PRPBAA-03-05-PRK16july03.doc

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT

BAA-03-05-PRK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 1 - Announcement Introduction Section A: Statement of Problem/Objective

Section B: Award Information

Section C: Proposal Preparation Instructions

Section D: Basis for Award

Section E: Other Information to Offerors

Part 2 - Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) Part 3 - Computer and Network Access Requirements for

Users And Equipment

Part 4 - Proposal Evaluation Category Definitions Part 5 - Current Solicitation Topic:

Power and Thermal Technologies for Air and Space -- Scientific Research Program – BASIC PROGRAM

Delivery Order 0001, Analytical Tool for Assessing Future High

Energy Laser (HEL) Power Systems

Delivery Order 0002, High Temperature Superconductor

Property Enhancement

Delivery Order 0003, Power and Thermal Technologies for

Aerospace Applications

Part 6 - Representations and Certifications

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) NR: 03-05-PRK

PART 1 – ANNOUNCEMENT

TITLE: POWER AND THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR AIR AND SPACE

TECHNICAL POC: Greg Fronista, AFRL/PRPE, Phone (937) 255-5935, e-mail: Gregory.Fronista@wpafb.af.mil; mail address: AFRL/PRPE, Bldg 18, 1950 Fifth St., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7251 CONTRACTING POC: Mary Lykins, AFRL/PRKA, (937) 656-9752, e-mail: Mary.Lykins@wpafb.af.mil; Mail address: AFRL/PRKA, Bldg 167, 2310 8th St., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7801

PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: 02 SEP 03, 3:00 P.M. local time. NOTE: Proposal receipt after the due date and time shall be governed by the provisions of FAR 52.215-1(c)(3). Proposals should be addressed to the Contracting Point of Contact (POC) identified above.

INTRODUCTION:

The Power Division (AFRL/PRP) of the Air Force Research Laboratory Propulsion Directorate is soliciting proposals under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to develop, demonstrate and improve upon key power and thermal technologies supporting air and space applications in the areas of Power Generation, Power Management & Distribution, Energy Storage, and Subsystem Integration. The technical improvements in these four areas will contribute toward meeting the Power Division's goals in the 2009 and beyond timeframe, and goals deemed necessary to facilitate nearer-term transition or transfer.

Power and thermal technologies for aircraft support the integrated goals of the joint DoD/NASA/Industry More Electric Initiative. Advanced power technologies support the initiative to develop directed energy weapons and place these weapons on airborne platforms. The airborne use of directed energy weapons is driving the onboard electrical power requirements beyond the limits of conventional electrical power and thermal management systems and has driven the need to develop the necessary power generation, distribution and conditioning technologies required for the airborne use of these weapons. Power technologies for space applications develop innovative technologies to reduce spacecraft size and weight, increase efficiency, increase operational life and develop affordable spacecraft.

The over arching strategy of the BAA involves the use of a 7-year open-ended solicitation spanning the four major technology areas of Power Generation, Power Management and Distribution, Energy Storage and Subsystem Integration for Air and Space applications. This strategy will provide AFRL/PRP an acquisition tool with the flexibility to solicit proposals and make awards to develop technologies to meet present and future Air Force needs on a “real-time” basis as ever-changing technology issues are identified.

The BAA will remain "open" for 7 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).

The first “call” for proposals occurs with the issuance of this BAA. Refer to Part 5 of this solicitation for the current solicitation topic. Subsequent calls for proposals (made by amendments to this solicitation) will occur at approximately 6-12 month intervals. Each call will: (1) identify specific technology development topics within the four major technology areas (Power Generation, Power Management and Distribution, Energy Storage, and Subsystem Integration); (2) identify any changes to the evaluation criteria or proposal preparation instructions, and; (3) contain new common cutoff dates for proposal submissions.

Throughout the life of the solicitation, awards will be made in the form of assistance instruments (i.e., Grants, Cooperative Agreements or Other Transactions) and/or cost type contracts that may be Cost Reimbursement, Cost Sharing, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, or Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts

To stimulate and maintain potential offerors' interest throughout the program, the government team will establish and maintain an informational site on the Aeronautical Systems Center's (ASC) Pre-award Information eXchange System (PIXS) web page: http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil . The site will include a copy of the initial BAA, copies of all amendments issued, and other items of interest to potential offerors. The target date for establishing the site is on or about 25 July 2003. This site will supplement, not replace, official notices in the Federal Business Opportunities (Fed Biz Ops).

This is an unrestricted solicitation. Small businesses are encouraged to propose on all or any part of this solicitation. Proposals submitted shall be in accordance with this announcement.

Offerors should be alert for any BAA amendments that may permit extensions to the proposal submission date stated herein or for subsequent calls.

