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70 -- COMPUTER AIDED DEBRIEF SYSTEM (CADS) INCLUDING INTEGRATION, DOCUMENTATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT SOL N61339-00-T-0056 DUE 031300 POC Linda Hill 407-380-4107 or Mary Lu McClary 407-380-4155 WEB: NAWCTSD Home Page, Request for Quote, http://www.ntsc.navy.mil/contract/procure.htm. E-MAIL: Linda Hill or Mary Lu McClary, NAWCTSD, Code 25713, HillLA@navair.navy.mil or ValentineML@navair.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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, a quote is being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation N61339-00-T-0056 is issued as a request for quote and incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. This solicitation is set-aside for small business. The SIC Code for this solicitation is 3577 with a size standard of 1000 employees. The following items are required: CLIN 0001, Computer Aided Debriefing System (CADS) including integration, documentation, training and support per statement of work as follows: 1. SCOPE. This Statement of Work (SOW) covers the procurement, integration, testing, training and support of two Computer Aided Debriefing Systems (CADS), one for training device 2F119A EA6B Weapons System Trainer (WST) and another for training device 2F143 EA6B Operational Flight/Navigation Trainer (OF/NT), Serial Number (S/N) 1. Both training devices are located at the Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Washington. Both trainers use an Encore RSX host computer using MPX 3.6.2. Interface to the host is available through RS232 asynchronous ports. Incorporation of this system shall be transparent and nonintrusive to current applications resulting in no degradation to current training events. Preference will be given to proven COTS designs. It is requested that offeror submit a POC/site reference of similar installation design. Offeror shall submit an estimate of system installation time and his earliest availability to perform said installation. 2. REQUIREMENTS. 2.1 General Requirements. 2.1.1 Government Furnished Equipment/Documentation (GFE/D). The following GFE/D will be provided to the contractor for performance under this SOW. 2.1.1.1 Floor Space. The Government will provide space for personnel and equipment at the training devicesite as required by this SOW. 2.1.1.2 Government Furnished Documentation. Any documentation delivered under Government contract for training devices covered by this SOW and under the cognizance of the NAS Whidbey Island EA-6B In-Service Engineering Office (ISEO) will be available for contractor use during the period of performance. The ISEO will provide access to the simulation software and corresponding engineering data as requested. 2.1.1.3 Equipment. The contractor shall provide any unique test/analysis equipment that is required. 2.1.1.4 Trainer Time. The contractor shall project and request trainer time at least two weeks in advance. Activities requiring long periods of continuous trainer time shall be mutually agreed upon by the contractor and the training device manager. Minimum impact to Navy fleet training is of utmost importance. 2.1.2 Security. All contractor personnel in the performance of this SOW require a SECRET clearance in compliance with OPNAVINST 5510.1H. The contractor shall safeguard allclassified documentation, including disposal of classified documentation in accordance with DODINST 5520.22M. 2.1.3 Detailed Task Descriptions. The contractor shall perform the following tasks: 2.1.3.1 Material. The contractor shall provide two sets of identical equipment, supplies, and software (minus those trainer-unique exceptions) to include freight and handling. Maximum reuse of software between the two trainers is desired. The following capabilities for recording, marking, debriefing, and analysis shall be provided as a minimum. (a) Cockpit video images will be displayed real-time proximal to the Instructor Operator Station (IOS). These images will be recorded under all trainer ambient lighting conditions and digitized for immediate replay. (b) Audio from cockpit microphones recorded and digitized for immediate replay. (c) Four hours recording capability. (d) Flight information captured directly from the simulators. (e) High resolution animation of EA-6B aircraft and EA-6B instrumentation using photo-realistic images. (f) Multi-window display with chase plane, threshold, out-of-windows, flight path and selectable instruments. (g) Three dimensional animation that displays and recreates pilot's view from the cockpit or exterior view of the aircraft. (h) Event marker device, rather than paper and pen, for instructors to make notations or markers during training session, with menu selection for marking technical and human factors events. (i) Events stored for random access playback from markers. Playback can be continuous, from selected events, or from mark-to-mark. (j) A software-based analysis tool shall also be provided for reducing and presenting debriefing data from archives. It shall include automatic event marking, decision tree analysis, and quantifiable objective output, supporting the 26 Boldface Emergency Procedures contained in the EA-6B NATOPS Manual (NAVAIR 01-85ADC-1) dated 15 JUL 97 with Interim Changes 70-76 incorporated. (k) Remedial action tactics for students and instructors. (i) Provide the capability to perform quantitative assessment of the students' performance using; Self-Evaluation (Learning curves), Peer-to-peer (Group means and variance assessment when equal opportunity to perform is present), and Curriculum Standards Performance (Automatic detection of violation of performance parameters). (m) Capabilities to provide a prioritized list of debrief items selected by the instructor. (n) Automatic assessment of the instructors compliance with the published standards. (o) A drag and drop interface to allow Intranet file sharing. (p) Internet-based Virtual Private Network suitable for the transport of "classified" data to sites around the globe. (q) CD-ROM portability to create take-home briefs. (r) Require the ability to play-back the recorded mission while simultaneously recording separate simulator sessions. (s) Offeror will provide equipment for debriefing in the remote (from IOS), designated debriefing room. (t) Capability to display instructor-selectable displays, parameters, and mission templates at IOS, debriefing playback, and hard copy printout as desired. 