A -- MARKET SURVEY FOR ACOUSTIC SURVEILLANCE PRODUCTS

Notice Date

January 24, 2001

Contracting Office

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, 4301 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110-3127

ZIP Code

92110-3127

Solicitation Number

n/a

Response Due

February 20, 2001

Point of Contact

Kevin Washburn, Project Engineer, PMW-183M1, Ph#858-537-0397

E-Mail Address

click here to contact the contracting officer via (bodnerd@spawar.navy.mil)

Description

The MIUW program is seeking to improve its surface and subsurface surveillance capabilities. SPAWARSYSCOM PMW183 is currently applying for approval of a Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) Program. This FCT is to test and evaluate systems that provide improved acoustic detection and tracking capability over conventional passive DIFAR sonobuoys (SSQ-53) currently used by MIUW units. This CBD is part of a market survey to identify COTS, NDI, or near NDI systems which could provide a moored planar array of acoustic sensors appropriate for use in a shallow water environment. Market survey is open to both U.S. and foreign vendors. It is the desire of the US Navy to integrate new technologies with minimal impact on current MIUW underwater systems. Comparative at-sea tests will be performed in shallow water environments (50 to 600 foot depths) typical of MIUW operational areas. The government may decide to acquire for testing one or more vendor products that appear to meet or exceed the technical, physical, and operational specifications. Responses are requested of those suppliers who can provide a working hardware system ready for test and demonstration purposes on or about 15 November 2001 and capable of meeting the following criteria: 1) capable of deployment from a small (<5 meter) boat by one person, 2) cover the band of at least 10 Hz to 2000Hz, 3) data shall be suitable for operator controlled Adaptive Beam Forming (ABF) processing, 4) life of at least 8 hours for test article and 7 days for production units, 5) Full bandwidth RF data link with a range of at least 10 km, 6) target production cost of <$5K each in lots of 50, 7) planar array must be moored and operate in water depths up to 600 ft. Responses to this market survey are due on or before 20 February 2001, and must include the manufacturer, a product description with performance parameters and a statement regarding current availability and an estimated cost for the price of test articles and production units. Submit acoustic performance data of the item to the POC listed below. Additionally, responses must include current product status (i.e. prototype, NDI, in production (number produced), fully developed, but not in production). Please provide name of firm, address, POC, phone/fax number, and email address. This synopsis does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited. For additional information regarding this potential FCT program or technical details of the components/products being sought, contact Kevin Washburn, 858-537-0397. Submit responses to this Market Survey in writing to COMSPAWARSYSCOM, Attn: David Bodner, 02-22A, Bldg. OT-4, Rm. 1038D, 4301 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010126/ASOL008.HTM (W-024 SN50B710)