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1.0 Overview
Wyle Laboratories, Inc. is a privately owned, multi-disciplined, research and development, test and evaluation, and technical services company that provides objective, systems-oriented services and products to the Department of Defense (DoD), NASA and other government and commercial entities. Wyle’s realistic approach to problem solving offers a unique blend of scientific and technical expertise, combined with knowledge of operational environments and practical constraints, and supported by a responsive management structure, to provide its clients with the best solutions to their problems.
Wyle has more than 50 years of experience in providing a wide range of programmatic, analysis, engineering, information technology, and other technical support to DoD activities on a wide range of development, production and modification programs, including U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, Joint Service, U.S./NATO, and U.S./Friendly Nation programs. The company’s experience base covers the spectrum of aircraft life cycle support, including acquisition, program planning, systems engineering, software engineering, independent studies and analyses, engineering investigations, system integration, test and evaluation, reliability and maintainability engineering, logistics, configuration management, sustainment programs, and NDI.
Wyle is an Industry leader in the test and evaluation of aircraft and airborne subsystems, including experience with most airborne weapon systems in the Navy and Air Force inventories. While many companies can claim experience in some aspects of test and evaluation, Wyle provides a breadth of test and evaluation experience that is highly unusual, if not unique, for a non-aircraft manufacturer ‑ Wyle is experienced in all areas of the test and evaluation process. The company’s experience covers the full spectrum of test and evaluation activities, from the initial analyses required to identify test issues/requirements and TEMP/test plan preparation; through detailed test planning and actual hands-on ground and flight testing; to the analysis of test results, preparation of test reports and resolution of test deficiencies.
Wyle has test and evaluation experience with the E-2, C-2, P-3, S-3, F/A-18, F-14, EA-6B, V-22, C-130, E-6, F-15, C-17, AH-1, H-3, H-53, H-60, AH-64, and RAH-66 aircraft; as well as other DoD, foreign military sales, Coast Guard, Customs and commercial aircraft. The company has participated in the testing of a wide range of avionics subsystems including: radar, infra-red, electro-optical, and other sensors; communications; data links; navigation; ID; mission computers and related software; operator interfaces and displays; flight controls; and propulsion. Wyle has experience in ground testing, flight testing, specialized testing [e.g. EMI, EMC, EMV, TEMPEST, etc.], simulation-based testing, wind tunnel testing and in-flight simulator-based testing. The company offers a depth and breadth of test and evaluation experience that is unmatched in the engineering services industry.
2.0 Examples of Relevant Experience
Section 3.0 describes the Wyle experience that is specifically relevant to the requirements of the SeaPort-e contract statement of work (SOW). It includes descriptions of the company’s experience in the contract functional areas and past performance information (RFP Table A).
The following examples describe Wyle’s experience in all 22 functional areas. For each functional area Wyle has provided an overview of its experience, followed by a specific example of work being accomplished on a current contract. Please note that for most of the functional areas as many as four to 12 contracts could be cited, but in the interest of brevity, contracts which best encompass the overall requirements of the Functional Areas, including zone, mission area, and currency of experience considerations have been detailed.
3.0 SOW FUNCTIONAL AREA REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Research and Development Support
Wyle has more than 20 years of experience with a wide range of research and development programs, including investigations of new/emerging technologies for possible use in upgrading the capabilities of existing equipment, underwater and space-based telerobotics, research into electromagnetic effects on aircraft operations, research into global positioning satellite (GPS) system operation in electromagnetic environments and design/development of new avionics equipment to upgrade existing aircraft capabilities.
On contract N00421-02-D-3181, as prime contractor in support of the P-3C program, Wyle investigated approaches for improving the capability of the P-3C to attack underwater targets in a littoral environment. Wyle’s initial research of possible technologies that could be used, followed by requirements and cost versus benefits analyses, determined that a cost effective approach would be to utilize the existing “directed search” capabilities of the MK-46 and 54 torpedoes. This was followed by an extensive research effort to identify/define the existing weapons control interfaces, system timing parameters, and signal characteristics; and development of a system architecture. The system included a Directed Search Interface Control Unit (DSICU) and a Directed Search Mode Selector Panel (DSMSP) that would provide a “directed search” mode of operation in addition to the existing “circle search” mode. Wyle also designed and developed prototype versions of the DISCU and DSMSP and completed initial integration testing during weapon system mock-up bench tests using actual aircraft components.
