Performance Work Statement27August 2014
Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft (NSRWA) Project Office Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance Support Services
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
FOR
NON-STANDARD ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT (NSRWA) PROJECT OFFICE
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT SERVICES
Version: 27August 2014
1.0 MISSIONOBJECTIVE: The objective of this task order is to obtain Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support services for the NSRWA Project Office to assist with the development, sustainment, and modification of Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft Systems.
1.1 BACKGROUND: The mission of the NSRWA Project Office is to procure, field and sustain non-standard rotorcraft for the Department of Defense (DoD), allied countries or as directed by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) in support of Other Contingency Operations (OCO). As a result,requirements are generally customer based andinvolve complex technical challenges for developing, sustaining, and modifyingmultiple domestic and foreign made aircraft systems. These aircraft systems include uniquely designed capabilities and configurations and require work performance in many locations worldwide. Non-standard aircraft systems present significant challenges in the areas of engineering, system safety, airworthiness, quality assurance, testing, program management and systems engineering.
2.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: Performance requirements will be further specified by individual Technical Instructions (TIs) in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The contractor shall perform PWS and TI requirements IAW the Express BPA Statement of Work (referred to as SOW herein) and as specified in this PWS in the areas of general technical support, aeromechanics technology, airworthiness qualification/release, electronics/avionics/visionics/survivability equipment, environmental & safety initiatives, industrial operations, infrared, manpower & personnel technical support, product assurance, production engineering, propulsion system/technology, radio frequency technology, systems engineering, structures and materials, technical data management, and test and evaluation. The contractor shall perform technical support in the areas of research, design, development, delivery and sustainment of multiple non-standard aircraft in support of the NSRWA Project Office mission. References to the management of and tasks related to non-standard aircraft is considered to include, where appropriate,technical expertise in associated modification equipment, spare parts, special tools, test equipment, consumables, publications, historical data, technical drawings,design/technical/program data, technical/safety bulletins and ground support equipment. The contractor shall adhere to Department of Defense (DoD) and US Army regulations and standards and apply Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation and NSRWA Project Office policies,processes and procedures in the performance of this PWS and each TI.
2.1 GENERAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS (SOW G):
2.1.1The contractor shall plan, develop, and conduct analysis programs or studies to establish the feasibility of systems/subsystems/components meeting performance requirements and/or adequacy of design for non-standard aircraft (SOW G3).
2.1.2 The contractor shall design and develop recommended component specifications to meet non-standard aircraft performance requirements in the development of solutions for NSRWA Project Office customers (SOW G5).
2.1.3The contractor shall develop and evaluate recommended system requirements to determine technical feasibility and/or functional adequacy for current and future components/systems on non standard aircraft and their modifications (SOW G6).
2.1.4The contractor shall establish and/or provide recommended technical/test requirements, specifications, acceptance criteria and measuring programs consistent with design and operational criteria for non-standard aircraft and their modifications (SOW G7).
2.1.5The contractor shall provide technical expertise for timely consideration and integration of latest technological advances and military materiel requirements as these factors relate to and influence the execution of aircraft development for NSRWA Project Office customers
(SOW G8).
2.1.6The contractor shall provide technical expertise so that proper influence is directed toward safety, human engineering, product assurance, and manufacturing science and technology (MS&T) and value engineering in the development and modification of non-standard aircraft.(SOW G9)
2.1.7The contractor shall maintain direct and continuing technical liaison with other Government centers, laboratories, and agencies; contractors; and universities in the technical specialty areas; perform technical liaison coordination with NSRWA Project Office customers, users, stakeholders, integrated program/product/process teams (IPTs), working groupsand the safety community (SOW G10).
2.1.8The contractor shall provide technical recommendations and expertise to should cost, source selection, and other proposal evaluation/contracting efforts, and/or provide analysis of trade-off studies and risk assessments of competing non-standard aircraft technologies or systems (SOW G13).
