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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR NON-LETHAL TECHNOLOGIES SOL BAA-99-R-1045 DUE 060499 POC Dwight B. Micheal, Sr., Contracting Specialist, (703) 784-3367 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, michealdb@quantico.usmc.mil. Broad Agency Announcement for Non-Lethal Technologies The Marine Corps Systems Command, supporting the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate, is interested in industry submission of new non-lethal technology ideas, which may include the assimilation of new and/or existing technologies. The requirement is for one- to two-year concept demonstration projects that will be funded up to the $700K level. These projects will have very specific deliverables such as a proof-of-principle demonstration, delivery of a prototype, or a feasibility report. All proposals selected for funding will be required to submit monthly status reports to include financial data as well as a comprehensive report to be delivered at the end of the project. At the conclusion of each project, an evaluation will be made as to whether or not to pursue this technology further. The goal of this solicitation will be to explore new non-lethal capabilities in application of measured, selectable force that will reduce risks in both noncombatantand combatant casualties, friend and foe, and minimize collateral damage to equipment and structures. Consideration will be given only to proposals that address one or both of the following operational capabilities: 1. Clear Facilities of Personnel -- The desired capability will facilitate military operations on urbanized terrain (MOUT) by reducing risk to noncombatants and minimizing casualties and collateral damage. By clearing facilities of personnel through integration of non-lethal capabilities, friendly forces should be afforded an enhanced ability to deny facilities (military advantage) to an enemy attempting to occupy and hold built-up areas. The proposed solutions should be capable of either: 1) causing individuals to evacuate the targeted facility of there own accord, or 2) incapacitating the inhabitants of the building for a duration not shorter than 10 minutes thereby allowing forces to manually clear the facility without risk. For purposes of this BAA, incapacitation is defined as either physical inability (real or perceived) or mental disinclination to resist or pose a threat to friendly forces. The desired capability should include an effective engagement range to target personnel of not less than 500 meters. The weapon should be able to produce repeatable effects, be able to engage multiple targets, be used selectively against portions of buildings/structures and not leave detrimental or harmful residuals after use. And must be safe for the soldier to operate in relation to physiological functions, such as sight and hearing. 1. Disable/Neutralize Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels, and Facilities -- This capability encompasses a wide range of desired effects and subcategories based on the variety of equipment types and systems to be targeted. A non-lethal effect that neutralizes or disables vehicles, aircraft (on the ground), vessels and/or facilities can render these systems inoperable; however, physical destruction of the target is not a primary goal. The use of these systems should not cause permanent injury or death to personnel in or on the target, or in the vicinity of the target. The desired effects should include an engagement range and tracking time to target vehicles, aircraft, vessels and/or facilities of not less than 1,000 meters for period of at least 60 seconds and produce repeatable effects to engage multiple targets, must possess an inherent ability to significantly disable or neutralize these systems or facilities and render them inoperable beyond expedient repair capability of the operators, or uninhabitable for a period not less than one hour. Size and configuration of the target vehicles, aircraft, vessels and/or facilities should not be a factor in the ability of the proposed system to produce desired effects on the target. Targeted material or facilities can be damaged below the catastrophic threshold, but must not leave detrimental or harmful residuals after use. Desired qualities for any non-lethal system proposed to address the above operational capabilities are: 1. Augment Lethal Force -- The non-lethal system(s) will not degrade or reduce the soldier's ability to use lethal force when necessary. 2. Expeditionary -- The system should be easily transportable within the framework of existing logistics systems, survive the rigors of intensive military operations, and be easy to maintain and operate. The system should minimize the demand for additional hardware and equipment, additional individual carrying requirements and for additional specialized training requirements. 