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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SOL N00024-95-R POC (0254), C. CIRINO, Contracting Officer, (703) 602-8100. PART 2 OF 2. High Priority PEO(TAD)/DRPM(AEGIS) Needs: Concept papers in the following areas will receive the fullest attention by PEO(TAD) and DRPM(AEGIS). Theater Ballistic Missile, Defense Weapon System: Increase Theater Ballistic Missile Detection Capability of Shipboard Radars. Improve Ability for Concurrent Anti-Air Warfare and Theater Ballistic MIssile Defense Missions. Improve Kill Assessment and Threat Evaluation Weapon Assignment Capabilities. Enhance Track Capability in All Conditions. Improve Weapon System/Missile Integration. Improve Countermeasures Capability against Targeting/Launching Threat Platforms. Interceptors: Improve Terminal Guidance. Reduce Aerothermal Effects on Missile Performance. Increase Lethality Effectiveness. Improve Interceptor Kill Assessment and Discrimination Capability. Extend Acquisition Capability. Expand Capability to Fly to Acceptable Hand-Over Basket. Demonstrate Critical Performance Areas Through Test and Evaluation. Decrease Launcher Limitations. Area/Ship Anti-Air Defense. Detect: Expand Firm Track Range Capability. Provide Fully Compatible System Architectures. Expand Use of Electro-Magnetic Spectrum. Improve Counter-Counter Measures Capability. Increase Capability in Natural/Manmade Operating Environments. Control: Optimize Weapon System/Interceptor Resource Management. Improve Kill Assessment Capability. Enhance Track Accuracy and Identification Resolution. Improve Combat ID and Situation Awareness. Increase Threat Reaction Time. Engage: Improve Ability to Counter High ''G'' Targets. Increase Probability of Kill Against Anti Ship Cruise Missile. Increase Keep Out Range (Engagement Envelope). Improve Defense in Depth Capability. Increase Gun Barrel Life. Minimize Launcher Limitations. Reduce Launcher Life Erosion from Rocket Ablative Flows. Multi-Purpose Launcher Capability. Improve Ship Survivability. Improve Capability to Counter Multi-Mode and Late Seeker Turn-On. Increase Capability to Degrade/Destroy Hostile Platforms During Targeting and Launching. General AEGIS-related Topics: Situational Awareness. Combat System Architecture. Ships Systems for Affordability * Reduced Logistics * Reduced Maintenane and Manning * Improved Readiness. Improved Sensors * Advanced Active Array Radar * Fiber Optics, Infrared. Alternative Defensive Weapons Operator Support/Tactical Information * Training * Information Processing, HM&E. Criteria: The PEO(TAD)/DRPM(AEGIS) evaluation of ATD candidates will be based on the following criteria: (1) Responsiveness to PEO(TAD)/DRPM(AEGIS) needs; (2) Potential for program sponsor support; (3) Potential for transition; (4) Potential payoff (step improvement in performance, affordability, maintainability, reliability, manpower utilization, etc.); (5) High technical merit and risk; (6) Technically feasible (includes maturity of technology); (7) Duration of three years or less; and (8) Funding of less than $15M. Format: Concept papers shall consist of a ONE-PAGE SYNOPSIS containing title, PEO(TAD)/DRPM(AEGIS) need being addressed, description of the proposed concept including nature of the demonstration, projected payoff, proposed transition plan, funding required, and principal performers. Only one hard copy of each concept paper should be provided. No funds have yet been appropriated for FY98 the DON ATD Program. This announcement provides no funding for concept development purposes. Concept papers will not be returned after evaluation. Participation in the PEO(TAD)/DRPM(AEGIS) evaluation process does not preclude or supersede direct participation in the DON Advanced Technology Demonstration process being conducted by the Office of Naval Research. Unless otherwise stated herein, no additional written information is available, nor will a formal BAA, RFP or other solictation regarding this announcement be issued. Requests for the same will be disregarded. The Government reserves the right to select all, some, or none of the concepts received in response to this announcement. (0251)

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