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26 September 2006

http://www.hsarpabaa.com/liquidexp/

Solicitation Notice

Home Made Explosives (HME) Detection System Development

Broad Agency Announcement 06-00063

Description

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) invests in programs offering the potential for revolutionary changes in technologies that promote homeland security and accelerates the prototyping and deployment of technologies that reduce homeland vulnerabilities. S&T performs these functions in part by awarding procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions for research or prototypes to public or private entities, businesses, and universities.

With terrorist events such as the Madrid rail bombing, the London Underground attack, and the recent exposure of possible attacks on U.S. bound flights from the United Kingdom, there is an urgent operational need for a unified approach to the detection of liquid explosives in the civil aviation industry as well as other mass transit modes of transportation. This project is in support of the ongoing effort by S&T to counter the recent increase from liquid explosives threat. S&T’s goal is to investigate any and all potential detection technologies capable of detecting and distinguishing explosives and flammable liquids from benign liquids (drinks, lotions, hygiene products, contact lens solutions, etc.). Homemade Explosives (HME) such as black powder, triacetonetriperoxide (TATP), hexamethylene-triperoxidediamine (HMTD), chlorates, and perchlorates mixed with sugar or other fuels have come to be used instead of commercial explosives.

For questions regarding this solicitation please send email to: BAA06-00063@dhs.gov

Home Made Explosives (HME) Detection System Development

Broad Agency Announcement 06-00063

(BAA-06-00063)

Proposal Information Pamphlet (PIP)

Department of Homeland Security

Science & Technology Directorate (S&T)

September 19, 2006

TTA-1 Proposals Due October 20, 2006

TTA-2,3 & 4 White Papers Due November 8, 2006

TTA-2,3 & 4 Proposals Due January 23, 2007

For Questions Regarding This Solicitation:

BAA06-00063@dhs.gov

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T A B L E O F CON T E N T S

1. Background................................................................................................................................ 3

1.1Program Description .............................................................................................................. 4

2. Program Approach and Schedule................................................................................................ 4

2.1 Government Furnished Equipment and Resources............................................................... 4

2.2 Review Panel ........................................................................................................................ 4

2.3 Test and Evaluation Facilities............................................................................................... 4

2.4 Program Structure and Program Schedule............................................................................ 5

3. Objectives and Goals .................................................................................................................. 6

3.1 Preliminary Requirements .................................................................................................... 6

3.2 Technical Topic Areas .......................................................................................................... 8

4. Deliverables ............................................................................................................................... 8

4.1 Technical and Management Deliverables............................................................................. 8

4.2 Additional Deliverables, including Software and Data Deliverables ................................... 9

5. Information for offerors .............................................................................................................. 9

5.1 Eligible Applicants................................................................................................................ 9

5.2 Types of Awards Including Other Transactions for Prototypes ......................................... 10

5.3 Registration and Submission Instructions........................................................................... 10

5.4 Applications and Submission Information.......................................................................... 10

5.5 Proprietary Information Protection ..................................................................................... 11

5.6 Intellectual Property............................................................................................................ 11

5.7 Security ............................................................................................................................... 12

5.8 Organizational Conflict of Interest ..................................................................................... 12

5.9 Bidders Conference............................................................................................................. 12

5.10 Mandatory White Paper Guidance and Content ............................................................... 12

5.10.1 Format and Size Limitations...................................................................................... 13

5.10.2 Organization Quad Chart ........................................................................................... 14

5.10.3 Title, Performer, Total Cost ....................................................................................... 14

5.10.4 Executive Summary ................................................................................................... 14

5.10.5 Technical Approach ................................................................................................... 14

5.11 Proposal Guidance and Content........................................................................................ 14

5.11.1 Volume I, Technical and Management Proposal (15 page limit inclusive)............... 15

5.11.1.1 Section I. Official Transmittal Letter:..................................................................... 15

5.11.1.2 Section II. Abstract of Proposal:............................................................................. 15

5.11.1.3 Section III. Proposal................................................................................................ 15

5.11.2 Volume II, Management Proposal (50 page limit inclusive) ..................................... 16

5.11.3 Volume III, Cost Proposal ......................................................................................... 17

5.12 Contact Information for Questions Regarding this Solicitation ....................................... 17

5.13 Anticipated Funding Level ............................................................................................... 18

5.14 Multiple Submissions........................................................................................................ 18

5.15 Preliminary Solicitation and Award Schedule.................................................................. 18

6. Evaluation criteria and selection process.................................................................................. 19

6.1 White Papers ....................................................................................................................... 19

6.2 Proposals (Volumes I, II and III) ........................................................................................ 19

6.3 Reviews and Selection Process........................................................................................... 20

7. List of Attachments................................................................................................................... 20

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1. BACKGROUND

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) invests

in programs offering the potential for revolutionary changes in technologies that promote

homeland security and accelerates the prototyping and deployment of technologies that reduce

homeland vulnerabilities. S&T performs these functions in part by awarding procurement

contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions for research or prototypes to

public or private entities, businesses, and universities.

With terrorist events such as the Madrid rail bombing, the London Underground attack, and the

recent exposure of possible attacks on U.S. bound flights from the United Kingdom, there is an

urgent operational need for a unified approach to the detection of liquid explosives in the civil

aviation industry as well as other mass transit modes of transportation. This project is in support

of the ongoing effort by S&T to counter the recent increase from liquid explosives threat. S&T’s

goal is to investigate any and all potential detection technologies capable of detecting and

distinguishing explosives and flammable liquids from benign liquids (drinks, lotions, hygiene

products, contact lens solutions, etc.). Homemade Explosives (HME) such as black powder,

triacetonetriperoxide (TATP), hexamethylene-triperoxidediamine (HMTD), chlorates, and

perchlorates mixed with sugar or other fuels have come to be used instead of commercial

explosives.

In support of this critical focus area, S&T is initiating the “Home Made Explosives (HME)

Detection System Development” Program. Its goals are:

• To immediately evaluate Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) systems capable of

detecting Home Made Explosives (HME);

• To develop, rapidly prototype, and improve products and systems capable of detecting

HMEs;

• To support the research and development of next generation, novel technologies,

algorithms or prototypes for the detection of HMEs;

• To address potential operational venues, including airport and mass transit checkpoints

for passengers and carryon baggage (not cargo or checked baggage).