2.1.3.2 Integration and Test. The contractor shall be responsible for the provision of all equipment, materials, wiring, wiring diagrams, resources and personnel required to fully integrate and troubleshoot the CADS systems and interfaces with the training devices. The contractor shall conduct trainer system performance evaluation in accordance with the Government requirements to measure the operational performance of the CADS systems. The trainer system performance evaluation shall include the verification of the following CADS system's capabilities: Video playback; Audio playback; Aircraft instrument playback; 3D Animation; Event Marker and software-based analysis tool. The integration and test of analysis tool shall evaluate its performance and debrief output in support of the 26 Boldface Emergency Procedures contained in the EA-6B NATOPS Manual (NAVAIR 01-85ADC-1) dated 15 JUL 97 with Interim Changes 70-76 incorporated. An independent period of government test will be conducted, with test, analysis, and repair support provided by the contractor. 2.1.3.3 Documentation. The contractor shall provide the following documentation: (Referenced Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) are provided for guidance in the preparation of required documentation.) (1) CADS User's Guide detailing systems operation and use, three sets. (2) Component level engineering drawings of hardware and software interfaces between CADS and training devices, one set for each training device. (DID: DI-CMAN-81248) (3) Interface Control Document (ICD), one for each training device. (DID: DI-IPSC-81436A) (4) Software documentation, one for each training device. (DID: DI-IPSC-81443A) (5) Test Procedures Reports that identify step-by-step testing operations, test conditions, parameters to be measured and pass/fail criteria against which test results will be measured. Test Inspection Reports that document test results will be included. (DIDs: DI-NDTI-80809B, DI-NDTI-80603) (6) Applicable COTS documentation. (DID: DI-TMSS-80527A) 2.1.3.4 Training. The contractor shall provide the necessary training to the Navy personnel to operate and use the CADS system. The training shall cover both training devices. Each training course shall be offered twice, with schedule agreed to by the Government. The training shall be instructor-led and include print materials. This training shall include, as a minimum: product (CADS) knowledge; system operation and use; recording and playback; event marking and operation of interface device; facilitator/instructor debriefing strategies; and use of software-based analysis tools. This training shall be covered under the following courses: (1) CADS Operating Procedures course -- This course shall provide System Administrators, Instructors, Curriculum Specialist, and/or Officer, with an in-depth knowledge of CADS operating procedures, curriculum, and use of the event marker interface. This course shall combine all three areas that create a unified understandingof how CADS works, and can be integrated into the training syllabus and curriculum. (2) CADS Facilitator/Instructor training course -- This course shall be provided to all Instructors, Facilitators, and end-users who will operate the CADS system. The course shall be designed to fully train the personnel to utilize, operate, and maintain the CADS. At the completion of the CADS training course each student should have a complete understanding of how CADS can be easily adapted to improve the quality of flight operations and be used: (a) as a simple, secure, and reliable tool to collect and debrief line-oriented flight training scenarios; (b) to provide a controlled and structured learning environment for both the crew and instructor using measurable and quantifiable objectives; (c) as means for applied research in flight safety and quality assurance. (3) Event Marker training course. This course shall be provided to the person, or persons designated as the Senior Instructor, CADS Officer, or CADS Training Officer. The course shall be designed to train personnel in designing, developing, and incorporating event markers for the system. (4) Software-based analysis tool training course. This course on the analysis tool shall cover the concept, purpose, operation, analytical and data archive process, interpretation of results, and processing final reports. 2.1.3.5 Post-delivery Support. The contractor shall be responsible for the provision of service and support of the CADS systems and interfaces with the training devices and the CADS playback station. The post delivery support shall include items such as refresher training, system troubleshooting, and assistance in developing and implementing quantifiable training measures of effectiveness/performance using the software-based analysis tool. This service shall be provided for one year starting at Government acceptance of the first CADS systems. Acceptance shall be made at destination upon delivery. Delivery shall be made FOB Destination. The following FAR/DFAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 252.212-7001. The following evaluation criteria shall be used as addenda to FAR 52.212-2(a) (I) Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement (subfactors: N/A); (ii) price; and (iii) past performance. The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5(b) apply: (12), (13), (14), (15), (22). The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5(c) apply: None. The following clauses of DFARS 52.212-7001(b) and (c) apply: 252-225-7001. A COMPLETED COPY OF THE FOLLOWING MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE QUOTE: FAR 52.212-3 AND DFARS 252.212-7000. The following clauses also apply: DFARS 252.204-7004, "Required Central Contractor Registration" and "Year 2000 Warranty -- Commercial Supply Items". The DPAS rating for this solicitation is N/A. Forty-five days is changed to read fifteen days. Quote is due at 2:00 EST on 13 March 2000 and may be made by FAX to 407-380-4069 (Attn: Linda Hill or Mary Lu McClary) or to theaddress above. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Linda Hill at 407-380-4107 or Mary Lu McClary at 407-380-4155. Posted 02/16/00 (W-SN425836). (0047)

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