Ultra Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UE-UAV) Heavy Fuel Engine Development

Awarded Vendors: Cosworth LLC, 3031 Fujita Street, Torrance, CA 90505-4004 Archive = 30 days. Contract Award Dollar Amount: 143,000. Contract Award Date: 2008-02-25.

office has determined that the following period of performance for the phases will be required: Phase 1 Period of Performance is 4 months. Phase 2 (Option) Period of Performance is 5 months. Phase 3 (Option) Period of Performance is 15 months. There is no guarantee that Options will be exercised. NAICS Code = 541710 Place of Performance = N/A Set Aside Default is = N/A.

The purpose of this amendment is to provide clarification on the period of performance for phase 1 and 2 options. The basic synopsis stated the following: Section 1.4 - "The lengths of Phase 1 and Phase 2 Option will be between 3 and 6 months individually depending on white paper response. The combined length of Phase 1 and Phase 2 Option will be 9 months in total". Section 4.1 - "Please indicate the preferable duration split of these phases that would be most beneficial for the offer team's approach". Based on the responses through the white papers, the program office has determined that the following period of performance for the phases will be required: Phase 1 Period of Performance is 4 months. Phase 2 (Option) Period of Performance is 5 months. Phase 3 (Option) Period of Performance is 15 months. There is no guarantee that Options will be exercised. NAICS Code = 541710 Place of Performance = N/A Set Aside Default is = N/A

Added: March 1, 2007 Modified: March 30, 2007Track Changes The purpose of this amendment is to distribute the Industry Day Briefing held on 20 March 2007 at NAWCWD. It is enclosed herein as an attachment. NAICS Code = 541710 Place of Performance = N/A Set Aside Default = N/A.

The purpose of this amendment is to distribute the Industry Day Briefing held on 20 March 2007 at NAWCWD. It is enclosed herein as an attachment. NAICS Code = 541710 Place of Performance = N/A Set Aside Default = N/A

relating to the Class 1 and Class 2 UAVs for the Army? A: I can't speak to Army Future Combat Systems (FCS) nor guarantee similarities. 37. Q: Considering the different fuels in the goals, should all of them be considered as prime fuels? A: The guidance we have says the warfighter wants all three. 38. Q: Are there cold-weather specifications for diesel fuel? A: You are permitted to warm the fuels to the extent that it is reasonable that the expected airframe could accommodate such a feature. 39. Q: What is the start-up time? A: Start-up time has not been specified. 40. Q: Subsystems and full systems will be tested at government facilities. Can you explain why subsystems would need to be tested by the government? A: This may not be necessary, but we need to reserve the right to test subsystems. 41. Q: Do we need to include the cost of this testing in our cost budget? A: The government will cover the facility and government personnel costs. You will need to budget for your personnel and any other costs. 42. Q: Should we include cost estimates for UAV integration? A Yes, you should budget some. 43. Q: There is a noise signature qualification for 1500 ft AGL. Is there a dB specified? A: No MIL-STDs or MIL-HDBKs exist to describe the quantification of the acoustic observability of aircraft. A primer with pertinent references will be provided as soon as possible. 44. Q: Is the noise requirement while running at 5 horsepower? A: Yes. 45. Q: We will be working with subcontractors on this. Many of them consider their information highly proprietary. Can we assure them that it will be well-protected? A: Yes. Our technical evaluation team have all signed certificates of non-disclosures. Primes are required to evaluate their subcontractors to ensure that their price is fair and reasonable. Subcontractors can submit their cost information to support the proposal directly to Debra Zamarron, Contracts Specialist, separate from the Prime's package. The subcontractor proposals must be received by the proposal due date of 4 June 2007 by 2:00 PST. The prime contractor is responsible for ensuring the proposals are received by the due date and time. 46. Q: Are there any targets for per-hour run cost; any existing system data? A: We do not currently have cost goals. We will find some baselines and provide them as soon as possible. 47. Q: Do we know which fuel will run in the vehicle? A: Ground tests will run all three. One will be chosen for the flight test. You will be able to perform minimal changes to the engines to run the different fuels. We will be looking for the least amount of changes required for operators to use the different fuels. 