U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DS), Warren, MI 48397-5000

A -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (PART 2 OF 3) SOL DAAE0797QBAA1 POC POC: Marlene Ross (810) 574-5273 Summary; a section on company history in this technical area; a proposed scope of work (SOW) detailing the technical tasks to be accomplished under the proposed effort together with a one-page task milestone chart which corresponds to the proposed scope of work. The SOW may become the body of any resulting contract and should be identified as " scope of work" in the proposal. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal are not desired. Any resultant contract will require two trips to TACOM, Warren, MI during the course of performance. contract reporting requirements will include quarterly technical reports, monthly financial reports, and a final technical report. The cost proposal has no page limit; however, offerors are asked to submit no more than 15 pages. Cost proposals should include a SF1411 together with supporting detailed cost data, including any subcontrac tor cost data prepared in accordance with FAR15.804-6 and it table 15-3. Offerors that are large business must submit a subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR clauses 52.219-8, and 52.219-9 and dfars clause 252.219-7003. If available, offerors are asked to provide their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code in their proposal cover letter. Full proposals must be received by 12 March 1997, 2 O'clock Eastern standard time (EST). Proposals received after the cutoff date and time specified herein shall be treated per FAR 52.215-10. It is anticipated that the proposal S will be awarded by 30 May 1997. basis for award: all responses must fall under FAR 35.016 (A) to be consider Ed; the definitions of basic and applied research can be found at FAR 35.001. The selection of one or more proposals for award will be based on a peer and scientific evaluation of each offeror's response (both technical and cost aspects) to determine the overall merit of the proposal in response to this announcement. The technical area is significantly more important than the cost area. the technical area, shall be evaluated based on the following criteria in descending order of importance: (1) overall scientific and technical merit: (the technical approach must address every critical aspect of the effort. The nature and sequence of tasks outlined by the offerer will be evaluated. The estimat Ed technical risk (Chance of success) will also be evaluated. In this factor we assess: feasibility, practically, thoroughness, and clarity of the proposed work. (2) contribution to ground vehicle active protec tion system (APS) technology: we evaluate potential contributions of the proposed project to improve APS technology components or systems for ground vehicles by developing, testing or utilizing new Technologies. (3) offeror's capabilities: we review the offeror's capabilities and experience in the technical area as a critical factor along with the facilities, personnel and equipment available for performance of the proposed project. (4) realism of schedule and budget: we evaluate the proposed schedule and budget for the work to determine whether these estimates are reasonable and realistic for the technical and management approach offered, and to determine the offerer's practical understanding of the effort. The budget should reflect a realistic estimation of dollars necessary to successf ully perform the work. The cost area will be adjudged on realism, reasonableness and affordability. The proposal must give sufficient detail to allow assessment of the realism and reasonableness of the. (0347)

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