Naval Research Laboratory, Attn: Code 3230, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20375-5326

A -- DUAL BAND RECONNAISSANCE CAMERA SOL N00173-98-R-AS01 POC Ann Sharpe, Contract Specialist, Code 3235, (228)688-5403, John W. Adams III, Contracting Officer, Code 3230 WEB: click here, http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/home.htm. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for the development and testing of a dual-band reconnaissance camera capable of day/night imagery, operation on multiple aircraft at medium/low altitudes, generation of digital imagery, and supporting near-real-time transmission and exploitation of imagery to remote ground stations having computer-based image processing and display. This camera shall be capable of simultaneously capturing visible/midwave infrared imagery, pan operation for large cross-flight coverage, and be adaptable to operation on multiple aircraft and pods such as P-3, F-14, and F/A-18. In addition to the basic requirement for a dual-band reconnaissance camera with medium range standoff and overflight capabilities, desirable features include: long range standoff capability, area coverage of 600 Nmi2/hr at NIIRS 5 with no holidays and a V/H of 0.2 at 2kft, stereo imagery, and field-of-regard from wingtip-to-wingtip through nadir. Options may include technical support for interfacing, testing, and performance verification of the resulting camera in one or multiple aircraft, and delivery of additional copies of the camera. Basic deliverables will include (1) research, development, fabrication and delivery of a dual-band reconnaissance camera; (2) technical and other reports; (3) software development/modifications/enhancements along with associated documentation; (4) technical manuals; and (5) data sets. All responsible sources responding to the solicitation will be considered. The Government will not pay for any documents or information received as a result of this notice or the associated solicitation package. NRL uses Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue RFPs and amendments to RFPs. This solicitation and any amendments to it will be available via the Internet at the URL address provided below. Paper copies of this RFP will not be provided. Posted 09/30/98 (W-SN256572). (0273)

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