SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- DEVELOP AND DEMONSTRATE TECHNOLOGIES TO DETECT/LOCATE, ACCESS, DIAGNOSE/IDENTIFY, AND DISPOSE OF IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES (IEDs) AND UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE
- Notice Date
- 7/11/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- N0464A 2008 Stumpneck Rd Indian Head, MD
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- BAAN0464A0704
- Response Due
- 8/22/2007
- Archive Date
- 7/10/2008
- Description
- The Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NAVEODTECHDIV) has a need to develop and demonstrate technologies to detect/locate, access, diagnose/identify, render safe/neutralize, and dispose of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and unexploded ordnance (UXO). White papers/full proposals for exploratory development are sought in the following four technology areas. 1. DETECTION / LOCATION: a. Infrared Sensor Detection and Defeat - This effort is to develop or improve technology to detect, neutralize, or defeat passive and/or active infrared (PIR and AIR) devices. These PIR and AIR devices can potentially be used in improvised explosive devices and therefore present an EOD hazard. b. Explosives Detection at Range - This effort is to develop or improve detection of concealed explosives (e.g. vehicle, building, etc.) from a distance. The detection / safe distance will vary depending upon the amount and type of explosive. c. Explosives Detection - Th is effort is to explore the usefulness of X-ray fluorescence for detecting explosives in various containers and vehicles. 2. ACCESS: a. Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Perception Sensors - This effort is to develop or improve autonomous operations of UGVs by evaluating the use of small, power efficient sensors for perception; as well as robust techniques for processing the data returned from these sensors. Examples of commonly used sensors include stereo vision systems, LADAR/LIDAR, acoustic sensors, GPS, and radar. b. EOD Robot Communication Systems - This effort is to develop or improve the use of the RF spectrum in EOD UGVs. This effort shall include the development of a radio system for EOD UGVs that is capable of operating in harsh RF environments, is resistant to jamming, provides C2 and video over distances of at least 1200m line-of-sight (uninterrupted), and 600m non-line-of-sight, and has frequency flexibility to enable automatic or manual changes in the transm ission frequency as dictated by mission requirements. The radio syste m should be designed to support internet protocol connectivity to enable net-centric operations and the sharing of data. c. Light Hydrocarbon Fuel Cells - This effort is to miniaturize fuel cell technology for use in a variety of EOD equipment. This effort could focus on using light hydrocarbon technology, such as propane. 3. DIAGNOSTICS / IDENTIFICATION: a. Radiographic Capabilities - This effort is to develop and/or improve radiographic technology by identifying a generator and imager combination that can generate 3-dimensional images through steel, while keeping the size down for one man portability. This technology should provide the capability to shoot multiple imaging plates simultaneously without image distortion. In addition, this technology should provide the capability to identify the filler (e.g. industrial chemicals, explosive types, etc.), distinguish organic/inorganic materials, and provide automatic component identification (e.g. diodes, resistors, swit ches, etc). b. Fuze State - This effort is to develop or improve the Electronically Safed and Armed Fuze (ESAF) devices to remotely provide fuze status (armed / unarmed) to the EOD technician. 4. UNDERWATER: a. Autonomous Underwater Explosives Neutralization - This effort is to develop or improve technologies that are suitable for integration into an unmanned underwater system to autonomously neutralize limpet mines and other explosive devices that may be placed on or near a ship hull or on pier and piling structures near ship berths. This technology shall include the ability to maintain correct positioning for effective neutralization of threat objects for a prolonged period of time. b. Low Collateral Damage Neutralization - This effort is to develop or improve neutralization techniques compatible with diver- and/or unmanned vehicle-placed systems to mitigate damage to ships hulls, underwater piers/pilings and underwater structures during neutralization of attached limpet mines and/or improvised explosive devices that are attached to , or in close proximity to their target. c. Non-Imaging Underwater Sensors - This effort is to develop or improve non-imaging underwater sensors to include, but is not limited to: chemical detection explosives; internal explosives, radiological or other material/component identification; magnetic signature recognition; This technology shall include sensors that augment the current imaging sensors to increase the stand-off detection, classification, identification and localization capabilities of manned and unmanned underwater systems. d. Autonomous Close-in Threat Object Inspection - This effort is to develop improved autonomy in unmanned underwater systems containing multiple sensors to enable adaptive, precision maneuvers relative to previously localized threat objects in a manner which optimizes sensor(s) performance against threat objects. Integral autonomy enhancements are intended to enhance threat object and feature identification capabilities, and enable precision placement of neutralizers. e. Detection / Location of Submerged UXO - This effort is to develop or improve detection, classification and localization of both ferrous and nonferrous UXO submerged in salt or fresh water and potentially covered by mud and silt. This technology shall be transported by a single person or possibly integrated into unmanned vehicles during localized underwater searches. 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 that would not be considered responsive to requirements. Each white paper is limited to five pages in length and may address only one of the technology areas defined above. The white paper shall consist of three primary sections: Technical, Management, and Cost. The Technical section shall state which category is being addressed and shall consist of clear descriptions of objectives, techn ical issues which must be resolved to accomplish objectives, approach to resolving these issues, and particular prior experience of the 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 period of performance shall not exceed three (3) years in length and the total cost shall not exceed $1,500,000. White papers shall be submitted not later than 3:00 PM (EDT) on 22 August 2007. It is anticipated that the evaluation of the white papers will be completed and the results disseminated to Offerors by 21 September 2007. FULL PROPOSALS: The Government will request full proposals based on the merits of the white papers received. Full proposals will not be limited as to the number of pages and shall consist of three sections, Technical, Management, and Cost. All sections shall reference the BAA number and include the Offeror's project t itle. Unique titles given to the white papers/proposals should address the technology area that is being proposed. Proposals submitted shall include the following: (a) cover page including unique title and both technical and business points of contact; (b) statement of work (SOW) detailing scope of work and a detailed description of each task; (c) list of Government furnished information and Government furnished equipment (GFE) required; (d) 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 cost details separately or they may provide them along with the prime in a sealed envelope. Also 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 wha t processes are used for purchases of such items as material, travel, and training; materials, travel, and any remaining direct or indirect costs; (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. It is anticipated that full proposals will be due in the October 2007 timeframe. The Government intends to issue awards based on the optimum combination of proposals that offers the best overall value to the Government. One or more technology areas may receive no funding. 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. EVALUATIONS: White papers and full proposals will be evaluated using the fol lowing 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; (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 minority institutions. The North American Indust ry 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 among these entities. SUBMISSIONS: White pa pers/full proposals shall be submitted electronically to Jim Knesel, at james.e.knesel@navy.mil. Each Offeror must submit a cover page with its white paper/proposal. This cover page, which will not be counted against any page restrictions, should include the BAA number, name, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address for the technical and business points of contact; the technology area being addressed; and the unique title of the Offeror's project. OTHER BAA INFORMATION: This notice constitutes a BAA as contemplated by FAR 6.102(d)(2). The Government reserves the right to select all, some, or none of the proposals received in response to this announcement. The Government will not pay for proposal preparation costs (including white papers and oral presentations) in response to this BAA. 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 Governmen t. Offerors are advised that only Contracting Officers are legally au thorized to contractually bind or otherwise commit the Government. For more information regarding business or contractual matters, please contact: Jim Knesel, NAVEODTECHDIV Code 052, (301) 744-6886. For more information regarding technical matters, please contact: Matthew Zalesak, NAVEODTECHDIV Code 521F, at matthew.zalesak@navy.mil, or (301) 744-6858 ext. 247.
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