Attachment 1 OST_NGT_SOO_20260804_V2.pdf

Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Office of Secure Transportation (OST) NA-15 Next Generation Transporter

Statement of Objectives

1.0 PURPOSE

The next-generation trailer to support OST’s national security missions is the Next Generation Transporter (NGT). This Statement of Objective (SOO) outlines NGT related activities required to achieve a mission ready block upgrade to the NGT fleet.

2.0 BACKGROUND

2.1 Office of Secure Transportation Mission

NNSA’s OST provides safe and secure movement of nuclear weapons, weapons components, test assemblies, and Strategic Special Nuclear Material (SSNM)1 between DOE production facilities and Department of War facilities. The classified shipments are conducted utilizing government-owned and highly modified over-the-road armored tractors and secure trailers manned by OST Federal Agents who have an affirmative duty under Section 161k of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to prevent the theft, sabotage, or takeover of the nuclear weapons/materials.

2.2 Next Generation Transporter Overview

NGT provides a world class, next-generation secure trailer which consists of a custom vault, enhanced cargo restraints (ECRs) and integrated electronics. The NGT system must comply with nuclear explosive safety (NES) directives and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Therefore, the design must meet various environmental parameters, including accident and

1 The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) defines Strategic Special Nuclear Material as follows:

Category I, SSNM means SSNM in any combination in a quantity of 2 kgs or more of plutonium; or 5 kgs or more of U-235 (contained in uranium enriched to 20 percent or more in the U-

235 isotope); or 2 kgs or more of U-233; or 5 kgs or more in any combination computed by the equation grams = (grams contained

U-235) + 2.5 (grams U-233 + grams plutonium) Category II, Special nuclear material of moderate strategic significance means

Less than a formula quantity of strategic special nuclear material but more than 1,000 grams of uranium-235 (contained in uranium enriched to 20 percent or more in the U-235 isotope) or more than 500 grams of uranium-233 or plutonium, or in a combined quantity of more than 1,000 grams when computed by the equation grams = (grams contained U-

235) + 2 (grams U-233 + grams plutonium); or

10,000 grams or more of uranium-235 (contained in uranium enriched to 10 percent or more but less than 20 percent in the U-235 isotope) security performance scenarios. The NGT mechanical design is mature, with multiple tests performed on NGT test articles to ensure NES compliance. Additionally, while supporting integration activities and missions, enduring troubleshooting support is required. This includes the ability to assist with NGT system diagnostics.

NNSA intends to upgrade 40-50 NGTs and manage them through a life-cycle approach that includes continuous monitoring, technology maturation, and incremental upgrades. To achieve this, NNSA will employ a block upgrade procurement strategy which incorporates new technologies as they become feasible or necessary, and supported through a robust and rigorous refurbishment and heavy maintenance repair programs to ensure that the NGT fleet remains modern, secure, and mission-ready.

3.0 SCOPE OF NEXT GENERATION TRANSPORTER INITIAL UPGRADE

3.1 Overview

3.1.1 The Contractor shall support replacement/upgrades of a subset of current NGT electronic systems through NGT electronics and software system design, development, testing, verification and validation and production activities with compliance with NGT system requirements, as outlined in key sections of the System Requirements Document (SRD)

3.1.2 The Contractor shall support system level integration activities, including testbed integration and coordination with NGT system design and production entities

3.1.3 The Contractor shall develop an electronics testbed with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and/or emulators

3.1.4 The Contractor shall provide system operation and maintenance support for NGT troubleshooting calls for diagnostic support and trouble call tracking

3.1.5 The Contractor shall provide Q-cleared or L-cleared personnel and a Top Secret or Secret facility clearance level to conduct classified design, development, testing, verification and validation and production activities

3.1.6 The Contractor shall assist in technology maturation activities, including electronics and software architecture refresh and continuous improvement for implementation into future NGT block upgrades

3.1.7 The Contractor shall incorporate and apply Systems Engineering principles throughout the development and production lifecycles

