COMFRC Technology Transition Pilot (T2P) Program

FY 2017 NAVAIR SBIR Phase II.5 COMFRC Technology Transition Pilot (T2P) Program Request for Information (RFI) NAVAIR SBIR / STTR Program Office Issue Date: 18 January 2017 IMPORTANT INFORMATION White Paper Submission: NAVAIR SBIR Program DoD begins accepting White Papers February 06, 2017. Deadline for Receipt: White Papers must be completely submitted by 17:00 p.m. EST February 21, 2017. Classified White Papers are not accepted under this NAVAIR SBIR RFI. Solicitation Changes: Please read the entire RFI carefully prior to submitting your White Paper. Updates and Notices: Help Desk: If you have questions about the NAVAIR SBIR / STTR FRC Technology Transition Pilot Program, please submit to matthew.b.williams@navy.mil (Subject line: FRC RFI Question) Version: 1.0 Date: 1/19/2017 RFI number: SBIR T2P - N68335-17-R-0105 Contents 1. DISCLAIMERS AND IMPORTANT NOTES 4 2. Introduction and purpose of the RFI 4 3. Preparation Instructions to Respondents 4 4. Scope 5 5. Abbreviation and terminology 5 6. Background description of what is requested 5 7. Specific Technology Areas of Interest 6 8. Technical questions 6 9. Key Dates 6 10. Context in which the information will be used 7 11. Statement of need 7 12. Qualifications 7 13. Questions Regarding the White Paper Content 7 14. White Paper Submission Instructions 7 15. NAVAIR SBIR/STTR White Paper Format 8 a. Cover Page shall include the following: (cover page counts as page 1) 8 16. Phase II 8 17. Start of White Paper 9 18. Contact with Direct Reporting Technical Manager 9 19. NOTES 9 - 1. DISCLAIMERS AND IMPORTANT NOTES This is a Request For Information (RFI) issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Respondents are advised that the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received, or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The NAVAIR SBIR / STTR Program will not provide reimbursement for costs incurred in responding to this RFI or reimbursement for travel. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is the Government obligated to issue a solicitation based on the information and responses received. Proprietary, classified concepts or information should not be included in the submittal. Input on technical aspects of the responses may be solicited by Commander, Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) and reviewed by non-Government consultants / experts who are bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements or requirements. - 2. Introduction and purpose of the RFI The NAVAIR SBIR / STTR Program is seeking information on specific technology areas as outlined below in the Specific Technology Areas of Interest section (7). The information being requested is related to scientific and technology (S&T) activities, investments, and developments for Navy Fleet Readiness Centers (FRC's). The mission of the FRC (http://www.navair.navy.mil/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.display&key=336F87D3-FBB9-4ED5-A2C8-5E1E58EF1FC4 ) is to produce quality airframes, engines, components, and support equipment, and provide services that meet the Naval Aviation Enterprise's aircraft ready for tasking goals with improved effectiveness and efficiency. The following sections of this announcement contain details of the scope of technical efforts of interest, along with instructions for the submission of responses. With this RFI, NAVAIR SBIR/STTR Program is requesting information on current and previous SBIR / STTR Phase I, II, and III efforts, regardless of the awarding agency, regarding your technology that may address a technology need and/or gap, as indicated in "Specific Technology Areas of Interest" Section (7). - 3. Preparation Instructions to Respondents NAVAIR SBIR / STTR Program requests that respondents submit a white paper related to the Specific Technology Areas of Interest, Listed in Section 7, for use by the Government in formulating a potential plan on addressing the technology deficiencies and/or gaps. The NAVAIR SBIR / STTR Program requests that submittals accurately, concisely, and clearly answer the questions and follow the submission instructions as outlined in Section (14-18). - 4. Scope The purpose of this RFI is to identify existing SBIR / STTR methods (e.g., processes, models, or products) that address the specific needs outlined in the Specific Technology Areas of Interest Section (7). - 5. Abbreviation and terminology FRC - Fleet Readiness Center MRL - Manufacturing Readiness Level NTE - Not-To-Exceed PMA - Program Management Air RFI - Request for Information S&T - Science and Technology SME - Subject Matter Expert T2P - Technology Transition Pilot (T2P) Program TRL - Technology Readiness Level T/M/S - Type Model Series - 6. Background description of what is requested The (NAVAIR) SBIR / STTR Program, in coordination with COMFRC, is interested in technologies developed under previous and current SBIR / STTR Phase I, Phase II or Phase III awardees that may address a technology need and/or gap for our Navy FRC's. The White Paper will give the SBIR / STTR Firms an opportunity to explain how their technology development addresses the specific technology needs and/or gaps for the FRC's. - 7. Specific Technology Areas of Interest Specific Technology Areas of Interest - 1) Manufacturing Processes in or in support of MRO beginning with raw materials to produce a component, (e.g., design, reverse engineering, reengineering, casting, milling, painting, inspections, etc.). This category also includes additive manufacturing and repair, rapid manufacturing and prototyping. - 2) Coatings/Corrosion Control A layer of a substance spread over a surface for protection, decoration or safety (e.g., painting, plating, non-skid coatings, etc.); a covering layer/the act or process of surface modification for the purpose of preserving, controlling, or preventing corrosion or wear/erosion (e.g., thermal spray, weld cladding, etc.). - 3) Electronics & Software Processes and/or equipment used for the maintenance, repair, or overhaul of electronic systems, and/or to restore to operating condition after damage and/or deterioration. The repair, adaptive modifications or upgrades, and change events (including integration and testing) made to operational software resident in a weapon system or in support equipment that is integral to the operations or sustainment of a weapon system. This can include the modifications or upgrades necessary to ensure safety and relevance in operations and interoperability with other systems. - 4) Composites (Non-Metal Materials) MRO of components made of non-metallic material composites (e.g., carbon or polyamide fabric, ceramic, glass, resin, etc.). Similar to Metal Working. - 5) Inspection/Test A physical scrutinization of property or documents / a procedure that ascertains effectiveness, value, proper function, integrity or other qualities during MRO. Includes Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI), hydro test. Etc. - 6) Metal Working The act or process of restoring, reshaping, and repairing existing metal assets using industrial processes such as welding/joining, forming/forging, grinding, machining, drilling, coining, cutting, etc. - 8. Technical questions Technical questions on the NAVAIR SBIR/STTR FRC T2P should be addressed to the COM FRC Point of Contact (POC) at FRC - use the following email address: COMFRC_TI_SBIR.gm.fct@navy.mil - 9. Key Dates Final due date for White Paper packages to be considered under this RFI is no later than 17:00 p.m. EST February 21, 2017. If an Offeror does not submit a White Paper by the specified due date and time, to the proper email address with the subject line listed in Section (14), the submission will not be eligible to participate in the technical review cycle. Event Start Date End Date or Start Time RFI Released on Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS) 18 January 2017 0001 Question Period Open for COM-FRC 23 January 2017 07:00 p.m. EST Question Period Closed for COM-FRC 03 February 2017 23:59 p.m. EST Site Open for White Paper Submission 06 February 2017 0001 Site Closes for White Paper Submission Closes 21 February 2017 17:00 p.m. EST FRC SME's Start Review of White Papers / Select SBIR Firm /Topics 22 February 2017 20 March 2017 - 10. Context in which the information will be used The NAVAIR SBIR / STTR Program is seeking updated technical information from past and current SBIR / STTR Phase I, II, and III efforts on the Specific Technology Areas of Interest listed in Section (7). The responses we obtain from this RFI, in the form of a White Paper, will give our Technologists and Subject Matter Expert's (SME's) a better understanding of where your development of the specific technology requested currently stands. - 11.Statement of need The updated technology information provided will allow the SBIR Program and FRC Commanding Officers to best match your technology information and its current / projected maturation level to the specific technology requirement and/or gap of the FRC's. - 12.Qualifications RFI