SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SOURCES SOUGHT
- Notice Date
- 11/2/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- US Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Deputy Commander, ATTN SMDC-CM-AP, P.O. Box 1500, Huntsville, AL 35807-3801
- ZIP Code
- 35807-3801
- Solicitation Number
- W9113M-05-0-0000
- Response Due
- 12/3/2004
- Archive Date
- 2/1/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a Request for Information (RFI) from interested commercial sources by the U.S. Army Space & Missile Defense Command (SMDC), in conjunction with the High Energy Laser Joint Technology Office (HEL JTO) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFR L), regarding the ability of firms to develop high-power, solid-state laser (SSL) technologies suitable for future military applications. This sources-sought notice is published in accordance with FAR Part 15.201, and is a RFI for planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor should it be construed as such. Respondents are advised that SMDC is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of information received, or provide feedback t o respondents with respect to any information submitted under this RFI. There shall be no basis for claims against the Government as a result of any information submitted in response to this RFI. The Government WILL NOT award a contract on the basis of t his RFI, and WILL NOT reimburse the costs incurred by providing the information requested under this notice. This RFI is open to any capable and qualified commercial sources, and partnering is encouraged. Specifically, SMDC is seeking sources that are capable of developing diode-pumped SSL laboratory device(s) over a two to three year period of time, with measured laboratory performance that is traceable to weapon systems applications. The three most criti cal performance goals are considered to be overall efficiency (greater than 20%), near diffraction-limited (DL) beam quality (1.1 x DL), and output power (greater than 100 kilowatts), with the objective being maturation of the technology to the point requi red for continued weapon system development. Run time and output power-to-weight ratio are other performance parameters of interest, with goals of 300 seconds of continuous operation and 50 watts per kilogram (W/kg) desired, with thresholds of 100 seconds and 20 W/kg. Instructions to Responders: Responders should provide a high-level description of their research capabilities in SSL technology and their capabilities for doing system-level trades and assessments for application of these technologies in integrated weapon system concepts for a broad spectrum of military operations. The types of military operations of interest include ground-to-ground engagements of static targets such as unexploded ordnance; ground-to-air engagements of airborne and ballistic threats such as rockets, mortars, artille ry, and unmanned aerial vehicles; and air-to-ground precision strike engagements. Capabilities provided should be as specific as possible, and should identify unique technical development experience and qualifications in specific areas. Responders should also provide comments on the feasibility of achieving the above laboratory perform ance goals with different types of SSLs, whether it be slab, disk, or fiber optic laser. Information is requested in response to the following specific questions: 1) What are the current scaling issues associated with reaching significant powers (100kW) with near diffraction-limited output from both bulk (slab or disk) and fiber-based SSL systems? 2) Where do you consider investments are needed most (in priority) to achieve a high power SSL (bulk or fiber) system? 3) What are the primary risk issues that must be considered for your SSL concept that must be resolved in order to achieve the proposed SSL performance goals? 4) Are the proposed thresholds and goals for run time and output power per kilogram reasonable? This must consider total system weight, including thermal management, electrical power, and power conditioning. 5) What maximum power do you feel is reasonably achievable in a fiber system within the next two to three years? 6) In your estimate, how long would it take to develop and demonstrate: (A) A laboratory-based 10 0kW bulk system? (B) A field demonstrator 100kW bulk system? (C) A laboratory-based 25kW fiber system? (D) A field demonstrator 25kW fiber system? The responses should not exceed 10 pages in length, and should be delivered to Karen Parmenter, Contracting Officer, U.S. Army SMDC, SMDC-CM-CT, P.O. Box 1500, Huntsville, AL 35807-3801, no later than 30 days from the date of this notice. Electronic submi ssion to karen.parmenter@us.army.mil is the preferred method of submission. All respondents shall include their assigned Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Responders are further required to indicate their status as a foreign-owned/foreign controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees. Due to the nature of this potential effort, no foreign country sources will be considered. Proprietary Data: All information submittals containing proprietary data should be appropriately marked. It is the responder's responsibility to clearly define to the Government what is considered to be proprietary data.
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Deputy Commander ATTN SMDC-CM-AP, P.O. Box 1500 Huntsville AL
- Zip Code: 35807-3801
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 35807-3801
- Record
- SN00702702-W 20041104/041102212005 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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