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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 16, 2006 FBO #1846
SOURCES SOUGHT

14 -- Interface information, requirements, and technical aspects useful for future systems used in the 2.75 inch family of rockets.

Notice Date

12/14/2006
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

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

Contracting Office

US Army Aviation and Missile Command (Missile), ATTN: AMSAM-AC, Building 5303, Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280
 

ZIP Code

35898-5280
 

Solicitation Number

W31P4Q-07-T-0119
 

Response Due

2/28/2007
 

Archive Date

4/29/2007
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center (AMRDEC), Redstone, Arsenal, AL, is seeking domestic sources of information on technology that can be applied in the engineering, design, and development of a Smart Rocket Launcher for the 2.75 inch family of rockets. The purpose of this request is to identify characteristics of future launchers and Rocket Management Systems that would enhance and provide better cap abilities for fuze operation. These characteristics may include; but not be limited to, interfaces, controls, power requirements, protocols, and hardware. Listed below are some examples of the options that may be used in future 2.75 inch systems: a. Seeker or guidance (Laser, I2R, MMW, GPS, INS, multimode, lock-on-before launch, etc). b. Data updates (prelaunch, postlaunch) via RF, optical or wire lines, or any other means. c. Multiple fuze modes: Multipoint  simultaneous/nonsimultaneous initiation; Proximity; Point detonate; Point detonate with delay; Other options to be determined. d. Zone less firing of rockets e. Rocket configuration identification f. Compatible with legacy family of 2.75 inch rockets g. Rapid initialization and launch of multiple rockets (approximately 15 seconds between firings) h. Prelaunch power application to guided rockets i. Accommodate possible future requirement for rocket motor arming circuitry j. Modification of existing Navy 2.75 inch launchers to include umbilical signals/power k. Other options to be determined. The base line requirements are: 1. SAFETY CRITERIA. Must comply with applicable safety standards. The AMRDEC can define the relevant safety standards for specific suggested technologies upon request. 2. TRADE OFFS. Suggestions must address realistic constraints in the following areas: a. Cost (using constant FY07 US dollars) b. Physical volume c. Mass properties (mass, center of mass, and moments of inertia) d. Ability to withstand military storage, transportation, and use environments e. Producibility, using the US industrial base f. Logistical support g. Reliability h. Training i. The ability to incorporate changes in the state-of-the-art of available technology, including upgrades through spare at the line replicable unit (LRU) level j. Durability (the ability to withstand repeated loading, unloading, and rocket firings). 3. Interfaces must be compliant with the DoD Global Information Grid and applicable federal IT acquisition requirements. Open system architecture is preferred. 4. Must be capable of being integrated and operated on US military aircraft, to include rotary wind, fixed wing, and unmanned systems. Interested and capable sources are asked to submit a white paper using standard font, size 10 or 12, with one inch margins, and containing a description of appropriate suggestions. Information on available, emerging, or needed technologies and how these t echnologies could be applied to this project should also be included. RFI responses are to be received no later than 1700 hours (CST), 28 February, 2006. All information must be in writing. Responses to this request for information may NOT be submitted via facsimile or by electronic means; any so sent will be disregarded. Telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. You may send five (5) copies of written responses to the attention of US Army Aviation and Missile Command, AMSAM-AC-RD-RB, Bldg 5400, Redstone Arsenal, AL, 35898-5280, ATTN: Ms. Ruth Wood ham or via the following e-mail address: ruth.a.woodham@redstone.army.mil Technical questions can be addressed to Mr. Rick Kulbacki, US Army RDECOM, AMRDEC, Propulsion and Structures Directorate, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898, telephone (256) 876-9165, or e-mail: rick.kulbacki@us.army.mil. This is for information purposes ONLY. Acknowledgement of receipt will be issued if request for return rec eipt is included with response. All information submitted will be treated as confidential and will not be released outside the Government. All submissions must be clearly marked with the following caption: Releasable to Government Agencies for Evaluati on Purposes Only. The Government reserves the right to request further clarification to enhance the Governments understanding of the respondents submittal. RFI responses will be accepted from United States companies and organizations only. Whitepapers that fail to comply with the above instructions, or present ideas not pertinent to subject, may not be reviewed. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations paragraph 15.201 (e.), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by t he Government to form a binding contract. This sources sought request does not constitute an Invitation for Bids or a Request for Proposal, and is not a commitment by the US Army to procure products or services. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. Information submitted in response to this RFI is submitted at no cost to the Government and will not be returned.
 

Place of Performance

Address: US Army Aviation and Missile Command (Missile) ATTN: AMSAM-AC-RD-RB, Building 5400, Martin Road Redstone Arsenal AL

Zip Code: 35898-5280

Country: US
 

Record

SN01196752-W 20061216/061214221038 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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