INDUSTRY DAY FOR COUNTER RADIO CONTROLLED IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVIcE ELECTRONIC WARFARE (CREW)

This announcement is to invite industry to participate in a Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) Industry day on 26 September 2006. The industry day will be held at Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technical Division (EODTECHDIV), Stump Neck Maryland. Directions to EODTECHDIV may be provided by contacting Jeff Beard or Barbara Hime (contact information below). Breakfast and lunch will be provided at a cost of $10.00 per person. The brief will be held in the Auditorium of building 2172. To register please contact Mr. Jeff Beard at +1 (555) 000-0000, email contact@example.gov and Barbara Hime at +1 (555) 000-0000, email contact@example.gov, by 22 September 2006. The detailed agenda is provided below. The morning briefings will remain at the unclassified level presenting the acquisition strategy, the high level system requirements, and future technology requirements. The afternoon briefs will provide detailed requirements information and operational information. These briefs will be classified at the secret level and require each participant to submit a security clearance prior to the meeting. If you plan to participate in the afternoon discussions please submit clearances to Ms. Veronica Monk by 22 September 2006. Clearances should be sent to: Commanding Officer NAVEODTECHDIV Attn: Veronica Monk, Security Office 2008 Stump Neck Rd Indian Head, MD 20640-5070 Ph: +1 (555) 000-0000 FAX: +1 (555) 000-0000 JPAS #: 0464A6 All visitors will need to check in at the NAVEODTECHDIV visitors/pass office which is located at the front gate on the right. Meeting will be in Bldg 2172, which is about one block down the road on the left. Someone will be inside the entrance of Bldg 2172 to check you in. The Department of Defense is initiating a spiral development effort to counter both the existing threat posed by radio controlled Improvised Electronic Devices (IEDs) in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the long-term worldwide IED threat. The Naval Sea Systems Command is planning to execute procurements to address these combined threats. The DoD will first award one or more contracts to design, develop, fabricate, and test both man portable (dismounted) and vehicle mounted (mounted) Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) systems. By incorporating technical advances over existing CREW systems, these systems will address both the urgent requirement for dismounted CREW systems in Iraq and Afghanistan and initiate development and demonstration of the next generation dismounted CREW systems. These next generation dismounted and mounted systems will provide a technological bridge leading to an integrated system of systems. The final procuremen! t will integrate dismounted, mounted and fixed CREW systems into a single system of systems capable of addressing the future worldwide CREW threats. The Naval Sea Systems Command plans to initiate procurement of the dismounted and mounted systems with a release of a Request for Procurement RFP in 1st GFY07 followed by contract award early 2nd Quarter GFY07. Industry will have approximately a seven month development period leading to a one year Government test cycle. The Government anticipates awarding production contract in 3rd Quarter GFY 08, requiring initial delivery late the same quarter. Contract award for the integrated system of systems procurement is planned for 4TH Quarter GFY08 with initial delivery planned for 2ND Quarter FY12. The DoD will provide specific details of these acquisition strategies during the industry day on 26 September 2006. The Department of Defense is developing detailed program requirements and specifications for each of these procurements. Basic requirements will include increased portability (smaller/lighter dismounted systems, reduced vehicle impact for mounted systems), reduced power demands, increased frequency coverage, increased modularity, increased interoperability with other CREW systems, and improved compatibility with other DoD systems. Specific details of these requirements will be presented during the industry day on 26 September 2006. The information provided herein is for information only and is not a Request for Proposal or announcement of a solicitation. This synopsis does not constitute an invitation for bid or Request for Proposal, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a contract or order. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement nor will the government return any data provided. Joint CREW Industry Day Agenda Time Event Presenter 0800 Check-in All 0830 Introductory Remarks Captain Kavanaugh Purpose of Industry Day genda 0845 Sponsor Remarks (Top-level reqmts. Joint CREW mission, importance to Warfighter & Nation. Direction ahead for Joint CREW) 0915 Joint CREW Program Overview Captain Kavanaugh Development Strategy Overview QRD and Spiral 2.1 Status QRD/Spiral 2.1 T & E Plan (NO RESULTS) 1000 Future Acquisition Strategy Mr. Jeff Beard 1030 Break 1045 Open Discussion and Questions Government Panel 1130 Lunch 1230 System Requirements Mr. Tom Budris 1300 Threat Brief Mr. Seth Helterich 1330 Break 1345 Challenges Mr. Bob Kauffeld, Examples: Interoperability, Compatibility, CTP 1415 Break 1430 Open Discussion / Q&A Period Government Panel 1500 Wrap-up & Adjourn Captain Kavanaugh