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Apr 14, 1997, 3:00:00 AM4/14/97

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!!! Forget about all that verbiage comin outta Nick Burns ...
This is the real stuff , where the rubber hits the road
[even if the KKVs don't hit their targets] !!!!!

1 - PATRIOT ADVANCED CAPABILITY 3 (PAC-3)
COMMAND LAUNCH SYSTEMS (CLS)
U.S. Army Missile Command, Acquisition Center
DAAH01-97-R-0151
This procurement provides production configuration CLS
hardware to modify PATRIOT launcher to support PAC-3 missile
configuration. This hardware will be used to support operational
testing, which will lead to a production decision. This procurement
will be a sole source contract to Lockheed Martin Vought Systems
of Grand Prairie, Texas, the developer and prime contractor
of the PATRIOT advanced capability 3 missile.

2 - MISSILE DEFENSE DATA CENTER
U.S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command
DASG60-97-0033
The U.S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command intends
to negotiate with Teledyne Brown Engineering (TBE), 300 Sparkman
Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805, for a sole source contract to
perform the operations and maintenance of the Missile Defense
Data Center (MDDC).

3 - ADVANCED OPTICS/MICROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
U.S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command,
DASG60-97-0029
The U.S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command is seeking
to award a dedicated contract vehicle for Advanced Optics and
Microelectronics Technology.This effort requires the contractor to
evaluate, develop, simulate, test, fabricate, and demonstrate
advanced Optics/Microelectronics technologies for system applications
that have present or future requirements with regard to operating
in a radiation environment, regardless of radiation level.

4 - GLOGAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) MODERNIZATION
Department of Transportation
DTTS59-97-SOURCES
The US Air Force has begun an effort to develop a Future
Worldwide Positioning, Navigation, and Timing System
Capstone Requirements Document (CRD) to address
the near, mid, and far term modernization of the GPS. The
CRD is an over-arching document that will identify performance-based,
operational requirements" that address military and civil navigation,
positioning, and timing needs for GPS or future space-based
navigation systems. The Air Force requested DOT to coordinate
the civil sector CRD input.

5 - SOURCES SOUGHT TO ACQUIRE EHF LDR/MDR SATCOM SYSTEMS
FOR OPERATIONS SHIPBOAR AND AT SHORE TERMINALS
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR)
seeks sources for and is planning to acquire EHF LDR/MDR SATCOM
systems for operations shipboard and at shore stations worldwide.
These systems will complete the installation requirements for
EHF SATCOM not fulfilled by the systems currently under contract.

6 - NATO TENDER: SUPPLY OF SHF TRANSPORTABLE SATCOM
GROUND TERMINALS FOR ACE
U.S. Department of Commerce
58--SOL CO-7944-SHF
The NATO Communications and Information Systems Agency
is inviting bids for the provision of ACE AHF Transportable
Ground Termninals. Two SHF Satellite Ground Terminals are required
to supplement the existing six terminals. All applicants must
be certified to compete in NATO ICB by the U.S. Department
of Commerce, Office of Telecommunications.

7 - AIRBORNE IMAGERY TRANSMISSION
DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, FORT CAMPBELL
DAKF23-0000-0023
Qualified sources are being sought for Airborne Imagery
Transmission Equipment capable of capturing multiple 640X480
gunsight images and compressing the images, a transmitter/receiver
capable of transmitting captured images via tactical FM and
SATCOM radio to ground station and receiving images from
ground stations and other helicopters.

8 - GEO IMAGING SYSTEM
Phillips Laboratory/PKLA Lasers & Imaging Division,
F29601-97-R-0014
Air Force Phillips Laboratory, Lasers and Imaging Directorate, Kirtland
AFB, New Mexico intends to contract for the development of
an optical system for imaging satellites in geostationary (GEO)
orbit. The images shall be of sufficient quality to determine
size, orientation, and identify the satellite. The contractor will
initially design and conduct tests using the Active Imaging Testbed
(AIT) system.

9 - SPACE SYSTEMS SUSCEPTIBILITY/VULNERABILITY
AND PROTECTION
Phillips Laboratory
F29601-97-R-0001
The Air Force Phillips Laboratory is interested in
performing R&D analysis, planning, development and experimental
investigation of current and future threats and threat mitigation
to space systems and subsystems .. analysis of space environment,
nuclear enhanced environment, Radio Frequency(RF), High Power
Microwave (HPM), and lasers, as well as other current and
forecast space system threats.

10 - WARHEAD PAYLOAD DEVELOPMENT
Armament Contracting Division (WL/MNK)
MNK-97-017
Sources are sought to provide Advisory and Assistance Services
(A&AS) in the area of Warhead Payload Development to support
design, experimentation, and development in the areas of Advanced
Munitions Development, Neutralization Technologies, and Terminal
Ballistics. a.) Advanced Munitions Development: Postulating and
exploring advanced non-nuclear warhead concepts that employ
lethal mechanisms outside the exclusive realm of explosives and
moving metal. This development program is specifically intended
to exploit pulsed electrical energy. b.) Neutralization Technologies:
devising, reviewing, and evaluating lethality mechanisms for the
destruction of chemical and biological agents, concepts for the denial
of access to chemical and biological weapons, and concepts
for the disruption of production and storage facilities and
delivery systems.

11 - PATHOGEN COUNTERMEASURES
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
BAA 97-23
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is
soliciting proposals for the development and demonstration of
revolutionary pathogen countermeasures, which will be a key
component of DARPA's overarching goal to remove the threat
of biological weapons as a factor in the planning and conduct of
US military operations. While no defense may stop a determined
adversary from unleashing biological weapons, a sufficiently robust
array of pathogen defenses and countermeasures deterrents in their
own right will reduce the probable damage that would result from
biological weapons use in a particular operation.

12 - DEFENSE BIOLOGICAL WARFARE TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
SS97-25
DARPA intends to award a grant, sole-source, to Potomac Institute
for Policy Studies of Arlington, VA, for developing a process
to analyze advanced diagnostics and localized countermeasures
for defensive biological warfare technology against emerging
threats.

