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Multi-Stage Supersonic Target (MSST)

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N00019-07-R-0089Federal

Submission Closed08/22/2008, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

Awarded on August 22, 2008, contract N00019-08-C-0058 is a cost plus incentive fee agreement between the Naval Air Systems Command and Alliant Techsystems Inc. for the Multi-Stage Supersonic Target program. The initiative aims to develop a cost-effective aerial target system designed to simulate multi-stage anti-ship cruise missile threats. This system will be utilized for testing and evaluating ship self-defense systems and enhancing current Fleet weapon systems training. The target vehicle must feature programmable navigation, including terminal weaves, and be capable of two distinct flight phases: a subsonic cruise and a supersonic sprint. Technical requirements specify a total range exceeding 100 nautical miles, with a subsonic cruising range of more than 89 nautical miles at 50 feet MSL. Additionally, the vehicle must be capable of reaching a minimum sprint speed of 2.2 Mach at 16 feet MSL.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Contract Value

$96,820,977

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Alliant Techsystems Inc. 21301 Burbank Blvd. WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367-6679 USA

Award Issued Date

08/22/2008, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 26

Sources Sought

Type ChangedNov 28

Sources Sought → Presolicitation

AwardedAug 22

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

08/22/2008, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Contacts2 people available

OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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Full Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has issued a cost plus incentive fee (CPIF) contract (N00019-08-C-0058) to Alliant Techsystems Inc. for a supersonic target development program. The contract was awarded on 22 August 2008. The United States Navy has an emergent requirement for a cost effective aerial target system to simulate a multi-stage Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Threat. Target vehicle development will exhibit characteristics of a Subsonic Cruise phase, or stage, followed by a Supersonic Sprint stage. This Target System will be used to support current Fleet training of weapon systems as well as the test and evaluation of ship self-defense systems currently in development. In general terms, the vehicle will be capable of programmable navigation, including terminal weaves, have a range greater than 100 nautical miles, have a subsonic cruising range of greater than 89 nautical miles at 50ft MSL, and attain a minimum sprint speed of 2.2 Mach at 16ft MSL.