Appendix_G-3_2018_JTWS_ELINT.pdf

SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY, AND

LOGISTICS PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR SPECIAL

RECONNAISSANCE, SURVEILLANCE AND EXPLOITATION (SOF AT&L-SRSE)

APPENDIX G-3 2018 TO

BROAD AGENCY

ANNOUNCEMENT USSOCOM-

BAAST-2015

1.0 Introduction: SRSE Joint Threat Warning Systems (JTWS) is requesting special attention be given to Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) for the period specified below. This BAA appendix is meant to focus industry on supporting JTWS in the rapid development of critical small (SWaP) ELINT sensors to fill an enduring requirement.

2.1. General Information:

2.2. Agency: USSOCOM

2.3. Program Office: SOF AT&L-SRSE. This BAA appendix specifically targets technologies related to PEO-SRSE’s JTWS portfolio of ELINT programs and should not be used to submit to any other PEO within SOF-AT&L.

2.4. Appendix Title: Appendix G-3 2018, Joint Threat Warning Electronic Intelligence

2.5. BAA Number: USSOCOM-BAAST-2015

2.6. Closing Date: This BAA appendix will remain open through APR 26, 2018 unless superseded, amended, or cancelled. White papers may be submitted any time during this period subject to the submission process described in this BAA appendix.

2.7. Points of Contact (POC):

Contracting POC:

Primary: Eric N. Carlin, Phone 813-826-3124, Email eric.carlin@socom.mil Secondary: Donna W. Guarrera, Phone 813-826-7069, Email donna.guarrera@socom.mil

Technical POC:

Primary: LCDR Damon Gass, Phone 813-826-7421, Email damon.gass@socom.mil

2.8. Technology Area of Interest:

The following sections provide a brief description of the area and a list of technologies of interest. JTWS is interested in projects starting at a minimum of Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 (as defined by the Department of Defense (DOD) Acquisition Guidebook (September 16, 2013)); at project completion, deliverables should be a minimum TRL 7.

2.8.1 ELINT: Special Operations Combatant Craft must detect threat radars, to include airborne surveillance, and high elevation based systems, before being detected by the mailto:eric.carlin@socom.mil mailto:donna.guarrera@socom.mil mailto:damon.gass@socom.mil threat radar to provide time to effect an appropriate response. Technologies of interest are:

2.8.1.1 Modular, scalable components utilizing open architecture standards for both hardware and software that can be interchanged by operational planners for variance in target frequencies and power requirements, and easily upgraded when technology becomes available

2.8.1.2 Capabilities that integrate with existing SOF platforms

2.8.1.3 RF Location and Direction Finding signal processing algorithms and hardware

2.8.1.4 Ruggedized systems for a maritime environment and meet the environmental requirements in MIL STD 810G

2.8.1.5 Systems that are able to be powered using a maximum of two BA5590 or similar SOF standard batteries

2.8.1.6 Systems with a total size of the kit, including all components, that do not exceed one half of a standard rack, and do not exceed 50 lbs

2.8.1.7 Kits that are able to detect ELINT signals up to 40 Ghz

3.1 Submission Instructions for Appendix G-3 2018 to Broad Agency Announcement USSOCOM-BAAST-2015

3.2 Technology Development Schedule: Offerors are advised to consider a time period for development of between 12 and 24 months to complete all efforts for each submission under Appendix G-3 2018.

3.3 Quad Chart and White Paper Submission and Review Periods: The Appendix G-3 2018, will open on February 26, 2018 and close on April 26, 2018 at 11:59 P.M. EST.

White Papers and Quad Charts may be submitted at any time during the open period.

USSOCOM SOF AT&L-SR intends to conduct scientific and peer reviews after the submission period of this appendix closes. USSOCOM will notify Offerors whether or not their quad chart/white paper was selected for submission of a proposal. This process usually takes 6-8 weeks after the appendix is closed.

