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NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER

TRAINING SYSTEMS DIVISION

ORLANDO, FL (NAWCTSD)

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA)

N61340-13-R-0056

MODELING AND SIMULATION RESEARCH

FOR THE

DEFENSE MODELING AND SIMULATION

COORDINATION OFFICE

ISSUE DATE: 16 November 2012

BAA EXPIRATION DATE: 15 November 2017

THIS BAA SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL SUPERCEDED OR EXPIRED

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Authority

1.2 Process

1.2.1 Step 1 - Technical Dialog (Telephone Call) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1

1.2.2 Step 2 - Technical Dialog (Informal White Paper) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1

1.2.3 Step 3 - Submission of Formal Research Proposal ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1

1.2.4 Step 4 - Contract Award for Selected Projects --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

1.3 Government Obligation

2.0 M&S RESEARCH NEEDS

2.1 Overview

2.2 Focus Areas

3.0 WHITE PAPER SUBMISSIONS

3.1 White Paper Format

4.0 FORMAL PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

4.1 General Information

4.1.1 Eligibility ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

4.1.2 Post-Employment Conflict of Interest ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

4.1.3 Restrictive Markings on Proposals ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

4.1.4 Data and Software Clauses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

4.1.5 Reporting Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

4.1.6 Non-U.S. Citizen Participation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

4.1.7 Facilities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6

4.1.8 Period of Performance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

4.1.9 Contract Types ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

4.1.10 Formal Proposal Submission Cut-Off Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

4.1.11 Follow-On Contracts --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

4.1.12 Proposal Copies --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

4.1.13 Mailing Address --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

4.2 Formal Proposal Contents

4.2.1 Technical Section Contents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

4.2.1.1 Proposed Research ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7

4.2.1.2 Potential Contribution -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

4.2.1.3 Offeror’s Qualifications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8

4.2.1.4 Personnel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

4.2.1.5 Past Performance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

4.2.1.6 Statement of Work ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8

4.2.2 Administrative Section Contents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

4.2.2.1 Contract Type ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9

4.2.2.2 Environmental Considerations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

4.2.2.3 Organizational Conflicts of Interest ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

4.2.2.4 Security Issues ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

4.2.2.5 Disclosure Requirement ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9

4.2.2.6 Understanding of Evaluation Policy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

4.2.2.7 Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors or Quoters -------------------------------- 9

4.2.2.8 Subcontracting Plan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

4.2.3 Cost Section Contents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10

4.2.3.1 Period of Performance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10

4.2.3.2 Direct Labor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10

4.2.3.3 Materials ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

4.2.3.4 Other Direct Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

4.2.3.5 Indirect Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

4.2.3.6 Fee/Profit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

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5.0 FORMAL PROPOSAL EVALUATION

5.1 Initial Review

5.2 Peer Review

5.2.1 Proposed Research ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

5.2.2 Potential Contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11

5.2.3 Offeror’s Qualifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

5.2.4 Personnel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

5.2.5 Past Performance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11

5.2.6 Cost Realism ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

5.2.7 Administrative Proposal ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

5.3 Proposal Comparisons

6.0 FORMAL PROPOSAL FORMS

LIST OF AMENDMENT CHANGES

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 AUTHORITY

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), issues this Broad Agency Announcement

(BAA) under the provisions of paragraphs 35.016 and 6.102(d)(2) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides for the competitive selection of research proposals. Contract(s) based on responses to this BAA are in full compliance with the provisions of PL 98-369, "The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984."

NAWCTSD contracts with educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private industry for research and development (R&D) in those areas covered in Section 2.0 of this BAA. This BAA is intended to cover R&D in the area of modeling and simulation (M&S) research pertinent to the Department of Defense Modeling and Simulation

Coordination Office (M&SCO).

1.2 PROCESS

The following four-step sequence is established for offerors contemplating submission of a proposal under this BAA.

This sequence allows for an early determination of the potential for interest based on technical merit, applicability to

M&S, and projected funding. This process is designed to limit offeror and Government expenditure of effort to prepare and review formal proposals for research that may have little chance of being supported.

