SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Atmospheric and Space Researc, Development and Program Analysis Support
- Notice Date
- 4/28/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541710
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 45CONS (Bldg 423), 1201 Edward H White II St MS 7200, Patrick AFB, FL, 32925-3238
- ZIP Code
- 32925-3238
- Solicitation Number
- FA2521-04-R-0044
- Response Due
- 5/14/2004
- Archive Date
- 5/29/2004
- Point of Contact
- James Loeffler, Contract Specialist, Phone (321) 494-4220, Fax null, - Donald Graham, Contracting Officer, Phone 321-494-6302, Fax 321-494-5403,
- E-Mail Address
-
james.loeffler@patrick.af.mil, don.graham@patrick.af.mil
- Description
- The purpose of this notice is to identify sources capable of performing research, development and program analysis support services for the Atmosphere & Space (A&S) Division (TTA) of the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) in support of the United States Nuclear Detonation Detection System (USNDS) space and atmospheric mission. BACKGROUND: AFTAC/TTA supports the overall AFTAC mission through the operation of the Nuclear Detonation(NUDET) Detection System (NDS) to detect, locate, identify, determine the yield of, and report in near-real-time all atmospheric and space NUDETs. AFTAC/TTA also performs detailed analyses of data collected by these detection systems. TTA is responsible for collecting and exploiting satellite-borne remote sensor data and providing national command authorities with nuclear weapon explosion data. TTA is also AFTAC?s command-lead for consolidation of A&S operational requirements. They develop and implement plans to meet operational requirements through the deployment of space-based sensors and associated ground processing equipment. The space-based sensors used to collect data include Radiation Detection Capability (RADEC) sensor suites hosted on Defense Support Program (DSP) satellites and NDS sensor suites hosted on Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, among others. The ground data processing systems used include the Integrated Correlation and Display System (ICADS), the AFTAC Low Intensity Signal Event (ALISE) processor, the NDS Analysis Package (NAP) ground segment, the Advanced RADEC Data Units (ARDUs), several classified systems, and the A&S Local Area Network (LAN). These satellite/sensor/ground data processing systems are collectively labeled the United States NUDET Detection System (USNDS). This unique national asset provides the only US global detection capability for atmospheric and space NUDETs. To perform its mission, TTA maintains a data processing and storage capability on a distributed client-server automated information system called the A&S LAN. Additionally, they develop and maintain data analysis software to support A&S mission operations. The use of contractor support provides a structured and documented approach for collecting valid user requirements, and the requirements identified by the users provide feedback for continued software process improvements. A past consolidation of analysis techniques and algorithms has created seven functionally-unique software applications, each with a standardized Graphical User Interface (GUI). This set of software applications represent the core of TTA?s analysis capabilities and are named QUERY, CAPTOOL, CAPFAST, DISPLAY, HEALTHTOOL, SIMTOOL, and TAOTOOL. As algorithms, techniques, weapon and sensor designs, evasion scenarios, and data sources evolve or expand, TTA must remain the primary NUDET investigator for the USNDS. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, and other services necessary to perform the work specified above. The majority of the work will be performed at AFTAC/TTA, Patrick AFB, FL. Specifically, the contractor shall perform the following activities: algorithm development; Research and Development (R&D); event characterization process improvement; continued A&S analysis program development and/or expansion; requirements capture; functional design of capabilities for analysis applications; ?on-line? help documentation update and/or creation for application software; new data source incorporation into software and data processing baselines; software configuration and control, software validation and testing; technical evaluation of software and database test procedures; promote the transition of software and data; training of TTA personnel in the use of new or revised applications; user-training materials update; on-line TTA analysis tools upgrade and maintenance; technical meeting attendance/participation, and A&S LAN change documentation. Additionally, the contractor shall possess an in-depth understanding of requirements analysis and the ability to assess system and operational documentation to support TTA decision-making. The contractor shall define a structured and documented approach for collecting requirements identified by users to provide feedback for software process improvements. All TTA decision support functions other than those precluded from being contracted (policy-making and financial control) are within the scope of this effort. The TTA assessment process requires definition and/or clarification of space and ground data processing requirements, generation of cost/benefit trade studies to evaluate system alternatives to meet validated requirements, and conduct of operational assessments. The products from this support include capability analyses, feasibility studies, risk analyses, operational analyses, and new program initiatives. Ideal contractor candidates must have personnel with knowledge of nuclear weapon phenomenology, extensive knowledge of satellite sensor operation and associated data processing, a working knowledge of both PC and UNIX operating systems, and an ability to program in C++ and other languages. Contractor personnel should also possess an ability to adapt to new sensor systems and ground processing systems while maintaining the TTA Legacy data. (Current TTA system has approximately 3 million lines of code hosted on an Oracle database that requires management and real-time updating.) It is imperative that no loss of analytical capability occurs between the current support effort and this proposed support effort. Contractor?s experience and past performance are critical to a successful and uninterrupted AFTAC A&S mission, therefore a history of relevant work is required. Key contractor personnel should possess experience and have the ability to use the Atmospheric and Space analysis tools and applications discussed above. Experience in assessment and development of concept requirements and operational documentation is required. Also, experience in performing software validation and testing in the AFTAC/TTA mission areas outlined above is required. Contractor personnel will require DoD security clearances at least at the TOP SECRET/SCI level for key personnel. Handling of material up to TOP SECRET/SCI is required. Storage and Facility clearances of at least the TOP SECRET/SCI level are required. This sources-sought synopsis is an invitation for all qualified sources that contemplate submitting a proposal under a future RFP for this requirement to identify themselves. Sources should submit a brief capabilities statement in response to this notice. Responses must be limited to no more that 20 pages and should address the following specific areas: 1. The clearance level of personnel working on the proposed contract. 2. The capabilities of key personnel relating to the requirements outlined above. Resumes may be included but shall be counted as part of the above page limit. 3. Recent and Relevant company experience and capabilities related to the requirements outlined above. 4.. Business size/status. A cost plus fixed fee contract is contemplated with a 1 year base period and 4 one year options. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to pay for information requested, issue a solicitation, or award a contract. Responses may be mailed to 45CONS/LGCCB, Attn: James Loeffler, 1030 S. HWY A1A, Bldg 989, MS 1000, Patrick AFB, FL, 32925-3002. Responses may also be e-mailed to james.loeffler@patrick.af.mil. Questions may also be e-mailed to this address. Responses are due no later than 12 March 2003.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Patrick AFB, FL
- Zip Code: 32925
- Zip Code: 32925
- Record
- SN00575433-W 20040430/040428221754 (fbodaily.com)
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