MODIFICATION
A -- MNK-BAA-02-0002 Part I
- Notice Date
- 11/25/2003
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL - Eglin Research Site, 101 West Eglin Blvd Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL, 32542-6810
- ZIP Code
- 32542-6810
- Solicitation Number
- MNK-BAA-02-0002-Part-I
- Response Due
- 12/17/2003
- Point of Contact
- Donna Moran, Contract Specialist, Phone (850)882-4294 x 3414, Fax (850)882-9599, - Carol Abbott, Contracting Officer, Phone 850-882-4294x3404, Fax 850-882-9599,
- E-Mail Address
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donna.moran@eglin.af.mil, abbottc@eglin.af.mil
- Description
- This amendment is a clarification to a previous notification. MNK-BAA-01-0001 PartI was unarchived in error. The amendment is uploaded to MNK-BAA-02-0002 Part 1. The following is the actual amendment to the BAA: Introduction: The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate, Flight Vehicle Integration Branch (AFRL/MNAV) is interested in receiving white papers for the High Speed Dispense (HSD) of munitions from the Common Aerodynamic Vehicle (CAV). The white papers will be accepted under the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) number MNK-BAA-02-0002; Armament Technology Research; topic entitled VEHICLES INTEGRATION RESEARCH. The BAA is modified for this potential procurement in that the Air Force allows offerors to submit a 10-page white paper instead of the two to three page white paper called for in MNK-BAA-02-0002. The 10-page white paper should address the program objectives described below, and should include within the 10 pages a cost Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for each of the 4 TOs described below. White paper submittal deadline is 4:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) 17 Dec 03. White papers must be submitted as an email attachment to both abbottc@eglin.af.mil and donna.moran@eglin.af.mil. A confirmation of receipt will be generated via email as acceptable white papers are received. It is the offeror?s responsibility to ensure that confirmation of receipt is obtained by the white paper submittal deadline. All white papers received will be reviewed and evaluated using the White Paper Evaluation Criteria found within this document. A full proposal consisting of two volumes (technical and price/cost) may then be requested via email Request for Proposal from those offeror(s) who the Air Force believes has submitted the most advantageous white paper(s). Background: This effort builds on the Fast Reaction Weapon Demonstration (FRWD) program (see Tech Report: AFRL-MN-EG-TR-2002-7085; Fax a current, certified DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) to the technical program manager, Capt Vincent Dabrowski, to receive a copy of the report). The FRWD was structured to identify and define technologies applicable to dispensing munitions from supersonic/hypersonic vehicles. The use of inventory weapons in new high-speed delivery vehicles reduces cost and mitigates risk. FRWD performed a concept definition and selection effort using DARPA?s Advanced Rapid Response Missile and Powered Low-Cost Autonomous Attack System (PLOCAAS) payload. This HSD technology development effort is one part of a coordinated set of technology development programs in support of the CAV (part of the FALCON program). See solicitation #SN03-23 (http://www.fedbizopps.gov). Additional information is available at http://www.darpa.mil/baa/#tto. The CAV is a maneuvering, aerothermodynamic shell reentry vehicle envisioned to deliver a variety of payloads from space. The CAV acquisition strategy involves a number of simultaneous development efforts that are reduced in number to one as the program advances. For purposes of this announcement, active CAV designs are defined as those that are being carried forward to the next level of development. Active CAV designs are currently held by: Andrews Space Inc., Lockheed Martin Corp., and Northrop Grumman Corp. (http://www.darpa.mil/body/NewsItems/pdf/falcon_ph_1.pdf). Any additional CAV award(s) would also be considered active designs. Interested contractors without an active CAV design are encouraged to team with one of the companies with an active design. Program Objective: The goal of the HSD program is to identify, refine and test munitions separation/dispense technologies for the CAV, enabling conventional munitions/submunitions to be delivered at hypersonic speeds. The munitions will be environmentally protected during the hypersonic phase, decelerated, and then dispensed at a condition suitable to the munitions. It is envisioned that this technology will be transitioned to other hypersonic vehicles as they become available. Technical Requirements: The design will include a primary dispense (separation) capability from the CAV including removal, environmental attenuation, stabilization, deceleration, and secondary dispense to release submunitions. Wind tunnel, sled, and flight tests are envisioned to fully demonstrate the HSD system. It is desirable that the HSD system be capable of employing many munitions (large "loadout") and be compatible with the maximum number of "smart" weapon types. The primary munitions of interest are the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) and the PLOCAAS. Both munitions will be addressed in this effort, but only the SDB will be hardware tested. The main tasks for this program are laid out below. The program will be structured as a concept refinement task order (TO) with additional task orders for each of the remaining tasks. It is envisioned that up to two contracts could be awarded for TO 1, and only one contract for TO's 2-4. TO 1 ? Concept Refinement: TO 1 shall be performed upon receipt of Government authorization to proceed/contract award. The contractor shall perform a trade study, identify technology investments, and propose a Preliminary Design (PD) compatible with one of the active CAV designs. The contractor is expected, but not required, to leverage the concept definition work from the FRWD program. The contractor shall develop a Draft Master Test Plan Outline (DMTPO), which includes all ground and flight tests. The PD and DMTPO will be presented at a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) prior to delivery to the Government for final approval. TO 2 ? Design/Wind Tunnel Test: The contractor shall develop a detailed hardware design. Simulation, aerostability analysis, component testing and other risk reduction activities shall be performed as required. Subscale models will be fabricated and wind tunnel tested. The contractor shall perform and support the wind tunnel testing in accordance with the sponsor-approved Master Test Plan. The Final Design including system specifications and Formal Master Test Plan will be presented