48. Q: What are you looking for in the "complete test and validation" plan? A: The plan should explain how you will identify and mitigate risks and show how the system will meet the aim, goals, and objectives of the program. 49. Q: What are our data rights? A: If you use some things that you have already developed, those will remain yours. You should complete DFARS Clause 252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data-Non-Commercial Items, and include it with your written proposal. 50. Q: Can we continue to develop core technologies at our own expense? A: If you do, it will have to be handled very carefully. The government must get a return on its investment, so you must be careful to keep your IRAD money separate from the governments. 51. Q: Will engines be subjected to dyno tests or propeller tests? A: Dyno with brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC). 52. Q: Is there a list or MIL SPEC on sea-worthy, non-corrosive materials that can be used? A: There are guidelines and they will be provided as soon as possible. 53. Q: Do you know the test location for the dyno testing? A: No, but we are working on that. 56. Q: Do we need to understand how to get flight clearance? A: No. NAVAIR will require a flight clearance and the program will help with that. 57. Q: In the early part of the development we may have components that are not made of sea-worthy, non-corrosive materials that would not be in the final engine. A: Phase III deliverable engines must meet the sea-worthy, non-corrosive materials requirement. 58. Q: Will the government help us find sources of JP-8 and JP-5? That can be hard to find. A: Yes, we'll assist with that. The diesel fuel is Number 2. NAICS Code = 541710 Place of Performance = N/A Set Aside = N/A.

The purpose of this amendment is to distribute the Questions and Answers which were discussed at Industry Day held at China Lake, CA on 20 March 2007. Also enclosed as an attachment to this notice is the Attendees Listing. Ultra Endurance UAV Heavy-Fuel Engine Development Industry Day - 20 March 2007 N68936-07-R-0020 - Ultra Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UE-UAV) Questions and Answers 1. Q: There seems to be some confusion in the response date for the white paper. It's currently posted as 23 April, but the brief says 16 April. Which is correct? A: The correct date is 16 April. 23 April was a typographical error. See Table 5.1 Significant Dates and Times, in the original synopsis. This date was also corrected in amendment 1 to the synopsis dated 7 March 2007. 2. Q: Why is the tolerance on AC power set at .75 kw. If we could generate more, would that be acceptable. A: Yes, you can produce more, but the requirement is for .75 kw, while also producing 5 horsepower at the propeller shaft. 3. Q: Also, shouldn't that be a minimum of 9 horse power? Youd accept something higher, right? A: Yes. At full power the engine must produce a minimum of 8.5 (nominal 9 SHP) propeller-shaft horsepower. 4. Q: Are the dwell time figures based on MSL standard? A: There are no dwell time requirements. However, performance parameters will be corrected to Sea Level. 5. Q: I assume the ideal engine would propel the airframe to 15,000 to 16,000 feet altitude. A: The objective is 15,000 feet. 6. Q: What is included in the propulsion system? A: This information is specified in the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). 7. Q: You're looking for speeds of 2500 to 5000 RPM? A: The BAA suggests an RPM range. We're really looking for a typical RPM range at 5 propeller-shaft horsepower? 8. Q: Why do you specify AC power? A: That's what we felt would be best. But were willing to listen if you think DC power would be better. Just be sure to make the point and back it up in your white paper. 9. Q: Will the AC power be conditioned to something else? A: Yes, by the aircraft. 10. Q: The AC power generation components must be included in the total engine weight? A: Yes. 11. Q: Will differences be considered in the white paper. For example, does the engine have to be the weight specified or if a heavier engine is proposed that will fly longer, can that be considered? A: Yes, if it is reasonably similar and the efficiency is increased. 12. Q: The pusher propeller is the most likely? A: Most likely. 13. Q: What is the propeller size and RPM of the existing Aerolight aircraft? A: Two-blade, 22" propeller at 3600-7000 RPM. The propeller can be 2- or 3-blade and the RPM can vary. 14. Q: If we are testing in the 2500 to 5000 RPM range, we may need larger propellers to move air. A: The performance specifications will be validated during ground testing. If a propeller change is required for aircraft integration, this is allowed as long as it provides sufficient thrust for flight. 