A--TEAMING OPPORTUNITY FOR THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF INTEGRATED PLASMA GENERATING DEVICES

Description: NASA Langley Research Center is seeking University, Industry and Government partners to design and develop plasma devices for aerodynamic flow control in response to DARPA/DSO SOL BAA05-19, Addendum 6, entitled, Integrated Plasma Generating Structures. (See: http://www.darpa.mil/baa/baa05-19pt2.html). Synopsis: The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) released Solicitation Number BAA05-19, Addendum 6, in February 2005 for Integrated Plasma Generating Structures. The Advanced Sensing and Optical Measurement Branch (ASOMB) of the NASA Langley Research Center plans to respond to this solicitation and the primary focus is on the development of a variety of systems that are used to dramatically improve aerodynamic performance of vehicles in flight. There is a potential opportunity that will require the design and development of plasma devices for aerodynamic flow control in an effort to improve aerodynamic performance. The goal of this potential program is to begin development of concepts that could be used to generate plasmas and study the effects of these devices on overall aerodynamic performance. NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) is seeking partners from other government agencies, industry, academia, and Federal Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC) to participate with NASA LaRC Principal Investigators (PI) in ASOMB to begin development of plasma devices that could potentially be tested on future flight vehicles. Subject to the availability of funds, selected proposal(s) would result in contract(s) for the selected partner(s). This partnering opportunity does not guarantee selection for award of any contracts, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by NASA to pay for the information solicited. It is expected that the partner(s) selected would provide (at no cost to NASA) conceptual designs, technical data, proposal input, project schedules and cost estimates. Partners must work collaboratively with NASA and other potential partners to perform the required tasks. Partner selection(s) will be made by LaRC based on the following criteria in the following order of importance: (1) Relevant experience, past performance, technical capability and availability of key personnel This criterion evaluates the proposers relevant recent experience, past performance in similar development activities, technical capability to perform the development, and key personnel available to support the development. Substantive evidence (points of contact and telephone numbers) of successful participation in similar developments should be included. (2) Cost and schedule control This criterion evaluates the proposers ability to control both cost and schedule. The proposer should provide evidence of successfully controlling cost and schedule for similar development programs and provide evidence of management processes in this area. (3) Facilities This criterion evaluates the proposers facilities (development, testing, and analyses) to conduct the development or demonstration of the proposed task. The proposer should discuss facility availability, access, and the ability to meet the proposed objectives. Potential partnering opportunities exist in the following technology development areas associated with the development of integrated plasma generating devices. (1) Development of Plasma Devices for Breakdown of Air in High-Speed Aerodynamic Flow. (2) Design, Development and Consulting on High Power, Pulsed, High Repetition Rate Microwave Power Supplies. (3) Design and Construction of a Large Evacuable Chamber for Microwave Breakdown Studies. (4) Microwave and Optical/Spectroscopic Laboratory Support at Langley Research Center Labs and/or Test Facilities. Responses should be limited to 5 pages (12 point font) and address each of the criteria identified above. All responses should be sent to: NASA Langley Research Center, Attn: Dr. Reginald J. Exton, Mail Stop 493, Building 1200, Room 223, Hampton, VA 23681. The preferred method of submission is via email to: contact@example.gov. The due date for submission is May 20, 2005. Procurement questions should be directed to C. Tom Weih, NASA LaRC Procurement Office, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov