ESC/ACK, Combat Air Forces C2 Systems, 50 Griffiss Street Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1625

K -- GROUND THEATER AIR CONTROL SYSTEM (GTACS) THEATER MISSILE DEFENSE POC David M. Conrad, ESC/ACK, Procurement Contracting Officer, 781-271-8089 WEB: ESC Business Opportunities Web Page, http://www.herbb.hanscom.af.mil. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail the POC, conradd@hanscom.af.mil. The evolution of a Theater Missile Defense (TMD) capability for the Ground Theater Air Control System (GTACS) is currently centered on using the AN/TPS-75 Radar Set as its primary surveillance platform. [Northrop Grumman Corporation (formerly Westinghouse) is the developer and manufacturer of the AN/TPS-75]. Leveraging off of the experience, knowledge, and investment gained from the HIGH GEAR and Expert Missile Tracker (EMT) prototype efforts, the US Air Force desires to move forth with Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and Production phases. During this the EMD Phase of this acquisition, the contractor shall: 1. Modify the radar set to detect and track Theater Ballistic Missiles (TBM) and perform Ground Control Intercept (GCI) within its surveillance volume, simultaneously, with no degradation of either mission. The radar shall integrate with the EMT correlator as well as with DoD TRI-TAC communication systems. 2. Re-host previously developed EMT correlator software to a DII COE platform. The correlator shall be configured to integrate a minimum of 5 EMT radar inputs. Additionally, the correlator shall accommodate future expansion (i.e. incorporating TMD data from dissimilar (non-GTACS) sensors). 3. Ensure the correlator provides TADIL B and TADIL J data link output(s), with the capability to interface with the latest version of AN/TYQ-23 Modular Control Equipment (MCE) as well as the AN/TSQ-214, Air Defense System Integrator. 4. Provide and integrate the capability to send plot data from the AN/TPS-75 to the Battle Management Control and Command Centers (BCC, AOC, etc.), the FAA, and the Drug Enforcement Agency C2. 5. Provide the first two production model EMT Radar Mod Kits and correlators. 6. Support Government directed initial operational test and evaluation and field testing for the developed system. 7. Develop the manufacturing capability to produce enough EMT radar modification kits and correlators to upgrade the entire GTACS radar fleet. 8. Support a 24-month delivery schedule. Upon successful completion of the EMD phase and system acceptance, the Government intends to procure and field the system. During the production phase, contractor shall: 9. Support the installation of EMT radar kits and correlators in the field, both overseas and stateside. 10. Develop and provide a technical data package and level 3 technical drawings to allow for sustainment and re-procurement by the depot. Said package must include text fixtures and test procedures. 11. Develop Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) to support EMT modification kit installation, as well as changes to the baseline Technical Orders (TOs) for the EMT radar. 12. Provide initial operating spares, as well as readiness spares packages, for the developed system. 13. Provide interim contractor support for the system prior to the establishment of a depot capability. 14. Provide a Type 1 training program, both operator and maintainer, for the developed system. 15. Update the Theater Command and Control Simulator Facility to be able to participate in Operation Roving Sands and Operation ULCHI Focus Lens with a Theater Missile Defense System Exerciser. 16. Support the 4-lot prototype EMT systems located in Korea and CENTCOM until they can be updated with the developed EMT production system baseline configuration. The government cannot furnish complete data packages for the current Expert Missile Tracker radar and correlator prototype. Ultimately, the contractor must have an intimate working knowledge of the AN/TPS-75 radar set. Additionally, the contractor must have the demonstrated ability to reverse engineer the tracking and correlation algorithms developed, tested, and validated under previous efforts. Anticipated EMT production quantity is 25 to 27 Radar Mod Kits and 10 Correlators. Contractors who believe they can meet these requirements should submit a qualification package, not exceeding 10 pages, to the above address no later than 15 days after the date of this publication. This package must describe the prospective source's: 1) Detailed knowledge of the mechanical and electrical design of the AN/TPS-75; 2) Ability to install the kits into the AN/TPS-75 consistent with the existing integration approach, perform electromagnetic and interference measurements in the AN/TPS-75, and provide depot support to USAF field sites; 3) Detailed plan to compensate for lack of technical data on the AN/TPS-75 Radar, AN/UYQ-27, and the EMT Prototype System, highlighted by prior applicable reverse-engineering experience; 4) Existing capability to develop HOL software; 5) Existing capability to process Radar data, and track ballistic missiles in real-time using fused plot data from multiple Radars; 6) Experience with encrypted tactical communications; 7) Capability to meet this effort's 24 month schedule; 8) Approved capability to store and process classified information via current US Secret facility clearance (see provisions of DOD-5220.2-M, DOD-5220.22-R). Operational Modular Control Equipment Operations Modules (MCE OMs) will not be available for extended periods during this contract. The capability package must also describe the prospective source's: 9) Detailed knowledge of and applicable experience with: the baseline AN/TYQ-23 System and the AN/TSQ-214, and software/firmware integration into the MCE OM. All respondents must supply the following: Company name, address, CAGE code, POC, size of business, US or foreign owned. This synopsis is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, or a synopsis of a solicitation, or a commitment on the part of the Government to later publish a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse the costs of preparing or submitting a response to this synopsis. Any questions should be directed to the PCO listed above. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Col Steven H. Sheldon at ESC/CX, (781) 377-5106. See Note 26. Posted 07/13/99 (D-SN353451). (0194)

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