Attachment I - SOW_MultiUAS procurement.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration

Office of Marine and Aviation Operations Uncrewed Systems Operations Center

Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Division

Statement of Work

Multiple Uncrewed Aircraft System Procurement

Date: July 20, 2023

Table of Contents

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 3

1.1 Background 3

1.2 Compliance Documents 3

2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/TASKS 3

2.1 Task 1 – UAS Platforms 3

2.2 Task 2 – UAS Training 4

3.0 OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS 4

3.1 Period of Performance and Schedule 4

3.2 Post Award Conference Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.3 Section 508 Requirements Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.0 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS 4

5.0 TECHNICAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 5

5.1 Quality Assurance 5

5.2 Government Point of Contact for Quality Assurance 5

5.3 Performance of Contractor and/or Subcontractors Error! Bookmark not defined.

6.0 GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE PERIOD 5

6.1 Deficiencies 5

7.0 DELIVERABLES 6

7.1 CLIN 1 – UAS Procurement 6

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Background

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides science, service and stewardship to protect life, property and Earth’s natural resources. By collecting scientific data, NOAA provides daily weather forecasts, storm warnings, and climate monitoring; and facilitates fisheries management, marine commerce, and coastal restoration. With the use of advanced technology, NOAA scientists are continuously improving traditional data collection methods to provide reliable information to citizens, planners, emergency managers, and decision-makers. Many NOAA programs pioneered the innovative use of uncrewed systems (UxS) technology as a force multiplier - augmenting data collection at lower costs, increased safety, and reduced risk. NOAA’s UxS use includes research and development efforts to test and evaluate new technologies that advance NOAA research, and transition cutting edge technology into operational use.

Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) have proven to be vital tools in enriching and expanding the science, service, and stewardship of NOAA in support of its broad mission areas. UAS serve as a force multiplier for NOAA- augmenting data collection at lower costs, increased safety, and reduced risk. UAS technology improves the collection of traditional scientific data while also providing novel and transformative means of data collection. These data supports NOAA’s work in fisheries management, weather forecasting, disaster preparedness, and more. NOAA UAS operations occurred in the upper reaches of the atmosphere and at the air-sea boundary. Flights took place from the Arctic to Antarctic, and from the east to west coasts of the United States. In coming years, NOAA will continue to utilize UAS, growing the benefit of the technology to NOAA, society, and the environment.

With the development of techniques and methods for collecting scientific data from a UAS, UAS Division will need to procure additional UAS to support NOAA operations.

1.2 Compliance Documents

• National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2020 Section 848

• EO 13981

• Defense Innovation Unit Blue Drone List

• 14 CFR Part 89 Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft

2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/TASKS

2.1 Task 1 – UAS Platforms

Provide an indefinite number of UAS Platforms which will be solicited among vendors under this contract as a Task Order followed by a request for quote (RFQ) citing the specific task order requirement. UAS Platforms solicited will include, but are not limited to, Parrot Anafi GOV, Skydio X2, Sensefly eBee, Flightwave Edge, Inspired Flight IF1200A, Freefly Astro, Freefly Alta X, Wingtra ONE Gen II. Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training on the platforms may also be included in the task order as needed.

As production of UAS changes, additional UAS may be requested. Future UAS procurements may be subject to legislative requirements as applicable.

2.2 Task 2 – UAS Training

As requested, provide original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training on the platforms procured under Task 1.

3.0 OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS

3.1 Period of Performance and Schedule

The period of performance for this contract is a five (5) year ordering period as follows:

Ordering Period One September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024 Ordering Period Two September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025 Ordering Period Three September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026 Ordering Period Four September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027 Ordering Period Five September 1, 2027, through August 31, 2028

4.0 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

4.1 Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Division (UASD)

Division within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), and Uncrewed Systems Operations Center (UxSOC) responsible for uncrewed aircraft operations throughout NOAA.

4.2 Contracting Officer (CO)

A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the CO acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the CO.

4.3 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

A Federal employee delegated limited authority by a CO to monitor and perform specific, enumerated contract management duties related to contract planning, contract administration, technical direction and oversight, and closeout to ensure that the Contractor’s performance meets the standards set forth in the contract. See Clause 1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER`S

REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (APR 2010)

4.4 Government Point-of-Contact (GPC)

GPC is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) available to answer non-contractual questions specific to the technical requirements of this contract. Any technical disagreements or contractual changes need to be directed to the CO. The GPC will be Mark Rogers, NOAA UAS Division, OMAO

Government Point-of-Contact Information Mark Rogers Acting Chief, UASD 3450 Flightline Drive Lakeland FL 33811-2836

(863) 500-3899 mark.e.rogers@noaa.gov

4.5 Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS)

Includes all elements required for flight such as uncrewed aircraft, ground control station, communication link infrastructure, and other support equipment.

4.6 Uncrewed Aircraft (UA) and Ground Control System (GCS)

An aircraft operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft. The UA will be controlled by Pilot in Command (PIC) using a Ground Control System

(GCS).

5.0 TECHNICAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Quality Assurance

The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract to provide confidence that adequate technical requirements are established; products and services conform to established technical requirements; and satisfactory performance is achieved. Government personnel shall record all surveillance observations. Such surveillance shall be done according to standard inspection procedures or other contract provisions. Any action taken by the CO as a result of surveillance shall be in accordance with the terms of this contract.

5.2 Government Point of Contact for Quality Assurance

See CAR Clause 1352.201-71, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

5.3 Quality Control

Those actions taken by a Contractor to control the production of outputs to ensure that they conform to the contract requirements.

6.0 GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

The COR will review deliverables prior to acceptance and provide the contractor with an e-mail that provides documented reasons for non-acceptance. If the deliverable is acceptable, the COR will send an e-mail to the Contractor notifying it that the deliverable has been accepted.

6.1 Deficiencies

The COR will have the right to reject or require correction of any deficiencies found in the deliverables that are contrary to the information contained in the Contractor’s accepted proposal.

In the event of a rejected deliverable, the Contractor will be notified in writing by the COR of the specific reasons for rejection. The Contractor may have an opportunity to correct the rejected deliverable and return it per delivery instructions.

7.0 DELIVERABLES

7.1 CLIN 1 – UAS Procurement

All shipments should be made to:

OMAO UxS UAS Division c/o Mark Rogers Aircraft Operations Center 3450 Flightline Drive Lakeland, FL 33811

Task Section Task Delivery Date

1 4.2 Post Award Conference N/A

2 2.1, 3.2 Additional Deliverables will be identified at the Task Order level

TBD @ Task Order Level