SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- BAA 02-5461 (Part 2 of 3)
- Notice Date
- 8/13/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, NUWC Division Newport, Simonpietri Drive, Newport, RI, 02841-1708
- ZIP Code
- 02841-1708
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-2002-5461-2
- Response Due
- 8/11/2003
- Point of Contact
- Gerard Palmer, Contract Negotiator, Phone 401-832-1645, Fax 401-832-4820,
- E-Mail Address
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palmerge@npt.nuwc.navy.mil
- Description
- This announcement will be open for approximately one year from date of publication until replaced by successor BAA. Proposals may be submitted any time during this period. Commercial Acquisition Dept. POC: Gerard Palmer (401) 832-1645 FAX (401) 832-4820. Technical POC: Michael Keshura, Industrial Programs Manager for Science and Technology, (401) 832-1151. (Part 2 of 3) SURFACE SHIP UNDERSEA WARFARE (USW) SYSTEMS Surface ship USW systems engineering including integrating complex outputs of multiple sensors. Gun-launched sensor systems. Development of USW system architecture for best utilization of commercial technology. Common multifunctional mechanical handling and towing system for variable depth sonar, remote mine reconnaissance system, towed arrays, NIXIE (AN/SLQ-25 & 25a torpedo countermeasure), and special operations equipment. Acoustic array concepts with significant forward-looking aperture and minimal hull hydrodynamic impact. Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) USW intelligent subsystem for distributed sensor and weapon functionality to host system. Automatic sonar system operation based on tactical environment and mission requirements. Concepts and technologies applicable to underwater gun systems for mine and obstacle clearance in surf and very shallow water (VSW) zone using high frequency (HF) sonar for fire control/targeting in stride mine avoidance. Software technology (software development tools, runtime environments, software reliability and reusability, real-time scheduling). SUBMARINE ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS Submarine communications, including broadcast, ship-to-shore, line-of-sight, and satellite systems. Radio propagation studies. Information coding and modulation. Onboard information technology. Advanced submarine communication concepts. Enhancing the platform as a node within the Naval Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3I) system. Communication equipment design. Technologies supporting RF communications and ESM functions from Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs). Technologies supporting RF communications with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Compact, anti-jam Global Positioning System (GPS) antennas. Compact antennas and electronics supporting RF communications and ESM functions from a towed or tethered buoyant module. Integration of system equipment. Submarine electronic warfare support measures (ESM). Sensors and processing equipment for improved omnidirectional and direction finding intercept systems. Techniques for radar cross-section reduction for submarine masts and submarine antennas. Concepts to assess submarine vulnerability to counter detection for all classes of submarine observables. Submarine masts and antennas including analytical design studies. Antenna design, testing, and environmental qualification over all electromagnetic frequency ranges. Conformal antenna technology, including multifunctional antenna techniques. Mast wake and plume reduction. Electromechanical and optical cable technologies supporting low loss, pressure resistant, wideband radio frequency data transmission from external sensors to inboard receiving/processing equipment. Advanced mast erecting and cable deployment systems, buoyant cables, and towed buoy cables. Advanced extrudable materials for buoyant, high strength, pressure resistant cable jacketing. Materials technologies to enhance mechanical and electrical properties of antenna and sensor radomes over all frequency ranges (fast drain, non-fouling coatings). Improved materials for stealth. Materials science. Multi-stealth material. Smart skins. Sensor embedded materials. Miniaturized transceivers. Composites for high strength to weight properties for masts and antennas. Towed buoy communication devices including antenna design. Hydrodynamic analysis and design. Nondestructive testing. Submarine electro-optical imaging techniques. High bandwidth recording techniques. High-resolution CCD video cameras (monochrome and color). High-speed optical detectors and underwater laser viewing systems. Pressure and shockproof fiber optic connectors. Fiber optic rotary joints. Advanced hydrophobic/antifouling coatings/paints for radomes and masts. Fiber optic data links. Image processing and enhancement, both real time and post processing. Display technology including flat screens. Digital image compression and storage technology. Wideband analog image storage technology. Video data fusion. High-resolution image intensifiers. Analysis of the electromagnetic environment using finite element methods on NUWCDIVNPT's computational and simulation facilities. