Naval Research Laboratory (NRL-SSC), Code 3250, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-5004

A -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT - MICROSENSORS FOR TACTICAL METEOROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY SOL NRL-SSC BAA 96-1 DUE 011197 POC Richard Sewell, (601) 689-8990, Contracting Officer: John W. Adams, III, (601) 689-8990. The Naval Research Laboratory - Stennis Space Center (NRL-SSC) is seeking pre-proposals and proposals (Technical and Cost) for basic and applied research and that part of development not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement to address technological advancements of miniature, integrated, multi-chip based sensor systems for use in tactical meteorology and oceanography. The following broad areas of interest are of particular importance: (a) miniaturized systems, addressing such factors as size, processing, power, navigation, communication, etc., (b) sensor performance, (c) packaging, addressing such areas as thermal management, packaging density, etc., (d) power scavenging from the environment, (e) deployment options, and (f) low-cost expendable options. Environmental parameters of particular interest include, but are not limited to: wind profiles, current profiles, temperature profiles, visibility, cloud ceiling, dew point, humidity, direct and non-directional wave spectra, and direct measurements of EM and EO propagation in the atmosphere.Mastless or Non-Fixed Mast buoy systems with a packaging goal of less than 50 cubic inches which are highly modular in design to facilitate various deployment schemes and sensor packages are of particular interest. An information package concerning the research topics and proposal preparation may be obtained by requesting, in writing, a copy of NRL-SSC BAA 96-1 either by regular mail or by FAX (601-689-8960). Requests should include the requestor's name, mailing address, telephone number and point of contact. NRL anticipates that electronic copies of BAA 96-1 will be available from NRL's bulletin board and World Wide Web home page. Information and electronic addresses will be provided in a subsequent amendment to this announcement. This announcement is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to pay any response preparation cost. The Government desires submission of pre-proposals only. Offeror may, however, submit proposals at their discretion. The primary aim of all pre-proposals and proposals submitted shall be to determine and exploit the potential scientific discoveries, improvements or advancements in the state-of-the-art in the areas mentioned above. This notice and the package of information constitute a Broad Agency Announcement as contemplated in FAR 6.102(d)(2). More than one award or none at all may be made depending on the merits of the pre-proposals and proposals received. Proposals may be evaluated as they are received or they may be collected and reviewed periodically by Government evaluation team(s) consisting of a group of scientists or scientific peers. Selection will be based on scientific evaluation of the proposals received (technical and cost as it relates to the technical effort) to determine the relative merit of the technical approach in response to any portion of this announcement or the information package referred to in this announcement. Innovative solutions, approaches or techniques which address the stated objective will be ranked highest in the evaluation process. Cost will be weighted less than technical factors. The evaluation of proposals will take the following into consideration: (a) The Potential Significance of the proposed effort to tactical meteorology and oceanography, (b) the innovative aspects of the proposed effort, (c) the Offeror's capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques, or unique combination thereof that are integral factors for achieving the proposed objectives, (d) the qualifications, capabilities, and experience of the proposed principal investigator, team leader, and other key personnel who are critical to achievement of the proposed objectives, and (e) The realism of proposed costs and fees, if any, and the availability of funds. Pre-proposals will be evaluated on the same criteria. The evaluation, however, will be conducted to determine if a full proposal should be submitted. When this determination is made, the offeror will be contacted and either instructed to submit a full proposal or given a reason for rejection of the pre-proposal. Proposal preparation instructions are stated in the information package mentioned above. It is estimated that contracts awarded as a result of this B.A.A. will be between one (1) and five (5) years in duration. Pre-proposals and proposals must reference NRL-SSC BAA 96-1 and the area of research addressed in the proposal. The Government desires submission of pre-proposals within one month of publication of this announcement. However, pre-proposals and proposals submitted within one year from the date of this publication will be given consideration. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI) are encouraged to submit pre-proposals/proposals and to join others in submitting proposals. However, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCU/MI participation. Acknowledgement of receipt of responses will not be made. Contact Points: Questions of a contractual nature relating to this announcement and the information package referred to herein may be directed to ATTN: Richard D. Sewell NRL-SSC Contracts Office, Code 3250, telephone: (601-689-8990), fax: (601-689-8960). Questions of a technical nature relating to this announcement and the information package referred to herein may be directed to ATTN: Harry D. Selsor, NRL-SSC Code 7410, telephone: (601-688-4760) or ATTN: Geoff Malafsky, NRL-DC Code 6177, telephone (202-767-2519). Offerors are advised that only Contracting Officers, acting within the scope of their authority, are legally authorized to commit the Government regarding this announcement. (0019)

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