1.2.1 Step 1 - Technical Dialog (Telephone Call)

This step initiates a technical dialog between the Government and the potential offeror. The initial point of contact may direct callers to a specific scientific point of contact based on the topic area and specifics of the proposed research project. The initial contact points for each area of research interest identified in Section 2.0 are shown below:

Research Area Point of Contact Phone

2.2.1 Standards, architectures, networks and environments Brian Miller (571) 372-6677

2.2.2 Management processes for models, simulations, and data Dr. David Lashlee (571) 372-6702

2.2.3 Tools in the form of models, simulations, and authoritative data Frank Mullen (571) 372-6678

2.4.4 Improving the Department M&S Workforce Brian Miller (571) 372-6677

1.2.2 Step 2 - Technical Dialog (Informal White Paper)

This step is a continuation of the technical dialog for projects of interest. The scientific point of contact may request submission of an informal white paper to facilitate their understanding of the scientific and technical aspects of the proposed research project. Although there are no restrictions or formal requirements, use of the white paper is intended to determine which efforts are of sufficient scientific and technical merit preparatory to submission of a formal research proposal as described in Section 4.0; therefore, white papers should not be so lengthy or detailed as to constitute a formal proposal (see Section 3.0). White papers may contain a bottom-line cost estimate.

1.2.3 Step 3 - Submission of Formal Research Proposal

This step ends the technical dialog. If there is sufficient interest in a proposed research project, the scientific point of contact will verbally invite the offeror to submit a formal research proposal (see Section 4.0). Once the Contracting

Office receives a research proposal, communication between scientific personnel and the offeror is permitted only as authorized by the Contracting Officer.

1.2.4 Step 4 - Contract Award for Selected Projects

Regardless of whether the four-step process is used, all proposals will receive an initial review (see Section 5.1) and the

Contracting Officer will notify the offeror, in writing, whether the proposal will be processed for award. The primary basis for selecting proposals for award shall be scientific/technical merit, importance to agency programs, and fund availability. Cost realism and reasonableness shall also be considered to the extent appropriate. See Section 5.2 for specific evaluation criteria.

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1.3 GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION

PERSONS SUBMITTING PROJECT SYNOPSES, WHITE PAPERS AND PROPOSALS ARE CAUTIONED

THAT ONLY A CONTRACTING OFFICER MAY OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ANY

AGREEMENT INVOLVING EXPENDITURE OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS.

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2.0 M&S RESEARCH NEEDS

2.1 OVERVIEW

Modeling and Simulation (M&S) includes real time and faster than real time solutions. The Government seeks novel methodologies that are applicable to the application and management of M&S across the communities to which is applied in the Department, specifically to Strategic Analysis, Acquisition, Experimentation, Operations

Planning, Test and Evaluation, and Training.

While key focus areas have been detailed, the Government is interested in new concepts that may lead to paradigm shifts in modeling and simulation.

2.2 FOCUS AREAS

The following focus areas comprise the primary fields of interest for the M&S program. These do not preclude submission in another category considered by the offeror to have a high probability of interest to the communities that employ modeling and simulation. White papers will be evaluated, in part, by their contribution to one or more of these current areas; or, by exception, to significant contribution in another area.

2.2.1 Standards, architectures, networks and environments

M&SCO is interested in proposals that provide standards architectures, networks, and environments that promote the sharing of tools, data, and information across the Department. This area of interest also includes the development and fostering of common formats and enables the sharing of data and information. Novel ideas that lead to making models, simulations, and data readily accessible to users and reliably applicable by users are sought.

2.2.2 Management processes for models, simulations, and data

Solutions are sought that enable M&S users and developers to easily discover and share M&S capabilities and provide incentives for their use. This interest area also includes approaches that lead to the cost-effective and efficient development and use of M&S systems and capabilities. This focus area also includes the development and fostering of practical verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) guidelines that may vary by application area.

2.2.3 Tools in the form of models, simulations, and authoritative data

Solutions are sought for the representation of the natural and physical environment, systems, and phenomena to include organizational and individual behavior. The focus areas encompasses the full range of DoD interests and should address solutions that provide timely and credible results, make capabilities, limitations, and assumptions easily visible, and are useable across the communities that employ M&S.

2.4.4 Improving the Department M&S Workforce

Solutions are sought that lead to a well-trained Department M&S workforce that is able to employ existing models, simulation, and data to support departmental objectives and advance M&S to support emerging departmental challenges.

3.0 WHITE PAPER SUBMISSIONS

Steps 1 and 2 of the Technical Dialog (Para. 1.2.1-1.2.2) provide for technical interchange prior to the submission of a formal proposal. Any questions or clarification of project objectives or methods may be directly discussed between the

Government representatives and the potential offerors during the Technical Dialog. The purpose of the Technical Dialog is to obviate excessive expenditure of resources for projects that do not warrant consideration based on insufficient technical merits or funding limitations.

