R&D Contracting Directorate, Bldg 7, 2530 C Street, WPAFB, OH 45433-7607

A -- AEROSPACE SCIENCES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SOL BAA #95-04-AAKE DUE 021997 POC POC Contact Michele L. Dickman, Contracting Officer, 937-255-5311 INTRODUCTION: (1) On 11 May 95, Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 95-04-AAKE was published to solicit proposals under a 100 percent set-aside for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs). Thirteen awards were made from the proposals received. Because some of the funds set aside for that acquisition remain available, BAA 95-04-AAKE is hereby amended to solicit additional proposals in the technical areas designated below. This amendment to solicit additional proposals was anticipated in the original BAA. (2) Wright Laboratory (WL) is interested in receiving proposals (technical and cost) in the research areas listed below. This acquisition is a 100 percent set-aside for HBCUs and MIs as defined in DOD FAR Supplement 252.226-7001. Offers from other than HBCUs and MIs are not solicited. Clauses 252.226-7000 and 252.226-7001 apply. The offeror must represent and certify, as part of its offer, that it is an HBCU/MI. An HBCU/MI submitting an offer under its own name shall agree that at least 50 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the HBCU/MI. (3) Proposals in response to this BAA shall be submitted by 19 Feb 97, 1500 hours, EST, addressed to: ATTN: Michele Dickman, WL/AAKE, Bldg. 7, 2530 C St., Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7607. Proposals submitted shall be in accordance with this announcement. Proposals shall not be submitted by facsimile. Proposals submitted after the cutoff date and time specified herein shall be subject to the "late proposal" rules 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 in regard to this requirement. Offerors should be alert for any BAA amendments that may be published that affect the FY97 proposal submission. The awards for FY97 are expected to be made by 1 Jul 97. 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. Copies may be requested from the contracting POC or obtained via the World Wide Web site: www.wl.wpafb.af.mil/contract. A set of four videotapes is also available for assistance in responding to this announcement. The tapes, entitled, "Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions Broad Agency Announcement Informational Briefing on "Aerospace Sciences Research and Development" (Videos 1 and 2) and "Air Force R&D Contracting Workshop" (Videos 3 and 4), are available from the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) at a price of $70. The DTIC Odering No. is WL-TR-95-4048 and the AD No. is M000515. The tapes may be ordered from DTIC at (703) 767-8274 or 1-800-225-3842. The tapes can also be ordered via the World Wide Web site: www.dtic.mil/dtic/referencesvcs.html. B -- REQUIREMENTS: (1) Technical Description: -- a. Aerospace Sciences Research and Development Program for HBCUs/MIs is an exploratory development program to increase the number of HBCUs/MIs creating, developing, and making new advances in aeronautical sciences and technologies; to provide more options and solutions to Air Force (AF) flight system needs; and to enhance the national research capacity in aeronautical sciences. This BAA is for research and exploratory development in broadly stated areas set forth below, with the intention of advancing the state of the art. This BAA is not intended for research efforts related to specific weapon systems or hardware development. -- The BAA will not be used to provide "infrastructure assistance" as defined in 10 U.S.C. 2323 (c) (3). -- Wright Laboratory invites proposals for research in the general areas associated with the missions of three of the six WL Directorates as listed below. -- Eligible organizations are invited to submit a proposal (cost plus technical) for any or all of the technical areas described under this BAA. -- The scope of activities for this effort includes, but is notlimited to, technical studies; analysis and assessments; and multi-discipline research tasks. -- Offerors may propose an effort consisting of as many technical tasks as desired under a WL Directorate. -- This program consists of many technical areas within each WL Directorate. HBCUs/MIs may submit separate proposals for as many or as few technical areas as they desire. -- The use of undergraduate and graduate students to implement this effort is encouraged. Teaming among HBCUs and involvement of scientists from multiple departments with any HBCU are encouraged. Teaming by HBCUs/MIs with other research institutions is also encouraged. Because of the specialized laboratory equipment available at Eglin AFB FL and Wright-Patterson AFB OH, on-site performance (especially during the summer months) is encouraged for those programs which would benefit from the use of AF facilities. Offerors should coordinate this use with the appropriate WL technical point of contact. Students are encouraged to assist principal investigators in any on-site performance at Wright-Patterson AFB or Eglin AFB. -- b. The proposed research and/or development projects should focus on one or more opportunities associated with the WL Directorates. Their missions are described as follows: 1 Armament (WL/MN) -- research involving the development of terminal seekers and guidance & navigation technology that provide the precision in a precision guided weapon; research for the development of