Explosive Hazard Detection With Automated Target Recognition - Department Of Defense

(RFI) RFI Number: W15QKN-26-Q-1BJK Explosive Hazard Detection with Automated Target Recognition (ATR) 1. General Information:

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION: No award will be made as a result of this request. This RFI is for informational purposes only. This RFI does not promise a future Invitation for Bid (IFB), a Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Quotation (RFQ). No solicitation document exists, and a formal solicitation may or may not be issued by the Government as a result of the responses to this RFI. Follow up inquiries requesting status of any related Solicitation in regards to this RFI will not be entertained. The Government will not be liable for payment of any response preparation expenses and is in no way obligated by the information received. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. The information presented through this request will be discussed and assessed by the U.S. Army Capability Program Executive Ammunition & Energetics (CPE A&E), Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center (AC), DEVCOM Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center, and their SETA contractors. All proprietary or competition sensitive information should be clearly marked for proper protection. The information provided may be used by the Army in developing a future Performance Work Statement, Statement of

Objectives and/or Performance Based Specification(s). 2.

Background and CPE A&E has been a leader in developing and fielding technologies in support of U.S. Army Combat Engineer applications. CPE A&E is currently conducting market research and trade studies of automated target recognition (ATR) technologies to detect explosive hazards and complex obstacles. The purpose of ATR is to increase the Soldier’s ability to detect, classify, and identify threats in support of maneuver elements during autonomous breaching operations. CPE A&E is seeking input from industry on ATR solutions that will significantly reduce operator workload while maintaining or exceeding the probability of detection and maintaining or lowering the false alarm rate of explosive hazards and complex obstacles by trained operators. This RFI will specifically address ATR technologies that provide a Soldier with threat information. Although no specific threshold or

objective specifications related to compatibility with existing equipment are included in this RFI (such as size, weight and power), technology solutions shall either accommodate, augment, or integrate existing U.S. Army equipment or demonstrate how the proposed solution(s) will supplant such equipment. 3. Definitions: Automated Target Recognition (ATR): A capability which enhances the human functions of target detection, and identification and assists some forms of tracking. Explosive Hazards: Includes real, inert, or surrogate targets that represent anti-tank (AT), anti-personnel (AP), and top and side-attack mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), submunitions, and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in surface laid, flush buried, and full buried emplacements. Complex Obstacles: A combination of man-made objects used to impede maneuverability on the battlefield. Typical targets include tank ditches, concertina wire, hedgehogs, tetrahedrons, and dragon’s teeth. Clutter Objects: Items used to create a realistic environment for testing the robustness of detection systems. This could include frisbees, tires, wheels, foliage, vegetation, etc. 4. Information Requested Sources able to provide the requested information are invited to submit a White Paper limited to 15 pages (10 pages for Technical Capability Narrative and 5 pages for Collection Event details). Additional materials can be placed in an appendix with no page limit. The White Paper shall be organized as listed below and include the following information: Cover letter providing: Company Information Company name Date of Incorporation, if applicable Country of Incorporation, if applicable Please identify your company's business size standard based on the primary North American Industrial System (NAICS) code of 541715. Provide a statement as to whether or not your company is considered a small or large business. Please also indicate any socioeconomic (8(a), Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned and Operated, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business, or HUB-Zone) that applies. For more information, refer to http://www.sba.gov/. Cage Code and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number Number of years in business Number of employees Primary location(s) where work would be performed Mailing address Company website Company

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