MODIFICATION
A -- APPENDIX C.2 TALOS - Amendment 10
- Notice Date
- 12/16/2016
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, U.S. Special Operations Command, Headquarters Procurement Division, 7701 Tampa Point Blvd, MacDill AFB, Florida, 33621-5323, United States
- ZIP Code
- 33621-5323
- Solicitation Number
- USSOCOM-BAAST-2015
- Archive Date
- 12/31/2017
- Point of Contact
- Walter L. Laptew, Phone: 8138264867, ,
- E-Mail Address
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walter.laptew@socom.mil,
(walter.laptew@socom.mil, /div)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TACTICAL ASSAULT LIGHT OPERATOR SUIT (TALOS) APPENDIX C TO BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT USSOCOM-BAAST-2015 TALOS APPENDIX C.2 1.0 Introduction: The vision for the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS) is to improve the Special Operations Forces (SOF) operator's survivability and capability. TALOS provides a coordinating focus for many of United States Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM's) Science and Technology (S&T) efforts spanning multiple capability areas and technology maturity levels. The capability areas include enhanced warfighter protection, improved situational awareness, increased mobility, advancements in battlefield power generation and storage, and modernized ground force communication and control. Each capability is approached holistically to ensure system-level operational effectiveness for the SOF operator. USSOCOM is focused on delivering a combat suit prototype by August 2018. 2.0 Organization: Joint Acquisition Task Force (JATF) - TALOS. 3.0 USSOCOM-BAAST-2017 Appendix C.2 TALOS Points of Contact (POC): Contracting Officer: LCDR Walter Laptew, Phone: 813-826-4867, Email walter.laptew@socom.mil Technical POC: Mr. Jason A. Schroeder, Phone: 813-826-7888, Email: jason.schroeder@socom.mil 4.0 Technology Areas of Interest: USSOCOM is interested in receiving white papers from all responsible sources from industry, academia, individuals, and Government organizations capable of providing design, development, and testing of TALOS-related capabilities. The intent is to accelerate the delivery of innovative TALOS capabilities to the SOF operator which may include: 4.1 Survivability: Materials, devices, systems, and/or structures to support next generation ballistic, blast, and operator protection. The technology should minimize weight and bulk while providing protection against advanced rifle rounds. Novel fragmentation protection capabilities are desired for protection of junctional regions of the body. The ability to rapidly obtain National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified ballistic test results on small samples of new armor materials is desired. Also desired are: 4.1.1 Design configurations that afford maximum rigid or flexible material coverage over the human body, including the dynamic/junctional regions. 4.1.2 Technologies that provide revolutionary ballistic protection against a range of rifle threats and protect against fragmentation. 4.1.3 Technologies that aid in concealment from the observation of the enemy. 4.1.4 Technologies to reduce the electromagnetic and acoustic signature. 4.1.5 Technologies which provide transparent ballistic armor suitable for use in a helmet visor. 4.1.6 Technologies that assist with mounting ballistic material and other subsystems to dynamic structural components. 4.2 Mobility/Agility : Unique exoskeletons systems to augment human strength, endurance, and mobility while carrying an increased combat load in a dynamic movement environment. The system should minimize weight and bulk while enabling SOF operators to perform highly dynamic movements to accomplish their missions. USSOCOM is seeking technologies to address the following Exoskeleton subsystems: 4.2.1 Structure - Load-bearing subsystem including but not limited to structural braces and joint design, mount points, and human-machine interfaces (e.g. soft-goods, etc.). 4.2.2 Actuation - Mechatronic subsystem, including but not limited to prime movers, transmissions, and actuator control. 4.2.3 Sensor and Control Hardware - Computation and Sensor subsystem, including but not limited to central processing, proprioception sensors, and real-time control networks. 4.2.4 Sensor and Control Software - Control Algorithm subsystem, including but not limited to state estimation, motion prediction, and high level control. 4.3 Operator Interface, Visual Augmentation System, Situational Awareness, Targeting, Mission Planning and Execution: Technology that ensures the TALOS operator is fully aware of his environment with enhanced situational awareness presented via multiple senses including next generation displays. 4.3.1 Technologies capable of maximizing situational awareness via visual, auditory, and tactile sensory input. 4.3.2 Technologies capable of capturing sound in 360 degrees and recreating digitally in both azimuth and elevation. 4.3.3 Technologies supporting the ability to have 360 degree visual field of view in both azimuth and elevation. 4.3.4 Technologies supporting informational display or see-through stereoscopic heads up displays and micro opaque displays. Specific areas of interest include: 4.3.4.1 Narrow-wavelength near-eye projection displays 4.3.4.2 Low optical distortion, transparent near-eye display capability 4.3.4.3 See-through fields of view in excess of 100° horizontal 4.3.5 Technologies supporting control system interfaces for display operation not requiring physical manipulation. 4.3.6 Technologies capable of displaying multi-spectral imagery on a see-through display. 4.3.7 Technologies enabling a purely digital electro-optics system with minimal to zero latency. 4.3.8 Technologies enabling detection and recognition of select materials for display in a visual augmentation system. 