Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Research Development and Engineering Center, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

A -- COMPACT KINETIC ENERGY MISSILE (CKEM) ANNOUNCEMENT POC Technical POC: Mr. George Snyder, AMSAM-RD-PS/Propulsion & Structures Directorate, (256) 876-3048 WEB: http://www.redstone.army.mil, E-MAIL: Technical POC: Snyder-GW@redstone.army.mil. Contract POC: Mr. Harold Smith, AMSAM-AC-RD-B/Procurement, (256) 876-0908, E-MAIL: Smith-HD@redstone.army.mil. The Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) is seeking sources for the development of a Compact Kinetic Energy Missile (CKEM) for the purposes of incorporation into the next-generation hypervelocity missile system for the Future Combat Vehicle (FCV), heavy ground platforms, and rotor wing platforms. The goal of the CKEM Technology Demonstration (TD) Program is to develop, mature and demonstrate advanced state-of-the-art hypervelocity components and subsystem technologies in a missile system configuration to achieve next-generation systems level performance. AMCOM seeks industry cooperation to accelerate the development and transistion of technology into total CKEM System Concepts and Demonstrations applicable to the FCV. CKEM concepts identified should significantly improve warfighting capabilities by: enabling inplementation of future fighting vehicle concepts on the battlefield; by defeating Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) 1-3 and threat Active Protection System (APS) with overwhelming lethality utilizing a lighter, smaller, faster, KE missile against future advanced and active threat armors; by a significant increase in KE stowed kills for a multitude of launch platforms; and by providing opportunities for missiles in the Strike Force. Specifically some of the more-aggressive CKEM system level performance requirements to be achieved are: Total Missile Length: 4 feet, Total Missile Weight: 50 lbs, Range: 0.4-5Kms with growth potential for close in engagements of 200m and extended range of 5-8Kms. Velocity: 6.5+ Mach, Penetrator Energy: 10MJ. The following technologies are believed to be critical for reducing the risks associated with meeting system performance goals and objectives in the areas of propulsion, enhanced lethality, and guidance technology. In propulsion the development of more efficient, high performance, non-detonable, minimum range ground armor is necessary. The development of miniaturized guidance and control component technologies capable of operating through the high acceleration environment to enable short range accuracy and control to 5km, while allowing "fire on the move" capabilities for future applications is also necessary. It is necessary to develop, bring to maturity, and demonstrate novel lethal mechanisms for enhanced effectiveness against advanced and active threat armor arrays with a reduced mass hypervelocity KE missile testbed. Pending Congressional approval, the Army has budgeted approximately $1.5 M of FY 00 funds for CKEM System Design Concept Study contracts and anticipates approximately $6 M for contracts in FY 01. Total program funds through outyears may approach $125 M. Outyear funding is subject to adjustments in the Army S&T program priorities. This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not considered to be a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to make any awards on the basis of this notification or otherwise pay for any information submitted. Interested/capable sources are requested to submit technical capability statements and relevant contract/assistance instrument information within fifteen (15) days from publication of this notice. Of particular interest are the internal technical capabilities of the interested party. No additional information is expected to be made available during the 15 days sources sought period for submission of capability statements. Capability statements to the attention of US Army Aviation and Missile Command, AMSAM-AC-RD-B/Procurement (Mr. Harold Smith), Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5254 or e-mailed to Mr. Smith and/or Mr. Snyder. This is for information purposes only. The Government intends to issue a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) on/or about 24 Sep 99 for Advanced CKEM System Concept studies applicable to FCV, with system concept proposal responses due within 30-45 days. Multiple contract awards are anticipated by 1 Feb 00 for a 6 month System Design Concept Study. Additionally, the Government intends to issue a subsequent BAA three to six months after System Design Concept Study contract awards to address critical component technology developments identified by the system concept studies. Posted 09/02/99 (W-SN375802). (0245)

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