COMMANDING OFFICER, NAVFAC CONTRACTS OFC BLDG 41 CODE 2711, NCBC 1000 23RD AVE, PORT HUENEME CA 93043-4301

A -- TECHNOLOGY FOR MODULAR PONTOON BARGES SOL N47408-95-R-3320 DUE 062695 POC Contract Specialist, ROSALIE HAMMONDS, 805-982-5097 This announcement constitutes the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Naval Engineering Facilities Service Center (NFESC) under FAR 6.102(d)(2) to solicit proposals for basic and applied research for innovative technology solutions. Part of the proposed project areas listed in the BAA is being considered 100% set-aside for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or Minority Institutions (MIs) as defined by the clause at 252.226-7000 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Suppliment. Interested HBCUs and MIs should provide the contracting office as early as possible, but not later than 15 days after this notice, evidence of their capability to perform the contract, and a positive statement of their eligibility as an HBCU or MI. If adequate response is not received from HBCUs/MIs, the solicitation will instead be issued, without further notice, as unrestricted, to academic institutions, non profit organizations, and private industry. The following is a description of the RESEARCH required for thia BAA. Technology for Modular Pontoon Barges. The objective is for relevant technologies pertinent to the development of pontoon-based structures. Emerging technologies identified as technical candidates through prior screening will be evaluated, elaborated, modified or scaled down as part of the Navy 6.2 Exploratory Development Program, according to the following objectives: (1) expand existing technologies; (2) develop additional technologies for modularization, pontoon locking and barge linking on the basis of alternate technical criteria; (3) validate proof-of- concept of connector opertions using scale models in hydraulic test tank; (4) verify performance of multiply-linked barges using scale models in hydraulic basin; (5) assess connector performance characteristics using numerical simulation modeling techniques; and, (6) numerical simulation techniques for barge-to-barge, barge-to- wave, and barge-to-pier couplings. The Navy is developing a new pontoon system using modular componency. The basic building blocks weigh 30 long tons, and are sized 25-ft wide by 40-ft long by 8-ft deep. Modular pontoons will be carried aboard military sealift vessels to operational sites where they will be assembled on open water, in conditions up to Sea State 3, as barges that may vary in size from 25-ft wide by 120-ft long upwards to 75-ft wide by 240-ft long. Multiple barges will be linked as ferries and causeways. The program requires development of attending technologies including the following: (1) rigid and flexible connectors that may be installed and disconnected on the high seas; (2) open water operation, stability and capsizing; (3) hydraulic coupling of barges and other structures; and (4) propulsion and resistance to thrust. Awards may be made at any time throught the year. Award decisions on proposal will be based on a competitive selection of proposals from a peer/ scientific review. Persons contemplating submission of a proposal should obtain further information and all forms required for sub- mitting a proposal by contacting the Commanding Officer, Naval Construction Battalion Center, 1000 23rd Avenue, Port Hueneme, CA 93041-4301, Attn: Code 2711-6, Ms. Rosalie Hammonds. Questions regarding this BAA may be FAXed to (805) 982-3015. The NFESC technical point of contact are Mr. Joe Barthelemy (805) 982-1314 and Mr. Erick Huang (805) 982-1256. Contact with the appropriate NFESC Engineer identified in this announcement to determine the extent of interest in a specific research project is encouraged. All proposals in response to this BAA shall be submitted in writing to the address noted above. In addition all proposals shall reference this announcement and shall specifically identify the research area the proposal is responding to.(0128)

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