PRESOL | 10 | Advanced Weapon/Platform Integration (AWPI)

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 07, 2011 FBO #3421
SOLICITATION NOTICE

10 -- Advanced Weapon/Platform Integration (AWPI)

Notice Date: 4/5/2011
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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 - Eglin Research Site, 101 West Eglin Blvd, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, Florida, 32542-6810
ZIP Code: 32542-6810
Solicitation Number: BAA-RWK-11-0002
Archive Date: 6/3/2011
Point of Contact: Venton J. A. Lamont, Phone: 8508752150, MiMi Martin, Phone: 850-883-2675
E-Mail Address: venton.lamont@eglin.af.mil, mimi.martin@eglin.af.mil
(venton.lamont@eglin.af.mil, mimi.martin@eglin.af.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT BAA-RWK-11-0002 FULL TEXT ANNOUNCEMENT NAICS CODE: 541712 FEDERAL AGENCY NAME: Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate, Contracting Division (AFRL/RWK), Eglin AFB FL BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Advanced Weapon/Platform Integration (AWPI) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TYPE: Initial Announcement BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: BAA-RWK-11-0002 WHITE PAPER DUE DATE AND TIME: White Papers will be due by 2:00 p.m. CDT, 19 May 2011, delivered to AFRL/RWK, Attn: Mr. Venton Lamont, 101 West Eglin Blvd, Suite 337, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810. White Papers received after this due date and time shall be governed by the provisions of FAR 52.215-1(c)(3). See Section IV for additional information. It should be noted that this installation observes strict security procedures to enter the facility. These security procedures are NOT considered an interruption of normal Government processes, and White Papers received after the above stated date and time as a result of security delays will be considered "late". Furthermore, note that if offerors utilize commercial carriers in the delivery of proposals, they may not honor time-of-day delivery guarantees on military installations. Early White Paper submission is encouraged. I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate is soliciting white papers for the following research effort: Advanced Weapon/Platform Integration (AWPI). It is anticipated one of the white papers may be selected for further consideration, and its originators may subsequently be requested to submit a formal written technical and cost proposal, with the intent of negotiating one Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) type contract for the AWPI program. However, the Government reserves the right to award one, multiple or no contracts pursuant to this BAA. (1) Statement of Objective/Needs: A higher level of weapon/platform interoperability is required to support future weapons systems to the Warfighter faster for less cost. The main objective of the AWPI effort is to investigate requirements and demonstrate future advanced weapon/platform interoperability technologies and system architectures. The proposed framework should consider advanced plug-and-play techniques along with new technologies to support anticipated future weapon integration requirements for legacy and future manned and unmanned combat aircraft and aero vehicles. The AWPI effort is expected to be divided into four tasks starting with future requirements/framework definition in Task 1, technical architecture development in Task 2, detailed technology development and prototyping in Task 3, and culminating with a system demonstration in Task 4. Additional in-scope tasks may be identified during this effort. In order to demonstrate the AWPI effort, a successful offeror would: a. (TO 0001) Investigate future requirements and define a comprehensive advanced weapon/platform integration approach as well as key constituent technologies needed for realization of an optimal framework. Key areas of consideration for supporting future requirements include high speed data transfer and networking, advanced electrical/optical physical interconnection approaches, future weapon carriage architectures, advanced weapon control/interface software implementation approaches, open architecture principles, and potential use of model-based virtual integration/test technologies to improve the weapon/platform integration process from cost, schedule, and technical perspectives. b. (TO 0002) A Technical Architecture (TA) for a next generation weapon integration framework shall be developed based on the findings of Task 1. The defined TA shall characterize a generalized, adaptable, and scalable system framework for flexibly integrating future U.S. and allied nation weapons with platforms in a cost effective and interoperable manner. The characterized framework shall be based to the extent feasible on open architecture and plug-and-play principles. Major system functional domains and key interfaces shall be identified within the generalized framework. Existing, emerging, and required technologies and standards required for successful implementation of systems which meet the objectives of the TA shall be documented in a Technology Roadmap. Applicable DOD Architecture Framework (DODAF) and Unified Modeling Language (UML) documentation products should