A -- 2001ST BAA 01 -- (PART 2 OF 5)

Notice Date

June 27, 2001

Contracting Office

Commercial Acquisition Department, Bldg 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, Code 59, Simonpietri Dr., Newport, RI 02841-1708

ZIP Code

02841-1708

Solicitation Number

BAA 01-01

Response Due

June 30, 2002

Point of Contact

G. Palmer, Contract Negotiator at (401) 832-1645; FAX (401) 832-4820

E-Mail Address

Gerald Palmer, Contract Negotiator (palmerge@npt.nuwc.navy.mil)

Description

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (PART 2 OF 5) Full spectrum signal processing for USW (passive sonar signal/post processing techniques to counter postulated quieter threats; passive sonar signal processing for detection, classification, or localization [DCL] of short duration and/or nonstationary signals; accurate passive range estimation algorithms; active sonar signal/post processing, including detection, classification, normalization, and rejection of reverberation, false targets, and clutter; image processing techniques for sonar detection and classification; passive/active signal/post processing techniques for torpedo DCL; automatic processing techniques for passive and active signals and noise associated with a greater number of hydrophones; software development methods for sonar processing including signal, data, and display processing software). Data fusion technology (submarine/surface ship [including Light Airborne Multipurpose System (LAMPS)] antisubmarine warfare [ASW] acoustic and nonacoustic data fusion). Technologies which enable the (1) fusion of organic Mine Countermeasure (MCM) tactical sensor information and environmental data on naval platforms engaged in cooperative organic mine defense, and (2) presentation data to USW, MCM and other tactical operators on a common workstation. Broadband signal processing for USW (detection resistant active signal/post processing techniques). Acoustic communications and acoustic communications, which include detection resistant capabilities (adaptation of submarine and surface ship sonars for acoustic communications links capable of supporting voice, text, and imaging [video] transmissions). Mine and obstacle avoidance sonars (obstacle avoidance sonar, ultrasonic imaging sonars). Multistatic capable sonars (including multistatic sonar Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence [C3I]). Human-machine interface technology (display and/or processing techniques to reduce sonar operator effort in detection, classification, localization [DCL], and related operations; operator machine interface devices applied to sonar; display technologies applies to sonar; virtual reality and three-dimensional display concepts for sonar). Coordinated, automatic operation of USW systems using onboard and offboard systems to achieve battlegroup operation as a single "system." SUBMARINE/SURFACE SHIP COMBAT CONTROL AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Command environment concepts and technologies applicable to Land Based Integrated Test Site (LBITS) inclusion into an integrated command environment. Contact management (contact state estimation; data/information fusion, discrimination and weighting; multisensor, multicontact data association/processing; over-the-horizon (OTH); offboard and remote data processing; full azimuth contact smart processing vice beam, bin processing; integration of non-traditional, real-time data sources). Architecture and algorithms that provide integrated combat system processing (versus separate sensor and combat control processing). Command decision support (common tactical picture generation, disseminated common environmental data, tactical planning, ownship security and self defense, automation to reduce workload). Situation awareness/assessment (acoustic, nonacoustic, on board and off board). Level two sensor fusion. Decision support for resource management (sensors, weapons, unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs), countermeasures, and platform). Telepresence on tactical platforms using shore-based experts communicating over secure networks. Human-computer interaction (data visualization, application of virtual reality for undersea warfare [USW], adaptable human-computer interactions concepts). Shipboard hardware (computational and graphics engines, high resolution and flat panel displays, reconfigurability/realignment of system resources). Software technology (software development tools, runtime environments, software reliability and reusability, real-time scheduling). Combat control performance (improved mission area effectiveness, information management metrics, combat systems analysis). Embedded, onboard training methods. Image processing, including pattern matching for visual object classification. Interior communication for voice, imagery, and data. ENVIRONMENTAL AND TACTICAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS Computer-based warfare modeling, simulation, and analysis including synthetic environments, analysis methodologies using advanced processing techniques and integration to NUWCDIVNPT's various simulation bed facilities. Environmental and underwater acoustics and nonacoustics (including range dependent parameters). Environmental data integration for combat control processing (including range dependent parameters). Ocean and target physics for multistatic sonar at long range and low frequency (including range dependent parameters). Shallow water modeling, both acoustic and nonacoustic (including range dependent parameters). Surface ship sonar systems evaluation and analysis. Increased surface ship sonar analysis capabilities using simulation and stimulation modeling techniques, including upgraded Monte Carlo on NUWCDIVNPT simulation facilities and other DoD simulation facilities. Surface ship tactical and fleet support improvements for Surface Ship Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW) Analysis Center (SSAAC) sites. Rapid prototyping of systems upgrades to conduct Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3I), Undersea Warfare (USW), and small object detection and avoidance. Signal processing techniques for shallow water localization. Environmental adaptation and model-based signal processing. Broadband environmental acoustic modeling including shipboard sonar, towed arrays and weapons frequency bands. SURFACE SHIP (UNDERSEA WARFARE) USW SYSTEMS Surface ship undersea warfare (USW) electronic systems including active sonar processing of signals from large arrays for significant improvements in detection and false alarm rate. Surface ship USW systems engineering including integrating complex outputs of multiple sensors. Gun-launched sensor systems. Development of USW system architecture for best utilization of commercial technology. Common multifunctional mechanical handling and towing system for variable depth sonar, remote mine reconnaissance system, towed arrays, NIXIE (AN/SLQ-25 & 25a torpedo countermeasure), and special operations equipment. Acoustic array concepts with significant forward-looking aperture and minimal hull hydrodynamic impact. Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) USW intelligent subsystem for distributed sensor and weapon functionality to host system. Automatic sonar system operation based on tactical environment and mission requirements. Concepts and technologies applicable to underwater gun systems for mine and obstacle clearance in surf and very shallow water (VSW) zone using high frequency (HF) sonar for fire control/targeting in stride mine avoidance. SUBMARINE ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS Submarine communications, including broadcast, ship-to-shore, line-of-sight, and satellite systems. Radio propagation studies. Information coding and modulation. Onboard information technology. Advanced submarine communication concepts. Enhancing the platform as a node within the Naval Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3I) system. Communication equipment design. Technologies supporting RF communications and ESM functions from Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs). Compact antennas and electronics supporting RF communications and ESM functions from a towed or tethered buoyant module. Integration of system equipment. Submarine electronic warfare support measures (ESM). Sensors and processing equipment for improved omnidirectional and direction finding intercept systems. Techniques for radar cross-section reduction for submarine masts and submarine antennas. Concepts to assess submarine vulnerability to counter detection for all classes of submarine observables. Submarine masts and antennas including analytical design studies. Antenna design, testing, and environmental qualification over all electromagnetic frequency ranges. Conformal antenna technology, including multifunctional antenna techniques. Mast wake and plume reduction. Electromechanical and optical cable technologies supporting low loss, pressure resistant, wideband radio frequency data transmission from external sensors to inboard receiving/processing equipment. Advanced mast erecting and cable deployment systems, buoyant cables, and towed buoy cables. Advanced extrudable materials for buoyant, high strength, pressure resistant cable jacketing. Materials technologies to enhance mechanical and electrical properties of antenna and sensor radomes over all frequency ranges (fast drain, non-fouling coatings). Improved materials for stealth. Materials science. Multi-stealth material. Smart skins. Sensor embedded materials. Composites for high strength to weight properties for masts and antennas. Towed buoy communication devices including antenna design. Hydrodynamic analysis and design. Nondestructive testing. Submarine electro-optical imaging techniques. High bandwidth recording techniques. High-resolution CCD video cameras (monochrome and color). High-speed optical detectors and underwater laser viewing systems. Pressure and shockproof fiber optic connectors. Fiber optic rotary joints. Advanced hydrophobic/antifouling coatings/paints for radomes and masts. Fiber optic data links. Image processing and enhancement, both real time and post processing. Display technology including flat screens. Digital image compression and storage technology. Wideband analog image storage technology. Video data fusion. High-resolution image intensifiers. Analysis of the electromagnetic environment using finite element methods on NUWCDIVNPT's computational and simulation facilities. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) modeling, analysis, and performance prediction of shipboard systems and components to mitigate the effects of the below-decks electromagnetic compatibility environment. Use of computer aided design techniques to achieve electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in design of shipboard equipment and installations. Electromagnetic shielding applications of superconductivity or conducting polymers. Electromagnetic compatibility test techniques useful for large-scale systems (within one compartment) that would reduce or eliminate unit level testing. Applicability of commercial EMI/EMC standards for commercial off the shelf (COTS) equipment used in a shipboard environment. Radar sea clutter modeling. TEST AND EVALUATION New lightweight technology in large area, portable underwater tracking ranges. Nonacoustic tracking and detection systems. Advanced lightweight, portable radiated noise measurement sensors including component elements, sensors and array systems for radiated noise of weapons and other small submersibles. Advanced concept hydrophones (fiber optic, velocity or acceleration sensing). Low-cost radiated noise measurement systems including component elements, sensors and array systems. Autonomous direct sound velocity profiling system that can gather data and communicate with underwater range acoustic and non-acoustic sensors. Mine simulation systems or nodes capable of electrical, fiber optic or acoustic communications to undersea range systems for data from integrated pressure, acoustic, magnetic sensors within mine shapes. Low-cost, low-power, in-water signal processing nodes, both cabled and autonomous for detection, classification or localization. Long-distance (15-20 nautical miles), high-speed (20 Mbps) digital radio frequency telemetry for buoy to ship communications. Optical detection and tracking systems for underwater vehicles and in-air ordnance detonations. Advanced 3D virtual displays, data transfer, and networking technology between live units, shore-based synthetic environments, and computer generated forces to conduct realistic training for undersea warfare within a joint mission area context. Defense Modeling and Simulation Office (DMSO) compliant wireless mobile networking architectures to support multilevel, secure, encrypted military communications with bandwidth allocation schemes that allow large throughput of voice and video data. Rechargeable high-power density battery technologies. Underwater inflatable structures for compact lightweight sensor deployment and retrieval (e.g., Airbeam Structure technology). In-situ reconfigurable inflatable sensor frames based on biomechanical models. Synthetic Fiber and Composite Material Technology for integrated receivers and transmitters (radio frequency or acoustic). Land Based Mechanical Testing Devices with Broadband and Tunable Environmental Simulation Capabilities. Advanced concept miniaturized non-acoustic sensors (electric, magnetic, chemical, biological) for in situ environmental measurements. Advanced concept sensors, i.e., fiber optic, MEMS, micromachines, and nanomachines for measurement of environmental factors, e.g., strain, shock, vibration, displacement, velocity, acceleration, pressure, temperature, humidity, fungus, inclination, altitude, moisture. New advanced materials, composites and coatings including hull treatments for corrosion prevention of in water structures. Advanced innovative techniques for wireless communications of sensor systems in marine environments. Numerical Analysis of complex electromagnetic coupled systems and structures. Novel concepts for laser acoustic communication systems. (PART 2 OF 5)

Web Link

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010629/ASOL001.HTM (W-178 SN50Q295)