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A -- TIME CRITICAL TARGET TECHNOLOGY, PART 1 OF 2 SOL PRDA NO. MNK-96-0002 POC Jean M. Pulley, Contracting Officer, (904) 882-4294, Ext 3402. A--INTRODUCTION: This is a Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA). PART 1 OF 2. Air Force Wright Laboratory, Armament Directorate, Flight Vehicles Branch (WL/MNAV) is interested in receiving proposals for trade studies and simulations under the Time Critical Target Technology (TCTT) Program. Proposals in response to this announcement must be received no later than 12:00 noon central time 12 Feb 96 and addressed to Wright Laboratory, Armament Contracting Division, 101 W. Eglin Blvd, Ste 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810, Attn: TBD (WL/MNK). Proposals submitted after the cut-off date specified herein shall be treated in accordance with FAR 52-215-10, ''Late Submissions, Modifications and Withdrawal of Proposals.'' Respondees should reference the above number (MNK PRDA-96-0002). Proposals submitted must be in accordance with this announcement. Since this is a Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA), there will be no formal request for proposal or other solicitation regarding this announcement. Offerors should be alert for any PRDA amendments that may be published. The Government reserves the right to amend the due date to allow for subsequent submission proposal dates. If sufficient proposals are selected to satisfy the PRDA objectives as a result of the first submission, subsequent opportunities for proposal submission will not be available. B--REQUIREMENTS: (1) Technical Description: WL/MNAV is initiating a research effort under the Time Critical Target Technology (TCTT) program. The goal of this program is to identify technological challenges to and establish the technology base for the development of an affordable, fast reaction, air-launched weapons system. There is a recognized Air Force need in this area. The emergence onto the world scene of tactical range missiles armed with nuclear, biological or chemical warheads dictates a compelling requirement to eliminate these threats using very fast reaction counter weapons and with short notice. The need for rapid response has never been more militarily important. These tactical missiles are often transported on mobile launch platforms which can be quickly assembled and disassembled thus allowing the aunch platform a quick getaway from potential counterattackare capable of quick setup, launch and withdrawal from the launch site. The rapid setup/launch/retreat tactics thwart attempts to disable the mobile launchers with current weapon systems. However, the required setup/launch/withdrawal time does open a window of opportunity which a rapid response weapon system could exploit. One possible scenario might involve the detection of an impending or recent missile launch from a mobile launcher Attack scenarios calling for time critical target weapons to eliminate threats approximately 500 miles away within 3 to 5 minutes. The time critical target (TCT) weapon would have from the time of detection to the time of mobile launcher retreat to attack the target. This is only one possible scenario, it is left to the offeror to determine the most effective scenario, including weapon range and speed requirements, for disabling the tactical-range missile threat using an air-delivered weapon and to devise the most feasible approach for executing such a scenario. To provide focus to this effort, the following ground rules will be followed: a) open a new arena for weapon subsystem development efforts. The threat is defined as any component of an adversary's tactical range missile system which, if disabled by an air-launched TCT weapon, would prevent additional missile launches from a given missile launcher for a minimum of 24 hours or, preferably, permanently, b) Target detection will occur upon launch of a tactical range missile, c) Target location at time of detection will be known to within 10 feet, d) The TCT weapon will not be required to perform any defensive maneuvers. This program will consist of conceptual trade studies, component level evaluation as necessary and system simulation to provide a design guideline for time critical target technology development. The effort will begin with a conceptual trade study which identifies several promising approaches to the rapid elimination of the threat. The trade study will include a preliminary determination of the basic mission requirements, such as response time and range, along with the most feasible mission profiles Affordability will be an important consideration for selecting promising technologies. New, innovative and low-cost approaches are encouraged, however, the Government will consider proposals which promote conventional weapons, unconventionl weapons or both. A technology survey identifying existing and emerging technologies available to address the time critical target problems will then be undertaken. Sensors, processors, guidance, control, airframe, material, warhead, safe and arming, fuzing, propulsion and any other component/subsystem technologies associated with conventional and/or non-conventional weapons systems will be surveyed and identified. The most promising concepts will be modeled in system level simulation, and the performance of various technology suites will be evaluated against representative time critical targets such as Surface-to-Surface missile (SSM) sites, Surface-to-Air missile (SAM) sites, Transport Erector Launchers (TELs) and buried command and control targets. The simulation results will be used to evaluate the most promising, low-cost technologies and generate a set of design