MCAT-BAA_10Aug11.pdf

BAA-11-01-PKTA

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT

FOR THE AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

SPACE AND MISSILE DIVISION

PROPULSION DIRECTORATE

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

10 Aug 2011

Issuing Office: Air Force Flight Test Center, Directorate of Contracting

Edwards AFB, CA Distribution A: Approved for public release; distribution unlimited.

Public Affairs Clearance Number 11266

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION …………………………………………………………………...…………….…... 4

1. Statement of Objective/Needs …………………………………………...………………………...........… 4

2. Scope …………………………………………………………………………………………….…...........… 5

3. Technical Requirements/Program Plan …………………………………………………………...........… 6

4. Deliverable Items ……………………………….…………………………………………………….……… 9

5. Schedule ……………………………………………………………………………………………....………11

6. Other Requirements ………………………………………………..…..…………………………

7. Other Information ……………………………………………………….………………………………...… 12

II. AWARD INFORMATION ……………………………………………………………………………………...… 13

1. Anticipated Funding …………………………….…………………………………………………..........… 13

2. Types of Contracts/Instruments……………………….………………………

3. Anticipated Number of Awards ……………………….…………………………

4. Discussions…………………….……………………….…………………………

5. Anticipated Award Date …………………………..…………………………...……………………………. 14

III. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION ………………………………………………………………………………..… 14

1. Eligible Offeror/Applicants …………………………….………………………………………….……...… 14

2. Access to Restricted Technical Information …………………………………….……………………...… 14

IV. PROPOSAL/APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION ……………………………………...… 14

1. General Instructions………….. ……………………….…………………………

2. Content and Form of Submission for Full Proposals …………………………………..……………...… 15

3. IDIQ Volume 1 Management Proposal …………………………………..……

4. IDIQ Volume 2 Oral Presentation Package………………………………………...…………………..… 20

5. IDIQ Volume 3 Business/Price Proposal………… ………………..……….……

6. Proposal Content Summary...…..…………………….…………………………

V. PROPOSAL/APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION …………………………………………………...… 24

1. Evaluation Criteria …….…………….…………………………...………………………………………….. 24

2. Review and Selection Process …………………………………………………………………………..… 26

VI. AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION ……………………………….………………………..…...… 26

1. Award Notices ………………………………..…………………………...…………………………………. 26

2. Sequence of Awards ……………………………………………………………………………………...… 26

VII. AGENCY CONTACTS ……………………………….……………………………………………………...… 26

1. Technical Point of Contact …...……………………….……………....…………

2. Contracting Points of Contact .……………………….…………………………

3. Ombudsman …………………………………………….…………………………

VIII. OTHER INFORMATION ………………………………………………………………………………

1. Support Contractors ………………………………………….………………………………………….…. 27

2. Communication …………………………………………..…………………………………………….....… 28

3. Debriefings ……………………………………………………………………...…………………………… 28

4. Wide Area Work Flow Notice ………………………………..…………………………...……………….. 28

5. Item Identification and Valuation ………………………………………………………………...………... 28

6. Forward Pricing Rate Agreements …………………………………..…………………………...……….. 28

7. Pre-Award Clearance …………………………………………………………………...………………….. 28

8. Excessive Pass-Through Charges ………………………………….…………………………...……….. 29

9. Associate Contractor Agreements ……………………………….…………………………...…………… 29

10. Post-Award Small Business Program Re-representation …………………..………………...………. 29

11. Proposal Content Checklist ………………………………….…………………………...………………. 29

10 Aug 2011

NAICS CODE: 541712

FEDERAL AGENCY NAME: Air Force Research Laboratory, Propulsion Directorate (AFRL/RZ-West)

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Missile Component Advanced Technologies

(MCAT)

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TYPE: This is the initial closed-ended Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) NUMBER: BAA-11-01-PKTA

BRIEF SUMMARY OF MCAT BAA: This BAA describes the development of the MCAT that are of interest to the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). AFRL anticipates awarding unique and independent Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contracts. Aside from awarding the basic IDIQ contracts, it is the Government’s intent to simultaneously award Task Orders 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: Proposals for the IDIQ contract and Task Orders 1 through 5 will be due by 01:00 P.M., Pacific Daylight Time on 23 Sep 2011 and delivered to AFFTC/PKTA, Attn: Marc Venzon, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524. Proposals received after this due date and time shall be governed by the provisions of FAR 52.215-1(c) (3). See Section IV, Para. 6 for additional information. It should be noted that this installation observes strict security procedures to enter the facility.

These security procedures are NOT considered an interruption of normal Government processes, and proposals received after the above stated date and time as a result of security delays will be considered “late”. Furthermore, note that if offerors utilize commercial carriers in the delivery of proposals, they may not honor time-of-day delivery guarantees on military installations. Early proposal submission is encouraged.

I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Propulsion Directorate at Edwards AFB, CA is soliciting proposals on the following research effort:

1. Statement of Objective/Needs: AFRL is seeking proposals in the field of solid rocket motors (SRMs).

This is the functional area that corresponds to the missions of the Propulsion Directorate (RZ), Space and Missile Division (RZS), Motor Branch (RZSB), Materials Branch (RZSM) and Propellants Branch (RZSP).

