Commercial Acquisition Department, Bldg 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, Code 59, Simonpietri Dr., Newport, RI 02841-1708

A -- CENTERWIDE BAA, PART 4 OF 4 SOL BAA #995531 DUE 063000 POC G. Palmer, Contract Negotiator at (401) 832-1645; FAX (401) 832-4820. WEB: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. E-MAIL: Gerald Palmer, Contract Negotiator, palmerge@npt.nuwc.navy.mil. SCREENING, QUALIFICATION, AND HEALTH EFFECTS OF SUBMARINE DUTY Psychiatric, performance and motivational screening, selection and intervention procedures to reduce attrition rates for submarine personnel during both training for and actual submarine service to include both nuclear reactor and submarine schools. Evaluation of current medical qualification standards, prevention of stress-related disorders, and determination of disqualification criteria for various medical conditions as they relate to submarine duty. Epidemiological studies of submariners and health effects of long-term exposure to the submarine environment including studies of mortality, morbidity, precipitating factors, and the long-term course of diseases and injuries. INTERACTION OF UNDERWATER SOUND AND BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS Basic and applied research on the biochemical and physiological effects of underwater sound on the organ systems of humans and other organisms. Development of safe exposure guidelines and damage risk criteria forexposure to water-borne sound across all frequencies. Mathematical modeling of the mechanisms responsible for the physical effects of sound exposure. Mathematical modeling and development of methods for characterizing sound fields in hyperbaric chambers, tanks, pools, small lakes, and other confined environments. Mathematical modeling and development of methods of simulating or producing sound fields with open-water characteristics in confined environments. Development of physiological and psychological monitoring and performance tests for humans and other organisms to evaluate the effects of exposure to underwater sound. Medical diagnosis and treatment procedures for sound-related injuries. Development of underwater sound measurement techniques, methods, and equipment. SUBMARINE ATMOSPHERE AND THE HEALTH OF CREW MEMBERS Evaluation of atmospheric contaminants and factors affecting their concentrations in the vessel. Contaminants include volatile and semivolatile organic compounds, antigens, metals and other inorganic compounds, etc.. Development of specialized and routine monitoring and analysis procedures and equipment. Development of specialized and routine atmosphere sampling and analysis procedures to characterize the atmospheric composition of individual submarines throughout the fleet. Role of operational procedures, cooking, atmospheric conditioning equipment, and cigarette smoke in the production or modification of atmospheric contaminants. Effects of fires, electrical equipment, emergency procedures, compartment pressurization, escape trunk use, and use of survival supplies on submarine atmosphere composition. Monitoring and modeling of submariner exposure to contaminants including whole body and tissue uptake and elimination, means of elimination, dosage, and physiological and psycho-physiological effects. Role of equipment and supplies in the introduction and removal of contaminants. Toxicological and exposure limits and the effects of individual contaminants or contaminants in combination. AUDITION AND COMMUNICATION Develop virtual reality 3D display with voice recognition/voice command module. Develop tactical awareness module/virtual reality 3D display with voice recognition. Model human operator's tactical strategies and embed in 3D display system. Physical and psychophysical modeling of spatial hearing for use in binaural and virtual-reality displays. Psychophysical measurement and modeling of auditory performance with auditory displays for simulations or under conditions of multiple sensor inputs and high workloads. Design and evaluation of auditory signal-attenuating headsets and communications systems. Assessment of speech communication and voice recognition. Assessment of applicability of otoacoustic emissions for use in hearing conservation programs. Assessment of hearing risk and auditory performance in diving environments. Assessment of auditory and nonauditory effects of noise. Design and assessment of passive and active noise reduction technologies; design and evaluation of automated information systems for reduced shipboard manning. Design and evaluation of auditory signal enhancement algorithms and auditory interface techniques; development of auditory models of detection and classification; design and evaluation of noise reducing medical equipment (stethoscopes, etc.); development and testing of underwater sound measurement. VISUAL SYSTEMS Investigate effects of perceptual and cognitive overload on human performance. Model human operator integration of graphic/cognitive processing in display. Investigate decision-making visual displays to enhance effective performance. Model human biological systems perceptual processes to present visual information on displays in a meaningful way. Develop display to incorporate visual cueing mechanisms to enhance and optimize operator detection/classification performance. Develop automated processor of visual display target information based on human biological visual system. Human-computer interactions, human information processing, and decision-making in surface ship and submarine systems. Visual and perceptual problems of submariners, divers, and surface ship operators including visual sensation and perception, cognitive performance, and team performance. Problems of information overload and legibility in navigation, sonar, combat system, periscope, and other displays. Presentation of information on displays, including color coding, symbology, and visual representation of acoustic data. Evaluation of color vision testing methods and devices. Basic research in the processes of the human visual system. Design and assessment of automated information systems for reduced manning on ships. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS Organizations wishing to participate should submit proposals (3 copies) of their approaches along with a capability statement to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Commercial Acquisition Department, Attn: Gerard Palmer, Code 5912, Building 11, Simonpietri Dr., Newport, RI 02841-1708 by close of business (COB) 30 June 2000. Any confidential/secret information within the proposal should be separated and forwarded to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Attn: Michael Keshura, Code 104, Building 108/2, 1176 Howell St., Newport, RI, 02841-1708. On average, proposals typically range from 5-10 work-years of engineering and scientific effort for an average contract performance period of 1 to 3 years. When known, proposals shall clearly indicate in the introduction the NUWCDIVNPT program, division, or individual(s) expected to accept technical responsibility for the proposal review and program execution. The Government initially intends to award more than one contract to multiple offerors with an average range of $50,000 to $500,000. Exceptions to the cost estimate will be entertained when mutually desirable. Follow-on efforts will vary in size according to the needs of the Government. All material submitted to NUWCDIVNPT under this announcement shall be considered Government property. The Government requires unlimited data rights with regard to the procurement, with the possible exceptions 1) of a negotiated position for data rights to existing concepts that may be further developed under this procurement and 2) for efforts conducted under this procurement with leveraged funds. Specific deliverables, delivery schedule, and contract will be negotiated with successful offerors. There will not be a formal RFP or other solicitation requests in regard to this requirement. When multiyear, multitasking, or incrementally-funded approaches are proposed, NUWCDIVNPT reserves the right to terminate funding for the convenience of the Government. Successful/unsuccessful offerors will be notified within 120 days of evaluation. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria: 1. Relevance of overall scientific or technical merit to Navy needs; 2. Potential for meeting affordability and dual-use criteria; 3. The offeror's capability, related R&D experience, facilities, techniques, and unique combinations of these, which are integral factors for achieving the proposal objectives; 4. The qualifications, capability, and experience of key personnel who are critical in achieving the proposal objectives; 5. Costs including: transition opportunities/impact; separation of Government funds from leveraged internal funds by utilizing separate tasking and audit trails (the amount of past and proposed industry investment as well as the past and proposed Government contract investment should be explicitly indicated). Proposed length, exclusive of cost and pricing data, should not exceed twenty (20), 8 1/2 x 11 inch typewritten pages and should specify the technical area of concern addressed. If offerors see topics that apply to more than one R&D Technological Area, they are encouraged to submit a proposal that covers all the applicable areas. These areas must be clearly identified in the proposal. This constitutes a broad agency announcement (BAA) in accordance with FAR 6.102(d)(2)(i). It is important to note that all post-submission liaison by the offeror with NUWCDIVNPT be via Code 59 and not the expected technical code. Contracting questions should be directed to Gerard Palmer/Code 5912 at (401) 832-1645. All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER: PATENT LICENSING AND COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS (CRADAs) Separate from the policies and procedures stated herein for BAA 995531, NUWCDIVNPT is also interested in developing partnerships to pursue research and development in a variety of technological areas. This notice is not a procurement solicitation. It is a request to pursue opportunities to leverage assets for mutual benefit, a win/win situation. NUWCDIVNPT goals for these partnerships are: 1) to transfer technology out of the laboratory to promote its commercialization, improve the environment, and provide high-quality jobs for U.S. workers, and 2) to help insure the best equipment at cost-effective prices for the Navy. NUWCDIVNPT has unique scientific and technicalfacilities, personnel, databases, and know-how associated with the technological areas listed in this Science and Technology BAA. Inquiries, proposals, and discussion papers are invited. These may cover a range of activities from using the unique laboratory facilities or licensing patents, to participation in cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs). CRADAs are agreements between Federal Agencies and non-federal parties including corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, universities, state and local governments, public and private foundations, nonprofit organizations and individuals, including licensees of inventions owned by a Federal agency. Last year, NUWCDIVNPT was awarded 76 patents and participated as partners in 33 CRADAs. If you would like a list of NUWCDIVNPT patents or are interested in a partnership with NUWCDIVNPT, please call Dr. Theresa A. Baus at (401) 832-8728, e-mail to bausta@npt.nuwc.navy.mil, or write Code 105, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, 1176 Howell St., Newport, RI 02841-1708. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER: NAVY POTENTIAL CONTRACTOR PROGRAM Also, separate from the policies and procedures stated herein for BAA 995531, NUWCDIVNPT is interested in entering into Navy Potential Contractor Agreements in a variety of technological areas. This notice is not a procurement solicitation. The Navy Potential Contractor Program (NPCP) permits an information access agreement to be established between a government laboratory and a company that has the potential to become a future Navy contractor. The agreement is a no-cost-to-the-government agreement that is entered into at the discretion of the government. Processes needed for establishing an NPCP include: 1. Identification by the industrial partner of a body of information about which the company wishes to have knowledge for the purpose of developing proposals in a selected technical area, 2. Agreement by the government entity involved that they are willing to sponsor an NPCP, 3. Identification of a technical contact at the government entity who can and will function as the primary focal point from which the company will receive the desired information, 4. Verification of the company's need-to-know about the information and the company's ability to handle the level of classification of the material requested. If you are interested in obtaining further information about the Navy Potential Contractor Program, please call Michael Keshura, (401) 832-1151, FAX (401) 832-1725, e-mail to keshuram@npt.nuwc.navy.mil, or write Code 104, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Bldg. 108/2, 1176 Howell St., Newport, RI 02841-1708. GRANTS AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS In addition, separate from the policies and procedures stated herein for BAA 995531 and in accordance with 10 USC 2371, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport will entertain proposals involving grants and utilizing other transactions. Inquiries about this Science and Technology BAA should be directed to Michael Keshura, (401) 832-1151, FAX (401) 832-1725, e-mail to keshuram@npt.nuwc.navy.mil, or write Code 104, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Bldg. 108/2, 1176 Howell St., Newport, RI 02841-1708. (End Part 4 of 4) Posted 06/28/99 (W-SN347833). (0179)

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