SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Electro-Optical (EO), Radio-Frequency (RF), and Acoustic Sensors, as well as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV?s) Technologies
- Notice Date
- 6/22/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Pax River, Building 441 21983 Bundy Road Unit 7, Patuxent River, MD, 20670
- ZIP Code
- 20670
- Solicitation Number
- N00421-05-R-0109
- Response Due
- 6/20/2006
- Archive Date
- 7/5/2006
- Description
- This notice constitutes a BAA as contemplated by FAR 6.102(d)(2). This BAA is also listed at http://www.navair.navy.mil/doing_business/open_solicitations/ (Business Opportunities/Open Solicitations). I. INTRODUCTION. The Avionics Department (AIR-4.5) is soliciting technical/cost proposals for research support in technologies that are applicable to Electro-Optical (EO), Radio Frequency (RF), Acoustic Sensors and Special Sensor Systems for Navy Aircraft and UAVs. II. BACKGROUND. The Avionics Department (AIR-4.5) develops advanced sensors (Acoustics, Electro-Optical, Radar, Magnetics, and other special sensors) and systems. The purpose of these sensors and systems is to support a variety of Naval Aviation missions including Air-USW (Under-Sea Warfare), Airborne Strike, Air Warfare, Counter-Air, Close Air Support and Interdiction, Defense Suppression, Electronic Attack, Naval Warfare and Amphibious, Strike, and Anti-Surface Warfare Most of the sensors will be air deployed (via manned or unmanned aircraft), but ground, surface and undersea deployable sensors will also be included when mission driven. This BAA not only includes the sensors, sensor data processing and sensors systems, but Mathematical Modeling of the sensor, communication techniques between the sensors and/or platforms, the fusion and exploitation of multi-source sensor data, and any other technique to develop advanced capabilities and to reduce the cost of transitioning sensor technology into the fleet. Furthermore, the BAA shall cover development and/or analysis of related sensor air, sea, and land clutter and detection models using relevant sensor data. The Navy is interested in researching the following areas: (1) Signal Processing, (2) Non-Acoustic ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) Sensors and Systems, (3) Information Processing, (4) Devices and Materials, (5) EO Systems Engineering Methodologies, (6) LIDAR Components and Systems, (7) Hyperspectral Components and Systems, (8) LASER Components and Systems, (9) EO Sensors and Systems for Reconnaissance and Surveillance and for Remote Sensing, (10) Magnetic Sensors and Systems, (11) Laser based IRCM systems, (12) Acoustic ASW Sensors and Systems, (13) Acoustic and Optical MCM (Mine Counter Measures) Sensors and Systems, (14) Research involving the interrelationship of acoustic and non-acoustic phenomena applicable to ASW, (15) Telemetry methods for offboard sensors to and from various platforms, (16) Mathematical modeling and techniques for analyzing ASW effectiveness and performance, (17) In-sensor acoustic signal processing, (18) Biomedical tissue measurement and biomedical imaging techniques, (19) Techniques for quantum encryption, coding and computation, 20) UAV Autonomous Operations, 21) UAV Networking and Communications, 22) UAV & Airship Sensors, 23) Airborne Video Recording, 24) Sensor Recording, 25) Flat Panel Displays, 26) Insertion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Techniques into Airborne Sensors for Situational Optimization, 27) Adaptation of Processing and Execution Formulation Upon Minimal Command Sequence, 28) Environmental ocean measurement category, 29) expendable/low cost surveillance, 30) contested airspace payload delivery 31) unattended remote controlled sensor technology, 32) Imaging/Non-Imaging, Active/Passive Sensor Technology integrated in a unique manner to allow roll-on/roll-off capability aboard cargo/transport-type multi-mission and other aircraft, and 33) Multi-source sensor data fusion and exploitation. 34) Airborne networking of autonomous vehicles and manned aircraft, and ground/afloat systems, 35) Innovative methods for 2-way interface between open architecture RORO or OTH reach-back sensors or systems to onboard legacy aircraft tactical systems, Rapid precision ASW targeting technologies and techniques and 36) netted air deployed ASW weapons (lethal and non-lethal means) and delivery. III. SPECIFIC AREAS OF INTEREST. Proposals are being solicited in five areas: A. Electro-Optical Sensors (EO) See Full BAA for specific areas http://www.navair.navy.mil/doing_business/open_solicitations/ B. Acoustic Sensors C. Radio-Frequency (RF) Sensors D. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV?s) & Airships E. Special Sensors Other specific interests of NAVAIR relating to all of the sensors and UAV category mentioned above include: Non-Cooperative ID Sensors and Systems, Magnetic ASW Sensors and Systems, Non-Acoustic Sensors and Systems, Acoustic Sensors and Systems, Surveillance Radar Sensors and Systems, Night Vision Systems, New Laser and Nonlinear Materials, LIDAR, Sensors and Systems, Hyperspectral Sensors and Systems, AEW radar operating at UHF through L band and S-bands, tactical radar operating at C, X, and Ku bands, synthetic aperture radar operating in Ku-, X-, C-, L-, and UHF- and lowerbands, and C3I systems operating at any radio frequency throughout the spectrum. Unattended ground sensors and compact autonomous vehicles, Low cost imaging optical (uv through the far infrared) for both targeting and cueing using multi-band and/or spectral classification techniques, Low cost radar for target detection imaging and/or tracking, Laser radar for target tracking and identification, and ESM for target location cueing and identification. Target geo-location, Auto classification utilizing target images, Acoustic and other emissions and secure means of data distribution using commercial satellites and networks, and Low cost sensor stabilization requirements and proposed solutions shall be addressed. Imaging/Non-Imaging, Active/Passive Sensor Technology integrated in a unique manner to allow roll-on/roll-off capability aboard cargo/transport-type multi-mission and other aircraft include: A modular package approach is desired for ease of integration with existing optical benches and also for ease of reconfiguration and installation. External sensor pod approaches will also be considered if in so doing, additional advantages are gained (e.g., added spatial coverage) without compromising the required roll-on, roll-off capability. The system shall be capable of incorporating a variety of sensors to include, but not limited to: imaging optical (uv through the far infrared) for both targeting and cueing using multi-band and/or spectral classification techniques; advanced radar for target detection and tracking; laser radar for target tracking and identification; ESM for target location cueing and identification; C4I for receiving and disseminating target information and secure transmission of imagery and target track data. The proposed system shall include all aspects of multisensor/aircraft integration. Concepts for utilization of unexploited target signatures, emissions, and processing for extracting this information shall be considered. Sensor stabilization requirements and proposed solutions shall be addressed. In addition, wide bandwidth (commensurate with resolution and time) recording and storing of high resolution target imagery and video, and LADAR detector output shall be considered as part of the system solution. Examples of technologies sought include, but are not limited to, LASERS, LIDARS, Detector Technologies, Hyperspectral Sensors and Systems, Magnetic Anomaly Detectors and Systems including Optically Pumped Sensors, Night Vision Devices, FLIR Systems, IRST Systems, Long Standoff Reconnaissance and Surveillance Systems (both Visible and IR), Sonobuoy Sensors and Processors, Acoustic Sensor Stand-off Delivery/Telemetry systems, Antennas and radomes, Phased / electronically scanned / conformal array antenna concepts, electronically scanned and and advanced mechanically scanned radar solutions to the maritime surveillance problem involving small surface and airborne targets, Scattering and diffraction, including rough surface, Computational electromagnetics (with emphasis on antenna design and antenna-platform interaction), Remote sensor telemetry and miniaturized RF telecommunication transceivers, Optical components/fiber optics, Photonics and monolithic microwave integrated circuits, High power broadband T/R modules and associated subassembly/device technologies, Direct digital synthesis exciter concepts, Advanced receiver and data acquisition concepts, Space-time adaptive processing (STAP) techniques for arrays, Massively parallel processing architectures for multi-channel STAP, Software engineering, Advanced signal processing of synthetic aperture radar data, Advanced image processing and exploitation, Moving target imaging techniques, Automatic target recognition and classification, Advanced signal processing concepts for multi-mode sensor operation, and equipment installation techniques solutions. IV. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT TYPE. NAVAIR is willing to consider various types of acquisition vehicles including, but not limited to, traditional FAR/DFARS type contracts and/or non-procurement agreements (e.g. Cooperative Agreements and Other Transactions). Other Transactions will be entered into under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2371 (Congressional direction requires that at least 50 percent of the cost of a project under this initiative be provided by industry) and Section 845, Authority to Carry Out Certain Prototype Projects. Information concerning Other Transactions can be found at http://www.darpa.mil/cmo/pages/other_trans.html and http://www.acq.osd.mil/ddre/research, Final decision on acquisition type (contract/agreement) will be made by the government. NOTE: Typically, research findings result in the need for additional services/supplies, which are not possible to anticipate or project. Contract modifications may be executed to satisfy these requirements; thereby providing for flexibility in technology assessment (with technology transition the ultimate goal). In the event that this is required, it shall be considered to be within the scope of this BAA and the resulting contract, and therefore will have met the requirements of the FAR/DFARS and the Competition in Contracting Act. V. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION. No request for proposal (RFP), solicitation or other announcement of this opportunity will be made. Proposal may be submitted at any time up and to the closing date of the BAA. Offers are instructed to submit only written material for consideration for actual technologies for areas on interest listed in previous paragraphs. The government will not respond to request for oral discussions of potential technologies. Submit proposals in two (2) phases. A. PHASE I - Proposal Abstracts Submit Proposal Abstract, not to exceed fifteen pages, any time during the above stated open period. The Proposal Abstracts will be evaluated (at a minimum) quarterly. All proprietary portions of the abstract shall be clearly identified and will be treated in the strictest confidence. Offerors are hereby notified that non-government participants will have access to the offeror?s proposals, and that submission of an offer shall constitute consent to the disclosure of proprietary information to all non-government participants in the source selection. The non-government participants are employees of commercial firms under contract to the Government, and if they serve as technical advisors they will be authorized access to only those portions of the proposal data and discussions that are necessary to enable them to provide specific technical advice on specialized matters or on particular problems. Abstracts shall identify the following: BAA Number; N00421-05-R-0109; (1) Organization Name; (2) Other Team Members and type of business for each; (3) Technical Points of contact (including phone, fax, and e-mail information); (4) Administrative Point of Contact; (5) Overview of the Proposed Work to include: A summary of proposed concept (including commercial applications), an estimated timeframe for project completion, a brief description of the facilities involved, and a brief resume of the principle investigator(s); and, (6) A rough order of cost magnitude with type of acquisition vehicle (contract/agreement) being proposed, and, if applicable, the anticipated sharing arrangement. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS: Registration in the DoD?s Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database will be a prerequisite for receiving an award resulting from this BAA. For more information please contact the CCR Assistance Center at 1-888-227-2423. B. PHASE II ? Full Proposal General Information: Only Offerors whose Phase I - Proposal Abstract is considered capable of meeting Program requirements will be asked to submit Phase II - Full Proposals. REQUEST FOR SUBMISSION OF A FULL PROPOSAL DOES NOT GUARANTEE AWARD SELECTION. Proposals shall be submitted in original, with the signature of an authorizing official, with five copies to the address noted above. Proposal submission is not restricted in any way to any particular entity. Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and small, HUBZone small disadvantaged, and women owned small businesses are encouraged to participate. The NAICS Code for this BAA is 541710. Submit Full Proposals in two (2) volumes; (1) VOLUME I ? TECHNICAL PROPOSAL, not to exceed thirty (30) pages, should include the following three sections: Section 1 - Executive Summary: Provide a brief technical and business description of the contents of the proposal. The technical area should address the proposal's technical goals, approach, and expected results. The business area should address business and/or commercial applications of the proposal technology. Section 2 - Technical Issues: Detail the technical approach, objectives, staffing and resources relating to the development of the proposed technology for military and commercial (if applicable) use; discuss specifically in realistic terms the technical objectives of this proposed effort; provide a Statement of Work (SOW) that discusses the specific tasks to be accomplished, tied to the specific approach and goals of the project; provide resumes for Principle Investigator(s) and other key research personnel; describe the current and planned facilities and equipment to accomplish the research objectives; and, give a description of past performance on similar efforts. Section 3 - Business Issues: Discuss the business issues relating to the commercial applications of the proposed development and its impact on the market; detail benefits to the Department of Defense (DoD). (2) VOLUME II - COST/FUNDING PROPOSAL. Cost/funding proposals are not restricted in length, have no specific page layout requirements, and should address funding periods of performance. Formal work breakdown structures and certified cost or pricing data are neither required nor desired, however, NAVAIR reserves the right the request this information for proposals using FAR/DFARS type contracts. Organize Cost/Funding proposals to include four (4) sections in the following order: Section 1 - Total Project Cost: This section will give a detailed breakdown of costs of the project. Cost should also be broken for each task appearing in the Statement of Work and should include all of the proposed costs to the Government and cost shared by the offeror. Present the following information for each phase of the effort: total cost of the particular project phase; total offeror cost share (mandatory for certain "other transaction agreements" see above); funding requested from the Government; and elements of cost (labor, direct materials, travel, other direct costs, equipment, software, patents, royalties, indirect costs, and cost of money). Sufficient information should be provided in supporting documents to allow