MAST_Industry_Day_Power_Point.pptx

Motor Aging and Surveillance Technology (MAST)

INDUSTRY DAY

Erik H. Weber, Ph.D.

Chemical Engineer Motors Branch Air Force Research Laboratory 6 February 2014

Air Force Research Laboratory Integrity Service Excellence

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Agenda 0730-0755 Arrival 0800-0815 Welcoming Remarks and Introductions 0815-0845 Overview of AFRL 0845-0915 Business Information 0915-0930 Break 0930-1015 Technical Information 1015-1100 Question & Answers 1100-1630 Individual Company Q&A Sessions All Contractors Need an Escort to leave RM230

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Meeting Objectives Objectives of industry day Present proposed program: clarify acquisition strategy, goals, and schedule Inform industry on details of upcoming Broad Area Announcement (BAA) and Call 1 Gain feedback from industry on this plan Need responses no later than February 13th, 2014 to impact BAA Overarching strategy Help ensure technology availability for the Air Force BAA focus on achieving Rocket Propulsion 21st Century (RP21) Aging and Surveillance goal

Government Key Team Members Contract Specialists Ms. Cynthia Randall (661-277-3986) cynthia.randall@us.af.mil Mr. Timothy Palen (661-277-7598) timothy.palen@us.af.mil Contracting Officer Ms. Judy Gayler (661-277-7748) judy.gayler@us.af.mil Project Manager Dr. Erik Weber (661-275-5004) erik.weber@us.af.mil Communication is preferred by e-mail

Overview of AFRL

MAST BUSINESS INFORMATION

Cynthia Randall Contract Specialist Rocket Propulsion Support Branch Air Force Test Center 6 February 2014

Air Force Research Laboratory Integrity Service Excellence

Business Information Overview Acquisition Background Requirements to do Business with the Government Contract Type & Contract Structure Acquisition Conditions Programmatic Information Tentative Acquisition Schedule

NAICS Code: 541712 – Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences Size Standard: 1000 employees for Space Based Research Performance Based Service Acquisition

Basic Broad Area Announcement (BAA) with multiple calls Call 1 – Technology Development – Closed One Step Process Call 2 – Aging and Surveillance RP21 2017 goal Demonstration (~12 months after BAA release) – Closed One Step Process Call 3 – Technology Development (~24 months after BAA release) – Potentially Closed Two Step Process Call 4 – Technology Development (if needed ~36 months after BAA release) – Potentially Closed Two Step Process Ordering period is five years from BAA release

Reminder to mention that Call 3 Subtopic 1.5 Sensor Development is a small business set aside

Requirements to do Business with the Government System for Award Management (SAM): required in accordance with FAR 4.1102. Access at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF): Contracts are required to submit payment requests in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003. Contact your DCMA office for training. Access at https://wawf.eb.mil.

Contract Type & Contract Structure Technical effort is Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) with a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) final report Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) CLIN Structure 0001 – Physics-based modeling (Calls 1, 3, & 4) 0002 – Analysis for embedded sensor flaw detection (Call 1) 0003 – Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) flaw detection and material property determination (Calls 3 & 4) 0004 – Automated Non-Destructive Evaluation System (ANDES) (Calls 3 & 4) 0005 – Sensor development (Calls 3 & 4) 0006 – A&S RP21 2017 goal demonstration (Call 2) 0007 – Final Report (B001) (All) 0008 – Software user manual (B002) (Where appropriate) 0009 – Residual hardware (Where appropriate) 0010 – Software (Where appropriate)

Acquisition Considerations Considerations for contract performance Government furnished property or information Public Law 98-94 (Export Control) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) No Foreign or Foreign-influenced prime or sub-contractor Associate Contractor Agreements

Acquisition Considerations Classified material is not expected Base support is not expected

Acquisition Considerations Data Rights Unlimited data rights to all technology developed under this effort is anticipated; will be negotiated with contracts At a minimum, Government purpose data rights for all technology that is modified on this effort; will be negotiated with contracts Foreign Disclosure International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) will apply to this effort (22 CFR 120-130).

Export Administration Regulations (EAR) may apply to items developed under this effort (Title 15 CFR Export Administration Regulations, part 770. and Title 15 CFR part 779 Technical Data).

No foreign participation at any level Raw material exemption

Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) A-series CDRLs are non DD250 B-series CDRLs are DD250 CDRLs will vary by contract for appropriateness JANNAF presentations are part of CDRL A001 Enables information flow to community Accomplishes AFRL Mission

Sample CDRLs

Soliciting Feedback & Alternative Approaches

Tentative Acquisition Schedule

Call 1

BAA – Broad Area Announcement

Tentative Acquisition Schedule Call 2

Call 3

Call 4

MAST TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Nicole McKeon, Ph.D.

