SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- 2011 Air Force/Industry Nuclear Weapons Technology Interchange Workshop
- Notice Date
- 4/4/2011
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL Headquarters Site (AFRL/PK), Bldg 15, Rm 225, 1864 Fourth Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, 45433-7132, United States
- ZIP Code
- 45433-7132
- Solicitation Number
- 2011AirForce-Industry-Nuclear-Weapons-Technology-Interchange-Workshop
- Archive Date
- 8/16/2011
- Point of Contact
- Mr. Giovanni Pagan, Phone: 937-656-9176, Mr. Richard Flake, Phone: 937-255-0706
- E-Mail Address
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giovanni.pagan@wpafb.af.mil, richard.flake@wpafb.af.mil
(giovanni.pagan@wpafb.af.mil, richard.flake@wpafb.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 2011 Air Force/Industry Nuclear Weapons Technology Interchange Workshop for Independent Research & Development (IR&D) and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Commercialization Pilot Program (CPP) The Air Force Global Strike Command (GSC), in partnership with the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (NWC), the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), and the AF Independent Research & Development (IR&D) Program Office, will conduct an Air Force/Industry Nuclear Weapons Technology Interchange Workshop (TIW) on 2-3 Aug 2011 at Kirtland Air Force Base NM. This workshop is classified at the SECRET level and limited to U.S. citizens. This is a Step 1 workshop within the AF IR&D framework, wherein the AF presents to industry its current Science and Technology (S&T) needs, solutions, and gaps traceable to specific mission areas, i.e., nuclear enterprise for this event. This invitation is open to DoD military and civilians, DoD technical support contractors, and industry contractors with a SECRET clearance, maintaining a valid DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, and meeting the requirements indicated in this announcement. This announcement is an expression of interest only and does not obligate the government in any way. Response to this request is voluntary and will not impact any future acquisitions. Moreover, this announcement expands on the information in the public announcement made in the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website pertaining to this classified workshop. Please respond to the appropriate point of contact (POC) 60 days prior to the event with intent to attend this workshop. Note that specific major contractor attendance criteria exist for both the IR&D and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) technical tracks. The general format of this workshop is planned as follows: 1. On day one, a classified eight-hour plenary session is intended for presentation of four major topics: a. The current nuclear weapons technology needs required to support the GSC capabilities, as shown in the GSC S&T guidance; b. NWC's approach to meeting their capabilities' needs; c. AFRL's technology solutions approach to meeting those needs; and d. How industry can engage in filling technology gaps. 2. On day two, there will be two simultaneous events relevant to the technical presentations of day one: a. A classified IR&D one-on-one question and answer (Q&A) session between interested major defense contractors and AF nuclear enterprise subject matter experts. This AF team of experts will conduct private Q&A sessions, approximately 20 minutes in duration. These sessions will afford major contractors an opportunity to ask technical questions and receive clarification on nuclear technology data presented during the classified plenary session. This opportunity is provided to major contractors only to assist in preparation for the IR&D Step 2 workshop following tentatively 4 months, i.e., December 2011, after the Step 1 workshop. In this Step 2 event, industry presents relevant portions of their respective IR&D portfolio germane to GSC's capability gaps addressed in Step 1. b. Optional SBIR Commercialization Pilot Program (CPP) one-on-one sessions between prime contractors and small businesses are available on day two. These sessions focus on opportunities to discuss transition of specific SBIR projects to major contractors, AFRL portfolios, and AF programs of record. Please note, small businesses' attendance in this track is by invitation from prime contractors only. Who Can Participate The attending companies must: 1. If a major contractor, meet the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) 31.205-18(a)(iii) definition of a major contractor which states "any contractor whose covered segments allocated a total of more than $11,000,000 in IR&D/B&P costs to covered contracts during the preceding fiscal year...". 