Department of the Navy, Carderock Division Headquarters, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Annopolis, MD 21402-5067

A -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT/UNDERWATER MARINE FOULING CLEANING TOOL SOL N61533-95-BAA-0105 POC Darrell Bachman (410) 293-5273; William J. Barnes (410) 293-5311. This is a Broad Agency Announcement for applied research as defined at FAR 35.016 and is subject to FAR 6.102(d)(2). The U.S. Navy needs a method for underwater cleaning of marine fouling from antifouling (AF) paints without toxicant discharge to receiving waters. It is essential that these ship hulls be maintained free of marine fouling. The Navy loses $75-100M per year in propulsive fuel due to marine fouling induced drag on ship hulls. The current cleaning process is already under scrutiny and regulations are preventing the Navy from cleaning cupriousion enhanced AF paints at some locations. The ships to be cleaned and inspected have hull areas between 25,000 to 160,000 square feet and are typically moored at a pier in an industrial marine environment. All wetted areas of the hull need to be cleaned, up to and including, the waterline. The cleaning method or system must be adaptable for use on an underwater vehicle. The Navy is soliciting research proposals for an innovative method or system to remove biofouling demonstrating technical advancements in ship hull cleaning methods. The Navy is soliciting research proposals which will demonstrate technical advancements in the state of the art for underwater marine fouling cleaning tools. The proposal should address: 1) development and demonstration of fouling removal methods and/or systems which would support the application of innovative concepts to underwater fouling removal; 2) technical approach structured into separate subtasks, schedules and milestone charts including the contractor's capability to perform the task based on recent experience and corporate facilities, and experience of the personnel who will perform the task; 3) provisions for on-site reviews, and quarterly progress and financial reports. The offeror should also provide a detailed cost breakdown for individual tasks as well as a program cost summary. It is anticipated that the effort proposed can be accomplished in 9 months. Proposals should not exceed twenty (20) pages. The primary basis for selection of the proposals wuill be their technical merit and the availability of funds. Proposals shall be evaluated as follows: A) technical approach and probability of success; B) management and organizational approach, personnel experience, program plan and milestones, and corporate capability; C) cost reasonableness and realism. The contracts expected to be negotiated are firm fixed price and cost reimbursement. A preproposal conference will be given to provide background information about the hull maintenance program on 18 May 1995. Any contractor wishing to attend must notify NSWC by FAX (410)293-3866 with the following information: Name of individuals attending; company name, address, phone#, Fax#, U.S. Citizenship is required. The time will be provided 3 business days prior to the brief. Potential offerors shall submit an original plus four copies of the proposal. Technical questions can be directed to Michael Bergen at (410)293-3547. The date of closing is 45 days after this announcement. Proposals can be submitted to Michael Bergen, Code 8520, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, 3A Leggett Circle, Annapolis, MD 21402-5067. (0123)

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