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) modeling, analysis, and performance prediction of shipboard systems and components to mitigate the effects of the below-decks electromagnetic compatibility environment. Use of computer aided design techniques to achieve electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in design of shipboard equipment and installations. Electromagnetic shielding applications of superconductivity or conducting polymers. Electromagnetic compatibility test techniques useful for large-scale systems (within one compartment) that would reduce or eliminate unit level testing. Applicability of commercial EMI/EMC standards for commercial off the shelf (COTS) equipment used in a shipboard environment. Radar sea clutter modeling. TEST AND EVALUATION New lightweight technology in large area, portable underwater tracking ranges. Nonacoustic tracking and detection systems. Advanced lightweight, portable radiated noise measurement sensors including component elements, sensors and array systems for radiated noise of weapons and other small submersibles. Advanced concept hydrophones (fiber optic, velocity or acceleration sensing). Low-cost radiated noise measurement systems including component elements, sensors and array systems. Autonomous direct sound velocity profiling system that can gather data and communicate with underwater range acoustic and non-acoustic sensors. Mine simulation systems or nodes capable of electrical, fiber optic or acoustic communications to undersea range systems for data from integrated pressure, acoustic, magnetic sensors within mine shapes. Low-cost, low-power, in-water signal processing nodes, both cabled and autonomous for detection, classification or localization. Long-distance (15-20 nautical miles), high-speed (20 Mbps) digital radio frequency telemetry for buoy to ship communications. Optical detection and tracking systems for underwater vehicles and in-air ordnance detonations. Advanced 3D virtual displays, data transfer, and networking technology between live units, shore-based synthetic environments, and computer generated forces to conduct realistic training for undersea warfare within a joint mission area context. Defense Modeling and Simulation Office (DMSO) compliant wireless mobile networking architectures to support multilevel, secure, encrypted military communications with bandwidth allocation schemes that allow large throughput of voice and video data. Rechargeable high-power density battery technologies. Underwater inflatable structures for compact lightweight sensor deployment and retrieval (e.g., Airbeam Structure technology). In-situ reconfigurable inflatable sensor frames based on biomechanical models. Synthetic Fiber and Composite Material Technology for integrated receivers and transmitters (radio frequency or acoustic). Land Based Mechanical Testing Devices with Broadband and Tunable Environmental Simulation Capabilities. Advanced concept miniaturized non-acoustic sensors (electric, magnetic, chemical, biological) for in-situ environmental measurements. Advanced concept sensors, i.e., fiber optic, MEMS, micromachines, and nanomachines for measurement of environmental factors, e.g., strain, shock, vibration, displacement, velocity, acceleration, pressure, temperature, humidity, fungus, inclination, altitude, moisture. New advanced materials, composites and coatings including hull treatments for corrosion prevention of in water structures. Advanced innovative techniques for wireless communications of sensor systems in marine environments. Numerical Analysis of complex electromagnetic coupled systems and structures. Novel concepts for laser acoustic communication systems Modeling and simulation of laser acoustic communication systems and related systems. Naval Range underwater acoustic communications concepts/technologies. UNDERSEA COMMUNICATIONS Advanced Communications algorithm development to improve, robustness, throughput, bandwidth efficiency and covertness. Development of advanced communications systems and sensors in support of surface and subsurface combatants, UUVs, buoys, mines, weapons, and bottom mounted nodes. Advanced Communications modeling software to support in-situ performance analysis. This software could provide assistance to fleet operators in analyzing own ships (speed, depth, range, etc.) profile for best undersea communications. Investigation of jammer and interference-resistant acoustic communication algorithms. Development of multiuser communication methods and undersea acoustic networks to support maximum number of communications nodes and users in the anticipated acoustically congested undersea battlespace. Development and demonstration of applications and uses of undersea communication, targeting UUVs, manned subsurface and surface assets, undersea networks, ranges and novel technologies enabled by undersea communication. Investigations of efficient implementation of acoustic communication algorithms in hardware and/or software. Development of man-machine interfaces and automated operation of remote acoustic modems. TORPEDO AND TORPEDO TARGET SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY AND ASSESSMENT Processing algorithms for improved target detection/classification against low-speed targets