Potential offerors are notified that effective 01 Jun 1998, in order to be eligible to receive any DOD award, contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database, unless a contractor meets any of the exceptions of DFARS 204.7302. On-line registration instructions can be accessed from the Wright Research Site Contracting Office home page at http://www.wrs.afrl.af.mil/contract/ or the DISA CCR home page at http://www.ccr.gov/ SECTION A: Statement of Problem/Objective:

1. Statement of Objective/Needs: The objectives of the power and thermal technology development for air and space applications program will be met by technical achievements in four technology areas: Power Generation, Power Management & Distribution, Energy Storage, and Subsystem Integration.

a.

Power Generation -- Research and development in this technology area will focus on demonstrating technologies for electrical power generation for aircraft and spacecraft applications. Key focus areas include increasing capabilities over present technology on existing aircraft, integrating power generation into the turbomachine, and affordable manufacturability. Existing aircraft have restrictive limits on the amount of power available for advanced sensors and weapons. Auxiliary or primary generator technologies providing 30-100KW additional power are desired for sustainment applications such as advanced avionics upgrades. Future aircraft may benefit from starter/generators built into the main engine. Full-scale characterization and attendant technologies are required. Examples of supporting technologies include, but are not limited to, high temperature wire insulation, modeling of mechanical and magnetic behavior, sensorless algorithms and advanced control methodologies. An integrated power unit with a high temperature superconducting generator and attendant technologies are also desired for high power directed energy weapon applications. Directed energy applications will require power sources rated from a few hundred kilowatts to several megawatts.

b. Power Management and Distribution -- Research and development in this technology area will focus on components and systems goals which are aimed at demonstrating increased reliability, temperature capability, power density, efficiency, and fault tolerance for power conditioning, power management and distribution components and systems. Component technologies include, but are not limited to, solid state switching devices, magnetic devices, capacitors and energy conversion devices. System technologies include, but are not limited to, advanced inverters, converters and controllers for motors, starter/generators, integrated power units, and magnetic bearing systems. The power management and distribution component and system technologies will be developed for a wide range of applications including ground, aircraft, spacecraft (i.e.: distributed power conditioning) and directed energy (pulsed and continuous) power systems.

c. Energy Storage -- Research and development in this technology area will focus on increased energy density, high power capability, long cycle life and improved temperature range performance for rechargeable battery technologies such as lithium ion and lithium polymer. Smart charger technology will enhance battery performance and life in energy storage systems ranging in voltages from 28 to 270 volts. Advanced thermal battery component development will extend active run-time and reduce weight for applications such as tactical missiles and aircraft emergency power. High energy, high power fuel cell developments will improve efficiency and develop reformer technology for propulsion and payload power for long duration mission requirements needed for UAVs. Battery/capacitor hybrids are also of interest for high-rate applications.

d. Subsystem Integration -- Research and development in this technology area will focus on enhancing and demonstrating reliability and power density benefits through specific integration demonstrations and/or simulations. This will include both on-board power and special purpose directed energy weapon power when operated in extreme environments, such as space. Thermal management technologies for spacecraft are required for reduced cost, size and weight of power systems with ever-increasing power levels. Improved diagnostics for evaluation of insulation system integrity, both on and off line, are necessary for electrical power equipment operation at sub-atmospheric pressures. Development of high-pulsed voltage, high-pulsed current devices are necessary for both advanced insulation diagnostics and directed energy weapon operation. Variable delivery fuel pump technology offering reduced aircraft thermal load is required for advanced fighter aircraft. Advanced cooling techniques (i.e.: high flux heat transfer) are also required to implement directed energy weapons and high power electronics on aircraft or spacecraft. Electromagnetic interactions between on-board vehicle power and pulsed directed energy weapon operation must be characterized by demonstrations which will lead to verifiable advanced modeling techniques to predict system performance and enhance overall reliability.

2. Deliverable Items

a. Data Items: Potential Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs) are identified in Part 2 of this solicitation. Applicable CDRL requirements will be identified in each “call” for proposals. Addition, elimination, or modification of CDRLS may be suggested by the offeror in their proposal.

b. Software: Software deliveries may be required. All deliverables should be clearly identified in offeror’s proposal. Unrestricted/unlimited rights are desired for software to be delivered.

c. Hardware: Hardware deliveries may be required. All deliverables should be clearly identified in offeror’s proposal.

3. Schedule

a. Technical Effort - The period of performance for the technical effort for each program will vary between 12 to 84 months. Each “call” for proposals will specify the required time period for completion of the technical effort.

b. Data Items: Data shall be delivered in accordance with the schedule specified in the CDRLs identified in Part 2 of this solicitation.

c. Software: Software deliveries may be required. If applicable, software shall be delivered at completion of technical effort.

d. Hardware: Hardware deliveries may be required. If applicable, hardware shall be delivered within thirty (30) days after completion of technical effort.

