DARPA-BAA-16-22_Amendment_1.pdf

DARPA-BAA-16-22 Improv – Amendment 1 1

The purpose of this Amendment 1 to DARPA-BAA-16-22, Improv, is to make the following changes. Each referenced section of the BAA is hereby entirely replaced with the corresponding section shown below. Changed text is highlighted in yellow.

In addition, the entire attachment “DARPA-BAA-16-22 Attachment 5 Proposal Template – Statement of Work” is hereby replaced with “DARPA-BAA-16-22 Attachment 5 Proposal Template – Statement of Work – Amendment 1.” Changed text is highlighted in yellow.

Except as referenced above, no other changes have been made to DARPA-BAA-16-22 or its attachments.

DARPA-BAA-16-22 Changes:

1. Part I, Dates, FAQ Submission Deadline: June 1 May 18, 2016, 4:00 p.m.

2. Part I, Dates, Full Proposal Due Date: June 8 May 25, 2016, 4:00 p.m.

3. Part II, Section 1.2.3 Feasibility Study (Phase 1)

The purpose of the Feasibility Study activity is to gain more clarity on the capability of the proposed product or system and the level of effort required to realize it. This clarity could be provided by a detailed engineering treatment of the product or system, but alternative approaches are not excluded as long as the proposer can: (1) quantitatively predict the performance of the proposed product or system; and (2) demonstrate their ability to complete a functioning prototype within the timing and funding constraints outlined herein.

For each proposal selected for award, DARPA anticipates issuing a purchase order within four seven weeks of the proposal submission deadline stated herein. The period of performance (PoP) for the Feasibility Study is 30 days from the issuance date of the purchase order. Upon conclusion of the Feasibility Study PoP, a report must be delivered that describes (1) the results of the study, and (2) what else can be learned by building the prototype. Based on the evaluation criteria herein, the Government may or may not select a proposed product or system to proceed to the Prototype Construction phase; the Feasibility Study report will provide the basis for the Government’s decision.

4. Part II, Section 4.2.1 Abstract Information

As stated above, all proposers are required to submit an abstract in advance of a full proposal. DARPA will respond to abstracts with a statement as to whether DARPA is interested in the idea. If submission of a full proposal is not recommended, DARPA’s response will include feedback regarding the rationale for this decision. Regardless of DARPA’s response to an abstract, proposers may submit a full proposal. DARPA will review all conforming full proposals using the published evaluation criteria and without regard to any comments resulting from the review of an abstract. Likewise, a favorable response to an abstract is not a guarantee that a proposal based on the abstract will ultimately be selected for award negotiation. Proposers may anticipate a response within approximately two weeks thirty days from the abstract submission deadline.

5. Part II, Section 4.2.1.1 Abstract Format, I. Cover Sheet

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I. Cover Sheet: Provide the following information:

(1) Label: “Abstract”

(2) BAA number (DARPA-BAA-16-22)

(3) Abstract title

(4) Lead organization name (may be “Individual”)

(5) Technical point of contact (POC) including name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address

(6) Administrative POC including name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address

(7) Security POC including name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address

(if known/applicable)

(8) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known/applicable)

(9) Primary subcontractors (if known/applicable)

(10) Identify any other solicitation(s) to which this concept has been proposed

6. Part II, Section 4.3.2 Full Proposal Submission Deadline

The full proposal package, including all applicable attachments and any proprietary subcontractor cost proposals, must be submitted per the instructions outlined herein and received by DARPA no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 25 June 8, 2016. Proposals received after this time and date may not be reviewed.

7. Part II, Section 4.5.1 Transmission Instructions for UNCLASSIFIED Abstracts and Proposals

Unclassified abstracts and proposals may be either mailed (regular or express delivery) or hand-carried to DARPA. Submissions sent via email or fax will may not be accepted (with the exception of proprietary subcontractor cost proposals as described in Attachment 2 to the BAA).

Proposers must provide two copies of every complete submission package—one paper copy and one copy on CD or DVD. Disks must be labeled with the submission title, the proposer’s name and organization, and either “Abstract” or “Proposal,” as applicable.

Submissions must be addressed to:

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ATTN: DARPA/DSO BAA Office Reference: DARPA-BAA-16-22 675 North Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-2114