DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, ATTN: STEAP-PR-C, RYAN BUILDING, APG MD 21005-5001

A -- SPECWAR CRAFT ADVANCEMENT SOL DAAD05-95-T-6306 DUE 101395 POC Contract Specialist David K. Hart (410) 278-2317 or Shonn Moore (410) 278-7909 (Site Code DAAD05) The Directorate of Contracting (DOC), Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is soliciting proposals for technology development in support of SPECWAR Craft Advancement, including but not limited to Novel Hull Forms and related high value systems and components to achieve advanced performance objectives. DOC is the procuring office for the Office of Special Technology located at Fort Washington, Maryland who is the program office sponsoring the SPECWAR Craft Advancement. The intent of this BAA is to support the Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA). The Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) is soliciting proposals for design concepts and analysis leading to prototype construction and demonstration of an SPECWAR craft. Innovative concepts and advanced technologies are being sought for advanced hulls, systems and components that can be adapted for multiple mission-specific configurations and scenarios. Of particular interest are proposals for design, development, and full scale demonstration which include high risk and high payoff technologies for SPECWAR craft advancement. The SPECWAR craft, as conceived, is an advanced specially configured craft which is air deliverable. SPECWAR craft advancement, as conceived, is a defense related craft with relevance to littoral warfare and newly emerging missions. The craft will be rapidly deployable by air (fixed or rotary) or ship, and configured near of in theater for specific missions such as surveillance, mine warfare, counter narcotics, insertion, and fast interdiction. Area of technological interest in SPECWAR craft advancement include, but are not limited to the following: Novel hull forms (ea.;Wave piercing) and advanced high performance propulsion systems which promise advanced performance, superior sea keeping and ride (low accelerations), excellent load carrying ability, protection from exposure, low life-cycle maintenance costs, and rapid reconfiguration for technology insertion; Signature reduction, survivability and vulnerability related technologies and modular payload systems that facilitate configuring craft for mission dependent stealth and survival requirements; Related advanced air transportability (e.g.;C-130) and air delivery systems to permit rapid, precision delivery of craft; Advanced automation and, modular systems to minimize craft manning requirements; Advanced manufacturing technologies, construction and assembly processes and materials including materials to maximize payload to weight ratios; Advanced high performance propulsion concepts, components and system modules to achieve low weight, high power densities, and low noise; Craft structure which features advances in composite material and lightweight structures facilitating the manufacture of unique hull forms, and which permit impact of signature management, signature reduction and mission specific stealth requirements; Reduced hydrodynamic drag that will facilitate advancement in the areas of increased mission range and operational speeds, handling and maneuverability advancements; Exploration of monocock structures, and fabrication approaches that facilitate advancement of fabrication process; Advanced sea keeping abilities and reduce passenger accelerations, yet allow craft to operate in high sea states; Advanced propulsion and support systems that allow the craft to maintain station for long periods of time will not support from other assets; Advanced fuel economy at all speeds; Advanced ergonomics for operator and passenger use; Advanced signature reduction against world wide threats including but not limited to Radar, ECM, Infrared, Near Infrared, Visual, Acoustic, and Magnetic. Contracts may be issued through ARPA or agents of ARPA. The information in this announcement, in conjunction with the information in the BAA package, constitutes a solicitation of proposals from those offerors capable of satisfying the Government's needs. No other information will be provided. The Government encourages non-profit organizations, educational institutions, small businesses, small disadvantaged business concerns, and HBCU/MI's to submit research proposals for consideration. Proposals submitted within twelve months after publication of this BAA will be considered for award. If funding is available, proposed work should be structured to have a base period of performance (First Phase) not to exceed 18 months, but may include multiple year phased options that extend beyond the initial 18 month period. The BAA selection process shall be conducted in two phases. The first phase shall be a 10 page maximum length paper describing the solution. The Phase I submittal is due no later than 13 October 1995. White papers shall be of no more than 10 pages in length using standard letter size paper, 10 characters per inch, double spaced. The white papers shall provide full descriptions of the solutions, along with anticipated schedule for review and delivery, and rough order magnitude costs for both the demonstration effort, and for production per item costs. A selection panel will be held to evaluate all proposals. The purpose of this selection panel shall be to select proposals meeting the criteria defined above. The second phase will be a full proposal requested only for those solutions that have high probability of award. These proposals are likely to be requested in October 1995, with anticipated awards in December 1995. The Government will notify submitter only whether a candidate has been selected for continued evaluation or removed from consideration. The Government shall not provide information as to why a candidate solution was removed from consideration. To receive this notification, the contractor must include a self addressed stamped envelope along with their submission. The address for submission of packages is Erik P. Syvrud, Office of Special Technology, 10530 Riverview Road, Ft. Washington, Maryland 20744. Potential offerors are encouraged to request the BAA package itself, DAAD05-95-T-6306, which describes the process for proposal submission process, evaluation process, and proposal format. This BAA is available upon written or facsimile request to Mr. David Hart or Mr. Shonn Moore. The request shall include company name, mailing address and BAA number. The facsimile telephone number is (410) 278-7416. Proposals not meeting the format described in the BAA may not be reviewed. (0240)

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