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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 08, 2015 FBO #5098
SOURCES SOUGHT

66 -- Sources Sought for Dual Mode Semi-Active Laser Imaging Infrared Seeker Technology

Notice Date

11/6/2015
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

811219 — Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - RSA - Missile, BLDG 5303 SPARKMAN CIR, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, 35898-5090, United States
 

ZIP Code

35898-5090
 

Solicitation Number

W31P4Q-16-R-0045
 

Archive Date

12/30/2015
 

Point of Contact

Ronald K. McCall,
 

E-Mail Address

ronald.k.mccall.civ@mail.mil
(ronald.k.mccall.civ@mail.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR SOLICITATION FOR PLANNING PURPOSES (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of acquiring information on Dual Mode Semi-Active Laser (SAL) Imaging Infrared (IIR) Seeker Technologies. Pursuant to FAR 15.2, this notice is being issued as a Request for Information. Any questions concerning this posting should be sent to the Contractual Point of Contact: Mr. Ron McCall, US Army Contracting Command-Redstone, CCAM-RDB, Redstone Arsenal, AL via email at ronald.k.mccall.civ@mail.mil. This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). The US Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) is currently conducting market research only. No award is intended as a result of this synopsis nor does the Government intend to pay for information received. Responses to this notice are not an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. RFI Responses will only be accepted from United States Companies and Organizations. Foreign Participation is not authorized for this effort. AMRDEC is interested in obtaining US domestic sources of information to serve as a market survey to aid in programmatic planning for advanced technology development and demonstration of an affordable compact dual mode semi-active laser imaging infrared (SAL-IIR) terminal homing weapon solution. The objective of this process is to assess current capabilities within the US defense industrial base, particularly as they relate to an SAL-IIR seeker capability. As a result of issuing this RFI, the Government expects to receive technical data describing the proposed concept and innovative methodology information to assist in programmatic planning. This information will be used to: (1) Determine the ability of current and near term emerging technology to support a SAL-IIR seeker capability; (2) Identify feasible design concept alternatives; (3) Determine the approximate/relative cost information for each proposed design concept and (4) Determine the estimated performance characteristics, goals, and/or projections associated with each proposed design concept. The US Army has made considerable advances in reducing the cost per kill for small compact weapons as exhibited by the guided 2.75 inch rocket. AMRDEC is interested in technologies that will continue to extend the operational capabilities of small compact weapon systems while maintaining a level of affordability. Terminal homing semi-active laser (SAL) guidance has proven to be a low cost effective solution for small compact weapons and the soldier has come to rely on the performance attained from target designation with a laser. AMRDEC is looking to extend the operational capability of small compact weapons by adding an imaging capability to provide enhanced lethality for SAL guidance and to provide an additional mode of target engagement that does not rely on laser designation. In particular, AMRDEC is interested in technology to support the concept of a single-sensor, dual-mode SAL-IIR seeker suitable for packaging in a 2.75" form factor. Desired operational capability of the small compact weapon system is to acquire and hit stationary and moving targets via selectable mode to include: 1) SAL designation, 2) Passive designation (imaging only), or 3) Dual-mode SAL-IIR operation for enhanced SAL lethality. White Paper Submissions: Interested and capable sources are asked to submit a white paper addressing the above area of interest. Submissions should focus on information concerning available, emerging, and/or required SAL-IIR seeker technologies. The white paper responses shall be written from a design solution perspective, showing how various proposed components would be integrated into a SAL-IIR seeker solution, and with consideration given to how that solution would affordably extend operational capability over single mode seeker solutions. The white paper should include the following: (1) A brief description of the threat/gap being addressed and a conceptual SAL-IIR seeker design, including major components; (2) An overall feasibility assessment of the conceptual SAL-IIR seeker design, including a high-level risk assessment for the conceptual SAL-IIR seeker design that articulates the respondents understanding of associated risks, and an estimate of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) of major components, and the seeker system as a whole; (3) A discussion of potential Concept of Operations (CONOPS) resulting from implementation of a dual mode SAL-IIR seeker weapons concept; (4) A candidate high-level implementation roadmap that includes transition points; (5) SAL-IIR seeker cost and/or complexity drivers; (6) A brief description of any projects that the respondent's company is or has been involved in that are similar in concept to what that company is proposing for this request, including any relevant lessons learned; and (7) Any additional materials that are deemed appropriate by the respondent. Based on the responses, AMRDEC, solely at its discretion, may request unfunded, follow on, face-to-face briefings. Such presentation is in addition to the written response and is optional for each invited responder. Only US based and owned companies are eligible to respond. Foreign participation is not authorized for this effort. Interested parties should submit white papers not to exceed 10 pages, with one inch margins, and no smaller than 12 pt Times New Roman or Courier New font in Microsoft Word format. Responses may also include a quad chart in addition to the white paper containing any pictures or representations, prospective uses and/or applications, a technical description, purpose, payoff and any other relevant information the respondent wants to share. Responses shall include only one concept per submittal, but multiple submittals are permitted. The Government requests that the respondents deliver one electronic soft copy via encrypted email if possible to the below POC in Microsoft Word or PDF format No Later Than (NLT) 1500 hours (CST), 15 December 2015 for each submittal. All submissions should include RFI Solicitation Number W31P4Q-16-R-0045 in the subject line of the email and the Solicitation Number and company CAGE code and DUNS number in the body of the email. Responses to this request for information may NOT be submitted via facsimile or they will be disregarded. Acknowledgement of receipt will be issued if request for return receipt is included with the response. All information submitted will be adequately safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR Part 15.207. All responses must be submitted as described above. E mail unclassified responses to: ronald.k.mccall.civ@mail.mil Acknowledgement of receipt will be issued. If response includes proprietary information, please mark it accordingly. Appropriate proprietary claims will be honored and protected to prevent improper disclosure.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/037518d85ad882ac11fd8e2648b08a1b)
 

Place of Performance

Address: US Army RDECOM, Building 5400, Fowler Rd, RDMR-WDG-S, Redstone Arsenal, AL, 35898-5000, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, 35898-5000, United States

Zip Code: 35898-5000
 

Record

SN03940794-W 20151108/151106234315-037518d85ad882ac11fd8e2648b08a1b (fbodaily.com)
 

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