DOTC_FBO_Requirements_(3Apr2018).docx

The Government is seeking proposals for the development and delivery of prototype Government designed projectiles, components and subassemblies for small arms weapons systems below .50 caliber. The contractor will explore alternate manufacturing methods to machine, cast, and manufacture the prototype parts to determine better methods, dimensions and attributes than the current Government process and reduce the cost to manufacture through improved production processes. The contractor will then develop new prototypes based on the new methods and designs. The proposals shall describe the plan, cost and capability of ammunition prototyping. Prototype projectiles will be used in further evaluations to advance the development of the Next Generation Family of Ammunition types. Proposals shall describe whether or not there is the ability to work in a classified environment.

The Government is seeking proposals to develop, prototype, and demonstrate an innovative and cost-effective user installed weapons modification system that allows the Soldier to employ his individual weapon (Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle (NGSAR) / Next Generation Carbine (NGSC)) at short range using low velocity marking ammunition while precluding the weapon from firing standard service ammunition. The system will provide normal environmental/weapon employment cues (aiming, firing, ejection, immediate action, load, and re-load, etc.) and immediate target feedback through force-on-force, interactive live fire scenario task, and mission execution. The proposals shall describe the plan, cost and capability of ammunition concepts. The plan will describe the development of the munition and ammunition from Technology feasibility through Milestone-B, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) and Ammunition Qualification (MS-C).

The Government is seeking proposals for the development, prototyping, manufacturing, and testing of a propellant that could improve performance, safety, and producibility of the Next Generation Cased Telescoped Ammunition. The testing of these prototype propellants shall include analysis by state-of-the-art analytical techniques including Insensitive Munitions/Final Hazards Classification, performance, characterization, functionality, and qualification testing. The proposals shall describe the plan, cost and capability of propellant concepts. Proposals shall describe whether or not there is the ability to work in a classified environment.

The Government is seeking proposals to develop, prototype, and demonstrate an innovative and cost-effective tracer cartridge for the Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle (NGSAR) / Next Generation Carbine (NGSC). The proposals shall describe the plan, cost and capability of ammunition concepts. The plan will describe the development of the munition and ammunition from Technology feasibility through Milestone-B, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) and Ammunition Qualification (MS-C). Proposals shall describe whether or not there is the ability to work in a classified environment.

The Government is seeking proposals to develop, prototype, and demonstrate an innovative and cost-effective Reduced Range Training Ammunition (RRTA) for the Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle (NGSAR) / Next Generation Squad Carbine (NGSC). The RRTA will have features that reduce the maximum range of the projectile. This RRTA will allow soldiers to effectively train with standard service ammunition on ranges with reduced Surface Danger Zones (SDZ). The Government is interested in the development and manufacture of Reduced Range Training Ammunition technology using advanced manufacturing methods such as Metal Injection Molding (MIM), polymer injection molding, powdered metallurgy, and additional technology and manufacturing processes that will provide RRTA prototype projectile in various materials with enhanced properties. These prototype designs and manufacturing processes will improve RRTA projectile performance and reduce manufacturing costs. The proposals shall describe the plan, cost and capability of ammunition concepts. The plan will describe the development of the munition and ammunition from Technology feasibility through Milestone-B, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development and Ammunition Qualification (MS-C). Proposals shall describe whether or not there is the ability to work in a classified environment.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of lightweight small caliber ammunition and components. The prototypes shall provide a minimum of 10% overall weight savings for cartridges, subassemblies and components.