4. Other Requirements:

a. Classified Material: The use of classified material is not anticipated. However, if classified material is involved, it will be stated in the “call” for proposals for each solicitation topic. If classified material is involved, a SECRET facility and storage clearance will be required and the proposal should discuss appropriate personnel and facility clearances.

b. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): ITAR may apply to equipment and technical data generated under this program. If ITAR applies, it will be stated in the “call” for proposals for each solicitation topic and an export license will be required before assigning any foreign source to perform work on the program or before granting access to foreign persons.

c. Export Control PL 98-84 (Export Control): PL 98-94 may apply to technical data generated under this program. If PL 98-94 applies, it will be stated in the “call” for proposals for each solicitation topic.

d. Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement (DD Form 2345): Offerors may be required to access militarily critical data in support of this program. If applicable, it will be stated in the “call” for proposals for each solicitation topic. If applicable, only offerors who are registered and certified with the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC) and have a legitimate business purpose may participate in this solicitation. Offeror’s will be required to submit a copy of an approved DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, with your proposal. For further information on the certification process, contact the Defense Logistics Services Center, 74 Washington Avenue N., Battle Creek, Michigan 40917-3084 (1-800-352-3572).

e. Notice to Foreign-Owned Firms: Foreign-owned firms are notified that restrictions may apply which could preclude their participation in this program. If restrictions apply, 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.

g. Government Furnished Property (GFP): GFP may be involved. If applicable, it will be identified in the “call” for proposals for each solicitation topic.

h. Base Support: Base support may be involved. If applicable, it will be identified in the “call” for proposals for each solicitation topic.

i. Hazardous Material: Specific programs may involve the use of hazardous materials. If applicable, offeror’s will be required to identify hazardous materials in their proposal.

j. 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.

k. Computer and Network Access Requirements for Users and Equipment: Specific programs may require the offeror’s employees to have access to Government computer systems. The Computer and Network Access Requirements for Users and Equipment requirements are identified in Part 3 of this solicitation. If applicable, it will be stated in the call for proposals for each solicitation topic and the requirements will be incorporated into any resulting contract.

SECTION B: Award Information

1. Expected Award Date: Initial awards are anticipated in September 2003. Additional awards are probable based on amendments issued during the 7-year (FY03-FY09) solicitation period.

2. Anticipated funding for the program ($K):

a. The funding profile shown below reflects the anticipated funding for the entire Power and Thermal Technologies for Air and Space program. This funding profile is an estimate only and 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.

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 for this program.

a. Cost Reimbursement

b. Cost Plus Fixed Fee (Completion)

c. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) with Cost Plus Fixed Fee (completion) Delivery Orders

d. Assistance Instruments

4. The Air Force reserves the right to award a contract or assistance instrument.

5. Multiple awards are anticipated, but the government reserves the right to award to one source.

SECTION C: Proposal Preparation Instructions

1. General Instructions:

a. Offerors should apply the restrictive notice prescribed in the provision of FAR 52.215-1(e) Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition.

b. Small Business Size Standard: For purposes of this acquisition, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541710 and the number of employees is 500.

c. Small Business Subcontracting Plan: Offerors are notified that in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.702, any contract that is expected to exceed $500,000 and that has subcontracting possibilities requires a subcontracting plan. Proposed subcontracting plan must be submitted with the offeror’s proposal. Small business concerns are exempt from this requirement (FAR 19-702(b)).

d. Representations and Certifications: Offerors are notified that a completed “Representations and Certifications” package must be submitted with their proposal. Packages for large business, small business and universities are contained in Part 6 of this solicitation. Offeror should select the appropriate package, and submit the completed signed package with their proposal.

e. Model Contracts: Samples of typical contracts/assistance instruments for both large business and small business are available for review at http://www.wrs.afrl.af.mil/contract/select-model-documents.htm. However, be advised that the document awarded may include contract line items (CLINs)/clauses/articles in addition to those in the models, and/or some of the CLINs/clauses/articles in the models may be deleted, depending on the specific circumstances of the individual program. Any additions or deletions will be discussed with the offeror prior to award.

f. Offerors should review the proposal preparation instructions contained in the AFRL PRDA/BAA Guide for Industry located at http://www.wrs.afrl.af.mil/contract/. This guide was specifically designed to assist offerors in understanding the PRDA/BAA proposal process.

g. The offeror’s proposal shall consist of two volumes. Volume I shall include the Technical/Management information and Volume II shall include the Cost/Business information. Refer to paragraphs C.2 and C.3 below for further details on the content of these volumes.