3.1.8 The Contractor shall conduct design, development, production and operational integration activities in accordance with the Contractor developed Safety Plan and Quality Control Plan

3.1.9 The Contractor shall comply with and implement cybersecurity principles and requirements as specified in the DOE Cybersecurity Program, the NNSA Baseline Cybersecurity Program, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations (NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2) and the NIST Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations (NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5.2.0) which inform the Government provided security levels, overlays and controls

3.1.10 The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all applicable cybersecurity controls, risk management processes and privacy safeguards are effectively integrated into all relevant systems and operations, in accordance with the latest versions of the standards in 3.1.7 and any additional guidance provided by the DOE, NNSA or

OST

3.2 Next Generation Transporter Subsystems

The NGT system is divided into two major categories: (1) the mechanical subsystem and (2) the electrical subsystem. The mechanical envelope includes the rolling chassis, locking mechanisms and ECRs, whereas the electrical subsystem includes power, electronic modules, drivers, software, communication assemblies and system testers. The work performed for this effort is focused on item (2), the electrical subsystem.

4.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall perform activities across the following Task Areas through the recruitment and retention of skilled and highly qualified personnel. The electronics systems shall be designed and developed through utilizing existing, rugged, highly reliable components which are of an automotive grade or higher pedigree. The Contractor shall implement a Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or Military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) approach when designing electronics boards and modules.

4.1 Task Area 1 – Electronics Modules

The Contractor shall identify and select COTS or MOTS electronics and develop software to support the NGT system performance, in compliance with the SRD, through the implementation of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components. This includes the analysis, design, development, testing, verification and validation of embedded solutions with rapid prototyping and classified testbed integration. The development of the embedded solutions may be conducted via an unclassified means, however, the modules will transition into a classified integration solution. Given the ground transportation environment, the electronics parts should be of automotive grade or higher pedigree. Activities shall include, but are not limited to:

4.1.1 Electronics modules design and development in an unclassified environment with transition to a classified environment

4.1.2 Electronics procurement

4.1.3 Electronics testbed design, development and build

4.1.4 Rapid prototyping of software for the electronics modules

4.1.5 Integration of electronics into testbed with prototype hardware and software to include functional testing and demonstration

4.1.6 Prototype electronics modules testing and verification through all environments and functions

4.1.7 Verification and validation of final hardware/software through all environments and functions

4.1.8 Provide documentation, including but not limited to: (1) system description; (2) derived requirements and requirements traceability matrix; (3) drawings; (4) schematics; (5) models; (6) dataflow diagrams and documentation; (7) design review artifacts and evidence; and (8) test results and associated reports and verification and validation evidence (9) Operator’s manuals (10) maintenance or troubleshooting guides (11) Compatible SW executable code; (12) source code;

and (13) applicable interface control documents (ICDs)

4.1.9 Provide technical reports, study and analysis reports

4.1.10 Prepare design reviews for electronics modules and systems in accordance with established standards, including the following design reviews, at a minimum:

System Requirements Review Conceptual Design Review or Preliminary Design Review equivalent Baseline Design Review or Critical Design Review equivalent Final Design Review

4.2 Task Area 2 – Software Requirements Analysis, Software Development and Engineering

The Contractor shall develop the necessary software to enable electronics modules functionality in accordance with the SRD as outlined in Task Area 1. All software development activities shall adhere to industry-standard software engineering principles and practices. Additionally, software development shall comply with OST’s Operational Technology Manual, and DOE, NNSA and OST cybersecurity requirements and principles. The Contractor shall ensure all software is developed with consideration for independent vulnerability assessments, integrating finding and recommendations as appropriate. A comprehensive review process, including defined tasks and deliverable artifacts, shall be established and mutually agreed upon by the NGT Federal Program Manager (FPM) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR). This review will serve as an independent measure to ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity control requirements.

