Atch5TO0002SOO.pdf

Attachment 5

Statement of Objectives

TO 0002- Development of High Speed Air Breathing Propulsion, and Airframe Structures/Component Concepts

(Technical Area 1) 3 Dec 2019

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

Objectives:

This effort advances high-speed air breathing engine technologies and airframe structures/components by conducting experimental research on prototype and early development concepts in relevant environments. Research and development efforts should focus on providing concepts that increase vehicle operability/integrity while meeting objectives for engine/vehicle performance and durability.

1.0 Applicable Documents:

1.1 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.

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

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

2.0 Tasks Include:

2.1 Suggested Research Topics

This effort encompasses research into fundamental phenomena associated with ignition and sustained combustion of high-speed air breathing propulsion components and systems. Efforts will focus on determining general conditions required to achieve successful ignition and transition to dual mode and then fully supersonic operation. Topics of interest include but are not limited to characterization of fuel spray and the development of injection strategies in the combustor flowpath, fuel conditioning and mixing, liquid fuel distribution devices, inlet distortion, ignition, flame propagation & stabilization, thermal management, alternative fuel evaluations, in-stream and wall based diagnostic/measurement technique evolution, non-intrusive optical/laser-based measurements, and engine control development.

Additional efforts may include evaluation of ignition systems, assessments of ignition processes, flame coupling, atomized fuel injection, evaluation of fuel injection strategies, and fueling distributions. Development/evaluation of an efficient and robust control scheme that effectively establishes conditions

Structures/Component Concepts necessary for ignition, initial flame propagation, and transition to higher Mach numbers in both clean and distorted environments. Development/evaluation of flowpaths for ground and flight tests is desirable.

Structures/Component Concepts

2.2 Structural Component Research

Evaluations of early structural components, material concepts/samples, initial airframe component evaluation, and fuel-cooled hardware assessment all at relevant high-speed flight conditions is also a priority.

2.3 Period of Performance: 27 months, 24 months for the technical effort plus three months for reporting.

2.4 Modifications to Existing AFRL/RQH Government Assets:

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

Possible facility upgrades could include security enhancements, Mach number extensions, and engine scale changes.

2.5 AFMC/AFRL/RQ Mandated Regulations

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

3.0 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.

4.0 Program and Financial Management:

Structures/Component Concepts

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 (Technical Area 1, TO-0002):

FY20 FY21 FY22 Total

$738,750 $2,824,525 $2,149,271 $5,712,546

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; Research Cell (RC) 18 is the applicable on base laboratory. 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

Structures/Component Concepts

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: 15 pages