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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 22, 2006 FBO #1577
SOURCES SOUGHT

15 -- Unmanned Aerial System (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Battlelab)

Notice Date

3/20/2006
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

336411 — Aircraft Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command, 99 CONS, 5865 Swaab Blvd, Nellis AFB, NV, 89191-7063
 

ZIP Code

89191-7063
 

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-FA4861-06-LGCC011
 

Response Due

4/3/2006
 

Archive Date

4/18/2006
 

Description

This is a request for information (RFI) only*. It is not a solicitation nor does it guarantee a solicitation will be issued. This is an RFI for the purpose of conducting market research for an unmanned aerial system (UAS) supporting the detection of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Description of Need. Required Operating Capabilities. The future Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) force will have to be more agile, responsive, deployable, versatile, lethal, and survivable across the full spectrum of military operations. To increase the mobility of future EOD units, more technological efficient multi-capable tools must be developed. Current Situation: EOD forces are encountering large numbers of IEDs in urban settings, which have been placed above ground or within large vehicles. EOD forces currently use a variety of robotic platforms for recon of IEDs, VBIEDs and secondary device searches. These platforms are slow getting down range and the height at which the cameras can observe suspect items is limited. The use of an unmanned aerial system would decrease time on target, eliminate exposing personnel to hazards and enhance reconnaissance capabilities. Therefore, the UAV Battlelab seeks a UAS with the following technical capabilities: a. One to two-man portable (<40 lbs). b. Rugged and reliable, able to withstand daily usage operating in harsh environments (hot, cold, humid, dusty, sand, maritime). c. Radio frequency remote controlled capable (300m range minimum), with hover capability and interoperable with current fielded EOD tools. d. Low light and I.R. camera capable to view/observe suspect Devices. One fixed camera to provide front view and a pan/tilt zoom camera for bottom view from UAV. Ideally would like two pan/tilt and zoom cameras to provide 180 degree front and 360 degree bottom view from UAV. e. One person operator control unit with video/controls clearly visible in direct sun without any washout or glare. f. Battery operated (UAV & controller), rapid recharge capability using 110V/220V or heavy fuel (JP8 or diesel). g. Operational Capabilities. Threshold: 30 minutes. Objective: 45 minutes. h. Computer based training to enable operators to simulate all aspects of UAV operations. i. Video feed real time to the operator on target, with real time link capability back to Tactical Operation Center (TOC). j. Future development of payload capability. k. Semi autonomous flight, landing and takeoff. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a capabilities package in response to this RFI. Capabilities packages should describe your capability to provide the UAS with the technical thresholds described above. Additionally, capabilities packages should describe if the UAS is a mature technology (e.g., has it been fielded/sold in the past, or is it developmental?), provide information on any similarly awarded contracts, and provide company information (includes company size, point of contact information, etc.). Responses to this RFI are due no later than 1600 Pacific Time on 3 April 2006. Responses are requested not to exceed ten (10) pages. Please submit responses to Captain David Huber at david.huber@nellis.af.mil, 1Lt Micah O?Neal at micah.oneal@nellis.af.mil, and Captain Josederic Scott at josederic.scott@nellis.af.mil. Please direct any questions about this RFI to Captain Huber at (702) 652-3366 or 1Lt Micah O?Neal at (702) 652-5401. * Submission of any information in response to this RFI is completely voluntary, and shall not constitute a fee to the government.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Nellis AFB NV

Zip Code: 89191

Country: USA
 

Record

SN01010572-W 20060322/060320213626 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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