A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR TRI-MODE FUZE FOR FOTS PROGRAM

Notice Date

November 14, 2000

Contracting Office

Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

ZIP Code

22134-5010

Solicitation Number

M67854-01-R-1013

Response Due

December 29, 2000

Point of Contact

Dwight B. Micheal, Sr., Contracting Officer, (703) 784-3367

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via (michealdb@mcsc.usmc.mil)

Description

The Marine Corp Systems Command is interested in conceptual fuze designs that add a void sensing capability to the current dual-mode Shoulder-launched Multi-purpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) fuze. This ability is necessary to meet the operational requirements for Follow-On To SMAW (FOTS). This design may be based on the current Mk420 fuze or may be an entirely new design concept. The requirement is for one to two year concept demonstration projects that will be funded up to the $500K level. This project will require the delivery of 10-15 proof-of-principle prototypes. All proposals selected for funding will be required to submit monthly status reports to include financial data as well as a comprehensive report to be delivered at the end of the project. At the conclusion of each project, an evaluation will be made as to whether or not to pursue this design concept further. The goal of this solicitation is to obtain a fuze capable of use in all SMAW and FOTS warheads which will provide the hard target and soft target functioning of the current fuze along with the void sensing capability needed in against light structures in the urban environment. The enhancement to the current fuze will address this need. Without compromising the capabilities of the current fuze, the new fuze must be able to sense passing through a wall, glass, or light clad structure and function after entering the void behind it. The fuze should be able to engage targets between 10 and 500 meters. It must function properly in all types of climate and terrain where Marines are deployed. It must be fully functional during exposure to temperatures ranging from 25F to 125F. It must be fully functional after transportation by standard military wheeled and tracked vehicles, small craft, U.S. Navy and Military Sealift Command vessels, and fixed and rotary winged military transport aircraft. The fuze must be able to survive the effects of the following environments with no degradation in performance: High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) and Hazards from Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO). The fuze must conform to insensitive munitions design requirements to withstand unplanned stimuli through the use of the least sensitive system design and comply with the requirements of MIL-STD-1316 and MIL-STD-331. Ideally, the proposed design will use the current Mk 420 fuze with the additional function incorporated into the current package. However, the new fuze must be no larger than the current fuze and must interface identically with the round and explosive train. To facilitate the submission of "white papers," an industry day will be held at which time the current Mk 420 fuze will be discussed in detail, the required capabilities of the rounds incorporating the new fuze, and other system details as required. Respondents shall submit a "white paper" summarizing the proposed effort along with a cost estimate. The white paper shall be one to 10 pages in length inclusive of drawings, pictures, etc., be submitted on 8.5 by 11 paper at 12 pitch or greater font size. The white paper must address the following topics: 1. Description of the proposed concept, 2. Background information (technical, historical, applicability, etc.), 3. Description of work to be done under this effort (to include technical detail), 4. Discussion of associated risk areas, 5. Description of the deliverables required under the scope of this effort, and 6. Cost estimates for materials and labor. The presentation/concept papers may be supported by drawings and/or initial experimentation results/test data, within the five-page limit. Working presentation/concept papers shall be submitted in original form with three copies, only to the following address: Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Suite 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010 Attn: Dwight Micheal, Sr.. Offerors will be requested to submit in-depth proposals should the Project Officer for SMAW deem the proposed working presentation/concept papers of significant scientific and technical merit as well as suitable military utility. In-depth proposals shall be divided into three sections: 1. Technical section which will clearly state and define the objectives, technical approach and methodology, supporting technical data/information noting the proprietary aspects of the effort, and delineated plan of execution to include milestones; 2. A management section which will identify key expertise, experience, facilities, resumes of key personnel; and 3. A cost section providing detailed work/cost breakdowns of the proposed effort, (materials and labor). Options and assumptions shall be clearly identified, defined and discussed in detail. The proposal evaluation effort and final award decisions will be based equally upon the technical approach and best value that can be achieved within the funds available. Key evaluation considerations are: 1. Applicability to BAA -- Does the proposed idea address the desired capabilities identified in the BAA? 2. Clear Objectives and Deliverables -- How well defined are the proposal objectives? Is there a clear systematic program plan that leads to clearly defined deliverables? 3. Advancing State of the Art -- Has this idea been effectively demonstrated before? How successful were prior attempts to implement the proposed idea, and if there was a technical problem does the proposal, address the problem and present an innovative solution? 4. Ability to Achieve Proposed Technical Objectives -- This criterion addresses the technical feasibility of the proposed idea. In other words, how likely is it that the stated technical objectives can actually be met? 5. Offeror's Expertise in the Technology Area -- How long has the offeror been working in this technology area? Does the offeror have the appropriate technical background to successfully meet the objectives? 6. Ability to Meet Schedule -- How likely is it that the developer can accomplish the technical objectives within the proposed time frame? 7. Reasonable Cost -- Does the cost seem appropriate for the proposed idea? 8. Countermeasure Offset Risk -- Is the proposed fuze design susceptible to countermeasures? White papers will be received until 29 December 2000. Evaluations will follow receipt of white papers, and solicitation for in-depth proposals from selected white papers will occur by 10 January 2001. The in-depth proposals will be due by 14 February 2001, and selection will be made by 14 March 2001. Negotiations and awards are anticipated by 1 April 2001. This BAA is not an authorization to incur cost in anticipation of a resultant contract. Information provided herein is subject to amendment and in no way binds the Government to the award of a contract. Technical questions must be addressed in writing to Mr. Matthew Beyard, Code 9510, Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 101 Strauss Avenue, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. Contractual questions may be addressed to Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Suite 315, Quantico, VA

Record

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