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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 15, 2003 FBO #0470
SOURCES SOUGHT

14 -- Sources Sought Synopsis for the Electro-Optic (EO) projection component of the Multi-Spectral Subsystem (MSS)of the Objective Mobile Infrared Scene Projector (MIRSP).

Notice Date

3/13/2003
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

US Army Aviation and Missile Command DAAH01, ATTN: AMSAM-AC, Building 5303, Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280
 

ZIP Code

35898-5280
 

Solicitation Number

DAAH01-03-R-R008
 

Archive Date

5/31/2003
 

Point of Contact

Beverly Gonzales, 256-842-7408
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to US Army Aviation and Missile Command DAAH01
(beverly.gonzales@redstone.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

NA The U.S. Army Redstone Technical Test Center (RTTC) desires industry interface to gain information on available products and technologies to further define/refine the requirements and the acquisition approach specifically for the Electro-Optic (EO) project ion component of the Multi-Spectral Subsystem (MSS)of the Objective Mobile Infrared Scene Projector (MIRSP). The MSS will be a subsystem of the Objective MIRSP and the MSS will be used to test and evaluate EO sensorsby providing both dynamic scenes and st atic fixed scenes. The MSS will be a modular and transportable subsystem and will provide EO stimulation for the Unit-Under-Tests (UUTs) in the following spectral bands: Ultraviolet (UV), visible monochrome, visible color, Near Infrared (NIR), Mid-WaveInf rared (MWIR), and Long Wave Infrared (LWIR). Presently, test and evaluation (T&E) organizations utilize resistive-array-based Infrared Scene Projections (IRSP) for developmental testing of tactical IR sensors in the laboratory environment. The IR resisti ve array consists of a packaged integrated circuit combined with several hundred thousand micro-resistors (micro-emitters) which each emit individually controlled IR energy when a current is passed through them. However, T&E of EO sensors are not limited to IR only. There is a T&E need to stimulate EO sensors in multi-spectral bands as mentioned previously usig scene projection technology. The current state-of-the-art in EO scene projection is represented utilizing a Texas Instrument Digital Micromirror Device (DMD)containing 858x600 pixels. These devices are sufficient for some testing of presently fielded sensor systems. However, they do not provide the necessary resolution and characteristics to fully test advanced-sensors presently fielded or under development. Subsystem test laboratories, and installed systems test facilities, both need higher resolution EO scene projectors (up to 1280x1024 pixel format in the near term) to cost effectively test the next generation of sensor systems in the confines of the laboratory, depot, chamber, and hangar. Information is being requested at this time specifically on developed COTS, emerging technology and products on EO scene projector technology having the following characterists: DMD array for an EO scene projector with a large format configuration of 1280x1024 pixel format. Technically sound designs, approaches and processes to fabricate, package and cool the DMD projector. Continuous projector emission over 0.2 to 14 micron spectral range (UV to LWIR). Emit dynamic and radiometrically accurate EO images of targets and battlefield/test environments that replicate scenes as presented to the sensors in real world scenarios. Technically sound designs and approaches to perform projection at real time frame rates of up to 100 Hz. Windowing techniques at higher frame rates for applications that require lower resolution (e.g., 512x1024) stimulation. Emphasis on uniformity, pixel yield, and heat load. Form, fit and function that provide portability, mobility and reconfigurability needed to fully support installed system testing. The Objective MIRSP Integrated Product Team believes industry feedback is vitally important, and will be receptive to any and all ideas received from industry. The Government does not intend to pay for the requested information nor respond to submissions. Proprietary information is not being solicited; however, if it is submitted, it should be appropriately marked. Please limit formal white paper submission to no more than 5 pages to include cover letter and white paper. In addition, you may include up to 5 attachments that consist of pre-printed brochures and/or related commercial product literatures. Responses to this synopsis may be submitted via electronic mail to gayle.norman@redstone.army.mil or mail responses to: U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Co mmand, AMSAM-AC-RD-AX, ATTN: Gayle Norman, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, 35898. Please provide responses no later than noon, local time, 1 April 2003.
 

Place of Performance

Address: US Army Aviation and Missile Command DAAH01 ATTN: AMSAM-AC, Building 5303, Martin Road Redstone Arsenal AL

Zip Code: 35898-5280

Country: US
 

Record

SN00278881-W 20030315/030313213735 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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