13 - DOD Contract Number: No. 172-97 April 11, 1997 ARMY
Molecular Geodesics Inc.*, Cambridge, Mass., is being awarded
a $2,250,000 increment as part of a $6,449,413 cost plus fixed
fee, research and development contract in support of the Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency Biological Warfare
Defense (BWD) program;

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PATRIOT ADVANCED CAPABILITY 3 (PAC-3)
COMMAND LAUNCH SYSTEMS (CLS)
[Commerce Business Daily: Posted April 3, 1997]
From the Commerce Business Daily Online via GPO Access
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PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS
SUBPART: SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
CLASSCOD: 14--Guided Missiles
OFFADD: Commander, U.S. Army Missile Command, Acquisition Center,
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280
SUBJECT: 14--PATRIOT ADVANCED CAPABILITY 3 (PAC-3)
COMMAND LAUNCH SYSTEMS (CLS)
SOL DAAH01-97-R-0151
DUE 042197
POC Charles Johnson, Contracting Officer, AMSMI-AC-CAC, (205)876-1109.
DESC: This procurement provides production configuration CLS
hardware to modify PATRIOT launcher to support PAC-3 missile
configuration. This hardware will be used to support operational
testing, which will lead to a production decision. This procurement
will be a sole source contract to Lockheed Martin Vought Systems
of Grand Prairie, Texas, the developer and prime contractor
of the PATRIOT advanced capability 3 missile.
CITE: (I-093 SN057524)

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MISSILE DEFENSE DATA CENTER
[Commerce Business Daily: Posted March 28, 1997]
From the Commerce Business Daily Online via GPO Access
[cbdnet.access.gpo.gov]

PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS
SUBPART: SERVICES
CLASSCOD: A--Research and Development
OFFADD: U.S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command, ATTN:
CSSD-CM-CN, PO Box 1500, Huntsville, AL 35807-3801/106 Wynn
Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805-1990
SUBJECT: A--DASG60-97-0033 - MISSILE DEFENSE DATA CENTER
SOL N/A
POC Deborah Teague, Contract Specialist, CSSD-CM-CN/Linda N.
Bentley, Contracting Officer, CSSD-CM-CN/(205)955-1187
DESC: The U.S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command intends
to negotiate with Teledyne Brown Engineering (TBE), 300 Sparkman
Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805, for a sole source contract to
perform the operations and maintenance of the Missile Defense
Data Center (MDDC). The MDDC is a centralized, state-of-the-art
repository and distribution site for data and documentation
gathered from missile defense tests and demonstrations sponsored
by BMDO and other sources. This effort will require the contractor
to perform the data management, archive, and distribution services
of the MDDC; perform the network services for the BMDO Scientific
and Technical Information (STINFO) Center with the other virtual
STINFO Center nodes and with the National Target/Threat Signature
Data System via the classified Joint Worldwide Communications
System and SIPRNet; incorporate multi-level security (MLS)
into a local area network to test this technology in the MDDC;
provide telemetry processing, including digitization of analog
data both in the MDDC and on missile ranges when required;
provide on-line data visualization and analysis tools for analysts
from BMDO and other programs; provide training to data analysts
on the use of MDDC data and documentation and on-line analysis
tools; operate and maintain the MDDC systems for: (a) data
ingestion and archive, (b) telemetry processing, (c) classified
data networks, (d) classified and unclassified on-line data
systems, (e) MLS test software, and (f) the documentation library
and bar-code tracking system; and prepare equipment upgrade
plans for Government approval. Teledyne Brown Engineering has
performed this effort since the inception of the MDDC, and
currently under Contract DASG60-92-C-0036 which ends in April
1997. This acquisition will provide for continued operation
of the MDDC while a competitive acquisition is processed and
will provide transition support as necessary for any new source(s)
which may emerge from the competition of this effort. This
sole source action will provide approximately 64,000 person
hours of support over a period of twelve (12) months. Due to
its unique background and experience with the MDDC, TBE is
the only known source that can provide these required services
for the interim period until a competitive contract can be
awarded. No allied participation will be allowed on this contract.
See Note(s): 22.
CITE: (I-087 SN052537)

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ADVANCED OPTICS/MICROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
[Commerce Business Daily: Posted March 27, 1997]
From the Commerce Business Daily Online via GPO Access
[cbdnet.access.gpo.gov]

PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS
SUBPART: SERVICES
CLASSCOD: A--Research and Development--Potential Sources Sought
OFFADD: U.S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command, ATTN:
CSSD-CM-CK, PO Box 1500, Huntsville, AL 35807-3801/106 Wynn
Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805-1990
SUBJECT: A--DASG60-97-0029 - ADVANCED OPTICS/MICROELECTRONICS
TECHNOLOGY
SOL N/A
POC Melissa Webb, Contracting Officer, CSSD-CM-CK/(205)955-1187
DESC: The U.S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command is seeking
to award a dedicated contract vehicle for Advanced Optics and
Microelectronics Technology. Following is a summary description
of the requirement: This effort requires the contractor to
evaluate, develop, simulate, test, fabricate, and demonstrate
advanced Optics/Microelectronics technologies for system applications
that have present or future requirements with regard to operating
in a radiation environment, regardless of radiation level.
Demonstrated areas of understanding should include natural
space and manmade radiation environments where neutron and
proton effects, ionizing total dose, dose rate, gamma and gamma
dot, x-ray, single event effects, rail-span collapse, and charged
particle ionization degradation, but not be limited to past
discovered radiation phenomena, could influence from the range
of subsystem to part level optics/microelectonics. Optics/
Microelectronics designed, simulated, fabricated, tested parametrically,
and/or evaluated under this contract will offer highly enhanced
operational and physical features to include operation with
regard to, but not be limited to, digital, linear, power conditioning,
nonvolatility, high temperature and/or cryogenic temperature
conditioning given overall demand to operate in a radiation
environment. For the hardware developed under this contract,
the contractor must have access to a fabrication facility and
qualified technical personnel capable of operating complex
instrumentation. Capability must exist for developing and implementing
digital, linear, nonvolatile, mixed signal, and optical component
radiation hardened design rules, libraries, and macro cells.
Further capability is needed to produce prototype microelectronic
chips/devices/test structures with fabrication processes that
meet the radiation requirements of various programs. The contractor
must have a knowledge base of current radiation testing facilities
and test plans that are used for, but not limited to, Dose
Rate, Total Dose, and Single Event Upset testing. The contractor
must also demonstrate knowledge and understanding, with possibility
to prototype, state-of-the-art semiconductor component technologies
such as high temperature electronics, cryogenic electronics,
silicon-on-insulator, ferroelectric, silicon carbide, diamond,
and packaging given a radiation environment. Technical and
program management personnel will be required to rapidly respond
to technical directives and local coordination/interaction
with Program Executive Office Missile Defense project offices.
The contractor must have demonstrated on time, in budget performance
on complex radiation optics/electronics technology programs.
A demonstrated knowledge of and working relationships with
both contractor and government radiation hardened electronics
companies/agencies is needed. This sources sought announcement
is not a solicitation for proposals; however, any firm competent
to perform the effort described above should submit their written
qualification statements to CSSD-CM-CK, Melissa Webb, at the
address above, within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date
of publication of this notice. Qualification statements shall
reference DASG60-97-0029 and shall not exceed five (5) pages.
No telephone responses will be accepted. This announcement
is for informational purposes and is not a formal solicitation
for proposals. This acquisition is not open to foreign participation.
SIC Code 8731 is applicable. The small business size standard
is 1,000 employees. Firms responding to this notice should
indicate whether they are a large, small, or small and disadvantaged
business.
CITE: (I-086 SN051875)

