Atch5TO0004SOO.pdf

Attachment 5

Statement of Objectives TO 0004 - High Speed Basic Research of Diagnostic Techniques, Fundamental

Concepts, and Structural/Airframe Design (Technical Area 2) 14 January 2020

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

1.0 Objectives:

This effort advances basic research in high-speed air breathing engine technology. This program seeks to overcome the unique challenges associated with sustained combustion in high-speed flows by conducting basic experimental research that investigates fundamental concepts, diagnostic techniques and structural design practices.

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:

3.1 Suggested Research Topics

This effort encompasses research, development and evaluation of fundamental concepts necessary for achieving sustained high speed flight, diagnostic technique development, engine control exploration, fuel injection evaluations and optimization, ignition, and structural component assessment. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: characterization of fuel spray and injection for simulation code refinement, development of combustor control methods/hardware/software, development/refinement of diagnostic techniques capable of evaluating if conditions exist for flowpath ignition and flame propagation, interrogation of ignition processes through the use of different energy deposition techniques, alternative flameholder concept development, the evaluation of boundary layer effects for internal and external flows, and evaluation of advanced structural components & airframe component concepts at relevant high-speed flight conditions.

3.2 Diagnostic & Measurement Techniques

Diagnostic and measurement techniques will be developed and utilized including wall-based measurements, in-stream probing/sampling/imaging, and non-intrusive optical/laser-based techniques.

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3.3 Engineering Design & Analysis

Engineering design & analysis efforts could include, hardware development/fabrication/acquisition and evaluation of flight test flowpaths, components, sub-systems, and instrumentation is planned.

3.4 Combustor Ignition & Engine Controls Development

The development of combustor ignition and control concepts includes the refinement of diagnostic techniques capable of interrogating and optimizing conditions for ignition and flame propagation to steady state conditions. This effort includes the development and refinement of energy deposition devices/techniques, combustion control hardware, software, and eventually automated engine optimization schemes for high-speed air breathing propulsion systems.

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

3.6 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 air heater improvements (including modification to supporting utilities) enabling efficient operation, Mach number extension, and increased engine scale evaluations; and security increases to the RC22 test facility are also planned

3.7 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.

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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 (Technical Area 2, TO-0004):

FY20 FY21 FY22 Total $415,000 $2,795,827 $2,337,745 $5,548,572

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:

Concepts, and Structural/Airframe Design

The use of AFRL/RQHF research facilities in Building 18 at WPAFB is anticipated during the execution of this effort; Research Cell (RC) 19 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 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