SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Focused Ordnance Controller with Aimpoint Selection (FOCAS)
- Notice Date
- 12/2/2002
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL - Eglin Research Site, 101 West Eglin Blvd Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL, 32542-6810
- ZIP Code
- 32542-6810
- Solicitation Number
- MNK-PRDA-03-0003
- Archive Date
- 1/1/2003
- Point of Contact
- Bernice Bradford, Contract Specialist, Phone 850 882-4294 X3409, Fax 850 882-9599, - Brenda Soler, Contracting Officer, Phone (850)882-4294X3206, Fax (850)882-9599,
- E-Mail Address
-
bernice.bradford@eglin.af.mil, solerb@eglin.af.mil
- Description
- Sources are sought in research and development by the Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate, Ordnance Division (AFRL/MNMF) for the Focused Ordnance Controller with Aimpoint Selection (FOCAS) exploratory development program which intends to develop a next generation active imaging fuze sensor for use with directional surface- and air-target warheads. The objective of this program will be to design, simulate, fabricate, and test a mass focused ordnance controller that will enable air-delivered munitions to select the most lethal target aimpoint for electrically aimed kill mechanisms. The three critical areas of this program will be as follows: a high fidelity weapon launch-to-fragment impact simulation, a robust warhead fire control algorithm, and an active imaging fuze sensor design with sufficient resolution for target detection, classification and warhead aimpoint selection. A robust design is needed that will function correctly in the presence of battlefield Electronic Countermeasures (ECM), Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), battlefield obscurants, and adverse weather. This program will emphasize development of a robust design backed by high fidelity computer simulations and the demonstration of critical components integrated in breadboard fashion. At this time, we are requesting information packages from potential sources on their capability to perform design and development of this next generation imaging fuze and directional ordnance controller concept. Information submitted should be pertinent and specific in the technical area under consideration, on each of the following qualifications: (1) Experience: An outline of previous projects, specific work previously performed or being performed and any in-house research and development effort; (2) Personnel: Name, professional qualifications and specific experience of scientist, engineers and technical personnel who may be assigned as a principal investigator and/or project officer; (3) Facilities: Availability and description of special facilities required to perform in the technical areas under consideration. A statement regarding industry security clearance. Any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. Firms having applicable interest, capability and background should submit particulars information to AFRL/MNK, Attention: Bernice Bradford, Building 13, 101 West Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810. Firms will be evaluated on their experience, personnel, and facilities. Responses to this synopsis must be received within 15 days from the date of publication. Respondents to this notice will not be notified of the results of the evaluation of information submitted. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an IFB or RFP, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether they are or are not a small business concern or a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1(NAICS Code 541710,size standard is 500 employees). The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses hereto. For further information concerning technical aspects, contact Mr. Robert H. Orgusaar, Program Manager, AFRL/MNMF, (850) 882-2005 extension 211, Orgusaar@eglin.af.mil. For contractual issues contact Ms. Bernice Bradford, Contract Negotiator, (850) 882-4294 ext 3409 or Ms. Brenda Solar, Contracting Officer, (850) 882-4294 ext 3206 or e-mail to bernice.bradford@eglin.af.mil or brenda.soler@eglin.af.mil or telefax (850) 882-9599.
- Record
- SN00213921-W 20021204/021202213817 (fbodaily.com)
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