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58 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FROM ALL SOURCES ON TECHNOLOGY POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE ARMY AERIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS DUE 070698 POC Ellen Morris, Contract Specialist, (732)427-1331. Kevin F. Coakley, Sr., Contracting Officer, (732)532-5250. E-MAIL: RFI-Army Aerial Intelligence System, hyduke@doim6.monmouth.army.mil. This is a Request for Information. Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate (I2WD) is gathering information for Project Manager Signal Warfare (PMSW) regarding the technology potential for future Army aerial intelligence system requirements. The information requested below will be used by I2WD/PMSW in planning and developing a technical architecture and requirements, and in assessing the technology readiness for the potential development of a future system by a Materiel Developer and industry. Background: The goal of the next generation of the US Army's aerial reconnaissance and surveillance system is the consolidation of multi-INT platforms servicing all spectrums of conflict and all National and Tactical users. A migration approach to this next generation system will grow out of the Guardrail system, the Airborne Reconnaissance Low (ARL) system, and other system technology insertions, including UAV. I2WD/PMSW seeks responses about the following major Components: 1. Aerial Platform, 2. SIGINT,IMINT, MASINT, 3. Communications, 4. Ground Platforms (Vehicles and Shelters), and 5. Computing Architectures (Hardware and Software). Areas: 1. Sensor Management, 2. Sensors, 3. Sensor Exploitation, 4. Correlation and Fusion, 5. Information Management and Dissemination, 6. Operations Planning and Execution, and 7. Logistics Planning. Technical subjects: 1. Frequency range coverage, 2. Co-channel processing for intercept and location, 3. Complex modulations, ie digital, spread spectrum, LPI, optical, and hybrid systems, 4. Complex RADAR, ie sophisticated waveforms, impulse, and wide-band LPI, 5. Complex imagery, ie hyperspectral, thermal IR, and masked target, 6. location precision, 7. Tactical aerial MASINT, 8. Connectivity with evolving networks, 9. Data filtering, 10. Automatic signal routing and exploitation, 11. Speech processing, 12. Standard databases, 13. Sensor correlation and cross-cue, 14. ATR/SEI, 15. Moving emitter tracking, 16. Use of terrain and sensor geometry data, 17. Very remote operator control, 18. High-resolution graphics displays, 19. Size, mobility, sustainability, self-deployability, unrefueled range with full mission payload of air and ground platforms, 20. Modular, scalable, interchangeable computing platforms, 21. Multi-level security, 22. DSCS, JTIDS, CIGGS, DMS, USMTF-97, WIN-T, GCCS, GBS, IBS, Intelink, Intelink-S, DISN, U-2, EP-3, RC-135, E-8, HAE-UAV, ASAS, CGS, and TES, and 23. JION, JASA, DODIIS, ARITA, COE, and CHSII. Responses can be of any format. Supplemental material, such as brochures, briefings, spec sheets, etc., are welcome, as long as they accompany a response. When preparing your responses, be specific, and make sure you answer the following questions. What technology, by name, fits this background, falls under what component(s) and area(s), and what technical subject(s) does it address? How? Describe the technology in detail. What is the status of the technology? Is it available now? If not, when will it be available? How extensively has it been tested? Does your organization wish to point out any special considerations that I2WD/PMSW should know about developing the system described that is not included in the components, areas, or technical subjects listed above? All sources involved with any subjects discussed above are invited to respond. This RFI does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to purchase systems or services. The Government will not award a contract based on this RFI. The Government will not pay for the information received in response to this RFI. Acknowledgement of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the Government's evaluation of the information received. All respondents are asked to indicate the type and size of your organization, ie Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Historically Black College or University/Minority Institution (HBCU/MI), other educational institution, non-profit organization, or Government lab, in their responses. The Government POC for this RFI is Mr. Isadore Venetos, (732) 427-5278, DSN 987-5278. Please submit your response to Mr. Greg Hyduke, AMSEL-RD-IW-EF, USACECOM, RDEC, I2WD, Bldg 600, Fort Monmouth, NJ, 07703, or via e-mail to HYPERLINK mail to:hyduke@doim6.monmouth.army.mil. No faxes will be accepted. If you choose to submit proprietary information, mark it accordingly. Classified information will be accepted, but please mark it accordingly and send it via proper channels. (0155)

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