SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- White Paper Request for STRICOM BAA, Part I, Section 4, Test and Evaluation (T&E) Research and Development
- Notice Date
- 9/26/2002
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, 12350 Research Parkway Code 253, Orlando, FL, 32826-3224
- ZIP Code
- 32826-3224
- Solicitation Number
- N61339-01-R-0023-STRICOM-BAA-DVSD
- Point of Contact
- Milton Washington, Contract Specialist, Phone 407-380-8854, Fax 407-384-3888,
- E-Mail Address
-
milt_washington@stricom.army.mil
- Description
- Test and Evaluation Research & Development. The US Army Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command (STRICOM), 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826-3276 will initiate research in FY03 under Part I, Section 4 - Test and Evaluation Research covered by the STRICOM and Army Research Institute (ARI) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N61339-01-R-0023, Amendment A001 issued in March 2001. Currently, the Department of Defense (DoD) Test and Evaluation (T&E) ranges rely on film based imaging systems for the recording, storage and archiving of critical weapons test data. The Digital Video Systems Development (DVSD) program was initiated to advance and integrate telecommunications, computer system technologies, optics, sensors, cameras, tracking, archival systems, and related instrumentation associated with digital image acquisition. The products derived from DVSD will increase the efficiency of image acquisition, analysis, distribution and archiving at DoD T&E ranges. The BAA Announcement can be accessed via the website address: http://www.stricom.army.mil/STRICOM/BAA. Additional reference material regarding the tri-services program may also be made available as attachments to this BAA announcement. Selected research areas of interest for the DVSD shall include the following: Task 1: The objective of this study effort shall be to identify and analyze real-time objective tracking algorithms that can be implemented in the camera front end in order to improve data capture while maintaining the data integrity for post processing validation. The contractor shall identify algorithms that improve real-time object tracking at the imaging front end (to improve the overall quality of the data at the down-stream analysis point). The analysis should assess the applicability of post processing techniques to improve the real-time tracking algorithms as a means of improving collected image quality. Task 2: The objective of this study effort shall be to investigate and analyze various compression techniques such that, if implemented, would allow the system architecture to permit high-speed transmission and storage of imagery data. Along with a recommendation for real-time vs. non-real time implementation, a cost-benefit analysis and feasibility report should be generated to address, at a minimum, the data rates up to those listed below (for real-time compression). The development of high speed and high-resolution digital cameras using Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS)- based image sensors create a new set of data handling challenges. The amount of data generated by a high performance digital camera may prove to be the limiting factor in its practical utility unless techniques can be developed that will minimize the impact of the mass quantity of data that will be generated. To illustrate the magnitude of the problem, Figure 1 lists examples of the approximate raw data rates from planned CMOS cameras: Figure 1: Representative Digital Camera Data Rates: Pixel Density 512x512, Frame Rate 5000 fps, Digitization 8, Data Rate 12 Gbits per second; Pixel Density 512x256, Frame Rate 10000 fps, Digitization 8, Data Rate 12 Gbits per second; Pixel Density 1024x1024, Frame Rate 1000 fps, Digitization 8, Data Rate 8 Gbits per second; Pixel Density 1280x1024, Frame Rate 500 fps, Digitization 10, Data Rate 10 Gbits per second; Pixel Density 2048x2048, Frame Rate 500 fps, Digitization 10, Data Rate 20 Gbits per second; Pixel Density 3072x3072, Frame Rate 200 fps, Digitization 10, Data Rate 18 Gbits per second; Pixel Density 4096x4096, Frame Rate 200 fps, Digitization 10, Data Rate 32 Gbits per second. Figure 1 demonstrates how raw data rates generated by high performance digital cameras exceed most conventional transmission media, protocol, or storage systems. In some cases, the captured imagery data may need to be compressed in real-time with consideration to developing co-processor architecture resident with the CMOS sensor. In other cases, compression can take place after the capture event occurs. Examples of some of functions that may need to be considered for real-time, near real-time and non-real time compression techniques include, but are not limited to, the following: - Region of Interest (ROI) Change - ROI Location in Image - ROI Size - Numbers of Objects and Tagging - Decompress Object X - Decompress Area of Interest - Pick Frame - Designation of Multiple ROIs for Lossless or Less "Lossy" Compression than Surrounding Regions not Designated - Compression/Decompression Functions Assignable to ROIs with Measurable and Controllable Effects of any "Lossy" Compression on Image Quality for Post-Test Analysis - Designation of Digital Video Frame Intervals of Interest and Time Intervals of Interest Based on Real-Time Manual Entries and Event Signal Inputs (for Interval Start/Stop Control) Task 3. The objective of this study effort shall be to develop and deliver a Technology Roadmap that reports on the recent historical trends in DVSD technology and related areas as well as identifies the potential for advancement and implementation of new technologies based on those trends. The study shall focus on sensors and cameras, lenses, data transmission infrastructure, real-time data storage, data archival, data analysis and all the related technologies (i.e., digital media, disc storage and retrieval rates, computer bus and I/O rates.) for the DOD T&E Ranges. The DVSD Technology Roadmap shall report on the recent trends of the technologies associated with the program, as well as the advancement of those technologies looking at least 10 years into the future. This data will be used to provide an overall timeline of what to expect in the near future so that program development dollars can be applied more efficiently. White Papers should address part or all of the specific areas of interest outlined above under the major T&E research thrust as described in the BAA. White Papers should include, as a minimum, a task description, technical approach, research goals, product/reports to be delivered, a schedule, risk assessment and estimated costs. White Papers should not exceed 10 pages, exclusive of the cover letter. Estimated period of performance is 6-12 months. This DVSD BAA initial Phase I announcement is provided for the purpose of soliciting White Papers to be evaluated for selection for later Phase II Request for Proposals (RFPs). Contractors whose White Papers are submitted by the closing date below and are chosen as best meeting or supporting the Government's research needs, will be asked to provide a formal Technical and Cost proposal in Phase II of the DVSD BAA process. RFP requests to contractors may address all or a part or portion of the White Papers presented for evaluation in Phase I. After the Government has received and evaluated proposals requested in Phase II, the Government intends to make one or more awards to address the research requirements as specified above. Recommendation for contract type with White Paper submittals is welcomed; however, it is anticipated that contract awards will be made on a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) basis. Contractors are also placed on notice that Associate Contractor Agreements (ACAs) may be required to meet the total DVSD research requirements. Government purpose rights are requested. Several Government-sponsored support contractors will be involved in the evaluation of the White Papers. Specifically, Advanced Systems Technology, Inc., Mevatec Corp and Veridian, Inc. will be participating in the evaluations. The Government-sponsored support contractors will be required to sign Nondisclosure Agreements and Statements of Financial Interest with the Government. Unless an objection to the use of a support contractor is received by this activity, consent is given by the submittal of your White Paper. Final awards resulting from this announcement will take the form of a basic contract in accordance with the applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). White Papers shall be submitted to Mr. Milton Washington, Contract Specialist STRICOM, Code 25361, in hard copy or via email at Milt_Washington@stricom.army.mil. Electronic submittals are encouraged. White papers must be received NLT COB Friday 25 October 2002. POC for this White Paper Request is Milton Washington at (407) 381-8854.
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