A -- INTEREST AND PARTICIPATION IN CONTROLLED LABORATORY AND FIELD DEMONSTRATIONS TO BASELINE THE PERFORMANCE OF EXISTING AIR WARFARE COMMAND AND CONTROL (C2) MULTI-SOURCE INTEGRATOR (MSI) SYSTEMS.

Notice Date

December 21, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue, SE, Stop 9908, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376-9908

ZIP Code

20376-9908

Solicitation Number

C2MSI

Point of Contact

LCDR Kevin Redman, 202-781-0759;Mr. Richard Goff, 202-781-2872

Description

The Single Integrated Air Picture System Engineer (SIAP SE), in concert with United States Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) and Joint Theater Air and Missile Defense Organization (JTAMDO), solicit interest for participation in controlled laboratory and field demonstrations to baseline the performance of existing Air Warfare Command and Control (C2) Multi-Source Integrator (MSI) systems. Using a multiphase approach, the demonstrations will use live data inputs in the Joint Combat Identification Evaluation Team 2002 (JCIET 02) field-environment, 15-26 Apr 02, as well as recorded inputs for subsequent phases in the Joint Distributed Engineering Plant (JDEP) environment. Phase One will be conducted during JCIET 02 and will require passive operation of each participating MSI system (no output to the data links, no local sensor integration). Phases Two and Three will be conducted in the JDEP environment. Specifically, Phase Two will require passive operation, but the systems will be able to use local sensors; Phase Three will put the MSI systems into the network as active participants enabling MSI nodes at each sensor to share data among each other. Quantitative comparisons of the various MSI systems' composite track-file databases to the available truth data will be the criterion for determining the baseline performance. Results from each of the three phases of this demonstration will be used to provide recommendations for operational, technical, and interoperability standards for an objective fusion/correlation capability that maps to Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC)-validated requirements. An Industry Day Briefing of the MSI System Demonstration will be held on Tuesday, 15 Jan 02, as part of the JCIET 02 Final Planning Conference being conducted at the Mississippi Air National Guard (ANG) Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC), Gulfport, MS. Vendors interested in attending the Industry Briefing shall register via the JCIET website (https://jciet.eglin.af.mil). For detailed Industry Day Briefing agenda information, vendors should contact LCDR Kevin Redman (reference contact information below). SECRET Security clearance will be required for participants. Submit Security clearance information as specified below. Vendors interested in participating in the MSI System Demonstration must submit their notification of intent and both name and description of their MSI system, as specified below, for government review by 31 Jan 02. The government will formally invite prospective-candidate MSI systems for participation via written notification not later than 15 Feb 02. Non-candidates will be provided supporting rationale for their exclusion from this demonstration, but they may be eligible for participation in future events. Note: The intent of these demonstrations is for data collection purposes only and will not result in a contract award. BACKGROUND Multi-Source Integration (MSI) is the process that (1) performs association/correlation and fusion of target track and measurement data received over a variety of tactical and intelligence data networks (e.g., Link 11, Link 16, CEC, TIBS, and Live Radar) to create and maintain a composite track-file database, and (2) combines a priori data with dynamic data. The MSI systems may have organic sensors that contribute to the composite track-file database, and they may also have the capability to both transmit and receive data on the various data links. The following are previous MSI studies that form the basis for the MSI demonstrations: -- MSI System Engineering Team sponsored by the Combat System Functional Allocation Board, 1995-7 -- Time Variant Multi-Hypothesis Correlator Assessment, ACIET 00 Theater Air and Missile Defense Interoperability (TAMD I) Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration, sponsored by USJFCOM, 2000-1 Results from these studies demonstrated that fusion/correlation techniques, algorithms, and technologies were mature, but that there was a lack of common quantitative standards for assessing performance of candidate MSI systems. The studies recommended the development of technical, operational, and interoperability standards for an objective fusion/correlation capability. DISCUSSION The goal of the multi-phased demonstrations is to baseline the performance of existing Air Warfare Command and Control MSI systems. Results will be used to provide recommendations for operational, technical, and interoperability standards for an objective fusion/correlation capability that maps to JROC-validated requirements. Reports generated by the government will refer to all participants in a generic sense. The initial phase of these experiments will take place during JCIET 02, in the vicinity of Gulfport and Camp Shelby, MS, 15-26 April 02 (participant set-up will begin on or about 4 April). Subject to availability, the government will provide the following live data feeds for use by participating MSI systems: Link 11, Link 16, SADL, CEC, TIBS, TPS-75, and ARSR-4. The government will also record data from each participating MSI system as well as truth data (e.g., TSPI) from all network participants (e.g., data link, intelligence, local radar systems). The recorded data will be used for post-event, quantitative performance analysis as well as for use during follow-on phases supported by the JDEP environment. Note: Details concerning extraction points and format, and input/output recording requirements and methodologies will be provided to participants in the experiments. The government will