REQUESTFORINFORMATION

PROCUREMENTOFNAVALSHIPBORNEUNMANNEDAERIALSYSTEM
(NSUAS)ANDASSOCIATEDEQUIPMENT
FORINDIANNAVY(IN
)

Introduction. The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, intends to

augmentthefleetbyprocurementofapproximately50NavalShipborneUnmanned
Aerial System (NSUAS) for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR),
SLOC monitoring and Coastal/ EEZ surveillance, antipiracy and antiterrorism,
assistanceinSearchandRescueandassistanceinMaritimeDomainAwareness
usingAISinputs.
1.

Categorisation.
Thevendorshavetospecifically bringout the preferred
modeofcategorisationasperPara20aofDPP13.

3.
RFIStructure. ThisRequestforInformation(RFI)consistsoftwopartsas
indicatedbelow:
2.

PartI.ThefirstpartofRFIincorporatestheintendeduseofNSUAS,
importantcharacteristicsandfeaturesthatshouldbemetbytheequipment,
requirementoftechnicalparametersandconditionsforsolicitationofoffer.
(a)

PartII.ThesecondpartoftheRFIgivesthemethodologyofseeking
responseofvendors.Submissionofincompleteresponseformatwillrender
thevendorliableforrejection.
(b)

PartI
TheIntendedUseofNSUAS(OperationalRequirements). TheNSUAS
shouldbecapabletobeoperatedfromtheIndianNavalshipsof sizeofatleast
50mupwards(withorwithouthelodeck)andbeabletoperformthefollowingroles
bydayandnight:
4.

Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) in maritime

environment.
(a)

(b)

SLOC monitoring and Coastal/ EEZ surveillance (including VAs and

VPs).
(c)

AntiPiracyandAntiterrorism.

(d)

AssistanceinSearchandRescue.

(e)

AssistanceindevelopingMaritimeDomainAwarenessusingAIS.
ImportantCharacteristicsandFeaturesofNSUAS.TheNSUASshouldbe
anautonomousUASwithsmallfootprintandthatprovidesintelligence,surveillance
5.

andreconnaissance(ISR)capabilityinthemaritimedomain.TheNSUASshouldbe
capableofflyingeitherpreprogrammedoroperatorinitiatedmissionsguidedbythe
Global Positioning System and its onboard flight control system. The NSUAS is
primarilyintendedforoperationsfromship,butshouldalsobecapableofoperating
fromashore.Theoperatingspeed,rangeandenduranceofNSUASunderIndian
ReferenceAtmosphere(IRA)invariousrolesenvisagedfromshipandshorebesuch
thatitenablesaccomplishmentofabovementionedtasks.
RequirementofInformation.Companiesarerequestedtoprovidequantified
technical,operationalandmaintenanceparametersasqueriedinAnnexureI,asper
existing/ achievable capabilities(with time frame). Supporting relevant documents
andliteraturearetobeprovided.
6.

Conditions for Solicitation of Offers. Vendors should confirm that the

followingconditionsareacceptable:
7.

(a)
Incasethevendorsproposetoprogressthecaseundertransferof
technologythenthedetailsofToTincludingrangeanddepthofToTandkey
technologieslikelytobetransferredaretobeindicated.
(b)
Thevendorsshouldindicatewhethertheproposedequipmentisinuse
byanyotherNavy.
(c)
TheFETwouldbeconductedonaNoCostNoCommitmentbasisin
accordance with Para 37 of Chapter I of DPP 2013. The vendors are to
specificallyindicatewhethertheywouldbewillingtoconductofFETinIndia
orequipmentasfittedonotherplatformsabroadwouldbedemonstrated.
(d)
FieldEvaluationTrials(FET). TheNSUASandequipmentofallTEC
clearedvendorswouldbeputthroughaFETonaNoCostNoCommitment
basis.AStaffEvaluationwouldbecarriedoutbyServiceHeadquarters(SHQ
) to analyze the result of Field Evaluation and shortlist the equipment for
introductionintoservice.
(e)
The vendors should indicate the approximate manpower required to
operate and maintain besides modalities of their training. The details of
informationrequiredarehighlightedatPara21ofAnnexureI
(f)
ThevendorsshouldindicatewillingnessforOptionclauseincludingthe
durationforwhichtheOptionClausewouldbevalid.
(j)
Thevendorsneedstoindicatewhethertheywouldbeabletocomply
withallprovisionsofDPP2013ornot.Ifnot,whichPara/ClauseofDPPwould
notbeagreedtowithreasons.

(k)
The vendors should indicate willingness to offer offsets, if proposal
exceedsRs300Crores(forBuy(Global)andBuyandMakecasesonly).
(l)
VendorsmayconsiderRFIasadvanceinformationtoobtainrequisite
governmentclearances.
(m) Thevendorsshouldindicatethetentativedeliveryscheduleforsupply
oftheequipmentafterconclusionofcontract.
(n)
Thevendorsshouldindicatetheiracceptabilitytothetermsofpayment
asperDPP.
(p)
The vendors should provide an approximate estimation of cost
including an approximate breakdown of all the elements that need to be
structured into the costing of the equipment system (spares, training,
documentation,productsupportpackage).

