Commercial Acquisition Department, Bldg 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, Code 59, Simonpietri Dr., Newport, RI 02841-1708

A -- CENTERWIDE BAA 98-01 PART 5 OF 5 SOL BAA 98-01(Part 5 of 5) DUE 063099 POC G. Palmer, Contracting Officer at (401) 832-1645; FAX (401) 832-4820. WEB: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. E-MAIL: G. Palmer, Contracting Officer, palmerge@npt.nuwc.navy.mil. This solicitation can be viewed and searched on the Internet at www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract. VISUAL SYSTEMS Investigate effects of perceptual and cognitive overload on human performance. Model human operator integration of graphic/cognitive processing in display. Investigate decision-making visual displays to enhance effective performance. Model human biological systems perceptual processes to present visual information on displays in a meaningful way. Develop display to incorporate visual cueing mechanisms to enhance and optimize operator detection/classification performance. Develop automated processor of visual display target information based on human biological visual system. Human-computer interactions, human information processing, and decision-making in surface ship and submarine systems. Visual and perceptual problems of submariners, divers, and surface ship operators including visual sensation and perception, cognitive performance, and team performance. Problems of information overload and legibility in navigation, sonar, combat system, periscope, and other displays. Presentation of information on displays, including color coding, symbology, and visual representation of acoustic data. Evaluation of color vision testing methods and devices. Basic research in the processes of the human visual system. Design and assessment of automated information systems for reduced manning on ships. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS Organizations wishing to participate should submit proposals (3 copies) of their approaches along with a capability statement to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Commercial Acquisition Department, Attn: Gerard Palmer, Code 5912, Building 11, Simonpietri Dr., Newport, RI 02841-1708 by close of business (COB) 30 June 1999. Any confidential/secret information within the proposal should be separated and forwarded to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Attn: Michael Keshura, Code 104, Building 108/2, 1176 Howell St., Newport, RI, 02841-1708. On average, proposals typically range from 5-10 work-years of engineering and scientific effort for an average contract performance period of 1 to 3 years. When known, proposals shall clearly indicate in the introduction the NUWCDIVNPT program, division, or individual(s) expected to accept technical responsibility for the proposal review and program execution. The Government initially intends to award more than one contract to multiple offerors with an average range of $50,000 to $500,000. Exceptions to the cost estimate will be entertained when mutually desirable. Follow-on efforts will vary in size according to the needs of the Government. All material submitted to NUWCDIVNPT under this announcement shall be considered Government property. The Government requires unlimited data rights with regard to the procurement, with the possible exceptions 1) of a negotiated position for data rights to existing concepts that may be further developed under this procurement and 2) for efforts conducted under this procurement with leveraged funds. Specific deliverables, delivery schedule, and contract will be negotiated with successful offerors. There will not be a formal RFP or other solicitation requests in regard to this requirement. When multiyear, multitasking, or incrementally-funded approaches are proposed, NUWCDIVNPT reserves the right to terminate funding for the convenience of the Government. Successful/unsuccessful offerors will be notified within 120 days of evaluation. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria: 1. Relevance of overall scientific or technical merit to Navy needs; 2. Potential for meeting affordability and dual-use criteria; 3. The offeror's capability, related R&D experience, facilities, techniques, and unique combinations of these, which are integral factors for achieving the proposal objectives; 4. The qualifications, capability, and experience of key personnel who are critical in achieving the proposal objectives; 5. Costs including: transition opportunities/impact; separation of Government funds from leveraged internal funds by utilizing separate tasking and audit trails (the amount of past and proposed industry investment as well as the past and proposed Government contract investment should be explicitly indicated). Proposed length, exclusive of cost and pricing data, should not exceed twenty (20), 8 1/2 x 11 inch typewritten pages and should specify the technical area of concern addressed. If offerors see topics that apply to more than one R&D Technological Area, they are encouraged to submit a proposal that covers all the applicable areas. These areas must be clearly identified