Draft SOW.pdf

Naval Research Laboratory 4555 Overlook Avenue SW

Washington DC, 20375-5329 Code 5530

Communications & Networking Support Statement of Work (SOW)

RFP: N00173XXXXXXX

Attachment XX SOW

Communications & Networking Support

Table of Contents Section 1 – Background Section 2 - Scope Section 3 – Performance Requirements Section 4 – Security Section 5 – Equipment Purchases / Government Furnished Materials / Equipment / Information / Contractor Furnished Equipment, Materials, Subcontracts, and Supplies………………………...5 Section 6 – Contract Management and Administration…………………………………………...6 Section 7 – Deliverables Section 8 – Travel Section 9 – Data Rights Assertions:

Section 1 – Background The Information Operations Branch, Code 5530 of the Naval Research Lab (NRL) provides the Department of Defense (DoD) with all aspects of communications support. The Branch supports Research and Development (R&D) of Radio Frequency (RF) and Satellite communications, as well as the networking of such capabilities from the DoD Enterprise to the tactical edge. The Information Operations Branch focuses on the development, test and evaluation of tactical and weapon-based communications solutions such as waveform analysis, field testing and evaluation, proof-of-concept satellite communications (SATCOM) verification of link budget predictions, and development of novel antenna technology with the Plasma Physics Division.

Section 2 – Scope NRL requires Communications Systems Engineering support services for the following requirements. The Contractor shall perform development and analysis of communication systems and networks in support of NRL’s mission to the DoD. This will require the following objectives:

• Assessment of existing communications solutions

• Analysis of alternative solutions to meet existing and emerging requirements

• Development of system architectures to meet emerging requirements, informed by analyses and studies

• Prototyping, test and analysis of communications solutions that extend beyond simple data links to end-to-end operational systems

• Detailed documentation of test results

• Presentation of results in various forums to gain approval for implementation at large scale, potentially for programs of record.

This support often involves interpreting program requirements into realizable, operational systems. This may include the analysis of alternative components, technologies, subsystems and end-to-end capabilities. Interaction will be required with NRL’s modeling and simulation activities, so that developments can be vetted prior to fielding. New capabilities are implemented in laboratory mockups and benchtop models to assess performance, fit and function, along with size, weight and power impacts. The systems are then typically taken into the field for extended in situ testing to confirm the applicability of the proposed solution to the requirements.

The primary place of performance will be on-site at NRL-DC, which will permit the contractor access to the specialized research equipment and facilities required for performance. The contractor may be required to travel to support planning meetings and field testing.

The contractor will provide support services in both classified and unclassified environments.

Therefore, the contractor shall provide personnel with security clearances up to the Secret and/or Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) levels.

Section 3 – Performance Requirements

The contractor shall provide Research Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) support of the branches mission in developing and transitioning advanced communications concepts, methodologies hardware and software to the Navy and other branches in the Department of Defense. An emphasis will be on working in tandem with NRL engineers in developing testing, evaluating existing and evolving technologies, and documenting the findings of the programs being supported. The contractor shall be familiar with software and hardware tools for conducting communications analysis and testing, such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, iPerf and MGEN.

The tasking is broken down into the following areas:

• 3.1 - Communication and Network Systems Evaluation and Analysis

• 3.2 - Development and Testing Support

• 3.3 - Field Integration Support

3.1. Communication and Network Systems Evaluation and Analysis:

3.1.1. The contractor shall evaluate and analyze network communication systems being developed by NRL or its sponsors, and shall assess their performance and suitability for use in fielded and operational scenarios. Systems include tactical radios and networks currently fielded by the Navy and Marine Corps, as well as communications systems under development supporting the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC).

3.1.2. The contractor shall assess the network communication systems’ performance and suitability for use in fielded and operational scenarios. may

3.1.3. The contractor shall occasionally be required to provide outcomes of evaluation and analysis efforts in support of the creation of Authority to Operate (ATO) and Interim Authority to Test documents.

3.1.4. The contractor shall occasionally provide input towards the Government’s Test Readiness Level determinations based on the outcomes of evaluation and analysis efforts.

3.2. Development and Testing Support:

3.2.1. The contractor will work with NRL to develop solutions for networking warfighter applications over tactical links under development and/or currently used in DoD operations. The contractor will utilize both modeling and simulation information as well as hardware in the laboratory to validate methodologies and solutions.

3.2.2. The contractor shall conduct testing and evaluate network and communication algorithms, protocols, and radio equipment. The data obtained will be used by the contractor to gauge performance and make recommendations for the communications solutions under development.

3.2.3. The contractor shall develop network communications solutions based on performance of radio systems tested and evaluated in 3.2.1. Networking tools such as MGEN, iPerf will be utilized. The contractor will leverage their analysis to identify protocols and methodologies that meet the requirements for applications support under the limitations of tactical communications, i.e., satellite latency, interruptions in service and constrained bandwidth scenarios. This will be conducted in the lab at NRL, during field exercises as described in section 3.3, and over classified networks remotely.

