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10 -- SURFACE WARFARE STUDY POC Tim Starker, SEA 02523T, (703)602-8000 x526 The Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV N86) has requested the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) to undertake a study on Surface Warfare (SUW) solutions for engaging surface threats while operating in the littoral environment. The US Navy's growing responsibilities to operate more extensively in the littorals affords hostile forces a greater opportunity to engage US Navy Surface Forces with an array of anti-ship weapons launched from land, aircraft or small surface craft. This increasingly hostile environment necessitates a thorough evaluation of current and potential future systems that can successfully defend the US Navy's Surface Forces against the multitude of threats operating in the littorals. The goal of the Surface Warfare Study is to address individual elements (such as sensors, control systems or engagement systems) and/or complete weapon systems that can be developed, demonstrated and fielded in the near term (2000-2004) through far term (2010-2020). The purpose of the study is to identify viable concepts/technologies that can be integrated into a complete weapon system and significantly improve the Surface Forces' capability to defend against surface warfare threats such as multiple high-speed maneuvering small craft and low, slow flying aircraft. In support of the study, the Navy is soliciting ideas, concepts and technologies from the defense community (both industry and government agencies) as well as volunteers to support successful completion of the effort. It is requested that the information provided be structured in such a way as to keep it unclassified. Strict confidentiality of proprietary information is assured to the extent permitted by Federal Law. SUW concepts must be received no later than close of business 15 September 1999. Submittals received after that will not be evaluated. The purpose of the study is to identify candidate SUW systems for introduction into US Navy Surface Forces that can provide a self defense capability much greater than current systems. The proposed systems must be ship-fit compatible with cruisers, destroyers, amphibious ships, mine warfare ships, USCG cutters and possibly patrol craft, carriers and frigates. NDIA is going to consider all aspects of the Surface Warfare as it pertains to self defense of the platforms threatened by hostile forces in the 0-10 nm range. Existing systems such as armed helos, missiles, medium/minor caliber gun systems, munitions, sensors and control systems to manage the engagements, are to be evaluated during the study. Information being sought includes, but is not limited to, on board/off board assets such as sensors, tracking systems, control systems, missiles, projectiles, launching systems, gun mounts, computing systems, network architecture, data correlation/integration devices, decision tools, directed energy devices, decoy devices, communications and data link devices, fire control systems, threat identification processes, kill assessment techniques/devices, and any other equipment or computer programs that can improve the Surface Forces' ability to defend itself. Format: Responses are to be submitted in the form of a ONE-PAGE SYNOPSIS containing title, need being addressed, a description of the element or system, it's predicted performance factors, the risk of fielding the concept/idea including cost and schedule implications, an explanation of how the concept idea fits into/replaces all/part of the SUW system, and identification of any associated technologies that must be developed to field the concept/idea. Only one copy of the one-page synopsis should be provided. This announcement provides no funding for concept development purposes. Unless otherwise stated herein, no additional written information is available, nor will a formal BAA, RFP, or other solicitation regarding this announcement be issued. Requests for the same will be disregarded. The Government reserves the right to select all, some or none of the concepts received in response to this announcement. Posted 08/13/99 (W-SN367490). (0225)

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