be reviewed and/or used in specifying the TA, as deemed applicable. Flexibility for support of various weapon platform applications such as manned fighters and bombers, and unmanned aircraft shall be inherent within the documented TA. Technology developments (as well as any associated standards) or maturation required for optimally realizing practical systems which conform to the TA shall be identified. Technical activities necessary to develop/mature these technologies to a level sufficient for implementation in operational systems shall be defined at a top level and the envisioned cost/scope of these activities shall be characterized. Trade-offs shall be conducted to select one or more priority technologies for development and demonstration under subsequent tasks, in accordance with resource availability. These trade-offs shall be conducted in close consultation with the sponsor to ensure government priorities are best addressed within the available resource limits. c. (TO 0003) Detailed development efforts shall be defined and carried out for the technology or technologies selected under Task 2 for priority development. This shall include technical investigations, designs, and laboratory prototyping/testing as applicable. Coordination with relevant industry/government working groups involved in associated technology advancement and/or standardization activities shall also be tracked and participated in, where applicable. Documentation of the developed technologies to support subsequent technology transition and implementation shall also be produced. d. (TO 0004) The advanced weapon integration technology or technologies developed under Task 3 shall be demonstrated in a system context that is reflective of the weapon integration framework defined and consistent with the Technical Architecture documented under Task 2. This demonstration may be oriented toward a specific application of interest (e.g., control and networking of large numbers of next generation micro-munitions on unmanned platforms) that is coordinated with the sponsor. A system prototype highlighting the subject technology or technologies shall be designed, implemented, and demonstrated in a system integration laboratory (SIL) environment under this task. The performance of the highlighted technologies in realistic operational scenarios shall be thoroughly tested and documented as part of this demonstration. Support for transition of the subject technology to the acquisition community shall also be provided. (2) Deliverable Items: The following data submittals are expected to be included on the awarded contract. Requirement Title and Data Item Description (DID) are provided as follows: a. Monthly Status Reports (Status Report: DI-MGMT-80368A) b. Project Planning Chart (Project Planning Chart: DI-MGMT-80507B) c. Program review agenda, charts, minutes, and presentation material (Presentation Material: DI-ADMN-81373) d. Software (code, simulation modes/tools) developed or purchased under contract (Computer Software Product End Items: DI-MCCR-80700) e. Final technical report (Scientific and Technical Reports (Final Report): DI-MISC-80711A). The Final Report will be published in Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). f. The contractor may propose additional elements or submittal of combined elements or DIDs as appropriate for the proposed program g. In addition, the contractor shall deliver Hardware (breadboard sensor, mounting hardware, interface cards) developed or purchased under contract at the conclusion of the program (3) Meetings and Reviews: The Government anticipates the following program meetings and reviews: Kickoff within a month of contract start date at contractor's facilities; Technical Interchange Meetings once a quarter at the contractor's facilities; and a Final Program review at Eglin AFB FL. The contractor may propose to conduct or participate in other meetings with subcontractors, Government agencies, or third parties, as deemed necessary. (4) Schedule: The performance period for Task 1 is anticipated to be 12 months, 15 months under Task 2, 15 months under Task 3, 21 months under Task 4 (18 months for technical performance and 3 months to write and revise for approval a Final Report.) The entire program is envisioned to be completed within 63 months. These timelines are recognized to be dependent on actual program progress made in earlier Task Orders and will be negotiated prior to Task Order award. (5) Other Requirements: a. Program security classification: It is expected that this program will be conducted at the UNCLASSIFIED level. b. TEMPEST requirements: TEMPEST requirements do not apply to this program. c. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Public Law 98-94 (export control) will apply to this effort. d. It is anticipated that all data delivered under any resulting award will be delivered with unlimited rights. The white papers and any subsequent proposals shall identify any proprietary materials, products, software, or processes to be used by the prime or subcontractor(s) in the performance of this program, and shall address acquisition of data rights or licenses, or expected recoupment of development costs for those proprietary items that will be integral prior to contract award. e. Subcontracting Plans will be required in accordance with FAR 19.702 Statutory Requirements. (6) Other Information: a. Government Furnished Property (GFP) Availability: The Government may assist in providing GFP, based on availability, if requested. The offeror shall include a detailed list of Government resources, with their associated approximate value, required to execute a contract in a timely and cost effective manner. b. Base Support/ Network Access: Base support and network access do not apply to this program. c. Hazardous Materials: The contractor must identify any hazardous materials to be used in performance of this effort in the White Paper and any subsequently requested formal proposal. II. AWARD INFORMATION (1) Contract Type: The Government anticipates negotiating one Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee type contract for this effort. Upon contract award this program will consist initially of Task Order 0001. An IDIQ contract will allow Task Orders 0002 through 0004 to be awarded in order to accommodate incremental developments and additional funding, should it become available. It is anticipated the IDIQ contract will bear a ceiling amount of approximately $4.9M. (2) Anticipated Funding: The Government expects to fund up to $4.15M for the total AWPI program. This figure includes approximately $400K in FY11, $360K in FY12, $1.2M in FY13, $1.2M in FY14, and $990K in FY15. This funding profile is an estimate only and will not be a contractual obligation of funding. All funding is subject to change due to government discretion and availability. All potential offerors should be aware that due to unanticipated budget fluctuations, funding in any or all areas may be changed with little or no notice. The ceiling maximum for the IDIQ contract will be approximately $4.9 million in order to accommodate incremental developments and additional funding, should it become available. The guaranteed minimum order quantity will be the value of TO 0001. (3) Anticipated Number of Awards: The Government anticipates awarding one IDIQ contract for the entire effort. However, the Government reserves the right to award one, multiple, or no contracts pursuant to this BAA. (4) Anticipated Award Date: August 2011 (5) Anticipated Period of Performance: The baseline IDIQ program contract ordering period will be 5 years in order to allow for the addition of in-scope tasks and incremental developments and additional funding, should it become available. Task 1 is anticipated to take approximately 12 months. Task 2 is anticipated to take approximately 15 months, Task 3 is anticipated to take approximately 15 months and Task 4 is anticipated to take approximately 21 months should additional funding become available. Task Orders will be negotiated prior to Task Order award. The AWPI program contract period is expected to be approximately 63 months (60 months for the technical effort, 1 month for first submission of the Final Report, 2 months for revisions); however, additional in-scope tasks may be identified during the program. III. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION (1) Eligible Offeror/Applicants: All potential applicants are eligible. Foreign or foreign-owned offerors are advised that their participation is subject to foreign disclosure review procedures. Prior to this announcement a determination was made that there would be no exclusion of foreign participation for this solicitation. Foreign or foreign-owned offerors wanting to participate at the prime level for this solicitation should immediately contact the contracting office focal point identified in Section VII(1) for information if they contemplate responding. All correspondence must reference the title and BAA number. (2) Cost Sharing or Matching: Cost sharing is not a requirement. IV. PROPOSAL/APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION: (1) Application Package: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION. WE ARE SOLICITING WHITE PAPERS ONLY. DO NOT SUBMIT A FORMAL PROPOSAL AT THIS TIME. (See Sections V and VI of this announcement for further details.) (2) General: a. Offerors should be alert for any BAA amendments that may be published. Pursuant to this BAA, the Government reserves the right to (1) amend due dates or other data as necessary, (2) award one, multiple or no contracts, and (3) make an award(s) without discussions. b. Multiple White Papers within the purview of this announcement may be submitted by each offeror. c. All offerors should apply the restrictive notice prescribed in the provision at FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, to trade secrets or privileged commercial and financial information contained in their White Papers (and formal proposals, if requested in accordance with section/paragraph VI(1)). Properly marked proprietary information will be treated in accordance with DFARS 252.227-7016, Rights in Bid or Proposal Information. For formal proposals, submit separate Technical and Cost Volumes, and mark them as valid for 180 days. Volume 1 should provide the technical proposal, and should be unclassified, if possible. Volume 2, Cost Proposal, must be unclassified, and should address the price, cost details, and a risk assessment of the