Overview
ERDCWERX invites submissions that address the following requirements as defined by its government partner, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Geotechnical and Structure Laboratory (GSL).
Project Objective
The objective is to understand the market space for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) acoustic sensors that have a calibrated response that extends across the infrasound 2 to low end audible acoustic frequency bands (0.1 - 500 Hz) that meets or exceeds specific requirements identified by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center.
Requirements
Candidate COTS sensors should meet or exceed the threshold (minimum standard) listed below in the table and must be able to provide:
- A transfer function model for entire calibrated frequency range
- The amplitude and phase response over the entire calibrated frequency range
Interested parties are invited to submit a capability statement that details how current sensor capabilities address the requirements. Documentation must be available to validate performance claims.
Provide an approximate lead time for 45 infrasound sensors and any required accessories.
Note: All items submitted in the capability statement shall comply with U.S. Export regulations including, but not limited to, the requirements of the Arms Export Control Act, 22 U.S.C. § § 2751-2794, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. § 120 et seq.; and the Export Administration Act, 50 U.S.C. app. § 2401-2420.
Current State
ERDC seeks to identify what is currently commercially available that meets the minimum RFI specifications and to gain awareness of planned advancements in sensor performance.
Expected Result
The Government intends to use the information received to inform the acquisition strategy necessary to meet project goals.
Notional Project Schedule
Project milestones include:
07 September 2021 Project Announced, Submissions Open
07 October 2021: Extended submission deadline
How to Participate
1. Submit specific product details by creating a brief capability statement (download template)
2. Complete the submission form and upload your capability statement
Questions: Interested parties may submit questions using this form until 21 September 2021. Responses will be posted on our FAQ page.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties may submit by completing a submission form and including appropriate documentation.
All submissions received by 3:00 p.m. CST on 07 October 2021 will receive full consideration.
ERDCWERX does not require that the submitting party be certified to do business with the federal government. Industry, academia, national labs, individual innovators, and other parties are invited to apply for consideration.