at a Critical Design Review (CDR). TO 3 ? Fabrication of Hardware: The contractor shall fabricate and integrate the unit to be ground-tested, including any special modifications necessary for sled track compatibility. TO 4 ? Sled Track Test: The contractor shall perform and support the sled track testing of the hardware in accordance with the sponsor-approved Master Test Plan. The contractor shall also provide a final report. Test Support: The contractor shall be responsible for all test plans necessary for the maturation and demonstration of the hardware/software products to be tested. Contractor-generated test plans, as approved by the Government, will become contractual requirements. For tests being conducted at Government facilities, the contractor shall be responsible for providing technical support, analysis, data and test planning support to the identified responsible Government test organization. The contractor shall provide test support to include the following: support of test planning meetings; test setup and checkout; test article build up and checkout; installation of hardware; instrumentation package support; required documentation for testing; identification of risk and suggestions for improvements; record test setup; data collection for evaluation of results; post-test analysis and test result documentation. Data Requirements: It is expected that the following data submittals will be required: Study [DI-GDRQ-80567A, Subsystem Design Analysis Report (Study Report)], Status reports [DI-MGMT-80368/T, Status Report], cost/schedule management [DI-MGMT-81334/T, Contract Work Breakdown Structure (Cost/Schedule Breakdown Structure)]; [DI-FNCL-80912, Performance and Cost Report], program review info [DI-ADMN-81250A, Conference Minutes]; [DI-ADMN-81373/T], hardware design/drawings [DI-SESS-81002B, Developmental Design Drawings and Associated Lists], test plans [DI-NDTI-80566, Test Plan], test data [DI-NDTI-80809B, Test/Inspection Report], system specs [DI-IPSC-81432A, System/Subsystem Design Description], and final tech report [DI-MISC-80711A/T, Scientific and Technical Reports, Final Report]. Meetings and Reviews: The Government anticipates the following program meetings and reviews: Kickoff within four weeks of contract start date at offeror's facilities; Technical Interchange Meetings at times coinciding with key program milestones or decision points that alternate between the offeror's facilities and Eglin AFB; and a Final Program review at completion of the program at Eglin AFB, FL. The contractor may propose to conduct or participate in other meetings with subcontractors, Government agencies, or third parties, as deemed necessary. Proprietary Items: The Government highly recommends the proposed design include no parts, materials, or software that are proprietary. The offeror is responsible for explicitly identifying any proprietary materials, products, software, or processes to be used by the prime contractor or subcontractors in the performance of this program and to address acquisition of data rights or licenses, or expected recoupment of development costs for those proprietary items that will be integral to the hardware and software design and fabricated test items. Additional Information: (1) Anticipated Period of Performance: TO 1 is expected to last up to 6 months with results deliverable at the end of month 3 to coincide with the FALCON Program's Phase II award. The award of additional task orders on the HSD program will likely occur after this FALCON award. (2) Type of Contract: The Government anticipates awarding up to two Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contracts to the offerors who the Air Force believes has submitted the most advantageous white papers, based upon evaluation using the White Paper Evaluation Criteria found within this document. (3) Government Estimate/Funding: The Government has currently allotted a total of approximately $1.5M of FY04 funds for this program. The Government expects TO 1 costs would not exceed $200k, and TO 2 costs would not exceed $1.1M. Tasks 3 and 4 are currently unfunded. However, if further funds become available, Tasks 3 and 4 could also be awarded. This funding profile is an estimate only and is not a promise of funding, as all funding is subject to changes/availability and Government discretion. It is desired that contract expenditures be managed and billed so as to maximize FY04 expenditures. (4) Government-Furnished Property/Equipment/Information (GFX): The contractor is responsible for explicitly identifying required GFX, contacting the appropriate Government Agency for its utilization, and including any associated costs within the proposal. (5) White Paper Evaluation Criteria: MNK-BAA-02-0002, Part II PROPOSAL EVALUATION, is amended to reflect the following evaluation factors, listed in descending order of importance: 1. Overall scientific and/or technical merits of the proposal, potential contributions of the effort to the AFRL/MN mission, and extent to which the research effort will contribute to balancing the overall research program of this directorate. This includes the following four sub-factors (listed in descending order of importance): a. Applicability of proposed approach to an active CAV design; b. Scope and feasibility (to include risk assessment) of proposed HSD concept of operation and hardware design; c. Scope of the proposed approach in addressing critical issues through the appropriate mix of analysis, simulation, critical component fabrication, as well as component, wind tunnel, and sled track testing; d. Soundness of process to develop a system design, test plans, system specs, and the final technical report. 2. Offeror's capabilities, related experience (to include past and present performance), facilities, techniques or unique combinations of these, which are integral factors for achieving proposal objectives. Past performance will be based on work similar in scope and performed during the last 5 years. 3. Qualifications, capabilities, and experience of the proposed principal investigator, team leader, and other key personnel who are critical to achieving the proposal objectives. 4. Reasonableness and realism of proposed costs and fees. POINTS OF CONTACT: (1) Contracting and Cost Information: Address all questions to both individuals: Donna Moran, Contract Specialist, email donna.moran@eglin.af.mil or phone (850) 882-4294 ext. 3414, and Carol Abbott, Contracting Officer, email abbottc@eglin.af.mil or phone (850) 882-4294 ext. 3404. Fax number for both persons is (850) 882-9599. (2) Programmatic/Technical Issues and Information: Program Manager, Capt. Vincent Dabrowski, phone (850) 882-8876, ext. 3325; Fax: (850) 882-2767; e-mail vincent.dabrowski@eglin.af.mil.
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