2.1.9The contractor shall provide input to the formulation of Request for Proposals (RFPs) to include recommendations for the preparation of PWSs/SOWs with their corresponding Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) as well as design specifications. Tasks include input relating to supply and services requirements for aircraft/parts production, development, modification, repair and/or maintenance as well as service requirements for engineering sustainment and/or field support for non-standard aircraft (SOW G14).
2.1.10The contractor shall provide scientific, engineering, and technical expertise for studies, evaluations of technologies, development, review, and maintenance of technical documentation, repositories and databases. Provide database design, database entry, and database management related to non-standard aircraft (SOW G16).
2.1.11The contractor shall provide technicalexpertise in the area of inventory, equipment and property management. Tasks include inventory control, accountability, maintainability and utilization of aircraft inspection and test equipment, special tools, technical data and technical reports; contractor shall submit reports IAW CDRL A001 (SOW G20).
2.2 AEROMECHANICS TECHNOLOGY (SOW AT): The contractor shall provide aeromechanics technology expertise required for non-standard aircraft (SOW AT). Effort shall include the following:
2.2.1 The contractor shall assess the impact of modifications tonon-standard aircraft handling qualities, the effects of proposed changes to flight control system hardware/software, the capability of each non-standard aircraft to perform new missions, and the effectiveness ofdrive train, engine, and transmission vibration diagnostic schemes (SOW AT1).
2.2.2 The contractor shall perform stability analysis of current designs and modifications to
non-standard aircraft. Use stability analysis methods to analyze the effect of proposed flight control system changes on total system stability (SOW AT2).
2.2.3 The contractor shall develop/evaluate recommended environmental vibration qualification requirements, test plans, and reports for non-standard aircraft(SOW AT3).
2.2.4 The contractor shall establish and maintain a mass properties database for non-standard aircraft and their various configurations (SOW AT4).
2.2.5 The contractor shall analyzerotor hover and forward flight performance, vehicle drag for various configurations using panel aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics methodologies on non-standard aircraft (SOW AT5).
2.2.6 The contractor shall review/evaluate actual performance capabilities and update/evaluate the aircraft mission planning guidance/manuals for non-standard aircraft (SOW AT6).
2.2.7 The contractor shall assess the effect of proposed changes to flight control system control laws on the handling qualities of non-standard aircraft (SOW AT7).
2.2.8 The contractor shall maintain and be able to modify structural dynamic models (such as NASTRAN). Be able to use these models to assess the impact of modifications on structural dynamics of the non-standard aircraft (SOW AT8).
2.2.9 The contractor shall maintain and modify vibration analysis software which performs track and balance maintenance and vibration troubleshooting for non-standard aircraft (SOW AT9).
2.2.10 The contractor shall perform analytical review of non-standard aircraft flight test results and assure that actual vehicle capabilities (both performance and handling qualities) are properly reflected in the aircraft Operators Manuals for both normal operations and emergencies
(SOW AT10).
2.2.11 The contractor shall maintain and be able to modify comprehensive models of
non-standard aircraft. Use these models to assess the impact of modifications on non-standard aircraft rotor loads (SOW AT11).
2.3 AIRWORTHINESS QUALIFICATION/RELEASE (SOW AW):
2.3.1 The contractor shall provide technical expertise to the NSRWA Project Office airworthiness qualification/release requirements and processes for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) baseline configurations and modifications to non-standard aircraft; effort will include the analysis, review, evaluation, recommendation, preparation (in draft format)of supporting documentation, and/or contributions to: airworthiness regulations and policies, airworthiness releases, contractor flight releases, airworthiness qualification specifications and/or plans, test plans and results, airworthiness qualification substantiation reports, interim and final statements of airworthiness, safety of flight reviews, andprogram/design/safety reviews (SOW AW1)
2.3.2The contractor shall provide technical expertise for engineering testing of critical safety items (CSI) in support of qualification efforts for non-standard aircraft and modifications
(SOW AW2).
2.4 ELECTRONICS/AVIONICS/VISIONICS/SURVIVABILITY EQUIPMENT (SOW EAVS): The contractor shall provide electronics/avionics/visionics/survivability equipment technical expertise for non-standard aircraft (SOW EAVS) at the component, assembly, subsystem and system levels, and integrate into the next higher assembly for both hardware and software. Effort shall include the following:
2.4.1 The contractor shall develop, analyze, review, and validate recommended avionics form, fit, function specifications, interface control documents, and aircraft integration documentsfor non-standard aircraft and modifications(SOW EAVS1).