3.1 WHITE PAPER FORMAT

Contractor format is acceptable. White papers may contain a rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimate.

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4.0 FORMAL PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

This Section is intended to provide information needed in preparing research proposals for submission to

NAWCTSD. Proposals submitted under this BAA must contain technical, administrative, cost, and other supporting information as described in Subsection 4.2 below.

Most of the information needed to prepare a proposal will be found in Subsection 4.2. Blank proposal forms, included in Section 6.0, are designed to provide the required information needed for contracting purposes. Use of the enclosed proposal forms will expedite award of the research contract.

All proposals should include the information specified in this announcement in order to avoid delays in evaluation.

NAWCTSD encourages nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, small business, and small disadvantaged business concerns to submit research proposals for consideration.

Any questions concerning the preparation or content of the research proposal should be directed to the NAWCTSD

Contracts Competency:

Contract Specialist Phone E-Mail

Annette Cosby (407) 380-4027 annette.cosby@navy.mil

4.1.1 Eligibility

To be eligible for award of a contract, a prospective contractor (except other Governments, including state and local

Governments) must meet certain minimum standards pertaining to financial resources, ability to comply with the performance schedule, prior record of performance, integrity, organization, experience, operational controls, technical skills, facilities, and equipment.

4.1.2 Post-Employment Conflict of Interest

There are certain post-employment restrictions on former federal officers and employees, including special Government employees (Section 207 of Title 18, United States Code). If a prospective offeror believes that a conflict of interest may exist, the situation should be brought to the attention of the NAWCTSD Contracts Competency before time and effort is expended in preparing a proposal.

4.1.3 Restrictive Markings on Proposals

Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall –

(a) Mark the title page with the following legend: “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed -- in whole or in part -- for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of -- or in connection with -- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets];” and

(b) Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend: “Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.”

All offerors should also complete the Research Proposal Cover Page (Attachment (1)) and should complete the statements of Attachment (2) indicating their preference for release of information contained in proposals and their understanding of the policy regarding evaluation of the proposals.

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The offeror is cautioned, however, that portions of the proposal may be subject to release pursuant to the Freedom of

Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, as amended.

4.1.4 Data and Software Clauses

Based on responses to DFARS 252.227-7017 and 252.227-7028 in Attachment (3), the appropriate DFARS clauses will be included in the resultant contract, such as:

252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data-Noncommercial Items

252.227-7014 Rights in Noncommercial Computer Software and Noncommercial Computer Software

Documentation

252.227-7016 Rights in Bid or Proposal Information

252.227-7019 Validation of Asserted Restrictions-Computer Software

252.227-7025 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Government Furnished Information Marked With Restrictive

Legends

252.227-7027 Deferred Ordering of Technical Data or Computer Software

252.227-7030 Technical Data--Withholding of Payment

252.227-7036 Declaration of Technical Data Conformity

252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data

4.1.5 Reporting Requirements

The number and types of reports will be specified in the contractual document. The reports will be prepared and submitted in accordance with the procedures contained in the contract, which will be based on the reporting requirements contained in the contractor's proposal and mutually agreed on before award. NAWCTSD requires the delivery of a final report at the conclusion of each contract, notwithstanding the fact that the research may be continued under a follow-on contract.

Reports shall be prepared in accordance with the “Manual of Style for Naval Air Warfare Center Training System

Division Technical Publications,” available for download at http://www.ntsc.navy.mil/Resources/Library/Library.htm. In addition to the required reporting format, this document also covers distribution statements and their use. If reports are to be formally published, the Government will release such publications in accordance with NAWCTSD internal procedures as documented in Director of

Research and Engineering Memorandum (DOREM) 3915.1A, “Policy on Research Project Publications.”

The Data Item Descriptions most frequently used for the delivery of data under this announcement are DI-MGMT-

80227 (Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report), DI-MCCR-80700 (Computer Software Product End

Items), DI-MGMT-81117 (Technical and Management Work Plan) and DI-MISC-80711A (Scientific and Technical

Report).

4.1.6 Non-U.S. Citizen Participation

If the proposed research (or a portion of the proposed research) can be performed using information that is accessible within the public domain (i.e., is not within one of the situations below), non-U.S. citizens may participate in the resultant contract (or portion of the resultant contract) without additional Government permission.

If the proposed research (or a portion of the proposed research) requires access to critical technology, sensitive unclassified information, For Official Use Only material, or intelligence material, non-U.S. citizens may participate in the resultant contract (or portion of the resultant contract) only if special written permission is granted by the

Director of the M&SCO.

