Attachment_1_SOW_ALR69A_Diplexer_2_Sep_2020.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

PROCUREMENT OF DIPLEXER

FOR

DIGITAL RADAR WARNING RECIEVER (DRWR)/ALR-69A INTEGRATION INTO

USAF F-16 AIRCRAFT

2 September 2020

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)

F-16 Systems Integration Section

6137 Wardleigh Rd, Bldg.1515

Hill AFB, UT 84056-5843

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Purpose

Scope

2.0 PROJECT MANGEMENT

Government Project Management

Contractor Project Management

3.0 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements

4.0 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Performance Requirements

Diplexer Operational Environment and Assembly Requirement

Preliminary Design Review/Critical Design Review

Functional Configuration Audit/Physical Configuration Audit

5.0 CONTRACTOR QUALITY ASSURANCE

Quality Assurance Plan

First Article and Production Article Test/Inspection Report(s)

6.0 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF DELIVERABLES

First Article Acceptance Testing and Delivery

Production Diplexer Testing and Delivery

Special Consideration

7.0 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING

Packaging

Shipping

8.0 CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST

9.0 PROJECT MILESTONE SCHEDULE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Purpose

The F-16 System Program Office is looking to field the ALR-69A Digital Radar Warning Receiver (DRWR) system, which will replace the legacy ALR-69 and ALR-56M RWR systems. The purpose of this contract is to provide the United States Air Force (USAF) a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide low cost and rapid delivery of ALR-69A diplexers for the F-16 fleet/all blocks. The F-16 Systems Integration Section requires the ability to have diplexers built in rapid succession in order to meet program and budgetary timeline constraints.

1.1.1 The United States Government (USG) intends to award a single IDIQ contract with a five-year ordering period.

1.1.2 This new system may be installed on the fleet of USAF F-16 Block 25/30/32/40/42/50/52 C & D models, ~937 aircraft.

1.1.3 Part of this system is a matrix of receiving antennas on the aircraft. There are two antenna arrays in multiple sectors. One of the two antennas is in the C/D band and the other is in the E-J band. The E-J band antenna and a C/D band antenna outputs are combined in a diplexer, and therefore, four diplexers are required for every aircraft installation.

Scope

This Statement of Work (SOW) identifies the standards and tasks required of the contractor to provide F-16 diplexers production assets. This is a non-developmental effort to have the Contractor build production assets in accordance with (IAW) USG specification.

1.2.1 Size, Weight and Power (SWaP): Current diplexer size is approximately 4x4x1 inches, current diplexer weight is approximately 2 pounds. Full electrical performance shall be as specified in OO-G719769, Rev C, dated 21 Apr 2017.

1.2.2 Aircraft installation services are not required.

2.0 PROJECT MANGEMENT

Government Project Management

Project management will be the responsibility of the F-16 System Integration Section (AFLCMC/WWM) located at Hill Air Force Base (AFB), Utah and the USG Program Manager (PM) will coordinate with other organizations as required.

2.1.1 Contractor shall have access to classified material up to “CLASSIFIED”. The USG Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) will issue a Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) in conjunction with contract award to ensure the Contractor has appropriate access to Technical Data Package (TDP) information.

2.1.2 All delivery orders under this IDIQ contract will be submitted to the Contractor by the PCO. Any changes to the delivery order or Technical Data Package (TDP) will be processed as modifications through the PCO.

2.1.3 The F-16 Systems Integration Section will provide technical and performance specifications, and interface drawings for each component being procured under this effort.

Contractor Project Management

The Contractor shall execute their Project Management IAW terms necessary to meet the basic contract, delivery orders, and technical and performance specifications, interface drawings and delivery requirements.

2.2.1 The Contractor shall develop and deliver to the USG a Project Management Plan (PMP) that contains a Risk Management Plan, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and a Production Schedule. The PMP shall be established to manage all technical performance, including reliability, maintainability, cost, and delivery requirements of the contract. The USG will review these deliverables and provide either input for corrections if necessary, or acceptance of the deliverable. (CDRL: A001)

2.2.2 The Contractor shall have a current facilities clearance approved by the Defense Security Service (DSS) for storage of classified material with-in their facility.

2.2.3 All prime and sub-contractor employees assigned to work on this contract shall have a current security clearance equivalent to or higher than the “CLASSIFIED” level.

