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A -- ENHANCED SENSOR MODULES. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS IN TWO PARTS. THIS IS PART 1 OF 2 SOL PRDA # 96-25-MLK DUE 011296 POC Jim Greathouse, Contract Negotiator, (513) 255-5830;Terry L. Rogers, Contracting Officer, (513) 255-5830. 17. A--INTRODUCTION: This is a Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA). The Wright Laboratory Materials Directorate (WL/MLPJ) is interested in receiving proposals (technical and cost) on the research and development effort described below. This PRDA replaces the effort announced as a contract action in the 20 June 95 Commerce Business Daily (CBD). Proposals in response to this PRDA shall be submitted by 12 January 96, 1500 hours local time, addressed to the Contract Negotiator, Jim Greathouse, WL/MLKM Building 7, 2530 C Street, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433-7607. Small businesses are encouraged to propose on all or any part of this solicitation. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with this announcement. Proposal receipt after the cutoff date and time specified herein shall be treated in accordance with restrictions of FAR 52.215-10, a copy of this provision may be obtained from the contracting point of contact. There will be no formal request for proposal (RFP) or other solicitation issued in regard to this requirement. Offerors should be alert for any PRDA amendments which may be published. This announcement may be amended to provide for subsequent dates for submission of proposals. Proposals shall be valid for Government acceptance for a period of not less than 180 days after submission cutoff. Offerors should request a copy of the WL Guide entitled ''PRDA and BAA Guide for Industry''. This guide was specifically designed to assist offerors in understanding the PRDA proposal process. Copies of this guide may be requested from the contract negotiator cited in this announcement. B-- REQUIREMENTS: (1) TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this research and development effort is to develop enhanced sensor modules for Air Force Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) systems. The FLIR sensor modules developed in this effort will target specific design and performance improvements. The requirements for these specific improvements will be detailed at the Pre-Proposal Conference (see Additional Information). The developed sensor modules shall be directy ''retrofittable'' into their appropriate platform, and each module's design shall address system-level optical, electrical, and mechanical interface issues. Also, the sensor modules must meet the required optical improvements without adverse affects to the FLIR's operational performance. The proposed sensor modules shall provide significant improvements to currently available electro-optic (EO) system technology. These improvements shall be achieved through the module development, module fabrication, and complete module characterization. Although these improvements can be achieved through the use of innovative application of existing technology, the scope of this effort will not concentrate on unproven and untested module development. As a result, the focus of this effort will be to further develop and advance the state-of-the-art of existing FLIR technologies. Also, the FLIR system's optical performance parameters (MTF, MRT, optical gain, field-of-view, transmission, and image quality) and logistics (reliability, maintainability, supportability, packaging and producibility, environmental stability, and cost) shall be addressed throughout the program. Sensor module characterization, prototype module evaluation, and FLIR brassboard level testing will be required. The specific technical requirements, optical performance parameters, and other areas of primary concern will be specified at the pre-proposal conference (see Additional Information). THOSE CONTRACTORS CONSIDERING PROPOSING ON THIS EFFORT ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE. (2) DELIVERABLE ITEMS: The following deliverable data items shall be proposed: (a) Funds and Man-Hour Expenditure Report, DI-FNCL-80331/T, monthly, (b) Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR), DI-F-6004B/T, quarterly (proposals under $500K will not be required to include the CFSR in their proposal), (c) Status Report, DI-MGMT-80368/T, monthly, (d) Scientific and Technical Reports, DI-MISC-80711/T, (Draft and Reproducible Final), (e) Presentation Material, DI-ADMN-81373/T, as required, (f) Scientific and Technical Reports, Contractor's Voucher, DI-MISC-80711/T, monthly, (g) Test Plan/Procedures, DI-NDTI-80808/T, (h) Conference Agenda, DI-ADMN-81249A/T, (i) Conference Minutes, DI-ADMN-81250A/T, (j) Still Photo Coverage, DI-MISC-80169, (k) Project Planning Chart, DI-MGMT-80507A/T, (l) Video Tape Presentation, DI-MG-MT-81275, (m) The delivery reuirements for the sensor modules on this effort will be addressed at the pre-proposal conference. (3) SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Parts of this effort will be classified. ALL PERSONNEL associated with this program are required to have a SECRET security clearance. The prime contractor is also required to have a SECRET facility security clearance and the capability to store SECRET information. TEMPEST requirements will apply. Generation of classified material for this solicitation effort is authorized only on equipment approved for classified processing by Air Force TEMPEST authorities. (4) OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restrictions apply to areas covered by this announcement. END OF PART 1. (0313)

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