NCCOSC RDTE Division, Code D214B, 53570 Silvergate Avenue, Bldg. A33, San Diego, CA 92152-5113

A -- NON-ACOUSTIC SENSOR TECHNOLOGY AND DATA FUSION FOR DEPLOYABLE AUTONOMOUS DISTRIBUTED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT. SOL N66001-97-X-6009 POC POC Ms. Carol Mallow, Code D213, Contract Specialist, (619)553-4496. Mr. George Petersen, (619), 553-4513, Contracting Officer. The Naval Command, Control and Ocean Surveillance Center (NCCOSC) RDT&E Division in collaboration with the Office of Naval Research, is soliciting abstracts for the development of advanced non-acoustic sensors, including the development of non-acoustic sensor transducer and electronic elements; also, the development of novel signal processing techniques, including acoustic and non-acoustic sensor data fusion, necessary for the processing of information received by such sensors deployed as autonomous distributed systems. Broad Agency Announcement N66001-97-X-6009 NON-ACOUSTIC SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR DEPLOYABLE AUTONOMOUS DISTRIBUTED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS including, but not limited to: Miniature, low-cost electromagnetic sensors with low-power consumption for use in autonomous bottom-mounted surveillance nodes and mines, acoustic and non-acoustic data fusion, and in-node signal processing for surveillance applications. Subject areas of interest to NCCOSC include, but are not limited to: (1) Unique and novel approaches for the development of advanced electromagnetic sensors such as vector magnetometers, scalar magnetometers, magnetic field gradiometers, electric field sensors and induction coils; (2) Non-acoustic sensors and systems for the detection and localization of mining activity in shallow waters, and non-acoustic sensors for moored and mobile advanced shallow water mines; (3) Acoustic and non-acoustic data fusion for detection, tracking and classification of undersea vehicles; (4) In-Node signal processing including low power miniaturized signal processors, algorithms, and software; (5) Dynamic distributed control of communications and processing functions for nodes distributed across a field of sensor nodes; and (6) Rapidly Deployable Autonomous Surveillance Systems, especially systems integrating acoustic and non-acoustic, miniaturized, low-power, low-cost surveillance sensors. The required sensors must have high sensitivity, low-power requirements, small and compact packaging, and be of low cost. They are intended for operation in the earth s ambient magnetic field. For example, specific interim FY98 goals for a magnetometer are a sensitivity of 25 picotesla/Hz1/2 at 1.0 Hz in a pressure-tolerant, shock-resistant, low-cost ($1,000), low-power (50 mW) package with less than a 250 cm3 volume. For an electric-field sensor, a sensitivity of at least 1.0 nanovolt/meter-Hz1/2 at 1.0 Hz with vertical axis noise compensation is planned. Improvements are expected in these interim specifications in the FY00 time frame. To support the signal processing and data fusion tasks in this project, adequate sensitivity must be demonstrated from 0.001 to 100 Hz. Proposed work should be structured to have a base period of performance of 12 months, but may include multiple year phased options that extend beyond the initial period. Contractors may submit study proposal abstracts. Studies, if proposed, should include an evaluation of current or emerging technologies that would provide significant advancement in shallow watersurveillance capability and development of approaches suitable for demonstration in a follow-on effort not to exceed 36-months. Multiple, cost plus fixed-fee type contracts, which shall not exceed $250K for the first year, are anticipated to be awarded as a result of this BAA. Initial contractor selections can be expected during the first quarter of FY98. Additional selections may be made through the first quarter of FY99. Offerors interested in multiple subject areas shall submit a separate abstract for each area. An abstract that covers more than one area will not be evaluated. Any offeror whose abstract is found to be consistent with the intent of this BAA and sufficiently innovative will be invited to submit a full technical and cost proposal. Such an invitation does not assure subsequent contract award. Regardless of the invitation, the decision to submit or not submit a proposal is the responsibility of the party submitting the abstract. No award can be made without a proposal to perform a specific effort within an estimated cost and time framework. This solicitation will remain open through 12 May 1997. Abstracts, due by 12 May 1997, shall be submitted in 8.5 x 11 inch, single or double spaced, minimum ten point type format. The Title Page shall be labeled "PROPOSAL ABSTRACT" and shall include BAA number, proposed title, offerors administrative and technical points of contact with telephone and facsimile numbers, Internet addresses, and shall be signed by an authorized officer. The Proposal Abstract shall be five single-sided pages maximum and include: technical concept proposed, approach, anticipated contribution to shallow water surveillance, dual use/commercial application (if any), deliverables and total cost. Offerors should submit abstracts (original and two copies) to: NCCOSC RDTE