Integration User Control - Request for Information.pdf

RFI-RDKP-Integration User

Control

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

DIRECTED ENERGY DIRECTORATE

RFI-AFRL-RDKP-2020-0001

Integration User Control

1. CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS AND POINTS OF CONTACT

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Directed Energy Directorate, 3550 Aberdeen Ave, SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117.

CONTRACTING POINTS OF CONTACT

Ms. Cori Gonzales, Contract Specialist

AFRL/RDKP

Phone Number: 505-853-1755 Email:

corrine.baca_gonzales@us.af.mil

Mr. Julian I. Landavazo, Contracting Officer

AFRL/RDKP

Phone Number: 505-846-0392 Email: julian.landavazo@us.af.mil

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

Ms. Amber Anderson, Program Manager

AFRL/RDHA

Phone: 505-853-1007 Email: amber.anderson@us.af.mil

The NAICS Code for this RFI is 541715.

2. BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION OF INTEREST

The purpose of this RFI is to seek information regarding commercial options for a System of System Integration and command and control capabilities for air base air defense. Specifically, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is seeking information to understand: 1) the industrial base for command and control capabilities and their adaptation for the counter-Unmanned Aerial System mission and 2) the possibilities of current commercial technologies in this area.

mailto:corrine.baca_gonzales@us.af.mil mailto:julian.landavazo@us.af.mil mailto:amber.anderson@us.af.mil

The Government is considering implementing the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for this requirement. This pilot program, as implemented in DFARS 212.2 Class Deviation 2018-O0016, 26 June 2018, allows the contracting office to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, or services using the competitive procedure outlined in the class deviation. Under a CSO, DoD may competitively select proposals received in response to a general solicitation, similar to a broad agency announcement, based on a review of proposals by scientific, technological, or other subject matter experts.

The challenge is to create an agile user interface derived from already available commercial capability that can provide a reliable air picture and de-confliction of friendly/foe drones but also integrate that air picture with high power microwave and electronic warfare effectors to provide a seamless user experience (between 100m and 20Km) for the engagement of drones.

Combatting drones and more broadly air base air defense is a difficult problem and innovative, cost effective solutions are required.

This RFI seeks capabilities to develop a single user control, which will:

- Perform hardware integration and display of EO/IR and radar information into a single user interface between 200m and up to 15km

- Demonstrate a clear air picture for the purposes of detecting small UAS

- Control of ICDs to enable the integration of effectors

- Ability to discriminate organic and inorganic targets

- Integration of two effector platforms

- Ability to collect and pass PNT information

- Update rates consistent with the ability to maintain track on a target flying >60mph

- User display that will de-conflict air traffic

- Commercial software solution that is easily modified for extra needs

- EO/IR and radar solutions to meet range needs

- Ability to detect multi-rotor and fixed wing targets

- Ability to detect autonomous and controlled targets

- Training and Support

- Ability to detect and track multiple targets

- Address multi-path (single track from

- Knowledge of HPM technology desired

- Security clearance TS/SCI desired

3. SAMPLE RESPONSE OUTLINE

Company Profile

(a) Company Name and Mailing Address

(b) CAGE Code and DUNS Number

(c) Point(s) of Contact to include telephone number and e-mail address

(d) Business Size Status (i.e. 8(a), HUBZone, woman-owned, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, Small business, Large Business, Historically Black College/University). Also, indicate if entity is a minority-serving institution of higher education meeting the definition of "Covered Institution" (as defined in 10 USC 2362 Covered Educational Institution). Included is (1) an institution of higher education eligible for assistance under title III or V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1501 et seq);

or (2) an accredited postsecondary minority institution). The applicable NAICs code is 541715 with an associated small business size standard of 1,000.

The following is a suggested outline for a response to this RFI:

3.1 SECTION 1: CORPORATE EXPERTISE

Briefly describe the company, products and services, history, ownership, financial information, and other information deemed relevant. As part of the Responder’s corporate expertise, please highlight those elements deemed significant to successfully develop a single user control.

3.2 SECTION 2: DEVELOPMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Describe any user control/systems integration in the company’s current product line, as well as, products currently under development that meet the thresholds identified under the background section. Provide performance and physical specifications for each product, as well as anticipated performance for products under development. If a product operates in multiple bands include specifications for each band.

3.3 SECTION 3: COST AND SCHEDULE ESTIMATES

Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost and schedule estimates.

3.4 SECTION 4: ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

Responders are encouraged to provide any additional information that may be vital to support the Government’s efforts in accurately scoping the technological thresholds and objectives, realistic schedule estimations, and budgetary programming for this key, high-interest mission area.

4. SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES

Responses to this RFI should be submitted in MS Word format in 12 point font, double- spaced with one-inch margins, and use standard letter size (8.5'' x 11") paper, limited to a maximum of ten (10) pages. This includes the title page, diagrams, and foldouts. Sections shall be clearly identified.

Responders shall provide two (2) electronic copies (Microsoft Word or PDF) to the Contracting Point of Contact at the following address:

Attn: Ms. Cori Gonzales, AFRL/RDKP

3550 Aberdeen Ave SE Kirtland Air Force Base, NM 87117

DO NOT send via email. Submission of marketing information, existing commercial documentation and product literature is NOT an acceptable response.

Responders are advised that employees of commercial firms under contract to the Government may be used to administratively process responses or perform other administrative duties requiring access to other contractors' proprietary information. These support contracts include nondisclosure agreements prohibiting their contractor employees from disclosing any information submitted by other contractors or using such information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished.

In order to complete its review, AFRL must be able to share the information within the Government and with its support contractors; therefore, any responses marked in a manner that will not permit such internal government review will be deleted without being assessed/considered.

5. REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION

A Responder may request clarification for any item that is unclear. All clarification requests must be in writing, via email, to the Contract Specialist identified above.

All requests for clarification shall be received no later than 03 March 2020 (1200 MDT). Note:

clarifications may be posted to benefit all interested Responders, do not include any proprietary information in the clarification request. Interested parties are encouraged to periodically check the website during the response period for clarifications.

6. SCHEDULE

The following is the schedule for the RFI and follow-on activities. Responses are due no later than 23 March 2020 1200 PM MDT. Contact Ms. Amber Anderson at 505-853-1007 to coordinate classified submissions.

• 25 Feb 2020: RFI is Published

• 03 Mar 2020: Clarification Period Ends

• 24 Mar 2020: RFI Responses are Due

7. DISCLAIMER

This is a Request for Information (RFI), as defined in FAR 15.201(e). This RFI is not a request for competitive proposals; therefore, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does NOT constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to the RFI. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Proprietary Information and Trade Secrets should be clearly identified.

Responses to this RFI will not be returned. The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received, or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this RFI. Responders to this RFI will have no competitive advantage in receiving any awards related to the submitted topic area. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued.

The information gathered from this RFI may contribute to future program acquisition technology development strategies and frame future solicitations, if issued. The Government will not use any proprietary information submitted to establish the capability, requirements, approach, or solution so as to not inadvertently restrict competition.