SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology High Power Electronics
- Notice Date
- 4/25/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541710
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Contracts Management Office, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, 22203-1714
- ZIP Code
- 22203-1714
- Solicitation Number
- BAA06-30
- Response Due
- 7/19/2006
- Archive Date
- 4/25/2007
- Description
- DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of high-voltage, high-frequency switching power conversion. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. All of the military services are moving to more electric platforms. As such, high efficiency and compact electrical power conversion is essential to fielding tactical systems. The DARPA Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology High Power Electronics Phase 1 and Phase 2 programs recently demonstrated the silicon carbide based semiconductor device technology necessary to enable high-voltage, high-frequency switching power conversion. It is anticipated that this technology will enable the high-voltage, high-frequency switching required for a maritime ready Solid State Power Substation (SSPS) development in this Phase 3 effort. DARPA seeks innovative proposals in the following areas: I. Base Technical Area: Single-Phase Demonstrator. The focus is to design and construct a single-phase demonstration of the SSPS by possibly employing the use of silicon carbide based semiconductor devices to enable the system-integrated three-phase SSPS of a proposed Option. The challenges are on the high voltage primary side of the SSPS rather than the low voltage section which is considered a proven technology. It is anticipated that the offeror will demonstrate (1) rectification of single-phase 13.8/ square root 3 kV 60 Hz AC to DC, (2) inversion to 15-25 kHz AC, (3) supply of the AC to a high frequency transformer and (4) rectification at the secondary of the high frequency transformer. It is anticipated that the demonstration will be done at full-power, namely 920 kVA for a single phase. The offeror should plan on producing a 700V DC output (or an appropriate DC voltage for future inversion to 465V AC) from the secondary connection of the High Frequency (HF) transformer. The HF transformer should operate at 15-25 kHz. It is anticipated that the single-phase SSPS will operate continuously at the 0.92 MVA level. Actual thermal consideration may be done by the easiest and most practical method available, but should not be considered an integrated solution. However, the thermal consideration must be compatible with the work that will be performed in the Option. The single-phase solution should establish the technology base for the full three-phase design such that a complete rework is not required. It is not necessary to build for shock but the design should not prohibit shock qualification as necessary for the complete system in the Option. A physical, thermal and electrical model of the SSPS system shall be provided. II. Option Technical Area: Three-Phase System. The offeror is expected to design and demonstrate a complete three-phase 2.75 MVA continuously rated unit. The primary and secondary RMS line-line sinusoidal voltages are 13.8 kV and 465 V at 60 Hz plus or minus 3 percent, respectively. It is suggested that the offeror leverage the work and analysis performed for the SSPS in the Phase 3 Base Program. Additional information on these technology areas is provided in the Areas of Interest section of the BAA 06-30 Proposer Information Pamphlet referenced below. PROGRAM SCOPE This two part solicitation supports work to develop an SSPS that incorporates: high-voltage, high-frequency silicon carbide semiconductor components; a high frequency transformer for galvanic isolation; control electronics; and complete SSPS integration. The Phase 3 program will consist of two parts with metrics as shown in Table I. The Base Program focuses on the design and construction of a single-phase SSPS demonstration; this is followed by an option to design and construct a fully integrated three-phase SSPS system. The single-phase SSPS, to be developed in the Base Program, is considered a laboratory demonstration and will not include the full system integration. However, the technology and approach demonstrated in the Base Program by the offeror must be consistent with the technology deemed necessary to develop the full system-integrated three-phase SSPS proposed by the offeror for option phase. TEAMING ARRANGEMENTS Multiple awards are anticipated. Collaborative efforts/teaming are encouraged. A web site - http://www.davincinetbook.com/teams/ has been established to facilitate formation of teaming arrangements between interested parties. Specific content, communications, networking, and team formation are the sole responsibility of the participants. Neither DARPA nor the Department of Defense (DoD) endorses the destination web site or the information and organizations contained therein, nor does DARPA or the DoD exercise any responsibility at the destination. This web site is provided consistent with the stated purpose of this BAA. Cost sharing is not required and is not an evaluation criterion but is encouraged where there is a reasonable probability of a potential commercial application related to the proposed research and development effort. The technical POC for this effort is Ms. Sharon Beermann-Curtin, fax: (703) 696-2206, electronic mail: BAA06-30@darpa.mil. GENERAL INFORMATION Proposers must obtain a pamphlet entitled ?BAA 06-30,Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Technology High Power Electronics, Proposer Information Pamphlet,? Proposer Information Pamphlet? which provides