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66 -- HARDENED SUBMINIATURE TELEMETRY SENSORY SYSTEM (HSTSS) POC Mrs. Cathy Desrosiers, Contract Specialist (407)380-4019; or Mr. Michael K. Minor, Contracting Officer (407)380-4096 The U.S. Army Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command (STRICOM) in conjunction with the Yuma Proving Ground and the Army Research Laboratory is seeking information from industry regarding the availability of mature and emerging subminiature sensor and telemetry device technologies for the development/integration of a Hardened Subminiature Telemetry Sensor System (HSTSS). HSTSS will be designed to meet the required capabilities (measurement and collection of data) in the harsh environment of gun-launched munition systems. The system will provide measurements during launch, flight trajectory and impact/detonation. It will measure parameters such as attitude, velocities, accelerations, temperatures, pressures, internal processor and sensor functions, and telemeter the data to a range standard ground receiver station. The HSTSS will have configurations (unitized or modular) which can be fitted to the host test articles (not to exceed a volume of 9 in 3) and not interfere with their static and dynamic performance characteristics. Information is desired specifically on developed or developing technology and products, such as microsensors, RF telemetry, flexible/shapeable power supplies, data acquisition systems, and electronics packaging techniques. Information on appropriate components (sensors, telemeters, batteries, etc.) and integrated final products are requested for these technologies for weapons systems (direct/indirect munitions, submunitions and missiles). Following a Milestone I/II Decision, an RFP release is tentatively scheduled for the third quarter of FY97. Information/comments, whether supportive or critical, are earnestly solicited. The Government does not intend to pay for the information solicited and will not recognize any costs associated with submission of information. Proprietary information is not being solicited; however, if it is submitted it should be marked as proprietary. Responses to this synopsis shall answer the following questions: 1) Which area of HSTSS expertise would your company propose to provide? 2) Has your company produced and marketed hardened subminiature sensors and telemetry devices or systems? 3) If so, what parameters were being measured, frequency and data rate? 4) What is the volumetric size and weight of your products? 5) What host test articles have your products been demonstrated on and to whom? 6) Does your company have an ongoing R&D program for HSTSS technologies? If yes, please provide references. 7) Explain any data rights to your products. 8) Is your company's interest as a prime or as a subcontractor? 9) What is the size status of your company in relation to the SIC code stated below? Draft technical requirements and RFP sections, as well as future CBD notices and HSTSS procurement information will be posted on the WWW STRICOM Home Page. Access to the STRICOM Home Page is: www.stricom.army.mil; select Procurement Information; at bottom of Acquisition Home Page, click on Hardened Subminiature Telemetry and Sensor System Program. The information contained in this notice and on the STRICOM Home Page is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal. The Government reserves the right to offer the requirement to the 8(a) program or to set the requirement aside for small business. The SIC Code for this program is 3812, and the associated size standard is 750 employees. The Government plans to utilize the submitted information in finalizing the acquisition strategy and solicitation for HSTSS. Those interested should respond by submitting information and answers to the questions contained herein, in writing, to Mr. Michael K. Minor, Contracting Officer, at the above address by 24 January 1997. (0362)

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