(q)
OverallCostingPhilosophy.Thevendorsmayberequiredtoconclude
aComprehensiveAnnualMaintenanceContract(CAMC)alongwiththemain
contractformaintenanceofthesystem.ThecostofCAMC/ProductSupport
PackagewouldbetakenintoaccountfordeterminingtheL1vendor.
(r)

8.

Additionaldetailsasdeemedappropriate.

Vendorsshouldconfirmthatfollowingconditionsareacceptable:
(a) Offer. The solicitation of offers will be as per Single StageTwo Bid

System.ItwouldimplythataRequestforProposal(RFP)wouldbeissued
soliciting Technical and Commercial offers together, but in two separate
sealedenvelopes.TheCommercialOfferneedstobeFirmandFixedwitha
validityofatleast18monthsfromthedateofsubmissionoftheoffers.
(b) Technical Evaluation. The technical offers would be evaluated by a

TechnicalEvaluationCommittee(TEC)toverifycompliancewiththeRFP.

(c)
TheequipmentofallTECclearedvendorswouldbeputthroughaField
Evaluation Trial in India on a No Cost No Commitment basis. A staff
evaluation would be carried out by SHQ to analyse the result of field
evaluationandshortlisttheequipmentforintroductionintoservice.
(d) Amongst the vendors cleared by Staff Evaluation, a Commercial
NegotiationCommitteewoulddecidethelowestcostbidder(L1)andconclude
theappropriatecontract.
(e) Product Support. Vendor would be bound to provide
comprehensiveproductsupportandmaintenancesupportfortheNSUASand

supplied equipment. The product support is to be provided for time period

specifiedintheRFP,whichincludessparesandmaintenancetools/jigs/fixtures
forfieldandcomponentlevelrepairs.
(f)
Contract. The vendor would be required to accept the general
conditionsofcontractgivenintheStandardContractDocumentatChapterV
ofDPP2013.
(g) Offset(ifapplicable).Thevendorconfirmstoundertakeoffsetcontracts
(ifapplicable)amountingto30%ofthevalueofcommercialproposals.
(h) IntegrityPact. AnIntegrityPact(IP)alongwithappropriateIntegrity
PactBankGuarantee(IPBG)isamandatoryrequirementintheinstantcase
(Annexure I to Appendix H of Schedule I of Chapter I of DPP 2013).An
integrity pact along with appropriate Bank Guarantee is a mandatory
requirement asperAnnexureItoAppendixHofScheduleItoChapterIof
DPP2013.
(j)
PerformancecumWarranty Bond. A PerformancecumWarranty
Bondof5%ofvalueoftheContractwouldbefurnishedbythesellerinthe
formofaBankGuaranteeaftersigningofthecontract.Thebondisrequired
tobefurnishedfromaPublicSectorBank(SBI,BankofBaroda,CanaraBank
orSyndicateBank)oraPrivateSectorBank(ICICIBankLtd,AxisBankLtdor
HDFCBankLtd)authorisedtoconductgovernmentbusiness.
(k)
ToT(ifapplicable).IncaseToTisbeingoffered,GoIwouldbedesirous
oflicenseproductionofequipmentafteracquiringToTintheinstantcase.
(l)
Payment Terms. Acceptability to the terms of payment as per DPP
2013.

PartII
9.

ProcedureforResponse.
(a) Format.Thedetailsoftechnicalrequirementsaretobeforwardedas
mentioned in Annexure I of RFI, in terms of specifications, parametric
information,descriptionandparticularsasmentionedagainsteachitem.In
addition,vendorsare toprovidespecificinputssought forrequirementsas
indicated against each in the Annexure. Vendor must also fill the form of
responseasgiveninAnnexureIIofRFIasalsoinAppendixEofChapterIof
DPP2013.Apartfromfillingdetailsaboutcompany,detailsabouttheexact
product, available infrastructure, past track record etc should be carefully
filled.Additionalinformationontheproductandproductsupportfacilitiescan
bealsoattachedwiththeform.

(b) AddressforResponse. Thefilledformandtheresponse(hardand

softcopies)shouldbedispatchedtotheundermentionedaddress:
ThePrincipalDirector
DirectorateofNavalAirStaff(DNAS)
IntegratedHeadquartersofMinistryofDefence(Navy)
ABlockHutments
DalhousieRoad
NewDelhi110011
Fax:+911123010351
EmailID:dnasnavy@nic.in
ContactDetails: JDNASCdrVinitAnand01123011008
(c) Time for Response. Last date of acceptance of filled form is
.ThevendorsshortlistedforissueofRFPwouldbeintimated.
EndUser. TheGovernmentofIndiainvitesresponsestothisrequestonly
from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)/ Authorised Vendors/ Government
Sponsored Export Agencies (applicable in the case of countries where domestic
lawsdonotpermitdirectexportbyOEMs).TheenduseroftheequipmentisIndian
Navy(IN).
10.