15. Q: Will airframes be available for form, fit, and function checks? A: Yes, some access will be provided later in the program. 16. Q: What is the current engine in the Aerolight? A: It is the Q100M from Quadra Aerrow. With the generator, it weights 12 lbs. 17. Q: Are these commercially available airframes? A: Yes. These are manufactured by Aeronautics Defense Systems Ltd (Isreali). There is more information available on the web (see URL below). The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and Shephard have database information. http://www.aeronautics-sys.com/Index.asp?CategoryID=62&ArticleID=34&Page=1 18. Q: If we have a representative aircraft that demonstrates the capabilities of our engine, can we use it and accelerate the program? A: Yes, if it is close, we will take a look at it. 19. Q: You say both of these airframes are at Webster Field? A: Yes. Webster Field is near Patuxent River, MD. 20. Q: What is required cruising speed? A: The requirement is for the aircraft to be able to fly, and the minimum airspeed will be specified in the Interface Control Document. 21. Q: What is the required thrust? A: None is specified, but if you develop the required horsepower to keep it in the air, that will be sufficient. 22. Q: After the white papers are submitted by 16 April, when will you send out invitations for a full proposal? A: The goal is to send a letter of response within 7 days. This time could be longer depending on the number of white papers received for evaluation. If an e-mail address is provided, the response will be sent by e-mail. 23. Q: Phase I and II will be cost plus fixed fee? A: The entire contract will be cost plus fixed fee. You need to cost each phase separately, but all phases will be evaluated together as a whole. 24. Q: The white paper is limited to 15 pages. Does that include text, pictures, graphs, and tables, or just text? A: That includes everything, so don't overpopulate with pictures. Text is important. The table of contents and any resumes will not be counted in the 15 pages. 25. Q: Will a list of Industry Day attendees be provided on FEDBIZOPS? A: Yes. This listing is enclosed as an attachment to this amendment notice. 26. Q: Does the cost in the white paper have to be our final cost? A: No. It can be a rough order-of-magnitude estimate. 27. Q: Will you accept the white paper as an e-mail? A: The BAA specifies it must be a hardcopy. 28. Q: Since taxes are not due until 17 April, is 16 April a Federal holiday? A: No 29. Q: The electrical power generated must be .75 kw. Do you care what frequency? A: No. 30. Q: In the BAA 1.4.1.2, number 11, lists parts as A-F, then were asked to provide as "1-6." A: That was a typographical error that didn't get corrected. The alphas should correlate to the numerical listing. (i.e.: A=1, B=2, etc). 31. Q: Does "producibility" mean you're looking for a full-production manufacturing plan? A: No. We're looking to see if you've thought through the issues to produce the product and manufacture the engine in a reasonable way and how that will take place. We ask that you have an idea of how the engine will be produced. 32. Q: You're not looking for an explanation of how it can be produced somewhere else? A: We're not asking for that kind of detail. 33. Q: Do you want the cost associated with production factored in to our cost proposal? A: This is not a requirement. We do not have a producibility cost goal. We will want a rough order-of-magnitude cost estimate in your producibility plan using a baseline of 200 engines. 34. Q: In Phase III you will want a deliverable. Do you have an idea of the number of engines? A: At least one engine. 35. Q: Are you looking for onboard starting? A: No, just an external method. 36. Q: How do you see this program relating to the Class 1 and Class 2 UAVs for the Army? A: I can't speak to Army Future Combat Systems (FCS) nor guarantee similarities. 37. Q: Considering the different fuels in the goals, should all of them be considered as prime fuels? A: The guidance we have says the warfighter wants all three. 38. Q: Are there cold-weather specifications for diesel fuel? A: You are permitted to warm the fuels to the extent that it is reasonable that the expected airframe could accommodate such a feature. 39. Q: What is the start-up time? A: Start-up time has not been specified. 40. Q: Subsystems and full systems will be tested at government facilities. Can you explain why subsystems would need to be tested by the government? A: This may not be necessary, but we need to reserve the right to test subsystems. 