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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 15, 2008 FBO #2393
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A -- Mobile Ad hoc Interoperability Network GATEway (MAINGATE) - Responses to Questions

Notice Date

6/13/2008
 

Notice Type

Responses to Questions
 

NAICS

541712 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
 

Contracting Office

Other Defense Agencies, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Contracts Management Office, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia, 22203-1714
 

ZIP Code

22203-1714
 

Solicitation Number

BAA08-21
 

Response Due

5/29/2009
 

Archive Date

6/13/2009
 

Point of Contact

BAA08-21,,
 

E-Mail Address

BAA08-21@darpa.mil
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Amendment 1 to BAA08-21 Mobile Ad hoc Interoperability Network GATEway (MAINGATE) The purpose of Amendment 1 to BAA08-21 Mobile Ad hoc Interoperability Network GATEway (MAINGATE) is to make the following changes: 1. Page 4, Part One, Overview information, change the Industry Day date from 13 June 2008 to 24 June 2008 and the PROPOSAL DUE DATE from 14 July 2008 to 28 July 2008. 2. Page 7, Section 1.1.1, entitled “Applications”, third sentence is changed to read as follows: The system must support a minimum of twenty (20) simultaneous 384 kbps video streams, as well as voice and data applications, peer-to-peer applications (e.g. CHAT), situational awareness, e.g. using FALCON View, and network management for aggregate per link data rates ranging from 6.5 Mbps up to 100 Mbps.” 3. Page 15, Section 1.1.7 Option 1 and Option 2 is replaced in its entirety with the following: 1.1.7 Option 1 and Option 2: MAINGATE Limited User Testing The baseline program will result in a MAINGATE node system that leads to LUTs by US and Allied Experimental Forces. This option, if exercised, provides for a large-scale engineering evaluation of MAINGATE in a fielded environment. The evaluation will assess MAINGATE’s ability to enable new tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) designed for the networked maneuver and dismounted forces. Under the Option 1 and Option 2, the proposer shall provide a quantity of 1,000 MAINGATE nodes at the recurring production unit cost target (sell price to the government) of $60K (FY08$) per unit. Specific tasking and costs related to this event will include training, installation, testing, technical support, etc. 4. Page 22, Section 4.3.2.2 Volume II, Cost Proposal, subparagraph 7, first paragraph, 4th sentence is changed to read as follows: There shall be a single master WO element structure (at a minimum of 4 level) utilized for the Prime and IWO transfers as well as Subcontractors. 5. Page 25, Section 4.4.1, change the proposal date from 14 July 2008 to 28 July 2008. 6. Page 30, Section 6.2.1 is replaced in its entirety with the following: 6.2.1 Security The Government anticipates that proposals submitted under this BAA will be unclassified. The program may involve Type 1 COMSEC material, and prime contractors must have a Facility Clearance at the Secret level for safeguarding and storage of Type 1 COMSEC material. Prime contractors who propose work by subcontractors without an FCL and the work involves Type 1 COMSEC, the Prime Contractor must be required to sponsor the subcontractors for an FCL (be advised that the FCL process may take up to 180 days to complete). Additionally, prime or subcontractors operating under a Special Security Agreement will require that a favorable National Interest Determination be approved by the U.S. Government prior to access to proscribed information. The goal of the MAINGATE program is to develop a communication system that can be readily transitioned to field testing and LUTs. A DD254 will be issued for awardee(s) for the use of COMSEC and or OPSEC equipment if required. In the event that a proposer chooses to submit a classified proposal or submit any documentation that may be classified, the following information is applicable. Collateral Classified Information: Use classification and marking guidance provided by previously issued security classification guides, the Information Security Regulation (DoD 5200.1-R), and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M) when marking and transmitting information previously classified by another original classification authority. Classified information at the Confidential and Secret level may only be mailed via U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Registered Mail or U.S. Postal Service Express Mail. All classified information will be enclosed in opaque inner and outer covers and double wrapped. The inner envelope shall be sealed and plainly marked with the assigned classification and addresses of both sender and addressee. The inner envelope shall be address to: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ATTN: STO Reference: (BAA08-21) 3701 North Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22203-1714 The outer envelope shall be sealed with no identification as to the classification of its contents and addressed to: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Security & Intelligence Directorate, Attn: CDR 3701 North Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22203-1714 All Secret materials should be hand carried via an authorized, two-person courier team to the DARPA CDR. Special Access Program (SAP) Information: Contact the DARPA Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO) 703-526-4052 for further guidance and instructions prior to transmitting SAP information to DARPA. Top Secret SAP, must be transmitted via approved methods for such material. Consult the DoD Overprint to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual for further guidance. Prior to transmitting SAP material, it is strongly recommended that you coordinate your submission with the DARPA SAPCO. Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Data: Contact the DARPA Special Security Office (SSO) at 703-812-1994/1993 for the correct SCI courier address and instructions. All SCI should be transmitted through your servicing Special Security Officer (SSO). SCI data must be transmitted through SCI channels only (i.e., approved SCI Facility to SCI facility via secure fax). Proprietary Data: All proposals containing proprietary data should have the cover page and each page containing proprietary data clearly marked as containing proprietary data. It is the Proposers’ responsibility to clearly define to the Government what is considered proprietary data. Proposers must have existing and in-place prior to execution of an award, approved capabilities (personnel and facilities) to perform research and development at the classification level they propose. It is the policy of DARPA to treat all proposals as competitive information, and to disclose their contents only for the purpose of evaluation. Proposals will not be returned. The original of each proposal received will be retained at DARPA and all other non-required copies destroyed. A certification of destruction may be requested, provided that the formal request is received at this office within 5 days after unsuccessful notification. 7. Page 37, Section 7 entitled Other Information, first paragraph, last sentence. Delete the last sentence and replace with, “In order to qualify, proposers must be eligible to receive export controlled information. This is defined to mean: (a) Proposers must have existing or in-place prior to the receipt of any program documentation consisting of Government Purpose Rights (GPR) material the capability (personnel and facilities) to perform research and development involving export controlled data. (b) Representatives of a qualified proposer at the MAINGATE Proposer's Day Briefings as well as representatives of the Contractor at subsequent scheduled meeting must meet the requirements of U. S. export control laws and regulations for being eligible for export controlled data. c) For MAINGATE Proposer's Day Briefings or subsequent meetings where export controlled data will be present, a letter on company letterhead with the full name of the individual and a certification that the individual is a U.S. Person in accordance with U.S. export control regulations from a knowledgeable official of the company is required to be filed before the individual will be allowed to attend. Meeting attendees must bring proof of identity in the form a government id with a picture, or a passport or permanent resident card (green card). Permanent residents are also required to send a DARPA Form 60 prior to any DARPA sponsored meeting or event. This information can be found at www.darpa.mil or may be posted on meeting websites by the organizers. (d) It is recommended that any proposer incorporating program documentation consisting of Government Purpose Rights (GPR) material in their proposal seek a review for export control issues by their security or export control officials or legal counsel before submission and that the proper steps are taken to mark and submit the proposal.” 8. Page 76, Appendix D, first paragraph, last sentence. Delete the last sentence since “qualified proposers” is redefined in Section 7 via this amendment. 9. Page 78, Appendix D, Attachment 1 to the Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement for ITAR and EAR refers to Attachment 1. Attachment 1 was omitted from the BAA and is included herein. 10. Page 82, Appendix D, Attachment 1 to the Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement for Technical Data and Restricted Rights is replaced in its entirety with the revised Attachment 1. 11. Solicitation questions and answers are attached. The deadline for all questions on BAA08-21 are due no later than 30 Jun 08. ATTACHMENT 1 Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement For the BAA08-21 Program Documentation Mobile Ad hoc Interoperability Network GATEway (MAINGATE) Technical Data and Restricted Rights The recipient is authorized access to the data listed below as identified in the agreement for the sole purpose of preparing a proposal in response to DARPA Broad Agency Announcement BAA08-21 entitled Mobile Ad hoc Interoperability Network GATEway (MAINGATE). 1.Raytheon Test Report for the DARPA Network (DNC) Experiment, 21 Feb 2006 2.Raytheon Final Test Report for the Network Centric Radio System (NCRS) in the High Bandwidth – Communications On-the-Move (HB-COTM) Demonstration, 6 Feb 2007 3.CenGen High Bandwith – Communications On-the-Move Test Report, 31 Jan 2007 4.Raytheon Software package 5.CenGen Software package 6.Raytheon Technical and Electrical Drawings and Schematics Attachment 1 Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement For the Mobile Ad hoc Interoperability Network GATEway (MAINGATE) BAA08-21 Program Documentation Access to, and controls for International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) The recipient is authorized access to the data listed below as identified in the agreement for the sole purpose of preparing a proposal in response to DARPA Broad Agency Announcement BAA08-21 entitled Mobile Ad hoc Interoperability Network GATEway (MAINGATE). 1.Raytheon Test Report for the DARPA Network (DNC) Experiment, 21 Feb 2006 2.Raytheon Final Test Report for the Network Centric Radio System (NCRS) in the High Bandwidth – Communications On-the-Move (HB-COTM) Demonstration, 6 Feb 2007 3.CenGen High Bandwith – Communications On-the-Move Test Report, 31 Jan 2007 4.Raytheon Software package 5.CenGen Software package 6.Raytheon Technical and Electrical Drawings and Schematics
 

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Responses to Questions
 

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