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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 31,1997 PSA#1773Defense Supply Service-Washington, Rm 1D245, The Pentagon, Washington,
DC 20310- 5200 A -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT/SUPPRESSANT FLOW THROUGH PIPING -- PART
1 OF 2 DUE 041197 POC Contact Ms. Sally Williams, Contract Specialist
(703) 693-5017, Contracting Officer, Joyce Rose (703) 695-2564 BROAD
AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT -- The Executive Director, Strategic Environmental
Research and Development Program (SERDP) is soliciting proposals to
identify and testsuppressant flow through piping concepts that will
support new and more effective firesuppression technologies. [NOTE: In
addition to this BAA, proposals will be also be solicitedwith the
government.] BACK-GROUND: Halon 1301, used for fire extinguishment
andexplosion suppression applications in fielded weapon systems and
mission-critical facilities, hasbeen banned from national production
due to its high ozone- depleting potential. Alternativesdeveloped by
industry to date have sizable weight and volume penalties, and their
application tofielded current weapons systems could require expending
large amounts of funding and time. Consequently, the DoD has embarked
on an aggressive new R&D program -- the Next- Generation Fire
Suppression Technology Program (NGP) -- under the technical direction
andoversight of the Office of the Director, Defense Research and
Engineering/Advanced Technology(ODDR&E/AT). The NGP goal is to develop
and demonstrate, by 2004, retrofitable,economically feasible,
environmentally-friendly and user-safe processes, techniques, and
fluidsthat meet the operational requirements currently satisfied by
halon 1301 systems in aircraft, ships,land combat vehicles, and
critical mission support facilities. The results will be
specificallyapplicable to fielded weapons systems, and will provide
dual-use fire suppression technologies forpreserving both life and
operational assets. Successful candidates must perform satisfactorily
intests for a wide variety of properties, including those reviewed by
the Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA). An initial survey of fires
for which the DoD currently uses halon 1301 shows anextremely broad
range of fire conditions and several distinct hazards to be avoided.
The MilitaryDepartments and other participating government agencies
will conduct research projects withinthe NGP, and proposals accepted
from industry or academia for NGP research projects will beincorporated
into these programs. Additional information on the NGP, including
preliminaryinformation about the types of fires to be suppressed, may
be found on the Internet Web sitehttp://www.dtic.mil/ddre/, under
Science and Technology Programs, at document titled TheNext-Generation
Fire Suppression Technology: Strategy for a National Program, dated
July1996. The NGP Technical Point of Contact is Dr. Richard G. Gann,
Technical ProgramManager (TPM), NGP, National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST), e- mail(preferred): rggann@nist.gov, phone:
(301) 975-6866; fax: (301) 975-4052. BAA OBJECTIVE: To develop and
validate a calculation methods for flow in pipes of single-andtwo-phase
fluids with widely varying physical properties and flow conditions. To
meet thisobjective, the principal investigator (PI) should survey and
evaluate existing public and proprietary codes to identify the optimal
starting point, identifying any codes that are alreadysufficient to
this task. If none exists, the PI should select one near to the purpose
and modify it,as needed, to include friction losses, discharge
pressures, and flow rates in piping, including termsfor all physical
fluid mechanical properties. The PI should include distribution piping
for gaseoussuppression agents, liquids, and dry powder, as determined
by Element 1.a. [See NGP Web Siteor Contact NGP Technical Point of
Contact]. The set of agent properties needed for the model(s)should be
determined so thatunknown values can be estimated or measured.
Laboratory testsshould be conducted to validate the model for 1- and
2-phase flow under a wide range oftemperatures and pressures; and a
model usable by project engineers should be produced. PRODUCTS: The
outcome of work under this Element will be validated, available
computercode for calculating single- and two-phase flow in pipes for
fluids of diverse physical properties. Laboratory data on flows,
pressure losses, friction coefficients, Reynolds numbers, etc., for
waterand other suppression system fluids in pipes under the needed
range of pressures and flowvelocities will also be generated. This will
enable comparison of the delivery needed for proposedfluids within the
capacity of existing piping in current weapon systems. BACKGROUND:
Newgeneration fire suppression agents will have physical properties
different from water and halon1301, and the equations in current
calculation programs may include simplifying assumptions thatare not
suitable. There is, therefore, a need to ensure a proper model that is
applicable to currentweaponsystems and is available to all
participating researchers and engineers.SERDP Program Office Resources:
The government estimate of the cost and time to meet the requirements
of this Element is $500,000 over two years, with an estimated first
year cost of $250,000. Proposers should not consider these estimates to
be either minimums or maximums; they are provided only as estimates
around which reasonable proposals may be developed. It should be
understood, also, that the government reserves the right to fund more
than one proposal either to meet this requirement fully or to pursue
more than one innovative approach; the reasonable total cost of which
might be more or less than the government estimate. The government will
consider proposals which offer technical or cost advantages but only
meet partial technical requirements in this BAA. Estimated additional
funding (cost sharing) from performing organizations:
colleges/universities and small business firms-10% of total request:
all others-33% of total request. SUBMISSIONS: Offerers are encourages
to submit concise, but descriptive, proposals. Proposals for FY 1998
contract awards will be accepted until 4:00 PM EST on April 11, 1997.