h. All proposals must be valid for 180 days after proposal due date and must state this in the cost volume. Proposals must reference the above BAA announcement number.

i. Offerors must submit one original and two paper copies. In addition to the paper copies, offerors are required to submit a CD ROM containing the technical/management volume in MS-Word and the cost/business volume in MS-Excel.

j. Proposals shall be 10-pitch type or larger. Pages shall double-spaced, single-sided, 8.5 by 11 inches.

k. Proposals may not be submitted electronically. Any proposals received electronically will be rejected.

l. Offerors are advised that only contracting officers are legally authorized to contractually bind or otherwise commit the government.

m. The cost of preparing proposals in response to this BAA is not considered an allowable direct charge to any resulting or any other contract; however, it may be an allowable expense to the normal bid and proposal indirect cost as specified in FAR 31.205-18.

2. Technical/Management Proposal:

a. The technical/management volume structure is dependent upon the type of contract/instrument.

(1) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) type contract – A two (2) part technical/management proposal is required. Part I of the technical/management proposal shall describe offeror’s proposed approach for the entire program and include a Statement of Objective. Part II of the technical/management proposal shall include a separate description of the technical approach for each proposed delivery order. Additionally, a stand-alone Statement of Work for each proposed delivery order must be included.

(2) Cost Reimbursement (CR) contract, Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract or Assistance Instrument -- All technical/management information shall be presented as a single document.

b. Page Limitation: The technical/management volume page limitation is dependent upon the type of contract/instrument. The Government shall not consider pages in excess of the limitations specified below. The page limitations are as follows:

(1) ID/IQ type contract – Part I of the technical/management volume (the Basic ID/IQ contract) is limited to 100 pages. Part II of the technical/management volume (Individual Delivery Order(s)) is limited to fifty- (50) pages for each delivery order proposed.

(2) CPFF and CR type contracts and Assistance Instruments – The technical/management volume is limited to sixty- (60) pages.

c. The stated page limitations include all information, e.g., indices, photographs, foldouts, appendices, attachments, etc. The page limitations do not include the offeror’s proposed statement of work and/or statement of objective, which is limited to 5 pages. The government will not consider pages in excess of this limitation.

d. The proposal shall include a discussion of the nature and scope of the research and the technical approach. Additional information on prior work in this area, descriptions of available equipment, data and facilities and resumes of personnel who will be participating in this effort should also be included as attachments to the technical proposal. This volume shall include a SOW detailing the technical tasks proposed to be accomplished under the proposed effort and suitable for contract incorporation. Do not include any proprietary information in the SOW. Refer to the AFRL PRDA/BAA Guide for Industry referenced above to assist in SOW preparation.

e. Prior to the proposal submission date, any questions concerning the technical/management proposal or SOO/SOW preparation shall be referred to Technical POC cited above. Subsequent to proposal submission date, all questions shall be referred to the Contracting POC cited above.

3. Cost/Business Proposal:

a. Separate the Cost/Business volume into a business section and a cost section.

(1) The business section shall address all business aspects of the proposed contractual arrangements, such as type of contract, time period for proposal acceptance, cognizant DCAA auditor, and DCMA Administrative Office and any other information not technically related.

(2) The cost section shall be furnished with supporting schedules and shall contain a personhour breakdown per task. Refer to the AFRL PRDA/BAA Guide for Industry, Chapter 3, entitled: “Guidelines for Cost Proposal”, for detailed cost proposal preparation instructions.

b. In the event the proposal is for an ID/IQ type contract, the cost section shall contain a separately identifiable and severable cost proposal for each individual delivery order proposed in the technical/management volume

c. If proposing a CPFF or CR type contract or an Assistance Instrument, the cost section shall reflect all costs for the effort proposed in the technical/management volume

d. Cost/Business proposals have no page limitations; however, a twenty- (20) page goal has been established. In the event the proposal is for an ID/IQ type contract with delivery orders, the twenty (20) page goal applies to the cost proposal for each individual delivery order proposed.

e. Adequate price competition is anticipated.

SECTION D: Basis for Award The selection of one or more sources for award will be based on an evaluation of each offeror’s proposal (both technical and cost/price aspects) to determine the overall merit of the proposal in response to the announcement. The technical aspect, which ranks as the first order of priority shall be evaluated using the criteria shown below which are considered equal in importance. The evaluation criteria to be used will be dependent upon the type of contract/instrument proposed as follows:

a.

