Line-of-Sight-Short (LOS-S) Sensor RFI

1. The Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC), 670 Aeronautical System Squadron (670 AESS), Wright-Patterson AFB OH is soliciting information to identify possible solutions to provide a Line-of-Sight-Short (LOS-S) sensor. The LOS-S project is part of the overall Battlefield Airmen Operations Kit (BAO Kit) program, which is in support of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). This Request For Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commit the government to award a contract now or in the future. Submitting information for this RFI is voluntary, and participants will not be compensated. 2. The purpose of the LOS-S is to provide a lightweight integrated designator/sensor (for lack of a better comparison; Swiss Army Designator) to enhance targeting effectiveness at ranges less than or equal to three (3) kilometers. This capability will be employed across the spectrum of operations for a combat controller (air traffic control, air to ground terminal control, voice and data communications, range finding, mensurating target locations, etc.). The LOS-S shall be employed globally in both mounted (vehicle) and dismounted configurations accommodating the variety of Combat Controller load configurations. The LOS-S shall be rugged, satisfying existing material reliability and availability requirements. The system will be interoperable with the MR-1 and the Power Generation and Management (PG&M) system components of the BAO Kit. The LOS-S must be small and lightweight to accommodate operator maneuvers and transportation. 3. Respondents to this RFI should describe their ability to meet and/or exceed the following objectives: a) LOS-S is optimized for the human chassis, human operation and human transportation b) LOS-S is capable of being powered by PG&M system c) LOS-S provides a location of target(s) - please include estimate error margin d) LOS-S provides a range of target(s) - please include estimate error margin e) LOS-S designates and marks target(s) f) LOS-S acquires and tracks target(s) g) LOS-S is Net-Ready (As defined in CJCSI 6212.01E, 8 Mar 2006). Securely communicates target(s) information to the MR-1 h) LOS-S hands-off target location(s) to include hand-off verification to appropriately deliver effects i) LOS-S enhances recovery operations (personnel and gear) j) LOS-S recognizes and discrimination target(s) k) LOS-S digitally records events. Enhances assessment of effects application l) The system shall fit in or attach to the assault/strike sized rucksack while using standard Special Operations equipment 4. Two (2) paper copies should be submitted to the program office as outline here and in paragraph 5. Paper copies must be clearly marked "Proprietary/Competition Sensitive Information" on the cover sheets and, in close proximity to this type of information, on each applicable page. Proprietary/Competition sensitive information will be protected from disclosure. E-mail copies of the paper submittal will also be accepted. In this case, only one e-mail is sufficient. 5. Responses shall be received no later than 5 February 2010. Paper/e-mail submittals should be sent to 670 AESS/SYK, Attention: Ms. Nancy Leggett, 1895 Fifth Street, Building 46, Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433. Contractual issues should be directed to Ms. Nancy Leggett, Contracting Officer, e-mail nancy.leggett@wpafb.af.mil. Any technical questions should be directed to Lt Jessica Tuntland, 937-255-3653, e-mail Jessica.tuntland@wpafb.af.mil.