41. Q: Do we need to include the cost of this testing in our cost budget? A: The government will cover the facility and government personnel costs. You will need to budget for your personnel and any other costs. 42. Q: Should we include cost estimates for UAV integration? A Yes, you should budget some. 43. Q: There is a noise signature qualification for 1500 ft AGL. Is there a dB specified? A: No MIL-STDs or MIL-HDBKs exist to describe the quantification of the acoustic observability of aircraft. A primer with pertinent references will be provided as soon as possible. 44. Q: Is the noise requirement while running at 5 horsepower? A: Yes. 45. Q: We will be working with subcontractors on this. Many of them consider their information highly proprietary. Can we assure them that it will be well-protected? A: Yes. Our technical evaluation team have all signed certificates of non-disclosures. Primes are required to evaluate their subcontractors to ensure that their price is fair and reasonable. Subcontractors can submit their cost information to support the proposal directly to Debra Zamarron, Contracts Specialist, separate from the Prime's package. The subcontractor proposals must be received by the proposal due date of 4 June 2007 by 2:00 PST. The prime contractor is responsible for ensuring the proposals are received by the due date and time. 46. Q: Are there any targets for per-hour run cost; any existing system data? A: We do not currently have cost goals. We will find some baselines and provide them as soon as possible. 47. Q: Do we know which fuel will run in the vehicle? A: Ground tests will run all three. One will be chosen for the flight test. You will be able to perform minimal changes to the engines to run the different fuels. We will be looking for the least amount of changes required for operators to use the different fuels. 48. Q: What are you looking for in the "complete test and validation" plan? A: The plan should explain how you will identify and mitigate risks and show how the system will meet the aim, goals, and objectives of the program. 49. Q: What are our data rights? A: If you use some things that you have already developed, those will remain yours. You should complete DFARS Clause 252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data-Non-Commercial Items, and include it with your written proposal. 50. Q: Can we continue to develop core technologies at our own expense? A: If you do, it will have to be handled very carefully. The government must get a return on its investment, so you must be careful to keep your IRAD money separate from the governments. 51. Q: Will engines be subjected to dyno tests or propeller tests? A: Dyno with brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC). 52. Q: Is there a list or MIL SPEC on sea-worthy, non-corrosive materials that can be used? A: There are guidelines and they will be provided as soon as possible. 53. Q: Do you know the test location for the dyno testing? A: No, but we are working on that. 56. Q: Do we need to understand how to get flight clearance? A: No. NAVAIR will require a flight clearance and the program will help with that. 57. Q: In the early part of the development we may have components that are not made of sea-worthy, non-corrosive materials that would not be in the final engine. A: Phase III deliverable engines must meet the sea-worthy, non-corrosive materials requirement. 58. Q: Will the government help us find sources of JP-8 and JP-5? That can be hard to find. A: Yes, we'll assist with that. The diesel fuel is Number 2. NAICS Code = 541710 Place of Performance = N/A Set Aside = N/A

in Michelson Laboratory, Conference Room 1000D. Special Notice: Meeting for the Office of Naval Research (ONR) sponsored Ultra Endurance UAV Heavy-Fuel Engine technology development and demonstration project, herein after called UE-UAV. This notice has been posted under solicitation number N68936-07-R-0020 Purpose: To provide a forum to communicate the UE-UAV projects goals and objectives to potential industry participants. It also provides a forum for industry to ask questions relevant to the project including white paper and formal proposal responses, technical and programmatic goals and objectives, and other relevant issues. This will be the only industry day for this project. Background: The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, in conjunction with the Dynamic Target Engagement and Enhanced Sensor Capabilities Future Naval Capability (FNC) sponsored and managed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), is soliciting applied research and advanced technology demonstration proposals for the development and flight demonstration of an innovative, small, efficient, heavy-fuels propulsion system suitable for small, tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The