SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Request for Information (RFI) for Advanced Image Processing for Synthetic Aperture Radar and EO/IR Surveillance Systems
- Notice Date
- 2/23/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- US Army Communications-Electronics Command, CECOM Acquisition Center - DAAB07, ATTN: AMSEL-AC, Building 1208, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5008
- ZIP Code
- 07703-5008
- Solicitation Number
- W15P7T-I2WD-100
- Response Due
- 3/17/2005
- Archive Date
- 5/16/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a pre-solicitation REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). I2WD is currently conducting market research only. No award is intended as a result of this synopsis nor does the Government intend to pay for information received. I2WD is interested in r eceiving information on algorithms and/or techniques in development or already in existence which can be utilized for real-time processing of SAR and EO/IR imagery in support of the Eye-In-the-Sky (EIS) Army Technology Objective (ATO). EIS will perform se nsor management and data fusion for multiple sensors aboard a common airborne platform. Critical systems in the EIS suite include a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and an EO/IR surveillance system. I2WD is seeking algorithms for automated target detection and informationextraction from high-resolution (0.1m thru 1m) SAR and EO/IR imagery. The intent of these algorithms is to provide a high probability of detection at the detection stage, followed by an information extraction stage to increase the inform ation content of each detection. Information refers to features or target classifications associated with a target that can be used to contribute to positive ID of the target. Examples might be identifying features such as wheeled vs. tracked, general f eatures such as size-class or even vehicle-type (APC vs. tank). Such information will be used to prioritize detections for cross-cueing and increase identification confidence within a multi-sensor fusion construct. The algorithms desired should be as rob ust as possible to factors such as target aspect, clutter background and frequency band (X, Ku or Ka). Rigorous template matching approaches conventionally employed for ATR are not the focus of this RFI. As processing power is limited for this application , it is requested that throughput requirements be considered. Responses to this RFI should only include candidate algorithm which will be in a lab-prototype stage and ready to be tested within 6 months. The response should include a white paper of no mor e than 10 pages describing the algorithm and results-to-date, as well as points of contact for Government sponsors, where applicable. A rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimate to develop, implement and test the algorithm(s) for usage on a near-real-ti me airborne processor is requested. Responses are to be received within 21 calendar days of the date of this notice. All information must be in writing or via email, telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. You may forward respo nses to US Army, RDECOM, CERDEC, I2WD, Bldg. 600, Fort Monmouth, NJ, 07703, ATTN: AMSRD-CER-IW-BA (Mr. Lamanna) or the following e-mail address: Peter.Lamanna@us.army.mil. Acknowledgement of receipt will be issued. If you choose to submit proprietary inf ormation, mark it accordingly. Classified information will be accepted by mail only, but please mark it accordingly and send it via proper channels. Classified information can be sent to US Army, RDECOM, CERDEC, I2WD, Bldg. 600, Fort Monmouth, NJ, 07703, ATTN: Security Office. The inner wrapping shall be addressed to: ATTN: AMSRD-CER-IW-BA (Mr. Lamanna).
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army RDECOM CERDEC, I2W Directorate ATTN: AMSEL-AMSRD-CER-IW-BA, Building 600 Fort Monmouth NJ
- Zip Code: 07703-5008
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 07703-5008
- Record
- SN00756921-W 20050225/050223212515 (fbodaily.com)
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