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GLOGAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) MODERNIZATION
[Commerce Business Daily: Posted March 26, 1997]
From the Commerce Business Daily Online via GPO Access
[cbdnet.access.gpo.gov]

PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS
SUBPART: SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
CLASSCOD: 18--Space Vehicles--Potential Sources Sought
OFFADD: Department of Transportation, Transportation Administrative
Service Center (TASC), Acquisition Services, SVC-180, 400 7th
Street SW, Room 9413, Washington, DC 20590
SUBJECT: 18--SPACE VEHICLES--GLOGAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)
MODERNIZATION--CIVILIAN
SOL DTTS59-97-SOURCES
DUE 051597
POC POC Daniel Telep, Jr. Contracting Officer, 202-366-4952
DESC: Global Positioning System (GPS) modernization -- Civilian
requirements definition. Contact Hank Skalski, Department of
Transportation (DOT) Civil GPS Liaison, (719)554-2570. The
government is conducting a Sources Sought for civilian sector
input to the GPS modernization process. This announcement is
not a Request for Proposal and will not directly lead to any
solicitation; it is a request for information relating to the
identification of civil requirements for the modernization
of GPS. GPS is a dual use (military and civil) space-based
radionavigation system, providing navigation, positioning,
and timing services. The US Air Force has begun an effort
to develop a Future Worldwide Positioning, Navigation, and
Timing System Capstone Requirements Document (CRD) to address
the near, mid, and far term modernization of the GPS. The
CRD is an over-arching document that will identify performance-based,
operational requirements" that address military and civil navigation,
positioning, and timing needs for GPS or future space-based
navigation systems. The Air Force requested DOT to coordinate
the civil sector CRD input. The requirements in the CRD will
be reviewed and ranked to develop an Acquisition Master Plan.
This request for information seeks data related to the formulation
of the civil performance-based, operational requirements which
will be used to derive future GPS technical, operational,
and management characteristics. Input should consider a system
of systems approach and address all segments of the basic
GPS, as well as related applications/systems. Submission of
data is requested no later than May 15, 1997, and should be
made to the attention of Hank Skalski: (mail) US DOT - HQ AFSPC/DRFN,
150 Vandenberg St., Suite 1105, Peterson AFB, CO, 80914-4590;
(e-mail) hska...@spacecom.af.mil; (fax) 719-554-9604. All
inputs should include contact information so DOT can seek
clarification when necessary.
LINKURL: NA
LINKDESC: NA
EMAILADD: hska...@spacecom.af.mil;
EMAILDESC: na
CITE: (W-085 SN051371)

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SOURCES SOUGHT TO ACQUIRE EHF LDR/MDR SATCOM SYSTEMS
FOR OPERATIONS SHIPBOAR AND AT SHORE TERMINALS
[Commerce Business Daily: Posted March 28, 1997]
From the Commerce Business Daily Online via GPO Access
[cbdnet.access.gpo.gov]

PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS
SUBPART: SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
CLASSCOD: 58--Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation
Equipment
OFFADD: Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, 2451 Crystal
Drive, Arlington, VA 22245-5200
SUBJECT: 58--SOURCES SOUGHT TO ACQUIRE EHF LDR/MDR SATCOM SYSTEMS
FOR OPERATIONS SHIPBOAR AND AT SHORE TERMINALS
SOL Sources Sought
DUE 050697
POC Ed Wallace (703) 602-1090
DESC: This is an update to SPAWAR Synopsis 63 posted 16 August
1996. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR)
seeks sources for and is planning to acquire EHF LDR/MDR SATCOM
systems for operations shipboard and at shore stations worldwide.
These systems will complete the installation requirements for
EHF SATCOM not fulfilled by the systems currently under contract.
These new systems must provide all the functionality of the
existing systems including planned improvements and interfaces.
SPAWAR intends to competitively award two fixed priced with
award fee contracts. Each contract shall provide a model that
will be tested and evaluated for down-selection to a production
phase, which will have firm fixed price options. The production
phase will provide approximately 115 systems over five years.
An update to the 16 August 96 SPAWAR BBS posting on the subject
procurement including draft technical information (specification,
statement of work, and contract data deliverable requirements)
and draft contract should be posted to the SPAWAR BBS commencing
on or about 2 April 1997. Closing date: Written comment will
be required by 6 May 1997. Additional information will be made
available via a Government reading room. Further details, when
firm, on the reading room will be placed on the SPAWAR BBS.
SPAWAR expects to issue the formal RFP in May 1997, with proposals
due 45 days after RFP release. Intended contract award to two
recipients, is targeted for the quarter ending 31 December
1997. First deliveries of systems from both contracts are desired
within ten months of award to begin the testing for down-selection
to one contractor. After proper testing and evaluation, the
second phase (production phase) will be awarded to one contractor
and production units will be desired within 18 months of award
of that phase. Since Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged
Business (SDB), and 8(a), firms are a major concern of SPAWAR,
all respondents should indicate their status as a SB, SDB,
or 8(a), or the extent to which they could include SB/SDB or
8(a) as a significant part of a resultant procurement. The
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3669. Potential
offerors must possess a SECRET facility clearance at time of
award. U.S. Companies Only (NOFORN). SPAWAR intends to use
its electronic bulletin board system (BBS) for pre-solicitation
information and for the issuance of any resultant request for
proposals (RFP). Interested firms may download information
concerning the EHF LDR/MDR SATCOM systems from the SPAWAR Bulletin
Board commencing on or about 2 April 1997. The SPAWAR electronic
bulletin board may be accessed from personal computers (PC)
or Macintosh (MAC) computers via the Internet at
http://raven.spawar.navy.mil.
The file will be compressed by the shareware program, pkzip.EXE.
The compressed file will be on the Draft File Library, in MS
Word 6.0 format. The file name will be EHF-FOT.ZIP. To download
this file, a minimum of 2 Mb free disk space is required. All
offerors are encouraged to provide answers to an optional questionnaire
concerning electronic contracting. The bulletin board will
be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, as
demand of the bulletin board may be heavy at times, it may
be necessary to call repeatedly or during non-business hours.
If any assistance is needed regarding use of the bulletin board,
please contact Bernie Ford at (703)602-6073. Offerors who would
like a copy of the EHF LDR/MDR SATCOM system information and
do not have access to the Internet may bring a high density,
3.5 inch disk to the Contractor Liaison Branch, Space and Naval
Warfare Systems Command, 2451 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA
22245-5200, Room 201, between the hours of 7:00a.m. and 3:00p.m.
Mon-Fri. Interested firms are invited to submit their responses
to the sources sought in writing to the Space and Naval Warfare
Systems Command, Attn: Ed Wallace, Code 02-33W, 2451 Crystal
Drive, Arlington, VA 22245-5200 or by uploading their responses
to the SPAWAR BBS by 6 May 1997. Proprietary data submitted
in response to this synopsis will be protected when clearly
identified as such. This is not a request for proposals nor
does the Government intend to pay for any information solicited.
The information received under this announcement will not be
used to qualify any source. It is for planning purposes only.
Responses must refer to Synopsis No 23 on all mailing envelopes,
enclosures, or electronic files uploaded to the SPAWAR BBS.
Acknowledgment of receipt will not be made, nor will telephone
inquiries be honored. (0227)
LINKURL: http://raven.spawar.navy.mil
LINKDESC: Click here to find link to the RFP. The file name is
EHF-FOT.ZIP and can be found under the Draft File Library.
EMAILADD: wall...@nosc.mil
EMAILDESC: Click here to contract the contracting officer via
e-mail.
CITE: (W-087 SN052601)

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NATO TENDER: SUPPLY OF SHF TRANSPORTABLE SATCOM
GROUND TERMINALS FOR ACE
[Commerce Business Daily: Posted March 25, 1997]
From the Commerce Business Daily Online via GPO Access
[cbdnet.access.gpo.gov]

PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS
SUBPART: SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
CLASSCOD: 58--Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation
Equipment
OFFADD: U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 4327, Washington, DC
20230
SUBJECT: 58--NATO TENDER: SUPPLY OF SHF TRANSPORTABLE
SATCOM GROUND TERMINALS FOR ACE
SOL CO-7944-SHF
DUE 042897
POC Alexis Kemper, 202-482-1512
DESC: The NATO Communications and Information Systems Agency
is inviting bids for the provision of ACE AHF Transportable
Ground Termninals. Two SHF Satellite Ground Terminals are required
to supplement the existing six terminals. All applicants must
be certified to compete in NATO ICB by the U.S. Department
of Commerce, Office of Telecommunications. Submit all nomination
requests to Alexis Kemper (fax: 202-482-5834) by COB 28 April
1997.
CITE: (W-084 SN050969)

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AIRBORNE IMAGERY TRANSMISSION
[Commerce Business Daily: Posted April 3, 1997]
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PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS
SUBPART: SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
CLASSCOD: 58--Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation
Equipment--Potential Sources Sought
OFFADD: DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, ACQUISITION DIVISION, 2172
13 1/2 ST, FORT CAMPBELL KY 42223-5358
SUBJECT: 58--AIRBORNE IMAGERY TRANSMISSION
SOL DAKF23-0000-0023
POC Contract Specialist ANGELA JACOBS (502) 798-7822 Contracting
Officer Barbara K. Dawson (502) 798-7857 (Site Code DAKF23)
DESC: Qualified sources are being sought for Airborne Imagery
Transmission Equipment consisting of, but not limited to, the
following: Lightweight, mountable 8mm or VHS-C video recorder
compatible with current cockpit recorder equipment and procedures
in an AH-64 helicopter. An image scanner and converter capable
of capturing multiple 640X480 gunsight images and compressing
the images, a transmitter/receiver capable of transmitting
captured images via tactical FM and SATCOM radio to ground
station and receiving images from ground stations and other
helicopters. A windows- based ground station computer capable
of receiving transmitted images over tactical FM and SATCOM
radio, viewing the images, editing the images, printing the
images, converting the images among standard image formats,
and transmitting images to other ground stations and helicopters.
The ground station must also be MSE compatible. The applicable
SIC is 4899 and size standard is $11 Million. Information as
to whether a firm is considered a small business shall be provided.
Interested parties should submit information and "descriptive
literature" on their products within 15 days after publication
of this notice. This in not a request for proposal and no contract
award will be made on the basis of any responses to this notice,
but all responsible sources may identify themselves to the
Contracting Officer.
CITE: (I-093 SN057457)

