Amendment #6 provides as an attachment a copy of the AWL Industry Day Charts that were presented at the 12 December 2011 AWL Industry Day. Due date for responses remain as 31 Jan 2012 4:00 pm Central time. Amendment #5 posted on 23 Jan 2012 provided an attachment listing the questions and answers that have been received from industry. Amendment #4 posted on 18 Jan 2012 changed the due date for responses from 24 Jan 2012 4:00 pm Central to 31 Jan 2012 4:00 pm central. Amendment #3 posted on 16 Dec 2011 incorporated the following changes: added a request for additional estimate life cycle cost information to be submitted; provided Attachment 3 which is a suggested template for use regarding the life cycle cost estimates; and clarifies information from the Industry Day held 12 Dec 2011 regarding page count for the submissions. The Industry Day briefing Charts will be made available in early Jan 2012. The due date for responses is changed from 18 Jan 2012 4:00 pm Central to 24 Jan 2012 4:00 pm Central. Amendment #2 posted on 5 Dec 2011 changes the number of participants for each unique company from 2 people to 4 people for attendance at both the Industry Day and one-on-one sessions. Amendment #1 posted on 30 Nov 2011 changed the original response date from 16 Jan 2012 4:00 pm Central to 18 Jan 2012 4:00 pm Central. It also encouraged attendees to submit questions by email in advance of the Industry Day. Questions must be unclassified. All other items remain as originally posted. 1. Background. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is responsible for developing an integrated Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), integrating land, sea, air, and space based assets to defend the United States, friends and allies, and deployed forces from ballistic missile attack. The Department of the Air Force is responsible for organizing, training, equipping, and providing forces to conduct offensive and defensive operations, to include appropriate air and missile defense, to gain and maintain air superiority, and air supremacy as required to enable the conduct of operations by U.S. and allied land, sea, air, space, and special operations forces. 2. Description. A. Submissions under ATI BAA with Supplemental Information. This announcement requests submissions under BAA HQ0147-11-ATI-BAA for the basic and applied research associated with an Airborne Weapon Layer (AWL) for the BMDS. MDA and the US Air Force (USAF) request submissions from industry in the areas of (1) airborne sensors, (2) air-launched kinetic interceptors, and/or (3) integrated sensor and interceptor approaches. The sensors, interceptors, and/or integrated approaches will result in end-to-end kill chains on existing or planned USAF combat aircraft, US Navy (USN) combat aircraft, or other innovative platforms. MDA and the Air Force are investigating an AWL that emphasizes engagements against ballistic missiles in the first third of their trajectory (boost and early ascent phases) while also providing capabilities for descent and terminal phase engagements. MDA and the Air Force request performance, cost, and schedule information on an AWL that can support a proof of principle flight demonstration within 3 years in order to determine its relative utility. The demonstration will serve as proof of technological feasibility and provide an assessment of producibility. B. Concept of Employment. The information below provides a brief overview of expected basing, desired operational employment, and potential involvement of partners. Additional information on the Concept of Employment will be provided at the Industry Days. (1) AWL capability will be forward based to provide immediate response to emerging crises and potential conflict. AWL capability stationed in the United States will provide Homeland Defense and rapid theater augmentation. (2) AWL may be integrated in both offensive counterair and defensive counterair operations. Offensive counterair using AWL would likely focus on integration within attack operations packages. Defensive counterair operations would likely focus on engagements against ballistic missiles in the first third of their trajectory, but would also include area defense and point defense of critical assets. Offensive counterair and defensive counterair capabilities are to be provided in the context of their associated operational altitudes and positions. For more information on counterair operations, refer to Joint Publication 3-01, Countering Air and Missile Threats, 5 Feb 07 found here: www.dtic.mil/doctrine/new_pubs/jp3_01.pdf. (3) AWL will be tasked to quickly integrate with air and naval forces to gain operational advantage over the adversary. (4) AWL may conduct operations using decentralized execution with engagement authority delegated to the individual fire unit (platform operator). Delegation would be consistent with the rules of engagement, defended asset lists, and platform position depending on other missions assigned and maneuvers for self-defense. (5) AWL will also transmit and receive data including situational awareness, sensor cues, and fire control solutions with other air, space, land, and maritime air defense assets using normal communication/data link and air defense networks. Integrated fire control engagements may occur based on AWL formation tasking, or they may be directed by engagement authorities outside the formation. (6) AWL should be considered for Allies and multi-national