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A -- ADVANCED AIRBREATING DUAL RANGE MISSILE (AADRM) PROGRAM SOL PRDA NO. MNK 97-0002 POC Lt John Hillman, Contracting Specialist, (904) 882-4294 ext 3423 Lorna Tedder, Contracting Officer, (904) 882-2872. ADVANCED AIRBREATHING DUAL RANGE MISSILE (AADRM) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FROM INDUSTRY DAY Q: Is there a weight limit for the AADRM? A: There is no stated weight limit, however, the size is constrained to fit 6-8 AADRM vehicles within a generic weapons bay. The size (missile diameter), along with the performance goals, will drive the weight. It is anticipated the final weight of the AADRM will be about 500-600 lbs. Q: Is there an altitude range for maneuvers? A: There is no stated altitude for the 30g maneuver of the AADRM at its maximum flyout range of 100nm. However, assume the maneuver occurs at 20kft. For clarity, the Mach number and altitude of both the target and launch vehicle at launch, for each of the notional performance goals, are specified below: perform at 30g maneuver (at 20kft) at a maximum flyout range (up to 100 nm in all directions, launched at 30kft, M=0.9-1.5), be capable of intercepting, within 5 seconds after launch (launched at 10kft, M=0.8), a 9-g head-on target (at 10kft) initially at a slant range of 1500 ft and located 45o off boresight (missile lock-on is assumed), be capable of intercepting a head-on target (at 20kft, M=0.9), being launched at 20kft, M=0.9 with flyout range and time, and average velocity as follows: Flyout range (nm) Flyout time (sec) Avg Velocity (fps) 5 8 4000 20 24 5000 50 615000 100 152 4000 Q: Is there any area of more relative importance in the trade studies? A: The three technology areas of interest during the trade studies are aero-shaping, propulsion and flight controls. Each area is seen as being of equal importance since a change in one may affect the other two. These trade studies should be approached from a top-level design perspective only. Q: Are there any assumptions for the vehicle design? A: Yes, subsystem components such as the seeker, guidance, warhead, etc. must be assumed in the design. Size and mass properties of components representative of the state-of-the-art for a dual range missile will be provided to the awardee as GFP. These or otherpreviously derived components may be used as the basis for the assumptions. Q: Is the money budgeted by fiscal year firmly fixed? A: The budgeted funds for FY97 and FY98 are firm, but the amounts budgeted for FY99 and FY00 could possibly (although unlikely) be adjusted, including shifting from FY00 to FY99, if it appears beneficial to do so. The total projected amount however, should still be considered $600K for the entire effort. Q: How was the total funding level established for this program? A: The funds were established based on in-house estimates to accomplish this program, considering projected fiscal contraints. Q: What are the program elements for this program? A: Since both the Armament and Propulsion Directorates are equally funding this program, there are two program elements: 62203F (WL/PO) and 62602F (WL/MN). Q: Is the contract award date the contract start date? A: The contract start date does not need to be the award date. The offeror should identify a proposed start date. Q: How many awards will be made? A: It is anticipated that only one award will be made for this program. Q: When is the final report due? A: A draft of the final report is due one month after the end of the technical effort. The government will then return the report with any suggestions for revision. The final report is due no later than three months after the end of the technical effort. Q: Are some of the notional design goals more important than the others? A: The more critical of the design goals is the requirement for 6-8 missiles to fit within the generic weapons bay. The performance goals are all of relatively equal importance. Q: What kind of maneuver will the target employ? A: No maneuver is specified for the target, but a realistic maneuver, consistent with the type of engagement scenario, should be assumed for the trade studies. Q: Does a HAVE DASH -type configuration need to be considered or proposed? A: By no means must a particular configuration be considered. New, innovative configurations are hoped for and encouraged in this program. Q: Can contractors proposing for the Air Superiority Missile Technology (ASMT) program also propose for the AADRM program? A: Absolutely! Q: Is contractor format OK for CDRLs? A: In most cases contractor format will be acceptable. The only time specific format requirements will be levied is for the final report. These requirements will be clearly stated in the contract. Q: Is electronic format required for the proposal? A: None is required but definitely welcome. Excel and Word 6.0 is acceptable format. Q: Would a proposal to address only the objectives of Phase I be considered? A: Due to the nature of the PRDA process, all, part or none of the proposals may be funded. Therefore, a proposal which only addresses a portion of the program objectives would be considered. However, it would be preferred that a proposal covering the entire program be submitted, even though perhaps the cost of the proposal is greater than that allotted for the program. In this way, the government can see the intended path an offeror would take given sufficient funding and can evaluate the total effort, rather than just a portion of it. Q: Can copies of the briefing charts and the attendance sheet be obtained? A: Those potential offerors who were not able to attend Industry Day may request copies of the briefing charts, the list of attendees and a copy of these questions and answers by contacting Capt Rhett Jefferies at (904) 882-8876 x3332 (jefferie@eglin.af.mil). (0006)

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