Beyond Line-of-Sight Communications Aperture Development for Tactical Aircraft

Broad Agency Announcement- Call #1 Overview Information Federal Agency Name: Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (AF TENCAP) Broad Agency Announcement Title: AFLCMC-AFTENCAP-BAA-17-02 Broad Agency Announcement Type: This is Call 0001 against the below identified BAA. This is the initial announcement for a BAA With Call. Broad Agency Announcement Number: AFLCMC-AFTENCAP-BAA-17-02-Call #0001 THIS WILL BE A TWO-STEP SOLICITATION: First Step: WHITE PAPER DUE DATE AND TIME: For this Call, White papers must be submitted by 4:00PM Eastern Time on 31 Jul 2018 If you have questions please contact Mr. William T. Smith, AFLCMC/WINK, 2530 Loop Road West, Bldg. 560, Room 125, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7101, Phone: (937) 255-2479 Unclassified: william.smith.11@us.af.mil. Second Step: PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: To Be Determined based on the outcome of the received White Papers. Date and Time will be provided in the Requests for Proposals sent to offerors that submit White Papers considered to meet the needs of the Air Force based upon the review criteria as set forth in Section V below. NOTE: White Paper/Proposal receipt after the due date and time shall be governed by the provisions of FAR 52.215-1(c) (3). 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." Furthermore, 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 white paper submission is encouraged. Solicitation Request: AF TENCAP is soliciting white papers on the research/development effort described below. White Papers should be addressed to the Contracting Point of Contact (POC) stated in Section VII of the Full Text Announcement. This is an unrestricted solicitation. Small Businesses are encouraged to propose on all or any part of this solicitation. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541712, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. White Papers/Proposals submitted shall be in accordance with this announcement. There will be no other solicitation issued in regard to this requirement. Offerors should be alert for any BAA amendments that may permit extensions to the white paper submission date or changes to the requirement. System for Award Management (SAM) Registration: FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM) (OCT 2016), and DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, System for Award Management (SAM) (FEB 2014) are included by reference. SAM is the primary Government repository for prospective federal awardee information and the centralized Government system for certain contracting, grants, and other assistance related processes. It replaces CCR/FedReg, On-line Representations and Certifications (ORCA) and the Excluded Parties Lists System (EPLS). 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, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov or by calling 866-606-8220. Type of Contract/Instrument: The Air Force reserves the right to award the instrument best suited to the nature of research/development effort proposed. Accordingly, the Government may award any appropriate contract type under the FAR. It is anticipated that an award under this BAA Call #1 will be a cost plus fixed fee (CPFF) contract. Cost reimbursement contracts require successful offerors to have an accounting system approved by DCAA and considered adequate for tracking costs applicable to the contract. Estimated Program Cost: $15-20M total, anticipated total costs for all four tasks. (Current funding is $13M.) Anticipated Number of Awards: The Air Force anticipates awarding a single award for all four tasks for this announcement but reserves the right to award multiple contracts, to provide a partial award based on available government funding or not award at all. AF TENCAP is soliciting white papers, rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimates and potentially technical and cost proposals under this announcement that supports the needs of its technology development mission. As described in the BAA AFLCMC-AFTENCAP-BAA-17-02, this Call #1 is concentrated on Focus Area 7: Air Superiority, with an emphasis on the first sub-bullet for "Survivable and secure netted tools and technologies that attain or enhance robust, survivable, and flexible LPI/LPD high-bandwidth communications and datalink architectures to effectively execute command and control in an A2/AD environment." Address questions to: Contracting Officer, Mr. William T. Smith, AFLCMC/WINK, 2530 Loop Road West, Bldg. 560, Room 010, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7101, phone: (937) 255-2479, unclassified email: william.smith.11@us.af.mil. Full Text Announcement - I. Program Description: Talon TACET AVIS PHASE II 1. Talon TACET AVIS is a 3 phase effort which focuses on improving communications capability specifically between National systems and 5th Gen tactical platforms to enhance mission effectiveness and improve survivability in highly-contested environments. Phase I (Study) evaluated potential material solutions and focused on requirements development for a future BLOS aperture. The