FA8650-17-S-2002.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis/Notice of Contracting Action Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA8650-17-S-2002

Enabling Technologies for High-speed Operable Systems (ETHOS)

Broad Agency Announcement Title: Enabling Technologies for High-speed Operable Systems (ETHOS)

Broad Agency Announcement Type: Sources Sought Synopsis/Notice of Contracting Action (NOCA)

Broad Agency Announcement Number: FA8650-17-S-2002

Classification Code: A (R&D) NAICS Code: 541712 “Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) with the Aircraft, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts exception” (1500 employees)

Technical POC:

Keith Bowman, RQH Senior Planner, AFRL/RQH, (937) 255-7328, keith.bowman.1@us.af.mil, 1950 5th Street, Bldg 18A, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7328

Contracting POC:

Patrick Walsh, Contract Negotiator, AFRL/RQKPA, (937) 713-9949, patrick.walsh.19@us.af.mil, 2130 Eighth Street, Building 45, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7541 Dan Lyons, Contracting Officer, AFRL/RQKPA, (937) 713-9926, daniel.lyons@us.af.mil, 2130 Eighth Street, Building 45, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7541

********This announcement does not request any white papers or proposals at this time********

This announcement serves two purposes: 1) This is a Notice of Contracting Action for an anticipated upcoming program and BAA announcement as summarized below; and 2) this is also a Sources Sought Notice for the purpose of conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet Air Force needs as identified below:

Background: The High Speed Systems Division within the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) conducts research to develop, demonstrate, integrate and transition high speed vehicle technologies that provide affordable, revolutionary capabilities to the warfighter. Technology developments in high speed systems provide for cost effective weapons and aerospace vehicle platforms capable of accurate and timely delivery of payloads worldwide in support of the Air Force’s desire for rapid, persistent strike/ISR and affordable, responsive space launch. The time frame for development of these capabilities is such that the technologies are demonstrated and matured to a technology readiness level of 6 for mid-term transition in 2025 (persistent engagement) and far-term by 2035 (responsive space launch).

Objective: The overall objective is to identify, develop, mature, and demonstrate technologies that enable refurbishable high speed (M>3) capability for intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance (ISR) and strike platforms by 2028, and for quick-turn fully reusable systems by 2035. It is envisioned that the earlier demonstration systems will be air-launched utilizing rocket-boost to reach hypersonic cruise speeds, and later employing combined cycle engines that permit runway operations. Those mailto:keith.bowman.1@us.af.mil mailto:patrick.walsh.19@us.af.mil mailto:daniel.lyons@us.af.mil technologies that advance the state-of-the-art and that mature the science base to high technology readiness levels will be further considered for incorporation into the AFRL strategic plan.

Sub-Tier Objectives: The Technical Objectives below further define the desired technology areas.

1. High Speed Experimental Sciences

2. High Speed Propulsion Systems

3. Aero-Structures

4. Modeling and Simulation (M&S)

5. Vehicle Design and Integration

Interested parties are invited to submit a Statement of Capabilities (SOC), not to exceed 5 pages, reflecting their interest and capability in meeting the above requirements. Information submitted should be pertinent and specific in the technical area under consideration as outlined above and on each of the following qualifications:

(1) Experience – provide an outline of relevant projects, specific work previously performed, or any in-house research and development effort or similar type work that is currently being performed.

(2) Personnel – provide the professional qualifications and specific experience of scientists, engineers, and technical personnel (i.e., principal investigator, project officer) who may be assigned to perform in the technical areas under consideration.

(3) Facilities & Equipment – provide availability and description of special facilities and equipment required to perform in the technical areas under consideration.

(4) Other – provide any other specific and pertinent information as it pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance our understanding of the interest and capabilities of the marketplace.

Security Classification of the program is anticipated to be at the Secret level. Information involved in this program will be subject to Export Control (International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) 22 CFR 120-131, or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 15 CFR 710-774).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this program is 541712 “Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) with the Aircraft, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts exception” with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees.

Please include the following with your response: name and address of firm, point of contact with telephone number and email address, business size (i.e., large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), woman-owned, economically disadvantaged woman-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone).

Statements of Capabilities are due electronically to the Air Force no later than 6 Sept 2016, 3:00 PM EST, and shall be forwarded to the following email addresses:

patrick.walsh.19@us.af.mil daniel.lyons@us.af.mil keith.bowman.1@us.af.mil

Address contractual questions to Patrick Walsh, Contract Negotiator, (937) 713-9949, patrick.walsh.19@us.af.mil, or Dan Lyons, Contracting Officer, (937) 713-9926, daniel.lyons@us.af.mil.

Address technical questions to Keith Bowman, Program Engineer, (937) 255-7328, keith.bowman.1@us.af.mil.

mailto:patrick.walsh.19@us.af.mil mailto:daniel.lyons@us.af.mil mailto:keith.bowman.1@us.af.mil mailto:patrick.walsh.19@us.af.mil mailto:daniel.lyons@us.af.mil mailto:keith.bowman.1@us.af.mil

This Announcement is not a Solicitation. This is a Sources Sought notice and Notice of Contract Action.

The Sources Sought notice is for planning purposes only. This Sources Sought notice is issued for the purpose of developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government’s requirements.

Response to this notice is strictly voluntary. The requested information is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued.

No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this notice. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with applicable Government regulations.