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A -- ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR HUMAN AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS INTERACTIONS SOL N66001-98-X-6905 POC Contract Specialist, Mr. Minh H.Huynh, Code D211, (619)553-4491. Contracting Officer, Mr. Todd McKamey, (619)553-4500. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center San Diego (SPAWARSYSCEN-SD) invites proposals for research in the area of human and information system interaction infrastructure. With a vision of ANYTIME-ANYWHERE information system resource accessibility, this invitation includes research in the areas of communications between humans and information systems; processing by information systems of human originated inputs and queries; agent-based or other intelligent information query formation and processing; intelligent and rapid, domain dependent and independent information retrieval; and intelligent and dynamic information presentation. Also included in this request is research in the areas of information system infrastructure including networking technologies and architectures that support interaction between humans and information systems as well as collaboration applications. Research proposals are also invited in the areas of human-information system interaction in distributed computing environments, including command system applications; innovative technology and component integration; technology transition; and reference prototype implementations. Research proposals in the areas of technology visualization are also encouraged. Offerors are invited to submit white papers that will be evaluated to identify research approaches worthy of further consideration. If an approach is considered to be worthy of further consideration, and within funding limits, a full proposal will then be requested. Instructions for the preparation and submission of full proposals will be provided with that request. A web site has been established which contains the text of this BAA, and instructions for submission of a white paper. All answers to questions and any additional information pertaining to this BAA will be posted on this web site as available. It is the responsibility of any potential offeror to monitor this web site for any additional information. The web site address is http://magellan.spawar.navy.mil/N66001-98-X-6905/. White papers are limited to three pages, including all figures, tables, attachments and the estimated annual schedule and cost. Reviewers will not load software or simulations in the conduct of white paper reviews. However, web sites containing concise simulations or other information not readily represented in the static format of a document may be hyperlinked from the white paper. Innovative approaches to information presentation are encouraged. White papers shall include the name, address, voice phone number, facsimile number, and email address of the proposing organization and the principal point of contact. The white paper shall also include the names of other organizations participating as part of the research team. For readability, most text based information should be in 12 point Times New Roman, though other fonts and sizes may be utilized as necessary in tables, headings, drawings, other art, and etc. White papers shall be produced using Microsoft Word, Excel and/or Power Point; or may be submitted as PDF files. SPAWARSYSCEN-SD will acknowledge receipt of white papers, and will notify offerors whether a full proposal is requested. All white papers and proposals shall be UNCLASSIFIED. The government's preference is to obtain unlimited rights (as defined by DFARS 252.227-7013 "Rights in Technical Data Noncommercial Items") to the results and products of this research. Any proposed research that will restrict the government's rights, and the degree to which those rights will be restricted, shall be delineated in the white paper. Evaluation of white papers and full proposals will be performed utilizing the following criteria listed in descending order of importance: 1) Overall scientific and technical merit; 2) Potential contribution to the SPAWARSYSCEN-SD human and information system interaction research efforts; 3) Capabilities and related experience of the offeror; 4) Plans and capabilities for technology transition; and 5) Cost realism. Full proposals will be considered to be either selectable or non-selectable based on their evaluation in accordance with the criteria herein. Offerors will be promptly notified of the evaluation results. Only selectable proposals will be considered for funding. Not all proposals deemed selectable will be funded. Decisions to fund selectable proposals will be based on funds availability, overall scientific and technical merit, and potential contribution to the SPAWARSYSCEN-SD mission. Proposals may be considered for funding for a period of up to one year from notification of selectability. The Government reserves the right to select for award all, some, or none of the proposals received. Proposals identified for funding may result in a procurement contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other transaction depending upon the nature of the work proposed, the required degree of interaction between the parties, and other factors. Prior to submittal of white papers, technical inquiries can be made to: Bob Younger, Code D411 Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, 53410 Systems Street, Room 336, San Diego, CA 92152-7560. Email: younger@spawar.navy.mil. Responses to inquiries will be by email or telephone. This BAA will remain open for submission of white papers for a period of one year from the date of initial publication in the Commerce Business Daily. A one year extension to the submission timeframe may be announced via further publication in the Commerce Business Daily. It is anticipated that any awards will be for from one to three years and for less than $3,000,000 overall. Proposals should be structured accordingly. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the government's needs may submit a white paper proposal that shall be considered. Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting; however, no portion of this BAA will be set aside to HBCU and MI participation due to the impracticality of reserving discrete or severable areas of research for exclusive competition among these entities. Questions of a contractual nature should be directed to the Contract Specialist: Mr. Minh Huynh, Code D211, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center San Diego, 53560 Hull Street, San Diego, CA 92152-5001 Email: mhuynh@spawar.navy.mil. Posted 09/08/98 (W-SN246850). (0251)

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