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

R -- DEVELOPMENT OF THE DIGITAL-MICROMIRROR-DISPLAY ENGINE SOL N66001-97-Q-0902 DUE 050897 POC POC Ms. Cindy Lammens, Code D212, Contract Specialist, (619)553-4532. Contracting Officer,Mr. Glenn E. Brown, (619)553-5725. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the Naval Command Control Ocean Surveillance Center are soliciting quotes applications development of the Digital-Micromirror-Display Engine. The Digital-Micromirror-Display (DMD ) is an exciting and promising development in the area of truly digital displays using microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) technology. Presently used in high-brightness, projection display applications and business activities primarily focused on high-brightness projection display application, the DMD holds promise for use in many other applications. DARPA and NRaD recognize the broader applicability of the Digital Light Processing (DLP ) concept and the potential the presently available DMD engine has as both a future product innovator and a stimulating educational tool. Additional information can be accessed at website http://www.ti.com/dlp/welcome.html. To that end, DARPA is interested in sponsoring multiple (10-20) one-year efforts on proposed uses and applications of theDMD engine. Each effort awarded pursuant to this announcement will not exceed $99,900. Awardees under this activity will receive funds sufficient to purchase a Texas Instrument (TI) DMD engine, an initial training seminar to become acquainted with the basic operational concepts of the TI DMD engine, and a modest additional amount to cover the cost of personnel, material, and travel expenses for a concluding one-day conference. This one-day conference will be hosted by DARPA where all awardees will present the results of their activities to each other, the government, Texas Instruments, and industry nationwide. Each awardee under this design contest will separately contract with TI for the purchase of the DMD engine and Starter Kit and would need to execute TI's standard Evaluation Agreement prior to the receipt of the goods. The Evaluation Agreement addresses, among other terms, the non-exclusive arrangements between TI and Awardee, the DMD engine is for development/evaluation purposes only and is not for resale, there is no warranty of the DMD Engine, the Awardee assumes all responsibility and liability for the property and safe handling of the DMD engine, and the EMD engine may not be UL and/or FCC approved. It is requested that quotes, including proposed costs, be a maximum of 5 single spaced type written pages. Page one (cover page) should be a summary of the submittal to include: Principal Investigator (name, address, phone, fax, e-mail address), facility, period of performance and total cost. Page 5 should represent a total cost breakdown to include labor material and travel. The remaining three pages should clearly state the application and significance of the application for the government, industry, and or educational institutes. Selection will be based on the proposed effort's innovation and value to the government, as well as the compliance to the period of performance within one year, and the cost realism of effort within the limits previously setforth. It is requested that the proposal be submitted as two hard copies and also in electronic form (one diskette), such that it can be read by Microsoft Word 5.0 or higher, and WordPerfect 3.0 or higher, and Excel. PC or Macintosh format is acceptable. Quotes are due no later than 3:00 PM PST 15 days from date of publication. Should the 15th day fall on either a week end or holiday, quotes are due on the next business day. Electronic and hard copy submissions should be addressed to: NCCOSC RDTE DIV. ATTN: CODE D214 53570 SILVERGATE AVE BLDG A33 ROOM 0061 SAN DIEGO, CA 92152-5113. Email submission is encouraged; send to chanson@nosc.mil The announcement will remain open until May 08, 1997. Quotes submitted via email must be sent no later than 3:00 PM PST on May 08, 1997. Administrative point of contact is Ms. Cindy Lammens (619)553-4532, Technical point of contact is Dr. Cynthia Hanson at chanson@nosc.mil. Awards will be in the form of purchase orders (POs) pursuant to FAR 13. (0112)

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