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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SOL N66001-98-X-6005 POC Contract Specialist, Mr. Jon Wester, Code D213, (619)553-4493. Contracting Officer, Mr. George Petersen, (619)553-4513. Broad Agency Announcement for Surveillance and Tactical Acoustic Projectors and Associated Material Technologies. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego (SSC SD) issues this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 6.102(d)(2)). SSC SD is interested in applied research and development proposals related to the development of low and tactical frequency (<5 kHz) and high power (>10 kW) acoustic projectors for the generation of either impulsive or modulated sound for the application to tactical and / or surveillance systems. Emphasis is on novel designs with one or more of the following characteristics: (1) High efficiency; (2) Small size; (3) Low weight; (4) Wide frequency bandwidth; (5) Large depth tolerance (in range of 0 -- 1000m); (6) High reliability; and (7) High linearity. All proposals received will be evaluated after the closing date by a government evaluation team. Award decisions will be based on a competitive evaluation using the following criteria in descending order of importance for evaluation merit: (1) Overall technical/scientific merits of the proposed development; (2) Technical/developmental risk -- evidence that the objectives are achievable; (3) Corporate risk -- capabilities, related experience, past performance, facilities, techniques, or unique combinations of these, which are integral factors to achieving the proposed objectives; and (4) Realism of the proposed cost and availability of funds. The merit of each proposal will be evaluated in response to one or more of the research and development areas indicated. Proposals submitted must be in conformance will the instructions that will be provided by the SSC SD Supply Department. Anyone wishing to offer a proposal must first request an information package by Wednesday, 13 May 1998, which will contain useful technical information. Please fax your name, company affiliation, company address, your telephone number and your fax number with your request to George Petersen at fax number (619) 553-4464. Next, submit a white paper no longer than 10 pages including graphs and figures by Thursday, 4 June 1998. A government evaluation team will evaluate these white papers on or before Thursday, 25 June 1998. Up to 20 offerors of the top white papers will be asked to submit a proposal. The criteria used to rate the proposals (see above) will also be used to rate the white papers. Offerors who have been asked to submit a proposal, will also be invited to a three-session conference held at SSC SD, Bayside, Building 128 Auditorium, which will be held in late July/early August. During the first session, all U.S. company representatives of invitees may attend a review of ongoing contracts and hear what has been accomplished as a result of the last workshop in 1995. In addition, several government agencies will speak regarding their needs in the area of source technology. During the second session, offerors in attendance will be allowed to give a 20-minute presentation of their intended proposal to a Government only audience. Conference attendance is optional, but open only to those invited. Offerors will not be allowed to attend presentations by other companies during the second session. The presenter will receive feed back from the Government as to its level of interest within five working days after the conclusion of the conference. The third session is open to government attendees only. Attendees must register and send their visit request and/or security clearance by not later than four working days prior to the start of the conference. The proposal format and registration information will be supplied along with the invitation to submit a proposal. Representatives of foreign owned companies must submit their visit requests/ security clearances through the embassy of the company's country. The deadline for submission of the proposals is Thursday, 20 August 1998. Proposals shall be formatted in two volumes, a technical volume (volume one) and a cost volume (volume two). Volumeone shall be no longer than 40 pages including graphs and figures, but not including resumes. Offerors must state in their proposal, on the cover page, that it is submitted in response to this BAA. Proposal submission is not restricted in any way to any particular entity. The standard industrial classification code is 8731 with the small business size standard of 500 employees. In addition, contract proposals that exceed $500,000 submitted by all but small business, must be accompanied by a Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. Award decisions will be based on a competitive selection of proposals resulting from a scientific review by the Proposal Evaluation Team (PET). Multi-year development projects are preferred provided the offeror can structure a baseline demo phase followed by option phases. One to two year baseline projects are acceptable. The government anticipates funding four cost-type contracts, not-to-exceed $500K each for the baseline phase under this BAA; however, the number of proposals funded will depend upon the technical merit of proposals received and available funding. The government may negotiate the complete effort including options, but initially provide funds only for the baseline effort. There will be no formal request for proposal (RFP) or other solicitation with regard to this BAA nor does the issuance of this BAA obligate the government to fund any subsequently invited proposals nor pay any proposal preparation costs. The government reserves the right to accept a submitted proposal and negotiate for contract award up to 24 months from the date the proposal is due. (0111)

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