A -- WIDE-AREA SEARCH SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR (WASSAR) SEEKER PROGRAM=20

Notice Date

November 8, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL -- Eglin Research Site, 101 West Eglin Blvd Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL, 32542-6810

ZIP Code

32542-6810

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-MNK-02-0003

Response Due

November 27, 2001

Point of Contact

Dona Dowdy-Merchant, Contract Specialist, Phone 850-882-4294+X3408, Fax null, Email dona.dowdy-merchant%40eglin.af.mil -- Dona Dowdy-Merchant, Contract Specialist, Phone 850-882-4294+X3408, Fax null, Email dona.dowdy-merchant%40eglin.af.mil

Description

Research and development sources are sought for the Wide-Area Search Synthetic Aperture Radar (WASSAR) Seeker Program. The Advanced Guidance Division of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate (AFRL/MNG) has a requirement for developmental research on Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) seeker technology applicable for autonomous search, acquisition, and classification of moving and stationary mobile/re-locatable targets. The WASSAR seeker program objectives will be to design, develop, test and demonstrate a breadboard seeker system to investigate, and further develop the use of high-resolution SAR seeker technology for wide-area search munitions. The breadboard should demonstrate the ability to autonomously acquire both stationary and moving targets, and should be suitable for a munition seeker application. The breadboard will be innovative, low cost, and will utilize off-the-shelf components when possible. The breadboard processor will be adequate to perform all the functions necessary for the acquisition and classification of stationary and moving targets while searching wide areas. This program will culminate with a demonstration of the breadboard seeker at Eglin AFB Florida. Qualifications shall include, but are not limited to: 1) Experience in SAR technology; 2) Experience with SAR signal processing and algorithm development; 3) Experience with RF seeker operations and functionalities such as searching, acquiring, tracking and classifying targets; 4) Knowledge and understanding of SAR imaging for moving and stationary targets; 5) Evidence of competence in constructing and demonstrating radar systems and subsystems, which includes signal processing and data processing hardware. The program duration is expected to be approximately 39 months and extend over the fiscal years FY 02 to FY 05. Access to and storage of classified material, up to and including Secret/NOFORN, is required. Foreign firms should be aware that it is likely that restrictions will apply which would exclude them from being contractors on this effort. We anticipate making a single contract award for the WASSAR Seeker using the Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA) solicitation process in accordance with AFMCFARS 5335.90. Firms interested in this effort must respond with a complete capability/qualifications package, in accordance with Numbered Note 25, describing the company?s technical expertise and experience to accomplish the work described above. Responses submitted should be in one copy only and must be received within 15 days from the date of publication. No pre-solicitation conference will be held for this program, however, informational charts can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.eps.gov. (Look for reference number MNK-02-WASSAR) If one-on-one meetings are desired, these meetings can be scheduled on a per request basis. One-on-one meetings can be held on location at Eglin AFB or can be coordinated through telephone or video conferencing. All one-on-one meetings must be held within 30 days after release of this synopsis. Those interested in one-on-one meetings should contact Lt Barrios at (850) 882-9056 ext 2337 to confirm their request and setup a time and locationfor a private session with the WASSAR Seeker Program Management Team. All visitors to Eglin AFB must forward a visit request and an approved DD Form 2345, Export-Controlled DOD Technical Data Agreement, to AFRL/MNPR (Security) prior to the date of the meeting. Responses should be sent to AFRL/MNK, 101 W. Eglin Blvd, Ste 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810, Attn: Dona Dowdy-Merchant, e-mail: dona.dowdy-merchant@eglin.af.mil. Any non-technical and/or contractual questions should be referred to the above individual at (850) 882-4294 ext 3408. Technical questions may be directed to AFRL/MNGS, Lt John Barrios, (850) 882-9056 ext 2337, e-mail: john.barrios@eglin.af.mil or Francisco Arredondo at (850) 882-5607 ext 2349, email: francisco.arredondo@eglin.af.mil . An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or Contracting Officer, but communicates Contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman but rather to the Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, or the Program Manager identified herein. For any other concerns, interested parties may contact AFRL/MN?s Ombudsman, Lt Col Mary T. Quinn, at (850) 882-4294 ext. 3420 or e-mail: mary.quinn@eglin.af.mil. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute an IFB or RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether they are or are not a small business concern as defined by NAICS code 541710 with a size standard of 500 employees. See Notes 25 and 26.

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Record

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