Attach 3 - AHSR Statement of Objectives (SOO) Initial Task Order dated 20 January 2021.pdf

FA9451-21-S-0003

Attachment 3

ADVANCED HIGH POWER ELECTROMAGNETIC SOURCE RESEARCH

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

TASK ORDER

20 January 2021

1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Directed Energy Directorate (RD), High-Powered

Electromagnetics Division (RDH), located at Kirtland AFB, is the Air Force’s Center of

Excellence for research in High Powered Electromagnetic (HPEM) technology and functions as the Air Force Materiel Command’s center for HPEM technology development, acquisition, transformation, and support.

AFRL/RDH is composed of highly specialized research facilities and HPEM scientists and engineers that work in close partnership with the AF, DoD, and industry to provide innovative technologies.

The Next Generation HPEM Sources Program conducts research that addresses the Air Force and DoD requirements for HPEM technologies. This program aims to develop successful HPEM source technologies and components necessary to address future mission requirements. In addition, this program researches the Physics of HPEM generating technologies such as tunable high power oscillators, broad frequency bandwidth high power amplifiers, structures to radiate the generated high power pulse, and ancillary technologies such as pulsed power, cathodes, System Engineering and safety. The program has been successful in developing and demonstrating the potential for HPEM systems to provide game-changing capabilities in combat operations.

2.0 TASK ORDER DESCRIPTION

This Statement of Objectives (SOO) is for offerors to propose research for “Task Order 001: Advanced

High Power Microwave Experiments.” This Task Order is in furtherance of the objectives of the Indefinite

Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract effort “Advanced High Power Electromagnetic Source

Research (AHSR) described in BAA FA9451-21-S-0003. Efforts under this Task Order will include research activities related to five of the six technical areas from the BAA and IDIQ, specifically:

1) Advanced tunable HPEM oscillators,

2) Broadbandwidth HPEM amplifiers,

3) Increased efficiency HPEM sources,

5) Radiating structures for HPEM sources, and

6) HPEM infrastructure research

The focus of research in each of these areas will be on HPM sources, components, and materials functioning in the 0.3 to 100 GHz frequency band and as described below (Section 3.0). The research activities shall be completed in cooperation with government scientists and engineers who will jointly be conducting this research.

3.0 TASK ORDER OBJECTIVES

The objective of this task order is to advance Air Force HPM capabilities by performing research and development in the following five technical areas:

3.1 HPM Oscillators with greater than or equal to 1GW output power and with one or more of the following performance improvements relative to the current state-of-the-art:

Center frequency tunablility greater than or equal to 10%, with less than 10% change in output power over the full tuning range

Power conversion efficiency greater than or equal to 40% (or 30% over the full frequency tuning range, if applicable)

Source size and weight reduced by at least 10% relative to the currently demonstrated state-of-the-art for similar HPM Source Oscillators

3.2 GW-class Broadbandwidth HPM Amplifiers with one or more of the following performance improvements relative to the current state-of-the-art:

Instantaneous bandwidth greater than or equal to 10%

Power conversion efficiency greater than or equal to 40%

Source size and weight reduced by at least 10% relative to the currently demonstrated state-of-the-art for similar HPM Source amplifiers

3.3 Components and Materials for Improved HPM Source Efficiency and

Performance that when integrated into existing or postulated HPM Sources will improve the performance of the source by 10% in one or more of the following areas:

Output power increase for same input voltage and current (i.e. improved efficiency)

Output power remains the same but with reduced drive voltage (i.e. easier to use)

Improved source logistics (reliability, maintainability, etc)

This work shall include collaboration with government personnel and other researchers to setup, design, simulate, develop, fabricate, test, and analyze the HPM component or material as required. The definition of components includes, but is not limited to:

cathode emitters, vacuum diodes, pulsed power interfaces, pulsed power components

(such as capacitors, Pulse Forming Networks, pulsed power drivers, timing and triggering components, pulsed power diagnostics), HPM diagnostics, and HPM loads.

