A -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT WORKING GROUP

Notice Date

October 29, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Navy

ZIP Code

00000

Solicitation Number

02-Q-4653

Response Due

December 15, 2001

Point of Contact

See Description

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via (baaquestions@tswg.gov)

Description

The Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) is soliciting concepts for innovative research and development projects. The areas of interest are: The Next Generation Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Remote Controlled Vehicle. The Department of Defense's Combating Terrorism Technology Support Office (CTTSO), Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) is announcing a new program start, The Next Generation EOD Robot. Although there are currently several robotic platforms available to Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams, the useful life span of these systems is rapidly coming to an end. The EOD mission requires personnel that can make quick decisions and often adapt their tools in the field to combat a variety of threats. The lack of adaptability and limited capability of existing remote controlled systems has frustrated many EOD teams worldwide. A new generation of robotic systems and new tools is required to meet the increasing terrorist threat in the US and abroad. This new generation system must have the capability to insert technology in a manner that is easily integrated. The unique and often dangerous tasks of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel mandate a versatile yet easy to use suite of tools. The tools must be readily available, have a high degree of survivability, and provide surgical precision. This program launches the next generation of remotely operated tools to achieve these capabilities and further increase the margin of safety for EOD technicians and potential victims of terrorism. This program is designed to provide a steady stream of robotic technologies and capabilities to the EOD community throughout the entire life of the research and development effort. By exploiting the capabilities of industry, academia, and government institutes, clear goals will be maintained and met through examining proven technologies and incorporating innovative ideas. Design modularity, technology transition plans, cost and benefit analysis, and demonstrated integration of these technologies are the cornerstone of achieving a significant increase in capability, performance, and sustainment. The vision of this effort is to provide the technicians with low cost and highly versatile tools for combating the ever-present terrorist threat. The Broad Area Announcement (BAA) package and instructions will be available only from the website http://www.bids.tswg.gov. The BAA process constitutes a solicitation of concepts from those Offerors capable of satisfying the Government's needs. The Government encourages non-profit organizations, educational institutions, small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, government laboratories, and HBCU/MI's, foreign contractors, as well as large businesses, to submit research concepts for consideration. The BAA selection process will be conducted in three (3) phases. The package describes the full process for submission and evaluation as well as specific requirements for the interest areas. Potential Offerors are encouraged to download the BAA package from the website as of the date of this synopsis. Direct any questions regarding this BAA to the POC listed. For any difficulties associated with downloading the BAA, please contact the TSWG office at http://www.bids.tswg.gov or via email at bidshelp@tswg.gov.

Web Link

Click here to download a copy of the Broad Agency Announcement (http://www.bids.tswg.gov)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011031/ASOL007.HTM (W-302 SN5117U8)