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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF OCTOBER 25, 2006 FBO #1794
SOURCES SOUGHT

58 -- Request for Information (RFI) for Weapons Firing Detection, Classification and Location System.

Notice Date

10/23/2006
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

334511 — Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

US Army C-E LCMC Acquisition Center - DAAB07, ATTN: AMSEL-AC, Building 1208, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5008
 

ZIP Code

07703-5008
 

Solicitation Number

W15P7T07RPOVR
 

Response Due

11/22/2006
 

Archive Date

1/21/2007
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The US Army Project Manager, Night Vision/Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition (PM NV/RSTA) is conducting a Market Survey to identify potential sources to provide a weapons-fire detection system for tactical forces. The objective is t o provide a real-time detection, classification, and location of weapons in complex terrain and at standoff ranges that enable precise engagement of combatant shooters or automatic cross-cuing of other sensors for target confirmation to allow rapid underst anding of the situation in support of Joint Urban Operations. Sources will be required to provide evidence, as listed below, that they have the capability to build, produce and test a system with the following characteristics: while stationary and on the move, must be able to detect, classify from ground and airborne platforms (small arms or large caliber [e.g., 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 50 Cal], RPG, mortar or MANPAD) weapons firing. The system must also determine the precise, targeting-quality location of the we apons-fire event and display the classification/location in a 3-D location and imagery of the threat or cue an imager and allow that to produce the imagery. As well as format a standard message (USMTF, VMF, and JVMF) which can be forwarded through Army ta ctical communications to a tactical operations center, to another similarly equipped unit in the local area or automatically cross-cue another sensor. A prototype at the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 is required. This response is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for an award of a contract, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Responses to this RFI may be used to help scope and refine requirements for a formal RF P at a later date. The capabilities of the system are as follows: 1 - Capabilities: 1.1 - The PROTOTYPE shall be capable of providing a 360 degree azimuth coverage as an objective; 1.2 - The PROTOTYPE shall provide coverage in elevation of at least 30-degrees; 1.3 - The PROTOTYPE shall have the capability to detect, clas sify, locate and report multiple threats; 1.4 - The PROTOTYPE shall detect and declare each threat at a distance greater than the effective range of the threat weapon system. The specified range performance of the PROTOTYPE shall be treated as classified i nformation; 1.5 - The PROTOTYPE shall require a Probability of Detection (Pd) of 90% (threshold) with an objective of better than 90%; 1.6 - The PROTOTYPE shall require a Probability of Classification (Pc) of 80%; 1.7 - The PROTOTYPE shall be capable of pr oviding sufficient target position, (i.e., azimuth and elevation or grid location) of the threat to hand off to another sensor or system for prosecution or further hand-off; 1.8 - The PROTOTYPE shall be capable of classifying the type of threat weapon (i.e small arms or large caliber [5.56mm, 7.62mm, 50 Cal], RPG, mortar or MANPAD); 1.9 - The PROTOTYPE shall have a low false alarm rate from manmade and natural events; 1.10 - The PROTOTYPE shall have the capability to automatically store associated detection , geo-location and weapon classification information for post operation analysis, both when stationary and on the move; 1.11 - The PROTOTYPE shall have the capability to zoom in on detected threats, day and night and in ambient weather conditions; 1.12 - T he PROTOTYPE shall be able to be mounted on a tripod, a vehicle or air platform. Threshold: independent system (i.e., tripod or yoke). Objective: gimble and/or other means to attach to other systems (i.e., UAVs, UGVs, Fixed wings, Rotary wings); 1.13 - T he PROTOTYPE is expected to be capable of providing both analog and digital imagery outputs; 1.14 - The PROTOTYPE shall have low latency warning for timely action and response to sniper activities; 1.15 - The PROTOTYPE shall be operable within 10 minutes f rom power turn on; 1.16 - The PROTOTYPE shall be enclosed and protected from the elements; 1 .17 - The PROTOTYPE shall operate at high temperatures with an objective of 160 degrees F ambient (71 degrees C); 1.18 -The PROTOTYPE shall operate at low temperatures with an objective of minus 51degrees F ambient (minus 46 degrees C); 1.19 - The PROTOTYP E shall operate on standard military power, battery power, and aircraft power and also be able to power down when there is loss of power; 1.20 -The PROTOTYPE shall be capable of being readily moved from one platform to another; 1.21 When the PROTOYPE is mounted on a platform with a weapon, the PROTOTYPE shall be able to distinguish between hostile and friendly firing. 2.Requested Information: 2.1 - Describe the system and how it meets the above capabilities; 2.2 - State the m aturity of the PROTOTYPE (i.e., developmental, or production). If PROTOTYPE has been produced, please provide quantities. Any performance data to substantiate your claims of performance would be appreciated; 2.3 - Provide cost and schedule estimates for development to a TRL 9. Provide the production cost (not including non recurring costs) for ordering quantities of 0-19, 20  50, 51-99, and 100 plus or your most efficient quantity price break point on a yearly bases; 2.4 -Provide a list of threats (weap ons) with detection and classification ranges and supporting data; 2.5 - Propose plan for: support equipment for the systems, spares, technical support, testing support, maintenance, upgrades as required and an estimate for sustainment costs on a per unit, per year basis. Support the integration of the PROTOTYPE with other systems, and Procurement of additional PROTOTYPE systems. Based on your response, the government may contact you for more information or an opportunity may be given to you to demonstrate your system. The demonstration will be at industries own expense. Interested firms should submit literature/brochures not exceeding ten (10) pages describing the above information. Responses should include their company name, complete address, CAGE Code , and a technical point of contact with phone number and email address. In addition, responses should indicate the interested sources business size status and indicate whether they are small-disadvantaged, woman-owned, HUBZone, and/or service-disabled ve teran owned. Sources should indicate whether they are U.S. or foreign owned. Any information submitted by respondents to this survey is strictly voluntary. All proprietary and classified information should be marked and handled as such. Unclassified Res ponses shall be posted the Interactive Business Opportunity Page at: https://abop.monmouth.army.mil under BAA W15P7T-07-R-P0VR and a copy furnished to US Army, PM NV/RSTA, 10221 Burbeck Rd, Bldg. 399, Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060, ATTN: SFAE-IEWS-NV (Mr. Thomas Conway and Mr. Vincent Ramirez) or the following e-mail address: thomas.conway1@belvoir.army.mil and vincent.ramirez@belvoir.army.mil. Acknowledgement of receipt will be issued. Classified information can be sent to thomas.conway@belvoirdms.army.smil.mi l. Questions regarding this information request are encouraged and can be directed to Mr. Thomas Conway and Mr. Vincent Ramirez, VIA EMAIL ONLY. Place of Performance will be US Army, PM NV/RSTA, 10221 Burbeck Rd, Bldg. 399, Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060.
 

Place of Performance

Address: US Army C-E LCMC Acquisition Center - DAAB07 ATTN: AMSEL-AC, Building 1208 Fort Monmouth NJ

Zip Code: 07703-5008

Country: US
 

Record

SN01169512-W 20061025/061023230328 (fbodaily.com)
 

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