ThisRFI isbeing issued with no financial commitment and the Ministry of

Defencereservestheright tochangeorvaryanypart thereofatanystage.The
GovernmentofIndiaalsoreservestherighttowithdrawitshoulditbesonecessary
atanystage.Theacquisitionprocesswouldbecarriedoutundertheprovisionsof
DPP2013.
11.

The companies (including an Indian company forming joint ventures and

establishingproductionarrangementswithOEM)likelytorespondmayacknowledge
thereceiptofthisRFIaddressedasperPara6.
12.

VendorInteraction.Avendorinteractionwiththecompanieswouldbeheld
on.atIntegratedHeadquarters,MinistryofDefence(Navy),New
Delhi, with the companies who have acknowledged the receipt of the RFI as
mentionedinPara9above.
13.

AnnexureI
(ReferstoPara4ofRFI)
BROADIMPORTANTTECHNICAL,OPERATIONAL
ANDGENERALPARAMETERSFORWHICHINFORMATIONISREQUIRED
The parameters/ specifications mentioned in succeeding paragraphs are
requestedintheresponsetoourRequestforInformation.
1.

2.

StipulatedConditionsforUse
IndianReferenceAtmosphere. Performancerequirementsmustbe
met in Indian Reference Atmosphere (IRA) conditions. The relevant
parametersofIRAareasunder:
(a)

SealevelMeanTemperature(C):ISA+20

(i)
(ii)

ReferenceTemperatureforTakeoffandlanding(C):ISA+20

(iii)

ReferenceTempforperformanceless(ii)above(C):ISA+15

(iv)

LapseRate

:6.5C/Km

(v)

MeanSeaLevelPressure

:1005Hpa

(b)

Tropicalisation.
AretheNSUASanditssystemtropicalised?Vendortoprovide
the cleared operating temperature range, relative humidity and any
otherrelevantparameters.
(i)

Aretheassociated TestToolsandequipment tropicalisedand

ruggedized? Vendor to provide the cleared operating temperature
rangeandrelativehumidity.
(ii)

GeneralandTechnicalParameters(NSUASandAssociatedEquipment).
SerNo
Parameter/Specification
Queries
3.
PhysicalParametersandFeatures

(a)

WhatisthebasictypeofNSUAS?

(b)

WhatarethedimensionsoftheNSUAS?

(c)

Whatisthecategoryintermsofweightandoperations?

(d)

Whatisthearearequiredforoperationsashore?

4.
ShipborneOperations
(a) WhatistheminimumdecksizerequiredforNSUASoperations?
(b) Whatarelimitsofseastate,roll,pitch,yawetctowhichtheNSUAScanoperate?
(c) Whataretheprovisionsofstowage?
(d) WhatisthelaunchandrecoveryprocedureforNSUASoperationsfromtheship?
(e) Howmuchtimedoesittakeforbothlaunchandrecoveryandhowmanymenare

requiredtoparticipateintheprocess?

(f) Arethereanyspecialtools,kitorhandlingequipmentrequiredforlaunchand

recovery?
(g) Whatarethepermanentmodifications/temporaryequipmentondecknecessary

forcarryingoutlaunchandrecovery?

(j) Is there any special mechanism, tool, equipment required to maneuver the

NSUASondeckandforstowage?
5.
FeaturesforVariousRolesEnvisagedandOptionalEquipment
(a) WhatistheconfigurationofNSUASformissionprofile?
(b) Whatarethefixedequipmentcommonforallthevariants?
(c) Whatoptional/roleequipmentwillbefittedinvariedvariants?Explainindividually

foreachrole?

(d) Optionalequipmentforrealizationofrolesotherthanenvisagedalsobeindicated

asadditionalvariants.
6.
PowerPlant
(a) WhatisthetypeofenginefittedonNSUAS?

(b)

Whatisthetypeoffuelrequirement?

(c)

Whatisthetimetakenfromenginestartingtotakeoff?

(d)Istheenginecapableofairstart(relightinair)anduptowhataltitude?
(e) What is the electrical power generation capability? Can it be enhanced for
carriageofadditionalpayloads?
(f)Whatisthepowerrequiredtoforgroundservicing?
(g)Whatisthepowersupplyspecificationsforstartingtheengine?
7.
Airframe
WhatistheradarcrosssectionandIRsignature?Whatfeatureshavebeen
providedtoreducethesesignatures?
(a)

Is the NSUAS capable of operations in extreme saline conditions without

regularwash,bothatseaandashore?
(b)

Istheairframewateringressproof?Highlightthefloatationcharacteristicsof
theairframe,incaseofrecoveryinwater.
(c)

(d)

WhataretheprecipitationlimitswithinwhichtheUAVcanoperate?

Istheairframeclearedforoperationsafterrecoveryinwaterordoesitrequire
anyadditionalmaintenance?Ifyes,thendowntimeforthesamebeincluded.
(e)

8.
Ground/ShipControlStation(GCS/SCS)andDisplayMechanism
(a) WhatisthetypeofGCSanddisplaysystem?
Isthereaprovisionforstandalonelaptopcontrol/individualbaysfittedinthe
OpsRoomoftheship?
(b)

(c)Whataretheinstrumentsavailableinemergencymodes?
(d)Whichequipment/instrumentprovideredundancyfeatures?
(e)Doesthesystemhaveanyfaultdetectionandisolationsystem?
(f)Whatintegrationisrequiredwithonboardsystemsotherthancommunicationand
intercomsystem?

