Supply Department Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 101 Strauss Ave, Indian Head, MD 20640-5035

A -- PORTABLE DIVER-HELD MULTI-BEAM DETECTION AND IMAGING SONAR WITH A VISUAL DISPLAY SOL BAA 00-003 POC Donna Jenkins, Contract Specialist, Code 1142D (301)744-6648, Fax (301) 744-6547 The Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division is interested in technologies that will enable development of a portable diver-held multi-beam detection and imaging sonar with a visual display. To bring multi-beam imaging into an operationally useful form for divers, the thrusts of this effort will be to 1) Develop low power electronic beamforming technology and 2) Demonstrate developed technology in the form of diver-held test sonar with a visual display. Proposals in either or both of these thrusts will be considered. One particular area of interest is in improving the performance of the existing single beam EOD equipment without significantly enlarging the current unit (4.5" diameter, 12.5" long cylinder) or decreasing the mission time below ten hours (or four hours with quick disconnect battery). Beyond adding multiple beams and a visual display, performance enhancements might include 1) One degree of horizontal resolution over a 60 degree FOV for detection, 2) having a low frequency (eg.800 kHz) detection mode for ranges out to 60 meters and a higher frequency classification mode (eg 1500 MHz) for use at lesser range scales, 3) providing a VGA video output to optionally drive a surface line or heads-up display. It is expected that the primary focus of the technology development would be in the low power beamformer and electronics. This is not intended to be an effort to improve battery power densities. A recommended program approach is to conduct a phase one technology development program resulting in a diver-held test unit for laboratory and operational testing by the EOD community with minimal investment. This could be followed by an optional phase two to refine the test unit design for operational use. Proposals should be broken into two volumes, a cost proposal and a technical proposal. Technical proposals are limited to fifteen pages and should include the following items: (A) Cover page, clearly labeled "Proposal", including BAA title and date, title of proposal, administrative and technical points of contact along with telephone and fax numbers; (B) Technical Description, to consist of clear discussions of the concept and associated technologies being proposed, development objectives of the proposed effort, major technical issues to be resolved to accomplish objectives (a power and volume budget are of major interest), approaches to resolving these issues, and a clear description of and schedule for demonstration of the development; (C) Statement of Work to include deliverables; (D) Managerial Description, to include partnering arrangements if any, list of key personnel, specific prior experience of offeror in the technology areas addressed, facilities, and a plan of action with milestones. A one-page curriculum vitae for the Principal Technical Investigator, Project Manager, and other key personnel should be submitted. The vitae will not count toward the fifteen page limit. Evaluation factors. (1) Overall scientific and technical merits of the proposal; (2) Relevance and contributions of the effort to the EOD mission; (3) The offeror's capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or unique combinations of these which are integral factors for achieving the proposal objectives; (4) The qualifications, capabilities and experience of the proposed Principal Investigator, team leader and key personnel who are critical in achieving the proposal objectives; (5) Realism of the proposed cost and availability of funds. Responses Due: 25 March 2000 Awards: Up to one year from closing date. Submit five (6) copies of the proposal to: Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, ATTN: Donna Jenkins, Code 1142D, 101 Strauss Avenue, Indian Head, MD 20640-5035. Posted 02/08/00 (W-SN423164). (0039)

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