3.2 Engineering, System Engineering, and Process Engineering Support
Wyle has been providing engineering solutions to DoD activities utilizing system engineering and process engineering methodologies for more than 50 years. Efforts have ranged from requirements analyses, evaluation of new/emerging technologies for possible upgrades to existing systems and analysis of alternative approaches; through development of system requirements and specifications; to evaluation of design approaches and system architectures, evaluation of integration requirements, and investigation of technical risk and safety issues. Wyle has been a primary participant in the various modification programs designed to provide Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) for the E-2C, including development of specifications for the mission computer upgrade and for CEC integration into the E-2C aircraft, and inputs for a number of procurement packages for CEC-related hardware and software. Wyle also provided inputs to the CEC/E-2C TEMP, and developed the detailed test plans for CEC/E-2C integration. In support of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, Wyle investigated issues related to the Internal Aircraft Gun. The result of this investigation indicated that small ground targets could be successfully engaged from ranges outside of 10,000 ft., and was the basis for the internal 25mm gun requirement.
3.2 Engineering, System Engineering, and Process Engineering Support (Detail)
As prime contractor in support of the F/A-18 program under contract N00421-00-D-0126 (and its predecessors), Wyle evaluated approaches for upgrading the capabilities of the F/A-18A through D aircraft, supported the formal Analysis of Alternatives, investigated design trade-off issues, and supported the development of the F/A-18 E/F specification. Wyle also provided engineering support for a number of F/A-18 modification programs, including the requirements analysis for the Advanced Electronically Scanned Array radar. The company is currently investigating technical issues related to the modification of the F/A-18E to the EA-18G configuration.
3.3 Modeling, Simulation, Stimulation and Analysis Support
Wyle has extensive experience in providing modeling, simulation and analysis support for the F-14 and F/A-18 programs and the NAWCWD 4.0 Ballistics Modeling Group. In one example, Wyle generated NATOPS safe escape profiles for all strike platforms, which preclude close air support vehicle damage resulting from bomb pattern detonations. In another example, Wyle used a dynamic analysis tool called Fleet Sight while conducting cost benefit analyses to determine whether to provide F/A-18A-D aircraft with F/A-18E/F style Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM).
As prime contractor under contract N68936-00-D-0068, Wyle provided modeling and simulation services to support enhanced weapon system capabilities for Fleet needs. Wyle developed a complete F-14D/AIM-7 Missile Launch Acceptance Region (LAR) Simulation incorporating aircraft/missile LAR requirements needed to perform validation and testing in the F-14D Weapon System Integration Center Laboratory. F-14A-D Multi-mode Gun Site models and simulations were also developed by Wyle engineers to enhance and improve aircraft 20 mm cannon engagement scenarios and capabilities.
3.4 Prototyping, Pre-Production, Model-Making, and Fabrication Support
Wyle has more than 30 years experience in developing prototype versions of a diverse range of electronic and mechanical equipment, including circuit card assemblies (CCA), electronic equipment, complex mechanical parts, and software. Wyle has developed prototype mock-ups of custom avionics enclosures for the S-3B; complex electronic circuits and mechanical parts for the space-based Telerobotic Shuttle Experiment; electronic equipment racks and strut assemblies for the NSH-60F flying test bed and mechanical aircraft parts and avionics equipment for a number of aircraft modification programs such as the P-3C AIP, P-3C SLAM-ER, S-3B Communications Upgrade, S-3B Sensor System upgrade, and several H-60 upgrades.
