SOURCES SOUGHT
16 -- AUTONOMOUS MICRO AIR VEHICLE
- Notice Date
- 12/21/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336411
— Aircraft Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 1940 Allbrook Drive Suite 3 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- PIXS4191
- Response Due
- 1/10/2006
- Archive Date
- 3/31/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Autonomous Micro Air Vehicle Request for Information 1. The Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) is soliciting information to identify possible sources to provide Autonomous Micro Air Vehicle systems. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commit the government to award a contract now or in the future. Submitting information for this RFI is voluntary, and participants will not be compensated. Elements of the Autonomous Micro Air Vehicle program are classified to the SECRET level. Potential sources must possess a valid site security clearance. A DD254 will be completed prior to exchange of any classified information. 2. Respondents to this RFI should describe their ability to meet and/or exceed the Key Performance Parameters on Attachment #1 and the objectives shown below: Air vehicle must be man-portable by a single ground operator, fit within a standard field backpack, camelback size, along with a standard combat load, and not interfere with operation of user?s primary weapon while stowed Have a minimal flight time of at least 30 minutes, have ability to carry at least 40 grams of additional payload, in addition to standard on board camera/navigation systems The system should have the ability to operate remotely without constant operator input Demonstrate the capability to detect, recognize, and positively identify targets and friendly forces from operationally significant ranges, and transmit real-time video images to operator, including a description of what EO and/or IR video sensors are available. Integrate with the AF-Standard PFPS (Falcon View) mission planning and execution software, including the ability to track where the UAV has been, where it is, what it is looking at, and record items of interest via ?snapshot? with coordinates. The system must be non developmental or require minimal development to field and be field repairable Demonstrate ability to rapidly manufacturer/deliver systems in large quantities, with possibility of custom orders Loss of system tracking capability Explain relevant experience in the development and manufacturing of small UAVs Provide socio-economic size, business standard 3. It is desirable, but not required that responses be submitted on CDROM in an electronic format that is compatible with Microsoft Windows/Office with no macros. Two copies of the CD submittals as set forth in paragraph 4. If the CD contains proprietary/competition sensitive material, the CD and cover label should be marked ?Proprietary/Competition Sensitive Information?. Two paper copies should be submitted as set forth in paragraph 4. Paper copies must be clearly labeled Proprietary/Competition Sensitive Information on the cover sheets and, in close proximity to this type of information, on each applicable page. Proprietary/Competition sensitive information will be protected from disclosure. 4. Responses must be received no later than 10 Jan 06. Both copies of the CD and paper submittals should be sent to SOFSG/PK, Attn: Nancy Leggett, (Com: 937-255-3635, e-mail: nancy.leggett@wpafb.af.mil ), Shawn Eitniear, (Com: 937-255-3579, e-mail: shawn.eitniear@wpafb.af.mil ), Bldg 46, 1895 Fifth Street, WPAFB OH 45433-7200. Any technical questions should be directed to 1st Lieutenant Rick Graham, (Com: 937-904-7771, e-mail: Richard.graham@wpafb.af.mil ), Bldg 16, 1895 5th Street, RM 25 WPAFB OH 45433-7200. Any security questions should be referred to Mr. Ray Robb, (Com: 937-904-7781, e-mail: Raymond.Robb@wpafb.af.mil Bldg 46, 1895 Fifth Street, WPAFB OH 45433-7200. For more information on "AUTONOMOUS MICRO AIR VEHICLE", please refer to: http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=4191
- Web Link
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AUTONOMOUS MICRO AIR VEHICLE
(http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=4191)
- Record
- SN00956030-W 20051223/051221212051 (fbodaily.com)
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