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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BROAD AGENCY (BAA) ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SENSING AND COMMUNICATING TACTICAL BATTLEFIELD INFORMATION FOR OVERALL MISSION SUPPORT SOL N00178-97-Q-1005 DUE 093097 POC Douglas T. Elliott, Contract Specialist, Code SD110/Linda R. Coleman, Contracting Officer, Code SD114, on (540) 653-7478 or email dtellio@nswc.navy.mil. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT BAA N00178-97-Q-1005 FOR SENSING AND COMMUNICATING TACTICAL BATTLEFIELD INFORMATION AND OVERALL MISSION SUPPORT. POC Douglas T. Elliott, Contract specialist, Code SD110, (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 ''white papers'' addressing concept areas related to obtaining, processing and communicating tactical battlefield information (of particular interest is tactical and targeting information/intelligence of importance to United States Marine Corps (USMC) maneuver elements in particular and expeditionary forces in general). Research and development white papers addressing these areas from a variety of perspectives are of interest: e.g., research and analysis, exploration of new concepts, tools, and techniques in modeling and simulation for scenario evaluation, war gaming, hardware and algorithm evaluation, feasibility analysis, environmental simulation, entity development, intelligence data translation/simulation and performance based return on investment analysis, as well as proof of principle and concept demonstration. Specific areas of interest include: sensors (including those which can be deployed via manned and unmanned air vehicles, delivered via artillery, placed by hand, or other method), sensor physics and technologies, sensor data fusion, sensor integration, algorithms, data communication (including but not limited to UHF, VHF and SATCOM), networking techniques, deployment and delivery, systems signal processing, and power reduction/ management. Offerors shall to submit a one to six page white paper summarizing each proposed concept, and a rough order of cost magnitude to obtain a preliminary indication of potential NSWCDD/USMC interest. White papers shall be submitted in original and three copies to the Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Attn: Douglas T, Elliott, Code SD110, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, Virginia 22448-5100. White papers, proposals, and all related correspondence should reference Broad Agency Announcement Number N00178-97-Q-1005. If desired, multiple white papers addressing different areas or concepts of research and development may be submitted. Each white paper shall state how the proposed effort relates to the objectives of this BAA, will increase scientific knowledge, advance the state of the art, and determine and exploit the potential scientific discoveries or improvements in technology, materials, processes, methods, devices, or techniques. Offerors will be requested to submit in-depth proposal(s) should NSWCDD/USMC deem the white paper of scientific and technical merit. The offeror shall demonstrate an understanding of the research effort proposed and support the experience and qualifications of the principal project personnel (provide resumes) and/or the institution or corporation submitting the proposal. 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 resumes of key program personnel, a description of relevant corporate expertise, experience, facilities and other relevant resources, and (3) a cost section which includes a breakdown of the proposed effort described in the technical section. All options and assumptions shall be clearly identified and defined. Award decisions will be based upon competitive selection resulting from 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) potential contributions of the proposed effort to the United States Marine Corps' overall war fighting capabilities and related experience, (3) past performance, (4) the realism of the proposed cost and availability of funds, and (5) understanding of the research effort proposed, and experience and qualifications of the principal project personnel and/or the institution or corporation submiting the proposal. Technical and other questions regarding this announcement may be submitted to Douglas T. Elliott, telecopier on (540) 653-7088 or via email at dtellio@nswc.navy.mil. This announcement shall be open for receipt of white papers with a postmark or shipping date through 30 September 1997 and award through 30 September 1998. This notice constitutes a BAA for NSWCDD as authorized at 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. This synopsis will be available on the World Wide Web at ''http://www.nswc.navy.mil/''under ''Procurement Division'' or ''http://proc_div.nswc.navy.mil''. This CBD notice constitutes the solicitation, there is nothing further to request. (0303)

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