A -- ADVANCED HELICOPTER ELECTROMAGNETIC RESEARCH

Notice Date

December 4, 2000

Contracting Office

Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Attn: AMSAM-RD-AA-C, Building 401, Lee Blvd, Room 117, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577

ZIP Code

23604-5577

Solicitation Number

DAAH10-01-C-0016

Response Due

January 16, 2001

Point of Contact

Nannette Cicolini, (757)878-2900

E-Mail Address

AATD (ncicolini@aatd.eustis.army.mil)

Description

The Aviation Applied Technology Directorate proposes to acquire on an other than full and open competitive basis a program entitled, "Advanced Helicopter Electromagnetic Research". This research includes analysis and development of computational tools for helicopter applications, development and improvements to Finite-Difference, Time-Domain, Finite Element, Method of Moments, diffraction methods and hybrid techniques to predict the radiation characteristics of antennas and sensors on complex composite material vehicles/airframes. It is anticipated that a base year and 3 option years will be awarded. A noncompetitive acquisition to Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-0103 is intended pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(b). Arizona State is deemed to be the only responsible source. No other known organization or university has compiled the extensive research data in the areas such as Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) modeling of complex metallic and non-metallic fuselage structures, rotorblade modulation analysis, helicopter antenna performance, antenna coupling, lightning effects, and EM wave penetration analysis for EM interference and effects on Rotorcraft. In addition no other known organization has the unique scale model helicopters developed for this type of research, testing and evaluation. The costs that would be duplicated for another firm to acquire a similar capability are substantial. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by this agency. This acquisition will be conducted using Alpha Contracting techniques; therefore a formal solicitation for this program will not be issued. Any questions in regard to this announcement must be submitted in writing, via postal mail to the address shown above, datafax (757)878-0008, or email to ncicolini@aatd.eustis.army.mil. See Numbered Note(s): 8,22,26

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001206/ASOL003.HTM (W-339 SN5079J2)