This BAA consists of four Technical Topic Areas (TTAs) with multi-phased program

approaches described in Section 2.4. The BAA is structured to solicit Proposals for the

immediate evaluation of projects (TTA-1) where COTS are to be evaluated within 3 to 6 months

after award. Proposals are also to be solicited to develop and improve products in the Prototype

or Breadboard stage (TTA-2). It is anticipated that prototypes will be ready for developmental

testing under TTA-2 no later than 30 months after award. In addition, proposals will be solicited

to support the research and development of the next generation or novel technologies in an

immature stage of development (TTA-3). It is anticipated that these technologies will be ready

for prototype developmental testing no later than 48 months after award. The final Proposal

solicitation will be for innovative algorithms and data analysis tools to support current COTS and

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prototypes under development (TTA-4). It is anticipated that algorithms and data analysis tools

will be ready for hosting and testing on selected HME platforms within 24 months after award.

1.1 Program Description

The Home Made Explosives Detection Program will require current technology, and/or

innovative or novel capabilities in multiple disciplines including material science, computer

science, chemistry, physics, electrical, mechanical and systems engineering. In order to best

accomplish these goals, S&T anticipates receiving proposals with innovative teaming that may

include private sector organizations, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers

(FFRDCs), and academic institutions. DOE National Laboratories are precluded from

participating in this BAA and any potential R&D efforts by the National labs will be funded

separately by S&T.

TTA-4 is intended to encourage small companies and academic institutions with innovative ideas

for advanced algorithms and data analysis tools that could be hosted on COTS or near COTS

systems. Coordination and potential teaming is encouraged between algorithm developers and

hardware or system developers in Phase II of the TTA-4 projects to demonstrate the proposed

capability.

2. PROGRAM APPROACH AND SCHEDULE

The approach and schedule ensures that HME detection technologies will be in place in a timely

manner to be effective against indiscriminate threats and new innovative technologies will be

researched to further the Nation’s safety. S&T anticipates making multiple awards under this

solicitation. Small companies and academic institutions with innovative detection technologies

or advanced analysis algorithms are encouraged to propose efforts under the most appropriate

TTA. Coordination and potential teaming between hardware or system developers and algorithm

developers is encouraged in the Phase II efforts.

2.1 Government Furnished Equipment and Resources

In support of the TTAs, the Government will consider requests for Government furnished

resources and technologies. As part of this solicitation S&T will not publish a list of potentially

applicable technologies for accelerated schedule Proposals.

2.2 Review Panel

A review panel drawn from Government and non-Government experts who have signed

appropriate non-disclosure agreements will perform technical evaluations or assessments of the

proposed efforts.

2.3 Test and Evaluation Facilities

Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate will make available

appropriate test and evaluation facilities to support this program. Bidders must note any specific

requirements required for test and evaluation (T&E) of proposed concepts in their proposal. Due

to the nature of the material being tested and safety concerns, T&E activities will be conducted

by trained personnel per S&T’s direction. It will be the responsibility of the selected performers

to setup, maintain, and train S&T directed test personnel on the selected systems.

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2.4 Program Structure and Program Schedule

The BAA consists of four Technical Topic Areas (TTAs), described below. Responses to TTA-1

should propose immediate (3-6 month) solutions, TTA-2 should provide near term (6-30 month)

solutions, TTA-3 should provide long term (30-48 month) developmental solutions, whereas

those to TTA-4 should describe algorithm and data analysis technology for the immediate and

near term solutions for testing within 24 months. All responses to TTA-2, TTA-3, and TTA-4

should describe multi-phased efforts, offering clear points for decisions about whether

proceeding to the next phase is technically justified. Performance enhancements that should be

strongly considered include increased probability of detection, reduced false alarm rate or

automated determinations to aid screener decision making. Continuation of work past Phase I

will also be based upon the availability of funds, potential teaming arrangements and other

programmatic considerations as determined by S&T.

TTA-1: Provide immediately available Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) systems capable of

detecting Home Made Explosives (HME) suitable for checkpoint use in Airports and other Mass

Transit facilities. These systems must be ready for immediate test and evaluation at various

facilities, as specified by DHS S&T.

TTA-2: Provide COTS or Prototype technologies and/or systems that with minor hardware

improvements or innovative algorithms and data analysis tools that will significantly improve

performance and total cost of ownership of COTS detection systems for HME materials and

containers at the checkpoint for passengers and carryon baggage. The Government anticipates

that these efforts will be structured in two phases and will result in fabrication of a prototype

system meeting or exceeding most of the goals and Concept-of-Operations (CONOPS)

coordinated with TSA prior to completion of Phase I:

• Phase I Primary Deliverables: Successful Critical Design Review (CDR) and

performance predictions with supporting data for the prototype system.

• Phase II Primary Deliverables: Prototype system ready for T&E in 6-30 months after

award of Phase I, Test plan for developmental T&E approved by the Government.

TTA-3: Develop novel or innovative technologies and/or systems to provide significant

improvements in the performance and total cost of ownership compared to current technologies

or those being developed in projects addressing TTA-1 and TTA-2 requirements. The

Government anticipates that these efforts will be structured in two phases and will result in

fabrication of a prototype, system meeting or exceeding most of the goals for the selected

applications. CONOPS must be coordinated with TSA prior to completion of Phase I:

• Phase I Primary Deliverables: Successful CDR and performance predictions with

supporting data for the prototype system.

• Phase II Primary Deliverables: Prototype system ready for T&E in 30-48 months after

award of Phase I, test plan for developmental T&E approved by the Government.

TTA-4: Provide immediate, developmental or innovative algorithms and data analysis tools that

will significantly improve performance and total cost of ownership of COTS detection systems

for HME materials and containers at the checkpoint for passengers and carryon baggage. It is

anticipated that these efforts will be structured in two phases and will culminate in a software

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package ready for developmental testing in selected HME detection platforms proposed by the

vendor:

• Phase I Primary Deliverables: Feasibility analysis, performance predictions with

supporting data for the modified systems. Completed teaming arrangements with

hardware or system developers.

• Phase II Primary Deliverables: Software package ready for T&E in 24 months after

award of Phase I, Test plan for developmental T&E approved by the Government.