explosives, warheads, fuzes, weapon airframe controls, and carriage and release equipment; 2 Avionics (WL/AA) -- weapon delivery, reconnaissance, simulation and modeling, target recognition, intelligent avionics, avionics architectures, fire control, communication, navigation, reference systems, infrared countermeasures, electro-optical countermeasures, avionics integration, software testing, radar countermeasures, electronic countermeasures, software development and maintenance, information processing and control, neural networks and artificial intelligence, adaptive signal processing, reliability, affordability of aging electronics, information/data fusion, electronic materials device research, new microelectronic devices, ultra-high speed digital switching devices, high speed/high density integrated circuit packaging, solid state and thermionic microwave/millimeter wave devices, monolithic microwave integrated circuits, transmit/receive modules, lasers, non-linear optical devices, optical processing detectors, focal plane arrays, digital sensors, solid state memory devices, and modeling/simulation of electron devices; and 3 Manufacturing Technology (WL/MT) -- develop and enhance manufacturing tools, techniques, and methodologies for product realization by using statistical methods for process capability (cp) and performance capability (cpk) for key characteristics in the areas of composites and electronics; the proposals should expand upon statistical methods currently in use such as Design of experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Six Sigma Manufacturing. (2) Deliverable Items: The following deliverable data items shall be required, as appropriate: -- a. Status Report, DI-MGMT-80368A/T, monthly; -- b. Project Planning Chart, DI-MGMT-80507A/T, monthly; -- c. Performance and Cost Report, DI-FMCC-80912, monthly, required for contracts under $500K; -- d. Scientific and Technical Reports, DI-MISC-80711/T, Contractor's Billing Voucher, monthly, required for all contracts; -- e. Funds and Manhour Expenditure Report, DI-FNCL-80331/T, monthly, required for contracts under $500K; -- f. Presentation Material, DI-ADMN-81373/T, as required; -- g. Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR), DI-MGMT-81468, quarterly, contract awards under $500K will not be required to submit CFSR; -- h. Scientific and Technical Reports, Final, plus Interim Technical Reports at the conclusion of each technical task (the technical content of the interim reports may be incorporated by reference in the final report.) DI-MISC-80711/T, -- i. Test Plan/Procedure, DI-NDTI-80808/T, to be submitted for Government's approval prior to commencing component testing for each component development task; -- j. System Safety Hazards Analysis Report, DI-SAFT-80101A/T -- k. Engineering Drawings List, DI-DRPR-MISC-80651/T, and -- l. Still Photo Coverage, DI-MISC-80169. (3) Security Requirements: It is anticipated that any contract awarded under this BAA will be unclassified and that performance of the effort will not require access to classified material. Offerors may be required, however, to have a DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) covering the pertinent technology on file with the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Battle Creek, MI 49016 (Phone: 1-800-352-3572). Offerors should discuss their proposed program with the appropriate WL Directorate technical POC as it relates to the Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement. Public Law 98-94 is applicable to this program. The International Trade in Arms Restrictions apply. C -- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (1) Anticipated Period of Performance: The total length of any technical effort is not to exceed 24 months. The contractor shall also provide for an additional 4 months for processing/completion of the final report. (2) Government Estimate: The government established a target of $9,050,000 for the total program covering FY95 through FY99. Of that total, $2,800,000 remains available. Multiple awards are anticipated. Anticipated total funding by each WL Directorate, equally divided over the three FY's within each WL Directorate, is as follows: -- a. WL/AA is $1,500,000, -- b. WL/MN is $800K, and -- c. WL/MT is $500K. This funding profile is an estimate only and is not a promise for funding as all funding is subject to change due to Government discretion and availability. Only three of the six WL technical directorates are seeking proposals. Offerors are encouraged to contact 6the appropriate technical POC for any updates on availability of funds. (3) Type of Contract: Cost Reimbursement. (4) Government Furnished Property (GFP): The Government does not anticipate providing GFP under any contract for the performance of their proposed effort; nevertheless, you may propose GFP and it will be evaluated to determine if it is in the best interest of the Government. D -- PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTION: (1) General Instructions: Offerors should apply the restriction notice prescribed in the provision of FAR 52.215-12, Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, to trade secrets or privileged commercial and financial information contained in their proposals. Additional proposal questions should be directed to one of the points of contact listed elsewhere herein in section F of this announcement. A technical and cost proposal, submitted in separate volumes, is required. Proposals shall reference the above BAA and amendment number and shall identify the applicable WL Directorate, and shall identify the subject area of the proposal. Each proposal shall be submitted in a package which includes the original and five copies. Proposals shall be valid for Government acceptance for a period of not less than 180 days after the submission cutoff date. Offerors should consider instructions contained in the WL "PRDA and BAA Guide for Industry" referenced in Section A of this announcement. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered against the criteria set forth herein. Teaming among HBCUs/MIs and with other research institutions is highly encouraged. A HBCU/MI may submit more than one proposal. 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 prepared in accordance with FAR 15.804-6 and be supplied on an SF 1411, together with supporting schedules, and shall contain a cost and person hour breakdown per task. Copies of the above-referenced forms may be obtained from the contracting office cited in section F of this announcement. (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. This additional information should not be included in the page limit referenced in section D and part 4 of this announcement. Include the citizenship in the resumes of all proposed personnel participating in this program. The technical proposal shall include a Statement of Work (SOW) detailing the technical tasks proposed to be accomplished under the proposed effort. The SOW should be suitable for contract incorporation. Offerors should refer to the WL Guide referenced in Section A to assist in SOW preparation. Any questions concerning 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 35 pages (12 point or larger type), double-spaced, single-sided, and 8.5 by 11 inches. Pages in excess of this limitation will not be considered by the Government. Cost proposals have no limitation; however, offerors are requested to keep cost proposals to 50 pages (single-spaced) maximum. (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 BAA is not considered an allowable direct charge to any resulting contract or to any other contract. It is, however, 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 contract award(s), as well as the extent of those efforts, will be based on a scientific and/or engineering evaluation of the responses (both technical and cost aspects) to determine the overall technical merit of the proposal in response to this announcement. The technical aspect which is ranked as the first order of priority shall be evaluated based upon the following criteria for selection, which are listed in descending order of relative importance. The sub-criteria listed under special technical factors are of equal relative importance. The criteria are as follows: (1) the relevance of the proposed effort to the missions of the Air Force and WL; (2) the soundness of the proposed approach to accomplish the technical objectives; (3) the offerors' understanding of the problem(s) and proposed solution(s); and (4) special technical factors: -- a. offerors' background, ability, facilities, and experience in the proposed technical area; -- b. offerors' approach to involving scientists from other departments in the HBCU/MI and other HBCUs/MIs in primary research and development; and -- c. offerors' approach to training and utilization of students throughout the year on the proposed research project(s). Cost is ranked as the second order of priority. No further evaluation criteria will be used in selecting the proposals. The technical and cost information will be evaluated at the same time. The Air Force reserves the right to select for award any, all, part, or none of the proposals received. F -- POINTS OF CONTACT: (1) An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors and potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate Air Force personnel. All potential offerors should use established channels to voice concerns before resorting to use the Ombudsman. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals orin the source selection. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have been previously brought to the attention of the contracting officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. These serious concerns only may be directed to the Ombudsman, Mr. Daniel L. Kugel, ASC/SY, Bldg. 52, 2475 K St., Suite 1, Wright- Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7642, E-Mail: kugeldl@sy.wpafb.af.mil, phone (513) 255-3855. (2) The WL Directorate technical points of contact are as follows (offerors are encouraged to contact the appropriate technical point of contact prior to proposal submission to discuss technical requirements): Mr. Ronald Bing, Manufacturing Technology (MT), telephone (937) 255-2461; Mr. Bruce Johnson, Avionics (AA), telephone (937) 255-5285 ext. 4106; and, Mr. Lloyd Reshard, Armament (MN), telephone (904) 882-8876 ext. 3388. (3) HBCU/MI Program Focal Point: Questions on technical and program issues may be referred to the Project Engineer, Dr. Edmund H. Moore, WL/MLLM, Bldg. 655, 2230 Tenth St. Ste. 1, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7817, telephone (937) 255-9834. (4) Contracting/Cost Contact Point: Questions related to contract/cost issues should be directed to the Wright Laboratory, Directorate of R&D Contracting, ATTN: Michele L. Dickman, WL/AAKE Bldg. 7, 2530 C St., Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7607, telephone (937) 255-5311. (0002)

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