The Government is seeking proposals for the removal of lead from its small caliber cartridges configurations. These configurations represent rifle calibers of .50 caliber and below. This program seeks to leverage the manufacturing industry to develop, produce, and/or manufacture prototypes using a lead-free primer formulation provided by the government. The prototype cartridges shall meet the current lead-primer cartridge ballistics requirements. The prototypes will be fully utilized through demonstrations/testing.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of prototype bullets, cartridge cases, test methods/procedures, energetic compositions, cost models, and other cartridge components to be developed for calibers of .50 caliber and below (including .50 Caliber, .45 Caliber, .38 Caliber, .300 Caliber, 9mm, 7.62mm, 5.56mm, .22LR Caliber). The Government is seeking proposals for the development and evaluation of prototype solutions to enhance performance, affordability, manufacturability, test requirements, consistency, and environmental effects in small caliber ammunition. Enhancements can include, but are not limited to, alternative components, subcomponents, ancillary components, energetics, test materials/equipment, and reduced product variability. Environmental effects improvements can include, but are not limited to, materials and technology to reduce cartridge effects on the environment and environmental effects on the cartridge such as: corrosion prevention, removal of lead in ammunition systems, solvent-less waterproofing, and mercury replacement.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of prototype projectiles, cartridge configurations, and process control methods to be developed for calibers of .50 caliber and below (including .50 Caliber, .45 Caliber, .38 Caliber, .300 Caliber, 9mm, 7.62mm, 5.56mm, .22LR Caliber). The Government is interested in technical solutions to enhance dispersion performance and/or consistency. Enhancements can include but are not limited to, reduction in dispersion requirement for acceptance and/or reduction in lot to lot dispersion performance.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of prototype hardware, inspection systems, and process control methods to be developed for calibers of .50 caliber and below (including .50 Caliber, .45 Caliber, .38 Caliber, .300 Caliber, 9mm, 7.62mm, 5.56mm, .22LR Caliber). The Government is interested in prototype solutions to eliminate the contamination of key nonconforming and/or erroneous components/product throughout the manufacturing process. Solutions can include but are not limited to, containers, process control, and inspection systems/methods.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development, improvement, optimization, and/or manufacture of alternate tracer systems for small caliber projectiles. Alternate tracer systems shall only be visible from behind the projectile. Capabilities of respondents should have the ability to assemble small scale prototyping and testing of alternate tracer systems. Submissions should identify and detail the ability to 1. Fabricate unique tracer systems 2. Work in a prototyping lab scale environment where changes to design may be required 3. Detail manufacturing and testing requirements/facilities to complete required deliveries (machine shop, test ranges).

