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Details: The U.s. Department Of Transportation (u.s. Dot) Small Business Innovation Research (sbir) Program Invites Small Business Concerns To Review This Pre-solicitation Notice For Opportunities Within Its Fiscal Year 2025 (fy25) Sbir Phase I Solicitation. this Is A Pre-solicitation Notice; No Submissions Are Accepted At This Time. the Pre-solicitation Period For U.s. Dot’s Fy25 Solicitation Is From January 3, 2025, Through January 31, 2025, At 5:00 P.m. Eastern Time (et). Full Descriptions Of U.s. Dot’s Proposed Fy25 Phase I Solicitation Research Topics Can Be Found In appendix A: U.s. Dot Sbir Proposed Fy25 Phase I Research Topics. during The Pre-solicitation Period, Small Businesses Must Post Any Technical Questions Concerning The Proposed Research Topics To The Sbir Pre-solicitation Q&a Forum At Https://usdot.uservoice.com/forums/964763 (see Instructions Below). 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Click “create Account.” search: Browse The Existing Questions By Category To Find The Topic You Are Interested In And To See If Your Question Has Already Been Addressed. If You See A Question You Are Also Interested In, You Can Add A Vote To The Question, Or Leave A Comment. post: If Your Question Has Not Already Been Posted, Use The “enter Your Idea” Box At The Top Of The Page To Enter Your Question. 1. Select The Research Topic Your Question Is Related To From The Drop-down Menu That Appears When You Begin Typing. 2. You May Add More Detail In The Description Box (optional). Do not attach Any Files. The U.s. Dot Shall Not Consider Any Submitted Materials Other Than Questions Posted On The Q&a Forum. 3. When Finished, Select “post Idea.” If You Register, You Will Be Able To Track Responses To Your Post. Please Include Only One Question Or Comment Per Post To Help Keep The Forum Organized. the U.s. Dot Anticipates Release Of Its Fy25 Phase I Solicitation On Or About February 5, 2025. An Informational Webinar About The Solicitation And Any Program Changes Is Tentatively Scheduled For February 10, 2025, At 2:00 P.m. Et. More Information On How To Register For This Webinar Will Be Available On The U.s. Dot Sbir Website And In The Solicitation When It Is Issued. upon Solicitation Release, Only Small Businesses As Defined In The Small Business Administration (sba) Sbir Policy Directive Are Eligible To Submit Offers To The U.s. Dot Sbir Fy25 Phase I Solicitation. Additionally, All Small Business Offerors Must Be Registered In The Following Databases: Sba’s Company Registry Database (https://app.www.sbir.gov/company-registration/overview) And The System For Award Management (sam) (https://sam.gov/sam/). the Proposed Fy25 Research Topics Are Listed Below. Full Descriptions Of Each Research Topic Are Included In Appendix A, Which Is Attached To This Notice. federal Highway Administration (fhwa) 25-fh1: Open Standards-based 3d-model Viewer For Highway Construction 25-fh2: Modular Construction Of Protected Intersection And Turbo Roundabout 25-fh3: Concrete Shrinkage Measurement Device federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (fmcsa) 25-fm1: Lidar-based Tire Inspection 25-fm2: Weight Equalization Smart Automatic Tire Inflation System For Commercial Motor Vehicles federal Railroad Administration (fra) 25-fr1: Non-destructive Longitudinal Rail Stress Measurement Device 25-fr2: Development Of Next Gen End Of Train Device Technology 25-fr3: Railroad Ground Hazard Mitigation Technology 25-fr4: Human Factors Fatigue Assessment System (hffas) federal Transit Administration (fta) 25-ft1: Exploring Ai-based Predictive Maintenance For Public Transit Fleets national Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa) 25-nh1: Automated Police Crash Report Data Collection And Management Software

Details: 1. Contract Information: This Contract Is Being Procured In Accordance With The Brooks A-e Act As Implemented In Far Subpart 36.6. Firms Will Be Selected For Negotiation Based On Demonstrated Competence And Qualifications For The Required Work. See Numbered Note 24 For General Information On The A-e Selection Process. A-e Services Are Required For Site Investigation, Concept Design, Final Design (option), And Construction Phase Services (option) For The Subject Project. North American Industrial Classification System Code Is 541330, Which Has A Size Standard Of $25,500,000 In Average Annual Receipts. This Announcement Is Open To All Businesses Regardless Of Size. Far Clause “52.219-4 Notice Of Price Evaluation Preference For Hubzone Small Business Concerns” Will Be Included In The Solicitation. A Firm-fixed-price Contract Will Be Negotiated. The Contract Is Anticipated To Be Awarded In Sep 2025 And Design Completed By Oct 2028. A-e Contract Price Is Estimated To Be More Than $10,000,000. If A Large Business Is Selected For This Contract, It Must Comply With Far 52.219 -9 “small Business Subcontracting Plan” Regarding The Requirement For A Subcontracting Plan On That Part Of The Work It Intends To Subcontract. This Action Will Be Subject To Far Clause 52.219-14 “limitations Of Subcontracting.” For The Purposes Of This Solicitation, This Acquisition Is To Be Considered A Service And As Such, The Government Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government For Contract Performance To Subcontractors That Are Not Similarly Situated Entities. Any Work That A Similarly Situated Entity Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The Prime Contractor's 50% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50% Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Service Portion Of The Contract; The Subcontracting Goals For The New York District Which Will Be Considered In The Negotiation Of This Contract Are: (1) At Least 25%, But No More Than 49% Of A Contractor's Intended Subcontract Amount Be Placed With Small Businesses (sb); (2) At Least 5 % Of A Contractor's Intended Subcontract Amount Be Placed With Small Disadvantaged Businesses (sdb); (3) At Least 3% Of A Contractor's Intended Subcontract Amount Be Placed With Women-owned Sb (wosb); (4) At Least 3% Of A Contractor's Intended Subcontract Amount Be Placed With Service-disabled Veteran-owned Sb; (5) At Least 3% Of A Contractor's Intended Subcontract Amount Be Placed With Veteran-owned Sb; And (6) At Least 3% Of A Contractor's Intended Subcontract Amount Be Placed With Hubzone Sb. The Plan Is Not Required With This Submittal, But Will Be Required With The Fee Proposal Of The Firm Selected For Negotiations. To Be Eligible For Contract Award, A Firm Must Register For An Unique Entity Id, A 12-character Alphanumeric Id Assigned To An Entity By Sam.gov. New Entities Can Get Their Unique Entity Id At Sam.gov And Complete An Entity Registration. 2. Project Information: Replace, By Deconstruction And Reconstruction, A Multi-story General Instruction Building. Rehabilitate The Original Features Of The Building Constructed In 1911 Which Have Survived. The Primary Facility Will Provide Spaces For General Instruction Classrooms, Lecture Halls And Collaboration Space, Administrative Space With Private And Open Offices, An Auditorium, Lab Space, Conference Rooms, Reception Areas, A Library And Mock Courtroom, An Arms Vault, Showers And Bathrooms, Lactation Rooms, Copy Rooms, Staff Break Rooms, Departmental Storage, Vending Areas And A Cafe, As Well As Freight And Passenger Elevators. Cybersecurity Measures, Electronic Security Systems (pacs & Ids) Installation, Energy Measurement And Control System (emcs) Connection, Building Information Systems, And Fire Alarm And Protection Systems Will Be Included. Supporting Facilities Include Utility Connections (water, Sanitary Sewer, Electrical), Storm Drainage, Walks, Curbs And Gutters, Landscaping, And Site Improvements. Heating Will Be Provided By District Heat, And Air Conditioning Will Be Provided By A Steam Powered Absorptive Chiller System. Comprehensive Building And Furnishings Related Interior Design Services Are Required. This Project Will Be Designed For Accessibility And Usability By Individuals With Disabilities. Utility Connections Are Required To Privatized Electric Distribution, Water, And Wastewater Systems. The Army Intends To Have The Respective Utilities Privatization System Owners, American Water And City Light & Power Make And Own The Necessary Connections Up To The Facility Service Disconnect Or Other Defined Point Of Demarcation. Facilities Will Be Designed To A Minimum Life Of 40 Years In Accordance With Dod's Unified Facilities Criteria (ufc 1-200-02) Including Energy Efficiencies, Building Envelope And Integrated Building Systems Performance. Demolish The Portion Of The Building Constructed In 1955 (321,012 Total Sf). U.s. Military Academy (usma) Has A Substantial Deficit Of -412,799 Square Feet In General Instructional Space, And This Project Will Address A Portion Of That Deficit By Constructing A New Addition. The New Addition, Exterior Alterations, And Related New Construction Will Not Destroy Historic 1911 Materials, Features, And Spatial Relationships That Characterize The Property. The New Work Will Be Differentiated From The Old And Will Be Compatible With The Historic Materials, Features, Size, Scale And Proportion, And Massing To Protect The Integrity Of The Property And Its Environment. The New Addition And Adjacent Or Related New Construction Will Be Undertaken In Such A Manner That, If Removed In The Future, The Essential Form And Integrity Of The Historic 1911 Property And Its Environment Would Be Unimpaired. Moreover, This Project Will Consolidate Key Programs In One Facility. By Upgrading And Consolidating Key Programs Into A Central Location Within The Main Campus, The Academy Aims To Foster A More Cohesive Academic Environment While Addressing Its Instructional Space Deficit. The Centralization Of Programs Will Reduce The Physical Fragmentation Of Departments And Encourage More Cross-disciplinary Collaboration. This Approach Aligns With Modern Educational Trends, Where Academic Institutions Are Moving Towards Flexible, Multi-purpose Spaces That Encourage Interaction And Innovation. Bringing Key Programs Together In Adequately Sized Spaces Will Not Only Optimize The Use Of Space But Also Create An Atmosphere Where Students And Faculty From Different Disciplines Can Engage In Meaningful Collaboration, Enhancing The Learning Experience. This Project Is Required To Update The Flagship Schoolhouse, Thayer Hall, As Part Of The Academic Building Upgrade Program (abup), Which Was Conceived To Address Critical Gaps In Instructional Space And Ensure That Academic Buildings Meet Both The Current And Future Needs Of The Usma's Academic Departments. Thayer Hall Will Support A Student Load Of 2,880 Students. The Project's Primary Goal Is To Reduce The Instructional Space Deficit. By Upgrading The Instructional Facilities, The Academy Seeks To Align Itself With Contemporary Educational Standards, Which Prioritize Collaborative Learning, Cross-disciplinary Interaction, And Active Engagement Between Students And Faculty. The Contract Will Require Accomplishment Of Site Investigation Work. The Contract Will Require Preparation Of Parametric Design Considered To Be 5 – 15 Percent Of The Total Design Effort. The Contract Will Require Preparation Of Concept Design Considered To Be 35 Percent Of The Total Design Effort. As An Option, The Contract Will Require Preparation Of 60%, 90%, And Final 100% Designs. As An Option, The Contract Will Require Delivery Of Construction Phase Ae Services. The Estimated Construction Cost Of This Project Is Over $500,000,000. Cost Estimates Must Be Prepared Using The Corps Of Engineers Micro Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (mcaces) – Second Generation (mii). The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Accomplishing Designs And Preparing Drawings Using Advanced Modeling And Delivering The Three-dimensional Drawings In Autodesk Revit And Autodesk Civil 3d Software. The Government Will Only Accept The Final Product For Full Operation, Without Conversion Or Reformatting, In The Target Advanced Modeling Software Format, And On The Target Platform Specified Herein. Drawings Shall Be Compliant With The Current A/e/c Cad Standard Available From The Cad/bim Technology Center, Engineer Research And Development Center. 3. Selection Criteria: The Selection Criteria For This Particular Project Are Listed Below In Descending Order Of Importance (first By Major Criterion And Then By Each Sub- Criterion). Criteria A-e Are Primary. Criteria F-g Are Secondary And Will Only Be Used As "tie-breakers" Among Firms That Are Essentially Technically Equal. a. Submit No More Than Ten Projects Which Demonstrate Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In Design Of Facilities Similar To The Project Described Herein. Submitted Projects Should Have A Construction Cost Of At Least $100,000,000. Submitted Projects Should Have A Construction Completion Date No Earlier Than January 2015. On All Example Projects, The Government May Consider The Following Strengths For Evaluation Purposes: (1) Design Of Facility Renovations For Older/historic Institutions Of Higher Learning. (2) Application Of The Secretary Of The Interior’s Standards For The Treatment Of Historic Properties And Compliance With Section 106 Of The National Historic Preservation Act. (3) Sustainable Design Using An Integrated Design Approach And Emphasizing Environmental Stewardship, With Experience In Energy And Water Conservation And Efficiency; Use Of Recovered And Recycled Materials; Waste Reduction; Reduction Or Elimination Of Toxic And Harmful Substances In Facilities Construction And Operation; Efficiency In Resource And Materials Utilization; Development Of Healthy, Safe, And Productive Work Environments; And Employing The Leed Evaluation And Certification Methods. (4) Conducting Whole Building Life Cycle Cost Analysis (wb Lcca) Considering The Cradle-to-grave Costs Associated With Upfront Construction, Lifetime Building Sustainment, Maintenance, Operations (including Energy And Water Use), And Building Disposal, To Target The Most Cost-effective Design To Achieve Modeled Building Energy Consumption Reduction By A Minimum Of 30% Below The Ashrae 90.1 Baseline Specified In 10 Cfr 433 Without The Use Of Fossil Fuel Combustion Systems, With The Goal Being To Select The Optimal Combination Of Interdependent Building Systems (e.g. Envelope, Hvac, Hot Water, Lighting, Wall And Floor Thermal Mass Capacity, Etc). (5) Design Of Resilient Buildings, I.e. A Building That (i) Maximizes The Ability Of The Owner/operator To Withstand And Recover From A Potentially Disruptive Event That May Adversely Affect Mission Assurance And Mission-essential Functions, Including Extreme Weather (as Defined By 10 U.s.c. 101(a)(20)) Or A Disruption To Energy Or Water Supplies; (ii) Has Minimal Energy And Water Demand; (iii) Has An Indoor Environment Optimized To Promote Human Safety, Physical And Psychological Health, And Productivity; And (iv) Integrates Carbon-free Energy Generation And Storage. (6) Design Of Building Stabilization And Structural Shoring And Bracing Systems. (7) Experience Of The Prime Firm And Significant Subconsultants, Particularly The Cost Engineering Firm, The Geotechnical Drilling Firm, And The Asbestos/lead/pcb/hazmat Consulting Firm, In Working Together. b. Qualified Professional Personnel In The Following Key Disciplines: Aabc Certified Commissioning Authority (cxa), Accredited Learning Environment Planner (alep), Architecture, Asbestos/lead/pcb/hazmat Consulting, Certified Value Specialist, Civil Engineering, Clc Or Cld Certified Lighting Consulting, Comptia Certified Cybersecurity Consulting, Construction Project Scheduler Experienced With Primavera P6, Cost Engineering, Cts Certified Audio/visual Consulting, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Security Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Historic Preservation Architecture, Ince Certified Acoustical Consulting, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Leed Accredited Professional, Mechanical Engineering, Ncidq Or State Licensed Interior Design, Project Management, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, And Vertical Transportation Engineering. The Lead Architect Or Engineer In Each Discipline Must Be Registered To Practice In The Appropriate Professional Field. The Civil Engineer, Asbestos/lead/pcb/hazmat Consultant And Land Surveyor Must Be Registered To Practice In New York. The Evaluation Will Consider Education, Certifications, Training, Registration, Overall And Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm. c. Past Performance On Dod And Institution Of Higher Learning Contracts With Respect To Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules, As Determined From Cpars And Other Sources. d. Capacity To Submit The Draft Parametric Design Report (pdr) (10% Complete) By January Or February 2026, To Submit The Corrected Pdr (15% Complete) By April 2026, To Submit The Draft Concept Design (30% Complete) By June Or July 2026, To Submit The Corrected Concept Design (35% Complete) By September 2026, To Submit The 35% Certification Package (consisting Of Final Eng 3086, Designated Construction Agent Assessment Eng 6196, And Cost Schedule Risk Analysis Documentation) By November 2026 And Complete The Final Design (option) By October 2028. Schedule Is Critical For The Project. The Evaluation Will Consider The Experience Of The Firm And Any Consultants In Similar Size Projects, And The Availability Of An Adequate Number Of Personnel In Key Disciplines. e. Knowledge Of Design Of Foundations Bearing On Granite Or Gneiss Bedrock, Design Of Building Systems For Marine, Mixed-humid, And Cold Climate Zones, Rehabilitation Of Historic Stone Masonry, Design Complying With The Department Of Defense (dod) Unified Facilities Criteria, Design Complying With The Department Of The Army Policy Guidance On Resilient Buildings, Or Design Subject To Review By The New York State Historic Preservation Officer Or The New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation. f. Extent Of Participation Of Sb (including Wosb), Sdb, Historically Black Colleges And Universities, And Minority Institutions In The Proposed Contract Team, Measured As A Percentage Of The Total Estimated Effort. g. Volume Of Dod A-e Contract Awards In The Last 12 Months, With The Objective Of Effecting An Equitable Distribution Of Dod A-e Contracts Among Qualified Firms, Including Sb And Sdb. 4. Submission Requirements: Interested Firms Having The Capabilities To Perform This Work Must Submit Sf 330 Part I And Sf 330 Part Ii For The Prime Firm And All Consultants, To Jordan.k.moran@usace.army.mil Not Later Than 11:59 Pm Est On The Response Date Indicated Above. The Sf 330 Part I Shall Not Exceed 100 Pages (pdf Formatted To 8.5” X 11” Page Size), Including No More Than 50 Pages For Section E. Use No Smaller Than 12 Font Type. The Firm Is Encouraged, But Not Required, To Include Their Sam.gov-assigned Unique Entity Id Number In Sf 330, Part I, Section H. In Section H Describe The Firm's Overall Design Quality Management Plan (dqmp). A Project-specific Design Quality Control Plan Must Be Prepared And Approved By The Government As A Condition Of Contract Award But Is Not Required With This Submission. In Section H Also Indicate The Estimated Percentage Involvement Of Each Firm On The Proposed Team. The Most Highly Qualified Firms Will Be Interviewed. Neither Facsimile Nor Paper Hardcopy Transmissions Will Be Accepted. Solicitation Packages Are Not Provided, And No Additional Project Information Will Be Given To Firms During The Announcement Period. This Is Not A Request For Proposal. The Government Intends To Notify Interested Firms Of The Selection Or Non-selection Decision By March 2025. point Of Contact: Jordan Moran, (917) 908-8121 email Your Questions To Us Army Corps Of Engineers New York District At Jordan.k.moran@usace.army.mil

