SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- The Single Integrated Air Picture System Engineer Task Force (SIAP SE TF), in concert with United States Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) and Joint Air and Missile Defense Organization (JTAMDO), soli
- Notice Date
- 10/10/2002
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- N00024 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue S.E. Washington Navy Yard, DC
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0002403R5116
- Point of Contact
- LCDR JOHN H. WINDOM 202.781.4965 WINDOMJH@NAVSEA.NAVY.MIL
- Description
- Roving Sands 2003 (RS03) MSI Demonstration ROVING SANDS 2003 (RS03) MULTI-SOURCE INTEGRATOR (MSI) DEMONSTRATION. The Single Integrated Air Picture System Engineer Task Force (SIAP SE TF), in concert with United States Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) and Joint Air and Missile Defense Organization (JTAMDO), solicits interest for participation in controlled field and laboratory demonstrations to baseline the performance of existing Air Warfare Command and Control (C2) Multi-Source Integrator (MSI) systems. Using a multi-phase, multi-event approach, these demonstrations will use live-data inputs from military field-environment exercises, as well as recorded inputs during subsequent event phases in a laboratory environment. A Phase One event was successfully conducted during Joint Combat Identification Evaluation Team exercise in April 2002 (JCIET 02), requiring passive operation of each participating MSI system (no output to the data links, no local sensor integration). Phase Two and Phase Three MSI Systems Demonstrations will be conducted in the laboratory environment. Specifically, a Phase Two event will be conducted in Feb-Mar 03 and will require passive operation, but the systems will be able to use local sensors if/as applicable. A Phase Three event has yet to be planned, but this event will place the MSI systems into the data networks as active participants, enabling MSI nodes at each sensor to share data among each other. During all phases, quantitative comparisons of the various MSI systems? output file (i.e., composite track-file databases) to the available truth data will be the criteria for determining baseline performance. Results from each of the three phases of the MSI Demonstration will be used to provide recommendations for operati onal, technical, and interoperability standards for an objective integration/fusion capability that map to current (and influence future) Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC)-validated requirements. INDUSTRY DAY BRIEFING FOR RS03 MSI DEMONSTRATION. Interest is hereby solicited for participation in the RS03 MSI demonstration to be conducted in June 2003 at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM. This is a Phase One event that will involve the use of RS03 live-fly data as input to each of the participating MSI systems. Quantitative comparisons of the participants? output files to the available truth data will be the criteria for determining system performance. An Industry Day Briefing highlighting the RS03 MSI demonstration objectives and participation requirements will be held 13 Nov 02 at BAE Systems, Suite 100, Century II Bldg in Crystal City (2351 Jefferson Davis Hwy) from 0900 -1600. After the Industry Day briefing, the Government will conduct a group question and answer session, followed by individual company breakout conferences, where attendees can discuss with the Government team their company specific issues related to participation. A SECRET security clearance will be required for vendor personnel attending this industry event. See instructions below for submitting the required visit request/security clearance information. PLANNING DAY FOR MSI PHASE TWO PARTICIPANTS. In conjunction with the RS03 MSI Demonstration Industry Day, a group planning session for the contractors participating in the MSI Phase Two Demonstration is scheduled from 0900 - 1200 noon on 14 Nov 02 at the same BAE Systems location. The Government will conduct a short briefing followed by an open forum for participants to get a clear understanding of the Phase Two demonstration lab setup and testing process. If participating contractors request individual private sessions with Government personnel, those will be conducted commencing at 1300. NOTICE OF ATTENDANCE. Those companies seeking to participate in the 13-14 Nov 02 Industry Day Briefing should contact LCDR John H. Windom NLT Friday, 1 Nov 02, by phone (202)-781-4965 or by e-mail at WindomJH@NAVSEA.NAVY.MIL. SECURITY CLEARANCE FOR INDUSTRY DAY BRIEFING. SECRET security clearance is required for the Industry Day Briefing and sessions with the Government?s MSI Team on 13-14 Nov 02. Fax visit request/security clearance verification NLT 6 Nov 02 to BAE Systems Applied Technologies Inc, 80 M St. SE, ATTN: Security Officer, Washington, DC 20003; Voice (202) 203-6000, FAX: (202) 203-6069. Also send a courtesy copy of the visit request to the BAE Systems, Crystal City POC, Jim Shellem, Voice (703) 418-9011, FAX (703) 418-9084, MSG DESK (703) 418-8011. Include full name, SSN, Level of clearance, Dates of visit (13-14 Nov 02), and Purpose (SIAP SE TF MSI Demo Industry Day). A valid photo ID with SSN is required for identification/verification upon check in. NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE. Vendors interested in participating in the RS03 MSI Demonstration must submit their notifications of interest to participate and both name and physical/functional description of their MSI systems by Wednesday, 15 Jan 03. Via written notification, contractors will be invited to participate and informed of the RS03 demonstration/test schedule. A SECRET security clearance will be required for personnel attending the RS03 MSI Demonstration. Any vendors/systems not selected for participation in this event will be provided written notice wit h supporting rationale for their exclusion from this phase of the MSI Demonstrations. GOAL OF THE MSI DEMONSTRATIONS. The goal of the multi-phased, multi-event demonstrations is to baseline the performance of existing Air Warfare Command and Control MSI systems. Results will be used to provide recommendations for standards for an objective capability that map to (and influence future) JROC-validated requirements. The Government will derive objective, quantitative performance criteria for this experiment from Theater Air and