Division Code D213, 53570 Silvergate Avenue Bldg. A33, San Diego, CA 92152-5113. Full proposals, IF REQUESTED, shall consist of two separately bound volumes: Volume I for the technical proposal and management approach andVolume II for cost. Proposals shall be submitted in the following format: 8.5 x 11 inches, single or double spaced, in at least ten point type, margins not less than one inch, one-sided printing and pages numbered. Each proposal shall address one subject area. Offerors must be able to certify that they have a Secret facility clearance, and key personnel must be certified as holding a Secret clearance. Volume I is limited to 40 single-sided pages, a Volume I in excess of 40 pages will be deemed unresponsive. Total allowed page count includes figures. Each foldout, if used, shall be counted as one page. Volume I shall include the following sections, each starting on a new page: (A) A cover page, including title, technical and administrative points of contact with telephone and facsimile numbers and Internet addresses. (B) A one-page summary of the innovative claims for the proposed research including, if applicable, an assessment of potential dual use/commercial applications. (C) A one-page summary of deliverables including proposed data item description (DID) for each data deliverable. (D) A one-page summary of schedule and milestones. (E) A one-page summary of any proprietary claims to results, prototypes or systems supporting and/or necessary for the use of research, results and/or prototype. If there are no proprietary claims, this section shall consist of a statement to that effect. (F) A Statement of Work of not more than five pages, clearly detailing the scope and objectives of the effort. Optional work shall be distinguishable from the baseline effort. If any portion of the research is predicated upon the use of Government Owned Resources of any type, the contractor shall clearly identify the Resource required, the date the Resource is required, the duration of the requirement, the source from which the Resource may be acquired, if known, and the impact on the research if the Resource is not provided.(G) Technical arguments that substantiate claims made in section (B) and a technical approach description consistent with sections (C) and (D). (H) A description of the results and products expected from the effort. (I) A discussion of no more than five pages giving previous accomplishments and work in this or closely related areas, and the qualifications of the investigators. (J) A discussion no more than five pages long that describes the overall approach to the management of this effort, including brief discussions of total organization, use of personnel, project/function/subcontractor relationships, technology transition plans, government research interfaces, and planning, scheduling and control practice. Volume II is not limited as to page count, however, it shall consist of single-sided pages and shall include a one-page cost and fee summary for the effort (inclusive of any proposed options) supported by detailed breakdowns by task and sub task of labor hours by labor category and tasks/sub tasks, materials by vendor quotes and purchase history, travel, computer and other direct and indirect costs. An explanation of any estimating factors, including their derivation and application shall be provided. Details of any cost sharing to be undertaken by the offeror should be included in the cost proposal. FOLLOWING REQUEST FOR FULL PROPOSAL, selected offerors should submit an original and two copies of the proposal (Volumes I and II). Proposals should be submitted by offerors as soon as practical after being notified that their abstract was found to be consistent with the BAA and preferably not later than 60 days after notification. Evaluation of proposals will be based on the following criteria in order of importance: (1) The potential significance to deployable autonomous shallow water surveillance; (2) the potential development of novel non-acoustic sensors for shallow water moored or mobile mine development; (3) the offerors capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or unique combinations thereof that are integral factors for achieving the proposed objectives; (4) the qualifications, capabilities and experience of the proposed principal investigator and personnel who are key to project success; (5) the innovative aspects of the proposed effort, including the potential for dual use/commercial applications; (6) realism of the estimated costs. All responsive sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by NCCOSC. This announcement constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) as contemplated in FAR 6.102(d)(2)(I). The Government reserves the right to select for award all, some, or none of the proposals received in response to this announcement. If awards are made they will be issued through contracts, grants, cooperative agreements or other transactions. Questions of a contractual nature shall be directed to the Contract Specialist, Carol Mallow, (619) 553-4496, Internet: mallow@nosc.mil. Questions of a technical nature shall be directed to the Technical Point of Contact, Dr. Thomas E. Jones, (619) 553-1594, Internet: joneste@nosc.mil. (0066)

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