3.4 Prototyping, Pre-Production, Model-Making, and Fabrication Support (Detail)
A recent example of Wyle’s prototyping experience is its efforts as prime contractor on contract N00421-02-D-3181 for the P-3C DSICU discussed in Section 3.1. Detailed technical requirements, including electrical and mechanical interface definitions and characterization, and all required parts procurement and material control details were identified during initial concept definition. Using MultiSIM electronic signal simulation, ORCAD electrical schematic capture, and PADS Printed Circuit Board (PCB) CAD tools, Wyle developed complete circuit schematics, PCB artwork and assembly drawings. Wyle used Alibere CAD for 3-D mechanical part and assembly design for the ruggedized enclosure and IDEAS Master Modeler and ALGOR to perform the thermal and structural analyses.
Throughout the design and development process, Wyle generated detailed electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, parts lists, parts data sheets, interface specifications, timing diagrams, assembly procedures, functional test procedures, and environmental stress screening (ESS) procedures. Wyle also designed sub-assembly test fixtures to perform CCA production testing and thermal ESS; and system level test fixtures to perform final production testing and vibration ESS. Wyle compiled the detailed documentation into a comprehensive technical data package to form the basis for pre-production and production fabrication and assembly. Each drawing or document in the technical data package was used to build and test all items, from mock-ups or prototypes through pre-production and First Article build.
3.5 System Design Documentation and Technical Data Support
Wyle’s documentation/technical data experience covers a wide range of areas including: procurement documentation, such as functional descriptions, specifications, etc.; acquisition documentation, such as Analysis of Alternatives and Test and Evaluation Master Plans; and classic design documentation, such as circuit schematics, PCB artwork, electrical and mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, parts lists, parts data sheets, interface specifications, functional test procedures, and ESS procedures. It also includes configuration management plans and configuration baseline documentation; T&E documentation, such as detailed test plans, flight test plans, test data sheets, test requirements review documentation, and flight clearance documentation; and technical manuals, such as maintenance manuals and illustrated parts breakdowns. While much of Wyle’s documentation experience has been in the form of paper, the company uses IDEAS and Alibre CAD tools for 3-D mechanical part design, and ORCAD for electrical schematics. Wyle also has experience in the development of IETMs.
3.5 System Design Documentation and Technical Data Support (Detail)
A current example of Wyle’s experience in this area is its work as prime contractor on contract N68936-00-D-0068, in support of the F-14 program. Wyle developed a detailed Mission Computer Functional Requirements Document (FRD) to integrate the GPS Guided Weapon into the F-14D; and updated the FRD and Program Performance Specification for the LAR software to accommodate the AIM-7F/M, AIM-9M, AIM-54C, and AIM-120 missiles. For the F-14 Weapon System Support Activity (WSSA), Wyle developed IV and V plans, flight test plans and procedures, acceptance test plans, FRDs, software requirements analyses, software test plans, user manuals, and quality assurance plans. Wyle also provided updates to Software Configuration Management Plans, Computer Resources Life Cycle Managements Plans, Software Design Documents, Interface Requirements Specifications, Software Requirements Specifications and other documents.
3.6 Software Engineering, Development, Programming, and Network Support
Wyle provided software engineering support to perform exploratory development work on components, devices and systems used in receiving, processing and exploitation of electromagnetic signals for the Signals Warfare Branch of NAWCWD. Wyle supported the development of Government, corporate and RDT&E applications and systems. Wyle performed project management, systems analysis, requirements specification, software design, software development, coding, and software T&E. Wyle’s network services included installation, network problem resolution, debugging, virus control, and network security.
Under contract N68936-02-D-0027, as prime contractor Wyle provided software engineering services during the development of Information Warfare (IW) systems, including Passive Surveillance Radar (PSR), BOSEN, and CLUSTER POINTER. Wyle also developed software to aid the creation of support environments to simulate threat emitters and evaluate the performance of the listed IW systems.
