Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Research Development and Engineering Center, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

A -- LOW COST PRECISION KILL ATD 2.75" GUIDED ROCKET SOL DAAH01-99-R-R001 DUE 081099 POC A. Eiermann, Contract Specialist, AMSAM-AC-RD-BB, 256/876-8278, Judy Lundy, Contracting Officer, AMSAM-AC-Rd-BB, 256/876-1470 Proposals to the Low Cost Precision Kill (LCPK) Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD) 2.75 inch Guided Rocket (GR) Program RFP are sought. The U. S. Army Aviation & Missile Command (AMCOM), Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center (MRDEC) is seeking prototype LCPK GR system hardware and associated engineering and test for demonstration of viable, near term material solutions for the Army Aviation's Directorate of Combat Development (DCD) Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) requirement. For consideration, contractors must have weapon system integration experience and expertise and the capability to produce large quantities specified by the APKWS requirement for EMD and production. Subcontractors may participate, but only through these weapon system integration contractors. The prototype LCPK GR hardware will utilize a 2.75-inch diameter Guidance Section (GS) retrofittable to the current HYDRA-70 rocket and compatible with the existing HYDRA-70 launchers/fire control. To fully satisfy the APKWS requirements and meet the extremely low per round (<$8K) cost goals, GS terminal homing guidance concepts employing current laser designators must be utilized. The basic ability to surgically strike a specified target at standoff ranges in a complex, cluttered environment must be maintained. Guidance techniques/mechanizations employed must be able to maintain accuracy sufficient to achieve a high single shot probability of hit against stationary or moving non- or lightly- armored point targets in expected battlefield environments. The above performance is required over current HYDRA-70 ranges and current platform and rocket induced launch dispersions. Fratricide probability will be reduced by the utilization of guidance techniques allowing post-launch adjustment of the GR's terminal impact point. The following parameters and requirements will always be considered during system design and when conducting simulation studies, design tradeoffs and analysis: Unit Production Cost, Accuracy, Capability over Required Range, Operational Suitability, and Risk. The concept of cost as an independent variable (CAIV) will be considered throughout the contracted effort. Minimum logistics and training impact while maintaining interoperability with existing airborne and ground fire unit platforms will be addressed to support affordability and low risk claims. The incrementally funded 42 month contract effort will consist of a Baseline Task plus two Option Tasks. The 24 month Baseline task will include fabrication and test of one (1) set of brass board GS hardware in the AMCOM MRDEC Army Laser Seeker Performance Evaluation System (ALSPES) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) facilities within 12 months after award of contract (AOC), followed by fabrication and ground launched flight test of a minimum of one (1) control test vehicle (CTV) plus five (5) telemetryed prototype GR's within 24 months after AOC. The 12 month Option I effort will include support of AH-64D helicopter integration (Sub-option IA) and/or AH-1W COBRA helicopter integration (Sub-option IB), and fabrication and conduct of airborne launched flight test of three (3) ballistically matched dummy GR's for aircraft separation evaluation, followed by three (3) telemetryed plus two (2) warhead prototype GR's off the AH-64D (Sub-option IA) and/or conduct of airborne launched flight test of three (3) ballistically matched dummy GR's for aircraft separation evaluation, followed by three (3) telemetryed plus two (2) warhead prototype GR's off the AH-1W COBRA (Sub-option IB) within 36 months after AOC. The 12 month Option II effort will include fabrication and support of airborne launched User guided flight tests of three (3) warhead plus two (2) telemetry prototype GR's off the AH-64D (Sub-option IIA) and/or fabrication and support of airborne launched User guided flight tests of three (3) warhead plus two (2) telemetry prototype GR's off the AH-1W COBRA (Sub-option IIB) within 42 months after AOC. An evaluation of final RFP responses will result in possibleaward of up to two (2) cost share contracts, with Government funds of $1.4M per year for the Baseline Task, and $1.4M per year per Sub-option for each contract. If the Marines elect to participate, an additional $0.1M per year for each contract will be provided by the Government during the 24 month Baseline Task for initial Marine aircraft integration support. Any proprietary data submitted for evaluation should be clearly marked. RFP issue date will be on/around July 06, 1999 with proposals due on/around AUGUST 10, 1999. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. To request a solictation package, contact Mr. Andy Eiermann via fax at (256)876-1631 or e-mail Eiermann-AN@redstone.army.mil. Posted 06/17/99 (W-SN343997). (0168)

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