Figure 1. A notional schedule of the program execution timeline. Offerors are encouraged to propose their

own schedule based upon their detailed understanding of the technical challenges and their realistic estimate

of the technical effort required to solve the problem they propose.

Projects addressing each of the TTAs must include: contractor performed lab tests,

developmental test and evaluation tasks, and, where appropriate, operational user-oriented field

tests.

3. OBJECTIVES AND GOALS

3.1 Preliminary Requirements

There are a number of operational requirements that need to be addressed when evaluating

technologies for potential deployment. Below is a list of preliminary requirements that will be

refined or clarified by TSA with respect to their future operations.

• It is assumed that unopened containers for primary screening will be the standard, and

that opening containers may be a potential approach for secondary screening to clear

alarms from primary screening.

FY05 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY06 FY07

TTA 2

TTA 3

Phase II

Phase II Phase I

TTA 1 Phase I

Phase I

TTA 4 Phase II Phase I

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• A “threat/no threat” response will be satisfactory for primary screening (no threat

meaning that this item contains a substance that is recognized to be a typical “stream of

commerce” substance, and a threat designation represents something outside that

definition). It is recognized that some techniques provide higher quality chemical

identification than others (with concurrent disadvantages in other areas).

• A probability of detection (Pd) objective will be >0.90 and a false alarm rate (FAR)

<0.05. However, much higher Pds and much lower FARs are desired and preference will

be given to proposals that realistically project these improved rates.

• The throughput objective is no fewer than five people per minute or 10 packages/items

per minute. Total time includes entry and exit of portal or checkpoint, analysis, and

results.

• Consumables (e.g., filters, reactive agents, batteries) required for operation and routine

maintenance of the production system (if any) should be minimal, and should not exceed

5% of the unit cost per year of routine operations.

• The production system should not require extensive factory level maintenance. If factory

level maintenance is required, it must not normally be required at a greater frequency

than one time every three years, and should not cost over 10% of the total unit cost.

• The system must be designed so it is sufficiently easy to operate such that security

personnel following initial training (not to exceed 12 hours) can safely and effectively

operate the system.

• Safety standards:

– Must meet appropriate safety standards for safe operation.

– Must meet Hazards and Electronic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) safety

standards.

– Must be intrinsically safe per Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 913.

• Any field calibration, if required, must be accomplished within the setup time (or

separately during routine maintenance) without any specialized instrumentation.

• Powered using standard U.S. power requirements (Selectable 115 VAC 60 Hz or 220

VAC 60 Hz), or where appropriate, batteries (e.g., off the shelf 9V, C, or AA and/or

rechargeable versions).

• All proposed concepts and designs must be appropriate for indoor and/or outdoor

applications, must be benign to humans and property in the interrogated area, and

eventually must be cost-effective to procure and maintain. Depending on the concept

design and application, the devices should have the potential to be portable, transportable,

or moveable between inspection sites. Deliverables, depending on the TTA level shall

include a COTS or prototype device and an operator’s manual, suitable for dissemination

to law enforcement or security professionals, which includes maintenance procedures and

a recommended operational employment protocol.

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3.2 Technical Topic Areas

The objectives and goals of each TTA emphasize specific phases of readiness of technologies,

systems and algorithms in the detection of HMEs. The TTA topics are detailed below:

TTA-1: Immediate Need

Provide immediately available Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) systems capable of detecting

Home Made Explosives (HME) suitable for checkpoint use in Airports and other Mass Transit

facilities. These systems must be ready for immediate test and evaluation at various facilities, as

specified by DHS S&T.

TTA-2: Near Term Need

Provide COTS or Prototype technologies and/or systems that with minor hardware

improvements or innovative algorithms and data analysis tools that will significantly improve

performance and total cost of ownership of COTS detection systems for HME materials and

containers at the checkpoint for passengers and carryon baggage. We anticipate that these efforts

will be structured in two phases and will result in fabrication of a prototype system meeting or

exceeding most of the goals and CONOPS coordinated with TSA prior to completion of Phase I.

TTA-3: Long Term Need

Develop novel or innovative technologies and/or systems to provide significant improvements in

the performance and total cost of ownership compared to current technologies or those being

developed in projects addressing TTA-1 and TTA-2 requirements. We anticipate that these

efforts will be structured in two phases and will result in fabrication of a prototype system

meeting or exceeding most of the goals for the selected applications. CONOPS must be

coordinated with TSA prior to completion of Phase I.

TTA-4: Algorithm Need

Provide immediate, developmental or innovative algorithms and data analysis tools that will

significantly improve performance and total cost of ownership of COTS detection systems

(including currently deployed systems) for HME materials and containers at the checkpoint for

passengers and carryon baggage. It is anticipated that these efforts will be structured in two

phases and will culminate in a software package ready for developmental testing in selected

HME detection platforms proposed by the vendor.

4. DELIVERABLES

To the exclusion of exceptions negotiated at time of award, any deliverable associated with this

program may be released to outside organizations, both U.S. Government and non-Government,

in support of DHS S&T efforts. The performer may recommend a preferred format for each

deliverable, but the Government will determine the final format. Monthly status reports are due

within two weeks after the last day of each month; quarterly reports are due one week prior to the

time of the quarterly reviews; and a comprehensive final report is due upon task completion.

4.1 Technical and Management Deliverables

Monthly - Brief (not more than one page) narrative reports will be electronically submitted to

the Program Manager within two weeks after the last day of each month. These reports will

describe the previous 30 calendar days’ activity, technical progress achieved against goals,

difficulties encountered, recovery plans (if needed), and explicit plans for the next 30 day period.

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Quarterly - Quarterly reports (not to exceed five pages) will be electronically submitted to the

Program Manager and are due one week prior to the time of the quarterly reviews. These reports

will describe the previous 90 calendar days’ activity, principals involved in the actual work of

the period, technical progress achieved against goals, difficulties encountered, funds expended

against each sub-task in the previous 90 day period, recovery plans (if needed), and explicit plans

for the next 90 day period.

