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99 -- ADVANCED THREAT EMITTER SYSTEM SOL F42600-99-R-AAAAX POC For copy, Christy Smittle/Lhk/[801]777-8689, For additional information contact Christy Smittle/Lhk/[801]777-8689 SUBJECT: Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for the Advanced Threat Emitter System (ATES) OO-ALC is requesting information from interested industry parties about a potential requirement for the Advanced Threat Emitter System (ATES). ATES will provide dispersed threat signals to Combat Air Force (CAF) aircrews during simulated penetrations of hostile airspace for surveillance and bombing runs, for the purpose of aircrew tactics and Electronic Combat (EC) training. This RFI is open to all U. S. and Foreign companies. ATES will simulate surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), anti-aircraft artillery (AAA), and man portable air defense (MANPAD) threats. ATES remote emitter units (REUs) will use an automatic tracking capability to acquire an aircraft and execute ATES computer-controlled, user re-programmable threat scenarios. ATES will be deployed at improved and unimproved sites. ATES will complement existing threat simulators deployed on test and training ranges by emulating signals, which simulate the latest and more advanced former-Soviet, and Blue/Gray air defense threat radars, which are beyond the capability of existing threatsimulation systems. ATES will also replace numerous existing manned threat simulators currently used on USAF training ranges. Associated Command and Control (C2) communication signals should be simulated for each threat system. ATES must be reliable, mobile, affordable, adjustable to changing emitter capabilities, reprogrammable, and easily operated/maintained. Salient features of ATES include: (1) remote/untethered operations; (2) enhanced aircrew feedback; (3) improved mission debriefing capabilities; (4) integration into Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) training scenarios, including an interface with various ACTS datalinks; (5) unmanned remote operational control of multiple pedestals simultaneously. Your response to this RFI should describe your technical approach for the implementation of the ATES. Your response should include a description of your past experience with EW training systems and identify any major cost, schedule, and risk drivers associated with your technical approach. The Air Force is currently in the concept exploration phase of this weapons system acquisition. The precise number of systems and schedule is currently unknown. Any cost information provided in response to this RFI will not be binding. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of the request or to otherwise pay for the information requested except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in FAR 31.205-18, Bid and Proposal Costs. It is anticipated that all information received in response to this RFI will be unclassified. All data received in response to this RFI marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be fully protected from release outside the Government. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the Government s review of their responses. Interested parties must respond in writing. Your response to this request must arrive in this office no later than 1615, 15 Aug 99 addressed to Lloyd Sheetz at (801)777-8689 or Fax (801) 777-7582. If you have questions or require additional information, contact CHRISTY A. SMITTLE, Contracting Officer. Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. See our Web page. !! Posted 07/20/99 (I-SN356660). (0201)

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