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A -- NAVY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS (ATDS) POC Contact: Mr. Frank M. Lev, ONR 03C, (703) 696-6644. The Navy is soliciting both purely industry and joint government-industry concept proposals for Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs) as candidates for the FY98 ATD program. The goal of the ATD program is to demonstrate, in an operational context, high-risk/high-payoff technologies that could significantly impact future warfighting or warfighting support capabilities. Concept proposals shall be submitted to the Office of Naval Research, Attn: Frank M. Lev (ONR 03C), 800 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA, 22217-5660. Strict confidentiality of proprietary information is assured to the extent permitted by Federal law. Concept proposals must arrive no later than 5:00 PM, 29 November 1995. Submittals received after that date will not be evaluated. ONR will also receive on or before 29 November 1995, purely government concept proposals which will be evaluated along with both purely industry and joint government-industry concept proposals. In the current environment, with decreasing opportunities to transition needed technologies to the Fleet, it is critical to select and fund the most promising high payoff ATDs. Each ATD should advance promising emerging technologies which could most positively affect Naval operations. Accordingly, concept proposals that address an important Naval operational requirement and have a strong potential for transition will be favorably viewed in the selection process. This CBD announcement offers industry an opportunity to directly solicit government insight relevant to these areas. Industry is strongly encouraged to contact the ATD point of contact at the appropriate Naval Warfare Center, Naval Research Laboratory, Naval Systems Command, Program Executive Officer, or Direct Reporting Program Manager, as provided in the list below, in order to facilitate the development of purely industry and joint government-industry concept proposals. Joint government-industry concept proposals must be submitted to ONR by industry. ATD GUIDANCE: This Advanced Technology Demonstration Guidance is intended to focus concept proposals toward demonstrating breakthrough capabilities based upon emerging technologies addressing the following operational requirements: BATTLESPACE AWARENESS: Extended detection range in clutter and countermeasures, Noncooperative target identification at tactically significant ranges, Real time detection of events, objects, and environments necessary to complete tactical picture. SURVIVABILITY: Signature reduction and control, Tactical ballistic and guided missile defense, Automated countermeasures/ counterweapons, Protection of information systems. READINESS: Reduced maintenance down-time, Enhanced training effectiveness via modeling and simulation, Simplified man-machine interfaces. JOINT OPERATIONS: Efficient and adaptable links for networks and communication systems. ENVIRONMENT: Environmentally robust materials and coatings, Environmentally benign materials or system concepts. OTHER MILITARY OPERATIONS (including historically non-traditional military roles): Peacekeeping, Less than lethal weapons, Counterdrug operations, Maritime interdiction and surveillance, Counterproliferation of weapons of mass destruction, Disaster relief/humanitarian aid, Refugee/immigration control. GENERAL ATTRIBUTES APPLICABLE TO ABOVE REQUIREMENTS: Affordability, Interoperability, Multiple platform applicability, Facilitation of reduced manning, Leverage of commercial investments and products. CRITERIA: The evaluation of ATD candidates will be based upon the following criteria: (1) Responsiveness to Naval warfighting and warfighting support requirements, (2) Strong OPNAV program sponsor support, (3) Strong potential for transition, (4) High payoff (e.g., step improvement in performance, affordability, maintainability, reliability, manpower utilization), (5) High technical merit and risk, (6) Technically feasible (includes maturity of technology), (7) ATD project duration of 3 years or less, and (8) ATD project funding of less than $15M. FORMAT: Concept proposals shall consist of