Phillips Laboratory, Directorate of Contracting, 2251 Maxwell Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5773

A -- BASIC RESEARCH OF ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSIENT EFFECTS UPON MATERIALS. SOL WS 97-02 POC Ms. Marva Lucas, Buyer, PL/PKWA, 505-846-4626 17. The Phillips Laboratory is interested in receiving proposals on the research effort as described. This synopsis is issued to request proposals for investigation of intense electromagnetic transient event response phenomenon with ponderable dielectric media, and theoretical and experimental studies of fast switching physics. PL plans to award one or more contracts each with an estimated amount of $165,000 for three years and each contract may have a two year option estimated at $110,000. The Government reserves the right to make award on any type contract. Grant, Cooperative Agreement, or other transaction it determines appropriate. Amount of awards and period of performance are estimates only, intended to assist offerors in scoping proposals that are realistic in terms of funding. The proposals will be evaluated by government technical personnel in accordance with the following evaluation criteria listed in descending order of importance: 1. The overall scientific and technical merits of the proposal, including resumes, capabilities and related experience, facilities, techniques or unique combinations of these which are integral factors for achieving proposal objectives; and 2. Importance to PL/WSQW programs; and 3. Availability of funds; and 4. Cost realism and reasonableness No further evaluation criteria will be used in selecting the proposals. PL reserves the right to select for award any, all, part or none of the proposals received in response to this announcement, subject to the availability of funds. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS.: Technical Proposal: The technical proposals shall include a statement of work detailing the technical tasks to be accomplished under the proposed effort, suitable for incorporation in the award; a description of relevant previous work and resumes of the principal investigator and other senior scientific personnel proposed on the effort; and a description of facilities and equipment to be used. The technical proposal shall be limited to 20 pages using 12characters per inch or 10 point pitch serif font or larger type, double spaced, single-sided, 8.5 by 11 inch pages. Page limitation includes all information (except resumes and cost proposal) relevant to the technical proposal. Cost proposal: Cost proposals should be prepared in accordance with PL cost preparation. Instructions for preparation of cost proposal are available under "Additional Information" at the following PL web site, http://www/plk.af.mil/ORG_CHART/PK/mainmenu.htm. The cost information is necessary for the Government to perform a cost realism analysis. General: Announcement is open for 90 days from date of publication of this CBD advertisement. Submit proposals in writing to Ms. Marva Lucas, PL/PKWA 2251 Maxwell Ave. SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5773. Proposals submitted by fax or e-mail will not be considered for award. In order that proposals are afforded proper handling, offerors must mark their proposals with the restrictive language stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.509(a). The cost of preparing proposals in response to this announcement is not an allowable direct charge to any resulting contract or any other contract, but may be an allowable expense to the normal bid and proposal indirect cost in FAR 31.205-18. Only contracting officers are legally authorized to commit the Government. Proposals shall be valid for a period of not less than 180 days. Proposals must reference the above synopsis number and include a unique proposal identification number. Foreign owned firms are advised there are no restrictions to becoming the possible prime contractor. Only contractors who are registered and certified with the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC) may submit proposals. Contact DLSC, 74 North Washington, Battle, Creek, Michigan 49016-4312 (1-800-352-3572) for further information on certification and the approval process. Submit a copy of DD Form 2345 with proposal. The Government does not intend that Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDCs) use privileged information or have access to facilities that compete with the private sector. Therefore, if any proposals respond with FFRDCs as subcontractors, their proposals must provide rationale that supports the unique capability of the FFRDC. Also, the contractor's proposal must demonstrate that the FFRDC can accept work from other than the sponsor. When requested, a debriefing will be provided in accordance to FAR 15.1005. A copy of each final report of any resultant contract will be available, subject to national disclosure policy and regulations. Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business, an 8(a) qualified business, or Women Owned Business (WOB). An ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Before contacting the ombudsman, potential offerors should first communicate with the contracting officer. In those instances where offerors cannot obtain resolution from the contracting officer, they are invited to contact the PL ombudsman, Col James D. Ledbetter, Phillips Laboratory Vice Commander at (505) 846-4964, or at 3550 Aberdeen Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5776. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Questions regarding technical issues may be addressed to Dr. David W. Scholfield, (505) 846-7416. Contractual and cost or pricing questions should be address to Ms. Marva Lucas, (505) 846-4626. (0113)

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