Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.0), 1421 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, Va 22243-5120

15 -- TACTICAL UAV (TUAV) SYSTEM POC Contact, Michael McLoughlin, Phone (703)604-0903 As part of a market survey, the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is interested in obtaining information on existing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems and growth capabilities. The objective of the Tactical UAV (TUAV) is to focus on a single best platform that, within the target cost of $300K per air vehicle with sensor, meets or exceeds the parameters outlined below and can meet or offers the best potential to meet or exceed the ''desired'' parameters also outlined below. To meet this objective, the TUAV system must at a minimum provide the brigade/regimental commander a dedicated UAV system with a day/night imaging capability that delivers timely, accurate, and complete targeting and other battlefield information to the brigade/regiment in near-real-time and has an open architecture to ensure interoperability with other UAV systems. It is envisioned that a system would be comprised of four air vehicles; two Ground Control Stations (GCS); two Ground Data Terminals (GDT); one Remote Video Terminal; four Modular Mission Payloads (MMP); launch and recovery equipment; and necessary support equipment. The Government is especially interested in the following range of parameters: (1) Minimum Range of 50km (desired 275km); (2) Target Location Error of 100m (desired 25m); (3) On-station Endurance minimum of 3 hrs; (4) Launch and Recovery from an unprepared surface (desired also on and off of air capable ships); (5) Mobility from two High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) and one trailer; (6) Deployability from a single C-130 aircraft; and (7) Possess EO/IR payload with the potential to incorporate a SAR. It is requested that each response include (if possible): (1) A Technical Description of the concept/vehicle including a table of physical characteristics; (2) Cost vs. Capability Chart(s) showing the minimum range of 50km through 275km and the cost tradeoff for changes in distance, endurance, and other elements you deem appropriate - Cost vs. Capability Charts should be with and without SAR; (3) An explanation how you might plan to grow an air vehicle range capability to 275km (if this is not available at present); (4) An explanation how you might marinize the air ehicle for shipboard use (if this is not available at present); (5) A Life-Cycle-Cost analyses (based on five year air vehicle life-cycle) of ground and air vehicle systems; and (6) Other information you deem of value to the Government. Send two copies of the response, NLT 14 Nov 95 to: Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command Headquarters, Attn: AIR-2.4.2.5, Washington, D.C. 22243-5120. The information may also be hand-delivered by the same date to 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal Gateway FOUR, Room 412, Arlington, VA 22243, with attention to AIR-2.4.2.5. NAVAIR will protect proprietary and classified information from unwanted disclosure. This RFI is not a contract, promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind. The Government will not assume liability for costs incurred by an offeror for any data offered for examination. The Government reserves the right to review data at its own discretion and use appropriately. The information in this RFI is subject to change and does not bind the Government to any particular acquisition strategy. POC is Michael McLoughlin, commercial (703)604-0903 x 3747, facsimile (703)604-1236. - NAVAIR Synopsis No. 40132-95. (0306)

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