SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- SN07-09 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - Next Generation Wireless Networking
- Notice Date
- 12/7/2006
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541710
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Contracts Management Office, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, 22203-1714, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-SN07-09
- Response Due
- 2/12/2007
- Archive Date
- 2/27/2007
- Description
- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - Next Generation Wireless Networking DESCRIPTION Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs) have been the focus of much attention and investment by the DoD over recent years because of their potential cost and performance advantages for tactical edge communications. MANET concepts have shown promise by replacing the expensive infrastructure laden "hub-and-spoke" architectures configured around centralized base stations with an open peer-to-peer architecture that supports dynamic network topologies that both self-organize and self-heal. Implementing the MANET concept for efficient use in tactical operations has, however, proved challenging. Current network implementations have been plagued with insufficient performance and network lifetime, limited scalability, excessive network overhead, and significant security vulnerabilities. The practical limitations of MANETs suggest that the DoD should also investigate new alternative approaches. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Strategic Technology Office (DARPA STO) requests information on revolutionary, paradigm-shifting wireless communication and networking concepts that enable scalable, high-performance, robust communications under high tempo mobility and stringent size, weight, and power constraints, while providing reliable end-to-end security. Desirable approaches should include, but are not limited to, the following characteristics: -- Limited or no reliance on the use of overhead assets, air platforms, and/or centralized control/infrastructure. -- Node-to-node communication ranges exceeding 1 km with line-of-sight (LOS) obstructions between nodes. -- Low probability of detection and exploitation communications. -- Greater than 300 Kbps end-to-end network data throughput to support compressed video transmission for networks with up to 200 nodes. -- Greater than 90% sustained packet delivery ratio for tactical communications between nodes moving at speeds up to 60 mph. Target environments include, but are not limited to, urban canyons or mountainous terrain where obstructions may preclude direct LOS communications. Multi-hop communication approaches that use short range LOS communications between nodes to communicate over long distances are not desired. INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDERS This announcement is a request for white papers in support of developing innovative and creative alternative approaches to MANETs that have potential for revolutionary improvements in communication capability at the tactical edge. The white paper responses are encouraged to include, but are not limited to, the technical approach, military utility, programmatic information, and expected network performance gains. This RFI is open to any capable and qualified sources, including but not limited to universities, university affiliated research centers, federally-funded research centers, private or public companies, and Government research laboratories. White papers have the following formatting requirements: a) A one page cover that identifies the title, organization, responder's technical and administrative points of contact - including names, addresses, phone and fax numbers, and email addresses; b) An executive summary with a two page limit; c) A technical approach and programmatic section with an eight-page limit; d) A minimum of 10 pt font. The total page count should be no longer than 10 pages (excluding the cover page). Budget estimates are not required for this white paper. White papers should be marked with appropriate proprietary markings, such as "<Company name> Proprietary". Markings such as "<Company name> Confidential" or other phrases that could be confused with national security classifications should be avoided. This RFI will remain open from date of publication through 12 February 2007. NOTE: University (prime) RFI submissions may be made via the Grants.gov web site, http://www.grants.gov by using the "Apply for Grants" function. Dual submissions are not required. This announcement will also be posted on www.fbo.gov. The Government anticipates that responses to this RFI will be unclassified. Responses should be submitted in a commonly used electronic format (i.e., PDF or MS Word) via email to NGWN-RFI@darpa.mil or DARPA/STO, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington VA 22203-1714, Attn: Dr. Reggie Brothers. Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are due no later than 4:00pm, Local Time, Arlington, VA, on 12 February 2007. ANY INQUIRIES ON THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO NGWN-RFI@darpa.mil. NO TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. ALSO WE WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ANY RFIs THAT ARE SUBMITTED TO THE ABOVE LISTED MAILBOX. DISCLAIMER This is an RFI issued solely for information and new program planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary Information will be handled and protected accordingly. Respondents are advised that DARPA is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received, or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this Request for Information (RFI). In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Submittals will be reviewed by the Government (DARPA) and Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contractors such as: Ivysys Technologies, Solers, and Schafer Corporation. The SETA contractors will be bound by non-disclosure agreements to protect any proprietary information submitted under this RFI.
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