3.3. Field Integration Support:

3.3.1. The contractor shall perform both laboratory and field experimentation, test, and evaluation of designated network and communications equipment, which includes RF and/or satellite communications (SATCOM) systems, modems, and other ancillary systems. Experimentation, test and evaluation shall be performed both independently and in conjunction with Government engineers.

3.3.2. The contractor shall support NRL in the development of test and evaluation procedures, which includes the necessary software and/or scripts for network and communications equipment in support of experimentation, evaluation and assessment programs.

3.3.3. The contractor shall conduct laboratory and field experimentation, test, and evaluation efforts; provide software and hardware integration, device deployment, operational personnel, logistics and planning (to include knowledge sharing events and demonstrations); and purchase equipment as required to support laboratory and field experimentation, test, and evaluation efforts.

3.3.4. The contractor shall provide testing support on-site or at various off-site test sites as directed by NRL or DoD sponsors.

Section 4 – Security All full-time on-site contractor personnel shall possess clearances up to Secret or Top Secret/SCI, and be eligible for immediate adjudication by appropriate cognizant security authority upon the date of contract award.

The contractor shall ensure that all classified material is handled in accordance with the National Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD 5220.22M) and applicable Security Program Guides/Directives.

4.1. DD Form 254:

The contractor shall be granted access to classified information necessary for performance of this contract upon contract award as specified in the basic DD Form 254. All contractor personnel with access to DoD unclassified information systems, including e-mail, require at a minimum a favorable National Agency Check (NAC).

Section 5 – Equipment Purchases / Government Furnished Materials / Equipment / Information / Contractor Furnished Equipment, Materials, Subcontracts, and Supplies Equipment and unexpended materials and supplies purchased by the contractor under this contract become the property of the Government at the end of the performance period. The contractor shall provide any other equipment, material and supplies, which not furnished by the Government, but required to perform the work defined under Paragraph 3 – Performance Requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary for performing efforts described in Paragraph 3 – Performance Requirements above.

In the event that NRL is unable to furnish specific equipment, material, supplies, etc. that are found to be necessary to execute a specific tasking, the contractor will be authorized to purchase the items using funds NRL has provided for execution as authorized by the Contracting Officer.

5.1. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) / Government Furnished Information (GFI):

It is anticipated that Government property shall be used by the Contractor’s personnel in the performance of that portion of the contract, primarily performed on-site at the NRL (including any of its field sites and other government sites). Certain circumstances dictated by NRL will require GFE to be used at the contractors’ location. Such use shall be on a rent-free basis, and all such property shall be considered to remain in the possession and control of the NRL for property responsibility and accountability purposes. The amount and type of GFE/GFI shall be dependent on when the contract is awarded. Inventories of GFE/GFI at the contractor’s location shall be reported via CDRL A005 as applicable. As specified within CDRL A005, the contractor shall provide at least quarterly updates of all

GFE/GFI.

No other material, labor, or facilities will be furnished by the government unless approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer. If Government Furnished Property (GFP) is required for the performance of this effort, the contract shall clearly identify what is required and the time it is necessary for uninterrupted performance of the effort.

For work being performed on-site at NRL, an office space, desk, telephones, office supplies, access to fax machine and copier will be provided.

When required, NRL will provide computers and access to internal and external classified networks for those individuals with the appropriate security clearance. This will require access to secure areas (for SECRET tasking) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (for TS/SCI tasking).

Section 6 - Contract Management and Administration

6.1 Contract Management

The contractor shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of the resources assigned to the requirement. The contractor shall maintain continuity between the support operations at NRL and the contractor's corporate offices.

6.2 Contract Administration

The contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer the requirement. The contractor shall respond to Government requests for contractual actions in a timely fashion. The contractor shall have a single point of contact between the Government and contractor personnel, and provide the name of the individual(s) in writing to the Contracting Officer upon contract award.

Section 7 – Deliverables

CDRL A001 - Contractors Management Plan (CMP) CDRL A002 - Contractor labor report CDRL A003 - Financial status report CDRL A004 - Technical status report CDRL A005 – GFE/GFI off-site inventory report

Section 8 – Travel This tasking may involve field tests and mission critical conference attendance. The estimated travel requirements per year under this task order are as follows in Table 8.1:

Table 8.1 – Travel Details

Origin/Destination # of People # of Days # of Trips Washington, DC/San Diego, CA 2 2-5 0-5 Washington, DC/White Sands NM 2 4-6 0-4 Washington, DC/NSWC Crane 2 1-2 1-4

Section 9 – Data Rights Assertions:

There are no data rights assertions to be made by the contractor for the work covered under this contract.