Aging and Surveillance Group Motor Branch Air Force Research Laboratory 6 February 2014

Air Force Research Laboratory Integrity Service Excellence

MAST Overall BAA Requirements Topic 1 Development of technologies to determine the state of solid rocket motors (SRMs) on an individual basis at any point within their service life (past, present, and future) with an acceptable confidence level in order to enable safe and successful mission completion.

These technologies must reduce the predictive uncertainty of the service life estimate, with negligible impact to other RP21 goals.

MAST Overall BAA Requirements Topic 2 Demonstrate RP21 2017 Aging & Surveillance (A&S) goal achievement (to reduce the predictive uncertainty of the SRM service life estimate by 20%), with negligible impact to other RP21 goals

Solid Rocket Motors Solid motors are:

Simple: few moving parts, provide rapid response Storable: no costly cryogenic or pressure systems required Reliable: ready when needed, even after extended deployment

However, solid rocket motors are:

Mechanically and chemically complex Designed with small margins Dynamic, changing with age and environmental exposure Often required to function long beyond the design life Often subjected to unexpected environments Generally not capable of maintenance/repair

Aging & Surveillance History

Service Life Prediction Technology (SLPT) ATK (1998-2003) Developed mechanistic models for prediction of the future mechanical state of SRMs based upon chemical predictions, and from that, service life estimates Critical Defect Assessment (CDA) ATK (1999-2012) Developed enhanced service life prediction methods using fracture mechanics, coupled Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)/structural analyses, and automated meshing of flaws from NDE data Collected several long-term propellant aging verification and validation data sets

Non-Destructive Evaluation Data Processing (NDE DP) ATK (1999-2008) Increased computed tomography (CT) resolution and developed an automated method for analyzing and evaluating CT images for large solid rocket motors (ANDES/2) Sensors Application and Modeling (SAM) – ATK and Aerojet (2003-2007) Developed embedded sensor technologies and examined manufacturing and aging effects of sensors RQRP Embedded sensor development (2005-present) Developing embedded sensor analysis and measurement techniques Advanced Missile Prop. Tech. (AMPT) Task Order 1 (TO1) – Aerojet (2006-2007) and ATK (2006-2008) Conceptual design for integrated vehicle health management of SRMs

AMPT TO 4 – Aerojet (2007-2010) and ATK (2007-2011) Improved AAB-3772 propellant moisture resistance, developed generation zero health management sensor suite including data warehousing software, and polymer cure theory AMPT TO5 – Aerojet (2008-2011) and ATK (2008-2011) Smart weather seal sensor suite, monitoring of embedded sensors, and micro-constitutive propellant theory Integrated Motor Life Management, Data Acquisition and Analysis System (IMLM DAAS) ATK (2011-2014) Integration of data management system to collect sensor data, conduct performance analysis, and output results Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) – sensor and Computed Tomography (CT) technologies (2006-present) Bore gas sensors, case damage detection, degradation sensor, and CT software/algorithm enhancements

Operational View of A&S

Design/Manufacturing CT Scan Depot Storage Data storage Sensors

Transportation

Missile Support Organizations: Maintenance, Launch Control Command

Service Life Estimate

Data Info Action

Aging & Surveillance To achieve overall BAA requirements:

Invest in innovative new ideas in A&S Leveraging significant amount of previous A&S work

MAST project potential transitions:

Future strategic or tactical missile acquisitions

Overall Technical Requirements Reduction of reliance on dissection of motors and depot operations to determine asset viability Apply to large scale SRMs and ideally to tactical missile systems with minimal alterations Designed for use in environments for tactical and strategic missile systems Surpass accuracy of previously efforts Develop derived requirements from MAST program requirements and methods to verify them (inspection, demonstration, test, analysis)

Overall Technical Requirements Exit technology development at a minimum of Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 Use open, well documented, and industry accepted standards Confirm the proposed quantifiable improvement over the current state of the art along with how much they contribute to meeting the RP21 A&S goal and any impacts to other RP21 goals Propose a concept of operations (CONOPs) for the technology

Overall Technical Requirements Operable, sustainable, supportable, interoperable, modular, and reliable over the expected life time of the system for the operational users Disseminate the results at Joint Army Navy NASA Air Force (JANNAF) and other relevant forums Estimate the payoffs to the operational system Develop a plan to validate and verify technology for a future RP21 demonstration effort

Computer Code/Software Requirements Develop a sustainable code following modern software development practices such as version control; modular code; source code documentation; theory, developer, and user manuals; administrator guide; graphical user interfaces (as required); regression suites; verification; and validation.

The code shall be capable of satisfactorily completing functional user testing to include installation and operation on current DoD standard desktop configuration client or DoD server core configuration connected to AFRL’s SATURN enclave.

