SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the 3rd Generation Infrared Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies Manufacturing Technology (MANTECH) Program
- Notice Date
- 3/23/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541710
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Contracting Office
- US Army C-E LCMC, Acquisition Center - Washington, ATTN: AMSEL-AC-W, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0700
- ZIP Code
- 22331-0700
- Solicitation Number
- W909MY-07-R-0012
- Response Due
- 5/7/2007
- Archive Date
- 7/6/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W909MY-07-R-0012, soliciting proposals for the 3rd Generation Infrared Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies Manufacturing Technology (MANTECH) Program has been posted on the Single Face to Industry website, https://abop. monmouth.army.mil. This BAA seeks proposals of initiatives that address the high cost drivers of the VAM and 3rd Gen IR IDCA manufacturing at the component and/or assembly level. The main objective of this effort is to reduce the cost required to manufac ture 3rd Gen Infrared Integrated Dewar and Cooler Assemblies (3rd Gen IR IDCAs.) Offerors are directed to access the website for the complete BAA. Following is an extraction from the BAA. BACKGROUND. The US Army NVESD is seeking ideas on ways to improve Manufacturing Technology (ManTech), thereby resulting in a reduction of the production costs of 3d Gen IR IDCAs. The 3d Gen IR IDCAs are a vital part of the common 3d Gen IR B-Kit currently being developed by NVESD. Due to demanding military requiremen ts for system packaging and performance, the ManTech program will focus on cost reduction while maintaining component and system requirements for the 3d Gen IR B-Kit. The 3d Gen IR IDCAs are being designed per the 3d Gen IR B-Kit Interface Control Docume nt 80063-A3315461 and Performance Requirement documents PRF-A3315460. Third Gen IR IDCAs will be posted on the IBOP website and include innovative technology such as dual band infrared Mid Wave and Long Wave (MW/LW) focal plane arrays and Variable Apertur e Mechanism (VAM) Dewars. The VAM is a critical new component of the 3d Gen IR IDCA that provides multiple f/number operation in a compact Dewar package. This provides optical optimization for two opposite requirements Wide Area Search (WAS) and Long Ra nge Identification (LRID). The complexity of the VAM and the small size requirements of the 3d Gen IR IDCA require initiatives to increase producability and lower manufacturing costs. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES. The Government is seeking manufacturing cost-reduc tion initiatives at the component and/or assembly level. The ManTech program objective is to decrease unit production costs of the 3d Gen IR IDCA by 39% based on a unit quantity of 4600 over 12 years. The program is seeking proposals which include : 1. new or improved materials, components, configurations, and designs at the component level, which can be proven in component-level technology demonstrators for the 3d Gen IR IDCA and VAM; 2. new or improved processes, process controls, tests, fixtures, tooling , and reduced cycle times at the assembly level, which can be proven in assembly-level technology demonstrators for the 3d Gen IR IDCA and VAM. Other topic areas are encouraged if manufacturing and production cost savings can be demonstrated. It is desi red that individual initiatives have a period of performance less than 12 months.This is a three year program. The first two years of the program will focus on VAM component and assembly improvements. The remainder of the program will focus on other 3d G en IR IDCA component and assembly improvements. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS. In addition to delivery of reports or other deliverables proposed by the offeror, technology demonstrators at the component and/or assembly level are required at the completion of each initiative. Integrated 3d Gen IDCA technology demonstrators that show objective cost reductions are encouraged at the completion of the ManTech initiatives as well. Some of the technology demonstrators may be used for further testing to verify complianc e with performance, quality, reliability, and environmental requirements. IDCA PRODUCTION BASELINE AND MODEL. An initial analysis of a current 3d Gen IR IDCA design will be used to establish the baseline. A production model of 10 IDCAs per month for 3 ye ars starting in 2010 will be used to establish projected production costs. Benefits such as improvements in quality and reliability and cost savings throughout the life cycle should also be established and considered. All awardees will be required to develop and use a cost model to track cost reductions. The model shall predict the unit costs of the 3d Gen IR IDCAs while varying input parameters to include as a minimum: i) quantity; ii) with and without integration of manufacturing process initiatives; iii) yields; iv) labor content and v) cycle times and throughput. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER. Reports detailing purpose, background, developments, criterion for down selection, test methods, and conclusions are required at the completion of each initiative in order to meet technology transfer requirements. A minimum of one industry day will be held as part of the technology transfer effort. This industry day will infor m US DoD industry on program results. ELIGIBILITY. A prospective recipient must also meet certain minimum standards pertaining to financial resources, ability to comply with the performance schedule, prior record of performance, integrity, organization, e xperience, operational controls, technical skills facilities and equipment. Proposals will be considered from organizations interested in conducting scientific research, such as colleges and universities, commercial firms, nonprofit research institutes, s mall business and small disadvantaged business concerns, historically black colleges and universities and minority business enterprises and institutions. Foreign contractors may also participate in this BAA. While classified contracts are not anticipated , contingent upon the proposed technology solution, contractors may require access to classified material or information. In such situations, only those organizations that can meet the established security requirements are eligible to participate in this BAA. Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) are permitted to participate; however, offerors are reminded of the limitations in their use (see FAR 35.017) and must provide documentation in the proposal that work is not otherwise available from the private sector. For additional information and guidance concerning qualifications and standards for responsibility of perspective contractors, please refer to FAR Part 9. BASIS FOR AWARD. The selection of contract(s) for award will be based on a scientific and engineering peer review evaluation of proposals. The business and contractual aspects, including cost, will also be considered as a part of the evaluation. Evaluation and selection of proposal(s) for award will be made on the basis of the potential benefits occurring to the Government when weighed against the cost of the proposal. Additional primary considerations will include an independent Government assessment of the probability of success of the proposed approach and the availabili ty of funding. The specific evaluation factors are set forth in the BAA. Proposals may be considered for funding for a period of up to three years after notification of selectability. The Government reserves the right to select for award all, some, or n one of the proposals received. This BAA is sponsored by the US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Communications Electronics Research Development and Engineering Center (RDECOM CERDEC) Night Vision Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD,) F t. Belvoir, VA and issued by the Communications-Electronics Life Cycle Management Command (C-E LCMC) Acquisition Center Washington. It is issued pursuant to the provisions of paragraphs 6.102 (d)(2) and 35.016 in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) w hich provides for competitive selections of basic research proposals. Proposals submitted in response to this BAA which are selected for award will be considered the result of Full and Open Competition and are in full compliance with PL 98-369, The Compet ition in Contracting Act of 1984. In order for a proposal to be considered, the proposed effort MUST meet the definition of basic or applied research and devel opment found at FAR 35.001. This announcement is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to make an award or pay for proposal preparation costs. The cost of preparing proposals in response to this BAA is not considered an allowa ble direct charge to any resulting contract or to any other contract. BAA W909MY-07-R-0012 is at the Army Single Face to Industry, Interactive Business Opportunities Page (IBOP) at https://abop.monmouth.army.mil. Any amendments to this BAA will only be p osted on the IBOP. There will be no formal request for proposal or any further solicitation document issued in regard to this BAA. Therefore, interested parties should be alert for any amendments that may be published. It is recommended that all interes ted parties register for the solicitation specific mailing list which will provide email notification of any updates to the BAA. Proposals will also be submitted electronically via the IBOP web site. No paper copies will be accepted. Proposals are due n o later than 5:00 p.m. (EDT) on 7 May 2007. Funds, beyond the current Fiscal Year, are not presently available for the research interests represented in this BAA, however, funds are planned in the Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP) for this research. No con tract award will be made unless appropriated funds are available for payment for the effort being acquired. Award(s) against this BAA can be made for three years after receipt of proposal and notification of selectability. Specific costs, and terms and c onditions will be negotiated prior to award. The Government contemplates the awarding of Cost Reimbursement (Cost, CPFF) type contract(s); however, proposals based on other contract types will be considered. Proposals for Other Transaction (OT) type cont racts will not be accepted. The Government reserves the right to select for award all, some, or none of the proposals received. There is no a priori judgment regarding the number or size of individual awards or the allocation of total research and develop ment funds across the technology solutions listed above. Potential offerors are encouraged to contact the cited technical leader prior to submission of their proposal, however, once an offeror has formally submitted a proposal under this BAA, no further t echnical discussions between the offeror and the Government Technical Leader may take place. Inquires should be submitted using the question and answer tool on the IBOP or directed to the individuals listed below. Questions concerning contractual, cost, or pricing matters shall be directed to the Contracting Officer Ms. Peggy A. Melanson, 703-325-6096, peggy.melanson@us.army.mil or Contract Specialist Ms. Tina Patterson, 703-325-9088, tristina.patterson@us.army.mil. Technical or programmatic questions sha ll be directed to the Project Leader Ms. Jami H. Davis, 703-704-2497, jami.davis@nvl.army.mil.
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army C-E LCMC, Acquisition Center - Washington ATTN: AMSEL-AC-W, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria VA
- Zip Code: 22331-0700
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 22331-0700
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