3.7 Reliability, Maintainability, & Availability (RM&A) Support
Wyle provides a wide range of investigations and analyses of RM&A issues and problems in support of the F/A-18, EA-6B, E-2C, C-2A, P-3C and F-15 programs and the NADEP North Island and Jacksonville Fleet Support Teams (FSTs). Efforts include R&M analyses in support of the P-3C Avionics Improvement Program and the E-2 Advanced Hawkeye Program to identify spares requirements for new avionics systems; RM&A analyses in support of several F/A-18 and E-2 programs to establish specification requirements for new avionics systems; detailed engineering investigations into P-3, E-2, and C-2 reliability and maintenance problems in support of the NADEP Jacksonville and North Island FSTs, and participation in numerous design reviews, reliability development tests, maintainability/built-in test (BIT) demonstrations, and other RM&A related meetings. Wyle is an integral part of the NADEP Jacksonville Integrated In-Service Reliability Program, tasked with the development and implementation of improvements to various depot projects/components.
3.7 Reliability, Maintainability, & Availability (RM&A) Support (Detail)
In addition, Wyle is an industry leader in the continuing development and implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs, and has developed a number of enhancements to the “standard” RCM process. Wyle has more than 15 years experience in performing RCM analyses on a wide range of aircraft/systems/components, including the C-130, P-3, E-6, E-2, EA-6B, and F-15 aircraft; engines; landing gear; structural components; refueling systems; mechanical systems; and avionics systems. Wyle has completed more than 20 independent RCM analysis efforts in the past several years, including 12 in the last three years.
Currently, as a subcontractor under contract N00421-00-D-0328, D.O. 0067 (and its predecessors), Wyle is in the final stages of a program to develop an Integrated Maintenance Program (IMP) for the EA-6B based on a series of RCM analyses of every major EA-6B system and maintenance procedure. To date, implementation of this program has resulted in an order-of-magnitude reduction in the down time of the affected EA-6B aircraft, in which the average down time of the EA-6B aircraft under the IMP has been reduced from approximately 70 days per year to seven days per year.
3.8 Human Factors, Performance, and Usability Engineering Support
Under numerous contracts, Wyle has provided a wide range of support related to human factors and crew systems engineering associated with the
E-2C, F/A-18, EA-6B, H-60 and JSF aircraft and UAVs. Efforts have included a human factors assessment of the EA-6B Improved Capability Program to optimize equipment usability, evaluation of human factors issues associated with the implementation of a major F/A-18 avionics upgrade program, and testing of the operator/system interfaces for MH-60 TechEval. Other efforts include simulation prototyping for human system cockpit integration design issues such as helmet-mounted displays, cockpit lighting techniques, hand controls and multifunction display font sizes.
3.8 Human Factors, Performance, and Usability Engineering Support (Detail)
Under contract N00421-04-C-0011 (and its predecessors), Wyle as a subcontractor provides engineering support for the NAWCAD 4.6, Crew Systems Engineering Modeling and Simulation Lab and Unmanned Air Vehicle Lab. Efforts include development of the Global Visualization System, an advanced visual system that is used for terrain database development, eye tracking, mission rehearsal, visual cueing, distributed interactive simulation, and display technology analysis. Engineers utilize the Global Visualization System to provide the laboratory with a Battle Space Visualization Tool for Command and Control functions. Other tasking has included development, test, and integration of displays and controls to support modifications to UAVs, and testing of a prototype version of the Tactical Control Station (TCS) to collect data for the final TCS design.
3.9 System Safety Engineering Support
Wyle provides Safety Engineering support to a number of NAVAIR programs, including the F/A-18, E/A-18, P-3, E-2, S-3, T-45, EA-6B, JSF, C-130, H-60, and a number of avionics systems. Tasking on these programs includes review of technical documentation (e.g. ECPs, specifications, test plans, etc.) to identify potential safety issues and classic system safety engineering, such as preliminary, subsystem, and system hazard analyses, fault tree analyses, FMECAs, hazard severity and frequency analyses and hazard elimination/mitigation plans. It also includes “hands-on” safety planning, safety inspections, and safety/mishap investigations. Wyle is heavily involved in flight test planning, and typically prepares the safety and risk hazard analysis sections of the flight test plans. Wyle is also involved in the flight clearance process to certify the aircraft as safe to fly, and perform the EMI/EMC safety of flight (SOF) testing that is a critical part of this process.