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of components and subassemblies used in the 40mm M433E1 High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) cartridge. The objectives are to reduce parasitic mass to reduce felt recoil, reduce component level unit cost, and improve producibility using manufacturing methods such as injection molding, insert molding, and metal injection molding (MIM) to prototype precision components and subassemblies. The Government is interested in prototyping 40mm M433E1 Body Assemblies using MIM Pusher Liners and pre-formed fragments sized to what is commercially available in high volume. The Government is also interested in prototyping M433E1 Fuze components and subassemblies using injection and insert molding to reduce parasitic mass of the projectile to reduce felt recoil.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of an updated design for the PGU-28 projectile using a mechanical fuze with an emphasis on mass-producibility. This effort seeks to leverage the technology of a point detonating mechanical fuze while maintaining the current PGU-28 ballistics.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of Multi-Mode Selectable Proximity Airburst 30x113mm ammunition with programmable self-destruct physical model for the Apache AH-64. The proposals will describe the plan, cost, and capability of ammunition concepts that will add multi-mode proximity air-burst fuzing into a 30x113mm High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) munition. The qualified munition should be capable of defeating personnel, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and light armor material targets. The plan will describe the development of the munition and ammunition data-link (contact set fuze programmer with IEEE communication protocol as defined by USG) from technology feasibility through Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) Advanced Development (Milestone-B) and Ammunition Qualification (Milestone-C). The plan should assume a quantity of 10,000 rounds for ammunition developmental test and evaluation as well as 10000 rounds for operational and live fire test and evaluation testing. The development plan will also include information for manufacturing qualification of one hundred thousand rounds. The ammunition will be able to communicate with the platform fire control receiving function mode information including possible "gate" time, self-destruct time, and discernment between air and ground target engagements.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of 30x173mm Programmable Airburst ammunition for the Stryker platform with a 30mm cannon. The proposals will describe the plan, cost and capability of ammunition concepts. The plan will describe the development of the munition from Technology feasibility through EMD Advanced Development (MS-B) and Ammunition Qualification (MS-C). The qualified munition will operate with a government defined data-link (contact set fuze programmer with IEEE communication protocol as defined by USG mechanical and electrical Interface Control Drawings (ICDs)). The qualified munition should be capable of defeating targets in the open, in defilade, and within urban structures. Advanced lethality warheads with novel lethal mechanisms will be required to meet requirements. The government has advanced lethality designs and technologies available from RDT&E that can be integrated into a projectile design. The qualified fuze should provide a default mode of operation (without fuze setting) and ability to function in the event of manual firing (without weapon or platform power). The qualified projectile should have reliable self-destruct and tracer capability. The plan should assume a quantity of 10,000 rounds for ammunition developmental test and evaluation as well as 10,000 rounds for operational and live fire test and evaluation testing. The development plan will also include information for manufacturing qualification of one hundred thousand rounds. The ammunition will be able to communicate with the platform fire control receiving function mode and function time or turns count. Initial designs and hardware should be available for testing in FY20 with finalized design in FY21. Investments will be made to accelerate schedule and the plan should highlight these opportunities and costs.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of 25MM or 30MM medium caliber projectiles for use in defeating Group 1 and 2 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Desired solutions shall function with a MK 38 MOD 2 or MK 46 MOD 2 GWS.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of 57MM cartridges capable of defeating unmanned aerial targets. Cartridges must be compatible with a 57mm MK 110 gun. Specific areas of interest include the incorporation of advanced seeker technologies and advancements in effective lethality.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a new 25mm cartridge consisting of a projectile with penetrating capability with an emphasis on mass-producibility (non-explosive), as a replacement for the current PGU-48 Cartridge. This medium caliber ammunition prototype solution should leverage existing improved penetrating round technologies and production processes.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of prototype 30x113mm proximity airburst ammunition for ground-based area defense application. Ground-based area defense targets include, but are not limited to personnel, Rockets, Artillery, and Mortars (RAM) as well as Class 1, 2, and 3 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or similar mobile air threats. The prototype ammunition will provide proximity airburst functionality that may be selectable or non-selectable between point detonate and proximity airburst for optimal target effect and will include self-destruct functionality. If selectable, the munition shall utilize a contact set fuze programmer with IEEE communication protocol as defined by USG. The proposed solution shall include a description of how prototype 30x113mm proximity airburst area defense ammunition may be integrated and demonstrated on existing and developmental weapons in ground applications and what modifications may be required, if necessary, to interface with the ammunition. The plan will describe the development of the munition, weapon system integration, and ammunition data-link, if applicable, from technology feasibility through Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) Advanced Development (Milestone-B) and Ammunition Qualification (Milestone-C). Plan should assume a quantity of 15,000 rounds for ammunition qualification. The development plan will also include plan information for Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) with quantities up to One (1) million rounds.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of prototype 20x102mm advanced multipurpose ammunition to increase system effectiveness on existing target sets as well as increased performance against Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) targets. The advanced multipurpose ammunition will provide multi-mode target capability against UAS, military operation in urban terrain, personnel, and light armor vehicles and shall be capable of being fired from any US Government fielded 20mm weapon system. If the prototype ammunition requires a datalink, the ammunition shall utilize a fuze programmer and data-link with IEEE communication protocol as defined by USG and shall be capable of firing at the full rate of the weapon system. The proposed solution shall include a description of how 20x102mm advanced multipurpose ammunition may be integrated and demonstrated on existing ground and/or air platforms. The plan will describe the development of the munition, weapon system integration, and ammunition data-link, if applicable, from technology feasibility through Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) Advanced Development (Milestone-B) and Ammunition Qualification (Milestone-C). Plan should assume a quantity of 15,000 rounds for ammunition qualification. The development plan will also include plan information for Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP), assuming quantities up to one (1) million rounds.

The Government is seeking proposals for design improvements in the areas of manufacturability, loading, assembly, and packout for a prototype Government design of submunitions and related subcomponents that are loaded into 155mm cargo-carrying artillery projectiles. The goal is to increase the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) to TRL6 & MRL3. As part of this effort, the contractor shall provide design, manufacturing and assembly optimization recommendations, manufacture modified hardware, assemble prototypes and packout projectiles. The effort shall span up to three years and will culminate with the delivery of full up projectiles loaded with prototype submunitions for Government safety, performance, reliability, and live-fire testing. The contractor shall also document and deliver all design, manufacturing, assembly and packout improvements. The effort requires handling various materials consistent with large caliber cargo munitions, to include, but not limited to metal parts, fuzes, electronic components, circuit cards, batteries, chemicals, and/or energetics. This effort supports the development of Science & Technology (S&T) concepts under ARDEC’s Cluster Munition Replacement Technology (CMRT) effort.

