Laboratory and at Sea Acoustic Techniques Research and Development

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The Physical Acoustics Branch at Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for Laboratory and at Sea Acoustic Techniques research and development. This acquisition will be for the creation of algorithms and computational tools for modeling, to create prototype structural acoustics sonars for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), mine countermeasures (MCM), counter unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) efforts, and the signal processing and classifiers for these new sonars.
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541715 with the size standard of 1000 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is AJ13.

Detailed requirements, including a Performance Work Statement, Personnel Requirements, Contract Data Requirements, and a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, will be included in the solicitation file. SECRET Facility and SECRET Personnel clearances shall be required in accordance with a DD-254 Contract Security Classification Specification. The anticipated period of performance for any resulting contract will be one year, with four one-year options. The Government anticipates award of a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Term Contract for the requirement.

The Physical Acoustics Branch at Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) carries out theoretical and experimental studies of acousto-elastic systems and parameters by means of physical techniques, and of physical systems and parameters by means of acousto-elastic techniques. The Branch's main laboratory capability is on the Washington DC campus of NRL. The theoretical programs are carried out in acoustics, in acousto-elastic interactions and in structural acoustics. A primary area of focus is acousto-elastic scattering and radiation. In this regard techniques are utilized to model the elastic vibration of fluid-loaded structures and the resulting scattered and radiated fields. In particular there is an interest in modeling the response of complex structures of arbitrary geometry over a frequency range for which such modeling has not previously been possible. This entails the development of radically new approaches and formulations. Other topics currently of interest include: 1) inverse scattering, and optimization, and 2) image enhancement, detection, identification, and automated target recognition.

The experimental programs are carried out in a laboratory setting with a number of at-sea and field components involving technology demonstration objectives. The Government owned experimental facilities include large indoor water tanks and associated instrumentation and computer networks for acoustic studies. It also includes electronic and mechanical fabrication and design work spaces, clean rooms, and associated computer network computational capabilities. Regarding computational capabilities, access to national high performance computing capabilities are also employed. A large component of the work is carried out in two holographically-based acoustic pool facilities developed and operated by NRL, and its low temperature phonon-microstructure laboratory. Major focuses include structural acoustics of large scale, complex systems and the elasto-dynamics of micro-structures. The fundamental studies are complemented by more applied programs, which include programs on fiber-optic sensors, Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and Nano Electro Mechanical Systems (NEMS) sensing/processing, high-Q oscillators, target model studies, submarine acoustics, unmanned underwater vehicle acoustics (UUVs), seismic/acoustic intruder detection and detection of sea mine deployments, buried mine identification, Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) identification, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detection, anechoic coating, acoustic visualization, and ship/aircraft interior acoustic noise reduction. In carrying out the above programs, the Physical Acoustics Branch invents, develops, implements, and upgrades a number of acoustic measurement techniques and facilities. Examples include: the Branch's new structural acoustics air facility and acoustic pool facilities with their associated robotic scanners, near field holography processing systems, and digital processing and display equipment; the Branch's low temperature micro-structures laboratory; the Branch's state-of-the-art scanning Lase Doppler Vibrometer (LDV) and Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscope (NSOM) capabilities; the Branch's fiber optic/electro-optic sensor system laboratory; several unique at-sea measurements systems; and the Branch's computer network servicing these various facilities.

To be eligible for award, offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. All eligible, responsible sources may submit proposals against the pending solicitation, which will be considered by the agency.

The point of contact is: Justin Dudenhefer email: justin.dudenhefer@nrlssc.navy.mil. Please reference this Solicitation number (N00173-18-R-DU01) on your correspondence and in the "Subject" line of your email.

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The Physical Acoustics Branch at Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for Laboratory and at Sea Acoustic Techniques research and development. This acquisition will be for the creation of algorithms and computational tools for modeling, to create prototype structural acoustics sonars for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), mine countermeasures (MCM), counter unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) efforts, and the signal processing and classifiers for these new sonars.
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541715 with the size standard of 1000 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is AJ13.

Detailed requirements, including a Performance Work Statement, Personnel Requirements, Contract Data Requirements, and a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, will be included in the solicitation file. SECRET Facility and SECRET Personnel clearances shall be required in accordance with a DD-254 Contract Security Classification Specification. The anticipated period of performance for any resulting contract will be one year, with four one-year options. The Government anticipates award of a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Term Contract for the requirement.

The Physical Acoustics Branch at Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) carries out theoretical and experimental studies of acousto-elastic systems and parameters by means of physical techniques, and of physical systems and parameters by means of acousto-elastic techniques. The Branch's main laboratory capability is on the Washington DC campus of NRL. The theoretical programs are carried out in acoustics, in acousto-elastic interactions and in structural acoustics. A primary area of focus is acousto-elastic scattering and radiation. In this regard techniques are utilized to model the elastic vibration of fluid-loaded structures and the resulting scattered and radiated fields. In particular there is an interest in modeling the response of complex structures of arbitrary geometry over a frequency range for which such modeling has not previously been possible. This entails the development of radically new approaches and formulations. Other topics currently of interest include: 1) inverse scattering, and optimization, and 2) image enhancement, detection, identification, and automated target recognition.

The experimental programs are carried out in a laboratory setting with a number of at-sea and field components involving technology demonstration objectives. The Government owned experimental facilities include large indoor water tanks and associated instrumentation and computer networks for acoustic studies. It also includes electronic and mechanical fabrication and design work spaces, clean rooms, and associated computer network computational capabilities. Regarding computational capabilities, access to national high performance computing capabilities are also employed. A large component of the work is carried out in two holographically-based acoustic pool facilities developed and operated by NRL, and its low temperature phonon-microstructure laboratory. Major focuses include structural acoustics of large scale, complex systems and the elasto-dynamics of micro-structures. The fundamental studies are complemented by more applied programs, which include programs on fiber-optic sensors, Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and Nano Electro Mechanical Systems (NEMS) sensing/processing, high-Q oscillators, target model studies, submarine acoustics, unmanned underwater vehicle acoustics (UUVs), seismic/acoustic intruder detection and detection of sea mine deployments, buried mine identification, Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) identification, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detection, anechoic coating, acoustic visualization, and ship/aircraft interior acoustic noise reduction. In carrying out the above programs, the Physical Acoustics Branch invents, develops, implements, and upgrades a number of acoustic measurement techniques and facilities. Examples include: the Branch's new structural acoustics air facility and acoustic pool facilities with their associated robotic scanners, near field holography processing systems, and digital processing and display equipment; the Branch's low temperature micro-structures laboratory; the Branch's state-of-the-art scanning Lase Doppler Vibrometer (LDV) and Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscope (NSOM) capabilities; the Branch's fiber optic/electro-optic sensor system laboratory; several unique at-sea measurements systems; and the Branch's computer network servicing these various facilities.

To be eligible for award, offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. All eligible, responsible sources may submit proposals against the pending solicitation, which will be considered by the agency.

The point of contact is: Justin Dudenhefer email: justin.dudenhefer@nrlssc.navy.mil. Please reference this Notice of Intent number (N00173-18-R-DU01) on your correspondence and in the "Subject" line of your email.