SOURCES SOUGHT
18 -- Ionospheric Propagation on Radio Frequency Systems: modeling, simulation, observation and analysis - Sources Sought Announcement
- Notice Date
- 7/30/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL, Space Vehicles Directorate, Kirtland AFB, 2251 Maxwell Ave, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, 87117
- ZIP Code
- 87117
- Solicitation Number
- FA9453-10-SCINDA-1
- Point of Contact
- Victoria E. Baca, Phone: 505.846.0946
- E-Mail Address
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victoria.baca@kirtland.af.mil
(victoria.baca@kirtland.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Sources Sought Announcement DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY BATTLESPACE ENVIRONMENT DIVISION SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOLLOWING AFRL/RVKB PRE-SOLICITATION # FA9453-10-SCINDA AFRL/RVKB Pre-Solicitation # FA9453-10-SCINDA notification for prospective offerors was released on 08 July 2010 announcing that a Request For Proposals (RFP) for this effort would be released on or about 30 July 2010. The Government has determined that a delay in release of the RFP is necessary. Pre-Solicitation # FA9453-10-SCINDA is hereby followed with the following Sources Sought Announcement. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the availability of industry and academic sources with the capabilities and capacity to meet requirements for the following tasks. 3.1 Propagation Theory and Modeling of L-band, UHF, and VHF signals. AFRL routinely uses phase-screen modeling to characterize the Ionosphere, but it falls short in accurately depicting structure variations along the propagation path. This task should improve upon the models currently being used. 3.2 SCINDA Data Network Analysis and Interpretation. As the SCINDA network continues to grow, the data can be examined further to develop regional characteristics with closely grouped stations. This task involves processing, analyzing and interpreting the data during periods of interest. 3.3 Spectral Index and Amplitude of Small-Scale Irregularities Using High Frequency Radar Techniques. High Frequency Radars such as digisondes/dynasondes have been invaluable in characterizing small-scale irregularities. Techniques for inverting HF radar data on near vertical incidence raypaths have been developed for this purpose. This task requires developing new techniques for inferring ionospheric structure with HF radars on oblique propagation paths. 3.4 High Time Resolution Bistatic Radar Observations of Heating Dynamics. With the completion of the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP), experiments are beginning to tap the full potential of the facility. There are still several scientific questions regarding the onset and plasma effects caused by ionospheric heating. While the supporting equipment there is very good, higher-time and spatial resolution capabilities could better capture the creation and descent of the ionized wave caused by the artificial plasma in the upper atmosphere. 3.5 Auroral Irregularity Anisotropy Dependence on Heating. During DNA Wideband experiments in the late 1970's, scintillation effects were observed from Poke Flat, Alaska. Enhancements were seen for geometries away from up-B and occurring whenever the propagation path was L-shell aligned. This task would explore spatially separated receivers to monitor the effects of HAARP on these irregularities. 3.6 Spatial Properties of Ionospheric Structures Using High Frequency Radar. Numerical simulations of plasma instabilities have helped describe ionospheric irregularities, but there is still a lack of experimental data on spatial properties to verify the simulations. This task explores linear and non-linear stages of irregularity development and spectral parameters through experimentation. 3.7 Research Data Collection Support. Scientific Field Campaigns occur throughout the year assuming funding and proper ionospheric conditions. The support for these could range from operating remote sensors to analyzing data collected. The contractor should have a broad range of RF and Ionospheric knowledge to handle the data analysis that could result. 3.8 Maintain and operate remote SCINDA sites. Each system requires an internet connection, power, and an onsite person to monitor and troubleshoot the system. Each system requires extensive cabling to one or more antennas. If the internet connections are valid and reliable, the SCINDA personnel are able to monitor the systems and accomplish software updates remotely. However, the infrastructure support at each site is handled by the on-site personnel. Potential infrastructure issues are cut cables (weather/animals), installation of permanent antenna mounts, fuel for generators in remote locations, need for cable conduit, power regulators and conditioners, and replacement of uninterruptable power supplies (UPS). Other O&M issues include customs fees for shipments, shipping upgraded/ replacement equipment, periodic monitoring of current sites, and supporting repairs and installations for the preparation of transitioning SCINDA to a final O&M product. Information regarding your organization's capabilities and capacity must be in writing and should include information relevant and specific to the above technical area, on each of the following qualifications: (1) Experience: An outline of previous similar projects, specific experience in performing the items listed above; (2) Personnel: Name, professional qualifications and specific experience of scientists and/or technical personnel who may be assigned as project director and other key positions; and (3) Any other specific and relevant information about this particular area of procurement that would improve the government's knowledge of interested organization's capabilities and capacity. Interested organizations must demonstrate and document, in any capability and capacity statements submitted, extensive experience with and the ability to perform the above tasks. Organizations should clearly demonstrate the capability and capacity to administer and coordinate interrelated tasks in an effective and timely manner. Documentation may include, but not be limited to, contracts both Government and commercial the organization performed (include government points of contact both technical and contractual), references, i.e. names, titles, telephone numbers and any other information serving to document the organization's capability and capacity, e.g., awards, commendations, etc. NOTE!! THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PORPOSALS. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT TECHNICAL INFORMATION EXPLAINING THEIR CAPABILITIES AND CAPACITIES. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to any contractual agreement. The Government intends to award a contract based on responses to this announcement and will solicit proposals at a later date if enough interest is demonstrated by response to this announcement. Any proprietary information should be marked accordingly. Interested organizations that believe they possess the capability and capacity necessary to successfully undertake the tasks described above should submit an original and two (2) copies of their capability statement to the address below by 12:00 (noon) on 18 AUGUST 2010. Your capability and capacity statement must provide the following: 1) Company name and address; 2) identify your organization's business type inclusive of any and all socio-economic status (e.g. 8(a) certified program participant, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran owned, HUB Zone or women-owned; 3) point of contact, 4) phone/fax/email; 5) NAICS Codes and 6) capability and capacity information in response to the requirement. Submit Statement of Capabilities to the personnel outlined below. All work performed under the contract will be limited to U.S. citizens only. In addition, prospective offerors should identify specifically which tasks they have the capability to perform. Contracting Office Address: Det 8 AFRL/RVKB Attn: Contracting Officer, Ms. Jean Barnes 2251 Maxwell Ave., SE Bldg 424 Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5773 (505) 846-4695 phone / (505) 846-0945 fax jean.barnes@kirtland.af.mil OR Det 8 AFRL/RVKB Attn: Contract Specialist, Ms. Victoria E. Baca 2251 Maxwell Ave., SE Bldg 424 Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5773 (505) 846-0946 phone / (505) 846-0945 fax victoria.baca@kirtland.af.mil
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