Details: (please See Latest Baa Announcement Within, Posted02april 2020) this Is A Modification To The Broad Agency Announcement (baa) N00024-19-r-4145 To Extend The Date For Receipt Of White Papers And Full Proposals To 6 February 2028 And Correct Some Administrative Information. Any White Papers That Have Already Been Submitted Do Not Need To Be Resubmitted. Included In This Modification To The Baa Is Revision To The Power Controls Section To Augment The Desired Technology Interests. Included In This Modification To The Baa Is The Identification Of An Electronic Mail Submission Address For White Papers. Included In This Modification To The Baa Is Also A Change To The Identified Procuring Contracting Officer And Contract Specialist. The Navsea 0241 Points Of Contact (poc) Are Changed As Follows: The Primary Point Of Contact Remains Ms. Sakeena Siddiqi, Procuring Contracting Officer, Sakeena.s.siddiqi.civ@us.navy.mil And Secondary Point Of Contact Shall Be Mr. Tyler Pacak, Tyler.pacak@navy.mil. all Other Information Contained In The Prior Announcements Through Apr 02, 2020 Remain Unchanged. (please See Latest Baa Announcement Within, Posted 04 June 2019) i. Administrative Information this Publication Constitutes A Broad Agency Announcement (baa), As Contemplated In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 6.102(d)(2). A Formal Request For Proposals (rfp), Solicitation, And/or Additional Information Regarding This Announcement Will Not Be Issued Or Further Announced. This Announcement Will Remain Open For Approximately One Year From The Date Of Publication Or Until Extended Or Replaced By A Successor Baa. Initial Responses To This Announcement Must Be In The Form Of White Papers. Proposals Shall Be Requested Only From Those Offerors Selected As A Result Of The Scientific Review Of The White Papers Made In Accordance With The Evaluation Criteria Specified Herein. White Papers May Be Submitted Any Time During This Period. Awards May Take The Form Of Contracts, Cooperative Agreements, Or Other Transactions Agreements. the Naval Sea Systems Command (navsea) Will Not Issue Paper Copies Of This Announcement. Navsea Reserves The Right To Select For Proposal Submission All, Some, Or None From Among The White Papers Submitted In Response To This Announcement. For Those Who Are Requested To Submit Proposals, Navsea Reserves The Right To Award All, Some, Or None Of The Proposals Received Under This Baa. Navsea Provides No Funding For Direct Reimbursement Of White Paper Or Proposal Development Costs. Technical And Cost Proposals (or Any Other Material) Submitted In Response To This Baa Will Not Be Returned. It Is The Policy Of Navsea To Treat All White Papers And Proposals As Competition Sensitive Information And To Disclose Their Contents Only For The Purposes Of Evaluation. white Papers Submitted Under N00024-10-r-4215 That Have Not Resulted In A Request For A Proposal Are Hereby Considered Closed-out And No Further Action Will Be Taken On Them. Unsuccessful Offerors Under N00024-10-r- 4215 Are Encouraged To Review This Baa For Relevance And Resubmit If The Technology Proposed Meets The Criteria Below. Contract Awards Made Under N00024-10-r-4215 And Under This Baa Will Be Announced Following The Announcement Criteria Set Forth In The Far. ii. General Information 1. Agency Name naval Sea Systems Command (navsea) 1333 Isaac Hull Ave Se washington, Dc 20376 2. Research Opportunity Title research And Development Of Naval Power And Energy Systems 3. Response Date this Announcement Will Remain Open Through The Response Date Indicated Or Until Extended Or Replaced By A Successor Baa. White Papers May Be Submitted Any Time During This Period. 4. Research Opportunity Description 4.1 Summary navsea, On Behalf Of The Electric Ships Office (pms 460, Organizationally A Part Of The Program Executive Office Ships) Is Interested In White Papers For Long And Short Term Research And Development (r&d) Projects That Offer Potential For Advancement And Improvements In Current And Future Shipboard Electric Power And Energy Systems At The Major Component, Subsystem And System Level. The Mission Of Pms 460 Is To Develop And Provide Smaller, Simpler, More Affordable, And More Capable Ship Power Systems To The Navy By Defining Open Architectures, Developing Common Components, And Focusing Navy, Industry, And Academia Investments. Pms 460 Will Provide Leadership Of The Developments Identified As Part Of This Baa, Will Direct The Transition Of Associated Technologies Developed By The Office Of Naval Research (onr), And Will Manage The Technology Portfolio Represented By Program Element (pe) 0603573n (advanced Surface Machinery Systems) For Transition Into Existing And Future Navy Ships. 4.2 Naval Power And Energy Systems Technology Development Roadmap naval Power And Energy Systems Are Described In Detail In The 2019 Naval Power And Energy Systems Technology Development Roadmap (npes Tdr). The Npes Tdr Focuses And Aligns The Power System Investments For The Navy, Defense Department, Industry And Academia To Guide Future Research And Development Investments To Enable The Navy To Leverage These Investments To Meet Its Future Needs More Affordably. Included In The Npes Tdr Are Specific Recommendations And Opportunities For Near, Mid And Long Term Investments, With A Renewed Focus On Energy Management. These Opportunities Range From An Energy Magazine To Support Advanced Weapons And Sensors To The Development Of An Integrated Power And Energy System (ipes). The Npes Tdr Aligns Electric Power System Developments With War Fighter Needs And Enables Capability-based Budgeting. The Npes Tdr Is Responding To The Emerging Needs Of The Navy, And While The Plan Is Specific In Its Recommendations, It Is Inherently Flexible Enough To Adapt To The Changing Requirements And Threats That May Influence The 30-year Ship Acquisition Plan. The First Section Of The Roadmap Establishes Why Npes Are A Critical Part Of The Kill Chain Based On The Capabilities Desired By The Navy In The Near Term, As Well As Supporting Future Platforms In The Navys 30-year Shipbuilding Plan. The Second Section Of The Roadmap Presents Power And Energy Requirements That Are Derived From Mission Systems Necessary To Support Future Warfighting Needs. The Third Section Describes Required Initiatives Based On Capabilities And The Projected Electrical Requirements Of The Future Ships. 4.3 Focus Areas the Areas Of Focus For This Baa Include, But Are Not Limited To, The "fydp/near-term" Activities As Described Throughout The Npes Tdr; The Analysis, Development, Risk Reduction And Demonstration Of Future Shipboard (both Manned And Unmanned) Electric Power Systems And Components, Emphasizing Shipboard Power Generation, Electric Propulsion, Power Conversion, Energy Storage, Distribution And Control; Power Quality, Continuity, And System Stability; Electric Power System And Component Level Modeling And Simulation; Energy Storage Technologies; Electrical System Survivability; And Power System Simplicity, Upgradeability, Flexibility, And Ruggedness. The Integrated Power And Energy System (ipes) Architecture Provides The Framework For Partitioning The Equipment And Software Into Modules And Defines Functional Elements And The Power/control And Information Relationships Between Them. For Power Generation, High Power Distribution, Propulsion, And Large Loads, The Architecture Includes Medium Voltage Ac Power (with Emphasis On Affordability), And Medium Voltage Dc Power (with Emphasis On Power Density And Fault Management). For Ship Service Electrical Loads, The Architecture Includes Zonal Electrical Distribution Which May Be Either Ac Or Dc, Depending Upon The Specific Application. Also Of Particular Interest Are Technologies That Result In Significant Energy Efficiency, Power Density Improvements And/or Carbon Footprint Improvements Over Existing Propulsion And Power System Technologies. The Npes Tdr Partitions The Power System In To Functional Areas That Include The Following. 4.3.1 Energy Storage energy Storage Modules May Support Short Duration To Long Duration Energy Storage Applications, Which Utilize A Combination Of Technologies To Minimize Power Quality And Continuity Impacts Across The System. For The Short Duration Energy Storage Applications, The Module Should Provide Hold-up Power To Uninterruptible Loads For Fault Clearing And Transient Isolation, As Well As Load Leveling For Pulse Power Loads. For The Mid Duration, The Module Should Provide Up To Approximately 3mw (100 - 150 Kw-hr) Of Standby Power For Pulse Power Loads While Also Providing Continuity Of Operations For A Subset Of Equipment Between Uninterruptible And Full Ships Load (including Emergency Power Generation Starting In A Dark Ship Condition). For Long Duration Applications, Energy Storage Modules Should Provide The Required Power As An Emergency Backup System Or To Provide Increased Stealth For Specialty Equipment. The Required Duration For This Type Of Application May Extend Up To Days Or Longer, And May Be Intermittent Or Continuous. A Number Of Energy Storage Technologies For Future Ship Applications Are Of Interest To The Navy, Including Various Electrochemical, Capacitor-based, Or Rotating Discussed Below: a. Capacitor: Electrochemical Capacitor Improvements Continue To Focus On Improving Energy Density While Maintaining Inherently High-power Density. Design Improvements Include Development And Integration Of Higher Temperature Films, Advanced Electrolytes, Advanced Electrode Materials, And Minimizing Equivalent Series Resistance (esr). b. Rotating: The Navy Has Interest In The Investment From The Transportation Industry In Flywheel Systems That Can Handle Gyroscopic Forces Continues To Support Flywheel Usage In Commercial Rail And Ground Transportation. Additional Factors Of Interest To The Navy Include Safety, Recharge/discharge Rates, Ship Motion Impacts, Environmental Impacts And Control. c. Electrochemical: Factors Of Interest To The Navy With Respect To Electrochemical Energy Storage Include The Ability To Maintain State Of Charge When Not In Use; Change In Voltage Versus State Of Charge; Charge And Discharge Capability; The Temporary Or Permanent Loss Of Capacity Due To Repeated Shallow Discharges; The Ability To Shallow Charge And Discharge Or Partially Charge Intermittently During A Discharge; Battery Life Considerations Such As Service-life, Cycle Life, And Shelf-life; Off-gas Properties That Affect The Level Of Ventilation And Associated Auxiliary Systems; And Safety Enhancements To Support Qualification For Use Onboard Us Navy Ships. near Term Navy Interests Are In The Area Of Common And Scalable Hardware And Software Elements Which Enable Advanced Weapons And Sensors And In Understanding The Sizing Algorithms For How To Optimize Energy Storage Sizing Against Various Competing System Requirements (short Duration/high Power Vs. Long Duration/low Power, For Example. The Specific Design Issues To Be Considered Include Reliability, Volumetric And Gravimetric Power And Energy Densities, Differentiating Between High Levels Of Stored Energy And High Energy Density. The Relevant Information Required For Characterizing Technology Performance Include: Technology Readiness Level (trl) Of Components And Systems; Production Capability; Safety Evaluation And Qualifications Performed On Relevant Subsystems Or Components (any Hazard Analyses Of Systems Designs As Relevant To Notional Applications); Other Military Application Of The Devices; Energy Storage Management System Approach; Thermal Characteristics, Constraints, And Cooling Requirements; Auxiliary Requirements (load); Device Impedance (heat Generation Characteristics); And Device Efficiency (discharge/recharge). 4.3.2 Power Conversion industry Continues To Drive Towards Increased Power Density, Increased Efficiency, Higher Switching Frequencies, And Refined Topologies With Associated Control Schemes. Innovation In Power Conversion From The Development And Implementation Of Wide-bandgap Devices, Such As Silicon Carbide (sic), Promise Reduction In Losses Many Times Over Silicon. The Use Of High Frequency Transformers Can Provide Galvanic Isolation With Reduced Size And Weight Compared To Traditional Transformers. Advances In Cooling Methods Will Be Required To Handle Larger Heat Loads Associated With Higher Power Operation. a Typical Navy Power Conversion Module Might Consist Of A Solid State Power Converter And/or A Transformer. Advanced Topologies And Technologies, Such As The Application Of Wide Band Gap Devices, Are Of Particular Interest. Navy Interests Are In The Area Of Innovative Approaches To Address Converting High Voltage Ac/dc To 1000 Vdc With Power Levels On The Order Of 3mw Or Larger. The Specific Design Issues To Be Considered Include Modularity, Open Architecture (focusing On Future Power System Flexibility And The Ability Of A Conversion Module Within A Ships Power System To Be Replaced/ Upgraded In Support Of Lifecycle Mission System Upgrades), Reliability, Cost, And Conversion Efficiency. Areas Of Interest Include More Power-dense Converters Supporting Advanced Mission Systems And Prototyping Of Full Scale Conversion Based On Second Generation Wide-bandgap Devices. 4.3.3 Power Distribution power Distribution Typically Consists Of Bus Duct/ Bus Pipe, Cables, Connections, Switchgear And Fault Protection Equipment, Load Centers, And Other Hardware Necessary To Deliver Power From Generators To Loads. Industry Has Used Medium Voltage Dc (mvdc) Transmission As A Method To Reduce Losses Across Long Distances. Complementarily, Industry Is Developing Mvdc Circuit Protection For Use In Mvdc Transmission Variants Of Approximately 50, 100, And 150 Megawatts (mw) At Transmission Voltages Of 20 To 50 Kvdc. Analysis Includes Modeling And Simulation To Determine Methods For Assessing The Benefits Of Dc Vs Ac Undersea Transmission And Distribution Systems For Offshore Oil And Gas. Industry And Academia Continue To Invest Resources In Advanced Conductors That Have Applications In Power Distribution, Power Generation, And Propulsion. Research Is Focused On Using Carbon Nanotubes. The Development Of A Room Temperature, Lightweight, Low Resistance Conductor Is Of Great Interest To The Navy. areas Of Interest Include Development Of An Mvdc Distribution System Up To 12 Kvdc To Meet Maximum Load Demands; Design Of An Appropriate In-zone Distribution System Architecture; Development Of High Speed 1 Kvdc And 12 Kvdc Solid State Circuit Protection Devices That Are Ship Ready, And Advanced Conductors Capable Of Supporting Power Distribution. 4.3.4 Prime Movers (including Power Generation) power Generation Converts Fuel Into Electrical Power. A Typical Power Generation Module Might Consist Of A Gas Turbine Or Diesel Engine (prime Mover), A Generator (see Rotating Machine Discussion Below), A Rectifier (either Active Or Passive), Auxiliary Support Sub-modules And Module Controls. Other Possible Power Generation Technologies Include Propulsion Derived Ship Service (pdss), Fuel Cells, Or Other Direct Energy Conversion Concepts. Power Generation Concepts Include 60 Hz Wound Rotor Synchronous Generator Driven Directly By A Marine Gas Turbine (up To 30 Mva Rating); Commercially Derived Or Militarized Design Variants Of The Above; And Higher Speed, Higher Frequency, High Power Density Variants Of The Above With High Speed Or Geared Turbine Drive. Npes Dc Technologies Permit Prime Movers And Other Electrical Sources (such As Energy Storage) To Operate At Different, Non-60hz Electrical Frequency Speeds, Improving Survivability, Resiliency, And Operational Availability. Energy Storage That Is Fully Integrated With The Power Generation Can Enable Uninterrupted Power To High Priority Loads, Mission Systems That Reduce Susceptibility, And Damage Control Systems To Enable Enhanced Recoverability. the Specific Design Issues To Be Considered Include Fuel Efficiency, Module Level Power Density, Machine Insulation System Characteristics, Size, Weight, Cost, Maintainability, Availability, Harmonic Loading, Voltage, Power, System Grounding Approaches, Fault Protection, Response To Large Dynamic (step) Or Pulse Type Loading Originated From Ship Propulsion Or Directed Energy/electromagnetic Weapons, Interface To Main Or Ship Service Bus, Autonomy, Limited Maintenance, And Commercial Availability. Navy Interests Are In The Area Of Innovative Approaches To Power Generation In The 5 To 30 Mw Range, Utilizing Gas Turbines, Diesel Engines And Other Emerging Power Technologies That Address Challenges Associated With Achieving Reduced Fuel Consumption, Decreased Life Cycle And Acquisition Cost, Support Of Ship Integration, Enable Flexibility, Enable Power Upgrades, And Improved Environmental Compliance. Near Term Navy Interest Includes 10-30 Mw (nominally 25 Mw) Output Power Rating And The Power Generation Source Able To Supply Two Independent Electrical Buses (where Abnormal Conditions, Including Pulsed/stochastic Loads, On One Bus Do Not Impact The Other Bus) At 12 Kvdc (while Also Considering 6kvdc, 18kvdc, And 1 Kvdc). Enhanced Fuel Injection, Higher Operating Temperatures And Pressures, And Optimized Thermal Management Are Critical For Future Prime Movers. Advanced Controls For Increased Efficiency, Reduced Maintenance, And Increased Reliability Include Implementation Of Digital Controls; Autonomous And Unmanned Power Control; Enhanced Engine Monitoring, Diagnostics, And Prognostics; And Distributed Controls. Advanced Designs For Increased Efficiency Include New Applications Of Thermodynamic Cycles Such As Humphrey/atkinson Cycle For Gas Turbines And Diesels And Miller Cycle For Diesel. the Navy Is Interested In Developing A Knowledge Bank Of Information On Potential Generator Sets, Generator Electrical Interface Requirements, And The Impacts Of Those Requirements On Generator Set Performance And Size, As A Logical Next Step From The Request For Information Released Under Announcement N00024-16-r-4205. A Long-term Goal For This Effort Is To Maximize Military Effectiveness Through Design Choice And Configuration Option Flexibility When Developing Next-generation Distribution Plants. The Power Generation Source Should Fit Within The Length Of A Typical Engine Room (46 Feet, Including Allowances For Any Needed Maintenance And Component Removal). The Power Generation Source Is Expected To Have The Ability To: Control Steady-state Voltage-current Characteristic For Its Interface; To Maintain Stability; And To Adjust Control Set-points From System Level Controllers. For Any Proposed Design Approach, Initial Efforts Would Include Conceptual Design Trade Studies That Inform The Performance Level That Can Be Achieved. Trade Studies May Address Pulsed Load Capability (generator/rectifier Design To Increase Pulse Load Capability, Engine Speed Variation Limits, And Impact Of Cyclic Pulse Load On Component Life); Power Density (cost Vs. Benefits Of High Speed Or High Frequency, Mounting On Common Skid, And Advanced Cooling Concepts); Single Vs. Dual Outputs (continuous Vs. Pulse Rating For Each Output, Voltage Regulation With Shared Field, And Control Of Load Sharing); Efficiency (part Load Vs. Full Load Optimization, Flexible Speed Regulation, Impact Of Intake And Exhaust Duct Size/pressure Drop On Engine Efficiency); Power Quality (voltage Transient, Voltage Modulation For Step, Pulse Loads, Impact Of Voltage And Current Ripple Requirements, And Common Mode Current); Pgm Controls (prime Mover Speed Vs. Generator Field Vs. Rectifier Active Phase Angle Control, And Pulse Anticipation); Stability When Operating In Parallel With Other Sources; Short Circuit Requirements; And Dark Ship Start Capability (self-contained Support Auxiliaries). Trade Studies May Also Address How Rotational Energy Storage Can Be Built Into The Design Of The Generator Or Added To The Generator And What Parameters Need To Be Defined In Order To Exploit This Capability. Development Of Advanced Coatings And Materials That Support High Temperature Operations Of A Gas Turbine Is Also Of Interest. Energy Harvesting To Convert Heat Energy And Specifically Low Quality Heat Energy To Electricity Using Solid State Components Is Also Of Interest To The Navy. 4.3.5 Rotating Machines (including Generators And Propulsion Motors) recent Trends In Electrical Machines Include Neural Networks; Artificial Intelligence; Expert System; Fiber Communications And Integrated Electronics; New Ceramic Conducting And Dielectric Materials; And Magnetic Levitation. High Temperature Superconducting Rotors Have Higher Power Density Than Their Induction And Synchronous Rotor Counterparts. Wind Power Generators Eliminate Excitation Losses Which Can Account For 30% Of Total Generator Losses. The Offshore Wind Power Industry Is Moving To Larger Power Wind Tower Generators In The 10mw Class. Advanced Low Resistance Room Temperature Wire And Hts Shows Promise For These Higher Power Levels Because Of Low Excitation Losses And Low Weight Due To Reduction In Stator And Rotor Iron. Hts Motors May Be Up To 50% Smaller And Lighter Than Traditional Iron-core And Copper Machines. They Have Reduced Harmonic Vibrations Due To Minimization Of Flux Path Iron And Have Mitigated Thermal Cycling Failures Due To Precision Control Of Temperature. propulsion Motor Concepts Of Interest To The Navy Include Permanent Magnet Motors (radial Air Gap, Axial Air Gap, Or Transverse Flux), Induction Motors (wound Rotor Or Squirrel Cage), Superconducting Field Type (homopolar Dc Or Synchronous Ac). The Drivers And Issues Associated With These Designs Include Acoustic Signature, Noise (requirements, Limitations, Modeling, Sources, And Mitigation Methods), Shock, Vibration, Thermal Management, Manufacturing Infrastructure, Machine Insulation System Characteristics, Commercial Commonality, Platform Commonality, Cost, Torque, Power, Weight, Diameter, Length, Voltage, Motor Configuration, And Ship Arrangements Constraints. Motor Drives That May Be Explored Include Cyclo-converter (with Variations In Control And Power Device Types), Pulse Width Modulated Converter/inverter (with Many Variations In Topology), Switching (hard Switched, Soft Switched), And Matrix Converter (with Variations In Control, Topology, Cooling, Power Device Type). Technologies For Drives And Rotating Machines Which Allow The Ability To Operate As A Motor And A Generator To Facilitate A Pdss Installation Or On A Fully Integrated Power System To Leverage The Inherent Energy Storage In The Ship's Motion May Be Explored. Integrated Motor/propulsor Concepts May Be Considered Either As Aft-mounted Main Propulsion Or As A Forward Propulsor Capable Of Propelling A Ship At A Tactically Useful Speed. Areas Of Interest For Future Rotating Machines Include Increased Magnetic Material Flux Carrying Or Flux Generation Capacity; Improved Electrical Insulation Material And Insulation System Dielectric Strength; Increased Mechanical Strength, Increased Thermal Conductivity, And Reduced Sensitivity To Temperature; Improved Structural Materials And Design Concepts That Accept Higher Torsional And Electromagnetically Induced Stress; Innovative And Aggressive Cooling To Allow Improved Thermal Management And Increased Current Loading; Increased Electrical Conductor Current Carrying Capacity And Loss Reduction. 