MODIFICATION
58 -- Base Notice: USAF Imaging & Targeting Support - FA8620-12-R-4018
- Notice Date
- 4/3/2012
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- 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
- 5/23/2012
- 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 8 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. The Government invites industry to submit White Papers (unclassified or classified up to TOP SECRET) on their concepts or technologies at any time on or before 8 May 12. Guidance on the suggested White Paper format is attached. Please ensure all appropriate security procedures and policies are followed when responding to this RFI. Please restrict page count to no more than 3 pages in length and submit electronically or via mail (regular mail for UNCLASSIFIED; Registered mail for SECRET only) to the points of contact stated below. The Point of Contact for submittal of white papers and any technical questions is: Lt Josh Fehd (937) 255-6068/Mr. Chuck Gulley (937) 255-1728, ASC/WINPA 2530 Loop Road West, Room 144 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433-7101 E-mail addresses: Unclassified depository: winpa.ITSDatacall@wpafb.af.mil Unclassified inquiries via NIPRNET: Joshua.fehd@wpafb.af.mil, Charles.gulley@wpafb.af.mil SECRET email via SIPRNet: Joshua.fehd@afmc.af.smil.mil, Charles.gulley@afmc.af.smil.mil TOP SECRET email via JWICS: Joshua.fehd@afmc.ic.gov, Charles.gulley@afmc.ic.gov This is not a Request for Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this announcement. Submitting capabilities and concepts in response to this announcement is voluntary, and participants shall not be compensated. The Contracting Officer is Ms. Sally (Sara) Meyer, ASC/WINK, and is available by telephone at (937) 255-5011 or email at sally.meyer@wpafb.af.mil. Technical questions can be addressed to Lt. Fehd (937) 255-6068, Mr. Gulley (937) 255-1728 or Mr. John Mitchel (937) 255-3872. Parties interested in responding to this RFI must notify the Contracting Officer by email of their intent to participate within seven (7) days of published announcement in FedBizOpps. When emailing the Contracting Officer a notice of intent to participate, use the following subject line: "FA8620-12-R-4018, Intent: (Company Name)." Do not send the White Paper to this email address; send only the notice of intent to respond. The notice of intent to participate is the only correspondence that should be sent to this email address. Repeat: The White Paper should be sent to one of the two addresses for unclassified, secret, and top secret correspondence, as appropriate.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 2530 Loop Road West, Room 144, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio, 45433, United States
- Zip Code: 45433
- Zip Code: 45433
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