Final - For a final report, each Team will provide a technical report of their work performed in

TTA-1 or during the preceding Phase or Phases of TTAs 2 - 4. This will include performance

predictions, results of contractor lab tests, estimates of cost of ownership, and an enumeration of

remaining unknowns and uncertainties. This final report will be a cumulative, stand-alone

document that describes the work of the entire Phase leading up to it. It should detail how the

design concept was refined and why the refinement was undertaken. It must include any

technical data gathered, such as, measurements taken, models developed, simulation results, and

formulations developed. This final report should also include “lessons learned” from the effort,

recommendations for future research in this area, and a comprehensive and detailed account of

all funds expended. Performers will develop a plan for executing future Phases of projects

addressing TTAs 2 - 4, including an experimental plan for developing and testing the prototype

HME detection system and an activity schedule and cost breakdown. The final report for each of

the projects will include a detailed work plan, including a statement of work (SOW), for

executing any appropriate additional work or phases.

Other –Reports or briefings for required tests, design reviews, or other activities will be

provided when appropriate.

4.2 Additional Deliverables, including Software and Data Deliverables

Performers should define additional concept and program specific deliverables as appropriate for

their specific proposal. Performers should identify any software and data deliverables (e.g.,

software designs, algorithm definition documents, etc.) related to their proposals for TTA-2,

TTA-3, and TTA-4.

5. INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS

5.1 Eligible Applicants

Any entity or team of entities, other than the specific Department of Energy Laboratories listed

in Appendix A, may submit a White Paper and/or proposal in accordance with the requirements

and procedures identified in this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). There will be one

submission permitted per group as the prime for TTA-1 and an additional submission for TTA-2

- 4. TTA-4 is intended for proposals that include only innovative algorithm and data analysis

tools without HME detection hardware development. Teaming with other performers developing

improved detection systems is encouraged. (see Section 5.13 for additional information).

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Minority Institutions (MI), Small and

Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), Women-owned Businesses (WB), and HUB-zone enterprises

are encouraged to submit White Papers and/or proposals, and to join others in submitting White

Papers and/or proposals; however, no portion of the BAA will be set-aside for these special

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entities because of the impracticality of reserving discrete or several areas of research and

development under this topic. Teams, which may include private sector organizations, Federally

Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and academic institutions, are

encouraged to respond.

5.2 Types of Awards Including Other Transactions for Prototypes

Awards may be executed as contracts, grants, cooperative agreements or other transactions

agreements (OTAs). Offerors may propose a preferred mechanism for award subject to

negotiation and final approval of the Government. Cost sharing will be considered but is not

required.

5.3 Registration and Submission Instructions

This BAA will remain open from date of issuance with separate White Paper and proposal

evaluations. The evaluations will provide a coordinated evaluation of all White Paper and

proposals submitted. Review of TTA-1 proposals will be accelerated due to the nature and

necessity of the COTS technology being requested and will be completed without submission of

separate White Papers by the dates listed in Table 5.1. Reviews of TTA-2, TTA-3, and TTA-4

White Paper and proposal submissions will be completed by dates listed in Table 5.1.

To aid in the management of the anticipated large response to this solicitation, bidders are

required to register in advance to submit either a White Paper or a full proposal. Bidders will not

be permitted to submit White Papers or proposals unless registered. Bidders must register by the

deadlines listed in Table 5.1 for White Papers and proposals; a separate registration is required

for each White Paper and proposal. Submissions will not be accepted from organizations that

have not registered.

Any organization that wishes to participate in this solicitation must register at

www.hsarpabaa.com. Upon acquiring a username and password to access the site, select

BAA06-00063 from the list on the left side of the screen and further select the specific TTA.

Registrants should also receive a control identification number. Upon proper selection, buttons

for registration and submission will appear. Fill in the requisite fields, and submit your

registration, White Paper, or proposal. Upon registration or submission, a file will be sent to the

registered email address. Receipt of a file confirms your registration for the TTA referenced in

the file. In the case of a White Paper or proposal submission, please check the contents of the

file. If they are incorrect, return to the website and make corrections.

5.4 Applications and Submission Information

Copies of this BAA may be downloaded from www.hsarpabaa.com. Further assistance may be

obtained by contacting:

David Papini Kelly Bray

Tel: 202-254-5363 Tel: 202-254-5720

Booz Allen Hamilton Booz Allen Hamilton

SETA Support SETA Support

DHS/S&T DHS/S&T

Washington DC Washington, DC

david.papini@associates.dhs.gov Kelly.bray@associates.dhs.gov

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5.5 Proprietary Information Protection

All data uploaded to www.hsarpabaa.com is protected from public view or download. All

submissions will be considered proprietary/source selection sensitive and protected accordingly.

Documents may only be reviewed by the registrant, authorized Government representatives, and

assigned evaluators.

5.6 Intellectual Property

Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software (May 1999)

(Deviation)

(a) This solicitation sets forth the work to be performed if a contract award results, and the

Government’s known delivery requirements for data (as defined in FAR 27.401). Any resulting

contract may also provide the Government the option to order additional data under the

Additional Data Requirements clause at 52.227-16 of the FAR, if included in the contract. Any

data delivered under the resulting contract will be subject to the Rights in Data—General clause

at 52.227-14 that is to be included in this contract. Under the latter clause, a Contractor may

withhold from delivery data that qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software,

and deliver form, fit, and function data in lieu thereof. The latter clause also may be used with its

Alternates II and/or III to obtain delivery of limited rights data or restricted computer software,

marked with limited rights or restricted rights notices, as appropriate. In addition, use of

Alternate V with this latter clause provides the Government the right to inspect such data at the

Contractor’s facility.

(b) As an aid in determining the Government’s need to include Alternate II, Alternate III, or

Alternate V to the clause at 52.227-14, Rights in Data—General, the offeror shall complete

paragraph (d) of this provision to either state that none of the data qualify as limited rights data

or restricted computer software, or identify, to the extent feasible, which of the data qualifies as

limited rights data or restricted computer software. Any identification of limited rights data or

restricted computer software in the offeror’s response is not determinative of the status of such

data should a contract be awarded to the offeror.

may identify, to the extent feasible, any additional rights they wish to grant the Government or,

in the alternative, if unlimited rights apply, then offerors may identify any lesser rights necessary

to protect their intellectual property.

(d) The offeror has reviewed the requirements for the delivery of data or software and states

[offeror check appropriate block]—

o None of the data proposed for fulfilling such requirements qualifies as limited rights data or

restricted computer software.

o Data proposed for fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted

computer software and are identified as follows:

________________________________________________

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________________________________________________

o The following alternate rights are proposed in accordance with paragraph (c) above:

________________________________________________

Note: “Limited rights data” and “Restricted computer software” are defined in the contract

clause entitled “Rights in Data—General.”

