Attachment 1 - Quantum Strategy PWS 09 Nov 20.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

2030 Air Force Science and Technology (AF S&T) Quantum Information Science (QIS) Strategy

09 NOV 2020

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Quantum Sciences is a new emerging technology that has been theorized for several decades. The United States is on the door step of developing and applying world class quantum system that will be revolutionary in the technical areas of timing, sensing, computing and communications. Formulating a strategy on how to develop, demonstrate, produce, harden and field quantum systems will truly be extremely difficult and require competencies that are not easily developed.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

2.1 The purpose of this effort is to guide and create a quantum information sciences strategy for AFRL. AFRL requires services to assist in developing the AF S&T QIS Strategy. Formulating a strategy on how to develop, demonstrate, produce, harden, and field quantum systems will require a diverse background with competencies in a diverse background that include physics, mathematics, computer sciences, and multiple engineering fields. The contractor will be required to obtain permission to access to proprietary data by multiple contractors.

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The Contractor shall assist and partner with AFRL to develop the AF S&T Quantum Information Science (QIS) Strategy by accomplishing the following:

3.1.1 Connect AFRL with key national/international quantum players.

3.1.2 Assist AFRL in development of the AF S&T Quantum Investment Plan across the main areas of research including Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), sensing, communications/networking and computing.

3.1.3 Assist the AFRL/RI Information Directorate in leading and focusing quantum research across the AF and DoD enterprise by connecting DoD research with key national/international quantum experts as well as with the Open Innovation Campus, in Rome, NY and other Government agencies leading the execution of the National Quantum Initiative Act.

3.1.4 Work across AFRL to establish a firm connection between AF mission requirements and AFRL quantum information programs.

3.1.5 Work across AFRL with mission stakeholders to determine quantifiable benefits of applying quantum technology to mission-specific benefits.

3.1.6 Assist AFRL/RY Sensors Directorate with development of quantum technology for quantum-assisted PNT.

3.1.7 Assist AFRL/RV Space Vehicles Directorate with the development of quantum clocks and sensors.

3.1.8 Assist AFRL/RX Materials & Manufacturing Directorate with development of materials and devices for use in quantum systems including clocks, sensors, communication and network systems and computing system.

3.1.9 Assist AFRL/RD Directed Energy Directorate and AFRL/RI with the development of quantum communication links and networks as applied to distributed sensors and computing devices.

3.1.10 Assist AFRL/RI with the development of algorithms and software for use on prototype commercially-available quantum computers for application to optimization, machine learning, and material development problem sets and with photonic integrated circuits for distributed processing applications.

3.1.11 Establish firm connections between AF Mission Requirements and up to three (3) AFRL QIS Research and Development (R&D) Programs and quantum capabilities (sensors, PNT, and communications) to address concerns identified in the Defense Science Board (DSB) Report dated Dec 2019 regarding: (a) “a lack of rigorous analysis tying quantum performance to mission specifications and/or novel capability,” and (b) mission stakeholders will generate a “pull demand” for QIS-based technology if, and only if, QIS is demonstrated to: (1) uniquely fulfill unmet Mission needs, and (2) QIS technology fully meets Mission Performance and Size, Weight, Power and Cost (SWaP-C) Requirements. Document the results in a Connections Report. (See CDRL, A001)

3.1.12 Support engagement of AFRL with a variety of customers, including the following: Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), DSB, Office of Naval Research (ONR), U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) , National Security Agency (NSA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy (DOE), National Science Foundation (NSF), and Allied Engagements (FVEY). Areas of engagement may include R&D, technology, resource sharing, talent, and speed to deployment.

3.1.13 Leverage Quantum Industry Engagement with the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) to facilitate solutions for critical AF mission applications, such as U.S. Manufacturing Supply Chain, Technology Transfer and International Industry Engagement (FVEY+).

3.1.14 Enhance Academic and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC) Engagement (e.g., DOE/ Natl Labs, ARL, NRL, ONR, MITLL, ORNL, JPL), and FVEY+.

3.1.15 Provide a listing of the needed capabilities, partners, technologies and components to make fieldable QIS systems a reality. Establish the exact correspondence between enabling technologies, and fieldable QIS R&D Programs at AFRL, and within the Global quantum industry. (See CDRL, A001)

3.1.16 Develop and document the AFRL Quantum Investment Framework and Strategy per DSB Quantum Findings. Perform Investment Analysis leveraging National and Industry R&D Strategies and Maximizing R&D Results per dollar (“Bang/ $-Buck”). (See CDRL, Quantum Investment Framework and Strategy)

4.0 Surveillance Summary: Contractor performance will be measured against the Acceptable Quality Levels in the Services Summary. Along with the quarterly surveillance conducted by the 711 HPW/OMP program managers, performance will be reported in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

5.0 GENERAL INFORMATION:

5.1 Work shall be accomplished primarily at the contractor’s facility. Temporary alternate work locations may be assigned as circumstances dictate by the Contracting Officer Representative.

