SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- RDTE System Integrators
- Notice Date
- 4/8/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- N00178 NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER Dahlgren Division 17362 Dahlgren Road Suite 157 Dahlgren, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0017810Q1908
- Response Due
- 6/7/2010
- Archive Date
- 7/30/2010
- Point of Contact
- Bonnie Impastato,Voice: 540-653-6808,Fax: 540-653-7088
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the Internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Naval Sea Systems Command. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) will not issue paper copies of this announcement. The NSWCDD reserves the right to select for award all, some, or none of the proposals in response to this announcement. NSWCDD reserves the right to fund all, some, or none of the proposals received under this BAA. NSWCDD provides no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs, cost of travel for briefings or participation in briefings or demonstrations. Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this BAA will not be returned. It is the policy of NSWCDD to treat all proposals as sensitive competitive information and not to disclose their contents. All responsible sources from industry and academia may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals. However, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCU and MI participation. This announcement will remain open for one (1) year from the date of publication or until replaced by a successor BAA. Only proposals received by June 7, 2010 will be considered for participation in the briefings and demonstration. Proposals may be submitted at any time during this period but they will not be given the opportunity to brief the government or participate in a demonstration. Please note: This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY, NOT A SOLICITATION. Any proposal or quote for future funding will not be considered. There is not any funding available to fund any work. The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is initiating a program to develop and procure the next generation ground based targeting system. The program is referenced herein as Common Laser Range Finder (CLRF) Refresh program. The Targeting and Engagement Systems Center of Excellence (TESCE) aboard NSWC Dahlgren will host an Industry Day the week of 16-20 August 2010. The objective of this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is to issue a call for white papers from industry, academia, laboratories, and other developers on technologies and system integration efforts relevant to the USMC's ground based targeting needs, specifically those relating to the CLRF Refresh program. White Papers submitted in response to this announcement will be used to screen and invite attendees to the Industry Day. The government reserves the right to select or deny any party for presenting at or attending the Industry Day event. This Industry Day will focus on optics and azimuth technologies and system integrators. The government is interested in innovative technologies and components that are lighter, smaller, require less electrical power, are more accurate, reliable, and have additional functionality than currently fielded ground-based targeting systems. The government is also interested in innovative approaches to integrate multiple capabilities into a single hand-held system. Based on the contents of the white papers, submitters may be selected to present at the Industry Day. This Industry Day will be divided into six sessions: 1)The government will brief all attendees addressing the CLRF Refresh program followed by a question and answer session2)Open-forum presentations by component technology providers to a mixed government and industry audience. The intent of these open forum presentations is to allow companies who desire to be technology providers to make potential industry partners aware of their work efforts and capabilities. This open forum will be open to all technologies related to CLRF Refresh including but not limited to optics, azimuth determination, laser spot viewing, eye-safe range finding, day and night target recognition sensors. 3)One-on-one closed-forum presentations to a government-only audience (including select support contractors) by technology providers who do not wish to present in front of potential industry partners, or who wish to provide additional information to a government-only audience that was not provided in their open-forum presentation. 4)One-on-one closed-forum presentations by system integrators to a government-only audience (including select support contractors). 5)Open-forum demonstrations of relevant equipment by technology providers to all government and system integrator attendees in an outdoor operationally-representative environment. Participation in the field demonstration is encouraged, but not required. Systems participating in the field demonstration may be subject to a safety review - especially for any systems emitting laser energy. TESCE, the host of the Industry Day, may wish to record data/video feeds from equipment being demonstrated. Presenters may choose to allow the government to record the performance of their equipment. Any recorded data will be used solely for documenting the state of the art of the technologies being demonstrated to allow the government to refine future requirements to fit within the realm of technical feasibility. No data recorded shall be used for any possible future procurements or source selection evaluations.6)Closed-forum demonstrations of relevant equipment to a government-only audience in an outdoor operationally-representative environment. Participation in the field demonstration is encouraged, but not required. Systems participating in the field demonstration may be subject to a safety review - especially for any systems emitting laser energy. TESCE, the host of the Industry Day, may wish to record data/video feeds from equipment being demonstrated. Presenters may choose to allow the government to record the performance of their equipment. Any recorded data will be used solely for documenting the state of the art technologies being demonstrated to allow the government to refine future requirements to fit within the realm of technical feasibility. No data recorded shall be used for any possible future procurements or source selection evaluations. In reference to sessions 2, 3, and 4, the government will provide invitees with template slides that must be presented first. Beyond that, invitees are allowed to present in any format they choose within the allocated timeframe. In reference to sessions 5 and 6, participants have the option to choose whether they will allow the government to record the performance of their equipment. Questions should be directed to Bonnie Impastato, (Code CXS11-4), Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, 17632 Dahlgren Road, Suite 157, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5110, or email to bonnie.impastato@navy.mil. System Characteristics: Two system configurations are anticipated to be developed under the CLRF Refresh program: CLRF Refresh "Light" and "Medium". The CLRF Refresh Light version will be a smaller and lighter system with limited capabilities tailored for use by foot-mobile Marines at