4.3.6 Cooling And Thermal Management as The Demand And Complexity Of High Energy Loads Increases, So Does The Demand And Complexity Of Thermal Management Solutions. Assessing And Optimizing The Effectiveness Of A Thermal Management System Requires The Analysis Of Thermal Energy Acquisition, Thermal Energy Transport, And Thermal Energy Rejection, Storage, And Conversion. The Design Of The Thermal Management System Aims To Transfer The Thermal Energy Loads At The Sources To The Sinks In The Most Efficient Manner. areas Of Interest To The Navy With Respect To Cooling And Thermal Management Include The Application Of Two Phased Cooling And Other Advanced Cooling Techniques To Power Electronics And Other Npes Components And Innovative Approaches To Manage Overall Ship Thermal Management Issues Including Advanced Thermal Architectures, Thermal Energy Storage Systems, Increases In Efficiency, And Advanced Control Philosophies. 4.3.7 Power Controls controls Manage Power And Energy Flow Within The Ship To Ensure Delivery To The Right Load In The Right Form At The Right Time. Supervisory Power System Control Typically Resides On An External Distributed Computer System And Therefore Does Not Include Hardware Elements Unless Specialized Hardware Is Required. The Challenge To Implement Tactical Energy Management (tem) Is To Integrate Energy Storage, Power Generation, And Interfaces With Advanced Warfighting Systems And Controls. Tem Is Critical To Enabling Full Utilization Of The Capabilities Possible From Technologies Under Development. The State Complexity And Combat Engagement Timelines For Notional Future Warfighting Scenarios Are Expected To Exceed The Cognitive Capacity And Response Times Of Human Operators To Effectively Manage The Electric Plant Via Existing Control System Schema In Support Of Executing Ship Missions. The Survivability Requirements For Military Ships Combined With The Higher Dynamic Power Characterisitics (pulse Load) Characteristics Of Some Mission Systems Will Require More Sophisticated Control Interfaces, Power Management Approaches, And Algorithms Than Are Commercially Available. The Navy Is Pursuing A Long Term Strategy To Create A Unified, Cyber Secure Architecture For Machinery Control Systems That Feature A Common, Reusable, Cyber Hardened Machinery Control Domain Specific Infrastructure Elements; A Mechanism For Transitioning New Technology From A Variety Of Sources In An Efficient And Consistent Manner; And A Mechanism To Provide Life Cycle Updates And Support In A Cost Effective And Timely Manner.tem Controls Will Be Expected To Maintain Awareness Of The Electric Plant Operating State (real Time Modeling); Interface With Ship Mission Planning (external To The Electric Plant Control Systems) For Energy Resource Prioritization, Planning, And Coordination Towards The Identification Of Resource Allocation States That Dynamically Optimize Mission Effectiveness; Identify And Select Optimal Trajectories To Achieving Those Optimal Resource Allocation States; And Actuate The Relevant Electric Plant Components To Move The Electric Plant State Along Those Optimized Trajectories Towards The Optimal Resource Allocation State. Tem Controls Would Enable Reduced Power And Energy System Resource Requirements For A Given Capability (or Improved Capability For A Given Set Of Resources); Increased Adaptability Of The Navy’s Power And Energy System Design To Keep Pace With An Evolving Threat Environment; And Maximized Abilities To Execute The Ship’s Mission. the Navy Is Interested In Potential Applications Of Distributed Control Architectures That Have Led To The Development Of Intelligent Agents That Have Some Autonomous Ability To Reason About System State And Enact Appropriate Control Policies. A Simple Example Of These Agents In A Control System Is The Use Of Autonomous Software Coupled With Smart Meters In A Smart Grid Implementation. The Agents, Smart Meters In This Example, Can Temporarily Shut Off Air Conditioning But Not The Refrigerator In Residences During Grid Peak Power Usage Times When The Cost Per Watt Is Highest On Hot Days. The Agent Software Acts Autonomously Within Its Authority To Comply With Programmed Customer Desires. The Navy Is Interested In Tem Controls Within A Modular Open Systems Architecture Framework Such That They Are Agnostic Of, But Affordably Customizable To, Specific Ship Platforms And Power System Architectures. Tem Controls May Reside Between (i.e. Interface With) Embedded Layers Within Individual Power System Components, Ships’ Supervisory Machinery Control Systems, And Ships’ Mission Planning Systems. Initial Or Further Development Or Modification Of These Interfaces May Be Required To Achieve Desired Performance Behaviors And Characteristics. Tem Controls Are Expected To Develop Within A Model-based System Engineering And Digital Engineering Environment And Will Be Initially Evaluated In A Purely Computational Environment, Representing Navy-developed Shipboard-representative Power And Energy System Architecture(s), But Will Be Progressively Evaluated On Systems With Increasing Levels Of Physical Instantiation (i.e., Controller-hardware-in-loop And Power-hardware-in-loop With Progressive Levels Of Representative Power System Components Physically Instantiated). When Implementing A Tem Based Control Scheme, The Overall Power System Should Increase Installed Power Generation Available To Mission And Auxiliary Loads; Reduce Power System Design Margins; Hone The Installed Stored Energy Required For Mission Critical Capability; And Allow Higher Power Transients (ramp Rates And Step Loads). Other Areas Of Interest To The Navy With Respect To Controls Include Improvements To Traditional Machinery Control And Automation, Advanced Power Management, Cyber Security, And Advanced Controls For Distributed Shared Energy Storage And Maintaining Electrical System Stability. The Navy Is Also Interested In Non-intrusive Load Monitoring, Power System Data Analytics, Real Time System Monitoring And Onboard Analysis And Diagnostics Capabilities. 4.3.8 System Interplay, Interfacing, And Integration increasingly, The Navy Is Recognizing The Need For Incorporating Flexibility And Adaptability Into Initial Ship Designs And Recognizing That The Integration Of New Systems And The Ability To Rapidly Reconfigure Them Will Be An Ongoing Challenge Throughout A Platform's Life Cycle In Order To Maintain Warfighting Relevancy. The Ability To Support Advanced Electrical Payload Warfighting Technologies Requires Not Only Power And Energy Systems Delivered With The Flexibility And Adaptability To Accommodate Them, But A Npes Engineering Enterprise With The Capability And Capacity (knowledge, Labor, And Capital) For Continuous Systems Integration. The Navy Can More Affordably Meet This Challenge By Shifting As Much Effort As Possible Into The Computational Modeling And Simulation Regime. an Integrated Power System (ips) Provides Total Ship Electric Power Including Electric Propulsion, Power Conversion And Distribution, Energy Storage, Combat System Support And Ship Mission Load Interfaces To The Electric Power System. Adding Energy Storage And Advanced Controls To Ips Results In An Integrated Power And Energy System (ipes) In Order To Accommodate Future High Energy Weapons And Sensors. The Ipes Energy Magazine Is Available To Multiple Users, And Provides Enhanced Power Continuity To The Power Distribution System. The Flexibility Of Electric Power Transmission Allows Power Generating Modules With Various Power Ratings To Be Connected To Propulsion Loads And Ship Service In Any Arrangement That Supports The Ships Mission At The Lowest Total Ownership Cost (toc). systems Engineering In Ips/ipes Is Focused On Increasing The Commonality Of Components Used Across Ship Types (both Manned And Unmanned) And In Developing Modules That Will Be Integral To Standardization, Zonal System Architectures, And Generic Shipbuilding Strategies With Standard Interfaces That Are Navy-controlled. Ipes Offers The Potential To Reduce Signatures By Changing The Frequency And Amplitude Of Acoustic And Electromagnetic Emissions. Integrated Energy Storage Can Reduce Observability By Enabling The Reduction And Elimination Of Prime Movers, Thereby Reducing Thermal And Acoustic Signatures. The Modules Or Components Developed Will Be Assessed For Applicability Both To New Construction And To Back-fit Opportunities That Improve The Energy Efficiency And Mission Effectiveness. areas Of Navy Interest Are To Continuously Improve Ips/ipes By Performing Analysis, Modeling And Simulation, Life Cycle Cost Analysis, Producibility Studies, Module Development, Ship Integration Studies, Architecture Design, Ship Electric Architectures And Support For High Power Weapons Systems Requirements, And Related Efforts. High Level Power System Architectures Are Based On Mvac And Mvdc Power With Attributes Of Power Density, Fault Management, Capability And Affordability. For Ship Service Electrical Loads, The Architecture Includes Zonal Electrical Distribution Which May Be Either Ac Or Dc, Depending Upon The Specific Application. In Addition To A Full Ipes Or Ips Implementation, Hybrid Electric Drive (hed) Where Mechanical Propulsion Is Augmented By Rotating Electric Machinery, Or Additional Power Generation Or Energy Storage May Be Of Interest. The Navy Desires To Understand The Performance And Cost Trade Space That Is Available For The Various Options Of Architecture; Component, System And Controls Technologies; Functional Allocations; And Interfaces. Also Of Interest Are Technologies That Result In Significant Energy Efficiency, Thermal Improvements, Power Density Improvements And/or Carbon Footprint Improvements Over Existing Propulsion And Power System Technologies. Another Area Of Interest For The Navy Is The Interface Definition Between Unique Electrical Loads And The Power System, And The Provision Of Specialty Power To Optimize That Load Interface. Among The Special Load Interfaces That Might Require Development Are Support For Pulsed Power Weapons And Sensors Such As Radar Power Supplies, Electromagnetic Launchers (for Example Electromagnetic Railgun), And Advanced Laser Systems, All Of Which Would Benefit From Optimized Integration With The Shipboard Power System. the Approach To Prototype Hardware Developed Under This Baa Is That It Fosters Modularity And Scalability (so That Families Of Products May Be Leveraged To Multiple Potential Applications) And Shall Accommodate An Open System Architecture Where Interfaces Are Well Defined And Mutually Accepted. The Navy Is Interested In Both Near Term Solutions That Have The Potential For Rapid Transition To A High Technology Readiness Level (trl) As Well As Longer Term Technology Pushes That Advance The Science And Would Enable A Future Compact Shipboard System. Risk Reducing Technology Prototype Demonstrations In The Near Term Are Encouraged. An Evaluation Of Emerging Technologies For Ship Applications (such As Energy Storage, Support For High Energy Weapons, Support For High Power Radars, High-speed Generators, And Advanced Power Electronics) To Determine Future Feasibility And Development Requirements Is Also Of Great Interest. Development Of Advanced Design Tools And Power System Specifications And Standards Is Also Key To Ensuring New Power Systems Will Integrate Aboard Ship. The Navy Is Interested In A Model-based Approach To Power System Engineering, From Early Concept System Architecture Trade Studies And Trade-space Exploration, To Production-ready Performance Specifications For Component And Systems Acquisitions. Particular Technologies And System Concepts Will Need To Be Evaluated In A Common Set Of Modeling Contexts And Environments Standardized Across The Navy Power System Engineering Enterprise. Modeling-enabled Evaluation Of Technology Alternatives And Performance Of System-level Trade Studies Requires That Models Be Delivered With A Sufficient Pedigree Supported By Analysis, Verification, And Validation (e.g., By Subscale Hardware Demonstrations) To Prove The Applicability Of The Models For The Standardized Modeling Contexts And Environments (model Based System Engineering). 5. Point(s) Of Contact all White Papers Shall Be Submitted To All Parties Identified Below: pms 460 Technical Poc: Josh Cushenette joshua.j.cushenette.civ@us.navy.mil navsea 0241 Poc: ms. Sakeena Siddiqi, Procuring Contracting Officer sakeena.s.siddiqi@us.navy.mil mr. Tyler Pacak, Contracting Specialist tyler.pacak@navy.mil iii. Award Information the Amount And Period Of Performance Of Each Selected Proposal Will Vary Depending On The Research Area And The Technical Approach To Be Pursued By The Selected Offeror. iv. Eligibility Information all Responsible Sources From Academia And Industry May Submit White Papers Under This Baa. Awards Under This Baa Will Likely Be Cost Plus Fixed Fee (cpff) And Thus Offerors Are Required To Have A Defense Contract Management Agency (dcma) / Defense Contract Audit Agency (dcaa) Approved Accounting System To Be Eligible For Award Or Evidence That A Pre-award Survey Has Been Initiated With Dcma/dcaa. v. Application And Submission Information 1. Application And Submission Process "white Papers" Are Desired By Navsea In Response To This Solicitation.all White Papers Shall Be Submitted Tonavseavia Email To The Following Address: Joshua.j.cushenette.civ@us.navy.mil. Hard Copy Submissions Are Not Accepted. Those Offerors With White Papers Considered To Have Merit Will Be Requested To Prepare Full Proposals For The Planned Effort As Specified Below. Receipt Of All White Papers Will Be Acknowledged By The Technical Point Of Contact Listed Above. White Papers Will Be Retained By The Navy And, Should An Application And Associated Funding Be Identified For The Concept Proposed, Additional Responses Will Be Requested Of The Offeror. 2. General Information For White Papers/full Proposals the White Papers And Proposals Submitted Under This Baa Are Expected To Be Unclassified. White Paper And Proposal Submissions Will Be Protected From Unauthorized Disclosure In Accordance With Far 15.207, Applicable Law, And Department Of Defense (dod)/department Of Navy (don) Regulations. Offerors Are Expected To Appropriately Mark Each Page Of Their Submission That Contains Proprietary Information. 2.1. White Papers 2.1.1 White Paper Format paper Size Shall Be No Larger Than 8.5" X 11" Paper With No Less Than 1" Margins On All Sides. The Font Shall Not Be Less Than 12 Point. The Format Of The Submission Shall Be One Electronic Copy In Microsoftword Or Excel Compatible Or .pdf Format. The Page Limit For White Papers Shall Be No Longer Than Twenty-five (25) Pages And Only Contain Information Necessary To Describe The Proposed Technical Concept And Comply With Content Requirements For The White Papers Stated Herein. 2.1.2 White Paper Content 2.1.2.1 Cover Page the Cover Page Shall Be Labeled "white Paper," And Shall Include The Baa Number, Proposed Title, Thecompany Technical/administrative Points Of Contact With Telephone Numbers And E-mail Addresses, The Company Commercial And Government Entity (cage) Code, Which Module Or Modules The White Paper Is Relevant To From The Research Opportunity Section Above (section Ii Paragraph 4), And The Names And Contact Information (if Known) Of The Assigned Dcma Administrative Contracting Officer (aco). 2.1.2.2 Technical Concept/naval Relevance the Technical Concept Shall Include A Description Of The Technology Innovation And Associated Technical Risk Areas. This Section Also Includes A Description Of The Potential Naval Relevance And Contributions Of The Proposed Effort To Improvement In The Performance Of Npes As Defined In The Npes Tdr. This Section May Include A Plan For Demonstrating And Evaluating The Operational Effectiveness Of The Offeror's Proposed Products Or Processes In Field Experiments And/or Tests In A Simulated Environment. 2.1.2.3 Capabilities; Related Experience And Past Performance, And Facilities the Capabilities Section Shall Describe Past Experience And Facilities That Demonstrate Yourcompany Ability To Complete The Scope Identified In The White Paper. This Section Shall Include Evidence Of The Company's Capabilities To Demonstrate The Technology Innovation Proposed. Offerors Shall Provide All Relevant Past Performance For Similar Or Related Work Under Contracts Currently Being Performed Or Completed During The Last Three (3) Years. The Offeror May Include Federal, State And Local Government And Private Sector Contracts. Offerors That Represent Newly Formed Entities, Without Prior Contract Experience, Should Identify Previous Contract And Subcontract Experience For All Principal Investigators Identified In The Proposal. This Section Will Not Be Counted Against The Page Limits Noted In Paragraph 2.1.1 Above. The Following Information For Each Such Contract Shall Be Provided: a. Contract Number b. Customer/agency c. Contracting Officer And Technical Point Of Contact (names And Phone Numbers) d. Brief Description Of Scope Of Work And Deliverables e. Contract Type f. Award Price/final Price g. Period Of Performance 2.1.2.4 Cost And Development Schedule the White Paper Should Identify The Total Estimated Cost And The Notional Development Timeline Of The Effort Proposed In The White Paper And A Brief Rational For How You Established This Rough Order Of Magnitude (rom) Cost Estimate. The Page Limit For The Estimated Cost And Schedule Information Shall Not Exceed One (1) Page; No Larger Than 8.5" X 11" When Printed On Paper With No Less Than 1" Margins On All Sides; And The Font Shall Not Be Less Than 12 Point. The Estimated Cost And Schedule Section Will Not Be Counted Against The Page Limits Noted In Paragraph 2.1.1 Above. For Planning Purposes, Depending Upon The Nature Of The Technology Being Proposed, A Contract That May Result From The White Paper Could Be Staged Using Multiple Phases, Starting With Concept Exploration And Technology Characterization. Should The Concept Prove Meritorious, Options May Be Included To Take The Technology/approach Through A Design And Prototype/software Build. The Total Potential Contract Period Of Performance Cannot Exceed Five (5) Years. 2.1.2.5 Assertion Of Data Rights include Here A Summary Of Any Proprietary Rights (limited/restricted) To Pre-existing Results, Prototypes, Or Systems Supporting And/or Necessary For The Use Of The Research, Results, And/or Prototype. If There Are Proprietary Rights, The Offeror Must Explain How These Affect Its Ability To Deliver Subsystems For Integration. Additionally, Offerors Must Explain How The Program Goals Are Achievable In Light Of These Proprietary And/or Restrictive Limitations. If There Are No Claims Of Proprietary Rights In Pre-existing Data, This Section Shall Consist Of A Statement To That Effect. In Order For A Data Rights Assertions List To Be Accepted By The Government And Included As An Attachment To A Contract, The Dfars (252.227-7013 And 252.227-7014) Requires That The Information Be Listed In A Table Having Four Columns. In The First Column, Technical Data To Be Furnished With Restrictions, For Non-commercial Technical Data Items, Both The Item And The Technical Data Pertaining To That Item Must Be Listed. Also, The Assertion Must Be Made At The Lowest Component Level. And Since Technical Data Is Defined As "recorded Information Of A Scientific Or Technical Nature", A Document Where The Technical Data Is Recorded Must Also Be Listed. This Is Usually, But Not Always, A Drawing Number. Non-commercial Computer Software Items Should Similarly Be Listed At The Lowest Practicable Subroutine Level And Should Also List A Version Number. 2.1.2.6 Accounting System Documentation the White Paper Shall Include Evidence Of An Approved Accounting System Or Evidence That A Pre-award Survey Has Been Initiated With Dcma/dcaa For An Approved Accounting System. 2.2 Full Proposals Format And Content once A White Paper Topic Has Been Selected To Proceed To The Next Step, The Contracting Officer Will Issue A Request For Proposal (rfp) Letter With Additional Detail On The Required Content Of The Proposal, Page Limitations, And Due Dates. The Rfp Letter Will Also Provide Details Of The Notional Statement Of Work For The Effort, Including A Level Of Effort For Related Engineering Services As Described Above; Any Optional Phases; A Description Of The Required Deliverable Data; And The Required Contents And Details Of The Cost Volume. 2.2.1 Associated Engineering Services the Potential Contract, At The Option Of The Government, May Also Include The Services Of Qualified Engineers/technicians And Management Functions To Perform Engineering Support For Follow-on Investigations, Additional Trade Studies, Participation In Navy Directed Interface Working Groups (iwg) To Assess The Technology Implementation In Shipboard Applications, And Hardware Evaluations To Determine The Effectiveness Of The New Technologies Developed Under The Basic Effort. This Level Of Effort Shall Not Be Included In The White Paper Submission, But May, At The Option Of The Government, Be Included In Any Resultant Contract. The Nature Of The Services To Be Performed Shall Be Integrally Related To The Core Scope Of The Contract, Shall Form A Logical Extension Of The Work Otherwise Performed (such As Completion Of Testing Of Articles Developed Or Extending The Performance Capability Of The Articles Developed), Or Shall Provide Amplifying Details Of The Articles Or Technologies Beyond That Otherwise Required And Shall Result In A Specific End-product, Such As A Report. Funding For Engineering Services May Be From R&d, Ship Construction, Operation & Maintenance; Or Other Procurement Sources As May Be Appropriate For The Follow-on Activity Required, But Shall Not Be Used For Production Of Any Technology Proposed. vi. Evaluation Information 1. Evaluation Criteria 1.1 White Papers evaluation Of The "white Papers" Will Be Based On A Competitive Selection Resulting From A Scientific Review Using The Following Evaluation Criteria: criteria 1: Overall Scientific And Technical Merits Of The Concept Proposed And The Potential Naval Relevance And Contributions Of The Effort To The Improved Performance Of Npes Modules And Architectures Within A Reasonable Development Schedule. criteria 2: Potential Risks To The Development And Future Acquisition Associated With The Assertion Of Data Rights. criteria 3: Capabilities; Related Experience And Past Performance; And Facilities criteria 4: Potential Risks To The Development Associated With The Length Of The Development Schedule And The Availability Of Funds To Complete All Proposed Tasks. selection Of The Offeror(s) From Which Rfps Will Be Issued Will Be Based Upon Thegovernments Assessment Of The Criteria Above And The Availability Of Funds To Accomplish The Proposed Effort. White Papers Submitted Under This Baa Will Be Protected From Unauthorized Disclosure In Accordance With Far 3.104-5 And 15.207. The Cognizant Government Experts Will Perform The Evaluation Of Technical Proposals. 