MCSC Open Topic for Non-Lethal Counter Personnel and Vehicle Stopping Technologies

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Directed Energy (DE); Sustainment OBJECTIVE: Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities Office (JIFCO) is seeking innovative, effective, non-lethal counter personnel systems to suppress, deter, disrupt, or disable individuals or groups who pose a threat to personnel, facilities, assets and non-intrusive, passive or active vehicle stopping technologies to enhance security at entry control points. DESCRIPTION: NOTE: A small business concern may only submit one (1) proposal to each Open Topic. If more than one proposal from a small business concern is received for a single Open Topic, only the most recent proposal to be certified and submitted in DSIP prior to the submission deadline will receive an evaluation. All prior proposals submitted by the small business concern for the same Open Topic will be marked as nonresponsive and will not receive an evaluation. JIFCO is seeking capabilities that distract , incapacitate, disorient, impair mobility or create a disabling effect on personnel without causing permanent harm to individuals or groups. These capabilities may be achieved by systems that generate disorienting visual or auditory effects, create a sense of uncertainty or confusion, induce fatigue, reduce cognitive function, or impair coordination and balance. In addition, JIFCO is seeking non-intrusive, passive or active systems that can be integrated into existing infrastructure to prevent vehicle-borne threats. Proposed solutions may include, but are not limited to, advanced barrier systems, netting or entanglement technologies, energy-absorbing materials, or other innovative concepts that can effectively arrest vehicle momentum and prevent breach attempts while minimizing potential harm to the vehicle occupants. The proposal may address one or both of these capabilities. PHASE I: The DON is planning to issue multiple Phase I awards for this topic but reserves the right to issue no awards. Each Phase I proposal must include a Base and Option period of performance. The Phase I Base must have a period of performance of six (6) months at a cost not to exceed $140,000. The Phase I Option must have a period of performance of six (6) months at a cost not to exceed $100,000. Describe the proposed technology and the existing DoD Non-Lethal system(s) to be improved, modifications required, anticipated improvements to existing capabilities, and impacts to current logistics if any (i.e., transportation, storage, maintenance, safety, etc.). Results of Phase I Base will be detailed in a final technical report (Final Report). The Results of Phase I Option (if exercised) will further refine the final technical report. Phase I deliverables include: - Kick-Off Briefing, due 15 days from start of Base award - Progress Report, due 90 days from start of Base award - Final Report, due 180 days from start of Base award - Quad Chart, due 180 days from start of Base award - Initial Phase II Proposal, due 180 days from start of Base award PHASE II: All Phase I awardees may submit an Initial Phase II proposal for evaluation and selection. The evaluation criteria for Phase II are the same as Phase I (as stated in this BAA). The Phase I Final Report and Initial Phase II Proposal will be used to evaluate the small business concern's potential to fill a capability gap, improve performance, or modernize an existing capability for DON and transition the technology to Phase III. Details on the due date, content, and submission requirements of the Initial Phase II Proposal will be provided by the awarding SYSCOM either in the Phase I contract or by subsequent notification. Develop and deliver a functional prototype(s) that can be tested and evaluated through military utility assessments with end users. Develop a transition plan including production and fielding approach (including updated logistics and safety consideration) and further commercialization (non-DoD). PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: Improve the technology per the Phase II guidance and transition to a fielding activity. Dual-use applications may include usage by domestic law enforcement or commercial security firms in addition to other U.S. military applications. REFERENCES: Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities Office (JIFCO). https://jifco.defense.gov/ Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities Office (JIFCO). Gray Zone Competition: Campaigning below the Level of Armed Conflict March 5, 2024. https://ndia.dtic.mil/wp-content/uploads/2024/post/JIFCO.pdf