2. Meet the Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) criteria of major defense contractor (essentially, any contractor with $90 million or more in annual auditable costs for the prior fiscal year). 3. If a small business, be invited by a major contractor. 4. Maintain a valid DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement. DD Form 2345 must be valid at least six months beyond the date of the event. 5. Have a SECRET clearance and submit a visit request via JPAS. Point of contact for this request is Mr. Al Sullen at Kirtland and the SMO code is KV1MFSCC6. If your company does not have access to JPAS, visit requests can be faxed following the instructions in Section E, Contents of a Visit Request, of this document. NOTE: We request major defense contractor representatives attending this event be fully aware of their respective company's IR&D portfolio. Response Instructions and Points of Contact (POCs) Please respond to the FedBizOpps publication regarding the August 2011 workshop. A response is required for your intent to attend each of the following sessions: 1. The classified plenary session (mandatory if participating); 2. The classified one-on-one IR&D Q&A sessions (optional for major contractors); and/or 3. The SBIR one-on-one sessions (by invitation from major contractor). All responses to the AFRL POCs listed below must be received via e-mail in an attachment in the responding company letterhead, no later than 60 days prior to the event. Air Force IR&D Program POC: Mr. Giovanni Pagán Office Phone: 937-656-9176 giovanni.pagan@wpafb.af.mil Air Force SBIR CPP POC: Mr. Richard Flake Office Phone: 937-255-0706 Richard.Flake@wpafb.af.mil A. The IR&D Process This workshop is the first in a three-step IR&D process executed to sustain an active dialogue on collaboration of technology solutions for the AF nuclear enterprise. 1. Step 1. Step 1 includes a classified plenary session in which GSC, NWC, other product centers, and AFRL will brief industry on: a. The current nuclear weapons technology needs, as shown in the GSC S&T guidance, required to support the GSC capabilities; b. NWC's approach to meeting their capabilities' needs; c. AFRL's technology solutions approach to meeting those needs; and d. How industry can engage in filling technology gaps. After the classified plenary session, the AF team will afford major defense contractors an optional opportunity to ask questions in a classified setting. Questions should be relevant to the topics briefed in the plenary session and subsequent preparation to brief IR&D programs in the Step 2 event, approximately four months later. 2. Step 2. Step 2 follows approximately four months from the execution of Step 1. It offers an opportunity for industry to present their IR&D initiatives to the AF panel of nuclear technology experts, based on what they learned in the Step 1 workshop. Shortly following the Step 1 workshop, the AF IR&D Program Office will provide major contractors specific and detailed instructions on how to prepare for the Step 2 workshop. 3. Step 3. Step 3 is the period of assessment and alignment. The AF team considers specific and relevant IR&D projects for budget planning, mapping into its strategic plans, and continuing dialogue with industry on expediting potential partnerships and embarking on specific consortiums to meet technology needs. B. The SBIR CPP Process The goal of the AF SBIR CPP is to identify and accelerate the transition of SBIR-developed technologies to the warfighter. The AF SBIR CPP Office has incorporated a new model in facilitating SBIR transition dialogue with major contractors. The new model includes Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) in the discussions with industry partners and product center subject matter experts. The AF SBIR CPP team will continue to coordinate with industry prime/supply chain contractors to identify relevant small businesses to interview. The AF will invite the small businesses to attend one-on-one meetings on the SBIR Phase II projects major contractors select, including up to 5 small businesses. One-on-one schedules will be sent at least 30 days prior to the August 2011 workshop. Companies wishing to participate in the SBIR Transition Support portion of this workshop must meet the criteria listed in Section A. C. Protection and Handling of Proprietary Information for Step 2 In an effort to ease coordination needed for multiple nondisclosure agreements between multiple parties prior to this IR&D Workshop, it is AFRL policy to treat all IR&D technical data and relevant presentations as