SRCSGT | 58 | This market research and sources sought notice is for seeking technical information that that could focus plans for and Enhanced AN/TPQ-36 (EQ-36) counter fire radar procured on an accelerated timetable and within reasonable budget.

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 26, 2005 FBO #1188
SOURCES SOUGHT

58 -- This market research and sources sought notice is for seeking technical information that that could focus plans for and Enhanced AN/TPQ-36 (EQ-36) counter fire radar procured on an accelerated timetable and within reasonable budget.

Notice Date: 2/24/2005
Notice Type: Sources Sought
NAICS: 334511 — Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
Contracting Office: US Army Communications-Electronics Command, CECOM Acquisition Center - DAAB07, ATTN: AMSEL-AC, Building 1208, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5008
ZIP Code: 07703-5008
Solicitation Number: W15P7T-05-R-T008
Response Due: 4/1/2005
Archive Date: 5/31/2005
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: NOTE: This is only a Request For Information (RFI), not a Request For Proposal (RFP) and all information received will be for planning purposes only. The CECOM Acquisition Center does not itend to award a contract on the basis of your reponses nor ot herwise pay for the preparations of any information presented or the use of any such information. All proprietary information should be marked as such. The response date for this RFI is April 01, 2005. For Technical Point of Contact is Mr. Robert Burrus, Phone 732-427-0772 or E-mail robert.burrus@mail1.monmouth.army.mil The US Army PM Firefinder currently manages an aging target acquisition counter fire radar system AN/TPQ-36(V) 8. The EQ-36 System would provide improved operational and physical functionality over the existing AN/TPQ-36(V) 8 radar. The EQ-36 System must have increase accuracy and range, be an affordable, highly mobile and transportable ruggedized battlefield radar system with improved throughput, reduced crew size (four), and fewer vehicles. Phase I of the EQ-36 program will emphasize radar performance in a 90 degree sector coverage pattern. The 90 degree search sector shall be capable of being moved and steered through the 6400 mil sector without repositioning the vehicle and/or trailer on which the antenna is mounted. The width of the search sector s hall be operator selectable from 230 mils to 1600 mils. A spiral development program is planned to ultimately increase the search sector to a 360 degree coverage capability. The Phase 1 the system designs and equipment architecture shall ensure a cost ef fective path forward of the 360 degree capability. The EQ-36 System shall collect, process, store, display, and digitally transmit day/night mortar, cannon, and rocket counter-fire target acquisition data to the controlling Command and Control (C2) archit ecture via Combat Net Radio and LAN. Stored data shall also be able to be transmitted manually, automatically, and, while on the move, using two-way digital communications. The EQ-36 System architecture shall emphasize Built In Test (BIT), and embedded t raining to ensure ease of Soldier operation and maintenance in the field. The EQ-36 System radar shall be capable of supporting forces in most operational environments to include urban and complex clutter/terrain, and be ruggedized to operate in these env ironments. The system shall incorporate self locating/self survey capabilities/techniques that provide sufficient Northing, Easting, and Altitude (N,E,A) grid coordinate accuracy to ensure that the target location requirements as specified in Table 1 are met. The EQ-36 shall also be capable of accepting survey data (N,E,A and direction) through manual download. Digital Terrain Elevation Data (DTED levels 1 and 2) and meteorological data shall be used and easily imported into the system. Radar system arc hitecture shall not preclude the use of higher levels of DTED. Weapon classification shall be as light, medium or heavy subtypes and caliber as a goal. The secondary mission is to provide accurate 'did hit' data of artillery, cannon, and rocket friendly fires. 'State Vectors' for targets shall be available for transmission. It is desired that the system complete the basic elements of transmitting, receiving, processing, and digital target reporting within 10 seconds (current Message Transfer Protocol St andards) of weapon firing. It is envisioned that the EQ-36 System will have at least two hardware configurations to ensure functional operation in all threat environments while maintaining an efficient and safe environment for the soldier. A 'mission ess ential' configuration is required to accomplish a rapid insertion of the EQ-36 System by a single C-130 sortie. Rapid emplacement/displacement and mobility of the system to support initial insertions is required. A second 'sustainment' configuration is e nvisioned to be used for mid to long term protection of high priority assets (like air ports, command posts, etc.) and requires a shelter that provides crew protection against ballistic nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) weapons. The shelter shall be equipped with an ECU (environmental control unit) and a GPFU (gas particulate filter u nit). Phase 1 of the EQ-36 Program will develop and deliver the 'mission essential' configuration and develop the system designs and equipment architecture to ensure a cost effective implementation of the 'sustainment' configuration to be implemented and delivered in Phase II of the program. For each configuration it is mandatory that the EQ-36 System be hardened to protect against loss of critical platform functionality after exposure to physical destructive threats from conventional explosive ordnance, and to non-conventional ordnance (NBC weapons). The system shall also be able to withstand nuclear effects from HEMP (High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse) and high power microwave radiation. The EQ-36 System shall be operable and maintainable by personne l wearing MOPP IV gear and be able to withstand decontamination. The EQ-36 System shall be able to perform its missions in an electronic warfare environment and operate with minimal adverse effects or system degradation. The EQ-36 System shall be able to operate in blackout mode without degrading normal operations. For complete specifications and additional information please go to the following website: https://abop.monmouth.army.mil/ Go to the Army Pre-Award Drop Down box, select CECOM Market Research and press the Go button. From the market research listing select 'Enhanced AN/TPQ-36 Counter Fire Radar (EQ-36)'. Next scroll down and select the attachment titled 'EQ-36 RFI Final Feb 23 05'.
Place of Performance: Address: US Army Communications-Electronics Command, CECOM Acquisition Center - W15P7T ATTN: Pinkesh Patel, AMSEL-AC-CC-RT-R, Building 1208 Fort Monmouth NJ; Zip Code: 07703-5008; Country: US
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58 -- This market research and sources sought notice is for seeking technical information that that could focus plans for and Enhanced AN/TPQ-36 (EQ-36) counter fire radar procured on an accelerated timetable and within reasonable budget.