HAARP large scale blast testing and fragmentation characterization
The Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Physical Security Division, Research and Development Branch is seeking a contractor to conduct large-scale blast testing and fragmentation tracking of debris generated from perimeter anti-ram barriers during simulated VBIED attacks. The effort has two phases: Phase 1 characterizes debris from baseline anti-ram systems, and Phase 2 evaluates modified systems fitted with opaque claddings to identify lower-hazard fragmentation designs. The contractor must provide and justify a test range site capable of a 2,000 lb TNT net explosive weight (ANFO acceptable), with instrumentation and debris characterization at 75, 100, 200, and 300 ft and at-rest debris up to about 1,500 ft; government preference will be given to sites most easily accessible/usable, and simultaneous testing of two articles may require a ~3,000 ft range. The project must be completed within 24 months, with compressed testing schedules preferred, monthly status updates on the 15th, a quick-look report within 14 days of test completion, full reports within 45 days, and final reports delivered to Arlington, VA. Proposals must follow the attached pricing template, and technical proposals must identify the range site to be used.