Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) Development Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)-I-AAG-0135 Fourth Engine Low-Cost Alternative Using Super Capacitor Hardware (FLASH) Engine Room Isolation Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE)

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is seeking eligible business firms to develop and implement an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) for the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) system. The ECP aims to provide a Ford Class capability to quickly and safely electronically isolate individual AAG hardware, enabling AAG maintenance and repair efforts while conducting fixed-wing flight operations or maintaining a Ready Alert posture. The contractor will be required to develop and field an alternative to force retrofit the fourth engine Energy Absorption Subsystem (EAS) on all Ford Class CVNs. Key responsibilities include: • Developing and implementing the ECP • Conducting Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) activities, including analysis, design, prototyping, and integration testing • Developing and delivering updated technical data and drawings for the ECP • Providing sustainment support after the ECP's fielding • Demonstrating experience with Electrical Isolation System design, film and super capacitors, and capacitor string design • Establishing and maintaining a System Safety Program (SSP) in accordance with MIL-STD-882 • Performing and documenting a System Safety Hazard Analyses (SSHA) and Operating Support Hazard Analyses (O&SHA) The contractor should have the ability to utilize cell voltage monitoring to design the Energy Storage Capacitor Banks (ESCB) and capacitor string to required fault tolerances.