SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- Request for Whitepaper (RFWP) for a Modular, Autonomous, Float Bridge and Raft for Next Generation Tactical Wet Gap Crossing Prototype
- Notice Date
- 10/25/2019
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541715
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers, USACE ITL, GSL, EL, CHL, Vicksburg, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, VICKSBURG, Mississippi, 39180-6199, United States
- ZIP Code
- 39180-6199
- Solicitation Number
- GSL-19-0001
- Archive Date
- 11/23/2019
- Point of Contact
- Linda Sasser, Phone: 603-458-5529, John Nunziato, Phone: 603-458-5529
- E-Mail Address
-
lsasser@sossecinc.com, jnunziato@sossecinc.com
(lsasser@sossecinc.com, jnunziato@sossecinc.com)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Funding Opportunity Title: Modular, Autonomous, Float Bridge and Raft for Next Generation Tactical Wet Gap Crossing Prototype Announcement Type: Request for Whitepaper (RFWP) Project Announcement Number/Funding Opportunity Number: GSL-19-0001 Dates -- Posting Date: 25 Oct 2019 -- Closing Date: 8 Nov 2019 - 1200 PM EST Anticipated Individual Awards: Multiple Awards are anticipated. Types of Instruments that May be Awarded: Firm Fixed Price project level agreement. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Participation in this RFWP, and to receive an award under this PA, will require a membership in the SOSSEC Consortium. SOSSEC, Inc. is the Military Engineering Consortium Initiative (MECI) Other Transaction for Prototype Agreement (OTPA) awardee/recipient. Joining the SOSSEC Consortium is a very quick process. New members will be asked to review the Consortium membership agreement and pay a membership fee. The MECI OTPA is an Agreement between the Government (US Army Corps of Engineers-ERDC) and SOSSEC, Inc. SOSSEC, Inc. acts as a mentor and intermediary, supporting companies that bid solutions. For further information about SOSSEC or how to join, please contact Linda Sasser, (603) 458-5529, lsasser@sossecinc.com. NOTE: The below paragraphs are only excerpts from the full Project Announcement. For the full Project Announcement, please contact Linda Sasser, SOSSEC, Inc, (603) 458-5529, lsasser@sossecinc.com. Introduction: This Project Announcement (PA) is a two-step closed project announcement. This announcement is being issued to solicit whitepapers only at this time from SOSSEC Consortium Members. The intent of this notice to promote opportunity to potential vendors. Participation in the forthcoming RFWP is required for potential future Request for Project Proposal (RFPP). Upon receipt of whitepapers, the Government will evaluate through a scientific review process in accordance with the Evaluation Criteria to determine which whitepapers will be selected for potential RFPP. Overview The Government seeks whitepapers for prototyping effort for a system of interacting floating bridge modules with the following prototype subsystems: 1) 3D printing capability for scaled independent floating bridge module hulls 2) docking mechanism to support autonomous assembly in riverine flows up to 6fps 3) inter-bay connection mechanisms capable of supporting scaled MLC60 loads in both multi-bay raft and full-closure (bridge) configurations (Note: connection mechanism may be the same as the docking mechanism or a secondary structural connection) and 4) hardware and software for onboard, programmable navigation of bridge modules supporting both autonomous navigation of individual modules and autonomous organization/self-assembly behavior. (Note: No on-shore coordination system should be required). Background The Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) is envisioned as an autonomous, tracked, armored vehicle with a target MLC of 50. In order to realize the competitive advantage of an autonomous combat vehicle, a fast, reliable, and high-throughput capability is required for wet gaps of moderate to large width. While existing assault and tactical bridge assets can partially fill this role, these systems currently require significant manpower and emplacement time. These requirements do not match the desired mobility of the overall NGCV system, particularly in austere and degraded battlefields. Requirements Autonomous rafting in currents up to 6fps a. A 3D printable hull capability for scale models to allow for rapid prototyping of hull forms and testing in ERDC flumes and basins. b. Computer vision (e.g. onboard lidar/sonar), GPS, and other guidance systems to support remote operation, autonomous navigation, and GPS-based positioning of raft configurations. Autonomous self-assembly and emplacement of full-closure float bridge. a. Docking mechanisms for docking in currents up to 6fps. b. Connection mechanisms capable of supporting MLC 60 tracked vehicles across multiple bays, maintaining acceptable levels of freeboard and deflection from the straight/level configuration. c. Programmable autonomous navigation system supporting both remote and autonomous navigation and self-assembly. The Government intends to award a follow-on sole source production contract to an offeror who provides a successful prototype. The completion of a successful prototype does not guarantee the award of a follow-on production contract. Period of Performance: The total period of performance is estimated to be twenty-four (24) months from effective date of award. Phase 1 is approximately twelve (12) months and Phase 2 is approximately twelve (12) months. Funding: Phase 1 total funding for this PA is approximately $420,000 (including SOSSEC Fee). There is also the potential to make awards up to any dollar value. Phase 2 funding is TBD. Contracting Office Address: 3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg, MS 39180-6199 United States
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