1.2 Ratings Used For Scientific Review 1.2.1 Criteria 1 overall Scientific And Technical Merits And Potential Naval Relevance Of The Concept. rating = Excellent: Research Proposal Demonstrates High Potential For Providing Technological Advancement Relative To The Baselines Described In The 2019 Npes Tdr With A Reasonable Amount Of Developmental Risk. Research Proposal Demonstrates High Potential For Direct Application To A Future Npes Ship And/or Will Significantly Improve The Performance Of Npes Modules And/or Architectures. rating = Good: Research Proposal Demonstrates Moderate Potential For Providing Technological Advancement Relative To The Baselines Described In The 2019 Npes Tdr With A Reasonable Amount Of Development Risk. Research Proposal Demonstrates Moderate Potential For Direct Application To A Future Npes Ship And/or Will Probably Improve The Performance Of Npes Modules And/or Architectures. rating = Poor: Research Proposal Demonstrates Low Potential For Providing Technological Advancement Relative To The Baselines Described In The 2019 Npes Tdr With A Reasonable Amount Of Development Risk And/or Have An Unreasonable Amount Of Development Risk. Research Proposal Demonstrates Low Potential For Direct Application Of A Future Npes Ship And/or Will Not Significantly Improve The Performance Of Npes Modules And/or Architectures. 1.2.2. Criteria 2 potential Risks To The Development And Future Acquisition Associated With The Assertion Of Data Rights. rating = Excellent: There Is Low Or No Risk That The Level Of Data Rights Proposed Would Limit Thegovernments Ability To Use The Technical Data Generated During The Performance Of The Contract As Part Of A Technical Data Package For Future Competitive Development Or Production Efforts. rating = Good: There Is Moderate Risk That The Level Of Data Rights Proposed Would Limit Thegovernments Ability To Use The Technical Data Generated During The Performance Of The Contract As Part Of A Technical Data Package For Future Competitive Development Or Production Efforts. rating = Poor: There Is High Risk That The Level Of Data Rights Proposed Would Limit Thegovernments Ability To Use The Technical Data Generated During The Performance Of The Contract As Part Of A Technical Data Package For Future Competitive Development Or Production Efforts. 1.2.3 Criteria 3 capabilities; Related Experience And Past Performance; Facilities; Techniques; And Qualifications, Capabilities And Experience Of The Proposed Principal Investigator / Team Leader. rating = Acceptable: Based On The Offerors Performance Record, The Government Has A Reasonable Expectation That The Offeror Will Successfully Perform The Required Effort, Or The Offeror's Performance Record Is Unknown. In The Case Of An Offeror Without A Record Of Relevant Past Performance Or For Whom Information On Past Performance Is Not Available Or So Sparse That No Meaningful Past Performance Rating Can Be Reasonably Assigned, The Offeror May Not Be Evaluated Favorably Or Unfavorably On Past Performance (see Far 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, The Offeror Shall Be Determined To Have Unknown (or "neutral") Past Performance. In The Context Of Acceptability/unacceptability, A Neutral Rating Shall Be Considered "acceptable." rating = Unacceptable: Based On The Offerors Performance Record, The Government Does Not Have A Reasonable Expectation That The Offeror Will Be Able To Successfully Perform The Required Effort. 1.2.4. Criteria 4 potential Risks To The Development Associated With The Length Of The Development Schedule And The Availability Of Funds To Complete All Proposed Tasks. rating = Excellent: There Is Low Or No Risk That The Technology Development Timelines And The Availability Of Funds Necessary To Conduct The Development Would Not Support The Governments Ability To Transition The Technology Development For Future Competitive Development Or Production Efforts. rating = Good: There Is Moderate Risk That The Technology Development Timelines And The Availability Of Funds Necessary To Conduct The Development Would Not Support The Governments Ability To Transition The Technology Development For Future Competitive Development Or Production Efforts. rating = Poor: There Is High Risk That The Technology Development Timelines And The Availability Of Funds Necessary To Conduct The Development Would Not Support The Governments Ability To Transition The Technology Development For Future Competitive Development Or Production Efforts. vii. Security Classification in Order To Facilitate Intra-program Collaboration And Technology Transfer, The Government Will Attempt To Enable Technology Developers To Work At The Unclassified Level To The Maximum Extent Possible. If Access To Classified Material Will Be Required At Any Point During Performance, The Offeror Must Clearly Identify Such Need Prominently In Their Proposal. If Offerors Use Unclassified Data In Their Deliveries And Demonstrations Regarding A Potential Classified Project, They Should Use Methods And Conventions Consistent With Those Used In Classified Environments. Such Conventions Will Permit The Various Subsystems And The Final System To Be More Adaptable In Accommodating Classified Data In The Transition System. contracting Office Address: n00024 Naval Sea Systems Command, Dc 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue S.e. Washington Navy Yard, Dc contracting Office Address: sea 02 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue Se washington Navy Yard, District Of Columbia 20376 United States place Of Performance: tbd united States primary Point Of Contact: ms. Sakeena Siddiqi, Procuring Contracting Officer sakeena.s.siddiqi.civ@us.navy.mil secondary Point Of Contact: mr. Tyler Pacak, Contract Specialist tyler.pacak@navy.mil

Description: This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items In Accordance With The Format In Far Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued Separately. the Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular (fac) 2024-06 Dated 7/30/2024. the Solicitation Number Isfy25r3101051 This Solicitation Is Issued As A Request For Quote (rfq). this Is A 100% Small Business Set Aside. The Associated North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Is561612 Security Guards And Patrol Services, With A Corresponding Small Business Standard Of $29.0 Million. The Product Service Code (psc) For This Requirement Is R430 Support- Professional: Physical Security And Badging. only Offers From Small Businesses Will Be Considered For This Solicitation. services Shall Be Quoted All Or None As Per Clin Structure Attached. quotes Shall Be Good For 90 Days. a Site Visit Of Where The Work Will Be Performed Is Highly Recommended. Site Visits May Be Arranged With Mr. Esteban Martinez Via Email Esteban.martinez@ibwc.gov .(956) 825-0616 /(956) 848-5211. site Visit Will Be On 1/8/25 At 9am. address: anzalduas Dam Facility 6400 Anzalduas Dam Rd. mission, Tx 78752 the Site Visit Is Not A Question And Answer Session. Any Questions Must Be Submitted In Written Form. Questions In Writing Are Due By E-mail Directly To My Attention At Adrian.knights@ibwc.gov By January 13, 2025. Please Include Fy25r310-1051 In The Subject Line Of All Communication/emails. No Phone Calls Will Be Accepted. offer Due Date/local Time: January 15, 2025; 3:00 Pm Mst. active Uei (unique Entity Identifier) Must Be Included With Your Offer. only Questions Submitted By Email To Adrian.knights@ibwc.gov Will Be Considered. Questions Received From Offerors After 3p On 1/13/25, May Not Be Responded To. description: The International Boundary And Water Commission, United States Section (ibwc) Requiressecurity Guard Services For Ibwc Lower Rio Grande Field Office. this Procurement Consists Of A Base Period Plus 4 Option Years. Please Quote Unit Price And Total Price For Contract Line-item Numbers: Clin 001 Thru Clin 010 As Per Clin Structure Attached. This Document Shall Be Completed And Returned With Your Quote. refer To Attached Scope Of Work For Description Of The Requirement To Include Dates And Places Of Delivery, Inspection, And Acceptance. the Destination For Fob Destination Shall Be The Lower Rio Grandefield Office. evaluation Of Offer – The Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offers: Technical Acceptability To Meet Ibwc Requirements; Technical Approach And Past Performance. the Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Combined Synopsis/solicitation To The Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (lpta), Responsible Offeror. offerors Shall Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Items, With Its Offer. Note: The Offeror Shall Complete Only Paragraph (b) Of This Provision If The Offeror Has Completed The Annual Representations And Certification Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Accessed At Https://www.sam.gov. the Following Provisions And Clauses May Apply To This Solicitation: 52.204-13 System For Award Management 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification Of Contractor Personnel 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Items 52.217-8 Option To Extend Services 52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds 52.217-8 Option To Extend Services 52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Building, Equipment And Vegetation 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-commercial Products And Commercial Services (dec2023) (a) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Following Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Items: (1) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (2) 52.204-23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab And Other Covered Entities (jul 2018) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (3) 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (aug 2019) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (4) 52.209-10, Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (nov 2015). (5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (aug 1996) (31u.s.c.3553). (6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (oct 2004) (public Laws 108-77 And 108-78 (19u.s.c.3805 Note)). (b) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (b) That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Items: [contracting Officer Check As Appropriate.] __ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (sept 2006), With Alternate I (oct 1995) (41u.s.c.4704 And 10u.s.c.2402). __ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct (oct 2015) (41u.s.c.3509)). __ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009 (june 2010) (section 1553 Of Pub. L. 111-5). (applies To Contracts Funded By The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009.) xx (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards (oct 2018) (pub. L. 109-282) (31u.s.c.6101note). __ (5)[reserved]. __ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). __ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements For Indefinite-delivery Contracts (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). xx (8) 52.209-6, Protecting The Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment. (oct 2015) (31u.s.c.6101 Note). __ (9) 52.209-9, Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (oct 2018) (41u.s.c. 2313). __ (10)[reserved]. __ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice Of Hubzone Set-aside Or Sole-source Award (nov 2011) (15u.s.c.657a). __ (ii) Alternate I (nov 2011) Of 52.219-3. __ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice Of Price Evaluation Preference For Hubzone Small Business Concerns (oct 2014) (if The Offeror Elects To Waive The Preference, It Shall So Indicate In Its Offer) (15u.s.c.657a). __ (ii) Alternate I (jan 2011) Of 52.219-4. __ (13)[reserved] xx (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside (nov 2011) (15u.s.c.644). __ (ii) Alternate I (nov 2011). __ (iii) Alternate Ii (nov 2011). __ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice Of Partial Small Business Set-aside (june 2003) (15u.s.c.644). __ (ii) Alternate I (oct 1995) Of 52.219-7. __ (iii) Alternate Ii (mar 2004) Of 52.219-7. __ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (oct2018) (15u.s.c.637(d)(2) And (3)). __ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (aug2018) (15u.s.c.637(d)(4)) __ (ii) Alternate I (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. __ (iii) Alternate Ii (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. __ (iv) Alternate Iii (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. __ (v) Alternate Iv (aug 2018) Of 52.219-9 __ (18) 52.219-13, Notice Of Set-aside Of Orders (nov 2011) (15u.s.c.644(r)). __ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations On Subcontracting (jan 2017) (15u.s.c.637(a)(14)). __ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-subcontracting Plan (jan 1999) (15u.s.c.637(d)(4)(f)(i)). __ (21) 52.219-27, Notice Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside (oct 2019) (15u.s.c.657f). xx (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (jul 2013) (15u.s.c.632(a)(2)). __ (23) 52.219-29, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole Source Award To, Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business Concerns (dec 2015) (15u.s.c.637(m)). __ (24) 52.219-30, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole Source Award To, Women-owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under The Women-owned Small Business Program (dec2015) (15u.s.c.637(m)). xx (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (june 2003) (e.o.11755). __ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (jan2020) (e.o.13126). xx (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). xx (28) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (sept 2016) (e.o.11246). __ (ii) Alternate I (feb 1999) Of 52.222-26. xx (29) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (oct2015) (38u.s.c.4212). __ (ii) Alternate I (july 2014) Of 52.222-35. xx (30) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jul 2014) (29u.s.c.793). __ (ii) Alternate I (july 2014) Of 52.222-36. __ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans (feb 2016) (38u.s.c.4212). __ (32) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). xx (33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (jan 2019) (22u.s.c.chapter78 And E.o. 13627). __ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2015) Of 52.222-50 (22u.s.c.chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). __ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (oct 2015). (executive Order 12989). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items Or Certain Other Types Of Commercial Items As Prescribed In 22.1803.) __ (35) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate Of Percentage Of Recovered Material Content For Epa–designated Items (may 2008) (42u.s.c.6962(c)(3)(a)(ii)). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) __ (ii) Alternate I (may 2008) Of 52.223-9 (42u.s.c.6962(i)(2)(c)). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) __ (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-depleting Substances And High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). __ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, Or Disposal Of Refrigeration Equipment And Air Conditioners (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). __ (38) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition Of Epeat®-registered Imaging Equipment (jun 2014) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (oct 2015) Of 52.223-13. __ (39) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition Of Epeat®-registered Televisions (jun2014) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (jun2014) Of 52.223-14. __ (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency In Energy-consuming Products (dec 2007) (42u.s.c.8259b). __ (41) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition Of Epeat®-registered Personal Computer Products (oct 2015) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (jun 2014) Of 52.223-16. xx (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (aug 2011) (e.o. 13513). __ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). __ (44) 52.223-21, Foams (jun2016) (e.o. 13693). __ (45) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (jan2017) (5 U.s.c. 552 A). __ (ii) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. __ (46) 52.225-1, Buy American-supplies (may 2014) (41u.s.c.chapter83). __ (47) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act (may 2014) (41u.s.c.chapter83,19u.s.c.3301 Note, 19u.s.c.2112 Note, 19u.s.c.3805 Note, 19u.s.c.4001 Note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, And 112-43. __ (ii) Alternate I (may 2014) Of 52.225-3. __ (iii) Alternate Ii (may 2014) Of 52.225-3. __ (iv) Alternate Iii (may 2014) Of 52.225-3. __ (48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (oct 2019) (19u.s.c.2501, Et Seq., 19u.s.c.3301 Note). xx (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (june 2008) (e.o.’s, Proclamations, And Statutes Administered By The Office Of Foreign Assets Control Of The Department Of The Treasury). __ (50) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside The United States (oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10u.s.c. 2302note). __ (51) 52.226-4, Notice Of Disaster Or Emergency Area Set-aside (nov2007) (42u.s.c.5150). __ (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions On Subcontracting Outside Disaster Or Emergency Area (nov2007) (42u.s.c.5150). __ (53) 52.232-29, Terms For Financing Of Purchases Of Commercial Items (feb 2002) (41u.s.c.4505, 10u.s.c.2307(f)). __ (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments For Commercial Items (jan2017) (41u.s.c.4505, 10u.s.c.2307(f)). xx (55) 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-system For Award Management (oct2018) (31u.s.c.3332). __ (56) 52.232-34, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-other Than System For Award Management (jul 2013) (31 U.s.c.3332). __ (57) 52.232-36, Payment By Third Party (may 2014) (31u.s.c.3332). __ (58) 52.239-1, Privacy Or Security Safeguards (aug 1996) (5u.s.c.552a). __ (59) 52.242-5, Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (jan 2017) (15u.s.c.637(d)(13)). __ (60) (i) 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels (feb 2006) (46u.s.c.appx.1241(b) And 10u.s.c.2631). __ (ii) Alternate I (apr 2003) Of 52.247-64. __ (iii) Alternate Ii (feb 2006) Of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (c), Applicable To Commercial Services, That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Items: [contracting Officer Check As Appropriate.] __ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement Of Qualified Workers (may 2014)(e.o. 13495). xx (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) (41u.s.c.chapter67). xx (3) 52.222-42, Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires (may 2014) (29u.s.c.206 And 41u.s.c.chapter 67). xx (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (multiple Year And Option Contracts) (aug 2018) (29u.s.c.206 And 41u.s.c.chapter67). __ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (may 2014) (29u.s.c.206 And 41u.s.c.chapter67). __ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may 2014) (41u.s.c.chapter67). __ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements (may 2014) (41u.s.c.chapter67). xx (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (dec 2015). xx (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2017) (e.o. 13706). xx (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (may 2014) (42u.s.c.1792). (d) Comptroller General Examination Of Record. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Provisions Of This Paragraph (d) If This Contract Was Awarded Using Other Than Sealed Bid, Is In Excess Of The Simplified Acquisition Threshold, And Does Not Contain The Clause At 52.215-2, Audit And Records-negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General Of The United States, Or An Authorized Representative Of The Comptroller General, Shall Have Access To And Right To Examine Any Of The Contractor’s Directly Pertinent Records Involving Transactions Related To This Contract. (2) The Contractor Shall Make Available At Its Offices At All Reasonable Times The Records, Materials, And Other Evidence For Examination, Audit, Or Reproduction, Until 3 Years After Final Payment Under This Contract Or For Any Shorter Period Specified In Far Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, Of The Other Clauses Of This Contract. If This Contract Is Completely Or Partially Terminated, The Records Relating To The Work Terminated Shall Be Made Available For 3 Years After Any Resulting Final Termination Settlement. Records Relating To Appeals Under The Disputes Clause Or To Litigation Or The Settlement Of Claims Arising Under Or Relating To This Contract Shall Be Made Available Until Such Appeals, Litigation, Or Claims Are Finally Resolved. (3) As Used In This Clause, Records Include Books, Documents, Accounting Procedures And Practices, And Other Data, Regardless Of Type And Regardless Of Form. This Does Not Require The Contractor To Create Or Maintain Any Record That The Contractor Does Not Maintain In The Ordinary Course Of Business Or Pursuant To A Provision Of Law. (e) (1) Notwithstanding The Requirements Of The Clauses In Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), And (d) Of This Clause, The Contractor Is Not Required To Flow Down Any Far Clause, Other Than Those In This Paragraph (e)(1) In A Subcontract For Commercial Items. Unless Otherwise Indicated Below, The Extent Of The Flow Down Shall Be As Required By The Clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct (oct 2015) (41u.s.c.3509). (ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab And Other Covered Entities (jul 2018) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (aug 2019) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (v) 52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (oct 2018) (15u.s.c.637(d)(2) And (3)), In All Subcontracts That Offer Further Subcontracting Opportunities. If The Subcontract (except Subcontracts To Small Business Concerns) Exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 Million For Construction Of Any Public Facility), The Subcontractor Must Include 52.219-8 In Lower Tier Subcontracts That Offer Subcontracting Opportunities. (vi) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement Of Qualified Workers (may2014) (e.o. 13495). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (l) Of Far Clause 52.222-17. (vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). (viii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (sept 2015) (e.o.11246). (ix) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (oct 2015) (38u.s.c.4212). (x) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jul2014) (29u.s.c.793). (xi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans (feb2016) (38u.s.c.4212) (xii) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (f) Of Far Clause 52.222-40. (xiii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug2018) (41u.s.c.chapter67). (xiv) (a) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (jan 2019) (22u.s.c.chapter78 And E.o 13627). (b) Alternate I (mar2015) Of 52.222-50(22u.s.c.chapter78 And E.o 13627). (xv) 52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may2014) (41u.s.c.chapter67). (xvi) 52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements (may2014) (41u.s.c.chapter67). (xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (oct 2015) (e.o. 12989). (xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (dec 2015). (xix) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2017) (e.o. 13706). (xx) (a) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5u.s.c.552a). (b) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. (xxi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside The United States (oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10u.s.c. 2302 Note). (xxii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (may 2014) (42u.s.c.1792). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (e) Of Far Clause 52.226-6. (xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels (feb 2006) (46u.s.c. Appx.1241(b) And 10u.s.c.2631). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (d) Of Far Clause 52.247-64. (2) While Not Required, The Contractor May Include In Its Subcontracts For Commercial Items A Minimal Number Of Additional Clauses Necessary To Satisfy Its Contractual Obligations. (end Of Clause) far 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) this Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Https://www.acquisition.gov (end Of Clause) invoice Processing Platform the U.s. Section International Boundary And Water Commission (usibwc) Has Transitioned To An Electronic Invoicing System. The Invoice Processing Platform (ipp) Is A Secure, Web-based System Provided By The U.s. Department Of The Treasury’s Bureau Of The Fiscal Service In Partnership With The Federal Reserve Bank Of St. Louis. Ipp Is Available At No Cost To Any Commercial Vendor Or Independent Contractor Doing Business With A Participating Government Agency. information Concerning Accessing The Ipp System Will Be Provided At Time Of Award. end Of Combined Synopsis/solicitation

Details: The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (jpl) Is A Federally Funded Research And Development Center Managed For Nasa By Caltech. Jpl Is A Unique National Research Facility That Carries Out Robotic Space And Earth Science Missions By Implementing Programs In Planetary Exploration, Earth Science, Space-based Astronomy And Technology Development While Applying Its Capabilities To Technical And Scientific Problems Of National Significance. 1.0 Background nasa’s Western Water Applications Office (wwao), Headquartered At The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Is Requesting Interested Parties To Describe Their Processes, Technical Capabilities And Demonstrated Experience In Applying Nasa Capabilities To Address Water Management Needs In The Missouri River Basin. the Wwao’s Mission Is To Support Advances In Water Management In The Western U.s. Using Nasa Data, Technology, And Tools In Partnership With Water Managers And Decision Makers. In 2023, The Wwao Conducted A Needs Assessment For The Missouri River Basin That Identified High Priority Data Gaps And Information Needs For Water Resources Management In The Basin, The Report Dated 7/18/2023 Is Attached As Exhibit 1. this Assessment Highlighted 21 Specific Data Needs And Associated Use Cases Related To Watershed Health And Management, Water Availability, Water Quality, Agriculture And Irrigation, And Water Infrastructure. many Water Managers Recognize The Value Of Nasa’s Remote-sensing Research And Data For Decision Support, But They Also Find It Challenging To Use For Decision-making. In Many Cases, Water Management Offices/agencies May Lack The Scientific And Technical Resources To Access, Process, Or Analyze The Information For Decision-making. The Wwao Seeks To Bridge This Gap By Developing Needs-driven Solutions. 2.0 Scope through This Rfi, The Wwao Is Seeking Descriptions Of Current Or Planned Activities To Develop Or Deploy Tools And Services That Use Nasa Data And Technologies That Could Address The Specific Data Gaps And High-priority Information Needs Identified In The 2023 Wwao Missouri River Basin Needs Assessment Report (exhibit 1). Examples Of Concepts That Are A Priority For The Rfi Include: Management And Forecasting Of Water Supply, Monitoring And Managing Water Use Especially As It Relates To Agricultural Use, Infrastructure Including Assessment Of Conditions, Understanding Water Quality And Watershed Health Especially As It Relates To Algal Blooms, Temperature Changes, And Riparian And Wetland Habitats. the Activities Described In Each Rfi Response Should Address A Water-resource Management Challenge And May Range From Local Management For Individual Fields, To Regional Scales Of Municipalities And Districts, To Basin-wide Efforts. the Activities Described May Include, But Are Not Limited To: 2.1 Workshops And Meetings To Develop Partnerships, Refine Remote Sensing Application Concepts And User Requirements And Development/evaluate Early Prototypes. 2.2 Applied Research To Quantify The Uncertainty Of Remote Sensing Derived Data Products Specifically For The Missouri River Basin To Verify That New Data Products Meet Partner Specifications And Requirements. 2.3 Applied Research And Software Engineering To Advance The Applications Readiness Level (arl) (reference Exhibit 2) Of A Nasa Information Product, Technology, Or Tool That Supports Water-resource Management In The Missouri River Basin. 2.4 Integration Of A Remote Sensing Variable(s) Into An Existing Missouri River Basin Water Management Decision Support Tool Or Workflow. 2.5 Focused Workshop(s), Outreach And/or Capacity Building Activities To Advance Information Products Or Technologies To Sustained Use By Water Resources Decision Makers In The Missouri River Basin. 2.6 Existing Or Proposed Collaborations With Nasa Researchers To Facilitate The Use Of Nasa Data In Water Management Operations. responses That Reach Underserved Groups Through A Combination Of Outreach And Technical Assistance To Address Local Issues Are Encouraged. responses That Include A Water-resource Management Partner Are Strongly Encouraged. 3.0 Requirements For Responses responses To This Rfi Should Describe A Concept That Is Currently At An Arl Of 3 Or Higher And A Scope Of Work That Would Advance A Solution By At Least One Arl. responses Should Be No Longer Than 4 Pages (excluding References And Letters Of Support) And Should Include The Following (each Section Starts With The Page Limit On The Corresponding Response): 3.1 (0.25 Page) A Description Of The Water Resources Management Need And Information Gap That Clearly References High Priority Needs Described In The Wwao Missouri River Basin Needs Assessment Report (exhibit 1) And A Concept That Applies Nasa Remote Sensing Data And Technology To Address The Need. 3.2 (1 Page) A Summary Of The Scientific/technical Basis For The Application Concept That Includes: the Water Management Information Or Data Need To Be Addressed, the Nasa Data Or Technology That Will Be Used In The Solution, the Role And Responsibilities Of The Water-resource Management Partner In The Missouri River Basin, the Role Of The Water-resource Management Partner In The Proposed Project, And, the Water-resource Management Decision That Is Targeted By The Concept, a Description Of The Current Arl Level, The Expected Ending Arl, And Any Past Studies To Quantify The Accuracy Of The Results. 3.3 (0.5 Page) An Explanation Of How The Concept Addresses A Need Identified In The Wwao Missouri River Basin Needs Assessment Report (exhibit 1). 3.4 (0.25 Page) A Description Of Past Partnering Activities, The Role Of The Partner Agency, And The Significance And Impact Of The Past Work. 3.5 (0.25 Page) A Description Of Expertise Using Nasa Data And/or Technology That Clearly Articulates Experience Working With Nasa Data. Responses That Include Experience With Multiple And/or Emerging Nasa Data Or Technologies Are Encouraged. 3.6 (0.25 Page) A Description Of How The Concept Will Impact Water Management If The Need Is Met. 3.7 (0.25 Page) A High-level Workplan And Schedule, Listing Key Milestones And Deliverables. 3.8 (0.25 Page) A High-level Budget Summary And Description Of Contribution By The Water-management Partner. 3.9 (1 Page) Relevant Experience. 3.10 (not Counted Against Page Limit) State If Your Organization Is A Small Business: <1000 Employees; Naics Code 541715environmentalresearchand Development Laboratories Or Services (except Biotechnology And Nanotechnologyresearchand Development). 3.11 (not Counted Against Page Limit) Include One Or More Letters Of Support From The Water-resource Management Partner Entity That Includes A Description Of Expected Benefits For The Water Management Organization. 3.12 (not Counted Against Page Limit) References If Applicable. 4.0 Rfi Exhibits exhibit 1 – Wwao Missouri River Basin Needs Assessment Report, Dated July 18, 2023. Total Pages: 45 Including Cover. exhibit 2 – The Application Readiness Level Metric, Dated July 3, 2024. Total Pages: 12 Including Cover. all Rfi’s Will Be Reviewed By The Wwao Program Management Organization And The Acquisition Organization To Determine The Activities That Are Highly Aligned With The Programmatic Objectives Described In This Rfi. These Rfi Responses Could Lead To Requests For Proposals (rfps) And Eventually To Subcontracts In The Range Of $100-200k Total, With A Period Of Performance Of Up To 24 Months. should A Response Move Forward To An Rfp, It Must Be Co-developed With A Water-resource Management Partner. If A Respondent Does Not Have A Partner, The Wwao May Form Teams To Ensure Co-development Of Proposals. the North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code And Description For The Anticipated Subcontract Efforts Is 541715, Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology). The Size Standard For This Naics Code Is 1,000 Employees. Additional Information Can Be Found Here: Https://www.sba.gov/document/support-table-size-standards. the Requested Information Is For Preliminary Planning Purposes Only And Does Not Constitute A Commitment Implied Or Otherwise, That Jpl Will Solicit You For Such Procurement In The Future. Neither Jpl Nor The Government Will Be Responsible For Any Costs Incurred By You In Furnishing This Information. all Rfi Respondents Are Advised That Any Information Provided Shall Be Deemed To Be Furnished With Unlimited Rights To Jpl With Jpl Assuming No Liability For The Disclosure, Use Or Reproduction Of Such Data. please Provide The Requested Information By January 15, 2025via Electronic Mail To: subcontracts Manager, Molly Lift, Molly.l.lift@jpl.nasa.gov sincerely, molly Lift subcontracts Manager mobile: 626-372-5661 e-mail: Molly.l.lift@jpl.nasa.gov

Details: The Purpose Of This Sources Sought Notice Is To Conduct Market Research And Identify Potential Sources Of Commercial Products/services That Satisfy The Government’s Anticipated Needs. background the National Institute Of Standards And Technology (nist), Sources And Detectors Group (https://www.nist.gov/pml/applied-physics-division/sources-and-detectors) In The Physical Measurement Laboratory Performs Precision Radiometry Across The Electromagnetic Spectrum. We Develop Novel, Built-for-purpose Detectors, Some Of Which Must Operate Under Ultra-high Vacuum (uhv) Conditions. Therefore, It Is Necessary To Assess New Detector Materials For Their Uhv Compatibility. Our Lab Seeks A Uhv Sample Bakeout Chamber That Can Be Used To Assess Material Outgassing During Heating. nist Is Seeking Information From Sources That May Be Capable Of Providing A Commercial Solution That Will Achieve The Objectives Described Above, In Addition To The Following Essential Requirements: physical Requirements: base Pressure: 1e-8 Torr partial Pressure For Masses >44 Amu: <5e-11 Torr integrated Turbo Pump System With Roughing Pump, Vent Valve, Ion Pressure Gauge, Controller And Cable, Power Supply, Gate Valve To Bakeout Chamber nitrogen Backfill Capability With Pressure Relief Valve achieve Base Pressure In 24 Hours bakeout Chamber Either 12” Cube Or 12” Diameter Sphere (minimum) With Minimum Of Six (6) Conflat Ports one (1) Conflat Viewport Minimum 600 Cf, Necessary Blank-off Flanges, Gaskets, And Hardware minimum One (1) 2-3/4” Conflat Flange one (1) Sample Holder (minimum) With Infrared Heater Able To Hold 3” Diameter (or Larger) Sample. Holder Mounted On A Cf Flange infrared Heater Able To Achieve Temperatures Of At Least 300 Degrees C. temperature Control System For Sample, Including, For Example, Temperature Controller W/software, Cables, Appropriate Electrical Feedthroughs, Temperature Sensor, Etc. wheeled Support Stand 120 V (operate From Nema 5-20r Outlet) cad Drawings Of Assembled Chamber And Stand all User Manuals For Electronics And Components how To Respond To This Notice in Responding To This Notice, Please Do Not Provide Proprietary Information. Please Include Only The Following Information, Readable In Either Microsoft Word 365, Microsoft Excel 365, Or .pdf Format, In The Response: Submit The Response By Email To The Primary Point Of Contact And, If Specified, To The Secondary Point Of Contact Listed In This Notice As Soon As Possible, And Preferably Before The Closing Date And Time Of This Notice. Please Note That To Be Considered For Award Under Any Official Solicitation, The Entity Must Be Registered And “active” In Sam At The Time Of Solicitation Response. provide The Complete Name Of Your Company, Address, Name Of Contact For Follow-up Questions, Their Email, Their Phone Number And, If Your Company Has An Active Registration In Https://sam.gov, Your Company’s Unique Entity Id (uei). identify The Equipment That Your Company Sells That Can Meet The Objectives Addressed In The Background Section Of This Notice. For Each Product Recommended To Meet The Government’s Requirement, Provide The Following: manufacturer Name model Number technical Specifications if Your Company Is Not The Manufacturer, Provide Information On Your Company’s Status As An Authorized Reseller Of The Product(s) describe Performance Capabilities Of The Product(s) Your Company Recommends To Meet The Government’s Requirements. Additionally, If There Are Other Features Or Functions That You Believe Would Assist Nist In Meeting Its Objectives Described Above, Please Discuss In Your Response. discuss Whether The Equipment That Your Company Sells And Which You Describe In Your Response To This Notice May Be Customized To Specifications And Indicate Any Limits To Customization. identify Any Aspects Of The Nist Market Research Notice, Including Instructions, And Draft Minimum Specifications In The Background Section You Cannot Meet And State Why. Please Offer Suggestions For How The Market Research Notice And Draft Minimum Specifications Could Be Made More Competitive. state Whether The Proposed Equipment Is Manufactured In The United States And, If Not, State The Name Of The Country Where The Equipment Is Manufactured. identify Any Plans/possibilities For Changes In Manufacturing Location Of The Aforementioned Equipment And Provide Relevant Details, Including Timeline. for The Naics Code Listed In This Notice: indicate Whether Your Company Is (a) A Small Business Or (b) Other Than Small Business. See The Table Of Small Business Size Standards And The Associated .pdf Download File For Small Business Size Standards And Additional Information. if You Believe The Naics Code Listed In This Notice Is Not The Best Naics Code For The Type Of Product Addressed In This Notice, Identify An Alternative Naics Code That You Believe Would Be More Appropriate For The Planned Procurement. describe Services That Are Available With The Purchase Of The Aforementioned Equipment From Your Company Such As Installation, Training, And Equipment Maintenance. describe Standard Terms And Conditions Of Sale Offered By Your Company For The Recommended Equipment Such As: Delivery Time After Your Company Accepts The Order; Fob Shipping Terms; Manufacturer Warranty (including Details Regarding Nature And Duration); If Available, Description(s) Of Available Extended Warranty; Equipment Setup And Test; Operator And Service Instruction Manual(s); Cleanup After Installation; And If Applicable, Other Offered Services. Provide A Copy Of Manufacturer Standard Terms And Conditions That Typically Relate To The Sale Of The Specified Equipment, If Available. state Whether Your Company Offers Facility Renovation Services Related To Installation Of The Recommended Equipment At Its Delivery Destination, If Required Per The Nist-identified Minimum Specifications, And Provide Description Of Said Services. Indicate If Your Company Performs The Facility Renovation Services Or Typically Subcontracts The Work To Another Company. Indicate If Your Company Would Be Interested In Inspecting The Intended Installation Site During The Market Research Phase. state Published Price, Discount, Or Rebate Arrangements For Recommended Equipment And/or Provide Link To Access Company’s Published Prices For Equipment And Services. if The Recommended Equipment And Related Services Are Available For Purchase On Any Existing Federal Supply Schedule Contract(s) Or Other Contracts Against Which Nist May Be Able To Place Orders, Identify The Contract Number(s) And Other Relevant Information. identify Any Customers In The Public Or Private Sectors To Which You Provided The Recommended Or Similar Equipment. Include Customer(s) Information: Company Name, Phone Number, Point Of Contact, Email Address. provide Any Other Information That You Believe Would Be Valuable For Nist To Know As Part Of Its Market Research For This Requirement. state If You Require Nist To Provide Additional Information To Improve Your Understanding Of The Government’s Requirement And/or Would Like To Meet With Nist Representatives To Discuss The Requirement And The Capabilities Of The Identified Equipment. questions Regarding This Notice questions Regarding This Notice May Be Submitted Via Email To The Primary Point Of Contact And The Secondary Point Of Contact Listed In This Notice. Questions Should Be Submitted So That They Are Received 5 Days Prior To The Response Date. If The Contracting Officer Determines That Providing A Written Amendment To This Notice To Document Question(s) Received Would Benefit Other Potential Respondents, The Questions Would Be Anonymized, And A Written Response To Such Question(s) Would Be Provided Via An Amendment To This Notice. important Notes this Notice Is For Market Research Purposes And Should Not Be Construed As A Commitment By Nist To Issue A Solicitation Or Ultimately Award A Contract. There Is No Solicitation Available At This Time. this Notice Does Not Obligate The Government To Award A Contract Or Otherwise Pay For The Information Provided In Response. nist Reserves The Right To Use Information Provided By Respondents For Any Purpose Deemed Necessary And Legally Appropriate. any Organization Responding To This Notice Should Ensure That Its Response Is Complete And Sufficiently Detailed To Allow The Government To Determine The Organization’s Capability. respondents Are Advised That The Government Is Under No Obligation To Acknowledge Receipt Of The Information Received Or Provide Feedback To Respondents With Respect To Any Information Submitted. after A Review Of The Responses Received, A Synopsis And Solicitation May Be Published On Gsa’s Ebuy Or Sam.gov. However, Responses To This Notice Will Not Be Considered An Adequate Response To Any Such Solicitation(s). thank You For Taking The Time To Submit A Response To This Request!

