--MANPRINT Analysis for LUMINA (Long Endurance Unmanned Multi INT Airship)

The Contracting Center of Excellence (CCE) on behalf of the US Army DCS G-1 (ODSCPER), intends to award a sole source award to Alion Science and Technology, 4949 Pearl East Circle, Suite 300, Boulder, Co 80301. Army G-2 and Army RDECOM-CERDEC (Resea rch, Development and Engineering Command  Communications and Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Command) have initiated the LUMINA quick reaction capability (QRC) technology program to buy down the risk for a long endurance, persistent surv eillance/sensor integration technology solution to the IED (Improvised Explosive Devices) fight. To support immediate demonstration and test of LUMINA, Deputy Director, JIEDDO, has requested an accelerated MANPRINT analysis. This analysis is to ensure tha t projected personnel requirements for LUMINA will complement/replace existing personnel already in theater operating the Warrior-A UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). The LUMINA effort will provide an extended on station time due to it not being a traditiona l aircraft but a blimp. This paradigm shift in unmanned aerial reconnaissance requires an investigation of the manpower requirements associated with this new system. This announcement is in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. This notice is not a request for q uotes. There is no solicitation document. No RFP will be available for competitive proposals. No phone calls will be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Curtis Davis, Contract Specialist, e-mail address: [email protected]. Inter ested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by COB 11 May 2007.