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Advanced Attack Helicopter Program Management: Hypersoft has direct in-depth experience in virtually every aspect of Apache computer resources. Its personnel have functioned as members of the AAH PMO Computer Resources Management Team (CRMT), along with other Government personnel. As such, they have provided a variety of analytical and project engineering services. Support has encompassed continuing involvement with all aspects of the Apache avionics, weapons, and fire control systems. This includes hardware, software, and system integration of the mission equipment package. In addition, support has included similar CRMT activities for other aircraft systems. Continuous exposure to Apache's day-to-day computer resources problems, solutions and operational enhancements have enabled Hypersoft to amass a large amount of knowledge and experience in the project management field.

Hypersoft provided Technical Assistance on electronic assemblies and cost analysis for production-cost determination for avionics and fire control systems for the AH-64 Longbow. Tasks involved examination of engineering drawings, parts lists, production facilities, and historical cost analysis to develop independent assessments for each avionics and fire control module.

Industrial Engineering Assessment: Performed evaluation of the proposed labor and materials for the Global Positioning System Avionics Integration (GPS/AI) to the AAH. The proposed labor and materials were evaluated for feasibility, adequacy, and reasonableness and the results provided as a recommended negotiation position. In performing these evaluations, Hypersoft participated with the T700-GE-701 Proposal Evaluation.

Aircraft Source Selection Support: Participated on the Phase 2 Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB). The area of responsibility included definition and cost evaluation of Producibility Engineering and Planning (PEP) and support to the fact finding concerning PEP.

TADS/PNVS/OIP Source Selection Support: Participated in TADS/PNVS/OIP SSEB and analysis of AH-64 TADS/PNVS/OIP fire control computer interface.

Design-to-Cost (DTC) Analysis: Participated in AAH DTC reviews covering: Airframe, Fire Control Computer, Gearbox Assembly (Aircraft Gear), Drive Shafts and Couplings, Heading Attitude Reference Set, Transmission Assembly, Hellfire Electronics, Backup Bus Control, TADS/PNVS, SINCGARS, Improved Data Modem, Longbow and Global Positioning System.

Initial Production Readiness Review (IPRR): Participated in AAH IPRRs covering: Improved Fire Control Computer, Cockpit Display Unit, System Coupling Computer, Global Positioning System, Improved Data Modem.

Tooling Evaluation: Evaluated feasibility of tooling concepts as applied to the remanufacturing for the AH-64 Longbow weapon system. This involved the evaluation of the tooling plans developed during the AAH Phase 2 producibility engineering and planning program (PEP) and its implementation at prime contractor's and subcontractors' facilities. These efforts included the analysis of proposed tooling quantities, types, and rate capability.

Manufacturing-Methods Evaluation: Performed an evaluation of manufacturing methods, production line flow, learning curves, and realization factors involving the start-up of the AH-64A assembly facilities involving the stationized production line; the start-up of the Rockwell AI/GPS manufacturing and assembly facilities, the start-up of the ATHS unique hardware, and the start-up of manufacturing and assembly at subcontractors for mission equipment.

Production-Cost Analysis: Provided cost analysis services on the manhours and materials costs for tooling design/fabrication, manufacturing methods and operations, sustaining engineering and operations control. The analysis included the review of direct/indirect cost and recurring/nonrecurring cost. Uneconomical and inefficient contractor practices were identified and addressed. This effort included an evaluation of the proposed program make or buy program and an assessment of the cost and risk associated with meeting the schedule.