SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Electronic Safe and Arm Fuze (ESAF) Detection and Neutralization system
- Notice Date
- 10/22/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- N42794 NSWC Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division 2008 Stump Neck Road Indian Head, MD
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N4279411SS001
- Response Due
- 11/23/2010
- Archive Date
- 11/23/2010
- Point of Contact
- Tammy Winters, phone number 301-744-6886
- E-Mail Address
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Tammy Winters
(tammy.winters@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Description: The Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NAVEODTECHDIV), Indian Head, Maryland is requesting information on Electronic Safe and Arm Fuze (ESAF) Detection and Neutralization systems. This system shall perform its intended functions for both Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). An integrated system must enable the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians the ability to accomplish the following functions: 1. detect, 2. locate, 3. diagnose, and 4. render safe/neutralize. Capabilities may be proposed at a sub-system level that accomplishes one or more of the above functions. This market survey solicits vendors' information that fully explains their existing technology features, capabilities, and performance. Commercial, non-developmental and developmental systems may be included in the information provided. However, developmental systems shall be available in approximately five years from this sources sought publication date. SUBMISSIONS: Information may be provided in the form of white papers, power point presentations, brochures, and specifications sheets. Please limit your response to fifteen (15) pages. Submissions may be accepted up to the SECRET level, via registered mail. Technical Description Format 1.0Function: Objects of interest. 2.0 Technology: A brief description of the technology used by this product. 3.0 System Parameters: Provide specifics on how the system meets the parameters identified ( see Detailed Technical Specifications below). 4.0 Limitations/Hazards/Special Requirements: state any special limitations, hazards and/or special requirements such as radiation sources or toxic chemicals. 5.0 Special Features/Capabilities: Summarize any special features or capabilities not contained herein that improve the overall ability of the equipment to find neutralize/disrupt UXO/IED containing ESAF type fuzing. 6.0 Validated Test Results: Summary of vendor and/or third party certifications and/or documented results of testing Technical Summary Guidance: 1.General Information. 1.1.Vendor Information. Name, address, point of contact, email and postal address, telephone number, and related WebPages. 1.2.Point of Contact. Vendor representative s name and contact information 1.3.System Title 2.Technical Specifications 2.1.Supported Frequency Bands 2.2.Supported RF Bandwidths 2.3.Supported Channels 2.4.Transmit Power 2.5.Operating Voltage 2.6.Power Consumption (Nominal Transmit and Receive) 2.7.Antenna Connector(s) 2.8.Communication Interface(s) (Physical and Software Protocol) 2.9.Data Rate(s) 2.10.Dimensions 2.11.Weight 2.12.Operating Environment (Operating temperature limits, humidity, vibration, acceleration, and shock) 3.Detailed Technical Specifications ESAF System Parameters System Function ESAF function is to detect and locate, diagnose, and render safe/neutralize electronic fuzing, power supplies including the energized circuitry and sensor suites outside of their detection envelopes and is man and/or machine employed. The system must be able to detect passive and active, energized circuitry and sensor suites without influencing the circuit, and determine the armed and/or safe status of electronic fuzing, this must happen in real time. The system will not be required to detect targets that are buried beneath the earth s surface. Detection range The detection range is the distance at which the ESAF system must be able to detect a threat. The system should be able to detect a threat when mounted on a vehicle at a minimum distance of 50 meters plus the stopping distance when traveling at maximum speed of 50kph. (It is estimated that the maximum speed that a fully loaded EOD vehicle would travel is 50kph.) The detection fan area is the space in front of the vehicle that would provide detection capabilities of 50 meters in both directions measured from the center line of the vehicle. This would provide a 180 ° arc in front of the vehicle. The system also needs to be able to detect 25 meters up and 10 meters below the mounted position on the vehicle to provide detection capabilities when passing over or going under overpasses, hills, etc. These thresholds will provide a detection bubble in the front of the vehicle. The threat may be non-line of sight. Thresholds: Mounted moving vehicle: 50 meters plus the stopping distance, 180 ° arc When the system is deployed in the dismounted configuration the minimum distance for detection of threat must be 25 meters. The speed of a normal person walking in a dismounted operation is estimated between 3 to 5 mph. The ESAF system must cover a 120 ° arc in front of the patrol. The threat may be non-line of sight. Threshold: Dismounted 25 meters, 120 ° arc The above distances were derived from the 5 - 25 50 rule used by EOD when responding to an incident. The 5 meters is a visible radius check around the vehicle as soon as it comes to a stop. The 