Statement of Objectives OL-B TS2 DistroA

1609211
Statement of Objectives (SOO)
OL-B Test Site 2 Improvements & Modernization
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited.

Purpose: The ultimate goal of this project is to provide the USAF with a state-of-the-art test facility capable of safely and efficiently conducting Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) on current and future aerospace systems against a wider range of kinetic threats. This Statement of Objectives (SOO) outlines the high-level requirements for the complete design, fabrication, and installation of a new test superstructure, fuel containment system, and supporting infrastructure for Test Site 2 (TS2) at the Aerospace Vehicle Survivability Facility (AVSF). This project will deliver a modern test site, which leverages the existing site footprint, to provide improved Test and Evaluation (T&E) capabilities for the 704th Test Group, AEDC, and the USAF.

Background: The existing AVSF TS2 is a 20’ x 20’, partially enclosed test area used primarily to evaluate the vulnerability of aircraft structures, fuel tanks, and dry bays. Significant TS2 upgrades are required to close the capability gaps associated with these emerging kinetic threats. An updated TS2, in combination with existing AVSF capabilities, will ensure that high-fidelity kinetic data is generated for the full range of relevant battlefield threats leading to the design, production, and fielding of more survivable aircraft systems. 2.1

Current Deficiencies: The proposed design must address several critical deficiencies inherent in the current site. Specifically, operations are currently hindered by limited ballistic threat capture capabilities and inadequate fuel containment and recovery systems. Furthermore, the facility experiences extended and inefficient test setup times and is unable to accommodate varied shot line elevations, remaining strictly limited to horizontal configurations.

High-Level Objectives: The contractor shall propose a solution that achieves the following performance objectives.
3.1

Design and Deliver an Integrated Superstructure and Crane System: A new steel test superstructure (approx. 24’ Width x 50’ Length x 50’ Height) shall provide both a ground-level test area and an elevated platform at a height of 20’. The superstructure shall include an integrated 25-ton bridge crane with a hook clearance of ~ 20’ above the first level platform and the ability to transfer test items from the ground level to anywhere on the elevated platform via removable grating. In addition, the first level