SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Advanced Multi-Spectral Sensor and Subsystem Test Capabilities (AMSSTC) Airborne and Ground Based Millimeter Wave (MMW) Characterization Capability Research and Development Sources Sought and RFI
- Notice Date
- 4/15/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, 12350 Research Parkway Code 253, Orlando, FL, 32826-3224
- ZIP Code
- 32826-3224
- Solicitation Number
- N61339-05-R-0072
- Response Due
- 5/17/2005
- Archive Date
- 6/1/2005
- Description
- Advanced Multi-Spectral Sensor and Subsystem Test Capabilities (AMSSTC)Airborne and Ground Based Millimeter Wave (MMW) Characterization Capability Research and Development Sources Sought and Request for Information (RFI) The Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), Project Manager for Instrumentation, Targets and Threat Simulators (PM ITTS) in partnership with the Redstone Technical Test Center (RTTC) is seeking industry information on available products and technologies to develop and field a MMW characterization asset. This system will be used to acquire data in conjunction with the RTTC Stabilized Electro-optical Airborne Instrumentation Platform (SEAIP) on flight, captive carry, and dirty battlefield ranges for the purposes of enhancing development of the Virtual Range. Additionally, this system will be used to collect developmental data for various current and future weapon systems. The AMSSTC MMW characterization asset will also be utilized for ground based testing. Sources sought shall address available products and technologies to produce a complete capability to provide a MMW characterization asset that will be used to acquire high resolution, digitized terrain, target, and background/clutter characterization data. Proposed key system characteristics are listed in the table below. Physical specifications are provided in Attachment A. PM ITTS is the lead for the acquisition of this capability. Background: The RTTC has been supporting range and target characterization with the SEAIP since 1998. Currently there are no instrumentation radars that fit within constraints imposed by the SEAIP and supporting aircraft. The SEAIP physical interface is described in Attachment A. Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology is developing rapidly, creating concern over obsolescence of older systems. The MMW characterization asset will be used to acquire high resolution, digitized terrain, target, and background/clutter characterization data that will be used to develop validated Virtual Range databases. Performance Requirements: Key characteristics of the required capability are contained in the table below. Additional requirements and information are contained in Attachments A through C. Attachment A contains the system Physical Specification. Drawings of the inner gimbal and interior gimbal envelope are in Attachment B. Representative sensor installations are shown in Attachment C. Characteristic & Description System Mobility: The system shall be capable of operation in ground based and airborne configurations. 1)Airborne configurations shall be integrated into the SEAIP. The SEAIP is carried by UH-1 and UH-60 helicopters. 2)Ground based configurations shall be mounted on a tower and shall be capable of collecting data at elevation angles ranging from 0 to 80 degrees. Modes of Operation: The system shall be capable of operating in the following modes (listed in order of importance): 1)Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) 2)Moving Target Indicator (MTI) 3)Turntable Mode 4)Stationary Target Indicator. (STI) Polarization: 1)The system shall use full linear polarization (HH, VV, HV, and VH) complex in-phase and quadrature (I&Q). 2)The system shall be designed to be forward compatible for dual circular polarization. 3)Each polarization option shall produce calibrated data that can be converted mathematically to the opposite polarization (linear to circular, circular to linear). Frequency: 1)The system shall use 35 GHz center frequency (threshold). 2)The system shall be capable of using 16 GHz center frequency by means of an interchangeable RF front end and antenna (threshold). (The alternate front end electronics and antenna will be options to the basic effort.) 3)The system shall be capable of using 95 GHz center frequency by means of an interchangeable RF front end and antenna (objective). (The alternate front end electronics and antenna will be options to the basic effort.) Waveform: The system shall be capable of varying the transmit waveforms. Antenna: 1)The airborne antenna shall be compatible with the SEAIP. 2)The tower mount configuration shall have antenna lenses that are modifiable to achieve varying bandwidths including the two-way beamwidth needed for turntable collections on typical ground targets ranging from 4 to 7 degrees. Additional instrumentation: The tower mounted configuration shall include co-boresighted video to record ground truth. (objective) SAR Mode Installed System Performance, strip map and spotlight mode: 1)The system shall be mounted in the SEAIP -S/N shall be greater than or equal to 13dB at slant ranges less than or equal to 10 km -Target scatter cross section shall be less than or equal to -5 dBm2 -Range cell shall be less than or equal to 4-20 inches adjustable (threshold) -Range cell shall be less than or equal to 1-20 inches adjustable (objective) 2)The system shall provide a Real-Time display to indicate proper operation. 3)The system shall provide a real time sub-aperture processing display (objective) 4)The system shall include post-processing capability of registering SAR image with ground truth at resolution comparable to SAR data, using available COTS technology. 5)The system shall provide a Monopulse delta elevation channel collection capability. (objective) Turntable ModeSystem Performance: The system shall be mounted on a tower and the target will be mounted on a turntable. 1)The system shall collect fully polarimetric, fully monopulse (azimuth and elevation) data. 2)The system shall use appropriate waveforms so that the system shall be capable of generating Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) images at resolutions of at least 4 inches in range and cross-range. 