Attachment 1 - Base SOW.pdf

Statement of Work (SOW)

High Power Electromagnetic Systems Development, Application, and Test

26 JAN 2024

Table of Contents Vision Statement

1 Introduction

1.1 Background

1.2 Scope

2 General Requirements

2.1 Non-Personal Services

2.2 Contract Overview

2.3 Contractor Furnished Equipment, Materials, Subcontracts and Supplies

2.4 Contractor Personnel, Disciplines, and Specialties

2.5 Location and Hours of Work

2.6 Travel / Temporary Duty (TDY)

3 Technical Requirements

3.1 Comprehensive Directed Energy (DE) Research and Development, Testing, and Evaluation

3.2 Comprehensive Electronic Attack (EA) Research and Development, Testing and Evaluation

3.3 HPM System Development

3.4 Directed Energy Source Development

3.5 Ultra Short Pulse Laser (USPL) System and Component Development

3.6 Ultra short Pulse Laser (USPL) Effects Research and Development

3.7 Directed Energy Analysis and Documentation

4 Special Requirements

4.1 Security

4.2 Government Furnished Property/Equipment

5 CDRL

6 Acronyms

Vision Statement Provide world-class Research and Development (R&D) for Directed Energy (DE) and Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) systems for the US Navy.

1 Introduction The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) anticipates negotiation of cost-type contract submissions supporting R&D in the High Power Electromagnetic and Countermeasure Technology areas. NRL seeks technical support for the testing, evaluation, and prototype development leading toward transitioning of the technology to the fleet operational theater.

The primary mission of the NRL Surface Electronic Warfare Systems Branch is to plan, guide, and conduct research that provides the technology base necessary for the development and effective utilization of shipboard electronic warfare (EW) systems. In support of this mission, the Branch initiates, performs, and coordinates tasks in the areas of shipboard EW requirements definition, ECM techniques analysis and studies, ECM systems designs and integration, intelligence data analysis, threat assessment and definition, EW technique and system effectiveness evaluation, and development of EW operational concepts.

1.1 Background

The NRL, Washington, DC, Code 5740 is responsible for performing R&D on the prototyping and management of projects related to electromagnetic systems (namely DE R&D and ECM systems) for the US Navy. With the development of asymmetric and conventional military threats, continuing R&D as well as the rapid development and implementation of improved ship defense countermeasures are essential to support Fleet missions in blue water and littoral environments.

Ship defense projects must address a broad electromagnetic spectrum, from radiofrequency (RF) bands up to the millimeter wave band and in the infrared spectral region.

DE technologies such as High Power Radio Frequency (HPRF), High Energy/High Power laser systems and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) systems are applicable technologies to neutralize this threat for which R&D and fielded systems are required.

In addition, small boat terrorist, military swarm attacks and pirating on the high seas as well as Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) carrying surveillance sensors and destructive weapons are threats that establish the need for developing large and small vessel stopping technologies and sensor blinding and damage effects. HPRF technologies are applicable against these threats as well.

The emerging DE threat has also stimulated efforts in the protection of electronic devices that are of Naval interest. This compliments current efforts for the defeat of such electronic systems. In addition, such work is also related to the protection of Naval and civilian infrastructure from High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse defense.

To address these current and evolving threats, NRL requires contractor support in the design and development of prototype systems and the evaluation of RF and millimeter wave effects and technologies. In addition, research will include Ultra Short Pulse (USP) and High Energy

(HE) laser technologies. Efforts involve improvement of countermeasures in the RF, Millimeter wave and electro-optic and infrared bands (EO/IR) that address Missile threats, IEDs, UAVs and small boat swarm attacks. As a result of research successes and the continuing effort by NRL and contractor personnel, specific countermeasure and High Power Microwave (HPM) technologies have been developed that require additional design, development and rapid prototyping and initial limited production quantities to satisfy Naval requirements. NRL requires support from contractor personnel who have been engaged in this research, design and development to capitalize on these research successes and meet the Navy’s near-term needs. The contractor will provide experienced scientific, technical, management, and logistics personnel in support of this effort.

