A -- ACOUSTIC COUNTER BATTERY SYSTEM

Notice Date

January 16, 2001

Contracting Office

US Army ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000

ZIP Code

07806-5000

Solicitation Number

DAAE30-01-R-0212

Response Due

March 6, 2001

Point of Contact

Robert McMinn

E-Mail Address

Robert McMinn (rmcminn@pica.army.mil)

Description

The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), Fire Support Armaments Center (FSAC), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ has a requirement for an Acoustic Counter Battery System (ACBS). The ACBS Technology Development (TD) program will endeavor to develop a prototype system which the Army can use to evaluate enhancement of mission objectives for the Army's Combat Observation Lasing Team (COLT) Striker Vehicle and the AN/TPQ-36/37 Fire Support Element (FSE). The ACBS technology development program is currently scheduled to run from 2nd QTR FY01 through FY02. A system prototype demonstration will be conducted on a Government Test Range during the 4th Quarter of FY 02. ACBS Exit Criteria: Performance Threshold: Localization accuracy to gun or battery center of mass less than or equal to 100 meters. Acquisition range (see Note 1 a,b,c) greater than or equal to 12 kilo-meters. Discrimination: mortar, cannon, rocket. Performance goals: Localization accuracy to gun or battery center of mass of less than or equal to 80 meters. Acquisition range (see Note 1 a,b,c) of greater than or equal to 16 kilometers. Discrimination: mortar, cannon by caliber and rocket. Note 1- a) Daytime with average wind speed, equal to or less than, 10mph measured at 3 meters Above Ground Level. b) Degradation of 5% for each 1mph over 10 mph. c) 155mm Cannon Artillery firing zone 7 charge. ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE AND OPERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS 1. The ACBS must be designed to operate on the Striker vehicle on a non- interference basis with other onboard sensors, weapons and soldier s ancillary gear. 2. Will not generate additional requirements for Striker or other Fire Support Element (FSE) personnel to operate or maintain. 3. Must obtain any system required input messages from the existing C4 equipment on the Striker vehicle. 4. Must send messages created or obtained at the individual Striker using existing C4 equipment on the vehicle and will integrate with the existing Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) architecture and Forward Observer Software (FOS). 5. Messages from individual Strikers will be processed into a target location solution at the Fire Direction Center (FDC) or base station. 6. All stated requirements are for vehicle stationary, engine off. It is anticipated that the RFP will be released on or about 5 February 2001. The point of contact for this requirement is Mr. Robert McMinn 973-724-3504, email: rmcminn@pica.army.mil.

Web Link

US ARMY TACOM-ARDEC Procurement Network (http://procnet.pica.army.mil/cbd/RFP/01R0212/01R0212.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010118/ASOL013.HTM (D-016 SN50A9T8)