The Proposal, including the original signed copy, five additional
copies, and one copy on a 3 1/2" diskette (DOS-formatted, MSWord 6.0 or
lower, or WordPerfect) all referencing BAA ##-## and must be submitted
to: Brenda J. Batch, Administrative Officer, SERDP Program Office, 901
North Stuart Street, Suite 303, Arlington, VA 22203, TEL (703)
696-2123; FAX: (703) 696- 2114. All technical questions concerning this
BAA should be addressed to Dr. Richard G. Gann. PROPOSALS SENT BY FAX
OR E-MAIL WILL BE REJECTED. Proposals will be selected through a
technical/scientific/business decision process with technical and
scientific considerations being most important. The primary basis for
selecting proposals shall be technical, importance to the NGP and funds
availability. Individual proposal evaluations will also consider the
acceptability or non- acceptability without regard to other proposals
submitted under the announcement; however, due to budgetary
constraints, all acceptable proposals may not be funded. No award will
be made without a proposal to perform the specific effort within an
estimated cost and time framework. Offerers, if selected, must be
willing to cooperate and exchange information in an integrated program
with other contractors chosen by the TPM. PROPOSAL CONTENT: Proposals
shall be prepared in two sections, Part I and Part II, and able to be
separated for review purposes. Part I shall provide the technical
proposal and management approach, and Part II shall address costs.
Proposals shall be prepared on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, with one and
one-half line spacing or double spaced, in no less than 11-point size,
any font. All margins (top, bottom, left, and right) shall not be less
than 1". The proposal shall address and be relevant to the listed
evalation criteria listed herein. In addition, Part I of the proposal
shall include: (a) a cover page including BAA number; proposal title;
SERDP Log Number; developed by SERDP; submitting organization, office
code, and address; Contractor DUNS Number and CAGE Code; Principal
Investigator's name, mailing address, telephone number, electronic mail
address, and facsimile machine number; Administrative/Contracting
Representative mailing address, telephone number, electronic mail
address, and facsimile machine number; total estimated cost and
duration; (b) a one-page summary of any technical ideas to be pursued
and their expected impact on the state of the art and the NGP; (c) a
statement of work detailing the scope of the proposed work and specific
utilization of subcontractors; (d) a description of results, products,
and transferable technology expected from the project; (e) a list of
the milestones and schedule; (f) a statement of the technical rationale
that substantiates the schedule and justifies the overall technical
approach of the proposal; (g) a not-to-exceed-one-page summary of any
proprietary claims to results, prototypes, or systems supporting and/or
necessary for the use of the research, results, and/or prototype (if
there are not proprietary claims this section shall consist of a
statement to that effect); (h) a section describing relevant
capabilities, accomplishments, and work in these or closely related
areas along with the qualifications of proposed subcontractors; (i) a
management plan describing the overall approach to management of this
effort, including brief discussions of total organizations, use of
personnel, project/function/subcontractor relationships, government
research and facility interface, and planning, scheduling and control
practices. Part I must be no longer than 15 pages (not including the
cover page, appendices or curriculum vitae). Foldouts shall be counted
as a single page. The contents of the appendices shall be limited to
figures that directly support items discussed in the text of the
proposal. If items are included in the appendices which are not covered
in the basic proposal, the proposal may not be reviewed. Proposals with
Part I in excess of 15 pages may not be reviewed. Proposals of fewer
than the maximum number of pages will not be penalized. PART II of the
proposal is not page limited, but should be very concise and address
the elements listed below and in Appendix A to this BAA. A one-page
summary will be included. Tabs, table of contents,
introduction/executive summary are neither required nor desired. Costs
shall be supported by detailed breakdowns of labor hours by labor
category and tasks/subtasks, materials, travel, computer and other
direct and indirect costs. An explanation of any estimating factors,
including their derivation and application shall be provided. Details
of any cost sharing to be undertaken by the Offerer should also be
included in the cost section. [See APPENDIX A of this BAA for
additional requirements and amplifying information concerning
preparation of Part II cost data.] ABSTRACT: Offerers, either
individual or teamed, are strongly encouraged to submit a two-page
abstract of their proposed work to preclude unwarranted effort (a) on
the part of an Offerer in preparing a full proposal and (b) on the part
of the government, in reviewing one. Page one shall be a title page
clearly labeled PROPOSAL ABSTRACT and including this BAA number,
proposal title, plus Offerers administrative and technical points of
contact along with mailing addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers,
e-mail addresses, and the signature of an authorized officer. The
second page should include a summary of the technical ideas proposed
and their anticipated deliverables, and total cost. The abstract shall
be on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, with one and one-half line spacing or
double spaced, in at least 11-point type, any font. All margins (top,
bottom, left, and right) shall not be less than 1". The original and
one copy of each abstract shall be received no later than February 21,
1997, by: Brenda J. Batch, Administrative Officer, SERDP Program
Office, 901 North Stuart Street, Suite 303, Arlington, Virginia 22203,
TEL: 703-696-2123; FAX: 703-696- 2114. A copy of the abstract should
also be sent -- preferably by e-mail -- to the Technical Point of
Contact, Dr. Richard G. Gann, by the same date. An abstract is not a
requirement for submission or selection of a proposal. Any Offerer
whose abstract is found to be consistent with the intent of this BAA
will be invited by February 28, 1997, to submita full technical and
cost proposal. Such an invitation does not assure subsequent contract
award. Regardless of the recommendation, the decision to submit or not
submit a proposal is the responsibility of the Offerer.