This functional area is also shared by the Materials & Manufacturing Directorate (RX). The goals of the Missile Component Advanced Technologies (MCAT) program are to develop and demonstrate technologies that address the Rocket Propulsion 21 (RP 21) SRM booster goals. The MCAT program also seeks technologies that will reduce our reliance on the “build-em and bust-em” approach of designing SRMs by developing modeling and simulation tools that more fully describe the physical processes that occur when a

SRM operates. The MCAT program seeks to develop new propellants that address the RP 21 Phase 1 SRM booster goal for specific impulse (Isp) and propellant ingredients that address the RP 21 SRM Phase 2 Isp goal. The MCAT program seeks to design and demonstrate SRMs for advanced missiles and space launch vehicles.

2. Scope: The MCAT program encompasses all aspects of solid rocket propulsion. SRM technologies to be developed under the MCAT include but are not limited to motor cases, internal and external case insulation, nozzles including exit cones, thrust vector control, thrust vector actuators, igniters, propellant, propellant ingredients, health management, aging and surveillance, advanced solid rocket materials, model and simulation tools, sensors, and the characterization/mitigation of hazards associated with SRMs and their propellants. Applications for the technologies developed under the MCAT program include but are not limited to strategic, space launch boost, orbit transfer, missile defense and tactical. In order to be considered for an award of a basic IDIQ contract under the MCAT program, offerors must demonstrate the ability to perform all of the above defined scope. The initial orders will be placed to design advanced component technologies that achieve the stated RP 21 goals and can demonstrate this achievement at technology readiness level (TRL) 5 (Task Order 1); to further develop SRM modeling and simulation tools (Task Order 2); develop propellant ingredients for propellants that do not support combustion at ambient temperature (Task Order 3);

to extend the development of Integrated High Payoff Rocket Propulsion Technology (IHPRPT) Phase I propellants for use in a tactical environment (Task Order 4); and to develop designs for an advanced air-launched weapon (Task Order 5) .

2.1 MCAT goals.

2.1.1 Mass fraction. The primary goal of Task Orders 1, 7, and 8 is to demonstrate a 20% reduction in inert mass fraction of SRM boosters compared to the baseline.

2.1.2 Transition opportunities. While AFRL is interested in technologies that will fully demonstrate the RP 21 SRM booster goals, we also have a desire to transition the newly developed technologies to operational missile and/or space launch systems. To affect that result, the AFRL may give special consideration to proposals that make an earnest demonstration of transitioning newly developed technologies to an operational missile or space launch system. A proposal demonstrating transition of the newly developed technologies and fully meets the stated goals will be rated ahead of a proposal that fully demonstrates, or even exceeds, the goal but makes no attempt at demonstrating transition of the technologies.

2.1.3 Specific impulse. While improvements to Isp is not a specific goal of either the component development (Task Order 7) nor the demonstrator motor (Task Order 8) tasks, it is understood that recent improvements to the industry’s modeling & simulation capability indicate that there may be ways to improve nozzle and grain designs in such a way as to improve the delivered Isp efficiency of an SRM. Through analysis using the latest modeling and simulation capabilities, improved delivered Isp will be demonstrated by coupling the high Isp efficiency approaches with high performance 1.3 hazard class propellants. Special consideration will be given to a proposal that demonstrates increased delivered Isp efficiency. AFRL may, in the future, order development of new propellant and propellant ingredients that will improve the delivered Isp by 2% and 5% respectively over the baseline.

2.1.4 AFRL desires technologies that do not increase cost of SRMs. Offerors shall address how proposed technologies will impact cost. Offerors shall address both hardware cost and life-cycle costs.

2.1.5 Integrated Product Team (IPT). An IPT plan shall be included in proposals for Task Order 2. It is expected that this project will encompass multiple awards, and that awardees may subcontract for key technology developments or processes. Therefore, the IPT process, which involves participants from all contractors and is led by the Government, will be critical to foster cohesive efficiency toward end goals. For example, modeling & simulation under Task Order 2, requires participation in an IPT, the other task orders may not require IPT participation. However, offerors are encouraged to propose this if they believe the IPT process will lead to the success of the program. IPT frequency must be clarified in proposals, with a minimum IPT frequency of once every 6 months being desired and any deviation from this frequency shall be justified. The effort will conclude with an IPT meeting prior to final report submission. All data and assessments will be reviewed by the IPT and significant findings will be clearly documented in the interim reports and final reports.

3.0 Technical Requirements/Program Plan:

The first five task orders are intended to be awarded at the same time as the basic IDIQ contract. Each task order has a separate budget and period of performance associated with it (see Section I, Para. 5 and Section II, Para. 1).

3.1 Task Order 1, CLIN 0001 Conceptual Design: This task order is intended to be awarded at the same time as the basic IDIQ contract. The objective of CLIN 0001 is to develop conceptual designs of advanced SRMs.

The initial efforts on this task shall be directed towards designing a MCAT demonstration motor which uses novel advanced technologies that will demonstrate the RP 21 mass fraction goals. Development of the concept shall include plans for assessing goal achievement and prioritizing risks of achieving the goals.

