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A -- FREQUENCY CONTROL AND TIMING DEVICES SOL DAAB07-99-R-K566 DUE 061099 POC Anita Fischer, Contract Specialist, FAX(732)532-6019, AMSEL-AC-CC-B-CK, Fort Monmouth, NJ Contracting Officer Virginia Knight WEB: Solicitation Number DAAB07-99-R-K566, http://acbop.monmouth.army.mil. E-MAIL: knightv@mail1.monmouth.army.mil, fischera@mail1.monmouth.army.mil. SIC CODE 8711 -- The US Army CECOM Research and Development Directorate announces the expectation of the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) related to comprehensive and interdisciplinary programs within the mission area of this directorate. The Government encourages application of eligible prospective offerors including but not limited to private companies (large and small), educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. Also Canadian firms participating in the Defense Development Sharing Program are eligible. Proposals to Topic Number C2-99-FC1, Frequency Control and Timing Devices are sought that will advance the technology of frequency control and timing as it is applied to DoD systems that rely on stable, miniature, low-power, low-noise, shock-resistant, and vibration-resistant oscillators and clocks. Areas of specific interest are as follows: 1. Miniature atomic clock that has a frequency accuracy better than 1 x 10 -10 per year, under tactical military conditions. Desired performance is to exceed that of the smallest currently-existing miniature rubidium frequency standards, and to occupy a smaller volume and consume less power, i.e., goals are: <100 cm3, and <2 watts at 25o C. 2. Low-power clock that is capable of 1 X 10-8 accuracy under tactical military conditions. Desired physical parameters for clocks developed under this task are 10 cm3, and 20 milliwatts maximum power consumption at -55o C. Offeror should consider development of new packaging techniques to minimize overall size, and to improve shock resistance. 3. High-shock low-power clock capable of operation during and following a shock of at least 40,000 g for 10 milliseconds (such as would be experienced during the launch of a high-velocity artillery round), and exhibiting a post-shock frequency offset of <0.5 ppm. The -55o C to +85o C frequency vs. temperature stability without the shock shall be 1 X 10-7. Desired physical parameters for clocks developed under this task are 10 cm3, and 25 milliwatts power consumption. 4. Acceleration-insensitive oscillators and clocks, which demonstrate a maximum sensitivity of 2 X 10-11 per "g" in tactical military environments. Because the most sensitive element in an acceleration-insensitive oscillator is the resonator, this work should be directed toward the development of resonators that are capable of the stated acceleration sensitivity, and not be directed toward elaborate mechanical isolation or compensation schemes. Offeror should also investigate causes and cures of frequency jumps. Resonators made of materials other than quartz may be included in this investigation. 5. Miniature resonators/filters that are compatible with MMIC technology with frequencies of interest 1.9 GHz and above. The release of the BAA, Solicitation No. DAAB07-99-R-K566, is anticipated on or about 11 May 1999 with an estimated closing date of 10 June 1999. All interested parties wishing to do business with CECOM are invited to access, operate, send and receive data from CECOM Business Opportunity Page(BOP) which can be accessed at the following internet address: http://acbop.monmouth.army.mil. The Government anticipates various awards to start work during FY'99 for each of the areas above and not two exceed a twenty-four month effort. Deliverables will be significant data, software and substantial hardware models, as appropriate. Technical questions concerning this announcement may be directed to Command and Control Directorate, Technical Contact: Dr. John Vig (732) 427-4275 or at the following electronic address: Vig@mail1.monmouth.army.mil before formal submission of proposals. See Numbered Note(s): 23 and 25. Posted 04/26/99 (W-SN324160). (0116)

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