A -- SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION SOURCES SOUGHT -- RAPID AIRBORNE MINE CLEARANCE SYSTEM (RAMICS)

Notice Date

April 4, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

ZIP Code

22242-5160

Solicitation Number

N00024-01-R-0000

Point of Contact

02631, Ms. Sonja L. Truehart-McKinney, 703-602-0951 ext. 638

Description

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking potential sources to perform System Development and Demonstration (SD&D) of the RAPID AIRBORNE MINE CLEARANCE SYSTEM (RAMICS). RAMICS will be an Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM) system designed to rapidly reacquire, target, and neutralize floating and near surface moored sea mines in the upper water column. Notionally RAMICS will utilize a laser system for targeting and to direct the fire of supercavitating projectiles that will render the mines inoperable. The system will be deployed from the MH-60S helicopter and will provide organic airborne mine defense for Carrier Battle Groups (CVBG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG). This capability will be of critical importance in littoral zones, confined straits, choke points, and the Amphibious Objective Area (AOA). The system represents a capability that does not exist in the current MCM inventory. The RAMICS system notionally includes the following major components or subsystems: (a) Gun Subsystem (including gun and turret) (b) Full up munition subsystem (c) LIDAR Targeting Subsystem (d) Software The SD&D effort encompasses conduct of all analysis, system engineering and design, development, fabrication, assembly, testing, qualification, operator and maintenance training, documentation, planning, and management required to support this effort. It also includes all materials, software, and services necessary to ensure the successful performance of the responsibilities entailed in executing this program. During SD&D, the Contractor will be responsible for the following major efforts: Design, development, integration, test, and fabrication of two Engineering Development Model (EDM) systems. The principal design effort will involve the targeting subsystem and software. The prime contractor will then integrate with the gun and munitions subsystems that will be either Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) or will be directed procurements based on equipment selections made by the Government. Final determination as to whether GFE will be provided will be made prior to release of a formal Request for Proposal (RFP). Cooperative efforts with a MH-60S Airborne MCM (AMCM) platform integrator Support of developmental testing Technical documentation Logistics support planning Spares and support equipment Interim support Refurbish two EDM systems to support the Operational Evaluation The SD&D phase will provide for the development and delivery of at least two (2) systems which will comprise the RAMICS Engineering Development Model (EDM) system to support developmental and operational testing. Delivery and performance-period requirements have been established to support a Milestone B in the 2nd quarter of FY 2002. The desired date for the commencement of the SD&D phase is the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2002.The Government intends to release a draft solicitation for industry comment in the 3rd quarter of FY 2001. Interested sources on this program will be required to demonstrate: a. Recent, relevant experience and successful past performance in the engineering development of airborne or in-water LIDAR for underwater targeting or other relevant technologies, weapons system development and integration, fire control systems, aircraft systems integration, mine countermeasures, and image processing. b. Recent, relevant experience and successful past performance in the development of military systems documentation for fielded systems including logistics, training and system support. c. Capability and experience in successfully operating within an Integrated Process and Product Development (IPPD) environment which will incorporate structured use of joint Government and Contractor Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) from the program management level down through the working levels. d. Capabilities and relevant experience on helicopters or in systems operating in a helicopter environment (including systems installation on helicopters). e. Facility and personnel security clearances at the SECRET level. Interested firms should respond within 30 days of this Sources Sought Announcement with brief documentation showing the company's ability in the areas described above. Only prime contractors should respond. A list of responding prime contractors will be furnished to potential subcontractors upon request. Direct expression of interest in participating in the RAMICS SD&D should be forwarded electronically or in writing to Ms Sonja Truehart- McKinney, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Code: SEA 02631G, 2531 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22242-5160, (703) 602-0951 x638, E-mail truehartmckinneysl@navsea.navy.mil All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request to be considered for a contract award. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced later in the CBD and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the response to this sources sought synopsis. Response to this sources sought synopsis is NOT a request to be added to a plan holder's list or to receive a copy of a solicitation.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010406/ASOL014.HTM (W-094 SN50I1X3)