Details: Notice: this Sources Sought Synopsis/request For Information (sss/rfi) Is Issued For Informational Purposes And Market Research Only. This Is Not A Request For A Quote, Request For Proposal, Or An Invitation To Bid, Nor Is This To Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government To Issue A Solicitation Or Ultimately Award A Contract. This Request Neither Constitutes A Solicitation For Proposals Nor The Authority To Enter Negotiations To Award A Contract. Additionally, This Sss Does Not Restrict The Government To A Particular Acquisition Approach. The Government Will Not Reimburse Any Company Or Individual For Any Expenses Associated With Preparing/submitting Information In Response To This Posting Or Any Follow-up Information Requests. Responders Are Advised That The Government Will Not Pay For Any Information Or Administrative Costs Incurred In Response To This Sss. All Costs Associated With Responding To This Sss Will Be Solely At The Responding Party’s Expense. No Funds Have Been Authorized, Appropriated, Or Received For This Effort. The Information Provided May Be Used By The Government In Developing Its Acquisition Strategy, Statement Of Work/statement Of Objectives, And Performance Specifications. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Adequately Marking Proprietary Or Competition Sensitive Information Contained Within Their Response As Instructed Later In This Sss/rfi. The Government Shall Not Be Liable For, Or Suffer Any Consequential Damages, For Any Proprietary Information Not Properly Identified. Please Be Advised That All Submissions Become Government Property And Will Not Be Returned. overview: the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (aflcmc), Human Systems Division (hsd), Combat Ready Airman (cra) Branch, Wright-patterson Afb, Oh Is Conducting Market Research To Identify Possible Vendors And/or Manufacturers That Can Provide Aviator Helmets That Are Compatible With Fixed Wing Ejection And Non- Ejection Systems On Multiple Usaf Aircraft Weapon Systems. background Information: usaf Aircrew Require The Ability To Easily And Rapidly Transition Between Symbology Displays, Cueing, And Night Vision Or Use These Devices Simultaneously For Optimum Capability. Installing These Advanced Avionics On The Current 20+ Year Old Helmet Degrades The System's Operational Performance. If This Helmet Is Not Modified, Aircrew Will Continue To Have To Overcome Jitter, Loss Of Night Vision Image And Display Symbology, Neck Strain, And Increased Potential For Injury During Ejection. In Addition, Proprietary Helmets Designed To Optimize Specific Displays Will Be Introduced Into The Inventory, Increasing Logistical Footprint. current Helmets Are Not Optimized For Use With Night Vision And Weapon Cueing/display Systems Required To Operate Modern Aircraft. Currently, Employing These Devices Require Extensive Modifications To Current Helmets That Were Not Designed To Accommodate Them. This Results In Poor Weight Distribution And Stability Which Contributes To Mission Degradation, Aircrew Fatigue, Neck Strain, And An Increased Potential For Injury. In Addition, Current Helmets Do Not Provide Adequate Noise And Impact Protection. systems Requirements: please Provide Information Regarding The Following Capabilities Of Your Helmet System Regarding The Following Categories And Provide Rationale How It Is Compliant: key Performance Parameter (kpp) 1. Kpp #1: Stability the Fwh Will Provide A Stable Fixed Reference To The User’s Eye Through The Full Range Of Aircraft Operations. When Used With Helmet Mounted Equipment, There Will Be No Vignetting (loss) Of Symbology Or Imagery Or Loss Of Resolution Of Optical Systems. how Much Tension Load Can Your Helmet Withstand Over A 2.0-minute Exposure? 2. Kpp #2: Equipment Compatibility the System And Its Components Will Be Compatible With And Not Degrade Aircrew Flight Equipment And Helmet Mounted Devices. how Does Your Helmet System Integrate With Current Helmet Mounted Displays (hmds) (i.e. Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (jhmcs), Hybrid Optical-based Inertial Tracker (hobit), Night Vision Goggles (nvgs))? are You Compatible With Any Other Hmds, Not Specifically Called Out? what Capability Do You Have To Work With Other Companies To Understand Future Requirements/technologies For Helmet-related Systems To Include Hmds (ijhmcs, Etc.), Oxygen Masks, And Visors? is Your Helmet System Compatible With The Equipment Listed In Attachment I? 3. Kpp# 3:weight, Center Of Gravity, And Principal Moments Of Inertia the Weight, Center Of Gravity (cg), And Principal Moments Of Inertia (moi) Of The Fwh (in All Configurations) Will Decrease Neck Loads (compared To The Helmet(s) It Replaces) To The Aircrew During High-g Maneuvering, Bailout, 600 Knots Equivalent Air Speed (keas) Ejection, Parachute Opening, Ditching, And Crash-landing Scenarios. what Data Can You Provide To Support Your Helmet Reduces Weight, Cg, And Moi To Decrease Neck Loads? what Evidence Can You Provide To Show Your Helmet Decreases Neck Loads Against Mil-hdbk-516c, For Example: Multi-axial Neck Injury Criteria – Y Axis (manicy), Neck Moment Index (nmix), And Probability Of Concussion (poc)? key System Attributes (ksa) Capability 4. Impact Protection the System Will Protect The Crewmember’s Head From Impacts Associated With Basic Aircraft Maneuvers, Ejection, Bailout, Ditching, And Crash Landing Better Than The Helmet It Replaces what Data Can You Provide To Show That Your Helmet Can Withstand A 600 Keas Ejection Sequence With Limited Physical Damage That Would Cause Injury To The Aircrew Or Impair The Ability Of The Helmet To Protect The Aircrew? what Data Can You Provide To Show That No Part Of The Helmet System Will Become Foreign Object Debris In A 600 Keas Windblast? 5. Logistics fwh Variants Will Use Common Components To Reduce The Logistical Footprint Compared To Existing Systems, And Be Organically Supportable By Defense Logistics Agency. 6. Anthropometric Accommodation the Fwh Will Accommodate The Central 99% Of The Male And Central 99% Of The Female Aircrew Population (with 90% Confidence) In The Minimum Number Of Sizes, With The Remainder Being Fitted With Minor Modifications To Existing Sizes. 7. Acoustic Dose the Fwh Will Ensure Wearers Experience Acceptable Noise Levels, Technically Defined As Less Than Or Equal To 100% Acoustic Dose (1.0 Total Daily Exposure (tde) @ Mean -2 Standard Deviations (sd) Performance For Fit) For Crew Positions In 90% Of Aircraft. 8. Speech Intelligibility the Fwh Will Enable Helmeted Aircrew To Score Greater Than 80% On The Modified Rhyme Test (mrt) In The Laboratory With Talker And Listener Under Simulated Flight Noise Conditions. 9. Fit/wearability the Fwh Fit, In All Configurations, Will Be Repeatable, Accommodate Missions Of Extended Duration, And Not Cause Hot Spots/pressure Points That Degrade Performance On 95% Of Aircrews. 10. Aircraft Compatibility the Fwh Will Be Compatible With The Aircraft Without Requiring Aircraft Modifications. 11. In-flight Mission Reconfiguration the Fwh Will Accommodate Safe And Rapid In-flight Reconfiguration Of Fielded And Post-milestone B Helmet Mounted Devices Without Removing The Helmet During All Mission Profiles No Worse Than Legacy. additional Performance Attributes 12. Head Supported Weight. the Mass Properties Of The System Will Not Decrease The Ability Of The Wearer To Perform Related Tasks Over The Duration Of The Mission. what Is The Weight Of Your Helmet System As Operationally Worn For The Slick Configuration? Weight Reported Will Include Fully Assembled Base Helmet As Worn By The User, Excluding Interfacing Aircrew Flight Equipment (afe) (i.e. No Oxygen Mask, Or External Communication Cabling). Please Report The Weights For Each Size Of The Helmet System. in Addition To Head Supported Weight Of Your Helmet System (described Above), Report Mass Properties Of Your Helmet System, In All Configurations, For Day And Night Operations, Using The Template And Guidance Found In Attachment Ii. Upon Reporting According To The Template, Describe Set-up And Methods Utilized For Collecting Measurements. 13. Eye Protection the Fwh (in All Configurations) Will Shield The Eyes During All Flight And Ground Operations, From Adverse Effects Of Solar Radiation, Windblast, Airborne Debris, Bailout, Ditching, And 600 Keas Ejection. tell Us How Your Helmet System Will Provide Eye Protection In All Phases Of Ejection (initiation Of Ejection To Ground Landing), During Day And Night Operations With Respect To Slick, Jhmcs, Hobit, And Nvgs. what Data Can You Provide To Show That The Visor Of Your Slick Helmet System Remains In A Down And Locked Position During All Phases Of A 600 Keas Ejection (initiation Until Ground Landing), During Day And Night Operations? what Data Can You Provide To Show That Your Helmet System In The Jhmcs And Hobit Configuration Provides Eye Protection To The User During All Phases Of A 450 Keas Ejection (initiation Until Ground Landing), During Day And Night Operations? 14. Visor/visual Compatibility the Fwh Will Provide Aircrew The Ability To Rapidly Transition Between Two Visors Using One Gloved Hand During Flight Operations. The Visors’ Optical Distortion Qualities And Transmissivity Options Will Be Equal To Or Better Than The Visor Configurations They Replace. does Your Visor Meet The Criteria In Mil-dtl-43511d? If Any Deviations Exist, Please Note Them. 15. Field Of View/regard the Fwh Will Provide A Field Of View And Field Of Regard Equal To The Helmet Being Replaced. 16. Penetration Protection the System Will Protect The Crewmember’s Head From Penetrations Associated With Basic Aircraft Maneuvers, Ejection, Bailout, Ditching, And Crash Landing To A Level Equivalent To The Helmet It Replaces. what Data Can You Supply From Testing To Show That Your Helmet System Supplies Protection Against Impact And Penetration? 17. Retention the Fwh And Visor Will Be Safely Retained And Remain In Its Worn Position When Exposed To A 600 Keas Ejection tell Us How Your Helmet System Can Be Retained In All Phases Of Ejection (initiation Of Ejection To Ground Landing). 18. Bulk the Helmet Shape And Cabling Will Not Interfere With Aircrew Mobility, Ingress/egress (including Emergency Egress) Requirements, Or The Operation Of The Ejection Seats In All Aircraft. 19. Spinal Alignment the Helmet Shape Will Enable Proper Spinal Alignment During Flight When Interfacing With The Ejection Seat Head Pad. 20. Audio Compatibility the Fwh Noise Attenuation System Will Be Compatible With All Aircraft Systems And Will Not Impede Recognition Of Audible Aircraft Warning/caution Systems, Night Vision Equipment, Weapons System Employment, Or Decrease Accuracy Of Helmet-mounted Cueing Devices. 21. Aircraft Cockpit Simulator Compatibility the Fwh Will Be Compatible With All Existing Aircraft Cockpit Simulators. If New Adapters Are Required, They Must Be Provisioned For And Provided As Part Of The System. 22. Internal Communication Systems (ics) the Fwh Noise Attenuation System Will Be Compatible With All Aircraft Icss. 23. Emergency Ground Egress the Fwh Will Not Interfere With Emergency Ground Egress Procedures Or Require Any Additional Aircrew Action To Disconnect The Helmet System From The Aircraft Wiring (i.e. Disconnect Will Break Away During Aircrew Egress). 24. Fire Safety the Fwh Will Provide Flame, Drip, And Melt Protection Equal To Or Better Than Current Fielded Helmets. 25. Don And Doff aircrew Will Be Able To Don And Doff The Helmet Without Assistance. The Aircrew Will Be Able To Remove The Helmet During An Emergency With One Hand Using Either Hand. 26. Audio Performance the System Will Provide Broadband Audio Output With Minimal Distortion And Ensure Overall Sound Pressure Level And Electrical Polarity Are Matched Across Both Ears. what Data Can You Provide For Audio Performance Testing That You Have Conducted On Your Helmet System? if Available Please Provide Specifics On: Broadband Frequency Response, Distortion, Sensitivity Balance, Volume Control, And Speech Intelligibility. 27. Volume Control adjustment Of The Aircraft Ics Volume Control Will Result In A Corresponding Volume Change At The Ear. 28. Cockpit Illuminator the Fwh Will Provide A Modular, Night Vision Compatible Light Source With An On/off Switch Selectable By The Aircrew During Flight. 29. 3-d Audio the Fwh Will Be Capable Of Accepting 3-d Audio Cueing For Radio Communication And Threat/targeting Information. what Data Can You Provide To Show Your Helmet Provides 3d Spatial Audio Support? 30. External Audio fwh Will Be Capable Of Providing An External Audio Capability That Allows Dismounted Aircrew The Ability To Hear The External Environment While Wearing The Helmet. 31. Atmospheric Pressure Changes the Fwh Will Not Increase The Risk Of Aircrew Injury Throughout The Range Of Atmospheric Pressure Changes Experienced During Flight. 32. Altitude Protection the Fwh Will Allow Users To Safely Operate Aircraft At Altitudes Up To The Maximum Operational Cabin Altitude. 33. Emi/emc Compatibility the Fwh Will Not Emit Electromagnetic Energy That Exceeds The Limits Of Mil-std-461 And Ads-37a-prf As It Applies To Mission Critical Equipmentor Be Degraded By Electronic Emissions In Its Operational Environment. 28. Cockpit Illuminator the Fwh Will Provide A Modular, Night Vision Compatible Light Source With An On/off Switch Selectable By The Aircrew During Flight. 29. 3-d Audio the Fwh Will Be Capable Of Accepting 3-d Audio Cueing For Radio Communication And Threat/targeting Information. what Data Can You Provide To Show Your Helmet Provides 3d Spatial Audio Support? 30. External Audio fwh Will Be Capable Of Providing An External Audio Capability That Allows Dismounted Aircrew The Ability To Hear The External Environment While Wearing The Helmet. 31. Atmospheric Pressure Changes the Fwh Will Not Increase The Risk Of Aircrew Injury Throughout The Range Of Atmospheric Pressure Changes Experienced During Flight. 32. Altitude Protection the Fwh Will Allow Users To Safely Operate Aircraft At Altitudes Up To The Maximum Operational Cabin Altitude. 33. Emi/emc Compatibility the Fwh Will Not Emit Electromagnetic Energy That Exceeds The Limits Of Mil-std-461 And Ads-37a-prf As It Applies To Mission Critical Equipment Or Be Degraded By Electronic Emissions In Its Operational Environment. 34. Electrostatic Discharge (esd). fwh Performance Will Not Be Affected By Esd Events. 35. Communication Devices the System Will Be Compatible With Or Replace Current Communications Devices Designed For Use With Aircrew Helmets And Oxygen Masks. 36. Boom Microphones the Fwh Will Be Compatible With A Boom Microphone. 37. Habitability fwh Will Allow Aircrew The Unimpeded Ability To Eat, Hydrate, And One- Handed Valsalva. 38. Operability direct Manipulation Of The Donned Fwh By The Aircrew Under Operational Conditions, Will Require Only One Gloved (standard Nomex Flight Glove) Hand To Easily Operate Any Mechanism. 39. Positive Pressure Breathing the Fwh Will Allow For The Effective Use Of Positive Pressure Breathing For Altitude And G Systems. 40. Temperature And Moisture Control the Fwh Will Incorporate A Washable Moisture-wicking And Anti-microbial Interface That Does Not Present A Burn Hazard In Extreme Thermal Survival Environments. 41. Reliability the Minimum Acceptable Mean-time-between-critical Failure (mtbcf) Is Seven Years. 42. Maintainability mean Repair Time (mrt) Will Not Exceed 0.5 Hours, With 95 Percent Of The Tasks Not Exceeding 3.0 Hours. 43. Durability the Fwh And Its Components Will Be Shatter Proof, Non-reflective, And Have Abrasion/chip/stain/ Corrosion Resistance Equal To The Current System. 44. Materials And Helmet Shape materials And Helmet Shape Will Not Damage Aircraft Canopies, Windscreens, Other Transparencies, And Structures. 45. Survival And Rescue Compatibility the Fwh Will Not Interfere With Or Degrade The Performance Of Any Survival/rescue Equipment Or Procedures. 46. Support Equipment (se) if New Tmde, Se, Or Tools Are Required, They Must Be Provisioned For And Provided As Part Of The System. 47. Maintenance Planning maintenance, Repair, And Reconstitution Tasks Will Be Accomplished By Appropriately Qualified Organizational Level Aircrew Flight Equipment Specialist. 48. Maintenance Environment system Design Will Allow Maintenance To Be Performed In Hostile Environmental Conditions (e.g. Arctic And Mopp-4) At Operating Bases/locations Worldwide To Include Mobile, Sea-based, And Bare-base Facilities. 49. Inspections periodic Inspections And Preventive Maintenance Tasks Will Be Sufficient To Ensure System Integrity. Inspection Intervals Will Be Equal To The Helmet It Replaces. 50. Technical Data technical Orders/manuals (to/tm) For Integration/operation And Repair Will Include Illustrated Parts Breakdowns, Parts Listings, Diagrams, Theory Of Operation, Maintenance, And Troubleshooting Guides. The Technical Data Will Be Formally Verified, Validated, And Approved By The Appropriate Agencies Prior To The Delivery Of The First System. Time And Cost To Fully Incorporate Technical Data Will Be Part Of The Program Cost And Schedule. 51. Manpower manning Required For The System Should Meet Current Authorized Levels. Specifically, No Additional Logistics, Maintenance Or Aircrew Flight Equipment Authorizations Will Be Required To Support The New Helmet. 52. Human Factors Engineering human Factors Engineering Principles Specified In Mil-std-1472 Should Be Employed To The Maximum Extent Possible In Each Fwh System Solution. instructions To Potential Respondents: 1. Submit One (1) Electronic Copy To Ms. Samantha Mckee, Samantha.mckee.1@us.af.mil, No Later Than 6:00 Pm Est On 30 January 2025. Title E-mail Responses In The Subject Line Of The E-mail As Follows: “response To Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet Rfi Rou-a044401.” 2. Respondents, Please Provide Data That Can Support These Questions As Well As Ejection Data That You Have. Respondents Shall Provide Capability Descriptions In The Same Format As The Above System Requirements Table, Attachment I – Equipment Compatibility, And Attachment Ii – Mass Properties And Should Include Technical And Descriptive Text To Provide Sufficient Detail On How The Proposed Solutions Will Benefit The Human Systems Division (hsd), As Outlined In The Systems Requirements Section Above. Submissions Shall Be Limited To No More Than 28 Pages Inclusive Of Answers To Requirement Specifications/questions Detailed In The Matrix Above; Any Necessary Product Sheets, Test Data, Graphs, And Charts Supporting Those Answers Shall Be Limited To No More Than 5 Pages As Well As A Rom (detailed Below) Of No More Than 3 Pages. Please Identify A Representative To Support Further Government Inquiries And Requests For Clarification Of The Information Provided, If Needed. Marketing Materials Are Considered An Insufficient Response To This Sources Sought Synopsis. 3. Please Provide A Rough Order Of Magnitude (rom) Cost Estimate. Rom Length Should Be No More Than 3 Pages. Provide Estimated Cost For The Following: This Section Of Your Response Should Provide Estimated Costs For Development, Non-recurring Engineering, Qualification Testing, And Future Production Costs. Specifically For Production, Include Helmet Unit Costs And Monthly Production Capacity For A Total 22,500 Production Units. The Government Is Interested In Obtaining Product Support Engineering Data Or A Technical Data Package (tdp) That Includes The Appropriate Level Of Data To Support An Organic Level Of Maintenance (that Could Include Up To Level 3 Drawings Iaw Mil-std-31000, Rev B, Sections 4.2 And 5.4.1.3). Furthermore, Please Provide An Estimate For Technical Manuals For The Helmets, Initial Provisioning Data And Any Required Updates Through Full Rate Production, And Training Costs To Include Training Evaluations And Fielding. 4. Please Provide A Program Schedule To Include Emd, Production, And Fielding Timelines. 5. Responses Shall Include The Following Information: company/institute Name: address: point Of Contact (to Include Phone Number And Email Address): cage Code: unique Entity Id: web Page Url: state Whether The Company Is Domestically Or Foreign Owned (if Foreign, Indicate The Country Of Ownership). state Whether The Company Is Interested In Being A Prime Contractor Or Subcontractor For This Requirement. state The Company’s Manufacturing Readiness Level In Support Of Helmet Production And Provide A Manufacturing Readiness Assessment. state The Business Readiness To Support Financial Capabilities To Support Government Testing And Production Of Helmets. provide Data Supporting Design Is Stable And Meets Above Listed Capabilities And Requirements Outlined In Table Above. provide Supply Chain Process And Capabilities To Support Helmet Production. lead Time Projected For Vendors To Support Manufacturing Of First Article Delivery provide An Assertion Your Helmet System Is Compliant With The Following Regulations: far 52.225-1, Buy American-supplies dfars 252.225-7012, Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities provide Data Rights Assertions, Please Use The Table Below: contractors Must Identify Any Noncommercial Data (data Is Technical Data And Computer Software) To Be Delivered Or Otherwise Provided Under The Contract To The Government With Data Rights Requirements More Restrictive That Unlimited Data Rights. provide Assertions At The Lowest Practical Segregable Level: software: Module Or Subroutine technical Data: Subsystem, Component Or Sub-component. refer To Dfars 252.227-7017 For Appropriate Language data Rights Assertions | Technical Data/computer Software To Be Furnished With Restrictions |basis Of Assertion |asserted Rights Category |person Asserting Restrictions 6. All Prospective Contractors Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) Database To Be Awarded A Dod Contract. The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code For This Requirement, If Applicable To The Company’s Capabilities, Should Be Included In The Company’s Naics Code Listing In Sam. To Learn More About This Sam Requirement And How To Register, Please Visit The Sam Website At Https://www.sam.gov/ 7. The Naics Code For This Action Is 339113 – Helmets (except Athletic), Safety (e.g., Motorized Vehicle Crash Helmets, Space Helmets), Manufacturing With A Size Standard Of 800 Employees. Based On This Naics Code, Indicate Whether Your Company Qualifies As A: self-certified Or Third Party Certified Small Business (yes / No) self-certified Or Third Party Certified Women-owned Small Business (yes / No) self-certified Or Third Party Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business (yes/no) self-certified Or Third Party Certified Hubzone Certified (yes / No) self-certified Or Third Party Certified Veteran-owned Small Business (yes / No) self-certified Or Third Party Certified Service-disabled-veteran-owned Small Business (yes / No) self-certified Or Third Party Certified 8(a) (yes / No) self-certified Or Third Party Certified Sba certification Date: ____________ sba Graduation Date: ______________ communication And Additional Considerations: in Accordance With Far 15.201(e), Responses To This Notice Are Not Offers And Cannot Be Accepted By The U.s. Government To Form A Binding Contract. the Government Will Not Award A Contract On The Basis Of This Rfi. A Determination Not To Compete This Action Based On Responses Received Is Solely Within The Government’s Discretion. the Acquisition Strategy Is Still Being Determined. Market Research Results Will Assist The Air Force In Determining Whether This Requirement Will Be A Full And Open Competition, A Small Business Set Aside, A Sole Source Acquisition, Or Utilization Of Dla Contract. not Responding To This Sss Does Not Preclude Participation In Any Future Rfp, If Any Is Issued. the Government May Contact Respondents To Obtain Additional Information Or Clarification In Order To Fully Understand A Response. This May Include Discussions, Site Visits, Demonstrations, Etc. To Further The Government’s Understanding Of A Proposed Effort, As Well As The Respondent’s Understanding Of The Government’s Requirements. responses To Questions From Interested Parties Will Be Promptly Answered And Posted On Sam.gov Unless Some Release Of Proprietary Information Is Involved Or The Answer Addresses A Question Peculiar To A Company Or That Company’s Response. Post Submittal, One-on-one Information Sessions With Respondents Are Not Contemplated; However, They May Be Offered To Respondents To Clarify The Government’s Understanding Of Their Submittal, The Capability Ramifications, Or To Discuss Their Business Approach. Information Feedback Sessions May Be Offered To Respondents After The Sss Assessments Are Completed. verbal Questions Will Not Be Accepted. All Questions Will Be Answered Through Postings To Sam.gov; Except As Provided Above. Additionally, Questions Must Not Contain Trade Secrets Or Classified Information. The Government Reserves The Right To Not Address Questions Received After 30january 2025. respondents That Submit Proprietary Data Shall Clearly Mark The Data With Appropriate Markings On The Cover Sheet And On Each Applicable Page. Any Proprietary Data Submitted May Be Handled By Contract Support Services Personnel Who Have Signed An Nda. Any Proprietary Information Received In Response To This Request Will Be Properly Protected From Any Unauthorized Disclosure. The Government Will Not Use Proprietary Information Submitted From Any One Firm To Establish The Capability And Requirements For Any Future Systems Acquisitions, So As To Not Inadvertently Restrict Competition. Any Material That Is Not Marked Proprietary Will Be Considered Publicly Releasable broad Industry Participation For This Sources Sought Is Encouraged. U.s. And Non-u.s. Firms Are Permitted To Respond To This Sss/rfi. if A Company Is Capable Of Some, But Not The Entire Requirement Stated In This Sources Sought Synopsis, Please Provide A Response That Explains The Requirements For Which You Are Capable. small Businesses Are Encouraged To Provide Responses To This Sss In Order To Assist The Program Office In Determining Potential Levels Of Competition Available In The Industry, As Well As Helping To Establish A Basis For Developing Any Subsequent Subcontracting Goals. companies Responding To This Sss/rfi Are Encouraged To Provide Quotes For Existing Items. These Quotes Are For Planning Purposes Only. indicate Whether The Company Is Currently Selling Proposed Solution To Department Of Defense Customers And Whether The Capability Can Be Obtained Under An Existing Government Contract. Provide The Contract Number(s) And Government Points Of Contact Accordingly. this Notice May Be Updated As Additional Information Becomes Available. Please Check The Sam.gov For Updates To This Announcement And Register To Receive E-mail Notices Of Any Updates.

