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D -- D-GRDCUS SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL F08635-95-R-0031 DUE 052695 POC Patricia Ellis, Contract Specialist or Joyce Hefferman at (904) 882-4603. 17. Sources are being sought for a recompete of an existing contract to provide to the 96 Communications-Computer Systems Group, AFDTC at Eglin AFB, FL software engineering services to support the continuing enhancement and maintenance of the Gulf Range Development Upgrade System (CRDCUS) including the GRDCUS Mobile Control System (GMCS), the Multi-Object Tracking and Control System (MTACS), the implementation of Global Positioning System (GPS) into GRDCUS and MTACS. GRDCUS includes the command and control of up to four drone aircraft (BQM34A, MQM107B, QF106 and QF4) during launch, single and formation flight and recovery, and the tracking of four shooter aircraft, four missiles and two other aircraft type. The tracking and/or control of all aircraft will be through ground stations or four airborne relays. The GRDCUS computer hardware system consists of a network of 20 IBM RISC 6000 connected by a dual token ring and Data Link Subsystems built by IBM Corp for the ground and airborne stations. This GRDCUS system will be upgraded to use the Global Positioning System (GPS) for shooter tracking. The GMCS hardware consists of four ruggedized IBM RISC 6000 workstations connected via a single token ring. The GMCS is used to land wounded full scale aerial targets. MTACS is based on the GRDCUS datalink system and utilizes GRDCUS ground software. MTACS is installed and operated at the Central Control Facility (CCF) at Eglin AFB. MTACS presently utilizes the CCF computer system which includes six VAX 8600's, Analysis consoles, aircraft control consoles and many mission particular input output data sources (e.g. radar tracking, telemetry and GRDCUS data link). MTACS has the capability to track aircraft and track and control ground vehicles utilizing the GRDCUS datalink and GPS range instrumentation. MTACS will be ported to the GRDCUS development system at CCF. The Development system is a network of 12 IBM RISC 6000 workstations connected via a dual token ring. A five year effort consisting of a basic year and four one year options is contemplated. This support will require five contract systems engineers experienced in both the hardware and software systems associated with GRDCUS and drone control systems. Specifics of this effort are: (1) support GRDCUS software tasks, development, installation, integration, documentation and test which include drone control algorithm development, computer system upgrades, real time displays, analysis and data reduction, (2) develop GRDCUS analysis techniques with emphasis on drone control and distance measuring equipment (DME) navigation, (3) evaluate additional needed hardware and software enhancements and define integration into GRDCUS and/or MTACS, (4) evaluate GPS requirements and define integration into GRDCUS and/or MTACS, (5) develop and refine MTACS system software requirements, (6) develop control algorithms for specific QF106 applications in GRDCUS, (7) develop control algorithms for specific QF4 applications to GRDCUS, (8) develop control algorithms for the MQM107E for both the ground control software and the government owned autopilot, (9) define improvements for the QF106, QF$, BQM34A and MQM107 simulations, (10) define requirements for QF4 and MQM107 software for transfer of software between Drone Formation Control System (DFCS), White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), New Mexico and GRDCUS, (11) support the development of the QF4 integration into the DFCS at WSMR, New Mexico. Firms are invited to submit a complete description of their capabilities to satisfy the systems engineering, implementation and analysis requirements in support of GRDCUS in order to determine acceptability as a potential source to fulfill the above described acquisition requirement. Information submitted should be pertinent in the following technical areas and include specific previous experience with the GRDCUS concepts, hardware and software: (1) precise location of multiple objects using GRDCUS multi-lateration hardware and software, (2) real time graphics and control and in particular the Eglin Real Time system and GRDCUS, the BQM34A, MQM107, QF106 and the QF4, (3) drone control algorithms for the BQM34A, QF106, QF4 and the MQM107B including launch, recovery, formation flight, supersonic flight, aircraft evasion maneuvers, (4) multiprocess real time environment using IBM RISC workstations, and (5) the design and implementation of testing techniques and analysis tools to verify GRDCUS/MTACS/GPS capabilities. Contractors responding must indicate whether they are or are not a Small Business concern or Small Disadvantaged Business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and 52-219-2, respectively. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a Small Business Set-Aside based on responses hereto. For information concerning technical aspects contact SSAC/96 CCSG, Jane Colee, 904-882-2016. For contractual information, contact Patricia Ellis, AFDTC/PKR 904-882-4603. Replies to this synopsis must be in writing forwarded or faxed to AFDTC/PKZB, Attn: Patricia Ellis, 205 W D Ave, Suite 428, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6864, within 15 days from publication of this notice in the CBD. Fax number is 904-882-9685. Respondents to this notice will not be notified of the results of the evaluation of information submitted. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute an IFB or RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. After statements of capability have been screened, a solicitation will be issued to those prospective sources who, in the sole judgment of the purchasing activity, have the potential of successfully fulfilling the requirements of the planned contract. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. This requirement may be pursued sole source if the Air Force determines that only one source is capable of satisfying the requirements. Col Dennis VOSS 904-882-5966 or E-Mail address, VOSS@Eglin.AF.MIL. has been appointed by the AFDTC Commander to hear offerors' or potential offerors' confidential concerns, if any, regarding this acquisition. His purpose is not to replace the technical staff or contracting officer but to serve as an honest broker and communicate any contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. (0103)

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