BAAST-2015_Appendix_G rev1_Final.pdf

SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY, AND LOGISTICS

PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE,

SURVEILLANCE AND EXPLOITATION (SOF AT&L-SR)

APPENDIX G

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BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT

USSOCOM-BAAST-2015

1.0 Introduction: USSOCOM’s Program Executive Office for Special Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Exploitation (PEO-SRSE) (SOF AT&L-SR) mission is to discover, evaluate and transition technologies to provide an asymmetric advantage for Special Operations Forces (SOF). SOF AT&L-SR has identified several specific technology Areas of Interest to accelerate the delivery of innovative capabilities to the SOF warfighter.

2.0. General Information:

2.1. Agency: USSOCOM.

2.2. Program Office: PEO-SRSE (SOF AT&L-SR).

2.3. Addendum Title: SOF AT&L-SR Appendix G to USSOCOM-BAAST-2015

2.4. BAA Number: USSOCOM-BAAST-2015

2.5. Closing Date: This BAA will remain open until December 31, 2015, unless superseded, amended, or cancelled. White papers may be submitted any time during this period subject to the submission process described in this BAA.

2.6. Contracting Point of Contact (POC) and Technical POC:

Contracting POC:

Primary: Capt Michael Hawkins, Phone 813-826-7047, Email michael.hawkins4@socom.mil Alternate: Donna W. Guarrera, Phone 813-826-7069, Email donna.guarrera@socom.mil

Technical POC:

Mr. Robert McCaskey, Phone 813-826-5339, Email robert.mccaskey@socom.mil

2.7. Technology Areas of Interest:

USSOCOM is interested in receiving white papers from all responsible sources from industry, academia, individuals, and Government laboratories capable of providing the design, construction, and testing of SOF related technologies. The intent is to accelerate the delivery of innovative capabilities to the SOF warfighter. It is an interactive process designed to assess the viability of technologies while simultaneously refining user requirements.

Specific technologies for this Appendix G include:

2.7.1 TAGS

This product line covers Tagging, Tracking and Locating (TTL) technologies that can be used on persons and objects. Technologies of interest would provide reductions in size, weight and power/price (SWaP2), improved accuracy or new capabilities to the following:

GPS Data Loggers for both normal and disadvantaged environments GPS Tags for both normal and disadvantaged environments Non-GPS Trackers Optical Taggants Chemical Taggants Audio recorders Video recorders RF Tags RF Beacons Optical Beacons Viewers for optical beacons and taggants Data infiltration and exfiltration devices and architectures Enhancements in the ability to power devices either through better power sources or improved device efficiencies

2.7.2 SENSORS

This product line covers various persistent surveillance systems also referred to as unattended ground sensor (UGS) systems, tactical surveillance systems, and force protection systems. Technologies that provide additional capabilities, reduce SWaP2, increase flexibility in aerial, ground, underground and maritime/riparian environments of the following:

Activity sensors, i.e. magnetic, seismic, passive infrared, acoustic, fiber optic and breakwire Active sensors such as small radars, laser trip or similar Radio Frequency and spectrum sensors compliant with JICD 4.1/4.2 (see below).

Controller devices, hubs, and/or master nodes Day/Night imaging devices, still and video On camera video motion detection Image and video compression techniques Improved sensor algorithms to reduce false alarms and missed detections Sensor algorithms for fusing data from multiple sensors to reduce false alarms Sensor algorithms for location, classification and identification of targets Data infiltration and exfiltration devices and architectures Sensor network devices “Through the wall” sensing capabilities Enhancements in the ability to power sensors and communications either through better power sources or improved device efficiencies Enhancements in the ability to clandestinely emplace and/or recover UGS and TTL devices

2.7.3 BIOMETRICS

This product line covers technologies used to collect, analyze and distribute various physical parameters that can be used to identify personnel. There is particular interest in technologies with a small form factor that provide the capability to rapidly (< 2 min) identify personnel, reduce false alarm rates and/or offer novel approaches at short to long distances in all environmental conditions. Technologies of interest are:

Facial and/or iris capture for matching against authoritative databases Rapid, portable DNA collection and processing

2.7.4 FORENSICS

This product line covers the collection and processing of both physical and electronic information obtained from target locations. The technologies should provide improvements in software applications, sensitivity, identification, processing speed, and data correlation. Electronic tools should focus on cell phone platforms to enable non-overt operations and integrated data transmission capabilities. Technologies of interest are:

Document exploitation Electronic media exploitation Computers Cell phones Trace evidence collection, identification and processing Dustless finger print collection Explosive/Chemical Biological Radiological Detection of hidden rooms/chambers/tunnels/arms caches/materials of interest Automatic language translation (written and audio)

2.7.5 SIGINT

These technologies concentrate on RF communications intercept and location.

Technologies of interest should provide improved performance, flexibility, SWaP2, and lower cost of ownership. Platforms and operational environments can be on land, air, sea, manned or unmanned, and manpack based. Technologies of interest are:

Software defined radios o Readily reprogrammable and reconfigurable (to include remotely) RF sensing receivers o Data infiltration and exfiltration for payload information transport o Security features for unattended operation

Analog and digital receivers o Improved sensitivity and efficiency o Data infiltration and exfiltration for payload information transport o Security features for unattended operation

Advanced antennas for RX and TX o Both passive and active o Arrays and conformal o For use on various platforms, man packable and mobile o Reduced size o Simplified integration o Multiband and concealed applications o Meta-material solutions o Camouflaged

Algorithms for detecting, classifying and exploiting signals in near real time Improved SIGINT two-way fusion with other intelligence disciplines RF Geo-location and Direction finding signal processing algorithms and hardware, including fused Time /Frequency Difference of Arrival and Angle of Arrival processing