Details: The Dla Troop Support Intends To Solicit For A Full Line Of Produce Support For Dod Troops And Non-dod Usda School Customers Located In The Illinois Zone. This Acquisition Will Be Issued As An Unrestricted Acquisition Under Full And Open Competition Procedures. the Total Length Of The Contract Will Be Five (5) Years. It Contains One (1) Twenty-four (24) Month Base And Two (2) Eighteen (18) Month Tiers. its Maximum Total Contract Dollar Value Is $496,849,672.50. The Delivery Points Require Indefinite Quantities Of Fresh Fruit And Vegetables Throughout The Term Of The Contract. A More Detailed Listing Of The Delivery Can Be Found In The Solicitation. All Responsible Sources May Submit Proposals That Will Be Considered By Dla Troop Support. the Government Will Award A Contract(s) Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror(s) Whose Offer(s) Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. the Source Selection Method For This Procurement Will Be The Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (lpta) Source Selection Procedures And Shall Use The Following To Evaluate Offers: 1. Technical Acceptability - A Technically Acceptable Offer Is An Offer That Takes No Exceptions To The Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation And Complies Fully With All Submission Requirements, Including Submissions Relating To The Two Sub-factors Listed Below. A Proposal That Takes Exception To Solicitation Terms And Conditions Or That Fails To Comply With All Submission Requirements May Be Deemed Technically Unacceptable And, Thus, May Be Found Ineligible, And Removed From Further Consideration, For The Award. By Submitting A Proposal With No Exceptions, An Offeror Is Confirming It Possesses The Necessary Facilities, Equipment, Technical Skills And Capacity To Successfully Provide All Items Required By This Solicitation. The Following Subfactors Will Be Evaluated And Must Be Found Acceptable For A Proposal To Be Eligible For Award: a. Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (paca) License - The Offeror Shall Possess And Submit Proof Of A Valid Current Paca License. b. Usda Good Agricultural Practices (gap) / Good Handling Practices (ghp) Or Good Manufacturing Practices (gmp) Audit - The Offeror Shall Submit A Valid, Current Usda Gap/ghp Audit Report / Certificate Or Usda Gmp Audit Report / Certificate Covering A Full Range Of Fresh Fruits And Vegetables For Each Place Of Performance Identified In The Offeror's Proposal. The Audit Report Must Demonstrate A Passing Score, And Specifically Passing In The Following Parts: General (1), Wholesale Distribution (6) And Preventive Food Defense (7). In Lieu Of A Usda Gap/ghp Audit Report / Certificate Or A Usda Gmp Audit Report / Certificate, The Offeror May Submit An Audit Report / Certificate Conducted By A Recognized Private Independent Third-party Certifying Company Certifying To An Industry Recognized Food Safety Standard That Exceeds All Aspects Of The Usda Gap/ghp Audit Report / Certificate Or Usda Gmp Audit Report / Certificate Requirements. The Audit Report(s) Must Demonstrate That A Passing Score(s) Was/were Received. Note: Offerors Relying On A Non-usda Gap/gmp Audit Report /certificate Or Usda Gmp Audit Report / Certificate Must Agree To Have A Usda Gap/gmp Audit Report / Certificate Or Usda Gmp Audit Report / Certificate For Each Place Of Performance By The Start Of Contract Performance. 2. Pricing - Pricing Is Required For All Items Found In The Schedule Of Items (for Each Group, If Applicable) And For All Tiers. Failure To Offer Pricing For All Items And For All Tiers May Result In A Proposal Being Removed From Consideration For Award As Technically Unacceptable. The Government Will Perform An Aggregate Price Analysis On All Items Found In The Schedule Of Items (for Each Group, If Applicable). To Determine An Offeror's Evaluated Aggregate Price, The Weighted Aggregate Distribution Price Will Be Added To The Aggregate Delivered Price. Please Refer To Paragraph (a) Of This Provision For Further Details Regarding These Price Components. The Award(s) Will Be Made On The Basis Of The Lowest Evaluated Aggregate Price (for Each Group, If Applicable) Of Proposals Meeting Or Exceeding The Acceptability Standards For Non-price Factors. The Government Reserves The Right To Remove Item(s) From The Schedule Of Items Or Do A Common Item Comparison If Offerors Do Not Submit Pricing For All Items. Prior To Award, The Offered Prices Of The Presumptive Awardee(s) Will Be Evaluated On An Individual Line-item Basis To Determine Whether Each Price Is Fair And Reasonable Using Analytical Techniques Deemed Appropriate By The Contracting Officer In Her/his Complete Discretion. a. Price Components: 1. Weighted Aggregate Distribution Price: aggregate Distribution Price Is Obtained By First Multiplying The Proposed Distribution Price For Each Item In The Schedule Of Items By The Item's Estimated Quantity To Calculate The Total Distribution Price For Each Item. Then, The Total Distribution Prices Of All Items Will Be Added Together To Determine The Total Distribution Price For Tier 1. The Total Distribution Price For Each Subsequent Tier Will Also Be Calculated. the Total Distribution Prices For All Tiers Will Be Added Together To Determine The Aggregate Distribution Price. The Aggregate Distribution Price Is Then Multiplied By A Weighting Factor Of 6 To Arrive At The Weighted Aggregate Distribution Price. Note: The Weighting Factor Is Applied Only To The Overall Aggregate distribution Price (not On A Line Item Basis), And Is To Be Used For Evaluation Purposes Only. The Government's Use Of A Weighting Factor Of 6 For Distribution Pricing Is Done In Order To More Accurately Balance The Significance Of The Pricing Components And Their Respective Impact On Any Subsequent Contract(s) Issued Under This Solicitation. 2. Aggregate Delivered Price: the Aggregate Delivered Price Is Obtained By First Multiplying The Proposed Delivered Price Of Each Item In The Schedule Of Items By The Item's Estimated Quantity To Calculate The Total Delivered Price For Each Item. then, The Total Delivered Prices Of All Items Will Be Added Together To Determine The Total Delivered Price For Tier 1. The Total Delivered Price For Each Subsequent Tier Will Also Be Calculated. The Total Delivered Prices For All Tiers Will Be Added Together To Determine The Aggregate Delivered Price. 3. Evaluated Aggregate Price: the Evaluated Aggregate Price Is Obtained By Adding The Weighted Aggregate Distribution Price And aggregate Delivered Price Together. 4. For Purposes Of The Price Proposal Evaluation, Weighted Aggregate Distribution Price And Aggregate delivered Price Are Considered Equal. This Equality Is Accounted For Mathematically By Applying A Weighting Factor Of 6 (based On Current Government Data) To The Aggregate Distribution Price. options Are Not Included In This Solicitation. a Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of An Offer, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Offer, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer's Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept An Offer (or Part Of An Offer), Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. past Performance Will Not Be Used As An Evaluation Factor For This Solicitation Because Other Technical Evaluation Factors Are Sufficient To Ensure Performance For The Commercial Items Being Procured. In Accordance With Far 15.304(c)(3)(iii), The Contracting Officer Has Determined That Past Performance Is Not Necessary Because Existing Technical Requirements Are Sufficient To Ensure Adequate Performance. These Requirements State That An Offeror Must Possess A Current Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (paca) License And Current Good Agricultural Practices/good Handling Practices (gap/ghp) Certification, Or Commercial Equivalent. Offerors Possessing These Certifications Are Operating In The Commercial Marketplace As Distributors Of Fresh Produce, And Thus Are Deemed Able To Perform On The Solicited Requirements. Past Performance Will Be Considered In A Determination Of Responsibility For The Successful Offeror Prior To Award. the Government Intends To Evaluate Offers And Award A Contract Without Discussions With Offerors. Therefore, The Offeror's Initial Offer Should Contain The Offeror's Best Terms From A Price And Technical Standpoint. However, The Government Reserves The Right To Conduct Discussions If Later Determined By The Contracting Officer To Be Necessary. The Government May Reject Any Or All Offers If Such Action Is In The Public Interest; Accept Other Than The Lowest Offer; And Waive Informalities And Minor Irregularities In Offers Received. see Www.ams.usda.gov/services/auditing/gap-ghp/audit For Details Concerning Program And Certification. copies Of The Solicitation Will Be Found On Https://sam.gov/content/home (sam.gov) In A Future Posting And The Dla-ebs internet Bid Board System (dibbs) At Https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil. If Not Already Registered, Prospective Offerors Will Be Required To Do So Prior To Viewing And Downloading A Copy Of The Solicitation. Rfps Are In Portable Document Format (pdf). In Order To Download And View These Documents, Prospective Offers Will Need The Latest Version Of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This Software Is Available Free At Http://adobe.com. Solicitation Issue Date Will Be In November 2024 And Will Be Issued Under Far 15.101-2 Low Price Technically Acceptable (lpta). the Resultant Award Will Be For An Indefinite Delivery Contract, With A Guaranteed Minimum Of 10% Of The First Year.

Details: Description Republic Of The Philippines Department Of Health Caraga Regional Hospital Surigao City Ooooooooo @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Bids And Awards Committee Invitation To Bid Ib No. 2024-02-06 (124) Supply And Delivery Of One (1) Lot Of One (1) Unit Console-type Ultrasound Machine And One (1) Unit Of Portable Ultrasound Machine Approved Budget For The Contract: Php 21,500,000.00 ========================================================= 1. The Caraga Regional Hospital (crh), Through The Fy2024 Internally Generated Fund (igf) Intends To Apply The Sum Of Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) Of Twenty One Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos Only ( Php 21,500,000.00 ) As To Payment Under The Contract For Supply And Delivery Of One (1) Lot Of One (1) Unit Console-type Ultrasound Machine And One (1) Unit Of Portable Ultrasound Machine. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening And Items Below Are Subject For A Competitive Bidding As Framework Agreement List. This Is A Lot Bid. Item No. Description Qty Unit Of Measure Unit Cost Total Cost 1 One (1) Lot Of One (1) Unit Console-type Ultrasound Machine And One (1) Unit Of Portable Ultrasound Machine 1 Lot 21,500,000.00 21,500,000.00 Technical Specifications Of One (1) Unit Of Console-type Ultrasound Machine A. Main Equipment 1. Top-of-the-line 2. Capable Of Multi-line Signal, And Massive Parallel Image Processing With The Latest Software Of Receive Beam Former Technology 3. The System Should Be A Shared Service Ultrasound System With Built-in Multidisciplinary Applications And Also Equipped With The Following Key Technologies: A. Display Depth Of Up To 40 Cm B. 2d Shear Wave Elastography C. Fusion Imaging Capability D. Advanced Needle Visualization Enhancement With Needle Trajectory Display E. Fat Quantification F. 3d/4d Capable G. Color Doppler And Power Doppler Capable H. With Ai (artificial Intelligence) Technology Integration 4. Compact And Weighs No More Than 135 Kg Without Peripherals 5. Power Supply: 220v-240v Ac, 50/60 Hz As Applicable To The Mains Power Supply Of The Hospital 6. With Built-in Battery Backup 7. No Separate Volt Conversion 8. Power Consumption Must Be Clearly Stipulated 9. Mechanical Parts Should Be Heavy-duty Type 10. Equipment Should Be Maintainable And Serviceable With 24/7 Support, Preferably A Service Support Center Within The Visayas And Mindanao Areas. B. Ultrasound System Structure 1. Led Monitor Display Specifications: A. Display Size Of At Least 15 Inches B. Monitor Resolution Of At Least Full Hd (1920 X 1080) C. The Monitor Can Be Folded Down For Transport 2. Control Panel Specifications: A. Display Size At Least 15 Inches B. Aspect Ratio Must Be 16:9 C. Tilt Angle At Least 30 Degrees Up To 50 Degrees D. Left And Right Swivel At Least ± 45 Degrees Or Better E. Height Ranges From At Least 53 Inches To 67 Inches F. Adjustable Arms For A 180-degree Panel Rotation G. Emergency Central Brake And Swivel Lock H. Full-sized Backlit Keyboard I. Customizable Annotation J. Programmable Keys K. Segment Tg Control 3. Touch Screen Panel Specifications: A. At Least 13.3 Inches High Sensitivity Color Touch Screen B. A Resolution Of 1920 X 1080 C. Customizable/editable Buttons D. Tilt Angle At Least 30 To 60 Degrees E. Support Touchscreen Gestures 4. Transducer Management: A. Up To 6 Transducer Cup Holders Support Both Probes And Gel Bottle B. Connectors Must Be Compact-pin Less C. Must Have An Integral Gel Warmer With Temperature Control D. The Audio Speaker Must Be Integrated With The Control Panel E. Active Ports (4 Active And 1 Parking) 5. Transducers Specifications: A. Curved/convex Transducer I. Frequency Bandwidth At Least 1.0 Mhz Up To 6.0 Mhz (with Biopsy Needle Guide Attachments) Ii. Field Of View (fov) Of At Least 50 To 80 Degrees Iii. Maximum Depth Of At Least 40 Cm Iv. Application: Obstetrics, Gynecology, Abdomen, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Urology, Nerve, Elastography, And Fat Quantification B. Linear Transducer I. Frequency Bandwidth At Least 4.0 Mhz Up To 14.0 Mhz Ii. Field Of View (fov) Of At Least 3.8 Cm To 6.0 Cm Iii. Application: Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Abdomen, Pediatric, Thoracic, & Elastography C. Micro-convex Transducer I. Frequency Bandwidth Of At Least 2.6 Mhz Up To 12.8 Mhz Ii. Field Of View (fov) Of 90 Degrees Iii. Application: Abdomen, Peripheral Vascular, Neonatal, Small Parts, And Urology D. Linear Transducer For Pediatric Applications I. Frequency Bandwidth Within The Range Of At Least 7.6 Mhz To 20.0 Mhz Ii. Field Of View (fov) At Least 2.86 Cm Iii. Application: Cranial, Musculoskeletal, Nerve, Small Anatomical Parts, And Vascular Applications E. Endo-cavity Transducer I. Frequency Bandwidth Within The Range Of At Least 2.9 Mhz To 8.1 Mhz Ii. Field Of View (fov) Of 176 Degrees Or More Iii. Application: Obstetrics, Gynecology, And Urology F. 3d/4d Transducer I. Frequency Bandwidth Of 3.0 Mhz To 11 Mhz Ii. Field Of View (fov) Of 170 Degrees Or More Iii. Application: Obstetrics, Gynecology, And General Abdomen 6. Imaging Parameters: A. B Mode B. M Mode C. Cine Captures Up To 300 Seconds D. Tissue Harmonic Imaging E. Color Doppler Imaging F. Power Doppler Imaging G. Anatomical M Mode H. Curved Anatomical M Mode 7. Advanced Features: A. Fusion Imaging B. Contrast Agent Imaging Or Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound (ceus) C. Color And Power Mode D. Automatic Tissue Equalizations E. Artifact Reduction Technology F. Real-time Panoramic Imaging G. Shear Wave Elastography (swe) H. Point Shear Wave Elastography I. Strain Elastography J. Fat Quantification Assessment 8. Data Storage And Transfer: A. Must Have A Separate Cpu (central Processing Unit) And Gpu (graphics Processing Unit) Processor. B. Dicom (digital Imaging And Communications In Medicine) Compatibility: Dicom 3.0 Standard, Connectivity Should Be Compatible With The Existing Pacs (picture Archiving And Communication System) Of The Hospital At No Extra Cost To The Purchaser In The Process Of Installation, Connection, And Integration Of The Equipment. C. A Storage Of At Least 120 Gigabytes Ssd (solid State Drive) For The Software Program And 1 Terabyte Hdd (hard Disk Drive) For The Dicom Data. D. Usb Ports Must Have At Least 2 To 5 Ports (at Least Two Ports Are Usb 3.0 And At Least One Is A Usb Type-c Port) For Importing And Exporting Protocols And Exams, Archiving, And Servicing. C. Accessories 1. One (1) Unit Of Uninterruptible Power Supply (ups) Of At Least A 3-hour Standby Power With Trolley/drawer And Caster Lock, Compatible With The Equipment Power Requirement And With Proper Grounding When Needed. Biopsy Needle Guide Attachments 2. At Least Two 32 Gb Storage Usb 3.0 Flash Drives For Exporting Images 3. One (1) Unit Computer Desktop Workstation With Medical Grade Monitor And One (1) Unit Heavy-duty Printer D. Consumables 1. At Least 10 Rolls Of Thermal Paper For Printing 2. Black And White (b/w) Digital Terminal Thermal Printer And Colored Printer For 3d/4d Images. 3. At Least 3 Gallons Of Ultrasonic Gel 4. At Least 5 Bottles Of A Cleansing Solution Cleaner For The Probes And The Cleansing Solution Should Not Cause Damage Or Membrane Swelling Of Transducer Probes When Used. 5. At Least 10 Pieces Of Skin Marking Pen Or Surgical Marking Pen For Interventional Studies Technical Specifications Of One (1) Unit Of Portable-type Or Lighweight Ultrasound Machine A. Main Equipment 1. Led Display Monitor Of At Least 15 Inches Or Better 2. Full Hd Or High-resolution Display Monitor Of At Least 1920 X 1080 Or Better 3. Preferably Lightweight Less Than 70 Kg With Cart And Other Peripherals 4. The Operating Console Can Be Detachable Or Non-detachable (fixed) From The Mobile Trolley Or Cart. 5. One (1) Pencil Probe Port Connected To A Transducer With A Probe Extend Module To Provide Three (3) Active Probe Ports At A Time 6. Programmable Keys For User-defined Functions 7. With 8-segment Time Gain Compensation (tgc) Control 8. Equipment Should Be Maintainable And Serviceable With 24/7 Support, Preferably A Service Support Center Within The Visayas And Mindanao Areas. B. Power Supply And Battery 1. Built-in Battery Of At Least 90 Minutes Or Higher When Used Continuously 2. Full Battery Should Last More Than 24 Hours When In Standby Mode 3. Power Supply: 220v-240v Ac, 50/60 Hz As Applicable To The Mains Power Supply Of The Hospital 4. No Separate Volt Conversion 5. Power Consumption Must Be Clearly Stipulated C. Applications And Software 1. Total Recall Imaging For Multi-modal Post-processing Capabilities On Archived Images Such As Measurements And Calculations 2. Needle Visualization Enhancement 3. Real-time Panoramic Imaging D. Mobile Cart 1. Material Type Of Mobile Cart: Magnesium Alloy With Locking Wheel 2. Gel Warmer And Probe Holder With At Least 5 Holders 3. Height Adjustment Up To 25 Cm 4. Maximum Weight With Peripherals At Least 40 Kg 5. Mechanical Parts Should Be Heavy-duty Type E. Transducers 1. Curvilinear Transducer A. Frequency Bandwidth: 1.4 Mhz To 5.0 Mhz B. Field Of View (fov) At Least 61 Degrees C. Depth Of At Least 40 Cm D. Application: Obstetrics, Gynecology, Abdomen, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Urology, Nerve, Elastography, And Fat Quantification 2. Linear Transducer A. Frequency Bandwidth: 2.7 Mhz To 10.5 Mhz B. Field Of View (fov) Of At Least 3.4 Cm C. Depth Of At Least 35 Cm D. Application: Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Abdomen, Pediatric And Thoracic 3. Endo-cavity Transducer A. Frequency Bandwidth: 3.0 Mhz To 11.0 Mhz B. Radius: 1.1 Cm C. Application: Obstetrics, Gynecology, And Urology 4. Micro-convex Transducer A. Frequency Bandwidth Of At Least 2.6 Mhz Up To 12.8 Mhz B. Field Of View (fov) Of 90 Degrees C. Application: Abdomen, Peripheral Vascular, Neonatal, Small Parts, And Urology F. Imaging Features 1. High-resolution Color Doppler Imaging 2. Spatial Compound Imaging 3. Auto Optimization Button 4. Trapezoid Imaging And Extended Field Of View (fov) 5. Speckle Suppression Imaging 6. Supports Measurements And Calculations On Archived Exams And Images 7. Workstation Dedicated To Patient Exam Management G. Imaging Modes 1. B-mode 2. Tissue Harmonic Imaging 3. M-mode / Color M-mode 4. Anatomical M-mode 5. Curved Anatomical M-mode 6. Color Doppler Imaging 7. Power Doppler Imaging 8. Pulsed Wave Doppler 9. Continuous Wave Doppler 10. Panoramic Imaging H. Data Storage And Transfer 1. Storage Of At Least 240 Gigabytes Ssd (solid State Drive) Or Higher 2. Boot-up Time Must Be Less Than 30 Seconds 3. Boot-up Time From Standby Must Be Less Than 10 Seconds 4. Dicom (digital Imaging And Communications In Medicine) Compatibility: Dicom 3.0 Standard, Connectivity Should Be Compatible With The Existing Pacs (picture Archiving And Communication System) Of The Hospital At No Extra Cost To The Purchaser In The Process Of Installation, Connection, And Integration Of The Equipment. I. Accessories 1. One (1) Unit Of Uninterruptible Power Supply (ups) Of At Least A 3-hour Standby Power With Trolley/drawer And Caster Lock, Compatible With The Equipment Power Requirement And With Proper Grounding When Needed. 2. Must Have Three (3) Active Extended Probe Ports 3. Must Have One (1) Mobile Trolley With Drawer And One (1) Hard Case Luggage Bag 4. One (1) Unit Military Grade Laptop Computer Must Include One (1) Unit Of Host Military Laptop With The Following Specifications: A. Processor: Core I7 Or Equivalent In Other Brands. B. Ram: At Least 8 Gb C. Hard Drive: At Least 1 Tb Ssd D. Connectivity: Wi-fi, Bluetooth E. Ports: Usb, Usb-c, Hdmi, Network Extension For Ethernet/side Mechanical Docking, Headphone/microphone F. Durability: Mil-std 810g Tested G. At Least 14 Inches Monitor Display H. At Least 1 Mp Web Camera I. Battery Life Average Of At Least 13 Hours On Common (document/report Generation) Use, Should Include Adapter For Rapid Charging Up To 80% In 1 Hour. J. Should Be Installed With The Latest Licensed Os Compatible With The Base Unit To Ensure Communication. K. Should Be Installed With Licensed Applications/programs For Data Processing In Spreadsheet And Report Generation. L. To Include Optical Mouse (bluetooth And Rechargeable) M. Warranty On Parts And Service For At Least One (1) Year N. Laptop Should Include Carrying Bag. J. Consumables 1. At Least 10 Rolls Of Thermal Paper For Printing 2. B/w Digital Terminal Thermal Printer 3. At Least 3 Gallons Of Ultrasonic Gel 4. At Least 5 Bottles Of A Cleansing Solution Cleaner For The Probes And The Cleansing Solution Should Not Cause Damage Or Membrane Swelling Of Transducer Probes When Used. 5. At Least 10 Pieces Of Skin Marking Pen Or Surgical Marking Pen For Interventional Studies Other Terms Of Reference And Conditions 1. The Console-type And Portable-type Ultrasound Machines Should Be Of The Same Brand Or Manufacturer To Have The Same Service Maintenance Provider. 