently GBTS only); mission avionics, communications, flight controls, crash survivability, aircrew water egress capability, performance capabilities, supportability, maintainability, and landing gear configurations (Alternate 1): courseware, curriculum, time to train, integration of contract pilots and active duty (Alternate 1, as applicable); simulator development experience, suite of GBTS development (Alternates 1, 2, and 3); obsolescence and upgrade plans and NextGen Airspace requirement upgrades (Alternate 2).. 4.3 Helicopter Description: 4.3.1 Performance: 4.3.1.1 Provide a top-level discussion of the proposed solution's aircraft performance capabilities in terms of: the notional training mission profiles, over land and water, IMC Instrument and VMC training, day/night and NVD. For substantiation, provide a listing by mission step for each profile which includes, at a minimum: fuel, time, distance, altitude, speed, and weight (estimating power required and fuel burn at each mission profile step). If the proposed solution(s) cannot perform the Mission profile steps with the Mission Performance Threshold values (see 3.3.3), provide sufficient details for why the aircraft cannot perform the Mission profile segments and mitigation strategy to achieve Mission profile steps. All proposed solutions must maintain Mission Performance Threshold requirements established for fuel reserves, time limits, and power margins. Explain how the proposed aircraft handling qualities and flight systems make this airframe an effective trainer aircraft. (This is applicable to only Alternative 1, Appendix A). 4.3.1.2 Provide top-level discussions of the proposed simulators and GBTS solutions to include type and level of training to be conducted in each device. Simulator training would be expected to be able to train all Emergency Procedures for the proposed aircraft (or current TH-57B/C NATOPS as a baseline). Discuss devices engineered daily/hours usage limits, power, cooling and environmental requirements for the simulators and GBTD. 4.4 Cost: NOTE - YOU WILL NOT BE HELD TO THESE COSTS SHOULD THIS RFI RESULT IN A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Use Appendix D to supply costing figures. 4.4.1 Acquisition Costs: To the extent possible, provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for total Acquisition cost comprised of development cost and procurement cost. When supplying the development cost, please differentiate between Recurring and Nonrecurring cost. When supplying the procurement cost, provide the number of units assumed for procurement. Please use the attached Ref. 1.5.32-based Aircraft Systems WBS to report the costs in today's (FY2013) dollars. If a unique contractor WBS is used to report the ROM cost, please provide a WBS dictionary for mapping purposes. If WBS definitions are required, please refer to the complete Ref. 1.5.32 which is available on the internet at http://www.everyspec.com/MIL-STD/MIL-STD-0800-0899/MIL-STD-881C_32553/. 4.4.2 Operations and Support Costs: To the extent possible, provide ROM cost estimates for Total O&S costs covering the period of Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 through FY2025. All costs should be reporting in constant year FY2013 dollars and not adjusted for inflation in the out-years (those FY beyond FY2014). Please use the attached Microsoft Excel-formatted OSD CAIG 2007 O&S Cost Element Structure-formatted table to report all estimated costs. It is required that at a minimum the table will include the six "major categories" of elements described in Section 6.1 of Ref. 1.5.35 (dated October 2007). The six element major categories are: 1.0 Unit Level Maintenance; 2.0 Unit Operations; 3.0 Maintenance; 4.0 Sustaining Support; 5.0 Continuing System Improvements; and 6.0 Indirect Support. The attached table is provided for reference and is delineated down to the 3rd sub-level element (i.e. "3.1.5 - Other Unit Maintenance"). The table can be modified as necessary to add additional sub-level elements, combine redundant sub-level elements or delete sub-level elements as necessary. All sub-level element costs beneath a major category element will be rolled-up to a total cost for the respective 1.0 through 6.0 major category element. Ref. 1.5.35 has detailed descriptions of the major category elements and their respective sub-level elements in Section 6.2. For complete reference purposes, Ref 1.5.35 (dated October 2007) can be found at the following hyperlink: http://www.navair.navy.mil/air40/air42/toc_files/o_s_cost_estimating_guide_oct_2007.pdf. 5.0 RESPONSE, SUBMITTAL, AND INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 Responding parties must submit a statement of interest (unclassified) no longer than five pages to Mr. Thomas Mischke (thomas.mischke@navy.mil) no later than 11:59 PM EDT on August 30, 2013 with the following additional data, in order to verify credentials (do not submit classified information): 5.1.1 CAGE code 5.1.2 POC to contact for any necessary clarification, to receive additional information, for additional data required by the analysis, and for information on any necessary non-disclosure agreements 5.1.3 An UNCLASSIFIED description of your company's concept(s) for meeting the top level required system capabilities listed at the beginning of this RFI 5.2 Upon receipt of a statement of interest and verification of credentials, access will be granted to a single folder hosted on the