4.3.9 Technologies augmenting target acquisition to shorten the decision chain. Special areas of interest include, but are not limited to: 4.3.9.1 Virtual reticle capability 4.3.9.2 Capabilities to rapidly aim a weapon system without emitting illumination or requiring the operator to directly view weapon-mounted sighting systems 4.3.9.3 Systems which enable visualization of projectile flight path 4.3.9.4 Sensors which aid with target identification and prioritization 4.3.9.5 Technologies which allow the SOF operator to detect targets behind physical barriers such as walls. 4.4 Command, Control, Communications & Intelligence (C3I): C3I Technology to provide robust, modular high-bandwidth communications with interoperability and compatibility across the SOF mission set, with a forward-looking focus on providing a leap-ahead in man-worn networked signals intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR); non-RF communications; and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) communications in a man-worn form factor. 4.4.1 Technology supporting BLOS communication in an unobtrusive, man-worn form factor. 4.4.2 Technology supporting high-bandwidth BLOS communication in contested environments. 4.4.3 Technology supporting an open architecture that allows for portability of waveforms and wideband/ultra-wideband (WB/UWB) communication. 4.4.4 Technology providing high-bandwidth non-RF communications with reduced signature and low power requirements. 4.4.5 Technology providing a secure, low-profile in-helmet communications solution. 4.4.6 Technology providing Position Location Information (PLI) via low probability of intercept/low probability of detection (LPI/LPD) methods. 4.4.7 Technology providing high-fidelity, low margin of error PLI without reliance on external inputs for positioning or localization. 4.4.8 Technology in a man-worn form factor that collects battlefield signals and signatures of interest, such as the detection of combatants, weapons systems, explosives, mobility platforms, unmanned systems and/or ISR assets. 4.4.9 Technology in a man-worn form factor that supports imaging through walls and other solid surfaces. 4.5 Computing: A computing platform for TALOS to provide integrated and distributed processing of real time and non-real time information, serving as the central processing solution for TALOS' integrated systems, with a forward-looking focus on computer vision, decision support, and data fusion technologies. 4.5.1 Technology supporting wearable, semi to fully ruggedized high speed computing. 4.5.2 Technology that supports virtualization of both hardware and software to include mainstream operating systems, as well as real time control operating systems. 4.5.3 Technology that supports target recognition and computer vision to augment the ability to recognize and engage targets, and to aggregate and analyze data and information on items of interest. 4.5.4 Technology that supports data fusion related to targeting, imagery, reconnaissance, surveillance, and the development of real-time fused multi-INT intelligence products, with reduced bandwidth requirements for transmission. 4.5.5 Technology that provides decision support tools with the objective of reducing the cognitive load on the operator. 4.6 Power and Energy: Power and energy technology including power generation, power management/monitoring, and energy storage in a safe, wearable form factor that can be integrated with TALOS. These technologies are necessary to provide an uninterrupted source of power to an untethered SOF operator. Power will be used to support the system needs with the exoskeleton being the largest power consumer. 4.6.1 Technologies that provide quiet, man portable (small backpack sized), fuel efficient power capable of providing up to several kilowatts of clean DC power for multiple hours. Short term load peaks above this level are to be expected. 4.6.2 Technologies of interest include but are not limited to internal combustion engine/generator, batteries, capacitors, fuel cells, or hybrid combinations. 4.6.3 Technologies pertaining to the control power distribution to TALOS subsystems at multiple voltages. 4.6.4 Technologies pertaining to thermal management, vibration mitigation, and acoustic signature management. 4.7 Human Factors: Technologies that focus on a variety of man-machine pairing aspects. Novel means of bio-mechanical modeling and simulation (including measurement techniques) will be necessary. Human performance optimization shall be achieved by utilizing and integrating novel Technology for thermal management, increased human/machine pairing efficiencies, and methods to measure and triage the SOF operator's physical and cognitive state. 4.7.1 Technologies that address the physical and cognitive aspects of the SOF operator. 4.7.2 Technologies to manage heat to reduce the SOF operators' metabolic rate and prolong endurance (thermal management applications). 4.7.3 Technologies for helmet integrated cooling systems - technology for perspiration management and moisture control of the head and body. 4.7.4 Next generation fabric materials for passive thermal management. 4.7.5 Technologies for integrating sensors and bio capabilities into base layer fabrics. 4.7.6 Embedded monitoring, oxygen systems, wound stasis, electromechanical compensation. 4.7.7 Advanced helmet padding systems for impact, blast, and ballistic protection. 4.7.8 Technologies that provide real-time physiological and medical monitoring. 4.7.9 Suit integrated/remotely deployable advanced medical intervention devices (e.g. tourniquets, auto injectors, etc.). 4.7.10 Biomechanical modeling and simulation tools for increased movement characteristics; informed design considerations. 4.7.11 Technologies leading to methods of biomechanical motion capture and kinematics. 