proposal. (3) Content and Form of Submission for White Papers: Offerors are required to submit one (1) original and one (1) copy, and one (1) electronic copy (on a CD or DVD) of a White Paper summarizing their proposed approach/solution to achieve the objectives of Section I for the program based on the anticipated funding shown in Section II(2). The White Paper shall be limited to 10 pages, prepared and submitted in Microsoft Word format. Font shall be standard 10-point business font Arial or Times New Roman. Character spacing must be "normal," not condensed in any manner. Pages shall be single-spaced, single-sided, 8.5 by 11 inches, with at least one-inch margins on all sides. All text, including text in tables, must adhere to all font size and line spacing requirements listed herein. Font and line spacing requirements do not have to be followed for illustrations, flowcharts, drawings, and diagrams. Additionally, schedules may be submitted on 11 by 17 inch paper and counts as two pages. These exceptions shall not be used to circumvent formatting requirements and page count limitations by including lengthy narratives in such items. The page limitation covers all information except the cover page. Any pages in excess of the stated page limitation will be removed (after page 10) and will not be considered. Email submissions will not be accepted. A confirmation of receipt may be generated via email as White Papers are received (if an email address is provided with the White Paper). The purpose of the White Paper is to preclude unwarranted effort on the part of an offeror whose proposed work is not of interest to the Government. Format the White Paper as follows: Section A: Cover Page. BAA Reference number "BAA-RWK-11-0002", Title of Paper, Period of Performance, Estimated Cost, Name/Address of Company, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number, Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, Technical and Contracting Points of Contact (phones, fax and emails) (this section is NOT included in the page count). Section B: White Paper Details. White Papers should address all areas indicated by the Evaluation Criteria (see Section V(1)), including how the contractor intends to achieve the objectives of Section I for the program based on the anticipated funding shown in Section II(2). Both corporate and individual experience should be addressed (See evaluation criteria in Section V(1)). A rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimate broken down by task should be provided. Also, the White Paper shall include a top level discussion of tests planned, which identifies contractor- and Government-conducted testing, as well as the facilities at which the testing is to occur. Additionally, the White Papers shall include any partners, subcontractors, etc., to be utilized, discuss risk (technical, schedule and cost) assessment, technology maturity levels and maturity plans required to meet requirements, and identify the modeling and simulation (M&S) software that will be used in system design and effectiveness assessments. (4) Content and Form of Submission for Full Proposals: The Government reserves the right to request one, multiple or no proposals as a result of the White Paper evaluations. In the event that the White Paper results in an invitation to submit a formal proposal, the paragraphs below identify proposal format and content. Offerors must submit one (1) original and one (1) paper copy, and one (1) electronic copy (on a CD or DVD) of both the Technical and Cost proposals. a. Volume 1, Technical/Management Proposal: (i) Page Limitation: The proposal shall be limited to 30 pages, prepared and submitted in Word format. Font shall be standard 10-point business font Arial. Character spacing must be "normal," not condensed in any manner. Pages shall be double-spaced, single-sided, 8.5 by 11 inches, with at least one-inch margins on all sides. Lines between text lines must also be 10-point. All text, including text in tables, must adhere to all font size and line spacing requirements listed herein. Font and line spacing requirements do not have to be followed for illustrations, flowcharts, drawings, and diagrams. Additionally, schedules may be submitted on 11 by 17 inch paper and counts as two pages. These exceptions shall not be used to circumvent formatting requirements and page count limitations by including lengthy narratives in such items. Pages shall be numbered starting with the cover page being Page 1, and the last page being Page 30. The page limitation covers all information including indices, photographs, foldouts (counted as 1 page for each 8.5 by 11 inch portion) tables, charts, appendices, attachments, resumes, etc. The proposal page limit does not include the offeror's proposed Statement of Work (SOW). The same formatting rules apply to the SOW; however, there is no page number limitation. A CD or DVD with the Microsoft Word version of your Technical/Management Proposal and the SOWs must be submitted with the hard copies of the proposal, and must match the hard copy. Please note: The Government will check the proposal for conformance to the stated requirements. Any pages in excess of the stated page limitation will be removed (after page 30) and will not be