The Non-Line Of Sight (NLOS) Projectile Division seeks innovative proposals for the development of multipurpose artillery/mortar payload projectile technology. The U.S. manufactures hundreds of thousands of cargo carrying mortar and artillery projectiles. Each artillery munition is built with a single purpose. Payloads for unused stockpiled munitions may expire or become obsolete requiring costly demilitarization or destruction. This effort seeks to develop a common carrier munition design that can accommodate various payloads, each for a specific purpose. For example, the same artillery shell or mortar can be employed to deliver anti-personnel/anti materiel bomblets, smoke or illumination compositions, flash/bang compositions for soldier training, and leaflets. This approach enables cost savings through economies of scale by manufacturing a common carrier body and or components that can accept these payloads to support various missions such as smoke, illumination, enhanced training or neutralization of area targets. It is desirable that the design can easily accept current payloads as well as enable retrofit for an improved "replacement" cargo to address existing payload design/manufacturing deficiencies. For example, if a flaw is discovered in the payload or a technology update required a load plant can easily remove and replace the contents. The designs proposed should be compatible with emerging weapon/propellant systems and capable of withstanding the combined forces required for extended range munitions. The goal is a TRL 6 projectile/mortar design.

The Government is seeking proposals for the design and development of a 5-inch guided projectile for use with the MK 34 Gun Weapon System (GWS). Development should encompass all activities to complete a critical design review chaired by the Navy. These activities should include obtaining Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board concurrence with design and support for approval of safety related qualification plans, design verification testing that addresses the development of documentation to support evaluation in accordance with the NAVSEA Technical Review Manual (tailoring allowed when approved by the Navy), and technical data package development conducted within a disciplined systems engineering approach. The projectile must achieve a range of at least 26 nautical miles and provide lethality equivalence to existing 5 inch munitions. The munition must be capable of interfacing with the MK 34 Gun Weapon System. The Contractor may assume changes to existing Propelling Charge configurations for internal ballistics, but should note the specifics of the assumptions. The proposal should be conscious of the projectile design’s impact on ready integration with the MK 34 Gun Weapon System. Assumptions should delineate anticipated integration challenges and proposed course of action to support Navy integration efforts with respect to the challenges. The Navy is interested in low cost solutions where achievement of low cost is demonstrated with objective evidence of how the contractor will achieve a unit cost less than $100K per unit for 10,000 rounds procured over a single Fiscal Year Development Plan (5 years).

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a propelling charge for a 5 inch guided projectile for use with the MK 34 Gun Weapon System (GWS). The Contractor will design and develop a propelling charge that provides appropriate internal ballistics for the new projectile. Development should encompass all activities to complete a critical design review chaired by the Navy. These activities should be conducted within a disciplined systems engineering approach and include: obtaining Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board concurrence with design and support approval of safety related qualification plans; appropriate design verification testing that demonstrates technical adequacy, safety, and lifecycle survivability of the propelling charge; address the development of documentation to support evaluation in accordance with the NAVSEA Technical Review Manual (tailoring allowed when approved by the Navy); and a build to print technical data package development. The propelling charge design should conform to the external mechanical interfaces for 5" propelling charges due to the fixed geometry of the MK 45 gun mount.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of an extended range cargo-carrying 155MM projectile. The prototype must extend projectile range from the current fielded 28km range to a minimum of 40km while housing submunitions and capable of marrying to production and near-precision fuzes to expel the cargo. Range may be extended by addition of base bleed, rocket assist to reduce drag/increase thrust. Contractor must prototype loaded, assembled, and packed out 155MM cargo-carrying projectiles. The goal is to demonstrate a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of TRL6 & MRL3. As part of this effort, the contractor shall provide design, manufacturing and assembly optimization recommendations, manufacture modified hardware, assemble prototypes and packout projectiles. The effort shall span up to three years and will culminate with the delivery of full up projectiles loaded with prototype submunitions (provided by the Government) for safety, performance, reliability, and live-fire testing. The contractor shall also document and deliver all design, manufacturing, assembly and packout methods. The effort requires handling various materials consistent with large caliber cargo munitions, to include, but not limited to metal parts, fuzes, electronic components, circuit cards, batteries, chemicals, and/or energetics. This effort supports the development of Science & Technology (S&T) concepts under ARDEC’s Cluster Munition Replacement Technology (CMRT) effort.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development, prototyping, manufacturing and testing of complete cartridges or components (i.e. fuzes, warheads, cases) that improve the Insensitive Munition (IM) Capabilities of 105mm High Explosive (HE) Munitions fired from the M137, 105mm Cannon aboard the AC-130 aircraft. The developed items shall meet or exceed the overall performance (accuracy and target effects) of existing 105mm air-delivered munitions (PGU-44/B and PGU-45/B). The IM performance improvements can be in any, or all, of the following areas: Fast Cook-off, Slow Cook-off, Bullet Impact, Fragment Impact, Sympathetic Detonation/Reaction and Shape Charge Jet Impact. The responses shall describe the plan, cost and capability of ammunition concepts.