3.0 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements

The Contractor shall develop and maintain a PMP and Production Schedule to ensure on time delivery of contract data items and diplexers. (CDRL: A001) For all meetings the USG has listed in this SOW that the Contractor conducts, the Contractor shall generate and provide the F-16 Systems Integration Section with copies of a Meeting Agenda and recorded Meeting Minutes. (CDRL: A002, A003)

3.1.1 The Contractor shall host a project kick-off meeting and site survey at their facility within 30 calendar days following contract award at no additional cost to the USG. The USG reserves the right to eliminate the requirement for a site survey if the Contractor is determined by the USG to be an approved source for this type of effort. If it is determined the site survey is not necessary, the USG reserves the right to have the project kick-off meeting conducted using distance methods (e.g. teleconference, video teleconference, etc.). The project kick-off meeting will be to clarify written scope statements, and to ensure all parties agree as to the terms of the SOW. (CDRLs: A002, A003)

3.1.2 Following the project kick-off meeting the Contractor shall finalize and provide their Final Production Schedule to the USG. (CDRL: A001)

3.1.3 The Contractor shall provide the F-16 System Integration Section a Project Monthly Status Report (MSR) covering cost, schedule, performance, and risk management efforts. (CDRL: A004).

3.1.4 When requested by the USG PM, the Contractor shall support hardware Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) and Test Plan Working Group Meetings (TPWGs). The USG reserves the right to have any TIM or TPWG conducted at the Contactor’s facility, or through distance methods (e.g. teleconference, video teleconference, etc.).

(CDRL: A002, A003)

3.1.5 The Contractor shall have a thorough understanding of Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking requirements, marking equipment, databases and their interfaces, engineering evaluation requirements, verification, and data and configuration management relating to IUID marking.

3.1.6 The Contractor shall develop an IUID Marking Plan IAW MIL-STD-130N, 17 December 2007; AFMCI 20-104, 17 November 2017; DFARS (252.211-7003, 252.211-7007); and any contract clauses. (CDRL: A005)

3.1.7 If required, the Contractor shall maintain the IUID tags (markings) on all assets and spares purchased IAW guidance listed in paragraph 3.1.6 and the Contactor’s IUID Marking Plan. The Contractor shall report using the IUID registry, located on the internet at https://www.bpn.gov/iuid. (CDRL: A005)

3.1.8 The Contractor shall provide the F-16 System Integration Section’s PM with an IUID Marking Activity, Validation and Verification Report with each group of diplexers delivered. (CDRL: A006)

4.0 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Performance Requirements

The Contractor shall be required to procure and manufacture all required parts to specifications provided, then assemble, test, and deliver each diplexer as specified in each separate delivery order placed against this contract.

4.1.1 The diplexer mounting configuration shall consist of 2 to 3 mounting studs with 10/32 thread size (with associated hardware) as shown in diagram attached in Appendix 1 in the RFP.

4.1.2 The diplexer connectors shall be Threaded Neill-Concelman (TNC) IAW MIL- PRF- 39012 and MIL-C-87014.

4.1.3 Unit shall be hermetically sealed when mated with RF cables.

Diplexer Operational Environment and Assembly Requirement

Diplexers are located inside equipment bays not subject to exposed aerodynamic airflow (see OO-G719769, Rev C, Environmental Specification, Table II). Forward diplexers are located in the aircraft’s “Aft Equipment Bay” and are subject to harsh gun muzzle shock and vibration in area 1B, (see OO-G719769, Rev C, Environmental Specification Figure 3). The F-16’s muzzle distance for calculation is 40 inches. Rear diplexers are located in the base of the aircraft’s vertical stabilizer rudder section, specifically in an area called the Doghouse. Under both circumstances, no External Cooling Systems (ECS) will be provided.

4.2.1 Diplexers shall meet the environmental criteria for F-16 C/D aircrafts as specified in the Defense Test Method Standard Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Test MIL STD 810 Rev G, dated 31 Oct 2008. The subject diplexer is custom designed for military radar applications, and as such, is not commercial as defined by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

4.2.2 Each ALR-69A F-16 diplexer unit produced shall be designed to combine two low power signals in different Radio Frequency (RF) bands into a single output port and be able to provide full electrical performance as specified in OO-G719769, Rev C, dated 28 Apr 2017.

4.2.3 Diplexer must also meet the requirements specified in OO-G719769, Rev C for E-J and C-D band frequencies.

Preliminary Design Review/Critical Design Review

The Contractor shall support a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) with the USG at the Contactor’s facility. The USG reserves the right to combine or separate the PDR and the CDR into individual efforts held on different dates.

4.3.1 The Contractor shall conduct the PDR and/or CDR within four months of ARO contract award. (CDRL: A002, A003)

4.3.2 The USG may attend the PDR and/or CDR meeting in person at the Contactor’s facility if the USG chooses to travel, or attend using distance methods (e.g. teleconference, video teleconference, etc.).

