Broad Agency Announcement-Exploratory Research for Nuclear Detection Technology

The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Procurement Operations is soliciting proposals for the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office under Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) BAA-08-101 for Exploratory Research for Nuclear Detection Technology that may lead to a dramatic improvement in national capabilities in nuclear/radiological detection, verification and forensics. Proposals are encouraged from private industry, academic institutions and non-profit organizations. National/Government Laboratories and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are prohibited from participating in this solicitation as prime contractors.

As a part of the solicitation process, white papers are strongly encouraged, but are not required. If submitted, white papers shall be submitted in advance of full proposals. The procedures for submitting full proposals and white papers are detailed in the solicitation document.



Full proposals, white papers and questions in response to this solicitation shall be submitted via FedConnect as outlined in the solicitation. FedConnect is a free service and can be access at:www.fedconnect.net



Private industry firms, non-profit organizations and academic institutions interested in receiving a copy of the solicitation must send an email request to Wanda E. Moorman, Contracting Officer at the email addressed specified below by January 24, 2008.The solicitation will be issued in electronic copy only. Email requests must clearly specify a request for Solicitation No. HSHQDC-08-R-00011 and shall provide the electronic address for receipt of the solicitation, along with a point of contact and telephone number. The anticipated date of solicitation issuance is January 24, 2008.



Wanda E. Moorman - Contracting Officer - No phone calls will be accepted.