B -- USAF UAV Battlelab Lightweight Sensor Industry Day

USAF UAV Battlelab Lightweight Sensor Industry Demonstration This is an Industry Day announcement*. This is not a solicitation nor does it guarantee a solicitation will be issued. The government is under no obligation to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) as a result of this announcement. The USAF UAV Battlelab is hosting a Lightweight Sensor Industry Demonstration from 15 - 17 May 2006. The UAV Battlelab is interested in demonstrating an off-board sensing reconnaissance capability using a lightweight sensor on a small air-launched Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and is conducting market research for lightweight sensors. The focus of the Lightweight Sensor Industry Demonstration is to demonstrate the capabilities of the camera component of the sensor. Cameras will only be demonstrated from ground locations. Cameras must meet the following requirements for participation in the demonstration: Weight (camera and lens): 2.5lbs maximum Resolution: Identify a 0.5 meter target at 2000 ft slant range Sensitivity: IR: NETD 0.05° C maximum EO: NETD 0.00001 Lux maximum The demonstration will be conducted at the UAV Battlelab, adjacent range, and city. The UAV Battlelab is located at Creech Air Force Base, NV (1355 H Street, Bldg 271, Creech Air Force Base, NV 89018). Each company is required to participate in all five phases of the demonstration. Each company is required to provide camera, lenses, battery power supply, display monitor, and all required connection hardware. Companies will provide no more than two representatives each. Each company presentation is limited to 15 minutes or less as the demonstration will be conducted in the field and minimal conference time will be available. Companies will fund their individual travel, labor and demonstration expenses. Companies that wish to participate are required to provide 1st Lt Ohrenberger with camera technical specifications no later than Friday 12, May 2006. Companies interested in attending, contact 1st Lt Lisa Ohrenberger at (702) 652-0116/0077 for further information. Side note: Companies are reminded that all demonstations conducted will be in an open environment and subject to viewing by other companies. Please plan accordingly. Also, companies wishing to attend this demonstration must sign a demonstration agreement. Please contact 1Lt Lisa Ohrenberger for specific information. * Attendance at this event or submission of any information in response to this announcement is completely voluntary, and shall not constitute a fee to the government. The government is not responsible for any costs associated with this demonstration. Schedule of events: 15-16 May 1430-1600: Equip Setup, In brief 1600-1800: Phase I: Daytime Demonstration 1800-1830: Travel 1830-1930: Dinner 1930-2030: Travel, Setup 2030-2230: Phase II: Night Demonstration (Moon down) 2230-0030: Phase III: Night Demonstration (Moon up) 0030-0130: Debrief 16-17 May 1600-1700: Equip setup, In brief 1700-1900: Phase IV: Indoor Spectrum Test 1900-2100: Travel, Equipment Setup 2100-0200: Phase V: Urban Lights Demonstration 0200-0300: Debrief