DNDO Issues BAA for Airborne Radiological Sensor System
The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Airborne Radiological Enhanced-sensor System (ARES) for an Advanced Technology Demonstration. DNDO is seeking innovative research and development that will result in improved methods to detect and localize radiological sources from an airborne platform. The desired technology will be able to rapidly determine if a radiological or nuclear source is present while in flight over a wide variety of environments including maritime, urban and rural locales. DNDO seeks responses to two topics under the BAA. The first is for sensors for improved aerial radiological and nuclear detection. The second is algorithms for improved aerial radiological and nuclear detection. Sol. No. HSHQDC-12-R-00065. Respond by July 20. Contact: Michele Mutschler, contracting officer, [email protected], 202-254-7163.
Air Force Surveying for Rapid Location of Radiation Sources in Complex Environments
The Air Force Material Command has issued a Sources Sought notice for studies and analysis for the rapid location of radiation sources in complex environments using optical and radiation sensors. Research objectives call for support for the integration of previous and new radiation data with current advanced remote sensing technology and nuclear particles/photon transport codes to improve the knowledge of the natural background radiation for areas of national interest. Sol. No. FA8601-12-C-0075. Contact: Alycia Armbruster, contract negotiator, [email protected], 937-522-4601.
JIEDDO Seeks Rapid Development of Counter-IED Capabilities
The Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the rapid development of counter-improvised explosive device (IED) capabilities. JIEEDO says it wants counter-IED capabilities that can be developed, demonstrated and deployed within six to 24 months of contract award. Proposals are sought in the areas of pre-detonation, detection, homemade explosives, weapons technical intelligence, information integration and fusion, and counter-threat network. Sol. No. BAA-12-02. Respond by Oct. 5. Contact: Janet Carlson, contracting officer, [email protected], 703-601-3577.
DHS Releases Final RFP for BioWatch SETA
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the final Request for Proposal (RFP) for Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support for the BioWatch Systems Program Office within the Office of Health Affairs. The opportunity is a small business set aside. The expected value of the award is at least $3.5 million. Sol. No. HSHQDC-12-R-00007. Respond by July 9. Contact: Margaret Tse, [email protected], 202-254-6950.
Coast Guard Releases Draft RFP for Offshore Patrol Cutter
The Coast Guard has released its draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for its new medium endurance cutter, the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC). The final RFP is expected to be issued in September with proposals due in early Jan. 2013. The Coast Guard plans to award up to three contracts in FY ’13 for preliminary design and then down select to one contractor in FY ’16, with the first construction award planned for FY ’17. The initial contract will include options for up to nine OPCs and include acquisition of design and data rights, enabling the Coast Guard to host a follow-on competition for the remaining vessels. The service plans to buy 25 OPCs. Sol. No. HSCG23-12-R-OPCxx1. Respond by July 16. Contact: Carl McGill, [email protected].
NSWC Issues BAA for R&D Supporting Expeditionary Warfare
The Naval Surface Weapons Center (NSWC), Panama City Division, has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking research and development proposals in support of coastal missions. Among the proposals sought are biometric sensor development, and chemical and biological individual protection. The BAA will be open through May 2013. Sol. No. N6133112QMK02. Contact: Matthew Kopp, contract specialist, [email protected].
DoD Plans BAA for Rapid Innovation Fund
The Defense Department in July expects to issue a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the FY ’12 Rapid Innovation Fund that was established to facilitate the rapid insertion of innovative technologies into military systems or programs that meet national security needs. White papers selected for awards may receive up to $3 million in funding. The period of performance shall not exceed two years. DoD components that may participate in the BAA include the Special Operations Command, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, the Joint Science and Technology Office for Chemical and Biological Defense, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and others. Sol. No. HQ0034-RIF-12-BAA-0001. Contact: Ayla-Rebeka Brooks, contract specialist, [email protected], 703-545-1701.