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May 2010
LES Delivers Final Super Hornet Products
LES and Australian Super Hornet Project Office staff at the official arrival ceremony for the F/A-18F Super Hornet at RAAF Base Amberley, 26 March 2010.
LES has received acceptance from the Australian Super Hornet Project Office (ASHPO) for its last two deliveries under Phases 1 & 2 of the Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) project for the AF/A-18F Australian Super Hornet.
The acceptance draws to a close a very successful project, which culminated in the award of the Australian Defence Magazine/Defence Materiel Organisation's Essington Lewis Trophy for Excellence in Collaboration between the DMO and a SME in 2009, along with two others for Excellence in the Rapid Acquisition Category and Outstanding Achievement in Major Acquisition (see Awards).
The deliveries were made on time and within budget, as were the previous deliveries for the project, which included:
- The development of the Bridging Air Combat Capability (BACC) Logistic Support Analysis Program Plan (LSAPP) developed in conjunction with ASHPO.
- The development from scratch of the AF/A-18F Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Weapon System Database (WSDB).
- The conversion of the United States Navy (USN) A/F-18F Logistic Support Analysis Record (LSAR) to a RAAF AF/A-18F WSDB compliant with DEF(AUST)5692 requirements. The conversion included the integration of a number of USN A/F-18F LSAR updates into the WSDB as the project matured.
- The development of elements of the RAAF Australian Air Publications (AAP) for the AF/A-18F Air Vehicle and GSE, including the Flightline Servicing Manual, Technical Maintenance Plan (TMP) and Planned Servicing Schedule (PSS); based on the existing USN maintenance policy, RAAF specific requirements and OEM source data. This included drafting the illustrations for the Work Area Code descriptions.
- Provision of assistance during the seeding of the RAAF Computer Aided Maintenance Management 2 (CAMM2) application with AF/A-18F aircraft configuration data and maintenance policy.
- The development of Australian Defence Aviation Authorised Spare System (ADAASS) data sets for the AF/A-18F Air Vehicle and associated GSE.
- The partial development of the Electro-Optical Consolidated and Automated Support System (EOCASS) WSDB.
- The identification of Independent Maintenance Inspection (IMI) requirements for the AF/A-18F Air Vehicle based on the Maintenance Tasks and associated sub-tasks contained within the AF/A-18F EFRAAF 09_2 Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM).
- The development and population of an Aircraft Asset Data Database to facilitate the loading of AF/A-18F Aircraft Asset Data into the CAMM2 application for Air Vehicles 201 through 207.
- Providing support services to ASHPO during the transition of AF/A-18F LSA products from ASHPO to the Aircraft Sustainment Contractors (ASC).
April 2010
Green light to begin AEW&C ADAASS Phase 2
Logistic Engineering Services Pty Ltd (LES) has been given the green light to commence work on Phase 2 of the Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Australian Defence Aviation Authorised Spares System (ADAASS). LES was last year awarded a contract by the Airborne Early Warning & Control System Program Office (AEWCSPO) via the Defence Materiel Organisation Support Services (DMOSS) panel, to create the ADAASS data sets for the Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft and successfully delivered Phase 1 of the project on budget and ahead of schedule. Phase 2 is well under way and is scheduled for delivery in June 2010.
LES PROVIDE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION TO VELDEMAN AUSTRALIA
LES has won a contract with Veldeman Australia to develop the Illustrated Parts Book (IPB) and Operations Manual in AAP format for the Deployable Aircraft Maintenance and Logistic Support Hanger (DAMALSH). LES was selected because of our knowledge and expertise in developing technical documentation to Defence standards. The DAMALSH is a mobile shelter designed to be deployed and operated world-wide under extreme climatic conditions, incorporating, an aluminium arched frame, cable wind bracing system, and tensioned weatherproof fabric. It measures approx. 30m long X 21m wide x 8m high, with full span “Big Mouth” doors at each end allowing straight through, full width/height access. The shelter does not need a foundation and may be erected on either a “natural” site, or concrete by a team of 8 personnel in approximately 32 hours.
LES PROVIDE SPECIALIST LSA SUPPORT TO BAE SYSTEMS P3C CAP 1 PROJECT
LES is currently providing specialist Logistic Support Analysis personnel in support of Project Air 5276 CAP1 to develop the LSAR inputs to the P3 Weapon System Database (WSDB). LES project personnel will perform task analysis on identified candidate items, define resource packages and populate data packs ready for transfer to the P3 WSDB. Project Air 5276 CAP1(part of the AP-3C Capability Assurance Program) will equip the P3 Orion fleet with electro optic/infra red sensor systems, high rate-data communication systems (Tactical Common Data Link) and a replacement video recorder system. CAP1 has been developed in partnership with the P3 Accord which is an alliance between the Defence Materiel Organisation, BAE Systems Australia and Australian Aerospace Limited.
