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A -- HIGH DEFINITION SYSTEMS SOL BAA 95-42 DUE 010596 POC M.A. Hartney and D.E. Slobodin,ARPA/ETO, FAX (703)696-2203. The Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) is soliciting proposals in the area of high definition systems (HDS). Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices or systems. Specifically excluded is research which primarily results in evolutionary improvement to the existing state of practice. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE AND DESCRIPTION: The objective of the ARPA HDS program is to make high-definition display systems thinner, more mobile, more integrated with computing, lower cost, and more effective in human terms. This objective will be met with innovative technology projects and by developing differentiated display products for military systems. ARPA seeks innovative proposals in the following areas: (1) Display Technology to include (a) Power Efficient Reflective and Emissive Displays and (b) Large Screen Displays, (2) Display Components and Manufacturing Equipment to include (a) Flat Panel Display Computer-Aided Design Tool, (b) Flat Panel Display Printing/Micro-replication, (c) Field Emission Display Fabrication Tools, Materials and Components and (d) Display Ruggedization Technology, and (3) Display Systems to include (a) Integrated Emissive Display Concepts, (b) Portable Display Systems, (c) Portable Video Systems and (d) Display Interface Technology. While these are the major areas of interest to the HDS program, offerors may propose in other areas that satisfy the overall HDS goals and objectives. Additional information on these areas is provided in the Areas of Interest section of the BAA 95-42 Proposer Information Pamphlet described below. PROGRAM SCOPE: Awards totalling approximately $50 million over three years are expected to be made during the first half of calender year 1996. Multiple awards are anticipated. Collaborative efforts/teaming and cost sharing are encouraged. The technical POCs are Dr. M. Hartney, fax: (703) 696-2203, electronic mail: mhartney@arpa.mil. and Dr. D. E. Slobodin, fax: (703) 696-2203, electronic mail: dslobodin@arpa.mil. GENERAL INFORMATION: Proposers must obtain a pamphlet, BAA 95-42 Proposer Information Pamphlet, which provdes further information on areas of interest, the submission, evaluation, and funding processes, and proposal and proposal abstract formats. This pamphlet may be obtained by fax, electronic mail, or mail request from the administrative contact address given below. Proposals not meeting the format described in the pamphlet may not be reviewed. In order to minimize unnecessary effort in proposal preparation and review, proposers are strongly encouraged to submit brief proposal abstracts in advance of full proposals. An original and four (4) copies of the proposal abstract must be submitted to ARPA/ETO, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714 (ATTN: BAA 95-42), on or before 4:00 PM, October 20, 1995. Proposal abstracts received after this date may not be reviewed. Upon review, ARPA will provide written feedback on the likelihood of a full proposal being selected and the date and time for submission of a full proposal. Proposers not submitting proposal abstracts must submit an original and four (4) copies of the full proposal to ARPA/ETO, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714 (ATTN: BAA 95-42), on or before 4:00 PM, January 5, 1996 in order to be considered. This notice, in conjunction with the pamphlet, BAA 95-42 Proposer Information, constitutes the total BAA. No additional information is available, nor will a formal RFP or other solicitation regarding this announcement be issued. Requests for same will be disregarded. The Government reserves the right to select for award all, some, or none of the proposals received. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal which shall be considered by ARPA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals, however, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCU and MI participation due to the impracticality of reserving discrete or severable areas of research in HDS technology. All administrative correspondence and questions on this solicitation, including requests for information on how to submit a proposal abstract or proposal to this BAA, should be directed to one of the administrative addresses below, e-mail or fax is preferred. ARPA intends to use electronic mail and fax for correspondence regarding BAA 95-42. Proposals and proposal abstracts may not be submitted by fax r e-mail, any so sent will be disregarded. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Evaluation of proposal abstracts and proposals will be accomplished through a technical review of each proposal using the following criteria, which are listed in descending order of relative importance: (l) overall scientific and technical merit, (2) potential contribution and relevance to the ARPA mission, (3) plans and capability to accomplish technology transition, (4) offeror's capabilities and related experience, and (5) cost realism. Note: Cost realism will only be significant in proposals which have significantly under or over estimated the cost to complete their effort. The administrative addresses for this BAA are: Fax: 703-351-8616 (Addressed to: ARPA/ETO, BAA 95-42), Electronic Mail: BAA95-42@arpa.mil, Mail: ARPA/ETO, Attn.: BAA 95-42, 3701 N. 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