considered. (ii) The Technical/Management proposal shall include a discussion of the nature and scope of the research and the technical approach, and include a contract schedule. Additional information on prior work in this area, descriptions of available equipment, data and facilities, and resumes of personnel who will be participating in this effort should also be included in the technical proposal. Additionally, the proposal shall include an overarching SOW for the basic IDIQ contract to cover the entire program and a SOW for Task Order 0001. The SOWs are separate and should detail the proposed technical tasks to be accomplished under the effort and suitable for contract incorporation. Do not include any proprietary information in the SOW. Any questions concerning the technical proposal or SOW shall be referred to the Program Manager or Technical POC cited in Section VII(2) until submission of the proposal. b. Volume 2, Cost/Business Proposal: Separate the proposal into a business section and cost section. The business section should contain all business aspects to the proposed contract, such as type of contractual instrument, any exceptions to terms and conditions of the announcement, any information not technically related, etc. Provide rationale for exceptions. Identify any technical data that will be delivered with less than unlimited rights. Cost proposals have no page limitations; however, offerors are requested to keep cost proposals under 50 pages as a goal. The contract costs shall include, as a minimum, a labor category and man-hour breakdown by task, including labor rates, travel, other direct costs, consolidated bill of materials, overheads, G&A, fee, etc. See FAR Table 15.2 for specific information for adequate cost proposal requirements. Cost proposal spreadsheets must be submitted in Microsoft Excel format. Subcontracting plans, for efforts anticipated to exceed $650,000 shall be submitted along with the technical and cost proposals (reference FAR 19.704, DFARS 219.704, and AFFARS 5319.704(a)(1) for subcontracting plan requirements.) Small businesses are exempt from this requirement. The Subcontracting Plan shall be in Microsoft Word format and submitted on a CD with the proposal. A completed Certifications and Representations (Section K) is due with the proposal. A copy of the Section K will be posted as an attachment to this BAA. c. Cover Page: Both the Technical and Cost proposal must have a cover page with the following information: BAA Reference number "BAA-RWK-11-0002", Title of Paper, Period of Performance, Estimated Cost, Name/Address of Company, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number, Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, Technical and Contracting Points of Contact (phones, fax and emails). The Cover page is NOT included in the page count. (5) Submission Dates and Times: White papers are due by 2:00 p.m. CDT, 19 May 2011. White papers received after the due date and time specified shall be governed by the provisions of FAR 52.215-1(c) (3). Both White Papers and Proposals must be submitted to AFRL/RWK Contracting Office to the parties shown Section VII(1). (6) Funding Restrictions: The cost of preparing the white papers in response to this announcement is not considered an allowable direct charge to any resulting contract or any other contract, but may be an allowable expense to the normal bid and proposal indirect cost specified in FAR 31.205-18. (7) Contractual Authority: Offerors are advised that only the Contracting Officer is legally authorized to contractually bind or otherwise obligate the Government. The Government reserves the right to award one, multiple, or no contracts, based on the proposals received and the requirements of the Government. V. WHITE PAPER/PROPOSAL/APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION: (1) White Paper Evaluation Criteria: White Papers will be evaluated as to their projected success in achieving the objectives/requirements outlined in Section I of this BAA, utilizing the Factors and Sub-factors below. Additionally, a risk assessment (See section/paragraph V(3)) will be made of the offers, and selections will be made based on the Best Value to the Government. Awards may be made without discussions. Factors are listed in descending order of importance. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. (1.1) Factor (1) Scientific/Technical Merit - Sub-factors (a) through (c) in Factor (1) are of equal importance. a. Soundness of offeror's proposed AWPI Concept, proposed development, and producibility approach. b. Soundness of the offeror's proposed approach to conducting the design. c. Soundness of the offeror's proposed approach to performing test, evaluation and assessment of the design. (1.2) Factor (2) Capabilities and Experience - Subfactors (a) through (c) in Factor (2) are of equal importance. a. Personnel/Management: Experience and capabilities of key personnel (both technical and management); experience and capabilities to manage technical risks, control cost and schedule. b. Facilities, equipment and techniques necessary to accomplish the project. c. Subcontract Management: Experience and capabilities to manage subcontractor performance, cost and schedule; nature and extent of