further information on devices and circuits, reactive components and assemblies, and applications, the submission, evaluation, and funding processes, proposal formats, and other general information. This pamphlet may be obtained from the FedBizOpps website: http://www.fedbizopps.gov/, Grants.gov website: http://www.grants.gov/, World Wide Web (WWW) at URL http://www.darpa.mil/ or by fax, electronic mail, or mail request to the administrative contact address given below. Proposals not meeting the format described in the pamphlet may not be reviewed. In order to minimize unnecessary effort in proposal preparation and review, offerors are strongly encouraged to submit proposal abstracts in advance of full proposals. An original and nine (9) copies of the proposal abstract and two (2) electronic copies (i.e., two (2) separate disks) of the abstract [in PDF (preferred), or MS-Word readable, each on a single 3.5 inch High Density MS-DOS formatted 1.44 Megabyte (MB) diskette, a single 100 MB Iomega Zip (registered) disk, or a CD-ROM] should be submitted. Each disk must be clearly labeled with BAA 06-30, offeror organization, proposal title (short title recommended), and Copy __ of 2. The proposal abstract (original and designated number of hard and electronic copies) must be submitted to DARPA/MTO, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714 (Attn.: BAA 06-30) on or before 4:00 p.m., local time, Tuesday, May 30, 2006. Proposal abstracts received after this time and date may not be reviewed. Upon review, DARPA will provide written feedback on the likelihood of a full proposal being selected and the time and date for submission of a full proposal, which may differ from the originally published date below. Offerors not submitting proposal abstracts must submit an original and nine (9) copies of the full proposal and two (2) electronic copies (i.e., two (2) separate disks) of the full proposal [in PDF (preferred), or MS-Word readable, each on a single 3.5 inch High Density MS-DOS formatted 1.44 Megabyte (MB) diskette, a single 100 MB Iomega Zip (registered) disk, or a CD-ROM]. Each disk must be clearly labeled with BAA 06-30, offeror organization, proposal title (short title recommended), and Copy __ of 2. The full proposal (original and designated number of hard and electronic copies) must be submitted to DARPA/MTO, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714 (Attn.: BAA 06-30) on or before 4:00 p.m., local time, Wednesday, July 19, 2006, in order to be considered during the initial round of selections; however, proposals received after this deadline may be received and evaluated up to one year from date of posting on FedBizOpps and FedGrants. Full proposals submitted after the due date specified in the BAA or due date otherwise specified by DARPA after review of proposal abstracts may be selected contingent upon the availability of funds. This notice, in conjunction with the BAA 06-30 Proposer Information Pamphlet, constitutes the total BAA. No additional information is available, nor will a formal RFP or other solicitation regarding this announcement be issued. Requests for the same will be disregarded. The Government reserves the right to select for award all, some, or none of the proposals received and to make awards without discussion. In the event that DARPA desires to award only portions of a proposal, negotiations will be opened with that offeror. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal which shall be considered by DARPA. Input on technical aspects of the proposals may be solicited by DARPA from non-Government consultants /experts who are bound by appropriate non-disclosure requirements. Non-Government technical consultants/experts will not have access to proposals that are labeled by their offerors as ?Government Only?. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Institutions (MIs), and Small and Small Disadvantaged Businesses are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for these organizations? participation due to the impracticality of reserving discrete or severable areas of research in high voltage, high-frequency switching power conversion. All administrative correspondence and questions on this solicitation, including requests for information on how to submit a proposal abstract or full proposal to this BAA, should be directed to one of the administrative addresses below; e-mail or fax is preferred. DARPA intends to use electronic mail and fax for correspondence regarding BAA 06-30. Proposals and proposal abstracts may not be submitted by fax or e-mail; any so sent will be disregarded. DARPA encourages use of the WWW for retrieving the Proposer Information Pamphlet and any other related information that may subsequently be provided. EVALUATION CRITERIA Evaluation of proposal abstracts and full proposals will be accomplished through a technical review of each proposal using the following criteria, which are listed in descending order of relative importance: (l) overall scientific and technical merit, (2) potential contribution and relevance to DARPA mission, (3) plans and capability to accomplish technology transition, (4) offeror's capabilities and related experience, (5) realism of the proposed schedule, and (6) cost realism. Cost/price reasonableness will be made prior to award. The administrative addresses for this BAA are: Fax: (703) 351-8616 (Addressed to: DARPA/MTO, BAA 06-30), Electronic Mail: BAA06-30@darpa.mil Mail: DARPA/MTO, ATTN: BAA 06-30 3701 North Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22203-1714 This announcement and the Proposer Information Pamphlet may be retrieved via the WWW at URL http://www.darpa.mil/ in the solicitations area.
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