Research and Development for Microfiber-Based Closures with Hermetic Sealing for Chem Bio Protective Garments

To develop new organic photovoltaic (OPV) textile technologies that overcome technical limitaitons with prior photovoltaic textile designs.

The purpose of this research effort is to explore the feasibility and proof of concept in applying emergent composite materials, weaves and techniques/methods to determine suitability of these materials and processes for military shelter applications. The basic research will be to take novel composite materials and integration methods to fabricate multi-composite structural panels and shapes.

This contract action was not awarded as a fixed price type because uncertainties involved in contract performance did not permit costs to be estimated with sufficient accuracy to use any type of fixed price contract. As such, a cost-reimbursement type action was awarded (FAR 16.301-2).

Cost Reimbursement Contract awarded under competitive US Army Natick Soldier Research, Debvelopment and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research, for development of 3D Imaging and Analysis of the Load Bearing Knee

This contract action was not awarded as a fixed price type because uncertainties involved in contract performance did not permit costs to be estimated with sufficient accuracy to use any type of fixed price contract. As such, a cost-reimbursement type action was awarded (FAR 16.301-2).

Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract awarded under competitive U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research, for topic number Section VI Subsection C Item 15 titled Soldier-Borne Power Sources for development of a Soldier Wearable Power and Data - Miniaturization and Optimization of Man Worn Power Management.

THERE ARE NO FUNDS AGAINST THE BAA SOLICITATION W911QY-13-R-0032. GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE UNDER BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES TO VIEW THE ENTIRE BAA SOLICITATION FOR FULL DETAILS: http://www3.natick.army.mil/nsrdecbaa.html The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) identifies scientific and technical areas of interest for research and/or exploratory development. This BAA is conducted using full and open competition. In an effort to minimize proposal preparation cost, this BAA utilizes a two-step process. The first step will be the submission of a concept paper. Offerors that submit concept papers that are consistent with the intent of the BAA, and are of interest to the government will be invited to submit a proposal (step two). Such an invitation does not assure that the submitting organization will be awarded a contract. Instructions for the submission of concept papers and proposals are contained in the BAA. The submission of a concept paper is required prior to the submission of a proposal. Failure to follow this two-step process may preclude the chance for award. Proposals submitted in response to the BAA will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in the BAA. Technical evaluations will employ a peer or scientific review process. A proposal's technical evaluation and its importance to agency programs, along with funding availability are primary bases for contract award. Cost realism and reasonableness shall also be considered to the extent appropriate. Concept papers will be accepted continuously through 28 February 2015. This BAA will remain open continuously through 31 March 2015. The BAA technical areas of interest are divided into the following groups: A. Combat Feeding Equipment and Systems (objectives focus on combat food service equipment for individual and group feeding, and unit/organization equipment); B. Combat Ration Research and Development; C. Warfighter Systems Technologies (objectives focus on ballistic protection for individuals, integrated protective headborne equipment and injury diagnostic/assessment tools, modular personnel protection equipment (MPPE) and injury diagnostic/assessment tools, chemical/biological protection for individuals, flame and thermal protection for the individual soldier, biotechnology, countersurveillance, body worn interactive materials, body-worn systems, hand held devices, and smart-lightweight electronic components/modules for soldier protection, knowledge management and cognitive improvement; biomechanics; materials nanotechnology; anthropometry; advanced protection and integration technologies and systems; warrior performance; soldier-borne power source; future warrior technology integration; anti-terrorist mobility reduction technologies; technology assessment and simulation tools; ecological approach to warfighter survivability, perception-action-cognition; tactical medical equipment and systems; integrated sound, light and blast management for the ears and eye; soldier centric information portrayal and management technologies; D. Shelters and Life Support Technologies for Contingency Basing; E. Airdrop - Advanced Personnel and Cargo Airdrop Systems; F. Textile Technologies (objectives focus on multi-functional materials and high performance Bi/Tri-component fiber); G. Modeling and Simulation (objectives focus on individual ground soldier and tactical small unit operational effectiveness and survivability); H. Warfighter Advanced Technologies (objectives focus on soldier intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR and information operations; I. Technology, Enables Capability Demonstrations (TECDs) (objectives focus on force protection - soldier and small unit and sustainability/Logistics - Base). All technical questions may be directed to the respective technical/administrative POC listed under each technical area of interest on the BAA.