R&D Contracting Directorate, 2530 C St, WPAFB OH 45433-7607

A -- COOPERATIVE MATERIALS RESEARCH PROJECTS. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS IN TWO PARTS. THIS IS PART 1 OF 2 PARTS SOL PRDA NO. 97-25-MLK DUE 110596 POC Bobbi Cunningham, Contract Negotiator, WL/MLKM, (513) 255-5936. NOTICE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS IN TWO PARTS. PART 1 of 2 PARTS: A--INTRODUCTION: Wright Laboratory (WL/MLI) is interested in receiving proposals (Technical and Cost) on the research effort described below. Offerors are solicited from consortiums with at least three (3) university members or from a single entity with at least three (3) university team members or a single university with at least two other universities as team members. Inclusion of Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions, small and/or minority businesses in the membership of the consortium, or as team members to a single entity, is highly encouraged. Proposals in response to this PRDA shall be submitted by 05 November 1996, 1500 hours Eastern Daylight Time, to Wright Laboratory, Directorate of Research and Development Contracting, Attn: Bobbi Cunningham, WL/MLKM, Bldg 7, Area B, 2530 C Street, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7607. Because work will be performed primarily at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), the consortium/entity (hereafter termed ''offeror'' or ''recipient'') shall be prepared to establish an office located within a 100 mile radius from WPAFB. Substantial involvement by the Government Project Engineer is anticipated. Proposals submitted shall be in accordance with this announcement. Proposal receipt after the cut-off date and time specified herein shall be treated in accordance with restrictions of FAR 52.215-10. A copy of this provision may be obtained from the contracting point of contact. There will be no other solicitation issued in regard to this requirement. Offerors should be alert for any PRDA amendments, including those that may permit subsequent submission of proposal dates. Offerors should request a copy of the WL Guide entitled ''PRDA and BAA Guide for Industry''. This Guide was specifically designed to assist offerors in understanding the PRDA/BAA proposal process. In addition, a supplemental package of proposal information should be requested from Ms. Cunningham. The ''PRDA and BAA Guide for Industry'' and the supplemental package of proposal information are available through either of the following methods: (1) Download from Internet -- For ''PRDA and BAA Guide for Industry,'' use the Wright Laboratory R&D Contracting Home Page (look under ''A Contracting Toolbox'' for ''PRDA/BAA Indexed Guide''): www.wl.wpafb.af.mil/contract/hp.htm (Note: For the supplemental package, also use the Wright Laboratory R&D Contracting Home Page at the Internet address listed above, looking under ''Contracting Opportunities,'' then under ''Materials-- Metals and Ceramics'') If using this method, please confirm by providing your name, address and telephone number via e-mail or fax to Bobbi Cunningham at the fax number or e-mail address listed below) The fax number is 513-255-9217 and the e-mail address is CUNNINBR@b045mail.wpafb.af.mil (2) Written request to Bobbi Cunningham, WL/MLKM, Bldg 7, Area B, 2530 C Street, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7607, Phone: (513) 255-5936. Please provide written requests to Ms. Cunningham only if you are unable to access or download the information from the Home Page. B--REQUIREMENTS: (1) BACKGROUND: The goal of this program is to provide intermittent research, at the undergraduate and graduate-level, in the technical areas specified, by students (U.S. citizens only) who are attending institutions of higher learning. Technical projects will be in the areas of materials, physics, chemistry, mathematical sciences, mechanics, solid state electronics and metallurgy. Work will generally be performed at WPAFB where specialized equipment is available for selected scientific and engineering work. The nature of this effort requires frequent visits to WPAFB to manage ongoing projects and also requires close coordination between recipient personnel and the Air Force during initiation and completion of each individual work effort. (2) TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION: (a) To provide R&D in support of the technical areas listed below. Discussions shall be held with the Government scientists who initiate each project in order to determine the knowledge/skill required for the project. The recipient shall make arrangements to provide the required knowledge/skill and arrange work schedules for each project suitable to both the research and Government milestones. Prior to the initiation of work on an individual project, the Government will request and the recipient shall estimate costs for the work required to be performed. Each research project shall be initiated by written authorization by the Project Engineer in the case of a cooperative agreement. If a contract is issued, the Procurement Contracting Officer will provide written authorization. The recipient shall administer each project after authorization is given to proceed. The Government Project Engineer shall be notified if there will be any schedule conflicts. The recipient shall ensure that the project has a completed schedule. Administrative assistance shall be provided to the researchers in documenting the effort and whenever such assistance is needed in the execution of authorized projects, (b) Projects: Scientific and engineering research in support of the technical areas listed below will be authorized by individual research projects which occur throughout the term of the program, as required by the Government. The work will not include services of an administrative or clerical nature. Potential R&D areas shall include but not be limited to: Materials Process Design, Advanced Metals, Metal Matrix Composites, Ceramics, Materials Behavior, Metals Processing, Ceramic Composite Behavior, Nondestructive Evaluation, Structural and Electronic Failure Analysis, Corrosion Control, Engineering and Design Data, Electronic and Optical Materials, Hardened Materials, Structural Materials, Mechanics and Surface Interactions, Polymers and Nonstructural Materials. C--DATA AND OTHER DELIVERABLES: (1) DATA: It is anticipated that the following reporting will be required: (a) annual and final technical reports - including all active projects and those completed during the reporting period, (b) presentation material as required, (c) financial information reports, (d) informal technical and scientific reports as required. Note: If proposing a contract, the following data submissions would be required instead of the aforementioned data deliverables: Funds and Man-Hour Expenditure Report (Monthly, DI-FNCL-80331), Contractor's Billing Voucher (Monthly, DI-MISC-80711/T), Contract Funds Status Report (Monthly, DI-F-6004B), Scientific and Technical Reports - Interim Report (Each Task, DI-MISC-80711), Scientific and Technical Reports - Final Report (One Required, DI-MISC-90711), Presentation Material (As Required, DI-ADMN-81373). (2) REVIEWS: A Kickoff Meeting shall be held at WPAFB within two weeks after award of the agreement. Informal working gathering to review the status of ongoing projects will be held at WPAFB as required. The Final Review from the overall cooperative agreement and from each ending project shall be held at WPAFB. D--SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: (1) INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS RESTRICTIONS (ITAR): ITAR requirements do not apply to this effort. (2) SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: This effort is unclassified. E-- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (1) ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: It is anticipated that this effort will be 60 months in length. (2) EXPECTED AWARD DATE: 16 Dec 96. (3) GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE: The Government anticipates a single award profile of $1M in FY97, $1.085M in FY98, $1.093M in FY99, $1.1M in FY00, $1.1M in FY01 and $425K in FY02. This funding profile is an estimate only and not a promise for funding as all funding is subject to change due to Government discretion and availability. (4) TYPE OF CONTRACT: Cooperative Agreement. Other types of acquisition instruments (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity cost-type contracts, for example) will be considered if appropriate. Any grant or cooperative agreement awarded will be cost (no fee). (5) GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)/BASE SUPPORT: Base support will be provided during the period of performance. Base support will be provided at Materials Directorate in the form of office space, office furnishings, administrative assistance, work space, and related equipment in Buildings 651, 652, 653, 654, and 655. The base support is being provided by Wright Laboratory. (6) SIZE STATUS: For the purpose of this acquisition, the size standard is 500 employees (SIC 8731). (7) PUBLIC LAW 98-94: Public Law 98-94 is not applicable to this effort. END OF PART 1. (0261)

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