ATTACHMENT G - TS3_Maritime Emitter Sample Task order.pdf

UNCLASSIFIED

SAMPLE TASK ORDER

Effects-Based Technology Development

1. Background:

REPD requires several radio frequency (RF) emulation maritime platforms to enable Measures and Signatures Intelligence (MASINT) technical exploitation capabilities. These platforms will function in a specific way to drive an intended effect and/or response.

2. Objectives:

To support REPD in the development, design, fabrication, testing and delivery of these RF emulators.

To acquire a highly proficient and effective team comprised of skilled, adaptable, innovative, and technical professionals to support this effects-based technology development in the terrestrial and maritime domains.

3. Scope:

The contractor shall provide proficient labor, with experience and expertise to rapidly:

Design and develop systems to meet customer requirements, Fabricate and test the systems, Produce final deliverable systems and associated design package.

This Task Order (TO) will be a cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) contract type.

4. Technical Requirements:

4.1 Project Description: Develop a maritime platform that emulates specific RF signals. This task shall include all work to support all phases from design to operational deployment.

The final deliverables shall include twelve (12) complete systems as well as the design package.

4.2 The period of performance shall not exceed 12 months.

4.3 The system shall meet the following requirements:

4.3.1 Surface ship deployable

4.3.2 Emulate specified L-Band RF signals

4.3.2.1 Capable of broadcasting pre-defined signal transmissions

4.3.2.2 Capable of broadcasting pre-defined signal protocols

4.3.3 Minimum National Security Agency (NSA) Type 3 encryption of transmitted data

4.3.4 Receive taskings via Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) transmission from control station

4.3.5 Communicate platform status, to include battery life and component health, via BLOS transmission to control station

4.3.6 Must have anti-tamper (AT) protections

4.3.7 Shall be low observable (LO) when deployed in water with a minimal physical, RF and Radar Cross Section (RCS) signature

4.3.8 Shall be able to maintain deployed location in up to sea state two conditions

4.3.9 Shall be a standalone system capable of a 60-day deployment without maintenance or external support

4.3.10 Shall be battery powered capable of 24-hour continuous operation

4.3.11 Shall be recoverable and reusable by design, but disposable if mission dictates otherwise

4.4 The Contractor shall provide support to each of the sub-tasks below:

4.4.1 Project Planning

4.4.1.1 The Contractor shall provide proposed engineering approach, proposed schedule and proposed resources outlining support to develop the system in accordance with (IAW) the requirements listed in Section 4.3 and the tasking listed below.

4.4.2 Research and Development (R&D)

4.4.2.1 The Contractor shall assist in designing the physical pressure vessel (PV), including internal structures and electronics layout, using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.

4.4.2.2 The Contractor shall support design and development of the electronics system.

4.4.2.3 The Contractor shall support development of system protection, recovery and AT measures.

4.4.2.4 The Contractor shall perform market research to identify suitable electronic components that may be used for fabrication including power supplies, control boards, RF emitters, and datalinks.

4.4.2.4.1 The Contractor shall support verification of Supply Chain Risk

Management (SCRM) approval of identified components.

4.4.2.5 The Contractor shall order components required for fabrication after obtaining approval from the Government as specified in Section 6 of the Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Statement of Work (SOW).

4.4.3 Prototype(s) Fabrication

4.4.3.1 The Contractor shall provide hands on support to the fabrication of an initial system for testing and the remaining units prior to final production.

4.4.3.2 The Contractor shall provide hands on support to the fabrication and assembly of the electrical components of the system.

4.4.3.3 The Contractor shall provide hands on support to any fabrication required to fix any damage to prototype(s) incurred during test and evaluation events.

4.4.3.4 The Contractor shall provide support to fabrication of payloads and integration of payloads into PV.

4.4.4 Test and Evaluation (T&E)

4.4.4.1 The Contractor shall provide support to the T&E of each of the prototypes listed in Section 4.4.3. T&E shall be conducted IAW the Government T&E Plan created for this task order.

4.4.4.2 The Contractor shall conduct testing locally to include testing electronics and payload PV at depth.

4.4.4.3 The Contractor shall perform bench top testing of payloads, open area distance and signal strength testing.

4.4.4.4 The Contractor shall provide ship-based T&E Support on a 114’ maritime vessel

4.4.4.4.1 Test Preparation

4.4.4.4.1.1 The Contractor shall work with the Government to

develop the concept of operations (CONOPS) and associated support plans.

4.4.4.4.1.1.1 The Contractor shall identify equipment and services needed to support communications throughout the operation, documented in the communications plan.

4.4.4.4.1.1.2 The Contractor shall identify equipment and services needed to transmit, receive and store vessel data as well as test data, documented in the media/data plan.

4.4.4.4.1.1.3 The Contractor shall assist in coordinating operation with all necessary United States Coast Guard (USCG) elements, port authorities and partner organizations.

4.4.4.4.1.1.4 The Contractor shall assist in developing the risk and safety plan by determining weather forecasts, determining sea conditions and identifying potential risks such as equipment functionality, damages, repairs required, and environmental issues.

4.4.4.4.1.2 The Contractor shall ensure the vessel is fully equipped and ready for the test to include, but not limited to: filling potable water tanks, filling fuel tanks, inspecting fire extinguishers, and performing any required maintenance.

4.4.4.4.1.3 The Contractor shall prepare a menu and acquire the necessary provisions for three meals a day, for the entirety of the one-week test, for 10 people.

4.4.4.4.2 Test Execution

4.4.4.4.2.1 The Contractor shall transit vessel from Port Canaveral, FL to test location.

4.4.4.4.2.2 The Contractor shall operate maritime vessel IAW

established CONOPs and associated support plans throughout the test.

