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A -- SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, UPDATE, AND MAINTENANCE OF TACTICAL AND GROUND THREAT SYSTEMS SIMULATIONS SOL N00421-99-R-1043 DUE 042099 POC Rachel A. Orosz, Contract Specialist, Code 2.5.4.2.2.3, (301) 757-8953 FAX (301) 757-8959. Maryellen Lyons, Contracting Officer, (301) 757-2610. E-MAIL: OroszRA@navair.navy.mil, OroszRA@navair.navy.mil. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division is requesting information (RFI) from potential sources for the following specific requirement. This requirement is a follow up to the broad requirement identified in CBD Submission Notice No. 206082 posted 1 June 1998 for Solicitation N00421-97-R-1493. The Simulation Software Support Activity (SIM SSA) at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) located at Patuxcnt River, Maryland has a requirement to furnish, update and maintain tactical combat environment performance simulation and weapon scoring software for training facility/device support. The software generated will be utilized on various operational and developmental Navy, Marine, Air Force, Army and foreign military training systems. Development of weapon simulations (air-to-air, surface-to-air and air-to-surface) providing realistic weapon trajectory and Probability of Kill (Pk) analysis as well as "reason for miss" evaluations are to be included in this contract. These simulations will cover both threat and friendly weapon systems. Simulation of ground-air weapons includes expected enemy rules of engagement and ground-based guidance systems. The effort, which will be defined in a Statement of Work (SOW), requires both non-technical and specialized technical and engineering capabilities. The effort will involve U.S. Navy Tactical Aircrew Combat Training System (TACTS), the U.S. Air Force Red Flag Measurement and Debriefing System (RFMDS) and the USAF Air Combat Training System (ACTS). The TACTS/ACTS experience base includes weapon system simulations, weapon trajectories, fire control, sensors/emitters and the tactical considerations which govern coordinated weapon usage within air defense systems. The TACTS/ACTS simulations include air-to-air, air-to-surface and surface-to-air. Surface-to-air simulations are part of the Electronic Combat Environment (ECE) and a proficient knowledge of ECE software (ground threat systems, Electronic Warfare (EW) and Rules of Engagement (ROE)) is essential. Specialized experience with the following systems is required: Navy and Air Force TACTS/ACTS ranges, Large Area Tracking Range, Air-to-Air Range Infrastructure (T&E), National Training Center/Air Warrior, Foreign Military Sales and Joint Tactical Combat Training System (JTCTS). There is an ongoing need to quickly generate TACTS/ACTS simulations without access to US classified information or software. A proprietary product called SimBuilderTM is currently addressing this need. The functionality provided by SimBuilderTM is required to be provided without delay. All current TACTS/ACTS weapon simulations utilize the mathematical technique of complex factored quaternions. This technique is embedded in code and shared by all current weapon simulations. A highly developed knowledge of factored quaternions is required as future TACTS/ACTS simulations will utilize this technique. The services required are in support of the above efforts. This requirement is 100% set aside for small business concerns. The Standard Industry Code (SIC) is 7371. Interested parties are requested to submit a brief one page statement demonstrating their capability to perform the services listed above. These responses may be submitted via e-mail to OroszRA@navair.navy.mil or to the following address: Contracts, ATTN: Ms. Rachel Orosz, Code 2.5.4.2.2.3, Bldg 441, NAVAIRSYSCOMHQ, 21983 Bundy Road, Unit 7, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1463. The information may also be faxed to (301) 757-8953, ATTN: Ms. Rachel Orosz, Code 2.5.4.2.2.3. Requests for copies of the solicitation will not be honored at this time; a formal synopsis will be issued at a later date. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided and no basis for claims against the Government Shall arise as a result of a response to this RFI or Government use of such information. No solicitation documents exist and no further information is available at this time. The deadline for response to this request is 20 April 1999. Posted 03/31/99 (W-SN314831). (0090)

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