16 -- DEVELOPMENTAL AIRCREW SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR USE IN HIGH PERFORMANCE TACTICALROTARY, AND SUPPORT AIRCRAFT

Notice Date

October 31, 2000

Contracting Office

Contracts Group, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Bldg. 441, Unit 7, 21983 Bundy Road, Patxuent River, MD 20670-1127

ZIP Code

20670-1127

Solicitation Number

N00421-01-R-0056

Response Due

November 1, 2001

Point of Contact

Kelly Mabe, Contract Specialist, (301)757-8941

E-Mail Address

mabekd@navair.navy.mil (m)

Description

Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N00421-01-R-0056 solicits/requests proposals for Developmental Aircrew Systems and Devices for use in High Performance Tactical, Rotary, and Support Aircraft. Responses to this BAA will be accepted at the Contracting Office for a twelve (12) month period from the date of this announcement and are required to be submitted in accordance with the guidelines set forth herein. Contract award will be based on a scientific and engineering evaluation of the response (technical and cost as it relates to technical effort) to determine the merit of the technical approach used. Of primary interest are new, innovative, and creative approaches for advanced concept aircrew systems and devices that offer enhanced crew protection/performance in current and future Navy tactical, rotary and support aircraft in the following areas: (1) G-induced loss of consciousness (GLOC) protection up to +9GZ (present) and +12GZ (future) with 18G/sec onset rates (TACAIR application); (2) Mission altitude capabilities up to 70,000 ft. (TACAIR application); (3) Cold water protection in 28 degree F water for six (6) hours with a secondary anti-exposure platform; (4) Protection against hyperthermia, i.e., up to 15 min. at 140 degrees F, with temporary excursions (up to 5 min.) to 160 degrees F; (5) Chemical and biological agent protection primarily for vapor threat extending to liquid vapor and aerosol threat; (6) Integrated, operator-centered tactical helmet mounted sight/display and multi-mode helmet vision system technology; (7) Multiple wavelength and/or frequency agile laser eye protection; (8) Aircrew and equipment compatibility with laser protection; (9) Aircrew breathing systems compatible with current systems (OBOGS and LOX) and advanced concept approaches for future aircraft applications; (10) Advanced restraint systems (all axes of restraint); (11) Advanced emergency egress/escape concepts (TACAIR application); (12) Urine collection devices for female aviators; (13) improved or integrated communications systems, (14) improved hearing protection systems; (15) auxiliary or integrated human cooling and heating systems; (16) improved or integrated floatation systems; (17) human strength enhancement technologies; (18) other threat protection technologies. Proposals may address one or more of the concepts listed above. Proposals shall be limited to exploratory development where feasibility has already been demonstrated. More than one proposal may be submitted. Proposals may be submitted at any time during the twelve (12) month period following publication of this announcement. Early submission is encouraged. Proposals may be evaluated as they are received or may be collected and reviewed periodically. The merit of the proposals shall be determined based on the following criteria: (1) Overall scientific and technical merit, (2) the offeror's ability to demonstrate feasibility; (3) the offeror's capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or unique combinations of these which are integral factors for achieving the proposed objectives, and (4) realism of proposed cost. Please provide a detailed breakdown of proposed cost/prices so an analysis can be performed. Technical proposals shall not exceed to fifty (50) pages. Contractors shall submit one (1) original and four (4) copies of their proposal to Contracts Group, Attn: Kelly D. Mabe Code 251327, NAVAIRSYSCOMHQ, Bldg 441, Unit 7, 21983 Bundy Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1127. The cost of preparation of the response to this BAA is not considered an allowable direct charge to the resulting contract or any other contract. The point of contact for technical issues is Dr. James Sheehy (301) 342-8480, e-mail: sheehyjb@navair.navy.mil. Ms. Kelly D. Mabe (301) 757-8941, email: mabekd@navair.navy.mil is the point of contact for contractual matters. Offerors may contact these individuals, at any time, for clarification of technical/contractual issues and cost response format. In addition, a question and answer document under this BAA will reside on the following website for questions received of a general nature: http://www.navair.navy.mil/business/ecommerce/index.cfm. Offerors are cautioned that only contracting officers are legally authorized to commit the Government. For planning purposes, the period of performance is estimated to be from .5 up to 3 years at a level of effort of 0.5 to 3 man-years per year for each contract. Reasonable deviations / exceptions will be considered. Contract type will be a firm fixed price completion or cost plus fixed fee. No formal solicitation will be issued; this BAA is the solicitation.

Web Link

mabekd@navair.navy.mil (mabekd@navair.navy.mil)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001102/16SOL019.HTM (W-305 SN5055V8)