USAFWC BAA 14-02 AF TENCAP OPEN BAA WITH CALLS
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Air Force Life Cycle Center
************ Surveillance and **************
And Special Forces
For
AF TENCAP
No:
USAFWC BAA 14-02
Overview
Federal Agency Name: United States Air Force Warfare Center ******** Air Force Tactical ************ of National Capabilities (AF TENCAP)
Broad Agency Announcement Title: ************ Surveillance and **************/Special Forces - USAFWC BAA 14-02
Broad Agency Announcement Type: Broad Agency Announcement with Calls.
Broad Agency Announcement Number: USAFWC BAA 14-02
Proposal Due Date and Time: Specified in each call for proposals to this solicitation.
NOTE: Proposal receipt after the due date and time shall be governed by the provisions of FAR 52.215-1(c)(3).
Any anticipated funding listed reflects estimated program funding only. This estimate is not a promise of funding. Funding is uncertain and is subject to change. Changes in availability may occur as a result of the exercise of Government discretion.
Solicitation Overview:
The Air Force Life Cycle Center, AF TENCAP program office is announcing to business and academia its intent to solicit proposals under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This announcement does not request any proposals at this time. Solicitations (or calls) for proposals will be accomplished via amendments to this BAA.
The over-arching strategy of the BAA involves the use of this 5-year open-ended BAA to quickly and efficiently execute research and development to deliver practical solutions to urgent problems. These efforts are anticipated to entail rapidly (usually less than 18 months) integrating existing technology into field testable, functional prototypes of solutions to military problems in nine (9) major Focus Areas:
Focus Area 1: Geolocation and Tagging, Tracking, Locating
Focus Area 2: Sensor, Data Fusion and Dissemination
Focus Area 3: Unconventional/Asymmetric Warfare/Support to Special
Focus Area 4: Situational Awareness
Focus Area 5: Space Situational Awareness
Focus Area 6: Cyber and Spectrum Warfare
Focus Area 7: Air Superiority
Focus Area 8: Command, Control and Spectrum Utilization
Focus Area 9: Real-Time/Near Real Time Large Data Analytics and Virtualization
This strategy will provide AF TENCAP an acquisition tool with the flexibility to solicit proposals and make awards to perform rapid prototyping of technical solutions to meet present and compelling Air Force needs as ever-changing urgent operational issues are identified.
The BAA will remain "open" for five (5) years; however, proposals will only be solicited and accepted during calls. Each call will identify solicitation topics and contain a common cut-off date for proposal submission. Proposal receipt after the specified due date and time shall be governed by the provisions of FAR 52.215-1(c)(3).
Calls for proposals (made by amendments to this BAA) will occur periodically throughout the life of this over-arching BAA. Each call will: (1) identify specific problems or issues facing warfighters for which an innovative solution is needed urgently; (2) identify any changes to the standard evaluation criteria or proposal preparation instructions, and; (3) contain common cutoff dates for proposal submissions.
It is anticipated that solicitations issued under this BAA will be unrestricted. Small businesses are encouraged to propose on all of the solicitations. The NAICS code, unless otherwise stated in the BAA amendments, shall be 541712 (i.e., Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences except Biotechnology), and the size standard is 500 employees. Proposals submitted shall be in accordance with this BAA and its appropriate amendment(s).
Interested offerors should be alert for any BAA amendments that call for proposals, permit extensions to the proposal submission dates, or otherwise change the requirements of this BAA or its subsequent amendments.
On-line Representations and Certifications: Potential offerors are notified that effective 01 Jan 2005 to be eligible for an award, they must submit annual Electronic Representations and Certifications, otherwise known as On-line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) via the System for Award at: ---- These FAR and DFARS level representations and certifications are required in addition to the representations and certifications specific to this acquisition.
Type of Contract/Instrument: It is anticipated that a mix of contract types will be used throughout the life of this BAA, including Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Fee, and cost type contracts in the form of Cost, Cost Sharing, Cost Plus Fixed Fee (Completion) and Cost Plus Incentive/Award Fee.
Estimated Program Cost: The estimated value of the subsequent requirements that are to be advertised under this BAA, over the next 5 years, is $15M.
