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A -- ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SOL 00-011 DUE 051000 POC Technical Point of Contract: Mr. John J. Olewnik, ONR MANTECH Detachment, e-mail:olewnj@onr.navy.mil or fax: (215) 697-9534, Contracts Point of Contact: Ms. Helen Paul, ONR Code 253, e-mail: paulh@onr.navy.mil or fax: (703) 696-0066 This announcement constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) as contemplated in FAR 6.102(d)(2). There will be no other formal request for proposals or solicitations regarding this announcement. Interested parties should be alert for any BAA amendments that may be published. Technical Point of Contact: Mr. John J. Olewnik, ONR MANTECH Detachment, email: olewnij@onr.navy.mil or fax: (215) 697-9534. Contracts Point of Contact: Ms. Helen Paul, ONR, Code 253, email: paulh@onr.navy.mil or fax: (703) 696-0066. REQUIREMENTS: The Recipient will be responsible for the creation, operation, and management of the Electronics Manufacturing Technology Focus Area. The Recipient will be responsible for the development, evaluation and demonstration of electronics manufacturing technologies for current and future Navy and other DOD needs with a major emphasis on affordability and life cycle cost. The Recipient will be responsible for the transfer of these technologies to the commercial sector, which will enhance national industrial competitiveness, enhance the DOD supplier base and reduce manufacturing response time. The Government reserves the right to add/or transition the management of on-going Electronics Manufacturing Productivity Facility (EMPF) projects after award. The following tasks will be required: 1. Participate in the identification and development of leading-edge electronics manufacturing technology practices to meet the needs of both the U.S. military and the commercial marketplace. 2. Participate in the identification of electronics manufacturing technology needs for weapon system platforms within the DOD. 3. Manage and execute DOD-funded manufacturing technology programs. The degree of program management may vary on some projects. 4. Provide access to a high level of expertise in electronics manufacturing technology. 5. Sponsor seminars, conferences, and short courses/training which provide state-of-the-art information and technology transfer in electronics manufacturing. 6. Identify other taskareas that are dictated by the ongoing effort. 7. Encourage inclusion of project results in national publications and their presentation at symposia, conferences, and similar venues. DUE DATE: Proposals shall be submitted to the Office of Naval Research, Manufacturing Technology Division, Attn: Adrienne E. Gould, Code 361, Room 633, 800 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22217-5660. Proposals must be received by 2:00 p.m. on 10 May 2000. Any proposals received thereafter will not be considered. AWARD: ONLY ONE AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. The Navy reserves the right to select for award any or none of the responses received and intends to incrementally fund any resultant award. The Navy reserves the right to make an award to other than the lowest cost offeror. The awardee may be required to have or obtain security clearances up to and including the Secret level for work contemplated under this announcement. For proposals submitted by consortia, Articles of Collaboration, which define the interaction and commitment of the proposed partners, must be developed prior to award, but are not required with the initial proposal. It is anticipated that the resultant award will cover a five (5) year period with a ceiling value not-to-exceed $120 million (not including offeror cost share). The award will be based on proposal merit and funding availability. BACKGROUND, PREVIOUS PROJECTS, EVALUATION CRITERIA, PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS, AND MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION are located at website address: http://www.onr.navy.mil/02/baa/baa00011info.htm Posted 03/09/00 (W-SN432634). (0069)

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