OBAA TS 5 70RWMD20R00000007 QandAs Pitch Papers.pdf
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a solicitation for a near real-time biothreat sensor using fluid-based mechanisms. The solicitation seeks proposals for a sensor that can collect, detect, identify, and count aerosolized biological and non-biological particles such as pollen and fungi in less than one hour. The sensor should be capable of detecting and identifying 12-15 known biological threat agents and does not require the use of consumables that need frequent replacement. Classification may be based on multiple attributes of particles including size, shape, proteins, and genetic material. The sensor should also have low maintenance needs and be easily deployable. Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be funded for work under any resulting awards.
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Questions for CWMD OBAA Topic Solicitation No. 5: 70RWMD20R00000007 Pitch Papers
Question # Reference Contractor’s Question Answer
1 Topic Solicitation No. 5:
70RWMD20R00000007,
page 3, Section 4, Sub-section: “Description”
What are the bioaerosol detection sensitivity requirements for the sensor in terms of ACPLA?
The sensor is expected to collect, detect, and identify biological agents in the aerosol in less than one hour.
2 Topic Solicitation No. 5:
70RWMD20R00000007,
page 3, Section 4, Sub-section: “Description”, bullets 3 and 4
Are there threshold requirements for which BWAs need to be targeted and identified?
Yes, the sensor is expected to detect and identify 12-15 known BWAs.
3 Topic Solicitation No. 5:
70RWMD20R00000007,
page 3, Section 4, Sub-section: “Description”, bullet 4
Is the sensor required to count/identify non-BWA threats as well, or simply classify a captured particle as non-BWA material?
The sensor is expected to identify and count biological and non-biological agents in the aerosol, to include pollen grains and fungal spores.
4 Topic Solicitation No. 5:
70RWMD20R00000007,
page 3, Section 4, Sub-section: “Description”, Paragraph 1, Sentence 1
Can you provide clarification on what the near real-time response time requirements are? Are there specific response time targets the proposed platform should meet?
The sensor is expected to perform biosurveillance by collecting, detecting, counting, identifying aerosol particles in less than one hour.
5 Topic Solicitation No. 5:
70RWMD20R00000007,
page 3, Section 4, Sub-section: “Description”
Are there any requirements for what is, and is not acceptable in terms of consumables for the detector?
The sensor should not use consumables that demand frequent replacement.
6 Topic Solicitation No. 5:
70RWMD20R00000007,
page 3, Section 4, Sub-section: “Description”, Paragraph 1, Sentence 2
The topic description states "...counting and sorting bio-particles based on size, shape, protein and genetic material." Is classification based on genetic material a requirement for the detector?
The mechanism is expected to utilize any appropriate and/or convenient method(s) to meet the proposed performance goals.
7 Topic Solicitation No. 5:
70RWMD20R00000007,
page 3, Section 4, Sub-section: “Description”, Paragraph 1, Sentence 2
Can you further clarify what is meant by "sorting"? That is, does "sorting" imply that in addition to classification and identification, the sensor needs to also physically separate the collected particles into different compartments?
Physical separation of particles is not essential unless required for detection and/or identification.
8 Topic Solicitation No. 5:
70RWMD20R00000007,
page 3, Section 4, Sub-section: “Description”
Are there SWaP-C requirements for the senor?
The sensor should be easily deployable, and manageable with low maintenance cost.
9 General Is a privately operated lab owned by a foreign government eligible to apply for funding under this topic?
Per the Topic Solicitation, the award type is anticipated to be in the form of Cooperative Agreements.
Privately operated labs owned by foreign governments are not eligible to apply for Cooperative Agreements. Privately operated labs owned by foreign governments can still participate in the research as team members on a team lead by a prime Offeror who is eligible for a Cooperative Agreements.
Furthermore, per the Topic Solicitation under Section 18, all students supported (funded) under this project are classified as trainees and must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., its territories or its possessions. Students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., its territories, or its possessions may be involved in the project, but not funded by this project.
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