BAA-AFRL-RQKS-2016-0003-Atch6.pdf

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

For The

EFFECTIVE SENSOR TECHNOLOGY

EVALUATIONS AND ENABLING

METHODOLOGIES (ESTEEM)

PROGRAM

AFRL/RYWD

8 February 2017

Attachment 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OBJECTIVE

2. SCOPE

3. BACKGROUND

4. TASKS AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

a. Development Activities (RDT&E)

(1) Integrated Evaluation Methodologies

(2) Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) Methodologies

(3) Integrated Threat Scenario Development

(4) Sensor Evaluation

(5) Navigation Integration Methodologies

(6) Integrated Sensor/EW Special Projects

b. Acquisition Integration Activities (3010)

c. Operational Assessment Activities (3400)

5. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

7. DELIVERABLES

8. CONTRACT HOLIDAYS

9. SECURITY

1. OBJECTIVE

The objective of the Effective Sensor Technology Evaluations and Enabling Methodologies (ESTEEM) Program is to conduct research into advanced assessment and evaluation methodologies. The ESTEEM Program will include the development and use of improved methodologies that provide for more effective and efficient analyses and evaluations of advanced sensor technologies. The ESTEEM Program will provide for collaborative research that leverages the Integrated Demonstrations and Applications Laboratory (IDAL) to better enable technology maturation and transition.

2. SCOPE

The ESTEEM program will develop/evolve research methodologies for rapid assessments/evaluations (qualitative and quantitative) of advanced sensors and Electronic Warfare (EW) technologies/systems through IDAL synthetic battlespace simulation. The program will conduct applications assessment/demonstration research through man/hardware-in-the-loop simulation to develop/evolve advanced sensor/EW technology, concepts and systems.

The ESTEEM program will develop advanced sensor/EW technologies/systems through real-time simulation assessment/demonstration methodologies that establish the technical benefits and issues. Also included are collaborative research using simulation based acquisition approaches to evolve integrated technologies/concepts for spectrum warfare, development of advanced simulation methodologies, and all phases of Science and Technology (S&T) research (6.2/6.3), weapon system development/ production/ sustainment and operational assessments.

These collaborative projects may also involve fabrication and use of peculiar test equipment (costing in excess of $250,000.00) for assessing technology solutions. The operational assessments are implemented in a building block process through severable work elements that result in discrete/deliverable component products. Each severable work element is fully funded and completed within one year. Technical efforts are covered by the specific Task Orders (T.O.s) issued by the Contracting Officer within the scope of the SOW incorporated in the baseline contract. T.O.s will be used to convey requirements. The baseline Task Orders primarily include emphasis on advanced EW architectures, and collaborative Electronic Attack (EA) and cyber effects. The issuance of future T.O.s will allow the flexibility to provide necessary research for these activities.

3. BACKGROUND

The increasing complexity, integration and sophistication of enemy threat systems have resulted in hostile forces developing and implementing Anti Access/Area Denial (A2AD) sectors over high-value targets in various regions. In spite of recent reductions in budget and force structure, the requirement remains to ensure a high level of mission success and high survivability of USAF platforms in these areas, while simultaneously fighting on multiple fronts. For decades, DoD war plans focused on countering lower complexity conventional semi-integrated military threats. As our adversaries continue to close the technological gap, USAF must develop new planning scenarios focusing on a wider range of contingencies where we will not enjoy the liberties afforded us by air supremacy. These new challenges have resulted in a revised concept of spectrum warfare which requires the development/evaluation of advanced distributed spectrum warfare technologies that cover the entire electromagnetic spectrum including warfare in the digital and cyber domains. Current and future conflicts will utilize complex spectrum warfare “system of systems” concepts consisting of highly integrated sensor and digital electronic/cyber warfare technologies to execute combat missions, such as A2AD.

The IDAL utilizes an immersive, multispectral synthetic battle space environment to conduct evaluations and provide system-of-systems results that account for the synergistic effects created by multiple integrated sensors. IDAL represents a quick reaction capability (QRC) for rapidly evolving, inserting and transitioning advanced spectrum warfare (ASW) technologies. Rapid response effectiveness evaluations (qualitative/quantitative) of the technologies and concepts to effectively execute the electronic attack mission will be conducted. The current IDAL technology research process is not adequate to rapidly develop, evolve and transition the evolving spectrum warfare technologies required for next generation spectrum warfare concepts.