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GEO IMAGING SYSTEM
[Commerce Business Daily: Posted March 24, 1997]
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PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS
SUBPART: SERVICES
CLASSCOD: A--Research and Development--Potential Sources Sought
OFFADD: Phillips Laboratory/PKLA, Directorate of Contracting,
Lasers & Imaging Division, 3651 Lowry Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB
NM 87117-5777
SUBJECT: A--GEO IMAGING SYSTEM
SOL F29601-97-R-0014
POC Teresa Martinez, Contract Specialist, 505/846-2240 Barbara
Steinbock, Contracting Officer, 505/846-2246.
DESC: This announcement will serve as notice that the Air Force
Phillips Laboratory, Lasers and Imaging Directorate, Kirtland
AFB, New Mexico intends to contract for the development of
an optical system for imaging satellites in geostationary (GEO)
orbit. The images shall be of sufficient quality to determine
size, orientation, and identify the satellite. The fore-running
candidate imaging technique for this system is Fourier Telescopy,
but other innovative approaches will be considered. The system
is to be ground-based unless sufficient evidence can be presented
that shows another basing option is both advantageous and within
budget constraints. The contractor will initially design and
conduct tests using the Active Imaging Testbed (AIT) system
to evaluate various candidate imaging concepts and algorithms.
Based on the results of these initial evaluations, the contractor
will develop and implement the best approaches, making maximum
use of the existing AIT hardware. The contractor will conduct
field experiments to evaluate the scalability and performance
of the selected imaging techniques and to demonstrate proof-of-principle
imaging of GEO satellites. The contractual effort is an approximately
four year period of performance under a Cost Plus Award Fee
(Completion) arrangement. The highest classification level
for work done under this contract will be SECRET. Security
clearances will be required. Foreign firms are advised they
will not be allowed to participate. Access to Export-Controlled
Data may be required on this effort (see 10 U.S.C. 140 (C)).
Offerors must be currently certified and registered by the
Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Battle Creek, Michigan
49016-3412 (1-800-352-3572) in order to be considered a responsible
contractor under this acquisition and to receive export-controlled
technical data. Dissemination of export-controlled information
must be according to the provisions of DoD Directives 5230.24
and 5230.25 and AFR 80-34. Release of the formal RFP will occur
on or about 1 Jun 1997. Interested parties may request a copy
of the RFP in writing or by telefax to Ms. Teresa Martinez,
Contract Specialist, at the address/telefax number listed below.
All requests must include company name, mailing address, and
company size status under Standard Industrial Classification
(SIC) Code 8711, size standard $20 million apply. Within 20
working days from publication, only interested small businesses
need include a statement of capability to assist the Government
in making a set-aside decision. Based upon responses to this
announcement, the Government may elect to set aside this acquisition
for small businesses, qualifying 8(a) businesses, or historically
black colleges, universities and minority institutions. Information
submitted in the statements of capability should be pertinent
and specific in the technical area under consideration, on
each of the following qualifications: (1) Experience: An outline
of previous projects, specific work previously performed or
being performed, and any in-house research and development
efforts, (2) Personnel: Name, professional qualifications and
specific experience of scientists, engineers and technical
personnel who may be assigned as principal investigator and/or
project officer, (3) Facilities: Availability and description
of facilities required to perform in the technical areas under
consideration including computer and simulation capabilities.
Include any other specific and pertinent information as pertains
to this particular area of procurement that would enhance our
consideration and evaluation of the information. The statements
of capability shall be limited to 25 pages in addition to resumes
and pertinent samples of documentation (i.e. design, characterization,
field testing and lab facility reports), the latter not to
exceed 10 pages. An original statement of capability and two
(2) copies should be sent to Ms. Teresa Martinez, Contract
Specialist. Points of Contact for this acquisition are: For
contracting issues: Ms. Teresa Martinez, Contract Specialist,
PL/PKLA, 2251 Maxwell Avenue SE, Bldg. 499, Room 126, Kirtland
AFB, NM 87117-5773, AC 505/846-2240, telefax AC 505/846-1546,
Email address: mart...@plk.af.mil, For technical issues: Captain
Shaun McMahon, PL/LIMI, AC 505/846-2050, telefax AC 505/846-2045.
Information concerning this procurement will soon be available
on the Contracting bulletin board on the Phillips Laboratory
Home Page located at www.plk.af.mil. An Ombudsman has been
appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors
during the proposal development phase of this acquisition.
The purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate
serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers
not to use established channels to address concerns during
the proposal development phase of the acquisition. Potential
offerors should communicate first with the Contracting Officer
to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns
before contacting the Ombudsman. In those instances where offerors
cannot obtain resolution from the Contracting Officer, they
are invited to contact the PL Ombudsman, Colonel James D. Ledbetter,
Phillips Laboratory Vice Commander, at AC 505/846-4964 or at
3550 Aberdeen Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776. The alternate
PL Ombudsman is Mr. Bruce Grunsten in the Directorate of Contracting,
PL/PKM at AC 505/846-8273 or at 2251 Maxwell Avenue SE, Kirtland
AFB, NM 87117- 5772.
CITE: (I-083 SN050257)

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SPACE SYSTEMS SUSCEPTIBILITY/VULNERABILITY AND PROTECTION
[Commerce Business Daily: Posted March 25, 1997]
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PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS
SUBPART: SERVICES
CLASSCOD: A--Research and Development--Potential Sources Sought
OFFADD: Phillips Laboratory, Directorate of Contracting, 2251
Maxwell Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5773
SUBJECT: A--SPACE SYSTEMS SUSCEPTIBILITY/VULNERABILITY AND PROTECTION
TECHNOLOGY
SOL F29601-97-R-0001
POC Ms. Mavra Lucas, Buyer, PL/PKWA, 505-846-4626
DESC: 17. The Air Force Phillips Laboratory is interested in
performing R&D analysis, planning, development and experimental
investigation of current and future threats and threat mitigation
to space systems and subsystems (SEE DESCRIPTION OF EFFORT
BELOW). A cost type contract is contemplated. The contract
performance is anticipated to be 5 years with an estimated
Level of Effort hours within the range of 90,000 to 110,000.
Small businesses interested in receiving any resulting solicitation
are requested to submit statements of capability to the contracting
officer that address the requirements identified in Commerce
Business Daily Numbered Note 25 by 25 April 1997. Relative
to note 25, request that the statement of capability identify
work previously performed, which was accomplished by the contractor's
own employees, i.e., identify efforts that were not performed
by subcontractors. Large businesses are not required to submit
statements of capability. All requests for any resulting solicitations
must include company name, mailing address, and company size
status under Standard Industrial Classification Code 8731,
1000 employees. Based upon responses to this announcement,
the Government reserves the right to set this acquisition aside
for 8(A) Programs, and Small Businesses. Contractors are invited
to submit a description of their qualifications for consideration
to perform all or a portion of this R&D effort. Address the
following in your Statement of Capability (SOC): 1) Experience
/capability in analysis of space environment, nuclear enhanced
environment, Radio Frequency(RF), High Power Microwave (HPM),
and lasers, as well as other current and forecast space system
threats; 2) Experience/capability in conducting theoretical
and experimental studies on threat environment, threat coupling/interaction
on space system and subsystems; 3) Experience/capability in
the development and implementation of survivability technology
to a broad spectrum of threats including RF, HPM, laser, nuclear
radiation and debris; and 4) Experience in demonstrating new
concepts and designs for space systems protection and transitioning
this information and technology to government agencies and
government contractors. The planned effort shall require technical
and analysis reports, test reports, and prototype hardware
and software. Top Secret Security and facility clearances will
be required. Replies to this sources sought synopsis must reference
RFP number F29601-97-R-0001. The technical qualifications response
shall be limited to a maximum of 15 pages not including resumes.
This acquisition involves technology that is subject to Export
Control laws and regulations. Any resulting RFP will require
that the contractors be registered and certified with the Defense
Logistic Service Center(DLSC). Contact DLSC, 74 North Washington,
Battle Creek, Michigan 49016-4312 (1-800- 352-3572) for further
information on the certification and approval process. Submit
an original and one copy of the SOC to Phillips Laboratory/PKWA
(Ms. Marva Lucas), Advance Weapons & Survivability Directorate,
Contracting Division, 2251 Maxwell Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB,
NM 87117-5773. Submit Only Unclassified Information . Questions
regarding contracting issues may be addressed to Ms. Marva
Lucas at 505-846-4626. Questions regarding technical issues
may be addressed to Mr. John Frisbie at 505-846-0933.
CITE: (W-084 SN050871)

