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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 18,1999 PSA#2285Munitions Contracting Division (AFRL/MNK), Building 13, 101 West Eglin
Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810 A -- OPTICAL PROCESSOR AND LADAR ENHANCED AGM-130 SEEKER SYSTEM
(OPLEASS) (PART 1 OF 2) SOL PRDA No. MNK-99-0004 DUE 040799 POC Ms.
Stacey Darhower, Contract Specialist, (850) 882-4294, ext. 3411or Ms.
Lorna Tedder, Contracting Officer (850) 8824294, ext. 3399 E-MAIL:
Contract Specialist, darhow@eglin.af.mil. This is a Program Research
and Development Announcement (PRDA). PART 1 OF 2. Air Force Research
Laboratory, Munitions Directorate, Seeker Image and Signal Processing
Branch (AFRL/MNGI) is interested in receiving proposals for the design
and fabrication of an optical correlator system. An emphasis of this
program is the utility of this optical correlator system for the
AGM-130 Powered Standoff Weapon. Proposals in response to this
announcement must be received no later than 12:00 Noon CDT on 7 April
1999 and addressed to Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions
Contracting Division, 101 W Eglin Blvd, Ste 337, Eglin AFB FL
32542-6810, Attn: Ms. Lorna Tedder (AFRL/MNK). This is an unrestricted
solicitation. Proposals submitted after the cut-off date and time
specified herein shall be treated in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(c),
Instructions to Offerors Competitive Acquisition. Responders should
reference the above number (MNK -99-0004). Proposals handled by courier
shall be delivered to Bldg 13, Rm 337, Eglin AFB FL. Proposals
submitted must be in accordance with this announcement. Since this is
a Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA), there will be
no formal request for proposal or other solicitation regarding this
announcement. Offerors should be alert for any PRDA amendments that may
be published. The Government reserves the right to amend the due date
to allow for subsequent submission proposal dates. If sufficient
proposals are received to satisfy the PRDA objectives as a result of
the first submission, subsequent opportunities for proposal submission
will not be available. B -- REQUIREMENTS: (1) Technical Description:
AFRL/MNGI is conducting a program to develop an optical correlator
system for potential use in the AGM-130 Powered Standoff Weapon. The
AGM-130 weapon system is a modular, glide-boost-glide, air-to-ground
missile that provides to tactical users a large warhead, precision
capability against high value targets. The AGM-130 uses a 2000 lb. bomb
(MK-84 or BLU-109). The AGM-130configuration includes a seeker, control
section with digital autopilot, actuators, datalink, 9 in. diameter
solid propellant rocket motor fastened to the underside of the bomb,
and a guidance adapter group with a radar altimeter for low-altitude
cruise and terrain avoidance. The missile is normally employed when
attack aircraft survivability depends on stand-off range and target
destruction requires extreme accuracy in missile delivery. The missile
is controlled via a two-way data link that consists of an externally
carried aircraft data link pod and a missile mounted weapon data link.
Scene video from a television or imaging infrared sensor in the nose
of the missile is transmitted from the missile to the aircraft. The
weapon system operator (WSO) views the missile video and transmits
appropriate missile control commands from the aircraft to the missile.
The WSO may either manually guide the missile to the target or lock
the missile video sensor on the target for automatic target track. This
man-in-the-loop operation provides excellent aimpoint discretion and
delivery accuracy, and secondarily provides the WSO with an immediate
indication of the bomb impact point on the target. A mid-course
guidance (MCG) capability has been developed as a system enhancement to
decrease aircrew workload and improve target acquisition capabilities,
especially in adverse weather or against camouflaged targets. The MCG
kit includes both a new inertial measurement unit and Global
Positioning System (GPS) receiver, which together feed into the
weapon's inertial navigation system (INS) (along with autopilot and WSO
inputs). With the MCG capability, after launch the weapon has the
ability to navigate to the target coordinates using the GPS input with
no inputs from the operator being required. It is desirable to make
the AGM-130 system completely autonomous. An autonomous AGM-130 would
probably use INS/GPS to control the trajectory to the target and would
point the weapon at the target. The relative positions of the weapon
and target, and thus the aspect that the target presents, would be
known to GPS accuracy. Autonomous terminal guidance would perform the
terminal aimpoint selection function, reduce the guidance error, and
could ideally be accomplished with a laser radar sensor and optical
correlator. It is assumed that the terminal portion of the flight
occurs in the last 1500-2000 feet of flight, and that the sensor may
only have time to obtain three or four complete images of the scene. In
order to investigate the utility of an optical correlator in an
AGM-130, the following tasks shall be accomplished: a) design an
optical correlator; b) produce an integration plan for the correlator
and correlator electronics to include electronics design and software
design; c) fabricate an optical correlator and procure or fabricate
associated electronics; d) integrate hardware, to include electronics
and software checkout; and e) test correlator system to include
laboratory demonstration of operation, hardware-in-the-loop tests using
Government-supplied digitally-inserted imagery, and, on system
delivery, support a ground-based field demonstration on an Eglin range.
