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A -- CONCEALED WEAPONS DETECTION TECHNOLOGIES SOL BAA 95-07-PKPX POC David Ferris, Program Manager, 315/330-4431; Joetta Bernhard, Contracting Officer, 315/330-2308. Rome Laboratory and the Advanced Research Projects Agency are soliciting proposals for the innovative development and demonstration of technologies for the unobtrusive, accurate detection of concealed weapons, principally handguns and stabbing and edged weapons concealed on individuals. These technologies must be suitable for both military and law enforcement (LE) applications. Of particular interest are safe, unobtrusive, affordable and effective technologies capable of timely detection of metallic and nonmetallic concealed weapons. A fixed site configuration is of primary interest, however a demonstration of vehicle mounted and/or man portable configurations are also of interest as long as the fixed site configuration is addressed. The operational range should be 1 to 10 meters, the device should be capable of specifying which individual in a crowd is carrying a concealed weapon independent of the person's motion. Concepts should address the medical and social acceptability of the technology proposed. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION. PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED. Offerors are required to submit an original and five (5) copies of their proposal (technical and cost) to David Ferris, OCSM, 26 Electronic Parkway, Griffiss AFB NY 13441-4514 by 16 Jun 1995. A briefing for all interested firms will be held on 19 May 95, at Rome Laboratory, Bldg 106, 26 Electronic Parkway, Griffiss AFB NY 13441-4514 at 1000 hours. An additional briefing package including complete instructions for proposal preparation will be made available to all attendees. Please contact David Ferris at 315-330-4431 if you plan to attend. Firms who do not attend the briefing, but desire to have a copy of the additional material should provide their firm name, point of contact, complete address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address to Joetta Bernhard at 315-330-2308 or FAX 315-330-7790 or e-mail bernhardj@rl.af.mil. This program is envisioned as a two phased effort with Phase 2 being an option. Phase 1 will culminate in demonstration of a breadboard system. Phase 2 will culminate in demonstration of a fieldable brassboard. Evaluation of proposals will be accomplished using the following criteria: (1) overall scientific and technical merit, (2) potential contribution and relevance to this effort, (3) innovativeness of the proposed approach and/or techniques, (4) offeror's capabilities and related experience, and (5) cost realism and reasonableness. The total value of all awards for Phase 1 efforts under this BAA shall not exceed $1.375 million. Foreign participation at the prime contractor level is authorized for this acquisition. The cost of preparing proposals in response to this announcement is not an allowable direct charge to any resulting contract or any other contract, but may be a allowable expense to the normal bid and proposal indirect cost in FAR 31.205-18. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear significant concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Routine questions are not considered to be ''significant concerns'' and should be communicated directly to the Contracting Officer, Joetta A. Bernhard, 315-330-2308. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the contracting officer or program manager, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreemets and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. The Ombudsman for this acquisition is Vincent Palmiero, Chief, Policy and Management Division, RL/PKP at 315-330-7746. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. This BAA is open and effective until one year from the date of the publication of this notice. To receive a copy of the Rome Laboratory ''BAA & PRDA: A Guide for Industry,'' March 1994 (Rev), write ATTN: Lucille Argenzia, Rome Laboratory/PKR, 26 Electronic Parkway, Griffiss AFB NY 13441-4514. All responsible firms may submit proposals which shall be considered. Respondents are asked to provide their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number with their submission and reference BAA #95-07-PKPX. Only Contracting Officers are legally authorized to commit the Government. (0124)

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