Appendix_G-5_2018_Maritime_TTL_30May18.pdf

SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY, AND

LOGISTICS PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR SPECIAL

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

APPENDIX G-5 2018 TO

BROAD AGENCY

ANNOUNCEMENT USSOCOM-

BAAST-2015

1.0 Introduction: SRSE is requesting special attention be given to Maritime Tracking, Tagging, and Locating (TTL) for the period specified below. This BAA appendix is meant to focus industry on supporting Maritime TTL capability gaps. Due to the nature of these capability gaps, the technology areas of interest for this BAA appendix are classified.

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 Maritime TTL capability gaps and should not be used to submit to any other PEO within SOF-AT&L.

2.4 Appendix Title: Appendix G-5 2018, SRSE Maritime TTL

2.5 BAA Number: USSOCOM-BAAST-2015

2.6 Closing Date: This BAA appendix will remain open through JUL 13, 2018 unless superseded, amended, or cancelled.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: Samuel J. Witt, Phone 813-826-6966, Email samuel.witt@socom.mil

Secondary: Eric N. Carlin, Phone 813-826-3124, Email eric.carlin@socom.mil

Technical POC:

Primary: Montana E. Feix, Phone 813-826-5082, Email montana.feix@socom.mil

Secondary: Jennifer A. Powers, Phone 813-826-7424, Email jennifer.powers@socom.mil

2.8 Technology Area of Interest:

The technology areas of interest for this Appendix are classified and must be requested by interested offerors. Interested offerors shall submit Defense Security Service (DSS) documentation that approves the storage of CLASSIFIED material (to include ship-to address), and the individual(s) requesting such material shall have current/valid Security Clearances

(documentation needs to be provided as well). Providing complete packages/copies of all mailto:samuel.witt@socom.mil mailto:eric.carlin@socom.mil mailto:montana.feix@socom.mil mailto:jennifer.powers@socom.mil documentation is required. Incomplete packages, pending, or in-process documentation/clearances will NOT be accepted.

Submit requests for security approval to both:

Samuel J. Witt, Phone 813-826-6966, Email samuel.witt@socom.mil

Jennifer A. Powers, Phone 813-826-7424, Email powersj@socom.mil

Upon request from an interested party and verification that all clearance requirements have been satisfied, the Government will provide the classified attachments. Requests for the requirements must be made by 22 June 2018.

USSOCOM will NOT sponsor offerors for Security Clearances to enable access to the

CLASSIFIED portions of this requirement.

3.1 Submission Instructions for Appendix G-5 2018 to Broad Agency

Announcement USSOCOM-BAAST-2015

3.1.1 Technology Development Schedule: Offerors are advised to consider a time period for development of between 9 and 12 months to complete all efforts for each submission under Appendix G-5 2018. For efforts which would exceed 12 months, please develop and discuss phased approaches with specific deliverables at the end of each phase in your proposal.

3.1.2 Quad Chart and White Paper Submission and Review Periods: The Appendix G-5

2018, will open on May 31, 2018 and close on July 13, 2018 at 1300 EST. White

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

USSOCOM SOF AT&L-SR intends to conduct specific and peer reviews during the submission period and after closing this appendix. USSOCOM will notify Offerors whether or not their quad chart/white paper was selected for submission of a proposal.

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

3.1.3.1 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.

mailto:samuel.witt@socom.mil mailto:montana.feix@socom.mil

3.1.3.2 Submission – QC and WP shall be submitted at the same time either via email or

CD-ROM/DVD; otherwise the Government will not review. 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.

All white QC and WP documents shall be submitted via electronic media, no paper copies will be accepted. All proposal documents and CDs containing classified information shall be properly marked IAW DoD 5200.01, DoD Information Security

Program: Marking of Classified Information. All CDs must be “read only”. The

Government will perform a virus scan on all electronic files/CDs provided by the

Offerors. Any submittal failing the virus scan shall be immediately disqualified and returned to the Offeror.

Hand delivery is permitted and encouraged by an individual from the Offeror or teaming partner's staff. A messenger service delivering the QC and WP package on behalf of the

Offeror is not considered a hand delivery, and will not be accepted. All hand-carried proposals, to include CD-ROMs/DVDs, shall be delivered to the address below.

Proposals may also be mailed using appropriate safeguards as outlined in the National

Industrial Security Program Operating Manual. Offerors are requested to provide a 24-hour notice to the Points of Contact (POC) at the telephone numbers below to provide notification of pending arrival:

Primary POC: Montana Feix, Phone 813-826-5082, SIPR montana.feix@socom.smil.mil

Alternate POC: Eric Carlin, Phone 813-826-3124, SIPR eric.carlin@socom.smil.mil

All electronic media shall be double wrapped and addressed as follows:

The outer package:

USSOCOM SOF AT&L-PEO SRSE

ATTN: Montana E. Feix

RE: BAAST Appendix G-5

7701 Tampa Point Blvd

MacDill AFB FL 33621-5323

The inside package shall be marked as follows:

USSOCOM SOF AT&L-PEO SRSE

ATTN: Montana E. Feix

TO BE OPENED BY ADDRESSEE ONLY

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

Contracting Officer.

Quad Chart (PDF via email or CD-ROM/DVD)

Number of pages – 1 mailto:montana.feix.@socom.smil.mil mailto:eric.carlin@socom.smil

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 via email or CD-ROM/DVD)

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,

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

4.1 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-5 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.