4.7.12 Customized footwear that integrates exoskeleton structure components, actuation concepts, and sensors for motion prediction. 5.0 Submission Instructions for Appendix C - Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS) Appendix to Broad Agency Announcement USSOCOM-BAAST-15-C.2 5.1 Technology Development Cost and Schedule: Offerors are advised to consider a limit of not more than $3 million total cost of development and not more than 18 months to complete all efforts for each submission under TALOS Appendix C.2. Offerors may exceed this amount, but cost and schedule constraints and/or other statutory or regulatory requirements may adversely impact award consideration. 5.2 White Paper Submission and Review Periods: The Appendix C TALOS BAA Appendix was advertised through FedBizOpps on December 18, 2016, and will close or be updated prior to December 17, 2017. USSOCOM JATF-TALOS intends to conduct scientific and peer reviews on a quarterly review cycle. At the end of each quarterly review, USSOCOM will notify Offerors whether their white papers were selected for submission of a proposal. For planning purposes, a notional white paper evaluation schedule is provided. Future changes to this notional schedule may not be published and are at the sole discretion of the Government. 5.2.1 Notional Evaluation Period 1 - White papers submitted from December 18, 2016 to February 1, 2017 will be evaluated from February 2, 2017 - March 18, 2017, with Offerors being contacted regarding the scientific peer review results of their white papers in April 2017. 5.2.2 Notional Evaluation Period 2 - White papers submitted February 2, 2017 - May 1, 2017 will be evaluated from May 4, 2017 - June 19, 2017, with Offerors being contacted regarding the scientific peer review results of their white papers in July 2017. 5.2.3 Notional Evaluation Period 3 - White papers submitted May 2, 2017 - August 28, 2017 will be evaluated September 1 - October 20, 2017, with Offerors being contacted regarding the scientific peer review results of their white papers in November 2017. 5.2.4 Notional Evaluation Period 4 - White papers submitted August 29, 2017 - December 16, 2017 will be evaluated December 17, 2017 - February 6, 2018, with Offerors being contacted regarding the scientific peer review results of their white papers in February 2018. 5.3 Criteria, Relative Importance, and Method for Selecting Proposals for Award: 5.3.1. Review Method: The Government will review each white paper and select the Offerors that have the greatest potential to meet the needs of USSOCOM technology requirements based on the areas stated in USSOCOM-BAAST-15-TALOS Appendix C.2. Initially, a determination will be made if each Offeror is technically qualified and has a comprehensive understanding to undertake the development of the technology based on the information stated in the white paper. The Government will determine the most technically competent and capable of the qualified Offerors using the criteria below. 5.3.2. Review Criteria: The Government will review the Offeror's capability to meet the technology requirements using the following criteria listed in descending order of importance: 5.3.2.1. Relevance: The Government will review the Offeror's description of the technology and the USSOCOM unique technology need that it meets for the technical challenges listed in paragraphs 4.0 - 4.7 of this USSOCOM-BAAST-15 TALOS Appendix C.2 The Offeror's facilities and equipment will be reviewed to assess its capability to conduct complete development of the technology, construction of a prototype or prototypes, and proof testing to assure maturity readiness. 5.2.2.2. Innovative or Revolutionary Technology: The Government will assess the Offeror's capability to satisfy the technical challenges and design objectives by reviewing the Offeror's unique, innovative, or revolutionary approach; technical risk and mitigation plan; the ability to achieve technology maturity; and other technical data/information conveyed. 5.2.2.3. Price/Cost : The Government will make a determination of the fairness and reasonableness for the proposed price/cost. The Offeror will be assessed whether the technology development can be successfully completed within the costs stated by the Offeror. 5.2.2.4. Schedule: The Offeror's schedule will be evaluated based on the reasonable level of effort and complexity of the technology; the resources, facilities, and equipment available; and the allocation of time per major task. 5.3.3. Notification of Selection : All Offerors submitting white papers will be contacted by the Government, either with written correspondence informing them that the effort proposed is not of interest to the Government, or with a request for a formal cost and technical proposal by a specified date. 5.4 Document Submissions - General: All Offeror documents, to include white papers, technical proposals, statements of work, and cost proposals, shall be submitted in electronic format. Offerors may submit their documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe Acrobat. Quad charts or briefing presentations may be submitted in Microsoft Power Point. All Offeror's submitting white papers shall complete requisite data fields for USSOCOM-BAAST-15-C.2-TALOS at the following URL: http://www.socom.mil/sordac/Pages/BAAHome.aspx. If you experience problems uploading attachments, you are still required to complete requisite data fields and then email attachments to TALOS@socom.mil. Subject line of email should state, "White Paper-Topic Area -TALOSBAA15-C.2-Company Name." Upon notification of white paper selection, Offerors have 30 calendar days to prepare and submit a proposal in accordance with the format and instructions in Appendix B of USSOCOM-BAAST-2015.
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