5.7 Security

The Government anticipates the need for classified information exchange between the successful

offerors and the Government. During the course of the program, the HME Detection contractor

will be required to gain access to a secured environment and data. Each contractor individual

requiring access to classified information will need to be certified at the appropriate security

level required for personnel, data storage, and information technology. The minimum security

classification level for this program is Secret. A DD254 form will identify the security

requirements. If the proposer feels the need to submit a classified white paper or proposal please

contact the security person referenced below.

For additional questions regarding security, please contact Chris Featherston:

Christopher Featherston

Director of Security

Science & Technology Directorate

Department of Homeland Security

christopher.featherston@hq.dhs.gov

Tel: 202-254-6117

5.8 Organizational Conflict of Interest

Organizational Conflict of Interest issues will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis as outlined in

Appendix B. Offerors who have existing contract(s) to provide Scientific, Engineering,

Technical and/or Administrative support directly to the Program Officers or other operational

activities of the Science and Technology Directorate will receive particular scrutiny.

5.9 Bidders Conference

At this time S&T will not hold a bidders conference for this BAA.

5.10 Mandatory White Paper Guidance and Content

Respondents that are submitting their technology for review in TTA-1 must submit an executive

summary, quad chart, and a 10 page proposal in order to be considered. No white papers will be

accepted for TTA-1. The proposals submitted for TTA-1 should follow the proposal guidance

and content in section 5.10 for format and general content. Proposals may be deemed unsuitable

for further review based on the review of the Executive Summary and Quad chart.

For TTA-2, TTA-3, and TTA-4 respondents are required to submit White Papers in advance of

full proposals. Failure to submit a mandatory White Paper will disqualify an offeror from

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submitting a full proposal. Only one mandatory white paper per registration is allowed. The lead

organization must remain the same on both the mandatory white paper and the proposal. Any full

proposals submitted by entities who were not the prime for the mandatory white paper

submission will be considered non-responsive.

Respondents to TTA-2, TTA-3 and TTA-4 must submit a white paper that describes their

respective technology and how it relates to the DHS(S&T) Technology Readiness Level (TRL)

Chart, their concept of operation for deployment in the commercial aviation or other mass transit

environment, provide a test and evaluation plan, and show how they would transition their

technology to accomplish deployment, including the identification of risks to deployment. The

offeror shall identify existing data, components, subsystem, system hardware and software that

define system specifications and CONOPS. The offeror shall also identify gaps in data that must

be filled before performing a system demonstration and must develop a T&E plan to fill these

data gaps. T&E efforts shall focus on resolving effectiveness issues, and interoperability issues

with on-board aircraft systems, with airport systems, and with systems within the vicinity of the

airport or other mass transit facility.

Estimates of deployment, operation, and support costs are sought, but only in terms of rough

orders of magnitude. Offerors demonstrating through their white papers the highest technology

readiness levels and best meet the criteria shown in Section 6, will be selected for full proposals.

The full proposals are to address the planning and execution of combined contractor-Government

test and evaluation activities to demonstrate TRLs and suitability within the commercial aviation

environment.

Discussion, suggestions, or advice given during communication between the Government and

offerors on mandatory White Paper topics is not binding. Offerors are free to submit a full

proposal without regard to any feedback or advice about mandatory White Papers that they may

have received. Even if the feedback from the Government in response to the mandatory White

Paper is that a proposal based on the offered idea is unlikely to receive funding, a full proposal

may still be submitted and will be evaluated uniformly with all the other proposal submissions.

After the evaluation of mandatory White Papers, S&T will promptly notify offerors to either

encourage or discourage submission of a full proposal. For those white papers encouraged to

submit full proposals, S&T will provide comments. Due to the large number of white papers

typically submitted, S&T will not offer debriefings to offerors discouraged from submitting full

proposals. Offerors will be given 30 days from notification to submit a full proposal. The

notification letter will include feedback and the specific deadline for submitting a full proposal.

5.10.1 Format and Size Limitations

A White Paper is an electronic file in PDF format, readable by IBM-compatible PCs. The

individual file size must be no more than 5 MB. The font for all White Papers shall be no

smaller that 12-font, except for diagrams, tables, or figures. The font for diagrams, figures, or

tables should have fonts that are legible – no smaller than 10 point. The White Paper shall be

single column. White Papers may not exceed five pages. The White Paper should contain the

following information in the following order:

.. Quad Chart

.. Title, performer, total cost information

.. Executive Summary (including anticipated performance relative to goals)

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.. Technical Approach

.. Summary of Personnel and Performer Qualifications and Experience

.. Cost Summary

5.10.2 Organization Quad Chart

For instructions and sample of a Quad Chart, please see Appendix D or visit

www.hsarpabaa.com.

5.10.3 Title, Performer, Total Cost

Provide a descriptive title of the proposed effort, the name and address of the performing

organization, the name of the principal investigator, and the total cost and duration (in months)

of the proposed effort. Provide the TTA number to which you are responding.

5.10.4 Executive Summary

Provide a concise description of the scientific, technical, engineering and management approach

you propose to address in the TTA. Describe the various components of the system proposed

and relevant details about how they will function together. Describe the concept of operation

and what is unique about your proposed solution. Provide a brief summary of your concept’s

anticipated performance relative to the TTA goals.

5.10.5 Technical Approach

Describe the basic scientific or technical concepts that will be used in each component or

subsystem comprising your proposed solution to the problem described in the TTA. What is

unique about your solution and what advantages might it afford compared to alternate

approaches other performers in this field have taken? What has been the extent of your team’s

past experience in working with or employing the devices comprising your system or systems?

What particular scientific, technical and / or engineering issues need to be addressed and

resolved in the technical approach to demonstrate feasibility?

Explain the performance your proposed solution can be expected to meet measured against each

of the specific technical attributes and performance requirements described in the Technical

Topic Area section of the BAA. What are the key scientific, technical, or engineering challenges

and the timing for each that must be met in order to successfully complete this project?

Describe all required material and information, which must be provided by the Government to

support the proposed work. Provide a brief summary of the costs to execute your proposal,

summarized by task.

