69--Request for Information Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) for the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Mission Simulator (KWMS) Modification Two

Request for Information Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) for the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Mission Simulator (KWMS) Modification two General Information: Document Type: Request for Information (RFI) Solicitation Number: N/A Posted Date: 01 August 2013 Original Response Date: 29 August 2013 Current Response Date: 29 August 2013 NAICS Code: TBD TITLE: Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) for the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Mission Simulator (KWMS), Modification 2 Post Questions and Answers that have been received Brief Description: This modification is issued in order to Post the Questions and Answers that have been received to date (22AUG13) for the KWMS effort Q: Will the government please clarify the quantity of the OH-58D KWMS to be included in the ROM; First Article or all 11 A: First Article Q: Will the government please clarify the quantity of the OH-58D KWMS to be included In the Notional Schedule; First Article or all 11 A: First Article Q: In Reference to quote mark the KWMS will be comprises of a High fidelity flight simulator for training OH_58D helicopter pilot and Copilot/gunner(CPG) individual, crew and team Tasks quote mark and quote mark the KWMS will consist of an OH-58D simulator with an Instructor/Operation Station(IOS) able to handle pilot throughput requirements well as focused lead/wingman team training designed to develop and sustain High... quote mark of the RFI, will the government please clarify if their intent is for 1 cockpit per KWMS or 2 cockpits per KWMS. A: The emerging acquisition strategy is to select the best value solution. In this RFI stage, we welcome industry innovative best value concepts to fulfill the training requirements. Q: For the purposes of this RFI and the request for ROM figures, can you please clarify if the Government is looking for a simulated approach or a stimulated approach (real instruments). A: quote mark The emerging acquisition strategy is to select the best value solution. However, the Government does desire to use actual aircraft Operational Flight Program software. The Government will not be providing hardware as Government Furnished Property. quote mark Q: Does quote mark containerized quote mark mean that the OH-58D simulator and IOS would remain in the container for shipping and training or would the OH-58D simulator and IOS be removed from the container and installed at destination? A: Concerning containerization; part of the purpose of the RFI is to garner concepts from industry that may best meet the requirement. The specification and statement of work that may be provided in a future announcement will provide for set up and tear down time frames and maximum footprint; the system must provide its own environmental protection and HVAC. Therefore, interested industry members may present their innovative concepts. Q: Will the Government purpose rights be required? A: Yes, Government purpose rights will be required. Q: Please clarify the main objective of the container. Should the container be an intermodal ocean shipping container? Or should it only transport over the road, such as a drop deck trailer, like the AVCATT? A: Currently, the draft requirement states, quote mark The KWMS containers shall be transportable along improved roads within and outside the Continental United States (CONUS) by standard, commercial over-the-road trailers, military aircraft (e.g., a C5A), rail, or surface ship. quote mark Industry comments concerning this requirement are welcome. Q: please clarify the following statement from the Sources Sought quote mark There is no requirement for deployment. quote mark Does this mean that the container will only be shipped within the Continental United States (CONUS)? A: No requirement to deploy means there will be no requirement for additional equipment such as generators, additional external HVAC, tents, etc. Industry comments are also welcome concerning this requirement. All other terms and conditions of this RFI remain unchanged.