proprietary. Their contents are disclosed only for the purpose of Government analysis, planning, and execution of AF/Industry Technology Interchange Workshops for IR&D and SBIR. Considering the workshop will be classified at the SECRET level, an additional level of control will be imposed, as follows: Only AFRL support contractor personnel with properly executed Government nondisclosure agreements AND SECRET clearances will handle the IR&D technical data for technical evaluation and administrative purposes. All classified information must be submitted with the above understanding and should be marked accordingly. As an industry participant, notify the AFRL IR&D Program Office, AFRL.HQ.IRDPM@WPAFB.AF.MIL, or call 937-656-9176 with exceptions to the above information NLT 60 days before the workshop to make alternate arrangements for the handling of specific proprietary information. D. Additional Workshop Information To Be Provided Additional data relevant to the instructions for the technical content, structure, and workshop logistics will be updated in this website. Please continue to monitor on at least a weekly basis to maintain cognizance of workshop planning. E. Content of Visit Request All visit requests must be submitted via JPAS according to AFI 31-101 and the NISPOM. The SMO code to be used for visit requests is KV1MFSCC6. For JPAS/Security questions, contact Mr. Al Sullen, AFRL/RDOS, (505) 846-4795 or 6724, or Alvin.Sullen@kirtland.af.mil, or Mr. Brian Young, AFRL/RDOS, (505) 846-1332, or Brian.Young@kirtland.af.mil. The purpose should be stated as "Attending the AF/Industry Nuclear Weapons Technology Interchange Workshop for IR&D". The dates of the event are 2-3 August 2011. NOTE: Use the following information ONLY if your company DOES NOT have access to JPAS. All faxed visit requests for personnel in JPAS will be rejected by the PRS Security Office and required to re-submit through JPAS. The visit request must be typed and on company letter head. Use the format best suited for the company's operation, while containing all applicable information. The visit request must be signed by the security office/manager to verify employment and clearance status. Without signature, the visit request is invalid and will not be processed. All non-JPAS visit requests must be faxed. Visitors can not hand-carry visit requests. 1. NAME: 2. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: 3. JOB TITLE/POSITION: 4. DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: 5. CITIZENSHIP: 6. LEVEL OF CLEARANCE: 7. DATE OF CLEARANCE: 8. NAME, ORGANIZATION (RD or RV), AND PHONE NUMBER OF PERSON TO BE VISITED (POC): Primary - Mr. Ken Qassim, AFRL/RVOP, (505) 846-8807, karim.qassim@kirtland.af.mil, or Secondary - Dr. David Price, AFRL/RDTP, (505) 846-5862, david.price@kirtland.af.mil. 9. PURPOSE AND JUSTIFICATION FOR THE VISIT IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL: Please enter "Attend AF/Industry Nuclear Weapons Technology Interchange Workshop for IR&D". 10. DATE OR PERIOD DURING WHICH THE VISIT IS TO BE VALID: Please enter "2-3 August 2011". 11. YOUR COMPANY NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER: 12. SIGNATURE OF YOUR SECURITY MANAGER/CEO/PRESIDENT: 13. NAME OF YOUR SECURITY MANAGER: 14. YOUR SECURITY MANAGER'S PHONE NUMBER, E-MAIL ADDRESS, PHYSICAL ADDRESS. Fax requests to the AFRL Visitor Control Center, (505) 846-2190 or (505) 846-2665 SOR Fax. For questions, contact the AF IR&D Program Office Security POC, Ms. Kim Andrews, (937) 255-3461, or kim.andrews@wpafb.af.mil. It is the intent of the workshop planning team to compile a master roster of attendees for check-in at the registration desk and to the base security personnel at the Kirtland AFB gates. To the fullest extent possible, please refrain from changing names of attendees. This will minimize undue delays in registration processing, attending the technical sessions, or impacting corporate strategy in partnering with nuclear technology efforts to meet warfighter needs. The details of handling classified data and providing data in a timely basis to AF's industry partners is being worked. This website will be updated with information critical to provisions for attendees taking notes, handling workshop handouts for the technical presentations, assimilation and packaging of data specific to corporate notes, and shipping to respective secure facilities. It is recommended to visit this website at least bi-weekly to ensure timely updates. Please possess proper photo identification to verify credentialed attendance. Again, please contact the security POCs with any questions or clarifications.
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