The Contractor shall:

4.2.1 Perform various activities from the initial system concept to the fielding of the production systems, including conceptual design, development, prototyping, testing, installation/integration and related quality assurance measures

4.2.2 Perform software requirements analysis for software integration with COTS electronics modules

4.2.3 Define software interfaces and conduct software development in accordance with the NIST Secure Software Development framework (SSDF, NIST SP 800-218)

4.2.4 Establish, implement and maintain software development and lifecycle management processes in accordance with known standards such as ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207, published in April 2026

4.2.5 Provide, as applicable, software specific documentation, including but not limited to: (1) system description; (2) source code; (3) software version descriptions; (4) requirements traceability matrix; (5) manuals; (6) charts; (7) figures; (8) drawings; (9) schematics; (10) models; (11) dataflow diagrams and documentation; (12) data modeling; (13) architecture design; (14) data dictionaries; (15) design review artifacts and evidence; (16) test results and associated reports and verification and validation evidence; and (17) applicable ICDs

4.2.6 Provide technical reports, study and analysis reports

4.2.7 Prepare design reviews for electronics modules and systems in accordance with established standards as outlined in 4.1.10

4.2.8 Conduct testing to verify software meets all functional and non-functional requirements, which includes but is not limited to: (1) Software Development Test (SDT)/Software Qualification Test (SQT) following best-practices methodologies to ensure the software satisfies all specified requirements; (2) vulnerability testing, performed using automated tools and/or independent third-party assessments to identify and mitigate security weaknesses; (3) Test planning to prepare a comprehensive test plan and detailed test procedures, including defined test cases, prior to commencement of testing; (4) Test reporting documentation of test results in a formal test report, including observed errors and severity ratings, proposed solutions and any potential schedule impacts; and (5) adherence to the System Vulnerability Analysis process as outlined within the OST Operational Technology Assurance Manual (OST M 6.15A)

4.3 Task Area 3 – Program and Project Management

The Contractor shall perform Program and Project Management activities, including Systems Engineering and Quality Assurance practices required to perform all Task Areas effectively and efficiently. Program and project management activities shall include, but are not limited to:

4.3.1 Perform requirements analysis and engineering activities to include configuration and change management activities for hardware/software

4.3.2 Implement robust requirements tracking and traceability to ensure alignment with the SRD

4.3.3 Develop requirements documentation to assess specific systems or capabilities and to direct, manage, and assess the design, development, and implementation of a new module or modifications and/or enhancements to an existing module, supporting the technology maturation and block upgrade approach

4.3.4 Provide all requirements documentation to the Government

4.3.5 Develop measurable, traceable and testable functional requirements based on mission needs and identify non-functional requirements such as scalability, interoperability, maintainability, and portability

4.3.6 Develop accurate and measurable criteria that support test and evaluation of hardware/software performance, validation requirements were met and traceability of requirements to the SRD

4.3.7 Ensure modules comply with cybersecurity requirements and technical specifications outlined in the SRD

4.3.8 Perform financial management, project reporting, quality controls, quality assurance, records management, logistics, and property management activities

4.3.9 Perform schedule management, provide monthly schedule activity reports and schedule submissions

4.3.10 Provide integration support activities across NGT system

4.3.11 Be compliant with standard environmental safety and health standards

4.4 Task Area 4 – Trouble Call Support

The Contractor shall provide trouble call support for diagnostics of the Contractor produced hardware/software. Prompt, accurate and efficient service is expected. The Contractor shall:

4.4.1 Have readily available personnel to support OST missions

4.4.2 Support a centralized trouble call process to receive, track and resolve issues

4.4.3 Perform trouble call support activities which include: (1) logging, categorizing and prioritize all calls from users; (2) providing first level investigation and problem diagnosis; (3) resolving trouble calls; and (4) communicating and coordinating with stakeholders the trouble call resolution, potential impacts and risk assessments

4.4.4 Provide trouble call analytics to facilitate predictive maintenance measures, including monthly reporting on trouble calls with resolution

4.4.5 Provide quarterly trouble call trend analysis

4.4.6 Provide, as required, in-person support for troubleshooting and integration activities

5.0 DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Reports are due as identified in the contract’s Section J, Data Requirements List/Data Requirement Description (DRL/DRD). For those reports under Form Number identified as Contractor Format, it shall be coordinated and approved by the COR prior to submittal.

