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89 -- COMBAT RATIONS RESEARCH NETWORK (CORANET) AND DEMONSTRATION SITE (DEMO) SOL BAA#96-01 DUE 111796 POC Contract Specialist, LT DAN SEEP, 215 737-5549, or Contracting Officer, JAMES A. LECOLLIER, 215 737-3625. 17. This notice is the same notice that was published in the ''Services A Research and Development'' section of the CBD. The original CBD Notice was published in ''A Research and Development'' section of the CBD 17 November 1995, and three subsequent amendments were published in the 7 and 8 December 1995 announcements and in this announcement. The Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) is soliciting proposals in the area of Combat Ration Network (CORANET) for Technology Implementation and related technology. Proposed research and development should investigate innovative approaches that enable significant advances in manufacturing and related technology, devices, or systems. Technical oversight of the projects selected for funding under this BAA will be performed by DLA. A total of approximately $11.8 million over a 5-year period is planned for funding multiple efforts selected from this BAA. Total contract values will not exceed: $25,000 per year per CORANET partner, $150,000 for each individual project, and $800,000 per year per Demonstration Site (DEMO). The goal of this program is to significantly improve the combat ration industry's ability to respond quickly to meet a wide range of military conditions through research, development, technology transfer demonstrations, and implementation for the combat ration community and related industries. Each organization participating in the program is a Partner in the CORANET. The network of organizations include, but are not limited to, universities, equipment manufacturers, equipment suppliers, current ration manufacturers, and software developers. Each CORANET partner will be responsible for utilizing its technical expertise to advance the state-of-the-art of manufacturing process technology and facilitate its implementation into industries that support DLA. Proposals for individual efforts should be submitted. The potential technical areas include, but are not limited to, electronic data interchange, computer-aided design, computer integrated manufacturing, simulation, production control, artificial intelligence, manufacturig software, materials, factory operations, equipment development, equipment automation, quality assurance devices, work methods, worker performance, inspection, and testing. The program consists of two parts, namely, Combat Ration Network (CORANET) for Technology Implementation, and the Demonstration Facility Site (DEMO). For CORANET proposals, a technical plan is required to identify opportunities for technology improvement through short-term projects (STP's). The DEMO requires the contractor to provide cost sharing in matching cash (cash outlay), equipment, and facilities. The contractor shall share in the cost performance of the DEMO by providing a minimum level of 33% cash outlay for costs other than equipment and building facilities for the initial period. The technical POC is Mr. Russ Eggers, (703) 767-1417, fax: (703) 767-1474. The Government anticipates award of multiple contracts, however, the number of awards will be dependent upon the needs of the Government, the technical excellence of the proposals, and availability of funds. Proposals shall be submitted in separately-bound volumes, namely, Volume I titled Technical Proposal, and Volume II titled Cost Proposal. The offeror may submit proposals for the CORANET only. Submission of a DEMO proposal is optional. The DEMO proposal does not affect the CORANET evaluation. DEMO awards will be limited to successful CORANET offerors. An offeror may submit proposals for a DEMO with the initial cost proposal submission or, if a successful CORANET offeror, during the CORANET contract period of performance. Offerors must submit an original and four (4) copies of full proposals by 3:00 P.M. local Philadelphia time on 16 January 96 in order to be considered for evaluation. Address proposals to the Defense Personnel Support Center, Business Opportunities Office, DPSC-PBC, Bldg. 12 - 1st Floor, 2800 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145-8419. Proposers must obtain a pamphlet, BAA 96-01 Proposer Information, which provides further information on areas of interest, requirements, submission of proposals, evaluation process, evaluation of proposals, proposal format, and other general information. This pamphlet may be obtained by fax or mail request to the administrative contact address given below. Note: If you have formally requested CORANET information form DPSC based on the November 17, 1995 CBD announcement, you will automatically receive the BA pamphlet. Proposals not meeting the format described in the pamphlet will not be reviewed. This notice, in conjunction with the pamphlet BAA 96-01 Proposer Information, constitutes the total BAA. No additional information is available, nor will a formal RFP or other solicitation be issued regarding this announcement. 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 DLA. Historical 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 impracticability of reserving discrete or severable areas of research and development in combat ration manufacturing and related technology community. Evaluation of CORANET proposals will be accomplished through technical review of each proposal using the following criteria, which are listed in descending order of importance: (1) Past Performance/Experience, (2) Technical merit, (3) Benefit to the DLA Mission, (4) Understanding the Problems Encountered in the Packaged Food Manufacturing Industry, (5) Focused Technical Area, and (6) Management. Evaluation of DEMO proposals will be accomplished through a technical review of each proposal using the following criteria: (1) Demonstration Facility Operational Plan, (2) Demonstration Cycle, (3) Education and Training (DEMO), (4) DEMO Financial Plan and Budget, (5) Management Information Services, and (6) Coalition. A BAA WORKSHOP is scheduled to be held on 3 January 1996 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. local Philadelphia time, please RSVP LT Dan Seep (215) 737-5549 or Jim Lecollier (215) 737-3625. You must RSVP your intentions to attend the workshop via Fax 215 737-4115, 7774, or 2988, E-Mail dseep@dpsc.dla.mil or by letter. The workshop will be held in the Franklin Room (Building 14, above the Cafeteria). Directions to DPSC are located on our home page, http://www.dpsc.dla.mil. Initial proposal evaluation will occur 30 days after the BAA workshop. All administrative correspondence and questions regarding this announcement, including requests on how to submit a proposal, shall also be directed to the administrative office noted below.Proposals may NOT be submitted via fax or e-mail. Any proposals sent as such will be disregarded. Requests may be made via telephone or fax, however, ALL REQUESTS MUST BE CONFIRMED IN WRITING. This announcement will remain open for a period of one (1) year from the date of initial publication, 17 November 1995. Proposals may be submitted anytime during the one year period provided that they are in accordance with the detailed publication, BAA 96-01 Proposer Information. Further information will be placed on our home page http://www.dpsc.dla.mil key word Readiness Commodity Business Unit, then key word Research and Development Interests. This home page will be available after Christmas Holidays. The administrative address for this BAA is: Defense Personnel Support Center, ATTN: DPSC-HROAA (Lt. Dan Seep), 2800 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145-5099. Phone: (215) 737-5549 and Fax: (215) 737-7774 or 4115. (0355)

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