SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- Broad Agency Announcement Special Notice W911NF-19-S-0004 Network Aided Position Navigation and Timing solutions for dismounted Soldiers
- Notice Date
- 10/19/2021 11:55:36 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541715
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- W6QK ACC-APG DURHAM RESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR NC 27709-2211 USA
- ZIP Code
- 27709-2211
- Response Due
- 11/2/2021 9:59:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 11/17/2021
- Point of Contact
- Jermain Compton, CHRISTOPHER JUSTICE
- E-Mail Address
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jermain.m.compton.civ@army.mil, christopher.d.justice4.civ@army.mil
(jermain.m.compton.civ@army.mil, christopher.d.justice4.civ@army.mil)
- Description
- Document Type: Special Notice Posted Date: 19 October 2021 Category: Research and Development Set Aside: N/A Contracting Office Address Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - APG (W911NF) Research Triangle Park Division, 800 Park Office Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Description This Special Notice references the AAL BAA which can be found at https://sam.gov/opp/b4f065047b5241b8ac604f5380c68923/view Synopsis: The Army Applications Lab (AAL) along with Command Power and Integration Directorate (CP&ID) � Position Navigation & Timing (PNT) Division, are seeking technologies related to Network Aided Position Navigation and Timing solutions for dismounted Soldiers as a Special Topic under the AAL Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W911NF-19-S-0004 for Advance Technology Demonstration and related research as described below.� Upon receipt, the Government will evaluate submissions through the process established in the AAL BAA, except as modified herein.� The Government reserves the right to cancel this special notice without award for any reason. Issuance of this notice does not commit the Governments to pay for any preparation costs incurred in compiling a response. As a general matter, all requirements referenced in BAA W911NF-19-S-0004 apply to this effort. The Government anticipates awarding one or more Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) in accordance with 10 U.S.C 2371b, under this Special Topic, but will consider other potential award types listed in the AAL BAA, to include procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and Technology Investment Agreements. A follow-on production contract or transaction may be awarded to participants awarded an OTA and successfully complete a prototype project under this Special Topic. � As such, the Government is particularly interested in White Papers from contractors classified as �non-traditional� in accordance with the following FAR definition: entities that are not currently performing and have not performed any contract or subcontract for DOD that is subject to full coverage under the cost accounting standards prescribed pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1502 and the regulations implementing such section, for at least the 1-year preceding the release of this Special Notice. PROJECT DESCRIPTION � Background Network Aided Position Navigation and Timing (NA_PNT) Prototype(s) AAL is interested in Network Aided Position Navigation and Timing solutions & associated technologies that will enable U.S. Army Soldiers operating in dismounted operations to continue to obtain and maintain position navigation and timing while not relying on standard GPS (denied or low RF environments).� �Dismounted operations include operating without immediate access to vehicle support, devices carried by a Soldier should be small, lightweight, and capable of operating with low power consumption in accordance with the Performance Requirements Capabilities listed below.� Proposed Network Aided PNT solutions must meet the following Performance Requirements for NA_PNT Capabilities: *Complete component solutions that do not exceed 6.5 in x 3.5 in x 1.4 in (Approximate size of the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR); do not exceed 3lbs with batteries, and do not exceed 5W (average) and peak of 10W power consumption may be submitted. The intent of this special topic is to develop Network Aided devices, including component, sub-component, and associated technologies, to allow dismounted Soldiers to continue to operate without utilizing standard GPS signals. AAL is interested in the following, non-exhaustive, list of Network Aided PNT solutions, though submitters may submit proposed NA-PNT solutions that do not meet the following: - ����Enhancements to commercial technologies to reduce size, weight, and power consumption of Network Aided PNT devices and components. - ����Options that improve performance and efficiency through software development. -� � � Enhancements to commercial technologies to minimize the use of network to perform localization. -� � � Technologies that leverage existing commercial or military waveforms to perform localization. -� � � Technologies shall minimize the need for �infrastructure� (ex: cell towers) and primary rely on other similar node(s) with in the network (mesh vs. hub spoke). -� � � Technologies shall be limited to low SWaP designs/application (dismounted, cell phone, etc.) "" Research Themes Proposals invited under this Special Topic should relate to one or more of the following themes. Technologies to reduce size weight and power consumption of Network Aided PNT solutions. Inline solutions. Software enhancements Scope of the Call This Special Notice invites white papers on the topic of �Network Aided Position Navigation and Timing solutions for dismounted Soldiers�, as part of the AAL BAA Disruptive Applications, Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT).� From the white papers submitted, a limited number of submitters will be selected to submit a full proposal.� Only those most highly rated White Papers will be invited for full proposal submission. There is an increasing prospect for future Network Aided PNT solutions to ensure the United States maintains Assured Position Navigation and Timing for dismounted soldiers. This call invites applications on the topic of Network Aided PNT solutions for dismounted soldiers. It is not fully known at this time what the quantities or dollar values will be, or which exact program office or agency may produce follow-on production however the solution may be applicable to various military applications. White papers should be for cutting-edge innovations that could produce discoveries with the potential for significant impacts to enable new and improved Army operational capabilities in regards to Anti-jamming for dismounted soldiers. Application Process Eligibility: Applications for this call will follow the eligibility requirements and application process of the Army Applications Lab BAA (except as modified herein). Should you require clarity regarding the eligibility of a particular institute, please send a request to one of the contacts listed in this Special Notice. As previously stated, in the interest of broadening the industrial base, the Government anticipates awarding one or more OTAs and is largely interested in White Papers from contractors classified as �non-traditional� in accordance with the following FAR definition: entities that are not currently performing and have not performed any contract or subcontract for DOD that is subject to full coverage under the cost accounting standards prescribed pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1502 and the regulations implementing such section, for at least the 1-year preceding the release of this Special Notice.� However, the Government reserves the right to award to other than non-traditional contractors and may award any acquisition vehicle allowed under the BAA. Number of Awards: The Government anticipates making one award, but may make additional awards, or no awards, at its discretion. Duration of Award: The Government anticipates a 12 � 18 month period of performance, but may negotiate for longer duration upwards of 36 months. �� Funding: AAL will consider a wide range of funding constructs which might include but are not limited to Government funding, cost sharing, in-kind, labor or facility sharing by all parties, or any other allowable mechanism.� The actual amount of an award, if any, will be contingent on whether funds are available, the specific topic, and the scope of the proposed work. Funding for subsequent years will be contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funds.� As a baseline for White Paper preparation purposes, it may be assumed that potential awards will be in the range of $1,000,000.00 to $2,000,000.00 per award. Closing Date: The deadline for white paper submission is 2 November, 2021. White papers received after 11:59 PM CST on 2 November 2021 will not be evaluated or considered for award. It is the responsibility of the submitting party to confirm receipt of submissions. How to Apply: White papers must be submitted by 2 November 2021 to the following email addresses: jermain.m.compton.civ@army.mil AND christopher.d.justice4.civ@army.mil Following evaluation of all white papers, the most highly rated white papers may be asked to submit a full proposal and may be provided feedback on the results of the White Paper evaluation.� White Papers not invited to submit a full proposal will not receive feedback. � Security: Classified information may not be submitted through the normal submission process identified above. Any classified information must be coordinated with POCs listed below. Evaluation Criteria White Paper and proposals will be evaluated under the evaluation criteria of the AAL BAA, except as modified in this Special Notice below. Required documentation is outlined in the BAA document. Whitepapers must not exceed 10 pages and will be screened for eligibility in accordance with the criteria of the AAL BAA and to ensure they meet the technical requirements �outlined in this Special Notice.� Any pages beyond the 10 page maximum will not be reviewed.� Whitepapers meeting requirements and otherwise eligible will be evaluated for the concept's scientific or technical merit, potential contributions of the effort to the Army mission, and the proposed schedule and cost. Applicants whose whitepapers are highly evaluated in these areas may be invited to submit a full proposal.�� Full Proposals will only be considered upon invitation through the above described process. Full Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria of the AAL BAA.� Additional instructions and/or updated evaluation criteria may be included in the invitation to submit a Full Proposal. Key Dates: Open for White Paper submissions: 19 October 2021 Deadline for White Paper submissions: 2 November 2021 (1159 PM CST TIME) Anticipated invitation to submit a Proposal: 5 November 2021 Anticipated Full Proposal Submission Date: 26 November 2021 Anticipated Contract Award date: 31 December 2021 Anticipated Contract Start Date: 1 January 2022 Contacts Only additional information regarding eligibility and the application process for this call for white papers will be addressed by below contact. No technical questions will be fielded by POC. Submission questions: Jermain Compton (jermain.m.compton.civ@army.mil) and Christopher Justice (christopher.d.justice4.civ@army.mil
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