at all aspects and for improved countermeasure resistance with an emphasis on highly reverberant shallow water environments; such algorithms might include: Coherent broadband processing, Advanced transmit waveforms and/or beamsets, Target/non-target classification techniques for single and/or multiple pings, Adaptive processing techniques to enhance signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in highly reverberant environments, Signal processing algorithms and projector developments to limit surface and bottom effects for shallow water target operation. Methods and algorithms to reduce the probability of target alertment to torpedoes; such methods might include: Reducing the alertment associated with torpedo active acoustic search; Lightweight, stiff, corrosion resistant, acoustically damped vehicle structures; Technology improvements for lightweight and heavyweight torpedo propulsion silencing, including prime mover, machinery, and propulsor quieting. Operational torpedo processing technology and systems applicable to lightweight and heavyweight torpedo commonality initiatives, including size reduction, including: Application of commercial processing technology and systems to lightweight and heavyweight torpedo sonar signal processing and tactical control functions, Improved torpedo logistical support, maintenance support, and hardware/software acquisition process (heavyweight and lightweight) applicable to commonality initiatives. Improved post-launch communication techniques between torpedo/submarine and torpedo/torpedo. Enabling methods/techniques/materials applicable to the stowage of torpedoes external to submarine pressure hull. Reduced volume, low-cost navigational sensors. Weapon System Modeling (also see the first subject area, which is titled Undersea Warfare Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis) to enable lower cost development and/or support of torpedo/target systems; the approaches might include: Simulation Based Design (SBD), Rapid Prototyping and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) methods to enhance system performance while reducing Total Ownership Cost (TOC); Tools/models to support torpedo improvement Investment Strategy (performance vs. cost); Integrated structural, acoustic, kinematic, and hydrodynamic design codes for paperless design and design simulation; Shallow water environment acoustic models to support upgrade of digital torpedo simulations and hardware in the loop simulators (real-time operation required), including surface and bottom effects and range dependent characteristics; In-air and water entry trajectory digital models, lightweight torpedo configuration dependent, to support performance evaluation of alternate lightweight torpedo configurations and air launch accessories (parachutes, etc.) designs; Digital models to support design and evaluation of propulsion silencing technology and/or hardware. Low-cost weapons concepts for low-volume, high-speed targets. Non-lethal weapon systems concepts. Concepts for regenerative weapons and defensive system. Improved torpedo sonar systems to support shallow water environment and/or low/zero Doppler target scenario performance improvement; areas of interest include: Development of affordable, multi-channel, wideband, wide aperture imaging arrays, including associated data acquisition and signal processing systems for use against small, low/zero Doppler targets in shallow water; Non-traditional sensor technology and systems and environmental sensing technology and systems applicable to various platforms for shallow water environment and low Doppler target scenario performance improvements. Studies and assessments of the effects on the environment on processes and activities utilized in weapons and combat systems development and operation. Torpedo submarine and surface combatant self-defense technology and systems applications including anti-torpedo torpedo concepts/technologies. Nonacoustic simulation technology for mobile ASW targets. Wake generation/simulation techniques for mobile target and countermeasure use. THERMAL AND ELECTRIC PROPULSION (FOR TORPEDO, TARGET, UUV, MOBILE MINE AND COUNTERMEASURE APPLICATIONS) High-energy fuels and oxidants for internal and external combustion engines, hot gas expander engines, and gas turbines for use in torpedoes, targets, mobile mines, and unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs). Emphasis is on propellants and combustion products that have minimal safety restrictions, personnel hazards, and environmental impact as well as low overall system life cycle costs. Battery, semi-fuel cell, and fuel cell technology including a) high rate primary and secondary batteries for high-speed underwater vehicles and b) low rate rechargeable energy systems for long endurance missions in unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). Systems should be energy and power dense, safe, free of environmental impacts throughout the cycle from production to disposal, and have reduced life cycle costs. Rapidly rechargeable secondary systems and smart chargers for high and low rate applications are also desired. Analytical models to perform in-depth optimization analyses on electric propulsion systems, including