The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for converting B-52 Technical Manuals (TMs) into an Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) following S1000D 4.1 and MIL-STD-3048B specifications. The project aims to transform approximately 355 TMs, totaling 120,000 pages, from Standard General Markup Language (SGML) to Extensible Markup Language (XML), creating around 15,000 data modules with 40,000 illustrations converted to SVG format. Services include managing a Common Source Database (CSDB) for content and ensuring compliance with Air Force Technical Order Authoring guidelines.
Key deliverables involve various management plans (Program Management, Risk Management, and Quality Control) and the completion of Technical Order Guidance Conferences to ensure clarity on contract requirements. The final IETM will consist of a comprehensive suite of documents compliant with specified standards, alongside a submitted training plan and familiarization sessions for users. The government will supply some equipment to assist with the conversion, and all deliverables must maintain high-quality standards to avoid rejections. This initiative reflects a significant effort in modernizing maintenance and operational documentation for the B-52 aircraft, enhancing usability and data accessibility within Air Force systems.
The document discusses the current format of fault isolation manuals used in troubleshooting and malfunction analysis for B-52 maintenance. It states that these manuals utilize a combination of step-by-step checks, graphics/schematics, and tables, alongside directed malfunction indexing through fault trees. The described troubleshooting process guides users systematically through checks and actions based on affirmative or negative outcomes. However, it indicates that there is no tagged content within the technical documentation. This information serves as a response to inquiries about the presentation of fault trees and highlights the structured yet adaptable nature of the troubleshooting procedures within a maintenance context. This focus on clarity in their process supports compliance and operational efficiency in government defense projects, reflecting best practices in military maintenance documentation.
The Air Force is seeking information from potential vendors about converting existing B-52 technical manuals into an Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) compliant with S1000D Version 4.1 and MIL-STD 3048B specifications. The project aims to convert approximately 120,000 pages across 355 manuals, transitioning from SGML to XML formats and ensuring data integration into a Common Source Data Base for government use. The contract, anticipated to be awarded, involves a fixed price for a 12-month base period with options for four additional years. Contractors must ensure accurate conversion, quality assurance, and maintain a comprehensive record of the process. The RFI solicits detailed company information, capabilities, and project experiences, emphasizing the importance of experience with aircraft publication and IETM environments. Responses are due by September 30, 2024, and will inform potential future solicitations. This RFI serves as a preliminary step in understanding market capabilities, rather than a formal solicitation for proposals.