DRAFT A-10C JRG Statement of Work.docx

Statement of Work (SOW) For the Jam-Resistant Global Positioning System Program (JRG) Digital Antenna Electronics (DAE) Interface

Prepared by: A-10 Systems Program Office 14 Dec 20

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1 SCOPE

The current Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) Inertial Navigation System (EGI) is subject to GPS jamming and signal denial in a Close Air Support (CAS) environment. Under these conditions, the EGI performance is lessened, impacting mission critical functions. The current EGI system on the A-10 aircraft utilizes a Fixed Reception Pattern Antenna (FRPA) with no anti-jamming capabilities, and does not support some of the current, and most of the future capabilities that offer improved performance in a jamming environment. This JRG effort is in support of a GPS anti-jamming Initiative, and requires a Selective Availability Anti-spoofing Module (SAASM) GPS receiver with a beam-steering Digital Antenna Electronics (DAE) interface, combined with a Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA). This requirement is in support of an Urgent Operational Need (UON) for production and delivery capability of an approved DAE interface (B-Kit), installation A-Kit and CRPA cabling within a 14 month period of performance (PoP), after contract award.

1.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this SOW is to procure a program approved, production Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9 DAE interface for integration into a larger JRG System in support of the A-10C aircraft GPS anti-jamming initiative. This system will include development of the DAE B-Kits, installation A-kits and CRPA cabling for integration and installation of this system into the aircraft. Detailed contractor requirements are identified in section 3 of this SOW.

2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Table 1: Non-Government Documents and Reference Information

3 OVERVIEW/GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The basic contract requirements for this initiative include the following:

a) Build/manufacture 164 (124 + 40 spares) DAE (referenced as B-Kits) at a rate of 10-12 per month after contract award and meeting the requirements specified in sections 2 & 3 of the TDP

b) Build 150 (140 + 10 spares) wiring/harness, brackets & associated hardware (Referenced as A-Kits)

c) Build 30 (20 + spares) cable kits for the 7 element CRPA

d) Option to kit Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) (See Table 2: Government Furnished Equipment) provided by the Government

e) Shipment of DAE’s and installation kits to Government designated locations as specified in section 7.2 of this SOW

f) Optional installation CLIN

g) Option to produce an additional 168 DAEs (B-kits) & A-kits (same as 3b)

h) Option to build cables for the 7 element CRPA

i) Optional CLIN for the purchase of Honeywell EGIs (PN 34201700-WM43)

j) Optional CLIN for the purchase of L3 Harris CRPA (PN N-79-3-1) The DAE shall interface with the GFE EGI, which interfaces through a set of Radio Frequency (RF) cables to a CRPA antenna. If the Government provides the EGIs, then the EGI shall be integrated with the DAE. All components are required to be fully integrated, qualified and approved for use by the A-10 Systems Program Office (SPO).

3.1 GFE Documents and Information

Revisions to any of the referenced documents (See Table 1) will be provided to the contractor by the U.S. Government. The contractor shall review all changes and implement them within 10 business days. The contractor shall identify any cost or schedule impacts related to any data changes within 10 business days of receipt of the update. The contractor shall adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) -45.104 (d) and FAR-52.245-1.

Table 2: Government Furnished Equipment

4 TASKING/REQUIREMENTS

The tasking section is comprised of details outlining: support, quality, manufacturing and assembly, item unique identification, logistics support and sustainment, life cycle sustainment plan, provisioning, interim contractor support, repair records and packaging and technical requirements.

4.1 Support

The contractor Program Manager shall coordinate monthly Integrated Product Teams Meetings (IPT) between the contractor and the Government. The IPT shall be conducted using the Monthly Status Report (CDRL A006)

4.2 Quality

The contractor shall ensure that all parts used in assembly of the DAE conform to ISO-9001 requirements. Quality control processes are critical to providing consistent, conforming product, to minimizing non-conforming product, and to meeting delivery schedule requirements. The prime contractor will be producing a DAE assembly that can demonstrate successful performance. Therefore, it is critical that the prime contractor demonstrate their ability to practice exceptional quality control processes.

