Call 0006 to Space Electronics Open 5 year BAA

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Call 0006 to Space Electronics Open 5 year BAA: BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT BAA-VS-06-05 Air Force Research Laboratory/Directed Energy/Space Vehicles Directorate PROPOSAL CALL ANNOUNCEMENT (CALL 0006) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Space Electronics Open 5 Year Broad Agency Announcement BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: BAA-VS-06-05 PROPOSAL CALL ANNOUCEMENT (CALL) TITLE: Radiation-hardened Reliable Electronics PROPOSAL CALL ANNOUNCEMENT (CALL) NUMBER: 0006 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT: The technical point of contact for this CALL is Technical point of contract for Topic 1, Subparagraph 2: Mr. Kenneth Hunt, AFRL/VSSE, Kirtland AFB, NM, Phone: 505-846-4959, Fax: NONE, Email: [email protected] CONTRACTING POINTS OF CONTACT: The contracting points of contact for this CALL are: Contracting Officer/Specialist: Chuck Bautista, Det 8 AFRL/PKVE, Kirtland AFB, NM, Phone: 505-846-5575, Fax: NONE, Email: [email protected] Contracting Officer: Shirley Lindom, Det 8 AFRL/PKVE, Kirtland AFB, NM, Phone 505-846-5935, Fax NONE, Email: [email protected] REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION: The Air Force Research Laboratory is soliciting proposals in Radiation-hardened Reliable Electronics under Topic 1, subparagraph 2 of Space Electronics Technology Broad Agency Announcement VS-06-05. See the following for detailed information: CALL 0006 Topic 1, Subparagraph 2, Radiation-Hardened Reliable Electronics. AFRL is soliciting proposals in Radiation-hardened Reliable Electronics, subparagraph (2), specifically in the area of: Research and development of design, layout, processing, and systems design (e.g., glitch-resilient) techniques for improving the radiation hardness and reliability of analog, digital, microwave, and power (and multi-domain) electronics. Emphasis is on minimally invasive approaches to extant/emerging commercial approaches. Development of Nanoscale Microelectronic Circuit Technology Development for Military Applications. This technical effort anticipates development of two or more of the following five research areas: (1) Design techniques for high-process variability that might include pseudo-digital analog circuits, digitally-assisted techniques for error correction and calibration, or the use of on-chip diagnostic circuits for characterizing process variability. (2) Ultra-low power circuit design and standard cells of analog or mixed-signal sub-circuits such as smart sensor interfaces, op-amps, references, and clocking circuits to include intelligent power management techniques for low-voltage, mixed-signal systems. (3) Reconfigurable mixed-signal circuits, such as data converters, phase lock loops or low-power circuits for digital signal processing. Attention to be given to circuits that can perform and adapt to space environments that include radiation and extreme temperatures. (4) Low power radio-frequency receive/transmit architectures and circuits for short distance space communication. Software defined radios and low-cost phased-array transceivers. (5) Improved models of nanoscale devices for circuit and memory applications and coupled device and circuit simulators to account for variability and noise. Research teams addressing these research areas should consist of U.S. university faculty and students with ready access to industrial manufacturers capable of mentoring and influencing research direction. In addition to a technical plan, proposals must describe an industry-university plan for developing the domestic workforce for future employment in the defense or commercial microelectronic industry. The team may be composed of participants from more than one university. ANTICIPATED FUNDING (Topic 1, Subparagraph 2): Anticipated funding for this CALL (not per contract or award) is: FY 07: $1,000,000; FY 08: $1,000,000; FY09: $1,000,000. This funding profile is an estimate only and will not be a contractual obligation for funding. All funding is subject to change due to government discretion and availability. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (Topic 1, Subparagraph 2): The anticipated period of performance for individual awards resulting from this CALL is between 12-36 months in duration. The period of performance is to be proposed in the format of a 1 year basic period with two 1 year option periods. PAGE LIMITATIONS: The technical proposal including the C-SOW shall be limited to 20 pages single spaced, double-sided, 8.5 by 11-inch pages. Select an easy to read font no smaller than 12 pitch fixed or proportional font size 10 or larger. Smaller type may be used in figures and tables as long as it is clearly legible. The page limitation includes all information i.e., indices, photographs, foldouts (2 page), appendices, attachments, resumes, C-SOW, etc. Each printed side counts as one page. Blank pages, title pages, tables of content, lists, tabs or cover sheets are not included in the page count. The Government will not consider pages in excess of this limitation. PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: The due date for proposals submitted in response to this CALL is no later than 1:00 p.m. MDT on 11 June 2007. Proposals for any other technology area identified in the baseline BAA will not be accepted at this time unless a CALL for proposals in that specific area is open. Proposals received after the due dates and times shall be governed by the provisions of FAR 52.215-1(c)(3). PROPOSALS FOR FAR TYPE CONTRACTS AND NON FAR TYPE CONTRACTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO: Det 8 AFRL/PKVE, Attn: Mr. Teofilo Bautista Jr., 2251 Maxwell St SE, Bldg 424, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5773. Proposals sent to any inappropriate address are ineligible for award. Proposals for FAR and or Non FAR contracts sent via facsimile or electronic means will not be accepted. CALL AMENDMENTS: Offerors should monitor FedBizOps/EPS http://www.fbo.gov and/or Grants.gov/FIND http://www.grants.gov for any additional notices to this CALL that may permit extensions to the proposal submission date or otherwise modify this announcement. ANTICIPATED TYPE OF CONTRACTS/INSTRUMENTS: The Air Force anticipates awarding a Grant as a result of this CALL but reserves the right to award the instrument best suited to the nature of research proposed. ANTICIPATED NUMBER OF AWARDS: The Air Force anticipates awarding one contract. ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: on or about 6 July 2007. INTENT TO PROPOSE: Potential offerors are requested to advise the contracting point of contact (by e-mail) if they intend to submit a proposal in response to this CALL. Such notification is merely a courtesy and is not a commitment by the offeror to submit a proposal. DELIVERABLES ITEMS: The intent of this project is to bring a radiation hardened embedded microprocessor capability to market as described in the Requirement Description above. Offerors should propose data, hardware, and/or software deliverables consistent with tracking progress, verifying performance, and otherwise establishing the objectives of the project. Monthly technical and financial Status Reports and a Final Technical Report in accordance with PRS Pamphlet 61-201, Preparation of Final Report, are required data items. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION: 1. Program security classification for this CALL is UNCLASSIFIED. 2. ITAR/Export Control: It is envisioned that developed items will not meet or exceed radiation hardness levels triggering ITAR and Export Control restrictions. Status Reports and the Final Technical Report are assumed to not be under ITAR restrictions. 3. Government furnished property, equipment, or facilities needed should be specified in the proposal. 4. . Other: Specialized information or requirements which are believed to be pertinent to the requirement shall be provided by the offeror in written form and incorporated into the proposal. APPLICABILITY OF BASELINE BAA: All requirements of BAA-VS-06-05 apply unless specifically amended and addressed in this CALL. For complete information regarding BAA-VS-06-05, refer to the initial opened-ended BAA as amended. It contains information applicable to all CALLS issued under the BAA and provides information on the overall program, proposal preparation and submission requirements, proposal review and evaluation criteria, award administration, agency contacts, etc. Direct questions to the points of contact identified above.