Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100

A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) N00178-97-Q-1032 FOR NON-INTRUSIVE INSPECTION TECHNOLOGIES AND INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DEMONSTRATIONS SOL N00178-97-Q-1032 DUE 011697 POC Patricia A. Canciglia, Contract Specialist, Code SD112 or Paul Learn, Contracting Officer, Code SD11 on (540) 653-7478 or email pcancig@nswc.navy.mil. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: The Department of Defense Counterdrug Technology Development Program Office is soliciting research and development proposals for advanced prototype systems for non-intrusive inspection of vehicles, vessels and cargo entering the United States at air, sea and land Ports of Entry (POE) in support of the national counterdrug mission. The objective of this effort is to demonstrate a set of non-intrusive systems integrated to support designated POE's for the purpose of detecting smuggled drugs in cargo and conveyances. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) solicits proposals from those interested in proposing new technologies for inclusion in the demonstration of an integrated set of systems for non-intrusive inspection at different types of POE's. PROGRAM SCOPE: The projected completion date for demonstration and integration of a valid non-intrusive inspection system at designated POE's is 24 months after award (15 months of development effort and 9 months of integrated demonstration) after award of resulting contracts as a result of this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). NSWCDD solicits innovative concepts delivered as field engineered prototype systems for inclusion in the POE's demonstrations. The developer of the proposed system shall be responsible for the design, fabrication, delivery and maintenance of the system along with any necessary interface documentation. The technologies and system approaches should be applicable to one or more of the port scenarios with flexibility for different locations being an important consideration. The focus of this effort is for mobile, transportable or easily relocatable systems. Systems demonstrations will have a set of demonstration plans that include, but are not limited to, Measures of Effectiveness, Concepts of Operations and Measurement Procedures for the Demonstration of Technology at a specific port. Those providing technologies need to provide flexibility in their response to provide for interface of their system with other technologies and support of their equipment to these sets of demonstrations. It is the intent that the systems delivered under this program be sufficiently designed and ruggedized so that they can be used by law enforcement operators at a POE. As noted earlier, the focus of this effort is for mobile, transportable or easily relocatable systems. Because of the multiple scenarios, offerors are encouraged to provide options for multiple systems. The capability to verify manifest of cargoes is a desirable, but not mandatory requirement. Along with the technical attributes defined, the system must be cost effective. As a point of reference, the production and installation cost of systems proposed should not exceed $3,000,000 per system. PROPOSAL PREPARATION: All interested parties shall submit an unclassified white paper (limited to 10 single-sided, double-spaced pages in 12pt print) outlining their technical approach and experience in providing a solution to this BAA along with a Rough Order of Magnitude (Cost) by 2PM on 16 January 1997. All proprietary portions of the white paper shall be clearly identified and will be treated in the strictest confidence. White papers shall be submitted in an Original with 10 copies to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Attn: P. A. Canciglia, Code SD112, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren Virginia 22448-5100. White papers shall reference Broad Agency Announcement Number N00178-97-Q-1032. White papers will be reviewed and formal unclassified technical and cost proposals will be requested from sources whose approaches have been selected for further consideration. Formal Cost and Technical Proposals will be required approximately one month after notification that NSWCDD has decided to pursue the offerors' approach as identified in their white paper submission. Current projections provide for completion of white paper evaluation by 24 January 1997, therefore, if selected, offeror's cost and technical proposals will be required by 24 February 1997. An Unclassified Industry Brief will be held to provide further clarification and to answer questions of potential offerors. If you plan to attend the industry brief which is scheduled for 19 December 1996 from 10AM -- 2PM at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division Theater, Dahlgren, Virginia you must notify Pat Canciglia, Code SD112, on (540) 653-7478 on or before 17 December 1996 with a list of attendees (limited to two per firm). While foreign nationals are invited, special arrangements must be made. Therefore, if you are not a U.S. citizen, you must notify Pat Canciglia on (540) 653-7478 to make necessary arrangements to attend the industry brief. PROPOSAL EVALUATION: As noted earlier, after a review of white papers, the Government will request formal cost and technical proposals for selected offerors who have identified viable approaches to meeting the NSWCDD specific requirements. Proposals shall consist of three sections: (1) Technical, (2) Cost and (3) Contractual. The technical proposal shall contain, at aminimum, an executive summary, technical approach, program plan, statement of work, milestone schedule, description of facilities and equipment, relevant prior experience, management plan, description of deliverable items, and resumes of key individuals. Only key individuals performing work in support of this effort should be identified in short biological sketches in the body of the proposal. This section of the proposal shall not exceed 35 single-sided, double-spaced pages in 12 pt. print, including title pages, table of contents, figures, tables, references, biographical sketches, but excluding resumes and tabs. The cost proposal shall contain a complete breakdown of proposed cost supported by historical data, current actuals and validated rationale for projected costs. The contractual portion of the proposal shall document the offeror's acceptance of NSWCDD clauses (which will be provided at time of proposal request) and any other information necessary to fully specify the final proposed contractual agreement. Proposals shall contain a statement of validity for at least 180 days beyond the closing date of receipt of proposals (estimated 24 February 1997). EVALUATION CRITERIA: White papers and technical proposals will be evaluated against the following criteria in descending order of importance: (A) Scientific and Technical Merit, and (B) Potential Contribution to DOD Counterdrug Mission, (C) Offerors's Capabilities and Experience, (D) Capabilities and experience of the Offeror's Key Personnel, (E) Offeror's Past Performance, and (F) Offeror's Commitment to HBCU/MI and SDB. Criteria (A) and (B) are considered the most important criteria and are rated equally. Criteria (C), (D), (E) and (F) are significantly less important than criteria (A) and (B)). In addition to technical assessment, the realism of proposed cost and availability of Government funds will be an area of consideration. Not all proposals deemed selectable will be funded. Decisions to fund selectable proposals will be based on funding availability, scientific and technical merit, and potential contribution and relevance to the effort. The Government reserves the right to award on all, some or none of the proposals received and to fund all or part of the efforts presented in a proposal. Multiple awards are anticipated. Offerors shall identify proposed contract type in their white paper submission. OTHER INFORMATION: This announcement for White Paper submission will be open through 16 January 1997. White papers may be submitted at any time up to 2PM on 16 January 1997. This notice constitutes a BAA for NSWCDD as authorized in FAR 6.102(d)(2). Although no portion of this announcement is set aside for HBCU/MI participation, proposals are invited from all sources. This BAA should not be construed as commitment or authorization to incur cost in anticipation of a resultant contract. Information provided herein is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract. Any requests for information or documentation shall be submitted to the attention of Patricia A. Canciglia, Code SD112, on (540) 653-7478. This synopsis will be availble on the World Wide Web at "http://www.nswc.navy.mil/"under "Procurement Division" or "http://proc_div.nswc.navy.mil". (0344)

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