results of this study have been incorporated into the requirements of Phase II. This effort is for Phase II (Technology Development) and will design, build and demonstrate a 5th Gen representative BLOS aperture. Phase III is a planned follow-on effort to develop and demonstrate a platform specific prototype. To support the objectives of Phase II, a new cost-effective aperture capability needs to be developed that can ideally support multiple waveforms across multiple satellites, wide-band frequency coverage, smaller form factors and reduced power/cooling requirements as well as maintain the potential to be integrated within 5th Gen tactical platforms. Phase II will produce a prototype array(s) that will be tested to verify expected performance characteristics and future applicability to 5th Gen tactical platforms. While the prototype array will not be expected to address specific platform requirements, it will need to be easily modified in a later phase to meet 5th Gen tactical platform size, weight, power and cooling (SWaP-C), environmental and integration requirements once those are identified. The potential environment for this aperture will include applications on platforms from fighter type aircraft to ISR platforms or bomber aircraft. The most stressing environment is expected to be the 5th Gen tactical fighter application due to SWaP-C limitations as well as maneuvering and speed envelopes. The Government Statement of Objectives pertaining to this white paper is available via an AMRDC SAFE file transfer. Please contact William T. Smith at william.smith.11@us.af.mil, phone (937) 255-2479 and provide your name, company, address, email address, phone number, and CAGE Code to set up the file transfer. The SOO will only be provided to offerors with a valid CAGE Code. 2. Deliverable items: Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), Software, Hardware, or Other for planning purposes are specified in the attached SOO. CDRLs may include but are not limited to Status Reports, Scientific and Technical Reports, Performance and Cost Reports, Funds and Man-Hour Expenditure Reports, Contractor Funds and Status Reports, and Presentation Material. 3. Schedule: The award is anticipated to be between 18 to 24 months; however, Period of Performance will be tailored in Step 2. 4. Other Requirements: Program Security Classification/DD Form 254, TEMPEST, OPSEC, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 22 CFR 120-130, Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 15 CFR 730-774, Government Furnished Property, and Base Support/Network Access/Voluntary Protection Program will be considered for each award. a. Additional Security Requirements: All contractors shall participate in all activities associated with the disciplines of the organization's Industrial Security, Information Security, Personnel Security, Operations Security (OPSEC), Antiterrorism, and Program Protection programs, following appropriate measures in each program as required for this particular contract. These are required in an effort to reduce program vulnerability from successful adversary collection, exploitation of critical information, and violations of export control requirements. The prime contractor will ensure that all subcontractors, if required, conform to these requirements as required by the prime contractor. FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements shall apply to all efforts awarded under this announcement. Security Requirements (Aug. 1996) (a) This clause applies to the extent that this contract involves access to information classified "Confidential," "Secret," or "Top Secret." (b) The Contractor shall comply with -- (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); and (2) Any revisions to that manual, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor. (c) If, subsequent to the date of this contract, the security classification or security requirements under this contract are changed by the Government and if the changes cause an increase or decrease in security costs or otherwise affect any other term or condition of this contract, the contract shall be subject to an equitable adjustment as if the changes were directed under the Changes clause of this contract. (d) The Contractor agrees to insert terms that conform substantially to the language of this clause, including this paragraph (d) but excluding any reference to the Changes clause of this contract, in all subcontracts under this contract that involve access to classified information. 