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A -- RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FOR CONCENTRIC CANISTER LAUNCHER (CCL) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) N00178-99-Q-1001 SOL N00178-99-Q-1001 POC Karen D. Lenox, Contract Specialist, Code SD11D or Linda R. Coleman, Contracting Officer, Code SD114 on (540) 653-7478 WEB: NSWCDD Procurement Division Homepage, http://www.nswc.navy.mil/supply. E-MAIL: Questions concerning BAA N00178-99-Q-1001, lenoxkd@nswc.navy.mil. Program Objectives: The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is interested in responses from DOD agencies and DOD contractors for the Concentric Canister Launcher (CCL) Technology Program and its associated initiatives. CCL is an Office of Naval Research (ONR) Core Program to define and demonstrate next generation launcher technologies for munition launching, including self contained gas management and distributed electronic architectures. The goals of the CCL program are to demonstrate technologies that reduce launcher total life cycle costs by 66% and reduce launcher manning requirements by 80%. Proposed solutions shall describe innovative technologies and tools which provide reduced life cycle costs, reduced manning, reduced maintenance, reduced size and weight, and greater flexibility than existing systems while maintaining or improving performance, reliability, and availability. Proposed solutions must add value to the CCL advanced launcher technologies initiatives by: identifying novel ablative and structural materials for application to launcher canisters and support structure; providing advanced modeling and simulation capabilities to expand prediction capabilities for thermal effects and interior ballistics of encanistered missile launch; considering innovative approaches to launcher/platform interface and launcher support structures; investigating non-conventional canister geometries for gas management and packaging improvements; investigating mission critical networks and the characteristics associated with them for interface from WCS to weapon; considering innovative approaches to providing power to launcher and weapon while maintaining growth potential for new weapon types, and pursuing other appropriate technologies. Proposals of particular interest will also include implementation plans for integrating these technologies into existing or emerging launcher systems. Within the above context, proposals are sought that address the following areas: (1) technologies applicable to development of canisters capable of surviving a restrained firing of any current or future Navy missile (including but not limited to SM-3, LASM, and TACMS); (2) development of electronics to interface with existing weapon control systems (WCS) and weapons; and (3) novel and innovative concepts for ship interface/ship integration. Platforms of interest include future combatants (i.e. DD-21, CVN(X), etc.) submarines, and joint service opportunities. Proposals are not limited to just these areas, but these areas of concentration are considered to be most important. White Paper Submission: Offerors shall submit white papers summarizing each proposed concept, including a rough order of cost magnitude and schedule to perform the proposed work, to obtain an indication of potential NSWCDD interest. All proprietary portions of the white paper shall be clearly identified and will be treated in the strictest confidence. White paper shall be submitted in an original and four copies to Naval Surface Warfare Center,Dahlgren Division, Attn: Karen D. Lenox, Code SD11D, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100. White papers shall be no longer than five (5) pages in length and shall identify the following: 1. BAA Number N00178-99-Q-1001; 2. Technical Area; 3. Organization Name; 4. Other Team Members and Type of Business for Each; 5. Technical Points of Contact (including phone, fax, and e-mail information); 6. Administrative Point of Contact; 7. Overview of the Proposed Work including Innovative Claims for the Proposed Technologies, Technical Approach and Program Plan, Demonstration Plan for Testing of the Technology, Deliverables Associated with the Effort, Cost, Schedule, and Milestones, Organizational Experience/Information. Each white paper shall clearly show how the proposed effort relates to the objectives of this BAA, will increase scientific knowledge, advance the state of the art, and determine and exploit the potential scientific discoveries or improvements in technology, materials, processes, methods, devices, or techniques. Offerors shall provide significant evidence demonstrating corporate experience and personnel resources to support these efforts. Offerors interested in multiple subject areas shall submit a separate white paper for each area; white papers that cover more than one area will not be considered. This BAA covers FY99 and FY00. White papers may address tasking for FY99 only, tasking for FY99 with an option for continuation of work into FY00, or tasking for FY00 only. For white papers that propose FY99 and FY00 tasking, evaluation of the FY99 and FY00 tasking will be considered separately and funds allocated accordingly. Endorsement of FY99 tasking does not ensure acceptance of FY00 options. White papers that include FY99 tasking shall be submitted no later than 3 January 1999. White papers detailing FY00 work only shall be submitted no later than 30 March 1999. Funding for any approved FY00 tasks will be allocated from FY00 funds, pending fund availability. Proposals received outside the designated time frames set forth herein shall be considered only to the extent that funding remains available beyond the initial selection. Awards are contingent upon funding availability for FY99, with total FY99 funding allocations not to exceed $3M. NSWCDD anticipates 2 or more awards, with no single award to exceed $1.5M. Not all proposals deemed selectable will be funded. Cost sharing is not required; however, demonstrated commitment to the program through cost sharing is encouraged. The Government reserves the right to award on all, some, or none of the proposals received and to fund all or part of the efforts presented in a proposal. Multiple awards are possible. Offerors shall identify proposed contract type in their white paper submission. Proposal Evaluation: White papers will be reviewed and formal technical and cost proposals may be requested from sources whose approaches have been selected for further consideration. An invitation to submit a proposal does not assure subsequent contract award. FormalCost and Technical Proposals will be required approximately four (4) weeks after notification that NSWCDD has decided to pursue the offeror's approach as identified in their white paper submission. Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria: (A) Scientific and Technical Merit; (B) Potential Contribution and Significance to the Goals and Objectives of the Concentric Canister Launcher Technology Program and its associated initiatives; (C) Offeror's capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques, or unique combinations thereof that are integral factors for achieving the desired program goals; (D) Qualifications, capabilities, and experience of the proposed principal personnel who are key to program success; (E) Relevance to Navy procurement plans/strategy for new ship construction, fleet modernization, or joint services programs; and (F) Potential corporate cost sharing. Any questions regarding this announcement may be submitted to Karen Lenox via telecopier (540) 653-7088 or via e-mailat lenoxkd@nswc.navy.mil. This notice constitutes a BAA for NSWCDD as authorized by FAR 6.102(d)(2). Although no portion of this announcement is set aside for HBCU/MI participation, proposals are invited from all sources. This BAA should not be construed as commitment or authorization to incur costs in anticipation of a resultant contract. Information provided herein is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract. This CBD notice constitutes the solicitation, there is nothing further to request. This synopsis will be available on the World Wide Web at http://www.nswc.navy.mil/supply. Posted 11/19/98 (W-SN273006). (0323)

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