SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- BAA for ADVANCED RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF NAVAL AVIATION WEAPONS SYSTEMS
- Notice Date
- 8/21/2008
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- 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, Maryland, 20670, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20670
- Solicitation Number
- N00421-08-R-0128
- Response Due
- 9/22/2008
- Archive Date
- 10/7/2008
- Point of Contact
- Stephen Lucianetti,, Phone: 3017579707
- E-Mail Address
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stephen.lucianetti@navy.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOL – Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N00421-08-R-0128 TITLE – Development of advanced research and educational programs for the advancement of naval aviation weapons systems DUE – 22 September 2008 AGENCY – NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION (NAWCAD) (Code 2.5.1.4.), Bldg 441, 29183 Bundy Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1463 POC: Contracting Specialist, (301) 757-9707 Email: Stephen.lucianetti @navy.mil 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). 1. INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division is soliciting proposals from Universities to develop a long term partnership with NAWCAD to enhance Science Technology and Engineering and Math (STEM) education and collaborate on advanced research in support of Naval Aviation. 2. BACKGROUND The purpose of this broad agency announcement is to establish a collaborative relationship between NAWCAD and an academic institution to improve the scope of advanced research and educational program development which relate to Naval Aviation. Under this effort the participants will work on a broad range of research and educational projects pursued at NAWCAD, the participating academic institution or both depending on the availability of qualified personnel and facilities at each location. NAWCAD and the participating institution will provide appropriate access to their facilities in support of these educational and research projects. By combining the personnel and facilities of NAWCAD and the academic institution, both parties will improve the overall ability to conduct research needed to solve current and future technological challenges pertinent to naval aviation weapons systems. New educational opportunities shall be developed between NAWCAD and the academic institution which will focus on meeting the future technology needs for Naval Aviation. Types of collaborative efforts will include the development of undergraduate and graduate educational opportunities. These opportunities could involve the development of curriculum, assisting in participating as course instructors and the establishment of a cooperative educational program. Because of the nature of this type of collaboration it is anticipated that the work will require personnel from the academic institution and NAWCAD to be able to meet frequently and on relatively short notice in each other's place of business. 3. SPECIFIC AREAS OF INTEREST The Navy is interested in, but not limited to, researching the following areas: •Human Systems –Development of thermoelectric devices for manufacture –CFD development of vector curves for parachute opening (kinematics modeling) •Propulsion & Power –3-D CFD flow analysis –Rotor spin pit analysis, modeling of thermal gradients –Aircraft generator systems diagnostics & health management –Analysis of high density power generation, distribution, and energy storage –Propulsion of Rotorcraft Systems –Propulsion prognosis and life management –Probabilistic risk assessment of engines •Air Vehicles and Unmanned Systems –Air Vehicle prognosis –Airframe reliability and risk assessment methodology –Probability-based life prediction of dynamic components –Analysis and design of composite structures –Outwash modeling –Full scale 3-D velocimetry –Improved hover performance prediction •Avionics –Software integrity assurance 4. 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 (50%) 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(s) 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. 5. 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. Offerors are instructed to submit Proposals only for actual technologies within the areas of interest listed in previous paragraphs. The government will not respond to request for oral discussions of potential technologies. Submit proposals in two (2) phases. 5.1 PHASE I - PROPOSAL ABSTRACTS Submit Proposal Abstract, not to exceed fifteen pages, any time during the above stated open period. Proposal Abstracts must be submitted via e-mail. 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 may 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: 1.BAA Number; N00421-08-R-0128; 2.Organization Name; 3.Other Team Members and type of business for each; 4.Technical Points of contact (including phone, fax, and e-mail information); 5.Administrative Point of Contact; 6.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, 7.A rough order of cost magnitude with type of acquisition vehicle (contract/agreement) being proposed, and, if applicable, the anticipated sharing arrangement. 8. Mail all submissions to: NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION (NAWCAD) (Code 2.5.1.4.), Bldg 441, 29183 Bundy Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1463 5.1.1 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. 5.2 PHASE II – FULL PROPOSAL 5.2.1 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 (5) 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 are encouraged to participate. The NAICS Code for this BAA is 541712. Submit Full Proposals in two (2) volumes; (1)VOLUME I – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL, not to exceed thirty (30) pages, should include the following three sections: 1)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. 2)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. 3)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 (WBS) and certified cost or pricing data are neither required nor desired, however, NAVAIR reserves the right to request this information for proposals using FAR/DFARS type contracts. Organize Cost/Funding proposals to include four (4) sections in the following order: 1)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 (SOW) 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. 2)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? 3)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 on Page One (1). 6. 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. 6.1 EVALUATION CRITERIA 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)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 (C)The realism and reasonableness of cost, including proposed cost sharing. (D) The proximity of the institution to NAWCAD necessary to allow use and access to the facilities at both the NAWC and the institution while minimizing cost in time and travel. 7. AWARDS NAVAIR is planning to make awards within the overall Program Objectives stated in Section 2 and 3. 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 $550,000, any large business is required to include a Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Subcontracting Plan with its proposal package in accordance with FA
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