If the proposed research (or a portion of the proposed research) requires access to classified information (i.e., confidential or secret), non-U.S. citizens may participate in the resultant contract (or portion of the resultant contract) only if a Limited Access Authorization (LAA) is granted. A LAA can be granted only in the event that there are no U.S. citizens that can perform the effort. Granting of LAAs is not anticipated under this Broad Agency

Announcement.

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If any non-U.S. citizens require access to M&SCO buildings, special written permission must be requested and obtained from the M&SCO Director and Security Officer through the resultant contract’s Technical Point of

Contact. Requests shall specify purpose, duration, frequency, and location (specific room, lab, etc.).

4.1.7 Facilities

In accordance with FAR 45.302-1, the offeror shall furnish all the facilities required to perform the proposed effort, unless it is determined that one of the exceptions noted in FAR 45.302-1 applies. Facilities (provided under other than a facilities contract) are those properties used for production, maintenance, research, development, or testing. It includes plant equipment and real property (including office furnishings and computer resources). Facilities do not include material, special test equipment, special tooling, or agency-peculiar property. However, all property provided under a facilities contract (including facilities use agreements) are considered facilities.

Agency-peculiar property, as used in DoD, means military property and includes end items and integral components of military weapons systems (e.g., electronic “black boxes”) along with related peculiar support equipment that is not readily available as a commercial item. It does not include government-furnished equipment.

If the Contracting Officer decides to provide facilities to a contractor, no profit or fee shall be allowed on the cost of the facilities when purchased for the account of the Government. It is recommended that offerors become familiar with FAR 45.302.

4.1.8 Period of Performance

Proposals submitted in response to this BAA may be for a period of performance up to five (5) years. Such long-term proposals shall contain a brief summary of the work contemplated for each 12-month period, so contracts may be negotiated for an entire five-year program or for individual one-year increments of the total program. Proposals for periods of less than 12 months will also be favorably considered.

4.1.9 Contract Types

It is anticipated that all offers under $100,000 will be proposed and awarded on a firm-fixed-price completion basis.

It is anticipated that all offers over $100,000 will be proposed and awarded on a cost-reimbursement [cost plus fixed fee, cost (no fee), or cost sharing] completion basis. The Government reserves the right to evaluate and award proposals exceeding $100,000 on a Firm Fixed Price Basis.

A cost-sharing contract is a cost-reimbursement contract in which the contractor receives no fee and is reimbursed only for an agreed-upon portion of its allowable costs. A cost-sharing contract may be used when the contractor agrees to absorb a portion of the costs, in the expectation of substantial compensating benefits.

4.1.10 Formal Proposal Submission Cut-Off Date

Formal proposals must be submitted no later than the BAA expiration date.

4.1.11 Follow-On Contracts

A proposal for continuation of a given research project will be considered on the same basis as proposals for new research. The proposal should be submitted sufficiently in advance of the termination of the existing contract so that if it is accepted, support may be continued without interruption.

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4.1.12 Proposal Copies

Offerors shall submit copies of their proposal as follows:

Proposal Section Paper Electronic

Technical Original plus 4 copies One

Administrative Original plus 4 copies None

Cost Original plus 4 copies One

Each paper and electronic copy must contain any restrictive legends and the electronic copy must be in a format compatible with Microsoft Office.

4.1.13 Mailing Address

All proposals shall be submitted to the address shown in Block 1 of Attachment (1).

4.2 FORMAL PROPOSAL CONTENTS

Each proposal shall be submitted under cover of Attachment (1) and shall contain three distinct sections. The first section shall contain the technical discussion. The second section shall contain contractual information, certifications, and other documentation. The last section shall contain a breakdown of the anticipated costs.

4.2.1 Technical Section Contents

The nature of the effort to be performed will determine its acceptability for award under this BAA. Proposed efforts shall be investigative in nature and explore innovative technology concepts. Development of specific hardware systems shall not be allowed; developments of prototypes to demonstrate the innovative technology concepts are allowed. The technical section shall contain the following:

4.2.1.1 Proposed Research

Details of the scientific and/or technical aspects of the proposed effort, including:

An opening statement that clearly describes the unique, creative and novel nature of the proposed technical approach, A description of the proposed research scope, including overall program objectives and specific program goals, A description of the current level of state-of-the-art technology being explored by the proposed effort, Identification of the technical approach that will be used to meet the program objectives and overcome technical challenges, and rationale and supporting information that gives confidence that the technical approach will be effective, and

A milestone chart for the proposed effort.