Functional Configuration Audit/Physical Configuration Audit

The Contractor shall support a Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA), at a location designated by the USG within the US. The USG reserves the right to combine or separate the FCA and the PCA into individual efforts held on different dates.

4.4.1 The Contractor shall conduct the FCA and/or PCA within seven months of ARO contract award. (CDRL: A002, A003)

4.4.2 The USG may attend the FCA and/or PCA meeting in person at the Contactor’s facility if the USG chooses to travel, or attend using distance methods (e.g. teleconference, video teleconference, etc.). It is recommended that FCA/PCA and First Article testing be conducted together.

5.0 CONTRACTOR QUALITY ASSURANCE

Quality Assurance Plan

The Contractor shall have a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) in place that complies with the SAE AS9100 and AS9102 and it shall cover all Pre-Production and Production diplexers produced and delivered to the USG under this contract. (CDRL: A007)

5.1.1 The QAP will allow inspection of Contactor/Sub-Contractor facility, diplexer, and the QAP by the USG, and its guidance shall be applicable to all members of the Contractor team and their sub-contractors.

5.1.2 The QAP shall contain the procedures for generating both First Article and Production Article Acceptance Test Plans (ATP) and corresponding Test/Inspection Report(s). At a minimum, the ATP shall include operational check steps/procedures, inspection, validation, evaluation, corrective action and procedures necessary to ensure the quality of all products provided under this contract.

5.1.3 The Contactor’s Test/Inspection Report shall demonstrate that the USG’s designs are adhered to, and that material used conforms to the approved designs/drawings provided by the USG. (CDRL: A008)

First Article and Production Article Test/Inspection Report(s)

The Contractor shall provide a Test/Inspection Report with each group of First Article and Production diplexer produced and delivered to the USG. A single Test/Inspection Report may be used for each group of diplexers delivered, as long as individual serial numbers and test results are identified. (CDRL: A008)

5.2.1 The Contractor shall perform operational test on the diplexers in accordance with the QAP and ATP.

5.2.2 The Contractor shall use the Test/Inspection Report to ensure each diplexer delivered meets specifications outlined in Section 4.1 and 4.2.

5.2.3 The Contractor shall perform conformance tests on the diplexers and document the results, findings and analyses in a Test/Inspection Report. Additionally, the report shall describe compliance to the QAP and ATP.

6.0 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF DELIVERABLES

First Article Acceptance Testing and Delivery

The Contractor shall deliver First Article - production representative diplexers and a Test/Inspection Report to the F-16 System Integration Section for USG inspection, testing and validation. The Contractor shall deliver the First Article diplexers NLT six months ARO contract award. (CDRL: A008)

6.1.1 First Article delivery shall consist of four production representative diplexers and shall have a Test/Inspection Report attached. (CDRL: A008)

6.1.2 Following delivery of the diplexer and first article test report, the USG will inspect each diplexer against the Test/Inspection Report and documented quality inspection requirements. USG will complete the evaluation and provide written notification of results to the Contractor within 14 calendar days.

6.1.3 The USG will use the QAP to measure contractor performance in procurement of parts, assembly and test of all diplexers provided to the USG.

6.1.4 If upon inspection, any diplexer is found not to meet specifications due to deviation(s) from the USG furnished drawings, the USG will inform the Contractor in writing of the discrepancies, within the timeframe specified in SOW paragraph 6.1.2, and the Contractor (at no additional cost), shall make any necessary changes and re-submit the asset(s) for re-inspection and testing. (This includes, any non-functional asset(s), form, fit, function and interface (F3I) issues, and shipping damage.) (CDRL: A008)

Production Diplexer Testing and Delivery

Upon USG written acceptance of the First Article diplexer as discussed in Sections 5 and 6, the USG will authorize the Contractor to complete full production orders IAW the base contract requirement and each delivery order submitted by the PCO. The Contractor shall start Production diplexer delivery IAW the delivery schedule identified in each delivery order.

6.2.1 The Contractor shall deliver no less than forty (40) individually packaged diplexers per month as specified on each delivery order placed. The PCO must approve any delivery number deviations of less than the forty per month. Early deliveries are authorized under this contract. The estimated total diplexers required under this contract is 2,640.

However, the USG reserves the right to adjust the order amount as required and may request the Contractor surge production to meet additional requirements. In this case, the Contractor shall provide a maximum capacity statement to the USG.

6.2.2 Each group of Production diplexer ordered shall have a Test/Inspection Report attached when delivered to the USG. (CDRL: A008).