partners through international armament cooperation. C. Major AWL Components. Respondents should consider: (1) Platform. Potential platform options include current or future fighters, bombers, or remotely piloted vehicles (RPV). For submission preparation purposes, respondents may use F-15C, F-35A, B-1B, MQ-9, and/or others as a baseline for their reply; however, innovative concepts using other platforms are encouraged. (2) Sensors and Integrated Sensor Approaches. Sensors or integrated sensor approaches should address the following functions: detect, track, target, and provide/support a valid fire control solution, state vector, and covariance at extended ranges from the ballistic missile launch site. Both organic and networked concepts will be considered. Sensor capability should support the full range of interceptor capabilities without degrading aircraft performance beyond that of current targeting pods on aircraft. Sensors or integrated sensor approaches should also provide capabilities for engagements against multiple ballistic missiles, warheads, and/or reentry vehicles with capability for basic classification/typing and discrimination. Sensors or integrated sensor approaches may introduce new equipment, modify existing equipment, or integrate combinations of new, modified, and existing equipment to include radars, infrared search and track systems, targeting pods, etc. Modifications to existing equipment should not adversely affect primary mission functions of the platform. (3) Interceptors. Interceptors should be compatible for carriage and employment across all speeds and G loadings for USAF fighters, bombers, and unmanned aircraft systems. Interceptors may be carried internally or externally on fighters, bombers, or RPVs. Interceptors for internal carriage should be sized and shaped to fit within an F-35A internal weapons bay without interfering with other internal weapons carriage and employment. Options that can be integrated on multiple platforms are desirable over single-platform concepts. Interceptors may also be compatible with carriage and employment from USN combat aircraft. Interceptors should be capable of engaging basic and complex ballistic missile threats. Interceptors may take an incremental development approach that provides an interim capability enroute to final capability. Final production interceptors should also meet insensitive munitions requirements. Interceptors should be compatible with carriage and employment from existing air-to-air and/or air-to-ground weapons stations on fighter, bomber, or RPV to the maximum extent practical. Unique equipment required for carriage and employment of interceptors shall be included in the interceptor reply. (4) Communications. AWL platform will use current and/or planned platform-specific communications/data link capabilities to provide information to and receive information from other AWL assets or Missile and Air Defense Networks. This includes state vectors, covariance, and fire control quality data. Both organic and networked performance will be considered. Requirements for AWL communications capabilities beyond these parameters shall be included in responses. (5) Integration. Respondents should address integration issues for sensor(s) or interceptor(s) onto the aircraft and interface with platform fire control and communications systems. 3. BAA Submissions with Supplemental Information. A. Cost. Cost proposals should be prepared in accordance with the instructions as provided under the MDA ATI BAA, HQ0147-11-ATI-BAA Proposal Preparation Instructions. Please reference Section 6 of this document for information on obtaining these instructions. Additional cost information may be requested at a later date. (1) For the classified submission, additional information regarding estimated life cycle costs is requested to be furnished for evaluation purposes. The estimated costs should cover the items listed in the template posted with this amendment to HQ0147-12-R-AWLR and identified as Attachment 3, AWL System Cost Element Structure. B. Schedule. Estimated schedule for the RDT&E effort. C. Proof of Principle Flight Demonstration Plans. Estimated schedule, cost, and risk for conducting a flight demonstration within 3 years. D. Data Rights and Assertions. E. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Risks. (1) Overall TRL and substantiating evidence to support assessment of TRL. (2) TRL of major system components and interfaces and substantiating evidence to support the given component TRL assessment(s). (3) Test demonstration. Description of any near-term demonstrations which would provide the capability to observe targets of opportunity, determine target state estimates, and compare these estimates with the actual target states (test range developed, best estimate). (4) Technical risks. F. System Considerations. (1) Kinematic intercept capabilities/envelope against ballistic missiles in all phases of flight (boost, mid-course, and terminal) as specified in the classified exemplar threat trajectories package. (2) Operating area for each interceptor against ballistic missiles in all phases of flight as specified in the exemplar threat trajectories. (3) Time-to-launch, given threat notification. (4) Alternative missions or engagement regimes supported. G. Sensor and Integrated Sensor Approach Performance. Applicable technical information is requested for items listed in Attachment 1: Sensor Performance Template. H. Interceptors. Applicable technical information is requested for items listed in Attachment 2: Interceptor Performance Template. I. Integration. Approach should address all integration issues for the sensor(s) or interceptor(s) onto the aircraft and interface with platform fire control and communications system. J. Opportunities to leverage other programs to reduce cost, accelerate schedule, and/or fill multiple missions. 