Atch5BasicSOO.pdf

Attachment 5

Technology for Sustained Supersonic Combustion (TSSC) FA8650-17-S-2002 (ETHOS), Call 002

Basic IDIQ Statement of Objectives (SOO)

Cleared for Public Release Case Number 88ABW-2020-0603 19 Feb 2020

1.0 Objectives:

This effort provides research and development for investigation of basic concepts, components, sub-systems, and diagnostics, for high-speed air breathing propulsion systems, airframe structures, and internal/external aerodynamics including integration into air vehicles, weapons, and launch systems. This program seeks to overcome the unique challenges associated with the high speed flight regime by utilizing numerical simulations and experimental results to define/solving fundamental problems, design innovative components, assess integration strategies, and evaluate the effectiveness of new designs.

The objectives of this program are divided into two distinct Technical Areas.

Technical Area 1 encompasses research into fundamental phenomena associated with developing and integrating high-speed air breathing propulsion systems, airframe structures and internal/external aerodynamics.

Technical Area 2 focuses on development and evaluation of advanced aeropropulsion systems & components, airframe structures, internal/external aerodynamics including integration into air vehicles, weapons and launch systems.

2.0 Applicable Documents:

2.1 RQHF In-House Facility Descriptions; ETHOS BAA Call 0002, available from the Bidder’s Library for Call 0002. Contact the Procurement Contracting Officer or Program Engineer for access to this information.

2.2 AFRL ANSI National Information Standards Organization (NISO) – Based Guide to Formatting Technical Reports, dated 2018, or current version

2.3 AFRL/RQH Hypersonic Technology Security Classification Guide – Draft copy available via the Bidders Library

3.0 Tasks Include:

The offeror will work with government scientists/engineers and with other Aerospace Systems Directorate contractors in executing this research and development effort.

This research will involve the use of both the government and offeror’s facilities and may require the use of an Associate Contractor Agreement.

A proposal may submitted in either Technical Area 1 or 2 or both.

3.1 Suggested Research Topics - Technical Area 1

Encompasses research into fundamental phenomena associated with developing and integrating high-speed air breathing propulsion systems, airframe structures and internal/external aerodynamics. Development of adequate computational analysis tools and experimental diagnostic and measurement techniques may also be required to properly investigate these areas. Fundamental phenomena, tools and diagnostics to be investigated and developed include, but are not limited to:

- Turbulent and transitional flows

- Shock-boundary layer interactions

- Flow distortion

- Multi-phase and transitioning flows

- Flow instabilities

- Boundary layer separation

- Fuel/air mixing

- Finite rate combustion

- Cold start/Ignition processes

- Flame stability

- Thermal loading

- Inlet, flowpath, and nozzle design/development

- Fluid/structural interactions in internal and external environments

- Fuel injection of gaseous, liquid, supercritical, and/or multiphase fluids

- Combustor control strategies

- Diagnostic and measurement techniques for phenomena visualization & evaluation

- Combustion species determination and mass flow measurement

- Wall based pressure, local heat flux, and shear stress measurements

- Alternative liquid and gaseous fuels

- Software and modeling development, improvements, and validation

- Mapping of ground/flight data to simulation and experimental results

- Airframe seals/panels/components characterization

3.2 Suggested Research Topics - Technical Area 2

Focuses on development and evaluation of advanced aeropropulsion systems & components, airframe structures, internal/external aerodynamics including integration into air vehicles, weapons and launch systems. This includes, but is not limited to the design, development and evaluation of fixed and variable geometry inlets & nozzles, isolators, fuel injectors, flameholders, ignition components & systems, combustors, fuel cooled components, and thermal management systems with an emphasis on decreasing weight and evaluating the effect of engine scale(sub 1X through 3X) to determine operability, durability and performance. Aerodynamic and fluid/structural interaction research including evaluations of seals, panels, and airframe components in relevant environments is also a priority. Additionally, evaluation of propulsion integration strategies using modeling and simulation as well as experimental design and testing will be included. Development of technologies and methodologies critical to testing and evaluating the performance of advanced high speed systems, components and their integration may also be required. This includes, but is not limited to, development of advanced computational analysis tools, computational systems, development of experimental ground and flight test articles/rigs/facilities, performance evaluations of industry partner engine flowpaths & components, mapping of ground/flight test data to systems/components, and fundamental research & development of advanced instrumentation and diagnostic techniques for implementation in ground and flight development environments.

3.3 Period of Performance: 84 months

3.4 Modifications to Existing AFRL/RQH Government Assets:

Planned modifications to existing experimental hardware, facilities, and supporting software must be disclosed in the individual Task Order proposal and included in the Task Order SOW; detailed plans on modifications are required after contract award.

3.5 AFMC/AFRL/RQ Mandated Regulations

Compliance with all AFMC/AFRL/RQ information technology, security, logistics, safety, environmental, and hazardous material handling regulations is required.

4.0 Operations Security (OPSEC):

Operations Security (OPSEC) must be an integral part of our daily activities. As we maintain security on our future technologies that are vital to national interest, we must recognize and prepare for the threat poised against our technology. Department of Defense policies mandate a high degree of security throughout the acquisition process.

However, heightened security awareness and threat-based countermeasures are particularly essential during the research and development phase when our technology is most vulnerable to espionage, sabotage, or exploitation. It is the obligation of each employee or persons involved on this contract be constantly aware of and strictly adhere to security requirements designed to protect sensitive unclassified and other information and resources produced by acquisition, research and development, and technological security efforts outlined in this SOO. The contractor shall ensure employees receive training and follow appropriate Operations Security (OPSEC) measures during the performance of the contract.

5.0 Program and Financial Management:

The contractor shall exercise administration and management functions during the course of this effort such as: scheduling of activities and milestones; describing status; outlining contractor activity and progress toward accomplishment of objectives; planning, forecasting, and making recommendations on funding and funding changes.

Additional Information regarding this SOO: Detailed information on requirements for Program Management, Base Support, and Data/Deliverables are available in the BAA.

Notional Funding Profile (shared):

FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 Total

$2.550M $9.624M $9.724M $9.585M $9.802M $10.407M $11.743M $12.343M $75.782M

CDRL Requirements:

A001- Scientific and Technical Reports (Final Report) – End of Tech Effort A002- Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Report - Monthly A003- Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR) – Monthly A004- Status Report – Quarterly A005- Presentation Material – As Required A006- Engineering Drawings – As Generated A007- Test Plan – As Required Software: To Be Determined (TBD) on individual TO, if applicable Hardware: TBD on individual TO, if applicable

Security Classification: Secret

AFRL/RQH Government Research Facilities & Computational Resources:

The use of AFRL/RQHF research facilities in Building 18 at WPAFB is anticipated during the execution of this effort. The use of AFRL/RQHX research facilities in building 607 at AEDC can be accommodated.

Computational resources for software development and numerical simulations will be provided by the AF via available DOD shared high performance computing centers and local CPU clusters.

Government Furnished Property (GFP) is not anticipated. However, if GFP is required in performance of the individual task orders this must be disclosed in the individual Task Order proposal and included in the Task Oder SOW; detailed plans on the use of GFP are required after contract award.

Technical/Management Proposal Page Limitation: 25 pages, for each Technical Area for the BASIC IDIQ, and 15 pages for each Task Order.