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WARHEAD PAYLOAD DEVELOPMENT
[Commerce Business Daily: Posted March 25, 1997]
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PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS
SUBPART: SERVICES
CLASSCOD: A--Research and Development--Potential Sources Sought
OFFADD: Armament Contracting Division (WL/MNK), Building 13,
101 West Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810
SUBJECT: A--SCIENTIFIC, ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT - WARHEAD
PAYLOAD DEVELOPMENT
SOL MNK-97-017
POC Contract Specialist, John Hawk 9904)882-4294, ext 3414, or
Lorna Tedder, Contracting Officer, at (904)882-4294, ext 3399
DESC: 17. SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: This Synopsis is related
to a previous notice published on 26 SEP 96, Number MNK-96-051.
The previous notice announced a presolicitation conference
for effort that was contemplated to be solicited as a Program
Research and Development Announcement (PRDA) for an R&D effort.
Sources are now sought to provide Advisory and Assistance Services
(A&AS) in the area of Warhead Payload Development. Respondents
must provide a unique set of technical capabilities to support
design, experimentation, and development in the areas of Advanced
Munitions Development, Neutralization Technologies, and Terminal
Ballistics. Prospective sources must submit information about
their ability to provide highly qualified scientists and engineers
in support each of these areas as described below: a.) Advanced
Munitions Development: Postulating and exploring advanced non-nuclear
warhead concepts that employ lethal mechanisms outside the
exclusive realm of explosives and moving metal. This development
program is specifically intended to exploit pulsed electrical
energy. It focuses on the design and analysis of experiments
to validate critical unknowns and address the specific technical
issues that are pivotal to individual concepts. This includes
the continuing development of unique software simulation and
experimental analysis codes; envisioning the embodiment and
utility of future weapons, and planning efficient experimental
development routes to prove the value of the most attractive,
advanced concepts. b.) Neutralization Technologies: devising,
reviewing, and evaluating lethality mechanisms for the destruction
of chemical and biological agents, concepts for the denial
of access to chemical and biological weapons, and concepts
for the disruption of production and storage facilities and
delivery systems, investigating the issues associated with
the production and implementation of agent defeat concepts,
developing physical models and analysis tools to assess concept
effectiveness, determining test requirements and participating
in test planning, conducting critical experiments, and analyzing
experimental data. c.) Terminal Ballistics: analysis and numerical
modeling of warhead penetration and impact behavior; instrumentation
and data collection; design of terminal ballistic experiments
including behind-target debris collection and characterization.
Experimentation facilities will be government furnished. A
draft Statement-of-Work for this effort is being prepared and
will be accessible for viewing and comment on the Eglin AFB
Contracting Opportunities Homepage at http://eglinpk.eglin.af.mil
under Major Acquisition Programs/Business Opportunities. SOW
comments and suggestions should be addressed to the point of
contact listed therein. This program is considered to be the
follow-on to the effort associated with Work Unit I under Contract
Number F08630-91-C-0001, currently held by Science Applications
International Corporation (SAIC). WL/MNMW anticipates requirements
to maintain this effort for a period of five years. This activity
is estimated to involve approximately 6.5 man-years of A&AS
effort per year. Firms having applicable interest, capability
and background should submit particulars in accordance with
Numbered Note 25 to WL/MNK, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, Attn:
John Hawk. Numbered Note 26 applies to this acquisition. Responses
to this synopsis must be received within 15 days from date
of publication. For further information concerning technical
aspects, contact Mr. Steve Federle, WL/MNMW, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810,
(904) 882-0395. For contractual information contact Mr. John
Hawk, WL/MNK, Eglin AFB FL 32542-5320, (904) 882-4294, extension
3414. Respondents to this notice will not be notified of the
results of the evaluation of information submitted. This synopsis
is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute
an IFB or RFP, and is not to be construed as a commitment by
the Government. Firms responding to this synopsis should state
whether they are or are not a small business concern or a small
disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and
FAR 52.219-2, respectively. The Air Force reserves the right
to consider a small business set-aside based on responses hereto.
For the purpose of this action the size standard is 1000 employees
(SIC 8731) This requirement may be pursued sole source if the
Air Force determines that only one source is capable of satisfying
the requirements. An Ombudsman has been established for this
acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive
and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when
an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate
his concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition.
Potential offerors should use established channels to request
information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting
to use of the Ombudsman. For serious concerns offerors may
contact Eglin's ASC Ombudsman, Colonel Timothy R. Kinney at
(904) 882-9051.
CITE: (W-084 SN050866)

