SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- Base Notice: USAF Imaging & Targeting Support - FA8620-12-R-4018
- Notice Date
- 3/26/2012
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, ASC - Aeronautical Systems Center, 2275 D Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, 45433-7218
- ZIP Code
- 45433-7218
- Solicitation Number
- FA8620-12-R-4018
- Archive Date
- 5/16/2012
- Point of Contact
- WINPA Mailbox, , Ashley B. Keen, Phone: 9372553984
- E-Mail Address
-
Winpa.Itsdatacall@wpafb.af.mil, Ashley.Keen@wpafb.af.mil
(Winpa.Itsdatacall@wpafb.af.mil, Ashley.Keen@wpafb.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: USAF Imaging & Targeting Support (AFMC ASC/WIN) Synopsis. ASC/WIN requests information on the following capabilities: • ISR supporting find, fix, track, target assess for RPAs • Detection of CC&D targets • Post Optical Bar Camera (OBC) broad area synoptic coverage • Capability to detect/collect in dense/cluttered terrain and denied access areas • Production of synthetic background clutter • Characterizing "blue" airborne ISR capabilities • Collect specific hyper-spectral ISR (imagery) in anti-access/area-denial • Integrated air and missile (IAMD) - detect, track and ID targets as "blue" vs. "red" • ISR supporting find, fix, track, target, assess theater ballistic missiles • Locate tunnels • Provide surveillance on open seas and littoral approaches to U.S. • Collecting true calibrated RCS values in denied areas • Detect, (characterize) and track dismounts in densely populated areas • Multi-INT collection in triple canopy jungle • Reliable airborne, stand-off data collection against long range threats • Detect, track and ID personnel of interest • Recognizing, categorizing and mitigating airborne SAR artifacts • Ability to automatically identify targets from processed imagery • Collecting and characterizing information on underground facilities • Meeting the projected ISR bandwidth and data storage requirements for 2022-2032 • All-weather motion imagery The ISR system of systems (SoS) would be deployed on airborne platforms operating at various altitudes to support specific operational conditions and with associated PEDnetworks. ASC/WINPA is conducting market research to identify what research has been accomplished in this field as well as to see what technology currently exists or could be modified for this need. This market research will potentially shape Air Force efforts in the FY14-24 timeframe. ASC/WIN seeks industry white papers to support this market research effort by 1 May 12. The intent of this RFI is to identify potential candidate programs and technology efforts related to the development of end-to-end ISR functionality of sensors and associated data algorithms. Components related to ISR sensors include, but are not limited to: electronics, gimbals, cryogenics, diffraction gratings, focusing lenses, FPAs, ROICs, atmospheric and temperature correction algorithms/techniques, airborne processing, interference filters, spectrometer, HRI subsystems, etc. These components do not need to be part of an existing sensor system; research and development of these components may be ongoing independent of a full system. Responses are sought from industry, academia, Government agencies, and military services. Current research should indicate the Technology Readiness Level of the system or component. ASC/WIN desires this market research across industry, academia and service/Government programs for candidate programs/technology efforts with projected capabilities that may improve current and future airborne GEOINT sensors and end-to-end functionality. Candidate technologies should, if needed, project modifications or upgrades, forecast improvements or apply new technology process in order to meet operational goals. The following ground rules/assumptions apply: • For solely component technologies - clearly explain how the component will benefit end-to-end sensor functionality • If applicable, responses shall identify and new supporting architecture or infrastructure (i.e. cryogenics, processing/PED, computer resources, storage requirements (environmental requirements), ground control, communications, etc.) required for the technology; • If applicable, responses shall identify and Unique Tool and/or Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE), as well as any proven integration (have they been flown/tested?); • Responses shall identify technical and security POCs. All correspondence submitted will be controlled as proprietary. After reviewing the submitted White Papers, the Government may request technical exchanges and/or site surveys of respondents' facilities. The Government anticipates the information will be used to plan and program the required efforts to support airborne GEOINT objectives. Any further questions should be directed to Lt Fehd, Mr. Chuck Gully or Mr John Mitchell at winpa.itsdatacall@wpafb.af.mil.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/ASC/FA8620-12-R-4018/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 2530 Loop Road West, Room 144, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio, 45433, United States
- Zip Code: 45433
- Zip Code: 45433
- Record
- SN02705535-W 20120328/120326234709-a9ee5da968e8daef44fdd0e298da9445 (fbodaily.com)
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