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A -- EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY POC Point of Contact: M. Kurzius, ONR 252A (703) 696-2610. Pre-proposals or white papers for advanced development concepts directly supporting Expeditionary Warfare technologies are requested for potential funding in Fiscal Year 1996. The proposed concept goals should encompass (1) rapid prototyping and (2) testing within an operational environment. Special attention will be given to exploiting mature technologies capable of being demonstrated within two or three years. A survey of all available technology is important to determine the most suitable technical approach. It is anticipated that funded projects will be incorporated into realistic simulations for tactics development and examinations of military utility. The specific areas of interest in support of Expeditionary Warfare, which includes the concept of Operational Maneuver from the Sea, consist of: (1) an advanced lightweight airborne target designator demonstrating the capability for shipboard control of laser-guided and Global Positioning System (GPS)/Inertial Navigation System guided weapons launched from ground launchers, ships and aircraft. The system is to be compatible with US Marine Corps Forward Observer/Forward Air Controller technologies including airborne sensors and platforms such as short range and close range unmanned air vehicles (UAV), (2) an airborne, UAV- compatible, targeting system to provide all-weather moving target indicator, target acquisition, and fire support capability. Application, including target location accuracy, is to be consistent with GPS-guided precision munitions, and data link and ground/ship processing terminals should interface with existing Army/Marine systems, and (3) High data rate, ship-to-shore dynamically controlled communications network for timely sensor- to-shooter connectivity, supportive of such littoral operations as close air support and Naval fire support. Integration of existing or planned systems for linking organic and theater surveillance assets such as JSTARS, EP-3, ES-3, and AWACS to Expeditionary Warfare Commanders afloat or ashore is to be demonstrated. High frequency (HF)/Very High Frequency (VHF)/Ultra High Frequency (UHF), cellular, and satellite communications systems such as JTIDS, CHBDL, MILSTAR, and wideband line-of-sight tactical video are to be included, and Prototypes will be interoperable with the Improved Data Modem and Automated Target Handoff System. Interested offerers are requested to submit a pre-proposal to the technical point of contact listed below. The purpose of the pre-proposal is to preclude unwarranted effort by the offerer in preparing a full technical and cost proposal not considered to be responsive. Invitation to submit a full proposal based upon pre-proposal screen does not assure award of a grant or contract. A pre- proposal is a five to seven page document that outlines the scientific and technical issues, defines the technical approach, and describes the anticipated results in sufficient detail to determine whether a formal proposal is warranted. On additional pages as necessary, provide a budget estimate by cost and time (total and broken down by year) as well as resumes of the principal investigator(s). ONR welcomes pre-proposals from all sources. Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions, as determined by the Secretary of Education to meet the requirements of 34 CFR Section 608.2 and 10 U.S.C. Paragraph 2323(a)(1)(C), are encouraged to participate. Eight copies of the pre-proposals will be due at the address of the technical point of contact listed below by the close of business 28 February, 1995. Pre-proposals received after that date will not be considered. No request for proposal (RFP), solicitation, or other announcement of this opportunity will be made. Evaluations of the pre-proposals and follow-on full proposals will be conducted using the following selection criteria: (1) Overall scientific and technical merits, (2) responsiveness to areas of interest, (3) realistic costs and schedule to field and test prototypes, (4) potential for transition to fleet capability, (5) joint program potential, (6) The offeror s capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or unique combinations of these which are integral factors for achieving the proposal objectives, (7) the qualifications, capabilities and experience of the proposal's Principal Investigator(s), team leader or key personnel who are critical in achieving the proposal objectives. An initial selection of projects will be concluded by April, 1995. Details regarding the format requirements for full proposals will be sent with invitations for proposal submission. For more information regarding technical matters, please contact: Dr. Randy Jacobson, ONR 321, Ballston Towers One, 800 N. Quincy St., Arlington VA 22217-5660, (703) 696-4121, (703) 696-2710 fax. Questions regarding business and legal matters relating to this BAA should be directed to: Office of Naval Research, Attn. Mark J. Kurzius (Code 252A), Ballston Towers One, 800 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22217-5600, (703) 696-2610 (0009)

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