6.2.3 Spare diplexers shall be packaged and delivered individually and separately from production assets.

6.2.4 The Contractor shall perform all tasks required to produce the diplexers within their own or a sub-contractor’s facility and the Contractor shall meet all USG DoD security protection requirements.

6.2.5 The Contactor’s Production diplexer shall be Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 8 or higher and shall be ready for integration into the F-16 aircraft.

6.2.6 Diplexers delivered to the USG shall have a National Stock Number (NSN) as a delivered Kit (kit includes four diplexers) and a separate NSN for the individual diplexer. The USG will provide the Contractor the NSNs following approval of PDR/CDR, via contract modification to be issued by the PCO.

Special Consideration

6.3.1 Property

All diplexers ordered through this contract and built by the Contractor shall become the property of the USG upon the completion of each delivery order. All products developed under this contract shall be considered USG work and shall have no license encumbrances.

7.0 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING

Packaging

All First Article and Production diplexers shall be packaged and delivered to F-16 System Integration Section for inspection, fit, and functional testing.

7.1.1 Contractor shall package diplexers to prevent damage to part features and finishes during shipment. Packaging should be IAW MIL-STD-2073-1E, Change 3.

Contractor shall label and properly identify diplexers per instructions provided in the Technical Data Package drawings for proper induction into the supply system for kitting purposes IAW MIL-STD-129R. The Contractor shall clearly label each package to include, the contract number, USG provided kit number, shipping address, person of contact, phone number.

Shipping

7.2.1 The Contractor shall cover all shipping expenses to destination and if necessary back to Contractor’s facility.

7.2.2 The USG reserves the right to return parts to Contractor at the Contactor’s expense if it is determined that damage occurred before delivery due to negligence of the Contactor.

8.0 CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST

A Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) shall be attached to the basic contract and not to each individual delivery order.

Table 1 shown below is the CDRL Matrix that lists the individual deliverables required by the USG. Additionally it provides the SOW cross reference.

Table 1. Contract Data Requirements Listing (CDRL) Matrix

CDRL Authority/Title SOW Paragraph

A001 Project Management Plan (PMP), with a Risk Plan, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and a Production Schedule (IMS)

2.2.1, 3.1, 3.1.2

A002 Meeting Agenda 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.4, 4.4.1, 4.5.1

A003 Meeting Minutes 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.4, 4.4.1, 4.5.1

A004 Status Report (Monthly) 3.1.3

A005 IUID Marking Plan 3.1.6, 3.1.7

A006 IUID Marking Activity, Validation and Verification Report

3.1.8

A007 Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) 5.1

A008 Test/Inspection Report 5.1.3, 5.2, 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.1.4, 6.2.2

9.0 PROJECT MILESTONE SCHEDULE

Table 2. Project Milestone Schedule

Milestone Description Date Entry Criteria Exit Criteria

1 Contract Award N/A N/A N/A

2 Project Management Plan, including a production schedule

NLT 30 calendar days (ARO) contract award

Milestone one complete Project Management Plan submitted and written USG acceptance

3 Kickoff (and site survey if necessary) Meeting

NLT 30 calendar days (ARO) contract award

Milestone one complete Meeting Minutes, Action Items, and Draft Production Schedule complete

4 Quality Assurance Plan, which includes an Acceptance Test Plan

NLT 45 calendar days (ARO) contract award

Milestone three complete, Agenda

Quality Assurance Plan submitted and written USG acceptance

5 Final Production Schedule NLT 45 calendar days (ARO) contract award

Milestone four complete Start Production

6 IUID Marking Plan NLT two months (ARO) contract award

Milestone five complete IUID Marking Plan complete

7 PDR/CDR NLT four months (ARO) contract award

Milestone six complete PDR/CDR Briefing, AI and MM complete and USG written acceptance

8 First Article delivery of four diplexers and test report

NLT six months (ARO) contract award

Milestone seven complete IAW Contract Qty. – Acceptance Test Report and USG written acceptance

9 FCA/PCA NLT seven months (ARO) contract award

Milestone eight complete, Acceptance Test Plan and Test Reports, TDP, Agenda

Meeting Minutes, AI complete and USG written acceptance

10 Start Production diplexer delivery

Following first article approval

Milestone nine complete IAW Contract Qty. – first lot delivered w/corresponding Acceptance Test Report, invoice submitted and accepted in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)

11 Final delivery of Production diplexers (contract complete, unless optional purchases awarded)

NLT time specified on each delivery order

Milestone 10 complete and subsequent deliveries accepted

IAW Contract Qty. – all subsequent diplexers delivered w/corresponding Acceptance Test Report, invoice submitted and accepted in WAWF