SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- MOBILE AD HOC NETWORK AND TACTICAL DATA LINK SIMULATION CAPABILITY REQUEST FOR INFORMATION BY SINGLE INTEGRATED AIR PICTURE SYSTEM ENGINEERING TASK FORCE(SIAP SE TF)
- Notice Date
- 9/24/2003
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- N00024 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue S.E. Washington Navy Yard, DC
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0002403R5147
- Point of Contact
- Maj David Borowsky (703) 602-6441 david.borowsky@siap.pentagon.mil; LCDR Kristin Acquavella (202) 781-4175 acquavellak@navsea.navy.mil.
- Description
- 1. OVERVIEW: The Single Integrated Air Picture System Engineering Task Force (SIAP SE TF) has the mission of resolving critical operational shortfalls in Joint Theater Air and Missile Defense (JTAMD) and related capabilities. The Task Force analyzes current, and planned and programmed Joint Tactical Battle Management and Command and Control (BMC2) capability to identify policy and acquisition actions necessary to achieve the Integrated Architecture capable of providing a SIAP. In support of this effort, the SIAP SE TF is collecting information on applicable distributed modeling and simulation (M&S) capability that can provide representations of Joint Tactical BMC2 system components and, to stimulate them, simulations of the physical environment in which they operate. The components necessary for this analysis include existing communication systems (e.g., Link 16, Link 11), na vigation and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems in various warfighting units, radar systems, other sensors and host mission computers used to generate and process measurements and observations. These components should support a composable M&S architecture, so specific requirements for these simulations fall into the categories of (1) mobile ad hoc network and Tactical Data Link communication services and effects, (2) sensors, (3) radiation propagation, (4) observables, (5) environmental effects, (6) navigation systems, (7) IFF systems (including Mode 5 and Mode S), (8) host mission computer programs (applications), (9) weapons and (10) scenario driver. The SIAP SE TF has adopted the Joint Distributed Engineering Plant (JDEP) Technical Framework as its primary means for performing the required analyses. JDEP is a DoD program that is focused on providing common, reusa ble sets of simulation components that adhere to commercial and DoD standards for interoperability, particularly the High Level Architecture (HLA). JDEP was established to help foster reuse of such components to support Joint Tactical BMC2 interoperability testing and acquisition analyses across DoD. Because of its particular focus on addressing system-of-system analysis using distributed simulation, JDEP is the ideal vehicle for supporting SIAP analyses. The SIAP SE TF expects to use the component simulations in a JDEP federation beginning early in calendar year 2004. 2.PURPOSE: This RFI seeks to identify the capabilities that currently exist to simulate mobile ad hoc network and Tactical Data Link communication services and effects, in order to analyze the impact of variations in (1) latency, (2) bandwidth, (3) message order, (4) application protocols, (5) membership, (6) network services, (7) security services, (8) traffic patterns and (9) network utilization. The simulations may include the following functionality, and should be able to represent at least one of the following systems/message standards (see Figure 1): a. JTIDS/MIDS and Link 16 (MIL-STD-6016), to include i. Contention Access ii. Time Slot Allocation/Reallocation iii. Relative Navigation iv. Enhanced Throughput v. Net Entry vi. Data Forwarding b. Link 11 (MIL-STD-3011) c. Link 22 d. Joint Range Extension (JRE) (MIL-STD-3011) e. Variable Message Format (VMF) f. Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), to include i. Composite Tracking Network model ii. Data Distribution System (DDS) g. Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) h. Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) and mobile IPv6. This is expected to be model of the operational services available through IP v6 and mobile IPv6 capable networks, not a model of an IPv6 network, to include: i. Packet authentication headers for stronger security ii. Establishment of multiple server environments to address load sharing and reliability (anycast and multicast services) iii. Dynamic routing to capitalize on best bandwidth iv. Quality of service assertions and prioritization of information flow v. Temporary store and forward for "connectivity buffering" to address short duration dropouts or network partitions vi. "Post before process" availability of data from different stages of the formation and management of data: - unassociated measurements (e.g., radar, IFF, passive) - associated measurements - tracks - unit level decisions vii. Routing to selectively channel a wide variety of information to specific units viii. Reduction of deni al of service and other significant vulnerabilities through maintenance of authorized nodes and authentication headers in all communications. ix. Multi-Level Security x. Reliable delivery protocols and "edge" store and forward capabilities to provide reliable services for nodes with connectivity challenges (e.g., maneuvering aircraft) xi. Ability to assess source/destination pairs served by multiple paths of varying performance (capacity and latency) to optimize system capacity, while meeting expressed latency/priority requirements. i. General: i. Complies with the DoD High Level Architecture (HLA)/Run Time Infrastructure (RTI) 1.3NGv6 or IEEE-Std-1516 for distributed modeling and simulation. ii. Supports both the conservative and optimistic time management strategies supported by the HLA Time Management services. iii. Supports physical interfaces to tactical sy stems/equipment (e.g., X.25, Mil Std 1553) iv. Allows internal data logging/recording for component and federate-level testing Figure 1: Communication Simulation/Computer Program Interaction Graphic is avaiable at http://www.nll.navsup.navy.mil Go to Product/Tools/Pubs Contract Support Library Doc Type NAVSEA DOCS DOC# SEA0006 Search 3. Government organizations, commercial companies, universities, and not-for-profit organizations capable of providing such capabilities are invited to submit an affirmative response to this notice. Interested parties are requested to submit information on their simulation capabilities, including the level of simulation fidelity/system functionality represented; previous simulation experience; current compliance with HLA; company description/history; and a point of contact no later than 1200 pm (EST) on 24 Oct 03. Information shou ld be emailed to Maj David Borowsky (703) 602-6441 at david.borowsky@siap.pentagon.mil and LCDR Kristin Acquavella (202) 781-4175 at acquavellak@navsea.navy.mil. General questions concerning this RFI may be directed to LCDR Acquavella. Technical questions should be directed to Maj Borowsky. The submission of information is for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any items/services, nor for the Government to pay for the information received. No solicitation document exists. All information received shall be considered to be non-proprietary. Any information received that would be considered proprietary shall be specifically marked as "proprietary information." Information provided will not be shared outside of Government activities and agencies without the permission of the provider and shall be provided free of cha rge to the Government.
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