the Government to evaluate the reasonableness of these proposed costs, including salaries, overhead, equipment purchases, fair market rental value of leased items, and the method used for making such valuations. Profit should not be included as a cost element if the contract type to be awarded will be cost sharing. Section 2 - Cost Sharing and In-Kind Contributions: This section will include: (i) the sources of cash and amounts to be used for matching requirements; (ii) the specific in-kind contributions proposed, their value in monetary terms, and the methods by which their values were derived; and (iii) evidence of the existence of adequate cash or commitments to provide sufficient cash in the future. Affirmative, signed statements are required from outside sources of cash. Provide sufficient information regarding the sources of the offerors? cost share so that a determination may be made by the Government regarding the availability, timeliness, and control of these resources. For example: How will the funds and resources be applied to advance the progress of the proposed effort? What is the role of any proposed in-kind contributions? Section 3 - Cost to the Government: This section will specify the total costs proposed to be borne by the Government and any technical or other assistance including equipment, facilities, and personnel of Federal laboratories, if any, required to support these activities. The cost to the Government should be that portion of the proposed effort, which is not covered, by the contractor's portion of the cost share. The costs incurred and work performed by any DoD or national laboratory "partnering" with the offeror under the proposal shall normally be considered costs of the Government and not costs of the offeror for purposes of the cost-sharing requirement. Present sufficient information regarding the resources to be provided by the Government so that an evaluation of their availability, timeliness, and control may be made. Section 4 - Off-Budget Supporting Resources: This section will show cash or in-kind resources which will support the proposed activity but which are not intended to be included in the total project cost. Items in this category do not count as cost share or as Federal funds, which must be matched. Examples of items to place in this category include: Commitments of cash or in-kind resources from other Federal sources, such as national laboratories, and projections of fee-based income where there is substantial uncertainty about the level which will actually be collected and where the income is not needed to meet cost-share requirements. NOTE: Proposals will not be accepted after the due date stated above. VI. EVALUATION CRITERIA. The government will evaluate proposals responsive to any or all of the areas of interest discussed herein. Proposals will not be evaluated against each other since each is a unique technology with no common work statement. The primary evaluation criteria are: (A) Scientific and technical merits of the proposed research to include, (1) the degree to which proposed research and development objectives support the targeted technical topic and (2) validity of the technical basis for the approach offered; and (B) Potential contributions to the Avionics Group, Electro-Optical, Radio-Frequency and Special Missions Sensors Division and UAV platform to include (1) relevance to the stated technology areas of interest; (2) anticipated operational military (or commercial, if applicable) utility; (3) ability of proposed system/study to be rapidly ready for field-testing; (4) suitability for inclusion in a warfighting experiment (results of a simulation/study may be suitable for inclusion, but a contractor proposing paper vice hardware, needs to specifically address this evaluation factor); and, (5) projected affordability of transitioning the technology to the fleet or a commercial activity (for any developed hardware). Other evaluation criteria, of lesser importance than (A) and (B) but equal to each other, are: (C) The offeror?s capabilities, related experience, past performance on similar efforts, research investigators/personnel, facilities, techniques or unique combination of these which are integral factors for achieving the proposal objectives; and (D) The realism and reasonableness of cost, including proposed cost sharing. III. AWARDS. NAVAIR is planning to make awards within the overall Program Objectives stated above (See para. II). All awards will be based on merit competition. The Government reserves the right to select all, some or none of the proposals received in response to this announcement. Any awards are subject to the availability of appropriations. There is no commitment by the Navy to be responsible for any monies expended by the offeror before award of a contract/agreement. For awards made as contracts, the socio-economic merits of each proposal will be evaluated based on the commitment to provide meaningful subcontracting opportunities with small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business concerns, and HBCU/MIs. If a full cost proposal is requested by the contracting officer, and the total exceeds $500,000, any large business is required to include a Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Subcontracting Plan with its proposal package in accordance with FAR 52.219-9.
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