Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Code 210000D, 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA 93555-6001

A -- ANALYZE AND PREDICT HAZARD RESPONSES OF CLUSTER WEAPONS SYSTEM WHEN EXPOSED CERTAIN HAZARD STIMULI SOL N68936-96-R-0167 POC Richard Robert Reyes, Contract Specialist, (619) 939-2230 located at 607 Bowen or Anita R. Dale, Contracting Officer (619) 939-9656. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, California, (NAWCWD) is issuing this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N68936-96-R-0167. This announcement solicits the participation of all offerors capable of satisfying the needs of the Government except that no awards will be made to foreign owned, controlled, and influenced contractors. The BAA consists of three parts: Part I Research Interest, Part II Proposal Preparation and Submission, Part III Proposal Evaluation. Part I, RESEARCH INTEREST: Development of new, innovative scientific method(s)/model(s) to analyze and predict hazard responses of cluster weapons systems when exposed to the following hazard stimuli: bullet impact, fragment impact, fast cookoff as in a fuel fire, slow cookoff, and the effects of sympathetic reaction/detonation. These stimuli are further defined in MIL-STD 2105B. (Note: MIL-STD-2105B is only used in this context to define the hazard stimuli. MIL-STD-2105B does not provide the methods to predict the response of weapon systems to those stimuli. MIL-STD 2105B also allows the Threat Hazard Assessment approach to define the stimuli level.) The Navy is concerned with catastrophic responses of its weapons systems when subject to thermal, impact, and mechanical shock stimuli encountered in shipping, handling, storage and operational use. The Navy has established a requirement that the weapon system exhibit reactions no more violent than burning when subject to the stimuli defined in MIL-STD 2105B. The contractor shall demonstrate/validate the merit and accuracy of the method(s) and analyses developed by predicting the hazard responses of a cluster weapons system subject to the above stated stimuli. The demonstration/validation shall include an analysis of existing component data, prediction of the onset of reaction(s) and the severity of reaction(s), prediction of sympathetic reaction(s) of adjacent stores, assessment of the risk to personnel and facilities, and, if necessary, determination of cost effective means and methods to mitigate unacceptable response to acceptable (burn or less severe reaction) while still maintaining the performance to accomplish the mission. For the above demonstration/validation, the Government will provide data on the Joint Standoff Weapons (JSOW) system with BLU-108 ordnance system. The contractor shall specifically predict the hazard response of the JSOW BLU-108 weapons system to the stimuli levels described in MIL-STD-2105B, and any other stimuli levels identified in the Threat Hazard Assessment. Data deliverables will consist of an informal one page report at the end of the first and second months in each quarter; the contents shall summarize technical progress achieved for the month, expenditures made during the month, and significant problems encountered with actual or planned resolution. A quarterly progress report shall be provided at the end of each quarter; this report shall consolidate the progress made during the quarter, identify expenditures during the quarter, address problems encountered during the quarter and how these problems were resolved, and it shall address plans for the next quarter. These reports are due to the Technical Coordinator at NAWCWD within 10 days after the end of the reporting period. A formal technical report in contractor format shall be made at the completion of work. The report shall include the analysis methods and the demonstration on the JSOW BLU-108 Weapons System. The report shall also include the source code of the analytical model, as well as all input parameters. Two oral briefings will be required at program reviews at NAWCWD, China Lake, CA. Part II, PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION: A pre-proposal conference is expected to be held on or about 23 May 1996. This conference will include a description of the weapons system to be used in the demonstration. An overview of the mission and the design to meet the mission, detailed descriptions of the dimensions and specifications of the JSOW BLU-108, description of the life cycle and the logistic environment during that life cycle (e.g., when the weapon is in the storage container, storage in magazines) and the design approach used to minimize hazards while meeting the performance criteria. Description of the energenic materials in the sub-munitions, and the hazards associated with these materials, along with the test result of hazard tests on the sub-munitions, will be presented. It is strongly recommended that potential bidders attend this meeting. To reserve a place at the conference, please contact the Technical Coordinator, Thomas L. Boggs, (619) 939-1083 or 1122 before 7 May 1996. The conference will be video taped, and those unable to attend can obtain a copy of the video and handouts by contacting the Technical Coordinator. Proposals may be submitted anytime before 1500 Pacific Daylight Savings Time, on 27 June 1996. Earlier submittals are encouraged. All proposals should include the information specified in this announcement. Any proprietary data provided for evaluation purposes only must be clearly and specifically identified. The tehnical portion of the proposal should contain the following: (1) A one page abstract that includes a concise description of the stimuli area (e.g., bullet impact, fragment impact, fast cookoff, slow cookoff, sympathetic reaction to be addressed (a proposal can address one or more stimuli areas) and the basic approach proposed. (2) Data substantiating the approach chosen to meet the Insensitive Munitions characteristics and system performance requirements must be included in the technical discussion of each task or sub task presented. Data must be of sufficient detail to enable the source selection team to fairly evaluate the approach chosen. (3) A discussion stating the background and objectives of the proposed work, the approach(es) to be used, the tasks to be performed, the level of effort and the performing personnel for each task, and the deliverables for each task and how these deliverables are combined to satisfy the overall goal. Offerors should provide enough technical information to allow scientists and engineers with general training to make a complete evaluation of the effort. (4) The type of support, if any, the offeror requires the Government. This includes considerations such as shock sensitivity parameters of the energetic materials and/or any computer codes. A general overview of available data and computer codes will be presented as part of the pre-proposal conference. (5) The names of other parties receiving the proposal and/or funding any portion of the proposed effort. If none, so state. The management portion of the proposal should contain the following: (1) A description of the management and administrative organization available to oversee the project and assure expedious and economical completion of the effort. (2) The names, brief resume, and list of recent publications/patents of the offeror's key personnel who will be involved in the effort. The resume(s) should emphasize previous work in the area of the work proposed. (3) A brief description of facilities, equipment, computers, and computer codes for the work proposed. (4) A list of the last three contracts, if any, the offeror performed in hazard analysis and prediction of response. The list should contain the names, addresses, phone number, contact, contract number, and purpose of contract. The cost portion of the proposal should contain the following: (1) A cost break-out by task and sub-task that is linked to the timeline for completion. To be eligible for a contract, the offeror must be able to comply with the performance schedule and possess the necessary technical skills, capabilities and financial resources to perform. Restrictive Markings on Proposals must clearly indicate any limitations on the disclosure of the contents. In the absense of such identification, it will be assumed the Government has unlimited rights to all data in the proposal. Proposals should be addressed to Commander, Code 210000D, Attention: Richard Reyes, NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV, 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA 93555-6001. The anticipated contract period of performance is twelve months. Single, multiple, or no contract awards may be made. Availability of funds will limit the number and magnitude of contracts awarded. The expected contract award date is Aug/Sept 96. Part III. PROPOSAL EVALUATION: Proposals will be evaluated against the following criteria in a peer or scientific review process in descending order of importance: (1) The technical merits of the proposed approach(es) with emphasis on new, innovative aproaches which best meet the government's requirements; (2) The offerors's capabilities and related experience including the experience of the principal investigator and the team's key personnel who are critical to achieving the proposed objective(s); (3) Past performance; (4) The reasonableness and realism of proposed costs and fees. No portion of the effort for which the BAA is being issued has been set aside for historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions. (0108)

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