COASTSYSTA Dahlgren Division, NSWC, 6703 West Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32407-7001

A -- SUBMARINE EXCAPE, RESCUE, AND DIVER SAFETY, PART 2 OF 2 SOL N61331-97-R-0055 DUE 091199 POC Mary Kitchen, Contract Specialist, (850)235-5389 Carol A. Dreger, Contracting Officer, (850)234-4863. Full proposals shall consist of one original hard copy and one diskette containing the proposal formatted in Microsoft Word or Word Perfect (Version 6.1). Proposals shall be submitted in the following format: 8.5 x 11 inch, single or double spaced, in at least ten point type, margins not less than one inch, single-sided printing, and pages numbered. Each proposal shall address only one subject area and one approach to that area. The proposal shall include the following sections: (1) A cover page, including title, BAA number, technical and administrative POCs with phone/facsimile numbers/Internet address; (2) A single page summarizing: a) the innovative claims for the proposed research including, if applicable, an assessment of potential dual use or commercial applications; b) any proprietary claims to results, prototypes, or systems supporting or necessary for the use of research, results, or a prototype. If there are no proprietary claims, this section shall consist of a statement to that effect; (3) A Statement of Work, approximately three pages in length, clearly detailing the scope and objectives of the effort. Optional work shall be clearly distinguishable for the baseline effort. If any portion of the research is predicated upon the use of Government owned resources of any type, the offeror shall clearly identify the resources required, the date the resource is required, the duration of the requirement, the source from which the resource may be acquired (if known), and the impact on the research if the resource is not provided; (4) A one page summary description of the results and products expected from the effort; (5) A one page summary of the schedule and milestones, including brief discussions of project/function/subcontractor relationships, technology transition plans, and Government research interfaces; (6) A discussion, approximately two pages in length, describing previous accomplishments and work in this or closely related areas, and the qualifications of the principal investigator(s). Cost of the effort (inclusive of any proposed options). Costs shall be supported with breakdowns by task, labor hours by labor category, materials and purchase history, travel, computer and other direct costs. An explanation of any estimating factors, including their derivation and application, shall be provided. Details of any cost sharing to be undertaken by the offeror should be included in the cost proposal. All responsive sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by NSWC DD COASTSYSTA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI) are encouraged to submit proposals or join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCU and MI participation due to the impracticality of reserving discrete and severable areas of submarine escape end rescue and diving for exclusive competition among these entities. This announcment constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) as contemplated in FAR 6.102(d)(2)(1). The Government reservesthe right to select for award all, some, or none of the proposals received in response to this announcement. Questions regarding this announcement should be directed to the Contract Specialist identified herein. Technical content questions should be addressed to CAPT Michael Curley, Deep Submergence Biomedical Development Director, (850)230-3100. Interested parties are invited to respond to this synopsis. All responsible parties will be considered. POC and address to mail white papers and proposals: Coastal Systems Station, Dahlgren Division, NSWC, 6703 W. Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32407-7001, Attn: Code SP11, M. Kitchen. The following additional information is provided: 1) Proposals may be submitted by any comercial firm, or institution of higher education. There is no longer a requirement that the entity be U.S. in origin. 2) White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of the BAA. There is no set date for submission. 3) The World Wide Web page for the Coastal Systems Station may be accessed for additional information regarding the mission, programs and objectives of the NEDU at http: www.ncsc.navy.mil. 4)The following e-mail point of contact is provided for information regarding technical programs/technologies of interest within the two areas identfied (DO NOT ADDRESS WHITE PAPERS OR PROPOSALS TO THIS INDIVIDUAL): Advanced development -- CAPT Michael Curley (Curley_ Mike@hq.navsea.navy.mil) 5) The following e-mail points of contact are provided for information regarding contractual issues: Primary POC -- Ms. Mary Kitchen (Kitchen_Mary@ccmail.ncsc.navy.mil) Backup POC -- Ms. Carol Dreger (Dreger_Carol@ccmail.ncsc.navy.mil) (0258)

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