use of heavy fuels in the propulsion system is to conform to the Single Fuel Initiative, improve safety of transporting fuels, and to better manage logistics. The identified transition for this propulsion system is the Joint Tier II/STUAS (Small Tactical Unmanned Air Systems) being managed by the Naval Air System Commands (NAVAIR) and the Marine Corps Combat Development Center (MCCDC) with participation by the Air Force and Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Badge Requests: This meeting will be unclassified. Participants who plan to attend Ultra Endurance UAV Industry Day must provide the following information to Cyndi Townsend, via email address cynthia.townsend@navy.mil or phone number 760-939-7659, DSN 437-7659 no later than COB 15 March 2007. Company Name; Visitor(s) First and Last Name; Social Security Number; and Citizenship Foreign companies must send a US representative. Permanent Residents must provide a copy of their I-9. You will need to pick up your visitors pass at the visitor center. You can do this the morning of the meeting or, to possibly avoid the crowds, you can obtain it the afternoon before the meeting. Industry Day Agenda: When: 20 March 2007 0800 - 1200 Where: Naval Air Warfare Center Michelson Laboratory Conference Room 1000D China Lake, CA 93555 Dress Code: Business Casual Agenda: 0630 Visitor Center Opens 0730 Industry Day Check-in at Michelson Laboratory 0800 Welcome and Introduction 0815 ONR FNC Overview 0845 Joint Tier 2 / STUAS Overview 0930 Break 0945 Program Plan Overview 1015 Contracts 1035 Technical Briefs 1100 Break 1115 Evaluation Criteria 1130 Open Forum 1200 Adjourn Please submit any UE-UAV technical and contractual questions to Cyndi Townsend, via email address: cynthia.townsend@navy.mil. These questions will be answered on industry day. For additional information call Cyndi Townsend at 760-939-7659 or email at cynthia.townsend@navy.mil ENCLOSED HEREIN IS DIRECTIONS AND LISTINGS OF LOCAL LODGING. NAICS Code = 541710 Place of Performance = N/A Set Aside Default is N/A.

The original announcement as posted on 1 March 07 listed the incorrect date for submission of White Papers Only in paragraph 1.2, Response Date. The corrected date for submission of White Papers is 15 April 2007. Also included herein is detailed information on the Industry Day scheduled for Tuesday, 20 March 2007, starting at 0800 am in Michelson Laboratory, Conference Room 1000D. Special Notice: Meeting for the Office of Naval Research (ONR) sponsored Ultra Endurance UAV Heavy-Fuel Engine technology development and demonstration project, herein after called UE-UAV. This notice has been posted under solicitation number N68936-07-R-0020 Purpose: To provide a forum to communicate the UE-UAV projects goals and objectives to potential industry participants. It also provides a forum for industry to ask questions relevant to the project including white paper and formal proposal responses, technical and programmatic goals and objectives, and other relevant issues. This will be the only industry day for this project. Background: The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, in conjunction with the Dynamic Target Engagement and Enhanced Sensor Capabilities Future Naval Capability (FNC) sponsored and managed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), is soliciting applied research and advanced technology demonstration proposals for the development and flight demonstration of an innovative, small, efficient, heavy-fuels propulsion system suitable for small, tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The use of heavy fuels in the propulsion system is to conform to the Single Fuel Initiative, improve safety of transporting fuels, and to better manage logistics. The identified transition for this propulsion system is the Joint Tier II/STUAS (Small Tactical Unmanned Air Systems) being managed by the Naval Air System Commands (NAVAIR) and the Marine Corps Combat Development Center (MCCDC) with participation by the Air Force and Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Badge Requests: This meeting will be unclassified. Participants who plan to attend Ultra Endurance UAV Industry Day must provide the following information to Cyndi Townsend, via email address cynthia.townsend@navy.mil or phone number 760-939-7659, DSN 437-7659 no later than COB 15 March 2007. Company Name; Visitor(s) First and Last Name; Social Security Number; and Citizenship Foreign companies must send a US representative. Permanent Residents must provide a copy of their I-9. You will need to pick up your visitors pass at the visitor center. You can do this the morning of the meeting or, to possibly avoid