Anticipated Number of Awards: The total number of awards under this solicitation is unknown at this time.
Address technical and Contractual questions to the AF TENCAP Contracting Officer:
Mr. William T. Smith, AFLCMC/WINK, 2640 Loop Road West, Bldg. 556, Room 010, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7106, Phone: ---- Unclass: ----, Classified: ----
Note: The technical POC(s) for all requirements advertised under this open-ended BAA will be specified with each individual call for proposals.
Note: The contracting POC(s) for all requirements advertised under this open-ended BAA will be specified with each individual call for proposals.
I. Full Text Announcement
1. Program Description:
a. This is a BAA from the AF TENCAP program office with Focus Areas representing the interests of the AF TENCAP program. This acquisition is unrestricted and the Government reserves the right to amend this BAA at any time. It is issued under the provisions of Federal Acquisition Regulation paragraph 6.102(d)(2) that provides for the competitive selection of research proposals. Proposals submitted in response to this BAA that are selected for award are considered to be the results of full and open competition and in full compliance with the provisions of PL 98-369, the Competition In Contracting Act of 1984. Funding will be provided by Air Force TENCAP and non-Air Force sources. Respondees must monitor FedBizOpps (----) to be aware of any future changes to this BAA. Each submission will be evaluated independently.
b. The AF TENCAP Program Office may contract for activities covered in the Focus Areas detailed within this BAA. The intent of these efforts is to investigate and develop concepts and technologies that will provide the best possible space capabilities for AF warfighters, when and where needed, in the most cost- effective manner. White paper submissions can cover either development of new capabilities or leverage off of existing capabilities.
c. Specific interests and objectives covered by this BAA are detailed in the "Focus Areas" section. Concepts should focus toward unique approaches and techniques, which leverage existing air, space, cyber, national and global ISR and Non-Traditional ISR (NTISR) systems capabilities and lead to or enable revolutionary and evolutionary improvements in capability, performance, and cost savings.
d. All unclassified communications pursuant to this BAA shall be forwarded to
---- . All classified communications pursuant to this BAA shall be forwarded to JWICS email at; ---- with a follow up e-mail to ---- stating PUT IN JWICS ACCOUNT.
e. Potential Offerors are hereby notified to be eligible for an award they must remain current in the System for Award , have current Representations and Certifications, be proficient in the applicable NAICS codes and be eligible for contract award.
f. Any contract award resulting from this announcement will contain the clause at DFARS----, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, which requires electronic submission of all payment requests. All contracts will establish a requirement to use WAWF-RA for invoicing and receipt/acceptance, and provide coding instructions applicable to this contract. Contractors are encouraged to take advantage of available training (both web-based and through your cognizant DCMA and/or DCAA office), and to register in the WAWF-RA system. regarding WAWF-RA, including the web-based training and registration, can be found at ---- Note: WAWF-RA requirement does not apply to Universities that are audited by an agency other than DCMA and/or DCAA.
g. All perspective contractors must be current in the System for Award Maintenance (SAM)
1. Be registered in SAM prior to submitting a proposal;
2. Maintain an active SAM registration with current at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or proposal under consideration by an agency
3. Provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and DUNS number in each application or proposal it submits to the agency. On-line registration instructions can be accessed from the internet at ----
2. Deliverable Items:
Potential deliverables include, but are not limited to DD Form 1423 CDRLs, and hardware as described in each contract awarded against a call on this BAA.
3. Schedule:
Technical Effort: The period of performance for the technical effort for each program will vary. Each call for proposals will specify the required time period for completion of the technical effort, typically less than 18 Months.
a. Data Items: Data shall be delivered in accordance with the schedule specified in the CDRLs as specified in each call.
b. Software: Software deliveries may be required. If applicable, software shall be delivered at completion of technical effort or as specified in each call.
c. Hardware: Hardware deliveries may be required. If applicable, hardware shall be delivered within thirty (30) days after completion of technical effort or as specified in each call.
