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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT -- TSWG -- EXPLOSIVE DETECTION AND DEFEAT SOL N39998-99-Q-0679 DUE 040599 POC Contractural issues: Ms. Jennifer Riggleman (301) 203-2654 E-MAIL: Click here to request a BAA package via email. Subject, rogersh@specialtech.com. The Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) is soliciting proposals for research and development of systems and equipment for the Explosive Detection and Defeat mission area. Task areas include Low Cost Package Screening, Electronic Fusing Component Detection, Low Cost Sensor Detection, Personnel Screening for Explosives, Standoff Large Vehicle Bomb (LVB) Diagnostics, Robotic Real-Time X-ray Integration, Small Portable Diagnostics System, Large Vehicle Bomb (LVB) Neutralization, Portable Containment Vessel for Explosive Devices, Low Cost Robotics, Non-Explosive Large Vehicle Bomb (LVB) Access Tools, RF Electronic Fuzing Component Disruption, Enhanced LVB Disablement Tools, Large Vehicle Bomb (LVB) Containment and Mitigation, Characterization of Available Access and Disablement Tools, and Training. Proposals for systems or equipment not specifically listed above, which relate to Explosive Detection and Defeat are also welcome. TSWG seeks innovative proposals in the following areas: 1) System development and 2)Technological description/application. PROGRAM SCOPE: Contracts will be awarded dependent on applicability of technology to TSWG objectives and funding availability. EVALUATION CRITERIA: The following are the evaluation factors for the acquisition: 1)Whether the solution meets the Requirement/Task Area, 2)Technical Performance, 3)Contractor Past Performance, and 4)Proposed Cost and Schedule. GENERAL INFORMATION: Proposers must obtain a BAA package which provides further information on areas of interest, the submission, evaluation and funding processes, proposal abstract formats, proposal formats, and other general information. This package may be requested via email to rogersh@specialtech.com. The email subject line must contain the following: BAA99Q0679. In all requests, a company name and address, point of contact, phone number, fax number, and email address should be provided. The administrative contract address is given below. Phase I White Papers and Quad Charts are due no later than 5 April 1999. Upon request, until 5 April 1999, BAA packages shall be emailed to potential proposers. Phase I White Papers and Quad Charts received after this date will not be reviewed. Upon White Paper and Quad Chart review, the Government shall provide written notice to those candidates selected for continued evaluation. These candidates will be requested to submit full proposals (discussed in BAA package). The Government reserves the right to select for award all, some, or none of the proposals. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal which shall be considered by TSWG. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals. Currently 2.5% of the effort is set aside for HBCU/MI, however, if it is not feasible to award 2.5% to HBCU/MI, this requirement will be removed. All administrative correspondence and questions on this solicitation, including requests for information on how to submit Phase I White Papers and Quad Charts should be directed to the Contracting Point of Contact below. Proposals of each Phase shall not be faxed; any sent by this medium shall be disregarded. ADMINISTRATIVE ADDRESSES: Email requests for BAA: rogersh@specialtech.com (Subj line to contain: BAA99Q0679) Contracting Point of Contact: Ms. Jennifer Riggleman, FAX: (301) 203-2654 Technical Point of Contact: Mr. Jeff David, Email: Eddsubgroup@specialtech.com. Mail: Office of Special Technology, ATTN: BAA99-Q-0679, 10530 Riverview Road, Bldg 3, Fort Washington, MD 20744-5821 Posted 03/05/99 (W-SN305491). (0064)

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