Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) - C5ISR Center

Effective immediately, RTI will no longer accept new proposals under the BAA W56KGU-19-R-9999.   Additionally, here is a new BAA.  Please see the link to the new RTI BAA at https://sam.gov/opp/d89da28cb9b744bbb1f3bebd059146b0/view

Thank you.

Note this amendment updates the Contracting Officer.

***Note this amendment updates the submission mailbox instruction in Page 7, Part III Modular Open Systems Approaches (MOSA) are a warfighting imperative. Victory in future conflicts will in part be determined by our ability to rapidly adapt systems, integrate new capabilities, and share information from machine to machine. Modular open systems utilize open interfaces to connect well defined modules. The CCDC C5ISR Center has made substantial investments in developing MOSA for C5ISR applications. These efforts have focused on the following:
1.) Software frameworks that support modular reusable software
2.) RF system interfaces enabling third party access/control of sophisticated RF chains
3.) Embedded computing hardware interfaces
4.) Network interfaces for discovery, management, and data dissemination
The results of these MOSA initiatives have resulted in the development of C4ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) which is aligned with the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Technical Standard. CMOSS leverages open standards such as the Modular Open RF Architecture (MORA), Vehicular Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability (VICTORY), OpenVPX, REDHAWK, Software Communications Architecture (SCA), and Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE). Specifications in active development and use can be found at the following locations:
VICTORY (https://www.victory-standards.org/index.php/publicly-available-documents)
MORA (https://www.victory-standards.org/index.php/publicly-available-documents)
OpenVPX(http://www.vita.com)
REDHAWK (https://redhawksdr.github.io/Documentation)
SCA (http://www.public.navy.mil/jtnc)
FACE (http://www.opengroup.org/face)
SOSA (http://www.opengroup.org/sosa)
The proposed technical approach for all topics should be designed in accordance with CMOSS and SOSA whenever possible.

Questions concerning the receipt of your submission should be directed to the Acquisition Mailbox:

usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-baa@army.mil

Technical questions may be directed to the Acquisition Mailbox:

usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-baa@army.mil

Note this amendment updates the Contracting Officer.

***Note this amendment updates the submission mailbox instruction in Page 7, Part III Modular Open Systems Approaches (MOSA) are a warfighting imperative. Victory in future conflicts will in part be determined by our ability to rapidly adapt systems, integrate new capabilities, and share information from machine to machine. Modular open systems utilize open interfaces to connect well defined modules. The CCDC C5ISR Center has made substantial investments in developing MOSA for C5ISR applications. These efforts have focused on the following:
1.) Software frameworks that support modular reusable software
2.) RF system interfaces enabling third party access/control of sophisticated RF chains
3.) Embedded computing hardware interfaces
4.) Network interfaces for discovery, management, and data dissemination
The results of these MOSA initiatives have resulted in the development of C4ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) which is aligned with the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Technical Standard. CMOSS leverages open standards such as the Modular Open RF Architecture (MORA), Vehicular Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability (VICTORY), OpenVPX, REDHAWK, Software Communications Architecture (SCA), and Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE). Specifications in active development and use can be found at the following locations:
VICTORY (https://www.victory-standards.org/index.php/publicly-available-documents)
MORA (https://www.victory-standards.org/index.php/publicly-available-documents)
OpenVPX(http://www.vita.com)
REDHAWK (https://redhawksdr.github.io/Documentation)
SCA (http://www.public.navy.mil/jtnc)
FACE (http://www.opengroup.org/face)
SOSA (http://www.opengroup.org/sosa)
The proposed technical approach for all topics should be designed in accordance with CMOSS and SOSA whenever possible.

***Note this amendment updates the submission mailbox instruction in Page 7, Part III Modular Open Systems Approaches (MOSA) are a warfighting imperative. Victory in future conflicts will in part be determined by our ability to rapidly adapt systems, integrate new capabilities, and share information from machine to machine. Modular open systems utilize open interfaces to connect well defined modules. The CCDC C5ISR Center has made substantial investments in developing MOSA for C5ISR applications. These efforts have focused on the following:
1.) Software frameworks that support modular reusable software
2.) RF system interfaces enabling third party access/control of sophisticated RF chains
3.) Embedded computing hardware interfaces
4.) Network interfaces for discovery, management, and data dissemination
The results of these MOSA initiatives have resulted in the development of C4ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) which is aligned with the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Technical Standard. CMOSS leverages open standards such as the Modular Open RF Architecture (MORA), Vehicular Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability (VICTORY), OpenVPX, REDHAWK, Software Communications Architecture (SCA), and Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE). Specifications in active development and use can be found at the following locations:
VICTORY (https://www.victory-standards.org/index.php/publicly-available-documents)
MORA (https://www.victory-standards.org/index.php/publicly-available-documents)
OpenVPX(http://www.vita.com)
REDHAWK (https://redhawksdr.github.io/Documentation)
SCA (http://www.public.navy.mil/jtnc)
FACE (http://www.opengroup.org/face)
SOSA (http://www.opengroup.org/sosa)
The proposed technical approach for all topics should be designed in accordance with CMOSS and SOSA whenever possible.