Innovative solutions are needed to evolve the multispectral/digital synthetic battle space simulation in order to bring the complex, highly integrated A2AD battlefield into a laboratory environment. Once evolved, research will be conducted on how to utilize and apply emerging electronic warfare technologies against the complex A2AD environment.

4. TASKS AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

a. Development Activities (RDT&E)

(1) Integrated Evaluation Methodologies

The contractor shall develop real-time simulation methodologies/technologies for rapidly evolving/evaluating advanced sensors/EW technologies/capabilities in an A2AD environment.

These methodologies shall utilize a building block approach to develop/evolve/evaluate advanced sensors/EW technologies/systems/concepts in an A2AD context, through the electronic combat test and evaluation process. The contractor shall conduct research into advanced methodologies to evaluate current, new and emerging technologies/systems in a simulated battlefield environment where the developer can mature the product before going to the final testing in the open air test range. This effort will include research into evaluation methodologies required to assess integrated RF/IR/EO technologies. Methodology research will include capability roadmaps for technology insertions.

(2) Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) Methodologies

The contractor shall research integrated system MS&A methods. The contractor shall conduct system MS&A investigations to define requirements, architectures, hardware & software designs, costs, and mission effectiveness. The contractor shall conduct MS&A experiments and demonstrations to develop, evolve, demonstrate, and evaluate EW/sensor technology, system concepts, and capabilities.

(3) Integrated Threat Scenario Development

The contractor shall investigate methodologies to develop threat scenarios to evolve/evaluate advanced sensors/EW technologies/systems through synthetic A2AD battlespace simulation.

The scenarios shall be up-to-date with the latest intelligence on the threats including representations of new or projected threats that are expected to exist in the timeframe to be analyzed. Where little hard data exists on the projected entities, the contractor shall recommend data to fill-in the gaps using the best information available.

(4) Sensor Evaluation

The contractor shall research sensor evaluation methodologies. The contractor shall develop and enhance the current approaches utilizing sensor digital/HITL simulations to provide for rapid evaluation and implementation of emerging layered sensing sensor technologies and techniques.

The contractor shall assess performance in operational scenarios involving real-time one vs. one, one vs. few and one vs. many threat environments. The contractor shall conduct technology/system interoperability assessments that include system electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). The contractor shall develop Measure of Performance (MOP) and Measure of Effectiveness (MOE) to meet technology/system evaluation requirements.

(5) Navigation Integration Methodologies

The contractor shall look at methodologies to integrate navigation with Radio Frequency (RF) simulations. Types of navigation include, but are not limited to, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) constellations, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) processing, GPS / Inertial Navigation System (INS) and other novel navigation technologies.

(6) Integrated Sensor/EW Special Projects

Special projects may be required that do not fall explicitly in a single research area. These special projects may involve multiple research areas as a result of “system of systems” concepts in an A2AD environment. They will also likely involve special security requirements which must be implemented as part of the special project research effort. Purpose developed situations could arise as the result of a technological breakthrough to support a highly classified program, or because of an actual military conflict requiring immediate research. The contractor shall have a flexible research methodology that can account for these contingencies.

b. Acquisition Integration Activities (3010)

Projects may be required that do not fall into a single research area above. These projects involve collaborative engineering and integration to correct identified system deficiencies for RF systems currently in production. These projects may also involve fabrication and use of peculiar test equipment to demonstrate/assess the value of integration methods and the status of deficiency corrections.

c. Operational Assessment Activities (3400)

Projects may be required that include operational assessments of sensor technologies and systems. The operational assessments will be implemented in a building block process through severable work elements that result in discrete/deliverable component products. Each severable work element is fully funded and completed within one year.

5. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

The contractor shall manage technical, schedule, and cost satisfaction of the program; plan, prepare, conduct, and document reviews; track Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) satisfaction; and interface with the customer to assess performance satisfaction and re-plan the project as needed.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for the IDIQ will be 84 months with a 60 month ordering period.

