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A -- LONG RANGE SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS SOL BAA 02-95 POC Point of Contact: Pat Schaefer, Contract Specialist, Code 3210.PS (202) 767-6263. This amends the advertisement appearing in the CBD issue dated 01 December 1994 and the BAA publication 02-95, date of issue 01 December 1994. POC Mrs. Pat Schaefer, Contract Specialist, Code 3210.PS (202) 767-6263. Long Range Scientific Sol BAA NRL 02-95. (Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Eastern Time; please do not call prior to requesting or downloading detailed publication noted below.) One additional topic, BAA 568, is hereby added as part of the publication. The following BAA is issued as Addendum #01 to BAA 02-95: BAA 568, ADVANCED ECM TRANSMITTER FOR SHIP DEFENSE. The RF Systems Engineering Section, Code 5747, of the Ships Electronic Warfare Systems Branch conducts research and development of those systems applicable for advanced shipboard electronic warfare to counter the anti-shipping missile (ASM) weapon system including the surveillance and targeting radar associated with the ASM itself. For example, this Section's proposal ''Advanced ECM Transmitter for Ship Defense'' has been selected for funding as an Advanced Technology Demonstration in FY96. Additional information is available in the briefing ''Advanced Technology Demonstration; Advanced ECM Transmitter for Ship Defense'' presented at the NRL Hardkill EW Integration Symposium, 29-31 March 1994. The Naval Research Laboratory is seeking proposals for innovative technology base development in the broad area of advanced transmitter development. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to the following: (1) Multibeam antennas suitable for shipboard use and capable of producing simultaneous beams over broad frequency/spatial operating ranges with wide instantaneous operating bandwidths. (2) Broadband radiating elements for multibeam array application. (3) Beam forming network technology with capability for fast (e.g., 1 nanosecond to 1 microsecond) electronic formation and steering of simultaneous beams over a hemisphere. (4) Amplifier technology for active aperture arrays of small size to achieve radiated power in the MW levels with both pulse and CW operation. In order to provide a clear understanding of all aspects of the proposed program, classified proposals are encouraged. If the offeror is proposing to perform research in a classified area, indicate the level of classification of the organization, the Principal Investigator and all the proposed personnel, and the agency that issued the clearance; if a formal (classified) proposal is requested by NRL, an unclassified executive summary should accompany the proposal. Proposals may identify an overall advanced transmitter concept in order to highlight the technology effort being proposed. Proposals submitted in response to this BAA may be for a period of performance up to three years. Such long term proposals should contain a brief summary of the work contemplated for each 12-month period so that it may be negotiated for an entire 3-year program or for individual one-year increments of the total program. Proposals for a period of less than 12 months will also be favorably considered. In order to offer flexibility in accomplishing this work, several ideas may be included within one proposal in the form of sub tasks or options. Each idea/sub task should have a separate presentation. The outcome of this work may be included as part of the Advanced Technology Demonstration development. Address Initial Proposals to Eugene F. Erickson, Code 5747, (202) 767-2814, FAX (202) 404-7690. Allow one month before requesting confirmation of receipt of Initial Proposal, if confirmation is desired. Substantive contact should not take place prior to evaluation of an Initial Proposal by NRL. If necessary, NRL will initiate substantive contact. Allow one month before requesting confirmation of receipt of Initial Proposal, if confirmation is desired. Substantive contact should not take place prior to evaluation of an Initial Proposal by NRL. If necessary, NRL will initiate substantive contact. Ground rules, proposal preparation instructions and award considerations are provided in the booklet BAA No. 02-95. There are no other changes to this NRL publication. All information for topic 568 is provided above. Proposals involving cooperative research arrangements are welcome. Academic institutions, small disadvantaged-businesses, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions are especially encouraged to participate. Respond to the address above. Effective immediately, the BAA is available on the Internet, specifically the World Wide Web via MOSAIC at the following address: http://www.nrl.navy.mil/BAA/baa.html. The number of the electronic bulletin board for downloading the BAA in whole or in part is (202) 404-8007. The board can transmit at rates up to 2,400 baud. It is available 24 hours per day. Support to users is not available, and callers assume risks of use. However, the board is configured for downloading only, incorporates anti-viral software, and is regularly maintained. Written requests for a publication describing each topic in detail and providing guidance for proposing should be sent to the address shown above. NRL FAX: (202) 767-5896/6197. All requests must be in writing. Therefore, telephone requests will not be honored. It is suggested that institutions having an Office of Sponsored Research use the office as point of contact in writing requests. The detailed publication issue date is 01 December 1994. The announcement of topic 568 will remain open until 30 November 1995. Proposals may be submitted anytime during this period; however they must be in accordance with the detailed publication. (0017)

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