Attach 3f - AET Task Order 6 SOO dated 5 May 2021.pdf

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Attachment 3f

ADVANCED ELECTROMAGNETIC TECHNOLOGY

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

TASK ORDER 6

Solid State High Power Electromagnetics (HPEM)

5 May 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 objective of the AET Program is to investigate, develop, and ultimately transition new

HPEM Weapon concepts, HPEM materials and components, and compact pulsed power topologies. The program will also evaluate and leverage advances in prime power technologies to optimize size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements for future weapon systems. Successful transition entails transitioning the new HPEM Weapon Concept into its own program, or incorporation/use of novel HPEM components and materials into another HPEM Program.

2.0 TASK ORDER DESCRIPTION

The goal of this effort is to investigate, develop, and ultimately transition nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) or other solid-state based high power electromagnetics (HPEM) weapon concept(s).

The work will include the development of devices utilizing a nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) or alternative solid-state high power microwave source(s) integrated into a vehicle and/or vehicles including but not limited to suitable user interfaces, embedded controls, and diagnostics. Work will include the development and study of operational suitability, efficiency, and lifetime of solid-state HPEM devices. The effort will include but is not limited to ruggedization, performing lifetime tests on device components such as the solid-state source, pulsed power, prime power source and antenna(s).

This effort will focus on the design and development of solid-state HPEM source(s), antenna(ae), pulsed and prime power components that are suitable for integration into a various types of vehicles as required by exigencies of the program.

Research efforts will focus on increasing, as required by exigencies of the program, the range and effectiveness of solid-state HPEM devices on select target sets. In addition, evaluation of the trade space of performance, volume and mass of solid-state HPEM sources, antenna(ae), pulsed and prime power components in relation to overall performance, volume and mass of potential solid-state based HPEM weapons will be required.

Discussions should include the development, design, construction, testing, analysis, and implementation of enabling technologies for compact, solid-state HPEM based weapon components.

This effort will include the design, build, and utilization of test stands at AFRL/RD for performing experiments to determine functionality, environmental operability, integration and life-time of that subsystems and/or components, not only on the bench but also when operated within the entire solid-state HPEM system(s). In addition to experimentation, the effort will include the development and/or utilization of models to optimize the design and integration of solid-state based HPEM systems, subsystems and components, and to validate the experiments.

3.0 TASK ORDER OBJECTIVES

The objective of this task order is to advance Air Force HPM capabilities by performing research and development in Topic Area 6: Solid State HPEM of Technical Area, Electromagnetic

Weapons Technologies (EMWT).

The goal of this task is to investigate, develop, and ultimately transition Nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) based High Power Electromagnetics (HPEM) Weapon concept(s).

Develop devices(s) utilizing a Nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) high power microwave source(s) integrated into a vehicle and/or vehicles including but not limited to suitable user interfaces, embedded controls, and diagnostics.

Develop, evaluate performance, operational suitability, efficiency and lifetime of

NLTL devices including but not limited to ruggedization using MIL STD 810 F/G

DoD test method standard, performing lifetime tests on system components, including but not limited to the NLTL source, pulsed power, prime power source and antenna(s).

Design and develop NLTL source (s), antenna(ae), pulsed and prime power devices that are suitable for integration into a various types of vehicles as required by exigencies of the program.

Increase, as required by exigencies of the program, the range and effectiveness of

NLTL systems on select target sets.

Evaluate the trade space of performance, volume and mass of NLTL sources, antenna(ae), pulsed and prime power subsystems in relation to overall performance, volume and mass of potential NLTL based HPEM weapons systems.

Develop, design, construct, test, analyze, and implement enabling technologies for compact, NLTL based weapon systems.

Design, construct, utilize existing test stands at AFRL/RD and perform experiments to determine functionality, environmental operability, integration and life-time of that subsystems and/or components, not only on the bench but also when operated within the entire NLTL system(s).

Develop and/or utilize models to optimize the design and integration of NLTL based HPEM systems, subsystems and components, and validate with experiment.

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 Monthly

CDRL A003: Scientific and Technical Report ETE

CDRL A004: Developmental Design Drawings and Associated Lists As Required

CDRL A005: Test Plan As Required

CDRL A006: Computer Program End Item

Documentation As Required

CDRL A007: Software User’s Manual As Required

CDRL A008: Technical Report As Required

CDRL A009: Computer Software Product End Items As Required

CDRL A010: System Safety Hazard Analysis Report

(SSHA) As Required

CDRL A011: Safety Assessment Report (SAR) As Required

CDRL A012: Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR) Quarterly

CDRL A013: Operations & Maintenance Instructions of R&D equipment As Required

CDRL A014: Government Property Inventory Report Semi Annual

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

6.0 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 in buildings on Kirtland Air

Force Base. Other locations may be added depending on project requirements.

7.0 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 SOO.

8.0 FOREIGN PARTICIPATION

Foreign participation is prohibited on this effort.

9.0 CONTRACTOR ACQUIRED PROPERTY

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

10.0 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.

11.0 OPERATIONS SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

Refer to 12.0 Operations Security Considerations in the Basic SOO.

12.0 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIRMENTS

Refer to 14.0 Supplemental Requirements in the Basic SOO.

13.0 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

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Veteran’s Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day