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Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- HR001122S0046
- Agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency seeks proposals through its Broad Agency Announcement for the Advanced Propulsor, Experimental program to design, build, and test classified submarine propulsor technology. Phase 1 proposals are due by October 13, 2022 and should include costs for Phases 1 and 2. Phase 1 involves design space exploration, concept design, and risk reduction activities concluding with preliminary design reviews. Proposals will be evaluated based on overall scientific and technical merit, management approach and qualifications, transition potential, and cost/potential for success.
There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity. The work involves research and development with an estimated Phase 1 budget of $40 million to be awarded to multiple contractors. Through a limited competition among Phase 1 performers, a single performer may be selected for Phase 2 to finalize detailed design and build a quarter-scale demonstration unit. Current submarine propulsion contractors may have capabilities applicable to this requirement. Phase 1 activities are to conclude with preliminary design reviews, after which a quarter-scale demonstration unit is to be built and tested under Phase 2.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
The APEX program will design, build, and test classified submarine propulsor technology. The BAA seeks full proposals for Phase 1 (Phase 1A Base, Phase 1B Option, and Phase 1C Option) and a rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for Phase 2 (Phase 2A and Phase 2B). Phase 1A focuses on design space exploration and concept design activities concluding with a Conceptual Design Review (CoDR). Phase 1B continues the maturation of selected concept(s) and concludes with a Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Phase 1C is an opportunity for risk reduction efforts in advance of Phase 2. Through an updated BAA during Phase 1B with limited competition among Phase 1B performers, a single performer and single concept may be selected for Phase 2 of the program where a detailed design will be finalized and a quarter-scale demonstration unit will be built and tested.
Update #1 ·
The APEX program will design, build, and test classified submarine propulsor technology. The BAA seeks full proposals for Phase 1 (Phase 1A Base, Phase 1B Option, and Phase 1C Option) and a rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for Phase 2 (Phase 2A and Phase 2B). Phase 1A focuses on design space exploration and concept design activities concluding with a Conceptual Design Review (CoDR). Phase 1B continues the maturation of selected concept(s) and concludes with a Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Phase 1C is an opportunity for risk reduction efforts in advance of Phase 2. Through an updated BAA during Phase 1B with limited competition among Phase 1B performers, a single performer and single concept may be selected for Phase 2 of the program where a detailed design will be finalized and a quarter-scale demonstration unit will be built and tested.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| HR001122S0046_APEX_Amendment-01_FINAL.pdf | ||
| HR001122S0046.pdf | ||
| Template_3_-_DARPA_Standard_Cost_Proposal_Spreadsheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Template_2.v2_-_As_Routed.PPTX | PPTX presentation | |
| Template_1.v1_-_As_Routed.docx | DOCX document |
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