guidelines and a programmatic roadmap for applying these most promising technologies in future time critical target weapons. (2) Deliverable Items: The following are required deliverable items: (a) An TCTT Concepts final report (a draft final report will be delivered 30 days after the end of the technical effort) that completely documents the results of the technology survey, trade studies, simulations and roadmaps (3) Security Requirements: The literature survey may identify relevant classified technologies. Participants in this effort must be able to obtain an appropriate security clearance and must be able to conduct classified literature surveys as well as properly handle, generate and safeguard classified secret documentation. Contact the technical point of contact at the end of this announcement with any security-related questions. (4) Other Special Requirements: The Government anticipates the following program reviews and meetings: (a) Kickoff meeting within one month of contract award at contractor's facility, (b) Two technical interchange meetings at alternating sites between the contractor's facility and WL/MNAV offices at Eglin AFB FL. The first technical interchange meeting will be held 6 months after contract award and the second will be held 18 months after contract award., (c) A final program review at program completion at Eglin AFB FL. C--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (1) Anticipated Period of Performance: 24 months. (2) Expected Award Date: 1 May 96. (3) Government Estimate: The Government expects to fund this proram at a level of approximately $200K for FY96 and $250K per year for FY97 and FY98. This is an estimate only, not a promise of funding availability. This is an estimate only, not a promise of funding availability. The Government also reserves the right to award multiple contracts to address differing technologies, provided funding is available. (4) Type of Contract: Cost plus fixed fee is anticipated. (5) Government Furnished Property: It is the offeror's responsibility to identify any equipment to be used whether contractor-owned and furnished or Government-owned and furnished. The Government will assist in providing Government-owned property as appropriate and if available. (6) Size Status: For the purpose of this acquisition, the size standard is 500 employees (SIC 8731). Respondents should state whether they qualify as a small business, a small disadvantaged business, or a small woman-owned business under this SIC code. Any respondent who is a Historically Black College and University or a Minority Institution should so state. This is an unrestricted solicitation: Small Businesses are encouraged to propose on all or any part of this solicitation. D--PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: (1) General: Offerors should consider instructions contained in the ''Proprietary Information'' and ''When and How to Submit'' sections of the AFMC Pamphlet 64-101, ''Unsolicited Proposal Guide'', copies of which are available by writing to: AFDTC/BC, 205 West D Avenue, Ste 449, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6863, or telephone (904) 882-2843, ext. 3. AFMC Form 190, Policy Agreements, does not apply to Program Research and Development Announcements. Additional proposal questions should be directed to one of the points of contact listed elsewhere herein. Technical and cost proposals, submitted in separate volumes, are required and must reference the above PRDA number. Volume 1 should provide the technical proposal and Volume 2 should address the price/cost portions of the proposal. Volume 1 should be limited to a total of 50 pages, including resumes, charts, figures, tables, etc. Pages in excess of the specified 50 pages will be removed and returned to the offeror before evaluation begins. A page is defined as one side of an 8.5 x 11 inch piece of paper with information on it. Minimum print size is 10 point type, or 12 pitch. Proposals shall be submitted in an original and 4 copies. All responsible sources may submit a roposal which shall be considered against the criteria set forth herein. Copies of the proposals may be forwarded, if the offeror authorizes in writing, to other interested government agencies for funding consideration. Authorization for limited reproduction and dissemination within Government Agencies and National Laboratories is requested. Offerors are advised that only the Contracting Officer is legally authorized to contractually bind or otherwise obligate the Government. (2) Cost Proposal: The accompanying cost proposal/price breakdown shall include a person-hour breakdown by task, a cost element summary (labor, overhead, travel, G&A, etc.), and an SF1411, if applicable. Estimated costs for tests or historical data for similar efforts are requested for program office budgetary estimation and value estimation. The cost of preparing proposals in response to this announcement is not considered an allowable direct charge to any resulting contract, or any other contract. It is, however, an allowable expense to the normal bid and proposal indirect costs as specified in FAR 31.205-18. (3) Technical Proposal: The technical proposal shall include a detailed technical approach for performing the following: (a) conceptual trade study including an initial determination of mission requirementsa technology survey, (b)) trade studies and initial designs, a survey of technologies required to address the time critical target problems, (c) any necessary component-level evaluations, (d) a system-level simulation of proposed weapons systems versus the indicated threats, (e) an outline for potential follow-on work. (0002)

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