ANTICIPATED COMMERCIAL WORK BY THE WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, ELECTRONIC PROVING GROUND

Notice Date

March 26, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Army Robert Morris Acquisition Center, AMSSB-ACW, Bldg 126W, White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002-5201

ZIP Code

88002-5201

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the technical representative (Greg.Sasarita@epg.army.mil)

Description

The WSMR-EPG anticipates providing services to commercial entities under the provisions of Title 10 of the United States Code, section 2681. The general nature of the anticipated commercial work is as follows: 1. ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING: Testing of equipment/systems that may be exposed to Environmental extremes, or conditions conducive to Fungus development. The testing consists of exposing the equipment/systems to the extremes expected, under controlled conditions. 2. ANTENNA PATTERN MEASUREMENTS: Using actual or full scale models of equipment, that will have various antennas mounted, patterns are taken of the antenna's performance in an open air environment. 3. C4I SYSTEM TESTING: Testing of C4I systems in a Virtual and Open Air Environment to ensure stated specifications are met and full scale integration is possible. Realistic Battlefield Environments (RBE) are provided using commercial and military systems. Logistical support of systems and ancillary equipment such as Mobile Electric Power (MEP) and Tactical Vehicles is provided. 4. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) ANALYSIS: Complete analysis of GPS systems and equipment/systems with embedded GPS capabilities are tested in a Virtual and Open Air Environment. Testing is performed using simulators or the actual satellite constellation. 5. HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING/RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, MAINTAINABILITY (HFE/RAM): Equipment/systems are tested (Virtual or Real Environment) to ensure they can be effectively operated and maintained in the intended military environment. 6. METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION: Meteorological information to include Upper Air and Surface data are provided from one fixed and Eleven remote sites located at the Fort Huachuca, AZ and surrounding area. General forecasts and specialized forecasts are available on a 24 hr/day basis. Specialized services such as atmospheric scintillation, aerosol density, solar and geophysical forecasts and advisories, and transmissivity of laser energy are also available. 7. OPEN AIR RANGE TESTING: A fully integrated Open Air Test Range with Communications, Precision Tracking Radar, Surveillance Radar, Telemetry, Multilateration Tracking System, Interactive control and display systems, and Data Reduction and Analysis capabilities, provides data on ground and airborne platform performance and their associated payloads. Military aircraft and Tactical Vehicles are available to carry payloads. For tests that require it, there is 1000 sq. mi. of restricted airspace to FL300, which can be activated. 8. EMI/EMC TESTING: Perform electromagnetic interference/compatibility tests in accordance with MIL-STD-461/462, RTCA-DO-160, MIL-STD-464, and other national/international standards. Tests are done on electronic equipment and systems to determine its contribution to and impact from the RF environment in which it operates. Portable instrumentation is available to conduct tests at remote locations. 9. RAPID PROTOTYPING AND FABRICATION: Provide a quick response to immediate needs for the design and fabrication of C4I related operations centers, both mounted and dismounted, and preparation and modification of the associated shelters. Prototyping and Fabrication includes the design of the associated C4I systems. Follow on Maintenance and Training are also available on site at Fort Huachuca,AZ, Fort Lewis, WA, and at Fort Hood,TX, 10. COSPAS-SARSAT Beacon Certification: Formal Certification is available for all beacon types and for all protocols (user and location). EPG will use GPS Data/Simulation for testing self-locating beacons. Antenna characterization and system characterization can also be performed. Private sector entities are invited to submit expressions of capability to perform services of the same general nature as listed above. This information will be maintained in a file and made available to prospective customers for their use in determining if private sector enterprises may be able to satisfy their requirements. Information may be submitted at any time. Questions concerning this notice may be directed to Mr. Greg Sasarita at: Voice: DSN 821-8278 or CML (520) 533-8278 FAX: DSN 821-8301 or CML (520) 533-8301

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010328/SPMSC007.HTM (W-085 SN50H2W8)