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A -- BROAD AREA ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA -- BROAD AREA ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA AIA 97-001) INFORMATION WARFARE BATTLELAB OPERATIONAL CONCEPTS. SOL BAA-AIA-97-0001 DUE 093097 POC Point of Contact -- DAVID KEITH, 67 SPTS/PKS (210)977-2821 EXT. 207 OR FAX (210)977-2980 WEB: BROAD AREA ANNOUNCEMENT, http://www.aia.af.mil/hqaia/afiwc/iwb/. BROAD AREA ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA AIA 97-0001) INFORMATION WARFARE BATTLELAB OPERATIONAL CONCEPTS. INTRODUCTION: The Information Warfare Battlelab, Air Force Information Warfare Center (AFIWC/BL), invites concept papers with preliminary cost estimates on innovative Information Warfare (IW) concepts. This BAA is issued under the provisions of paragraph 6.102(d)(2) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) which provides for the competitive selection of technologies demonstration proposals.Contracts awarded based on responses to this BAA are considered to be theresult of full and open competition and in full compliance with the provisions of Public Law 98-369, "The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984." Concept papers in response to this announcement shall be submitted to: AFIWC/BL, ATTN: David Keith, 102 Hall Boulevard Suite 214, San Antonio, TX 78243-7020, marked for BAA AIA 97-0001. Responses should reference the above BAA number. This announcement is open and effective until 97 Sep 30. Concept papers in response to this announcement may be submitted at any time during this period. There will be no other solicitation issued for this topic and offerors should be alert for any BAA amendments that may be published. Additionally, this BAA and all amendments and information related to this announcement will be posted electronically on the INTERNET at http://www.aia.af.mil/hqaia/afiwc/iwb/, the INTELINK-S at http://www.afiwc.aia.kelly.af.smil.mil/battlelab/, and the INTELINK at http://www.afiwc.aia.ic.gov/battlelab/. OBJECTIVE: (1) Technical Description: The mission of the Information Warfare Battlelab (IWB) is to rapidly identify innovative and superior ways to plan and employ IW capabilities, organize and train forces for IW operations, and influence IW doctrine and tactics in order to meet current and emerging missions. This BAA solicits innovative concept papers addressing operational solutions to Air Force IW needs. Submit concept papers that address any need identified within these elements of IW: information attack, security measures, electronic warfare, physical destruction, tactical deception and psychological operations. The proposed concept papers on operational solutions may include, but are not limited to: new tactics, techniques, procedures, and technology applications that may affect Air Force doctrine and strategy. (2) Security Requirements: Please contact Mr. Raul Salas at (210)977-3030 effective 1 Apr 97 for any security concerns regarding the concept paper submissions. (3) Other Special Requirements: (a) DO NOT SUBMIT PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME. (b) Successful offerors must comply with the Privacy Act, AFR 12-35. (c) Offerors are advised that only Contracting Officers are legally authorized to commit the government to an award under this BAA. (d) If potential offerors have received this BAA by sources other than the Air Force Information Warfare Battlelab (IWB), you are not guaranteed receipt of further information related to the IWB Program or this BAA document. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Options are discouraged and unpriced options will not be considered for award. Responders are requested to provide their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Number and reference number BAA AIA 97-0001 with their submissions. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to apply. Notice to Foreign Owned Firms: Such firms are asked to immediately notify the Air Force point of contact, David Keith at (210) 977-2821 x207, upon deciding to respond to this announcement. Foreign contractors shall be aware that restrictions may apply which could preclude their participation in this acquisition. CONCEPT PAPER PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: The cost of preparing concept papers in response to this announcement is not considered an allowable direct charge to any other contract, but may be an allowable expense to the normal bid and proposal indirect cost in FAR 31.205-18. Every effort will be made to protect the confidentiality of the concept paper and any evaluations. The submitter must mark the concept paper with a protective legend IAW FAR 52.215-12. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or proposals are not desired. Offerors are strongly encouraged to submit not to exceed three (3) page concept papers to one of the electronic addresses listed in section A of this announcement. However, if you do not have the capability of transmitting the concept paper electronically, submit three (3) copies of a not to exceed three (3) page concept paper on the proposed concept to: AFIWC/BL, ATTN: David Keith, 102 Hall Boulevard Suite 214, San Antonio, TX 78243-7020, marked for BAA AIA 97-0001. The concept paper shall be formatted as follows: Section A: Title, Submitter, Date, E-Mail Account, Phone Nbr, Fax Nbr, Organization/Office Symbol, Address, period of performance, cost of effort; Section B: Need Statement; Section C: Proposed Solution: Section D: Similar contracts if applicable and to include the point of contact's current telephone and address. Multiple concept papers addressing different research areas may be submitted by each offeror. However, each concept paper must address only one concept. The purpose of this concept paper is to preclude effort on the part of an offeror whose proposed work is not of interest to the Government. Those concept papers found to be consistent with the intent of the BAA and of interest to the Government may be invited to submit a complete technical and cost proposal. An invitation based upon a submitted concept paper does not assure that the submitting organization will be awarded a subsequent contract. BASIS FOR AWARD: Proposals, when requested and submitted, will be evaluated as they are received. Individual proposal evaluations will be based on acceptability or non-acceptability without regard to other proposals submitted under this announcement. Proposals submitted will be evaluated under the following criteria listed in descending order of importance: (1) Technical meritof the proposed concept with an emphasis on novel, creative, and integrative solutions; (2) Impact of the proposed concept on Air Force operational IW needs; (3) Realism and reasonableness of the proposed cost. The technical and cost information will be evaluated at the same time during the evaluation process. No further evaluation criteria will be used in selecting the concept papers. Anticipated Period of Performance: Maximum duration up to 18 months from award through complete evaluation of concept operational demonstration. Offerors should provide an estimated cost for their proposed effort. The IWB anticipates awards will be less than $500K. Some initiatives, however, may require more resources. Type of contract(s) expected: To be determined. POINTS OF CONTACT: Questions on the objectives or preparation of the technical proposal should be addressed to Mr. Raul Salas, 102 Hall Blvd Suite 214, San Antonio, TX 78243-7020, Commercial (210) 977-3030. Questions related to contracting or cost issues should be directed to 67 SPTS/PKS, ATTN: David Keith, Contract Administrator, 306 Wakkanai Street, Suite 1, San Antonio, TX 78243-7139, Commercial (210) 977-2821 x207 or Emily Russell, Contracting Officer, 306 Wakkanai Street, Suite 1, San Antonio, TX 78243-7139, Commercial (210) 977-2821 x211. (0072)

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