R&D Contracting Directorate, WPAFB, OH 45433-7607

A -- M&P FOR MULTISPECTRAL INFRARED DETECTOR ARRAYS SOL PRDA # 97-28-MLK DUE 121996 POC James N. Satteson, Contract Negotiator, or Fred Rueth, Contracting Officer, (937) 255-5051. A--INTRODUCTION: Wright Laboratory (WL/MLPO) is interested in receiving proposals (technical and cost) on the research effort described below. Proposals in response to this PRDA shall be submitted by 19 December 1996, 1500 hours Eastern Time, addressed to Wright Laboratory, Directorate of R&D Contracting, Building 7, Area B, Attn: Mr. James N. Satteson, WL/MLKN, 2530 C Street, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7607. This is an unrestricted solicitation. Small businesses are encouraged to propose on all or any part of this solicitation. Proposals submitted shall be in accordance with this announcement. Proposal submission after the cutoff date specified herein shall be treated in accordance with restrictions of FAR 52.215-10, 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 that may be published. Offerors may 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. Copies may be requested from WL/MLKN, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7607 telephone (937) 255-5051. B--REQUIREMENTS: (1) TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this effort is to develop the enabling heteroepitaxial growth techniques required for two and three color (three and four layered) mercury cadmium telluride (MCT) infrared detector materials in useful combinations of spectral bands. Materials work needs to be done to best optimize the material characteristics for multiple applications. The Space Information Dominance Mission Area Profile has identified primary technology requirements for multispectral infrared detection. A single chip, multispectral detector array significantly reduces payload weight, power, size and cost of the overall platform compared to currently used multiple sensors. (2) DELIVERABLE ITEMS: The following deliverable data items shall be proposed: (a) Status Report, DI-MGMT-80368, monthly, (b) Funds and Manhour Expenditure Report, DI-MGMT-80331/T monthly, (c) Project Planning Chart, DI-MGMT-80507A/T quarterly, (d) Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR), DI-MGMT-81468/T, quarterly, (e) Presentation Material, DI-ADMN-81373, as required, and (f) Scientific and Technical Reports, DI-MISC-80711/T, Contractors Billing Voucher. (3) ADDITIONAL ITEMS: At least three, but no more than nine demonstration three dimensional, stacked detectors with a shared readout shall be submitted at the end of the technical effort. At least ten, but no more than 50 single element Hall type samples shall be submitted over the course of the technical effort. (4) SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: It is anticipated that work performed under this contract will be unclassified and that the performance of the effort will not require access to classified material. Offerors are required, however, to have a DD Form 2345 covering pertinent technology on file with the Defense Logistics Service Center (DLSC), Battle Creek MI 49016 (1-800-356-3572). (5) EXPORT CONTROL: Technical approaches to this program are considered to be critical technology and thus subject to export control laws. International Trade in Arms Restrictions apply. U.S. organizations are asked to contact the cognizant contracting officer immediately if they anticipate the employment of foreign nationals on this program. (6) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENTS: It is likely that the reports resulting from this effort will be assigned distribution statement ''C'' (limited to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors, critical technology) and the appropriate export control warning statement will be required. C--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (1) ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The total length of the technical effort is estimated to be 36 months. The contractor shall also provide an additional 5 months for processing/completion of the final report. (2) EXPECTED AWARD DATE: May 1997. (3) GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE: The government anticipates at least one award for approximately $1,200,000. (4) TYPE OF CONTRACT: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Completion. Any grants awarded will be cost (no fee). (5) GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY: None contemplated. (6) SIZE STATUS: For the purpose of this acquisition, the size standard is 500 employees (SIC 8731). (7) NOTICE TO FOREIGN-OWNED FIRMS: Such firms are asked to immediately notify the Air Force point cited below upon deciding to respond to this announcement. Foreign contractors should be aware that restrictions apply which could preclude their participation in this acquisition. (8) NOTE 26: Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. D-PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: (1) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Offerors should apply the restrictive notice prescribed in the provision at FAR 52.215-12, Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, to trade secrets or privileged commercial and financial information contained in their proposals. Proposal questions should be directed to one of the points of contact listed elsewhere herein. Offerors should consider instructions contained in the WL PRDA and BAA Guide for Industry referenced in Section A of this announcement. Technical and cost proposals, submitted in separate volumes, are required and must be valid for 180 days, Proposals must reference the above PRDA number. Proposals shall be submitted in an original and five copies. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered against the criteria set forth herein. Offerors are advised that only contracting officers are legally authorized to contractually bind or otherwise commit the government. (2) COST PROPOSAL: The accompanying cost proposal/price breakdown shall be supplied on an SF 1411, together with supporting schedules, and shall contain a person-hour breakdown per task. Copies of the above-referenced forms may be obtained from the contracting office cited. (3) TECHNICAL PROPOSAL: The technical proposal shall include a discussion of the nature and scope of the research and the technical approach. Additional information on prior work in this area, descriptions of available equipment, data and facilities, and resumes of personnel, who will be participating in this effort, should also be included as attachments to the technical proposal and are not included in the page limit. The technical proposal shall include a Statement of Work (SOW) detailing the technical tasks proposed to be accomplished under the proposed effort and suitable for contract incorporation. Offerors should refer to the WL Guide referenced in Section A to assist in SOW preparation. Any questions concerning the technical proposal or SOW preparation shall be referred to the Technical Point of Contact cited in this announcement. (4) PAGE LIMITATIONS: The technical proposal shall be limited to 100 pages (12 pitch or larger type), double-spaced, single-sided, 8.5 by 11 inches. The page limitation includes all information, i.e. indexes, photographs, foldouts, appendices, attachments, etc. Pages in excess of this limitation will not be considered by the government. Cost proposals have no limitations, however, offerors are requested to keep cost proposals to 75 pages as a goal. (5) PREPARATION COST: This announcement does not commit the Government to pay for any response preparation cost. The cost of preparing proposals in response to this PRDA is not considered an allowable direct charge to any resulting or any other contract. However, it may be an allowable expense to the normal bid and proposal indirect cost as specified in FAR 31.205-18. E--BASIS FOR AWARD: The selection of one or more sources for award will be based on an evaluation of an offeror's response (both technical and cost aspects) to determine the overall merit of the proposal in response to the announcement. The technical aspect, which is ranked as the first order of priority, shall be evaluated based on the following criteria which are of equal importance: (a) new and creative solutions, (b) the offeror's understanding of the scope of the technical effort, (c) soundness of offeror's technical approach, (d) the availability of qualified technical personnel and their experience with applicable technologies, (e) the offeror's past experience with mercury cadmium telluride materials and processes and infrared detector technology as a whole and, (f) the organization, clarity, and thoroughness of the proposed SOW. Cost is secondary in priority. No other evaluation criteria will be used, The technical and cost information will be evaluated at the same time. The Air Force reserves the right to select for award of a contract or grant any, all, part, or none of the proposals received. Award of a grant, in lieu of a contract, to universities and nonprofit institutions will be considered and will be subject to the mutual agreement of the parties. F-POINTS OF CONTACT: (1) Technical Contact Point: Engineer, Capt. Gerard K. Simon, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433-7707 (937) 255-4474 x-3184. (2) Contracting/Cost Point of Contact: Questions related to the contract/cost issues should be directed to the Wright Laboratory, Directorate of Research and Development Contracting, James N. Satteson, WL/MLKN, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433-7607, (937) 255-5051. (0310)

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