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A -- ADVANCED CARBON HEATSHIELD AND INSULATION MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SOL BAA 99-005 POC Dr. Steven Fishman, ONR Code 332, (703) 696-0285 E-MAIL: click here, fishmas@onr.navy.mil. The Office of Naval Research (ONR), Materials Science and Technology Division is interested in receiving proposals in the area of development of advanced processing techniques and properties of advanced carbon composites for reentry body heatshields and other components for Naval strategic and hypersonic tactical missiles. These materials will involve consideration of proper carbon fibers and matrices, capable of meeting stringent reentry environment requirements, including temperatures well in excess of 3500 degrees fahrenheit oF, as well as extended shelf-lives to support future Naval strategic systems. Advanced processing methods should lead to reduced fabrication costs. For example, tape wrapped carbon composite component fabrication involves a process which is costly and whose quality is highly operator dependent. It is imperative that these processes proceed more rapidly than those currently available and be completely understood, in terms of processing, microstructure, and property relationships. It is also important that novel insulation designs, materials, and fabrication methods be selected based on an integrated thermal protection system approach for the application. Teaming between industry, universities, and Naval laboratories are encouraged to help insure the relevance and rapid transfer of advanced technology and products into Naval systems. Government agencies will not be in direct competition with industry. In cases where a government laboratory is included as part of a proposed team, the government laboratory will be funded separately and not be included in the cost proposal. The Government anticipates the award of multiple contracts under this announcement. Funding in the amount of 1.5M is planned for this program. Proposals should include relevant technical background, scientific approach, expected accomplishments and military benefits, transition plan, and principal investigator credentials. The technical portion of the proposal should be limited to no more than 25 pages in length. Thecost portion of the proposal should be limited to the number of pages to adequately support the proposed cost amount. The following criteria, which are listed in descending order of importance will be used to evaluate proposals: (1) General scientific, technical and socio-economic merits; (2) Potential contribution of the effort to the overall mission of ONR and the Navy; (3) The proposer's capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques, or unique combinations of these that are integral factors for achieving the proposed objectives; (4) The qualifications, capabilities, and experience of proposed principal investigator, team leader, or key personnel who are critical in achieving the proposed objectives; (5) Realism of the proposed cost and availability of funds. This announcement constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement as contemplated by FAR 6.102 (d)(2). Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR's intent to competitively fund research and that no request for proposals (RFP), solicitation or other announcement opportunity will be made. Proposers should state in their cover letter or proposal that it is submitted in response to this BAA. Technical questions are welcome and should be addressed by E-Mail to Dr. Steven Fishman @ (fishmas@onr.navy.mil). Business questions should be addressed by E-Mail to Terry Young @ (youngt@onr.navy.mil). The standard industrial classification code is 8731 with the small business standard of 1,000 employees. In addition, contract proposals that exceed $500,000 submitted by all but small businesses, must be accompanied by a Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. For contract awards, evaluation of the socio-economic merits will include the extent of commitment in providing meaningful subcontracting opportunities for small business, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small business concerns, and historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions. This announcement is open for forty-five days from the date of publication. Posted 01/14/99 (W-SN288090). (0014)

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