2.4.2 The contractor shall develop and/or evaluate and provide recommendations for electronics/ avionics/visionics/survivability armament related SOWs for non-standard aircraft and modifications (SOW EAVS2).
2.4.3 The contractor shall provide analyses, studies, data review and recommendations concerning electromagnetic interference/compatibility/pulse/high energy radiation/environmental effects; develop, review and provide recommendations for electromagnetic qualitative and/or quantitative test plans and perform testing for non-standard aircraft and modifications (SOW EAVS3).
2.4.4 The contractor shall provide studies, analyses, data review and recommendations in threat analyses, electronic warfare, countermeasure (CM), and counter countermeasures (CCM) hardware and software; develop, review and provide recommendations for weapons and countermeasure system test plans and perform testing on those systems integrated with
non-standard aircraft (SOW EAVS4).
2.4.5 The contractor shall provide technical expertise in aviation electronic disciplines to include: antennas, targeting systems, pilot night vision systems, cockpit controls/displays, human factors, electromagnetic emissions (EME), communications security, processing systems, integrated systems/architectures, fault detection/diagnostics systems, target acquisition, and flight controlsfor non-standard aircraft(SOW EAVS5).
2.4.6 The contractor shall analyze aircraft programs of other domestic and foreign users to determine if interchangeability and/or interoperability can be obtained for non-standard aircraft
(SOW EAVS6).
2.4.7 The contractor shall provide technical expertise in the following non-standard aircraft armament disciplines: fire control, boresighting, armament interface and system performance; develop, review and provide recommendations for armament system test plans and perform testing for non-standard aircraft and modifications (SOW EAVS7).
2.5 ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY INITIATIVES (SOW ENV/SAF):
2.5.1The contractor shall perform assessments/studies to assure adequate consideration is given to environmental and safety risks for non-standard aircraft; the contractor shall maintain close coordination with the safety community and provide recommendations to improve NSRWA Project Office safety plans and policies (SOW ENV/SAF 3).
2.5.2 Forhazardous materials installed on non-standard aircraft or required for their operation, training, and/or testing, the contractor shall provide recommended procedures and mitigations necessary to minimize and control use of the hazardous materials and to ensure the avoidance or reduction of potential health, safety, and environmental risks in support of the NSRWA Project Office system safety program (SOW ENV/SAF 7).
2.6 INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS (SOW IO):
2.6.1 The contractor shall provide technical expertise to assess delivery schedules and production status for production and modification contracts; evaluate resources and mission performance to develop, support and retain capabilities to respond to current, evolving and emergency procurement/production actions for NSRWA Project Office customer requirements (SOW IO1).
2.6.2 The contractor shall monitor product deliveries and fluctuations in production performance indicators andconduct assessments of performance relative to cost, schedule, technical requirements, and productivity (SOW IO1).
2.6.3 The contractor shall provide spare and repair parts engineering expertise and technical expertise for standard OEM components and non-standard components required for installation or use with non-standard aircraft systems (SOW IO3).
2.6.3.1 The contractor shall provide technical expertise of repair parts procurement for Defense Logistics Agency managed items that are used on NSRWA Project Office managed systems (SOW IO3.a).
2.6.3.2 The contractor shall perform analysis to alleviate component obsolescence and improve reliability of non-standard aircraft managed systems (SOW IO3.c).
2.6.3.3 The contractor shall plan and facilitate the coordination and implementation of engineering efforts to maintain a production and/or procurement base for the fabrication and delivery of non-standard aircraft spare parts for fielded systems (SOW IO3.d).
