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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MISISON RESPONSIVE ORDNANCE (MRO) SOL N00178-95-Q-1103 POC Paul Learn, Contract Specialist, Code S112, (703) 663-7478. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is soliciting Research and Development proposals for the exploratory development of ordnance system technologies that could potentially demonstrate the feasibility of Mission Responsive Ordnance (MRO). MRO is defined as those technologies that allow a single missile ordnance system to alter its output and/or mode of operation to maximize lethality against a wide spectrum of targets. An example is a single strike ordnance system that could attack a reinforced- concrete bunker by penetration and internal blast or could attack multiple dispersed targets with fragments or slugs, with little or no loss of efficiency. In addition, it is desired that the MRO system concept be able to modify/attenuate/direct its output to minimize collateral damage in the target area when appropriate. Proposals should focus on conceptualizing and demonstrating the underlying technologies that enable ordnance to adapt output to the target spectrum and encounter conditions. These technologies include, but are not limited to : 1. Fuzing 2. Safe and Arm 3. Initiation 4. Submunitions 5. Warhead structural/packaging 6. Energetic materials 7. Target sensing and recognition 8. Concrete penetration. The target spectrum for the MRO system includes, but is not limited to: bunkers, bridges, vehicles (tanks, trucks, personnel carriers) personnel, Transportable Erector Launchers, revetments, buildings, and ships. Proposals should deal with ordnance systems capable of delivering blast performance roughly equivalent to current systems in the 500 - 1000 pound class. Practicality, payoffs, and benefits of the technologies that will lead to multiple response options within this class should be addressed. Proposals shall be submitted in original and three copies to the Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Attn: Mr. Paul Learn, Code S112, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, Virginia 22448-5100. Proposals and all related correspondence should reference Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Number N00178-95-Q-1103. If desired, multiple proposals addressing different areas of research and development may be submitted. Offerors are encouraged to submit a one to five page ''white paper'' summarizing the proposed effort(s) and a rough order of magnitude of cost to obtain a preliminary indication of potential NSWCDD interest. Offerors will be requested to submit in-depth proposal(s) should NSWCDD deem the ''white paper'' of scientific and technical merit. The format for the in-depth proposal(s) should be divided into three sections: (1) a technical section which includes a clear statement of objectives, technical approach and methodology, supporting technical information (including an indication of any proprietary aspects of the proposed effort), and a plan of action and milestones, (2) a management section which includes a description of relevant corporate expertise, experience, facilities and other relevant resources, and resumes for key program personnel, and (3) a cost section which includes a cost breakdown of the proposed effort described in the technical sections. All options and assumptions shall be clearly identified and defined. Award decisions will be based upon competitive selection of proposals resulting from a peer and/or scientific review and availability of funds. Proposals submitted in response to this announcement will be evaluated using the following criteria: (1) overall scientific and technical merits of the proposal, (2) potential contributions of the proposed effort to the Navy's overall warfighting capabilities or specific Navy missions; (3) the offeror's capabilities and related experience: and (4) realism of the proposed cost and availability of funds. Proposals will be accepted until 30 September 1995. This notice constitutes a BAA for NSWCDD as authorized by FAR 6.102(d)(2). It is anticipated that any award resultant from this BAA will utilize the Research and Development Streamlined Contract format as defined in DFAR 235.7006 for the contract. Although no portion of this announcement is set aside for HBCU and MI participation, proposals are invited from all sources. This BAA should not be construed as a commitment or authorization to incur cost in anticipation of a contract. Information provided herein is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract. Questions concerning the BAA may be telecopied to Mr. Paul Learn on (703) 663-7088. (0116)

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