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A -- BAA ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL N68936-95-R-0249 DUE 040595 POC Doreen Paul, Contract Specialist (619) 939-9665 or Martha Slayton, Contracting Officer, 619-939-9664. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, California, in collaboration with the Office of Naval Research is sponsoring a Broad Agency Announcement for applied research and development for the Navy Fire Control Science and Technology activity under the element: UNCONVENTIONAL SENSORS FOR TACTICAL TARGETING AND FIRE CONTROL. One specific interest of this element is that of exploiting hyperspectral phenomena in the infrared radiation bands for improved tactical target detection and identification. Emphasis is placed on solving the target classification and identification problem with ultimate Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) capability desired. A three- phase program is contemplated with phase one consisting of literature searches and studies in the field of hyperspectral technologies at a six man-month level; phase two would be a continuation of phase one at an increased level estimated at 2 man years; phase three would include laboratory and field demonstrations of selected promising techniques. Technical approaches to be investigated should be innovative, high risk and with high payoff potential. Approaches that have low probability of success or have been extensively investigated and reported previously are not desired. Proposals should include the initial phase-one study effort and follow-on phase-two and phase-three efforts. Proposals and a ROM cost amount from which we can negotiate (with no back up detail required) must be received at Bldg 91044, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division China Lake, no later than 1500 local time on 31 May, 1995. Proposals should be addressed to Doreen Paul, Code C240000D, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Bldg 91044 Armitage Airfield, China Lake CA 93555-6001. Proposals submitted in response to this announcement will be evaluated using the following evaluation criteria: 1) overall scientific and technical merit of the approach/payoff/relevance to the technical subject, 2) quality and adequacy of the description of the initial study effort and follow-on phased efforts, 3) uniqueness and risk level of the approach, 4) the offerors qualifications, related experience and facilities 5) the qualifications, capabilities and experience of personnel assigned to the effort, 6) realism of the proposed costs. This announcement solicits the participation of all offerors capable of satisfying the needs of the government. A pre-proposal conference to discuss the requirements of this BAA is planned for 20 April 1995 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. The conference will be held at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake CA in the Lauritsen Conference Room #2. If planning to attend, FAX the Company Name and personnel name and Social Security Number of persons attending to Susan Rizzardini (619) 939-9651 no later than 17 April 1995. (0083)

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