National Imagery and Mapping Agency, NIMA/PCE MS C-3; 14675 Lee Road; Chantilly, VA 20151-1715

A -- A-BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT -- COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (CRADA) FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRONIC LIGHT TABLE (ELT), COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT SOL NMA202-BAA-98-0003 DUE 040398 POC Marilyn Jaissle, Contracting Officer, 703-808-0946;Technical POCs: Kimberly Walls & Jeffrey Fleisher 202-314-5548 and 301-227-3247 respectively; PM for this CRADA is Anthony Szalkowski, 703-808-0844 The National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) (under authority granted by Federal Technology Transfer Act of the 1996 (FTTA); Executive Order 12591, Facilitating Access to Science and Technology; DoD 3200.12-R-4 of 27 Dec 88, Domestic Technology Transfer Program Regulation), is interested in forming partnerships with commercial electronic light table (ELT) vendors for mutual benefits. NIMA is interested in a research and development program to explore and expand ELT utility for NIMA operations. Task I will focus on developing a collaborative (shared) ELT, using a collaborative environment called Habanero developed by the University of Illinois under a DARPA contract. Vendors will work with Habanero software developers to modify source code to incorporate JAVA " hooks" to allow shared use of all ELT functionality. The collaboration environment and integration should consider conditions such as: 1) interactive image manipulation with 2-10 geographically dispersed users, 2) degraded communications networks, (delay 500-5000mS; bandwidth as low as 56,000 bits per second), 3) ease of use when switching between modalities (audio, application sharing and text chatter, etc.) 4) intuitive interface control for collaboration session initiation, tear down and late join sessions. Task II will focus on incorporating an ELT capability in an object environment. Vendors will work with NIMA technology and systems personnel to ensure that ELT applications work fully in an object environment. Task III will focus on developing requirements for the next generation ELTs to include additional functionality and data types as well as the demonstration of prototype technologies, which support the requirements. All other details, including public release of findings, will be determined during the CRADA drafting process. NIMA has substantial experience and history in the development and use of ELTs. Areas of interest that could be shared under a CRADA agreement are: a. Access to imagery and geospatial data and test sets, b. BETA testenvironment for evaluation of collaborative ELT, object ELT, and next generation ELTs, and c. Opportunities to demonstrate ELTs in pilot operations, and military exercises. Companies interested in pursuing such CRADAs are requested to submit a letter not to exceed five pages in length, at any time within 30 days of this posting, describing the company's capabilities and what benefits both the company and NIMA might reasonably expect to derive from such an arrangement. Industry teaming is acceptable and encouraged. Responses may address any one or all tasks identified herein. This information should be sent via email, using word 4.0 or higher, to the NIMA email addresses identified within the POC list below. When messages are provided with attachments, provide attachments in Microsoft Word 4.0 or higher, or compatible formats. Interested respondents are encouraged to contact Mr. Anthony Szalkowski NIMA Technology Transfer Program Manager at szalkowska@nima.mil or 703-808-0844 to request a copy of the NIMA CRADA Handbook, which includes information on the NIMA CRADA format. This notice constitutes the total BAA. The government reserves the right to enter into CRADAs with ALL, SOME, or NONE of the respondents. Responses must be received in writing and will be reviewed in the order they are received. Telephone responses are not acceptable. This announcement is NOT a request for proposals. Technical POCs: Kimberly T. Walls, 202-314-5548, wallsk@nima.mil, (fax) 202-863-3150; and Jeffrey Fleisher, 301-227-3247, fleishej@nima.mil, (fax) 301-227-3315. The NIMA Technology Transfer Program Manager for this CRADA is Mr. Anthony Szalkowski, 703-808-0844, Szalkowska@nima.mil, (fax) 703-808-0874. (0061)

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