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PATHOGEN COUNTERMEASURES
[Commerce Business Daily: Posted April 02, 1997]
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PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS
SUBPART: SERVICES
CLASSCOD: A--Research and Development
OFFADD: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Contracts
Management Office (CMO), 3701 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA
22203-1714
SUBJECT: A--PATHOGEN COUNTERMEASURES
SOL BAA 97-23
DUE 091197
POC CDR Shaun B. Jones and Tom Baranoski, fax (803) 974-5445
DESC: BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT BAA 97-23: PATHOGEN COUNTERMEASURES.
POC for technical matters is CDR Shaun B. Jones, M.D., USN;
fax: (803) 974-5445; e-mail: BAA9...@niseeast.nosc.mil. POC
for contractual matters is Mr. Tom Baranoski at; fax - (803)
974-5445; e-mail - BAA9...@niseeast.nosc.mil. The Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting proposals
for the development and demonstration of revolutionary pathogen
countermeasures, which will be a key component of DARPA's overarching
goal to remove the threat of biological weapons as a factor
in the planning and conduct of US military operations. While
no defense may stop a determined adversary from unleashing
biological weapons, a sufficiently robust array of pathogen
defenses and countermeasures deterrents in their own right
will reduce the probable damage that would result from biological
weapons use in a particular operation. It is DARPA's intent
to emphasize development of those pathogen countermeasures
that will have the greatest impact on the protection of uniformed
warfighters and the defense personnel who support them during
military operations. All aspects of the DARPA program are for
defensive purposes only. This BAA pertains only to the Pathogen
Countermeasures Program and excludes environmental detection,
environmental modeling and simulation, microfluidics, medical
diagnostics and medical informatics. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND
DESCRIPTION: The most sinister offensive biological warfare
scenario employs surprise, immediate proximity, and rapidly
lethal, persistent agents in overwhelming quantities. Under
these circumstances, real-time sensing, donning of physical
protection, and conventional non-medical countermeasures are
only marginally effective. An effective operational defense
ideally requires instantly available or emplaced countermeasures
that can defeat biological threats as they enter the body and
before they reach and attack target cells and tissues. The
focus of this solicitation is the development of revolutionary,
broad spectrum, medical countermeasures against significantly
pathogenic micro-organisms and/or their pathogenic products.
Protective measures should be able to eliminate biological
threats, whether from natural sources or modified through bio-engineering
or other manipulation. Protective measures should also have
the potential to protect both within the body and at the most
common portals of entry (e.g., inhalation, ingestion, trans-cutaneous).
DARPA is not interested in protective measures against single
biological threats or single pathogenic products. DARPA seeks
proposals that represent the highest potential for revolutionary
breakthroughs in biotechnology for this application, while
recognizing that such opportunities often carry high risks.
Funded research projects will be strongly grounded in scientific
and medical principles, yet revolutionary and forward thinking
in scope and promise. Specific areas of interest include, but
are not limited to: 1. Strategies to broadly defeat a pathogen's
ability to a) enter the body b) traverse the bloodstream or
lymphatics and c) enter target tissues 2. Identification of
novel pathogen vulnerabilities based upon fundamental, critical
molecular mechanisms of survival or pathogenesis (e.g., Type
III secretion, cellular energetics, virulence modulation).
3. Unique, robust vehicles for the delivery of countermeasures
into or within the body. 4. Modulation of the advantageous
and/or deleterious aspects of the immune response to significantly
pathogenic micro-organisms and/or their pathogenic products
in the body. DARPA is planning a $30 million program associated
with this BAA, FY 98 through FY 00, to advance pathogen countermeasure
technology. Proposals may be made for 1-3 years of funding.
Several parallel research and development projects are likely
to be conducted. DARPA anticipates releasing additional BAAs
in Unconventional Pathogen Countermeasures as funding is made
available. PRE-PROPOSAL: Proposers having the technical and
management capabilities, facilities, and experience necessary
to conduct all or portions of this program are invited to submit
a brief pre-proposal describing their technical approach (including
any preliminary data), major technical challenges, participants,
principal research topics and milestones, and approximate funding
level versus time. Teaming is encouraged, if appropriate, but
not a requirement for a successful selection. Submission of
a pre-proposal before the proposal is strongly encouraged.
DARPA will encourage the bidders with the most promising pre-proposals
to submit complete Technical and Cost proposals for full evaluation.
This initial screening is intended to save bidders the time
and expense of developing a detailed proposal that has little
chance for award. DARPA will not provide a de-brief of pre-proposals.
FORMAT AND INFORMATION: Proposers should obtain the Proposer
Information Pamphlet BAA 97-23, Pathogen Countermeasures. This
document provides details of the pre- proposal format (margins
- 1 inch minimum, double-spacing, font - no smaller than 12
point, and page limits (10 pages for the pre-proposal). Page
limits include a cover sheet, cost summary sheet(s), all charts,
figures, and appendices. Facsimile transmissions or electronic
media transmissions will not be accepted. Separate attachments,
such as institutional brochures, reprints, disks, or videotapes
will be ignored. Classified proposals will not be accepted.
Pre-Proposals not meeting this format will not be reviewed
and will be returned to the Proposer. Within ten business days,
DARPA will acknowledge receipt of submission of the pre-proposal
and assign a control number that should be used in all further
correspondence. CLOSING AND SUBMISSION: All pre-proposals are
due no later than 4 PM ET 19 June 1997. Offerors should submit
one original and seven copies of the pre-proposal to: Commanding
Officer, Naval Command, Control and Ocean Surveillance Center,
In-Service Engineering East Coast Division (NISE East), P.O.
Box 190022, North Charleston, SC 29419-9022, ATTN: Code 544,
BAA #97-23. Early submission of pre-proposals is strongly encouraged.
DARPA intends to respond to pre-proposals, within approximately
thirty (30) calendar days of the pre-proposal closing date
of 19 June 1997, with a recommendation to propose or not propose.
Regardless of the recommendation, the decision to submit a
proposal is the responsibility of the Proposer. All proposals
submitted by the due date and time will be reviewed regardless
of the disposition of the pre-proposal. PROPOSAL: The objective
of a successful proposal is a feasibility demonstration of
the technology proposed for development. Proposers must describe
in detail the technical and scientific pathogenic or toxicologic
countermeasure under development (Phase 1) and the details
of the technology demonstration in an animal host context (Phase
2). All programs must culminate in a significant end-point
demonstration of solutions to crucial problems within the initial
period of support. Excluded for the purposes of this solicitation
are proposals for paper studies and/or evaluations. Such proposals
will be judged to be non-responsive. FORMAT AND INFORMATION:
Proposers should obtain the Proposer Information Pamphlet BAA
97-23, Pathogen Countermeasures. This document provides details
of the proposal format (margins - 1 inch minimum, double-spacing,
font - no smaller than 12 point, and page limits (55 pages
for the Technical Volume of the proposal; unlimited pages for
the Cost Volume of the proposal). Page limits include a cover
sheet, cost summary sheet(s), all charts, figures, and appendices.
Facsimile transmissions or electronic media transmissions will
not be accepted. Separate attachments, such as institutional
brochures, reprints, disks, or videotapes will be ignored.
Classified proposals will not be accepted. Proposals not meeting
this format will not be reviewed and will be returned to the
Proposer. Within ten business days, DARPA will acknowledge
receipt of submission of the proposal and assign a control
number that should be used in all further correspondence. CLOSING
AND SUBMISSION: All proposals are due no later than 4 PM ET,
11 September 1997. Offerors should submit one original and
seven copies of the proposal to: Commanding Officer, Naval
Command, Control and Ocean Surveillance Center, In-Service
Engineering East Coast Division (NISE East), P.O. Box 190022,
North Charleston, SC 29419-9022, ATTN: Code 544, BAA #97-23.
Early submission of proposals is strongly encouraged. Selections
for awards may be made at any time during the evaluation process.
The Proposer Information Pamphlet BAA 97-23 may be obtained
by accessing the World Wide Web at URL address -
http://dso.sysplan.com/dso/baa/index.htm
- and downloading the information for storage and/or printing.
Those individuals without access to the Internet or who are
unable to obtain the pamphlet in this manner should submit
a request in writing via FAX or e-mail to fax: (803) 974-5445;
e-mail: BAA9...@niseeast.nosc.mil. This CBD notice itself
constitutes the Broad Agency Announcement as contemplated by
FAR 6.102(d)(2). A formal RFP or other solicitation regarding
this announcement will not be issued. Requests for same will
be disregarded. Evaluation and selection of proposal(s) for
award will be made to those Offerors whose proposals are considered
most advantageous to the Government. The Government reserves
the right to fund selected tasks from proposals, and to select
for award any, all or none of the proposals received in response
to this announcement. Proposals identified for funding may
result in a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other
transaction agreement, depending on the nature of the work
proposed, the required degree of interaction among parties,
and other factors. All responsible sources capable of satisfying
the Government's needs may submit pre-proposals and proposals.
No portion of this BAA will be set aside for Historically Black
College and University (HBCU) and Minority Institution (MI)
participation because of the impracticality of reserving discrete
or severable areas of development for exclusive competition
among these entities. These entities are encouraged to apply.
EVALUATION CRITERIA: All pre-proposals and proposals will be
opened and processed for administrative and logistic purposes
by NISE East which is a Dept. of Navy government activity.
Relevant NISE East personnel and NISE East contractor support
personnel will have signed and will have on file with DARPA
and NISE East appropriate non-disclosure and conflict of interest
certifications before handling either pre-proposals or proposals.
Pre-Proposals and proposals will be evaluated by a peer review
panel that may consist of both government and non-government
experts. Proposers who object to having their submissions reviewed
and evaluated by non-government personnel must so state in
writing at the time of making their submissions. Both government
and non-government personnel will have signed and will have
on-file with DARPA appropriate non-disclosure and conflict
of interest certifications before commencing any evaluation.
Evaluation of the proposals and pre-proposals will be based
on the following four criteria, in decreasing order of importance:
(1) the scientific and technical merits of the proposed effort
including the relevance of the proposed goals to the DARPA
program objective and the feasibility of the approach; (2)
the quality of the demonstration, the potential to revolutionize
the current state of the art, and the adequacy of the technical
tasks proposed to reach this demonstration within the timeframe
of the program; (3) the qualifications of the principal investigator
and other key research personnel, their record of past performance,
and the adequacy of current and planned equipment and facilities
to accomplish the research objectives; and (4) cost realism.
Note: Cost realism will only be significant in proposals that
have significantly under or over estimated the cost to complete
their effort. The final decision for funding a proposal will
be made by the cognizant DARPA program manager. As soon as
the proposal evaluation is completed, the Offeror will be notified
of selectability or non-selectability. Selectable proposals
will be considered for funding; non-selectable proposals will
be destroyed. (One copy of non-selectable proposals may be
retained for file purposes). Not all proposals deemed selectable
may be funded. Decisions to fund selectable proposals will
be based on funds available, scientific and technical merit,
contribution to program goals, and overall program balance.
Proposals receiving a letter of selection may be considered
for funding for a period of up to one year. Awards made under
this BAA are subject to the provisions of the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.5, Organizational Conflict of Interest.
All Offerors and proposed subcontractors must state in writing,
at the time of proposal submission, whether they are supporting
any DARPA technical office(s) through an active contract or
subcontract. All affirmations must state which office(s) the
Offeror supports, and identify the prime contract number. All
facts relevant to the existence or potential existence of organizational
conflicts of interest, as that term is defined in FAR 9.501,
must be disclosed. This disclosure shall include a description
of the action the Proposer has taken, or proposes to take,
to avoid, neutralize or mitigate such conflict. Questions regarding
this BAA must be submitted in writing, via fax or e-mail. Please
submit BAA technical questions to fax: (803) 974-5445; e-mail:
BAA9...@niseeast.nosc.mil and BAA contractual questions to
fax: (803) 974-5445; e-mail: BAA9...@niseeast.nosc.mil.
CITE: (W-092 SN053646)

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DEFENSE BIOLOGICAL WARFARE TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
[Commerce Business Daily: Posted March 21, 1997]
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DOD Contract Number: No. 172-97 April 11, 1997

ARMY

Molecular Geodesics Inc.*, Cambridge, Mass., is being awarded
a $2,250,000 increment as part of a $6,449,413 cost plus fixed
fee, research and development contract in support of the Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency Biological Warfare
Defense (BWD) program; specifically, the contractor will identify
biomimetic materials for pathogen neutralization. Work will be
performed in Cambridge, Mass., and is expected to be
completed by March 10, 1999. Contract funds will not expire at
the end of the current fiscal year. There was an announcement in
the Commerce Business Daily on July 12, 1996, and 39 bids
were received. The contracting activity is the Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va.
(MDA972-97-C-0010).

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John Pike
Director, Space Policy Project
Federation of American Scientists
307 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002
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