The contractor shall provide comprehensive R&D, design, development, systems engineering, test and evaluation, and contractor management of assigned tasks. These tasks will include the areas of HPM to counter electronic sensors, UAV detection and defeat, threat analysis of anti-ship cruise missiles and the evaluation of specific HPM/countermeasure system performance against those threats, as well as, system analysis, system design and development, prototype development, system test and evaluation, data collection and analysis, computer simulation design and development. In addition, the contractor will provide technical support to various facility operations. The contractor shall also evaluate the vulnerabilities of jam resistant navigation systems (e.g. GPS, Celestial, etc.) and the type of jamming and deception systems capable of defeating them.

The contractor shall be required to procure components and materials to support research, test and evaluation, and analysis tasks. Purchases will require prior written authorization by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall evaluate the unique developmental nature of the hardware performance tasks associated with the developmental system, and shall establish the bill of materials and the price justification for the equipment and materials required. All purchases will remain the property of the Government. Upon conclusion or termination of the contract, all materials will be delivered to the Government or disposed of per direction of the Contracting Officer (KO).

1.2 Scope

The purpose of this contract is to provide personnel to perform research for the NRL in the areas described below:

• Comprehensive DE Research, Development, Test and Evaluation

• Comprehensive EA Research, Development, Test and Evaluation

• High Power Microwave (HPM) System Development

• DE Source Development

• Ultra Short Pulse Laser (USPL) System and Component Development

• USPL. Effects Research and Development

• DE Analysis and Documentation

Efforts in support of the tasks delineated in Section 3, Performance Requirements, below will be conducted in coordination with Principal Investigator (PI)-led research teams that may include Government scientists and other contractors. The quality and timeliness of the provider's contribution to the work will be evaluated in terms of its impact on the success of the overall project.

2 General Requirements NRL's “Requirements for On-Site Contractors” document provides general instructions for contractors conducting business at/on NRL property. This document is provided as an attachment to the solicitation and will be incorporated into the contract.

2.1 Non-Personal Services

The Government will neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks.

The Government will not assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees.

The contractor shall be responsible for managing its employees and guarding against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services as defined in FAR 37.104, Personal Services Contracting.

The contractor shall notify the KO if any Government requested actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services.

2.2 Contract Overview

The following subsections specify requirements for contract management and contractor personnel administration.

2.2.1 Contract Management

The contractor shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of the resources assigned to this contract.

2.2.2 Personnel Administration

The contractor shall ensure employees have a suitable office workspace during designated Government non-work days or other periods where Government offices are closed due to weather or security conditions, or when access to Government offices is impractical. The purpose of this workspace is to provide employees the option of working during these times.

The contractor shall complete all Government mandated initial and refresher training. A list of this training will be provided at time of contract award.

The contractor shall make necessary travel arrangements for employees.

2.2.3 Contract Administration

The contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively communicate with the Government during contract administration.

The contractor shall respond to Government requests for contractual actions within five (5) workdays.

The contractor shall assign work effort and maintain proper and accurate time keeping records of personnel assigned to work on this contract.

2.3 Contractor Furnished Equipment, Materials, Subcontracts and Supplies Equipment and unexpended materials and supplies purchased by the contractor under this contract become the property of the Government at the end of the performance period, including all options.

The contractor shall provide supplies for contractor personnel.

The contractor shall provide any other equipment, material, and supplies, not furnished by the Government, but required to perform the work defined under ‘Performance Requirements,’ below.

The contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary for performing efforts described in Section 3, Performance Requirements, below.

2.4 Contractor Personnel, Disciplines, and Specialties

The minimum education, training, and experience required by contractor personnel to perform support tasks identified in this SOW are defined in the “Personnel Qualifications” document provided as an attachment to the solicitation.

2.5 Location and Hours of Work

All or a portion of the effort under this contract will be performed on a Government installation.

The normal workweek for Government employees at NRL is Monday through Friday 7:30 AM EST to 4:00 PM EST. Work at this Government installation shall be performed by the contractor within the normal work hours at NRL unless differing hours are specified by the COR. The contractor is not required to maintain the same hours as Government employees;

however, contractor employees performing working at NRL must work during the normal workweek. Contractor personnel working off-site must remain reachable (e.g. phone, email, Microsoft Teams, etc.) by Government personnel. In the advent of severe weather conditions, the contractor should refer to the top banner of the NRL website for the NRL DC operating status or refer to the Office of Personnel Management website for the operating status of the U.S. Government offices in Washington, DC area and for additional information. In the event that the government facility where the contractor normally works is closed, the contractor should not report to work until the facility reopens.