Technical Evaluation Criteria-- CPFF contracts, CR contracts and Assistance Instruments:

(1) The proposal must reflect a new and creative solution that clearly demonstrates technical or scientific merit and be highly relevant to Air Force needs

(2) Successful development of the proposed effort must have a significant impact on advancing technology for air and/or space power applications

(3) The proposal, including the proposed Statement of Work (SOW), must reflect a sound technical approach

(4) The proposal must indicate that competent experienced engineering, scientific and technical personal are available to support the program and that necessary research/ test/ laboratory facilities are available

(5) The proposal must indicate that the offeror has quality experience with the technology to be developed

b. Technical Evaluation Criteria-- BASIC ID/IQ Contract

(1) The proposal must reflect an understanding of the overall technical scope of the technology area

(2) The proposal must reflect a sound technical approach

(3) The proposed concept/idea must have technical merit and be relevant to Air Force needs

(4) The proposal must identify the management and organization of technical personnel and indicate that procedures are available to monitor and control the budget and schedule

c. Technical Evaluation Criteria-- Delivery Orders

(1) The proposal must reflect a new and creative solution that clearly demonstrates technical or scientific merit and be highly relevant to Air Force needs

(2) The proposal must reflect a sound technical approach

(3) The proposal must indicate that competent experienced engineering, scientific and technical personal are available to support the program and that necessary research/ test/ laboratory facilities are available

(4) The proposed Statement of Work (SOW) must be clear, well organized and reflect that the offeror understands the scope of the technical effort

(5) The proposal must indicate that the offeror has quality experience with the technology to be developed.

d.

Cost/Price Evaluation: Cost/price evaluation criteria are the same for all contract types and assistance instruments. Proposals will be evaluated to determine the reasonableness and realism of the proposed cost and fee and will also consider the proposed budgets and funding profiles. Cost/price is a substantial factor, but ranked as the second order of priority.

e.

No other evaluation criteria will be used.

f.

Proposal Risk Assessment: Proposal risk will be individually assessed for the technical, cost and schedule areas. Proposal risk relates to the identification and assessment of the risks associated with an offeror's proposed approach as it relates to accomplishing the proposed effort. Tradeoffs of the assessed risk will be weighed against the potential payoff.

g.

The technical and cost proposals will be evaluated at the same time. Upon completion of the evaluation, proposals will be placed into one of three categories. See Part 4 of this solicitation for Proposal Evaluation Category Definitions. All offeror’s will be formally notified of the results of the evaluation of their proposal.

h.

The Government reserves the right to select for award any, all, part or none of the proposals received.

SECTION E: OTHER INFORMATION TO OFFERORS:

a. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government’s requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.

b. Offerors are advised that employees of commercial firms under contract to the Government may be used to administratively process proposals. These support contracts include nondisclosure agreements prohibiting their contractor employees from disclosing any information submitted by other contractors.

BAA NUMBER 03-05-PRK

PART 2

CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST (CDRL)

The following CDRLs apply to this program. However, CDRLs may be added, eliminated or modified depending on the offeror’s Statement of Work.

DOC. No.

FINAL REPORT

IDIQ: At Conclusion of each D.O.

CPFF/CR: At contract completion

Contractor's Billing Voucher

Distribution Statement:

The following is the distribution statement that may apply for the above CDRLs and will be incorporated into the basic contract at time of award.

DISTRIBUTION B.

Distribution authorized to US Government agencies only to protect technical or operational data or information from automatic dissemination under the international exchange program or by other means. This protection covers publications required solely for official use or strictly for administrative or operational purposes. This statement may be applied to manuals, pamphlets, technical orders, technical reports, and other publications containing valuable technical or operational data (7 July 2003). Other requests for this document shall be referred to AFRL/PRP.

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA)

BAA NUMBER 03-05-PRK

Part 3

Computer and Network Access Requirements for Users and Equipment The contractor shall comply with all computer and network access requirements and instructions as set forth below when access to Air Force unclassified computer systems or networks is required in performance of individual Delivery Orders.

1. Compliance with the instructions listed below is mandatory prior to access to Air Force unclassified computer systems or networks (stand alone or networked) and/or when contractor-owned Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) will be used to access Air Force unclassified computer systems or networks (stand alone or networked).

--Air Force Instruction (AFI) 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management

--AFI 33-115, Network Management and Licensing Network Users and Certifying

Network Professionals

--AFI 33-119, Electronic Mail (E-mail) Management and Use

--AFI 33-202, Computer Security

--AFI 33-204, Information Protection Security Awareness, Training, and

Education (SATE)

--AFMAN 33-223, Identification and Authentication

--AFMC Supplement 1, AFMAN 33-223, Identification and Authentication

--DoD 5200.2-R, Personnel Security Program

2. Contractors requiring access to the Air Force Research Laboratory Propulsion Directorate (AFRL/PR) unclassified computer systems or networks for their employees and/or contractor owned ADPE shall comply with specific network access requirements and ADPE restrictions outlined below.

a. ADPE Restrictions

(1) All Contractor-owned ADPE shall be certified and accredited by the Designated Approval Authority (DAA), the Director of AFRL/PR, or the Deputy Director of AFRL/PR, if the Director is absent, before it is granted authorization to be connected as a stand-alone system, or connected directly to an AFRL/PR network. Deviation from this requirement may result in contractor ADPE being removed from the AFRL/PR network.

