58 -- COMMON IMAGERY PROCESSOR

Notice Date

March 22, 2001

Contracting Office

2640 Loop Road West, Rm 213 WPAFB OH, 45433

ZIP Code

45433

Solicitation Number

CIP

Response Due

April 12, 2001

Point of Contact

Maj Darrell Wallis, Program Manager or Capt Chris Bushman, Contract Negotiator,Wallis @ 937 255-0357 or Bushman @ 937 656-5514

E-Mail Address

Darrell.Wallis@wpafb.af.mil or Christopher.Bushman@wpafb.mil (Darrell.Wallis@wpafb.af.mil or Christopher.Bushman@wpafb.mil)

Description

Background "This is a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis. The Sensors, Links, and Ground Stations Division (ASC/RAJ) of the Aeronautical Systems Center Reconnaissance System Program Office (ASC/RA) intends to procure hardware, software and follow-on support for the multi-service Common Imagery Processor (CIP). The primary objective of the CIP program is to process data from multiple sensor and platforms and provide standard, interoperable imagery products for exploitation in each Service Common Imagery Ground/Surface System (CIGSS). The CIP architecture must allow for adaptation to incorporate new sensors and other upgrades based on changing user needs with minimal impact to the design of the services' CIGSS component ground stations. CIP units must be capable of processing Electro-Optical (EO), Infrared (IR), Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Multi- Spectral Imagery (MSI), and other data from national, theater, and tactical sources. The CIP must also possess a hardware and software architecture that is modular, scaleable, extensible, has inherent interoperability, minimizes life cycle costs, uses Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) products and is open architecture based. The acquisition includes, but is not limited to, the following efforts: 1) maintenance and sustainment of fielded CIP units; 2) purchase of up to 20 additional CIP units; 3) upgrade and maintenance of software/hardware to process data from new sensors; 4) architecture enhancements to the CIP system; 5) Field Service Representative Support; 6) support to maintain sensor imagery processing code; 7)integration support to other ground station and sensor developers; and 8) provide training and documentation to system users. The government intends to release a solicitation(s) for these requirements on a Sole Source basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), Only One Responsible Source. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC), Electronic Sensors and Systems Sector, 1580A West Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090, cage code 97942, is the intended source. The proposed effort involves work at a classification level of SECRET. An order (or orders) against a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) using Cost-Plus- Incentive-Fee, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, Time and Materials, and/or Firm Fixed Price contract types is contemplated. The period of performance for the proposed effort is Jul 2001 through Sep 2002. For potential subcontracting opportunities, please contact Darlene Easley at NGC at (410) 765-8269. All responsible sources may submit information which shall be considered by the agency. See Note(s): 22, 26, Com_Note_C, Com_Note_E, Loc_Note_H. CIP is an Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) program. "

Web Link

CIP-Common Imagery Processor (http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/CIP/CIP.asp)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010326/58SOL012.HTM (D-081 SN50H081)