derive objective, quantitative performance criteria for this experiment from Theater Air and Missile Defense (TAMD) and Combat Identification (CID) Capstone Requirements Documents (CRD). The data analysis will be performed based on ground truth data, inputs from networks, and data recorded by each MSI system participating in the demonstrations. Using the criteria to compare ground truth with the composite track-file of each MSI device, a better understanding of individual system's capabilities will be gained. The government will conduct data analysis and will be responsible for generating quick-look and formal reports. JCIET 02 MSI SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION DATA HANDLING and SECURITY A government team will be the primary operators of all government furnished equipment (e.g., data input feeds, interfaces, and recorders) and will ensure strict control of data and results to protect proprietary interests and intellectual property. Participating vendors will be responsible for the transport, set up, operation, maintenance, storage, teardown, and removal of their individual systems and support equipment. All participants will be required to provide a copy of (or access to) their system's track database data-extraction file. Details concerning security procedures for the handling, storage, and processing of classified materials will be provided to participants that participate in the experiments. While formats for inputs and desired output will be provided, some post-processing may be required by individual systems. Specifically, the government will provide formats for common inputs to include requirements for electrical and physical layer interface, data link layer, network layer (addressing), and transport layer (format). JCIET 02 MSI SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS The government's intent is to provide a forum for the conduct of these demonstrations. Individual participants will not receive funding from the government to support personnel or the transportation, storage, operation, maintenance or repair of their system and/or equipment. Specifically for JCIET 02, the government will provide the following to each participant meeting the specified participation requirements: -- Opportunity to demonstrate their product and to influence the development of an objective-capability standard -- Access to the specified live-data feeds (Subject to availability. Required format and configuration will be provided) -- Copy of live-data feeds (Subject to terms and conditions of participation requirements) -- Workspace (up to 20' x 40') within the MSI Demonstration area -- Evaluation of their system's data output file. The government will conduct data analysis and provide vendors with their individual respective results. Government reports containing comprehensive data will refer to participating vendors in a generic sense. -- Opportunity to participate in follow-on demonstrations JCIET 02 MSI SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS To be considered eligible for participation in the demonstrations, vendors must meet the following requirements: -- By 31 Jan 02, provide the government with notification of intent to participate in the demonstration, and both name and a functional description of their MSI system (not code level; treat system as a "black box"). -- MSI System must function at the Command and Control (C2) system level (e.g., link level) and support the use of more than one type of input source. -- Provide access to output data (track database data-extraction file) for recording. Ethernet format recommended. -- Vendor must be available to support and participate in data reduction effort (if/as needed) -- Participants must provide all equipment required to operate and support their systems. This includes, but is not limited to, shelters, racks, tables, chairs, paper, storage vans, classified-material storage, and miscellaneous support equipment as needed. Note: Each vendor will be provided up to 20' x 40' of workspace. -- Participants may be required to provide their own quiet power generators if JCIET is unable to provide power. Additional information will be provided to participants concerning this item. -- Participants are responsible for all expenses associated with supporting personnel. -- Participants must have a SECRET security clearance. -- Participants and supporting staff must register with JCIET for participation in this demonstration (https://jciet.eglin.af.mil). -- Participants must honor terms and conditions of applicable data handling/non-disclosure agreements -- Eligible participants will be required to enter into a Bailment Agreement for the use of their equipment. JDEP PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS Participation requirements for subsequent JDEP events will be provided at a future date. CONTACT INFORMATION For questions concerning either the Industry Briefing or the MSI System Demonstration, please contact LCDR Kevin Redman at (202) 781-0759 (DSN: 326); Fax: (202) 781-4648; email: RedmanKD@NAVSEA.NAVY.MIL or mail: LCDR Kevin Redman (Code 02514) Naval Sea Systems Command 1333 Isaac Hull Ave. S.E., Stop 2040 Bldg 197/5W-2212 Washington, D.C. 20376 SECURITY CLEARANCE FOR INDUSTRY DAY BRIEFING SECRET Clearance is required for the Industry Day Briefing on Tuesday, 15 Jan 02. Fax visit request/security clearance verification NLT 7 Jan 02 to: (850) 882-8467. Include full name, SSN, Level of clearance, Dates of visit (14 Jan 02), and Purpose (JCIET 02 FPC-Industry Day Briefing). A valid photo ID with SSN is required for identification/verification upon check in. REFERENCES The following documents form the basis of assessment and analysis for these demonstrations: -- SIAP SE TF Technical Report 2001-001: SIAP Attributes of 29 June 2001 -- SIAP SE TF Technical Report 2001-002: SIAP MOEs/MOPs of 25 October 2001 -- SIAP SE TF Technical Report 2001-003: SIAP Metrics Implementation of 25 October 2001 -- TAMD and CID CRDs

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011226/ASOL011.HTM (W-355 SN515898)