Attachment 1 Composite Armor PWS.pdf

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Performance Work Statement

Composite Armor Development and Testing

1. Purpose

The Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Countermeasures Directorate, Office of Physical Security Programs, Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicle

Division (DS/C/PSP/DEAV) is seeking an industry partner to conduct research and analysis on DEAV’s deployed armored vehicles (AVs) and on the current armoring production process to determine how best to:

• Provide lighter composite armor materials to replace currently utilized metallic armor with equal or increased ballistic and blast protection.

• Design and implement a joining method such that the linked armor sections do not compromise ballistic, blast, or structural integrity.

2. Introduction

The Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) provides security for U.S. personnel overseas and foreign dignitaries visiting the U.S. AVs are a key component in providing effective security and the Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicle Division (DEAV) of the

Office of Physical Security Programs (PSP), Countermeasures Directorate, Bureau of

Diplomatic Security (DS), purchases armored sedans, SUVs and vans for both the

Department of State (the Department) and other federal agencies and departments.

Currently, DEAV has a deployed AV fleet of over 4,000 armored vehicles and an additional several hundred AVs in production. A recurring issue that arises when armoring commercially available automobiles is the stress that a significantly increased

Gross Vehicle Weight puts on vehicle components. Suspension, tires, and drivetrain are negatively impacted by the increased weight, and performance is degraded in acceleration, braking, steering, and handling.

Several composite armor materials are commercially available, but a major problem is the joining of separate pieces. Currently used metallic armor can be welded together to form a strong bond without significant effort or complicated processes. Composite armor cannot be joined this way and will require a different joining process. DEAV requires a lightweight, composite armor that can perform as well or better than currently used metallic armor, and a comprehensive manufacturing and installation process that will effectively join separate pieces without loss of protection.

3. Objective

The objective of this requirement is to increase the service life, improve operational availability/capability, and reduce the Government’s total cost of ownership of DEAV

AVs. AV service life ranges from five to ten years depending on the environment, usage and build quality. Lighter AVs would experience reduced wear, improved handling and performance, increased fuel efficiency, and would be make moveable components such as side or swing doors easier to move for operators and principals.

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4. Organizational Background

As the law enforcement and security arm of the U.S. Department of State, DS is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for the conduct of U.S. foreign policy. DS is the most widely represented U.S. law enforcement and security organization in the world and protects people, property, and information at 275 State

Department posts around the globe. Every U.S. diplomatic mission in the world operates under a security program designed and maintained by Diplomatic Security. To achieve its mission, DS is a leader in detecting and mitigating terrorist threats to U.S. lives and facilities, mounting international investigations, and developing innovations in security training, cyber security, and physical security engineering.

The DS Countermeasures Directorate (DS/C) manages the development and implementation of all physical and technical countermeasures security standards and policies that apply to U.S. Department of State facilities domestically and overseas;

securely transports classified diplomatic materials across international borders; and provides defensive equipment to protect the lives of U.S. government personnel, classified information, and property.

The Office of Physical Security Programs (PSP) directs the development of Overseas

Security Policy Board (OSPB) security standards and Department policies and procedures associated with the physical security, construction security, transit security, secure procurement, defensive equipment, and armored vehicle programs at U.S.

missions. PSP provides oversight on the implementation of these programs abroad to ensure compliance with the OSPB security standards.

DEAV manages the Department's domestic and overseas special protective equipment

(SPE) and AV program. DEAV represents the Department to international and U.S.

Government interagency committees involved in developing uniform security standards for defensive equipment and armored vehicles.

5. Scope

The scope of this requirement encompasses: (1) Identification of alternative composite armor materials selected from commercially available products. Composite armor materials shall have equal or greater ballistic protection as legacy steel armor solutions;

(2) Design and performance validation of composite armor systems for AV platforms. A composite armor system in this context shall include the armor material itself and any joining methods such as adhesives, bracketry, interconnecting flanges, or other methods used to integrate the system into original equipment passenger vehicles without creating vulnerable areas at the joined seams or transitions other armor materials.

6. Tasks

6.1. Composite Armor System Design

The Contractor shall select a commercially available composite armor material that meets or exceeds the protection capability of the steel armor currently utilized in

Department of State Level D vehicles. The specific threats associated with this level will be provided by DEAV in a separate Classified Annex.

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The Contractor shall design armor panels that can be effectively joined without compromising blast, ballistic, or structural integrity at panel joints, seams or edges.

The Contractor shall generate and deliver a System Design Description (CDRL

A005) that comprehensively describes the various geometries and joints created when applying armor to AV platforms and provides evidence that the selected composite material can be adequately applied to these geometries. This includes, but is not limited to, armoring of the firewall, door panels, A/B/C/D pillars, roof, sail panels, floor, and all points where those components meet.

