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

A -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT -- DUAL USE APPLICATION PROG (PART 3 OF 5) SOL DAAE0797QBAA2 POC POC: Jean Paul Marcoux (810) 574-6793 Evaluate the reasonableness of these proposed costs, including salaries, overhead, equipment pruchases, fair market rental value of leased items, and the method used for making such valuations. Profit/fee should not be included as a cost element. Section 2 -- cost sharing and in-kind contributions: this section will include: (I) the sources of cash and amounts to be used for matching requirements: (II) the specific inkind contributions proposed, their value in monetary terms, and the methods by which their values were derived; and (III) evidence of the existence of adequate cash or commitments to provide sufficient cash in the future. Affirmative, signed statements are required from outside sources of cash. Proposals should contain sufficient information regarding the sources of the proposer's cost share so that a determination may be made by the government regarding the availability, timeliness, and control of these resources. For example: how will the funds and resources be applied to advance the progress of the proposed effort? What is the role of any proposed inkind contributions? Section 3 -- cost to the government this section will specify the total costs proposed to be borne by the government and any technical or other assistance including equipment, facilities, and personnel of federal laboratories, if any, required to support these activities. The cost to the government should be that portion of the proposed effort which is not covered by cost share. Proposals should contain sufficient information regarding the resources to be provided by the government so that an evaluation of their availability, timeliness, and control may be made section 4OFF-BUDGET supporting resources: this section will show cash or in-kind resources which will support the proposed activity but which are not intended to be included in the total project cost. Items in this category do not count as cost share nor as federal funds which must be matched. Examples of items to place in this category include: commitments of cash or in-kind resources from other federal sources, such as national laboratories, and projections of fee -based income where there is substantial uncertainly about the level which will actually be collected and where the income is not needed to meet cost-share requirements. Cost proposals must have supporting detailed cost data. If available, offerors are asked to provide both their commerical and government entity (CAGE) code and their taxpayer identification number (T IN) in their proposal cover letter. Full proposals must be received by 31 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 proposals will be awarded by 30 September 1997. Basis for award: as stated under topics, all responses must fall under FAR 35.016(A) to be considered; the definitions of basic and applied research can be found at FAR 35.001. Congressional direction requires that at least 50 percent of the cost of a project under this initiative provided by industry. Award instruments will be "cooperative agreements" or "other transactions". Proposals meeting stated BAA requirements will be evaluated by scientists or engineers knowledgeable in the topic area. Proposals from industry for the S&T initiative will be identified and prioritized by the service S&T executives. Final selection will be made S EE NOTE: N/A. All responsible sources may submit an of fer which will be considered. (0062)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0013 19970306\A-0013.SOL)