Programmatic planning shall include definition of the technology development efforts required to ensure the success of the demo motor proposed. The highest payoff technology development efforts identified in CLIN 0001 will form the basis for the advanced materials and technologies that will be developed under Task Order 7. Offerors shall also identify the analysis and testing required for demonstration and validation towards the attainment of the mass fraction goal.

3.1.1 Definition of the demonstration motor shall include geometric configuration, motor performance, mass properties, propellant formulation, and special tooling (mandrels, cast tooling, handling) that will need to be procured. The offerors shall design a motor that nominally has at least 2000 lbm of propellant. Other sizes may be proposed if it furthers the AFRL goal of transitioning the technologies developed under this program into an operational system. If a motor containing less than 2000 lbm nominal propellant weight is proposed the offeror shall demonstrate a transition path for the technologies demonstrated.

3.1.2 As a minimum the following needs to be considered in the design of the demo motor: technical innovation, technical approach, program risk and management of the risks, including risk mitigation plans.

The offeror shall develop a plan that provides an approach to make significant advances towards the RP 21 Phase I SRM booster mass fraction goal. The RP 21 Phase I mass fraction goal is to reduce the inert mass fraction of a large SRM booster by 20% compared to the baseline.

3.1.3 Risk assessment is critical to success as technologies introduced to the program are expected to enter at various technology readiness levels (TRL). Identify the critical risks in the development and integration of these technologies into the propulsion system and develop the plan for key risk reduction experiments necessary to mitigate these risks. The offeror shall identify the cost and schedule required for these activities. All proposed technologies will need to be identified with their respective TRL and an appropriate risk mitigation plan. In addition, materials utilized in the design should have a material readiness level (MRL) identified to ensure all technologies derive from sustainable materials and processes. The supplemental data package referenced in Section III, paragraph 2 includes the definition of the TRL and MRL that will be used in this solicitation.

3.2 Task Order 2, CLIN 0002 Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Modeling and Simulation Tool Development: This task order is intended to be awarded at the same time as the basic IDIQ contract. Sub-task 3.2.1 Modeling Roadmap Development is mandatory; the other sub-task areas need not be proposed to but must be addressed, i.e. negative replies are requested.

3.2.1 Modeling Roadmap Development – The objective of this sub-task is to examine the modeling tools currently in use or in development to identify gaps and/or necessary enhancements. It shall consist of a review of current capabilities, standard codes and models, validation or historical usage of the models/codes and usability/portability. The task shall also investigate and define possible weaknesses in the current methods, codes and models as they pertain to rocket motor development, analysis, manufacture, and sustainment. A brief survey of industry standard codes should also be included to identify any potential leveraging. The output shall include a time phased roadmap of future work based on lessons learned from previous software development tasks. This sub-task shall be a 6 month effort, with a report to the IPT.

3.2.2 Performance Model Development - The effort shall upgrade the offeror’s capability to model and develop affordable high performance motors employing new material and propellant technology and advanced designs. Under this sub-task, the important areas of emphasis can include but are not limited to the motor internal flow environment, material response, and ballistics. Validation efforts shall be included as part of the modeling tool development, either through existing databases or generating new data.

3.2.3 Manufacturing Model Development - The offeror shall develop or enhance computational tools needed to predict SRM component strength and performance using available or new materials or processes.

Validation efforts shall be included as part of the modeling tool development, either through existing databases or generating new data. The effort shall focus on propellant, insulation, and/or case level components.

3.2.4 Hazards Model Development - The offeror shall develop or enhance computational tools needed to predict SRM hazards and aid in the design and development of motors with improved hazard properties. The effort shall focus on propellant and/or motor related hazards. Validation efforts shall be included as part of the modeling tool development, either through existing databases or generating new data.

3.2.5 Reliability Model Development - The offeror shall develop or enhance computational tools needed to predict SRM reliability and aid in the design and development of improved reliability motors. The effort may focus on the reliability of individual motor components, and/or the entire motor. Under this sub-task, the effort can include but are not limited to SRM propellant aging & surveillance and/or damage modeling.

Validation efforts shall be included as part of the modeling tool development, either through existing databases or generating new data.

3.2.6 SRM Diagnostics and Associated Experimental Apparatuses - The offeror shall develop or enhance the experimental methods needed to support achievement of the RP 21 program goals. Examples of diagnostics and associated experimental apparatuses may include, but are not limited to, those used to gather data to support the development of computational models, those diagnostics used to aid in the validation of computational models, and embedded and non-embedded sensors for aging & surveillance. Elements of this task may be linked to the above computational modeling efforts in CLIN 0002.

3.3 Task Order 3, CLIN 0003 Propellant Ingredient Development for Advanced Solid Rocket Motors: This task order is intended to be awarded at the same time as the basic IDIQ contract. Initial efforts under this task order shall be performed on a fluorinated solid rocket propellant binder that is optimized for high velocity penetrator weapon applications. New propellant ingredients are the key to meet the stringent and conflicting demands of higher performance, reduced cost and increased system safety. AFRL is interested in new binders, plasticizers, oxidizers, fuels and ballistic modifiers that can increase delivered Isp, delivered Isp-density, increase safety and/or reduce system cost. Fluorinated solid rocket propellant binders have shown promise to drastically reduce propulsion system response to operational hazards. This task shall develop and characterize a propellant that does not sustain combustion at ambient pressure. As offerors develop their approach to formulate and mix propellant, the offeror will consider recently reported work on extinguishable propellants with fluorinated binders. High energy metalized propellant shall be developed and tested to maintain state-of-the-art energy with the ability to survive operational hazards and operational environments including -65oF to +145oF. This work is anticipated to culminate in small scale motor firings and appropriate hazards testing. The motor testing shall be of sufficient scale to provide motor/propellant performance. A paper describing the work conducted to date is available as part of the supplemental data package referenced in Section III, Para. 2. In the future, additional efforts may be ordered to develop propellant ingredients for other SRM applications.

