Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Blvd., West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700

A -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SHIPBOARD LUBE OIL IN-LINE MONITORING CAPABILITY SOL N00167-00-BAA-0001 DUE 110299 POC L. J. Martin (301)227-5774 The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is soliciting sources with technology to monitor equipment lubricating oil condition and/or entrained debris (wear related particles) for a wide range of military shipboard equipment. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND DESCRIPTION: The overall goal of the program is to explore and demonstrate sensor technologies to monitor lubricating oil to trigger a more in-depth analysis or operator action. A system or set of systems that can monitor both oil quality and debris while the equipment is operating is desired. However, other approaches or monitoring capability for debris only or quality only will be considered. The system(s) will consist of some type of detector and a processor capable of producing an alarm at a predetermined set point and should be capable of producing data to support maintenance decisions. Technology critical to success includes ability to measure quality and or debris in a moving oil stream ranging from 4 to 20 gallons per minute in pipe diameters up to one inch. The emphasis of this program is on detection and monitoring of lube oil in-situ while the equipment is operating, vice manual sampling and analysis using readily available technology. Solutions that act as a cueing device for detailed analysis by exception will also be considered. The size, weight, and electrical power requirements of a candidate in-line oil monitoring system are critical issues. NSWCCD is seeking systems that will utilize standard shipboard power without adding significant weight or require significant space to mount on shipboard installations. PROGRAM SCOPE: This program is divided into two phases over a two-year period. Phase I is a small-scale demonstration period that lasts from 9 to 12 months. During this phase the system will be tested either aboard a Navy ship or at a shore based test installation in an operational environment. Phase II will be a large-scale demonstration fleet installation on multiple platforms lasting another 9 to 12 months. Following the results of phase I, the Navy will select the most promising system(s) for installation aboard multiple platforms. Multiple awards totaling approximately $450,000 over a two year period are expected to be made. Collaborative efforts/teaming and cost sharing are encouraged. GENERAL INFORMATION: All proposals shall include the following sections in order stated: executive summary, technical approach, relevant prior work, and a detailed cost breakdown (including any necessary mounting hardware). Costs for installation drawings and procedures shall be provided as part of the cost proposal. The cost breakdown should be sufficient to allow the government to modify the scope of effort to be consistent with the available funding. The cost summary and SF1411 cost proposal should be submitted. Proposals are limited to no more than 10 pages, excluding cost information. Offerors shall submit one unbound original and nine (9) copies of the proposal on or before Tuesday, 2 November 1999, to ensure consideration. This BAA will remain open during the course of the program, however, proposals received after 2 November 1999 may not be evaluated. An electronic version of the proposal in MSWord97 format, with the cost breakdown in MSExcel97 format, on a 3.5", PC-formatted, floppy disk(s) shall be provided with the proposal. The government may request oral presentations be made from each offeror at a place and time to be specified. Evaluation of proposals will be accomplished through a technical review using the following criteria, listed in descending order of relative importance: (1) ready availability of proposed sensors, (2) overall technical merit, (3) potential contribution and relevance to lube oil monitoring, (4) offeror's capabilities and related experience, and (5) cost realism, (6) simplicity of operation, (7) ease of maintenance, (8) estimated total ownership cost, (9) relationship to ASTM methodologies. Note: cost realism will only be significant in proposals that have significantly under or over-estimated the cost to complete their effort. INTERNET OPTIONS: This BAA and related information can be found on the internet at website http://maintenance.navsea.navy.mil and following the navigation bar on the left through 04M2 to Automated Oil Analysis. The final web page address is: http://maintenance.navsea.navy.mil/domino/sea04m2/04m2pub.nsf/htm/medi a/aoahome.htm All technical questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to the address below or via electronic mail at aoabaa@navsea.navy.mil. All technical responses to applicable questions will be posted on the website, with the posted questions remaining anonymous. MAILING ADDRESS: Proposals and all mailings regarding this BAA shall be addressed to: Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Boulevard, West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700 (Attn.: Mr. Phong Nguyen, Code 5300, Bldg 4E, Room 220). This notice 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 NSWCCD. Posted 10/06/99 (W-SN389392). (0279)

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