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This Pre-Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Homeland Security was posted on November 9, 2007. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

A -- Rapid Technology Application Program - Communications and Maritime Safety

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BAA08-02Federal

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The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology division is issuing Broad Agency Announcement BAA08-02 for the second Rapid Technology Application Program. This initiative seeks to rapidly develop and produce advanced technology prototypes within 6 to 18 months after contract award to meet the urgent needs of internal DHS customers and emergency responders. The solicitation specifically targets two technical fields: Satellite Blue Force Tracking within Communications and Passenger Ship Mass Evacuation Systems within Maritime Safety. Prospective offerors must submit a white paper by December 20, 2007, to be considered for the program. Only those encouraged following the white paper evaluation on January 22, 2008, may submit a full proposal by February 15, 2008. Proposals must demonstrate the ability to meet ambitious performance targets and cost of ownership goals. Interested parties are advised to complete the mandatory registration process in a timely manner to ensure their submissions are accepted.

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DHS seeks rapid prototypes for satellite tracking and ship evacuation by February 15.

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541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Contract Administration Svcs Division
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA
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Linda M MulliganContracting Officer

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Science and Technology (S&T) is initiating the second Rapid Technology Application Program BAA to meet the expressed rapid technology development needs of emergency responders and internal DHS customers. The RTAP will facilitate a number of S&T?s goals, including: Fulfilling the expressed needs of emergency responders and internal DHS customers for rapid prototype technology developments; and Producing advanced technology prototypes 6-18 months after award of contracts. In this solicitation, S&T is soliciting white papers and proposals for the rapid prototyping of systems in the following specific technical field: Communications: Satellite Blue Force Tracking (BFT); and Maritime Safety: Passenger Ship Mass Evacuation System To achieve the program goals, this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) calls for rapid development of technologies in the topic listed above. Offerors are invited to prepare proposals to address the topic described in greater detail, but should submit a separate proposal for the topic addressing only one proposed approach or concept. Further details on multiple submissions are provided in Section IV of the BAA. Prototype Performance Goals: The performance targets, cost of ownership, and prototype characteristic goals the Government seeks to achieve are very ambitious. For a white paper or proposal to be considered responsive, the proposed prototype must meet all required goals and meet as many of the desired goals listed in the topic description as possible. Important Dates and Times: White Paper Due Date is 12/20/2007 NLT 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. Notification of Evaluation of White Papers will be made on 1/22/2008. Full Proposal Due Date is 02/15/2008 NLT 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. (IMPORTANT: A Full Proposal will not be accepted unless a White Paper was received before the White Paper due date specified herein AND the Offeror was encouraged to submit a Full Proposal.) Notification of Evaluation of Full Proposals/Recommendation for Award will be made on 3/27/2008. NOTE: There is a registration process (see Section IV of the BAA). A Prospective Offeror must ensure that it will allow itself sufficient time to complete the registration and submission process.

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