Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Contract Management Directorate (CMD), 3701 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203-1714

A -- ADVANCED TACTICAL TECHNOLOGY SOL BAA 98-35 DUE 093099 POC Dr. Arthur Morrish, DARPA/TTO, FAX (703) 696-2204 WEB: http://www.darpa.mil/, http://www.darpa.mil/. E-MAIL: BAA98-35@darpa.mil, BAA98-35@darpa.mil. Note: Proposal Abstract is due 10/30/1998. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND DESCRIPTION: DARPA's Tactical Technology Office (TTO) is soliciting proposals for advanced research and design of system and sub-system level technology for integration into the tactical environment to: supplement, replace, support, or enhance existing systems. The intent of this solicitation is to develop and or demonstrate system or sub-system technologies which provide revolutionary improvements in efficiency and effectiveness over current military modes of operation. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, force projection and rapid ingress/egress, information dissemination, logistics support, extended power supplies, remote countermine, personal armor, chemical/biological warfare, air combat, training, small arms and small arms munitions, systems and munitions transportability, warfighter maneuverability, and electronic countermeasures. In addition to this Broad Agency Announcement and before submitting a proposal, prospective offerors must also refer to the associated BAA 98-35 Proposal Information Package (PIP) that provides further information on the areas of interest, program structure, and proposal format. AREAS OF INTEREST: DARPA is seeking innovative approaches to improving the efficiency and/or effectiveness of various aspects of tactical operations and operational procedures through the integration of revolutionary technologies. These efforts include, but are not limited to, development of logistic support systems to improve port-to-port support, mitigate logistic trails, and improve the self sustainability of the individual soldier; covert and non-intrusive detection of underground facilities, Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) processing and assembly facilities at standoff ranges of 5-15 miles; remote mine detection and neutralization; low burden, integrated, multi-spectral active signature control for mobile platforms, personnel and structures; satellite-based air to ground weapons and sensors; innovative flight control, aerodynamics and propulsion concepts particularly with respect to Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) systems; smart bullets; high density ordnance storage; high endurance training equipment; extended life power sources; improved survivability of the individual warfighter through mobility and personal armor; development of robotic devices capable of combat element maneuver speeds; hydronautic propulsion concepts; mine sweeping/hunting techniques; multi-function aperture; and littoral space fire support. PROGRAM SCOPE: Multiple awards during FY 1999 are anticipated. Each offeror must submit a proposal abstract and proposal which defines the tactical area addressed and the value added of the proposed system, the technical approach to developing the system. Teaming and cost sharing is encouraged. The prime contractor must have an existing approved capability (personnel and facility) to perform SECRET classified work. Up to $1.5M may be available in FY 1999 for the initial effort. Proposed efforts beyond the 12 month initial funding period should be costed on an annual basis to coincide with the Government fiscal year. GENERAL INFORMATION: Proposers must obtain a package entitled "BAA 98-35, Advanced Tactical Technology, Proposer Information Package" which provides further information on areas of interest, the submission, evaluation, and funding processes, proposal abstract formats, proposal formats, and other general information. This package may be obtained from the World Wide Web (WWW) or by fax, electronic mail, or mail request to the administrative contact address given below. Proposals not meeting the format described in the package may not be reviewed. Proposers must submit an original and five (5) copies of the proposal abstracts to DARPA/TTO, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714 (Attn.: BAA 98-35) on or before 4:00 p.m., local time, Friday, October 30, 1998, in order to be considered during the first round of selections. Upon review, DARPA will provide written feedback on the likelihood of a full proposal being selected and the time and date for submission of a full proposal. This notice, in conjunction with the BAA 98-35 Proposer Information Package, constitutes the total BAA. No additional information is available, nor will a formal RFP or other solicitation regarding this announcement be issued. Requests for the same will be disregarded. The Government reserves the right to select for award all, some, or none of the proposals received. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal which shall be considered by DARPA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and 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 or severable areas of research in advanced tactical technology. All administrative correspondence and questions on this solicitation, including requests for information on how to submit a proposal abstract or proposal to this BAA, should be directed to one of the administrative addresses below; e-mail or fax is preferred. DARPA intends to use electronic mail and fax for correspondence regarding BAA 98-35. Proposals and proposal abstract may not be submitted by fax or e-mail; any so sent will be disregarded. DARPA encourages use of the WWW for retrieving the Proposer Information Package and any other related information that may subsequently be provided. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Evaluation of proposal abstract and proposals will be accomplished through a technical review of each proposal using the following criteria, which are listed in descending order of relative importance: 1) overall scientific and technical merit in relationship to the soundness and innovation of the approach, 2) offeror's ability to implement the approved program as demonstrated by availability of qualified personnel, equipment and facilities, system integration, and related experience in system development and tactical operations, 3) soundness of management plan and the degree to which the offeror employs innovative design, fabrication, and cost containment techniques, and 4) best value to the Government with respect to technical, management, and cost. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Each cost proposal shall contain a section satisfying the requirements of the following: Awards made under this BAA are subject to the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.5, Organizational Conflict of Interest. All offerors and proposed subcontractors must affirmatively state whether they are supporting any DARPA technical office(s) through an active contract or subcontract. All affirmations must state which office(s) the offeror supports and identify the prime contract number. Affirmations shall be furnished at the time of proposal submission, and the existence or potential existence of organizational conflicts of interest, as that term is defined in FAR 9.501, must be disclosed. This disclosure shall include a description of the action the offeror has taken, or proposes to take, to avoid, neutralize or mitigate such conflict. If the offeror believes that no such conflict exists, then it shall so state in this section. It is the policy of DARPA to treat all proposals as competitive information, and to disclose the contents only for the purposes of evaluation. The Government intends to use non-government personnel as special resources to assist with the logistics of administering proposal evaluation. Support personnel are restricted by their contracts from disclosing proposal information for any purpose. Contractor personnel are required to sign the Organizational Conflict of Interest Non-Disclosure Agreements. By submission of its proposal, each offeror agrees that proposal information may be disclosed to those selected contractors for the limited purpose stated above. Any information not intended for limited release to support contractors must be clearly marked and segregated from other submitted proposal material. DARPA is seeking participation from the widest number of offerors. No portion of the BAA will be set aside for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) or minority institutions (MI) participation due to impracticality of reserving discrete or severable area of research for exclusive competition among the entries. The administrative address for this BAA is DARPA/TTO, ATTN: BAA 98-35, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714. This announcement and the Proposer Information Package may be retrieved via the WWW at URL http://www.darpa.mil/ in the solicitations area. Posted 09/17/98 (W-SN251165). (0260)

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