(g)WhatisthecapabilityofNSUAStobelaunchedfrommothershipandthereafter
handovertoControlStationonboardothershipstoextenditsRadiusofAction.
9.
FlightControls
(a) WhatistheFlightControlsystemavailableandlevelofredundancy?
(b)

Incaseoffailure,isreversiontostandbymodepossible?

(c)

IstheNSUAScontrollableifautopilotfails?

IncaseofanyFCSfailure,wouldtheNSUASinitiatestraightandlevelflightand
what kind of audio/ visual indications be available at the Control station for the
same?

(d)

Isthesystemcapableofprogressingpreprogrammedflight?Isitpossibleto
abort or alter the preprogrammed flight at any time after the NSUAS has been
launchedandisalreadyflyinginaccordancewiththeprogramme?

(e)

Istherecoverypossibleincaseoflinkfailureoranyotheremergencyduring
theflight,akintoReturnHomemode?

(f)

10.
NSUASSystems
(a) ProvidesystemdescriptionandlimitationsofPowerplant,Fuelsystem,Flight
controls, Transmission system, launch/ recovery system, safety system, Electrical
Systemandanyothersystemthatneedstobeincorporated?
(b)

Whatisthefacilityforflightdatarecordinganditsduration?

Whatarethelimitationsontheabovementionedsystemssupportingoperations
oftheroleequipment?
(c)

IsitpossibletohandovercontrolofNSUASfromoneshiptoanotherand/or
fromshiptoshoreandviceversa?WhatarethefacilitiesrequiredintermsofControl
Stationtoachievetheaboveobjective?
(d)

WhataretheinterfacestandardsthatarerequitredtobefollowedforNSUAS?
Are any universal standards followed for interfacing the system with the ship
equipment?
(e)

11.
RecoverySystem
(a)
WhatisthetypeofsystemproposedtorecovertheNSUASonboardtheship?
IsitAutoorAssistedrecovery?
Willtheproposedrecoverymechanismhaveanyrolelimitationsintermof
courseandspeedfortheship?
(b)

WhatisthemaximumseastatetowhichtheNSUAScanberecoveredwithout
damage?
(c)

Does the NSUAS have arrangements for securing to an adaptive gear for
recoveryonsmalldeck?
(d)

IstheNSUASsystemproposedtobefittedwithlocatorbeaconoranyother
suchequipmentincaseofditchingatseaorsubmergedconditionforrecovery?
(e)

12.
ManeuveringEnvelopeandOptimisationforMaritimeOperations
(a)Whatistheserviceceiling,cruisealtitude,transitspeed,patrolspeedandany
otherparameterthatlimitsmaneuvering?
(b)Istheenginemoreefficientatsealevelorefficientforhighaltitudeoperations?
(c)IstheNSUASoptimisedformaritimeoperationsatsea?Whatarethefeatures
andproceduresthathavebeenadoptedforthesame?
13.
EnvironmentalEnvelopforOperations
(a)Whatistheenvironmentalenvelope(operatingtemperatureandrelativehumidity,
and salinity of atmosphere) within which the NSUAS operations is permitted
(inclusiveofIRAConditions)?
(b)IstheairframecompliantwithEnvironmentaltestingstandardsMILSTD810?
14.
OperationalRangeandEndurance
(a)
What is the range and endurance of NSUAS under conditions of Indian
Reference Atmosphere (IRA) in various roles envisaged from ship and shore?
Providetheinformationintabulatedformataswell.
(b)

WhataretheRangeandEndurancespeedofNSUAS?

(c)

Whatisthemaximumpayloadcarryingcapacitywithfullfuel?

WhatistheRadiusofActionofNSUASwithallpayloads(varioustypesof
payloads)and20minfuelreserve?
(d)

ProvidedetailedRangeandEnduranceTableinvariousconditionsofloading
andvariants,rolewise.
15.
SurveillanceandReconnaissancecapability,RadarandEO/IR
(e)

What type of EO/IR and AIS equipment could be installed and targeting
parameterbemadeavailabletofirecontrolsystems?Whatisitsweightpenalty?

(a)

(b)

CantheNSUASbeprovisionedwithfullyintegratedMaritimeradar?

IfYesfor(b)above,thenfollowingapply:
What capability of detecting/ classifying and tracking of surface targets is
envisaged?
(c)

WhatwouldbetheECM/ECCMfeatures,Azimuthcoverage,Blindarc,Freq
band,Verticalbeamwidthetcofradar.
(d)

Wouldtheradarsystemhavetheabilitytosendtheselectedtargetdatato
CombatManagementSystemonboardtheship?
(e)

Whatwouldbedetectionrangesofsurfacetargetsfortheradar?Providethe
dataaspertablebelow:
(f)

TargetRCS
(Type)

Altitude

Detection/

(Feet)

Classification
Range(Nm)

10Sqm(SmallTarget)

3000
1000

100Sqm(PatrolBoat)

3000
1000

1000Sqm(Frigate)

3000
1000

16.
Avionics
(a)
What arethevariousavionicsfitted on the NSUAS?Providedescription in
termsofaccuracy,frequencyrange,weightandrelevantdetailsofeachequipment?

