Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

59 -- DEVELOPMENT OF AN RMS (V)3 IN SUPPORT OF THE REMOTE MINEHUNTING SYSTEM (RMS) PROGRAM SOL N00024-96-R-6322 POC John C. Piunno, Code: 02631A, Contract Specialist (703) 602-0951. The Naval Sea Systems Command is soliciting proposals for the development of an RMS (V)3 consisting of a remote vehicle, mission control and display subsystem, DD 963 launch and recovery subsystem, variable depth sensor, forward look sonar, maintenance support subsystem, and transportation support subsystem. The basic concept of this system is based upon an operational prototype that was developed and tested by the Navy. The development effort will be based upon a performance specification. The RMS will be capable of operating from naval combatants to provide surface forces with an organic offboard mine reconnaissance capability. The RMS will contain a variable depth sensor body including sonars for detection, classification, and localization of mines. It will also contain growth potential for an identification sensor. System command and control, processing and display equipment will be self-contained with the long term goal to integrate this equipment into the ships combat systems. Real time communication with the vehicle will be via RF telemetry link from the host ship. Maximum usage of common shipboard equipment including use of open architectures and integration into the ships' combat information center will be required. Interactive technical and training manuals will be embedded along with built-in test and fault analysis. Essential attributes of the RMS system include; automated mission planning and execution, real time mission analysis, obstacle avoidance and sensor data recording, high reliablility, and low magnetic and acoustic signatures. Essential attributes of the vehicle subsystem include; high endurance, low detectability, minimal motion response to seastate, precise navigation and command capabilities. It will provide a basic line-of-sight command and control RF link and data RF link for sonar data. The vehicle subsystem will allow for expandable capabilities as more advanced sensors, processing, computer aided detection and classification algorithms, and telecommand subsystems become available. Essential attributes of the launch and recovery subsystem include; compatability with a variety of ships and safe reliable operation requiring shipboard personnel only. All responsible sources interested in being considered as a potential prime contractor (or subcontractor) must submit a request in writing, including company security clearance to Mr. John C. Piunno, SEA 02631A, no later than fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice. Respondees will be placed on an existing bidder's list compiled from the NAVSEA 15 August 1995 sources sought synopsis. All respondees will be sent a copy of the RFP. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment or authorization to incur any costs in anticipation of a contract award. This information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract. Performance of this effort is not authorized for release to foreign contractors; however, foreign contractors may act as subcontractors to U.S. primes. The export of technical data by U.S. contractors will be subject to the approval of an export license issued by the U.S. Department of State. Address any inquiries to: Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington VA 22242-5160, USA, Attn: Mr. John C. Piunno, SEA 02631A, Phone (703) 602-0951 no later than thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. (0039)

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