4.2.1 Quality Assurance Plan

The prime contractor shall provide the Government a Quality Assurance Plan (QASP) (CDRL A005). The QASP shall define the quality control processes used by the prime contractor and their suppliers to ensure the DAE meets all specifications in this SOW. The QASP shall address how production non-conformances, and product quality defect reports are to be handled. The Government shall review and approve the QASP prior to the prime contractor producing first article detail parts. The Government shall approve the QASP, including all revisions, prior to use.

4.3 Manufacture and Assembly Requirements

The contractor shall be responsible for the successful completion of all the requirements outlined in Section 3.0. & 4.0 of this SOW to accomplish the assembly of the A and B kits; which includes the DAE interface and all kitting material outlined in section 3.0. GFE will be sent to the contractor to kit with the DAE interface.

4.4 Item Unique Identification (IUID)

The Contractor shall comply with MIL-STD-130N (17 December 2007), which covers Unique Identification (UID). All items produced under this contract shall have both Machine-Readable Information (MRI) and Human-Readable Markings (HRM) based on the criteria provided in this standard.

4.5 Logistics Support and Sustainment

The Contractor shall comply with MIL-STD-129R when preparing items to be shipped to Government locations.

4.5.1 Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP)

The Contractor shall develop a Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) for warranty and sustainment. The contractor shall bear all costs associated with warranty repair/replacement issues, to include shipping to and from the field. The contractor shall provide a warranty plan explaining management and detailing the terms of the warranty.

4.6 Provisioning

For provisioning, the contractor shall maintain sufficient spares (10% of total production builds) to meet system/equipment sustainability for the GPS-anti-jamming LRUs and consumable parts in the field. The contractor shall develop a Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) (CDRL A003) report for the DAE.

The contractor will develop and transfer a Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) management plan (CDRL A004) and Counterfeit Control Plan (CDRL A007) for the DAE. The DMSMS report will be submitted 90 days after contract award and then submitted as required, when DMSMS issues arise. The Counterfeit Control Plan is required 90 days after contract award and then submitted as required, when issues arise.

Provisioning and Logistics management information summary efforts shall be required using Government Electronics and Information Technology Association Standard 0007 (GEIA-STD-0007) as guidance.

4.7 Interim Contractor Support (ICS)

The contractor shall provide ICS support for repairing the DAEs for three years with two additional one year options. Upon completion of the repairs for the Line Replacement Unit (LRU), the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) will inspect and validate the repairs at the contractor’s facility. Upon validation of repairs by DCMA, a DD250 form will be signed to accept the repaired DAE(s). On the signed DD250 form the Government will require a list of contacts and contact information to be inserted on block 14 of the form with a copy of the completed DD250 with the DAE(s) in the container. The list of contacts and contact information will be provided by the Government with the Task Order, or by the Contractor reaching out directly to the Air Force Program Manager. The Government anticipates that each Air Force Organization will ship unserviceable assets directly to the Contractor for repair. Upon receipt of the unserviceable asset(s), the Contractor shall ship a serviceable replacement asset within 1 business day to the Air Force Organization from which the unserviceable asset(s) came from. The Government will have authority over the disposition of the repaired LRUs.

4.7.1 Repair Records: The contractor shall maintain a repair database for assets repaired under the Interim Contractor Support (ICS) CLIN. The contractor must respond to a failure report entered by the unit or government program office by issuing a Return Material Authorization number authorizing the return of the reported failed asset within two business days after the report is entered. After the asset is received at the repair center, and following initial testing and evaluation, the contractor shall update the status of the entry as confirmed and deficiencies shall be annotated by the contractor in repair database to create a permanent repair record. A complete description of the fault and corrective actions taken on the DAE unit shall be made to create a permanent repair record for the specific unit and its components. The contractor shall also identify the task order in which each individual asset is received through. The government program office shall be granted access to this database throughout the life of the contract.

