Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, U.S. Army Aviation and Troop Command, ATTN: AMSAT-R-TC, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577

A -- A -- MULTI-SPECTRAL COATING OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM SOL DAAJ02-95-R-0005 DUE 042595 POC Samuel R. Thompson, Contract Specialist, (804) 878-2900/John H. Barbie, Contracting Officer, (804) 878-2900. The currently employed method of vehicle camouflage optimization is manual trial and error. Determination of the effectiveness of camouflaged vehicles is based on the tedious evaluation of patterns and colors through extensive field observer trial and error assessments. A software code is needed to provide for analytical determination of optimum camouflage material/pattern applications on Army aircraft/ground vehicles. A variety of analytical codes (e.g., GTSIMS, SPIRITS, and PRISM) are being used for electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) signature predictions. A variety of analytical codes (e.g., VISEO, TAMIP, and DISAMS) are being used for visual and sensor detection predictions. Though these codes have robust capabilities, algorithms are needed which are capable of methodically determining an optimum electro-optical (EO) multi-spectral (UV through IR) camouflage scheme for avoiding detection. It is the objective of this program to develop an EO multi-spectral coating/pattern optimizer code which is capable of examining both user-specified environmental conditions and the vehicle EO/IR signature results from GTSIG, SPIRITS, and PRISM, then selectively define camouflage schemes using a user-specified coating formulation database. The optimizer code will interface the EO/IR signatures (based on these camouflage schemes) to the detection codes and via analytical techniques define the optimum camouflage scheme for the particular user input scenario. The use of analytical techniques which minimize the computational burden and solution convergence time is desirable. This solicitation contains technical data the export of which is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751 et seq) or Executive Order 12470. Requests for this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the above address and must include a certified copy of the requester's DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement (MCTDA) with the Defense Logistics Service Center (DLSC). Requests for this solicitation must include business size. Contract will require access to information not releasable under reciprocal clearances. Therefore, issue of this solicitation and award of any resultant contract can only be made to a United States firm. Performance under the resulting contract will require access to and/or generate classified information. The successful offeror must hold a SECRET facility security clearance to be eligible for award. See Note 8. (0040)

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