3.9 System Safety Engineering Support (Detail)
A current example of Wyle’s experience in this area is the company’s effort on contract N00421-04-C-0096 where, as a subcontractor, it is providing system safety engineering for a number of programs. In support of the Joint Precision Approach Landing System program, Wyle has performed a Preliminary Hazard Analysis, developed a Preliminary Hazard List, and is in the process of identifying system safety requirements. In support of the Joint Mission Planning System program, Wyle is investigating critical safety issues for the Operational Test Readiness Review. In support of the Terrain Avoidance Warning System (TAWS) program, Wyle is performing a hazard analysis of the TAWS integration into the H-60.
3.10 Configuration Management (CM) Support
Under multiple contracts, Wyle has provided CM Support to PMA-213, PMA-265, PMA-231, PMA-290; NAWCWD (F-14 Program), JSF Program Office and the U.S. Coast Guard Operation Deep Water program. This experience includes detailed review of ECPs to analyze technical and cost issues and to identify impacts on logistic support, development of tailored automated systems for configuration status accounting and tracking, development of configuration management plans, maintenance of configuration/product baselines, and participation in functional and physical configuration audits. To accommodate the unique requirements of PMA-213/Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATC&LS), Wyle developed a Configuration Management/Control Policies and Procedures manual tailored to accommodate these unique requirements and still meet the intent of CM requirements established by AIR-1.1. Wyle has more than 15 years of experience using tracking databases such as the NAVAIR Configuration Management Information System and Optimized Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System. Wyle also developed a proprietary, automated status accounting and tracking system (VSATS) that is being used by several NAVAIR PMAs.
Under contract N68936-00-D-0068 as prime contractor in support of the F-14 Program, Wyle maintained equipment configuration lists for NAWCWD based on re-located NAWCWD aircraft, and tracked the configuration of approximately 2000 WRAs and SRAs.
3.11 Quality Assurance (QA) Support
Under multiple contracts, Wyle has provided responsible QA Support to NAVAIR for more than 35 years. This support has consisted of engineering and technical methodologies to help NAVAIR purchase aircraft, aircraft systems and related products faster, at lower cost, and with less risk. This system of protocols and procedures, such as flight and/or subsystem testing at the right place and/or time using the correct equipment and techniques were implemented to ensure Navy aircraft can operate safely. Wyle also supported fleet activities under the NAVAIR Air Systems Electromagnetic Interference Corrective Action Program (ASEMICAP), in the identification and correction of EMI problems.
As prime contractor under contract N00421-02-C-3018, Engineering and Technical Services for E3, is an example of Wyle’s QA Program. One goal of this program is to ensure that all Navy aircraft can be operated properly and safely. To ensure flight safety on aircraft after new subsystems have been installed, Wyle personnel perform SOF tests. Wyle has directly supported the E3 Program continuously since 1979, performing the full spectrum of E3 Tests including SOF tests. Wyle personnel have performed these tests on a wide range of Navy and Marine Corps aircraft including the E-6B, F/A-18A/B/C/D/E/F, VH-60, VH 3, and MV-22B.
3.12 Information System (IS) Development, Information Assurance (IA), and Information Technology (IT) Support
Wyle has provided IS/IA/IT support to NAVAIR activities for more than 20 years, and supports the Information Management Departments (IMD) at NAWCWD and NAWCAD. Tasking includes: development of Corporate and RDT&E applications and systems, system/application integration, oversight of operations and maintenance of computing resources, operations and maintenance of applications and systems, disaster recovery, workstation and desktop support, enterprise architecture, engineering development/ standards development, and studies, analyses, assessments, recommendations and planning. Wyle is a leader in the development of approaches to improve the test and evaluation of large software systems, and it has developed an Information Technology Test and Evaluation (IT T&E) process that tests information protocol-based networks with the same rigor used to test the safety and performance of aircraft. The Wyle IT T&E process measures effectiveness and suitability of the entire network in terms of the customer-specific product or mission.
