W911NF-19-S-0004 SPECIAL NOTICE POSITION NAVIGATION AND TIMING ANTI-JAMMING.pdf

Document Type: Special Notice

Posted Date:

Category: Research and Development

Set Aside: N/A

Contracting Office Address

Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - APG (W911NF) Research Triangle Park Division, 800 Park Office Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Description

This modification references the AAL BAA which can be found at https://aal.army/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/W911NF-19-S- 0004_Disruptive_Applications_BAA_-_Final_draft_update.pdf W911NF-19- S-0004

Synopsis: The Army Applications Lab (AAL) along with Command Power and Integration Directorate (CP&ID) – Position Navigation & Timing (PNT) Division, are seeking technologies related to Position Navigation and Timing Anti-Jamming solutions for dismounted Soldiers as a Special Topic under the AAL Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W911NF-19-S-0004 for Advance Technology Demonstration and related research as described below. Upon receipt, the Government will evaluate submissions through the process established in the AAL BAA, except as modified herein.

The Government reserves the right to cancel this special notice without award for any reason.

Issuance of this notice does not commit the Governments to pay for any preparation costs incurred in compiling a response. As a general matter, all requirements referenced in BAA

W911NF-19-S-0004 apply to this effort.

The Government anticipates awarding one or more Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) in accordance with 10 U.S.C 2371b, under this Special Topic, but will consider other potential award types listed in the AAL BAA, to include procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and Technology Investment Agreements. A follow-on production contract or transaction may be awarded to participants awarded an OTA and successfully complete a prototype project under this Special Topic.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION – Background

Anti-Jam Prototype(s)

AAL is interested in Position Navigation and Timing Anti-Jamming (AJ) solutions & associated technologies that will enable U.S. Army Soldiers operating in dismounted operations to continue to rely on GPS navigation in spite of jamming attempts. Because dismounted operations include operating without immediate access to vehicle support, devises carried by a Soldier should be small, lightweight, and capable of operating with low power consumption.

The intent of this special topic is to develop AJ capabilities, including component, sub-component, and associated technologies, to allow dismounted Soldiers to continue to operate utilizing GPS signals through jamming attempts, which will reduce the need to activate/utilize other high-powered PNT capabilities, e.g. vision.

AAL is interested in the following, non-exhaustive, list of AJ solutions, though, submitters may submit proposed AJ solutions that do not meet the following:

- Enhancements to commercial technologies to reduce size, weight, and power consumption of AJ technology.

- Options that improve performance and efficiency through software development.

- Proposed AJ solutions must meet the following Performance Requirements for AJ Capabilities:

1. Frequency: Simultaneously L1 & L2

2. Codes: C/A, P(Y), & M-Code

3. Threats: Pulsed, Swept, C/W, Broadband (30MHz)

4. Number of Jammers: At least two from distinctly different directions

5. J/S Performance

6. AJ capability shall be compatible with a relevant device (Ex: Defense Advanced GPS

Receiver (DAGR), M/HH, DAPS, etc

*Complete component solutions that do not exceed 6.5 in x 3.5 in x 1.4 in (Approximate size of the DAGR); do not exceed 3lbs with batteries, and do not exceed 5W (average) and peak of 10W power consumption may be submitted.

1 Scope of the Call

This Special Notice invites white papers on the topic of “Position Navigation and Timing Anti-

Jamming solutions for dismounted Soldiers”, as part of the AAL BAA Disruptive Applications, Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT). From the white papers submitted, a limited number of submitters will be selected to submit a full proposal after undergoing a technical Q&A with Army officials.

There is an increasing prospect for future Anti-Jamming solutions to ensure the United States maintains Assured Position Navigation and Timing for dismounted soldiers. This call invites applications on the topic of Anti-Jamming solutions for dismounted soldiers.

It is not fully known at this time what the quantities or dollar values will be, or which exact program office or agency may produce follow-on product however the solution may be applicable to various military application.

White papers should be for cutting-edge innovations that could produce discoveries with the potential for significant impacts to enable new and improved Army operational capabilities in regards to Anti-jamming for dismounted soldiers.

