AWARD CONSIDERATIONS
The selection of proposals for contract award will be based on a scientific review of proposals submitted in response to each BAA. The major purpose of the evaluation will be to determine the relative merit of the technical approach of each proposal. Business and contractual aspects, including proposed cost and cost realism, will also be considered as part of the evaluation. Selection of proposals for award will be based on the potential benefits to the Government weighed against the cost of the proposals, in view of the availability of funds.
Specific evaluation criteria are as follows:
(1) Degree to which new and creative solutions to technical issues important to NRL programs are proposed and feasibility and the offeror's understanding of the proposed approach and technical objectives.
(2) The offeror's ability to implement the proposed approach as demonstrated by specific accomplishments in the technical field to be studied, by the qualifications (including past performance) of the proposed principal investigator and other personnel and availability of appropriate facilities.
(3) The degree to which technical data and/or computer software developed under the proposed contract are to be delivered to the NRL with rights compatible with NRL research and development objectives.
(4) Proposed cost and cost realism.
(5) The extent to which offerors identify and commit to small business and to small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business, women-owned small business, historically black college and university, or minority institution participation in the proposed effort, whether as a joint venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor.
THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SELECT FOR AWARD ANY, ALL, PART, OR NONE OF THE RESPONSES RECEIVED.
IMPORTANT
Certain proposals are not appropriate under this BAA and are not desired. Engineering and technical services proposals are not appropriate. These usually involve applying effort toward a broadly identified task, often on a level-of-effort basis, rather than delivery of an end item such as a final report. This BAA seeks proposals for scientific study and experimentation directed toward advancing the state-of-the-art or increasing knowledge or understanding. A determination of appropriateness will be made on a case-by-case basis.