4.2.1.2 Potential Contribution

Discuss the potential contribution to research programs relating to M&S programs, including:

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Identification of opportunities for transition of the technology into existing and future systems and/or operational use, and

Identification of the specific areas of understanding and knowledge that are lacking that the proposed effort will address, the specific areas of investigation necessary to advance understanding and knowledge for the purpose of meeting M&SCO program objectives, and the current level of understanding and knowledge in the area of investigation.

4.2.1.3 Offeror’s Qualifications

Detail the offeror's (and any proposed subcontractor’s) capabilities, related experience, facilities, and techniques that will be utilized, including:

Identification of prediction or modeling techniques, test programs and data analysis programs that are key elements in the technical approach (with a discussion on the adequacy and effectiveness of each), and

Information on the facilities and equipment that will be used to accomplish the proposed effort and an explanation of why they are adequate to conduct a successful program.

4.2.1.4 Personnel

Provide information regarding the qualifications, capabilities, and experience of the proposed key personnel (the use of resumes is encouraged). Key personnel are those skilled, experienced, professional and technical personnel essential for successful accomplishment of the proposal objectives, such as the principal investigator, team leader, etc.

4.2.1.5 Past Performance

Provide recent (within the past five (5) years) and relevant past performance information for previous work or experience in the field being proposed for both the offeror and any subcontractors. For each contract and subcontract, provide the following (please ensure all information provided is current):

Contract Number

Name of Contracting Agency

Program Manager (or point of contact familiar with performance) and Telephone Number

Contracting Officer and Telephone Number

Synopsis of Work Performed

Contract Type

Total Contract Value

4.2.1.6 Statement of Work

Prepare a draft Statement of Work that is consistent with the proposed effort and contains the following elements:

Background

Requirements (describe each task to be accomplished), and

Deliverables with Delivery Dates (dates must be consistent with the milestone chart; deliverables must include monthly progress reports, a work plan, and a final technical report and may include software and user’s manuals, conference minutes, presentation materials, prototypes, mockups, etc.)

4.2.2 Administrative Section Contents

This portion of the proposal shall contain the completed certifications and applicable forms contained in this BAA and shall include the following:

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4.2.2.1 Contract Type

Identify the type of completion contract proposed. (Note: Offers proposed on a cost-reimbursement basis must contain evidence that the offeror’s accounting system is approved for such type contracting; i.e., provide identification of audit agency and dates last accounting and estimating system audits were performed. If approval was not obtained before submission of the proposal, the proposal shall address how the offeror will obtain the required approvals. Evidence of an approved accounting system MUST be obtained prior to contract award.)

4.2.2.2 Environmental Considerations

Discuss all applicable environmental and energy conservation objectives associated with the acquisition (see FAR

Part 23), the applicability of an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement (see 40 CFR 1502), the proposed resolution of environmental issues, and any environmentally-related requirements to be included in the resultant contract.

4.2.2.3 Organizational Conflicts of Interest

Identify any members of the offeror’s organization or team with potential conflicts of interest. Possible conflicts of interest include any people with prior federal employment, including employment of the Principal Investigator as a special Government employee (duties, agency with whom employed, dates of employment) within two years from the date of proposal submission. If none, so state.

4.2.2.4 Security Issues

If the offeror is proposing to perform research in a classified area, indicate the level of classification of the research and the level of clearance of the proposed facility, as well as the level of clearance of the potential principal investigator and all other proposed personnel. Also, indicate the Government agency that issued the clearances.

If any non-U.S. citizens will perform any portion of the proposed research, indicate the level of participation and the type of information to which the non-U.S. citizen will require access or be granted access (see paragraph 4.1.7): (1) public domain; (2) critical technology, sensitive unclassified information, For Official Use Only material, and/or intelligence material; and/or (3) classified information.

4.2.2.5 Disclosure Requirement

Completion of Attachment (2) is prerequisite to evaluation of the proposal under this BAA.

4.2.2.6 Understanding of Evaluation Policy

Completion of Attachment (2) is prerequisite to evaluation of the proposal under this BAA.

4.2.2.7 Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors or Quoters

Completion of Attachment (3) is prerequisite to award under this BAA.

4.2.2.8 Subcontracting Plan

If the total amount of the proposal exceeds $550,000 and the offeror is a large business, the offeror shall prepare and submit a Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan. A mutually agreeable Subcontracting Plan will be included in and made a part of the resultant contract. The contract cannot be executed unless the Contracting Officer determines that the Subcontracting Plan provides the maximum practicable opportunity for small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small business concerns to participate in the performance of the contract. Should the offeror’s Subcontracting Plan be determined acceptable and should the offeror fail to comply with the terms of the Subcontracting Plan, noncompliance will be considered to be a material breach of the contract.

