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A -- TSWG PROGRAM R&D SOL N00600-97-Q-5000 DUE 050197 POC Contact Mr. Jeffrey David (301) 203-2635, Contracting Officer, Wendy Molzahn (202) 433-3806, Fax (301) 203-2641 TSWG PROGRAM FOR R&D: PERSONNEL PROTECTION AND SURVEILLANCE, COLLECTION, AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT TSWG PROGRAM FOR R&D: PERSONNEL PROTECTION AND SURVEILLANCE, COLLECTION, AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT PROGRAM OBJECTIVE AND DESCRIPTION: The Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) is soliciting proposals for research and development of systems and equipment for the following mission areas: Personnel Protection (This area is for equipment and systems for the protection of individual very impoartant person (VIP) targets.) and Surveillance, Collection, and Operations Support (Systems for the detection, tracking, identification and surveillance of terrorists in the field and at border crossing points.). TSWG seeks innovative proposals in the following areas: 1) System development and 2)Technological description/application. PROGRAM SCOPE: Contracts will be awarded dependent on applicability of technology to TSWG objectives and funding availability. GENERAL INFORMATION: Proposers must obtain a BAA package which provides further information on areas of interest, the submission, evaluation and funding processes, proposal abstract formats, proposal formats, and other general information. This package may be obtained by fax or mail from the point of contact specified below. The point of contact for this effort Ms. Wendy Molzahn (fax): (301) 203-2641. The administrative contract address is given below. Phase I vugraphs/videotapes are due no later than 1 May 1997. Upon request, until May 1, 1997, BAA packages shall be mailed, Federal Express, 2 day mail, to potential proposers. Proposers must include in their facsimile request an address, a point of contact, and a phone number at the recieving address. Phase I vugraphs/videotapes received after this date will not be reviewed. Upon proposal review, the Government shall provide written notice to those candidates selected for continued evaluation. These candidates will be requested to submit White Paper proposals (discussed in BAA package). The Government reserves the right to select for award all, some, or none of the proposals. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal which shall be considered by TSWG. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals. Currently 2.5% of the effort is set aside for HBCU/MI, however, if it is not feasible to award 2.5% to HBCU/MI, this requirement will be removed. All administrative correspondence and questions on this solicitation, including requests for information on how to submit Phase I vugraph/videotape should be directed to one of the administrative addresses below or by fax. Proposals of all Phases shall not be faxed; any sent by this medium shall be disregarded. EVALUATION CRITERIA: The following are the evaluation factors for the acquisition: 1)TSWG peculiar solution, 2)Producibility, affordability, and supportability of the solution, 3)Maturity of the technology to meet program objectives, 4)Applicability of the solution to a TSWG objective, 5)Applicability of solutions to mission areas identified, 6)Uniqueness and novelty of the solution, and 7) Applicability of emerging technology to a TSWG need as opposed to a development effort. ADMINISTRATIVE ADDRESSES: Contracting Point of Contact: Ms Wendy Molzahn (202)433-3806; Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Detachment Washington; 901 M. St.; Bldg. 200, Washington Navy Yard; Washington DC, 20374-5014. Technical Point of Contact: Mr. Jeffrey M. David (301)203-2635, Building 3; 10530 Riverview Road; Fort Washington, MD 20744. (0079)

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