CALL det_8_baa_call_0023.doc

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT

BAA-VS-07-03

Air Force Research Laboratory/Space Vehicles Directorate

PROPOSAL CALL ANNOUNCEMENT CALL 0023

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Space Components Technology Open 5 Year Broad Agency Announcement.

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: BAA-VS-07-03; Topic Area # 5

PROPOSAL CALL ANNOUCEMENT (CALL) TITLE: Space Superiority and Responsive Space Intelligent Software Development

PROPOSAL CALL ANNOUNCEMENT (CALL) NUMBER: 0023

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT:

Paul Zetocha

AFRL/RVSV

Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Phone 505-846-4114

Fax 505-846-7787

Paul.Zetocha@kirtland.af.mil

CONTRACTING POINTS OF CONTACT:

Sally Walton (PCO)

AFRL/RVKV

Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Phone 505-846-7201

Fax 505-846-7041

Sally.Walton@kirtland.af.mil Pearl Madrid (Buyer)

AFRL/RVKV

Kirtland AFB, NM 87117

Phone 505-846-5011

Fax 505-846-7041

Pearl.Madrid@Kirtland.af.mil REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION: Research, develop and integrate intelligent software systems in support of Space Superiority and Responsive Space and provide performance assessment.

Space Superiority and Responsive Space Intelligent Software Development.

A need exists for intelligent tools to detect and fuse information in order to provide situational assessment and response management. There are many tools either in existence or in development that provide partial solutions. What’s lagging are better tools and methodologies to aggregate information and to perform accurate performance assessment of the technologies in question. The Space Vehicles Directorate of AFRL is researching and developing various tools to support Space Situational Assessment (SSA) and Responsive Space. The objective of this effort is to develop better tools to fuse information and to provide objective performance assessment. A complete system level approach to SSA and Responsive Space involves a combination of software systems on the ground and in space. In order to keep abreast of evolving net-centric standards and to ease the path to technology transition these tools are expected to be net-centric and follow the standards being pursued by the Air Force operations community.

Statement of Work: The objective of this effort is as follows:

· Identify candidate adaptive/optimal on-board reasoning and planning algorithms that would support responsive space and SSA. Of particular interest is the software infrastructure for how these software systems would interface with the spacecraft and ground system.

· Establish well defined evaluation criteria to assess candidate algorithms. Of interest is scalability to include more pervasive performance assessment both in space and on the ground.

· Develop testing scenarios and conduct simulations in order to demonstrate the benefits of the algorithms.

Much of the work is expected to be integrated within the AFRL/RV DSS Ground and Flight Testbed.

PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: The due date for proposals submitted in response to this CALL is no later than 12:00pm, MST, 3 June 2010. Proposals for any other technology area identified in the baseline BAA will not be accepted at this time unless a CALL for proposals in that specific area is open. Proposals received after the due dates and times shall be governed by the provisions of FAR 52.215-1(c)(3).

CALL AMENDMENTS: Offerors should monitor FedBizOps/EPS http://www.fbo.gov for any additional notices to this CALL that may permit extensions to the proposal submission date or otherwise modify this announcement.

ANTICIPATED TYPE OF CONTRACTS/INSTRUMENTS: The Air Force reserves the right to award the instrument best suited to the nature of research proposed. Accordingly, the Government may award any appropriate contract type under the Federal Regulation or Other Transaction (OT) for prototype, grant, cooperative agreement, or OT for Research. It is anticipated that awards under this BAA will generally be Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) completion form contracts, which require successful offerors to have an accounting system considered adequate for tracking costs applicable for review and comment as part of the BAA solicitation and award process.

ANTICIPATED NUMBER OF AWARDS: The Air Force anticipates awarding at least one (1). However, the Air Force does reserve the right to make multiple awards or no awards pursuant to this CALL.

ANTICIPATED FUNDING: Anticipated funding for this CALL (not per contract or award) is: $2.4M

FY10: $400,000

FY11: $750,000

FY12: $750,000

FY13: $500,000

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.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The anticipated period of performance for individual awards resulting from this CALL is 39 months in duration. The period of performance is to be proposed in the format “includes 36 months for technical effort and 3 months for Final Report preparation.”

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: 30 July 2010 INTENT TO PROPOSE: Potential offerors are requested to advise the contracting point of contact if they intend to submit a proposal in response to this CALL. Such notification is merely a courtesy and is not a commitment by the offeror to submit a proposal.

DELIVERABLES ITEMS: The intent of this project is described in the Requirement Description above. Offerors should propose data, hardware, and/or software deliverables consistent with tracking progress, verifying performance, and otherwise establishing objectives of the project. Monthly technical and financial Status Reports and a Final Technical Report in accordance with PRS Pamphlet 61-201, Preparation of the Final Report, are required data items.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:

This Call will require access to classified information up to and including TS-SCI/NOFORN; therefore, foreign owned firms are precluded from submitting proposals.