6.2. Detailed Test Plan.

The Contractor shall develop a detailed test plan (DTP) (CDRL A004). The DTP shall define the setups, procedures, and support to be utilized for the test efforts in the following tasks. The DTP shall comprehensively explain the methodology used for material and design selection as well as performance evaluations for blast and ballistic testing. The detailed test plan shall include a background narrative providing rationale for the proposed tests. The detailed test plan shall also describe the test procedure, test set up and all evaluation criteria.

While the Contractor shall be responsible for developing the DTP it must be approved by the COR.

6.3. Blast and Ballistic Testing of the Composite Armor System

The Contractor shall conduct ballistic and blast testing of the composite armor system. The tests shall include:

• Blast and ballistic testing of the panels to the Department of State Level D threat level as specified by DEAV and shall conform to the testing methods described in

AEP 55.

• Blast and ballistic testing of all joint configurations to represent the geometries and joining methods that would be used when armoring an AV platform.

The Contactor shall generate and deliver a test report (CDRL A005) that comprehensively describes the results of testing on the composite armor system.

The report must include both tabular and narrative descriptions detailing the amount and type of damage sustained by the tested panels and all failure modes experienced

7. Deliverables

In addition to the specific, task-based deliverables enumerated in Section 6, the

Contractor shall support following programmatic milestone meetings.

Programmatic Milestone

Meeting

Frequency Due Date

Kickoff Meeting Once Within 30 calendar days of contract award

Monthly Status Meetings Monthly The first monthly status meeting shall be conducted on an agreed upon date after the close of the

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Programmatic Milestone

Meeting

Frequency Due Date first full calendar month after contract award. Subsequent meetings will occur monthly on an agreed upon date.

Preliminary Design Review Once Within 120 days of contract award

Critical Design Review Once Within 180 days of contract award

Test Readiness Review Once Must be conducted a minimum of

15 business days prior to test conduct.

In addition to the specific, task-based deliverables enumerated in Section 6, the

Contractor shall provide the following project-based deliverables:

Deliverables Mode of Delivery Due Date

Presentation Material (CDRL

A001)

Via email to the COR The business day prior to weekly reviews.

3 Business days prior to milestone meetings:

• Kickoff Meeting

• Preliminary Design Review

• Critical Design Review

• Test Readiness Review

Meeting Minutes (CDRL A002) Via email to the COR No later than 3 business days after the following meetings:

• Kickoff Meeting

• Weekly Design Reviews

• Preliminary Design Review

• Critical Design Review

• Test Readiness Review

Management Plan (CDRL A003) Via email to ds_av_cap@state.gov

3 business days Prior to the kick-off meeting

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Deliverables Mode of Delivery Due Date

Monthly Status Reports (CDRL

A004)

Via email to ds_av_cap@state.gov

The first Monthly Report must be submitted on the last business day of the first complete calendar month after contract award.

Subsequent Monthly reports must be submitted 3 business days prior to the monthly status meetings.

Dates for monthly status meetings will be proposed by the Contractor System/Subsystem Design

Description (CDRL A005) Via email to ds_av_cap@state.gov Draft due 5 business days prior to the Preliminary

Design Review. Revision due

5 business days prior to the

Critical Design Review.

Final Due 10 business days after Critical Design Review.

Test Plan (CDRL A006) Via Email to ds_av_cap@state.gov 3 Days prior to the kickoff meeting.

Test Report (CDRL A007) Via email to ds_av_cap@state.gov Draft due 20 business days after the end of the testing period

Contract Summary Report (CDRL

A008)

Via email to ds_av_cap@state.gov

Draft due 30 Days prior to the end of the period of performance

8. Constraints

• The Contactor must have access to a ballistic and blast ranges that can accommodate coupon, panel, and vehicle testing and must have the ability to conduct testing to the

AEP 55 standard.

NOTE: This effort will be classified SECRET. The contractor must have the ability to receive, store and process information at the SECRET classification level.

9. Government-Furnished Data and Data Rights/Intellectual Property

Government Furnished Data and the results of this contract are the property of the U.S.

Government and includes all information provided by the Government and the information gathered during this contract. Information provided by the Government and the results of this contract are considered proprietary, are not to be used for projects other than the subject project and are not to be shared with other entities. The contents of this project, including but not limited to instructions, templates, software, information, conclusions, and other “material” are the property of the U.S. Government and may not be used outside of this agreement without express permission of the Contracting Officer

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(CO). The Contractor may not sell or modify the information, material, or reproduce, display, publicly perform, distribute, or otherwise use the material in any way for any public or commercial purpose. By contracting with the U.S. Government, the vendor does not acquire any right, title or interest in any of this information or conclusions.

10. Period and Place of Performance

All contracted activities shall be conducted at Contractor-provided facilities. The period of performance is for a one-year base and one-year option. The Government anticipates the period of performance to start February 1, 2023.

11. List of Attachments

Attachment 1 – Composite Armor PWS

Attachment 2 – DD Form 254 Rev 1

Attachment A – Armored Vehicle Specifications Rev 5.0

Attachment B – Composite Contract Data Requirements List (CDR) Draft