Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Contract Management Directorate (CMD), 3701 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203-1714

A -- FRICTION DRAG TECHNOLOGIES SOL BAA00-38 DUE 083100 POC POC Dr. Parney Albright, DARPA/ATO, (703) 696-9781 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Contracts Management Office (CMO), 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714. A -- FRICTION DRAG TECHNOLOGIES, SOL BAA 00-38, DUE 083100, POC DR. PARNEY ALBRIGHT, DARPA/ATO, FAX (703) 696-9781. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND DESCRIPTION. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting research proposals for advanced research, design and model testing of friction drag reduction technologies for surface ships and submersibles that can be practically implemented in the operation environment. The goal is to develop radical skin friction drag reductions (at least 30%, with a goal of 50%), sustained over time period that are operationally relevant. The proposed effort shall primarily focus on the theory, design, engineering, and practical implementation of polymer additives, adding micro bubbles to the flow, or similar technologies (e.g. surfactants), and through options, evolve to testing subscale models. It is imperative that proposed methodologies for friction drag reduction shall be applicable to a wide variety of hull forms; concepts that focus on a single hull type (e.g. hydrofoils) are not of interest. Those not conforming to this requirement may be eliminated from further consideration. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices or systems. Specifically excluded is research which primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. DARPA seeks innovative proposals in the following areas: 1) Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) modeling and optimization of friction drag reduction technologies; 2) Large Eddy Simulation (LES) and/or Reynolds Average Navier Stokes (RANS) modeling and optimization, utilization DNS-derived results of friction drag reduction technologies; 3) Small-scale laboratory experiments in friction drag reduction technologies; and 4) Theoretical analysis of friction drag reduction technologies. Additional information isprovided in the BAA 00-38 Proposer Information Pamphlet (PIP) referenced below. PROGRAM SCOPE. As much as $3,000,000 may be available for awards in Government Fiscal Year (GFY ending September 30) 2000, and $7,000,000 for awards in GFY 2001, to fund multiple research and development efforts under this BAA. The base and option periods for this project are expected to continue through GFY 04. Approximately 1 to 3 awards are anticipated for each work area. The technical Point of Contact for this effort is Dr. Parney Albright, Fax: 703-696-9781, electronic mail: albright@darpa.mil. GENERAL INFORMATION. Proposers must obtain a pamphlet entitled "BAA 00-38, Friction Drag Technologies, Proposer Information Pamphlet" (PIP) which provides further information on the above areas of interest, the submission, evaluation, and funding processes, proposal formats, and other general information. This pamphlet may be obtained from the World Wide Web (WWW) or by fax, electronic mail, or mail request to the administrative contact address given below. Proposals not meeting the format described in the pamphlet may not be reviewed. Proposers must submit an original and five copies of the proposal to DARPA/ATO, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714 (Attn.: BAA 00-38) on or before, 4 PM local time, Thursday, Aug 31, 2000, in order to be considered. This notice, in conjunction with the BAA 00-38 Proposer Information Pamphlet, constitutes the total BAA. No additional information is available, nor will a formal RFP or other solicitation regarding this announcement be issued. Requests for the same will be disregarded. The Government reserves the right to select for award all, some, or none of the proposals received. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by DARPA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCU and MI participation due to the impracticality of reserving discrete or severable areas of research in Friction Drag Technologies. All administrative correspondence and questions on this solicitation, including requests for information on how to submit a proposal to this BAA, should be directed to one of the administrative addresses below; e-mail or fax is preferred. DARPA intends to use electronic mail and fax for correspondence regarding BAA 00-38. Proposals may not be submitted by fax or e-mail; any so sent will be disregarded. DARPA encourages use of the World Wide Web (WWW) for retrieving the Proposer Information Pamphlet (PIP) and any other related information that may subsequently be provided. EVALUATION CRITERIA. Evaluation of proposals will be accomplished through a technical review of each proposal using the following criteria, which are listed in descending order of relative importance: (l) overall scientific and technical merit, (2) potential contribution and relevance to the DARPA/ATO mission, (3) offeror's capabilities, and (4) cost realism. Note: cost realism will only be significant in proposals which have significantly under or over-estimated the cost to complete their effort. The administrative addresses for this BAA are: The PIP and other related information can be obtained at: http://www.darpa.mil/ato. Select solicitation, and then find and select BAA 00-38, Friction Drag Technologies. Fax: (703) 696-6995 (Addressed to: DARPA/ATO, BAA 00-38), Mail: DARPA/ATO, ATTN: BAA 00-38 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714 Posted 07/11/00 (W-SN473424). (0193)

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