3.12 Information System (IS) Development, Information Assurance (IA), and Information Technology (IT) Support (Detail)
As prime contractor under contract N68936-02-D-0027, and as a member of the integrated RDT&E Project Team at NAWCWD, Wyle provides enterprise solutions and services to meet the information technology/communications needs that currently are not provided by, or are currently outside the framework of the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI). Additionally, Wyle performs project initiation and governance, improvement and modernization, information assurance, engineering and installation, and operations and maintenance for the IT/IM Department and the RDT&E activities at NAWCAD and NAWCWD. Wyle’s support services also include: installation, operations, maintenance and repair; modernization; subject matter experts for on-site technical support; task and project-level tracking; configuration and data management; and WANs, BANs, LANs and firewall system development and management.
3.13 Ship Inactivation and Disposal Support
Wyle’s experience in this area has included, primarily, support to NAVAIR and the Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP) on the A-6 and P-3 programs. Typical tasking has included selection of aircraft for disposal and/or retention, development of disposal plans, identification of parts/components/systems for retention, investigation of Foreign Military Sales issues, and investigation of issues associated with Trade Security Controls and Military Critical Technologies List items.
In support of the A-6 program, Wyle has supported the deactivation of the entire A-6E aircraft inventory, including both disposal and the retention of selected aircraft for possible reactivation for foreign sales. Tasking included preparation of a disposition plan to guide the process of aircraft phase-out and disposal/storage, and coordination with NADEP Norfolk and the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center to identify parts, components and systems to be retained. Considerations during the planning and implementation process included requirements of DOD 4160.21, the Munitions Item List, the Trade Security Controls and Military Critical Technologies List, and guidance for the handling and destruction/reclassification of technical data and information.
3.13 Ship Inactivation and Disposal Support (Detail)
As a subcontractor under contract N00421-01-D-0239, Wyle is supporting the down sizing of the Navy’s P-3C fleet of aircraft, including providing support to NAVAIR and NAVICP in the selection of aircraft for deactivation. A primary focus of this effort is to identify aircraft for disposal, as well as aircraft to be deactivated and retained for potential reactivation for foreign sales. Within this framework, and consistent with the requirements of DOD 4160.21, Wyle has provided detailed recommendations and supporting justification on which avionics systems (e.g., ESM, ICS, Radar, etc.) and weapons should be removed/salvaged from the aircraft selected for deactivation.
3.14 Interoperability, Test and Evaluation, Trials Support
Wyle’s experience in the area of interoperability includes investigation of interoperability issues; interface requirements analyses; development of interoperability approaches, plans, and design specifications; development of interoperability test plans and procedures; interoperability testing; and support for joint interoperability exercises. As described in section 3.12, Wyle has developed an IT T&E process that measures effectiveness and suitability of an entire network in terms of the customer-specific product or mission, and Wyle uses this process to conduct operational assessments of interoperability and information assurance for Combatant Commanders on their fielded systems.
3.14 Interoperability, Test and Evaluation, Trials Support (Detail)
As prime contractor under contract 73410-02U/BA0125r2 with the Royal Navy of New Zealand, Wyle developed comprehensive unit level, system level, and "system of systems" level interoperability plans in support of the integration of the Wyle Shipboard Tactical Communications System (STCS) aboard ANZAC Class frigates and in the Maritime Warfare Training Center. Wyle conducted pre-design functional and operational tests of the shipboard Global Command and Control System, secure and nonsecure radio communications systems, and the Integrated Command and Decision System to establish interface requirements. Wyle developed systems interoperability design specifications, test plans and test procedures to establish, document, and validate successful interfaces between existing ship systems and newly integrated shipboard tactical communications systems. After successful completion of prototype testing aboard ship in New Zealand, Wyle successfully competed the development, fabrication, integration, and testing of the production STCS systems.