shorter ranges. The CLRF Refresh Medium version will meet all of the CLRF Refresh requirements under all operational environments in a size and weight tailored for use by vehicle-mobile Marines. The focus of the CLRF Refresh Medium system is on longer engagement ranges and incorporating as many of the objectives into the system as possible. The target recognition ranges may be achieved using various techniques. For example, a wide field of view may be used to detect a target, and a narrow field of view may be used to recognize the target. A second example is the use of gated/flash-illuminated imagery to capture a still image that the operator may use to recognize a target once it has been detected in a passive imaging video mode. The intent is not to allow continuous illumination that may compromise the user's position. Note: The USMC currently uses the following systems: AN/PEQ-13 Common Laser Range Finder (CLRF), AN/PSN-13 Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR), IZLID 1000P IR Pointer, AN/PAS-22 Long Range Thermal Imager (LRTI), AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular, and the AN/PAS-25 Thermal Laser Spot Imager (TLSI). These devices will be available for use during the equipment demonstration events. Anticipated CLRF Refresh Requirements RequirementCLRF Refresh MediumCLRF Refresh LightWeight4.0lbs (O), 4.5lbs (T)2.5lbs (O), 2.75lbs (T)SizeIntended for use by a Marine with access to a vehicleIntended to be immediately accessible to a foot-mobile Marine, i.e. in a cargo pocket or MOLLE pouch on his body armorEye-safe LRF Range*5 km (T)3 km (T), 4 km (O)Day Recognition Range*5 km (T), 7 km (O)3 km (T), 4 km (O)Night Recognition Range*2 km (O)1 km (O)True NorthFully INS CapableLimitations AcceptableLSI \ See Spot (O)LRF wavelengthLTD (1064 nm)IR Pointer (approx 860 nm)LRF wavelengthLTD (1064 nm)IR Pointer (approx 860 nm)Markers (O)860nm >1W860nm >1WBatteries**AA (Li or alkaline) or CR123, also must have the ability to operate from an external BB-2590 or BA-5590AA (Li or alkaline) or CR123, also must have the ability to operate from an external BB-2590 or BA-5590GPS (T)Internal SAASMInternal SAASM * Target Recognition and Range-finding ranges will be for a 1.4 x 1.7 meter target (front view of a Toyota Hilux pickup truck).** As an objective, it is desired that interchangeable battery cartridges be provided to allow use of either battery type. Application and Submission Process for White Papers All white paper submissions will be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR 15.207, applicable law, and Department of Defense and Department of Navy regulations. Offerors are expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information. Submitted white papers shall not contain classified material. All white papers submitted for topics may be considered. The government reserves the right to decline the participation of an applicant if they feel the proposal does not meet the intended scope of the investigation. White papers should be written in MS Word 97 format; photos and illustration should be in either.jpeg or.pdf format. The white paper shall be emailed to bonnie.impastato@navy.mil no later than June 7, 2010. Hard copy submissions are neither required nor desired. Format of White Papers and Briefing Guidelines:.A submitter requesting to present more than one component technology and/or system integration approach must submit multiple white papers which will be evaluated individually..Acceptance to present at each session will be granted separately and individually..White paper submissions are limited to four pages in Microsoft Word 97 compatible format or Adobe Acrobat 8 Format..A single-page cover letter shall accompany the white paper..The cover letter shall declare the White Paper category as "System Integrator" or "Component Technology Provider.".The cover letter shall state the submitter's desire to brief in a one-on-one closed session to a government-only audience, and/or in an open forum to all government and industry attendees..The cover letter shall also state whether the submitter desires to participate in the field demonstration..If participation in the field demonstration is requested, descriptions of any personnel hazards shall be included in the cover letter..If the use of a laser is requested, the cover letter must state whether a government agency has conducted a Laser Hazard Evaluation of the device. If so, a copy of the report shall be attached. If it has not been done, that should be stated..Additional information may be sent separately, but must be clearly distinguishable from the white paper..Presentations shall not contain classified material..Identify offeror by name and address, include point of contact (Office of Sponsored Programs, etc.) with telephone number and email address, include date of submission, indicate that submission is in response to this BAA..Each white paper submitted in response to this request will be considered by the government to be For Official Use Only (FOUO). As such, each White Paper that is submitted will not be shared or made available to other submitters, industry, or academia. White Papers should include:.System/Component description focusing on how the component/system is unique or excels in the areas of interest, i.e. capability and/or reduction of size, weight, and cost..System performance and challenges/limitations.System design, configuration, and integration.Current or past DOD sponsors/funding description.Program time-line showing current maturity and future goals.Connections to other programs or cooperative/partnering efforts that are directly related to the topics of this announcement All submitted White Papers will be reviewed by government subject matter experts. White Paper submitters who are chosen will be invited to the Industry Day. The Industry Day will be held the week of 16-20 August 2010. Invitations will include the exact location, times and additional instructions. The Industry Day will be held aboard NSWC Dahlgren or within an hour's drive from that location. The briefings will have a time limit so that each participant can be efficiently scheduled. The scheduled time will include a time for questions and answers at the end of each brief. Industry Day participants will be required to deliver a CD of their briefing(s) in Microsoft PowerPoint 97 compatible format 15 minutes prior to their scheduled presentation. Presentations must be on a CD, no thumb drives will be accepted. Presenters may provide hard copies of the briefing material to the government audience if desired. Field Demonstration: Submitters who are invited to demonstrate laser equipment must provide a Laser Hazard Evaluation (LHE) report. If a government LHE has not been conducted, it will be scheduled with the laser safety personnel at NSWC Dahlgren prior to the event. The laser device may be sent to NSWC Dahlgren for evaluation, but it is strongly encouraged that personnel from the submitting company attend and participate in the evaluation. If the system emits other types of hazardous energy, a safety report will be required from the vendor and/or a Navy assessment may need to be conducted. A description of any hazards should be included in the cover letter. The exact date and sequence of events will be determined by the number of respondents and safety concerns.
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