The Government is seeking proposals for propelling charge prototypes for the MK 45 Mod 4 Gun Mount firing a lightweight projectile. The current design is tailored for a projectile weighing approximately 70 lbs while novel projectile designs may weigh approximately 40 lbs. Additional details for the geometry are available upon request, technology details are export controlled. The Navy is interested in technical solutions that maximize muzzle velocity while minimizing balloting, acceleration or pressure peaks, and manufacturing costs. Potential solutions must consider insensitive munitions requirements, producibility and long term storage and stability. Potential solutions could include changes to configuration, design or formulation of the igniter and/or propellant as well as physical changes to the propelling charge case and end cap. Solutions must meet performance requirements and be compatible with the MK 45 Mod 4 Gun Mount handling system and magazine. Successful efforts will result in a propelling charge system optimized for lightweight projectiles, characterized for sensitivity to temperature and projectile weight and in-bore resistance, and documented with a Government Purpose Rights (GPR) Level II Technical Data Package (TDP).

The Government is seeking proposals to develop prototype advanced power subsystems for future gun-launched guided projectiles. Subsystems may include, but are not limited to, lithium batteries, thermal batteries, or in-flight power generation systems. Subsystems must be compatible with high spin and rolling flight dynamics. The solutions must be insensitive to operational conditions such as thermal shock with moderate thermal gradients and launch accelerations. Key characteristics desired are high energy density, high current capability, extended shelf life, zero or minimal startup time, and flexible packaging to fit in available odd volume for the Gun-Launched Guided Projectile system. In addition, the subsystems must be compatible with Government storage and transportation restrictions. A key consideration for response selection will be the availability of Government data rights (Unlimited or Government Purpose) to facilitate the inclusion of power subsystems into projectile designs. Successful efforts will result in a power subsystem with validated capabilities demonstrated in 5" gun-launch and flight conditions and documented via a Level II Technical Data Package (TDP) with at least Government Purpose Rights.

The Government is seeking proposals for the delivery of 2-3 non-lethal application prototypes that can deter non-combatants from harassing tactical units on patrol or on a FOB security perimeter. Deterrent must be non-caustic and compliant with the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The submitter is required to provide independent test data and supporting documentation. Deterrent must be capable of being delivered precisely against individuals at a range of 50 meters, with greater ranges desirable. The deterrent must be persistent for up to 24 - 48 hours for tracing and tracking individuals. Method of delivery must have a low risk of injury to the non-combatant. It should be a stand-alone system, and any substance or residual used will need to be easily cleaned or removed by friendly forces.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of prototype packaging designs and/or novel, state of the art materials / technologies in order to improve ammunition logistics. This includes potentially developing 1) metal, plastic, or polymer composite materials or containers; 2) packaging designs made from metal, plastic, foam, or polymer composite materials; 3) foam, wood, metal, plastic, fiberboard, or commercial material used in inner packaging configurations; 4) preserving the integrity of munitions while packaged; 5) barrier materials to protect and preserve the contents contained inside; 6) venting, melting, or other types of out-gassing technologies to improve the insensitive munitions capabilities; 7) packaging marking and identification; 8) adhesive and bonding material; 9) and analyses that include the lifecycle of packaging use and cost estimation. More specifically, this can be accomplished by the design, development, and demonstration of technologies that pass packaging rough handling tests per MIL-STD-1904 and comply with other military standards such as MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1660, MIL-STD-2073-1, and MIL-STD-2105.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a system capable of visualizing scenarios of weapon handling and loading at wharves and piers. The prototype system will consist of a web-based, 3D virtual environment depicting activities at one explosive handling wharf and one ammunition pier. The prototype system must be able to provide a 3D environment to virtually execute steps required to load and unload armaments at a shore-based explosives handling wharf and ammunition pier. The prototype system must be capable of:

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a system capable of transferring missiles at sea for the rearming of the MK41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) on Navy combatants. The notional system will consist of a motion compensating crane and advance mooring techniques. The prototype system must be able to transfer missiles between a resupply ship operating alongside a Navy combatant at-sea. The prototype system must be capable of operating in sea state 3 or 4 conditions based on heading, relevant waves, and relative ship motions. The system must be able to withstand wind without directly impacting operations. The prototype system must be capable of:

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a system, capable of managing and 3D printing armament support equipment components, such as mortar shell casings and/or shrapnel patterns. The prototype system will consist of a web-based data management system with the ability to send digital print files to a 3D printer.

The prototype system must be able to provide a collaborative web-based environment for managing, uploading, downloading and printing 3D armament support equipment components. The prototype must be capable of:

* Operation in an unclassified Navy computing environment

* View collection of 3D printable support equipment components

* Uploading new 3D support equipment component digital files to a repository

* Downloading 3D support equipment component digital files from the repository

* Printing 3D support equipment components

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a more producible/less costly Signal, Smoke and Illumination, Marine (SSIM) family of pyrotechnic devices. The prototype design must meet all ”fuze” design precepts inherent to the current design and meet existing interface requirements. The solution is required to be Hazard of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) SAFE. This requirement is anticipated to be a phased requirement. The expected prototype deliverable quantity, beyond any iterative in-process design testing, is to be delivered/demonstrated in a phased approach to include AUR design verification (30 prototypes) for the Design Phase, AUR demonstration (69 prototypes) for the Demonstration Phase (if exercised), and subsequent Qualification Phase that includes testing per MIL-STD-331 (100 prototypes). The final solution is required to meet all weapon specification requirements for DODIC LA26, DODIC LA27, and DODIC LA28. The design precepts, weapon specifications, and technical data package (TDP) for the existing submarine signal design are available upon request.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of fire control devices and process for the 120mm, 81mm, 60mm mortars and Weaponized Universal Lightweight Fire-Control (WULF). The Mortar and Common Fire Control Division is seeking proposals for the development of innovative prototype technologies in the area of sensors to improve the accuracy, responsiveness, reliability and life cycle of mortar weapon systems. This includes technologies that can improve and increase the effectiveness at any stage of the Fire Control Kill Chain. These prototype technologies include sensors, optics, innovative hardware, and electronics to be used as upgrades to current systems and for new emerging fire control products. Scope of work includes but is not limited to the design, development, fabrication and acquisition of prototypes, and also ruggedized test hardware, electronics and software. Technologies of interest include orientation sensors, fluid sensors, orientation and ranging technologies, and software and algorithm development. Mission objectives are to enhance soldier survivability, weapon system reliability, response time, accuracy, lethality, life cycle, communication and operational awareness, while minimizing collateral damage, reducing size, weight and power consumption (SWAP). This topic will also enable focused research into components for future innovative fire control related solutions and the systems they integrated with.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a new 30mm cartridge consisting of a projectile with Armor Piercing or Armor Piercing Incendiary capability, with an emphasis on mass-producibility, as an alternative for the current PGU-14 Cartridge. This medium caliber ammunition prototype solution should leverage existing improved penetrating round technologies and production processes.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a prototype process for the download of BLU-97 submunitions from the AGM-154A (DODIC WF87). The process should provide a capability to extract and crate individual BLU-97 submunitions in a safe manner and demilitarize the rest of the munition item to a safe and environmentally acceptable final disposition.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a prototype process for the breakdown of ammunition items including cluster bomb units, cargo carrying mortars and 105MM and 155MM projectiles. The process should include improved techniques for disassembling complete end items and extracting individual energetic subcomponents (such as sub-munitions) for subsequent demilitarization processing and recover components for recycle or reuse. The prototype should enable proveout of disassembly concepts to ensure efficiency and safety.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a prototype process for the demilitarization of munitions containing hexachloroethatne (HC) as a primary fill. The munitions can be found in various end item configurations, including 105MM and 155MM projectiles containing HC smoke canisters and HC filled hand grenades. The process should provide a complete demilitarization solution for the assembled end item including disassembly and processing of all materials including the energetic material and HC to a safe and environmentally acceptable final disposition. The process should render end products that present no explosive hazard. Use of demilitarization capabilities existing in the Governments depot base can be proposed for final disposition of the HC fills after extraction from the munition items.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a prototype process for the demilitarization of munitions containing 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) (component of tear gas) riot agent and Dibenz(b,f)(1,4)oxazepine (CR) as the primary fill. The munitions can be found in a wide variety of end item configurations, including hand grenades, 750 lb bombs, 4.2" mortars, and bulk containers and include DODICs B610, C710, E381, F497, G924, G963, K758, & K768. The process should provide a complete demilitarization solution for the assembled end item including disassembly and processing of all materials including the energetic material and CS chemical to a safe and environmentally acceptable final disposition. The process should render end products such that they present no explosive hazard. Use of demilitarization capabilities existing in the Governments depot base can be proposed for final disposition of the CS fills after extraction from the munition items

