Laser Advancements for Next-generation Compact Environments (LANCE)

Added: Feb 14, 2017 3:53 pm

ATTENTION: THE PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME FOR THE LANCE BAA (FA9451-17-S-0008) IS CHANGED FROM, NO LATER THAN (NLT) 12:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME (MST) ON 22 FEBRUARY 2017 TO NLT 12:00 PM MST ON 08 MARCH 2017.

All references to the 22 February 2017 proposal due date in the LANCE BAA are considered changed to 08 March 2017.

All other infomation relative to the LANCE BAA remains unchanged.

Added: Feb 09, 2017 12:37 pm Attch 7 - Section K Reps and Certs has been updated. Please see "Attch 7 - Section K Reps and Certs (AMEND 1)".

Added: Jan 31, 2017 5:59 pm LANCE BAA Questions and Answers #2 dated 31 January 2017 have been posted as a Modification/Amendment to FA9451-17-S-0008.

Added: Jan 25, 2017 7:01 pm LANCE BAA Questions and Answers dated 24 January 2017 have been posted as a Modification/Amendment to FA9451-17-S-0008.

Added: Jan 05, 2017 4:44 pm

Laser Advancements for Next-generation Compact Environments (LANCE)
FA9451-7-S-0008

LANCE Bidder's Library

Access to the LPRD Bidder's Library, which contains technical data relevant to conceptual design and proposal preparation, must be requested and approved/provided by the Government. REQUESTS FOR ACCESS TO THE LANCE BIDDER'S LIBRARY MUST BE RECEIVED BY 08 FEBRUARY 2017. REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.

1. Any potential offeror (Prime or Subcontractor) requesting access to the LANCE Bidder's Library is required to be certified in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, DD Form 2345) and be a cleared defense contractor with the ability to receive/store Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified information.

To obtain certification in the JCP, potential offerors must follow the instructions provided on the JCP website at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/.

2. All request packages must contain:

     a. Completed request form;
     b. Copy of current Military Critical Technical Data Agreement (DD Form 2345); and
     c. Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Submit complete request packages to RDL Acquisition at AFRL.RDL.ACQUISITIONMAILBOX@us.af.mil.

3. The Government will validate certifications in JCP to ensure the requestor is certified/cleared to receive/store critical technical information (unclassified and classified).

     a. If the potential offeror's request is approved, one or more DVD/CDs containing the LANCE Bidder's Library will be sent to the address(s) provided on the request form (unclassified and classified addresses will be required). It is possible more than one release of disks will be required for time criticality of the information. If so, updated disks will be mailed to the addresses on file. Requestors will be notified via e-mail when the LANCE Bidder's Library has been mailed.

     b. If the potential offeror's request is denied, the Government's rationale for denial will be provided via e-mail.

4. Paragraph 6 of the NDA requires companies to "not duplicate or copy to a networked computer any CUI or classified information which is viewed or downloaded from the LANCE Bidder's Library disk(s)." The Government can provide more than one copy of the LANCE Bidder's Library to business units who are coordinating on/or will be preparing a proposal for LANCE across geographically separated locations. If more than one copy of the LANCE Bidder's Library disk(s) are needed, complete a request package for each geographically separated location. Requests for multiple copies should be submitted at the same time.

Added: Jan 05, 2017 4:34 pm

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT
FA9451-17-S-0008
Air Force Research Laboratory
Directed Energy Directorate

ANNOUNCEMENT OVERVIEW

NAICS CODE: 541712

SIZE STANDARD: 1,000 employees

FEDERAL AGENCY NAME: Air Force Research Laboratory, Directed Energy Directorate, Laser Division (AFRL/RDL)

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Laser Advancements for Next-generation Compact Environments (LANCE)

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TYPE: Initial announcement

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: FA9451-17-S-0008

PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: Proposals are due no later than 12:00 p.m., Mountain Standard Time (MST) on 22 February 2017 and delivered to: AFRL Det 8/RVKDL, ATTN: Deborah Moyer, 3550 Aberdeen Avenue, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5773. Proposals received after this due date and time shall be governed by the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-1(c)(3), Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisitions (JAN 2004). It should be noted that this installation observes strict security procedures to enter the facility. These security procedures are NOT considered an interruption of normal Government processes, and proposals received after the above stated date and time as a result of security delays will be considered "late". Note that if offerors utilize commercial carriers in the delivery of proposals, they may not honor time-of-day delivery guarantees on military installations.  Early proposal submission is encouraged. 

BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a Closed One-Step Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) (without Calls) to solicit research proposals for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Directed Energy Directorate (RD), Laser Division (RDL) Laser Advancements for Next-generation Compact Environments (LANCE) project. 

The objective of LANCE is to perform research and development activities necessary to design, fabricate and deliver a reliable, ruggedized high-power laser (with excellent beam quality and compact design) for integration within an aerodynamic integrating structure for use during flight testing on tactical aircraft for self-defense research during Phase II of the Self-protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD) Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD).  

The Full Text Announcement is included below and is available at FedBizOpps (https://www.fbo.gov) under notice number FA9451-17-S-0008. There will be no other announcement issued for this requirement. Offerors must monitor FedBizOpps in the event this BAA is amended.

NOTE: CLASSIFIED MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSAL AND SHOULD NOT BE SUBMITTED WITH THE PROPOSAL.  IF NECESSARY, CLASSIFIED MATERIAL SHALL BE SUBMITTED AS A SEPARATE ADDENDUM.  SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A CLASSIFIED ADDENDUM, UP TO SECRET COLLATERAL, ARE PROVIDED IN SECTION VII. A. 2. OF THE FULL TEXT ANNOUNCEMENT.

GENERAL INFORMATION: This acquisition is unrestricted. The applicable NAICS code for this BAA is 541712 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology), with a size standard of 1,000 employees. This BAA is issued under the provisions of FAR 6.102(d)(2), Use of Competitive Procedures, that provides for the competitive selection of research proposals. Proposals submitted in response to this BAA that are selected for award are considered to be the result of full and open competition and in full compliance with the provisions of PL 98-369, the Competition In Contracting Act of 1984.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION: FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM) (OCT 2016) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7007, Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2015) Alternate A are hereby incorporated into and will be made a part of any award(s) based on this BAA. Potential offerors are notified that to be eligible for an award they must be registered in SAM and submit annual electronic Representations and Certifications via SAM at https://www.sam.gov. These FAR and DFARS level representations and certifications are required in addition to the representations and certifications specific to this BAA. By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this BAA. SAM replaces the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)/FedReg, On-line Representations and Certifications (ORCA) and the Excluded Parties Lists System (EPLS).

TYPE OF CONTRACT: The Air Force reserves the right to award the contract type under the FAR that is best suited to the nature of research proposed. It is anticipated that an award under this BAA will be a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) completion type contract. Cost reimbursement contracts require successful offerors to have an accounting system considered adequate for tracking costs applicable to the contract. No opportunities for assistance instruments, including grants, cooperative agreements, or technology investment agreements exist under this BAA.

ANTICIPATED NUMBER OF AWARDS: The Air Force anticipates awarding one contract. However, the Air Force reserves the right to make multiple awards or no awards pursuant to this BAA. The Air Force also reserves the right to award some, all or none of the proposals.

ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: The estimated ceiling of the contract is $35 million.

FY 17    FY 18     FY 19     FY 20    FY 21     Total
$5M      $13M     $11M      $4M        $2M       $35M

This project cost is an estimate only and will not be a contractual obligation for funding.  All funding is subject to change due to Government discretion and availability. All potential offerors should be aware that due to unanticipated budget fluctuations, funding may change with little or no notice.

TECHNICAL POINTS OF CONTACT (TPOC):

Dr. Nicholas Morley (Primary)
AFRL/RDLA
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117
Phone: 505-846-0805
Email: nicholas.morley@us.af.mil

Dr. Kevin Hewett (Alternate)
AFRL/RDLA
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117
Phone: 505-853-2684
Email: kevin.hewett@us.af.mil
 
CONTRACTING POINTS OF CONTACT:

Ms. Luisa A. Martinez-Medina (Primary)
Contract Specialist
AFRL Det 8/RVKDL
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117
Phone: 505-846-6865
Email: luisa.martinez-medina@us.af.mil
  
Ms. Deborah Moyer (Alternate)
Contracting Officer
AFRL Det 8/RVKDL
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117
Phone: 505-846-2040
Email: deborah.moyer@us.af.mil