Army Research Laboratory, Attn: AMSRL-CS-PR-AP, Abeerden Proving Grounds, MD 21005-5066

A -- DERIVE FRAMEWORK FOR COMPLETE APPLICATION OF KALMAN FILTERS SOL W813LT-9047-6021 DUE 031899 POC Bonita Zander, Purchasing Agent, 410-278-6515, Jeanine Worthington, Contracting Officer, 410-278-6514 The contractor shall derive framework for complete application of Kalman filters for each of the following: Position -- 3 states; Velocity -- 3 states; Attitude -- 3 states; Gyro misalignment -- 3 states; Gyro scale factor -- 3 states; Gyro noise -- 3 states; Gyro temperature sensitivity -- 3 states; Gyro g-sensitivity -- 3 states; Accelerometer misalignment -- 6 states (one axis for continuous roll rate); Accelerometer bias -- 3 states; Accelerometer scale factor -- 3 states; Accelerometer noise -- 3 states; Accelerometer temperature sensitivity -- 3 states; Accelerometer g-sensitivity -- 3 states (Includes provision to set position, velocity, and attitude to zero for a ground calibration or be dynamic if used with a vehicle pos-nav or GPS input). Framework module to be compatible with Existing BOOM code. It is the intent of the government to award a contract on a sole source basis to Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. The proposed contract action is to derive framework for complete application of Kalman filters for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within fifteen (15) days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Quotes may be faxed to (410)278-6522. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. No telephone requests will be honored. See Numbered Note(s):22 Posted 03/03/99 (W-SN304372). (0062)

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