4. Other Requirements
a. Classified facility and storage clearance: If classified material is involved, it will be stated in the call for proposals for each solicitation topic and a draft DD254 will be issued with the call. If a DD254 is applicable, offerors must verify their Cognizant Security Office is current with the Defense Security Service (DSS) at www.dss.mil with their white paper.
b. TEMPEST: If calls for proposals under this BAA require generation of classified material, such generation is authorized only on equipment approved for classified processing by Air Force TEMPEST authorities.
c. Export Control: involved in this research effort may be subject to Export Control (International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) 22 CFR 120-131 or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 15 CFR 710-774). If the effort is subject to export control then a Certified DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, will be required to be submitted with the proposal.
d. Type of Research: Since the performance of research resulting from future calls for proposals is not expected to be fundamental, DFARS---- Export Controlled Items applies.
e. Data Rights. It is anticipated all technical data, software and deliverables delivered under any resulting contract will be delivered with unlimited rights; however, different rights may be negotiated as appropriate.
5. Other
a. Government Furnished Property/Government Furnished (GFP/GFI) availability: GFP/GFI may be involved. If applicable, it will be identified in the call for proposals for each solicitation topic or may be proposed by the offeror associated with their proposed effort.
b. Base Support: Base support may be involved. If applicable, it will be identified in the call for proposals for each solicitation topic or may be proposed by the offeror associated with their proposed effort.
c. Network Access: Network access to DoD computer networks and systems may be involved. If applicable, access requirements will be identified in the call for proposals for each solicitation topic.
d. Hazardous Material: Specific programs may involve the use of hazardous materials. If applicable, offerors will be required to identify hazardous materials in their proposal.
e. Associate Contractor Provision: Specific programs may be subject to inclusion of an associate contractor provision. If applicable, it will be stated in the call for proposals for each solicitation topic.
f. Organizational Conflict of Interest: Specific programs may be subject to organizational conflict of interest provisions. If applicable, it will be so stated in the call for proposals for each solicitation topic.
II. BAA Award
1. Anticipated Award Date:
Award dates will be specified under each call for proposals.
2. Anticipated funding for the program:
a. Estimated Value: The estimated value of the subsequent requirements that are to be advertised under this BAA over the next 5 years is $15M.
Note: The estimated value is not a promise of assured funding in that amount. Funding is uncertain and is subject to change. Changes in availability may occur as a result of Government discretion.
b. The specific funding profile for individual programs will be stated in the call for proposals for each solicitation topic.
3. Type of Contract/Instrument:
It is anticipated that a mix of contract types will be used throughout the life of this BAA. The specific type of contract will be issued in each call for proposals.
4. Number of awards anticipated:
The total number of awards under this solicitation is unknown at this time.
5. Multiple awards:
Multiple awards are anticipated under subsequent calls, but the government reserves the right to award to one source. Fair opportunity may apply for specific programs.
III. BAA Eligibility
1. Eligible Offerors:
Solicitations issued under this BAA will be unrestricted. Small businesses are encouraged to propose to these solicitations.
2. Cost Sharing or Matching:
Cost Sharing may be required on efforts solicited under this BAA. If applicable the cost share ratio will be specified under each call for proposals. Offerors may also propose cost share arrangements within their proposal.
3. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers:
The following guidance is provided for Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) contemplating submitting a proposal, as either a prime or subcontractor, against this BAA. FAR 35.017-1(c)(4) prohibits an FFRDC from competing with any non-FFRDC concern in response to a Federal agency request for proposal for other than the operation of an FFRDC (with exceptions stated in DFARS 235.017-1(c)(4)). There is no regulation prohibiting an FFRDC from responding to a solicitation. However, the FFRDC's sponsoring agency must first make a determination that the effort being proposed falls within the purpose, mission, general scope of effort, or special competency of the FFRDC, and that determination must be included in the FFRDC's proposal. In addition, the non-sponsoring agency (in this case AFLCMC) must make a determination that the work proposed would not place the FFRDC in direct competition with domestic private industry. Only after these determinations are made would a determination be made concerning the FFRDC's eligibility to receive an award.