reliance on subcontractor. Capabilities and experience may include unique combinations of these subfactors, which are integral factors for achieving proposal objectives. Experience may be best indicated by work performed on programs of similar scope and complexity within the last 5 years. Any resumes should be in a separate Appendix, which is not included in the White Paper page limits. The Government team may request supplemental historical information if required to confirm/verify experience and capabilities. (1.3) Factor (3) Cost - Cost/Price includes the reasonableness and realism of the proposed cost and fee and consideration of proposed budgets and funding profiles. Cost/Price is a substantial factor, but ranked as the third order of priority. (2) Proposal Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated as to their projected success in achieving the objectives/requirements outlined in Section I of this BAA, utilizing the Factors and Sub-factors below. Additionally, a risk assessment (See section/paragraph V(3)) will be made of the offers, and selections will be made based on the Best Value to the Government. Awards may be made without discussions. Factors are listed in descending order of importance. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. (2.1) Factor (1) Scientific/Technical Merit - Sub-factors (a) through (d) in Factor (1) are of equal importance. a. The offeror's understanding of the scope of the technical effort. b. Soundness of the offeror's technical approach. c. Soundness of the offeror's management approach. d. Realistic and feasible Statement of Work that implements the technical and managerial approach. (2.2) Factor (2) Capabilities and Experience - Subfactors (a) through (c) in Factor (2) are of equal importance. a. Offeror's record of success on past accomplishments related to the topic. b. Qualified key personnel, subcontractors to include small disadvantaged businesses (SDB), and subject matter experts. c. Adequate facilities, equipment, and other enabling resources. Capabilities and experience may include unique combinations of these subfactors, which are integral factors for achieving proposal objectives. Experience may be best indicated by work performed on programs of similar scope and complexity within the last 5 years. Any resumes should be in a separate Appendix. The Government team may request supplemental historical information if required to confirm/verify experience and capabilities. (2.3) Factor (3) Cost - Subfactors (a) through (c) in Factor (3) are of equal importance. a. Reasonableness for a technology development effort. b. Realistic and appropriate budgeting, pricing, and costs. c. Completeness of the offeror's cost proposal to encompass all anticipated costs. (3) White Paper/Proposal Risk Assessment: White Paper/Proposal risk will be assessed at each Factor level as part of the evaluation of the above evaluation criteria. White Paper/Proposal risk relates to the identification and assessment of the risks associated with an offeror's proposed approach as it relates to accomplishing the proposed effort. Tradeoffs of the assessed risk will be weighed against the potential payoff. The following definitions will be used during the risk assessment: (3.1) High: Likely to cause significant disruption of schedule, increase cost, or degradation of performance. Risk may be unacceptable even with special contractor emphasis and close Government monitoring. (3.2) Moderate: Can potentially cause some disruption of schedule, increase cost, or degradation of performance. Special contractor emphasis and close Government monitoring will probably be able to overcome difficulties. (3.3) Low: Has little potential to cause disruption of schedule, increase cost, or degradation of performance. Normal contractor effort and normal Government monitoring will probably be able to overcome difficulties. (4) No further evaluation criteria will be used. Individual White Paper/Proposal evaluations will be evaluated against the evaluation criteria without regard to other White Papers and Proposals submitted under this BAA. (5) Review and Selection Process: Should formal proposals be requested based on the evaluation of White Papers, those technical and cost proposals will be evaluated at the same time, using the same criteria stated above, and categorized as follows: a. Category I: Proposal is well conceived, scientifically and technically sound, pertinent to the program goals and objectives, and offered by a responsible contractor with the competent scientific and technical staff and supporting resources needed to ensure satisfactory program results. Proposals in Category I are recommended for acceptance (subject to availability of funds) and normally are displaced only by other Category I proposals. b. Category II: Proposal is scientifically or technically sound, requiring further development and is recommended for acceptance, but at a lower priority than Category I. c. Category III: Proposal is not technically sound or does not meet agency needs. VI. AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION: (1) Selection Notices for White Papers: Those White Papers evaluated in accordance with sections/paragraphs V(1) and V(3) and determined to be of Best Value to the