in the proposal. his constitutes a broad agency announcement (BAA) in accordance with FAR 6.102(d)(2)(i). It is important to note that all post-submission liaison by the offeror with NUWCDIVNPT be via Code 59 and not the expected technical code. Contracting questions should be directed to Gerard Palmer/Code 5912 at (401) 832-1645. All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION (ATD) Separate from the policies and procedures stated herein for BAA 98-4907, NUWCDIVNPT is also interested in establishing government/industry teaming arrangements for the development of joint Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD) concept proposals related to any of the Science and Technology topic areas listed in this BAA. The goal of the ATD program is to demonstrate high risk/high payoff technologies that could significantly impact future warfighting or warfighting support capabilities and their affordability. ATD programs cover demonstrating and assessing technology in a realistic operational environment. Further information about ATD teaming opportunities may be obtained by contacting John Muench/Code 106 at (401) 832-7284. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER: COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS (CRADAs) Also, separate from the policies and procedures stated herein for BAA 98-4907, NUWCDIVNPT is interested in developing partnerships to pursue research and development in a variety of technological areas. This notice is not a procurement solicitation. It is a request to pursue opportunities to leverage assets for mutual benefit, a win/win situation. NUWCDIVNPT goals for these partnerships are: 1) to transfer technology out of the laboratory to promote its commercialization, improve the environment, and provide high-quality jobs for U.S. workers, and 2) to help insure the best equipment at cost-effective prices for the Navy. NUWCDIVNPT has unique scientific and technical facilities, personnel, databases, and know-how associated with the technological areas listed in this Science and Technology BAA. Inquiries, proposals, and discussion papers are invited. These may cover a range of activities from using the unique laboratory facilities or licensing patents, to participation in cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs). CRADAs are agreements between Federal Agencies and non-federal parties including corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, universities, state and local governments, public and private foundations, nonprofit organizations and individuals, including licensees of inventions owned by a Federal agency. Last year, NUWCDIVNPT was awarded 76 patents and participated as partners in 33 CRADAs. If you would like a list of NUWCDIVNPT patents or are interested in a partnership with NUWCDIVNPT, please call Margaret M.McNamara at (401) 832-7279, e-mail to mcnamaramm@npt.nuwc.navy.mil, or write Code 105, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, 1176 Howell St., Newport, RI 02841-1708. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER: NAVY POTENTIAL CONTRACTOR PROGRAM Also, separate from the policies and procedures stated herein for BAA 98-4907, NUWCDIVNPT is interested in entering into Navy Potential Contractor Agreements in a variety of technological areas. This notice is not a procurement olicitation. The Navy Potential Contractor Program (NPCP) permits an information access agreement to be established between a government laboratory and a company that has the potential to become a future Navy contractor. The agreement is a no-cost-to-the-government agreement that is entered into at the discretion of the government. NPCPs may or may not directly benefit the government partner but almost always benefit the industrial partner. Processes needed for establishing an NPCP include: 1. Identification by the industrial partner of a body of information about which the company wishes to have knowledge for the purpose of developing proposals in a selected technical area, 2. Agreement by the government entity involved that they are willing to sponsor an NPCP, 3. Identification of a technical contact at the government entity who can and will function as the primary focal point from which the company will receive the desired information, 4. Verification of the company's need-to-know about the information and the company's ability to handle the level of classification of the material requested. If you are interested in obtaining further information about the Navy Potential Contractor Program, please call Michael Keshura, (401) 832-1151, FAX (401) 832-1725, e-mail to keshura@npt.nuwc.navy.mil, or write Code 104, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Bldg. 108/2, 1176 Howell St., Newport, RI 02841-1708. Inquiries about this Science and Technology BAA should be directed to Michael Keshura, (401) 832-1151, FAX (401) 832-1725, e-mail to keshura@npt.nuwc.navy.mil, or write Code 104, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Bldg. 108/2, 1176 Howell St., Newport, RI 02841-1708. (End Part 5 of 5) Posted 06/26/98 (0177)

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