What are the Flight Management System, navigation system and landing
systemsavailableontheNSUAS?

(b)

(c)

IstheavionicsSTANAG4586compliant?

17.
Communications
(a)
WhatisthecapabilityofDatalinkandlikelyrangestobeachievedinvarious
configurationsandaltitudeofoperations?
(b)

Whatarethedetailsofdatalink(bandwidth,frequencybandandrange)?

(c)

Isthedatalinkencrypted?

(d)

Isitfeasibletoincorporatethirdpartyencryptionthroughhardware/software?

18.
MaximumAllUpWeightandEquipmentWeights
Whatarethevariantsrequiredandwhatrolescanbecombinedwithingiven
max All Up Weight that would meet maximum Range and Endurance criteria?
Tabulateddatabealsoprovided.

(a)

Provide the data in table form about the basic weight of NSUAS, all role
equipment (individual weight of each system/ equipment such as Radar, EO/IR
system, AIS, Standard fit of Instruments, fuel carried, payload capacity available,
additionalequipment(forrolerealisation).
(b)

(c) Whatwillbetheweightoffuelandinternalpayloadcarriedtofulfilltherole(also

indicaterolewise)?Tabulateddatabealsoprovided.
(d) What is the growth margin of NSUAS without deterioration in performance?

Indicatevariantandrolewise?Tabulateddatabealsoprovided.
19.
Certification.
(a)
IstheNSUAScertifiedformilitaryoperations?

WhichisthecertifyingagencyoftheNSUASproposed?Isthereanylimitation
towhichtheUASorequipmentiscertified?
(b)

WhataretheprovisionsforcertifyingBuyerNominatedEquipmentandBuyer
FurnishedEquipment?
(c)

20.
Crew
(a)HowmanycrewwillberequiredtooperatetheNSUAS(VariantandRolewise)?
(b) Are there any specific qualifications and type of crew required for the roles
envisagedforNSUAS?
21.
GroundCrew,MaintainersandLogisticsSupport
(a) Whatwouldbethecrewrequiredtomaintainandprovidelogisticssupporttothe
NSUASoperationsandmaintenance.
(b) Does the GSE have all weather capability, provision for mobility as well as

stowagetofacilitatedeckoperations?
Isthereanyrequirementofhavingspecificqualificationsformaintainingthe
NSUAS?ProvidedetailsofqualificationrequiredforI,OandDlevelmaintenance.

(c)

22.
Training
(d) Whatisthetrainingmethodologyforpreparingthecrewforoperations?
(e) IsthetraininggoingtobeconductedinIndiaorabroad?IfinIndia,thenwouldit

beatOEMpremisesofisINexpectedtoprovideinfrastructurefortraining?
(f) Whatisthedurationandextentoftrainingthatneedstobeimparted?
(g) Costoftrainingaspertheenvisagednumberoftraineestobeclearlyspeltout.

Simulator
23.
FullMissionSimulator
(a)

Wouldthevendorbeinapositiontoprovidesimulatorfortheplatform?

(b)

WhatwouldbethetypeofsimulatorproposedforNSUAS?

Whatwouldbetheaverageoperations,availabilityofimagegenerator,data
availabilityformakingsimulatorandfieldofviewofdisplaysystem?
(c)

Does the simulator have the ability to generate targets and track them to
undertakeexchangeofinformationwithshipsCombatManagementSystem.
(d)

Canthescenariostoinvolveshipsbasedatseaandlandingsequenceson
multipletypesofshipsbesimulated?
(e)

Canthesimulatorbeintegratedwithalreadyavailableothersimulatorswith
Rollon/Rolloffconcept?
(f)

Whattrainingisrequiredforthesimulatoroperators,maintainersandflying
instructors?
(g)

What would be the size and infrastructure required for setting up the
simulator?
(h)

24.
MaintenanceSimulator
What will the various types of consoles, workstations, simulation and
referencesystemthatwouldbeavailableintheMaintenanceSimulator?

(a)

Whatwouldbethetimeofoperationsandrequirementofaccessoriessuchas
UPSforthesesimulators?

(b)

What would be the size and infrastructure required for setting up the
simulator?

(c)

(d)

WhattrainingisrequiredfortheNSUASandsimulatormaintainers?

25.
AMC
CantheComprehensiveMaintenanceSupportsuchasComprehensiveAMC
wouldbeprovidedfortheFullMissionSimulatorandMaintenanceSimulator?
(a)

What ToT would be required to ensure prompt and continued support for
maintenanceofthesesimulatorsbyIndianentity?
(b)

MaintenanceandLogisticsSupport
26.
MaintenanceConcepts

What would be the (I, O and D level/I, II, III and IV line)
maintenancephilosophyadopted?

(a.a)

Whatwillbethephilosophyformeetingtherequirementsofship
basedmaintenanceoperationsandeaseofmaintenance?

