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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR REACTIVE BREACHING TECHNOLOGY SOL N00178-96-Q-1094 POC Dianne Purks, Contract Specialist, Code S119 or Linda R. Coleman, Contracting Officer, Code S114 on (540) 653-7478. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR REACTIVE BREACHING TECHNOLOGY SOLICITATION N00178-96-Q-1094 POC Dianne M. Purks, Contract Specialist, Code S119, (540) 653-7478. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in collaboration with the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), is soliciting research and development proposals for reactive breaching technologies. In particular, the breaching of concrete walls, reinforced with steel bars (rebar) is of interest. It is desired that the breaching result in a 36 inch diameter hole in the wall including the elimination of the rebar. The wall thickness will be a minimum of 8 inches with one-half inch diameter reinforcing bar. Of particular interest is information concerning reactive materials or reactive fragments which, after being delivered or embedded in the wall, will then react and produce the desired breaching effects. The delivery of this material to the wall could be by existing shoulder launched weapon warheads or other light weight delivery systems conducive to operational requirements of the U. S. Marine Corps. At this time, the specific delivery method is undetermined and may be modified to meet the concept/method/ materials of the reactive system. Proposals shall be submitted in original and two copies to the NAVSURFWARCEN Dahlgren Division, Attn: Dianne M. Purks, Code S119, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, Virginia 22448-5100. Proposals and all related correspondence should reference Broad Agency Announcement Number N00178-96-Q-1094. If desired, multiple proposals addressing different areas of research and development may be submitted. Offerors are requested to submit a one to five page ''white paper'' summarizing the proposed effort(s) and a rough order of magnitude of cost to prove feasibility. Offerors will be requested to submit in-depth proposal(s) should NSWCDD/USMC deem the ''white paper'' of scientific and technical merit. The format for the in-depth proposal(s) should be divided into three sections: (1) a technical section which includes a clear statement of objectives, technical approach and methodology, supporting technical information (including an indication of proprietary aspects of the proposed effort), and a plan of action and milestones, (2) a management section which includes a description of relevant corporate expertise, experience, facilities and other relevant resources, resumes of key program personnel, and (3) a cost section which includes a breakdown of the proposed effort described in the technical section. Information shall be provided to offerors of required cost elements. All options and assumptions shall be clearly identified and defined. Award decisions will be based upon competitive selection of proposals resulting from a peer and/or scientific review and availability of funds. Proposals submitted in response to this announcement will be evaluated using the following criteria: (1) overall scientific and technical merits of the proposal, (2) understanding of the research effort proposed, (3) experience and qualification of the principal project personnel and/or the institution or corporation submitting the proposal, (4) potential contributions of the proposed effort to the United States Marine Corps' overall war fighting capabilities and related experience, (5) and the realism of the proposed cost and availability of funds. Technical and other questions regarding this announcement may be submitted to Dianne M. Purks, via telecopier (540) 653-7088. This announcement shall be open for the submission of the white papers through 30 September 1996. Proposals may be submitted at any time during this period and contracts awards may be made at any time through fiscal year 97. This notice constitutes a BAA for NSWCDD as authorized by FAR 6.102(d)(2). Although no portion of this announcement is set aside for HBCU and MI participation, proposals are invited from all sources. This BAA should not be construed as commitment or authorization to incur cost in anticipation of a resultant contract. Information provided herein is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract. Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, Virginia 22448-5100. (0131)

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