Government may be invited to submit a technical and cost proposal. Notification by email or letter will be sent by the contracting or technical POC. Such invitation does not assure that the submitting organization will be awarded a contract. Those White Papers not selected to submit a proposal will be notified in the same manner. Prospective offerors are advised that only Contracting Officers are legally authorized to commit the Government. Offerors may request status of their White Paper no earlier than 45 days after submission. (2) Award Notices for Proposals: Offerors will be notified whether their proposal is recommended for award, by letter or e-mail. The notification is not to be construed to mean the award of a contract is assured, as availability of funds and successful negotiations are prerequisites to any award. The Government reserves the right to award one, multiple, or no contracts pursuant to this BAA. (3) Data Rights Assertions: Any data delivered or anticipated to be delivered with less than unlimited rights must be reported in a separate, appropriately marked appendix to the final report of any awarded contract resulting from this BAA. (4) Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) and Voluntary Protection Program (VPP): Eglin AFB is in the process of pursuing recognition under the OSHA VPP. If required, as a part of a resulting contract from this BAA, AFFARS Clause 5352.223-9001 mandates that adequate health and safety requirements be identified in the contract. Contractors can gain more information regarding the OSHA VPP Program at http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/index.html. VII. AGENCY CONTACTS: Any correspondence must reference the BAA title and number. (1) Contracting and Cost Information: Address all concerns to both individuals: Mr. Venton Lamont, Contract Specialist, (850) 883-2150, venton.lamont@eglin.af.mil and Ms. MiMi Martin, Contracting Officer, at mimi.martin@eglin.af.mil. Address and fax for both: AFRL/RWK, 101 West Eglin Blvd, Suite 337, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810; and fax (850) 882-9599. (2) Programmatic/Technical Issues and Information: Program Manager, Mr. Jerry Provenza, phone (850) 883-2532; Fax: (850) 882-0639; e-mail jerry.provenza@eglin.af.mil. Address: AFRL/RWAV, 101 West Eglin Blvd, Suite 328, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810. (3) In accordance with AFFARS 5352.201-901, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition announcement. Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer listed above for resolution. AFFARS Clause 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Aug 2005) will be incorporated into all contracts awarded under this BAA. The Ombudsman is as follows: Ms Karen Sue Hunter; phone: 937-904-4407; email: karen.hunter@wpafb.af.mil; FAX: 937-904-5036. VIII. OTHER INFORMATION: (1) Communication: Dialogue between prospective offerors and Government representatives is encouraged until submission of White Papers. If a full proposal is requested, dialogue may continue between the offeror and Government representative until submission of the full proposal. Discussions with any of the points of contact shall not constitute a commitment by the Government to subsequently fund or award any proposed effort. Only Contracting Officers are legally authorized to commit the Government. (2) Debriefings: When requested, a debriefing will be provided. The debriefing process will follow the time guidelines set out in 10 USC 2305(b)(5), but the debriefing content may vary to be consistent with the procedures that govern BAAs (FAR 35.016). (3) Wide Area Work Flow Notice: Any contract award resulting from this announcement will contain the clause at DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports, which requires electronic submission of all payment requests. The clause cites three possible electronic formats through which to submit electronic payment requests. Effective 01 October 2006, the Department of Defense adopted Wide Area Work Flow-Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA), as the electronic format for submission of electronic payment requests. Any contract resulting from this announcement will establish a requirement to use WAWF-RA for invoicing and receipt/acceptance, and provide coding instructions applicable to this contract. Contractors are encouraged to take advantage of available training (both web-based and through your cognizant DCMA office), and to register in the WAWF-RA system. Information regarding WAWF-RA, including the web-based training and registration, can be found at https://wawf.eb.mil/. Note: WAWF-RA requirement does not apply to Universities that are audited by an agency other than DCAA. (4) Item Identification and Valuation: Any contract award resulting from this announcement may contain the clause at DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, (Aug 2008) which requires unique item identification and valuation of any deliverable item for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more; subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within an item valued at $5,000 or more; or items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000 when determined necessary by the requiring