(2) The Contractor shall contact the Chief Technology Officer, AFRL/PROE, (937) 255-2319, when contractor-owned ADPE is to be connected to the AFRL/PR network. This point of contact will verify that all contractor-owned ADPE meets minimum security baselines and that it is certified and accredited before network connectivity is granted. The Government will prepare the certification and accreditation documentation with input and cooperation from the Contractor.

Computer and Network Access Requirements for Users and Equipment

(continued)

(3) Once certified, contractor-owned ADPE shall be maintained at the required security level by following all Air Force Information Assurance (IA) procedures. This includes:

(a) Establishing timelines to install all required security patches, anti-virus software, Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNOs) and Notice to AirMan (NOTAMs). (NOTAMs and TCNOs are security directives from the Network Operations and Security Center (AFMC/NOSC).) NOTAMS and TCNOs will be provided to the Contractor System Administrator by the appropriate AFRL/PR IA focal point.

(b) Installing all Air Force or AFMC mandated software to contractor owned ADPE connected to the network.

(c) Installing anti-virus software and ensuring it is executed daily on every device. As an alternative, the anti-virus software shall have real-time protection enabled.

(4) The Contractor shall contact the COMPUSEC manager, AFRL/PROE, (937) 255-2054, when software or hardware modifications are made so that government system documentation can be updated. Depending upon the degree of modification(s), the COMPUSEC manager reserves the right to reassess the ADPE for compliance.

b. Network Access Requirements

(1) The Contractor shall submit a request for access to the AFRL/PR network to AFRL/PROB Security Specialist, (937) 254-8609 for each of the contractor’s employees, representatives and subcontractor employees who require access to Air Force unclassified computer systems or networks. This request shall include a System Access Request (SAR) Form (AFRL Form 25). Prior to final approval of the SAR, either clearance information or a favorable National Agency Check (NAC) is required in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R.

(2) If the Contractor’s employees, representatives or subcontractor employees do not have a NAC, a completed Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire (EPSQ), SF85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Position and DD Form 258, Fingerprint Card must be submitted to AFRL/PROB. (The SF85P can be found at http://www.dss.mil. The 88th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) personnel will fingerprint the contractor employees.)

(3) Each Contractor employee, representative, and subcontractor employee requiring access to Air Force unclassified computer systems or networks shall complete Security Awareness, Training and Education (SATE) training and submit documentation of completion to AFRL/PROE before final processing of the SAR.

Computer and Network Access Requirements for Users and Equipment

(continued)

3. Interim Access

a. Interim access may be granted to the contractor employee provided that:

(1) Access to an unclassified government automated information system (AIS) or e-mail account is required for performance of the contractual effort.

(2) The contractor employee has completed and submitted the EPSQ (SF85P) to the AFRL/PR Security Specialist or SF 86 to the contractor facility security officer (FSO). The FSO shall verify, in writing, the action to the AFRL/PR Security Specialist.

(3) SATE training has been completed and verification has been submitted to AFRL/PROE.

(4) The SAR form (AFRL Form 25) has been completed with all appropriate signatures, and has been submitted to AFRL/PROE.

(5) The DAA has signed a letter approving interim access

b. The DAA may withdraw access to Government automated information systems if the completed NAC identifies information that is determined to be disqualifying.

4. Foreign Nationals -- HQ AFMC/CV approval is required for network connectivity or access to a Government system by foreign nationals. Foreign nationals shall not be authorized interim access to unclassified government automated information systems.

5. Account Revalidation -- Each contractor employee, representative, or subcontractor employee authorized user shall revalidate their account information yearly. AFRL/PROE will provide instructions to all users, directing them to the appropriate web location containing forms and instructions. A compliance suspense date will be established. Accounts that are not revalidated after the established suspense date shall be disabled.

6. System Administrator

a. A System Administrator is defined as the individual operationally and administratively responsible for the proper functioning of the stand-alone or multi-user system typically having root or system administrator operator privileges. The system administrator resolves the day-to-day administrative and technical system problems. Contractor employees administering a computer system or network are, by definition, system administrators.

b. Contractor system administrators shall follow Air Force Systems Security Instruction (AFSSI) 5027, Network Security Policy, and all Air Force IA procedures, including installing all required security patches, TCNOs and NOTAMs, and report feedback information to the appropriate AFRL/PR IA focal point.

c. Contract system administrators are required to monitor log files and report any suspicious activity to the Information System Security Officer (ISSO), AFRL/PROE, (937) 255-2416.

d. All contractor system administrators are required to complete annual Air Force provided security training.