3.4 Task Order 4, CLIN 0004 Propellant Development for Advanced Solid Rocket Motors: This task order is intended to be awarded at the same time as the basic IDIQ contract. Initial efforts under this task order shall be directed towards development and characterization of the IHPRPT Phase I HTPB/RDX/AP/AL formulations over the -65oF to +145oF range. The IHPRPT Phase I HTPB/RDX/AP/AL propellants were evaluated when exposed to typical strategic system thermal environments and this effort will extend our understanding of its ability to perform as a viable propellant for systems having a wider thermal storage or operational requirement. As new propellant ingredients become available it is necessary to develop new propellant formulations that can utilize them and to optimize the ballistic, mechanical and safety characteristics of the propellant to meet the requirements of the system or mission for which they are developed. In addition it is often desirable to take an existing propellant formulation and to adapt it to a new application. In the future, additional efforts may be ordered to develop propellants for other SRM applications.

3.5 Task Order 5, CLIN 0005 Conceptual Designs for Advanced Air-Launched Weapon SRMs: This task order is intended to be awarded at the same time as the basic IDIQ contract. All offerors shall submit a proposal for Task Order 5 in order to be considered for an award. The objective of this task is to develop designs for advanced air-launched weapon SRMs. The initial efforts shall be directed towards developing conceptual motor designs for an advanced 2000 lbm class air launched boosted penetrator system using high performance metalized propellants. The designs will be consistent with -65oF to +145oF storage or operational requirements. Motor requirements are available as part of the supplemental data package referenced in Section III, Para. 2. In the future, additional efforts may be ordered to develop conceptual designs for other advanced air-launched weapons including booster motors for ramjet and scramjet powered missiles carried by fighter and or bomber aircraft.

3.6 Task Order 6, CLIN 0006 Advanced High Speed Air-Launched Weapon SRM Development: This task has three areas of interest. The three areas may be ordered together or separately. AFRL is unlikely to have funds available for more than one award. Proposals are not being solicited for this task at this time. If the Government decides to expand the requirement and research into the High Speed Air-Launch Vehicle, then the Government will request proposals from those awarded the basic IDIQ contract. It is anticipated to solicit proposals on this task as early as March 2012.

3.6.1 The first area of interest is to develop a conceptual design for a SRM booster for a high speed air launched weapon. The technical details will be made available to qualified offerors in the supplemental data package referenced in Section III, Para. 2.

3.6.2 The second area is to develop components necessary to meet the performance goals of the SRM booster designed in the paragraph 3.6.1 above.

3.6.3 The third area is to design, fabricate and test the SRM booster which was conceptually designed in paragraph 3.6.1 above.

3.7 Task Order 7, CLIN 0007 SRM Component Development: This task order is to develop advanced inert components of solid rocket motors. The initial efforts on this task shall be directed to meeting the goal to reduce the inert mass fraction of a solid rocket booster motor by 20% over the baseline. Offerors may propose improvements to any of the inert motor components such as the motor case, internal insulation, propellant liner, nozzle including exit cone, thrust vector control and thrust vector actuators. Development of advanced materials may be required in order to achieve the 20% inert mass fraction reduction. The supplemental data package referenced in Section III, Para. 2 contains the Government objectives for each component. Offerors are not required to meet the individual component objectives so long as they demonstrate that the total inert mass fraction is reduced by 20%. In the future, additional efforts may be ordered to develop components for other SRM applications.

3.7.1 The objective of this task is to develop those technologies identified by the offeror in Task Order 1 as having the highest payoff, highest technical risks and/or longest development schedule considering the Task Order 8 schedule. Proposals for this task order will be solicited at the time the final reports are submitted for Task Order 1, CLIN 0001. Award of this task order is based on the risk management, quality and thoroughness of the design, the perceived value to the offeror and the Government, and programmatic (cost, schedule and reporting) performance to date for Task Order 1, CLIN 0001 as well as the quality of the offeror’s proposal submitted for Task Order 7 and the Government’s needs and funding availability.

3.7.2 Testing required shall be identified and performed. The offeror may propose to use government facilities to perform these tests, but all test costs must be paid out of the budget identified for this task order.

3.8 Task Order 8, CLIN 0008 SRM Component Demonstrator Motor(s): The objective of this task is to refine and finalize the design, fabricate and test motors conceptually designed in CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0005. The initial efforts on this task shall be directed to designing, fabricating and testing the motor that was defined in Task Order 1 - CLIN 0001. Offerors are expected to refine the designs from Task Order 1, CLIN 0001 on the basis of information learned from Task Orders 2 and 7 as well as any independent research and development. Award of this task order is based on the risk management, quality and thoroughness of the design, the perceived value to the offeror and the Government, and programmatic (cost, schedule and reporting) performance to date for Task Order 7 as well as the quality of the offeror’s proposal submitted for Task Order 8 and the Government’s needs and funding availability. In the future, efforts may be ordered to design, fabricate and test motors for other SRM applications including the motor conceptually defined in Task Order 5, CLIN 0005.

