BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA)
Advanced Technologies for Human and
Information System Interactions
BAA Number: N66001-98-X-6905
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center –
San Diego
53570 Silvergate Avenue
San Diego, CA 92152-5000
The
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center – San Diego (SPAWARSYSCEN-SD) invites
proposals for research in the area of human and information system interaction
infrastructure. With a vision of ANYTIME-ANYWHERE information system resource
accessibility, this invitation includes research in the areas of language
dependent and independent communications between humans and information
systems; processing by information systems of human originated inputs and
queries; agent-based or other intelligent information query formation and processing;
intelligent and rapid, domain dependent and independent information detection,
extraction, and retrieval; information and network infrastructure; and
intelligent and dynamic information summarization and presentation. Also
included in this request is research in the areas of information system
infrastructure including networking technologies and architectures that support
interaction between humans and information systems; and collaboration
infrastructures and applications. Research proposals are also invited in the
areas of human-information system interaction in distributed computing
environments, including command system applications; innovative technology and
component integration and corresponding conceptual design and documentation,
including multimedia representations; technology transformation from R&D to
operational and commercial use; and reference prototype implementations.
Research proposals in the areas of technology visualization are also
encouraged.
Offerors
are invited to submit white papers that will be reviewed to identify valuable
research for further consideration. If
a proposed area of research and the accompanying research approach is
considered potentially valuable, and within funding limits, a full proposal
will then be requested. Due to time and
resource constraints, no other reponses to white papers can be provided.
Instructions for the preparation and submission of full proposals will be
provided with the request.
A
web site has been established which contains the text of this BAA, and
instructions for submission of a white paper.
All answers to questions and any additional information pertaining to
this BAA will be posted on this web site as available. It is the responsibility
of any potential offeror to monitor this web site for any additional
information. The web site address is http://magellan.spawar.navy.mil/N66001-98-X-6905/.
White
papers are limited to three pages, including all figures, tables, attachments
and the estimated annual schedule and cost. Reviewers will not load software or
simulations in the conduct of white paper reviews. However, web sites
containing concise simulations or other information not readily represented in
the static format of a document may be hyperlinked from the white paper. Innovative
approaches to information presentation are encouraged. White papers shall
include the name, address, voice phone number, facsimile number, and email
address of the proposing organization and the principal point of contact. The
white paper shall also include the names of other organizations participating
as part of the research team. For
readability, most text based information should be in 12 point Arial, though
other fonts and sizes may be utilized as necessary in tables, headings,
drawings, other art, and etc. White papers shall be produced using Microsoft
Word, Excel and/or Power Point; or may be submitted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf)
files. SPAWAR Systems Center, San Diego will acknowledge receipt of white
papers, and will notify offerors whether a full proposal is requested. All
white papers and proposals shall be UNCLASSIFIED.
The
government’s preference is to obtain unlimited rights (as defined by DFARS
252.227-7013 “Rights in Technical Data – Noncommercial Items”) to the results
and products of this research. Any proposed research that will restrict the
government’s rights, and the degree to which those rights will be restricted,
shall be clearly delineated in the white paper.
Evaluation
of white papers and full proposals will be performed utilizing the following
criteria listed in descending order of importance:
1)
Overall
scientific and technical merit;
2)
Potential
contribution to the SPAWAR Systems Center, San Diego research efforts;
3)
Capabilities
and related experience of the offeror;
4)
Plans and
capabilities for technology transition; and
5)
Cost
realism.
Full
proposals will be considered to be either selectable or non-selectable based on
their evaluation in accordance with the criteria herein. Offerors will be promptly notified of the
evaluation results for full proposals. Only selectable proposals will be
considered for funding. Not all
proposals deemed selectable will be funded.
Decisions to fund selectable proposals will be based on funds
availability, overall scientific and technical merit, and potential
contribution to the SPAWAR Systems Center, San Diego mission. Proposals may be considered for funding for
a period of up to one year from notification of selectability. The Government reserves the right to select
for award all, some, or none of the proposals received. Proposals identified for funding may result
in a procurement contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other transaction
depending upon the nature of the work proposed, the required degree of
interaction between the parties, and other factors.
Prior to
submittal of white papers, technical inquiries can be made to:
Bob Younger
Space and Naval
Warfare Systems Center, Code D411
53140 Systems
Street
San Diego, CA
92152
Email: younger@spawar.navy.mil
Responses to
inquiries will be by email or telephone.
This
BAA will remain open for submission of white papers for a period of one year
from the date of initial publication or renewal in the Commerce Business Daily. It is anticipated that any awards will be
for from one to three years and for less than $3,000,000 overall. Proposals
should be structured accordingly. All responsible sources capable of satisfying
the government’s needs may submit a white paper proposal that shall be
considered. Historically Black College
and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI) are encouraged to submit
proposals and join others in submitting; however, no portion of this BAA will
be set aside to HBCU and MI participation due to the impracticality of reserving
discrete or severable areas of research for exclusive competition among these
entities.
Questions of a
contractual nature should be directed to the Contract Specialist:
Mr. Bill Miller,
Code D211
Space and Naval
Warfare Systems Center – San Diego
53560 Hull
Street
San Diego, CA
92152-5001
Email: millerb@spawar.navy.mil.