SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Solicitation to determine market availability and potential sources of supply for power efficient techniques to disrupt Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIED)
- Notice Date
- 3/9/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- N00024 NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND, DC 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue S.E. Washington Navy Yard, DC
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0002409R6310
- Response Due
- 4/17/2009
- Archive Date
- 12/31/2009
- Point of Contact
- Joshua Burgess, CIV NAVSEAPhone: 202-781-3565FAX: 202-781-4654Email: Joshua.W.Burgess1@navy.mil<br />
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Government's intent for soliciting information from industry is to determine market availability and potential sources of supply for power efficient techniques to disrupt Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIED) used by terrorists. The Naval Sea Systems Command is soliciting information from industry regarding power efficient techniques to disrupt RCIED. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify potential sources of supply for unique techniques that may improve the effectiveness of existing or future Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) systems. The desired solution may fit most or all of the following specifications:.Ability to defeat advanced, complex, RCIED that maybe used today or in the future.Ability to perform in real or simulated combat conditions.Ability to perform while moving on a military vehicle or foot-mobile configuration.Technique at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) stage 6 or higher is required.Technique should require two or less antenna mounting locations and should be flexible with respect to antenna placement/integration with host platform The host platform needed to demonstrate the technique may be in the form of an existing CREW system with an adjunct technique integration kit. Alternatively, the technique may be designed with an interface to enable integration into a test bed or notional future open architecture CREW system. The desired technique solution, after integration with a host platform, may fit most or all of the following specifications:.Technique should be capable of operating from military vehicle auxiliary power at nominal 28 volts DC and have total system power consumption of less than 500 Watts.Technique may also be used for man portable configuration host platforms that require use of battery power and associated man pack weight constraints (a very low system weight is highly desirable for a man pack configuration).Ability to log data of interest when integrated with a host platform.Design of integrated technique/host system should incorporate human factors engineering principles.Design of integrated technique/host system should have a built in test or test procedure to verify proper operation.Status indicators for operators that could be viewed by others nearby should only convey unclassified information such as operation/standby mode, transmit power level, high temperature warning, etc.Environmental in accordance with MIL-STD-810F (-20 to 65 degrees C operational/-30 to 70 degrees C storage).Ruggedized vehicle standards for shock, vibration, dust, etc For questions the POC are: Joshua Burgess, CIV NAVSEAPhone: 202-781-3565FAX: 202-781-4654Email: Joshua.W.Burgess1@navy.mil and/or: Maryann Keyser, CIV NAVSEAPhone: 202-781-2906FAX: 202-781-4654Email: Maryann.Keyser@navy.mil For hard copy or classified submissions the POC is:CO NAVSURFWARCENDIV CraneCrane Division, Naval Surface Warfare CenterATTN: Brad Prichard Bldg 3330N, 300 Highway 361 Crane, IN 47522-5001Ph: 812.854.1267Email: brad.prichard@navy.milSIPR: brad.prichard@crane.navy.smil.mil Responses must include: a description of the specific technique, performance specifications, the overall capabilities of the technique against the above general requirements, the TRL of the technique with justification. Additional information detailing capability/performance such as test reports, summary of logistics, training & maintenance requirements. Cost for two systems with integrated technique and initial delivery lead time. Cost may be based on the technique integrated into systems proposed by vendor or cost to integrate the technique into a government developed test bed. Provide a cost estimate for orders of 100, 1000, and 10,000 technique integration kits (based on an assumed host platform). Estimate cost to provide system support during a 4 week test and evaluation period at various locations within continental US to include: On call, one day response for vendor to travel to test site to resolve any issues with the system being tested. Cost associated with ! two training sessions to train personnel on proper installation, operation & routine maintenance. Any and all parts and repairs necessary to support the 4 week test period. The Government is not obligated to conduct any tests based on this RFI. Responses may be in any format. Any classified responses to this RFI must be properly packaged, mailed via Fed Ex or USPS Registered Mail, and must be received on or before 10:00 AM 17 April 2009. Inner package of a classified submittal must be addressed to: CO NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane ATTN: Brad Prichard Bldg 3330N, 300 Highway 361 Crane, IN 47522-5001Ph: 812.854.1267 The classified package should be mailed to: CO NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare CenterATTN: Brad Prichard Bldg 3330N, 300 Highway 361 Crane, IN 47522-5001 Unclassified electronic responses are acceptable and should be sent to Joshua.W.Burgess1@navy.mil. The Government may use Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) to review submissions. Potential reviewers include: Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), MIT LL, and MITRE. Reviewers will be required to sign non-disclosure agreements relative to any information associated with this RFI. The Government may elect to conduct one-on-one discussions with Industry based on its analysis of the RFI responses, the quality of submission, and the level and specification of the information provided. Please note the Government is under no obligation to conduct these sessions. The information provided in response to this RFI will be used to support urgent, on-going, initiatives within DoD and may result in the Government developing and issuing a RFP for respondents. The information provided is for information only and is not a Request for Proposal or announcement of a solicitation. Therefore, pre-determined requirements do not exist. One intended outcome of the Government's seeking information from industry and available products will be the determination of requirements. This synopsis does not constitute an invitation for bid or Request for Proposal, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a contract or order or perform any tests. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement nor will the government return any data provided. Inputs requested by 1000 on 17 April 2009. Note: As written, this is RFI is Unclassified. Additional details can be requested using attached classified material request form.
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