3.8.1 Motor specifications. The motor designed in this task shall nominally contain at least 2000 lbm of propellant. Motors smaller than 2000 lbm may be proposed provided that doing so furthers the opportunity to transition technologies demonstrated in this task. For instance if the offer has identified a customer with a specific need for the motor proposed and the offeror can demonstrate that the technologies are to be transitioned upon successful demonstration, then the government may accept a smaller motor.

Requirements for future orders against this task order will be defined at the time the order is placed.

3.8.2 Component development. Further development of the technologies identified in Task Order 1 may be performed prior to fabricating components for the demonstration motor as necessary to reduce the technical risk.

3.8.3 Testing required shall be identified and performed. The offeror may propose to use government facilities to perform these tests, but all test costs must be paid out of the budget identified for this task order.

3.9 Future Requirements - As one of the AFRL missions is to develop innovative technologies for solid rocket boosters we expect to have requirements for technology development beyond what is spelled out in the above task orders. Technologies to be developed might be additional embodiments of the technologies from Task Orders 1 through 8 as well as those related to propellant, propellant ingredients, health management, advanced solid rocket materials, model and simulation tools and sensors required to meet RP 21 SRM booster goals.

4. Deliverable Items: Any contract awarded as a result of this BAA shall be required to deliver appropriate data items and residual hardware.

4.1 Data Requirements: All program technical and financial progress shall be reported. A sample Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), Table 1 is provided. The items below or similar items shall be incorporated into each contract award as applicable. Applicable CDRL items shall then be incorporated into Task Orders.

The Data Item Descriptions (DID) are given as references only. All reports are to be divided into sections marked as proprietary and non-proprietary information, if applicable.

In exchange for paying for development of the data, the Government expects technical data, Non- Commercial Software (NCS), and NCS documentation developed entirely at Government expense to be delivered with Unlimited Rights. Technical data, NCS, and NCS documentation developed with mixed funding are expected to be delivered with at least Government Purpose Rights.

Offers that propose delivery of technical data, NCS, or NCS documentation subject to Government Purpose Rights should fully explain what technical data, NCS, or NCS documentation developed with costs charged to indirect cost pools and/or costs not allocated to a Government contract will be incorporated, how the incorporation will benefit the program, and address whether those portions or processes are segregable. The Government expects that delivery of technical data, NCS, and NCS documentation subject to Government Purpose Rights will fully meet program needs.

Offers that propose delivery of technical data, NCS, or NCS documentation subject to Limited Rights, Restricted Rights, or Specifically Negotiated License Rights will be considered. Proposals should fully explain what technical data, NCS, or NCS documentation developed with costs charged to indirect cost pools and/or costs not allocated to a government contract will be incorporated and how the incorporation will benefit the program.

Appropriateness of data rights proposed by the offeror is an evaluation criterion.

Offerors are encouraged to propose alternates to the items shown below for consideration and approval. If an alternate CDRL is proposed, the offeror must demonstrate the benefits of using the alternate. Contractor’s format and report consolidation are highly encouraged and will be acceptable upon approval. Alternate or additional data items that would streamline or enhance the effectiveness of the effort are solicited. Proposals must show a list of CDRL items included in the price of the proposal. Electronic submission of data items will be required on individual Task Orders. Once posted, the model contract will contain Exhibits A and B for complete requirements.

Table 1 - Sample Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

CDRL Authority Description Task Applicability

Frequency

A001 DI-MGMT-80227/T Contractor’s Progress, Status & Management Report

Task Orders 1-4, 6-8

Monthly

A002 DI-FNCL-80331A/T Funds and Man-Hour Report Task Orders 1-4, 6-8

Monthly

A003 DI-MGMT-81468/T Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR) Task Orders 1-4, 6-8

Quarterly

A004 DI-MGMT-81117/T Technical and Management Work Plan Task Orders 1-4, 6-8

As Required

A005 DI-MGMT-

81334B/T

Contract Work Breakdown Structure Task Orders 1-4, 6-8

As Required

A006 DI-ADMN-81373/T Presentation Material Task Orders 1-4, 6-8

As Required

A007 DI-ADMN-

81505A/T

Report, Record of Meeting/minutes Task Orders 1-4, 6-8

As Required

A008 DI-MISC-80711A/T Scientific and Technical Reports, subtitle Technical Symposium Briefing

Task Orders 1-4, 6-8

As Required

A009 DI-NDTI-80566A/T Test Plan Task Orders 1-4, 6-8

As Required

A010 DI-MGMT-

81453A/T

Data Accession List (DAL) Task Orders 1-4, 6-8

As Required

A011 DI-MISC-80738/T Mag Tape Cartridges, Video Data & Voice Records

Task Orders 2- 4, 6-8

As Required

A012 DI-MISC-80169/T Still Photo Coverage Task Orders 2- 4, 6-8

As Required

A013 DI-SESS-81002E/T Developmental Design Drawings/Models and Associated Lists

Task Order 1-8 As Required

A014 DI-SAFT-81299B/T Explosive Hazard Classification, subtitle Hazard Classification Tests