Low-Power low noise amplifiers (LNAs) with ultra-high linearity and higher dynamic range front ends for use in command, control, and communications systems without compromising system sensitivity (noise figure)

Network capabilities in compliance with the Airborne Overhead Integration Office [Note: now Airborne Multi-Int Office – AMO] Communications Intelligence Joint Interface Control Document 4.1, 4.2, and follow-on’s

Improved Graphic User Interfaces Improved training systems Enhancements in the ability to power sensors and communications either through better power sources or improved hardware/software efficiencies Technologies to use SIGINT systems to support TTL, Special Communications and

Unattended Sensor operations High resolution wideband radio frequency spectrum collection and monitoring

2.7.6 GEOINT

These technologies concentrate on game-changing interoperability of data used for battlespace awareness across SOF planning, rehearsal, analysis and operations.

Technologies of interest should provide new capabilities for processing, exploitation and dissemination of imagery and spatial data. Operational environments are focused on precision low-flying and ground operations. Technologies of interest are:

Develop automated feature extraction of cultural features, i.e. manmade (buildings, roads, vertical obstructions including power poles) and natural (trees, fields, rivers, etc.), from remotely sensed imagery. Techniques can be based on single or multiple sources. If using multiple sources, fusion issues should be addressed.

Rapid collection and visualization of Building Information Modeling (BIM) data including lighting analysis, building properties (materials), and primary spatial dimensions accurate to the sub-centimeter in industry standard formats to integrate with commercial and open source tools.

Prototypes that automate building geometry extraction from remotely sensed imagery and LiDAR in open geospatial (OGC) and industry standard (BIM) formats.

Passive point cloud generation from remotely sensed imagery. Conversion of point cloud data to polygonal structured data in open geospatial formats.

Prototypes that fuse geospecific modeling, simulation and augmented reality data with C2, open source and other information that integrate with commercial and open source tools. Capabilities should be able to integrate sub-centimeter interior (BIM) and exterior (GIS) 3D data in industry standard formats.

2.7.7 TACTICAL EXPLOITATION OF NATIONAL CAPABILITIES (TENCAP)

This area concentrates on technologies, processing and capabilities to extend National Technical Means investments and capabilities to the lowest tactical echelon user possible.

Technologies of interest should provide improved performance, SWaP2, and improved intelligence and situational awareness support access to communications constrained users in the following areas:

Data infiltration and exfiltration

Geo-spatial intelligence (GEOINT) o Interpretation and analysis tools that expedite processing, improve performance and flexibility o Improved GEOINT processing

Multi/Hyperspectral Infrared Panchromatic Synthetic Aperture Radar Lidar Digital Elevation Models Point Cloud processing o Integrated products from various platforms, to include land, air, space, sea, manned or unmanned, and manpack based o Automatic National Geospatial Agency certified target location processing o Fused Intelligence discipline processing and production o Production processing to reduce Geoint Analyst man hours

SIGINT with national Technical Means integration (see section 5)

Measurements and signature intelligence (MASINT)

Human intelligence support tools

Friendly force tracking

Command and control

Combat identification

Moving target indications and mobility platform tracking

Intelligence Dissemination

2.7.8 TECHNICAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS (TSS)

This area concentrates on items critical to mission success but is often not part of the initial design. Technologies of interest should provide improved performance, SWaP2 and ease of use. Technologies of interest are:

Power sources o Primary batteries o Rechargeable batteries o Solar o Fuel Cell o Energy Harvesting o Hybrid systems

Camouflage/concealment materials, systems, adhesives, and techniques

Advanced antenna designs o Conformal o Physically small o Wirelessly remoted o Low visibility elevation systems

Communications o Energy efficient protocols o MANET o High bandwidth o Anti-jam o LPI/LPD/LPE o Over-the-horizon o Unconventional o Parasitic o Secure

3.0 Submission Instructions for - Appendix G to Broad Agency Announcement

USSOCOM-BAAST-2015.

3.1 Technology Development Cost and Schedule: Offerors are advised to consider a limit of not more than $1 million total cost of development and not more than 18 months to complete all efforts for each submission under Appendix G. Offerors may exceed this amount, but they may or may not be considered for award due to cost and schedule constraints and/or other statutory or regulatory requirements.

3.2 Quad Chart and White Paper Submission and Review Periods: The Appendix G will open on June 12, 2015 and close on December 31, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. EST. USSOCOM SOF AT&L-SR intends to conduct scientific and peer reviews during the submission period and up to 30 days after closing this appendix. 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 submission.

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

3.2.1.1 A Quad Chart and White Paper 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 Quad Chart/White Papers (QC/WP) 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 instructed to prepare 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.

3.2.1.2 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 BAA 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.

Note – Offerors are notified that only full proposals will be subjected to a complete proposal technical evaluation based on the criteria stated herein.

3.2.1.3 Submission Content and Formats – See below. 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

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/sordac/Pages/SRSEBAASubmission.aspx

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 enhance 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 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/sordac/Pages/SRSEBAASubmission.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 PDF files.

3.2.2 Proposals. Additional information regarding Proposal requirements will be provided if the Government decides to pursue the QC/WP submission.

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

The Government will review each quad chart/white paper 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. 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 quad chart/white paper.

The Government will determine the most technically competent and capable of the qualified Offerors using the criteria below.

Criteria (Factors) for Selecting Quad Chart/White Paper 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.

3.4 Additional Information

If you experience problems uploading attachments, you are still required to complete requisite data fields and then email attachments to Michael.Hawkins4@socom.mil. Subject line of email should state, “Submission for BAAST 2015 Appendix G [Company Name]”