the crowds, you can obtain it the afternoon before the meeting. Industry Day Agenda: When: 20 March 2007 0800 - 1200 Where: Naval Air Warfare Center Michelson Laboratory Conference Room 1000D China Lake, CA 93555 Dress Code: Business Casual Agenda: 0630 Visitor Center Opens 0730 Industry Day Check-in at Michelson Laboratory 0800 Welcome and Introduction 0815 ONR FNC Overview 0845 Joint Tier 2 / STUAS Overview 0930 Break 0945 Program Plan Overview 1015 Contracts 1035 Technical Briefs 1100 Break 1115 Evaluation Criteria 1130 Open Forum 1200 Adjourn Please submit any UE-UAV technical and contractual questions to Cyndi Townsend, via email address: cynthia.townsend@navy.mil. These questions will be answered on industry day. For additional information call Cyndi Townsend at 760-939-7659 or email at cynthia.townsend@navy.mil ENCLOSED HEREIN IS DIRECTIONS AND LISTINGS OF LOCAL LODGING. NAICS Code = 541710 Place of Performance = N/A Set Aside Default is N/A

seeks to develop and demonstrate technology for a heavy fuel propulsion system for small tactical UAVs. The propulsion system prototype should significantly improve upon current system performance suitable to a technology readiness level (TRL) of 6 within 24 months. TRL 6 for this program is defined as a flight demonstration of the propulsion system prototype in a representative unmanned aerial vehicle. The propulsion system developed shall be suitable for flight testing on a small UAV to be determined and supplied by the government team at a later date. It is the intent of the government team to provide the aircraft and integration requirements prior to the invitation to submit full proposals. The final configuration shall be technically suitable for transition into the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) program acquisition phase. The propulsion system shall be defined as all the components, sub-components, and auxiliary equipment necessary to operate the engine except for electrical power conditioning equipment, the fuel, fuel supply reservoir, fuel tubing from the reservoir to the fuel pump or fuel manifold, and fuel tank heater. Individual technologies may address such technical areas as combustion, thermodynamics and chemical kinetics; fuel delivery and atomization; intake and exhaust systems; fluid dynamics; advanced materials and structures; thermal management systems; power generation systems; mechanical systems; controls, accessories and engine health management systems; drive train and gearbox; and propellers. The use of integrated electrical power generation design features is highly encouraged. Specifics of the engine configuration, such as if it is required to be a pusher or puller, will be provided prior to the start of development with the determination of the flight demonstration vehicl! e. Materials characterization, tailoring, processing, and behavior may be included in this effort to the extent that it is related to the development of advanced engine components or issues associated with durability and shipboard suitability. The desired technical effort should consist of one or more advanced technology component development tasks that may include conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design, fabrication, assembly, instrumentation, component rig or bench testing, engine demonstrator testing on both the ground and in flight, data analysis, and reporting. It is likely that individual offerors will not have the complete skills to successfully execute the program in its entirety. Therefore, business-to-business or business-to-academia coordination or partnerships are highly encouraged to improve analysis, design, and testing capabilities as well as pre-production design and planning. This publication constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) as contemplated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2). A formal Request for Proposals (RFP), solicitation, and/or additional information regarding this announcement will not be issued. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) will not issue paper copies of this announcement. NAWCWD reserves the right to select for award all, some or none of the proposals in response to this announcement. NAWCWD reserves the right to fund all, some or none of the proposals received under this BAA. NAWCWD provides no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this BAA will not be returned. Awards will be in the form of contracts. Therefore, proposals submitted as a result of this announcement will fall under the purview of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). SEE ENCLOSED ATTACHMENT FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND FORMATTING THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN PREPARING PROPOSALS FOR THIS CONTRACTING EFFORT. NAICS Code = 541710 Place of Performance = N/A Set Aside = N/A.