Task Orders 2- 4, 6-8

As Required *(1)

A015 DI-SAFT-80101B/T System Safety Hazard Analysis Report, subtitle Preliminary Hazards Analysis

Task Orders 2- 4, 6-8

As Required *(2)

A016 DI-MISC-80711A/T Scientific and Technical Reports, Subtitle Interim Report

Task Orders 2- 4, 6-8

As required *(3)

B001 DI-MISC-80711A/T Scientific and Technical Reports, subtitle Final Report

All *(4)

One per Technical CLIN

B002 DI-IPSC-81443A/T Software User Manual Task Order 2, CLIN 0002

One per Software CLIN

B003 DI-SESS-81002E/T Developmental Design Drawings/Models and Associated Lists

Task Orders 1, 5, 7 and 8

As Required

*Notes

(1) CDRL A014 is required only if an interim hazard classification will be required for any explosives developed or manufactured during the course of this contract

(2) CDRL A015 is required only if an interim hazard classification will be required for tasks where testing will be performed at a government facility

(3) Interim reports will be submitted at the mid-point for any task that is between 24 and 35 months in duration and annually for any task greater than 35 months in duration

4.2 Residual Hardware: Hardware deliveries may be required. If applicable, desired residual hardware will be identified on individual task orders and delivered to AFRL/RZSB upon the completion of the technical effort.

5. Schedule: The anticipated period of performance for Task Orders 1 through 8 is -

5.1 Task Order 1, CLIN 0001: Four (4) months Technical Effort, plus three (3) months for the Final Scientific and Technical Reporting Cycle.

5.2 Task Order 2, CLIN 0002: 51 months Technical Effort, plus three (3) months for the Final Scientific and Technical Reporting Cycle.

5.3 Task Order 3, CLIN 0003: 21 months Technical Effort, plus three (3) months for the Final Scientific and Technical Reporting Cycle.

5.4 Task Order 4, CLIN 0004: 18 months Technical Effort, plus three (3) months for the Final Scientific and Technical Reporting Cycle.

5.5 Task Order 5, CLIN 0005: Four (4) months Technical Effort, plus three (3) months for the Final Scientific and Technical Reporting Cycle.

5.6 Task Order 6, CLIN 0006: 45 months Technical Effort, plus three (3) months for the Final Scientific and Technical Reporting Cycle.

5.7 Task Order 7, CLIN 0007: 45 months Technical Effort, plus three (3) months for the Final Scientific and Technical Reporting Cycle.

5.8 Task Order 8, CLIN 0008: 45 months Technical Effort, plus three (3) months for the Final Scientific and Technical Reporting Cycle.

6.0 Other Requirements:

6.1 Classified Material: The use of classified material is not anticipated at this time. However, if an offeror proposes to use or generate classified material, the contracting office shall be contacted for further guidance.

6.2 International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (export control): ITAR will apply to this effort. All technical data generated or delivered under any contract resulting from this BAA is controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Sections 121 through 128, and will require the following distribution statement:

“This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT (Title 22, USC, Sec 2751 et seq) or the EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT of 1979, as amended, Title 50, USC, APP 2401 et seq. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties.”

6.2.1 All data generated or delivered will also require one of the following two statements depending on the content of the information:

“Distribution Statement B – Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies, Only (Critical Technology) (Contract Award Date). Other requests for this document shall be referred to AFRL/RZS, 5 Pollux Dr., Edwards AFB CA 93524-7048.”

OR

“Distribution Statement C – Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors (Critical Technology) (Contract Award Date). Other requests for this document shall be referred to AFRL/RZS, 5 Pollux Dr., Edwards AFB CA 93524-7048.”

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Destruction Notice: Destroy by any method that will prevent disclosure of contents or reconstruction of this document.

6.3 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 Business Partner Network (BPN) at http://www.bpn.gov/orca. These FAR level representations and certifications are required in addition to the representations and certifications specific to this acquisition. Before submitting the Electronic Representations and Certifications, contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration

(CCR) Database. On-line registration instructions can be accessed from the DISA CCR home page at http://www.ccr.gov.

6.4 Hazardous Materials: The handling of Hazardous Materials may apply to this effort. DFARS clause 252.223-7001 may apply to this program.

6.5 Ozone Depleting Substances: None.

6.6 Radioactive Materials: None.

6.7 Safety: The use of Ammunitions and Explosives may apply to this effort. DFARS clauses 252.223-7002 and 252.223-7003 may apply to this program.

6.8 Accounting System: In accordance with FAR 16.301-3 a contractor must have an adequate accounting system in place that can support a Government cost-reimbursement type contract.

6.9 Advanced Rocket Propulsion Plan: Although it is not mandatory, we highly recommend that offerors have or teams up with someone that has an approved Advanced Rocket Propulsion Plan under the Integrated High Payoff Rocket Propulsion Technology program.

7.0 Other Information:

7.1 Joint Army Navy NASA Air Force (JANNAF): Offerors shall include a plan for participation in the JANNAF conferences, subcommittee meetings and periodic workshops in order to present current results. This participation will serve as a mechanism to report current progress to the community. JANNAF participation will be defined by the CDRL in each specific task where such participation is deemed necessary for that particular effort.

