MODIFICATION
58 -- Broad Agency Announcement for Slotted Waveguide (mono-pulse phased array) Technology Advanced Development Model (SWaT ADM)
- Notice Date
- 4/29/2002
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Systems Command, 2033 Barnette Avenue, Quantico, VA, 22314-5010
- ZIP Code
- 22314-5010
- Solicitation Number
- M67854-02-R-2038
- Response Due
- 5/10/2002
- Archive Date
- 5/25/2002
- Point of Contact
- Lee Kerr, Contract Specialist, Phone (703) 784-5822 x249, Fax (703) 784-5826,
- E-Mail Address
-
kerrle@mcsc.usmc.mil
- Description
- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SLOTTED WAVEGUIDE TECHNOLOGY (SWAT)!! The Radar Systems Program Office for The United States Marine Corps (USMC), Marine Corps System Command (MCSC), Battle Space Management and Air Defense Systems (BMADS) Product Group Directorate is soliciting proposals for the development of slotted waveguide technology toward producing a radar system that utilizes D-Band (1215-1400 MHz) in the detection of multiple targets accurately in range, azimuth, and elevation from a single coherent dwell (mono-pulse). Sources responding to this request shall provide specific information leading to the research and development of a Slotted Waveguide Technology (mono-pulse phased array) Advanced Development Model (SWaT ADM) that provides the single hit accuracies in azimuth and elevation as identified in the 3-D Long Range Radar (LRR) Operational Requirements Document. The Slotted Waveguide technology covered by this BAA is not limited to any specific radar system but may include the AN/TPS-59(V)3. The development and testing of prototype systems/subsystems to demonstrate the feasibility of utilizing a slotted waveguide, mono-pulse phased array approach to meet the Marine Corps? performance requirements shall be a two-phased effort. Phase I shall consist of build and test activities in order to provide a higher confidence level for Phase II activities. Phase II is planned as a sole source follow-on effort to the Phase I contractor, that capitalizes on the results of Phase I and shall result in the development and demonstration of a full-scale development model. Phase II activities shall commence upon successful completion of Phase I activities and the demonstration that the SWaT (mono-pulse phased array approach) meets the Marine Corps? performance requirements. This BAA covers the activities of Phase I which shall result in a less than full scale (See Note) SWaT ADM that demonstrates RF technology, which employs a slotted waveguide mono-pulse technology that results in single hit accuracy in azimuth, range and elevation in a single dwell commensurate with the threats of the current AN/TPS-59(V)3 radar engages. Note: The less than full scale ADM shall be fully physically dimensioned to demonstrate it meets Marine Corps mobility requirements. The prototype shall incorporate those subsystems/components required to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed technology. The mission of the slotted waveguide mono-pulse phased array system technology is to provide risk reduction in the development of a SWaT ADM as a suitable replacement for current Marine Corps long-range, solid state, three-dimensional (range, bearing and target altitude), ground based surveillance radar which operates in the D band (1215-1400 MHZ) frequency range. The primary components of a current system include a modular, mechanically rotated, phased array antenna, an electronics shelter, a power distribution box and a decoy system. The AN/TPS-59(V)3 operates in three modes: Air Breathing Targets, Theater Ballistic Missile, and Combined. The three-dimensional (3-D) long-range radar is to be employed by the Tactical Air Operations Center (TAOC) with the Tactical Air Operations Module (TAOM) in its role as the Anti-air Warfare (AAW) agency of the Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS) of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The 3-D long-range radar is the MAGTF?s primary means of detecting, identifying, tracking, and reporting on all aircraft and missiles within the MAGTF?s area of responsibility. The radar must provide the MACCS with a real-time display of all air activity and must be rugged enough to support a wide range of tactical operations in all types of weather and terrain conditions. The 3-D long-range radar must provide anti-air Warfare units of the aviation combat element with sufficient advanced warning and target information to allow for threat evaluation and responsive action, including air raid warning of targeted forces and neutralization of the threat. The radar must provide air controllers with a precise, true air picture of sufficient quality to conduct close control of individual aircraft under a wide range of environmental and operational conditions. The logistical footprint of the radar system must be reduced as technology permits. Downsizing is the key to improved transportability and reduced setup time. In the case of TMD operations, the radar must have the capability, in the interim, to disseminate target information to the ADCP and, in the near agencies (Marine Corps and Joint Services) and Surface to Air Missile (SAM) firing batteries (Marine Corps and Joint Services) by the way of a common digital data link. The mature system must provide target information to the Marine Corps SAM system. The radar must contribute to the MAGTF?s ability to integrate air defense assets, both with the Marine Corps and across a joint interface. In support of its TMD role, the sensor must improve target processing capabilities and improve survivability. Offerors are encouraged to use teaming to leverage existing production programs. Offerors must understand and have experience with the USMC operational environment including the detection and tracking of complex theater ballistic missiles. The Offeror must have secure facilities for working with classified information and fabricating classified hardware and software up to the secret level. The Three Dimensional Long Range Radar Operational Requirements Document (Number CCC 11.6) and MIL-R-29466D (dated 15 April, 2000) system specification for the United States Marine Corps Radar Set, AN/TPS-59(V)3 shall be available for viewing at Northrop Grumman Information Technologies, 2848 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 102, Stafford, Virginia 22554 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM during the effective period of this announcement. NO REPRODUCTIONS OF ANY DOCUMENTS SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE. Security clearances can be forwarded to Ms. Sharon Carr, Security Officer, voice (540) 657-5165, fax (540) 657-4439, email scarr@logicon.com. The Government reserves the right to select one, more than one, or none of the proposals received in response to this announcement via a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The value of the expected firm-fixed price contract award is approximately $5,700,000, to include any GFP and Government Facilities. No award can be made without a proposal to perform a specific research effort within an estimated cost and time framework. The offeror selected to demonstrate its Slotted waveguide mono-pulse technology may or may not eventually be selected to be the developer or production contractor for the slotted waveguide mono-pulse technology systems.
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