Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100

A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR RESTRAINED FIRING OF A CONCENTRIC CANISTER LAUNCHER SOL N00178-97-Q-1136 POC Janice S. Williams, Code SD118, Contracting Specialist, (540) 653-7478 or Paul Learn, Contracting Officer, Code SD11, (540) 653-7478 WEB: NSWCDD PROCUREMENT DIVISION HOMEPAGE, http://proc_div.nswc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: to request a copy of synopsis N00178-97-Q-1136, jswillil@nswc.navy.mil. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is soliciting under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) research and development proposals of a Concentric Canister Launcher with a restrained firing capability during the launching of all Navy missiles. Proposals shall address new technologies which will provide greater flexibility, reduced manpower, reduced size and weight, reduced maintenance, and reduced cost than existing technologies. Research and development proposals shall address the foregoing areas from a variety of perspectives such as exploration of new concepts, tools and techniques in modeling and simulation, feasibility of analysis, etc., as well as proof of principle and concept demonstrations. Offerors shall submit white papers summarizing each proposed concept, and a rough order of magnitude to obtain a preliminary indication of potential NSWCDD interest. Each white paper shall state how the proposed effort relates to the objectives of this BAA, will increase scientific knowledge, advance the state of the art, and determine and exploit the potential scientific discoveries or improvements in technology, materials, processes, methods, devices, or techniques. Offerors may be requested to submit in-depth proposal(s) should NSWCDD deem the white paper of scientific and technical merit. The offerors shall demonstrate an understanding of the research effort proposed and support the experience and qualifications of the principle project personnel through resume submission and/or the institution or corporation submitting the proposal. All interested parties shall submit an unclassified white paper outlining their technical approach and experience in providing a solution to this BAA along with a Rough Order of Magnitude (Cost). All proprietary portions of the white paper shall be clearly identified and will be treated in the strictest confidence. White paper shall be submitted in an original and four copies to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Attn: Janice S. Williams, Code SD118, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100. White papers shall reference Broad Agency Announcement No. N00178-97-Q-1136. Offerors interested in multiple subject areas shall submit a separate white paper for each area. A white paper that covers more than one area will not be considered. White papers will be reviewed and formal technical and cost proposals may be requested from sources whose approaches have been selected for further consideration. An invitation to submit a proposal does not assure subsequent contract award. Formal Cost and Technical Proposals may be required approximately three weeks after notification that NSWCDD has decided to pursue the offeror's approach as identified in their white paper submission. Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria: (A) Scientific and Technical Merit; (B) Potential Contribution and significance to a restrained firing of a Concentric Canister Launcher; (C) Offeror's capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques, or unique combinations thereof that are integral factors for achieving the desired program goals; (D) Qualifications, capabilities, and experience of the proposed principal personnel who are key to program success, and (E) Past Performance. Awards are contingent upon Funding Availability. Not all proposals deemed selectable will be funded. Decisions to fund selectable proposals will be based on funding availability, scientific and technical merit, and potential contribution and relevance to the effort. The Government reserves the right to award on all, some or none of the proposals received and to fund all or part of the efforts presented in a proposal. Multiple awards are anticipated. Offerors shall identify proposed contract type in their white paper submission. This notice constitutes a BAA for NSWCDD as authorized by FAR 6.102(d)(2). Although no portion of this announcement is set aside for HBCU/MI participation, proposals are invited from all sources. This BAA should not be construed as commitment or authorization to incur costs in anticipation of a resultant contract. Information provided herein is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract. Any questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted to Janice S. Williams using e-mail address jswilli@nswc.navy.mil or (540) 653-7478. (0197)

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