(a.b)

Can the GSE provided be standardised, multipurpose,

lightweightandeasytohandleandofminimalquantum.

(a.c)

(a.d)

Can the replacements of the role equipment in front line be

easilyundertaken?
What would be the scope, time and manpower required for
executionof(I,OandDlevel/I,II,IIIandIVline)maintenance?Wouldthevendorbe
willingtosetupDepotlevelrepairfacilityatNavalDockyard?

(a.e)

What would be the unscheduled servicing and periodicity for

scheduledservicingofNSUASandsupportfacilitiesrequired?Alsoprovidedetailsof
infrastructuretobecreatedbyINforthesame.

(a.f)

(a.g)

WhatwouldbetheLRUleveldefectrectificationphilosophy?

Does the NSUAS have Built in test/ performance/ defect

monitoringofsystems/equipment?

(a.h)

DoestheNSUASincorporatetechnologiesforbothonlineand
offlinemodesofdefectmonitoringsystem?

(a.j)

DoestheNSUAShavetheprovisionsforautorecordingofsub
optimalequipmentperformance,intermittentandpermanentsnagsobservedinflight
bythemaintenancesoftwareintothemissioncomputerandFlightDataRecorder
(FDR)?Isthereanonboardmaintenance/operationsmonitoringsoftwareavailable?
Ifyes,whataretheircapabilities?

(a.k)

(a.l) Does the NSUAS have a compatible compact, portable, rechargeable light

weightpowerpackfordailyinspectionandstartup?

List down periodic and unscheduled maintenance activities

involvedintheNSUASanditssystemsalongwithrequirementoftestequipment,
tools,documentation,sparesandspecificexpertiserequiredtocarryoutthesame.

(a.m)

Would it be feasible to provide onsite support at operating

locations,includingrepairofLRUsandwouldtherebeaprovisionofreplacementof
LRUsinlieuofthoseinrepairloop?

(a.n)

Whatisthecomprehensiveplanforobsolescencemanagement
includingupgradesandLOTprocurementofspares?

(a.o)

(a.p)

IsthestandalonefacilityforreplayofUAVmissionavailable?

Is it feasible to provide technical documentation and logistics

dateindigitalformat(forportabilityintoIndianNavysexistingmanagementsystem)?

(a.q)

27.
Availability,ReliabilityandMaintainability(R&M)
(a) What would be average NSUAS availability, serviceability, utilization rate per
month,missionreliability?Relatedexperiencetobeindicated.

(b) DataavailableonR&Mtobeprovided.Wheredataisnotavailable,theplansto
obtainthesamemaybespecified.
(c) Is there R&M program instituted? Maturity levels of all products be suitably
commentedupon.
(d) Is the vendor willing to undertake Reliability and Maintainability analysis for
assessingcomponentwiseMTBF(MeanTimeBetweenFailure)andMTTR(Mean
TimetoRepair)?

28.
LogisticsandProductSupport
(c.a)
WhatwouldbetheLogisticsandproductsupportphilosophyfor
the NSUAS, simulators and spares management? What is the infrastructure and
facilitiesrequiredforprovisioningofsuchsupport?
Forhowmanyyears,theproductsupportcanbeprovided?All
aspectscoveredforproductsupporttobelistedoverfullrangeanddepthofspares.
(c.b)

29.
UpgradationandObsolescenceManagement
What is the Terms and Conditions & Plans for future upgrades for improving
maintainability,obsolescencemitigationandperformanceenhancement?

ManufacturingandDeliveries
30.
ManufacturingCapability

Whatcapabilitiesandinfrastructuretoindigenouslymanufacture
the NSUAS are available and what are the plans for development of additional
infrastructure?

(a.a)

Whatwouldbetheproductionplanandtimelinesforproviding
thequantitiesofNSUASandtheassociatedequipment?

(a.b)

What would be the quantities, timelines and breakdown of

NSUASproposedtobesuppliedundertheBuyandtheMakeportionsincluding
CKD,SKDandIM?WhatpercentageofNSUAScanbesuppliedasDirectBuy,CKD
andSKD?

(a.c)

WhatistheplannedroadmaptoobtainnecessaryGovernment
clearances,asapplicable?DetailsandPlanstobeprovided. MoUsexistingand
plannedwithOEMsbealsoindicatedandcommenteduponspecifically.

(a.d)

What would be the roadmap for Flight Testing and meeting

CertificationRequirements?What arethefacilitiesexistingand planned(location,
sizeandconceptbeincluded)?

(a.e)

What isthe roadmap for achieving the indigenouscontent as

mandatedforBuy&Make(Indian)atPara4(c)ofChapterIofDPP2013.
31.
DeliverySchedule
Whatwouldbetheenvisagedearliestdeliveryschedulefromthedateofconclusion
of the contract? Are there any variations or specific delivery pattern that is
envisaged?

(a.f)

Costs
32.
RoughOrderofMagnitudeCosts(ROM)
WhatwouldbetheROMcostsforfollowing:
(c.b.a.a)

NSUASwithseparatebreakdownfortheBuyportionandMake

portion.
(c.b.a.b)

MRLSfor5yearsforflying@1800hr/UAS/year.

