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A -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) FOR BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN CONCEPTS FOR REMOTE SENSING OF BALLISTIC MISSILE IN FLIGHT, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION (BMDO) POC Mr. Robert F. Frey, Contracting Officer, e-mail robert.frey@bmdo.osd.mil, facsimile (703) 604-2557, voice (703) 604-4313; Dr. Bill Frederick, BMDO/ST (703) 693-1838, CBD Reference Number: BMDO 00-08 (A) Intent: The Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO), Science and Technology Deputate (ST), seeks white papers (technical proposals) for basic and applied research opportunities in advanced sensor system concepts pertaining to remote sensing of ballistic missiles in flight. (B) Background: Topical research areas and technologies of greatest interest include: (1) Remote sensing at distances from sensor to target greater than 500km; (2) Large (greater than 40kw average radiated power), electronically steerable high bandwidth x-band radar; (3) Large aperture (greater than 0.3 meters) agile optical telescopes with capabilities to operate from 0.3 to 12 micrometers wavelength; (4) Remote sensing system integration on mobile platforms; and (5) High speed data processing and remote sensing data exploitation. The goal of this program is to define remote sensor system concepts that can provide information on the performance of ballistic missiles in flight. Both electro-optical and radar systems are of interest. This BAA seeks innovative ideas that should be considered before defining requirements for technology development. (C) Responses: White papers (technical proposals) should be limited to 15 typed pages and contain: (1) description of the background, objective, and technical approach; (2) a discussion of how the proposed technology will respond to the goals of the remote sensing of ballistic missiles in flight; (3) offeror's capabilities, relevant experience (including specific work previously performed and any in-house research and development effort, facilities (including industrial security clearance), techniques or unique combinations of these that are integral to proposed objective; and (4) qualifications, experience, and capabilities of key personnel and teaming partners (including security clearance). An original and five (5) copies of each white paper (technical proposal), and a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price estimate, referencing BAA #00-01 must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM, February 15, 2001. Respondents should submit white papers (technical proposals) to BMDO/ST, ATTN: BAA #00-01/Dr. Bill Frederick, The Pentagon, Room 1E149, Washington, DC 20301-7100. Facsimile transmissions or electronic media transmissions will not be accepted. (D) Assessment and Follow-Action: The white papers (technical proposals) will be referred to a review panel and assessed based on the following descending order of importance: (1) relevance and effectiveness with which proposed technology and application meets the goal of remote sensing of in-flight ballistic missiles; (2) scientific and excellence of the technology with special emphasis on innovation; (3) offeror's capabilities, related experience, and techniques; and (4) qualifications, experience and capabilities of the personnel. White papers (technical proposals) may be selected as received. However, the white papers (technical proposals) will not be evaluated against each other. An initial review board is planned for April 2000 and subsequent review boards will be convened as needed. Any price proposals for technical development studies will be requested by separate correspondence and will be dependent upon the results of the assessment and subject to the availability of FY00 funds. BMDO reserves the right to conduct discussions and to select parts or selected tasks to facilitate potential awards of grants, cooperative agreements or contracts. Funds currently planned will only permit a limited number of awards and will be limited to $1 million for all Phase I contracts awarded (2 to 4, six-month studies), and limited to $2 million for all Phase II contracts awarded (1 to 2, 12 month technology development studies). However, should larger innovative proposals of particular interest to BMDO be received, additional funds may be sought and, if obtained, appropriate awards made. The Government reserves the right to select for potential award all, some, or none of the white papers (technical proposals) received in response to this announcement. ***** Posted 02/25/00 (W-SN428762). (0056)

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