7.2 Government Furnished Property (GFP): It is possible that GFP may be involved or used in this effort;

however, if GFP is required, it must be identified in the initial proposal for each task order (i.e. for this initial solicitation the GFP required to perform the basic IDIQ and the GFP required for Task Order 1 through 5 must be defined). If proposing Government Furnished Property (GFP), identify the source and location of the property, who owns it (include point of contact with phone number), the value of the property, approval from the property owner and how, when and for how long it will be made available under the proposed effort.

Address commonality with other programs. If contributions from other efforts are proposed, identify the specific efforts, the planned start and end dates, and the applicability to the current BAA and IHPRPT. In addition, ensure all efforts are included on the proposed Task Order schedule.

7.3 Contractor Acquired Property: None.

7.4 Subcontracting Plans: Small Business Subcontracting Plans are required under FAR 19.702 for efforts anticipated to exceed $650,000. Prospective offerors shall submit applicable subcontracting plans in accordance with the requirements set forth in FAR 19.704 and DFARS 219.704 along with the business proposals. Small businesses are exempt from this requirement. If a company has a master subcontracting plan, as described in FAR 19.701 or a comprehensive subcontracting plan, as described in DFARS 219.702, a copy of the plan shall be submitted with the proposal. Also, if applicable, an individual subcontracting plan shall be submitted along with the master subcontracting plan. The subcontracting plan is a part of the business proposal and will not be included in the page count.

7.5 Base support: The offeror may propose to use Government facilities to perform component and/or motor testing, but all test costs must be paid out of the budget identified for this task order. If the offeror proposes to use a Government test facility then the offeror shall include in the proposal documentation from said facility stating: (a) the facility is capable of performing the required test (b) the facility is available during the required test period and (c) a detailed estimate of the costs associated with using the facility. Note that the costs associated with testing at a Government facility will be paid out of the same budget used to fund contracts awarded under this BAA; i.e. if a government facility is used, the amount of money available for contract award will be reduced by the amount required for using the Government facility; therefore, the offeror’s proposals shall not exceed the amount of the Government’s stated budget (see Section II) for the task minus the Government’s cost estimate for the use of Government test facilities that the offerors proposes to use.

II. AWARD INFORMATION:

1. Anticipated Funding: The nominal funding and schedule for each task order is defined in the individual task orders. The Government anticipates to award two contracts. The program target for each contract is not expected to exceed $24,243K. The total program shared ceiling will not exceed $49M. The total funding is over six Government Fiscal Years. Funding breakout is as follows:

FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 Total $1920.5K $3,654K $5,188K $5,303.5K $4,750K $3,427K $24,243K

1.1 Funding Profile, Task Order 1, CLIN 0001: The budget for CLIN 0001 is $250K, all in FY12.

FY12 Total $250K $250K

1.2 Funding Profile, Task Order 2, CLIN 0002: The budget for CLIN 0002 is $2,065.5K.

FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 Total $125K $298.5K $829K $500K $313K $2,065.5K

1.3 Funding Profile, Task Order 3, CLIN 0003: The budget for CLIN 0003 is $800K.

FY12 FY13 Total $480K $320K $800K

1.4 Funding Profile, Task Order 4, CLIN 0004: The budget for CLIN 0004 is $300K.

FY12 FY13 Total $150K $150K $300K

1.5 Funding Profile, Task Order 5, CLIN 0005: The budget for CLIN 0005 is $100K, all in FY12.

FY12 Total $100K $100K

1.6 Funding profile, Task Order 6, CLIN 0006: The budget for CLIN 0006 is $8,000K. AFRL is unlikely to have funds available for more than one award.

$500K $2,000K $2,000K $2,000K $1,500K $8,000K

1.7 Funding Profile, Task Order 7, CLIN 0007: The budget for CLIN 0007 is $3,648K.

$315.5K $885.5K $1,182K $865K $400K $3,648K

1.8 Funding Profile, Task Order 8, CLIN 0008: The budget for CLIN 0008 is $9,079.5K.

FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 Total $1,177K $1,938.5K $2,537K $3,427K $9,079.5K

1.9 This funding profile is an estimate only and will not be a contractual obligation for funding. All funding is subject to change due to Government discretion and availability. All potential offerors should be aware that due to unanticipated budget fluctuations, funding in any or all areas may change with little or no notice.

2. Type of Contracts/Instruments: The Government anticipates awarding unique and independent Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contracts. The sum of all contracts awarded against this BAA shall not exceed $49M.

3. Anticipated Number of Awards: The Government anticipates to award two unique and independent IDIQ CPFF contracts.

4. Discussions: The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award, some, all, or none of the proposals received without negotiations/discussions, however the Government reserves the right to negotiate with those offeror(s) whose proposal is selected for funding.

5. Anticipated Award Date: The basic IDIQ contract is anticipated to be awarded on 29 Jan 2012.

5.1 Task Orders 1 through 5 are anticipated to be awarded simultaneously with the basic IDIQ contract on 29 Jan 2012.

III. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

1. Eligible Offeror/Applicants: Foreign or foreign-owned firms are precluded from proposing. All correspondence must reference the title and BAA number. In order to be considered for an award of a basic IDIQ contract under the MCAT program, offerors must demonstrate the ability to perform all of the above defined scope.

