Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

A -- AVIATION TECHNOLOGY (MANNED AND UNMANNED) SOL M67854-00-R-2012 DUE 100700 POC Procurement Analyst, Valerie Tolan (703)784-5172; Contract Specialist, Lee Kerr (703)784-5822 ext 249 WEB: Click here to visit the MCWL website., http://www.mcwl.quantico.usmc.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the point of contact at the, tolanv@mcwl.quantico.usmc.mil. The United States Marine Corp's Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for research and development (R&D) concepts addressing areas related to manned and unmanned aviation, fires and targeting, and logistics support. This area includes prototype systems and operational concepts. MCWL's charter is to measure the operational relevancy of warfighting capabilities enabled by emerging technology. R&D proposals addressing these areas from a variety of perspectives are of interest, for example; exploration of new concepts, techniques in modeling and simulation for scenario evaluation, hardware development, feasibility analysis, system integration, performance-based return on investment analysis, as well as proof of principle and concept demonstrations. Appropriate proposed systems may be selected for transition to a Marine Expeditionary Unit for operational experimentation. Major project categories that proposals may address include: 1. Novel warfighting capabilities that may be suitable for integration onto MCWL's Dragon Warrior concept vehicle. The Dragon Warrior concept vehicle can carry a payload of 25 pounds. Payloads that expand a drone's capability to collect reconnaissance/surveillance/targeting data are of interest. Proposed capabilities should expand on the traditional day/Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) payload packages. 2. Concepts that address the small unit remote surveillance system requirement and are suitable for field experimentation. 3. High quality, low cost solutions to porting digital data and video from drones to ground control stations and then from a ground control station to points in the rear. Control of drones via a satellite link is of interest to MCWL. 4. State-of-the-art, low cost, low weight communication relays capable of being installed in either fixed wing or rotary wing drones or unmanned powered parafoils. 5. The development of an airborne payload suitable for integration onto the Dragon Warrior concept vehicle that is capable of Radio Frequency (RF) direction finding and source location. 6. Concepts that utilize Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to deny enemy communications and civilian Global Positioning Systems (GPS). 7. The utilization of drones or unmanned powered parafoils to deploy sensors. The sensors should be able to send data back to command and control centers, either via satellite links or airborne communication links. An interesting proposal will keep in mind drone payload weight and size restrictions. Proposed deployment systems should be capable of accurate (within 40m) sensor deployment from distances exceeding 1,000 feet. Any developed sensor payload should significantly increase battlespace situational awareness. 8. Weaponized drones. MCWL is interested in concepts that will allow a drone to destroy a target once it is found. Concepts that do not result in the destruction of the drone are of special interest. 9. Concepts that address the role of unmanned ground vehicleson the battlefield, to include sensors that may be integrated onto an UGV or deployed by a UGV. 10. Concepts that address the utility of micro unmanned aerial vehicles. Small drone concepts that do not meet the technical specification for a micro UAV may be considered. Any proposed concept must be capable of participating in a demonstration within one year. 11. Simulation and study efforts which analyze new aviation capabilities, techniques, tactics or procedures, when the procurement of experimental hardware for operational testing is either technically not yet feasible or too expensive. 12. Concepts that address the issue of sensor fusion are of interest. In particular techniques that maximize the utilization of ground placed sensors, UGVs and UAVs are of interest. 13. Targeting. MCWL is interested in proposals that if funded, will lead to more effective utilization of airborne and ground platforms in support of assigned targeting missions. Process: The Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory will review proposals that address some or one of the above listed technology subject areas for further exploration. Proposals that address more than one technology area are not preferred over proposals that address only one. Proposals that do not address identified technology areas will not be reviewed. Respondents shall first submit a one to five page "white paper" summarizing the proposed effort(s) and a rough order of cost magnitude in order to obtain a preliminary indication of MCWL interest. It is desired, but not required, for the contractor to present a technical briefing on the white paper at Quantico, Virginia. Technical briefings should always follow the formal submission of a white paper. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with this brief. White papers, proposals, and all related correspondence should reference BAA Number M67854-00-R-2012. White papers shall be submitted in original form and three (3) copies to ONLY the following address: Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory Marine Corps Combat Development Command 3255 Meyers Avenue Attn: Valerie Tolan Quantico, Virginia 22134 Submitted white papers should indicate the willingness of the contractor to provide a technical briefing, should one be requested by MCWL. Contractors are allowed to submit multiple quality white papers, but the submission of numerous boilerplate white papers may result in the unreviewed automatic rejection of all submitted papers. Once a white paper is submitted, all further communications must be submitted in writing to the MCWL Procurement Analyst, Valerie Tolan. Should MCWL determine that a submitted "white paper" has scientific and technical merit relevant for Laboratory requirements, it will ask the Marine Corps Systems Command Contracting Office to request the offeror to submit an in-depth proposal for each selected white paper. In depth proposal(s) should be divided into three sections: (1) A technical section which includes a clear statement of objectives, technical approach and methodology, supporting technical information (including an indication of proprietary aspects of the proposed effort), and a plan of action and milestones; (2) A management section which includes a description of relevant corporate expertise, experience, facilities, and other relevant resources, resumes of key personnel; and (3) A cost section, which provides a detailed breakdown of the proposed effort, described in the technical section. All options and assumptions shall be clearly identified and defined. Proposal evaluation and award decision will be based on Best Value to MCWL considering technical merit, importance to agency programs, availability of funds, cost realism and reasonableness. The Best Value determination will address the following considerations: 1. The relevance of the proposal to the stated technology areas of interest. 2. The anticipated warfighting operational utility of the proposed capability. 3. The ability of the proposed system/study to be ready for field-testing or to be complete within one year of contract award. 4. The suitability of the proposed capability for inclusion in a warfighting experiment. Results of a simulation/study may be suitable for inclusion, but a contractor proposing paper vice hardware, needs to specifically address this evaluation factor. 5. Projected affordability of transitioning the technology to the fleet (for any developed hardware). 6. Past performance, experience and qualification of the principal project personnel and/or Institution Corporation submitting the proposal. 7. Realism of the proposed cost and availability of funding. This notice constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement as contemplated by FAR 6.102(d)(2). Unless otherwise stated herein, no additional written information is available, nor will a formal Request For Proposal (RFP) or other solicitation regarding this announcement be issued. Requests for the same will be disregarded. The Government reserves the right to select all, some, or none of the proposals received in response to this announcement butanticipates making multiple awards with the approximately $2,500,000.00 expected to be budgeted for these efforts. This BAA shall remain open for receipt of white paper proposals for a period of one year from the date of initial publication of this announcement. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for this BAA is 8731 with the small business size of 1,500 employees. No portion of this BAA has been set aside for historically black colleges and universities or minority institute participants, though their participation is encouraged. For awards made as contracts, evaluation of the socio-economic merits of the proposal shall include the extent of commitment in providing meaningful subcontracting opportunities for small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business concerns, historically black colleges, universities and minority institutions. If a full cost proposal is requested by the contracting officer, and the total exceeds $500,000, any large business is required to include a Small, Small Disadvantaged, and Woman Owned Subcontracting Plan with its proposal package in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. White papers will be evaluated in the order in which they are received and may be accepted at any time within the year. White papers/proposals will not be evaluated against each other since each is a unique technology with no common work statement. Proposals identified for funding may result in a contract; however, there is no commitment by the Marine Corps to make any awards, to make a specific number of awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by the proposer before award of a contract. Information provided herein is subject to amendment and in no way binds the Government to award of a contract. Address technical questions to Martin Kruger at krugerm@mcwl.quantico.usmc.mil. Questions of a business or contractual nature may be directed to Valerie Tolan at tolanv@mcwl.quantico.usmc.mil. The Government will not screen white paper topics on behalf of a contractor in advance of the submission of a white paper. Posted 10/07/99 (W-SN390004). (0280)

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