EVALUATION/AWARD PROCESS: Evaluation of the abstracts and proposals
will be performed using the following criteria, listed in descending
order of relative importance: (1) technical quality and originality of
the proposed research; (2) relevance to the NGP goal and impact on the
goal if successful; and (3) The Offerers capabilities, related
experience, facilities, techniques, or unique combinations thereof,
which are integral factors for achieving the proposed objectives; and
(4) the appropriateness and cost realism of the budget for
accomplishing the work proposed under this BAA. Proposals will be
evaluated and ranked by a Selection/Peer Review Panel chaired by the
NGP TPM. The primary basis for selecting proposals for acceptance shall
be technical importance to the NGP and funds availability. The Panel is
composed of members of the NGP Technical Coordinating Committee, the
SERDP Pollution Prevention Technical Thrust Area Working Group
(PP/TTAWG), and/or other selected reviewers as needed by the Chairman.
The Panel and the PP/TTAWG will recommend to the SERDP Executive
Director, through the Halon Alternatives R&D Steering Group (HASG), a
subset of the acceptable proposals for award which will construct a
balanced program meeting the NGP needs. These recommended proposals
will then be reviewed by the SERDP Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The
mission of the SAB is to review all proposed SERDP funded projects and
make appropriate recommendations to the SERDP Council on technical
merit and funding. The TPM will make a concise (30 minute) presentation
of the proposals to the SAB, usually in the Washington, D.C.,
metropolitan area. Principal investigators of the recommended projects
may attend, as coordinated with the TPM, who will provide specific
guidance for this presentation, including date, time, and location.
Contract award selections will be recommended by the SERDP Executive
Director to the SERDP Council, which will approve the proposal within
a reasonable period of time after receipt in an effort to incorporate
the work in to the NGP. The Defense Supply Service -- Washington (DSSW)
Contracts Office, the contracting agency for the NGP, will make
contract awards within a reasonable period of time. The DSS-W point of
contact is Ms. Sally Williams, telephone (703) 693-5017. A Military
Department of NIST official will be designated a Contracting Officer's
Technical Representative (COTR) for each contract, as recommended by
the NGP TPM. It is the policy of the SERDP Program Office and the DSSW
Contracts Office to treat all proposals as competitive and proprietary
information and to disclose the contents only for the purpose of
evaluation. The Government may use selected support contractor
personnel as special resources to assist in administering the
evaluation of the proposals. These persons are restricted by their
contracts from disclosing the proposal information or using it for
other than performing their assigned administrative task. Contractor
personnel are required to sign non-disclosure statements. By submission
of your proposal, you agree that your proposal information may be
disclosed to these selected contractors for the limited purpose stated
above. Any information submitted with you proposal that you do not
consent to limited release to these contractors must be clearly marked
and submitted segregated from other proposal material. This
announcement constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement as contemplated in
FAR 6.102(d)(2). There will be no formal request for proposals or other
solicitations outside the Government regarding this announcement. The
Government reserves the right to select for award all, some, or none of
the proposals received in response to this announcement. The provisions
of DFARS subpart 227.71, Rights in Technical Data, will apply to any
award issued under this BAA. All responsible sources may submit a
proposal which shall be considered. Historical Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI) are encouraged to
submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no
portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCU and MI participation due
to the impracticality of reserving discrete or severable areas of NGP
technology for exclusive competition among these entities. (0028) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0007 19970131\A-0007.SOL)
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