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4.2.3 Cost Section Contents

In accordance with FAR 15.403-3, a detailed cost proposal shall be submitted with the research proposal and shall include, as a minimum, the following information (contractor’s format is acceptable):

4.2.3.1 Period of Performance

Identify the proposed duration of the effort.

4.2.3.2 Direct Labor

Provide a list of participants, by category (and name, if appropriate), showing the hours and labor rates to be charged for each and the total amount per year proposed to be paid for each. For proposals from universities, the time and amounts to be charged should be identified by academic year and summer effort. Disclose and explain the basis of any escalation factors utilized.

4.2.3.3 Materials

Provide an itemized list of permanent equipment showing the cost of each item and the basis for the proposed cost.

Provide a general description and total estimated cost of expendable equipment and supplies. Permanent equipment is any article of non-expendable tangible personal property having a useful life of more than two (2) years and an acquisition cost of $500 or more per unit. Permanent equipment costs shall not be fee/profit bearing.

4.2.3.4 Other Direct Costs

4.2.3.4.1 Travel

Include contemplated expenditures for travel with explanations for each trip and its proposed length and number of participants. The breakdown of these costs shall show the airfare, per diem rates, car rental rate, and any other travel expenses (such as parking fees, etc.) and shall be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

4.2.3.4.2 Subcontracts

Subcontractor cost proposals shall meet all of the requirements stated herein for the prime contractor. Subcontractor cost breakdowns may be submitted under separate cover.

4.2.3.4.3 Consultants

Provide a breakdown of any costs for consulting services showing number of days, daily rates, and estimated travel/per diem costs to the level of detail described in 4.2.3.4.1. The need for consulting services must be explained and the basis for the daily rates must be provided.

4.2.3.4.4 Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous costs may include such items as publication charges, copying, subscriptions, photography, graphics, etc., only if they are consistent with and allowable under the offeror’s cost accounting system.

4.2.3.5 Indirect Costs

Indirect rates (overhead, G&A, etc.) utilized must be disclosed. Indicate whether any indirect rates used are fixed or provisional and the time frames to which they are applicable (e.g., a fixed rate may apply until a specified date, after which the rate becomes provisional). Proposals for contracts subject to FAR Subpart 31.2 shall complete

Attachment (4). Facilities capital cost of money (FCCM) will not be an allowable cost in any resulting contract if the offeror’s proposal fails to identify or propose FCCM (see FAR 15.408(i)).

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4.2.3.6 Fee/Profit

The proposed fee or profit, if any, which the organization proposes to assess the research project and how the fee/profit was derived. Reminder: Permanent equipment costs and the cost of facilities when purchased for the account of the Government (i.e., charged as a direct cost) shall not be fee/profit bearing.

5.0 FORMAL PROPOSAL EVALUATION

5.1 INITIAL REVIEW

Upon receipt of a proposal, the Government will perform an initial review of the proposal’s scientific/technical merit and potential contribution to the Navy mission. The Government will also determine if funds are expected to be available based on the proposed cost for the effort. Proposals not considered having sufficient scientific/technical merit or relevance to the Navy’s needs, or those in areas for which funds are not expected to be available, may be declined without being subject to the detailed peer review described below. At this stage, scientific/technical merit, relevance to the Navy’s needs, and availability of funding are of equal importance.

5.2 PEER REVIEW

Formal proposals not declined as a result of the initial review will be subject to a detailed extensive peer review by highly qualified personnel from both inside and outside the Government. This evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the following criteria, which are listed in descending order of importance:

5.2.1 Proposed Research

The overall scientific and/or technical merits of the proposed research, including the adequacy and effectiveness of any analysis and/or testing required to substantiate the technology being developed.

5.2.2 Potential Contribution

The potential contributions of the effort to M&S and the extent to which the research effort will contribute to balancing overall M&S research relating to training and testing systems, devices and technology.

5.2.3 Offeror’s Qualifications

The offeror’s capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques, or unique combinations of these that are integral factors for achieving the proposal objectives.

5.2.4 Personnel

The qualifications, capabilities, and experience of the proposed key personnel, such as the principal investigator, team leader, etc. Key personnel are those skilled, experienced, professional and technical personnel essential for successful accomplishment of the proposal objectives.

