A -- Sea Base Connector Transformable-Craft (T-CRAFT) Prototype Demonstrator

The Office of Naval Research is soliciting proposals for a prototype demonstrator of a Transformable-Craft (T-CRAFT) which can deploy in an unloaded condition (range of 2,500 nm) from the intermediate support base to the Seabase and then be used as a Sea Base connector, transporting wheeled and tracked vehicles through the surf zone and onto the beach. See attached BAA for complete information. The solicitation is also available at www.onr.navy.mil/02/baa. White Papers are due 01 NOV 2005 and Full proposals are due 03 JAN 2006. Although Full Proposals are due on 03 JAN 2006, this BAA will remain open until 04 JUN 2008 since contractors will be required to submit a second, more detailed cost proposal for Phase II. Only contractors who were awarded a Phase I contract will be considered for Phase II.