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A -- FEATURELESS WAVEFORM COUNTERMEASURES. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS IN TWO PARTS. THIS IS PART 1 OF 2 PARTS. SOL PRDA 97-04-AAK POC Contact Brad Kneisly, Contract Negotiator, (937) 255-2902 or Vicki Fry, Contracting Officer, (937) 255-5201. A--NOTICE: This announcement is in two parts. Part 1 of 2 Parts. INTRODUCTION: Wright Laboratory (WL/AAKR) is interested in receiving proposals (technical and cost) on the research effort described below. Proposals in response to this PRDA shall be submitted by 15 January 1997, 1500 hours Eastern Time, addressed to WL/AAKR, Bldg 7, (Attn.: Brad Kneisly), 2530 C Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7607. This is an unrestricted solicitation. Small businesses are encouraged to propose on all or any part of this solicitation. 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. There will be no other solicitation issued in regard to this requirement. Offerors should be alert for any PRDA amendments that may be published. This PRDA may be amended to allow subsequent submission of proposal dates. Offerors should request a copy of the November 1992 WL Guide entitled, ''PRDA and BAA Guide for Industry.'' This guide was specifically designed to assist offerors in understanding the PRDA/BAA proposal process. Copies may be requested from Mr. Kneisly (WL/AAKR), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7607 telephone (937) 255-2902. This guide is also available on the Internet at the following address: http://www.wl.wpafb.af.mil/contract. BREQUIREMENTS: (1) Technical Description: The purpose of this effort is to analyze, simulate, develop, and test effective electronic countermeasure approaches against a variety of next generation low probability-of-intercept (LPI) and low probability-of-detection (LPD) command and control communication waveforms. This research will be accomplished through analytic or mathematical modeling, simulation-based modeling, hardware emulation, and evaluation. Analytic or mathematical modeling of waveforms will investigate the properties using both the orthodox approach based on stochastic processes and ensemble averaging and the more recently developed nonstochastic time-series and time averaging approach. For detection, emphasis will be placed on new and promising techniques including linear and quadratic time-frequency signal representations and higher-order temporal and spectral moments and cumulants of cyclostationary time-series. Simulation-based modeling will generate hypothesized ''featureless'' waveforms currently being offered as candidate future LPI/LPD waveforms. These waveforms will be corrupted by noise and interference, thereby establishing a test library of significant waveforms for evaluation by newly developed processing techniques. Optimal jamming techniques will be evaluated based on tradeoffs of efficiency and effectiveness. One product of this effort will be the establishment of multi-branch red/blue team analysis capability whereby proposed waveforms can be evaluated for exploitability for the benefit of both the LPI/LPD waveform designer and the EW system designer. (2) DELIVERABLE ITEMS: (a) Status Report, DI-MGMT-80368/T monthly, (b) Funds and Man-Hour Expenditure Report, DI-FNCL-80331/T monthly, (c) Project Planning Chart, DI-MGMT-80507A/T monthly, (d) Presentation Material, DI-ADMN-81373/T, as required, (e) Scientific and Technical Reports, Contractor's Billing Voucher, DI-MISC-80711/T, monthly, (f) Scientific and Technical Reports, Final Report, DI-MISC-80711/T, (Draft and Reproducible Final), and (g) Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR), DI-MGMT-81468/T (3) SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: 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 Trade in Arms Restrictions apply. CADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (1) Anticipated Period of Performance: The total length of the technical effort is estimated to be 28 months. The contractor shall also provide for an additional 4 months for processing/completion of final report. (2) Expected Award Date: 1 September 1997. (3) Government Estimate: The government funding profile is estimated to be: FY97-$5K, FY98-$200K, FY99-$200K, FY00-$100K. This funding profile is an estimate only and is not a promise for funding as all funding is subject to change due to government discretion and availability. (4) Type of Contract: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) or Cost (no fee). Any grants awarded will be cost (no fee). (5) Government Furnished Property: None contemplated. (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 Air Force point-of-contact cited below upon deciding to respond to this announcement. Foreign contractors should be aware that restrictions may apply which could preclude their participation in this acquisition. (8) Public Law 98-94: Since Public Law 98-94 is applicable to this program, offerors must prepare a DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, and forward it to: Commander, Defense Logistics Service Center, Attn: DLSC-FBA, Federal Center, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017-3084, a copy of the certification shall accompany the proposal. D-PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: (1) General Instructions: Offerors should apply the restrictive notice prescribed in the provision at FAR 52.215-12, Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, to trade secrets or privileged commercial and financial information contained in their proposals. Proposal questions should be directed to one of the points of contact listed elsewhere herein. Offerors should consider instructions contained in the PRDA and BAA Guide for referenced in Section A of this announcement. Technical and cost proposals, submitted in separate volumes, are required and must be valid for 240 days, Proposals must reference the above PRDA number. Proposals shall be submitted in an original and five copies. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered against the criteria set forth herein. Offerors are advised that only contracting officers are legally authorized to contractually bind or otherwise commit the government. (2) Cost Proposal: We anticipate this acquisition being based on adequate price competition. Therefore, to permit a cost realism analysis, the submission of a SF 1448, available from the contracting point of contact, is required in lieu of a SF 1411. A suggested format for submission of cost information is available from the contracting point of contact. Contractors are urged to use this format (which may be tailored as needed) in the submission of cost proposals. END OF PART 1 (0317)

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