2. Access to Restricted Technical Information: A supplemental informational package describing the specifics of the RP 21 goals and baseline and performance goals for the high speed air-launched weapon is available to potential offerors who are authorized to receive restricted technical information. This supplemental package contains information that will aid offerors to understand the RP21 goals and will aid in developing a quality proposal. Only US Contractors who are registered and certified with the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Federal Center, Battle Creek, MI, 49017-3084 (1-800-352-3572) and have a legitimate business purpose may have access to this information. If you are registered with the DLSC, you must submit a copy of the approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, with your request for the data to the Contracting Point of Contact (CPOC).

IV. PROPOSAL APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION:

1. General Instructions: All offerors must comply with all provisions of FAR 52.215-1 (Jan 2004) “Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisitions.” Proposals should be marked in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e). A copy of this provision is available from http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Properly marked proprietary information will be treated in accordance with DFARS 252.227-7016. Proposals must reference the BAA announcement number. Offerors are advised that only Contracting Officers are legally authorized to contractually bind or otherwise commit the Government.

1.1 IDIQ Processes: It is inherent in all solicitations resulting in IDIQ contracts, that there are two (2) distinct processes that deal with proposal development, evaluation, and selection for award. The first results in the award of the IDIQ contract. The second, which follows contracts award, results in the award of a Task Order.

1.2 Proposals: Offerors must state, on the cover page of their business/cost proposal, that their proposals will be valid for 180 days from submission. Proposals submitted shall be in accordance with this announcement. To award the IDIQ contract, the Government intends to evaluate the overall proposal including Task Orders 1 through 5 and the demonstration and verification of the ability to successfully accomplish Task Orders 6 through 8.

1.3 Amendments: Offerors should be alert for any BAA amendments that may permit extension to the proposal submission date. Any additional information will be posted on the Government Point of Enter (i.e.

the Federal Business Opportunities website, http://www.fbo.gov).

1.4 A copy of the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Guide for Industry is available at http://www.wpafb.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=6790, http://www.afcee.lackland.af.mil/contracting/baa/BAA_GuideforIndustry.pdf.

2. Content and Form of Submission for Full Proposals: Offerors must submit one-original, five hard copies, and five electronic (CD) copies of their proposals to the contracting office. Proposals are to be divided in three volumes: (1) IDIQ Volume 1 consisting of written management information for Task Orders 1 through 8; (2) IDIQ Volume 2 consisting of the Oral Presentation for all task orders; (3) IDIQ Volume 3 consisting of business/price section of Task Orders 1 through 5 and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates for Task Orders 7 and 8. A ROM for Task Order 6 is not required at this time as the technical details for this task have not been sufficiently defined to allow offerors to provide a realistic estimate. The Government plug-in number for Task Order 6 is $8.0M. A detailed written technical proposal volume is not required; instead an oral presentation will take the place of the written technical volume. In lieu of a written technical proposal, it is required that the technical details for Task Orders 1 through 5 along with the demonstration of the capability to perform Task Orders 6 through 8 are conveyed during the oral presentation. The Government will check the proposal for conformation to the stated requirements.

Any pages in excess of the stated page limitation after the format check will not be considered or evaluated.

3. IDIQ Volume 1 Management Proposal. The Management proposal shall be limited to 40 pages, prepared and submitted in Microsoft Word format. Font shall be standard 12-point business font Arial.

Character spacing must be “normal,” not condensed in any manner. Pages shall be double-spaced, single-sided, 8.5-in by 11-in, with at least one-inch margins on all sides. Lines between text lines must also be 12-point. All text, including text in tables and charts, must adhere to all font size and line spacing requirements listed herein. Font and line space requirements do not have to be followed for illustrations, flowcharts, drawings, and diagrams. These exceptions shall not be used to circumvent formatting requirements and page count limitations by including lengthy narrative in such items. Pages shall be numbered starting with the cover page being Page 1, and the last page being Page 40. The page limitation covers all information including indices, photographs, foldouts (counted as 1 page for each 8.5-in by 11-in portion) tables, charts, etc. A CD with the Microsoft Word version of your Management Proposal must be submitted with the hard copies of the proposal and must match the hard copy. This volume will summarize the technical skills and management structure to be used for the MCAT program. It will include items in Section IV, Para. 3.1 – 3.10.

3.1 Statement of Problem: Importance of the MCAT program based on current business planning, current vision of future capabilities, and perceived customer (Government or commercial) needs. The offeror shall identify the priority and level of attention that management will give the MCAT program in addressing technical, contractual and financial issues associated with the MCAT program. The offeror shall also identify the level at which management tracks the MCAT program on a routine basis.

3.2 Program Schedule: Provide proposed program schedule and requirements list for Task Orders 1 through 5. For Task Orders 7 and 8 provide a notional schedule showing major milestones and critical path for the technologies and demo motor to be pursued. A schedule for Task Order 6 is not required at this time as the technical details for this task have not been sufficiently defined to allow offerors to provide a realistic schedule. Also, the program schedule must show the capability of completing these tasks has been considered and is feasible.