AL/HR, PKRH, 7909 Lindbergh Drive, Brooks AFB, TX 78235-3532

A -- COMPUTER-AIDED BUSINESS ENGINEERING SOL F41624-95-R-5012 POC Contact Point-Ralph Urias, Contract Negotiator, (210) 536-7446, PKR-SSS-95-08. Part 2 of 2--A-- PROGRAM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (PRDA PKR-SSS-95-08) (3) Security Requirements: All materials developed under this research effort will be UNCLASSIFIED. It is possible that successful offerors will have access to classified data and documents up to SECRET classification during the ATD. (4) Other Special Requirements: (a) DO NOT SUBMIT PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME. Offerors are strongly encouraged to submit one original of a not to exceed ten (10) page white paper on their proposed research topic to Mr Ralgh Urias, AL/HR (HSC/PKRH), Bldg. 578, Rm. 115N, 7909 Lindbergh Drive, Brooks AFB, Texas 78235-5352, Phone (210) 536-5776. Two copies of the white paper should be sent to Capt Robert Goerke, OL AL/HRGA, 2698 G ST, WPAFB, OH 45433-7604, Phone (513) 255-7774. White papers must reference the above PRDA number. The white paper technical proposal shall be formatted as follows: Section A: Title, period of performance, cost of effort, and name of company; Section B: Task Objective; and Section C: Technical Summary. Multiple white papers addressing different research areas may be submitted by each offeror. The purpose of this white paper is to preclude effort on the part of an offeror whose proposed work is not of interest to the Government. Those white papers found to be consistent with the intent of the PRDA and of interest to the Government may be invited to submit a technical and cost proposal. Offerors who do not submit white papers may still submit technical and cost proposals. The closing date for submission of technical and cost proposals for those offerors who do not submit white papers is 60 days after the publication date of this announcement. Complete instructions for proposal preparation and submission will be forwarded with any proposal invitation or request for proposal preparation instruction in response to this announcement. An invitation based on a submitted white paper does not assure that the submitting organization will be awarded a subsequent contract. (b) Ada Language: Ada is the preferred programming language for Science and Technology software developments and is utilized in all cases except when the nature of the research and development effort is such that use of Ada is infeasible or would adversely affect the development. White papers that envision software development shall provide a rationale or justification for Ada nonuse in the development effort IAW Armstrong Laboratory Regualtion 80-3. A copy of this regulation can be obtained from Research and Development Contracting, Mr Ralph Urias, AL/HR (HSC/PKRH), Bldg 578, Rm 115N, 7909 Lindbergh Drive, Brooks AFB, TX 78235-5352, Phone (210) 536-5776. (c) Computer Data: A copy of any data bases and/or software models which are constructed by successful offerors to this announcement will be used and retained by the Air Force. All data bases and models will be provided in automated form (e.g., magnetic tape, 3.5'' high density diskettes, or via modem). Data bases and models should be usable in a DOS 386/486-based computing environment with appropriate documentation on format and contents. C-- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Options are discouraged and unpriced options will not be considered for award. Responders are requested to provide their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Number and reference number PKR-SSS-95-08 with their submissions. Historically Black Colleges and Univeristies (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to apply. Notice to Foreign Owned Firms: Such firms are asked to immediately notify the Air Force point of contact upon deciding to respond to this announcement. Foreign contractors shall be aware that restrictions may apply which could preclude their participation in this acquisition. Anticipated Period of Performance: The total length of the technical effort is estimated to be 44 months. The contractor shall also provide for an additional 4 months for processing/completing the final report. Expected Award Date: Sep 95. The government anticipates multiple contract awards with efforts ranging from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000. Type of Contract: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) or Cost Reimbursement (no fee). D-- PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: The cost of preparing proposals (as well as white papers) in response to this announcement is not considered an allowable direct charge to any contract awarded under this PRDA or any other contract. It may however, be an allowable expense to the normal bid and proposal indirect cost as specified in FAR 31.205-18. A supplemental package is available to assist the offeror in preparing the white paper. This can be obtained by contacting Captain Robert Goerke (513) 255-7774. It is suggested that the offeror request this package within 7 days after publication of announcement to ensure adequate preparation time. Offerors are advised that only contracting officers are legally authorized to commit the government to an award under this PRDA. Every effort will be made to protect the confidentiality of the white paper and any evaluations. The submitter must mark the white paper with a protective legend IAW FAR 52.215-12. Offerors should briefly address whether the research proposed will result in environmental impacts (including the use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances) and how the offeror will assure compliance with environmental statutes. Unnecessarily elaborate white papers or proposals are not desired. E-- BASIS FOR AWARD (Evaluation Factors): All submitted white papers will be evaluated for technical approach and determine whether they are of interest to the Government. Offerors whose white papers were selected will be requested to submit definitive technical and cost proposals for the AF to evaluate. Offerors shall have 30 days after the request to submit the full proposal. Offerors whose white papers were not selected for full proposal submission may still submit a full proposal if the wish within 30 days after notification. Individual proposal evaluations will be based on acceptability or non-acceptability without regard to other proposals submitted under this announcement. Proposals will be evaluated under technical and cost criteria in that order. The award decision will be based on evaluation of all criteria set forth in this PRDA. The source selected may or may not have the lowest proposed total costs. Technical criteria are more important than cost factors. The following technical evaluation criteria (equal in importance) will be used to evaluate proposals: (i) new and creative solutions; (ii) understanding the scope of the technical effort; (iii) soundness of the offeror's technical approach; (iv) avialability of qualified technical personnel and their experience with applicable technologies; (v) past experience in applicable research areas; and (vi) organization, clarity, and thoroughness of the proposal. The cost evaluation criteria (also equal in importance) include: reasonableness, completeness, and realism. The AF reserves the right to select for award, any, all, part or none of the proposals received. F-- POINTS OF CONTACT: Questions on the research objectives or preparation of the technical proposal should be addressed to Captain Robert Goerke, AL/HRGA, 2698 G ST, WPAFB, OH 45433-7604, phone (513) 255-7774. Questions on contracting or cost issues should be addressed to Research and Development Contracting, Mr Ralph Urias, AL/HR (HSC/PKRH), Bldg 578, Rm 115N, 7909 Lindbergh Drive, Brooks AFB, TX 78235-5352, phone (210) 536-5776. (0131)

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