activity for serially managed, mission essential, or controlled inventory. Also included are any DoD serially managed subassembly, component, or part embedded within a delivered item and the parent item that contains the embedded subassembly, component, or part. Per DFARS 211.274-3 policy for valuation, it is DoD policy that contractors shall be required to identify the Government's unit acquisition cost for all items delivered, even if none of the criteria for placing a unique item identification mark applies. Therefore, your proposal must clearly break out the unit acquisition cost for any deliverable items. Per DFARS 211.274-3 policy for valuation, "the Government's unit acquisition cost is the contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost at time of delivery to the Government for cost type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items" (per DoD, "fully burdened unit costs" to the Government would include all direct, indirect, G&A costs, and an appropriate portion of fee.). If you have questions regarding the unique item identification requirements, please contact the contracting point of contact listed above. For more information, see the following website: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/uid/. (5) Forward Pricing Rate Agreements: Offerors who have Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs) should submit them with their proposal in the Business section of their cost proposal. (6) Pre-Award Clearance: Pursuant to FAR 22.805, a preaward clearance is expected to pertain to this BAA. (7) Excessive Pass-Through Charges: Any contract award resulting from this announcement may contain the clause at DFARS 252.215-7004, Excessive Pass-Through Charges, (May 2008) which requires the contractor to identify in its proposal the percentage of effort to be performed by the prime contractor and the percentage expected to be performed by each subcontractor. If the contractor intends to subcontract more than 70% of the total cost of work under the contract or task order, then it shall identify the amount of the contractor's indirect costs and profit applicable to the subcontract work, and a description of the value added by the contractor. If any subcontractor intends to subcontract to a lower tier subcontractor more than 70% of the total cost of the work, then it shall identify the amount of the subcontractor's indirect costs and profit applicable to the lower tier subcontract work, and a description of the value added by the subcontractor. (8) On-Line Representations and Certifications: Potential offerors are notified that effective 01 Jan 2005 to be eligible for an award; they must submit annual Electronic Representations and Certifications, otherwise known as On-line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) via the Business Partner Network (BPN) at http://www.bpn.gov/orca. These FAR level representations and certifications are required in addition to the representations and certifications specific to this acquisition. Before submitting the Electronic Representations and Certifications, contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database. On-line registration instructions can be accessed from the DISA CCR home page at http://www.ccr.gov. (9) Associate Contractor Agreements: Associate Contractor Agreements (ACAs) are not expected to pertain to this BAA. (10) Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation: As prescribed in FAR 19.308, FAR Clause 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009), is incorporated by reference in this solicitation. This clause will be contained in any contracts resulting from this solicitation. This clause requires a contractor to rerepresent its size status when certain conditions apply. The clause provides detail on when the rerepresentation must be complete and what the contractor must do when a rerepresentation is required. (11) Support Contractors: Only Government employees will evaluate the proposals for selection. AFRL/RW has contracted for various business and staff support services, some of which require contractors to obtain administrative access to proprietary information submitted by other contractors. Administrative access is defined as "handling or having physical control over information for the sole purpose of accomplishing the administrative functions specified in the administrative support contract, which do not require the review, reading, or comprehension of the content of the information on the part of non-technical professionals assigned to accomplish the specified administrative tasks." These contractors have signed general non-disclosure agreements and organizational conflict of interest statements. The required administrative access will be granted to non-technical professionals. Examples of the administrative tasks performed include: a. Assembling and organizing information for R&D case files; b. Accessing library files for use by government personnel; and c. Handling and administration of proposals, contracts, contract funding and queries. Any objection to administrative access must be in writing to the Contracting Officer and shall include a detailed statement of the basis for the objection.
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