SPECIAL NOTICE
T -- T-6 B/D Integrated Avionics Computer Replacement (IAC)
- Notice Date
- 5/1/2020 5:05:14 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 336411
— Aircraft Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- FA8106 AFLCMC WLK TINKER AFB OK 73145-3303 USA
- ZIP Code
- 73145-3303
- Response Due
- 5/15/2020 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 05/15/2021
- Point of Contact
- Stephanie Tinnin
- E-Mail Address
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stephanie.tinnin.1@us.af.mil
(stephanie.tinnin.1@us.af.mil)
- Description
- UPDATE: Extending�due date to 15 May 2020 @ 2:00 pm Eastern Introduction This is a Request For Information (RFI). This RFI announcement is being issued for a Sources Sought. Overview This RFI is for a Sources Sought to upgrade the current Integrated Avionics Computer (IAC) for Navy T-6B, and Army T-6D Texan II (hereafter referred to as T-6) aircraft in order to comply with the 22 June 06, SECDEF Memo, Reducing Preventable Accidents. This market survey is being conducted to identify potential SOSSEC Consortium member sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, resources and experience to meet the requirements for upgrading the IAC for the T-6. Background The T-6 is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train student pilots and navigators in basic skills common to U.S. Air Force, Naval, and Army aviation. Produced by Textron Aviation Defense, LLC, the T-6 is a military trainer that the U.S. Government operates with a fleet of about 750 T-6 aircraft. Stepped-tandem seating in the single cockpit places one crewmember in front of the other, with the student and instructor positions being interchangeable. The T-6 has three configurations: T-6A with federated avionics, T-6B with integrated avionics, and T-6D with integrated avionics. Requirements Potential upgrade shall provide the aircraft with a replacement integrated avionics computer with higher reliability and additional capabilities. The replacement integrated avionics computer will replace the existing IAC and the associated software, within the existing flight management computing system, and will require minimal disturbance to interfacing hardware and other systems. The preferred approach for this effort would be a non-proprietary open system architecture using Non-Developmental Item or �Commercial-Off-The-Shelf� components. At a minimum, the installed system�s certification basis shall be in accordance with Title CFR FAA Part 23 Airworthiness Standards: Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, and Commuter Category Airplanes, Title 14 CFR FAA Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules standards and AC 23.1309-1C Equipment, Systems, and Installations in Part 23 Airplanes, and AC 23.1311-1B Installation of Electronic Displays in Part 23 Airplanes. The replacement integrated avionics computer will provide video for three (3) multifunction displays (MFD) per cockpit and one (1) Heads up display (HUD). It will also receive inputs from an Up Front Control Panel and Bezel buttons on MFD. The MFDs feature available pages for Primary Flight Display, Navigation, EICAS, maintenance status and bits, and tactical situation display. The following capabilities are required. 1. Primary Flight Display 2. Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) 3. Flight Management System (FMS) (RNAV1/RNAV2 LPV capable) 4. WAAS enabled GPS Receiver 5. Controlled Flight Into Terrain � Prevention (TAWS Class B minimum) 6. Mission Training Software RFI RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: Please provide the information below as part of your RFI response. Responses must be no more than 10 pages. Company/Institute Name: Address: CAGE Code/DUNS: Point of Contact: Phone Number: E-mail Address: Web Page URL: Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 336411 Small Business designation/status claimed to include small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), women-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, HUBZone, and/or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses in accordance with the NAICS code and size standard. Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is: Small Business (Yes / No) Woman-Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (Yes / No) 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) Veteran-Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No) System for Award Management Registration (formerly CCR) (Yes / No) � State if you intend to submit as the Prime Contractor or as a subcontractor (identify the Prime with whom you will be a subcontractor). A statement as to whether your company is domestically owned or foreign owned or foreign controlled (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). Also, identify if you plan to propose the use of any foreign owned or foreign controlled subcontractors/vendor; and, if so, identify the country of ownership. Provide a synopsis of your company�s capability in meeting the requirements. If you lack sufficient experience/capability in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome that lack of experience/capability in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.). Failure to provide documentation may result in the U.S. Government being unable to adequately assess capabilities. Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) supporting your company's recommended material solution. This ROM request is issued as a part of the Government's market research and is solely for the information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a RFP in the future. In addition, this request does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. All costs associated with responding to this request will be solely at the contractor's expense. Email a copy of all RFI documents to stephanie.tinnin.1@us.af.mil; and, ensure you receive a confirmation of receipt. Encrypt or password-protect appropriately all documents with Proprietary information and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) special marking requirements prior to sending. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding upon the U.S. government. The U.S. government has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur costs for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become U.S. government property and will not be returned. Questions & Answers � 1. Can the customer provide aircraft interface documentation for the legacy IAC? (ICDs, IDDs, Design Documents) We cannot provide the interface documents. �2. What is the legacy system to be replaced? CMA-5000 Integrated Avionics Computer (IAC) P/N 100-602573-001 Manufacturer: CMC Electronics, St Laurent, Qc Canada 3. Please confirm that the customer is only looking to upgrade the Navy B and Army D variants. The system(s) shall be certifiable for just the T-6B and D� 4. What is the estimated quantity of aircraft to be upgraded? This information will be provided if an RFP is released. Possibly approximately 255. 5. Are there differences in interface requirements for each variant? No 6. Is there legacy software (FMS, PFD/MFD, TAWS, EICAS, etc.) source code available? No, it is the OEM�s Software 7. Is the customer looking to upgrade only the IAC, or are they also interested in proposals to replace other components such as the Flight Displays, HUD, and Control Panels? We are seeking to upgrade the IAC, any of the peripherals would be a suppliers solution decision
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