SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) FOR DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION OF AN ORDNANCE INITIATION SYSTEM USING NEW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES APPLICABLE TO FLEET BALLISTIC MISSILE SYSTEMS
- Notice Date
- 7/7/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- N00164 300 Highway 361, Building 64 Crane, IN
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0016404R4502
- Response Due
- 9/27/2004
- Archive Date
- 10/27/2004
- Point of Contact
- Ellen McDaniel 8128545315
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to point of contact
(mcdaniel_e@crane.navy.mil)
- Description
- The Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center has a requirement to develop and to demonstrate an ordnance initiation system using new and emerging technologies applicable to fleet ballistic missile systems. The Navy intends to develop the technologies required by the ordnance system, build a laboratory prototype of the system and demonstrate feasibility of the system in a relevant environment. The ordnance system prototype will be scaled down in order to meet schedule and budgetary requirements, however should provide an effective demonstration of key technological requirements scalable to the total system. The proposed alternative ordnance system solution should use new and emerging technology and should identify advantages over the current Trident D5 ordnance system in terms of cost, safety, reliability, performance and versatility. To meet programmatic goals in terms of cost reduction, the most practical design approach may employ an architecture that minimizes or eliminates the need for a linear ordnance energy transfer system that accounts for over 90% of the Trident D5 system costs (excluding controller/firing unit costs). System versatility goals could be met by designing a system that is adaptable to multiple ordnance initiation functions such as, stage separation, gas generator and rocket motor ignition (both large boost motors and smaller eject/jettison motors), and missile destruct. The event being initiated may be located a significant distance from control electronics sending signals commanding the function. The ordnance system should be capable of accurate timing in terms of simultaneity and minimum function time. The most technically challenging requirement for this design will be to meet system safety. Compliance to MIL-S TD-1512, MIL-STD1576, MIL-STD-1316E, MIL-STD-1901A, and EWR 127-1 are to be considered as system design goals. Explosives used shall not be more sensitive to impact than PentaErythritol TetraNitrate (PETN). In-line or out-of line systems may be proposed based upon the explosive materials that are proposed. Safety characteristics should be addressed with emphasis on sensitivity to shock (high-acceleration survivability), temperature range, vibration and hazards of electromagnetic radiation to ordnance. Other performance parameters that should be considered are system weight, energy consumption and the ability to withstand a broad range of environmental conditions including temperature, shock, vibration and electro-magnetic radiation. Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will compete for award based upon their potential value to the government in fulfilling the requirements st ated above. That value will be determined using a combination of criteria including technical merit, affordability, and the governments confidence in effective pursuit of the effort considering the scope of the effort, the offeror?s understanding of it, the competence and availability of experienced engineering, scientific, managerial, personnel, the offeror?s corporate experience and the availability of, or ability to obtain, necessary facilities to perform this effort. Cost realism and reasonableness will also be considered to the extent appropriate. The primary goal of this R&D effort is to successfully demonstrate feasibility of an alternative ordnance initiation system suitable for strategic missile applications. The best solution will be the most practical solution that demonstrates safe and reliable operation, is cost effective, can be adapted to initiate a variet y of events spaced throughout a large missile, and that best meet the requirements. The prototype system should include new and/or emerging technology that has not been previously demonstrated in a strategic missile application/environment. The Navy reserves the right to select for award any, all, part, none or any combination of the proposals received. The Navy may or may not choose to use the technology demonstrated in a follow-on strategic propulsion applications program. At minimum, proposals should address requirements stated above and include the method of initiation, prospective energetic materials, proposed system architecture, system safety mechanisms, system reliability, system timing and costs estimates and breakdown. The Government reserves the right to request an oral presentation in addition to the submitted proposals. All proprietary or classified informatio n will be handled appropriately. The Navy will evaluate proposals with technical advisory support provided by Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company (LMSSC). The planned completion date for this effort is 30 September 2007. Estimated cost is $1,000,000 total and may be funded incrementally for a period up to 36 months. The BAA package will be posted on the NSWC Crane web site at http://www.crane.navy.mil. The POC for information regarding this procurement is Ms. Ellen McDaniel, telephone 812-854-5315, fax 812-854-5666 or email mcdaniel_e@crane.navy.mil. It is anticipated that the BAA solicitation package will be released on or about 20 August 2004. Numbered note 26 applies.
- Web Link
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to download solicitation
(http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/synop/04r4502.htm)
- Record
- SN00616413-W 20040709/040707212405 (fbodaily.com)
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