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA)

BAA NUMBER 03-05-PRK

PART 4

PROPOSAL EVALUATION CATEGORY DEFINITIONS

Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

BAA-03-05-PRK

Part 5

Current Solicitation Topic

Proposals are being solicited for the Power and Thermal Technologies for Air and Space – Scientific Research Program. An outline of the objectives of the program, anticipated budget, and applicable requirements is provided.

The Government intends to award one or more Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) type contracts for this effort. Multiple awards are anticipated, and all awardees shall be provided a fair opportunity to be considered for each order in excess of $2,500 (AFFAR 5352.216-9000 – Awarding Orders Under Multiple Award Contracts.) The Government reserves the right to award to one source.

This solicitation contains three separate delivery orders for the Scientific Research Program. In addition to a proposal for the basic program, offeror’s must submit a technical and cost proposal for at least one of the delivery orders contained in this solicitation. Offeror’s may submit a proposal for more than one delivery order, however; a stand-alone technical and cost proposal is required for each delivery order proposed.

Offeror’s are encouraged to review the Proposal Preparation Instructions contained in Part 1 – Section C of this solicitation. Please note the requirement to provide a small business subcontracting plan and a completed representations and certifications package with submission of your proposal.

Proposal due date and time are specified in Part 1 of this announcement. Proposals received after the due date and time shall be governed by the provisions of FAR 52.215-1(c)(3).

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Power and Thermal Technologies for Air and Space

Scientific Research Program

Statement Of Objective: This effort will sponsor scientific research and early development of materials, thermal concepts, battery cells and others, in the following four major research areas in which problems frequently arise which require unique and innovative solutions: Power Generation, Power Management & Distribution, Energy Storage, and Subsystem Integration. Said research will utilize the scientific community to either solve or to develop an approach to the solution of such research problems. This research will consist of Basic and Applied research (6.1, 6.2). Such research will consist, but will not be limited to early development and testing of: battery cells, magnetic materials, thermal management concepts for both passive and active cooling and of materials for electrical components such as capacitors and power devices. These solutions and/or approaches will involve the types of efforts that are not readily available through either in-house procedures or under existing contracts.

Anticipated Funding: ($K)

PE61102F

NOTE: The funding profile outlined above is an estimate only and not a promise for funding as all funding is subject to change due to Government discretion and availability.

Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery /Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) with Cost or Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Completion Delivery Orders

Period of Performance: Ordering Period up to sixty (60) months

Technical effort shall be completed within eighty-four (84) months

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APPLICABLE OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Security Classification

Unclassified

ITAR/Export Control PL 98-94

DD2345 Required with Proposal

Notice to Foreign Owned Firms

Foreign participation not permitted at the prime level

Base Support

May be available for the program. If available, items will be identified in individual delivery order

Hazardous Material

If applicable, offeror is required to list items and identifying number with proposal

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Current Solicitation Topic Power and Thermal Technologies for Air and Space

Scientific Research Program

Delivery Order 0001

PROGRAM: Power and Thermal Technologies for Air and Space -- Scientific Research Program DO TITLE: Analytical Tool for Assessing Future High Energy Laser (HEL) Power Systems

DO OBJECTIVE: The objective of this task is to develop an analysis capability focused specifically on the power system necessary to support a fighter based HEL.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The purpose of this task is to develop a top level spreadsheet analysis capability focused specifically on the power system necessary to support a fighter based HEL. The primary product of this task will be an analytical tool that PR can use to assess and trade emerging technologies integral to an HEL concept. As a first cut, the developer will use the current ABL architecture as a baseline and develop an equivalent solid-state (SS) variant that provides the same capability. In addition, the developer will make technology development recommendations by trading various power technologies into a generic power system architecture for the SS variant. The developer will consider three discrete time frames for assessment: 1) a power system architecture based on the current state-of-the-art power technologies, 2) a power system architecture based on technologies projected to be available by 2010, and 3) a power system architecture based on projected technologies in the 2015 timeframe.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 12 Months After Receipt of Order (MARO)

Technical Effort: 8 months, Final Report: 4 months

FUNDING PROFILE: FY03 FY04 TOTAL

$100K $100K $200K GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY: None

BASE SUPPORT: None

DELIVERABLES:

Data: In accordance with CDRLs

Hardware: None

Software: None

CDRLS:

A001 DI-MISC-80711/T

Scientific and Technical Reports -- Final Report

A002

DI-MISC-80711/T

Scientific and Technical Reports -- Contractor’s Billing Voucher

A003

DI-FNCL-80331/T

Funds and Man-Hour Expenditure Report

A004

DI-MGMT-81468/T

Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR)

