FA8650-22-S-5005 NOCA.pdf

NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION (NOCA)

Program Title: Functional Responsive Experimentation for Systems and Humans (FRESH)

Announcement Type: Notice of Contract Action (NOCA)

Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Number: FA8650-22-S-5005

NAICS Code: 541715 (Research and Technology in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology))

Technical POC: Dr. Regina Shia, Program Manager, AFRL/RXAS, regina.shia@us.af.mil

Contracting POCs: Ms. Melissa Prickett (Primary), Contract Negotiator, AFRL/RXKMA, melissa.prickett@us.af.mil; Mr. Mark Merrifield, Contracting Officer, AFRL/RXKMA, mark.merrifield@us.af.mil.

*********This announcement does not request proposals/documentation at this time*********

The following program is an anticipated requirement for the Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing directorate, Functional Materials Division, Soft Matters Materials Branch, AFRL/RXAS, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. A BAA for this program is anticipated to be published October/November 2021.

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 funding availability may occur at the discretion of the Government.

The purpose of this notice is to provide information about a BAA for the Functional Responsive Experimentation for Systems and Humans (FRESH) program.

This notice is not a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with any communication submitted in response to this notice.

BACKGROUND: USAF missions require sustained operations in multiple environmental conditions and for consecutive days. Material advances are needed to optimize mission success in the areas of biological technology and highly flexible polymer and responsive materials. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Soft Matter Materials Branch (AFRL/RXAS) has a long-standing history of conducting research in the fields of biotechnology, polymers and responsive materials. The capability to exploit biology and its processes for use in military applications is critical for revolutionizing the identification of hazardous materials, infectious diseases, and changes in human biological processes to detect performance decrements. In addition, biodegradable methods of sensing ensure the safety and security of military operations. Also critical is the ability to assess advanced materials and their structures and for the development of devices for energy storage/generation/transduction applications as well as for sensing, communication and opto-electronic applications. RXAS overall focuses on discovery, characterization, development and ultimately device creation utilizing unique and novel materials for Air Force applications. The objective of this effort is continued research into biological, polymer and responsive materials for Air Force applications.

Research includes fundamental discovery of new materials and development of prototype devices or mailto:regina.shia@us.af.mil mailto:melissa.prickett@us.af.mil mailto:mark.merrifield@us.af.mil sensors utilizing these materials.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION: The objective of this effort is to explore biotechnology, polymer and responsive material advances in order to sustain and/or optimize Air Force assets to include use in air, space, weapon systems applications and human cognitive/physiological monitoring. Objectives also include the evaluation of new and/or modified materials systems as well as new/improved laboratory procedures and characterization/analysis/modeling techniques to evaluate materials performance.

Development of materials and processing methodologies to create advanced materials and devices vital to the Air Force is the ultimate goal. Relevant environmental testing and end-user evaluations will be essential components during the technology transition phase.

THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY: It is anticipated that a BAA providing more details for this program may be released in October/November 2021. The BAA will be made available at beta.SAM.gov. Direct any questions to the contracting and program points of contact identified in this announcement.

BUDGET: A potential Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract is anticipated with an estimated ceiling amount of $75,000,000. This funding profile is an estimate only and not a contractual obligation for funding. All funding is subject to change due to Government discretion and availability. Potential offerors should be aware that due to unanticipated budget fluctuations, funding in any or all areas may change with little or no notice.

ANTICPIATED CONTRACT TYPE: A Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) (Completion)

BAA TYPE: 1-Step, Closed BAA with Full & Open Competition

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS.

DO NOT SUMBIT PROPOSALS AND/OR ANY DOCUMENTATION AT THIS TIME.

ANY PROPOSALS/DOCUMENTATION RECEIVED WILL BE DISREGARDED.

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