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A -- BAA FOR COMMERICAL AND/OR DEFENSE UTILIZATION OF BERYLLIUM- ALUMINUM ALLOYS SOL N62269-95-BAA-001 POC Point of Contact : DARCY GALVIN, Code 845234, 215-441-3198 Commercial and/or defense utilization of Beryllium-Aluminum Alloys, BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) N62269-95-BAA-001. This BAA announcement is to solicit technical/cost proposals in the area of developments which will significantly increase the utilization of Beryllium-Aluminum alloys in commercial and/or defense systems (dual use). Responses are required to be submitted in accordance with the guidelines set forth herein. The selection of one or more sources for contract award will be based on an evaluation of the proposal to determine the relative merit of the proposed program. This goal may be accomplished by selecting and demonstrating the suitability, producability and future application potential for alloys containing from 20 to 70 weight % Beryllium with the balance principally Aluminum. Vertically and/or horizontally integrated collaborative efforts or teaming arrangements among original equipment manufacturers, component suppliers and material suppliers are acceptable. An integrated product development approach is strongly encouraged. The linkage between materials suppliers, component developers and end users will ensure a smooth and efficient technology transfer. Substantive cost sharing will increase the attractiveness of proposals. Selected components may be produced by any of the following methods: (1) Melting plus atomization to fine powder followed by consolidation plus mechanical working and final fabrication (2) Melting plus casting followed by mechanical working and final fabrication (3) Melting plus casting to final product form (4) Semi-solid processing to final form. Those joining processes necessary to produce the component(s) selected should be included as an integral part of the proposed program. During the development program, the offeror shall produce sufficient performance and property data on the component(s) under development to demonstrate its/their suitability for the application intended and produce sufficient quantities of the components to establish a cost model to determine the economic viablility of the potential market insertion. This announcement will be open for six months after publication date. Proposals will be accepted any time during this period. Early submittal of proposals is encouraged in order to provide sufficient time to complete the procurement process in FY 95. Proposals submitted may be evaluated as they are received or they may be collected and reviewed periodically. It should be noted that time is of the essence in this program so work proposed shall be accomplished mainly with the use of existing facilities. Since airborne particles of Beryllium and Beryllium containing alloys are toxic and certain operations must be carefully controlled and adequately monitored, proposing organizations must also have existing facilities for handling such alloys. Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: (1) Demonstrated technical and scientific merit of the proposed program (2) Impact of the successful development on the broad utilization of Beryllium-Aluminum alloys (3) Commitment, business plans and capability to accomplish insertion of the technology into the market (4) Personnel, facilities and data (5) Proposed cost adjustment for realism, and cost share commitment, if any. The merit of the proposal will be evaluated in relation to the proposed cost and availability of funds. Proposals submitted shall be limited to approximately 30 pages and should consist of a clear statement of objectives, a technical section, a biographical section describing key performers and a cost section. The technical section should include, but is not limited to, background experience, application concepts, evaluation methodology and expected contribution of the program to the stated overall goal of the BAA. The technical section should also include a statement of work and milestones. Details of cost sharing, if any, to be undertaken by the offeror should be included in the proposal. The cost of preparation for the response to this BAA is not an allowable direct charge to the resulting contract or any other contract. The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division-Warminster, Aerospace Materials Division (code 4.3.4) has technical cognizance and responsibility for the areas of interest described above. Point of contact for technical issues is Dr. Gilbert J. London (215) 441-3191. Offerors may, at any time, contact Dr. London for clarification of technical issues. Point of contact for contractual matters is Ms. Darcy Galvin (215) 441-3198. 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 two years at a level of effort of 2-10 man-years. Anticipated contract type shall be CPFF completion. Exterior markings on the responses shall be as follows: N62269-95-BAA-001, ATTN: Code 845234, Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division Warminster, P.O. Box 5152, Warminster, PA 18974-0591. ***NO FORMAL SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED; THIS BAA IS THE SOLICITATION.*** (0033)

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