A -- General Electromagnetic Model for the Analysis of Complex Systems (GEMACS) and CEM Framework

The Air Force Seek Eagle Office (AFSEO) is planning to contract on a sole source basis with Advanced Electromagnetics, 4516 Stockbridge Ave, NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120-5406, to procure services that will allow the modification of the GEMACS (General Electromagnetic Model for the Analysis of Complex Systems) and CEM Framework to accommodate their use on large clusters of networked computer systems. The Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office's (AFSEO) currently uses GEMACS, as one of their primary codes for Computational Electromagnetics (CEM). Pre- and post-processing of data is done through the use of the proprietary code - CEM Framework, a computational electromagnetic software environment developed through a Small Business Innovation Research effort. The Method of Moments (MoM) computational algorithms and the necessary overhead routines in GEMACS have been modified to utilize clusters of computers. To realize the increased modeling and simulation potential afforded by large numbers of computer processors in parallel and shared memory resources, this effort will require making modifications and upgrades to GEMACS in two areas: 1) modify the algorithms for Uniform Theory of Diffraction (UTD), Finite Difference Frequency Domain (FDFD), and Eigenvector/Eigenvalue (EV) to use the same parallel processing rules and methods enabling their use on clustered computers using Linux, and; 2) modify the hybrid algorithms of Mom, UTD, FDFD and EV to also operate in parallel modes on those machines. In addition, modifications to CEM Framework will be necessary for pre- and post-processing data. Interested parties may submit Statement of Capabilities (SOC) demonstrating their ability to perform the required effort. All responses to this synopsis will be evaluated in the following areas: 1) Demonstrated technical knowledge of the AFSEO's electromagnetic certification process; 2) Demonstrated technical knowledge in state of the art computational electromagnet methods; 3) Ability to modify the GEMACS code while maintaining its core capabilities; 4) Ability to modify the CEM Framework software environment while maintaining its core capabilities; 5) Ability to perform acceptance tests of the new capabilities in accordance with Contractor developed and Government approved plans; 6) Ability to maintain the integrity of all software through Government approved software configuration control methods, and avoiding unnecessary redevelopment efforts; and 7) Ability to meet the required delivery schedule. Responders to this synopsis will not be provided the results of the government evaluation of their qualifying package. This is a 30-month effort beginning approximately 1 October 2006. The closing date for submission of qualifications is 25 July 2006. Interested sources should contact Ms. Jewel Burgess, AAC/PKZ, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 468, Eglin AFB, FL 3254, (850) 882-0171 or Ouida Winters at (850) 882-0166. For further information on this synopsis concerning technical questions, contact Dr. Michael Johnson at (850) 882-0970. See numbered note 26*****