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14 -- SENSOR ANALYSIS, MODELING AND IMAGING SOFTWARE (SAMI) SOL Reference-Number-MNK-00-009 DUE 083100 POC MiMi Martin, Contract Specialist, Phone 850-882-4294x3409, Email mimi.martin@eglin.af.mil -- Brenda Soler, Contracting Officer, Phone (850)882-3399, Fax (850)882-9599, Email solerb@eglin.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www2.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&ProjID=Reference-Number-MNK-00-009&LocID=1362. E-MAIL: MiMi Martin, mimi.martin@eglin.af.mil. Research and development sources are sought for development of Sensor Analysis, Modeling, and Imaging (SAMI) software. The US Air Force Research Laboratory is contemplating issuing a PRDA for Sensor Analysis, Modeling and Imaging (SAMI) in the late October 2000. At this time we are requesting information packages from potential sources on their capability to perform physics-based, multi-spectral, scene generation and ATA algorithm development and analysis software. The software developed will be along the following three product lines: 1) Irma, 2) Multi-mode/Multi-discriminant Autonomous Target Acquisition (ATA) Algorithms Development and Evaluation (MATADE), 3) Advanced Ladar Algorithm Development and Evaluation (ALADE). All products developed on this contract will be property of U.S. Government and not available for resale by the contractor. Access to and storage of classified material, up to and including Secret/NOFORN, is required. Foreign firms should be aware that it is likely that restrictions will apply, which would exclude them from being contractors on this effort. 1) Irma Irma is a non-real-time multi-spectral signature-modeling tool used to generate synthetic scenes for the development of seeker technologies including passive IR, active and passive Radar, active and passive MMW, and LADAR. The spectral wavebands are co-registered and each has a physics-based phenomenology model that has been developed and validated within known parameters. The validation process is ongoing and consists of a mix of laboratory and field experiments designed to build Irma_s materials database and provide data used in the statistical analysis and comparison of Irma-generated synthetic scenes. Irma is primarily used as a research tool by analysts who have a fundamental understanding of Irma and the technology they are studying. The contractor shall understand physics-based phenomenology and develop software to support the generation of multi-spectral imagery in the following areas: active and passive IR, and active and passive Radar/MMW, (active IR is referred to as LADAR). The contractor personnel shall further be capable of performing laboratory and field experiments to verify and validate the correctness of the scenes generated by the software, and to build, archive, and document Irma_s databases. The verification and validation effort shall focus on target/background signature phenomenology applicable to seeker concepts proposed for AFRL/MN Integrating Concepts (IC) in order to provide IC developers a measured confidence level of Irma_s signature generation accuracy. Irma has been under development for 20 years, and there is a significant amount of legacy code in a variety of high-level languages including FORTRAN, C, and Pascal. The contractor shall maintain and upgrade legacy codes to more recent object oriented compiler technology (e.g., C++) and implement a well-defined software management and configuration control structure that can be certified by the Software Engineering Institute_s Capability Maturity Model (CMM), (i.e., SEI levels I through V). Irma_s comprehensive capabilities and complexity make it difficult at times to use, especially for the novice. The contractor shall therefore create a multi-level user friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) to aid the users at all levels of experience (Novice to Expert). Irma also incorporates standard atmospheric modeling tools (e.g., MODTRAN) to account for atmospheric attenuation and radiation, but does not account for other common atmospheric phenomena such as clouds, smoke, explosions etc. The contractor will develop physics phenomenology models for phenomena including clouds, smoke, and explosions and incorporate them into the Irma scene generation software. 2)MATADE Multi-mode, multi-spectral, (MMMS) seeker concepts are candidates for current and future smart weapon applications. A MMMS seeker will enable precision guidance, autonomous lock-on-after-launch weapons for high value targets, both fixed and mobile, with pinpoint accuracy for day, night, adverse weather, with minimal susceptibility to countermeasures. The application of MMMS seekers to the problems of detection, classification, identification, tracking, and aim point selection of obscured and/or articulated targets offers numerous performance benefits over traditional single-sensor implementations. Possible candidate sensors include radar, video camera, laser radar (LADAR), millimeter wave (MMW) systems, imaging infrared cameras, etc. However, no single sensor can provide completely satisfactory capabilities. Every seeker has its own peculiar set of advantages and disadvantages when implemented on smart munitions. Frequently, however, individual advantages complement each other such that disadvantages are overcome. The Modular Algorithm Concept and Evaluation Tool (MACET) is designed as a research tool for prototyping, developing, and evaluating the single, multi-sensor and sensor fusion autonomous target acquisition (ATA) for tactical smart weapons. MACET primarily operates on Sun workstations running Solaris, but is portable to other computer systems running Unix or Linux. Major components of MACET are built using the Advanced Khoros framework and include unique tools for database management, imagery truthing, algorithm prototype construction, and algorithm performance evaluation. MACET development is an ongoing effort of building a necessary tool and developing/evaluating of the single and MMMS ATA algorithms. MACET currently has the capability to function with imaging infrared, laser radar, and passive/active millimeter wave channel. The contractor shall start with the existing MACET version 3.0 and develop new and enhanced tools for single and MMMS ATA algorithm development and evaluation. The contractor shall build the detection, acquisition, classification, and identification library for single, multi-mode, multi-spectral, ATA algorithms development. The interface