Contracting Officer, Naval Ordnance Station, Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 5403 Southside Drive, Louisville, KY 40214-5000

A -- MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CENTER SOL N00164-95-R-0176 DUE 070795 POC John R. Walker, Contracting Officer, (502) 364-5845. INTRODUCTION: Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWCCD) Louisville Kentucky is interested in receiving proposals (technical and cost) on the research and development effort described below. Proposals in response to the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) shall be submitted by 7 July 1995, 3:00 pm EDST, addressed to Contracting Officer, NAVSURFWARFCEN Crane Division Attn: Mr. John R. Walker, Code 1168, BLDG V, 5403 Southside Drive, Louisville, KY 40215-5000, telephone (502) 364-5845. Requests for the supplemental package required for this announcement may be sent to the same address or telefaxed to (502) 364-6996 (alternate (502) 364-6435). This is an unrestricted solicitation. Proposals submitted shall be in accordance with this announcement. Proposals submissions after the cutoff date specified herein shall be treated in accordance with the restrictions of FAR 52.215-10; copy of this document may obtained from the contracting point of contact. There will be no other solicitation issued in regard to this requirement. Offerors should be alert for any BAA amendments that may be published. The government reserves the right to fund multiple efforts under this announcement. BACKGROUND: The Navy is currently the holder of a huge number of unused patents and manufacturing processes and technologies. The Manufacturing Technology Transfer Center (MTTC) is being established as a vehicle to enhance and deploy these patents, processes, and technologies, etc. to small and medium businesses in the private sector. This will assist in the reversal of current trends brought about by downsizing that has depleted the industrial base and will enhance the competitiveness of business through the transfer of proven manufacturing and industrial technologies, processes and use of government patent information. This will be accomplished with the objective of retaining and creating jobs within the manufacturing sector and maintaining the industrial base for the government to procure needed supplies and services. The MTTC shall be a joint venture between NSWCCD and the successful company or companies. The goal of the MTTC is to create a climate for economic stability through retention, expansion, and establishment of new business within the private sector. REQUIREMENTS: NSWCCD seeks a partner or partners to develop a Manufacturing Technology Transfer Center (MTTC). The objectives of the MTTC are to enhance the economy of the region and provide for maintenance of the industrial base. At the same time, it is hoped that these efforts will also benefit NSWCCD it terms of community and political support and the retention and creation of jobs. The MTTC shall be located at the NSWCCD facility. The functions of the MTTC will be as follows: Evaluate and refine industrial manufacturing processes, designs and patents developed by Navy Research Laboratories and Centers of Excellence; Transfer proven manufacturing and industrial technologies to the Navy and private industry; Assess the feasibility of enhancing or improving developed patents, processes and designs for dual use applications; Develop improvements to selected technologies to make them commercially viable; Serve as a center for demonstrating and implementing Best Manufacturing Practices (BMP) from the Navy BMP Program. Specifically, the MTTC shall be tasked to: Operate a teaching factory in an actual production environment; Provide shared manufacturing resources for participants; Provide a testbed laboratory for testing new processes and transferring new technologies to private industry; Educate private industry in the use of Electronic Commerce; Educate private industry in the use of and certification requirements of ISO 9000; Promote business start-ups with a Manufacturing Incubator Facility. The MTTC will be used to evaluate and demonstrate the capabilities of new equipment, techniques, and processes with respect to their applications in manufacturing. Projects undertaken will be primarily developed from and implemented in the MTTC facilities. The baseline strategies are as follows: Establish a learning center/teaching factory at NSWCCD Louisville Kentucky site; Form patnerships with private, academic and public institutions; Develop and conduct symposiums on specific technologies. Explore the possibility of either the MTTC or NSWCCD Louisville Kentucky site becoming the transfer/demonstration point for the Navy Manufacturing Technology (MANTECH) programs. Develop and distribute promotional material describing the MTTC and the services available. NSWCCD will provide the following to this endeavor: Access to technologies that have been developed by the Government and DoD laboratories and centers of excellence; Personnel to preform liaison duties between NSWCCD and Contractor(s); Personnel and required manufacturing resources as determined by each specific task/initiative; There will be two buildings provided for MTTC use: one shall be set aside for use as a machine shop for demonstrations and experimentation; the other facility shall be equipped with 15 workstations to include state-of-the-art computers and basic operational software. Further software requirements and any site licensing shall be the responsibility of the contractor(s). The selected contractor(s) shall provide the following for this endeavor: Selection and application of the candidate technologies, processes and patents; any machines/machindry required for the aforementioned machine shop building; personnel for adminstrative and technical support for the operation of the MTTC. Sufficient personnel to carry out the technical objectives as stated in the contract(s); software and licensing for this software for requirements beyond basic operational software; origination and maintenance of a database that will contain all available information on technologies; set up and maintain an off-site office in near proximity to the MTTC; Promote, maintain alliances with local industry, academia. The following deliverable data items shall be required: (a) Status Report, DI-MGMT-80368, monthly; (b) Funds and Manhour Expenditure Report, DI-FNCL-80331A, monthly; (c) Project Planning Chart, DI-MGMT-80507A, monthly; (d) Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR), DI-F-6004B, quarterly; (e) Presentation Material, DI-ADMIN-81373, as required: (f) Scientific and Technical Reports, DI-MISC-80711, as required; (g) Technical Report-Study/Services, DI-MISC-80508, as required. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria: (NOTE - Items 1 through 3 are in descending order of importance, with item 3 being significantly less important than items 1 and 2, which are considered equal in value.) 1. Technical - Proposed mechanisms to achieve and MTTC's requirements in order to conduct technology transfer to industry and government thus obtaining a high degree of implementation of its developments and results. Proposed process for involving industry, government, and academia in identifying and executing the technical program agenda and deploying the resulting technologies. Background and experience in the areas of manufacturing technology as reflected in previous contracts and personnel background, including relevant qualifications and time commitment of key technical and managerial personnel. Background and corporate expertise in the area of related education, training, and technology deployment as reflected in previous activities and personnel background, including relevant qualifications and experience. Previous experience and understanding of the technical intricacies and innovative approaches to manufacturing technologies. Previous experience with state-of-the-art computer systems, development and maintenance of database. Proposal should show an in-depth understanding of ISO-9000 and its certification process. Submission of proposer generated Statement of Work is a mandatory requirement. 2. Management - Understanding the goals and mission of MTTC and reflection of this understanding in the proposed resources, management structure, organization, technical approach and work emphasis, use of subcontracting, and leveraging of government funds. Adequacy and availability of the facilities and equipment, both available and proposed, for program execution. Include lead-time from award of contract until any proposed modifications would be in place and available to support the technical effort. Proposed development and relationships - both regionally and nationally; i.e., linkages to other consortia, professional organizations, universities, regional, state, and local education and training organizations focused on manufacturing technologies. Policies on intellectual property, propriatary rights, patent restrictions, and foreign activities, governments, and students. 3. Cost - Reasonable cost to the government, including cost sharing by industry, other government, and other participants in the form of matching funding, equipment, facilities, or other ''in-kind'' resources. Cost will be evaluated on the basis of cost realism. This pertains to the offeror's ability to project costs which are realistic and reasonable and which indicates whether the offeror understands the nature and scope of the work to be performed. SUBMISSION PROCESS: Proposers are required to submit eight copies of the proposal. The proposal shall be submitted in two parts: PART I (Technical and Management) and PART II (Cost). A supplemental package containing copies of required DIDS and a preferred method of proposal preparation is available upon request. It is suggested that this package be obtained prior to proposal preparation. Proposals must be recieved no later than July 7, 1995, 3:00pm EDST in order to be considered for award. PART I - Technical and Management: Technical and management shall not exceed 75 single spaced, 10 pitch type pages (folded pages are not allowed), including resumes and exhibits. Part I consist of a cover including title, technical point(s) of contact, administrative point(s) of contact, and pertinent phone numbers; summary page(s) of organizations participating in the proposed bid with addresses and point(s) of contact; a summary of related experience. Part II - Cost: Cost shall contain (1) a one-to-one page cost summary and (2) supporting pages, which shall include a detailed breakdown of labor categories, equipment, travel cost, and any other direct and indirect costs. The Navy reserves the right to select for award any, all, or part, or none, of the response received and intends to incrementally fund any resultant agreement. It is anticipated that a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract will be utilized. The offers may be required to have or obtain security clearance up to and including secret level for the work contemplated under this announcement. The BAA is an expression of interest only and does not commit the government to pay any proposal preparation costs for responding to the BAA. Responses should be forwarded at no cost to the government. The cost in preparing proposals in this announcement is not considered an allowable direct charge to any resulting contract/agreement or other contract/agreement. It is, however, an allowable expense to the normal bid and proposal indirect cost as specified in FAR 31.205-18. Note that only the Contracting Officer is authorized to award government agreements pursuant to this BAA. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Navy. The Navy intends to enter into a multiple year agreement with the MTTC. Approximately 3.5 million is available for efforts selected under this announcement in Fiscal Year 95 with approximately 3 to 4 million available over the next three years. All correspondence and proposals for the restructuring and operation of the MTTC shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the address listed above. (0151)

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