Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.3), Patuxent Naval Air Station, Bldg 2272, Lexington Park, MD 20670

58 -- COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM SOLUTION POC Contact, Susan Shean, Phone (301) 757-5932 NAVAIRSYSCOM PMA-209 is seeking sources for a Midair Collision Avoidance System (MCAS) for Navy/Marine Corps aircraft, including fixed wing (e.g., F-18, AV-8B), rotary wing (e.g., H-1, H-46), and other (e.g., V-22B) aircraft, as well as mixed type formations (e.g., an S-3 refueling an F/A-18 aircraft, or a manned aircraft with an unmanned aerial vehicle). This is a request for information (RFI) only. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information requested. An innovative solution is preferred. The proposed CAS solution should address two operating environments where mid-air collisions are possible: 1) between fixed-wing aircraft operating at tactical aircraft speeds while flying in formation or under a dynamic maneuvering environment, and 2) between helicopters operating at distances of 2 to 3 rotor diameters. Furthermore, the proposed CAS solution should consider all-weather day/night operation, severe weight and space restrictions on tactical aircraft platforms, provide unambiguous cues to the pilot without adding to information overload (good human factors analysis), be capable of handling a formation of multiple (two or more) aircraft, be compatible with current and anticipated civil Air Traffic Management (ATM) requirements, be resistant to jamming and other interference, and minimize detection beyond a short distance when CAS is operational. The proposed CAS solution should meet the fast-response time requirements of military combat formation flight. Any proposed hardware solutions should include a summary of standard characteristics (e.g., size, weight, environmental, EMI, power, MTBF, etc.) and current system maturity. All solutions should address earliest availability for a flight demonstration. Any additional comments and pertinent information you wish to bring to our attention are welcome. Provide information regarding any existing contract vehicle(s) available for your solution. Industry and Government responses to this RFI should be submitted via e-mail to Sheansk@NAVAIR.Navy.mil or to NAVAIRSYSCOM, Attn: Ms. Susan Shean, Bldg 2272/Suite 256, AIR-2.4.2.4.3, 47123 Buse Road, Unit IPT, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547 or via facsimile 301-757-5955. All information must be submitted not later than 09 April 1999. Proprietary information should be clearly marked as such, and will be retained by the Government. It will not be released without the express consent of the originator. The Government will review the information provided, and within 30 days of the close of the submission period may offer potential industry candidates the opportunity to brief their solution in detail. Posted 03/04/99 (W-SN304552). (0063)

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