3.15 Measurement Facilities, Range, and Instrumentation Support
Wyle has extensive experience with a wide range of measurement facilities and ranges at NAWCAD and NAWCWD, including the Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF), Manned Flight Simulator, EMP facility,
E-2C System Test and Evaluation Lab (ESTEL), Navy Electromagnetic Radiation Facility (NERF), the NAWCAD Shielded Hanger and anechoic chambers (which accommodate Secure Communications, TEMPEST, P-Static, and EMI/EMC testing). In support of the Pacific Ranges & Facilities Department of NAWCWD, Wyle provides optical data processing; aircraft instrumentation data reduction; Land Range Data Center support; aircraft post-flight digitizing operations; data analysis and data products generation; system administration; facility engineering, development, maintenance, and operations; Range Control Center Telemetry Test Bay support; and Range Control Center video operations support, aircraft instrumentation and software configuration management support.
3.15 Measurement Facilities, Range, and Instrumentation Support (Detail)
As a subcontractor under contract N00421-02-C-3052, Wyle supports the NAWCAD Atlantic Test Range, including two tri-service programs: the Airborne Separation Video (ASV) system and the Digital Video Laboratory (DVL). The ASV system provides the capability to preview a weapon prior to release, analyze weapon separation in real-time, access stored separation data immediately after flight, all with a significantly reduced turnaround time. The DVL provides a video, imagery and data analysis system, in which ASV is one of many possible inputs, to multiple data bases. Tasking on this contract includes writing A-specifications and SOWs, reviewing test procedures and participating in tests, serving as the single point of contact to the tri-service community for the dissemination of information, providing configuration management for several hundred pieces of equipment that are in use at multiple sites, and providing technical support to the Central Test and Evaluation Investment Council.
3.16 Acquisition Logistics Support
Under numerous contracts, Wyle has provided Acquisition Logistics services in support of PMA-213, AIR-3.1, PMA-265, PMA-231, PMA-290, the JSF program office, and the U.S. Coast Guard Operation Deep Water program office. Wyle’s support included developing, preparing, reviewing and updating acquisition logistics documentation, such as Acquisition Plans (APs), acquisition logistics support plans (ALSPs), Independent Logistics Assessments (ILAs), maintenance plans (MPs), Navy Systems Training Plans (NTSPs), Supply Support Plans (SSPs) and Program Support Data sheets (PSDs). Wyle ensured all elements of the acquisition process from cradle to grave are covered for Abbreviated Acquisition Programs (AAPs), and Acquisition Category (ACAT) I – IVD Programs.
Under contract N00421-00-D-0466, as a subcontractor Wyle provided acquisition logistics and integrated logistics support to PMA-213 and AIR-3.1. Wyle prepared APs, ALSPs, AAPs, NTSPS, PSDs, SSPs and ILAs for the National Air Space Modernization and Air Surveillance and Precision Approach Radar Control System programs and numerous other programs.
3.17 Supply and Provisioning Support
Under numerous contracts, Wyle has applied analytical and technical skills to provide rapid supply and provisioning support to Fleet Operations world wide. Wyle provided NAVAIR and NAVICP with dedicated serial number tracking of those WRAs most critical to in-theater warfighters. Wyle developed and reviewed supply and provisioning plans and strategies, which included Performance Based Logistics, Readiness Based Sparing, Numerical Stock Options and Unique Identification to insure that the correct number of spares and repair parts were available to the warfighters. Aircraft systems supported include the F/A-18A-G, P-3C, EA-6B and E-2C.
As prime contractor under contract N00421-00-D-0328, Wyle provided support to Northrop Grumman St. Augustine and NADEP Jacksonville in ensuring a cost effective means of sustaining EA-6B material support during depot repair. Wyle managed a Customer Service Account, which included component repair, manufacture, and purchase of parts for EA-6B aircraft. Wyle coordinated logistics support with fleet activities, NADEP Jacksonville, NAVICP, the Defense Logistics Agency, commercial activities and the Defense Contract Management Agency. Wyle provided NADEP Jacksonville EA-6B component daily updates on Fleet Pacing Items, first article testing, and Fleet cannibalizations. Wyle coordinated and conducted a weekly EA-6B Fleet Conference Call to ensure availability of required material for fleet operations and maintenance of systems.