Missile Defense (TAMD) and Combat Identification (CID) Capstone Requirements Documents (CRD). The data analysis will be performed based on ground truth data, inputs from networks, and data recorded by each MSI system participating in the demonstrations. The Government will use the criteria to compare ground truth with the composite track-file of each MSI device, to gain a better understanding of individual MSI system?s capabilities. The Government will conduct data analysis and will be responsible for generating quick-look and formal performance reports. A list of applicable documents that form the basis of the SIAP attributes and the Government?s analysis for these demonstrations is available upon request. The intent of these demonstrations is for data collection purposes and will not result in a contract award. BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS MSI SYSTEMS DEMONSTRATIONS. Multi-Source Integration (MSI) is the process that (1) performs association/correlation and fusion of target track and measurement data received over a variety of tactical and intelligence data networks (e.g., Radar, CEC, Data Link, National Intel, SIGINT, COMINT, IFF) to create and maintain a composite track-file database, and (2) combines a priori data with dynamic data. The MSI systems may have organic sensors that contribute to the composite track-file database, and they may also have the capability to both transmit and receive data on the various data links. Previous studies have demonstrated that fusion/correlation techniques, algorithms, and technologies are mature, but there exists a lack of common quantitative standards for assessing the performance of candidate MSI systems. The studies recommended development of technical, operational, and interoperability standards for an objective integration/fusion capability. An MSI Systems Phase One event was successfully conducted during JCIET 02. The Government provided the following live data feeds to three participating MSI systems: Link 11, Link 16, CEC, ARSR-4, and STARS. The Government also recorded the available live-data feeds and the truth data (e.g., TSPI) from all JCI ET-network participants. The recorded data is currently being used for post-event, quantitative performance analysis, and selected recordings from this data will be used as input feeds for the participating systems in the Phase Two laboratory event to be conducted at the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JTIC), Ft Huachuca, AZ in Feb/Mar 2003. RS03 MSI DEMONSTRATION DATA HANDLING AND SECURITY. A Government team will be the primary operators of all Government-furnished equipment (e.g., data input feeds, interfaces, and recorders) and will ensure strict control of data and results to protect against release of classified information, as well as, proprietary interests and intellectual property. Each participant will be required to provide a copy of (or access to) its system?s output file (i.e., track database data-extraction file). Details concerning security procedures f or the handling, storage, and processing of classified materials will be provided to participants that take part in the event. CONSIDERATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN RS03 MSI DEMONSTRATION. The Government?s intent is to provide a forum for the conduct of these demonstrations and a means of data collection and analysis. Individual participants will not receive funding from the Government to support personnel expenses or the transportation, storage, operation, maintenance, or repair of their system and/or equipment. Specifically, for the RS03 event, the Government will provide the following to each invited participant: (1) Opportunity to demonstrate their product and to influence the development of an objective-capability standard for MSI. (2) Copies of the live-data feeds used as input sources for the demonstration (Subject to use and non-disclosure terms and conditions of participation.). (3) Workspace area at WSMR during the event. (4) Results of the Government?s evaluation of the participant?s own system?s data output file. (5) Access to the Government?s software-based performance evaluation tool (PET) used to evaluate the system?s output file. RS03 MSI DEMONSTRATION PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS. To be considered eligible for participation in the demonstrations, vendors must meet the following requirements: (1) By Wednesday, 15 Jan 03, provide the Government with notification of intent and/or interest in participating in the RS03 event, and furnish both the name and a physical/functional description of their MSI system (not code level; describe as a black box). (2) Participant?s MSI system must function at the Command and Control (C2) system level (e.g., link level) and support the use of more than one type of input source. The Government w ill specify the data feeds and formats to be used in the proposed RS03 event. (3) Participants will be responsible for all expenses associated with participation in the demonstration and to honor all terms and conditions of a Bailment Agreement, which will specify details of the demonstration including formats for common inputs such as requirements for electrical and physical layer interface, data link layer, network layer (addressing), and transport layer (format), security classification guidance and applicable data handling, use and non-disclosure requirements. (4) During the demonstration, participants must be willing to provide all equipment and personnel required to operate and support their system during the demonstration; provide access to output data (track database data-extraction file ) for recording purposes; and be available to support and participate in data reduc tion effort (if/as needed). (5) Participating companies must be able to satisfy SECRET (U.S. Only) security clearance requirements. (6) Eligible participants will be required to enter into a Bailment Agreement for use of their equipment. CONTACT INFORMATION. Submit notice of interest, notification of intent to participate and/or any questions concerning either the RS03 Industry Day Briefing or the RS03 MSI Demonstration to: LCDR John H. Windom at (202)-781-4965 (DSN: 326); Fax: (202) 781-4648; email: WindomJH@NAVSEA.NAVY.MIL or mail: LCDR John H. Windom (Code 02511), Naval Sea Systems Command, 1333 Isaac Hull Ave. S.E., Stop 2040, Bldg 197/5W-2212, Washington, D.C. 20376.
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