2.6 Travel / Temporary Duty (TDY)

Travel to other government facilities or contractor facilities may be required for conduct of experimental research or attendance at government reviews or scientific meetings and seminars.

The contractor shall submit all travel requirements (including plans, agenda, itinerary and dates) in writing for pre-approval to the Government COR. Travel is on a strictly cost-reimbursable basis.

The contractor shall bill costs for travel in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 Travel Costs (subject to local policy & procedures) and DoD’s Joint Travel Regulations.

3 Technical Requirements The following section specifies the Technical Requirements for the contract.

3.1 Comprehensive Directed Energy (DE) Research and Development, Testing, and

Evaluation This research area covers DE applications including HPRF, HPM, EA, EW, and high power laser for: Electronic sensors protection and defeat, counter UAV, counter anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM), GPS, high power source development, and missile defenses. Both offensive and defensive aspects are covered. Contractor’s work may span from basic research to development, testing, and integration of robust prototype systems on fleet platforms. The contractor shall perform these tasks in a laboratory and/or field environments. Additionally, directed energy effects on biological materials is covered. The contractor shall investigate the RF effects on biological materials, specifically identifying basic mechanisms and implications.

However, NRL is not allowed to conduct experiments on animals.

3.1.1 The contractor shall provide comprehensive DE RDT&E.

3.1.2 The contractor shall research the underlying phenomenology, planning, development, and execution of experiments, examination of the underlying theory, and assistance in the reporting and presentation of results.

3.1.3 The contractor shall provide phenomenology understanding via analysis, modeling and experimentation.

3.1.4 The contractor shall determine effectiveness of countermeasures using signal level analysis.

3.1.5 The contractor shall evaluate performance at the signal processing level of detail in the development, and use of system models and computerized simulations.

3.1.6 The contractor shall provide requirements analysis and cost performance trade-offs.

3.1.7 The contractor shall incorporate the requirements derived in the other tasks into an implementation concept.

3.1.8 The contractor shall evaluate performance in various engagement scenarios.

Developing proposed systems will be analyzed to determine effectiveness in realistic engagement situations and conditions. This may include the examination of effectiveness and comparison with existing or postulated alternative systems.

3.1.9 The contractor shall derive an implementation concept and predict performance in various engagement scenarios.

3.1.10 The contractor shall assess the system and subsystem performance of conceptual design and developed equipment including interoperability in both controlled and operational environments.

3.1.11 The contractor shall design and build hardware and prototypes to government specifications and requirements.

3.1.12 The contractor shall provide program support for the technical and research programs.

This includes modification of program documentation based on research and analysis of requirements and technology to include cost, risk and schedule factors.

3.1.13 The contractor shall assist with cost projections, program schedule development and maintenance, and the preparation of descriptive materials in support of program reporting requirements.

3.2 Comprehensive Electronic Attack (EA) Research and Development, Testing and Evaluation This research area includes Countermeasure assessment for EW including RF, Electro Optic/Infra-Red techniques and encompasses the development, and testing for, ASCM, infrared countermeasures, laser countermeasure, RF and EO/IR countermeasures, on-board and off-board countermeasure techniques. Contractor’s work may span from basic research to development, testing, and supporting the integration of robust prototype systems on fleet platforms. The contractor shall perform these tasks in a laboratory and/or field environments.

3.2.1 The contractor shall provide comprehensive Electronic Attack Research and Development, Test and Evaluation.

3.2.2 The contractor shall repeat subtasks 3.1.1 through 3.1.13 for this requirement.

3.3 HPM System Development

This research area concerns the development of HPM systems and major components.

Contractor’s work shall utilize developments in HPM directed energy to move forward towards the design and fabrication of major components and prototypes. The contractor shall perform tasks that involve measurements of performance in laboratory and/or field environments.

3.3.1 The contractor shall repeat subtasks 3.1.1 through 3.1.13 for this requirement.

3.4 Directed Energy Source Development

This research area concerns the development of HPM sources. Contractor’s work shall utilize basic research and applied research developments in HPM directed energy to move forward towards the design and fabrication of HPM Sources. The contractor shall perform tasks that involve measurements ofperformance in laboratory and/or field environments. The objective includes the development of novel source concepts.