a ONE-PAGE SYNOPSIS containing Title, OPNAV Program Sponsor, Current Warfighting or Warfighting Support Shortfall, ATD Goal, Brief Description, Projected Payoff, Transition Plan, Funding Required (FY98-00), AND A FIVE-PAGE (OR LESS) TECHNICAL PROPOSAL containing Title, ATD Goal, Expanded Description, Technology Base Status, Technical Approach (Risk Mitigation), Planned Schedule/ Milestones/ Deliverables, Transition Plan, Management Structure listing OPNAV Program Sponsor, SYSCOM/PEO/DRPM Execution Manager, ONR Technical Manager and Principal Performers. Six hard copies of each concept proposal along with a copy stored in Microsoft Word 6.0 on a 3 1/2'' DOS-formatted floppy disk must be provided. Those offering concept proposals which are highly rated may be requested to brief their concept proposal to the Navy's Science and Technology Working Group (STWG) in mid-March 1996. It is the Navy's intent to announce the list of briefing submitters and their concept topics in the agenda to be established for the STWG meeting. Each of the briefing companies, universities, and federal laboratories will receive this list approximately three weeks prior to the STWG meeting, all briefed proposals will be competed against one another. No funds have yet been appropriated for FY98 Navy ATDs. This BAA provides no funding for concept proposal development. Unsuccessful offerors of concept proposals will be acknowledged. Concept proposals will not be returned after evaluation. This CBD notice itself constitutes the BAA as contemplated by FAR 6.102(d)(2). Unless otherwise stated herein, no additional written information is available, nor will a formal RFP or other solicitation regarding this announcement be issued. Requests for the same will be disregarded. The Government reserves the right to select all, some or none of the proposals received in response to this announcement. No portion of this BAA has been set aside for HBCU and MI participants, though their participation is encouraged. ATD points of contact: Naval Research Laboratory, Dr. Stephen Sacks,(202) 767-3666, Naval Air Warfare Center(Weapons Div.), Dr. Bill Clark, (619) 927-1809, Naval Air Warfare Center(Aircraft Div), Mr. Dave Bailey, (215) 441-2501, Naval Surface Warfare Center(Dahlgren Div), Ms. Mary Lacey, (540) 653-8151, Naval Surface Warfare Center(Carderock Div), Dr. Joseph Corrado, (301) 227-1417, Naval Undersea Warfare Center(Newport Div), Mr. Roy Tozier, (401) 841-7284, Naval Command,Control and Ocean Surveillance Center(RTD&E Div), Mr. Jim Simmons, (619) 553-0257, Naval Air Systems Command, Mr. Bill Teele, (703) 604-2080, x6307, Naval Medical Research and Development Command, CDR Lyn Yaffe, (301) 295-1825, Naval Sea Systems Command, Mr. Albert Ritter, (703) 602-3002, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, CAPT Gary Quick, (703) 602-5691, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mr. Andy Del Collo, (703) 325-0032, Naval Supply Systems Command, Mr. Freddie Lewis, (703) 607-1647, Marine Corps Systems Command, Mr. Caroll Childers, (703) 784-2761, Bureau of Naval Personnel, Dr. Michael Letsky, (703) 614-6859, Program Executive Officer (Air ASW, Assault & Spec. Mission Programs), Mr. Bob Davis, (703) 604-2200, x4710, Program Executive Officer (Cruise Missiles and UAV Programs), Mr. Dave Daniel, (703) 604-0773, Program Executive Officer (Tactical Aircraft Programs), CDR Mark Swaney, (703) 604-2446, x8541, Program Executive Officer (Mine Warfare), Col. John Korneder, (703) 602-9807, Program Executive Officer (Submarines), CAPT Robert Cook, (703) 602-3618, Program Executive Officer (Theater Air Defense), Dr. Ed Baker, (703) 602-1822, Program Executive Officer (Space Communications and Sensors), Mr. Jay Joss, (703) 602-5801, Program Executive Officer (Joint Advanced Strike Technology Program), CAPT Sim Austin, (703) 602-7390, x6604, Program Executive Officer (Undersea Warfare), CDR John Polcari, (703) 602-8530, Direct Reporting Program Manager (Strategic Systems Programs), Mr. Phil Spector, (703) 607-0559, Direct Reporting Program Manager (AEGIS), Mr. Richard Britton, (703) 602-7196, Direct Reporting Program Manager (Advanced Amphibious Assault), Mr. Craig Lamond, (703) 696-1120. (0234)

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