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a prototype process for the demilitarization of the M136 AT4 84MM rocket, DODIC C995. The M136 is a high explosive anti-tank tube launched munition. The prototype process should provide a complete demilitarization solution for the assembled end item including disassembly and processing of all materials including the energetic material to a safe and environmentally acceptable final disposition. The process should render end products such that they present no explosive hazard. Use of demilitarization capabilities existing in the Governments depot base can be proposed for final disposition of the HE warhead after extraction from the munition items.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a prototype process for the demilitarization of munitions containing smoke mixes as a primary fill (including red phosphorous and Titanuim Tetrachloride). The munitions can be found in various end item configurations, including 81MM mortars, large bulk smoke screen generators, and aircraft decoy target simulators and include DODICs C870, KW08 & LY45. The process should provide a complete demilitarization solution for the assembled end item including disassembly and processing of all materials including the energetic material and smoke mix to a safe and environmentally acceptable final disposition. The process should render end products that present no explosive hazard. Use of demilitarization capabilities existing in the Governments depot base can be proposed for final disposition of the smoke fills after extraction from the munition items.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a prototype process for the demilitarization of cluster bomb units. The munitions contain a large quantity of individual bomblets and include the CBU 70/B (DODIC E810). The process should provide a complete demilitarization solution for the assembled end item including disassembly and processing of all materials including the energetic material to a safe and environmentally acceptable final disposition or at a minimum download the bomblets for further processing while demilitarizing the rest of the CBU. The process should render end products that present no explosive hazard. Use of demilitarization capabilities existing in the Governments depot base can be proposed for final disposition of the bomblets after extraction from the munition items.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a prototype process for the demilitarization of munitions containing illumination compositions as a primary fill. The munitions can be found in various end item configurations, including 105MM and 155MM projectiles and mortars. The process should be capable of demilitarizing the M485 series 155MM illuminating projectile but be adaptable to demilitarize a range of 105MM and 155MM projectiles and mortars. The process should provide a complete demilitarization solution for the assembled end item including disassembly and processing of all materials including the illuminant compound to a safe and environmentally acceptable final disposition. The process should render end products that present no explosive hazard. Use of demilitarization capabilities existing in the Governments depot base can be proposed for final disposition of the illuminant fills after extraction from the munition items.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a prototype process for the demilitarization of rocket motors such as the DODIC J165, 5 inch Mark 10-6/7 that contain asbestos components. The process should at a minimum provide a means for segregating the asbestos parts so the remaining item can be demilitarized through an existing system, but may also provide a complete demilitarization solution for the assembled end item including disassembly and processing of all materials including the energetic material and asbestos to a safe and environmentally acceptable final disposition. The process should render end products that present no explosive hazard.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of prototype technologies, components, and subsystems for the enhancement of existing or new Directed Energy systems to improve their capabilities to meet the requirements of counter-rocket, artillery, and mortar (C-RAM); counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS); and/or counter-intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C-ISR) missions. Technologies of interest include, but are not limited to: beam control, high energy lasers, adaptive optics, power, thermal, sensors, illuminators, joint fires, fire support, and target tracking. Prototype technologies must provide improved lethality performance; improved size, weight, power, and cooling (SWaP-C); or increased targeting/tracking performance in adverse weather conditions. Improved lethality includes, but is not limited to, any technologies that provide increased range, reduced time-to-defeat a target, and improved target acquisition and tracking leading to shorter engagement times. Improved SWaP-C includes any technologies that will reduce the size, weight, electrical power draw, and thermal cooling required of laser weapon systems and supporting subsystems. Increased targeting/tracking in adverse weather conditions includes technologies that allow for targets to be acquired, identified, and tracked in fog, rain, sleet, and snow.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of an advanced mission processing Command and Control system for tactical laser platforms within the Army family of Directed Energy Weapons. Responses should be able to receive, process, and act on input from a variety of local and network sensors and information. If in a counter unmanned aircraft system (UAS) mode, this capability shall be able to assemble and complete the "Detect, Track, Identify, and Defeat" mission functions. Consideration shall be given to geo-fences, target type, prioritization of threat, development of firing solution, fires planning and coordination considering airspace coordination measures as well as slewing/aiming the directed energy effects themselves. Local and networked mission planning, technical and tactical fire control shall also be considered. If in a fire support mode, the same above performance shall be considered with the addition of applying fire support coordination measures, sector planning, target designation, and network messaging. While centralized operations are required, specific attention shall be given to decentralized operations at the Maneuver Company level. Missions include obstacle reduction, Counter-Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and extended line of sight fires.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a collective suite of electronic warfare (EW) and directed energy (DE) technologies with a common integration interface capable of being custom coordinated or set into motion via selection of a preset routine for offensive and defensive Directed Energy (DE) and Electronic Warfare (EW) applications. The goal is to create a comprehensive system of systems that interoperate with each other as a force multiplier. A collective suite of EW and DE technologies with a common integration interface capable of being custom coordinated or set into motion via selection of a preset routine. For example, running EW to disrupt adversary communications/position navigation and time (PNT) while using DE to protect friendly troops from swarm drone attacks as well offensively attacking adversaries with DE.