The contractor shall be responsible for providing and funding traceable shipping capabilities to any location listed in Table 3 of this SOW for repairs under the ICS CLIN. The Government will ship the unserviceable asset to the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for the shipped assets until final acceptance by the USG. When returning the DAE to the USAF, the contractor shall use traceable, standard shipping. The contractor shall maintain control of the asset until shipping guidance is provided by the Government program office. The Government shall be allowed to ship assets in place, if deemed necessary by the Government. Follow-on shipping instructions shall be provided by the government for assets shipped in place as user requirements change. Tracking information such as the FedEx tracking number shall be entered into the associated repair record when provided by the shipping agent.

This section is intended to illustrate a general understanding of the Government desired process for the Return Material Authorization process flow. This process shall be adaptable to change/improvement throughout the life of the contract. The RMA process will be initiated by an Air Force Organization submitting a completed form (web based or PDF) with all required information provided to a Government SPO representative. The required information shall include but is not limited to:

Air Force Organization location – EG: Davis-Monthan AZ, building address Air Force Organization Unit name – EG: 355 FW/345 FS Part number serial number from the LRU(s) General description of errors or failure reason Date malfunction occurred

4.8 Package, Handling, Storage and Transportation (PHS&T)

The contractor shall be responsible for the PHS&T utilizing a traceable means such as UPS or FedEx necessary for modification kits and replacement parts. The contractor shall provide any temporary storage during modification and installation as required IAW ASTMD-D3951 and MIL-STD-2073-IE.

5 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (Reference Appendix B-TDP)

1. The DAE shall employ digital Space-Time Adaptive Processing (STAP) to simultaneously null interference and steer beams. (see section 3.3.1)

2. The DAE shall interface with the L3Harris CRPA to provide a reliable GPS signal to a digital GPS receiver in quiescent and interference environments. (see section 3.2)

3. The DAE shall provide beam steering (i.e., ability to improve extra gain towards GPS satellite), digital nulling (i.e., ability of antenna to remove threat signals from the GPS interference) and incorporate automatic functioning between DAE work modes. (see section 2)

4. The DAE shall accept seven RF signal inputs from the L3Harris CRPA. (see section 4.3)

5. The DAE shall work with the electrical signals matching those provided by the seven element L3Harris CRPA or other A-10-approved equivalent. (see section 3.1.1)

6. The DAE shall interface with the upgraded Honeywell SASSM based H-764 EGI with a Trimble 524D SASSM receiver card or A-10-approved equivalent. (see section 3.2)

7. The DAE shall include the following outputs: (see section 3.2)

a. RF Cable output from the DAE for digital beam data

b. RS-422 control of high speed digitized IF data link

c. RS-422 to direct antenna steering and provide health and status of the DAE

d. RF output of antenna signal to use in a fallback mode in the case of DAE or Serializer/Deserializer (SERDES) failure

8. The DAE shall have a connector (J13) to receive 115 VAC power AC, 400 Hz single phase, in accordance with Mil-STD-704F, Category B. (see section 3.2.2)

9. During normal electrical system operations, as defined in MIL-STD-704F, the DAE shall provide its specified performance. (see Table 4)

10. During transient over voltage abnormal operation and steady state voltage abnormal electrical system operation, as defined in MIL-STD-704F, the DAE shall provide its specified performance. (see Table 4)

11. During transient under voltage abnormal operation, electric starting, or a power failure, as defined in MIL-STD-704F, this equipment shall suffer no damage or cause an unsafe condition. (see section 3.3.5)

12. The DAE shall have a maximum dissipation of 75 watts. (see section 3.3.4)

13. The DAE must be certified to meet A-10 gun and vibration standards. (see sections 5.1)

14. The DAE must be certified and integrated to work with a modified A-10 Honeywell 764-H EGI equipped with a 24-GPS channel SASSM based Trimble 524-D Receiver, Navigation Embedded Processor, A-10 AJC Card, New Master Interconnect Board and L3Harris CRPA or other A-10-approved equivalent. (see section 3.2.1/Figure 1)

15. The DAE shall meet A-10 environmental and operational requirements. (see section’s 5 & 6)

16. The DAE must be at a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9. (see SOW section 1.1)

5.1 On-site Support

The contractor shall provide on-site support for the first installation, ground operational checks and the first two flights.

