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A -- INTEGRATED IRS/ELRF RISK MITIGATION SENSOR FOR AIRBORNE TEST AND EVALUATION SOL BAA 97-027 DUE 091197 POC Lambert McCullough 251, ONR BAA 97-027 The Office of Naval Research (ONR 313) with technical support from Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, is soliciting proposals for an Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system integrated with an eyesafe laser range finder (ELRF) to perform risk mitigation for an airborne (high altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)) boost phase intercept weapon system for interception of theater ballistic missiles (TBMs). The Government intends to use the IRST/ELRF in an airborne demonstration on an E-2C aircraft. The risk mitigation sensor should be adaptable to a UAV platform. The first phase of the referenced risk mitigation (16-18 month sensor development) is to be followed by a separately costed second phase which addresses the integration of the sensor with the E-2C platform and related flight test support. The objective of the proposed phase 1 effort is to develop sensor systems with dedicated apertures for wide field of view (WFOV) search and narrow field of view (NFOV) fire control,with the ELRF sharing the aperture with the fire control (NFOV) system. Ideally the search and fire control functions (working in conjunction with each other) should be fully independent and capable of simultaneous operation. The primary risk areas this sensor is intended to resolve are the following: (a) Timelines for: detection (with and without external cueing) track establishment typing (optional)* reacquisition (minimum of 2 targets). (b) Range Performance: The desired performance for the risk mitigation sensor is: WFOV search sensor -- Detection of TBM's (typically > 200 km) against several types of background clutter (e.g., earth, sky, cloud) NFOV fire control sensor -- track of TBM targets (typically > 200 km) after hand-off from search sensor. ELRF -- Range to TBM targets (typically > 75 km) for a cloud free line of sight (CFLOS)in mid-latitude winter (MLW) from 20,000 ft. altitude in 23 km visibility). (c) Precision 3-D Tracking: The sensor suite must demonstrate 3-D track accuracy of 100 meters per axis (1 s). This will be required to support postulated boost phase interceptors with a varying range of performance. This effort is intended to draw on existing components and subsystems which may be releasable to a foreign government by the end of CY99 . This consideration is expected to limit focal plane arrays (FPAs) to 480 x 640 (or smaller) InSb (Indium Antimonide) operating at 30 to 60 Hz frame rates, and laser systems to energy levels of < 150 mJ in the eyesafe waveband and operating at maximum pulse repetition frequency (PRF) of 20 Hz. A more complete listing of required system characteristics is available upon request from the technical point of contact at ONR identified below. In addition since initial flight testing of this hardware is planned for an E-2C aircraft, an Interface Control Document (ICD) is also available to qualified U. S. contractors from the ONR technical point of contact. The proposal solicited is for a complete IRST system; however, only rudimentary signal processing functions (e.g., Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC)), pointing, etc.) are intended for release to the foreign government. Thus, consideration shall be given to make non-releasable elements easily separable by hosting the required higher order algorithms (e.g., false alarm rejection, multi-target [at least 2] tracking, typing [optional], aim point biasing for the ELRF, 3-D track file generation, etc.) in a separate processor. The Government estimated cost for the IRST/ELRF risk mitigation sensor development is less than $8M. This notice constitutes a broad agency announcement in accordance with FAR 6.102(d)(2). No Request For Proposals (RFP), solicitation or other announcement of this opportunity will be made. Awards may take the form of contracts, grants or cooperative agreements. For awards made as contracts the socio-economic merits of each proposal will be evaluated based on the commitment to provide meaningful subcontracting opportunities for small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned business concerns, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions. The standard industrial classification code is 8731 with the small business size standard of 500. Any large business, university or nonprofit organization submitting a proposal of $500,000 or more shall also submit its Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. This announcement will be open for 45 days from the date of first publication. Interested offerors can obtain relevant descriptive documents (recommended sensor characteristics, E-2C ICD) from Mr. Buss. All offerors should submit five (5) copies of their proposals which meet the following limitations: Technical Proposal: maximum of 50 pages (Helvetica font size 12, 1 inch margin, single sided page) The technical proposal should be prepared using the following format: (a) Cover page, clearly labeled IRST/LRF Risk Mitigation Sensor (b) Executive summary-maximum 3 pages (c) Background (5-10 pages) -- Description of relevant background qualifying the offeror as a bidder under this solicitation. Examples would be previous related development and/or production efforts, critical subsystem developments, etc. (d) Proposed approach (20-30 pages)- Includes analytical basis for dual aperture sizing, laser type, energy, PRF, pointing and stabilization error budgets, and predictions for achievable 3-D track accuracy. Hardware and software selections/legacies to address risk mitigation issues. Detailed description of integrated IRST/LRF approach. (e) Considerations for flight testing aboard an E-2C (5-10 pages) -- This section should address how the proposed approach meets E-2C restriction on volume, weight, power and impact of E-2C environment (temperature, altitudes, vibration, etc.) on proposed sensor performance. (f) Descriptions of key personnel (3-5 pages) -- Identify personnel critical to the execution of this program and previous relevant experience. Cost Proposal: maximum of 20 pages (Helvetica font size 12, 1 inch margin, single sided page). The cost proposal should address the following issues: (a) This is a two phase effort. Phase I is the Risk Mitigation sensor only. Phase II is integration and flight test support. Cost proposal should be prepared in 2 parts and submitted separately. (b) All optional items (e.g., typing, star tracking) should be costed separately as individually executable items. (c) Costing information for phase 2 should include the level of IRST/ELRF contractor support for aircraft integration (based on level of risk mitigation sensor adherence to the ICD), up to 15 flights, and maintenance of sensor throughout the flight test. (d) Supporting cost rationale may be requested as required. Submit proposals directly to: Office of Naval Research Attn: Code 313 (BAA#IRST/LRF) 800 N. Quincy St. Arlington, VA 22217-5660 A single award is anticipated, but the Government reserves the right to select for award more than oneof the proposals. Evaluation of proposals will be performed by a panel of government experts from ONR, NAWCWD, and BMDO based on the following criteria in order of importance: (1) Potential significance and value of effort to Navy/BMDO TBM intercept in the boost phase as described in the Specification and the ICD (interface elements only). (2) Suitability of technology for transfer to Israel (except those items specifically identified as not releasable, e.g., laser rangefinder, higher order signal processing) (3) Overall scientific and technical merits based on availability and maturity of proposed hardware/software in the time frame (for proposed hardware release by end of CY99) for delivery of the completed system. (4) Cost realism (tasking vs. cost estimate) (5) Offerors capabilities and related experience, including (a) the qualifications and experience of the principal investigator or team leader, as well as personnel who are critical to program success, (b) facilities, (c) techniques, or (d) unique combinations thereof which are integral factors for achieving the proposed objectives. Awards will be based on merit and funding availability. Contact Point: Questions regarding proposal preparation, business issues, and legal matters relating to the BAA shall be submitted in writing to: Office of Naval Research, Attn: Mr. Lambert McCullough, Code ONR 251, 800 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22217-5660. Material may be faxed to him at 703-696-0093. Technical questions should be addressed to Office of Navy Research, Attn: Mr. James R. Buss, Code 313, 800 N. Quincy St. Arlington, VA 22217-5660, telephone (703) 696-0590, fax 703-696-1331. (0205)

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