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, in conjunction with the Dynamic Target Engagement and Enhanced Sensor Capabilities Future Naval Capability (FNC) sponsored and managed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), is soliciting applied research and advanced technology demonstration proposals for the development and flight demonstration of an innovative, small, efficient, heavy-fuels propulsion system suitable for small, tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It is anticipated that up to $8.0M over two years will be available for this solicitation, subject to appropriation and approval by ONR. The program seeks to develop and demonstrate technology for a heavy fuel propulsion system for small tactical UAVs. The propulsion system prototype should significantly improve upon current system performance suitable to a technology readiness level (TRL) of 6 within 24 months. TRL 6 for this program is defined as a flight demonstration of the propulsion system prototype in a representative unmanned aerial vehicle. The propulsion system developed shall be suitable for flight testing on a small UAV to be determined and supplied by the government team at a later date. It is the intent of the government team to provide the aircraft and integration requirements prior to the invitation to submit full proposals. The final configuration shall be technically suitable for transition into the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) program acquisition phase. The propulsion system shall be defined as all the components, sub-components, and auxiliary equipment necessary to operate the engine except for electrical power conditioning equipment, the fuel, fuel supply reservoir, fuel tubing from the reservoir to the fuel pump or fuel manifold, and fuel tank heater. Individual technologies may address such technical areas as combustion, thermodynamics and chemical kinetics; fuel delivery and atomization; intake and exhaust systems; fluid dynamics; advanced materials and structures; thermal management systems; power generation systems; mechanical systems; controls, accessories and engine health management systems; drive train and gearbox; and propellers. The use of integrated electrical power generation design features is highly encouraged. Specifics of the engine configuration, such as if it is required to be a pusher or puller, will be provided prior to the start of development with the determination of the flight demonstration vehicl! e. Materials characterization, tailoring, processing, and behavior may be included in this effort to the extent that it is related to the development of advanced engine components or issues associated with durability and shipboard suitability. The desired technical effort should consist of one or more advanced technology component development tasks that may include conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design, fabrication, assembly, instrumentation, component rig or bench testing, engine demonstrator testing on both the ground and in flight, data analysis, and reporting. It is likely that individual offerors will not have the complete skills to successfully execute the program in its entirety. Therefore, business-to-business or business-to-academia coordination or partnerships are highly encouraged to improve analysis, design, and testing capabilities as well as pre-production design and planning. This publication constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) as contemplated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2). A formal Request for Proposals (RFP), solicitation, and/or additional information regarding this announcement will not be issued. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) will not issue paper copies of this announcement. NAWCWD reserves the right to select for award all, some or none of the proposals in response to this announcement. NAWCWD reserves the right to fund all, some or none of the proposals received under this BAA. NAWCWD provides no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this BAA will not be returned. Awards will be in the form of contracts. Therefore, proposals submitted as a result of this announcement will fall under the purview of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). SEE ENCLOSED ATTACHMENT FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND FORMATTING THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN PREPARING PROPOSALS FOR THIS CONTRACTING EFFORT. NAICS Code = 541710 Place of Performance = N/A Set Aside = N/A