Rapid Technology Application Program (RTAP) - Communications & Maritime Safety

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Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. The BAA is available via the FedBizOpps website(http://www.fedbizopps.gov/) and posted on the HSARPA (http://www.hsarpabaa.com) website. Please review the document in its entirety, and submit specific inquiries to the BAA email address (BAA08-02@dhs.gov). DHS S&T is initiating the second Rapid Technology Application Program BAA to meet the expressed rapid technology development needs of emergency responders and internal DHS customers. The RTAP will facilitate a number of S&T’s goals, including: Fulfilling the expressed needs of emergency responders and internal DHS customers for rapid prototype technology developments and Producing advanced technology prototypes 6-18 months after award of contracts. Under this BAA DHS is soliciting white papers and proposals for the rapid prototyping of systems in the following specific technical field: 1) Communications: Satellite Blue Force Tracking (BFT); and 2) Maritime Safety: Passenger Ship Mass Evacuation System. Awards may take the form of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transaction (OTs) agreements.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Individuals
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses
  • Others
  • Unrestricted

Contact

Linda Mulligan <br/>Team Lead/Contracting Officer <br/>Department of Homeland Security <br/>Office of Procurement Operations <br/>Science & Technology Acquisitions
BAA08-02@dhs.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedNov 14, 2007
  • Award ceiling$2,000,000
  • Program funding$4,000,000
  • Expected awards2
  • CFDA97.065
Categories
Science and Technology and other Research and Development

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