6 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

6.1 Program Schedule:

1. The contractor shall provide an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) (CDRL A001) with the proposal and then within 30 days of contract award. After submission, any proposed changes to the IMS must be approved by the Government Program Management Team. Should the proposed change to the IMS affect contract terms and conditions, the Contracting Officer must approve the change.

2. Quantities and delivery locations are subject to change based on force structure requirements.

6.2 Meetings and Reports

All reports (see Appendix A) on this contract will be provided in electronic format using Microsoft (MS) Office products (MS Word, Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access). The format will be mutually agreed upon by the Contracting Officer and the contractor with delivery of first report. All reports are to be formally accepted by the Contracting Officer in writing for the requirement to be finalized.

6.2.1 CDRL A001 Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

The contractor shall schedule quarterly Program Management Reviews (PMRs) with the Government Program Management Team. PMRs shall be reflected in the IMS (CDRL A001). PMR briefing data shall be provided to the government 30 days prior to the PMR.

6.2.2 CDRL A006 Monthly Status Reports (MSR)

The contractor shall provide a Monthly Status Report (CDRL A006) that covers all program activities for the period. The contractor shall provide oversight to enable management of the tasks outlined herein, thereby providing the Program Management Team with clear visibility into program, cost, schedule, and performance, issues, constraints and impacts. The contractor shall report monthly information that includes, but is not limited to, the amount of DAE’s assembled, acceptance test results, production planning for the next 60 days, and any overall program issues.

6.2.3 CDRL A002 Final Report

The contractor, upon completion of shipment of all DAE’s and kits shall provide a final report 30 days after completion, detailing all activities conducted through the accomplishment of this effort to include any lessons learned that might be helpful for future contracting efforts.

7 PRODUCTION

The contractor shall manufacture at a minimum 10 DAE’s a month to be assembled in a kit (Reference section 3a) and then ship the number of DAE’s that will be mutually agreed upon to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution Hill, Utah (DDHU).

5851 F Ave, Hill AFB, UT 84056 Commercial: 801-940-1595

7.1 Optional CLIN for Installations

For the production order, delivery locations can be any of the locations listed in Table 3: Optional Installation Locations.

The contractor shall provide pricing information to perform the Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) installations for locations Identified in Table 3: Optional Installation Locations.

7.2 Table 3: Optional Installation Locations

ACRONYM LIST

DDHU - DLA Distribution Hill Utah

MRI - Machine Readable Information

DID - Data Item Description

MIL-HDBK - Military Handbook

DLA - Defense Logistics Agency

MIL-STD - Military Standard

DMSMS - Diminished Manufacturing Source & Material Shortages

PDR - Preliminary Design Review

DoD - Department of Defense

PHS&T - Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation

EGI - Embedded Global Positioning System Inertial Navigation System

PMR - Program Management Review

FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulation

P/N - Part Number

FMECA - Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis

Radio Frequency (RF)

GEIA - Government Electronics and Information Technology Association Standard

SAASM - Selective Availability Anti-spoofing Module

GFM - Government Furnished Material

SPO - System Program Office

Government - All references to the Government are the United States Government

SOW - Statement of Work

GPS - Global Positioning System

TCTO -Time Compliance Technical order

ICS - Interim Contractor Support

TRL - Technology Readiness Level

UON – Urgent Operational Need

Appendix A - CDRLs CDRL Listing The contractor shall deliver electronic copies via e-mail in Microsoft Office product format. The subject block shall contain Reference Number, CDRL reference, Report Title and Date.

Appendix B – (Attached)