Computer Code/Software Requirements The code shall comply with AFI 33-210 certification and accreditation to include:

No CAT I or II findings of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) Documentation of CAT III findings of STIGs that will be recommended for risk acceptance and the reasoning

Integrated Product Team (IPT) All efforts resulting will operate within an IPT arrangement led by AFRL The IPT will consist of representatives from academia, other government entities with an interest in this technology, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC), and other qualified commercial and non-commercial entities The IPT will meet as necessary but at least once per quarter alternating between Edwards AFB and virtually MAXIMUM possible information sharing is KEY to IPT success

Call 1:

Technical Developments

Call 1 Information Sub-Topic 1.1 Physics-based modeling Increase detection, prediction, and understanding of aging in SRMs Perform uncertainty and sensitivity analysis of the model Develop code usable on a high power workstation Document the inputs and outputs for models Validate and verify models including development of experimental techniques, as necessary

Call 1 Information Sub-Topic 1.2 Analysis for Embedded Sensor Flaw Detection Embedded sensor placement methodology Develop a placement methodology to determine the necessary number and location of embedded sensors Detect propellant, liner, and insulation (PLI) flaws’ size, location, development, and growth potential Assess uncertainty associated with each measurement Develop sensor placement plan for representative motors and analytically assess configuration’s flaw detection capability

Call 1 Information Sub-Topic 1.2 Analysis for Embedded Sensor Flaw Detection continued Analysis methodology Utilize sensor data to determine flaw size, location, and criticality with respective uncertainties The system should:

At a minimum , provide a starting point for other investigative techniques Ideally determine the flaws’ size, severity, and location Does not involve sensor development

Call 1 Anticipated Funding Profile

Contract Dollars in 1,000s The Government reserves the right to award none, part, or all of each proposal received.

The split between subtopics is notional and the budget will be managed to the topic level.

All efforts are anticipated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Efforts that are less than or greater than this range should provide additional justification.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014 For Official Use Only

Call 2:

A&S 2017 RP21 Goal Demonstration

Call 2 Preliminary Information Topic 2 RP21 2017 A&S Goal Demonstration Requirements Verify experimentally the RP21 A&S technology baseline Demonstrate the RP21 A&S 2017 goal, utilizing a concrete and verifiable non-proprietary methodology Utilize a significant number of non-proprietary motors for goal demonstration, that have features and materials representative of operational motors Exit at a minimum of TRL 5 Develop individual technology derived requirements Demonstrate reduced reliance on dissection of motors and depot operations to determine asset viability; and the ability to predict the lifetime of an individual solid rocket motor with greater fidelity over baseline

Call 3 & 4:

Technical Developments

Calls 3 & 4 Preliminary Information Sub-Topic 1.1 Physics-based modeling Increase detection, prediction, and/or understanding of aging in SRMs Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis of the model Code usable on a high power workstation Document the inputs and outputs for models Validate and verify models including development of experimental techniques as necessary

Calls 3 & 4 Preliminary Information Sub-Topic 1.3 NDE Flaw Detection & Material Property Determination Develop flaw detection capability greater than Hill AFB CT facility Simultaneously determine material properties Logistic advantage over current CT method

Sub-Topic 1.4 Automated NDE Data & Evaluation System (ANDES) Enhancement or replacement of current ANDES/2 Minimal reprogramming for each motor configuration Provide automated diagnostic and prognostic capabilities

FAIL

PASS

CT SLICES

Automated Flaw Evaluation

Sub-Topic 1.5 Sensor development Develop sensor technology to reduce the predicted uncertainty Demonstrate link between the sensor measurement and current and/or future state Develop a temporally stable sensor Demonstrate survivability of system in environments or mitigation methodologies Develop a sensor that can meet a missile system design life of at least 30 years

Sub-Topic 1.5 Sensor development Develop a sensor with minimum overall on-board mass and volume including any support hardware such as instrumentation lines to reduce impact on other RP21 goals Develop a sensor whose power source has a minimal increase in consumption of logistic resources Develop a sensor that fails in a safe, predictable, and detectable manner Additional specific requirements for:

Chemical sensors Embedded sensors

MAST Calls 1-3 Call 1 – Technology Development – Sub-Topics 1.1 and 1.2, Physics-based modeling and Analysis for Embedded Sensor Flaw Detection Released March/April 2014 Call 2 – Aging and Surveillance RP21 2017 goal Demonstration – Topic 2 Estimated release March 2015 Call 3 – Technology Development – Sub-Topics 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, and 1.5, Physics-based modeling, NDE Flaw Detection & Material Property Determination, Automated NDE Data & Evaluation System (ANDES), Sensor Development (small business set aside) Estimated release 2016

Principles of AFRL Management Approach Openness/ Honesty/ Integrity Would like to know both good and bad news as soon as possible (No surprises!)

