Request for Information - Wide-Area IR Persistent Surveillance System
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This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes and market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparing/submitting information in response to this posting. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and/or performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response as instructed later in this posting. The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Special Warfare (SW) Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing Wide Area Infrared Surveillance (WAIS) System. REQUIREMENT Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) 1. Performance & Detection Capabilities � Passive Operation: Provide self-protection and situational awareness without emitting detectable signals. � Detection & Tracking Capacity: Automatically detect and classify up to 100 simultaneous thermal signatures within 1 second. � Detection Ranges: Capable of long-range acquisition across multiple target profiles: � Commercial aircraft up to 93 miles (at 12,000 ft altitude). � Group 2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) up to 10 miles. � Personnel and ground vehicles up to 5 miles. � Personnel detection minimum range is 500 meters. � Tracking Accuracy & Reliability: Achieve a 90% overall detection probability. Target tracking accuracy must maintain �3 degrees at 10 miles and �5 degrees at 93 miles (evaluated at a 95% confidence level). � Field of View (FOV): The entire system, comprised of multiple sensors, shall provide a minimum of 360� horizontal and 125� vertical hemispherical …