5.2.5 Past Performance

The offeror’s record of past performance on similar efforts, including the quality of the product or service provided, timeliness of performance, and the offeror’s ability to control costs. The Government may contact references other than those identified by the offeror.

5.2.6 Cost Realism

The reasonableness and realism of proposed costs and fees (if any).

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5.2.7 Administrative Proposal

The Contracting Officer will review the administrative section of the proposal for compliance.

5.3 PROPOSAL COMPARISONS

Each proposal will be evaluated based on the merit and relevance of the specific research proposed as it relates to the overall M&SCO M&S research program, rather than against other proposals for research in the same general area.

6.0 FORMAL PROPOSAL FORMS

List of Attachments Number of Pages

(1) Research Proposal Cover Page

(2) Disclosure Requirement and Evaluation Policy Understanding: Policy Statement, Statement of Disclosure Concurrence, and Statement of Evaluation Policy

Understanding

(3) Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of

Offerors or Quoters

(4) DD Form 1861, Contract Facilities Capital Cost of Money

Attachment (1)

RESEARCH PROPOSAL COVER PAGE

1. To: 2. M&SCO M&S Focus Area

Naval Air Warfare Command, Training Systems Division

Attn: Code 25312 M&S BAA Contracting Officer

12350 Research Parkway

Orlando, FL 32826-3275

(see paragraph 4.1.13 for number and types of copies to be submitted)

2.2.1 Standards, architectures, networks and environments

2.2.2 Management processes for

models, simulations and data

2.2.3 Tools in the form of

models, simulations, and authoritative data

2.2.4 Improving the Department

M&S Workforce

2.2.6 Composable Mission Space

Environments

2.2.7 Collaborative

Environments for Engineering and Simulation Education

3. From (name and address of offeror):

4. Government Point of Contact During Technical Dialog

5. Type and Size of Business:

Large

Individual

Partnership

Small Business

SDB

Women-Owned SB

Corporation, incorporated in state of:

6. CAGE:

7. DUNS:

8. TIN:

9. Proposal Title:

10. Requested Start Date:

11. Total Proposed Contract Value:

12. Requested Duration:

13. Proposal Valid Until (minimum six months):

14. Type of Contract Proposed:

Firm Fixed Price (<$100K)

Cost Plus Fixed Fee

Cost, No Fee

Cost Sharing

15. Address to Which Payment Shall Be Mailed (if different from Block 4):

16. Offeror’s technical representative authorized to conduct negotiations (Principal Investigator):

17. Offeror’s administrative representative authorized to conduct negotiations:

Name

Primary

Alternate

Telephone No.

Name

Primary

Alternate

Telephone No.

18. Proposal Contents (if not applicable, enter “N/A” under Page):

Page Technical Section Page Administrative Section Page Cost Section

Proposed Research Contract Type

Detailed Cost Estimate

Breakdown Potential Contribution Organizational Conflicts of Interest

Offeror’s Qualifications Security Issues

DD Form 1861, Contract

Facilities Capital Cost of

Money (see Attachment (4))

Personnel

Disclosure Requirement and Evaluation Policy

Understanding: Policy Statement, Statement of

Disclosure Concurrence, and Statement of

Evaluation Policy Understanding (see

Attachment (2))

Past Performance

Draft Description of Work

Representations, Certifications and Other

Statements of Offerors or Quoters (see

Attachment (3))

19. Authorized Representative:

Typed Name: ______________________________

Title: _____________________________________

Signature: __________________________________

Date signed: ________________________________

Attachment (2)

DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

AND

EVALUATION POLICY UNDERSTANDING

POLICY STATEMENT

The Navy has a continuing interest in receiving and evaluating proposals containing new ideas, suggestions, and inventive concepts for weapons, supplies, facilities, devices, and equipment. For this BAA, the focus on these initiatives is to enhance M&SCO M&S capabilities. However, Government personnel and contractors are constantly engaged in R&D activities, and the substance of your proposal may already be known to Government employees or contractors, or may even be in the public domain. For such reasons it is desirable, when receiving proposals for evaluation, to insure that the persons submitting them are aware of the conditions under which the Navy will consider them.

It must be understood that the receipt and evaluation of the proposal by NAWCTSD does not imply a promise to pay, a recognition of novelty or originality, or any relationship which might require the Government to pay for use of information to which it is otherwise lawfully entitled.

Due care will be exercised to ensure that, in addition to technical design or concept data submitted, administrative and cost data will not be used by the Government for any purpose other than evaluation of the proposal.