4. Industry Days. Industry Day Briefing Charts will be made available in early Jan 2012. MDA and the Air Force will host AWL Industry Days on 12-13 December 2011. Discussions of technical and operational considerations will be held on the morning of the first day. One-on-one sessions will be conducted during the afternoon of the first day and during the second day. One-on-one sessions will be limited to 1 hour. Thirty minutes of the 1 hour session will be dedicated to a question and answer session, and the remaining 30 minutes will be reserved for industry to deliver overview briefings of concepts and/or architectures. If a group elects to deliver a briefing, an electronic copy of the material must be submitted 48 hours in advance of the session, and hard copies must be provided at the time of the session. Due to space limitations, please limit participation on both days to no more than 4 people from each company or organization considering submitting a response. Participation on both days is limited to U.S. Citizens only. Registration for the one-on-one sessions is on a first come-first served basis. Registration will be closed at 1600 Eastern Standard Time two business days prior to the event or when capacity has been reached. Please register to attend the industry sessions using the attached Industry Day registration form. Attendees are encouraged to submit questions by email in advance of the industry day. Questions must be unclassified. All questions, electronic briefings, and Industry Day registration requests must be submitted via e-mail to both persons listed below. Lisa Dean
[email protected] Carol Eshelman
[email protected] Both days will be conducted at the SECRET level; therefore, anyone attending the sessions must have a security clearance to at least the SECRET level. All attendees must submit a Visit-Clearance Request in accordance with the instructions below. A. Date and Time: 12 December 2011, beginning at 9 am EST, and 13 December 2011, one-on-one sessions beginning at 8 am EST. B. Location: 1911 N. Ft Myer Dr Suite 501 Arlington, VA 22209 C. Visit-Clearance Requests. All attendees of Industry Days should send their visit or clearance request not later than 6 December 2011. 1. JPAS is the preferred method for companies or organizations to submit Visit-Clearance Requests. SMO code is 0S482. Include the meeting name (Airborne Weapon Layer Industry Days) in the block with the Technical POC's name in the JPAS Visit Cert. Technical POC is Mr Anthony Arciero, HQ USAF/A5XM, 703-695-7919. Duration of visit is 12-13 December 2011. 2. Non-JPAS Visit Requests. (a) Non-JPAS visit requests must be sent from company or organization security department and may be faxed or mailed to: 703-469-3300 (Fax) Or Scitor Corporation 1911 N. Fort Myer Drive, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22209 (b) Non-JPAS visit requests must include the following information: 1. Visitor name, social security number, date of birth, and place of birth. 2. Clearance level. 3. Date of clearance and investigation type. 4. Purpose of visit: Airborne Weapon Layer Industry Days. 5. Duration of visit: 12-13 December 2011. 6. Technical POC: Mr Anthony Arciero, HQ USAF/A5XM, 703-695-7919. 3. Visit-Clearance Request Confirmation. To confirm receipt of Visit-Clearance Requests, contact Mr Ike Rivers, 703-469-3327, or Mr Mike Sauvageau, 703-875-8200. 5. Classified Attachments. Government information protection instructions will be included in a DD 254 that will be issued with the classified attachments. A request for the classified attachments must be submitted via email to Lisa Dean at
[email protected]. In order to receive the associated classified documentation, a facility clearance of no less than "SECRET" is required. All requests must be submitted in writing on company letterhead and include the following: A. Verification of facility clearance level; (either copy of DSS approval letter and/or company cage code). B. Verification that the company has storage capability to the "SECRET" level. C. Verification that the respondent understands that the data provided may NOT be duplicated and must be destroyed upon completion of BAA activities IAW the DD Form 254. D. Physical Address where classified data should be sent along with responsible points of contact and phone numbers. Identify whether or not classified fed-x packages may be sent to the physical address provided. Alternatively, identify a classified email address to which the documents may be provided. 