Due to the possibility of transcription errors, the official printed CBD announcement takes precedence over this transcription in any disagreement between the two. FCS implicitly acknowledges an overriding need for high data rate and low latency communications to support real-time FCS fire control and robotic missions. These mobile ad hoc networks are likely to be comprised of airborne and terrestrial platforms, possibly deploying autonomously to provide the needed coverage on a dynamic and ad hoc basis.
Proposals are to address only one of the five technical areas listed above.
Should a proposer desire to submit proposals in more than one of the five technical areas listed above, separate proposals for each technical area are required. This BAA solicits proposals for the technology development phase of the FCS Communications program. The base and option periods for the technology development phase are expected to continue through GFY 03. Awards are anticipated to be made in January 2001. The technology development phase will focus on maturing technology, performance modeling and analysis, laboratory demonstration, and testing.