secondary and primary high energy density battery systems together with permanent magnet, brushless, DC motors. Analytical models to perform in-depth optimization analyses on thermal propulsion systems, including fuels, oxidizers, combustion systems, thermal engines, and heat exchangers. Analytical models to evaluate the transient behavior of aluminum aqueous battery and semi-fuel cell systems applicable to high energy density torpedo and/or UUV applications. Studies and assessments of primary and rechargeable battery systems regarding, but not limited to, the energy and power density, cycle life, affordability, and safety as appropriate to torpedo, target, mobile mine, countermeasure, and UUV systems. Electric motors and controllers for undersea systems including main propulsion, auxiliary thrusters, and other functions. Systems should be compact, lightweight, efficient, low cost throughout their life cycle, and have very low torque ripple and structural vibrations. (The power ranges of interest are 10-40 hp and 100-500+hp.) Affordable propulsion systems for three-inch and six-inch countermeasure devices. Novel propulsion concepts, including hybrid power cycles. This includes systems involving novel fuels/oxidizers as an energy source for efficient energy conversion via both thermal expanders or electrochemical cells. Novel liquid phase fuels for consideration as a source of hydrogen to be considered for low temperature direct oxidation liquid phase-fuel cells. Integrated motor/propulsor combinations, and quiet, efficient flooded motor concepts. Flow of conducting fluids in the presence of strong electric and/or magnetic fields. Effects of electrolytic bubbles, chemical reactions, and electromagnetic forces should be considered either theoretically and/or experimentally. Applications include flow in aqueous battery systems, magnetohydrodynamic propulsion, and electromagnetic flow control. Micro electro magnetic system (MEMS) devices for energy conversion and micro-sensor and controller applications. Novel high-power (10-50 hp) propulsion concepts for small diameter (< 12") UUVs. HIGH-SPEED UNDERSEA MISSILES, PROJECTILES, AND MUNITIONS Supercavitating projectile in-bore, in-water dynamics simulation. Supercavitating projectile system targeting concepts and technologies. Undersea gun launch concepts and technologies, including high frequency (HF) sonar for targeting. Drag reduction (supercavitation, ventilated-cavity, enveloping-vapor-flow). Rocket propulsion and underwater ramjet power systems. High power and energy metal-water combustion systems. Stability and guidance control techniques. Sensors. UNMANNED UNDERSEA VEHICLES (UUV)/AUTONOMOUS UNDERSEA SYSTEMS (AUS)/UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLES (USV) TECHNOLOGY AND ASSESSMENT Precision covert navigation concepts for UUVs at speed and depth. Innovative and cost-effective solutions to improve on the current state-of-the-art capabilities of UUV acoustic communication systems. Areas of improvement include: Providing higher data rate capability, including RF; Decreasing the computational load required for a given data rate; Providing low probability of intercept (LPI) capability; Higher data reliability (robustness to errors), Lossless and lossy data compression; Any other algorithms which will improve the capabilities for a UUV acoustic communication system. Electromagnetic and acoustic signature reduction technologies (both active and passive) including quiet, lightweight, low magnetic signature electric motors, and quiet, efficient propulsors. Signature reduction technologies to avoid degradation of payload sensor systems. Intelligent, fault tolerant controller capable of reliable, long-range unattended operation of UUVs/USVs with embedded mission control consisting of mission planning, replanning, collision avoidance, and fault diagnosis and response. Oceanographic data collection, including but not limited to temperature, pressure, and current profiling, in support of tactical decision aids and the national oceanographic database. Sensor systems for object detection, classification, identification, or avoidance. Object detection and avoidance of semi-submerged and near-surface objects. Autonomous robotics technologies for undersea work. Novel propulsion concepts. High-efficiency, high-energy density, safe long-endurance chemical, electrochemical, and thermochemical energy sources for UUVs and USVs. Lightweight, stiff, corrosion resistant, acoustically damped vehicle structures. For Simulation Based Design (SBD), Rapid Prototyping & Design For Manufacturing (DFM) methods to enhance system performance while underway Total Ownership Cost (TOC.) Programming technology providing the capability to install tactical software at the operational level. Programming technology providing the capability to prevent compromise of tactical software. Technology and advanced concepts for launch and retrieval of UUVs from submarines and USVs from surface ships including concepts for platform vehicle communication prior to launch and during the retrieving process. Simulation of undersea launch and retrieval of UUVs. Low-observable self-righting technologies for USVs.
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