5.2 Work schedule is normally M-F 0730-1630; however there may be times when it is necessary for the contractor to work after duty hours in support of specific tasks. Although schedule may have to be flexible, it will not exceed 40 hours per week.

5.3 The requirements in this section of the PWS are non-personal services. The requirements herein are the responsibility of the contractor. The Government has the right to reject the finished product or result in the event contractor performance does not meet the acceptable quality level listed in the PWS. Additionally, the Contractor shall manage its employees and guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the Contractor believes that any actions constitute or are perceived to constitute personal services, or are outside the scope of this task order, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Office (CO) immediately.

5.4 Information Regarding Non-US Citizens Assigned to this effort –

Any additional access restrictions established by the IT network/system owner apply.

6.0 OTHER DIRECT COSTS AND TRAVEL:

6.1 Contractor will be required to travel when authorized to participate in customer business line related travel, to include meetings and conferences, to fulfill respective mission goals. Such travel will only be as directed and coordinated through the COR two weeks in advance of all contractor travel in order to obtain proper authorizations. The specific travel locations, duration, and number of trips will be upon direction of the Contracting Officer and/or Contracting Officer Representative without modification to the task order, as long as adequate travel funding is available in accordance with the resulting task order. Contractor shall bill the government as reimbursable expense in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) applicable for the appropriate geographical area for non-local travel costs incurred as a result of a request by the government to execute the task requirements. When travel is identified, the contractor shall provide an estimate of all travel costs by location, broken out by item, to the Program Manager and COR for review prior to travel.

7.0 SECURITY:

7.1 Position of Trust. All contractor personnel require a minimum of a Tier 1 background check (T1)/SF85 for any position that requires access to the internet, use of automated information systems to cover standalone computers or unescorted entry into restricted or controlled areas prior to reporting for duty in support of any requirement. The investigation is not for a security clearance; it is for a position of trust. This is a mandatory requirement set forth in DoDM 5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program. All documentation required for security certification shall be the responsibility of the contractor. No foreign nationals shall be employed for any requirement issued under this contract without prior approval of the Government

7.2 The contractor shall provide OPSEC protection for all sensitive/critical information and indicators involved in execution of this contract/Task Order, as defined by AFI 10-701 (Operations Security). 711 HPW Critical Information and Indicators are protected under the 711 HPW Operations Security Program and the 711 HPW Critical Information and Indicators List (CIIL). Contractor employees granted access to critical information and indicators shall be provided initial OPSEC training by the 711 HPW OPSEC Coordinator upon in-processing and prior to being granted access to CIIL items related to the contract/Task Order. The contractor shall also participate in 711 HPW’s annual OPSEC training and education programs, which includes periodic updates and refresher training on CIIL items applicable to the contract/Task Order. The 711 HPW OPSEC coordinator shall evaluate the OPSEC posture of AF contract activities and operations.

8.0 DELIVERABLE:

8.1 Contractor Progress, Status and Management Report (PSMR). On a monthly basis, the contractor shall provide a status report with each monthly invoice. The information will be on project status and describe the work accomplished. The report will include financial status describing hours and costs expended per individual during the current period as well as cumulative hours and costs through the current reporting period. The contractor shall also identify any issues/problems anticipated in schedule or cost ceiling during the next reporting period.

The report shall have five sections:

1. Project Title, Time Period of report, Date

2. Performance: Current status of deliverables, measured against project expectations.

3. Schedule: Have scheduled activities and milestones been completed on or before time, and impact of delays.

4. Costs: Are there any actual or significant deviations, are significant costs adequately explained in terms of project plans? (i.e. large initial equipment purchase, followed by labor related costs.)

5. Risk: Are there known or anticipated opportunities or events that will or can affect project.

8.2 Technical Report – Study/Services

8.2.1 All reports and data shall be submitted in a non-proprietary, easily transferrable format.

8.2.2 All reports, data, findings and literature shall be property of AFRL/RI. The contractor shall not reuse or distribute project information without the express permission of AFRL/RI and shall retain all origin markings.

Monthly Status Report

AFRL/PZLEA

9.0 CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL DoD CONTRACTOR SERVICES DURING A CRISIS: The performance of these services is not considered to be mission essential during time of crisis. Should a crisis be declared, the Contracting Officer, or his/her representative, will verbally advise the Contractor of the revised requirements, followed by written direction.