25 meters is an expanded radius check using detection equipment. The 50 meters is the minimum distance to a threat from the vehicle. Locate To locate a threat are those actions taken to determine the presence and fix the location that would be needed to perform a neutralization/render safe procedure (see Neutralize/Render Safe Procedures) of an unexploded explosive ordnance or IED that has an ESAF type firing system. The ESAF location system must be able to locate electronic fuzing, power supplies, energized circuitry, and sensor suites outside of their detection range, estimated to be 50 to 100 meters maximum. This needs to happen within the detection capabilities and detection range thresholds. Diagnose Diagnose whether the electronic fuzing, power supplies, energized circuitry, and sensor suites are actually active and functioning outside of their detection range, estimated to be 50 to 100 meters maximum. This would occur while stationary and at road speeds of 50 kph during mounted operations. Threshold 50 meters Objective Less then 50 meters Neutralize/Render Safe Procedure Neutralize/RSP the electronic fuzing, power supplies, energized circuitry, and sensor suites outside of their detection range, estimated to be 50 to 100 meters maximum. This would occur from a stationary position. Threshold 50 meters Objective Less then 50 meters Set Up Time: Time required preparing the ESAF, while in the safe area, for use. Preparation assumes the system is already mounted or pre-positioned on platform, and would be time from turn on to ready, including any checks to ensure functionality and mount or add any additional parts necessary for use. Threshold 5 minutes Interoperability Ability of system to be interoperable with the platform or prime mover it is mounted to. This includes being interoperable with power systems, vehicle protective systems, other attachments to the platform (i.e. antennas), and currently existing mounts. Threshold Must be interoperable with current tactical vehicles used by Joint EOD forces. Compatibility Capability of the system to be used at the same time as other EOD equipment in the area (i.e. CREW systems) Threshold Operable in a CREW environment Ease of Use / Training Must be employed by an EOD technician with existing skills and requires a minimal amount of system training. Threshold System training shall be designed to be conducted at unit level Time on target The time it takes to detect the target; perform a RSP/neutralization procedure and perform the final diagnoses on the fuze. Threshold 20 minutes This announcement serves to survey product availability, and is NOT a formal solicitation and is NOT an RFP. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes ONLY, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All data received in response to the Sources Sought / RFI tat is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be fully protected form release outside the Government. The Government will not will not reimburse respondents for the cost of submitting information. Each submission shall be transmitted electronically to: Tammy Winters, Code 052 at tammy.winters@navy.mil Replies must be received not later than 3:00pm EDT November 22, 2010. Our intent is to identify and evaluate market ready equipment. Technical questions regarding this RFI may be directed to Thomas Douglas at (301)744-5703 or by email: Thomas.e.douglas@navy.mil. Additional Information: Definitions Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Military munitions that have been primed, fused, armed, or otherwise prepared for action, and have been fired, dropped, launched, projected, or placed in such a manner as to constitute a hazard to operations, installation, personnel, or material and remain unexploded either by malfunction, design, or any other cause. Improvised Explosive Device (IED) An expediently packaged explosive charge detonated by an initiator with a customized fuzing and firing circuit, also known as a bomb. Objects of Interest The subject matter of attention, for example, mail, small parcels, personal articles carried on personnel, and personnel themselves. Detect/Locate - Those actions taken to determine the presence and fix the exact location of unexploded explosive ordnance or IEDs. Disruption (1) An EOD technique designed to cause deflagration, low-order detonation of the main charge, or mechanical breakup of an explosive-loaded ordnance item by attacking the item's case. (2) An EOD technique designed to separate the firing train components of an improvised explosive device (lED). Render Safe/Neutralize - The application of special unexploded explosive ordnance methods and tools to provide for the interruption of functions or separation of essential components of unexploded explosive ordnance to prevent an unacceptable detonation. The ordnance is said to be neutralized when it has been rendered incapable of firing, or made harmless by chemical action. The unexploded explosive ordnance may remain dangerous to handle. Neutralize (1) To destroy or reduce the effectiveness of enemy personnel and materiel by gunfire, bombing or any other means. (2) To disarm or otherwise render safe mines, bombs, or other missiles and booby-trap. (3) As pertains to military operations, to render ineffective or unusable. Neutralization - In mine warfare, a mine is said to be neutralized when it has been rendered, by external means, incapable of firing on passage of a target, although it may remain dangerous to handle.
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