Government Furnished Property: None APPLICABILITY OF BASELINE BAA: All requirements of BAA-VS-07-03 apply unless specifically amended and addressed in this CALL. For complete information regarding BAA-VS-07-03, refer to the initial opened-ended BAA. It contains information applicable to all CALLS issued under the BAA and provides information on the overall program, proposal preparation and submission requirements, proposal review and evaluation criteria, award administration, agency contacts, etc. Direct questions to the points of contact identified above.

NOTICE FOR PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: Offeror’s should prepare their proposals according to the attached proposal instructions from Det 8, AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY AFRL/PK.

Det 8, AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY AFRL/PK

Proposal Instructions

(FAR CONTRACTS)

1. Offerors shall:

a. Provide these Cost Proposal Instructions to all subcontractors. Proprietary subcontractor data may be submitted directly to the Government in accordance with Proposal Preparation Instructions in this announcement.

b. Furnish Tables 1 and 2 for the entire performance period (supported by rationale required by paragraph 2) in hard copy and on CD as IBM PC compatible, Microsoft Excel, to include all cell formulas. Include a separate Cost Element Summary by Offeror Fiscal Year (OFY) for the basic and each option or task order as proposed. Identify when the offeror’s fiscal year (OFY) begins and ends.

c. Ensure that all rate data and estimating factors used in the proposal have been submitted for review to the cognizant Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) prior to cost proposal submission.

d. Provide the following information as the first page of the proposal for the Prime and Each Subcontractor.

i.

Name, title, telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address of offeror’s point contact ii.

Amount proposed for basic effort and each option iii.

Name, address and telephone number of the cognizant DCMA and DCAA offices iv.

Name, title, signature of authorized representative v.

Date offer is submitted and expiration date of offer

vi. DUNS Number

vii. CAGE Code

2. Submit a cost element summary by major cost element by OFY for the basic period of performance and each option (if applicable) or Task Order using Table 1 format. The detail required for each major cost element is described below. Address all cost elements applicable to the proposed effort and provide a narrative to support the basis of estimate of proposed costs included in Table 1.

a. Direct Labor. Show each direct labor category proposed on a separate row. When job classifications or position titles (e.g. "Senior Scientist", "Technician", or "Lead Engineer") are used, provide narrative descriptions of related qualifications, duties, and responsibilities as an attachment to the cost proposal. In supporting rationale, identify the source and explain the derivation of the labor rate proposed for the first year in each labor category, and explain the methodology used to project each rate for subsequent years. Note: If temporary or part-time labor is proposed, explain the differences between the pay rates for full-time and temporary or part-time workers, and the impact of those differences on the direct rates proposed. Identify all uncompensated labor (straight time and/or overtime) included in this cost element, and explain the impact of uncompensated time on direct rates proposed.

If applicable, identify the proposed escalation factors applied to future estimates and rationale for the proposed factors.

b. Indirect Cost Rates and/or Factors. Identify all indirect cost rates (such as fringe benefits, labor overhead, material overhead, G&A, Cost of Money (COM), etc.) and applicable allocation bases by OFY. If separate indirect rates are proposed (i.e. several G&A rates) identify each base and provide calculation as to how calculated amounts were derived. If composite rates are used, provide the calculations used in deriving the composite rates. Identify the basis of proposed rates (e.g., Forward Pricing Rate Agreement and date of agreement, bidding rates and submission date, actual rates and effective date, billing rates and approval date, etc.).

c. Subcontracts/Interorganizational Transfers (IOTs). Obtain cost proposals from each subcontractor and IOT (those actually performing labor hours) using the same cost element breakout required for Table 1 for the basic, each option (if applicable) and each Task Order. Provide a list of anticipated subcontractors/IOTs using Table 2. Perform and provide evaluation results of cost/price analysis of subcontract/IOT proposals. If decrement factors are used, explain their development and application. If the proposed subcontractor’s/IOT’s fee rate is higher than the Prime’s fee, provide rationale as to why the subcontractor’s risk is greater than the Prime’s. NOTE: Subcontractor/IOT proposals are due by the closing date identified in this announcement.

In accordance with FAR 52.215-22, Limitations on Pass-Through Charges - Identification of Subcontract Effort; To comply with this provision, the contractor shall provide the following information:

(1) The offeror shall identify in its proposal the total cost of the work to be performed by the offeror, and the total cost of the work to be performed by each subcontractor, under the contract, task order, or delivery order.

(2) If the offeror intends to subcontract more than 70 percent of the total cost of work to be performed under the contract, task order, or delivery order, the offeror shall identify in its proposal—

(i) The amount of the offeror’s indirect costs and profit/fee applicable to the work to be performed by the subcontractor(s); and

(ii) A description of the added value provided by the offeror as related to the work to be performed by the subcontractor(s).