7. DELIVERABLES

The contractor shall provide deliverables on a task order by task order basis such as software, hardware (including residual hardware) and data items.

Hardware: all hardware developed or procured during concept development, assessment, and demonstration of this program.

Hardware (Residual): residual hardware developed or purchased under this program.

Software: deliverable software may include additions or updates to existing government owned/generated simulation tools, such as software products designed to integrate navigation into the IDAL’s RF simulation systems.

Data Item

Data ACQ DOC Number

Title Frequency

A001 DI-MISC-80711A/T Scientific And Technical Reports – Final Report

One/R: Separate reports at the completion of each task order

A002 DI-FNCL-80331A/T Funds And Man-Hour Expenditure Report

Monthly

A003 DI-MGMT-81468/T Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR)

Quarterly

A004 DI-MGMT-80368A/T Status Report Monthly A005 DI-ADMN-81373/T Presentation Material As Required

8. CONTRACT HOLIDAYS

The Government will not be billed for holidays, except when services are required by the Government and are actually performed on a holiday.

The following days are contract holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

9. SECURITY

9.1 Program Security Requirements: Individuals must be US citizens and may be required to have SCI DCID 6/4 Top Secret Eligibility based on a SSBI/SBPR to work classified efforts.

Work will be required to be conducted within an accredited Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) and/or a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Specific security details and requirements will be outlined within future task orders. All classified efforts must be in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Other regulations/policy that may apply to this contract are JAFAN 6/0 (Revision 1); SAF/AAZ Memorandum “Air Force Special Access Programs Nomination Process (SAPNP)” (30 Sep 2013); USD(I) Memorandum, Special Access Programs Nomination Process (20 May 2013); the DoD Manual 5205.07, Volume 4 (10 Oct 2013); “Special Access Program (SAP) Security Manual”: Marking; SAF/AAZ Implementation Memorandum (7 Nov 2013); United States Air Force Security Marking Guide for SAPs (17 Jul 2011) and Revision 1 (16 Oct 2013); DoD SAPCO Memorandum, JAFAN 6/9 (23 Mar 04), Change 1 (20 Dec 05) and JAFAN 6/3 (15 Oct 2004); JAFAN 6/3 Implementation Guide, Version 1 (Sep 2006); DoD SAPCO Memorandum, Transition to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) (18 Dec 2013); Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) (9 Oct 2013); DoD 8570.1-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program (24 Jan 2012 – incorporating Change 3); Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 704 and 705; other applicable SCI regulations/policy; other applicable Security Classification Guides (SCG); and other applicable regulations/policy and subsequent revisions.

Provide the following information with proposal submission: CAGE Code, Organization Name, and Security Point of Contract (name/phone number).

9.2 The contractor shall implement the security program required to accomplish this effort. The contractor shall provide personnel with sufficient security clearance levels to be allowed access to the data necessary to execute the task order efforts. The contractor shall provide the secure facilities necessary to process the data generated under this task. The contractor shall have the ability to handle and store unclassified, proprietary, and classified information to perform this activity. The contractor shall provide the security required to perform this effort and shall implement special security requirements in accordance with classified attachments provided through government special project channels. The contractor shall ensure appropriate security protection methods are in place commensurate with the security level of the material provided to the contractor and generated by the contractor for performance of this effort. The contractor shall develop/implement an IDAL SWAT security action plan that provides measurable work tasks and schedule milestones to accomplish IDAL SWAT security objectives/requirements on a timely basis. The contractor shall provide weekly/monthly status/progress reviews against the IDAL SWAT security action plan baseline. The contractor shall coordinate security requirements/activities with the SWAT project engineer and the IDAL program manager.

9.3 General Operations Security (OPSEC) procedures, policies and awareness are required in an effort to reduce program vulnerability from successful adversary collection and exploitation of critical information. OPSEC will be applied throughout the life cycle of the contract. The Critical Information List (CIL) will be provided upon request by RYOY Information Protection Office.

While working on the government installation, OPSEC guidance will be provided by the RYOY Information Protection Office

10. SAFETY

The contractor must comply with all Air Force, federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations. Requires an approved Safety Plan (AFI 91-202 AFRL Sup 1) before any experiment may be conducted outside of a laboratory environment.