Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Research Development and Engineering Center, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

A -- DEVELOP MICRO-MECHANICAL SYSTEM INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT MANUFACTURING AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS TO REDUCE COSTS SOL DAAH01-00-R-R007 DUE 041700 POC Monica Williams, Contract Specialist, (256) 876-8341; Harold Smith, Contracting Officer, (256) 876-0908 TITLE: BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT, (BAA) DAAH01-00-R-R007, DEVELOP MICRO-MECHANICAL-SYSTEM INERTIAL MEASURMENT UNIT MANUFACTURING AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS TO REDUCE THE COST PURPOSE: The Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center, AMCOM, is REQUESTING PROPOSALS for a manufacturing and process cost reduction effort for Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS) based Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) that will fulfill the guidance requirements for the Low Cost Precision Kill (LCPK) 2.75" guided rocket and Modernized Hellfire. REQUIREMENTS 1. This BAA is soliciting proposals to reduce the manufacturing cost of Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Machining-Systems (MEMS) based inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) to be used for integration into the guidance systems of Low Cost Precision Kill Weapon Systems (LCPK) and Modernized Hellfire. The general areas of interest are efforts to minimize the major manufacturing cost drivers and include but are not limited to: electronic integration; process consolidation and automation; sensor, package and IMU alignment; packaging enhancements and automation; and automation of in-process and final testing. Other areas of interest include but are not limited to: development or refinement of processes to reduce the cost of IMUs for LCPK and Modernized Hellfire; management tools/techniques to determine effectiveness of current cost drivers and the development of cost reduction/yield improvement efforts; fabrication of test hardware and execution of the DOE plan. The IMU shall meet form, fit and function requirements for the LCPK and Modernized Hellfire. Due to the numerous areas that can be proposed under this BAA, the Government may elect to fund selected tasks/sub-task that will provide the best benefit to the Government. Qualification and validation of improvements shall be accomplished via the manufacture of 20 MEMS based IMUs. These IMUs shall be delivered to the Government for evaluation. Efforts will be monitored through quarterly reviews with the Government. The results from these efforts shall be made available to the manufacturing community through papers and presentations. 2. Cost Sharing is mandatory for this effort. The proposal shall contain sufficient detail to determine the amount and type of cost sharing. 3. In addressing the above efforts, candidate proposals must also identify and outline how these requirements will be satisfied: a. The proposal shall detail the materials, IMU fabrication, packaging, and test capabilities of the team. b. The proposal shall include an implementation plan detailing how the results of this effort will be demonstrated and implemented into LCPK and/or Modernized Hellfire weapon system. The plan shall include a methodology for benefits estimating/tracking and a implementation plan with a timeline. c. Cost Sharing is critical for this effort. The proposal shall contain sufficient detail to determine amount of cost sharing. Although not admissible as cost sharing, leveraging of existing related federal programs is encouraged. CRITERIA The following is the Proposal's evaluation criteria: (NOTE) -- Items 1 through 3 are in descending order of importance, with item 3 being significantly less important than items 1 and 2). The sub-criteria under 1 through 3 are in descending order of importance. 1. Technical -- a.) Background and experience in the area of IMU manufacturing, and integration into missile weapon systems. b.) MEMS and IMU manufacturing capability as reflected in previous contracts, relevant qualification, experience and time commitment of key personnel to be assigned to this effort. c.) Previous experiences and understanding of technical intricacies and innovative approaches to MEMS IMU manufacturing to include electronic and system integration; process and assembly automation; and automation of in-process and final testing. d.) Demonstration of the ability to be the supplier to potential LCPK and Modernized Hellfire System production houses. 2.Management -- a.) Understanding of the goals and objectives of the effort and company's commitment as reflected in the proposed resources, management structure, organization, technical approach and work emphasized, use of subcontracting, and leveraging of government and corporate funds. b.)Adequacy and availability of the facilities and equipment, both available and proposed, for program execution. Include lead-time from initiation until any proposed capital equipment and other purchases would be required. c.) Adequacy of the proposed organizational and operational structure. d.) Demonstration of the ability to complete contracts on or ahead of schedule and within budget.regard to this BAA. FURTHER INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS A CONTINUATION TO THIS CBD ANNOUNCEMENT Posted 03/15/00 (W-SN434834). (0075)

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