Tools,Testers,GSE/GHEforundertakinguptoIntermediatelevel
servicingbyIN,attherequisitescale.
(c.b.a.c)

(c.b.a.d)

Sensorsanditsintegration.

FixedBaseFullMissionSimulators(FBMS)alongwithsparesforup
toIntermediatelevel.
(c.b.a.e)

Training, including training on simulators for UAS crew and

MaintenanceCrew.
(c.b.a.f)

(c.b.a.g)

Technical,TrainingandOperationalDocumentation.

(c.b.a.h)

WarrantyandComprehensiveAMC(10yrduration)costs.

(j)SupportInfrastructure.

33.

AdditionalInformationSought.
Any other relevant information on capability of performing the roles,
additionalrolespossibleandmaintenancephilosophymayalsobespecified.
Vendors are to attach detailed technical specifications and literature of the
equipmentbeingofferedasresponsetothisRFI.
(a)

What functionality/capability does your product offer that is not

mentionedintheimportantcharacteristicsandfeaturesmentionedhereinmay
alsobebroughtout.
(b)

What features or other factors does your product have that in your
opinionmakeitthemostcompetitivemaybeindicated.
(c)

WhatkindofGovernmentalandCommercialclearances/licenseswillbe
requiredbothbythevendorandtheOEMincaseofproductsincludingGSE,
GHE,testers&toolsanditsproductsupportbealsoindicated.
(d)

ThevendorshouldspecifyCriticalTechnologiesrequiredandcomment
onitsabilitytoabsorbtheUASmanufacturingtechnologyatthelevelsofsub
vendor/ supply chain elements in India through ToT from OEM and its
partners.ThedetailsandguidelinesonToTaspectsareasgiveninAppendix
L to Schedule I of DPP 2013, the same may also be commented upon
comprehensively in terms their range and depth for the UAS, simulators,
sensorsandsupportingequipmentandproductsbeingoffered.
(e)

Whatkindofinteraction(directorthroughNSUASmanufacturer),for
maintenanceandrepairisenvisagedwithvendors/subvendors/supplychain
componentspostinductionofUASinordertosupporttheproduct?Concept
envisagedtherein,bealsodescribedindetail.
(f)

TheabilitytocomplywithallprovisionsofDPP2013bealsospecifically
commenteduponalongwithreasonsincaseofinability.
(g)

Willingness for Option Clause including the duration for which the
OptionClausewouldbevalidalsobeindicated.
(h)

AnnexureII
(ReferstoPara9ofRFI)
INFORMATIONPROFORMA
(INDIANVENDORS)

1.

NameoftheVendor/Company/Firm.
(Companyprofile,inbrief,tobeattached)

2.

Type(Ticktherelevantcategory).
OriginalEquipmentManufacturer(OEM)

Yes/No

AuthorisedVendorofforeignFirm

Yes/No(attachdetails,ifyes)

Others(givespecificdetails)
3.

ContactDetails.
PostalAddress:
___________________________
City:______________________State:____________________________
PinCode:___________________Tele:____________________________
Fax:_______________________URL/WebSite:______________________

4.

LocalBranch/LiaisonOfficeinDelhi(ifany).
Name&Address:
___________________________________________________
Pincode:______________Tel:______________Fax:_________________

5.

FinancialDetails.
(a)

CategoryofIndustry(Large/medium/smallScale)

(b)

Annualturnover:_______________________(inINR)

(c)

Numberofemployeesinfirm:

(d)

Detailsofmanufacturinginfrastructure:

(e)

EarliercontractswithIndianMinistryofDefence/Governmentagencies:

ContractNumber, Equipment,

6.

Quantity,

Cost

CertificationbyQualityAssuranceOrganisation.

(a)

NameofAgency

(b)

Certification
(c)

Applicablefrom(Date&Year)

(d)

Validtill(Date&Year)

7.

DetailsofRegistration.
Agency

RegistrationNo.

Validity(Date)

Equipment

DGS&D
DGQA/DGAQA/DGNAI
OFB
DRDO
AnyotherGovernmentAgency
8.

MembershipofFICCI/ASSOCHAM/CIIorotherIndustrialAssociations.
NameofOrganisation

9.
(a)

MembershipNumber

Equipment/ProductProfile(tobesubmittedforeachproductseparately)

NameofProduct:
(shouldbegivencategorywise)
(b)

Description(attachtechnicalliterature):

(c)

WhetherOEMorIntegrator:

(d)

NameandaddressofForeigncollaborator(ifany):

(e)

IndustrialLicenceNumber:

(f)

Indigenouscomponentoftheproduct(inpercentage):

(g)

Status(inservice/design&developmentstage):

(h)

Productioncapacityperannum:

(j)
Countries/agencieswhereequipmentsuppliedearlier(givedetailsof
quantitysupplied):
(k)

Estimatedpriceoftheequipment:

10. AlternativesformeetingtheobjectivesoftheequipmentsetforthintheRFI.
11.

Anyotherrelevantinformation:

12. Declaration. Itiscertifiedthattheaboveinformationistrueandanychangeswill

beintimatedwithinfive(05)workingdaysofoccurrence.