5. Other Information: a. Government Furnished Property (GFP) Availability: If GFP is requested in the proposal the following clauses/provisions apply: (1) FAR 52.245-1 Government Property (JAN 2017) (2) FAR 52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012) (3) DFARS 252.211-7007, Reporting of Government-Furnished Property (AUG 2012) (4) DFARS 252.245-7001, Tagging, Labeling, and Marking of Government-Furnished Property (APR 2012) (5) DFARS 252.245-7002, Reporting Loss of Government Property (DEC 2017) (6) DFARS 252.245-7003, Contractor Property Management System Administration (APR 2012) (7) DFARS 252.245-7004, Reporting, Reutilization, and Disposal (DEC 2017) b. Data Rights Desired: (1) Technical Data: Government Purpose Rights (2) Non-Commercial Software (NCS): Unlimited Rights (3) NCS Documentation: Unlimited Rights (4) Commercial Computer Software Rights: Customary License AF TENCAP is engaged in the discovery, development, and integration of warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace forces. As such, rights in technical data and NCS developed or delivered under this contract are of significant concern to the government. The Government will therefore carefully consider any restrictions on the use of technical data, NCS, and NCS documentation which could result in transition difficulty or less-than full and open competition for subsequent development of this technology. In exchange for paying for development of the data, the Government expects technical data, NCS, and NCS documentation developed entirely at Government expense to be delivered with Unlimited Rights. Technical data, NCS, and NCS documentation developed with mixed funding are expected to be delivered with at least Government Purpose Rights. Offers that propose delivery of technical data, NCS, or NCS documentation subject to Government Purpose Rights should fully explain what technical data, NCS, or NCS documentation developed with costs charged to indirect cost pools and/or costs not allocated to a Government contract will be incorporated, how the incorporation will benefit the program, and address whether those portions or processes are segregable. The Government expects that delivery of technical data, NCS, and NCS documentation subject to Government Purpose Rights will fully meet program needs. Offers that propose delivery of technical data, NCS, or NCS documentation subject to Limited Rights, Restricted Rights, or Specifically Negotiated License Rights will be considered. Proposals should fully explain what technical data, NCS, or NCS documentation developed with costs charged to indirect cost pools and/or costs not allocated to a government contract will be incorporated and how the incorporation will benefit the program. Offerors are reminded that the Identification and Assertion of Restrictions on the Government's Use, Release, or Disclosure of Technical Data or Computer Software (the assertions list), required under DFARS 252.227-7013, DFARS 252.227-7014, DFARS 252.227-7017, is included in Section K and due at time of proposals. Assertions must be completed with specificity with regard to each item, component, or process listed. Nonconforming assertions lists will be rejected. Note that DFARS 252.227-7014(d) describes requirements for incorporation of third party computer software (commercial and noncommercial). Any commercial software to be incorporated into a deliverable must be clearly identified in the proposal. Because many commercial software licenses are not transferrable or may not be acceptable to the Government, commercial software licenses proposed for delivery to the Government must be approved by the contracting officer prior to award. As used in this subparagraph, the terms Unlimited Rights, Government Purpose Rights, Specifically Negotiated License Rights, and Limited Rights in technical data are as defined in DFARS 252.227-7013. The terms Unlimited Rights, Government Purpose Rights, Specifically Negotiated License Rights, and Restricted Rights in noncommercial computer software and noncommercial software documentation are as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014. The term Commercial Computer Software is as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014. II. Award Information: The anticipated award date for contracts selected for award under this BAA Call #1 to be determined. Current funding for this BAA is approximately $13M. This funding profile is an estimate only and will not be a contractual obligation for funding as all funding is subject to change due to Government discretion and availability. Potential offerors should be aware that due to unanticipated budget fluctuations funding in any or all areas may change with little or no notice. The Government reserves the right to make an award of a lower or higher dollar amount sufficient to fund the full effort as described in the SOO. Additionally the Government reserves the right to award all, part or none of the proposed. The Government anticipates awarding one contract, but reserves the right to award none or more than one contract. Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. III. Eligibility Information 1. Eligible Offeror: Small businesses are encouraged to propose on all or any part of this solicitation. Offerors must have a valid U. S. Security Clearance of Secret/Collateral and have a DSS accredited facility capable of receiving, processing, storing and transmitting classified material in order to respond to this announcement. All classified materials must be handled in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD 5220.22-M) and Industrial Security Regulation (DoD 5220.22-R). 2. Cost Sharing or Matching: Cost Sharing is not required. 3. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers: The following guidance is provided for Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) contemplating submitting a proposal, as either a prime or subcontractor, against this BAA. FAR 35.017-1(c)(4) prohibits an FFRDC from competing with any non-FFRDC concern in response to a Federal agency request for proposal for other than the operation of an FFRDC (with exceptions stated in DFARS 235.017-1(c)(4)). There is no regulation prohibiting an FFRDC from responding to a solicitation. However, the FFRDC's sponsoring agency must first make a determination that the effort being proposed falls within the purpose, mission, general scope of effort, or special competency of the FFRDC, and that determination must be included in the FFRDC's proposal. In addition, the non-sponsoring agency (in this case AFLCMC) must make a determination that the work proposed would not place the FFRDC in direct competition with domestic private industry. Only after these determinations are made would a determination be made concerning the FFRDC's eligibility to receive an award. 4. Government Agencies: If a Government agency is interested in performing work, contact the Program Office identified in the BAA. If those discussions result in a mutual interest to pursue your agency's participation, the effort will be pursued independent of this announcement. 5. Other: a. Foreign Participation: No b. Export Control: This acquisition may involve data that are subject to export control laws and regulations. Only contractors who are registered and certified with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and have a legitimate business purpose may participate in this solicitation. Contact the DLA Installation Support, 74 Washington Avenue N., Battle Creek, Michigan 40917-3084 (877) 352-2255 or email at DLAContactCenter@dla.mil for further information on the certification process. You must submit a copy of your approved DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, with your proposal. c. There are no limits to the number of white papers/proposals an offeror may submit. d. Offerors may be ineligible for award if all requirements of this solicitation are not met on the white paper (and later proposal) due date as identified above. e. Responses may be provided at classification levels up to and including S//SAR. All responders to this RFI, regardless of classification, must notify the Contracting Officer, Mr. William T. Smith via unclassified e-mail at william.smith.11@us.af.mil. PLEASE ANNOTATE THE BAA NUMBER, DATE TITLE AND CAGE CODE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR E-MAIL RESPONSE. Classified responses which cannot be submitted through JWICS to Mr. Smith should seek additional guidance and direction for submittal from Ms. Rhonda Blubaugh (primary) at rhonda.blubaugh.ctr@us.af.mil, phone: (719) 567-0475 or Mr. John Dunlap (alternate) at john.dunlap.6.ctr@us.af.mil, phone: (719) 567-0441 prior to submission. IV. White Paper/Proposal Preparation Instructions: 1. Application Package: This Announcement consists of a Two-Step Process described in detail below. All white papers, ROMs and technical/cost proposals submitted shall be in accordance with this announcement. There will be no other solicitation issued in regard to this requirement. Step 1 will request submission of White Papers and ROM cost estimates for each task as described in Section I. The Government intends to review the white papers/ROMs received in Step 1 and request full technical and cost proposals from the offeror or offerors selected in the white paper evaluation process in Step 2 of the BAA. An unfavorable white paper evaluation will bar the offeror from further consideration. ONLY WHITE PAPERS AND ROUGH ORDER OF MAGNITUDE (ROM) COST ESTIMATES FOR EACH TASK ARE BEING SOLICITED AT THIS TIME. Offerors should be alert for any BAA amendments that may permit extensions to the white paper submission date. For additional information, a copy of the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Guide for Industry is located at http://www.wpafb.af.mil/Portals/60/documents/afrl/AFRL-broad-agency-announcement-guide.pdf. 2. First Step (White Paper) Instructions: a. General: The FIRST STEP requests a white paper and a rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost for each of the four tasks (Tasks 1-4) described in the SOO which must be requested through e-mail via AMERDEC SAFE. The white paper shall include a discussion of the nature and scope of the research/development effort and the offeror's proposed technical approach. The Government will review the white papers and corresponding ROMs in accordance with the FIRST STEP review criteria, set forth in Section V below. Based on this review, the Government will determine which of the white papers have the potential to best meet the Government's needs. It is anticipated that Government review of the white papers submitted will take at least 30 working days after receipt. Those offerors submitting white papers assessed as meeting Air Force needs will be asked to submit a management, technical and cost proposal. An offeror submitting a proposal without first submitting a white paper will not be eligible for an award. The cost of preparing white