A -- MULTI-MISSION RADAR

Notice Date

December 6, 2000

Contracting Office

U.S. Army CECOM, CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5008

ZIP Code

07703-5008

Solicitation Number

DAAB07-01-R-L528

Response Due

March 1, 2001

Point of Contact

Contracting Officer -- Andrew Dellomo, 732-532-3569 -- emai: Andrew.Dellomo@mail1.monmouth.army.mil, Contract Specialist -- Rae Novak, 732-427-1337 -- email: Rae.Novak@mail1.monmouth.army.mil

E-Mail Address

Technical Question and Responses directed to Paul (paul.yao@mail1.monmouth.army.mil)

Description

TITLE: Multi-Mission Radar Market Survey DESCRIPTION: This is a request for information only. This not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The US Army CECOM RDEC is seeking sources and information for the Multi-Mission Radar (MMR). The MMR will be an affordable multi-function radar on a HMMWV class vehicle. The MMR system will be installed on a single host platform. It is desired that the MMR radar have the capability to provide air defense surveillance, fire control, air traffic control and counterfire target acquisition functions. The goal is to perform all these functions simultaneously. Based on diversity of requirements from each of these functions, it maybe difficult to perform all these functions simultaneously at this time. Therefore, in this phase of development, it is acceptable that the radar performs a single function at any one time. The system shall be easily re-configurable to different functions through software loads and minimum or no hardware change. The radar system shall be designed for future growth potential. The radar must be highly mobile to support Early Entry Forces and forces in contingent theaters. To meet the mobility requirement, the radar system shall be transportable in a single C-130 aircraft sortie. Quick system setup and tear down time are essential for quick deployment. REQUIREMENTS: A) Radar Functions: -- Air Defense Surveillance: Coverage: Azimuth: 360 degrees Elevation: Search = 22 degree sector and selectable from -10 to +55 degree Track = -10 to +55 degree Target Types: Fixed/Rotary Wing, UAV, Cruise Missile and Rockets Range: 100 km (minimum) For 1 m^2 RCS targets Number of Target Tracks: Desired to maintain 400 -- 600 tracks Aircraft Identification: Adapt an existing Identification of Friend of Foe (IFF) system to identify aircraft -- Counterfire Target Acquisition: Coverage: 90 degrees (Minimum), 360 degrees (Goal) Target Type: Artillery, Rockets, and Mortars Range: For Artillery Threshold: 30 km at -27 dBsm RCS, Accuracy = 0.35% of range Goal: 50 km at -27 dBsm RCS, Accuracy = 0.25% of range Number of Target Tracks: Desired to maintain 400 -- 600 tracks -- Fire Control Support: (It is desired that the MMR provides fire control support to weapon systems against airborne threats. At present, the weapon system has not been identified.) Coverage: Not to exceed Air Defense Surveillance Target Types: Rockets, Artillery, Mortars, UAV, Cruise Missiles, Fixed/Rotary Aircraft Range: TBD Weapon Type: TBD -- Air Traffic Control: Coverage: Not to exceed Air Defense Surveillance Range: Not to exceed Air Defense Surveillance Number of Target Tracks: Not to exceed Air Defense Surveillance Aircraft Identification: Use same Air Defense Surveillance IFF system to identify aircraft B) Command, Control and Communication (C3): The C3 subsystems shall be located within the host platform. The C3 shall be compatible with existing Army C3 networks (AFTADS, SHORAD, Etc.) for command, control, cueing, target handoff and fire control support. The antenna(s) for the C3 shall be installed on the host platform. C) Identification of Friend or Foe (IFF) The MMR shall be capable of either using an existing IFF system (IFF antenna and processor) that is mounted on the host platform with IFF data integrated with the radar, or the IFF function is embedded in the radar. The embedded IFF system is defined as (a) the IFF antenna is an integral part of the radar antenna, or (b) the IFF Processor is integral part of the radar processor, or (c) that both IFF antenna and processor are integral part of the radar antenna and processor. D) MMR Inter-platform Cueing Communication It is foreseeable that multiple MMR systems may be operate in a local area to perform multiple functions simultaneously. The MMR shall have inter-platform communication subsystem to perform cueing of targets to other MMR radar(s). E) Environmental Requirements: The MMR prototype radar will be used to conduct field tests and demonstrations at various locations within the CONUS. Therefore, the MMR radar shall operate in various environmental conditions in CONUS. Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components that can meet field test environments are encouraged to be used on the prototype radar. F) Prime Power Source: An internal generator or a towed generator shall be the prime power source, but use of commercial power when available. G) Platform: The MMR system shall be configured on a HMMWV class vehicle with an internal generator or a towed generator. The Government will not reimburse contractors or responders to this notice for any costs incurred in responding, or in subsequent exchange of information. All proprietary and restricted information shall be clearly marked. All information shall be submitted no later than 1 March 01. Technical questions and responses should be addressed to : Paul Yao, I2WD, AMSEL-RD-IW-BR, Bldg 600, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703, 732-427-6524, email: paul.yao@mail1.monmouth.army.mil.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001208/ASOL012.HTM (W-341 SN508243)