Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.4), 47123 Buse Road, Building 2272, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547

14 -- CRUISE MISSILE TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DUE 043099 POC Technical: M. Svecz, e-mail sveczm@navair.navy.mil 17. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. A request for proposal, invitation to bid or contract will not be issued as a result of this RFI. The Program Executive Officer for Cruise Missiles and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (PEO-CU) is developing a Technology Roadmap for the Tomahawk Weapons System (TWS) and future cruise missile systems. The purpose of the Technology Roadmap is to identify emerging technologies with potential for insertion into the TWS and future cruise missile systems. The Technology Roadmap will focus on technologies that will enhance mission capability. Potential areas for enhancement include, but are not limited to: -- mission flexibility: expanded target set, increased range, new launch platforms, improved mission planning and additional missions including, in-route reconnaissance and sensor/counter-measure projection, -reliability, -- systems effectiveness: increased accuracy, autonomous navigation, improved lethality, minimized collateral damage, reduced response time, and improved survivability, -employment interoperability: Joint Service/Allied targeting and mission planning, human/computer interface, communications, networking, multi-media, -logistics, -affordability: reduced cost to manufacture, deploy and operate, -sustainability: extended storage life and reduced re-manufacturing and re-certification costs of existing and future inventory. The Technology Roadmap will encompass near term (2001 -- 2004), mid term (2004 -- 2010) and long term (2010 -- 2030) technology enhancements. Respondents should submit a technology concept paper, which includes the following information: -identity of the provider, -concept title, -- brief description of the concept to include which segments of the cruise missile systems the concept applies and when it will be available for concept demonstration, -description of the anticipated benefits. Respondents are encouraged not to submit information in a proprietary form. However, if respondents render it necessary tosubmit proprietary information, ensure it is labeled appropriately. The document shall not be more than three (3) single sided pages of single spaced 10-point type. PEO-CU will not accept telephone inquiries regarding this RFI. Technology concept documents must be received not later than, 4:00 pm 30 April 1999. Submitions can be sent by mailed to: PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICER, Attn: Michael Svecz CODE 280223 BLDG 2272 Suite 247, Cruise Missiles and Joint Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, 47123 Buse Road Unit IPT, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547, or by faximile to (301)757-6370, or by e-mail in Microsoft Office 97 format to sveczm@navair.navy.mil. The Cruise Missile Roadmap Integrated Product Team (CMRIPT) intends to review and assess all information received and determine which technologies are appropriate for inclusion in the Roadmap Technology database. Responders may be requested to present more detailed information in a briefing format to the CMRIPT within 45 -- 60 days of this announcement.Respondents are advisedthat the Government does not intend to pay for information or issue any contracts as a result of information submitted in response to this announcement.!! Posted 03/30/99 (W-SN314077). (0089)

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