SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- Requests for Information (RFI) For Advanced Photoconductive Materials
- Notice Date
- 12/17/2014
- 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/RIK - Rome, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome, New York, 13441-4514, United States
- ZIP Code
- 13441-4514
- Solicitation Number
- RFI-RIK-15-03
- Point of Contact
- Gail E. Marsh, Phone: 315-330-7518
- E-Mail Address
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Gail.Marsh@us.af.mil
(Gail.Marsh@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Synopsis: Requests for Information (RFI) For Advanced Photoconductive Materials RFI Number: RFI-RIK-15-01 NOTE: Abstracts for this RFI are due no later than 15 Jan 2015 and must be in the format described in Section 3 below. 1.0 INTRODUCTION This publication constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201 Exchanges with Industry before Receipt of Proposals, paragraph (e) "Requests for Information". Respondents should note that no funding has been specifically reserved for this announcement. We are soliciting Requests for Information abstracts only. Do not submit a proposal at this time. 1.1 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) The RFI seeks to obtain technical information on the current state-of-the-art and the future development potential for very high conductivity photoconductive materials. Further, it seeks to obtain information about current and planned development initiatives, technology maturity, fabrication methods, availability, schedule and cost of such materials for use in anticipated Air Force applications. This announcement is not a request for proposals; therefore, responses to the RFI are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. NO PROPRIETARY OR CLASSIFIED INFORMATION SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RFI RESPONSE. Refer to Section 3 of this announcement for instructions on submitting an RFI abstract. 1.2 SUBMISSIONS Submission of an abstract is not required to propose to subsequent Broad Agency Announcements or solicitations (if any) on this topic. Respondents are advised that AFRL is under no obligation to provide feedback with respect to any information submitted under this RFI. 2.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS : The focus of this RFI is on the identification of existing technologies and the near to long-term development potential for photoconductive materials which have very high photoconductivity in the on-state. As a baseline, materials such as Silicon-doped Copper-compensated Gallium Arsenide have been shown to exhibit conductivities on the order of 4 (Ω. cm)-1. Though this level of performance is sufficient for some existing applications, at least an order of magnitude improvement is essential to meet our particular requirement. As such, we are looking for materials which have an on-state photoconductivity of 40 (Ω. cm)-1 as a minimum, preferably much higher. All materials types, both inorganic and organic (i.e., Pentacene-based materials) which exhibit the desired properties, are of interest. Although of less importance, the off-state conductivity of the material should be at least about 3 orders of magnitude less than the on-state. A further consideration is the photon source required to induce photoconductivity in the material. The spectral response of the material may be anywhere between the IR and UV spectral range. However, operation in the visible spectrum is preferable. The power flux density required for material saturation is not particularly important, but the ability to achieve maximum conductivity at a lower illumination intensity is desirable. 3.0 RFI ABSTRACTS SUBMISSION INTRUCTIONS : 3.1 CONTENT All abstracts shall state that they are submitted in response to this announcement and reference the RFI number: RFI-RIK-15-01. RFI responses shall include the company name, address and the title, telephone number, mail and e-mail addresses of the point of contact having the authority and knowledge to discuss the RFI submission. The abstracts should state the specific problem area, the technology proposed, the approach, and the potential advantage to the Air Force. A rough order of magnitude for the cost and a proposed duration of the effort required to provide the requested capability should also be part of the RFI. NO PROPRIETARY OR CLASSIFIED INFORMATION SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RFI RESPONSE. 3.2 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Multiple abstracts within the purview of this RFI announcement may be submitted by each responder. 3.3 SUBMISSION RFI abstract due date is 15 Jan 2015. All responses to this announcement must be addressed to the TPOC, as listed in Section 4.0 of this announcement. Respondents are required to submit at least one electronic copy to the Government Technical POC (TPOC) in Microsoft Office Word or PDF. You are strongly encouraged to confirm receipt of any electronically transmitted documents. AFRL/RI is not responsible for undelivered documents. 3.4 FORMAT Cover Page (1 page only) Respondents are requested to provide their company name, address, phone number, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number, their Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, an e-mail address, and reference this RFI with their submission. As well as Respondent's technical and administrative points of contact (names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses). Abstract (1 page only) Summarize technical concepts, associated technical challenges as well as approaches to address the enumerated technical challenges. Respondents are encouraged to be as succinct as possible while providing sufficient detail to adequately convey the technical concepts, challenges and approaches. Technology/Concept Description (2 pages only) Provide an enhanced view of the technical concepts you are proposing, focusing on the advantages of the technology application and its applicability to the future Air Force needs, indicating if the idea is near-, mid-, or far-term. The description of each solution should include the current state of development and the predicted performance levels the technology should reasonably achieve. The description should indicate whether this is a revolutionary or evolutionary idea, and also provide evidence as to its technical realism/feasibility. This should include a technology readiness level, manufacturing readiness level (if appropriate), and cost. Applicability to Future Air Force needs (optional) (1 page only) Identify and expound upon the most desirable application through the Air Force, concentrating on the added capability this solution provides that currently does not exist. Make it clear how this revolutionary S&T addresses AF specific needs, distinct from those of other government organizations (e.g., DoE, DARPA, Army, Navy, Marines) although relating and leveraging these organizations as appropriate. The description should state if this is an area where the Air Force is expected to be a technology leader (lead AF mission and lead investor), follower (adopt, adapt, or augment an effort external to the AF), or watcher. 4.0 AGENCY CONTACTS Verification of government receipt or questions of a technical nature can be directed to the Technical POC (TPOC): Mr. David Legare Telephone: (315) 330-7135 Email: David.Legare@us.af.mil Questions of a contractual/business nature shall be directed to the contracting officer, as specified below: Gail Marsh Telephone: (315) 330-7518 Email: gail.marsh@us.af.mil
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