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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 07, 2005 FBO #1472
SOLICITATION NOTICE

A -- Autonomous Rotorcraft Sniper System (ARSS) Program

Notice Date

12/5/2005
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

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

Contracting Office

Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, ATTN: AMSRD-AMR-AA-C, Building 401, Lee Boulevard, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577
 

ZIP Code

23604-5577
 

Solicitation Number

W911W606-C-0008
 

Response Due

1/19/2006
 

Archive Date

3/20/2006
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This synopsis is for a noncommercial Autonomous Rotorcraft Sniper System (ARSS) program. Aviation Applied Technology Directorate has a requirement for a Research and Development program to integrate and develop a lightweight stabilized remote turret on the Vigilante" Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) UAV platform. The objective of the program is to demonstrate a targeting and sniper capability onboard an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), a capability never seen in battle. Having the ability to accu rately engage single point man sized targets with an airborne UAV will give the ground based soldier the ability to have a high-point survivable sniper at their disposal when needed. An airborne UAV can rapidly achieve lookdown angles and viewpoints requi red for sniper engagements, while controlled from the troop on the ground. Demonstrating this capability is the goal of the Autonomous Rotorcraft Sniper System (ARSS). AATD will use its Government-owned Vigilante" as the VTOL UAV testbed platform for this effort. AATD intends to award a cost-reimbursable contract to Utah State University Research Foundation (USURF). 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(3), as implemented by FAR 6.302-3, in order to establish or maintain an essential engineering, research, or development ca pability to be provided by an educational or other nonprofit institution or a federally funded research and development center. Utah State University (USU) created USURF in 1967 as a nonprofit corporation owned by USU. Its purpose is to provide an organiza tion for the management and physical support of applied research, the discovery of new ideas and the advancement of innovative technologies. USURF seeks to contribute to the fundamental strength of research and development within the University by transfor ming knowledge into products and services through the application of knowledge and through creative expression to produce creative works. Among USURFs areas of emphasis is imaging systems. Alpha contract negotiations, appropriate for sole source require ments, will be limited to USURF. USURF has developed a highly stable, lightweight turret designed to carry sensor payloads in aircraft. This turret is the suitable for use in this program because of its lightweight. The program seeks to integrate a tur ret for the program onto a 1,000lb class UAV. UAVs in this range have a payload capacity in the 200 lbs range, which includes all sensors, weapons, and mounting and control hardware. The weapons payload for this size UAV would weigh approximately 75 lbs. USURF possesses a fully stabilized, articulated, modular turret with sufficient accuracy to engage small point targets with the necessary firepower. The USURF lightweight permits other equipment necessary for this program to be incorporated on the platf orm as well. The turret has significant potential to meet program goals and maintain RD&E capability in a non-profit institution. Based upon market research, not only is USURF the only non-profit institution with such a turret, but also is the only sourc e with such a lightweight, precision turret. The program is deemed to fall within USURFs charter and USURF is uniquely situated to support the program. The period of performance is fourteen (14) months for this program. The North American Industry Clas sification System (NAICS) applicable to this is 541710. This size standard is 1500. No options are anticipated for this program. While the Government does not anticipate competition, any responsible source may submit a proposal, which shall be considered. Written proposals should be addressed to AATD, Attn: AMSAM-RD-AA-C (Ms. Sandra Schuck), 757-878-4819, Building 401, Lee Blvd, Ft Eustis, Va 23604-5577. Contracting Officer is Ms. Rhonda Buckanin. Anyone describing an explanation or interpretation of this announcement must request it in writing at the above address (Data 757-878-0008) or sschuck@aatd.eustis.army.mil. FBO numbered Notes Apply 22 and 26.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Aviation Applied Technology Directorate ATTN: AMSRD-AMR-AA-C, Building 401, Lee Boulevard Fort Eustis VA

Zip Code: 23604-5577

Country: US
 

Record

SN00944887-W 20051207/051205212124 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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