(3) If any subcontractor proposed under the contract, task order, or delivery order intends to subcontract to a lower-tier subcontractor more than 70 percent of the total cost of work to be performed under its subcontract, the offeror shall identify in its proposal—

(i) The amount of the subcontractor’s indirect costs and profit/fee applicable to the work to be performed by the lower-tier subcontractor(s); and

(ii) A description of the added value provided by the subcontractor as related to the work to be performed by the lower-tier subcontractor(s).

d. Travel. Separately identify costs for travel for the basic and each option or task order as applicable using Table 3. Provide a breakout of travel costs for each OFY including the purpose and number of trips, origin and destination(s), duration, and travelers per trip.

e. Material. Separately identify costs for material for the basic and each option or task order as applicable using Table 4. Provide an itemized, priced list of all proposed equipment, materials and supplies for each OFY. Provide information regarding the basis of estimates (i.e. vendor quotes, purchase orders, engineering estimates, website URL etc). Provide a breakout and explanation of all other proposed ODCs by OFY.

f. Other Direct Costs (ODCs). Separately identify other direct costs to include consultants for the basic and each option or task order as applicable. If proposing consultants, provide consultant agreements to validate proposed rates and a determination by the offeror that the rate proposed is comparable to other consultant rates for work of similar nature. Substantiate the need for proposed consultant services.

g. Cost of Money (COM). Refer to FAR 52.215-16, Facilities Capital Cost of Money. Provide a schedule which contains proposed cost of money (COM) factors, if applicable, to include a display of all individual bases for the COM amounts. A DD Form 1861 for each OFY must be submitted if proposing COM.

h. Fee. Identify proposed fee base and rate.

i. New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (NMGRT). NMGRT may be applicable to the proposed effort. For assistance in determining the extent to which NMGRT may apply and applicable rates, contact the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, 5301 Central Ave., NE, PO Box 8485, Albuquerque, NM 87198, (505) 841-6200, http://www.state.nm.us/tax/. Identify the cost elements and amounts included in the NMGRT base, if applicable. Demonstrate the method of calculating total tax dollars included in the proposal.

TABLE 1

COST ELEMENT SUMMARY

NOTE: THIS IS A SAMPLE TABLE - ALL OFFERORS SHOULD PROPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPROVED ACCOUNTING PRACTICES.

Beginning OFY*

Ending OFY*

PROPOSEDAMOUNT

DIRECT LABOR

(List each direct labor category separately.)

XXXX

XXXX

SUBCONTRACTS, IOTS, CONSULTANTS (List Separately)

XXXX

MATERIAL

XXXX

TRAVEL

XXXX

ODCs

XXXX

SUBTOTAL COSTS

XXXX

TOTAL COST & FEE

XXXX

TOTAL PRICE

XXXX

*Submit a cost element summary by OFY for the basic, option (if applicable) and each Task Order as appropriate for each year of performance.

TABLE 2

SUBCONTRACT/INTERORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFERS & CONSULTANTS

PRICE SUMMARY

TOTALS

**Identify Statement of Work or Work Breakdown Structure or provide a narrative explanation as an addendum.

TABLE 3

TRAVEL SUMMARY

TABLE 4

BILL OF MATERIALS

OFY or

Vendor/Source

ATTACH THIS PAGE TO THE FIRST PAGE OF YOUR PROPOSAL

COST PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

Place a check by the appropriate items. Write “n/a” next to the item if not applicable.

In accordance with the Cost Proposal Instructions, the following is provided with our proposal:

__ EXCEL spreadsheets of all applicable tables, on CD ROM WITH FORMULAS.

Spreadsheets merely representing hard number inputs are not acceptable.

__ Cost/price analyses of all subcontract and IOT proposals

__ Fully-disclosed subcontracts and IOT proposals which includes Table 1 for each subcontracts and IOT

__ Subcontract information in accordance with FAR 52.215-22, Limitations on Pass-Through Charges – Identification of Subcontract Effort

__ Fully completed Table 1(s), by basic and each option or task order (as applicable) by OFY

__ Fully completed Table 2(s), listing all proposed subcontractors and IOTs by basic, option and task order (as applicable)

__ Fully completed Table 3(s), listing all proposed travel by basic, each option or task order (as applicable) by OFY

__ Fully completed Table 4(s), listing all proposed material by basic, each option or task order (as applicable) by OFY

_ Support for any proposed ODCs to include consultant agreements on all proposed consultants

__ Computations of any composite indirect rates or team labor rates

__ Fully Completed DD1861’s (if proposing COM) by basic and each option or task order (as applicable) by OFY