2 Research Themes

Proposals invited under this Special Topic should relate to one or more of the following themes.

1. Anti-Jamming antennas

2. Technologies to reduce size weight and power consumption of Anti-Jamming solutions.

3. Inline solutions.

4. Software enhancements

3 Application Process

Eligibility: Applications for this call will follow the eligibility requirements and application process of the Army Applications Lab BAA1 (except as modified herein). Should you require clarity regarding the eligibility of a particular institute, please send a request to one of the contacts detailed in Section 8.

Number of Awards: The Government anticipates making one award, but may make additional awards, or no awards, at its discretion.

Duration of Award: The Government anticipates a 12 – 18 month period of performance, but may negotiate for longer duration upwards of 36 months.

Funding: AAL will consider a wide range of funding constructs which might include but are not limited to Government funding, cost sharing, in-kind, labor or facility sharing by all parties, or any other allowable mechanism. The actual amount of an award, if any, will be contingent on whether funds are available, the specific topic, and the scope of the proposed work.

Funding for subsequent years will be contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funds.

Closing Date: The deadline for white paper submission is 19 June, 2020. White papers received after 11:59 PM GMT on 19 June will not be evaluated or considered for award. It is the responsibility of the submitting party to confirm receipt of submissions.

How to Apply: White papers must be submitted by 19 June, 2020 utilizing the AAL website

(https://aal.army/). Once on the AAL website following the submit link (https://aal.army/submit/)

White papers should reference this special topic announcement.

1 https://aal.army/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/W911NF-19-S-0004_Disruptive_Applications_BAA_-

_Final_draft_update.pdf

Following evaluation of all white papers, a select number of submitters will be asked to present a virtual presentation to key Army personnel and answer technical questions regarding your proposed solution. Following the presentation, a select number of submitters will be asked to submit a full proposal. White papers not selected for presentation will not receive feedback.

Security: Classified information may not be submitted through the normal submission process identified above. Any classified information must be coordinated with POCs listed below.

4 Evaluation Criteria

White paper and proposals will be evaluated under the evaluation criteria of the AAL BAA, except as modified in this Special Topic and below. Required documentation is outlined in the BAA document.

Whitepapers will be screened for eligibility in accordance with the criteria of the AAL BAA and to ensure they meet the technical requirements outlined in this Special Topic.

Whitepapers meeting requirements and otherwise eligible will be evaluated for the concept's scientific or technical merit, potential contributions of the effort to the Army mission, proposed schedule and cost, and funding availability. Applicants whose whitepapers are highly evaluated in these areas may be invited to make an virtual oral presentation to Army stakeholders. Presentations will include one hour for presentation and up to one hour for questions and answers. No new written materials will be submitted with the presentation. Presentations will be evaluated on the concept’s overall technical merit, potential contributions to the Army mission, proposed schedule and cost, and funds availability. Highly evaluated presentations may be invited to submit a proposal.

Proposals will only be considered upon invitation through the above described process.

Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria of the AAL BAA.

Presentations may be audio or video recorded. Further details regarding presentation requirements and logistics will be provided as necessary for those selected to present.

5 Key Dates

Activity Date

DATE - DATE (TIME)

Open for White Paper submissions 19 May 2020 (TIME)

Deadline for White Paper submissions 19 June 2020, 2020 (TIME)

Anticipated notification of selection to present to Army stakeholders.

26 June 2020

Live (virtual or in-person) presentation to Army stakeholders

TBD

Anticipated notification of selection to submit a Proposal

TBD

Anticipated Contract award date 1 October 2020

Anticipated Contract start date 30 October 2020

6 Contacts

Only additional information regarding eligibility and the application process for this call for white papers will be addressed by below contact. No technical questions will be fielded by POC.

• Submission questions:

o Alan Overmyer, MAJ U.S. Army (alan.r.overmyer.mil@aal.armyl) mailto:Jonathon.a.brame.civ@mail.mil