FUTURE COMBAT SYSTEMS (FCS) COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY BRIEF

Notice Date

January 23, 2001

Contracting Office

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Contract Management Office (CMO), 3701 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203-1714

ZIP Code

22203-1714

E-Mail Address

click here to complete the required pre-registration (BAA01-25@darpa.mil)

Description

FUTURE COMBAT SYSTEMS (FCS) COMMUNICATIONS, 22 FEBRUARY 2001, 0830-1500, ROOM 3603, SYSTEM PLANNING CORPORATION, 3601 WILSON BLVD., ARLINGTON, VA. POC JAMES FREEBERSYSER The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Advanced Technology Office (ATO) will present an industry briefing on the DARPA Future Combat Systems (FCS) Communications program. The purpose of the industry day is to introduce the objectives of the forthcoming system integration and demonstration solicitation, and to provide information on the currently funded technology development efforts within the program. The objective of the DARPA FCS Communications program is to aggressively design, develop, and demonstrate mobile, wireless ad hoc networks capable of operating with extreme Low Probability of Detection (LPD) and jamming resistance while carrying high data rate real-time traffic for positive robotic and fire control. The DARPA FCS Communications program is pursuing development of a dual physical layer (high band and low band) communications system in a real-time mobile, wireless ad hoc network environment. The technology development efforts already funded (see the previously released DARPA FCS Communications Technology BAA01-01 which is open until 3 Oct 2001) are pursuing multiple technical paths simultaneously, from multiple vendors (both industry and academia). Technology development efforts funded under BAA01-01 to be presented at industry day include, but are not limited to: (1) High band component technology for exploiting microwave-wave and higher frequencies; (2) Low band (20 MHz to 3 GHz) subsystem technology; (3) RF information assurance; and, (4) Mobile ad hoc network technology utilizing directional antennas. A system integration and demonstration solicitation will be released shortly after the industry day. This solicitation's objective is to make awards to multiple system integration and demonstration teams to define solutions to the DARPA FCS Communications operational concept by teaming and integrating new innovative technologies, including those selected for award under DARPA BAA01-01, into a future system design. It is anticipated that this program will continue through government fiscal year 2003 concluding with a demonstration and a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for incorporation into the FCS program. All interested industry, educational, and private and government sponsored research and development organizations are invited to attend. Attendance at the industry day is not a prerequisite for submitting a proposal. However, it will provide a valuable opportunity for questions and answers. Total seating is limited to approximately 100 people. Each organization is asked to limit its attendees to two with multiple company organizations limited to six. The industry day briefing will provide potential offerors information concerning DARPA's technical goals and objectives, outline the acquisition strategy, and receive and attempt to answer relevant questions. Pre-registration is required. There is no registration fee. To register, please send email to BAA01-25@darpa.mil not later than 17 February 2001. Identify subject as FCS Communications industry brief registration. Include name and organization of each attendee. Confirmation will be sent along with directions and points of contact for assistance. The brief will be unclassified. This industry day is for informational purposes only. Participation is totally voluntary, and the government will not reimburse the attendees for any cost associated with participation and is under no obligation to award any related contract associated with this event.

Web Link

contains information on current DARPA Advanced Technology (http://www.darpa.mil/ato/solicit.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010125/SPMSC001.HTM (W-023 SN50B633)