Smart Weapon System Hand Held Tester
This is a Request for Information (RFI) for Operational Test Purposes Only and is not a notice of solicitation issuance. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any corporation's ability to submit an offer if and when a solicitation is released. There is NO bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement. The requested information is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of contractors' information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.
The National Guard Bureau (NGB) on behalf of its Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center (AATC) is conducting an effort to determine potential sources with the capability to test aircraft smart weapons systems that is compatible with the Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) F-15, F-16, and A-10 aircraft. This announcement is for informational purposes and does not constitute a request for proposal.
System Requirements:
•1. General Performance Requirements: The smart weapons tester shall be a reusable, repairable, hand held tester. It shall provide, upon demand, the ability to confirm the status of and aid in troubleshooting aircraft smart weapons systems through the MIL-STD-1760 BUS. The smart weapons tester must access the aircraft system through existing aircraft connectors. The smart weapons tester shall have the capability to perform tests and display the results of the test through the use of switches, indicators, and a numeric display. The smart weapons tester shall have the ability to perform a self-test of its own circuitry and an adapter test of interface cables and adapters to ensure correct operation of the test set.
•2. The test set shall meet all safety design and evaluation requirements as stated in AFMAN 91-118 and AFMAN 91-119 and be nuclear certified according to the process outlined in AFI 63-125. The vendor will support a Nuclear Certification Impact Statement (NCIS) up to the creation of the Certification Requirements Plan (CRP), to include the development of a Nuclear Safety Analysis Report (NSAR).
•3. Specific Performance Requirements: The smart weapons tester shall have the capability to perform the following functions as specified:
•Ability to assist in troubleshooting/performing confidence checks on aircraft systems supporting PAVE II munitions such as the GBU-10.
•Ability to assist in troubleshooting/performing confidence checks on aircraft systems supporting GPS guided munitions such as the JDAM.
•Ability to assist in troubleshooting/performing confidence checks on air to air munitions such as the AIM-9 series and the AIM-120.
•Ability to assist in troubleshooting/performing confidence checks on aircraft systems and suspension equipment supporting the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB).
•Ability to assist in troubleshooting/performing confidence checks on aircraft systems supporting AGM-65.
•Presence of 1553/WMUX communications test (MUX)
•Presence of 1760/WMUX communications test (MUX)
•Adapter Test/Resistance (AT/R)
•Self-Test (ST)
•Growth Potential: Modular design of hardware and software should allow for incorporation of voltage, current, resistance, and timing measurements that may be required in the future.
Contents: The smart weapons tester shall contain any MDS-specific equipment necessary to perform functions listed as system requirements on smart munitions carried on aircraft racks as listed in Table 1. These options may change as the effort continues and requirements become more refined.
Table 1.
F-15
F-16
A-10
MAU-12
BRU-57/BRU-61
MAU-40
SUU-20
BRU-46
MAU-50
LAU-88
SUU-20
TER-9
LAU-106A
TER-9A
Dual Rail Adapter
LAU-117 Umbilical
TER-9A MOD
LAU-105A
LAU-128
MAU-12
LAU-88
AIM-120 Interface Cable
LAU-68AA, B/A, LAU-131/A Umbilical
LAU-68AA, B/A, LAU-131/A Umbilical
AIM-9 Interface Cable
LAU-117 Umbilical
LAU-117 Umbilical
M61A1 Vulcan
LAU-118 1/A Umbilical
AIM-9 Interface Cable
LAU-118 4/A Umbilical
GAU-8/A Avenger
LAU-129
AIM-120 Interface Cable
AIM-9 Interface Cable
AIM-9X Interface/Mid-Body
M61A1 Vulcan
16S210
The objective of OA is to demonstrate and validate potential solutions for recommendation for fielding options within the next 1-3 years. The proposed start date for testing of production representative testers under this OA is 1 December 2018. Actual fielding decision is beyond the scope, intent, or authority of this RFI or OA. Potential for follow-on procurement is dependent on results of tests and availability of funding. The government is looking for a system that offers the best value to the government, not necessarily the lowest procurement cost. Mission effectiveness and safety are key considerations.
Interested parties capable of providing a potential aircraft smart weapons test set that meets or exceeds the above requirements shall provide a statement of capability (SOC) that demonstrates the existing capability to provide, modify, and sustain the system, along with a description of test set capabilities. A rough order of magnitude (ROM) is requested as part of the RFI and will be used as market research. The SOC shall be unclassified and the information submitted should be pertinent to, and identify, the system capability as related to the technical effort requested. A limit of fifty (50) pages is imposed for the responses, which should be received by close of business 22 October 2018. Testing results are expected to determine the most effective system.
Please e-mail all information and SOC to the AATC Contracting Officer, Ms. Kathleen Durco at kathleen.h.durco.civ@mail.mil. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to directly pay for any information or responses submitted as the result of this synopsis.
Kathleen H. Durco, Contracting Officer, Phone 5202956938, Email kathleen.h.durco.civ@mail.mil