3. Reversible Effects -- Counter-personnel non-lethal systems are required to have reversible effects (permanent/severe injuries are unacceptable). The desire is for the weapon effects to become inert and/or have no residual human effects with the simple passage of time. 4. Any weapon produced must be safe for the soldier to operate. Excessive safety equipment beyond traditional hearing and/or sight protection is not acceptable. Proposals will be considered within the scope of the guidance provided above. Respondents shall submit a "white paper" summarizing the proposed effort along with a cost estimate. The white paper shall be one to five pages in length inclusive of drawings, pictures, etc., be submitted on 8.5 by 11 paper at 12 pitch or greater font size. The white paper must address the following topics: 1. Description of proposed concept to include how it will be used to facilitate one or more of the capabilities listed above, 2. Background information (technical, historical, applicability, etc.), 3. Description of work to be done under this effort (to include technical detail), 4. Discussion of associated risk areas, 5. Description of the deliverables required under the scope of this effort, and 6. Cost estimates for materials and labor. The presentation/concept papers may be supported by drawings and/or initial experimentation results/test data, within the five-page limit. Working presentation/concept papers shall be submitted in original form with three copies, only to the following address: DIRECTOR, JOINT NON-LETHAL DIRECTORATE, 3097 RANGE ROAD, QUANTICO, VA 22134, REF: BAA-99-R-1045. Offerors will be requested to submit in-depth proposals should the Joint Non-Lethal Directorate deem the proposed working presentation/concept papers of significant scientific and technical merit as well as suitable military utility. In-depth proposals shall be divided into three sections: 1. Technical section which will clearly state and define the objectives, technical approach and methodology, supporting technical data/information noting the proprietary aspects of the effort, and delineated plan of execution to include milestones; 2. A management section which will identify key expertise, experience, facilities, resumes of key personnel; and 3. A cost section providing detailed work/cost breakdowns of the proposed effort, (materials and labor). Options and assumptions shall be clearly identified, defined and discussed in detail. The proposal evaluation effort and final award decisions will be based equally upon the technical approach and best value that can be achieved within the funds available. Key evaluation considerations are: 1. Applicability to BAA -- Does the proposed idea address one or more of the desired capabilities identified in the BAA? 2. Clear Objectives and Deliverables -- How well defined are the proposal objectives? Is there a clear systematic program plan which leads to clearly defined deliverables? 3. Advancing State of the Art -- Has this idea been effectively demonstrated before? How successful were prior attempts to implement the proposed idea, and if there was a technical problem does the proposal, address the problem and present an innovative solution? 4. Ability to Achieve Proposed Technical Objectives -- This criterion addresses the technical feasibility of the proposed idea. In other words, how likely is it that the stated technical objectives can actually be met? 5. Offeror's Expertise in the Technology Area -- How long has the offeror been working in this technology area? Does the offeror have the appropriate technical background to successfully meet the objectives? 6. Ability to Meet Schedule -- How likely is it that the developer can accomplish the technical objectives within the proposed time frame? 7. Reasonable Cost -- Does the cost seem appropriate for the proposed idea? 8. Logistically Supportable -- How logistically supportable is the proposed concept? Would it be repairable in the field? How is it powered (does it use gas, diesel, batteries, solar power)? Will it be hand-held or platform mounted? How would it be transported? 9. Acceptable Risk to User and/or Environment -- For counter-personnel NLWs, is the user of the system at risk to its effects? For counter-material NLWs, are there potential risks to the human users? Does the proposed system present a hazard to the environment? 10. Countermeasure Offset Risk -- Can the proposed system weapons effect on the target set be easily countered? 11. Reversible Effects Risk (for Counter-Personnel Only) -- The desired mechanism for reversible effects is simply the passage of time (anywhere from minutes to hours) for full recovery. How likely is the proposed weapon to have reversible effects on humans? 12. Risk to Personnel (for Counter-Material Only). There is no requirement for anti-material weapons to have reversible effects, however the anti-material weapon should not cause irreversible effects to personnel in or around the intended target. How likely is the weapon to have adverse impact on personnel in or around the intended target? White papers will be received until June 4, 1999. Evaluations will follow receipt of white papers, and solicitation for in-depth proposals from selected white papers will occur by July 16, 1999. The in-depth proposals will be due by August 13, 1999, and selection will be made by September 30, 1999. Negotiations and awards are anticipated by Jan 1, 2000. This BAA is not an authorization to incur cost in anticipation of a resultant contract. Information provided herein is subject to amendment and in no way binds the Government to the award of a contract. Technical questions must be addressed in writing to Mr. John Busic, (703) 784-2997 x232, Fax (703) 784-3178, E-mail busicj@quantico-usmc.mil, Address Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate, 3097 Range Road, Quantico, VA 22134. Contractual questions may be addressed to Mr. Dwight Micheal, Sr., (703) 784-3367. CITE: ________________ Posted 04/15/99 (W-SN320964). (0105)

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