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16 -- Hornet Autonomous Real-Time Targeting (HART) for F/A-18C/D/E/F

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Reference-Number-20099-02Federal

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) plans to negotiate a contract with McDonnell-Douglas, a Boeing subsidiary, for the System Design and Development (SDD) of the Hornet Autonomous Real-Time Targeting (HART) system for the F/A-18C/D/E/F fighter jets. HART is designed to provide precision real-time targeting capabilities using the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and will initially leverage the F/A-18 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) targeting pod as its image source. Key features of the system include all-weather real-time self-targeting, Autonomous Target Acquisition (ATA), mission planning, automatic data entry, and rapid precision targeting responses against dynamic targets. Integration of HART with existing F/A-18 systems, hardware, software, and JDAM is a critical aspect, given the F/A-18 program’s goal of a fully integrated aircraft platform. Boeing is uniquely qualified to undertake this development as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of both the F/A-18 variants and the JDAM, possessing the essential expertise to ensure seamless integration of HART. The contract period is anticipated to run from March 2003 through September 2007. This solicitation is issued by the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, with the contract referenced under presolicitation number 20099-02, aiming to advance the targeting and combat capabilities of the F/A-18 fleet through enhanced autonomous, precision engagement technology.

General Info

NAVAIR to contract Boeing for F/A-18 HART system development, enhancing autonomous precision targeting.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

St. Louis, MO 63166, MD

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NONE

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedAug 6

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

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OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

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Full Description

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate with McDonnell-Douglas, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boeing Aircraft Company, PO Box 516, St. Louis MO 63166-0516 for System Design and Development (SDD) of Hornet Autonomous Real-Time Targeting (HART) for the F/A-18C/D/E/F aircraft.HART provides precision real-time targeting capabilities to the F/A-18 aircraft utilizing the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM). The F/A-18 EO/IR targeting pod will be utilized as the initial image source for HART. Key capabilities of HART include real-time self-targeting, through the weather, mature Autonomous Target Acquisition (ATA), mission planning, automatic data entry, and immediate precision targeting solution and response against pop-up and relocatable targets. Integration is a key element of the HART. The F/A-18 program has a stated objective of the Hornet as a fully integrated aircraft, including all systems, stores, and components. As a result, it is critical HART be fully integrated with the JDAM and F/A-18 systems. Boeing Aircraft Company is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer for the F/A-18C/D/E/F and JDAM. As such, they are the only known source possessing the requisite knowledge and experience required to provide the necessary design to ensure complete integration of the HART with existing F/A-18 software, electronic systems, and hardware architecture. The period of performance is expected to be from March 2003 through September 2007. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. NAVAIR Synopsis number 20099-02. See Numbered Note 22.