***Note this amendment updates the submission mailbox instruction in paragraphs (5) & (6). Page (5) is restated in it's entirety (see below).***

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), solicitation number W56KGU-14-R-0003, sponsored by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate (I2WD) shall be open five years from date of issue. The BAA is issued under the provisions of paragraph 6.102(d)(2) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) which provides for the competitive selection of research proposals submitted in response to this announcement. Accordingly, proposals selected for award are considered to be the result of full and open competition and fully compliant with Public Law (PL) 98-369, "The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984".

This BAA is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to make an award or pay proposal preparation costs generated in response to this announcement.

The C5ISR encourages industry interested in conducting scientific research, including educational institutions, small businesses, small disadvantaged business concerns, historically black colleges, university and minority business enterprises, and institutions to submit proposals. Eligible prospective offerors also include Canadian firms participating in the Defense Development Sharing Program (DDSP).

Questions concerning contractual, cost, pricing, or proposal format may be directed to Tim Ward, Contracting Officer, 443-861- 4640, e-mail: timothy.b.ward.civ@mail.mil

Questions concerning the receipt of your submission should be directed to the I2WD Acquisition Mailbox: usarmy.apg.ccdc-c5isr.mbx.i2wd-acquisition@mail.mil

Technical questions may be directed to the I2WD Acquisition Mailbox usarmy.apg.ccdc-c5isr.mbx.i2wd-acquisition@mail.mil which will then be forwarded to the appropriate Technical Points of Contact (TPOC), topic authors, and/or Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to request clarification of their areas of interest. If you would like to engage in informal discussions please request this via the mailbox. White papers and outlines are encouraged before a final proposal is prepared and submitted. No discussions are to be held with offerors by the technical staff after proposal submission without permission of the ACC-APG Contracting Officer.

Funds are not presently available for the research interests represented in this Broad Agency Announcement. No contract award will be made unless appropriated funds are available for research and development. Prospective offerors are reminded that only a duly warranted Contracting Officer may obligate the Government to an agreement involving expenditure of Government funds.

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), solicitation number W56KGU-19-R-9999, sponsored by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center, Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate (I2WD) shall be open five years from date of issue. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 35.016(c) this BAA will be publicized through the Government wide point of entry (GPE) and the notice will be published no less frequently than annually. The BAA is issued under the provisions of paragraph 6.102(d)(2) of the FAR which provides for the competitive selection of research proposals submitted in response to this announcement. Accordingly, proposals selected for award are considered to be the result of full and open competition and fully compliant with Public Law (PL) 98-369, "The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984".

This BAA is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to make an award or pay proposal preparation costs generated in response to this announcement.

The C5ISR encourages industry interested in conducting scientific research, including educational institutions, small businesses, small disadvantaged business concerns, historically black colleges, university and minority business enterprises, and institutions to submit proposals. Eligible prospective offerors also include Canadian firms participating in the Defense Development Sharing Program (DDSP).

Questions concerning contractual, cost, pricing, or proposal format may be directed to Tim Ward, Contracting Officer, 443-861-4640, e-mail: timothy.b.ward.civ@mail.mil.

Questions concerning the receipt of your submission should be directed to the I2WD Acquisition Branch, e-mail: usarmy.apg.ccdc-c5isr.list.i2wd-ops-acq-br-gov@mail.mil

Technical questions may be directed to the appropriate Technical Points of Contact (TPOC), topic authors, and/or Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to request clarification of their areas of interest and/or to engage in informal discussions. White papers and outlines are encouraged before a final proposal is prepared and submitted to the attention of designated TPOC of I2WD. No discussions are to be held with offerors by the technical staff after proposal submission without permission of the ACC-APG Contracting Officer.

Funds are not presently available for the research interests represented in this Broad Agency Announcement. No contract award will be made unless appropriated funds are available for research and development. Prospective offerors are reminded that only a duly warranted Contracting Officer may obligate the Government to an agreement involving expenditure of Government funds.