Potential sensors that might be interfaced to this correlator system
include several Government-owned imaging laser radar systems. Under
separate contract, synthetic laser radar imagery along AGM-130
trajectories will be generated for use in the hardware-in-the-loop
tests. Also under separate contract, spatial filters will be generated
for high value targets for use in the correlator. For this program,
some consideration shall be given to such issues as spatial filter
invariance, discrimination ratio, filter selection strategy, image
preprocessing, correlation result postprocessing, and signal-to-clutter
ratios. The performance and specification goals of the optical
correlator system are as follows: optical correlator in volume of
approximately 25 in3 or less (not including digital electronics)
ruggedized to operate in AGM-130 environment, 128x128 input and filter
modulators, on the order of 500 correlations per second, input
modulator gray scale capability of at least 6 bits (preferably 8 bits)
of phase modulation, filter modulator gray scale capability of at
least 4 bits of phase modulation, and some method of DC blocking on the
filter modulator should be considered. (2) Deliverable Items: The
following are required deliverable items: (a) complete optical
correlator system, consisting of optical package and associated
electronics, with capability to accept data from video and laser radar
sources, (b) complete design drawings in Government-approved format,
(c) software documentation to include user's and programmer's manuals
in Government-approved format, and (d) a final report to be delivered
in draft form in Government-approved format no later than 30 days after
end of the technical effort. (3) Other special requirements: The
Government anticipates the following design reviews, program reviews
and meetings: Kickoff Meeting within one week of contract award at
contractor facilities; one Design Review at the completion of the
optical correlator design at contractor facilities; Quarterly Technical
Interchange Meetings, unless another review is held, at contractor
facilities; and a Final Program review at completion at Government
facilities at Eglin AFB, FL. C -- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (1)
Anticipated Period of Performance: 12-18 months technical effort. (2)
Expected award date: June 1999. (3) Government Estimate: The Government
expects to fund at a level up to $1.1 million for the entire 12-18
month effort. This is an estimate only, not a promise of funding
availability. (4) Type of Contract: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) is
anticipated. (5) Government Furnished Property: It is the offeror's
responsibility to identify any equipment to be used whether
contractor-owned and furnished or Government-owned and furnished. The
Government will assist in providing Government-owned property as
appropriate if available. (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 technical 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. D -- PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: (1) General:
Offerors should apply the restrictive notice prescribed in the
provision at FAR 52.215-1(e), Instructions To Offerors Competitive
Acquisition, to trade secrets or privileged commercial and financial
information contained in their proposals. Offerors must submit approved
DD Form 2345, Export-Controlled DOD Technical Data Agreement, with
their proposal. Offerors should state whether they are a large
business, small business, small disadvantaged business, nonprofit,
educational, or historically black college or minority institution.
Offerors should consider instructions contained in the "Proprietary
Information" and "When and How to Submit" sections of the AFMC Pamphlet
64-101, "Unsolicited Proposal Guide," copies of which are available by
writing to: AAC/BC, 205 West D Avenue, Ste 449, Eglin AFB, FL
32542-6863 or telephone (850) 882-2843. AFMC Form 190, Policy
Agreements, does not apply to Program Research and Development
Announcements. Additional proposal questions should be directed to one
of the points of contact listed elsewhere herein. A technical and cost
proposal submitted in separate volumes is required and must reference
the above PRDA number. Volume 1 should provide the technical proposal
and Volume 2 should address the price/cost portions of the proposal.
Volume 1 should be limited to a total of 50 pages, including resumes,
charts, figures, tables, etc. Pages in excess of the specified 50 pages
will be removed and returned to the offeror before evaluation starts.
Cost proposals have no limitations; however, offerors are requested to
keep cost proposals to 25 pages as a goal. A page is defined to be one
side of an 8.5 x 11-inch piece of paper with information on it. Minimum
print size is 10-point type, or 12 pitch. Every proposal shall have at
least one copy submitted on disk or via e-mail with a hard copy of the
proposal with signature page sent via regular mail. Proposals submitted
on disk or sent via e-mail are to be submitted in Microsoft Office 97
format. Note: The preferred format for all proposals is via electronic
means, whether on disk or via e-mail. The Government intends to work
proposals and awards through electronic means. To do business with the
Air Force Research Laboratory/Munitions Directorate (AFRL/MN), you
must have the Air Force standard packages (Microsoft Office 97 and
JETFORM/Formflow Filler Version 2.15). All responsible sources may
submit a proposal which shall be considered against the criteria set
forth herein. Copies of the proposals may be forwarded, if the offeror
authorizes in writing, to other interested government agencies for
funding consideration. Authorization for limited reproduction and
dissemination within Government Agencies and National Laboratories is
requested. Offerors are advised that only the Contracting Officer is
legally authorized to bind contractually or otherwise obligate the
Government. (2) Cost Proposal: The accompanying cost proposal/price
breakdown shall include a person-hour breakdown by task, a cost element
summary (labor, overhead, travel, G&A, etc.). Estimated costs for tests
or historical data for similar efforts are requested for program office
budgetary estimation and value estimation. The cost of preparing
proposals in response to this announcement is not considered an
allowable direct charge to any resulting contract, or any other
contract. It is, however, an allowable expense to the normal bid and
proposal indirect cost specified in FAR 31.205-18. (3) Technical
Proposal: The technical proposal shall include as a minimum : (a)
detailed technical approach, (b) proposed component description (c)
proposed program schedule. Posted 02/16/99 (W-SN298725). (0047) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0003 19990218\A-0003.SOL)
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