3.4.1 The contractor shall repeat subtasks 3.1.1 through 3.1.13 for this requirement.

3.5 Ultra Short Pulse Laser (USPL) System and Component Development This research area concerns the development of USPL component and system development.

The contractor’s work shall utilize basic research and applied research developments in USPL directed energy to move forward towards the design and fabrication of USPL components and systems. The contractor’s work shall include the development and fabrication of devices in the optical chain of a USPL system, from the laser to adaptive optics and beam directors. The contractor shall perform these tasks in a laboratory and/or field environments. The objective includes the development of novel source concepts.

3.5.1 The contractor shall repeat subtasks 3.1.1 through 3.1.13 for this requirement.

3.6 Ultra short Pulse Laser (USPL) Effects Research and Development This research area concerns basic research concerning the interactions of USPL interaction with materials, propagation of USPL through materials, USPL operation and maintenance, design and execution of tests, development of applications, and understanding of the state of the USPL systems. The contractor’s work shall include basic research to up to supporting the development, testing, and integration of robust prototype systems on fleet platforms. The contractor shall perform these tasks in a laboratory and/or field environments.

3.6.1 The contractor shall provide comprehensive USPL Effects Research and Development.

3.6.2 The contractor shall repeat subtasks 3.1.1 through 3.1.13 for this requirement.

3.7 Directed Energy Analysis and Documentation

This task involves short-term studies and analysis, including modeling to better understand the interaction of directed energy systems, sensors, and potential targets. Interaction between DE systems with kinetic and non-kinetic weapons and techniques is of interest.

3.7.1 The contractor shall repeat subtasks 3.1.1 through 3.1.13 for this requirement when needed.

4 Special Requirements This section describes special requirements. The following sub-sections provide details of various considerations for this effort.

4.1 Security

All full-time on-site contractor personnel shall possess clearances up to Secret or Top Secret/SCI, and be eligible for immediate adjudication by appropriate cognizant security authority upon the date of contract award. Occasionally, temporary contract personnel may not require a security clearance if they are not working on a project that requires a security clearance or need work in a classified facility.

The contractor shall ensure that all classified material is handled in accordance with the National Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD 5220.22M) and applicable Security Program Guides/Directives.

Interim-SECRET clearances are allowed on a temporary basis for new-hires with written approval by the relevant program sponsor(s) and NRL Code 1200. Contractors issued a DoD interim Secret security clearance may only work on specific projects covered by SOW Sections 3. Unclassified IA or IT positions are NOT authorized with a DoD issued interim secret clearance. Contractors with an Interim-SECRET clearance must be escorted at all times in classified spaces.

Contractors with an Interim-SECRET clearances are prohibited from having any access to the following types of classified information:

• Communications Security (COMSEC)

• Special Compartmented Information (SCI)

• Special Access Program (SAP) Information

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Information

• Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information (CNWDI)

• Restricted Data (RD) (and Formerly Restricted Data)

• Naval-Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI)

• Foreign Government Information (FGI)

4.1.1 DD Form 254

The contractor shall be granted access to classified information necessary for performance of this contract upon contract award as specified in the basic DD Form 254. All contractor personnel with access to unclassified information systems, including e-mail, require at a minimum a favorable National Agency Check (NAC).

4.2 Government Furnished Property/Equipment

The Government may provide materials, equipment, laboratory spaces, and facilities as needed to carry out tasking.

5 Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A001 – Technical and Management Work Plan A002 – Funds and Labor Hour Expenditure Report A003 – Funds Status Report A004 – Technical Report – Study/Services A005 – Scientific and Technical Report A006 – Computer Software Product

6 Acronyms ACSM: Advanced Conventional Standoff missile

ASCM: Anti-ship cruise missile

AQL: Acceptable Quality Level

CMP: Contractors Management Plan

COR: Contracting Officer Representative

DE: Directed Energy

ECM: Electronic Countermeasures

EO/IR: Electro-optic infrared bands

ESD: Electrostatic Discharge

EW: Electronic Warfare

IEDs: Improvised Explosive Devices

HE: High Energy

HPRF: High Power Radio Frequency

KO: Contracting Officer

PI: Principal Investigator

OCI: Organizational Conflict of Interest

QASP: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

R&D: Research and Development

ROSC: Requirements for On-site Contractors

STD: Standards

USP: Ultra short pulse