U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Bldg 4488, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280

14 -- SUB-SCALE REMOTELY PILOTED AERIAL TARGETS POC Betty L. Smith, AMSAM-SS-SA-K, (256)955-9290, Contracting Officer, Ellis H. Bedwell, (256)842-7308 The Army STRICOM Targets Management Office (TMO) seeks information on commercially available sub-scale, remotely piloted aerial targets to replicate potential enemy fixed wing, rotary wing, and UAV aircraft. Targets will be used to support primarily U. S. Army Air Defense Artillery (ADA) live fire and simulated training at various CONUS and OCNUS locations, as well as the National Training Center. Targets may also be used in support of other Combat Training Centers (CTC), other services and/or Foreign Military sales (FMS) cases. The TMO envisions procurement of similar existing RPVT's characterized as low cost targets, support equipment, ancillary/target augmentation equipment, and services to support planning, provide targets to designated site( s), prepare, launch, operate, collect scoring data, recover, and maintain/refurbish/replace the targets. Ancillary equipment will augment RADAR and IR visibility, scoring capability, and control. The contractor(s) will also provide ground support equipment, launchers, communications, and control stations as required. Approximate performance requirements are as follows (descriptions/requirements, including size, are not intended as exact specifications, but are provided as points of departure): (1) Controlled flight speed: 50 to 120 miles per hour (air speed); (2) Radio/remote control within Visual Range, out to 5 kilometers; (3) GPS based programmable auto-pilot for control Beyond Visual Range (BVR); (4) Radio/Communications equipment with sufficient range and number of channels to provide up-link redirection/control and down-link position/status/scoring information to 40 kilometers; (5) Targets sized and/or augmented for visibility to 3000 meters by Gunner with 20/20 vision; (6) Separate and sufficient radio channels required for downlinking instrumentation data; (7) Mechanical catapult or pneumatic launchers to provide "zero length" launch distance; (8) Total desired flight time is 60 minutes; (9) Targets recoverable from unimproved landing areas with minimal damage; (10) Payload: 40 lbs exclusive of fuel and other required flight equipment; (11) Maneuverability: Targets must execute roll rates of 100 degrees/second; pitch rates of 60 degrees/second; operate at altitude up to 3000 meters AGL in density altitudes up to 8000 feet; and 4 G (gravity) acceleration turns; (12) Targets must operate in a high electromagnetic noise environment of the frequency and signal levels produced by RADARs and radios that should be powered by gasoline engines. It is desired to minimize use of explosive and pyrotechnic items on the target to reduce oversight and expense of shipping and handling. The following ancillary equipment may be required to augment target characteristics and/or provide fast and accurate scoring: (1) Miss Distance Indicator (MDI): A Scoring device is required that detects projectiles (5.56mm-25mm) and missiles that pass within a ~50 ft radius of the target. The sensor will provide a time stamped, output message for each object (projectile or missile) and the missdistance to 1 foot accuracy. The scoring device may also provide hit/near miss data to an on-board smoke generator; (2) Smoke Generator: A smoke generator is required that emits smoke for not less than 5 minutes and can be controlled to provide predetermined, short bursts periods over the flight interval; (3) Infrared Enhancement Device: An IR generation device is required that approximates the IR energy given off by engines and exhausts of known enemy aircraft. The energy generated must be sufficiently intense to enable initial target acquisition by heat seeking, air defense missiles at any aspect angle, to include tone lock and engagement lock throughout the launch to target sequence; (4) Lighting Kit: Lighting system conforming to FAA codes for wing tips, fuselage, and tail providing easy target/aspect recognition in the night sky; (5) Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES): The MILES interface shall be compatible with systems used at the National Training Center (NTC) locations. It shall score hits to a range of 3000 meters; (6) Lunenberg Lens: The contractor shall provide Lunenberg lenses as required by the Government and shall insure that aerial targets are constructed to accommodate the lens; (7) Beyond Visual Range (BVR) System: A Global Positioning System (GPS) controlled way-point navigation system consisting of programmable auto-pilot, command transceiver, and associated ground support equipment; (8) Battlefield Camera Surveillance Kit: CAMCORDER based image recording device, capable of direction control, and recorder on/off switching from ground control station. Image recording hardware must be sufficiently shock resistant and cushioned to permit normal recovery with little or no damage. System maturity as evidenced by demonstrated performance and flight data from off-the-shelf systems/aerial vehicles in highly preferable. Lengthy development alternatives are not desired. Interested parties should be willing to allow a site visit by a government team to review related documentation and test data. Respondents should also address schedule and availability of candidate system(s) to be flight demonstrated. A contract with both firm-fixed price and non-fee bearing cost reimbursement lines is anticipated. While full and open competition is contemplated for any solicitation to provide these targets, competition will be restricted to organizations which have or are capable of obtaining a facility clearance which authorizes the handling of classified U.S. Defense information. This announcement does not constitute an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this instrument or otherwise pay for information obtained. It is highly desirable that information submitted to provided with unlimited rights; however, if proprietary/restricted information is submitted in response to this announcement, it must be clearly marked and presented as an addendum to the non-restricted/non-proprietary information. TheGovernment will not be responsible for information/data received without proper markings. Any company with the expertise to provide the required targets is invited to submit a statement of interest within 20 days, along with data to substantiate its qualifications. Data provided to substantiate qualifications should include information on current products meeting the general characteristics stated in this announcement and the reason(s) why a suggested product could be expected to achieve the capabilities requested. Sources with similar/compatible experience should provide the contract numbers of any current or previous government contracts for similar products. Any email attachments must be readable in Microsoft Word 6.0. Each individual page of every submission must be clearly marked to readily identify the submitting company. Due to the several products/technologies included in the envisioned targets, the Government encourages teaming and small business participation. Companies who have commercially available products meeting the approximate requirements for the above mentioned ancillary equipment are encouraged to submit their product descriptions. Posted 02/09/00 (W-SN423844). (0040)

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