LES WINS DMO CONTRACT TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL WRITING SKILLS TO CSSPO
Logistic Engineering Services Pty Ltd (LES) has been awarded a contract by the Combat Support Systems Program Office (CSSPO) via the Defence Materiel Organisation Support Services (DMOSS) panel, to provide Technical Writers for Technical Data Remediation. Services include the review, verification and or rewriting of ILS Documentation including Repair Parts Identification List (RPIL), Repair Part Scale (RPS), Complete Equipment Schedule (CES) Lists and various Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Instruction (EMEI). LES has extensive experience in the development, delivery and review of all ILS products for both acquisition projects and in-service organisations.
LES SUPPORTS SEM FIRE & RESCUE PTY LTD WITH DELIVERY OF ILS DOCUMENTATION
Logistic Engineering Services Pty Ltd (LES) has been awarded a contract by SEM FIRE & RESCUE PTY LTD to supply ILS documentation in support of the Commonwealth acquisition of Rural Fire Tenders. The project, managed by Combat Support Vehicle Systems Program Office (CSVSPO), sees the acquisition by the Commonwealth of fourteen 3,000 Litre Rural Fire Tenders equipped with a range of rescue equipment. LES will supply the ILS elements of the Commonwealth Contract. Services include the drafting of the vehicle Complete Equipment Schedule (CES) complete with the associated Codification Data, various ILS plans including the Integrated Support Plan and the Technical Data Plan and Technical Data List, and the User Handbook for the Fire Fighting System. LES will also design, develop and deliver the Training Package to be delivered to the Defence Fire Fighters in support of vehicle introduction. LES is well placed to complete the project with the recent successful completion of similar ILS packages for the Steelbro Sidelifter Trailer project.
February 2010 - Australian Defence Magazine (ADM) Awards
ASHPO and LES win The Essington Lewis Trophy for Excellence in Collaboration between the DMO and a SME in 2009. The citation states:
"As a team you have consistently provided exceedingly high quality products ahead of time in an environment of tight production deadlines. You have partnered together, and with other Super Hornet stakeholders both here and in the US, to develop these essential Super Hornet maintenance products and proactively addressed emergent challenges. Your customer engagement and dedication to supporting the introduction of the Super Hornet capability to Australia has been exemplary."
LES and ASHPO were also awarded The 2009 DMO/Industry Team of the Year Award for Excellence in the Rapid Acquisition Category. The citation states:
"For your rapid development of the Super Hornet Logistic Support Analysis database and associated maintenance documentation including Technical Maintenance Plans, Planned Servicing Schedules, authorised spares listings and the initial loading of the Air Force's Computer Aided Maintenance Management System. Your outstanding efforts have ensured that Air Force will be able to maintain the new fleet of Super Hornet aircraft upon their introduction into service in March 2010."
In addition they jointly received The 2009 DMO/Industry Team of the Year Award for Outstanding Achievement in Major Acquisition. The citation states:
"For bringing that magic 'X' factor to the implementation of this very significant project at an extraordinary pace. Key to the timely introduction of the Super Hornet aircraft into ADF service has been the partnership forged between you. That extraordinary partnership featured a structured and collaborative approach, a focus on risk management, and above all, a focus on timely outcomes. The ability of the RAAF to operate the fleet of Super Hornet aircraft on arrival in Australia on the 23 March 2010 will be in large part due to the quality of the collaboration between you."
LES would like to take this opportunity to thank ASHPO for actively contributing to the environment that forged such a successful and on-going partnership, and the ADM and DMO for the recognition of our joint efforts during 2009.
December 2009 - Season's Greetings
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
The Directors and Staff of Logistic Engineering Services
wish you and your families all the very best for
Christmas and the New Year.
We thank you for your continued custom and support in 2009
and look forward to being of service again in 2010.
Please note our offices will be closed from 1300hrs 18 Dec 2009 and will re-open on 0730hrs 04 Jan 2010. Should you need to contact our office during the Christmas Shutdown period please contact Bruce Smith on 0412 464 458.
November 2009
LES Support to Integrated Design & Engineering Solutions Pty Ltd
LES has been contracted by Integrated Design & Engineering Solutions Pty Ltd (IDES) (formerly EDAG Australia Pty Ltd) to provide ILS advice, training recommendations and technical documentation to support the complex vehicle integration of Defence electronic systems.
LES is tasked with developing the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Instruction (EMEI) that detail the complete installation process of these systems. LES is also tasked with producing associated Training Recommendation Reports.
With the first equipment documentation now delivered, LES is close to completion of the second of the system installation EMEI which once again demonstrates the expertise, diversity and the wide range of support that LES can provide for leading edge engineering organisations such as IDES.
LES Celebrates Ten Years
On the 18th November 2009, Logistic Engineering Services Pty Ltd (LES) celebrates ten years of service and support to the Australian Defence Force, Defence Materiel Organisation and Defence Industry partners. Wholly Australian owned and privately operated, LES has flourished from its modest beginnings into a professional consultancy specialising in the delivery of Integrated Logistic Support and associated services.
Over the past decade LES has continuously delivered quality outcomes to projects on time and on budget. This success is attributable to the support and efforts of its staff, and the trust and faith from our clients, both past and present. As we reach this milestone the LES Directors wish to pay tribute to the support we have received from our employees and their families, suppliers, and clients.
LES look forward to future opportunities and continued success as your strategic partner.