Deputy Chief of Staff for Contracting/US Army Space Command (FWD), ATTN: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. Newport Road, Suite 211, Colorado Springs, CO 80916-2749

B -- FY97 ARMY SPACE EXPLOITATION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM Contact, Mr. Tim Tweed, Contracting Officer, 719/554-8840. As part of the Army Space Exploitation Demonstration Program (ASEDP), US Army Space and Strategic Defense Command (USASSDC) is searching for ideas from industry and academia on how space-related technologies can be used to help the US Army perform its current and future missions. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is to solicit potential operational and conceptual demonstration candidates for the FY97 ASEDP. USASSDC is interested in reviewing potential systems that may be demonstrated in the current or future ASEDP. Examples of topics of interest are: near real-time knowledge of the enemy; missile and force detection and tracking; reduced sensor-shooter timelines; remote precision targeting; weather and other remote sensors enhanced soldier survivability; personal communicators; early entry platforms; space control; battlefield digitization; GPS battlefield applications; communications; channel selectable battlefield awareness; and potential Space Test Program efforts. The ASEDP goal is to develop requirements for space-related capabilities resulting in an improved operational capability for the Army of the 21st Century, FORCE XXI. The overall objective of the ASEDP is to explore, demonstrate, and evaluate space-related technologies in an effort to increase the effectiveness of the warfighter. US Army Field Manual 100-5, Operations, outlines the Army's operational doctrine. The Army's future vision is embodied in Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Pamphlet 525-5, FORCE XXI Operations. Getting from where we are today to FORCE XXI, presents a challenge that USASSDC for space capability initiatives, together with TRADOC Battle Labs, are steadfastly pursuing. After a government review process (supported by the ASEDP SETA contractor ARINC Research Corporation and their associated subcontractors), successful companies will be requested to present a briefing on their submission at an Industry and Academia Conference (IAC) to be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 25-27, 1995. Due to potential proprietary issues, the IAC audience will be restricted to US government personnel, USASSDC support contractors (to include the ASEDP SETA contractor ARINC Research Corporation and their associated subcontractors), and Federally Funded Research and Development Center representatives. Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria: a) Requirements: Meets an identified battlefield deficiency for which no system currently exists, or provides a unique means to more effectively perform an existing mission; b) Meets Mission: Compatibility with, and suitability to, Army roles and missions consistent with joint and combined operations ranging from training and field exercises and military operations that include peacetime, operations other than war, and war; c) Maturity: Maturity of the system or how soon it will be available for demonstration/fielding; what system development is still required; d) Constraints: Candidate's unrealistic costs, size, weight, or other operational or logistical constraints; e) Demonstration Definition: Definition of candidate's concept as it relates to Army mission needs and the capability to be provided; f) Payoff: Relative payoff if candidate is successful versus the likelihood of success (Address potential benefits vs risks); g) Transition: Ease with which system/capability could be inserted into Army fielding processes. ASEDP candidate submissions must be provided by 9 June, 1995 to the following address: US Army Space Command, ATTN: MOSC-OPI, 1670 N. Newport Road, Suite 211, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916-2749. To request a copy of the ASEDP submission format, please contact Mr. Chris Olmedo. Direct any questions to Mr. Chris Olmedo (olmedoc@spacecmd-emh2.army.mil) (719) 554-8715 or Mr. Craig Baker (bakerc@spacecmd-emh2.army.mil) (719) 554-8721. This is not a RFP and does not commit the government to award a contract now or in the future. No RFP is expected to be issued as a result of this survey. See in this respect sources sought published under Classification Code A for related information. (111)

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