4. Other:
a. Notice to Foreign-Owned Firms: Such firms are asked to immediately notify the Contracting POC cited in each call for proposals issued under this BAA before deciding to respond to a call for proposals. Foreign contractors should be aware that restrictions apply which could preclude their participation in a program. If no restrictions apply, it will be stated in the call.
b. Offerors may be required to access militarily critical data in support of a program. If applicable, it will be stated in the call for proposals for each solicitation topic. Only contractors who are registered and certified with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and have a legitimate business purpose may participate in this solicitation. Contact the Defense Logistics Agency, 74 Washington Avenue N., Battle Creek, Michigan 40917-3084 (1----) for further on the certification process. You must submit a copy of your approved DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, with your proposal.
c. There are no limits to the number of proposals an offeror may submit.
d. You may be ineligible for award if all requirements of this solicitation are not met on the proposal due date as identified in each call for proposals.
IV. FOCUS AREAS
1. Focus Area 1: Geolocation and Tagging, Tracking, Locating
The ability to have instant and accurate knowledge of the status and location of friendly and enemy forces and assets is a vital factor in determining the victor of the conflict. This ability becomes even more critical in today's environment of non-linear warfare. Areas of interest within this focus area include:
• Emerging precision geolocation techniques. These techniques may combine air and space assets by fusing the data sources to improve overall accuracy.
• Innovative methods of correlating and deconflicting Joint Blue Force Situational Awareness (JBFSA) using the latest technologies (e.g., artificial ************, fuzzy logic, self-learning applications) to enhance situational awareness (SA).
• Tools to provide JBFSA location data to crews in aircraft cockpits, tanks, artillery, etc. in real-time. Current dissemination architectures may be modified to get pertinent real-time JBFSA data to shooters. Methods of routing digital with minimal man-in-the-loop , across various interfaces, formats and mediums are needed.
• New and emerging technologies to tag and track blue, coalition or red forces. These technologies should be non-intrusive, covert, easily applied and sustained, and can be easily integrated into existing architectures, devices and concepts.
• Populating and improving Common Operational Pictures (COPs) and exchanging data.
• Alternative navigation methods less reliant on Global Positioning System (GPS) or innovative methods of augmenting GPS to make it less vulnerable.
• ************ of emerging wireless network capabilities.
2. Focus Area 2: Sensor, Data Fusion and Dissemination
This focus area is interested in exploiting existing or planned space-based IR sensors or other sensors whose primary mission is not battlespace awareness. These additional sensors may include the integration of commercial and civil (NASA, NOAA) systems. The emphasis is on deriving data or for the BA/TI missions in real or near real-time, and easily fusing or correlating these products with the products from systems designed specifically for the BA/TI missions. For the purpose of this focus area, the Battlespace is on the ground. Respondees should describe how and to what extent their concept addresses one or more of the following issues:
• How do the proposed systems or algorithms improve our ability to identify known IR emitters/emissions?
• How do the proposed systems or algorithms improve our ability to identify and/or characterize moving targets?
• How do the proposed systems or algorithms help in extracting new targets of interest?
• How do the proposed systems help in geolocation of IR emitters/emissions?
• How do the proposed systems help in differentiation of closely spaced IR emitters/emissions?
• How do the proposed systems help in characterizing the target signatures beyond what is available from existing IR-based systems?
• How do we implement time-dominant cloud computing architecture to facilitate data sharing and fusion among data providers and customers?
• How do we develop and implement data standardization and harmonization across the range of sensors?
3. Focus Area 3: Unconventional/Asymmetric Warfare/Support to Special
Unconventional/Asymmetric warfare is unique mission set with unique requirements. Special Forces (SOF) are integrated with all service branches in support of the Joint fight to include paramilitary forces in support of Homeland Security. The new relationships between military, non-traditional civilian, and/or coalition forces will often require the sharing of releasable versions of classified capabilities or products. Tools and architectures used to achieve this ability must be capable of rapid data transfer; and they must be interoperable with a variety of other systems, including conventional and unconventional military, paramilitary, and civilian systems.
The high mobility of these forces and the variety of mission types involved in such warfare mandate that devices used in such have small footprints, low weights, are easy to use, and have multifunctional operation to support these missions. Most of these systems must be human transportable. If devices have...