5.11 Proposal Guidance and Content

Offerors must submit a mandatory White Paper in order to submit a proposal. There will be no

exceptions. Only one proposal per registration is allowed. The lead organization must remain the

same on both the mandatory White Paper and the proposal. Any full proposals submitted by

entities who were not the prime for the mandatory White Paper submission will be considered

non-responsive.

Proposers can choose to alter their ideas, concepts, technical approaches, etc., or expand on their

original ideas between submission of a White Paper and submission of the full proposal.

Discussion, suggestions, or advice between the Government and offerors of White Paper topics

is not binding. Proposers are free to submit a full proposal without regard to any feedback or

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advice about White Papers that they may have received. Even if the feedback from the

Government in response to the White Paper is that a proposal based on the offered idea is

unlikely to receive funding, a full proposal may still be submitted and will be evaluated

uniformly with others. Proposals consist of three separate documents described in detail below.

.. Volume I: Core Technical Proposal;

.. Volume II: Management Proposal and Supplementary Technical Data;

.. Volume III: Cost Proposal.

Volume I is the primary document to be evaluated by the reviewers, with Volumes II and

III providing supporting information. The supplemental material in Volumes II and III are to

be used at the discretion of the reviewer. The three-volume proposal comprises PDF files, or, if

more convenient for Volume III, a Microsoft Excel file. Each volume must be a separate file,

and submitted to the appropriate field on the HASRPA website. The maximum file size for each

volume is 5 MB. The font for all proposals shall be no smaller that 12-font, except for diagrams,

tables, or figures. The font for diagrams, figures, or tables should have fonts that are legible – no

smaller than 10 point. The proposal shall be single column. If a separate cover page and table of

contents are included at the discretion of the proposer, these pages shall be included in the total

page limit of fifteen (15).

Proposals submitted for Volume I that exceeds the 15-page limit will be disqualified.

Volume II may not exceed fifty (50) pages. There is no page limit on Volume III. The fifteen

page limitation for Volume I includes all pictures, figures, tables, and charts in accordance with

the aforementioned font/page requirements. Graphic images inserted into the file should

minimize file size and support clear display and document printing. Nonconforming proposals

may be rejected without review. The submission of other supporting materials with the proposal

is strongly discouraged and if submitted, will not be reviewed.

5.11.1 Volume I, Technical and Management Proposal (15 page limit inclusive)

Volume I provides the primary technical description of the proposal. The total page limit of

Volume I includes the official transmittal letter and abstract of proposal described in paragraph

5.9.1.1 and 5.9.1.2.

5.11.1.1 Section I. Official Transmittal Letter:

Official transmittal letter shall contain authorizing official signature and include the descriptive

proposal title and the specific TTA number that the proposal addresses.

5.11.1.2 Section II. Abstract of Proposal:

Submit a one-page synopsis of the entire proposal including total costs proposed for each Phase.

Provide a description of the scientific, technical, engineering and management approach you

propose to address and the goals of the TTA. Describe the various components of the system

proposed and relevant details about how they will function together to achieve the goals of the

TTA, pointing out what is unique about your proposed solution. Include a brief summary of

your concept’s anticipated performance relative to the TTA goals.

5.11.1.3 Section III. Proposal

This section describes the proposed work and the associated technical and management issues.

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a. Ability of proposed work to meet the program goals. This section is the centerpiece of

the proposal and should describe the overall methodology and how it will meet the

desired attributes and functionality goals specified in the TTA.

b. Detailed technical descriptions and technical approach for Phase I. This section

identifies the critical issues and plans for executing Phase I of the technical effort.

c. Overview of technical approach for future Phases. This section should describe how

the overall project plan will proceed from a successful design phase to a prototype

fabrication phase to meet the desired attributes and functionality goals specified in the

TTA.

d. Deliverables. Provide a brief summary of all deliverables proposed under this effort,

including data, software, and reports consistent with the objectives of the work involved.

e. Management plan. Provide a brief summary of the management plan, including an

explicit description of what role each participant or team member will play in the project,

and their past experience in technical areas related to this proposal.

f. Requirements for Government furnished resources. Provide a brief summary of

required information and data, which must be provided by the Government to support the

proposed work, if any.

g. Cost summary. Summarize the projected total costs for each task in each year of the

effort including a summary of subcontracts, man-hours, and consumables.

5.11.2 Volume II, Management Proposal (50 page limit inclusive)

a. Technical Approach for Phase II. Provide a preliminary description of the Phase II

efforts in TTA-2, TTA-3, and TTA-4, including Gantt Charts and milestones.

b. Statement of Work (SOW), Schedule and milestones. Provide an integrated display

for the proposed research, showing each task in the technical approach, including major

milestones, in Phase I. Include a summary schedule for Phase II with anticipated

milestones. Include a section clearly marked as the Phase I SOW you propose to

undertake. It is important to note that the SOW will be used for the initiation of contract

negotiations for selected proposals

c. Management plan and key personnel. Describe how the total team effort will be

managed and provide rationale for participation of key team members. Provide resumes

and curriculum vitas (CVs) for each of the key personnel.

d. Relevant past experience. Present the proposer’s previous accomplishments and work

in this and closely related research areas.

e. Facilities. Describes key facilities that will be used in the proposed effort. Delineate

between classified and unclassified facilities.

f. Requirements for Government furnished resources. Describe all required information

and data with the respective classification level, if known, which must be provided by the

Government to support the proposed work, if any.

g. Security plan. Describes the rationale for what aspects of the work, if any, need to be

protected, at what classification level, and propose a strategy for doing so. Provide the

collateral clearance level held, if any, by each team member.

h. Additional technical information or data. Provide any additional technical or

management information considered necessary for the reviewers to fully understand how

the project will be integrated and executed in accordance with planned milestones.

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5.11.3 Volume III, Cost Proposal

Section I. Cost Response

The cost response should be in the offeror’s format. Detailed Bases of Estimates are not

required. Certified cost or pricing data are required. However, in order for the Government to

determine the reasonableness, realism and completeness of the Cost Proposal, the following data

must be provided for each team member and in a cumulative summary:

Labor: Total labor includes direct labor and all indirect expenses associated with labor, to be

used in the technical approach period of performance. Labor hours shall be allocated to each

work outline element and segmented by team member. A labor summary by work outline is

required. Provide a breakdown of fully loaded labor and rates for each category of personnel to

be used on this project. A breakdown of direct and indirect costs is required.

