MODIFICATION
A -- Defense Sciences Research and Technology
- Notice Date
- 1/3/2003
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Contracts Management Office, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, 22203-1714
- ZIP Code
- 22203-1714
- Solicitation Number
- BAA03-02
- Response Due
- 11/7/2003
- Point of Contact
- Steven Wax, Deputy Director, Defense Sciences Office, Phone 703-696-2281, Fax 703-696-3999,
- E-Mail Address
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none
- Description
- DARPA INITIATIVE IN PROGNOSIS, SOL BAA03-02, Addendum 1, DUE 03/17/03, POC: DR. LEO CHRISTODOULOU, DARPA/DSO, Fax: (571) 218-4553, Email: baa03-02@darpa.mil URL: www.darpa.mil/baa/#dso. PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is interested in receiving proposals for research, development and demonstration of a prognosis system for real time or near-real time asset capability prediction, with specific emphasis on materials and structures. The vision of the prognosis system is to provide military commanders the data and quantitative performance predictions to adaptively manage, deploy, and use individual combat systems to the limit of their current capability. The objective of the program is to create a tool for predicting near-term system capability including imminent failure, without the need for any inspection or maintenance action. Critical elements of such a prognosis system include; a.) early sensing, warning, interpretation and prediction of significant deviations from normal operational parameters including warning of imminent failure independent of normal inspection, maintenance schedules and procedures, b.) techniques for establishing state awareness in large, complex machinery and structures, detecting, tracking and predicting evolution of damage using all available techniques with particular emphasis on signature deconvolution, feature extraction, innovative sensor technology and sophisticated reasoning methodologies for future capability prediction, c.) universal methodologies into which system/platform and material-specific modules can be incorporated as required, and d.) common and open data structures that enable new and emerging models, materials and sensors from a variety of sources to be incorporated into the prognosis system as their maturity allows. PROGRAM CONTENT: This program aims to develop the constituent technologies that enable the critical elements above and to demonstrate these elements in an integrated prognosis system designed for a specific challenge problem (e.g., wing structure, turbine disk). Technical issues to be addressed include; 1.) physics of failure models in materials under complex and varying conditions, 2) damage accumulation and evolution in materials and structures induced by multiple and interacting damage and failure mechanisms, 3) stochastic and probabilistic effects in materials, 4.) innovative sensor technologies needed to detect incipient and advancing damage, 5.) means for evaluating uncertainties and error estimation for both models predictions and sensor data, 6.) techniques for establishing state awareness in large, complex machinery and structures and for detecting, tracking and predicting evolution of damage using all available techniques (autonomic system interrogation, local and global sensors, signature deconvolution, feature extraction, etc.), 7.) reasoning methodologies for future capability prediction and 8) a robust prognosis system architecture that includes safeguards to limit false positive and false negative predictions and presents the appropriate data/predictions to relevant military commanders (weapon system operators, local/unit commanders at various levels, fleet commanders, maintenance engineers, etc.). Proposers may address additional prognosis technologies deemed critical to the prognosis program not listed here. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS: Each proposal should: 1) explicitly address tests, demonstrations, simulations, and other research activities planned in each of the seven technical issues listed above, 2) include at least two specific and quantitative 18 month technical objectives (?go/no-go? milestones) for each of the technical issues that clearly demonstrate the program is on track for meeting the ultimate program goals, and 3) include clearly delineated intellectual property arrangements and transition paths. Specific deliverables and appropriate level demonstrations of technology elements are required periodically, and a final ?blind? demonstration of the entire prognosis system is required at the end of the program. Proposals should include identification and assessment of critical technical barriers to the program objective and plausible approaches to develop solutions or overcome their limiting effects. Given the breadth of the areas of interest, it is anticipated that only comprehensive and fully integrated team efforts addressing the entire challenge problem will be funded and, therefore, bidder teaming is highly encouraged. Proposed efforts should not exceed forty-eight months. If proposals include use of Government facilities, offerers will be expected to conclude commercial services arrangements with the providing government facility. Offerer teaming with DoD government activities for R&D efforts other than facility use is discouraged. It is anticipated that the results of any DARPA-funded directly-related R&D efforts conducted by Government organizations will be provided to all offerers who receive awards under this BAA. If multiple awards are made, down-selection may occur annually based on technical progress and achievements. Proposals with cost share should clearly identify the specific tasks to be cost shared in the technical proposal and separately break out the corresponding costs in the cost proposal. The number of awards will be dependent on the suitability of proposals received and availability of funds. Full proposals shall consist of two volumes: technical and cost. The technical and cost volumes shall conform to the guidelines in DARPA (DSO) BAA 03-02 dated December 16, 2002. To receive consideration under this addendum proposals are due no later than 1600 ET March 17, 2003, to the address shown below. Proposals received after that date, will be considered under the open BAA, but not this addendum. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS: Evaluation of the proposals will be based on the following criteria, in decreasing order of importance: 1) the scientific and technical merits of the proposed effort as they address the program requirements listed above, 2) the likelihood that the proposed development will provide unique and/or new capabilities for the DoD, 3) the qualifications of the key personnel, and adequacy of the equipment and facilities to meet the objectives, and 4) cost realism. Proposers may be asked to present their proposal in person to an evaluation committee. A formal RFP or other solicitation regarding this announcement will not be issued. Requests for the same will be disregarded. Evaluation and selection of proposals for award will be made to those offerors whose proposals are most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government reserves the right to select for award all, some, or none of the proposals received in response to this announcement. Proposals identified for funding may result in a procurement contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or "Technology Investment Agreement (TIA)," depending upon the nature of the work proposed, the required degree of interaction between parties, and other factors. The offeror must submit a separate list of all technical data or computer software that will be furnished to the Government with other than unlimited rights (see DFARS Part 227) Because of the specific nature of this solicitation, no portion of this program will be set aside for HBCU and MI participation. However, these organizations are encouraged to team with other proposers. GENERAL INFORMATION: In all correspondence, reference BAA03-02, Addendum 1. Proposals will not be returned. All proprietary material should be clearly marked and will be held in strict confidence. Restrictive notices notwithstanding, proposals may be handled, for administrative purposes only, by a support contractor. All support contractors are bound by appropriate non-disclosure requirements. Input on technical aspects of the proposals may be solicited by DARPA from non-Government consultants/experts who are bound by appropriate non-disclosure requirements. Non-Government technical consultants will not have access to proposals that are labeled by the offerors as "GOVERNMENT ONLY." For general administrative questions and proposal formatting, please refer to the original FEDBIZOPPS announcement for BAA03-02 dated December 16, 2002. ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: DARPA/DSO, Attn: BAA03-02, Addendum 1, 3701 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22203-1714. TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT: Dr. Leo Christodoulou, DARPA/DSO; phone (703) 696-2374 and fax (571) 218-4553. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (03-JAN-2003). IT ACTUALLY APPEARED OR REAPPEARED ON THE FEDBIZOPPS SYSTEM ON 30-JAN-2004. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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