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A -- IR TRACKER COUNTERMEASURE INITIATIVE PART 1 OF 2 SOL PRDA 96-17-AAK DUE 061196 POC Dawn Ross, Contract Negotiator 513-255-3379. A--INTRODUCTION: Wright Laboratory (WL) is interested in receiving proposals (technical and cost) on the research effort described in Section B. Proposals in response to this PRDA shall be submitted by Jun 11 1996, 1500 hours Eastern Daylight Time, addressed to (Attn: Dawn Ross), WL/AAKE, Building 7, 2530 C Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7607. Proposals shall not be submitted via facsimile transmission. This is an unrestricted solicitation. Small businesses are encouraged to propose on all or any part of this solicitation. Teaming arrangements between private industry and universitites will also be considered. Proposals submitted shall be 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, copy of this provision may be obtained from the contracting point of contact cited in Section F. There will be no other solicitation issued in regard to this requirement. Offerors should be alert for any PRDA amendments to this solicitation that may be published. This PRDA may be amended to allow subsequent submission of proposal dates. The WL Guide entitled, ''PRDA and BAA Guide for Industry'' was specifically designed to assist offerors in understanding the PRDA/BAA proposal process. Copies may be requested from the contracting point of contact or obtained via the world wide web site: www.wl.wpafb.af.mil/contract. B--REQUIREMENTS, (1) Technical Description: Infrared (IR) sensors are used in the existing fire control subsystems of air-to-air and surface-to-air antiaircraft missile systems. Intelligence projections call for the increased use of IR fire control subsystems including the retrofit of these IR based subsystems, hereafter referred to as IR trackers, to current threats as well as being an integral part of new threats. While the technologies used in the IR trackers and the performance of these IR fire control subsystems is known, there has been little activity to study them from the perspective of implementing a countermeasure (CM). The objectives of this procurement are: (1) To determine the pertinent performance data, such as detection range and operating bandwidth, for various IR trackers. (2) To determine the resulting anti-aircraft, missile system performance capabilities, such as field of regard, launch envelopes and deployment into field scenarios, when these IR trackers are integrated into the systems. (3) To define CM approaches. Information to be determined will include sensor responses to applied countermeasures and potential counter countermeasures that might be implemented for the jammed sensors. (4) To conduct tests of the CM approaches in the Dynamic Infrared Missile Evaluator (DIME) lab facility, the Laser Infrared Development (LID) field test range or other appropriate facility. (5) To conduct simulations in The Electronic Combat Systems Research Laboratory (ESCRL) or other appropriate facility. These simulations should be of realistic field scenarios which can be used to establish performance requirements for an airborne, self-protection system. These requirements will be translated into a viable, low cost concept suitable for use on any aircraft and be the baseline for a future critical experiment. Any algorithms developed as a part of a countermeasure will become government property. Classified threat information, brochures describing the ESCRL, DIME and LID and other pertinent information can be reviewed in the Technical Information Center (TIC) located in Building 620 at Wright Patterson AFB by persons with the appropriate security clearance. Contact Ms Carolyn May at 513-255-7261 for an appointment to review this information. (2) Deliverable Items: (a) The following deliverable data items shall be proposed (the term /T means tailored): (i) Status Report, DI-MGMT-80368A/T, monthly, (ii) Funds and Man-Hour Expenditure Report, DI-FNCL-80331/T, monthly, (iii) Project Planning Chart, DI-MGMT-80507A/T, monthly, (iv) Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR), DI-FNCL-81468/T, quarterly, (v) Presentation Material, DI-ADMN-81373/T, as required, (vi) Scientific and Technical Reports, Contractor's Billing Voucher, DI-MISC-80711/T, monthly, and (vii) Scientific and Technical Reports, DI-MISC-80711/T, (Draft and Reproducible Final) (b) The following additional deliverable items shall be proposed: A kickoff meeting shall be held at Wright-Patterson AFB approximately two weeks after contract award. Quarterly technical reviews shall be conducted at the contractor's facility. Informal technical interchanges will occur as needed. (3) Security Requirements: This program will be conducted at the secret level. A DD254 will be included in the contract. Personal and facility clearances must have been already approved when proposals are submitted. (4) Other Special Requirements: International Traffic in Arms Regulations apply. Public Law 98-94 applies to this acquisition. Offerors must submit approved DD Form 2345, Export-Controlled DOD Technical Data Agreement with their proposal. C--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (1) Anticipated Period of Performance: The total length of the technical effort is estimated to be 44 months. The contractor shall also provide for an additional 4 months for processing/completion of the final report. (2) Expected Award Date: 3l Jul 96. (3) Air Force Estimate: The Air Force funding profile is $1.0K in FY96, $520.0K in FY97, $1.0M in FY98, $1.170M in FY 99 and $980K in FY 00 for $3.671M total. This funding profile is an estimate only and is not a promise for funding as all funding is subject to change due to Air Force discretion and availability. (4) Type of Instrument: Contract - Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) (completion) or Cost (no fee). Any grant(s) or cooperative agreement(s) awarded will be cost (no fee). (5) Government Furnished Property: None contemplated. Base support will be available for tests conducted at the DIME and LID range and simulations that may be conducted at the ECSRL. These three facilities will be available for viewing on 07 May 96, at which time bidders can develop an understanding of what specific base support is available. Appointments must be made with the technical point of contact Dr Warner by if you plan to tour these facilities. (6) Size Status: For the purpose of this acquisition, the size standard is 500 employees (SIC 8731). (7) Notice to Foreign-Owned Firms: Such firms are asked to immediately notify the contracting point of contact upon deciding to respond to this announcement. Foreign contractors may not participate in this acquisition at the prime contractor level. End of Part 1. (0122)

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