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A -- SUPPORT FOR A CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES (CNA) STUDY OF SHIP SELF DEFENSE (SSD) ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY SOL N00024-95-R-5437 POC (0254C) LCDR (Sel) Kim Beeson Fulca; M. Gutermuth, Contracting Officer, (703) 602-7900. The Program Executive Officer for Theater Air Defense (PEO(TAD)) is requesting information to support a Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) study of Ship Self Defense (SSD) Advance Technology. The study, sponsored by the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (N091 and N865), will concern developmental and potential technologies that would improve the ability of surface ships to defend themselves against anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs) in the 2005-to-2025 (and beyond) time frame. Information is requested in two phases: first, threat-related information on developmental and potential ASCM system technologies; and, second, SSD information on developmental and potential defensive system technologies. Respondents may participate in either or both phases. ASCM system technologies include, but are not limited to, technologies capable of supporting penetration aids (PENAIDS) such as terminal maneuvers, jamming, decoys, multi-sensor seekers, low radar and infrared signatures, high terminal speeds, re-attack capability, hardening against directed-energy weapons and defensive warhead effects, defenses against hit-to-kill weapons; advanced propulsion technologies; altimeter technologies; fuzing and warhead technologies; and targeting and guidance-system technologies. SSD technologies of interest include, but are not limited to, those related to hard-kill and soft-kill systems; advanced propulsion and launching systems; advanced munitions; directed-energy weapon systems; advanced radar and antenna systems and other sensor and tracking systems; systems for correlating, fusing, and filtering data from multiple sources; systems for providing force-wide situational awareness; communications systems; real-time data links; combat identification systems; systems for assessing battle damage; systems for automatic target recognition; and fire control systems. The information provided on each technology should include descriptions on the current state of development of the technology, the technological problems that must be overcome, and the risk and level of effort to overcome them to achieve a given level of development in the 2005+ time frame. The information provided on each technology should also include details on 1) system concept in which employed, 2) operating parameters, 3) physical attributes, and 4) expected development and unit costs. For defensive systems and concepts, respondents should also specify the current Navy systems (if any) that the new system would replace and the ship categories and mission areas with which the new system would be compatible. Ties to any ongoing development or acquisition programs that may be incorporated into a system concept or a technology development program will be considered valuable in determining commonality and cost saving. All responsible sources, possessing at least a Secret clearance, who have system design or technology development approaches, should submit a letter of interest by June 30, 1995 to CNA. Respondents who wish to provide information on ASCM-system technology should also submit a one-page synopsis of a briefing they can provide on the subject. Respondents may be invited to provide oral presentations and additional supporting materials. Sources interested in the second phase will receive, by August 25, 1995, a classified addendum including 1) a descripption of data requirements, 2) a description of threat parameters, and 3) a description of system constraints. To assure full consideration, respondents should make their initial submission for the second phase by September 22, 1995. All submittals should be mailed to: Center for Naval Analyses, 4401 Ford Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22302-0268, or sent by fax to (703) 824-2949 (unclassified) or (703) 824-2955 (classified.) The Point of Contact is Dr. Lloyd Koenig. This synopsis is for information purposes only. No contracts will be awarded as a result. The government will not pay for any informmation supplied, research conducted, or testing that may be required in connection with this request for information. Company proprietary informaiton will be respected, as users will be limited to the Department of Defense. (0146)

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