2.6.3.4 The contractor shall perform reverse engineering activities on non-standard aircraft (SOW IO3.e).
2.7 INFRARED (SOW IR): The contractor shall provide technical expertise in the area of IR technology to include forward looking infrared (FLIR), weather RADAR, aircraft survivability, and countermeasure systems for non-standard aircraft (SOW IR). Effort shall include the following:
2.7.1 The contractor shall develop, review and provide recommendations for IR technology test plans and perform testing for non-standard aircraft and modifications (SOW IR1).
2.7.2 The contractor shall develop and/or verify analysis or develop non-standard aircraft models to determine additional performance envelopes, extended boundary performance, or operational conditions not conducive to testing because of time, economic, or other constraints (SOW IR2).
2.7.3 The contractor shall assist in the evaluation of systems against CM and conduct ECCM investigations and evaluations for integration of IR technology onto non-standard aircraft
(SOW IR3).
2.8 MANPOWER & PERSONNEL TECHNICAL SUPPORT (SOW MP):
2.8.1 The contractor shall provide technical expertise in human factors engineering during
non-standard aircraft system design and for system/operator/maintainer interface (SOW MP1). Effort shall include the following:
2.8.1.1 The contractor shall evaluate the recommendations for changes to the materiel contractor's documentation or approachduring the development or modification of non-standard aircraft (SOW MP1.a).
2.8.1.2 The contractor shall contribute to non-standard aircraftdesign reviews and test activities related to human factors engineering (SOW MP1.b).
2.8.1.3 The contractor shall report human factor engineering issues or problems and recommend corrective actions to the Government (SOW MP1.c).
2.8.1.4 The contractor shall conduct independent human factors engineering analyses to resolve specific human factor problems for non-standard aircraft (SOW MP1.d).
2.8.2 The contractor shall provide technical expertise in non-standard aircraft system safety management to include safety hazard analyses, risk assessments and risk mitigation strategies in accordance with (IAW) Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation and NSRWA Project Office safety policies and procedures. Review and evaluatesystem safety documentation for technical competence, completeness and accuracy. Provide technical expertise for the NSRWA Project OfficeSystem Safety Program to include support to System Safety Working Groups and Review Boards, development and management of system safety processes and procedures, development and coordination/staffing of Risk Determinations and System Safety Risk Assessments, and coordination with the safety, airworthiness, and user community(SOW MP2).
2.8.3 The contractor shall provide technical expertise in health hazards assessments. Perform independent health hazard evaluations of non-standard aircraft systems and components
(SOW MP3).
2.8.4 The contractor shall conduct studies and analyses designed to evaluate and improve existing non-standard aircraft safety, health hazard, or human factors technologies and develop new technologies to alleviate deficiencies related to non-standard aircraft systems and associated technologies (SOW MP5).
2.9 PRODUCT ASSURANCE (SOW PA): The contractor shall provide Product Assurance (PA) technical expertise for quality management, inspection and acceptance of non-standard aircraft systems; develop inspection and acceptance plans and procedures IAW CDRL A025; provide test reports for all inspection and acceptance activities IAW CDRL A002 (SOW PA). Effort shall include the following:
2.9.1 The contractor shall utilize PA management and technical principles, inspection techniques and other analytical and empirical tools during the development, production and testing of
non-standard aircraft systems and subsystems. Provide technical expertise for PA activities throughout the materiel life cycle such as quality audits, materiel release, acceptance testing, metric conversion, calibration, system assessment, conformance inspection and first article/quality verification tests (SOW PA1).
2.9.1.1 The contractor shall provide technical expertise in performing quality inspection and acceptance testing of non-standard aircraft systems, modifications and associated documentation and equipment; perform inspections and testing at production and depot facilities, modification facilities, test ranges and facilities, and fielding locations (SOW PA1).
2.9.1.2 The contractor shall provide technical expertise for PA activities throughout the materiel life cycle of non-standard aircraft. Technical expertise shall include system specific qualifications in the performance of acceptance testing for ground and flight inspections and testing IAW NSRWA Project Office processes and procedures. Qualified inspectors are required in the following skill areas: Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) for flight testing observation (no pilot in command duties), Crew Chief, Certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic, Avionics Technician/Electrical Engineer, Technical Writer/Documentation Control Specialist, Russian Language Technical Translator (SOW PA1).