3.18 Training Support
Wyle, in support of PMA-265 and AIR 3.4, has used education and experience to develop training materials for the warfighter. Wyle provided the design, developmental management, assessment, and implementation of Sharable Content Object Reference Model compliant materials developed in compliance with the Naval Personnel Development Center Integrated Learning Environment. Wyle applied systems engineering and instructional design constructs to develop training for the aviation maintenance community. Wyle has provided qualified instructors and developed curricula, lesson guides and lesson plans for numerous programs, including those at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School.
Under contract N000421-00-D-0126, as prime contractor, Wyle provided training requirements analysis/assessment, courseware development, delivery, and management for more traditional training (instructor led and Computer Based Training) formats, including, F/A-18E/F IETMs. Wyle evaluated the suitability of using F/A-18E/F style IETMs for the F/A-18A-D community.
3.19 In-Service Engineering, Fleet Introduction, Installation and Checkout Support
Under several contracts, Wyle provided a wide range of in-service engineering, fleet introduction, installation and checkout support for numerous aircraft, including the S-3, F/A-18, E-2C, P-3 and EA-6B. Wyle’s Fleet Support Teams (FST) traveled to forward locations to help warfighters integrate and checkout various installation kits.
Under contract N00421-01-D-0239, as subcontractor Wyle teams supported a variety of EA-6B avionics Air Frame Change kits for Block 89A, including the Standard Central Air data Computer/Digital Signal Data Converter and Night Vision Device modifications.
3.20 Program Support
Under several contracts, Wyle has provided continuous program support to PMA-265, PMA-231, E3 Program, AIR 4.11, JSF Program Office, and SPAWAR for more than 35 years. This experience has included the entire gamut of program, business, financial, engineering and configuration management as well as technical transfer analyses for several FMS programs. Wyle provided initial planning and program support to field an affordable JSF aircraft to the U.S. Navy and its foreign partners. Further, Wyle provided program and financial support for the High Speed Anti-Radiation (HARM), Sparrow and Sidewinder missile systems. Wyle provided its knowledge and experience of program support for the development, testing and fielding of the F/A-18E/F.
Under contract N00423-00-D-0126, as prime contractor in support of PMA-265, Wyle provided cradle to grave, cost-wise responsible program management support, including acquisition, business, financial, engineering and T&E support for the F/A-18A through F for domestic and Foreign Military Sales programs.
3.21 Administrative Support
Wyle has provided responsible administrative support to NAVAIR and SPAWAR for more than 35 years. This support has encompassed a broad range of tasks providing administrative, office and information support functions associated with the Navy services and programs. The scope of this work has ranged from entry to senior level administrative functions such as office coordination and supervision at all echelons. Typical work has included secretarial, office support, database management, purchasing, and shipping for PMA-265, PMA-231, PMA-275, and AIR-4.11.
Under contract N00421-00-D-0126, as prime contractor, Wyle performs Action Item Tracking, coordinates travel arrangements using Travel Manager; schedules, arranges, and attends meetings, seminars, and conferences, including setup and operation of Video Teleconferences; maintains appointment schedules and calendars; facilitates the creation of Defense Industrial Financial Management System reports; processes naval messages in Turbo Prep; processes base badge requests and confirms/updates clearances in Cleartrak for PMA-265.
3.22 Public Affairs and Multimedia Support
Under numerous contracts in support of PMA-265, PMA-231, PMA-275, Aging Aircraft IPT and ASEMICAP, Wyle provides a wide range of public affairs and multimedia services. Examples include development and production of logos; promotional writing and production of brochures; visual media for trade shows; planning and hosting of conferences, including VTC; multimedia documentation on CD-ROM and DVD; website development and maintenance; visual media such as still, video, and multimedia; and graphic design and production of banners, maps, posters, and other promotional materials.
Under contract N00421-04-C-0121, as prime contractor, Wyle provides public affairs and multimedia-related services for the Aging Aircraft IPT and the Joint Council on Aging Aircraft. Efforts include the design and maintenance of the Aging Aircraft website and preparation of color brochures, mural-sized aircraft photos, banners and posters. |