701578778 - FsAST - AC/DC Power Systems Trainer
key details
| Status | planned |
|---|---|
| Category (CPV) | 48518000 +2 more |
| Region | South West |
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-02ddc1 |
description
The training aid is to replace five existing DC PSTs that were built in 1999 and run on DOS based PCs. The requirement is to replace/modernise the current training aid to enable and meet the following:
| • | Must be capable of demonstrating twin AC and DC aircraft systems | |
| • | Ability for the trainer to inject faults into the system so that trainees can identify symptoms of a fault and carry out fault diagnosis | |
| • | Ability for trainer to live monitor (snoop) on an individual trainee or group of trainees’ activities | |
| • | Must be representative of a modern generic twin engine rotary wing aircraft electrical system | |
| • | Must have an ability to emulate engine starting/power up | |
| • | Must have safe working voltages | |
| • | Requires associated suite of Test and Measurement equipment | |
| • | Capable of being upgraded easily to maintain currency over time | |
| • | Emulation of the hardware for conceptualising the entire system and in component parts | |
| • | Emulation for LRU/component replacement after diagnosis | |
| • | Ability to fault find to a specific point in a circuit ie broken wire, loose terminal, faulty LRU etc | |
| • | Requires in-built systems bite health monitor | |
| • | Software must be able to run on a Virtual Learning Environment network solution | |
| • | Must be able to virtually fault find using only the software through emulation on a laptop/PC – remote to the training aid | |
| • | Software should contain interactive wiring diagrams for the training aid and a suite of associated documentation | |
| • | Must be able deliver a fault log for the trainee to reflect on actions taken and errors made | |
| • | Ground power connection capable of simulating incorrect phase rotation and frequency |
Information Requested
Based on the information above, there are key questions the Authority would like information and feedback on:
- What COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) and/or MOTS (Military Off-The-Shelf) options are available and what are the ROM costs? Costs to include licence/support options
- What development paths are underway that may meet the requirement?
- Who holds the Intellectual Property Rights?
- What options are available for further consideration to meet the requirement with further R&D? Additional information: Please note that this is a Request For Information (RFI) only. This request is not a commitment by the Authority to launch a formal procurement process and the requirement, described above, is subject to change, the objective of this RFI is to explore existing solutions available in the market.
notice history
1 notice published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sept 2021 | 16 (16) | · | 022098-2021 |
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