4.4.4.4.2.3 The Contractor shall support preparation of meals for all personnel throughout the test.

4.4.4.4.2.4 The Contractor shall transit vessel from test location to Port Canaveral, FL.

4.4.4.4.2.5 The Contactor shall support deployment and recovery efforts including operation of necessary equipment such as cranes and winches.

4.4.5 Final Production

4.4.5.1 The Contractor shall assist in finalizing the system design following all prototype development and T&E.

4.4.5.2 The Contractor shall assist in producing the final drawing package, as well as, the operations manual of the system.

Deliverable: (CDRL A006, DI-MISC-80711A, Scientific and Technical Report)

4.4.5.3 The Contractor shall provide hands on support to the fabrication of twelve complete operational prototype systems.

5. Tasking Requirements:

5.1 Tasking for this TO shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

5.1.1 Provide technical support with requirements definition during stakeholder engagements.

Deliverable: (CDRL A004, DI-ADMN-81250C, Meeting Minutes)

5.1.2 Provide technical support to open-source research and data mining to fill information gaps on various Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) systems, both foreign and domestic, as it relates to replication or signature development.

5.1.3 Use CAD software to support the design and modeling of specified effects-based projects.

5.1.4 Provide systems engineering support to determine cost, schedule and resource requirement estimates for project concepts.

Deliverable: (CDRL A006, DI-MISC-80711A, Scientific and Technical Report)

5.1.5 Provide market research support to identify available supplies and services that may be used for fabrication and testing.

5.1.6 Procure, track and expedite approved material to meet development timelines.

Deliverable: (CDRL A003, DI-MGMT-81866, Other Direct Costs (ODC) Report)

5.1.7 Provide technical and hands on support for fabrication, encompassing a variety of disciplines and materials including, but not limited to, electrical, mechanical, machining, milling, composites (including lay-up and mold development for carbon fiber, epoxy resin and fiberglass), 3D printing, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) cutting, foam cutting, and woodworking.

5.1.8 Provide logistics support ensuring developed systems are available at test or operational deployment sites, CONUS or OCONUS.

5.1.9 Provide technical support during test and evaluation (T&E) activities, to ensure operational suitability.

5.1.10 Provide project management support functions with tracking cost, schedule and performance metrics including resource management assignment and project budget accounting.

Deliverable: (CDRL A001, DI-MGMT-80368A, Status Report) Deliverable: (CDRL A002, DI-FNCL-80331A, Funds and Man-hours Expenditure Report)

5.1.11 Provide support to all design, fabrication, testing and operational deployment of technologies.

5.1.11.1 Provide maritime system operators and vessel crew capable of piloting and operating a 114’ maritime vessel to support the deployment and recovery of platform and payload during all test events and operational deployments.

5.1.12 Provide administrative functions to support on-site contractor staff with purchasing project related consumables, project travel, project meeting scheduling, graphic design services, and new contractor employee orientation and training in accordance with (IAW) the REPD Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

5.1.13 Provide Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for testing oversight.

5.1.14 Provide Safety SME support for fabrication facility oversight.

6. Estimated Resource Requirements:

The Contractor shall provide resources with a blend of specific expertise and experience in design, fabrication, and engineering. The tasking in this TO SOW is estimated to require, at a minimum, the following resources:

Labor Category Level Education (minimum)

Experience (years)

Maritime Operator Sen

United States Coast Guard (USCG) Master 200-ton

License Federal

Communications Commission (FCC)

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

Radio Operator Certificate

Maritime Crane Operator License

Maritime Operator Mid

USCG Master 200-ton License/

Designated Duty Engineer (DDE) 4,000 HP or less

FCC GMDSS Radio Operator Certificate Maritime Crane

Operator License

Able Bodied Seaman

Mid

USCG Able Seafarer (AB)

Unlimited Endorsement

USCG Food Preparer Certificate

Systems Engineer Mid Bachelors 6 Maritime Engineer Mid Bachelors 6 Electrical Engineer Mid Bachelors 6

Mechanical Engineer

Mid Bachelors 6

Software Engineer Jun Mid

Bachelors

Fabrication Technician

Jun Mid

OJT

7. Security Requirements:

See DD Form 254 and Security Continuation Pages for Security Guidance.

8. Anticipated Required Travel:

The minimum anticipated travel for this TO is below:

Origination Destination # of Days # of Trips Cape Canaveral, FL Washington DC 3 2 Cape Canaveral, FL Las Vegas, Nevada 3 1

Contractor shall provide a trip report IAW with applicable DD 1423-1 upon return from travel.

Deliverable: (CDRL A005, DI-MISC-81943, Travel/Trip Report)

9. Deliverables:

The Contractor shall prepare deliverables for each project as specified below and IAW each DD Form 1423-1. Unless otherwise specified, electronic copies shall be delivered in Microsoft Office software formats.

Section CDRL # Description Authority Media Due Date

5.1.10 A001 Status Report DI-

MGMT-

80368A

Word Monthly by 15th

5.1.10 A002 Funds and man-

Hours Expenditure Report

DI-

FNCL-

80331A

Excel Monthly by 15th

5.1.6 A003 Other Direct

Costs (ODC) Report

DI-

FNCL-

81866

Word or

Excel

Monthly by 15th

5.1.1 A004 Meeting Minutes DI-

ADMN-

81250C

Word As Required; No Later Than (NLT)

7 calendar days after meeting completion

8 A005 Travel/Trip Report

DI-MISC-

81943

Word As Required;

NLT 7 calendar days after meeting completion

4.4.5.2 5.1.4

A006 Scientific and Technical Report

DI-MISC-

80711A

Word As Required