ASC/PKW, Bldg 1, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Suite 3, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5309

R -- ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR OREOS TEST FACILITY POC Timothy Hayes (937)257-6145 ext 4236 fax (937)257-3926 E-MAIL: Tim Hayes, hayestm@pkwsmtp.wpafb.af.mil. This is not a notice of RFP issuance. Air Force Research Laboratory anticipates a competitive acquisition for engineering services to support the operations of the Optical Radar/EO Sensor (OREOS) Test Facility. All sources capable of providing these services are being sought. In addition to the information requested in the paragraph below entitled "Capabilities Package" responding parties must also indicate their size status in relation to the applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 8734. Businesses inclucing their affiliates with annual receipts of $5,000,000 or less during the past 12 months are considered small. Sources with 8(a) status or otherwise classified as small disadvantaged business should state accordingly in their responses. This multi-year requirement is for on-site provision of specialized scientific, technical, and managerial services to perform research and development efforts in the areas of laser radar, digital image processing/algorithm development, image processordevelopment, agile optical aperture research, multi- and hyperspectral imaging system development and data reduction techniques, and engineering field test planning and support of related data collection deployments. Services are required to delineate and conduct experimental tests, acquire and modify experimental test equipment, acquire, process and analyze laser radar, optical and thermal sensor imagery, formulate and develop image processing hardware, software and algorithm development, and maintain and improve the supporting test facilities of the OREOS laboratory. The prospective sources need to have expertise in the areas of laser radar, optical system design and analysis, digital image processors and algorithm development, optical and termal imaging devices and applications, and must have the capability to plan and support remote-site field test data collection exercises. CAPABILITIES PACKAGE: All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm's expereicne and capabilities in providing the above-mentioned service. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet stated requirements. Direct all questions concerning this acquisition to Timothy Hayes, ASC/PKWOVB, Area C, Building 1, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Suite 3, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5309, (937)257-6145, ext 4236, FAX (937)257-3926. Posted 08/26/98 (W-SN242221). (0238)

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