Opportunity Information: Apply for BAA 09 01 PKS CALL 22
Apply for BAA 09 01 PKS CALL 22
- The Air Force Research Lab in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Gotcha Spiral II Radar System" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.800 Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 17, 2010 and posted on May 17, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 17, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Gotcha Spiral II Radar System opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BAA 09 01 PKS CALL 22) is an Air Force Research Laboratory research and development solicitation focused on advancing an airborne radar capability designed to observe and record activity over a much larger, city-sized area than earlier systems. The core goal is to develop a radar system that can collect and archive high-quality radar data over a ground spot with a diameter of at least 10 km as a threshold requirement, with an objective goal of reaching a 20 km diameter coverage area. In practical terms, the program is aiming for wide-area radar surveillance that can capture usable data across a full urban-scale region rather than a smaller neighborhood-sized scene, while still maintaining the data fidelity needed for the full set of "Gotcha" operational modes (the suite of collection/processing modes associated with the Gotcha wide-area motion imagery and radar tracking concepts).
A key feature of the effort is that the collected data must not only be stored for later analysis, but also be suitable for near real-time distribution to ground systems for processing. That implies an end-to-end system concept that considers data throughput, formatting, storage/archiving, and communications links, not just the radar sensor itself. The intent is to support operationally relevant timelines where data can be pushed quickly to analysts or automated exploitation tools on the ground, rather than being processed only after the flight.
Technically, the call emphasizes a dual-band radar approach using both a high and low frequency band to improve capability. The dual-band configuration is expected to enhance CCD (as referenced in the announcement) and enable foliage penetration (FOPEN), which is typically associated with lower-frequency radar operation that can better penetrate vegetation and certain obscurants compared to higher-frequency systems. The objective configuration is simultaneous UHF and X-band operation, meaning both bands operate at the same time to provide complementary information and improved performance. As a minimum threshold, the program will accept successive dual-band operation, where the system operates in one band and then the other rather than both concurrently. Overall, the government is signaling interest in a more versatile radar that can support broad-area surveillance while also improving performance against challenging environments such as foliage.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on May 17, 2010, with an original and current closing date of June 17, 2010, and an archive date of July 17, 2010. It is categorized as discretionary funding and is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, with CFDA 12.800 (Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program). The funding instrument types indicated include cooperative agreement, grant, and procurement contract, which suggests the government may choose the most appropriate mechanism depending on the nature of the proposed effort and the anticipated level of government involvement.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to qualified entities (for example, industry, universities, nonprofit research organizations), subject to any additional constraints that may be described in the full text of the announcement and the referenced Basic BAA. For access issues or questions, the contact provided is Gail Nyikon, Negotiator, at 937-255-5402, identified as the point of contact for questions and assistance.
FAQs: Gotcha Spiral II Radar System (BAA 09 01 PKS CALL 22)
What is the Gotcha Spiral II Radar System opportunity?
It is an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) research and development solicitation focused on advancing an airborne radar capability designed to observe and record activity over a much larger, city-sized area than earlier systems.
What is the main technical goal of this solicitation?
The core goal is to develop a radar system that can collect and archive high-quality radar data over a ground spot with a diameter of at least 10 km (threshold requirement), with an objective goal of reaching a 20 km diameter coverage area.
How large of an area is the radar expected to cover?
The solicitation targets wide-area radar surveillance at an urban scale. The threshold is a ground spot diameter of 10 km, and the objective is 20 km, aiming for city-sized coverage rather than smaller neighborhood-sized scenes.
Does the program require data archiving, near real-time distribution, or both?
Both. The collected radar data must be stored for later analysis (archiving) and also be suitable for near real-time distribution to ground systems for processing.
What does "near real-time distribution to ground systems" imply for proposed solutions?
It implies an end-to-end system concept that addresses data throughput, formatting, storage/archiving, and communications links in addition to the radar sensor itself, so data can be pushed quickly to ground analysts or automated exploitation tools.
Is the solicitation focused only on the radar sensor hardware?
No. The announcement indicates the intent is broader than the sensor itself and includes considerations such as data handling, archiving, formatting, and communications for timely delivery to ground processing systems.
What operational concept is the system intended to support?
The intent is to support operationally relevant timelines where data can be distributed quickly to the ground, rather than being processed only after the flight.
What are the "Gotcha" operational modes referenced in the description?
The announcement describes them as the suite of collection/processing modes associated with the Gotcha wide-area motion imagery and radar tracking concepts, and it emphasizes maintaining sufficient data fidelity to support the full set of these modes.
What is the required minimum performance threshold?
The stated threshold requirement is the ability to collect and archive high-quality radar data over a ground spot with a diameter of at least 10 km.
What is the stated objective (stretch) performance goal?
The stated objective goal is reaching a 20 km diameter coverage area.
Does the solicitation require a dual-band radar design?
Yes, the call emphasizes a dual-band radar approach using both a high and a low frequency band to improve capability.
What dual-band configuration is the government aiming for?
The objective configuration is simultaneous UHF and X-band operation, meaning both bands operate at the same time to provide complementary information and improved performance.
Is simultaneous dual-band operation mandatory?
No. As a minimum threshold, the program will accept successive dual-band operation, where the system operates in one band and then the other rather than both concurrently.
Why does the announcement emphasize a high-band and low-band combination?
The dual-band configuration is expected to enhance CCD (as referenced in the announcement) and enable foliage penetration (FOPEN), which is typically associated with lower-frequency radar operation that can better penetrate vegetation and certain obscurants than higher-frequency systems.
Which frequency bands are specifically mentioned?
The objective configuration mentioned is UHF (low frequency) and X-band (high frequency).
What is FOPEN in the context of this opportunity?
FOPEN refers to foliage penetration capability, typically associated with lower-frequency radar operation that can better penetrate vegetation and certain obscurants compared to higher-frequency radar.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BAA 09 01 PKS CALL 22.
Who is issuing the solicitation?
The solicitation is issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory.
What type of funding opportunity is this categorized as?
It is categorized as discretionary funding.
What are the program category and CFDA listing provided?
It is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, with CFDA 12.800 (Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program).
What funding instrument types are indicated?
The opportunity indicates cooperative agreement, grant, and procurement contract as potential instrument types, suggesting the government may select the mechanism based on the nature of the proposed effort and expected government involvement.
What is the eligibility for applicants?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to qualified entities, such as industry, universities, and nonprofit research organizations, subject to any additional constraints in the full announcement text and the referenced Basic BAA.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 17, 2010.
What is the closing date for submissions?
The original and current closing date is June 17, 2010.
When is the archive date?
The archive date is July 17, 2010.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Gail Nyikon, Negotiator, at 937-255-5402.
Where should applicants look for additional constraints or requirements?
The eligibility note indicates additional constraints may be described in the full text of the announcement and the referenced Basic BAA, which applicants should consult for complete details.
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