A005 DI-MGMT-80368/T

Status Report

A006 DI-NDTI-80566/T

Test Plan

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Scientific Research Program

Delivery Order 0002

PROGRAM: Power and Thermal Technologies for Air and Space -- Scientific Research Program DO TITLE: High Temperature Superconductor Property Enhancement

DO OBJECTIVE: The objective of this DO is the investigation and improvement of various enhancements being considered for YBCO coated conductors. Enhancements range from the reduction of ac losses to improvement of flux pinning properties to the study of stability issues and quench protection. Improvements in each of these areas is required to make the YBCO coated conductor capable of being used in Air Force applications such as airborne high power generators for Directed Energy Weapons.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

1) Investigate ac losses in YBCO coated conductors and methods of loss reduction.

2) Improve critical current density in applied magnetic fields through flux pinning mechanisms.

3) Explore conductive buffer layers and stabilization issues in Yttrium Barium Copper Oxide (YBCO) coated conductors.

4) Develop improved measurement techniques and standards of measurement for properties of high temperature superconductors in order to fully characterize ac loss issues, flux pinning effects, and stabilization concerns.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 40 Months After Receipt of Order (MARO)

Technical Effort-36 months, Final Report-4 months

FUNDING PROFILE: FY03 FY04 FY05 TOTAL

$200K $365K $350K $915K GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY: None

BASE SUPPORT: See Attached List.

DELIVERABLES:

Hardware: N/A

Software: N/A

CDRLS:

A001

DI-MISC-80711/T

Scientific and Technical Reports -- Final Report

A002

DI-MISC-80711/T

Scientific and Technical Reports -- Contractor’s Billing Voucher

A003

DI-FNCL-80331/T

Funds and Man-Hour Expenditure Report

A004

DI-MGMT-81468/T

Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR)

A005

DI-MGMT-80368/T

Status Report

A006

DI-NDTI-80566/T

Test Plan

A007

DI-SESS-81002B/T

Developmental Design Drawings and Associated Lists

A008

DI-SESS-81001B/T

Conceptual Design Drawings and Associated Lists

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Scientific Research Program Delivery Order 0002 - Base Support The following office space, laboratories, and machine shops will be provided as base support by the Air Force Research Laboratory.

1) Office Space. Bldg. 450, Area B: 664 square feet (Rooms B02, B04, B026A, B024) of office space including desks, chairs, tables, shelves, and network access. Space is nominally enough for 6 people. Conference facilities (not included in square footage) are available to accommodate approximately 25 people, but are shared among other groups.

2) Magnetic Measurements Lab, Bldg. 450, Area B: 420 square feet (Room B07) of lab space are provided and house a Quantum Design Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) with a 9 T magnet, including a Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) attachment to characterize magnetic properties of high temperature superconducting thin film and powder samples.

3) Electrical Property Measurements Lab, Bldg, 450, Area B: 567 square feet (Room B08) are provided to fully characterize the current transport and critical temperature properties of high temperature superconductors. Currently, two systems operate in B08:

a. In-field current transport measurements can be made in fields up to 12 T and varying angles in a 2.5” magnet bore. Voltage measurements are made using a Keithley Model 182 Sensitive Digital Voltmeter and current provided with a Hewlett-Packard Model 6672A 100 A DC Power Supply

b. Resistive Tc & Ic measurements are made with the same voltmeter and same power supply for current transport. Critical temperatures are made using a LakeShore Cryotronics Model 120 Constant Current Source and a LakeShore Model 340 Temperature Controller.

Note: Current source and voltmeter are being upgraded to a Keithley Model 2182 Nanovoltmeter and a Keithley Model 2430 Digital Sourcemeter to give more precise control of measurements.

4) Heat Treatment Facility, Bldg. 450, Area B: 300 square feet (Room B023) is provided and includes a tube furnace for heat treatment of metals capable of 1200°C. Also included in this space are two sputtering machines—Cooke Vacuum Products DC Sputtering (large area) and Fisons DC Sputtering (small area)—used for sputtering silver contacts for electrical measurements.

Delivery Order 0002 - Base Support (continued)

5) Powder Processing, Bldg. 450, Area B: 192 square feet of lab space (Room B023A) are provided for the storage, handling, and processing of various power products from metals to ceramics. Equipment includes a Mettler-Toledo AG204 Electronic Balance, various sizes of mortars and pestles, various sizes of dies, and a hand press.

6) Pulsed Laser Deposition Facilities, Bldg. 450, Area B: 696 square feet is provided through 3 labs (Rooms B023B, B024A, and B028) for pulsed laser deposition operations. Below, a detailed description of each lab is provided:

a. B023B: A Lambda Physik LPX305i excimer laser (KrF, 248 nm)…