B -- B-SSGN POWER PROJECTION PAYLOAD STUDY

Notice Date

December 18, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Navy, Strategic Systems Programs, SSP, ATTN CODE SPN-01 Nebraska Avenue Complex, 287 Somers Court, NW, Suite 10041, Washington, DC, 20393-5446

ZIP Code

20393-5446

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-252.227-7017

Response Due

January 19, 2002

Point of Contact

CRIS BEVERIDGE, CONTRACT OFFICER, Phone 202-764-1705, Fax 202-764-2162, Email spn26@ssp.sphq.navy.mil

Description

The Navy's Strategic Systems Program (SSP) is soliciting Power Projection payload options as part of an overall SSGN Payloads and Sensors Study. The ideas, alternatives, and technical specifications comprising the payload options must support two key mission areas: Joint Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (JSEAD) and Interdiction Operations during a Major Regional Conflict (MRC). Payload options may include weapons, decoys, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) whose mission subset includes targeting. The options will be assessed in the context of submarine transformational payloads with emphasis on SSGN insertion, including a 2010 Initial Operational Capability (IOC).The resulting options acquired under this BAA will be used to ensure that all possible information about existing or potential system designs, concepts, and technologies is considered by the Government. The study will be led by SSP, with assistance from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division. The study team will use the deliverables from this BAA in their evaluation and analysis.=20 In order to foster innovative approaches and design concepts that are affordable and that meet demanding SSGN requirements, industry is strongly encouraged to participate in the submittal of system options. Multi-team approaches are also encouraged to develop new ideas and alternatives. Organizations interested in providing potential Power Projection payload options should submit a white paper in lieu of expending extensive effort in preparing a detailed research and price proposal in response to this BAA. The white paper enables the Government to determine how specific ideas/concepts/innovations may or may not be of interest, with very little expense to the submitter. =20 This synopsis constitutes a BAA per FAR 6.102(d)(2). There will be no formal Request for Proposals or other solicitation issued in regard to this announcement and there are currently no objectives or plans for a follow-on solicitation or progression into an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA). It should be noted that Section 845 authority of the National Defense Act of FY 1994 (Public Law 103-160), Section 804 of the National Defense Act of FY 1997 (Public Law 104-201), and 10 USC Section 2371 may be invoked permitting other transactions authority where appropriate in future procurements and solicitations. Although no portion of this announcement is set aside for HBCU/MI participation, concepts are invited from all sources. This BAA should not be construed as a commitment or authorization to incur costs in anticipation of a resultant agreement. Information provided herein is subject to modification by the Government, and does not bind the Government to award a contract. Area of Interest: This BAA is intended to solicit ideas and concepts that identify and quantify key technologies, performance, and engineering issues in order to study and evaluate SSGN Power Projection payload options. Although not specifically planned, entry into an SSGN Power Projection Payload acquisition program in the future may be facilitated by the study results. Key technical areas and system concepts are expected to include, but not be limited to, mission planning, targeting, fire control, launcher, advanced navigation, flight control, guidance, propulsion, seeker, fuzing, submunition, and warhead technologies. For the purposes of this BAA, the Power Projection payload option comprises a system in all variations; the dedicated weapon system and the required physical, electrical, and electronic interfaces with the SSGN. Submittals may address individual systems or the full spectrum of systems as defined above, although full (end-to-end) system concepts are encouraged. =20 White Papers: Prospective organizations are invited to submit white papers on or before 21 January 2002 summarizing each proposed concept, its capabilities, and its cost and schedule estimates. All proprietary portions of the white paper must be clearly marked and will be treated as proprietary information by the Government. White papers must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word 97 or Word 2000 to Mr. Scott Schappacher at E-mail ID: SP27435@ssp.navy.mil, or on 3.5 inch floppy disk media to: Nebraska Avenue Complex=20 Strategic Systems Programs (Attn: SP-27435) 287 Somers Court NW Suite 10041 Washington DC 20393-5446 Excluding the title page and an optional technical drawing, white papers shall be no longer than five (5) single-sided, double-spaced pages in length, and must contain the following: =20 1. BAA Number and Title 2. Organization name 3. Technical Points of Contact, including telephone, FAX, and E-mail information 4. Administrative Point of Contact 5. An overview of the concept, including a statement of innovative, enabling technologies, POA&M, key performance parameters, contributions to the stated missions, rough order cost, and overall risk assessment Each white paper shall clearly show how the concept relates to the objectives of a Power Projection payload. The white papers will be evaluated by considering the capability provided, an analysis of payload integration, overall risk assessment, and cost and schedule estimates. Organizations interested in proposing multiple concepts shall submit separate white papers for each concept. The Government will review all white papers and only consider those that have sufficient merit or relevance to this BAA. Acknowledgement of receipt of concept white papers will not be made, and white papers will not be returned. Other Information: White papers shall be unclassified. Organizations who believe their submissions must contain classified information should contact the SSP technical Point of Contact, Mr. Scott Schappacher (202) 764-1730 for instructions. Classified data SHALL NOT be submitted electronically. Organizations may submit unclassified questions concerning, or requesting clarification of, any aspect of this BAA. Requests for information shall be submitted to the attention of Mr. Scott Schappacher at the E-mail address provided above. All questions should be contained in a Microsoft Word 97 or Word 2000 attachment to an E-mail message. The subject line shall contain the BAA identifying number and the document body shall contain an organization point of contact and telephone number. Organizations should note that due dates and deadlines will not be extended on the basis of questions asked or requests for information. Organizations must properly mark any proprietary information, and must provide a list of technical data and computer software to be delivered with less than unlimited rights in accordance with DFARS 252.227-7017. =20 No GFI, GFE, or GFP will be provided in connection with this solicitation. Special Note: Assistance from one or more private contractors from Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc., will be utilized in the technical review of the white papers. Any contractor participating in review of white papers will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Submission of a white paper constitutes consent by the organization to access by Government contractors to the organization's white paper. ________________________________________________________________________ ______

Web Link

Visit this URL for the latest information about this (http://www.eps.gov/spg/USN/SSP/SSP/Reference-Number-252.227-7017/li sting.html)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011220/BSOL003.HTM (D-352 SN5154L4)