Direct Materials: Total direct material that will be acquired and/or consumed in the technical

approach period of performance. Limit this information to only major items of material and how

the estimated expense was derived. For this agreement, a major item exceeds $50,000. Material

costs shall be assigned to specific work outline elements.

Subcontracts: Describe major efforts to be subcontracted, the source, estimated cost and the

basis for this estimate. For this agreement a major effort exceeds $50,000. Subcontract labor

and material shall be accounted for per the two paragraphs above. A summary chart showing

each major subcontractor labor and material effort by work outline is required.

Travel: provide total proposed travel expenditures relating to the technical approach period of

performance. Limit this information to the number of trips, cost per trip, location, duration, and

purpose of each trip.

Other Costs: Detail any direct costs not included above. List the item, the estimated cost, and

basis for the estimate. The Cost Proposal should be consistent with your proposed SOW.

Activities such as demonstrations required to reduce the various technical risks should be

identified in the SOW and reflected in the Cost Proposal.

Section II. Proposed Agreement w/ Attachments

Awards may be issued as a FAR contract, Other Transaction for Research, Other Transaction for

Prototype, grants or cooperative agreement. Bidders are recommended to request an award

mechanism. Teams requesting a non-FAR based award must submit the rational for their

selection.

5.12 Contact Information for Questions Regarding this Solicitation

The applicable electronic address for all correspondence for this BAA is:

BAA06-00063@dhs.gov

Program Manager:

Mr. Trent DePersia

DHS(S&T) HME Detection Program Manager

Science and Technology Directorate

Department of Homeland Security

Washington, DC 20582

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202-254-6152

5.13 Anticipated Funding Level

S&T anticipates that approximately $10M will be available for award to multiple teams under

the Home Made Explosives Detection System Development solicitation, with the potential for

continued effort into future years.

Multiple awards are anticipated. Awards will be made based on proposal evaluation, funds

availability, and other programmatic considerations. The Government reserves the right to fund

none, some or all of the proposals received. Portions of resulting awards are likely to be

segregated into optional tasks. It is the Government’s intention upon completion of proposal

evaluation to notify bidders of an initiation of negotiation for awards or rejection of their

proposal. In a limited number of cases, proposals will be put on hold pending the outcome of

other negotiations and the availability of funds. S&T requests that those proposals put on hold

remain valid for twelve months after the proposal closing date.

5.14 Multiple Submissions

Organizations are limited to submitting one prime proposal for TTA-1, and one prime proposal

or White Paper for TTA-2, TTA-3 and TTA-4 in this solicitation. In the case where a single

concept applies to multiple TTAs, offerors should submit a single White Paper or proposal

selecting a primary TTA for evaluation. In the proposal the offeror is invited to describe the

relevance of the concept to the other TTA in addition to the primary TTA. S&T holds the right to

evaluate proposal submitted under other TTA whether specified by the bidder or not.

Organizations may participate as subcontractors on more than one White Paper or proposal for

each of the TTAs. Organizations who have submitted a prime proposal to TTA-1 may submit

another prime proposal to TTA-2, 3 or 4. Multiple submissions will be accepted from companies

or universities as long as they are from different facilities, departments, divisions, or other types

of organizational structure within the same company or university.

5.15 Preliminary Solicitation and Award Schedule

The timeline for the registration, due dates, and review of the White Papers and the proposals is

included in Table 5.1.

To aid in the management of the anticipated large response to this solicitation, offerors are

required to register in advance to submit either a White Paper or a full proposal. Registration

should be done at the website: http://www.hsarpabaa.com. White Papers and full proposals

submitted without a registration will not be evaluated. Offerors must register by the deadlines

listed in Table 5.1. A separate registration is required for each submission.

Date Event

9/19/2006

BAA Published (Website Registration Open TTA-1,

TTA-2, TTA-3, and TTA-4)

10/17/2006 Registration Closed for TTA-1

10/20/2006 Proposals Due for TTA-1

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12/12/2006 Decisions Announced for TTA-1

11/6/2006 Registration for TTA-2, 3, and 4 Closed

11/8/2006 White Papers Due TTA-2, 3, and 4

12/19/2006 White Papers Responses TTA-2, 3, and 4

12/20/2006 Registration Open for Proposals for TTA-2, 3, and 4

1/19/2007 Registration Closed for Proposals for TTA-2, 3, and 4

1/23/2007 Proposals Due TTA-2, 3, and 4

3/27/2007 Decisions Announced TTA-2, 3, and 4

Table 5.1. Offerors Schedule

S&T plans to review all White Papers under the initial submission according to the schedule

described in Table 5.1 using the evaluation criteria described in Section 6. After the White Paper

review, S&T will notify offerors, electronically or in writing, at its discretion, either encouraging

or discouraging submission of full Proposals based upon this review. S&T does not intend to

provide further feedback or a debrief to submitters of White Papers for which full proposals are

not encouraged.

S&T plans to review all proposals according to the schedule described in Table 5.1. Proposals

will be evaluated by a review panel using the criteria specified. Following this review offerors

will be notified whether or not their proposal has been selected for initiation of negotiations for

award.

6. EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION PROCESS

6.1 White Papers

The evaluation of White Papers will be accomplished through an independent technical review

of each using the following criteria, which are listed in descending order of relative importance:

.. Quality and Technical Merit: Sound technical and managerial approach to the proposed

work, including a demonstrated understanding of the critical technology challenges

required to address the desired system performance parameters and a strategy to address

those issues, including a risk mitigation strategy;

.. Impact of the Project: Potential of the concept to address the desired system attributes,

performance parameters, and affordability for a relevant homeland security, law

enforcement, or public safety applications;

.. Capabilities and Experience: Capability to perform proposed work and history of

performance of the Team and Team members in developing related technologies and

systems.

