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B -- AIR AND SPACE ISR INTEGRATED SYSTEMS CONCEPTS SOL ASISRSI DUE 041500 POC Program Manger is Major Charles Beames,Program Manager's = phone number is 937.255.2695 WEB: ASISRSI-Air and Space ISR Integrated Systems Concepts, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/ASISRSI/ASISRSI.asp. E-MAIL: Charles.Beames@wpafb.af.mil, Charles.Beames@wpafb.af.mil. Background "Request For Information (RFI) on Concepts to Integrate Air=20 and Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance=20 (ISR) Systems to meet the Aerospace Force Vision. =20 Introduction: =20 Aeronautical Systems Center=A1=A6s Reconnaissance Systems=20 Program Office (ASC/RA) is investigating concepts for=20 integrating air and space ISR systems. This effort will=20 look for totally new concepts and document synergistic=20 possibilities within the ISR air and space missions,=20 operations, technology, acquisition, communications and=20 other domains. A primary goal of the effort is to=20 investigate methods to integrate current/future space-based=20 ISR asset capabilities with airborne ISR assets, assess the=20 potential gains to the warfighter, and develop a possible=20 plan for a potential =A1=A7Aerospace ISR System Architecture.=A1=A8 =20 Selected respondents will be invited to present their=20 concepts at a conference at Wright-Patterson AFB,=20 immediately following the first annual National Aerospace=20 Systems and Technology Conference at the Dayton Convention=20 Center. =20 Background:=20 Joint Vision 2010 states a requirement for achieving=20 dominant battlespace awareness (DBA) by providing global=20 awareness; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance;=20 communications; timely, accurate missile warning; weather;=20 and navigation support. The Air Force Strategic Vision=20 commits us to provide an integrated global and theater air,=20 space, and surface picture of the battlespace to the Joint=20 Force Commander -- to enable real-time control and=20 execution of all air and space missions. By 2020, how=20 well we use information to generate DBA will determine the=20 limits of our ability to use military power. =20 An Aerospace Force, with the global perspective that air=20 and space platforms provide, already generates a=20 significant part of the relevant information necessary to=20 employ military power. From the ISR perspective, to reach=20 the goal of DBA requires a capability to find, fix, assess,=20 track, and target anything of significance on or above the=20 surface of the earth in near-real time. The Aerospace=20 Force needs to develop a =A1=A7comprehensive system=A1=A8 that=20 enables DBA and information superiority. This =A1=A7system=A1=A8=20 will enable dynamic assessment, planning, and execution of=20 global missions to achieve objectives across the spectrum=20 of operations in real- or near-real time. In addition,=20 this =A1=A7system=A1=A8 must draw on the full range of sensor nodes=20 and fusion centers to display a coherent and integrated=20 picture of the battlespace. =20 =20 The Air Force Vision stresses the need to increase=20 emphasis on space and maintain a strategic advantage over=20 potential adversaries in aerospace operations. This=20 requires integration of current and future air and space=20 assets. Current air and space ISR assets are the result of=20 decades of effort on the part of DoD and American=20 industry. We invite the American ISR industrycommunity to=20 provide information on critically needed concepts on=20 integrating current/future systems and architectures into a=20 more capable and combined =A1=A7Aerospace System.=A1=A8=20 =20 Discussion: =20 The sponsors for the Concepts to Integrate Air & Space ISR=20 Systems are the following: =20 ASC/RA, the Reconnaissance SPO, manages acquisition of and=20 sustainment for Air Force reconnaissance and intelligence=20 aircraft and special mission systems. We employ=20 specialized management of multi-agency, high priority=20 assets including U-2, RC-135, Rivet Joint, Compass Call,=20 UAVs (Predator and Global Hawk), associated imagery and=20 signal sensors, Air-to-Ground/Air-to-Air data links, and=20 other classified programs. ASC/RA is releasing this RFI in=20 close coordination with SMC/XR, which is the focal point=20 for the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) in pursuing=20 aerospace integration opportunities. This responsibility=20 extends from soliciting aerospace integration projects to=20 exploiting Expeditionary Air Force (EAF) demonstration=20 opportunities to serving as a conduit of information from=20 and to the space systems program offices. The principle=20 mechanism for executing these responsibilities is SMC=A1=A6s=20 aerospace integration Integrated Product Team (IPT). =20 NRO, the National Reconnaissance Office, enables U.S.