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58 -- RFI for Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)system capable of replacing in-board electronics of the existing AN/WLR-9 Acoustic Intercept Sonar System.
- Notice Date
- 9/1/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- N66604 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Simonpietri Drive Newport, RI
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N6660409R5520
- Response Due
- 10/1/2009
- Archive Date
- 10/30/2009
- Point of Contact
- Mr. William Hurley 401-832-1571
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Naval Sea Systems Command. Note: The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, Rhode Island is NOT accepting quotes or proposals via submission through NECO. Introduction NUWC division Newport is the Technical Design Agent for the AN/WLR-9 Acoustic Intercept Sonar System supporting PEO Submarines PMS 415 Program Manager. PMS 415 has requested NUWC Newport perform a market survey of commercial off the self (COTS) based systems capable of replacing the existing inboard electronics portion of the AN/WLR-9 Acoustic Intercept Sonar System on the fourteen OHIO Class SSBN submarines. This solicitation is requesting information on existing system, existing system that could be modified to meet the AN/WLR-9 requirements or a system currently in development that could be modified to meet the AN/WLR-9 requirements. Scope The Navy is interested in industry's approach for replacing the existing AN/WLR-9 Acoustic Intercept inboard electronics with an available COTS solution. This solicitation is a request for information with no funding or obligation to the Government. Request industries provide information on the capabilities available to replace the inboard electronics of the AN/WLR-9 Acoustic Intercept Sonar System. Requirements The purpose of this RFI is to replace the inboard electronics of the existing AN/WLR-9 Acoustic Intercept Sonar System on OHIO Class SSBN submarines. Includes AN/WLR-9: Unit 1 Receiver Processor, Unit 2 Control Indicator, Unit 3 Remote Indicator, and any additional interconnecting components. This RFI excludes replacing the AN/WLR-9 hull fittings, and outboard cables and sensors. The AN/WLR-9 performance requirements can be found in the Prime Item Specification for Sonar-Receiving Set AN/WLR-9B(V)4 with ECP 1210/ECP 1211 classification Confidential. (below provides information to request this document) The Navy is interested in performance advances that could be realized with current processing technology, improved operator interfaces based on current processing and display technology, and open architecture to continue to advance performance. The system is required to meet MIL-STD-167A shipboard and transportation vibration and Grade A Shock requirements. Respondents may submit a request for classified information up to the confidential level to: Naval Undersea Warfare Center attn Joseph Gillis, Code 1552, 1176 Howell Street, Newport, RI 02841-1708, phone 401-832-5017, joseph.gillis@navy.mil. Requests shall specifically include Respondents Name, Address and Zip Code, Cage Code and Cognizant Security Office (Name, phone number, email address, Address and Zip Code) as well as the actual performance location including: Address and Zip Code, Cage Code and Cognizant Security Office, Address and Zip Code. Respondents requesting the specification must be cleared to receive and store classified information at the Confidential level and Classification documents will be forwarded only after Government approval of a DD254. Access to classified information shall only be for the duration of the RFI including 90 days after receipt of RFI responses. Responses Respondents must include the following in the response to this RFI: 1.Complete System Description2.Systems Technical Specifications with objective evidence the system meets the specification.a.Sonar Performance b.User interfaces, type of information provide to user, controls and built in test.c.Required ship interfaces including: power, sensor, non-acoustic datad.Size & Weight of each unite.Environmental specification (shock, vibration, temperature.)3.Advanced features of respondents system that is above and beyond the current AN/WLR-9 specification.4.Open architecture description5.Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the system with justification. (see TRL definition section below)6.Schedule defining lead time to deliver the system.7.Number of systems currently in use and by who8.If the current system does not meet the AN/WLR-9 specification define how it could be adapted or modified.9.Description of sustainment concepts including required logistics, training, and maintenance requirements of the system.10.Cost for quantities of 2, 5, and 15 systems11.Respondents' Technical and Contractual Point of Contacts (POC) including name, position, telephone number, and email address. Responses to this RFI should include a summary not exceeding twenty (20) pages and supporting documentation. Shall be provided via email to Mr. Joseph Gillis at joseph.gillis@navy.mil or mail to Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Atten Joseph Gillis Code 1552, 1176 Howell Street, Newport, RI 02841-1708,. Responses are due by 4:00 PM local time on 2009 October 01. Respondents' responses shall not contain classified information, if required indicate if the system does not meet, meets or exceeds a classified specification. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comments or questions. The Government will use the information provided in response to this RFI to support urgent, on-going, initiatives within the Navy to analyze emerging requirements for systems that can improve the overall effectiveness of the submarine fleet. In any revision to this RFI based on comments received remains solely at the Government's discretion. These initiatives may ultimately result in the Government developing and issuing a RFP for respondents. NUWC provides the above information for information only. This in not a Request for Proposal or announcement of a solicitation. This is a Request for Information does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, contract or order. Technology Readiness Level DescriptionLevel 1: Basic principles observed and reported. Lowest level of technology readiness. Scientific research begins to be translated into applied research and development. Examples might include paper studies of a technology's basic properties. Level 2: Technology concept and/or application formulated. Invention begins. Once basic principles are observed, practical applications can be invented. Applications are speculative and there may be no proof or detailed analysis to support the assumptions. Examples are limited to analytic studies. Level 3: Analytical and experimental critical function and/or characteristic proof of concept. Active research and development is initiated. This includes analytical studies and laboratory studies to physically validate analytical predictions of separate elements of the technology. Examples include components that are not yet integrated or representative. Level 4: Component and/or breadboard validation in laboratory environment. Basic technological components are integrated to establish that they will work together. This is relatively "low fidelity" compared to the eventual system. Examples include integration of "ad hoc" hardware in the laboratory. Level 5. Component and/or breadboard validation in relevant environment. Fidelity of breadboard technology increases significantly. The basic technological components are integrated with reasonably realistic supporting elements so it can be tested in a simulated environment. Examples include "high fidelity" laboratory integration of components. Level 6: System/subsystem model or prototype demonstration in a relevant environment. Representative model or prototype system, which is well beyond that of TRL 5, is tested in a relevant environment. Represents a major step up in a technology's demonstrated readiness. Examples include testing a prototype in a high-fidelity laboratory environment or in simulated operational environment. Level 7. System prototype demonstration in an operational environment. Prototype near, or at, planned operational system. Represents a major step up from TRL 6, requiring demonstration of an actual system prototype in an operational environment such as an aircraft, vehicle, or space. Examples include testing the prototype in a test bed aircraft. Level 8: Actual system completed and qualified through test and demonstration. Technology has been proven to work in its final form and under expected conditions. In almost all cases, this TRL represents the end of true system development. Examples include developmental test and evaluation of the system in its intended weapon system to determine if it meets design specifications. Level 9: Actual system proven through successful mission operations. Actual application of the technology in its final form and under mission conditions, such as those encountered in operational test and evaluation. Examples include using the system under operational mission conditions.
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