3.3.1 Instructions for the Preparation and Submission of Quad Chart and White Paper

3.3.1.1 A Quad Chart and White Paper (QC/WP) is intended to gain a preliminary assessment of the Government’s interest prior to incurring the additional expense associated with a full proposal submission. Those QC/WPs found to be consistent with the intent of this BAA may be invited to submit a full technical and cost proposal. This however does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Based on the initial assessment, Offerors may be requested to submit a full proposal or may be informed that the prospective science or technology is not in alignment with current program interests. This is intended to reduce unnecessary handling of proposals and proposal preparation costs. All responsible organizations may submit a quad chart and white paper which shall be considered.

3.3.1.2 Proposals. Additional information regarding proposal submission requirements will be provided after the decision is made to pursue the QC/WP. The following general guidance is provided for reference: Proposals submitted under this Appendix G-3 2018 are expected to be unclassified; all proposal submissions will be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with applicable federal law and DOD/USSOCOM regulations;

Offerors shall appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information or other restrictions. However, the Government prefers that information received be non-proprietary. If Offerors need to submit any classified information they should contact the Contracting Officer listed in Section 2.6. Additional information regarding Proposal requirements will be provided if the Government decides to pursue the QC/WP submission. NOTE: Offerors are notified that only full proposals (not the QC/WP) will be subjected to a complete proposal technical evaluation.

3.3.1.3 Submission – QC and WP shall be submitted at the same time (same upload submission);

otherwise the Government will not review. Electronic submission via web page https://www.socom.mil/SOF-ATL/Pages/baa.aspx. NOTE: Do not combine the quad chart and white paper into a single file. Submit each as a separate file. DO NOT password protect the files.

3.3.1.4 Submission Content and Formats. Note that requests for alternative proposal formats may be appropriate and should be coordinated with the SOF AT&L-KI Contracting Officer.

Quad Chart (PDF Format)

• Number of pages – 1

• Font – Times New Roman, 12 Point

• Page orientation – landscape

• Paper size – 8.5 x 11 inch

• Upper left quad – Pictorial data or representation

• Upper right quad – Description of effort and perceived benefits

• Lower left quad – Summary cost data; labor, materials, subcontracting, travel, profit

• Lower right quad – Project schedule, milestones and deliverables

White Papers (PDF Format)

• Number of pages – 5 pages excluding cover page. Pages shall be numbered.

• Cover Page – Labeled “WHITE PAPER” and shall include 1) BAA number and

Appendix, 2) proposal title, 3) company information to include address, phone, fax, CAGE Code, DUNS Number, and technical & contracts contact information with email address.

• Technical Concept/Narrative – a description of the effort and applicability to the identified program area mission and the objectives/benefits to be derived as a result of the effort. This shall include;

1. Brief (4 – 5 sentence) executive overview of delivered capability,

2. Technical approach (why this approach is superior to alternatives and/or current practice),

3. Effort’s perceived benefit (How will this effort improve or replace the state- of-the-art?),

4. Technical risk areas (to include mitigation plan),

5. Performance period,

6. Pricing ROM, https://www.socom.mil/SOF-ATL/Pages/baa.aspx

7. Expected deliverables and

8. Any other technical data/information to be conveyed for consideration to include the final deliverable(s) or end item(s).

• Paper Size- 8.5 x 11 inch paper

• Margins – 1”

• Spacing – Single or double

• Font – Times New Roman, 12 Point

• Microsoft Windows or .PDF format

3.4 Criteria, Relative Importance, and Method for Selecting Proposals for Award:

The Government will review each QC/WP and select the Offerors that have the greatest potential to meet the needs of USSOCOM technology requirements based on the areas stated in USSOCOM-BAAST-2015 Appendix G-3 2018. Initially, a determination will be made if each Offeror is technically qualified and has a comprehensive understanding to undertake the development of the technology based on the information stated in the QC/WP. The Government will determine the most technically competent and capable of the qualified Offerors using the criteria below.

• Criteria (Factors) for Selecting QC/WP for Full Proposal Submission:

o Importance to agency programs, o Technical merit/applicability, and o Funds availability.

• Relative Importance: All Factors are of equal importance.

Method of Evaluation: Peer or scientific review.