between these functions shall be developed, validated, and easy to modify. The contractor shall develop and implement the ground plane estimation into MACET; the ATA algorithm development shall take advantage of this capability to be able fully function in both flat and rough terrain scenarios. Algorithms for tracking tactical mobile targets shall also be implemented into MACET. The contractor shall perform MMMS data analysis of the target and background scenes. The contractor shall perform the feature performance matrix for each sensor or channel of interest. The contractor shall incorporate these features into MACET as a feature library. The contractor shall study, prototype, evaluate, and demonstrate several MMMS ATA algorithms techniques based on these selected features using the MACET tool. The trade-off study shall be performed and at least one ATA prototype shall be selected and recommended for further investigation and optimization. The optimal ATA algorithm shall be demonstrated and ready for system integration. The MACET ground truth editor and performance evaluation tools shall also be enhanced for a better analysis capability. The contractor shall release MACET 4.0 within 24 months after contract award and shall release MACET 5.0 at the end of the contract. 3) ALADE The Advanced Ladar Algorithm Development and Evaluation (ALADE) program will conduct research into Ladar Autonomous Target Acquisition (ATA) algorithms for detecting, classifying, recognizing, and identifying military targets. This new research will leverage the ATA algorithm suite developed under the Solid State Ladar Algorithm Development and Evaluation (SSLADE) programs. The algorithms developed under the ALADE program will be government owned and non-proprietary to facilitate transition to production munitions systems. The need to discriminate between targets and non-targets (i.e. enemy tanks from friendly tanks or military buildings from hospitals) arose from the Persian Gulf conflict and the `friendly fire_ and _collateral damage_ problems. Requirements on future systems will also include the need for discrimination between enemy targets (e.g., Scud launchers from enemy tanks). In addition to performing target detection and identification, it is necessary to select precise aimpoint locations on fixed targets such as bridges, petroleum tanks, and buildings; and mobile targets such as tactical ballistic missile launchers (e.g., Scud launchers) and tanks. In the SSLADE program this was accomplished by using a combination of target range and reflectance information. The contractor shall develop and evaluate multi-discriminant Ladar ATA algorithms to improve current and future smart weapon capability to detect, classify, and identify both critical ground mobile targets and fixed high value targets. Algorithms developed for critical ground mobile target shall be required to handle the many extended operating conditions experienced in tactical scenarios. These solutions must be robust for partially obscured targets, articulated targets, moderate-to-high clutter environments, rough terrain, countermeasures, decoys, and adverse weather. Algorithms for fixed high value targets shall berequired to provide precision guidance with a circular error probable (CEP) less than one meter. Algorithms and solutions developed under the ALADE program shall be required to work for solid-state direct detect scanning Ladar systems and flash Ladar systems. For further information visit the following websites: http://www.mn.afrl.af.mil/public/mngg/mngghome.html http://www.mn.afrl.af.mil/public/mngi/mngihome.html (1) Period of Performance: The period of performance for this effort is anticipated to be approximately 60 months. (2) Government Estimate: The Government has estimated funding of approximately $5 to $7 million for this contract. Firms having applicable interest, capability, and background should submit particulars in accordance with Numbered Note 25 to AFRL/MNK, Attention: Ms. MiMi Martin, Building 13, 101 W Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810. Responses to this sources sought must be received no later than 31 August 2000. SAMI PRESOLICITATION CONFERENCE INFORMATION Date: 11 Sep 00 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: AFRL, 101 W Eglin Blvd, Bldg 13, Rm 160, Eglin AFB, FL Purpose: Government presentation regarding the SAMI program objectives, program structure, and procurement approach. Visit Request: All attendees must forward their security clearances and an approved DD 2345, Export-Controlled DOD Technical Data Agreement, to AFRL/MNPR (Security) prior to the date of the conference. Those individuals/contractors which fail to comply with both requirements will not be allowed in the conference and will not receive a hard copy of the material and/or data presented or referenced during the conference. Conference seating limitations will make it necessary to limit each responding company, inclusive of subsidiaries, to a maximum of two attendees. Industry personnel who satisfy the security and export control requirements for attending the conference may schedule a 1-hour private session with the SAMI Program Management Team between 1:00 and 6:00 p.m. The private meetings will be held at Eglin AFB FL, Building 13 Rm. 234. There will be no restrictions on the number of industry personnel that may attend the private sessions. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from industry. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or Contracting Officer, but communicates Contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Matters of routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman but rather the Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, or the Program Manager identified below. For any other concerns call AFRL/MN_s Ombudsman, LtCol Mary T. Quinn (850) 882-2872. For contractual issues contact Ms. MiMi Martin, Contract Specialist (850) 882-4292 ext. 3409, email mimi.martin@eglin.af.mil or Ms. Brenda Soler, Contracting Officer (850) 882-4293 ext. 3399, email brenda.soler@eglin.af.mil. For technical issues and to schedule conference attendance contact Mr. Jason Coker (850) 882-4446 ext. 2263 at AFRL/MNGG, 101 West Eglin Blvd, Suite 234 Eglin AFB FL 32542, email jason.coker@eglin.af.mil or Mr. Charles Coker (850) 882 4446 ext. 2264, AFRL/MNGG, 101 West Eglin Blvd Suite 233 Eglin AFB Fl. 32542, email charles.coker@eglin.af.mil . Posted 08/04/00 (D-SN482748). (0217)

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