6.2 Proposals (Volumes I, II and III)

Volume I will be the primary Proposal for the evaluation, with Volumes II and III used as

supplementary material at the discretion of the individual reviewer. The evaluation of Proposals

will be accomplished through an independent technical review of each using the following

criteria, which are listed in descending order of relative importance:

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.. Quality and Technical Merit: Sound technical and managerial approach to the proposed

work, including a demonstrated understanding of the critical technology challenges

required to address the desired system performance parameters and a strategy to address

those issues, including a risk mitigation strategy;

.. Impact of the Project: Potential of the concept to address the desired system attributes,

performance parameters, and affordability for a relevant homeland security, law

enforcement, or public safety application;

.. Capabilities and Experience: Capability to perform proposed work and history of

performance of the Team and Team members in developing related technologies and

systems;

.. Cost Realism: Accurate, well-founded estimate of all costs related to performance of the

proposed effort.

The final evaluation will be based upon an assessment of the overall best value to the

Government based upon these criteria.

6.3 Reviews and Selection Process

It is the policy of S&T to ensure an impartial, equitable, and comprehensive evaluation of all

proposals and to select the source (or combination of sources) whose offer is most advantageous

for the Government. In order to provide the desired evaluation, Government evaluators and

employees and subcontractors of a support contractor will review and consider each submission.

These personnel will have signed, and will be subject to, the terms and conditions of nondisclosure

agreements. Only one submission will be permitted per group as the prime for TTA-1

and one prime for TTA-2, 3, or 4, offerors should submit a single White Paper or proposal

selecting a primary TTA for evaluation (see paragraph 5.13 for more information). S&T does

not intend to provide further feedback or a debrief to submitters of White Papers for which full

proposals are not encouraged.

Exchanges with offerors after receipt of a proposal do not constitute a rejection or counter offer

by the government.

7. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

.. Appendix A List of Excluded Offerors

.. Appendix B Organizational Conflict of Interest

.. Appendix C List of Acronyms

.. Appendix D Quad Chart Format

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Appendix A List of Excluded Offerors

This solicitation is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) considered to be full and open

competition. Therefore any entity other than the following DoE National Laboratories may

propose:

1) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

2) Los Alamos National Laboratory

3) Oak Ridge National Laboratory

4) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

5) Sandia National Laboratory

6) Brookhaven National Laboratory

7) Argonne National Laboratory

8) Idaho National Laboratory

9) Remote Sensing Laboratory

The DoE National Laboratories listed above, termed DHS strategic partner laboratories are

prohibited because of their direct participation in DHS programs.

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Appendix B

Organizational Conflict of Interest

ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

(a) Determination. The Government has determined that this effort may result in an actual or

potential conflict of interest, or may provide one or more offerors with the potential to attain an

unfair competitive advantage.

(b) If any such conflict of interest is found to exist, the Contracting Officer may

(1) disqualify the offeror, or

(2) determine that it is otherwise in the best interest of the United States to contract with the

offeror and include the appropriate provisions to mitigate or avoid such conflict in the contract

awarded. After discussion with the offeror, the Contracting Officer may determine that the actual

conflict cannot be avoided, neutralized, mitigated or otherwise resolved to the satisfaction of the

Government, and the offeror may be found ineligible for award.

(1) It is not aware of any facts which create any actual or potential organizational conflicts of

interest relating to the award of this contract, or

(2) It has included information in its proposal, providing all current information bearing on the

existence of any actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest, and has included the

mitigation plan in accordance with paragraph (d) of this provision.

(d) Mitigation/Waiver. If an offeror with a potential or actual conflict of interest or unfair

competitive advantage believes it can be mitigated, neutralized, or avoided, the offeror shall

submit a mitigation plan to the Government for review. Award of a contract where an actual or

potential conflict of interest exists shall not occur before Government approval of the mitigation

plan. If a mitigation plan is approved, the restrictions of this provision does not apply to the

extent defined in the mitigation plan. If not defined, then this provision applies fully.

(e) Other Relevant Information: In addition to the mitigation plan, the Contracting Officer may

require further relevant information from the offeror. The Contracting Officer will use all

information submitted by the offeror, and any other relevant information known to DHS, to

determine whether an award to the offeror may take place, and whether the mitigation plan

adequately neutralizes or mitigates the conflict.

(f) Corporation Change. The successful offeror shall inform the Contracting Officer within thirty

(30) calendar days of the effective date of any corporate mergers, acquisitions, and/or divestures

that may affect this provision.

(g) Flow-down. The contractor shall insert the substance of this clause in each first tier

subcontract that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold.

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Appendix C Acronyms

BAA Broad Agency Announcement

CDR Critical Design Review

CONOPs Concept of Operations

COTS Commercial Off-the-Shelf

DHS Department of Homeland Security

DoD Department of Defense

DoE Department of Energy

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations

FedBizOpps Federal Business Opportunities (www.FedBizOpps.gov)

FFRDC Federally Funded Research and Development Centers

G&A General and Administrative

HME Home Made Explosives

HSARPA Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency

OTA Other Transactions Agreements

IR&D Independent Research and Development

PDF Portable Document Format

PDR Preliminary Design Review

RFP Request for Proposal

S&T DHS Science and Technology Directorate

TRL Technology Readiness Level

TTA Technical Topic Area

US United States

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Appendix D Quad Chart Format

This template will be available in Microsoft PowerPoint Format at www.hsarpabaa.com.

Quad Chart BAA Number: (Number of the BAA Announcement)

– Format TTA: (insert TTA Number) Phase: (Insert Part Number) Offeror Name

Title: (Brief/short Title to describe offeror’s proposed effort) Date

Photograph or artist’s concept

Provide a simple but sufficiently detailed graphic that will

convey the main idea of the final capability/use of the

prototype, and its technological methodology.

It should further give an idea of the size and weight of the end

item.

Proposed Technical Approach:

Specifically, how will the problem be approached?

Describe tasks to be performed.

Describe any actions done to date.

Describe any related on-going effort by the offeror.

Describe the technology involved and how it will be

used to solve the problem.

Describe the key technical challenges.

Operational Capability:

Provide information on how the system or system component

would meet the goals listed in Section 3:

1) Performance Targets

2) Cost of Ownership

3) System Characteristics

Cost and Schedule:

Provide any milestone decision points that will be required.

Describe period of performance and total costs. Include the

Phase I cost and length, and estimates of cost and lengths of

subsequent Phases.

Deliverables:

Include all hardware and the following data deliverables:

monthly status report, final report, test plans, test reports,

specifications, computer program end items, user’s manual,

drawings, transition plan, etc.

Corporate Information:

You must include Offeror Name, POC full name, address,

phone numbers and email.