SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- RFI to gather information on state of the art ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology for potential use in the Army's next generation handheld landmine/explosive hazard detector.
- Notice Date
- 12/5/2011
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- ACC-APG (C4ISR)-DC, ATTN: CCCE-CW, 10205 Burbeck Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5863
- ZIP Code
- 22060-5863
- Solicitation Number
- W909MY-12-R-B003
- Response Due
- 12/23/2011
- Archive Date
- 2/21/2012
- Point of Contact
- Paul A. Easton, 703-704-0834
- E-Mail Address
-
ACC-APG (C4ISR)-DC
(paul.a.easton.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The US Army Contracting Command - APG (Belvoir Division) (ACC-APG (Belvoir)) on behalf of the US Army RDECOM CERDEC Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD), Science and Technology Division, Countermine Technology Branch is conducting market research to gather information on state of the art ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology for potential use in the Army's next generation handheld landmine/explosive hazard detector. The sensor would be expected to detect targets buried from 0 - 30 cm from distances as far as 7.5 cm above the ground. It is envisioned that the technology would be attached to an easily portable handheld wand that can be comfortably manipulated with one arm to maneuver and probe underground in search of explosive threats. All components of the GPR system except a battery power source, which may be shared with other sensors, will be attached to the wand and therefore technologies that are light and easy to carry are desired. The GPR's antenna footprint (and ultimately survey area) should be no less than 0.06 m2 while being able to resolve small anti-personnel targets (~5 cm diameter). Sensor head position, including height above ground and attitude, as well as tracking information may be available for integration into signal processing algorithms. The technology would be expected to provide user feedback in real time. A display is expected to be available for visual user feedback if appropriate. Any technology would ultimately have to operate on a non-interfering basis with an identical system operating nearby - minor software adjustments would be allowed to ensure interoperability. The Army will primarily be considering tradeoffs between radar technology capability, antenna footprint/survey area, user information provided and size/weight. Proprietary information submitted in response to this Sources Sought shall be marked accordingly and will be protected when clearly identified as proprietary. Offerors are responsible for any costs associated with preparing responses and/or acquiring test data. Submission of this information is for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to procure any items/services, or for the government to pay for the information received. No solicitation document exists. Submit white papers electronically to Mr. Paul Easton, Contract Specialist at paul.a.easton.civ@mail.mil. All requests for further information must be made in writing or via email; telephonic requests for additional information will not be honored. Keywords: ground penetrating radar, GPR, handheld, detector
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- Place of Performance
- Address: ACC-APG (C4ISR)-DC ATTN: CCCE-CW, 10205 Burbeck Road Fort Belvoir VA
- Zip Code: 22060-5863
- Zip Code: 22060-5863
- Record
- SN02633291-W 20111207/111205234054-68be6f9a40779fdcc136fb25ac6769df (fbodaily.com)
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