Warfare Analysis and Integration Department (AIR 4.10) SharePoint. Each responding commercial firm, or team representative POC, will use this folder for RFI-response electronic submissions and exchange of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), as appropriate. Access will be limited to the commercial respondent's submission POC and the RFI evaluator team. On the RFI response closing date, at COB, the folder access permissions will be limited solely to the RFI evaluator team. Full response submissions to the above requested supporting unclassified data must be received no later than 11:59 PM EDT October 4, 2013. Alternatively to the SharePoint folder submission the responder can send the response via CD ROM to the following address: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY COMMANDER NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND ATTN: MR. THOMAS MISCHKE or COMMANDER BRIAN HAWKINS 48110 SHAW ROAD, BLDG 2187 RM 1180-D3 PATUXENT RIVER MD 20670 Mr. Mischke's phone number is (301) 342-8326 and the email address is thomas.mischke@navy.mil. Commander Brian Hawkins' phone number is (301) 342-8287 and the email address is brian.w.hawkins@navy.mil. As stated above, this is NOT a request for proposals. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT, NOR WILL THE GOVERNMENT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION SOLICITED OR PROVIDED. The electronic Unclassified response must be in English and in Microsoft Office 2007 (Arial, 12 point font), media in Adobe Acrobat 8.0 readable formats. Following a review of the responses received, NAVAIR may elect to schedule one-on-one meetings with some respondents or ask follow-up questions to gain additional information about their solution(s). Duplicate RFI's are posted in Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) under multiple Product Service Code(s) (PSC) and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes due to the nature of the information requested in order to reach the widest dissemination. The following PSC's may apply: 1520, Aircraft, Rotary Wing; 1615: Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms and Components; 1630, Aircraft Wheel and Brake Systems; 1680, Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components; 6615, Automatic Pilot Mechanisms and Airborne Gyro Components; 6910, Training Aids; 6930, Operational Training Devices. The following NAICS and size standards may apply: 336411, Aircraft Manufacturing, 1500; 336413, Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, 1000; 333318, Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, 1000. 6.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This RFI is an exchange of information between Government and Industry. It is the first step of an iterative process aimed at understanding the existence of sources that can deliver an inventory of fleet operable systems capable of performing the mission described herein. Additional RFIs requesting further detail may be issued in the future to continue the Government's informational exchange with Industry. Information received as a result of this request is expected to be sensitive and/or proprietary to the responding company and will be protected as such. Any proprietary information received in response to this request will be properly protected from any unauthorized disclosures; however, it is incumbent upon the respondent to appropriately mark all submissions. The Government will not use any proprietary information submitted to establish the capability, requirements, approach, or solution so as to not inadvertently restrict competition. In order to complete its review, NAVAIR 4.10 must be able to share the information within the Government and any responses marked in a manner that will not permit such internal Government review may be returned without being assessed / considered. By submission of a response, a source gives the Government permission to release proprietary information to employees of those organizations listed below. Employees of these organizations that functionally participate in the TH-57 AHT DAS Study evaluation are required to sign and submit NDAs held on file with the Government Furnished Information (GFI) POC: MANTECH International Corporation, Lexington Park, MD Booz / Allen / Hamilton (BAH), Lexington Park, MD Whitney Bradley & Brown (WBB), Lexington Park, MD Imagine-One Technology and Management, Ltd. Lexington Park, MD (office) Beyond the above commercial firms, the Government will not release any marked Proprietary information, received in response to the RFI, to any firm, agency, or individual outside the Government or TH-57 AHT DAS Study team. Any objections to release of information to any of the support contractors must be clearly and prominently delineated in the cover letter to any submission. Further, any markings affixed to submissions must clearly allow for disclosure to the support contractors to which the respondent has no objection. 7.0 POINTS OF CONTACT TH-57 AHT DAS Study questions may be directed to the POC, either Mr. Thomas Mischke at (301) 342-8326 or via email to thomas.mischke@navy.mil or Commander Brian Hawkins at (301) 342-8287 or via email at brian.w.hawkins@navy.mil. Responses to questions from interested parties will be answered as applicable. Security submission of response questions may be directed to Ms. Monica Smith at (301) 757-2405.
 

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