3.4 Compact HPM Radiating Structures (Antennas) that are compatible with the frequency content and power level of existing or postulated HPM sources and platforms, and that provide provide appropriate gain levels without being limited by air breakdown.

3.5 HPM-related Infrastructure, to include:

Research related to ancillary device technologies such as radomes or magnetic circuits that are specific to postulated or under-development HPM systems.

Evaluation of safety-related equipment and activities, to include recommending, acquiring, developing, and/or integrating new safety-related equipment for conducting HPM experiments at AFRL.

Performing laboratory preparation and daily operation of experimental hardware in conjunction with government researchers. Contractor shall furnish all design drawings to the government related to this research, including certified engineering approval of new items such as pressure vessels.

Design of experiments for HPM that the contractor shall review with government personnel to ensure fidelity of testing and the achievement of technical objectives.

Integration of HPM technologies as they mature into future systems. This shall include consideration of System Engineering issues.

4.0 DELIVERABLES

4.1 Data

Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) A001 – A014 are applicable to the Task Order.

CDRL A001: Presentation Materials As required

CDRL A002: Status Report – Technical Status Report Monthly

CDRL A003: Scientific and Technical Report – Final Report ETE

CDRL A004: Developmental Design Drawings & Associated ListsAs required

CDRL A005: Test Plan 30 days before test

CDRL A006: Computer Program End Item Documentation As required

CDRL A007: Software User’s Manual As required

CDRL A008: Technical Report – Study Services As required

CDRL A009: Computer Software Product End Items As required

CDRL A010: System Safety Hazard Analysis Report As required

CDRL A011: Safety Assessment Report As required

CDRL A012: Contract Funds Status Report Monthly

CDRL A013: Operations and Maintenance Instructions As required

CDRL A014: Government Property Inventory Report–GFP&CAP Annually

4.2 Software

If applicable on this Task Order.

4.3 Hardware

4.4 Other

5.0 PERIOD AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Work will primarily be performed at the Kirtland AFB and contractor’s facilities. However, participation in meetings, tests, and other efforts at Kirtland AFB and other locations may be desired. The project is intend to be a 45 month technical effort, with an additional 3 months allotted for final report preparation.

6.0 SCHEDULE

The following potential schedule is intended as a guideline for completion of the project:

Start Work: Date of Award (DOA)

End of Technical Effort (ETE): DOA + 45 months

End of Effort: DOA + 48 months

7.0 BASE SUPPORT

The offeror will be offered access to AFRL facilities located at Kirtland AFB. These facilities are located where the HPEM research will primarily be conducted, and are tentatively within buildings 887, 907, 914, 322, 323 and 909. Other locations may be added depending on project requirements.

8.0 SECURITY

This Task Order effort requires a Secret facility clearance and safeguarding capability. A

DD254, Contract Security Classification Specification is required during the performance of this effort. Refer to 8.0 Security in the Basic IDIQ SOO.

9.0 FOREIGN PARTICIPATION

Foreign participation is prohibited on this effort.

10.0 CONTRACTOR ACQUIRED PROPERTY

The offeror should propose Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) as required to fulfill the proposed effort.

11.0 REQUIRED TRAVEL

Task Order work related to technical research, expertise, or demonstration may require travel to/from various CONUS locations. Furthermore, participation in equipment assessment, equipment removal or transport, system test studies, technical interchange meetings, and conference attendance may be required.

12.0 OPERATIONS SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

The Directed Energy Weapons (DEWS) Technology Security Classification Guide (SCG) (31

January 2018) will apply to this effort and can be provided upon request. All applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations will also apply.

13.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

No GFP is anticipated for this Task Order. Most, if not all, anticipated work will be performed on Government installations using Government-provided instrumentation and lab-equipment.

14.0 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIRMENTS

Refer to 14.0 Supplemental Requirements in the Basic SOO.

15.0 CONTRACT HOLIDAYS

Contract Holidays: The prices/costs include holiday observances; accordingly, the Government will not be billed for such holidays, except when services are required by the Government and are actually performed on a holiday. The following days are contract holidays:

New Year’s Day

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

President’s Day

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Veteran’s Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day