(AuthorisedSignatory)

INFORMATIONPROFORMA
(INDIANVENDORS)
1.

NameofCompany/SMEUnit.........................

2.

Address/Contactdetails

PostalAddress:

City:______________________
PinCode:___________________
Fax:_______________________
3.

State:

Tele:____________________________
URL/WebSite:_____________________

DetailsabouttheCompany/SMEUnit:
(a)

CategoryofIndustry(Large/medium/smallScale):.

(b)

IndustrialLicenseifany(Copytobeattached).

(c)

Annualturnoverforthelastthreeyears:(inINR)

(d)

CentralExciseregistrationNo.(ifany)

(e)
Numberofemployees......
(f)
Details of manufacturing infrastructure i.e. details of machineries
installedFactory/Plantwiseinthefollowingformat:
LocationoftheFactory/Plant
Sl.
No

Descriptionof
machineriesinstalled

(g)
DetailsoftheR&Dinfrastructurei.e.staff,equipmentandexpenditure
onR&Das%ageofturnoverinthelastthreeyears.
(h)

Sl.
No

Technical specifications Yearofinstallation

(make,model,etc.)

Detailsofelectricityconnection:

Name of electricity Total number of Electricity

supplyingcompany
electricity meters consumer

Sanctioned
electricityload

installed in the number:

factory
MajorContractsexecutedinthelast3yearorbeingexecutedwithIndian
MinistryofDefenceorotheragencies:

4.

ContractNumber

5.

Quantity

Cost

DetailsofRegistration.

Agency
DGS&D
DGQA/DGAQA/DGNAI
OFB
DRDO
AnyotherGovernment
Agency
6.

Equipment

RegistrationNo.

Validity(Date)

Equipment

CertificationbyQualityAssuranceOrganisation(ifapplicable).

NameofAgency

Certification

Applicablefrom
(Date&Year)

7.

Anyotherrelevantinformation.......................

8.

Undertaking:

Validtill
(Date&Year)

Itiscertifiedthatthecompany/SMEunithasadequatecapabilityinIndiafor
production/manufacturing/systemintegrationfortheproduct(s)beingprocuredorfor
similarproductsaswellasthecapabilityformaintenanceandlifecyclesupportfor
suchproduct(s).
9.

Declaration.
(i)
I/We

herebydeclarethatthe
informationgivenaboveistrue,correctandcompleteineveryrespecttothe
bestofmy/ourknowledgeandbeliefandanychangeswillbeintimatedwithin
onemonthofoccurrence.
(ii)

Iam/Weareauthorizedtosignthisdeclaration.

(AuthorisedSignatory)

INFORMATIONPROFORMA
(FOREIGNVENDORS)

1.

NameoftheVendor/Company/Firm.
(Companyprofile,inbrief,tobeattached)

2.

Type(Ticktherelevantcategory).
OriginalEquipmentManufacturer(OEM):

Yes/No

GovernmentsponsoredExportAgency:

Yes/No(Detailsof
registrationtobeprovided)

AuthorisedVendorofOEM:

Yes/No(attachdetails)

Others(givespecificdetails)
3.

ContactDetails.
PostalAddress:
City:______________________Province:__________________________
Country:___________________Pin/ZipCode:____________________
Tele:______________________Fax:______________________________
URL/WebSite:______________________

4.

LocalBranch/LiaisonOffice/AuthorisedRepresentatives,inIndia(ifany).
Name&Address:__________________________________________________
City:___________________________Province:________________________
Pincode:______________Tel:______________Fax:___________

5.

FinancialDetails.

(a)

Annualturnover:_______________________USD

6.

(b)

NumberofEmployeesinfirm__________________________________.

(c)

Detailsofmanufacturinginfrastructureavailable__________________.

(d)

EarliercontractswithIndianMinistryofDefence/Governmentagencies:

CertificationbyQualityAssuranceOrganisation(IfApplicable).

NameofAgency
Certification
Applicablefrom(date&year)
Validtill(date&year)
7.

Equipment/ProductProfile(tobesubmittedforeachproductseparately)

(a)

NameofProduct:
(shouldbegivencategorywise)
(b)

Description(attachtechnicalliterature):

(c)

WhetherOEMorIntegrator:

(d)

Status(inservice/Designdevelopmentstage):

(e)

Productioncapacityperannum:

(f)

Countrieswhereequipmentisinservice:

(g)

WhetherexportclearanceisrequiredfromrespectiveGovernment:

(h)
Anycollaboration/jointventure/coproduction/authoriseddealerwithIndian
Industry(givedetails):
Name&Address:
__________________________________________
Tel:______________________Fax
:________________________
(j)

Estimatedpriceoftheequipment:

8.

AlternativesformeetingtheobjectivesoftheequipmentsetforthintheRFI.

9.

Anyotherrelevantinformation.

10.
Declaration.Itiscertifiedthattheaboveinformationistrueandanychangeswill
beintimatedwithinfive(05)workingdaysofoccurrence.

(AuthorisedSignatory)