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION (GFE/GFI)

GFI: The Government shall provide access to information necessary for the Contractor to perform the work under this contract, including but not limited to, historical information, design details, system architecture, plans, procedures, policies, orders, manuals, hardware, emulators and correspondence.

7.0 TRAVEL

Travel may be required to support OST facilities or convoy operations, including, but not limited to: (1) system upgrades; (2) troubleshooting; (3) installation and integration activities; (4) training; or (5) end user support. All travel will be in the continental USA. Personnel under this contract may also be required to travel for meetings, conferences, working group or other mission related activity in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. The Federal Travel Regulation and the OST Travel Manual 1.26B shall govern all required travel.

8.0 SECURITY

All Contractor personnel shall have or be able to obtain a DOE Q or L clearance. The Contractor shall conduct pre-employment screening to ensure compliance with the requisite security clearance. In the event an employee is awaiting adjudication of the DOE clearance, the Contractor shall have a means to escort uncleared personnel. Furthermore, the Contractor is required to have a Top Secret or Secret facility clearance level at the beginning of the Period of Performance (PoP) to perform the requisite design, development, testing, verification and validation and production work associated with this SOO.

Additionally, the Contractor shall have a working knowledge of DOE’s Safeguards and Security Program to protect Government property, equipment and supplies necessary to support the NGT Program and this SOO. A Physical Security Plan shall be provided within 30 days of PoP start.

9.0 KEY PERSONNEL

The Government has identified the Key Management Personnel (KMP) which the Contractor shall hire. Prior to hiring a candidate for a KMP, the Contractor shall provide the COR and the Contracting Officer a copy of the candidates' resume for concurrence; if concurrence is not provided, then the Contractor shall continue the review of qualified applicants until concurrence is obtained.

Furthermore, in accordance with the names, titles, and a representation proposed for key personnel under DEAR - 952.215-70 Key Personnel and the minimum applicable labor category qualifications under DOE-H-2029 Position Qualifications, the following position qualifications are applicable to this requirement, unless a deviation is expressly approved by the Contracting Officer:

9.1 Program Manager Senior

Minimum of 3 years of Program Management experience is required within the last 5 years, experience within the Federal Government environment is preferred

MA/MS with a minimum of 10 years, or BA/BS with a minimum of 12 years of experience in leading, planning, executing and overseeing complex programs

Demonstrated ability of strategic planning and resource management Demonstrated proficiency in program management methodologies, such as agile, waterfall or scrum Ability to provide oversight of all personnel and activities to ensure adherence to the

SOO and applicable requirements documents Proven experience in developing and maintaining integrated master schedules and milestone tracking Displayed ability to identify, analyze and handle schedule, cost and performance risks Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, able to train and manage other team members Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to technical and nontechnical Federal and Contractor personnel Certifications, such as Project Management Professional or Program Management

Professional

9.2 Systems Engineer Senior

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Senior Systems Engineer within the last 5 years, experience within the Federal Government environment is preferred MA/MS with a minimum of 10 year, or BA/BS with a minimum of 12 years of experience performing Systems Engineering duties

Demonstrated experience with requirements engineering to effectively map derived requirements to customer flow down requirements and establish the testing, validation and verification methods to assess requirements compliance

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated experience with system architecture, design and lifecycle management.