2. Must Have Three (3) Years Warranty For Parts And Services. 3. Certification From The Manufacturer A. That The Bidder Has The Capability For Corrective And Preventive Maintenance Of The Unit B. That The Bidder Has The Service Engineer(s) Trained And Capable Of Corrective And Preventive Maintenance For The Equipment Model. Service Engineer Should Be Presently Employed By The Bidder/supplier Or Authorized By The Manufacturer. C. Guaranteeing Delivery Of Equipment And All Accessories Within The Time Period Set By The Bids And Awards Committee (bac). D. Guaranteeing Of All Spare Parts For The Next Ten (10) Years Duly Authenticated By The Philippine Embassy In The Country Of Origin. E. That The Equipment Is A Brand-new Unit And Not A Discontinued Model. F. That The Terms And Conditions Stated In The Contract Shall Be Honored By The Manufacturer If A Change Of Exclusive Distributorship Will Occur During The Duration Of The Said Contract. 4. The Supplier’s Engineer Shall Perform Preventive Maintenance On The Machine During The Warranty Period Of At Least Quarterly. 5. The Supplier’s Engineer Must Provide The Complete Calibration Report Containing The Testing Parameters And Data Of Measurements Of The Ultrasound Machines To The Hospital’s Health/medical Physicist Before Clinical Acceptance. 6. The Bidder Must Provide A Certification Type Of Training On The Applications/operations, And Basic Maintenance For Users And Maintenance Personnel Of The Hospital. 7. Certificate Of Exclusive Distributorship From The Unit Manufacturer Mentioning The Name Of The Philippine Representative. 8. Certification From The Bidder Of 95% Uptime Guarantee For The Equipment Offered Within The Warranty Period. Accumulated Downtime In Excess Of 5% Shall Be Added To The Warranty Period. 9. The Bidder Must Submit The Original Brochure With Technical Specifications In English Language Both Hard And Soft Copy. 10. The Machine Should Conform To The International Electrotechnical Commission (iec) Standards Or Its Equivalent National Standard. The Bidder Must Provide Certificate Of Declaration Of Conformity. 11. Manufacturer/supplier Should Have Iso Certification For Quality Standards. 12. The Equipment Should Be A Us-fda Or Ce-approved Product. 13. Inventory Of Spare Parts For The Unit/model Offered Duly Signed By The Manufacturer. 14. Certification From The Foreign Ministry Of Health That The Company Can Sell The Product/model In That Country Of Origin. 15. The Bidder Shall Specify Post-warranty Comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Costs Including List And Price Of Major Spare Parts For The Next Three Years After Warranty. 16. Training Of End-users In Operation And Basic Maintenance Shall Be Provided 17. User, Technical, Operational, And Maintenance Manuals Are To Be Supplied In English Language. 18. All Services For Installation, Connection, And Integration Of The Machines To The Existing Pacs/ris Of The Hospital Shall Be Shouldered By The Bidder At No Additional Cost To The End Users. 19. Full Support To The Mid Staff Requiring Attendance To Technical, In-depth, Hands-on, And Extensive Face-to-face Training Programs Or Courses (such As But Not Limited To Elastography, Fat Quantification, And 3d/4d) Outside Of The Hospital Shall Be Made Available To The End User. 20. Full Support To The Mid Staff For Their Annual Continuing Medical/professional And Educational/learning Development While The Machines Are Under Warranty. 21. Must Have A Service Center Within The Caraga Region, Cebu City, Cagayan De Oro City, Or Davao City. 22. The Conduct Of Post-qualification Activity Shall Be At The Cost Of The Supplier And The Site Visit Shall Be Held At The Nearest Hospital. Failure To Comply With The Preferred Schedule Of The Procuring Entity For The Post Qualification Can Be A Ground For Disqualification. (no Extensions Allowed.) 23. The Delivery Of The Equipment Shall Commence Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice To Proceed. To Be Delivered At Caraga Regional Hospital, Rizal Street, Brgy. Washington, Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte. Technical Specification And Terms Of Reference Are Hereby Posted In Philgeps And Form An Integral Part Of This Invitation To Bid. 2. The Crh Now Invites Bids For The Procurement Of The Above-captioned Project. Delivery Of The Goods Is Required Within The Period Specified Under Section Vi (schedule Of Requirements). Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Two (2) Years From The Date Of Submission And Receipt Of Bids, A Contract Similar To The Project. Section 23.4.1.3.(ra 9184). The Bidder Must Have Completed A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc. Slcc Must Be Within 2 Years From The Submission Of Bids. (based On The Completion Date). The Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) Shall Be The Same Or Similar In Nature, As Determined And Defined By The Bids And Awards Committee ( Bac ). For Procurement Where The Procuring Entity Has Determined, After The Conduct Of Market Research, That Imposition Of Either (a) Or (b) Will Likely Result To Failure Of Bidding Or Monopoly That Will Defeat The Purpose Of Public Bidding: The Bidder Should Comply With The Following Requirements: A. Completed At Least Two (2) Similar Contracts, The Aggregate Amount Of Which Should Be Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) In The Case Of Non-expendable Supplies And Services Or Twenty-five Percent (25%) In The Case Of Expendable Supplies] Of The Abc For This Project; And B. The Largest Of These Similar Contracts Must Be Equivalent To At Least Half Of The Percentage Of The Abc As Required Above. 3. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using A Nondiscretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) 9184, Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines, And To Citizens Or Organizations Of A Country The Laws Or Regulations Of Which Grant Similar Rights Or Privileges To Filipino Citizens, Pursuant To Ra 5183. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From The Bids And Awards Committee (bac) Secretariat, Caraga Regional Hospital, Surigao City And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Above During 8:00 Am – 5:00 Pm, Monday To Friday. 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders On December 28, 2024 To February 06, 2025 On Or Before 10:00 A.m. From The Address Above And Upon Payment Of The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, In The Amount Specified Below: Bidding Schedule Pre-bidding Conference January 16, 2025 At 9:00 A.m. Via Zoom Platform Link: Join Zoom Meeting Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84427775771?pwd=3ljykccird98psr6rpzotkfaaug2il.1 Meeting Id: 844 2777 5771 Passcode: 947752 Deadline Of Submission Of Bids February 06, 2025 At 10:00 A.m... Via Online And Submit Your Bidding Documents To This Email Address: Crhbac2020@gmail.com. Please Be Advised That Failure To Submit Bidding Documents To The Designated Official Email Address Will Result In Automatic Rejection And Disqualification. Opening Of Bids February 06, 2025 At 2:00 P.m. Via Zoom Platform Link: Join Zoom Meeting Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89960742667?pwd=szuuabrns2l0zbey780rlzpinl9ynw.1 Meeting Id: 899 6074 2667 Passcode: 984011 Complete Philippine Bidding Documents Please Click The Link Below For The Complete Pbd: Https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-bugnrw-ewejdoqlxztwwuw89zqwnt3x?usp=sharing Bidding Documents Php 25,000.00 It May Also Be Downloaded Free Of Charge From The Website Of The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps) And The Website Of The Procuring Entity, Provided That Bidders Shall Pay The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later Than The Submission Of Their Bids. The Following Phlippine Bidding Documents Can Be Accessed In The Philgeps And All Form And Part Of This Invitation To Bid, To Wit: A. Technical Specification / Terms Of Reference/ List Of Items B. Instruction To Bidders: B.1. Documents To Be Submitted (checklist- This Will Be Discussed During The Pre-bid Conference) B.2. Memorandum Of Undertaking – Provision Thereof Is Strictly Implemented C. Guidelines On The Conduct Of The Electronic Submission And Receipt Of Bids By The Procuring Entity – Caraga Regional Hospital (crh) D. Philippine Bidding Documents 6. The Crh Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On The Above-mentioned Date, Time And Venue, Which Shall Be Opened To Prospective Bidders. The Pre-bidding Conference And Opening Of Bids Shall Be Conducted Through Videoconferencing, Webinar Or Virtual. Please Send Your Intent To Participate To Our Email Address As Provided Below. 7. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat At Via Designated Email On Or Before February 06, 2025 At 10:00 O’clock In The Morning. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bid Opening Shall Be On February 06, 2025 At 2:00 O’clock In The Afternoon At The Bac Conference Room, Beside Procurement Office, Caraga Regional Hospital, Rizal Street, Surigao City As Virtual / Electronic Bidding Via Zoom Platform. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Above. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted Under Any Circumstances May It Cause. 8. Furthermore, The Standard Philippine Bidding Document (pbd) Is Form And Part Of This Invitation In Accordance To Ra 9184 And Other Applicable Laws, Rules And Policy. 9. The Crh Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award In Accordance With Section 41 Of Ra 9184 And Its Irr, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 10. The Opening And Receipt Of Bids Is Strictly Implemented Through Electronic Submission. Given The Covid-19 Pandemic, Procurement Activity Has Been Expedient And One Of This Is The Conduct Of Electronic Submission Of Bids. The Crh Thru The Bids And Awards Committee (bac) Has Submitted Certification, Certified By The Highest Official Managing The Information Technology, Describing The Electronic System Or Procedure To Be Used By The Crh For The Electronic Submission And Receipts Of Bids And A Statement That The Same Is Compliant With The Gppb Resolution No. 12-2020 Requirements. 11. Bidding Documents Shall Be Emailed To This Email Address, With Activated Password To: Crhbac2020@gmail.com. You May Deposit On Line For The Payment Of The Bidding Documents To This Account Below: Bank Name: Land Bank Of The Philippines Account Name: Caraga Regional Hospital-trust Fund Account Number: 0982 -1288 – 70 12. Furthermore Deposit Slip Shall Be Submitted Via Email To: Crhprocurement.bac@gmail.com 13. The Procuring Entity Will No Longer Accept Nor Entertain Any Form Of Bids Submission Except Electronic. Failure To Comply Electronic Submission Will Be Immediately Disqualified. Guideline On The Electronic Submission Is Hereby Attached. 14. Join The Caraga Regional Hospital Supplier Network By Filling Out The Registry Form From This Link : Https://bit.ly/crh_suppliersregistry 15. For Further Information, Please Inquire To: Bac Secretariat Caraga Regional Hospital. Rizal Street, Surigao City Tel. Nos. (086) 826-1575 Local 194 (086) 826-9058 Mobile Nos: Globe: 0953-9212-832 / Smart: 0985-0508-783 E-mail Address: Crhprocurement.bac@gmail.com Fb Page: Caraga Regional Hospital – Bids And Awards Committee Approved By: (sgd) Fermarie C. Dulpina, Rmt, Mpa, Jd Chief Health Program Officer Chairman, Bids And Awards Committee

Details: Synopsis: Spe300-24- R-0016 the Dla Troop Support Intends To Solicit For A Full-line Of Produce Support For Dod (troop) Customers And Non-dod (usda School) Customers Located In The South Carolina Zone. This Acquisition Will Be Issued On A Small Business Set-aside (100%) Basis.a Waiver Of The Non-manufacturer Rule Has Not Been Requested For This Acquisition Because It Is An Acquisition For Multiple Items. In Accordance With 13 Cfr 121.406(d)(1), If At Least 50% Of The Estimated Contract Value Of An Acquisition For Multiple Items Is Composed Of Items That Are Manufactured By Small Business Concerns, Then A Waiver Of The Non-manufacturer Rule Is Not Required. As Such, For This Acquisition, It Is Expected That Items Comprising At Least 50% Of The Contract Value Will Be Manufactured By Small Business Concerns. The Contracting Officer Must Be Immediately Notified If It Appears As Though This Requirement Will Not Be Met. the Total Length Of The Contract Will Be Five (5) Years. It Contains One (1) Twenty-four (24) Month Tier, And Two (2) Eighteen (18) Month Tiers. its Estimated Maximum Total Contract Dollar Value Is $376,050,000.00. The Delivery Points Require Indefinite Quantities Of Fresh Fruit And Vegetables Throughout The Term Of The Contract. A More Detailed Listing Of The Delivery Sites Can Be Found In The Solicitation. All Responsible Sources May Submit Proposals That Will Be Considered By Dla Troop Support. the Government Will Award A Contract(s) Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror(s) Whose Offer(s) Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. The Source Selection Method For This Procurement Will Be The Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (lpta) Source Selection Procedures And Shall Use The Following To Evaluate Offers: 1. Technical Acceptability - A Technically Acceptable Offer Is An Offer That Takes No Exceptions To The Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation And Complies Fully With All Submission Requirements, Including Submissions Relating To The Two Sub-factors Listed Below. A Proposal That Takes Exception To Solicitation Terms And Conditions Or That Fails To Comply With All Submission Requirements May Be Deemed Technically Unacceptable And, Thus, May Be Found Ineligible, And Removed From Further Consideration, For The Award. By Submitting A Proposal With No Exceptions, An Offeror Is Confirming It Possesses The Necessary Facilities, Equipment, Technical Skills And Capacity To Successfully Provide All Items Required By This Solicitation. The Following Sub-factors Will Be Evaluated And Must Be Found Acceptable For A Proposal To Be Eligible For Award: a. Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (paca) License – The Offeror Shall Possess And Submit Proof Of A Valid Current Paca License. b. Good Agricultural Practices (gap) And Good Manufacturing Practices (gmp) Audit – The Offeror Shall Submit A Valid, Current Usda Gap/gmp Audit Report / Certificate Covering A Full Range Of Fresh Fruits And Vegetables For Each Place Of Performance Identified In The Offeror’s Proposal. The Audit Report Must Demonstrate A Passing Score, And Specifically Passing In The Following Parts: General, Wholesale Distribution (6) And Preventive Food Defense (7). In Lieu Of A Usda Gap/gmp Audit Report / Certificate, The Offeror May Submit An Audit Report / Certificate Conducted By A Recognized Private Independent Third-party Certifying Company Certifying To An Industry Recognized Food Safety Standard That Exceeds All Aspects Of The Usda Gap/gmp Audit Report / Certificate Requirements. The Audit Report(s) Must Demonstrate That A Passing Score(s) Was/were Received. Note: Offerors Relying On A Non-usda Gap/gmp Audit Report / Certificate Must Agree To Have A Usda Gap/gmp Audit Report / Certificate For Each Place Of Performance By The Start Of Contract Performance. 2. Pricing - Pricing Is Required For All Items Found In The Schedule Of Items (for Each Group, If Applicable) And For All Tiers. Failure To Offer Pricing For All Items And For All Tiers May Result In A Proposal Being Removed From Consideration For Award As Technically Unacceptable. The Government Will Perform An Aggregate Price Analysis On All Items Found In The Schedule Of Items (for Each Group, If Applicable). To Determine An Offeror's Evaluated Aggregate Price, The Weighted Aggregate Distribution Price Will Be Added To The Aggregate Delivered Price. Please Refer To Paragraph (a) Of This Provision For Further Details Regarding These Price Components. The Award(s) Will Be Made On The Basis Of The Lowest Evaluated Aggregate Price (for Each Group, If Applicable) Of Proposals Meeting Or Exceeding The Acceptability Standards For Non-price Factors. The Government Reserves The Right To Remove Item(s) From The Schedule Of Items Or Do A Common Item Comparison If Offerors Do Not Submit Pricing For All Items. Prior To Award, The Offered Prices Of The Presumptive Awardee(s) Will Be Evaluated On An Individual Line-item Basis To Determine Whether Each Price Is Fair And Reasonable Using Analytical Techniques Deemed Appropriate By The Contracting Officer In Her/his Complete Discretion. a. Price Components: 1. Weighted Aggregate Distribution Price: aggregate Distribution Price Is Obtained By First Multiplying The Proposed Distribution Price For Each Item In The Schedule Of Items By The Item’s Estimated Quantity To Calculate The Total Distribution Price For Each Item. Then, The Total Distribution Prices Of All Items Will Be Added Together To Determine The Total Distribution Price For Tier 1. The Total Distribution Price For Each Subsequent Tier Will Also Be Calculated. The Total Distribution Prices For All Tiers Will Be Added Together To Determine The Aggregate Distribution Price. The Aggregate Distribution Price Is Then Multiplied By A Weighting Factor Of 6 To Arrive At The Weighted Aggregate Distribution Price. Note: The Weighting Factor Is Applied Only To The Overall Aggregate Distribution Price (not On A Line Item Basis),and Is To Be Used For Evaluation Purposes Only. The Government's Use Of A Weighting Factor Of 6 For Distribution Pricing Is Done In Order To More Accurately Balance The Significance Of The Pricing Components And Their Respective Impact On Any Subsequent Contract(s) Issued Under This Solicitation. 2. Aggregate Delivered Price: the Aggregate Delivered Price Is Obtained By First Multiplying The Proposed Delivered Price Of Each Item In The Schedule Of Items By The Item’s Estimated Quantity To Calculate The Total Delivered Price For Each Item. Then, The Total Delivered Prices Of All Items Will Be Added Together To Determine The Total Delivered Price For Tier 1. The Total Delivered Price For Each Subsequent Tier Will Also Be Calculated. The Total Delivered Prices For All Tiers Will Be Added Together To Determine The Aggregate Delivered Price. 3. Evaluated Aggregate Price: the Evaluated Aggregate Price Is Obtained By Adding The Weighted Aggregate Distribution Price And Aggregate Delivered Price Together. 4. For Purposes Of The Price Proposal Evaluation, Weighted Aggregate Distribution Price And Aggregate Delivered Price Are Considered Equal. This Equality Is Accounted For Mathematically By Applying A Weighting Factor Of 6 (based On Current Government Data) To The Aggregate Distribution Price. options Are Not Included In This Solicitation. a Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of An Offer, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Offer, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer’s Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept An Offer (or Part Of An Offer), Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. past Performance Will Not Be Used As An Evaluation Factor For This Solicitation Because Other Technical Evaluation Factors Are Sufficient To Ensure Performance For The Commercial Items Being Procured. In Accordance With Far 15.304(c)(3)(iii), The Contracting Officer Has Determined That Past Performance Is Not Necessary Because Existing Technical Requirements Are Sufficient To Ensure Adequate Performance. These Requirements State That An Offeror Must Possess A Current Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (paca) License And Current Good Agricultural Practices/good Manufacturing Practices (gap/gmp) Certification, Or Commercial Equivalent. Offerors Possessing These Certifications Are Operating In The Commercial Marketplace As Distributors Of Fresh Produce, And Thus Are Deemed Able To Perform On The Solicited Requirements. Past Performance Will Be Considered In A Determination Of Responsibility For The Successful Offeror Prior To Award. The Government Intends To Evaluate Offers And Award A Contract Without Discussions With Offerors. Therefore, The Offeror’s Initial Offer Should Contain The Offeror’s Best Terms From A Price And Technical Standpoint. However, The Government Reserves The Right To Conduct Discussions If Later Determined By The Contracting Officer To Be Necessary. The Government May Reject Any Or All Offers If Such Action Is In The Public Interest; Accept Other Than The Lowest Offer; And Waive Informalities And Minor Irregularities In Offers Received. see Https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/auditing/gmp For Details Concerning Program And Certification. copies Of The Solicitation Will Be Found On Www.sam.gov In A Future Posting And The Dla-ebs Internet Bid Board System (dibbs) At Https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil. If Not Already Registered, Prospective Offerors Will Be Required To Do So Prior To Viewing And Downloading A Copy Of The Solicitation. Rfps Are In Portable Document Format (pdf). In Order To Download And View These Documents, Prospective Offers Will Need The Latest Version Of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This Software Is Available Free At Http://adobe.com. Solicitation Is Expected To Be Issued In February 2025 And Will Be Issued Under Far 15.101-2 Low Price Technically Acceptable (ltpa). the Resultant Award Will Be For An Indefinite Delivery Contract, With A Guaranteed Minimum Of 10% Of The First Year.