BAA-RQKM-2015-0011-NOCA.doc

NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION (NOCA)

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) * BAA-RQKM-2015-0011

Agile Manufacturing for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Program BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Agile Manufacturing for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Program BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TYPE: Notice of Contract Action (NOCA)

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: BAA-RQKM-2015-0011

CLASSIFICATION CODE: A (R&D)

NAICS CODE: 541712

TECHNICAL POC: Mark DiPadua, Project Engineer, AFRL/RXME, (937) 656-4271, mark.dipadua.1@us.af.mil. Postal Delivery Address: 2977 Hobson Way, Bldg 653, Rm 226, WPAFB, OH 45433-7333.

CONTRACTING POCs: Melissa Prickett, Contract Negotiator, AFRL/RQKMT, (937) 713-9907, melissa.prickett@us.af.mil or Pam Strader, Contracting Officer, AFRL/RQKMT, (937) 713-9919, pamela.strader@us.af.mil. Postal Delivery Address: Area B, Bldg 45, 2130 8th Street, WPAFB, OH 45433-7541.

***********This announcement does not request any white papers or proposals at this time*********** The following topic is an anticipated requirement for AFRL/RX. A BAA requesting proposals for this topic is anticipated to be published in January 2015.

The anticipated funding listed below reflects estimated funding only. This estimate is not a promise of funding. Funding is uncertain and is subject to change. Changes in availability may occur at the discretion of the Government. Additionally, requirements captured in the program description below may change

Program Description: The overall objective of the Agile Manufacturing for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Program is to design and build a multi-intelligence, reconfigurable demonstration pod highlighting benefits of agile manufacturing and open systems architecture techniques to make podded ISR capability more affordable and operationally flexible. The prototype pod capability will be demonstrated on a C-130 aircraft and will connect to palletized processing, evaluation and dissemination (PED) equipment on board the aircraft.

Affordability and operational flexibility of next generation ISR systems is critical to successful fielding of warfighting ISR capability. Consistent with these goals agile manufacturing techniques will be used to build the demonstration pod reducing manufacturing risk and costs and enhancing capability through more rapid technical refresh. The intent of this program is to demonstrate a multi-Intelligence (INT) podded ISR system that is both flexible (reconfigurable) and affordable, even at low volume. This ISR pod will have a cost objective of $300,000 (does not include sensors) and will accommodate 2 turret-mounted sensors and 1 gimbal-mounted sensor (sensors of interest include full motion video (FMV), wide area motion imagery (WAMI), synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and ground moving target indicator (GMTI)). This will be achieved through the integration of agile manufacturing techniques (such as digital design, virtual manufacturing) and incorporation of open systems architecture coupled with innovative manufacturing and supply base technologies. The ability to reconfigure the pod within 3 hours to accommodate changing mission requirements will be key in demonstrating operational flexibility. This contract will deliver a prototype reconfigurable, Multi-Intelligence ISR pod, built with an open system architecture and demonstrating Agile Manufacturing concepts. The ISR demonstration pod research effort is a 15 month technical effort followed by 3 months for reporting with the sample pod delivered within 12 months after receipt of order.

General OPSEC procedures, policies and awareness will be required in an effort to reduce program vulnerability from successful adversary collection and exploitation of critical information. OPSEC will be applied throughout the lifecycle of any potential contract.

The contractor shall be required to deliver all hardware, software, and associated data developed and utilized in the development of any resulting contract. It is anticipated that a BAA providing details into this program will be released in January 2015; the BAA will be made available at www.fbo.gov. Other business opportunities for AFRL are also available at www.fbo.gov. Any questions may be directed to the contracting or technical points of contact listed in the announcement.

Anticipated Contract Type: Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF). One (1) award is anticipated.

Anticipated Funding: $4,450,000 total program Place of Contract Performance: TBD Set Aside: None

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR PROPOSALS.

DO NOT SUBMIT PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME.

ANY PROPOSALS RECEIVED WILL BE DISREGARDED.