papers in response to this Solicitation is not considered an allowable direct charge to any resulting or any other contract; however, it may be an allowable expense to the normal bid and proposal indirect cost as specified in FAR 31.205-18. No costs will be reimbursed by the Government for submission of a white paper. b. Page Limitation: The White Paper shall be limited to 15 pages, including illustrations, flowcharts, charts, drawings, and diagrams, prepared and submitted in Word or Adobe PDF format. Font shall be standard 12-point business font Arial. Character spacing must be "normal"; not condensed in any manner. Pages shall be single-spaced (must use standard single-space function in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format), double-sided (each side counts as one page), 8.5 by 11 inches, with at least one-inch margins on both sides, top and bottom. Lines between text lines must also be 12-point. All text, including text in tables must adhere to all font size and line spacing requirements listed herein. Font and line spacing requirements do not have to be followed for illustrations, flowcharts, charts, drawings, and diagrams. These exceptions shall not be used to circumvent formatting requirements and page count limitations by including lengthy narratives in such items. Pages shall be numbered starting with the cover page being Page 1, and the last page being Page 15. The page limitation covers all information including indices, photographs, foldouts (counted as 1 page for each 8.5 by 11 portion) tables, charts, appendices, attachments, resumes, etc. The Government will not consider pages in excess of these limitations and any page after 15 will be removed from the submission. c. Format: The white paper and ROMs will be formatted in softcopy, Microsoft 10 compatible formats as follows: Section A: BAA number, Title of Program, Name of Company, Company's Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number and address, Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, Contracting POC, Technical POC, DCMA POC and DCAA POC with appropriate telephone numbers, and email addresses for the POCs; Section B: Period of Performance and Task Objectives; Section C: Technical Summary and Proposed Deliverables; Section D: Cost of Task (Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM)). d. Technical Portion: The technical portion of the white paper shall include a discussion of the nature and scope of the research/development effort and the offeror's proposed technical approach/solution, and outline the offeror's expertise in the following areas: the development and demonstration of BLOS SATCOM systems; subsystem integration on 5th Gen aircraft; and signature management/integration. It may also include any proposed deliverables, resumes, descriptions of facilities and equipment. e. Cost Portion: The cost portion of the white paper shall include four separate ROM cost estimates, one for each of the 4 tasks described in the Section I. No detailed price or cost support information should be forwarded; only a time-phased by FY bottom line figure should be provided. f. Other Information: Multiple white papers within the purview of this announcement may be submitted by each offeror. If the offeror wishes to restrict its white papers, it must be marked with the restrictive language stated in FAR 52.215-1(e). g. White Paper/Proposal Content Summary: Offerors may be ineligible for award if all requirements of this solicitation are not met on the proposal due date. Reference Section VIII for a Checklist of the requirements. h. White Paper Due Date and Time: See Overview Information at the beginning of the Solicitation. 3. Second Step (Proposal) Instructions: a. General: The SECOND STEP consists of offerors submitting an executive summary, a technical and cost proposal. Upon notification by the Government of interest in the submitted white paper, the offeror should submit a technical and cost proposal within 45 working days of the formal request for proposal. After receipt, proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria in Section V. below. Offerors should consider proposal instructions contained in the BAA Industry Guide, which can be accessed on line at http://www.wpafb.af.mil/Portals/60/documents/afrl/AFRL-broad-agency-announcement-guide.pdf. This guide is specifically designed to assist the offeror in understanding the BAA proposal process. Technical/management and cost volumes should be submitted in separate volumes, and must be valid for 180 days from date of receipt. Proposals must reference the announcement number AFLCMC-AFTENCAP-BAA-17-02-Call #0001 and relevant research/development area(s). Offerors are advised that only Contracting Officers are legally authorized to contractually bind or otherwise commit the Government. The cost of preparing proposals in response to the Request for Proposals is not considered an allowable direct charge to any resulting or any other contract; however, it may be an allowable expense to the normal bid and proposal indirect cost as specified in FAR 31.205-18. b. Page Limitation: The following describes the page limitations on the proposal submittal: (1) The Proposal shall be limited to 30 pages for the technical volume and offerors are requested to limit the Cost volume to 50 pages prepared and submitted in Word or Adobe PDF format, with all costs prepared in Excel with working (unlocked) formulas. (2) Font shall be standard 12-point business font Arial. (3) Character spacing must be "normal," not condensed in any manner. (4) Pages shall be single-spaced, double-sided (each side counts as one page), 8.5 by 11 inches, with at least one-inch margins on sides, top and bottom. Lines between text lines must also be 12-point. (5) All text, including text in tables must adhere to all font size and line spacing requirements listed herein. Font and line spacing requirements do not have to be followed for illustrations, flowcharts, charts, drawings, and diagrams. These exceptions shall not be used to circumvent formatting requirements and page count limitations by including lengthy narratives in such items. (6) Pages shall be numbered starting with the cover page being Page 1, and the last page being not more than Page 30. The page limitation covers all information including indices, photographs, foldouts (counted as 1 page for each 8.5 by 11 portion), tables, charts, appendices, attachments, etc. (7) The proposal page limit does not include the offeror's proposed Statement of Work (SOW); however, the same formatting rules apply to the SOW, which is limited to 10 pages. (8) Offerors should submit the proposal in Microsoft 10 compatible softcopy format. Submissions methods and formats should coordinated with the contracting officer, Mr. William T. Smith, AFLCMC/WINK, 2530 Loop Road West, Bldg. 560, Room 125, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7101, phone: (937) 255-2479, unclassified email: william.smith.11@us.af.mil. (9) Note: The Government will check the proposal and SOW for conformance to the stated requirements. Any pages in excess of the stated page limitation after the format check will not be considered. c. Technical/Management Section: The proposal shall include a discussion of the nature and scope of the research/development effort and the technical approach. Additional information on prior work in this area, descriptions of available equipment, use of base support (if desired) data and facilities and resumes of personnel who will be participating in this effort should also be included as attachments to the technical proposal. This volume shall include a SOW detailing the technical tasks proposed to be accomplished under the proposed effort and suitable for contract incorporation. Do not include any proprietary information in the SOW. Refer to the BAA Industry Guide referenced above to assist in SOW preparation. Any questions concerning the technical proposal or SOW preparation shall be referred to the Technical POC cited in Section VII. If Government Furnished Property is requested you are required to submit the following information with your offer: (1) A list or description of all Government property that the offeror or its subcontractors propose to use on a rent-free basis. The list shall identify the accountable contract under which the property is held and the authorization for its use (from the contracting officer having cognizance of the property); d. Cost/Business Section: (1) Separate the proposal into a business section and cost section. (a) The business section should contain all business aspects to the proposed contract, such as type of contractual instrument, any exceptions to terms and conditions of the announcement model contract, any information not technically related, etc. Provide rationale for exceptions. (b) Identify any technical data that will be delivered with less than unlimited data rights. (c) Cost proposals are requested to be kept to a maximum of 50 pages. The proposal shall be furnished with supporting schedules and shall contain a person hour breakdown per task following FAR 15.408, Table 15-2. Refer to the BAA Industry Guide mentioned in paragraph IV.3.a. for detailed proposal instructions. Cost proposals should include all costs in Excel format including formulas. (2) Subcontracting plans, for subcontracts anticipated to exceed $750,000, shall be submitted along with the technical and cost proposals in Word or Adobe PDF format (but do not count against the cost proposal requested maximum of 50 pages). Reference FAR 19.704, DFARS 219.704, and AFFARS 5319.704(a)(1) for subcontracting plan requirements. Small business concerns are exempt from this requirement. e. Proposal Content Summary: You may be ineligible for award if all requirements of this solicitation are not met on the proposal due date. Reference Section VIII for a checklist of the requirements. V. White Paper / Proposal Review Information 1. Evaluation Team. Responders are hereby notified that the Government intends to utilize an Evaluation Team in the white paper evaluation process and in determining which initiatives should proceed to step two. The Evaluation Team may consist of Government personnel, Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDC) personnel, Technical Services and Engineering Support personnel, and Systems Engineering and Techn...