=20 global information superiority, during peace through war.=20 The NRO is responsible for the unique and innovative=20 technology, large-scale systems engineering, development=20 and acquisition, and operation of space reconnaissance=20 systems and related intelligence activities needed to=20 support global information superiority. =20 AFRL/SN, Sensors Directorate of the Air Force Research=20 Laboratory, ensures unequaled reconnaissance, surveillance,=20 precision engagement and electronic warfare capabilities=20 for the United States Air and Space Forces by conceiving;=20 demonstrating and transitioning advanced sensors and sensor=20 technologies in partnership with industry, universities and=20 other DoD agencies. =20 The scope of this investigation is to look for and document=20 synergistic possibilities within missions, operations,=20 technology, acquisition, communications and other=20 functional domains and to fit these ideas into a military=20 context, namely their impacts on mission effectiveness and=20 military utility. Synergism is defined as a cooperative=20 interaction of discrete ISR systems such that the total=20 effect is far greater than the sum of the individual=20 systems. There is a realization that there may be some way=20 to combine the best aspects of Air and Space ISR assets in=20 a coordinated manner to accomplish the ISR mission more=20 effectively (i.e., cheaper, more reliable, less=20 dangerously, more accurately, more timely, etc.). =20 Aerospace ISR concepts can be intended for implementation=20 in the near term (1-5), mid term (6-15), and far term (16- 25), and may focus on: =20 =20 "h Enhancements or upgrades to currently existing systems "h Unique application of emerging technologies "h Revolutionary approaches requiring yet-to-be-developed=20 technologies=20 =20 This investigation is anticipated to look at new concepts=20 and synergistic possibilities in several air and space ISR=20 domains, to include: =20 "h Payloads/Sensors "h Data Links "h Sensor Fusion/Data Processing/Analysis "h Weapon Systems/Targeting "h Data distribution/storage "h Communications "h C2 -- Mission/System Tasking "h Quick Reaction Capability=20 "h Theater/National level operations=20 "h Threat Environments "h Development, Acquisition, Modification and Sustainment=20 "h Leverage Commercial Market/Manufacturing=20 "h Human Factors "h Mission Functions "h Mission Planning "h Survivability/Vulnerability "h Technology sharing "h Flexibility/Commonality across platforms/Ground sites=20 "h Benefits of an =A1=A7Integrated=A1=A8 ISR Apparatus "h Net/Info-Centric Operations=20 "h Advanced ISR Resource Allocation and Synchronization "h C2ISR architecture "h BM architecture =20 Where possible, we would like to receive information on=20 concepts which:=20 =20 "h Describes the major functional components of the concept=20 (e.g., sensor, platform, ground station, comms) and=20 functions/capabilities of each element, including potential=20 joint service assets "h Defines system capabilities and what overall enhancements=20 or synergies are expected to be realized "h Describes potential approaches to implement the concept=20 and associated schedule estimates "h Shows how concept fits in the complete end-to- end =A1=A7Observe, Orient, Decide & Act=A1=A8 (OODA) loop for a given=20 mission, and associated Mission Capability Package (MCP).=20 Please see the PIXS website=20 http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/ASISRSI/ASISRSI.asp=20 for an illustration of how this might be done for a mission. "h Identify and quantify (or explain how you would quantify)=20 the cause-and-effect mechanisms that are enabled or=20 improved through the addition of this concept. "h Within the context of an MCP quantify (or explain how you=20 would quantify) the improvement in mission performance and=20 military utility that arises from the addition of the=20 concept in question.=20 "h Quantify (or explain how you would quantify) the=20 sensitivity of the concept design to changes in mission=20 requirements. As requirements are increased (e.g., more=20 frequent revisits, more area covered per unit time, smaller=20 targets, etc.), how does the weight and/or cost of the=20 concept increase? At what point does it become impractical? "h Within the context of an MCP, mission effectiveness and=20 military utility arise from having strengths in all of the=20 links of the sensor-to-shooter chain. Quantify (or explain=20 how you would quantify) the sensitivity of=20 effectiveness /utility to weaknesses in any parts of the=20 chain.=20 "h Explain the data fusion and data synchronization approach=20 needed to make the concept in question work. Which target=20 states does the concept make more accessible (and hence=20 presumably more vulnerable)?=20 "h Explain the operations concept associated with employing=20 the proposed concept within a given MCP. The OPS concept=20 includes the balance between air and space systems, and a=20 definition of the roles of each. Explain any sensitivity=20 analysis that may have been done to optimize the air/space=20 balance and associated roles. =20 Disclaimers and POC/Conference Information: After a review of the responses to this RFI, respondents=20 will be invited to present their ideas at an SCI-level =A1=A7Air=20 & Space ISR Integration=A1=A8 conference. Selection will be made=20 on the basis of creativity, needs satisfaction, and=20 plausibility as assessed by a government team from the ISR=20 mission area. The conference will begin 11 May 2000, =20 immediately following the first annual National Aerospace=20 Systems and Technology Conference (http://www.nastcconf.com/),=20 scheduled for 9-11 May 2000, at Wright- Patterson AFB, Ohio. This RFI is for information regarding=20 the future capability improvements that can be gained by=20 better integrating Air & Space ISR assets, and is not a=20 request for information regarding the suitability of=20 specific contractors for the role. Data received in=20 response to this RFI will be assessed by the ISR technology=20 and acquisition community and presented to the ISR user=20 community for possible development of new requirements. =20 =20 No telephone requests will be accepted. All information=20 must be submitted not later than 14 Apr 00. The preferred=20 method for transmitting unclassified information is via=20 electronic mail, but facsimiles are acceptable. E-mail=20 Suzanne.White@wpafb.af.mil or facsimile (937) 255-2108. =20 Unclassified responses may also be mailed to: ASC/RAKP,=20 2640 Loop Road West, Building 557, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH=20 45433-7106, Attn: Capt Suzanne S. White. Classified=20 information is welcome but must be properly marked=20 according to the proper Security Classification Guide, and=20 forwarded through proper channels. Please contact Mr. Ron=20 Rice, ASC/CVS, at (937) 255-4080 for forwarding of=20 classified material. Programmatic and technical questions=20 for this RFI may be directed to Major Chuck Beames, (937)=20 255-2695, E-mail Charles.Beames@wpafb.af.mil.=20 =20 A web page has been established to facilitate the sharing=20 of information regarding this RFI and the associated=20 conference. This web page is posted under the Wright- Patterson AFB Pre-award Information Exchange System (PIXS)=20 http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/ASISRSI/ASISRSI.asp =20 This is an RFI only and all information received will be=20 for planning purposes and shall not be used as or evaluated=20 as a proposal. This RFI does not constitute an Invitation=20 for Bids, Request for Proposals or Request for Quotes. The=20 government will not reimburse respondents for any cost=20 associated with responses to this RFI, nor any costs=20 associated with attending or presenting at the conference. =20 At this time, the government does not anticipate the=20 release of a solicitation; however, all responsible sources=20 may submit information that shall be considered by the=20 agency. Respondents should identify whether they are a=20 large or small business along with their company's name,=20 address, telephone number and a POC. To the maximum extent=20 possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any=20 proprietary information submitted should be identified as=20 such and will be properly protected from disclosure by the=20 government. =20 " Posted 03/06/00 (D-SN431321). (0066)

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