A LinuxDevices.com reader passed along the following announcement regarding an opportunity for $250,000 government funding of a project. Note that there is less than one month remaining for proposal submissions . . .

The Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) released Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 02-Q-4738 which offers to pay for the development of (among other things) a “First Responder Automated Data Tool”. Due date for the 12 page White Paper been extended to September 5, 2002 4:00 PM EDT.

Operating System Shell, based on a modular plug and play concept to support a variety of hardware and software task specific applications for the First Responder or Public Safety community. The shell must be user friendly, able to create user specific reports, checklists, text reader capability, graphic viewer, and unit converter. It must also have a built in calendar, memo pad, and pre-programmable phone book. It must have the ability to host graphics, calculators, checklists, and manuals for downloading to handheld devices. It must be able to expand easily to accommodate task specific modules. The shell must be able to download to standard handheld operating devices. The system must have the capability to utilize a memory or expansion card to collect and store data. The system must have built in security features that will prevent unauthorized access to any data or programs in the event it is lost or stolen.

Phase I will consist of the solicitation of a White Paper (not to exceed 12 pages). The White Paper shall summarize the problem/threat addressed, provide a detailed proposed solution/approach, identify deliverables, describe work to be performed, describe the offeror's expertise to effect the proposed solution, and present estimated costs and schedule. Phase II will consist of solicitation of a full proposal (not to exceed 50 pages) resulting from favorable White Paper evaluations.

For more details, read the PDF that is available here.

 
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