U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Bldg 4488, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280

14 -- THEATER BALLISTIC TRAINING TARGET POC (PCC) Contact Vickie P. Beaver AMSAM-AC-SA-K, 256-876-6197, Contracting Officer James Fletcher AMSAM-AC-SA-K, 256-876-7296 Description- Sources are sought for a training target to replicate the Theater Ballistic Missile (TBM) threat. The target will be used primarily for live-fire training of tactical PATRIOT Units. The target should meet performance requirements of the PARTIOT Missile Field Surveillance Program (PMFSP), as directed by the PATRIOT project office. Important factors relating to the performance requirements are: presentation of radar cross section (RCS) to the C-band PATRIOT radar and missile consistent with real threats, target size which generates proper S-band fusing for the PAC-2 and GEM PATRIOT missiles, and a trajectory that the PATRIOT system classifies as a TBM. The target must be cost effective, comparable to the cost of the current generation of air-breathing aerial target (MQM-107 with tow) use for PMFSP and training. The target may be operated by either Army or contractor personnel, whichever is most reasonable. The system must be environmentally benign, suitable for military use without involved environmental impact proceedings. The target must be capable of being flown and engaged completely within the boundaries of McGregor Range, a part of Fort Bliss, TX . It should be capable of a nominal impact range of 55 kilometers while achieving apogee greater than 50 kilometers and speed greater than 600 meters per second during descent. The following information should be provided by prospective bidders for the Government to make an informed decision regarding TBM targets for use during PATRIOT live fire exercises: (a) Number of stages, exterior targets dimensions, materials of construction, and weight, including any booster stages. If the target is supplied as a prepackaged round, also provide the weight and exterior dimensions of the target launch contained; (b) Type of guidance employed, if any; (c) RCS characteristics of the target, including description of the RCS enhancement devices (if used). The description should provide general electronics description, operating frequencies, power input and output levels, modulation characteristics, and distributed angular RCS; (d) If used, description and performance of any scoring devices (miss distance indicator). NOTE that scoring is not a basic requirement; (e) If used, description of command destruct or recovery subsystems and how these subsystems were certified; (f) Representative trajectory data, including trajectory of separated boosters. One set of data should show the notional 55-kilometer-range shot; (g) Dispersion data (99% confidence) for the sample trajectories, including dispersion data for separated boosters; (h) Description of required launch support, including electrical power, type of foundation or soil, number and skill of personnel, and quality of meteorological support required to achieve stated impact dispersion values. This support description should include consideration for multiple-target missions (up to three targets); (i) Safety considerations, including identification of all hazardous materials associated with the target system, storagemethod and shelf life of the target and related materials, minimum safe distances during launch for protected and unprotected operators and observers, number of targets fired to date and percentage of safe flights ("safe" defined as no part of the target fell outside of impact dispersion safety areas), and any safety training required for government or 3rd-party contractor personnel; (j) List of available documentation, including operator manuals; (k) Availability issues, whether or not the target is currently in production, number of targets currently in inventory, and minimum order and economic order quantities; and (l) Reasoning why a suggested product could be expected to achieve a low mission cost comparable to the MQM-107 with towed targets (approximately $50,000 per mission, total production and operations). Sources which can provide either a complete turn-key service or a hardware solution are encouraged to respond. The computer resources must be year 2000 (Y2k) compliant. The synopsis is for information and planning purposes only; it does not constitute a solicitation and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Full performance on this solicitation may require access to information not releasable to foreign entities. Therefore, participation at prime level is restricted to wholly owned U.S. companies having or eligible for an U.S. facility clearance, and U.S. citizens employed thereby. Foreign industry interested in performing at the subcontractor level may contact U.S. prime direct for subcontracting opportunities. However, foreign subcontractors may not participate in follow-on activities such as support during testing. Any company with the expertise to provide the required targets is invited to submit a statement of interest by 08 April 1999, along with data to substantiate its qualifications. Data provided to substantiate qualifications should include the information requested above and the contract number of any current or previous Government contract(s) for similar products. Thesubmission of a statement of interest does not constitute participation in the final request for proposal. See Note 25. Posted 03/18/99 (W-SN310265). (0077)

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