Open door policy with all personnel supporting project System engineering discipline Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) Requirement tracking and verification Technical excellence with innovation Measured risk Safety is paramount for all operations Collect and preserve valuable data and observations

Basis of Award Proposals will be categorized I, II, or III based on evaluation criteria All Category I proposals are usually awarded before Category II proposals; Category III proposals are not awarded Government reserves the right to award any, all, part, or none of each proposal; part of a Category III can be awarded Technical, Management, and Price evaluations will be conducted simultaneously Technical is more important than management, and management is more important then price Basis of award - Integrated “Best Value” assessment

Evaluation Criteria Technical Evaluation Criteria: Sub-factor 1 is greater than sub-factor 2 and 3. Sub-factors 2 and 3 are equal in importance to each other. (1 > 2 = 3) Sub-factor 1 – Sound Technical Approach Sub-factor 2 – Understanding of the Problem Sub-factor 3 - Technical Risk Management (ref. Risk Management Guide for DoD Acquisition, 2006 or similar) Management Evaluation Criteria: Sub-factor 1, 2 and 3 are of equal importance to each other Sub-factor 1 - Sound Personnel Management Approach Sub-factor 2 - Sound Resources Approach Sub-factor 3 - Management Risk Management (ref. Risk Management Guide for DOD Acquisition 2006, or similar)

Wednesday, January 22, 2014 For Official Use Only

Evaluation Criteria Cost/Price: Substantial factor but third in priority Cost Realism Analysis will ensure proposed cost:

Is realistic for work to be performed Reflects a clear understanding of the requirements Is consistent with the unique methods of performance and material described in offerors’ technical proposals

Summary and Conclusion BAA and Call 1 release planned in March/April 2014 Technical innovation will enable future mission goals to meet the need for a robust system AFRL will incorporate market research & industry day comments and findings as appropriate Feedback is important to ensure proper acquisition strategy (This is Not an RFP) BAA final solicitation instructions, feedback, and materials will be available via the Government Wide Point of Entry webpage http://www.fbo.gov/

Questions

Individual Question & Answer Sessions

Acronym List A&S – Aging and Surveillance AFB – Air Force Base AFI – Air Force Instruction AFRL – Air Force Research Laboratory ANDES – Automated NDE Data Evaluation System AMPT – Advance Missile Propulsion Technology BAA – Broad Area Announcement CAT - Category CDA – Critical Defect Assessment CDRL – Contract Data Requirements List CFD – Computational Fluid Dynamics CFR – Code of Federal Regulations CLIN – Contract Line Item Number CONOPs – Concept of Operations CPFF – Cost Plus Fixed Fee CT – Computed Tomography DCMA – Defense Contract Management Agency DFARS – Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement DoD – Department of Defense EAR – Export Administration Regulations FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulations FFP – Firm Fixed Price FFRDC – Federally Funded Research and Development Corporation FY – Financial Year IMLM DAAS – Integrated Motor Life Management, Data Acquisition, and Analysis System

Acronym List IAW – In Accordance With IPT – Integrated Product Team ITAR – International Traffic in Arms Regulations JANNAF – Joint Army, Navy, NASA, and Air Force MAST – Motor Aging and Surveillance Technology NAICS – North American Industry Classification System NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration NDE – Nondestructive Evaluation PLI – Propellant, Liner, and Insulation Q&A – Question and Answer RFP – Request for Proposal RP21 – Rocket Propulsion 21st Century

RQRM – Solid Motor Branch RQRP – Propellant Branch SAM – System for Award Management --or-- Sensors Application and Modeling SATURN – Science and Technology Unclassified Research Network SBIR – Small Business Innovative Research SEMP – Systems Engineering Management Plan SLPT – Service Life Prediction Technology SRM – Solid Rocket Motor STIG – Security Technical Implementation Guide TRL – Technology Readiness Level WAWF – Wide Area Work Flow

Backup Slides

Closed One-Step Process Closed Process:

This approach allows for white paper and/or proposal submittals at a specified date and time as set forth in the BAA. Late bid and proposal provisions (IAW FAR 52.215-1(c)(3)) are usually included in the BAA.

One-Step Process:

The one-step process is used to request full technical and cost proposals from each offeror. The proposals are evaluated in accordance with the solicitation criteria, and all of a selected proposal, part of a selected proposal, or none of the proposals are selected.

Closed Two-Step Process Two-Step Process:

The two-step process is sometimes used when a large number of proposals are anticipated. Potential offerors are invited to submit brief descriptive white papers in lieu of full proposals. The BAA must state whether an unfavorable white paper evaluation will bar the offeror from further consideration.

Full proposals are requested from those offerors selected in the white paper evaluation process.

The proposals are evaluated in accordance with the solicitation criteria, and all of a selected proposal, part of a selected proposal, or none of the proposals are selected.

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