Combined EO/IR Surveillance and Response System (CESARS) program - Shipboard Panoramic EO/IR Cueing and Surveillance System (SPECSS)
Added: May 21, 2015 11:02 am
BackgroundThe Combined EO/IR Surveillance and Response System (CESARS) program is an ONR Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) effort scheduled to start in FY16 that provides comprehensive shipboard defense against optically guided anti-ship missile threats. It includes an enhanced electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) countermeasure (CM) and situational awareness capability. There are two distinct functions defined within the FNC that constitute CESARS: Shipboard Panoramic EO/IR Cueing and Surveillance System (SPECSS) and Multispectral EO/IR Countermeasures for Advanced Threats (MEIRCAT).The primary function of SPECSS is to perform wide field-of-view target detection and tracking, with subsequent cueing of MEIRCAT high-resolution sensors. The primary threats that define the requirements for SPECSS are anti-ship missiles and FAC/FIAC (Fast Attack Craft/Fast Inshore Attack Craft). The threats of secondary importance are UAVs.The functions of the MEIRCAT system are target re-acquistion, tracking, classification/identification, 3-D ranging, threat assessment, CM execution and CM effectiveness monitoring (CMEM). Multi-band capability against multiple targets in a single engagement is required for MEIRCAT.ScopeModular, open-systems hardware and software architectures that are scalable to different platforms are required. All interface specifications, data formats, and source code shall be non-proprietary and government owned. The overall system design approach is therefore expected to leverage common imaging components and technologies to the largest extent possible. The end goal of this more flexible design strategy is to reduce the total cost of ownership (maintenance and repair), as well as to provide a simpler, more cost effective approach to upgrade the system as newer technologies become available.The overall CESARS system therefore must provide the following basic capabilities:• Wide field-of-view (WFOV) situational awareness across multiple wavebands• Automated multi-target detection, tracking, and cueing algorithms• Video data acquisition, dissemination, recording, processing, and display• High resolution classification, identification and tracking in multiple wavebands• Integrated, precise, and real-time, active-and-passive fine tracking (including range) in multiple wavebands• Enhanced CM capability against current and advanced multi-band EO/IR threats• Provide precise 3_D ranging and CMEM information to the shipboard combat systemThese capabilities are provided by five primary technology development efforts. A block diagram detailing how these efforts relate to the overall CESARS system architecture is provided in Fig. 1. Award(s) will be based on responses to one or more of the technology product descriptions detailed in the Work Requirements section to be released with the anticipated RFP. Offerors are invited to respond to any or all tasks. If an offeror responds to more than one task a single proposal may be submitted, but each task must be priced separately. In the event that an offeror is selected for more than one task a single contract may be awarded to cover multiple topics. NRL reserves the right to make multiple awards for the same task with subsequent down selection.Figure 1 - (See attached)Full System IntegrationThe integration of the SPECSS and MEIRCAT subsystems to achieve the full CESARS system realization will be executed by the government. Therefore, the SPECSS and MEIRCAT technology product providers shall work with the government to ensure reliable and robust data exchange between individual products. This shall entail establishing hardware and data interchange standards which are non-proprietary and government-owned. NRL will not be soliciting a separate performer for this task as part of this procurement.Efforts of the tasks delineated in the Work Requirements of the SOW will be conducted in coordination with Principal Investigator (PI) led research teams that may include Government scientists and other Contractors. The quality and timeliness of the provider's contribution to the work will be evaluated in terms of its impact on the success of the overall project.The Statement of Work (SOW) pursuant to this pre solicitation notice defines the technical and managerial tasks required to design, develop, and test, all hardware and software, and to perform integration related to SPECCS functions of CESARS. That includes:1) SPECCS Camera (Product -1)2) SPECCS Processing (Product - 2)The solicitation and a detailed statement of work and other supporting information including contract data requirements will be posted approximately 15 days from the posting of this notice.Based on a survey of the market, the government has determined that the services to be acquired do not meet the definition of a commercial item. Therefore, the government does not intend to use the procedures as outlined in FAR Part 12 for this acquisition.It is anticipated that one or more Cost Plus Fixed-Fee completion type contracts will be awarded as a result of the solicitation. Contract award is projected to be approximately 1 Oct 2015. The period of performance is anticipated to be approximately 33 months for products 1 and 2.NRL uses Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and amendments to RFPs. Paper copies of the RFP will not be provided. The actual closing date for proposals will be stated in the solicitation when issued.This solicitation is under full & open competition.Reference: Surface Navy Electro Optics Industry Day which was held on October 21-23, 2014. This request relates specifically to the CESARS, SPECCS and MEIRCAT programs that were discussed on Tuesday October 21, 2014 by Dr. Ravindra Athale and Dr Jason Auxier. (attached is the industry day flyer).All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.Other business opportunities for NRL are available at our website: http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/rfplist.htm.
N00173-15-R-SE05 Department of the Navy Secretary of the Navy Office of Naval Research
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