6. Responses. A. Respondents may submit responses for sensor, interceptor, and/or integrated approach capabilities. Responses should include information about relevant and applicable technologies available within the aforementioned timeframes and based on requested criteria. They should include information about the type of material, hazard classification, physical properties, etc., as described in Section 2. Responses should be provided via the MDA ATI BAA, HQ0147-11-ATI-BAA, utilizing the submission instructions included in the announcement. The ATI BAA is issued under the provisions of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2), which provides for the competitive selection of research proposals. Contract(s) based on responses to this BAA are considered to be the result of full and open competition and in full compliance with the provisions of PL 98-369, "The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984." The BAA is available in the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) under HQ0147-11-ATI-BAA: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=2b709678e04302c28a106ff3aabc0fc2&tab=core&_cview=1 B. Responses are expected to consist of an unclassified white paper and a classified addendum. Responses should be classified no higher than collateral SECRET and should identify areas which might be subject to data limits or restrictions. To inquire about submitting information at a higher classification level, please contact Mr. Linton Wells (contact information listed in Section 7.C). Responses shall be prepared in accordance with the MDA ATI BAA and its associated document, "Attachment 1: MDA ATI BAA White Paper Proposal Instructions," which can also be found in FedBizOpps under HQ0147-11-ATI-BAA. Unclassified white paper submissions shall not exceed 10 pages in length. If all required information in the requested format can be provided in less pages, the responder may take the difference in the page count and apply them to their classified submisison. The classified addendum shall not exceed 15 pages in length. The total page count for both submissions (unclassified and classified) shall not exceed 25 pages in length. Page limitations include all information except those noted as not included: title page, table of contents, and index. Information provided in response to Attachments 1, 2, and 3 of HQ0147-12-R-AWLR shall not be included in the page count for the classified submission. Technical data furnished by the Government is in an "as is" condition without any warranty as to its accuracy, completeness, or adequacy. The respondents shall use this technical data at its own risk. The Government assumes no responsibility for such furnished data/documentation nor will the Government have any liability for a Respondent's response should such data/documentation prove to be inaccurate, incomplete, or otherwise defective. Unclassified white papers shall be submitted to Ms. Janice Olson: MDA/DACV Bldg 5222 Martin Road Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 Classified documentation shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with the current National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM), DOD 5220.22-M. Section 5-401 found here: www.dss.mil/isp/odaa/documents/nispom2006-5220.pdf. No classified information is to be submitted to the contracting office. All classified information must be marked accordingly and submitted to Ms. Lisa Dean: MDA/DEB 5700 18th Street Ft Belvoir, VA 22060 Responses are requested by 24 January 2012. Responses will not be returned. Respondents are advised that MDA and AAC are under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this BAA. 7. Points of Contact. A. Unclassified Submissions: Ms. Janice Olson, MDA/DACV
[email protected] Phone: 2564504330 B. Classified Submissions: Ms. Lisa Dean, MDA/DEB
[email protected] Phone: 2566173705 C. Technical Questions: Mr. Linton Wells, MDA/DEB
[email protected] Phone: 5712318439 8. Marking. Submissions must comply with the instructions set forth in the BAA, HQ0147-11-ATI-BAA. Potential sources are responsible for adequately marking propriety information contained in their response. Any proprietary information MUST be marked as such on a page-by-page basis. The Government intends to use third party, non-Government (contractor) support personnel as subject matter experts in the review of responses received, including the review of any marked or unmarked proprietary information provided. Appropriate non-disclosure agreements have been executed between the third party, non-Government (contractor) support personnel and the Government and are on file with the Government. A submission of a response to the BAA constitutes the respondent's acknowledgement and agreement that the information provided in the response, including any marked or unmarked proprietary or source selection information, may be disclosed to these third party, non-Government (contractor) support personnel. 9. Compensation. Submissions may be selected for an award under HQ0147-11-ATI-BAA, subject to the availability of funding. However, the Government will NOT pay any costs incurred as a result of responding to this announcement, to include costs associated with attending the Industry Days. Offerors are reminded that the ATI BAA is a competitive, science and technology research program, which consists of forefront advanced research and development technology, concepts, and approaches acquired through scientific and technological investigation. BAAs may be used by agencies to fulfill their requirements for scientific study and experimentation directed toward advancing the state-of-the-art or increasing knowledge or understanding rather than focusing on a specific system or hardware solution. 10. Government Information. Industry is encouraged to respond with information not constrained by proprietary data rights. If proprietary data is included in the reply, respondent is responsible for appropriate markings.