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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT -- TSWG -- CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, & NUCLEAR COUNTERMEASURES SOL N39998-99-Q-0678 DUE 041999 POC Contractual issues: Ms. Jennifer Riggleman fax (301) 203-2654 E-MAIL: Click here to request a BAA package via email. Subject, rogersh@specialtech.com. The Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) is soliciting proposals for research and development of systems and equipment for the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Countermeasures mission area. Task areas include Handheld Detection and Identification of Chemical and Biological Agents, High Volume Automatic C/B Detection, Non-Intrusive Chemical/Biological/Explosive Detection and Identification, Non-Intrusive Detection of Chemical and Biological Agents, Rapid Screening Tests for Multiple Biological Agents in a Variety of Matrices, Sensitive Equipment Decontamination, Automated Building Assessment and Protection, Improved Communication Systems for CB Protective Masks, Chemical Warfare Agents/Toxic Industrial Chemical (TIC) Mask Filter Canister, Chemical and Biological Protective Gloves with Dexterity, Lightweight Level A Cooling System, Lossless Image Compression by 100X, and Contamination Mapping Tool for CBR. Proposals for systems or equipment not specifically listed above, which relate to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Countermeasures are also welcome. TSWG seeks innovative proposals in the following areas: 1) System development and 2)Technological description/application. PROGRAM SCOPE: Contracts will be awarded dependent on applicability of technology to TSWG objectives and funding availability. EVALUATION CRITERIA: The following are the evaluation factors for the acquisition: 1)Whether the solution meets the Requirement/Task Area, 2)Technical Performance, 3)Contractor Past Performance, and 4)Proposed Cost and Schedule. GENERAL INFORMATION: Proposers must obtain a BAA 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 requested via email to rogersh@specialtech.com. The email subject line must contain the following: BAA99Q0678. In all requests, a company name and address, point of contact, phone number, fax number, and email address should be provided. . The BAA number and task area must also be referenced. The administrative contract address is given below. Phase I White Papers and Quad Charts are due no later than 19 April 1999. Upon request, until 19 April 1999, BAA packages shall be emailed to potential proposers. Phase I White Papers and Quad Charts received after this date will not be reviewed. Upon White Paper and Quad Chart review, the Government shall provide written notice to those candidates selected for continued evaluation. These candidates will be requested to submit full proposals (discussed in BAA package). The Government reserves the right to select for award all, some, or none of the proposals. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal which shall be considered by TSWG. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals. Currently 2.5% of the effort is set aside for HBCU/MI, however, if it is not feasible to award 2.5% to HBCU/MI, this requirement will be removed. All administrative correspondence and questions on this solicitation, including requests for information on how to submit Phase I White Papers and Quad Charts should be directed to the Contracting Point of Contact below. Proposals of each Phase shall not be faxed; any sent by this medium shall be disregarded. ADMINISTRATIVE ADDRESSES: Email requests for BAA: rogersh@specialtech.com (Subj line to contain: BAA99Q0678) Contracting Point of Contact: Ms. Jennifer Riggleman, FAX: (301) 203-2654 Technical Point of Contact: Ms. Tracy Cronin, Email: Cbrncsubgroup@specialtech.com. Mail: Office of Special Technology, ATTN: BAA99-Q-0678, 10530 Riverview Road, Bldg 3, Fort Washington, MD 20744-5821 Posted 03/02/99 (W-SN303849). (0061)

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