SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- DEVELOP AND DEMONSTRATE ALTERNATIVE DATA TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) OPERATIONS
- Notice Date
- 12/5/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- N0464A 2008 Stumpneck Rd Indian Head, MD
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- BAAN0464A0701
- Response Due
- 1/31/2007
- Archive Date
- 1/31/2007
- Description
- The Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NAVEODTECHDIV) has a need to develop and demonstrate alternative technologies for data transmission to support EOD operations. BACKGROUND: As the RF spectrum becomes more and more crowded, the data transmission frequencies used for directing and controlling EOD tools and equipment is being impinged upon. This has resulted in a marked increase in RF interference and an unacceptable decrease in personnel security/safety in hostile operational environments. Currently, there are no alternatives to the use of RF, or a tether connection, to transmit and receive data. EOD technicians need an alternative means of remotely exchanging data with EOD tools that does not rely on RF; is not a tether; has the potential to be used for non-line-of-sight signal propagation; and has the potential to provide data exchange over distances of 300 to 700 meters. WHITE PAPERS: Interested offerors are requested to submit a white paper, the purpose of which is to preclude unwarranted effort by the offeror in preparing a full technical and cost proposal not considered to be responsive. Each white paper is limited to five pages in length a nd may address only one technology area. The white paper will consist of three primary sections: Technical, Management, and Cost. The Technical section shall state the technology area being addressed and shall consist of clear descriptions of objectives, technical issues which must be resolved to accomplish objectives, approach to resolving these issues, and particular prior experience of offeror in the targeted technology area. The Management section shall include key personnel (include curriculum vitae), experience, facilities and a plan of action with milestones. The Cost section shall include a cost breakdown of the effort being proposed. The effort should not exceed three years in length and the total cost should not exceed $1,200,000. White papers are due NLT January 31, 2007. After evaluation of white papers, full proposals will be requested based on the merits of the information received. It is anticipated that the evaluation of the white papers will be completed and the results disseminated to offerors by March 5, 2007. FULL PROPO SALS: Full proposals will not be limited as to the number of pages and shall consist of three separate sections, Technical, Management, and Cost. All sections shall reference the BAA number and include the Offeror?s project title. Proposals submitted shall include the following sections: (a) cover page including unique title and both technical and administrative points of contact; (b) statement of work (SOW) detailing the scope of the project and a detailed description of each task; (c) list of Government furnished information (GFI) and Government furnished equipment (GFE) required; (d) the cost proposal shall include a detailed cost breakdown by task including labor categories, labor rates, labor hours, labor overhead rate and total labor cost. If subcontractors are involved, include a cost breakdown for each subcontractor exhibiting the same parameters. Subcontractors may send their details separately or they may provide them along with the prime in a sealed envelope. Als o include material cost, travel, and any other direct or indirect costs. If the Offeror has an approved purchasing system, provide the source and date of latest review. If the Offeror does not have an approved purchasing system, state what processes are used for purchases of such items as material, travel, and training; (e) a description of deliverables; (f) a schedule including milestones and a time/cost profile; (g) a description of the Offeror's facilities, key personnel, and experience in the area of interest. The due date for receipt of full proposals will be thirty (30) days after the Government formally request the proposal from the Offeror. The Government reserves the right to select for award some portion(s) of the proposals received in response to this BAA. In that event, the Government may select for negotiation all, or portions, of a given proposal. The Government may incrementally fund any award issued under this BAA. EVALUATION: White papers and full proposa ls will be evaluated using the following selection criteria, which are listed in descending order of importance: (1) overall scientific and technical merits; (2) understanding of EOD requirements and the technical/scientific innovation and risk to solve the requirement; (3) Potential for transition to fleet/field capability; (4) the Offeror's capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or unique combinations of these which are integral factors for achieving the proposal objectives; (5) potential capability gained by EOD operations; (6) Proposed cost and fees. The socio-economic merits of each proposal seeking a procurement contract will be evaluated in the context of the requirements described in this announcement. The evaluation process will consider the extent of commitment in providing meaningful subcontracting opportunities for small businesses, HUB Zone small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, woman-owned small business concerns, veteran-owned small businesses, historically black colleges and universities, and minor ity institutions. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this solicitation, 541710 (which corresponds with the standard industrial classification code of 8731), specifies a small business size standard of 500 employees or less. A Small Business Subcontracting Plan prepared in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 must accompany contract proposals (full proposals) that exceed $500,000 submitted by all but small businesses. Entities that must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan for contract proposals that exceed $500,000 include universities/colleges, nonprofits, and large businesses. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI) are encouraged to submit proposals and/or join others in submitting proposals. However, no portion of this BAA will be set-aside for HBCU and MI participation due to the impracticality of reserving discrete or functionally separable areas of this technology for exclusive competition amon g these entities. SUBMISSIONS: White paper/full proposal submissions m ust be in hard copy, with one (1) original copy and three (3) photocopies. Each offeror should submit a cover sheet with its white paper/proposal. This cover sheet, which will not be counted against any page restrictions and should include the BAA number, name, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address for the technical and business points of contact. White papers/full proposals shall be submitted to Commanding Officer, Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, 2008 Stump Neck Road, Bldg. 2112, Indian Head, MD 20640-5070, Attn: Jim Knesel, Code 052. OTHER BAA INFORMATION: This notice constitutes a BAA as contemplated by FAR 6.102(d)(2). Offerors should state in their proposals that it is submitted in response to BAAN0464A0701. A formal RFP or other solicitation regarding this announcement will not be issued. The Government reserves the right to select all, some, or none of the proposals received in response to this announcement. The Government wi ll not pay for proposal preparation costs. All data received in response to this BAA that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be fully protected from release outside the Government. Offerors are advised that only Contracting Officers are legally authorized to contractually bind or otherwise commit the Government. For technical information regarding this announcement, please contact Scott Steward, Code 5121, (301) 744-5142, email scott.steward@navy.mil. For more information regarding business or contractual matters, please contact: Jim Knesel, Code 052, (301) 744-6886.
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