59 -- ADVANCED AIR-DELIVERY SENSORS

Notice Date

April 2, 2001

Contracting Office

Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

ZIP Code

22134-5010

Solicitation Number

M67854-01-R-2083

Response Due

June 4, 2001

Point of Contact

Vicki Whiteman, Contract Specialist, (703) 784-5822 ext. 256

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via (WhitemanVL@mcsc.usmc.mil)

Description

Description. The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) is interested in obtaining information on Advanced Air-Delivered Sensors (AADS), capable of identifying threat vehicles using passive seismic/acoustic detectors. AADS will autonomously detect and report unique target features like the number of cylinders, engine RPM and type, weight class, etc. Other system requirements include the ability of the sensor to self-adjust to the ambient environment and the capability to report activity in concise user-tailored messaging schemes via commercial satellite communication (SATCOM) connections. Detection Range. Objective detection ranges vary depending upon the nature of the threat and the current local sensor environment, (wind, temperature). Currently, these ranges are specified as: a. Tracked Vehicles (i.e. Tanks) = 500 M b. Heavy Wheeled Vehicles (i.e. 5 Ton Trucks) = 500M c. Light Wheeled Vehicles (i.e. HMMWV) = 300M d. Rotary Winged Aircraft (i.e. UH-1) = 2000M e. Artillery (firing) (i.e. M198) = 1500M Data Collection. At the above stated detection ranges, the ADDS must be capable of reporting "target feature" data at confidence levels of 90 percent or better. Technical challenges of the AADS include the requirement to discern user-defined target characteristics when placed in environments where it is continually exposed to seismic/acoustic activity that does not meet user-defined criteria. The primary reporting requirement for the AADS will be "target feature" data. However, it is desired that the AADS be capable of operating in additional intelligence collection modes such as: a. Target ID Mode. In this role, the AADS must be capable of identifying detected activity by specific model number type (i.e. M1A1, T-72, UH-1, etc). b. MASINT Collection Mode. In this role, the AADS must be capable of recording and reporting the "raw" seismic/acoustic data of a detected event. Communications. SATCOM devices used by the AADS must provide duplex, worldwide coverage with message authentication and LPI/LPD characteristics. It is essential that the AADS communications subsystem be a field-replaceable, modular design to enable the AADS to adapt to changes in the commercial SATCOM services market and allow for insertion of terrestrial communications modules to support low-cost training requirements. Remote system controls such as data storage/retrieval, sleep/wake, status, mode, and target selectivity are needed to ensure operational flexibility. Operator selectable parameters should allow for the maximum exploitation of weather, topographic, and enemy order-of-battle data when available at the sensor's monitoring site. The AADS must also be capable of determining and reporting its own geo-location and the direction of travel for the current target. For example, reporting left-to-right or right-to-left target movement, or the relative bearing of the last high confidence detection of the target. Emplacement. The AADS must be a 50-75 pound, earth-penetrating device deployable by Marine Corps FA-18 C/D aircraft in quantities 6 to 18 per sortie from altitudes of 2,000-20,000 feet. The aerodynamic qualities of the AADS must be such that when transported as an external combat store it has minimal impact on the flight profile of the aircraft. The AADS must safely separate from the aircraft, and emplace itself within a CEP of 150 meters of the intended emplacement location. Mission Duration. The AADS must provide continuous, unattended surveillance for at least 30 days, using internal power sources. Intended Application. The AADS will be part of the Marine Corps' Tactical Remote Sensor Systems (TRSS) family of equipment. Using hand and air-emplaced sensors, TRSS support the field commander's intelligence collection effort by providing continuous, wide area surveillance of the battlefield. Functional elements of TRSS include sensor systems, retransmission systems, and monitoring systems. Evolutionary system upgrades ensure that fielded systems provide a state-of-the-art TRSS capability for the Marine Corps. Responses. A strong demonstration of corporate knowledge on target identification, and sensor technology in air-delivered applications is foreseen as critical in meeting the objective of this program. The Government desires a NDI solution, if possible. Industry firms capable of accomplishing the required services, in whole, or by teamed effort, are invited to submit an affirmative response to this notice. Partial solutions should not be submitted. Firms should include literature, brochures, specification sheets, prior experience in this type of effort, and capability summaries directly addressing their ability to meet the aforementioned needs. Responses shall be limited to 20 pages for the technical information. Potential sources are requested to send a letter of interest, previous business experience with similar efforts, business size and a corporate point of contact to the Marine Corps Systems Command by 04 June 2001. THE MARINE CORPS DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. Please submit all information to Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, Attn: CTQ2VW/Ms. Vicki Whiteman, 2033 Barnett Ave., Suite 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010. All hand-carried deliveries (including UPS, FedEx, etc.) shall be submitted to the following address: 3041A McCawley Avenue, Quantico, VA 22134. POC Vicki Whiteman, (703) 784-5822 x256; FAX (703) 784-5826; Alt FAX (253) 484-4991 or WhitemanVL@mcsc.usmc.mil.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010404/59SOL009.HTM (W-092 SN50H9F4)