LFOD system

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NOTE: This RFI is not associated with any previous or ongoing RFPs or Fair Opportunity Proposal Requests issued by the DAF. II. BACKGROUND The 18th Maintenance Group (18 MXG), Kadena Air Base, has identified a need for mobile, laser based foreign object debris (FOD) detection system. Due to the surety of this system for the mission, only certain equipment is authorized for use on the airfield at Kadena Air Base. The need stipulates laser based FOD detection versus the industry standard RADAR based design.

RADAR based systems pose a hazard due to how it interacts with certain types of munitions. In the worst cases, RADAR can cause accidental detonation. In light of this, using RADAR based systems poses an unacceptable risk to the aircraft at Kadena Air Base. Furthermore, RADAR based systems are unable to detect FOD originating from any stealth aircraft.

Kadena Air Base regularly hosts rational and transient stealth aircraft from a variety of units and any Radar based systems capabilities would be reduced due to their presence. In order to combat these issues and mitigate risk of a substantial failure on the airfield, visual inspections are conducted by 18 MXG personnel. However, current inspection techniques are unable to consistently identify all areas of damage or pieces of FOD on the airfield.

These oversights often lead to abrupt airfield failures such as cracking in the pavement. Once these failures occur flying operations can be halted or severely curtailed until the necessary repairs can be made.

A mobile, laser based FOD detection system will provide the 18 MXG with the capability to detect virtually 100% of FOD on the Kadena Air Base airfield, as well as identify faults forming in the taxiways and runways that would otherwise be invisible to current inspection techniques, and finally would provide the 18 MXG with the capability to detect stealth aircraft derived FOD. III. SPECIFIC INFORMATION OF INTEREST/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS This requirement is broken down into two sections; airfield requirements and the equipment listing.

Section 1: Airfield Requirements;

1.1: Mobile system able to mount to almost any vehicle 1.2: Detect FOD 2mm or above in real time traveling at a minimum of 50MPH 1.3: 3D Scan with ability to detect different sizes, shapes, materials, colors 1.4:

Self Calibrating 1.5: Ability to be a stand-alone system 1.6: Alert driver in real time when FOD is detected 1.7: Detect FOD on all airfield surfaces in all light conditions 1.8: Record GPS coordinates and physical characteristics of FOD 1.9: Collect pavement data; cracking, potholes, macro-texture, rutting, pavement images, surface raveling, joint/faulting, roughness/longitudinal profile, geometry, video logging, rubber detection.

Section 2: Equipment listing;

1. Central ROMDAS System: ROMDAS Controller v2 (Inc. data collection software), CASE-Laser/ROMDAS, CASE-ROMDAS Rack, CAB-USB-Interface, Cable Ethernet 2m, Cable Ethernet 1m, Tire Gauge, 50m Tape Measure, LP Controller v1.2, CAB-LPC Pwr/Sync, CAB-LPC Comms, CAB-RC Power 3 m v2.

2. High Resolution DMI: CAB-HRDMI Encoder V2, Encoder, Encoder Angle Mount, HRDMI Collar, HRDMI Rod & Cable Clips, HRDMI Clevis, HRDMI Rod Extension, HRDMI Magnet Swivel, HRDMI Wheel Plate, HRDMI Nut Ext Set, HRDMI Cable Pipe 3. ROMDAS Inertial Navigation Module (INS): Trimble POS-LVX GPS Receiver, 2 x Antenna, 2 x Antenna Cable 10m, CAB-GPS Power v3, Cable Ethernet 2m.

4. ROMDAS Driver Assist GPS: Trimble CFX 700 GPS Receiver, Nav900 Antenna, Antenna Cable 10m 5. Longitudinal Laser Profilometer - Roughness (IRI): Laser Unit v3, Laser Angle Bracket, CAB-Laser v3, CASE-Laser/ROMDAS, Laser Mount v2 6. Macrotexture (MPD)

Upgrade To Laser Profilometer: Software upgrade to Laser Profiler v3 to collect MPD texture, HW-Video USB 3, CAB-USB 3 Active, Camera Mount v2, ROW Roof Mount 7. Laser Crack Measurement System Version 2 - (LCMS2.1): LCMS Controller Box (Inc. LCMS Acquisition & Processing Software licenses), LCMS Laser (Left), LCMS Laser (Right), LCMS Laser Cover, Laser Safety Glasses, CAB-BNC 1.5m, LCMS Electrical Assembly, CAB-PI, LCMS Rear Mount v2 8. LCMS - Airport FOD Detection: LFOD Vehicle Mounting, LFOD Real-time Alert Software, Real-Time Processing PC, LFOD acquisition 9. Rack Mount Computer System: Computer Monitor, Cable HDMI 5meters, UPS Unit 2U, Inverter 2000W, Computer Custom i9, 12U Enclosure Assembly, Anti-Vibration Frame, Charge Controller v2, Monitor Stand 10. LCMS Validation Tool: LCMS validation tool 11. ROMDAS Data View - Full Processing License: ROMDAS Data View Software 12. 12 Month Annual Maintenance Subscription (AMS)

For ROMDAS System with LCMS: 12 Month Annual Maintenance Subscription (AMS) **Please see attachment for salient characteristics**