Administrative and cost data will not be disclosed to non-Government participants. Additionally, such data will not be disclosed outside the Government or be duplicated, used or disclosed in whole or in part by the Government, except for tracking and record purposes or to evaluate the proposal. This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in such data if it is obtained from another source, or is in the public domain.

All research proposals will be treated as privileged information before award and contents will only be disclosed for purposes of evaluation. Your voluntary submission will be handled in accordance with established Government procedures for safeguarding such articles or information against unauthorized disclosure. All Government reviewers will be made aware that proposals sent to them are not to be duplicated, used, or disclosed in whole or in part for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal, without the written permission of the offeror.

You should be aware that, despite all precautions, we may be able to protect the confidentiality of proposal only to the extent that it is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (see FAR Subpart 24.2).

Upon receipt, your proposal will be submitted to the appropriate technical experts for evaluation. Your proposal will undergo initial review within sixty (60) days after receipt. If additional time for this review is required, you will be notified in writing. Processing of proposals not declined as a result of the initial review may require as much as

120 days.

Attachment (2)

Having read and understood the above policy, please execute and submit the following statements:

STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE

PREFERENCE

This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the

Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed -- in whole or in part -- for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, if a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of – or in connection with -- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the

Government's right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction.

The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]: ________________

All data contained in this proposal are subject to this restriction.

Permission is hereby granted to NAWCTSD to evaluate this proposal, which may include evaluation by evaluators both within and outside the

Government, with the understanding that written agreement not to disclose this information shall be obtained from any non-Government evaluator.

STATEMENT OF

UNDERSTANDING

OF EVALUATION POLICY

It is understood that the Department of the Navy has accepted the above proposal for the purpose of evaluating it and advising of any possible Navy interest.

It is further understood that such acceptance does not imply or create a promise to pay; an obligation to give up any legal right or to assume any duty; a recognition of novelty, originality or priority; or any relationship, contractual or otherwise, such as would render the

Government liable to pay for or give up any legal right or assume any obligation for disclosure or use of any information in the proposal to which the Government would otherwise lawfully be entitled.

Company or Corporation Name:

Proposal Title:

Signature:

Name and Title/Position of Authorized Rep Signing:

Date:

BAA Number: N61340-13-R-0056

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REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS OR QUOTERS

A. The following FAR provision must be completed ONLY if the proposed contract type is firm fixed price:

52.203-2 CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (APR 1985)

(a) The offeror certifies that

(1) The prices in this offer have been arrived at independently, without, for the purpose of restricting competition, any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other offeror or competitor relating to (i) those prices, (ii) the intention to submit an offer, or (iii) the methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered;

(2) The prices in this offer have not been and will not be knowingly disclosed by the offeror, directly or indirectly, to any other offeror or competitor before bid opening (in the case of a sealed bid solicitation) or contract award (in the case of a negotiated solicitation) unless otherwise required by law; and

(3) No attempt has been made or will be made by the offeror to induce any other concern to submit or not to submit an offer for the purpose of restricting competition.

(b) Each signature on the offer is considered to be a certification by the signatory that the signatory

(1) Is the person in the offeror's organization responsible for determining the prices being offered in this bid or proposal, and that the signatory has not participated and will not participate in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) above; or

(2)(i) Has been authorized, in writing, to act as agent for the following principals in certifying that those principals have not participated, and will not participate in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) above _______________________________________

(insert full name of person(s) in the offeror's organization responsible for determining the prices offered in this bid or proposal, and the title of his or her position in the offeror's organization);

(ii) As an authorized agent, does certify that the principals named in subdivision (b)(2)(i) above have not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) above; and

(iii) As an agent, has not personally participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) above.

(c) If the offeror deletes or modifies subparagraph (a)(2) above, the offeror must furnish with its offer a signed statement setting forth in detail the circumstances of the disclosure.

{end of provision}

2 of 21 Attachment (3)

B. The following DFARS provisions must be completed ONLY if the proposal is for supplies or services involving supplies:

252.225-7000 BUY AMERICAN STATUTE--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE

(JUN 2012)

(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item”, “component”, “domestic end product”, “foreign end product”, “qualifying country”, “qualifying country end product”, and “United States” have the meanings given in the Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program clause of this solicitation.

(b) Evaluation. The Government-

(1) Will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Part 225 of the Defense Federal

Acquisition Regulation Supplement; and

(2) Will evaluate offers of qualifying country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy

American statute or the Balance of Payments Program.

(c) Certifications and identification of country of origin.

(1) For all line items subject to the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program clause of this solicitation, the offeror certifies that-

(i) Each end product, except those…