3)The system shall provide for remote operation at distances of up to 375 feet in this configuration. 4)The system shall provide a Real-Time display to indicate proper operation both on the tower mounted equipment and to the remote operator. 5)The system shall provide real-time display of high range resolution profiles or ISAR images for all polarizations at the remote operator?s station. MTI Mode Installed System Performance: The system shall be mounted in the SEAIP. 1)The system shall detect and track moving ground or airborne targets and record unprocessed data. -S/N shall be greater than or equal to 13dB at slant ranges less than or equal to10 km -Target cross section shall be greater than or equal to 10 dBm2 -Target velocity shall be greater than or equal to 2m/s and less than or equal to 30 m/s -Range cell shall be less than or equal to10m -Maximum Range shall be 10km -Minimum range shall be 100 m (uncoded pulse inside 1 km) -Range cells recorded shall be greater than 62 2)The system shall provide a Real-Time display to indicate proper operation STI Mode Installed System Performance: 1) The system shall detect and track stationary targets and record unprocessed data. -S/N shall be greater than or equal to13dB at slant ranges of less than or equal to 2.5 km -Scatter cross section shall be greater than or equal to 5 dBm2 -Range cell shall be less than or equal to 4-20 inches adjustable (threshold) -Range cell shall be less than or equal to 1-20 inches adjustable (objective) -Range recorded shall be greater than or equal to 200m 2) The system shall provide a Real-Time display to indicate proper operation Environment: Performance requirements are for data collections in clear weather Unintended Motion: The system shall measure and remove any unwanted motion (motion compensation). This is to address any unintended gimbal motion/vibration. Sources Sought & RFI Submission The purpose of this Research and Development Sources Sought and RFI is to improve the Government?s understanding of the requirements and industry capabilities in order to establish the best acquisition approach. Industry feedback is vitally important and the Government will be receptive to any and all ideas received from industry. PM ITTS is looking for suppliers who can provide a turn-key capability. Additional work beyond initial development may include supporting integration into the SEAIP, supporting installed system characterization, and supporting initial data collection and analysis. Analysis shall include supporting the creation of a MMW Virtual Range Model for use by the Advanced Multi-spectral Simulation Test and Acceptance Resource (AMSTAR). All respondents are asked to provide the following: 1. A technical description of the potential solution or complete capability. The description should answer the following: a. Describe your solution. b. How does the expected performance of your solution compare to the requirements stated above? c. What are the physical dimensions and weight of your solution? How much power does it use? Does it require cooling? d. How effectively has your solution been used in similar applications? e. What evidence exists that your solution is applicable if it has not been used in similar systems? f. How mature is your system? Is it new development? Does a prototype exist? Is it similar to previous successful developments? Is it an extension or evolution of an existing product? Is it already in production? 2. A schedule estimate from contract award to operational capability. 3. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price. 4. Recommendations where performance can be traded for reduced costs or where performance can be added for little or no cost. 5. For market research purposes potential sources must identify their business type (i.e., large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) certified business, woman-owned business, etc). For purposes of reporting business size, the applicable North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code for this requirement is anticipated to be 334511 with a size standard of 750 employees. Proprietary information is not being solicited; however, if it is submitted, it should be appropriately marked. Please limit your formal white paper submission to no more than 10 pages to include cover letter and white paper. In addition, you may include up to five attachments that consists of pre-printed commercial brochures or sales literature. Responses are requested by 17 May 2005 3:30PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). The submission of this information is for PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any supplies or services, or for the Government to pay for the information received. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS AT THIS TIME. Questions concerning this requirement should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Lynn Carlson via email at Lynn.Carlson1@peostri.army.mil or by telephone at (407) 384-5499. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and shall be in MS Word or Adobe PDF format. Responses to this request may be sent via e-mail to Lynn.Carlson1@peostri.army.mil. Alternative submittal method by mail to: PEO STRI, ATTN: Code 25353 (Lynn Carlson), 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826. The entire Sources Sought, RFI, and Attachments for this announcement can be found on our home page at the following address: http://www.peostri.army.mil/ on or about 19 April 2005. At our home page, select business opportunities from the menu bar in the left hand margin. From the U.S. Army PEO STRI business opportunities module select "Go" next to PEO STRI Solicitations. From the gray bar on this page select PEO STRI for Command, Sources Sought/Market Survey Notice from Entry Type and Date of Last Revision from Order By. The title of the information located here is AMSSTC MMW Sources Sought & RFI and the reference number is N61339-05-R-0072.
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