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The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking research and exploratory development proposals in various scientific and technical areas related to soldier systems and equipment. This BAA does not have funds directly associated with it; instead, it serves as an open invitation for innovative submissions. The process emphasizes minimizing proposal costs by requiring a two-step submission: first, a concept paper must be submitted and approved before an invitation to submit a full proposal is extended. The evaluation of proposals includes technical and scientific peer reviews, relevance to agency priorities, and cost considerations. Concept papers are accepted continuously through February 28, 2007, and the BAA remains open until March 31, 2007. The technical focus areas cover a broad spectrum of soldier-related technologies, including combat feeding equipment and systems, combat ration research, advanced warrior systems technologies (such as ballistic protection, chemical/biological defense, and wearable electronics), tentage and shelters, advanced airdrop systems, textile technologies, modeling and simulation for individual and small unit performance, neuroepidemiology, national protection, and small unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) technologies. Interested parties are directed to consult the full BAA document online for detailed instructions and contact points for technical inquiries. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Defense office in Natick, Massachusetts.

General Info

U.S. Army seeks innovative soldier system research proposals via two-step submission process.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedAug 14

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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Full Description

THERE ARE NO FUNDS AGAINST THE BAA SOLICITATION. GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE UNDER BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES TO VIEW THE ENTIRE BAA SOLICITATION FOR FULL DETAILS: https://www3.natick.army.mil The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSC) Broad Ag ency Announcement (BAA) identifies scientific and technical areas of interest for research and/or exploratory development. This BAA is conducted using full and open competition. In an effort to minimize proposal preparation cost, this BAA utilizes a two- step process. The first step will be the submission of a concept paper. Offerors that submit concept papers that are consistent with the intent of the BAA, and are of interest to the government will be invited to submit a proposal (step two). Such an invit ation does not assure that the submitting organization will be awarded a contract. Instructions for the submission of concept papers and proposals are contained in the BAA. The submission of a concept paper is required prior to the submission of a proposal . Failure to follow this two-step process may preclude the chance for award. Proposals submitted in response to the BAA will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in the BAA. Technical evaluations will employ a peer or scienti fic review process. A proposal's technical evaluation, and its importance to agency programs, along with funding availability are primary bases for contract award. Cost realism and reasonableness shall also be considered to the extent appropriate. Conce pt papers will be accepted continuously through 28 February 2007. This BAA will remain open continuously through 31 March 2007. The BAA technical areas of interest are divided into the following groups: 1. Combat Feeding Equipment and Systems (objectives focus on combat food service equipment for individual and group feeding, and unit/organization equipment); 2. Combat Ration Research and Development; 3. Warrior Systems Technologies (objectives focus on ballistic protection for individuals, integrated pro tective helmet, chemical/biological protection for individuals, flame and thermal protection for the individual soldier, countersurveillance, body worn interactive materials, hand held, body-worn systems and smart-lightweight electronic components/modules for information management and cognitive improvement, biomechanics, materials nanotechnology, lightweight conformal solar cells, anthropometry, advanced protection and integration technologies and systems, and warrior performance); 4. Tentage, Fabric Struc tures and Rigid Wall Shelters; 5. Airdrop - Advanced Personnel and Cargo Airdrop Systems; 6. Textile Technologies; 7. Modeling and Simulation (objectives focus on individual and small unit performance and survivability); 8. Neuroepidemiology; 9. National P rotection Center; 10. SUAVs and Advanced Technology (objectives focus on small, unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) technology, and individual warrior technology). All technical questions may be directed to the respective technical/administrative POC listed un der each technical area of interest on the BAA.