OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Integrated Sensing and Cyber The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws. OBJECTIVE: Develop innovative solid-state components replacements for the MK99 T-1348 Transmitter. DESCRIPTION: The Navy's MK 99 T-1348 Transmitter is comprised of a Radio Frequency (RF) oscillator multiplier, voltage regulator, Control-Monitor subassembly, and other components. The primary function of the T-1348 Transmitter is RF amplification at J and X bands at the required power levels. The T-1348 Transmitter is an electron and microwave tube technology. The voltage regulator is an electron tube device used in the T-1348 Transmitter used to provide regulated body-cathode voltage for the microwave tube amplifier. The RF Oscillator Multiplier is used in the T-1348 Transmitter and is an analog design used in determining the frequencies in support of modern threats, functions, and information requirements of the Fire Control System (FCS) mission. The Control-Monitor subassembly is used in the T-1348 Transmitter and is an analog design used for communication with the Data Converter Cabinet (DCC). The DCC is an external interface to the T-1348 Transmitter. The Control-Monitor provides fault monitoring and control within the T-1348 Transmitter. The Navy seeks solutions that will replace the RF oscillator multiplier, voltage regulator, and Control-Monitor subassembly with modern technologies that maintain or exceed existing functionality and performance parameters for the FCS. Doing so will decrease costs and provide for less manpower in maintaining the system. There are no current commercial technologies that meet these needs. The solutions must conform to form, fit, and function in the existing enclosure of the Transmitter cabinet. The solution must fit to existing MK99 T-1348 Transmitter installations aboard DDG 51 Class ships, development and tactical sites, and international ships. The solutions must be functionally equivalent to the current design and meet qualifications for shipboard equipment shock and vibration as specified in MIL-STD-810 and airborne noise and electromagnetic interference as specified in MIL-STD-461. Other operating requirements will be furnished upon request. Any improvements beyond current functionality are encouraged and will also be considered. The solutions must provide for future upgrading in electronic systems and enable organizational level maintenance. They must work with Continuous Wave Illumination Radar technologies and or conversion of microwave/electron tube technologies using a solid-state design. The solutions must also be manufacturable without supply chain issues. Work produced in Phase II may become classified. Note: The prospective contractor(s) must be U.S. owned and operated with no foreign influence as defined by 32 U.S.C. 2004.20 et seq., National Industrial Security Program Executive Agent and Operating Manual, unless acceptable mitigating procedures can and have been implemented and approved by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) formerly Defense Security Service (DSS). The selected contractor must be able to acquire and maintain a secret level facility and Personnel Security Clearances. This will allow contractor personnel to perform on advanced phases of this project as set forth by DCSA and NAVSEA in order to gain access to classified information pertaining to the national defense of the United States and its allies; this will be an inherent requirement. The selected company will be required to safeguard classified material during the advanced phases of this contract IAW the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), which can be found at Title 32, Part 2004.20 of the Code of Federal Regulations. PHASE I: Develop a concept for MK99 T-1348 Transmitter component replacements and show it feasibly meets the parameters listed in the Description through testing, analysis, and modelling. The Phase I Option, if exercised, will include the initial design specifications and capabilities description to build a prototype solution in Phase II. PHASE II: Develop and deliver prototype MK99 T-1348 Transmitter components replacements based on the results of Phase I. Demonstrate that they meet the parameters listed in the Description through testing in relevant environments provided by the government. It is probable that the work under this effort will be classified under Phase II (see Description section for details). PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: Support the Navy in transitioning the prototype components to Navy use. The prototypes will be tested for integration into the AEGIS Weapon System MK99 T-1348 Transmitter such as its interface with the DCC. Requirement traceability will be used to verify design, analysis, and integration into the overall system using systems engineering principles such as Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). The integrated system will be validated in its operating environment and its applicability to organizational level maintenance concept. Testing will be accomplished using modeling, simulation, and realistic signals. Describe how the technology will meet Navy needs. Other dual-use applications include High Power Continuous Wave amplification used in over-the-air radio or TV transmissions. REFERENCES: 1. Hoang, L. High Power Radio Frequency Solid-State Amplifiers and Combiners for Particle Accelerators. From module to system design approach. Digital Comprehensive Summaries of Uppsala Dissertations from the Faculty of Science and Technology 1881. Uppsala: Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis. ISBN 978-91-513-0818-0. http://uu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1371852/FULLTEXT01.pdf 2. Esbaugh, J. V.; Clarke, M. T. and Maglathlin, G. W. Haystack Antenna Control System Design Document. Lincoln Laboratory. Lincoln Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 7 December 2010. https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/ADA533478.pdf 3. Aegis. Raytheon. https://www.rtx.com/raytheon/what-we-do/sea/aegis 4. Pilcicki, J. Final Report: The Design of a Solid-State Replacement for Chassis 5 of the AIM-4A Guidance Unit. ARINC Research Corporation, August 1972. . https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/citations/tr/ADA052532 KEYWORDS: Microwave tube; Electron tube; Control-Monitor; Solid-State Components; Voltage Regulator; T1348 Transmitter