Technologies of interest include:

This effort has tri-service benefits and use case will benefit troop and resource survivability as well as utilize and protect weapon systems like Global Hawk, Triton, Predator and Growler.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of cost effective high strength and super ductile materials that can survive very high strain rate deformation environments. These advanced materials can be applied to all calibers of weapons, ammunition, or their components as well as advanced mounted or dismounted armor systems. Novel materials modification processes should seek to produce synergetic effects to drastically boost the ductility while maintaining or even increasing the strength of the materials. These advanced materials need to sustain minimum strain rates of 20,000 s-1 without significantly losing its ductility to allow these materials to absorb or dissipate the deformation/impact energy at desired temperature ranges. The cost of the proposed material(s) must be reasonable and their raw ingredients shall be widely available. The processing techniques of these materials shall be low cost and will not cause adverse effects to the performance of the final products. Ideal prototype will be to attain the same performance as legacy systems but allow to reduce the system weight by 10-30% while reduce the component and system costs

The Government is seeking proposals for the engineering design and development of a handheld system capable of impact welding two dissimilar materials such as silicon carbide and steel, aluminum and steel or steel and titanium. This handheld device shall be capable of welding multiple geometric shapes together that are of interest to the government to include concentric cylinders and patch disks on large thin plates. The welded parts and materials must not be mechanically damaged during the process and initial heat treated material properties must remain unchanged. The percent of interface welded will also be a metric to determine success of the process. The recoil of the system must be low enough that the system can be handheld during the welding operation. If any Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is needed during use the contractor shall provide a recommendation.

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of prototype technologies and processes that will result in alternative or surrogate (next generation) photonic-electronic interconnect manufacturing methods for the embedment and interconnection of photonic waveguides and devices within a printed circuit board substrate. The ideal prototype will be practically adoptable by the existing electronic interconnect manufacturing supply base and meet the trust and performance requirements of U.S. Military programs. This effort includes prototype hardware and/or material demonstrating the developed manufacturing technologies. Areas of interest include printed circuit board photonic waveguide processes, tooling modifications to standard process equipment, optical polymers, adhesives, photonic component to substrate interconnection methods and materials, separable, right angle optical interconnection devices (passive and active).

The Government is seeking proposals for the development of prototype technologies and processes that will result in alternative or surrogate (next generation) advancement of compound semiconductor packaging and interconnect technologies in radar system applications.