respondents must have been awarded an SBIR / STTR Phase I, II, III or successor in interest, regardless of awarding agency, that addressed or addresses the Specific Technology Areas of Interest listed above in section (7). - 13.Questions Regarding the White Paper Content - a) Questions of a technical nature for a specific FRC Technology Area should be addressed via email only, to the COM FRC Point of Contact (POC) listed in Section (8). - b) Questions of a general (non-Technical) nature should be addressed to Email address: matthew.b.williams@navy.mil - (Subject line: FRC RFI Question). - 14.White Paper Submission Instructions SBIR Offerors shall be prepared to submit the following data elements on the cover sheet. Submission Site: COMFRC_TI_SBIR.gm.fct@navy.mil Subject Line Shall State: FY17-SBIR FRC-T2P-NAVAIR-Technology Area #. (Enter number (1 - 6) of the technology area of interest that is applicable - see section 7). To respond to this RFI please answer the questions in this paragraph in the standard format outlined below, in (PDF), and is Not-to-Exceed (NTE) five (5) pages including cover page. Submissions will only be reviewed to the last word on page 5. The white paper shall be in accordance with the following guidelines: - Font - Times Roman - Font Size - 12 pitch - Spacing - Single Space and Single Sided - Header - List "In Bold Print" the NAVAIR SBIR FRC-T2P - & Technology Area # (Enter number (1 - 6) of the technology area of interest that is applicable) - Footer - Left side list SBIR Firm POC / Right Side list SBIR Topic Number This RFI contains all of the information required to submit a response. No additional forms, kits, or other materials are needed and will be rejected if sent as an attachment or appendix. Note: Any White Paper modification or revision received at the respective SBIR FRC Technology Transition Pilot Program submission Email site after the exact time specified (5:00 p.m. EST on 21 February 2017) will be considered "late" and will not be considered for review. - 15.NAVAIR SBIR/STTR White Paper Format - a. Cover Page shall include the following: (cover page counts as page 1) Company Description / SBIR Information: - Company Name: - Company Address: - Name of individual completing Whitepaper: - Email Address: - Contact Number: What SBIR Phase were you awarded?: select highest phase award - Phase I / II or III - 16. Phase II - Phases? What SBIR Agency awarded you the Phase I, II, or III? (I.e. NAVAIR, ONR, NAVSEA, Army etc...) - ___________________ What is the SBIR Topic Number, TPOC and Year of Phase Award? (most recent award) - Topic #: ______________ - Year of Phase I, II, or III Award: (MM-DD-YYYY) - Phase Contract #: _______________________ - Agency Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): - TPOC Email Address: - TPOC Phone Number: Current TRL of your technology ____ Current MRL ____ - 17. Start of White Paper Please select the primary applicable NAVAIR SBIR FTTP Technology Area # Number in Section 7. The White Paper shall describe: - 1) Project Description / Executive Summary: What is required to bring the technology up to a TRL 6, what you intend to do, and the product(s) to be delivered at the end of the proposed effort (400 words or less). - 2) How the technology meets and addresses one of the specific technology needs and/or gaps specified in this RFI. - 3) The current Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the technology and/or product and how can it transition to the FRC. - 4) How and to what degree your technical approach is relevant to the Specific Technology Areas of Interest of the NAVY FRC requirements including how the approach enhances the FRC capabilities; accelerates the rework process of military hardware; reduces rework / fabrication costs; reduces man-hours; adds a new capability to the FRC. - 18. Contact with Direct Reporting Technical Manager During the dates outlined in the "Key Dates" Section (9), submitting SBIR / STTR firms have an opportunity to contact the COM FRC POC to ask technical questions about specific requirements. Questions should be limited to specific information related to improving the understanding of a particular requirement. The SBIR / STTR firms may not ask for advice or guidance on solution approach and you may not submit any material to the DRTM. - 19. NOTES - 1) Do not send hardcopies of white papers (including facsimiles); only electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed to the email address noted in section 14. - 2) Do not attach .ZIP or any other format files.