SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Multi Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW) Electronic Surveillance (ES) Technology for DD(X)
- Notice Date
- 3/31/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541710
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research, ONR, CODE ONR-02 800 N. QUINCY ST. Rm 704, Arlington, VA, 22217
- ZIP Code
- 22217
- Solicitation Number
- N0001404R0012
- Response Due
- 6/2/2004
- Archive Date
- 6/17/2004
- Point of Contact
- Wade Wargo, Sr. Contract Specialist, Phone 703-696-2574, - Vera Carroll, Branch Head ONR Code 253, Phone 703-696-2610,
- E-Mail Address
-
wargow@onr.navy.mil, carrolv@onr.navy.mil
- Description
- The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is the lead organization for development efforts being initiated under the Fleet/Force Protection (F/FP) Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) program. One such technology project headed by ONR under the F/FP FNC is the Advanced Multi Function Radio Frequency Concept (AMRFC). AMRFC is a program that addresses the increasing challenges of shipboard topside Radio Frequency (RF) functions. Specifically, AMRFC is developing and demonstrating technology for Electronic Warfare (EW), Radar, and RF Communications functions sharing common receive and transmit antennas. Current U.S. Navy surface combatants employ a large number of RF apertures (antennas) to enable Electronic Warfare, Communication, and Radar functions. Historically, each function (and hence system) has its own aperture, electronics, operator, and logistics/maintenance tail. This classic RF systems approach results in Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility (EMI/EMC) issues which degrade system performance and increase life-cycle cost for the combatant. Ship RF signature and radar cross section is difficult to reduce when restricted to classic RF aperture/antenna approaches. Additionally, future shipboard radars (Multi-Function Radar (MFR), Volume Surveillance Radar (VSR)) require more power and higher duty cycles which further compound EMI problems. The Navy?s identified need for improved platform signature control; reduced manning; reduced platform cross-section; and scalable, affordable, open systems architectures and technologies for future combatant antennas/apertures are the major drivers behind ONR?s AMRFC research efforts. In order to address the issues of ship signature, physical size and weight constraints, performance, and life cycle cost; ONR has sponsored research for new electronics components, RF apertures, and system capabilities using broadband, multifunction, RF designs and advanced technologies. The F/FP FNC program at ONR, through the AMRFC project and AMRFC test bed deployed at the Naval Research Laboratory?s (NRL) Chesapeake Bay Detachment (CBD) site in Maryland, is developing the capability to integrate and demonstrate Radar, Electronic Warfare, Communications, and Aviation support functions into a common set of RF apertures. The test bed system is capable of generating multiple simultaneous beams performing multiple RF functions where the functionality is defined by software. ONR and the F/FP FNC is currently demonstrating this technology within the test bed at CBD. AMRFC will reduce the acquisition cost risk of transitioning multi function RF technology to Navy surface combatants (DD(X), CVN-21) by demonstrating the functions of High Probability of Intercept (HPOI), Precision Direction Finding (PDF), High Gain/High Sensitivity (HG/HS) Electronic Warfare Support (ES), Specific Emitter Identification (SEI) of received signals, Electronic Attack (EA), Common Data Link (CDL) and Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL). This notice is to announce ONR?s intent to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development, testing, and demonstration of a Multi Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW) Electronic Warfare Support (ES) system for the DD(X) program. MFEW (ES) is the designated title for specific follow-on work to transition multi function Electronic Warfare enabling technology previously performed under the AMRFC project initially identified as AMRFC/EW. This work specifically addresses the Electronic Warfare/Electronic Support (surveillance) requirements for the DD(X) and potentially other future U.S. Navy surface ship requirements. The ensuing awards from this RFP are intended to provide for the Technology Development (TD) and Systems Development and Demonstration (SDD) phases of a Navy acquisition program. The program will develop and demonstrate a proof of concept ES prototype. The ES prototype will be a low observable multi function RF array antenna system. It will demonstrate key performance capabilities and perform technology risk mitigation. The proof of concept demonstration will be conducted in an at-sea environment representative of environmental conditions to be faced by shipboard installed systems. MFEW (ES) will be integrated with other systems to be installed on the DD(X). The initial effort will thus demonstrate the integration of the MFEW (ES) system with the ship?s combat, navigation, environment control via applicable Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) hardware and software. The MFEW (ES) top-level technical objectives are contained in the AMRFC/EW Technology Transition Agreement (TTA) dated December 2003, and classified ?SECRET?. The initial EW capabilities required for MFEW (ES) will include HPOI, PDF and HG/HS. The system will demonstrate and perform passive detection; angle of arrival (AOA) determination; classification of threat, neutral and friendly emitters; and targeting of terminal seekers. The required ES capability sensitivity shall enable extended decision timelines by providing information that helps clear the tactical picture to support EW engagements at extended ranges. The objective of the TD Phase is to demonstrate MFEW (ES) technology that provides the critical components for the development and deployment of an ES system that meets key operational and technical objectives. Unit cost, platform integration and supportability are essential elements that will be continually assessed to conform to DD(X) requirements. This ES capability will be an integrated element with the DD(X) combat system contributing to both DD(X) operations as well as operations with the battle group. The ES capability to be demonstrated will contribute to own ships and battle group interoperability. Initial efforts of the MFEW (ES) program include traceability of requirements from top-level DD(X) requirements to support ES requirements definition, trade studies, top-level system and subsystem designs. Threat analysis will be conducted and ES specifications will be developed that support DD(X) missions. Threat, ES parameters and DD(X) integration and RCS requirements will be evaluated and requirements allocated to establish ES system architecture and critical multi function component/module specifications. Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV) will be a continuing task during all phases to assure an affordable open systems design is achieved. AMRFC developed technologies and results of testing will be evaluated to assess conformance with DD(X) EW performance requirements. AMRFC hardware and software components/modules will be evaluated and incorporated into the MFEW (ES) system design when their performance is evaluated and assessed to meet DD(X) EW requirements while also providing the most cost effective solution for specific MFEW (ES) functions. Analyses of existing SEWIP development efforts will be conducted in order to exploit existing capabilities that reduce risk as well as meet cost objectives and design requirements. Ongoing Science and Technology efforts such as ManTech and SBIR efforts will likewise be evaluated for potential transitions and applications to this development effort. This RFP will provide for multiple awards of Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Task Order Contracts. Multiple contract and task order awards are anticipated based on major systems and component level procurements supporting the planned technology and systems demonstration. This may include multiple task order awards per task order solicitation. Sample tasks representative of the major deliverables that are anticipated to be procured via separate task orders under the multiple award contracts will be included within the RFP. Offeror?s abilities to perform under the contract will be evaluated based on sample task proposals as well as additional criteria identified within the RFP. Offerors must show reasonable ability to perform the work under a sample task to be eligible for basic contract award. The sample task proposals are for evaluation purposes only and will not be used to issue any initial task order awards. The first task order solicitation is intended to be issued immediately after award of the basic contracts from this RFP. The anticipated basic contract award date is September 2004. The contract will have a five-year ordering period. The blanket Statement of Work under any ensuing basic contracts from this RFP will include the following types of tasks: requirements definition, trade studies, system and subsystem designs, threat analysis, development, fabrication, system integration, test, demonstration, production engineering, preparation of production documentation and qualification testing, and production and testing of limited quantities of system/subsystems, i.e., Limited Rate Initial Production (LRIP), for the DD(X) platform. The ensuing IDIQ contracts will allow for the issuance of orders by ONR and by PEO IWS 2. ONR anticipates that the basic contract will have a maximum ordering ceiling of $200M. It is anticipated that ONR will issue a Draft RFP on the ONR website at http://www.onr.navy.mil/02/rfps/n00014_04_r_0012/ on approximately 16 APR 2004. Industry?s comments to the Draft RFP should be provided by email (wargow@onr.navy.mil) to the ONR Contracting Officer on or before 30 APR 2004. A final RFP is anticipated to be issued on approximately 03 MAY 2004. No hardcopies of this RFP will be mailed, faxed, or emailed. In order to submit a proposal under this solicitation, Offerors must possess a SECRET facility clearance with SECRET safeguarding. The RFP will be unclassified, but the technical objectives in the TTA are classified ?SECRET? and therefore will be provided under separate cover. The TTA will only be provided to interested Offerors who have a SECRET facility clearance with SECRET safeguarding. The TTA will be mailed in hardcopy or on CD ROM to Offerors upon request via the following methods: Mail to Office of Naval Research, Ballston Centre Tower One, Attn: Wade Wargo, ONR 0251, 800 N. Quincy Street, Rm. 720, Arlington, VA, 22217-5660; Email to wargow@onr.navy.mil; or Fax to 703-696-0066. All requests should include RFP Number, Company Cage Code, Facility address, and Request Point of Contact information. Requests for the TTA can be sent immediately after publication of this synopsis. After award of the basic contracts from this solicitation, additional task order solicitations may be submitted that include System Requirements Documents (SRDs) and/or other requirements documents classified at the ?Secret? level. An Industry Day is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, 20 APR 2004 at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), 4555 Overlook Avenue SW Washington, DC 20375-5326 in Building 210, Conference Room 1440. The security level will be SECRET. Visit Requests will need to be received by Thursday, 15 APR 2004. Offerors interested in attending industry date should consult the ONR website mentioned above for further information and to confirm final date, building/room number, and times of Industry Day.
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