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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 24, 2004 FBO #0880
SOURCES SOUGHT

A -- Request for Information for Proximity Sensor for Active Protection System Interceptors. Contract POC: Ms. Patsy Garrison, Contracting Officer, email: patsy.garrison@us.army.mil/.

Notice Date

4/22/2004
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

541710 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
 

Contracting Office

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

ZIP Code

35898-5280
 

Solicitation Number

W31P4Q-04-R-R018
 

Response Due

5/28/2004
 

Archive Date

7/27/2004
 

Point of Contact

Patsy Garrison, (256) 876-8762
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to US Army Aviation and Missile Command (Missile)
(patsy.garrison@redstone.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Request for Information for Proximity Sensor for Active Protection System Interceptors. Pursuant to FAR 15.2, this notice is being issued as a Research and Development Information Sought. Contract POC: Patsy Garrison, Phone (256) 876-8762, Email pa tsy.garrison@redstone.amy.mil; The US Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) is soliciting information on technology applicable to performing target proximity sensing in APS interceptors. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. It is part of a technology survey to assist in the planning of possible future programs. Informal or white paper responses are encouraged. Currently, the AMRDEC is developing an Active Protection System (APS) for ground vehicles to defend aga inst Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) and Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs). The APS has been designed and fabricated, and is currently integrated into a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-2) where it is undergoing live missile flight tests. This system uses a K -band radar to provide precise fire control for launching high explosive interceptors that destroy the threat missile warhead before it can properly function. The current interceptor contains an isotropic blast fragmentation warhead that detonates at a fi xed range of seven meters from the launcher. An effort is underway to optimize the threat engagement by investigating the feasibility of using an interceptor borne proximity sensor. The sensor would be used for detonating the interceptor warhead when the interceptor and threat missile are adjacent to each other; it is believed that this would mitigate the errors associated with the interceptor fly-out. Further, it is desirable for detonation to occur when the interceptor warhead and threat missile warhea d are adjacent to each other. At this point it is assumed that the missile warhead is near the forward section of the missile, so a leading edge indicator appears to be best suited. It is envisioned that the sensor package would be integrated into the fo rward section of the interceptor, and apertures would be mounted either on the side, or in the front of the interceptor, possibly behind a dome. Other requirements include: Interceptor velocity: 100-200 m/s; Interceptor trajectory: 1-2 meters above grou nd level, constant altitude; Threat missile length: 1-2 meters Threat missile velocity: 50-500 m/s; Point of closest approach: 0.1-3.0 meters; Missile crossing angle with respect to interceptor longitudinal axis: -20 to 20 degrees. Volume available for electronics: 80 mm X 80 mm X 80 mm. Questions or comments on demonstrated or potentially feasible technologies for this application are invited and should be addressed to the POC below. Appropriate proprietary claims will be honored and protected to pr event improper disclosure. Responses (3 copies) shall be provided by 28 May 2004 to US Army Aviation and Missile Command, Building 5400, AMSAM-AC-OS-RBB/Patsy Garrison, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898, or via email: patsy.garrison@.redtone.army.mil/. Technic al questions may be addressed to Ralph Halladay, Phone (256) 842-2466, FAX (256) 842-8479, E-mail: ralph.halladay@rdec.redstone.amy.mil; or Scott Howard, Phone (256) 842-1036), Email scott.howard@rdec.redtone.army.mil.
 

Place of Performance

Address: US Army Aviation and Missile Command (Missile) ATTN: AMSAM-AC, Building 5400 Redstone Arsenal AL

Zip Code: 35898-5280

Country: US
 

Record

SN00571076-W 20040424/040422212123 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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