Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100

A -- DEFENSE SYSTEM R&D WEAPONS -- BASIC RESEARCH ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL N00178-00-Q-1008 DUE 111299 POC Patricia A. Canciglia, Contract Specialist, Code SD112 or Paul Learn, Contracting Officer, Code SD11 on (540) 653-7478 WEB: NSWCDD Procurement Division Homepage, http://www.nswc.navy.mil/supply. E-MAIL: Questions concerning Sources Sought N00178-00-Q-1008, cancigliapa@nswc.navy.mil. This Sources Sought announcement is issued to provide the Government's Statement of Need related to tasking for the Lethality and Weapons Effectiveness Branch of the Naval Surface Warfare Center. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is interested in determining available sources and related options to maximize the Government's capabilities by identifying existing and emerging technologies related to the configuration of the payload section of a tactical ballistic missile (TBM) flight test target so as to replicate an actual TBM payload, including instrumentation to determine target response to theater ballistic missile interceptor damage mechanisms. Test target payload configurations will be employed in all-up flight tests, so proposed internal modifications that are developed must be capable of flight. Utilization of existing, flight proven hardware designs where possible is the Government's desired approach. Specific requirements are as follows: Payload designs must be compatible with a non-separating target test vehicle. A drawing package of the payload section is depicted in Figure (1). The attachment (Figure 1) can be viewed by visiting the World Wide Web at NSWCDD Procurement Division Homepage at http://www.nswc.navy.mil/supply. The Sources Sought Number is N00178-00-Q-1008. The external configuration of the target shroud cannot be altered; all hardware modifications are internal to the payload bay. The total weight available for insertion into the payload is 182 kilograms. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division is investigating available concepts for the following generic TBM payloads: high-explosive unitary, bulk chemical (with inert fill), nuclear (with no sensitive nuclear materials), chemical submunition (with inert fills), or an instrumentation suite alone. Payloads are not required to be exact replicas of any particular threat configuration. Some means of determining the hit point location in a body-to-body intercept must be included, with an accuracy of plus or minus 2 cm. Sources responding to this Statement of Need are to provide a written identification of proposed alternatives on or before 12:00 noon on 12 November 1999 with the opportunity for a supporting presentation at a Government/Contractor interchange meeting with appointments available on 16 November 1999 and 17 November 1999 from 0900-0200 (contact Pat Canciglia, (540) 653-7478 or via email at address shown above to set up an appointment). Written response requirements include, at a minimum: 1- A description of the proposed payload configuration and a conceptual drawing package of the configuration. 2- A schedule which supports, and proposed approach to support, a June 2000 critical design review (CDR) and a March 2001 initial launch date. The schedule shall include a preliminary design review (PDR) within two months after authority to proceed, and interim design reviews (IDRs) as necessary at the vendor's facility. 3- A physical and functional description of all instrumentation proposed, including telemetry and power requirements, and a description of ground telemetry collection equipment required to gather downlinked target response data. 4- Rough Order of Magnitude cost statement which identifies anticipated costs associated with incorporating hardware into AIRES vehicles in production lots of six and twelve. 5- Identification of available commercial off-the shelf technology including those items available for modification to meet Government's unique requirements. 6- Identification of company size, financial status and past performance (with references) for similar tasking. Government/Contractor Interchange Meeting Requirements: At the Government/Contractor interchange meeting, the contractor shall be prepared to present orally the identified approach and be prepared to answer specific questions regarding that approach. This Sources Sought Announcement is issued in an effort to conduct market research in a timely manner to assist in the strategic planning of upcoming efforts related to the Lethality and Weapons Effectiveness Branch of the Naval Surface Warfare Center. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division's interest is identification of advances and trends in technology and products which may have an impact on approach related to configuration of payload and related instrumentation for the Tactical Ballistic Missile (TBM) flight test target. This information will be used to assist the Government in defining its acquisition strategy related to the TBM Flight Test Target. This is not a request for proposal nor does the Government intend to pay for requested information. All written responses shall be directed to the Contracting Officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Attn: Patricia A. Canciglia, Code SD112, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, Virginia 22448-5100. Responses may be sent via email to cancigliapa@nswc.navy.mil. Questions may be sent to the same email address or via telephone to (540) 653-7478. Posted 10/29/99 (W-SN396494). (0302)

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