SOURCES SOUGHT
70 -- Information Sought on Sense and Avoid (SAA) systems and technologies suitable for integration on multiple sized UAS platforms from Contractors and Government Agencies
- Notice Date
- 7/1/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336413
— Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, U. S. Army Materiel Command, Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, ATTN: AMSRD-AMR-AA-C, Building 401, Lee Boulevard, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577
- ZIP Code
- 23604-5577
- Solicitation Number
- W911W6-09-R-0005
- Response Due
- 8/7/2009
- Archive Date
- 10/6/2009
- Point of Contact
- hope mcclain, 757-878-2993<br />
- E-Mail Address
-
Aviation Applied Technology Directorate
(hope.a.mcclain@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The US Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) seeks information from Contractors and Government agencies on Sense and Avoid (SAA) systems and technologies suitable for integration on multiple sized UAS platforms. Currently Army UASs do not have routine and common access to the National Air Space (NAS). One of the requirements from the FAA to enable this access is for a see (sense) and avoid capability equivalent to manned platforms. The SAA systems should be operative under all weather conditions and should be able to detect all other air traffic (both cooperative and non-cooperative). SAA systems should also be able to detect balloons, gliders, and parachutes. It is understood that a single solution is not available that will meet the size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements of every platform, however, it is hoped that some level of commonality can be achieved across platforms. Solutions can also consist of multiple technologies to provide redundancy and the ability to meet day/night and all-weather requirements. Information of component technologies (sensors, algorithm development, data fusion, data processing, etc) is also of interest. Solutions can also include ground based SAA systems or collision avoidance systems. Other technologies of interest will include work done for displaying of information to UAS operators and for Human Systems Interface (HSI) work. Information provided should include, but not be limited to the following: technology description, technology readiness level (TRL) assessment, system specifications ( azimuth and elevation, range, resolution, accuracy, day/night applicability, etc), system or component level testing and results to date, discussion of level of autonomy of the system ( automated vs. pilot in the loop), SWaP, Communication requirements, sensor fusion and processing requirements, and warfighter machine interface requirements. This announcement is for purposes of exchanging information to improve understanding of the Government requirement and industry capability for market research purposes and is for information and planning and not a solicitation of proposals. Responses to this RFI will be used to assess the state of the art, formulate requirements for future technology development efforts, identify opportunities for demonstration of novel weapons technologies, and assess their military utility. The Government may request additional information upon review. In addition to the product information, responses should identify business size using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 336413 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1000 employees. This announcement should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Any information submitted by industry will not constitute an offer, which could be accepted by the Government to create a binding contract. Responses to this RFI are NTE 25 pages in length and are to be submitted electronically via the AMRDEC Safe Access and File Exchange Website in Microsoft Office or.pdf. The URL for this website is as follows: https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/. The following email address should be included as prompted by the site: allen.d.walker@us.army.mil. Responses are requested by 7 August 2009. The technical POC is Mr. Allen Walker, Bldg 401 Lee Blvd, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577. Mr. Walker can be reached by telephone at (757) 878-2516 or e-mail at allen.d.walker@us.army.mil.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAH10/W911W6-09-R-0005/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Aviation Applied Technology Directorate ATTN: AMSRD-AMR-AA-C, Building 401, Lee Boulevard Fort Eustis VA<br />
- Zip Code: 23604-5577<br />
- Zip Code: 23604-5577<br />
- Record
- SN01863760-W 20090703/090702003427-5e69579726fbe600538a004ee27dd7ec (fbodaily.com)
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