TRADOC Contracting Activity, Attn: ATCA, Bldg 2798, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5538

B -- SEEKING NEW INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND FAMILIES DUE 052200 POC MarKay Spencer, Contracting Officer, (757) 878-3034, X234; Richard Dixon, (757) 727-2584 WEB: ERROR --, http://www.tac@eustis.army.mil. E-MAIL: ERROR --, dixonr3@monroe.army.mil. INTRODUCTION: TRADOC is interested in receiving proposal abstracts on the research effort described below. Proposals in response to this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) shall be submitted no later than 60 calendar days from issuance of this notice, addressed to HQ TRADOC, Attention ATBO-ACA (Richard Dixon), Building 5, Ft Monroe VA 23651. Proposal submission after the cutoff date specified herein shall be treated in accordance with restrictions of FAR 52.215-10; copy of this provision may be obtained from the contracting point of contact. All sources, including commercial business entities, academic institutions, municipalities, and other non-profit organizations are invited to submit abstracts of ideas. We are particularly interested in ideas/projects that can be implemented in a short period of time. However, we will entertain longer-term projects that include facility/capital investments. REQUIREMENTS: (1) Description: The purpose of this effort is to develop NEW initiatives to improve the "Qualityof Life" for military personnel and their families at TRADOC installations. The requirement can either include a command-wide or installation specific initiative(s). The goal of this effort is to discover and implement NEW and innovative approaches, technologies, services, and/or products that will enhance the morale and welfare of soldiers and their families. Only one restriction applies to the abstract of ideas, they can not replicate any existing services/products currently being provided by MWR, appropriated and non-appropriated fund employees, or existing contractors at TRADOC installations. See supplemental package located at http://www.tac@eustis.army.mil for a listing of services/products currently being provided at TRADOC installation. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (1) Proposal abstract(s) that requires funding from the Government will not be entertained. (2) Any revenue generating ideas shall include the following: (i) A tentative pricing schedule -- what will customers be required to pay for the product/services?; (ii) A revenue sharing plan -- what portion/percent of generated revenues or fixed amount will be distributed to the installation MWR fund. (3) For projects that include offeror facility and/or capital investments, include the period of time required the Government must provide in an exclusive lease of real property/grounds. PROPOSAL ABSTRACT PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: Proposal abstract shall consist of: (1) A one-page synopsis containing the following: Short title of offer. Offeror name/address/point of contact/phone/fax/email address. Brief narrative description. Brief explanation of pricing/revenue arrangement. Proposed schedule. (2) Up to 10 pages of additional information to include: Expanded description (text plus diagrams/photos) Evidence of proven commercial or government application Approach (i.e., planned schedule; pricing/revenue arrangement; facility/capital investments; term of exclusive lease; Government Furnished Property required, if any; etc.) Abstract Formation and Submission Abstracts shall be on 8.5 X 11 inch paper, single spaced with type size no lower than 10 point, and printed on one side of sequentially numbered pages. Submit an original to the address above. In addition, submit a courtesy copy via e-mail to Richard Dixon. FULL PROPOSALS: Organizations submitting abstracts found to have significant merit, in accordance with the evaluation criteria listed below, may be invited to submit full proposals. We will respond in writing requesting a full proposal and indicating a due date of the proposal. Format of full proposals will be provided at that time. Invitation to submit a proposal does not assure the submitting organization will be awarded a subsequent contract, cooperative agreement or other transaction. EVALUATION CRITERIA: We will use the following to evaluate the merit of both abstracts and, when requested, full proposals: (1) Benefit to "Quality of Life" for military personnel and their families, including proposed approach. (2) Realism and reasonablenessof Pricing Schedule and Revenue Sharing. (3) Evidence of successful commercial or government application. (4) Ability to integrate/interface with existing systems or infrastructure. (5) Asses the impact on existing MWR provided services and products, government personnel, and existing contractors. GENERAL INFORMATION: This notice itself constitutes the BAA as contemplated by FAR 6.102(d)(2). There shall be no formal Request for Proposals. The Government reserves the right to select for award, any, part of, all, or none of the eventual proposals received. The Army expects to make multiple award actions. This BAA is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to any proposal abstract. POINTS OF CONTACT: (1) Technical Contact Point: Richard Dixon, HQ TRADOC, Attention ATBO-ACA, Building 5, Ft Monroe VA 23651; email address: dixonr3@monroe.army.mil. (2) Contracting Point of Contact: Questions related to the contract/cost issues should be directed to MarKay Spencer, TRADOC Acquisition Center, Building 2798, Ft Eustis VA 23604; email address: spencerm@tac.eustis.army.mil. Posted 03/20/00 (W-SN436273). (0080)

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