Proven experience of technical understanding of mechanical, electrical and software systems and architectures Displayed ability to identify, analyze and handle schedule, cost and performance risks Experienced in documentation preparation and review Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, able to train and manage other team members Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to technical and nontechnical Federal and Contractor personnel

9.3 Electrical Engineer Senior

Minimum of 3 years’ experience of Electrical Engineer Senior is required within the last 5 years, experience within the Federal Government environment is preferred

MA/MS with a minimum of 10 years, or BA/BS with a minimum of 12 years of experience performing electrical design for complex systems

Proven experience and expertise in circuit analysis, electrical system design including power distribution, control systems and electronics

Displayed proficiency in software tools for design, simulation and data analysis Demonstrated ability to perform electrical system studies including load flow, voltage drop calculations and protection coordination Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Displayed foundation in analog and digital circuitry and relevant testing environments for system verification and validation Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, able to train and manage other team members Proven experience in risk management practices Experienced in documentation preparation and review Displayed experience in quality assurance measures and metrics, including electrical design practices to ensure quality Demonstrated ability to perform requirements analysis and strategic planning Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to technical

9.4 Software Engineer Senior

Minimum of 3 years’ experience of Software Engineer Senior is required within the last 5 years, experience within the Federal Government environment is preferred MA/MS with a minimum of 10 years, or BA/BS with a minimum of 12 years of experience performing software development for complex systems

Proven expertise and proficiency in multiple programming languages to include C#, Java and .NET

Demonstrated ability to write advanced, secure, testable, maintainable and efficient code

Displayed knowledge of software development methodologies and standards for programming analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging and implementation

Proven knowledge of algorithms, data structures and distributed systems Exhibited understanding in software architecture development, including testing and quality assurance practices Experienced in documentation preparation and review Proven experience in risk management practices Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, able to train and manage other team members Demonstrated ability to perform requirements analysis and strategic planning Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to technical

9.5 Quality Assurance Engineer Senior

Minimum of 3 years’ experience of Quality Assurance Engineer Senior is required within the last 5 years, experience within the Federal Government environment is preferred

MA/MS with a minimum of 10 years, or BA/BS with a minimum of 12 years of experience performing cross-disciplinary quality assurance practices

Proven ability to develop and implement a comprehensive quality assurance strategy to encompass hardware, firmware and software for complex systems

Displayed efficiency in establishing and maintaining traceability between system requirements, design specifications, software coding and testing

Demonstrated understanding of verification and validation principles Proven experience in conducting detailed failure analysis across electrical, mechanical and software failures, including root cause analysis Displayed the ability to apply statistical methods for monitoring and controlling quality processes Demonstrated ability to define meaningful quality metrics for complex systems Strong understanding of documentation requirements for complex system Proven experience of industry standards and regulations Displayed experience in risk management practices Proven experience with applicable test equipment for electrical, mechanical and software development systems Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, able to train and manage other team members Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to technical

Demonstrated ability to perform requirements analysis and strategic planning

10.0 APPLICABLE POLICIES, REGULATIONS, ORDERS AND DIRECTIVES

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, DOE, NNSA and OST policies, regulations, orders and other directives. The documents listed are specifically applicable to this contract.

Safety Compliance Standards

29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1926, Safety & Health Regulation for Construction 10 CFR 851, Worker Safety & Health Program

Security Compliance Standards

CNSSI 1253, Security Categorization and Control Selection for National Security

Systems 32 CFR 2002, Controlled Unclassified Information DOE O 200.1A Chg 2, Information Technology Management DOE O 205.1D, Department of Energy Cyber Security Program DOE O 206.1A, Department of Energy Privacy Program DOE O 243.1C, Records Management Program DOE O 471.1B, Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear

Information DOE O 471.7, Controlled Unclassified Information DOE O 475.2B, Identifying Classified Information NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2, Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and

Organizations

NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5.2.0, Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations

NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations

Supplemental Directives

SD 205.1A, NNSA Baseline Cyber Security Program

Other Documents and Standards

OMB Memorandum M-15-14

OMB Memorandum M-25-04

OMB Memorandum M-26-10

OST M 6.15

ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207-2026