DRAFT SOW for Orbital Safety Analysis 1-2023.pdf

DRAFT Statement of Work

Orbital Safety Analysis (OSA) Support

I. Background

The Orbital Safety Analysis (OSA) team provides support to the NASA Conjunction Assessment

Risk Analysis (CARA) program and the Johnson Space Center Flight Operations Directorate by identifying, refining, and reporting close approaches between NASA-supported assets and the

Department of Defense high accuracy catalog. The Human Space Flight Orbital Safety Analysis

(OSA) Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides support to the NASA Human Space Flight missions by providing ongoing analysis as required to support human space flight missions. The

OSA work and team are resident at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA (VSFB) and the 19th SDS, Dahlgren Naval Air Station, VA. The OSAs collaborate with their counterparts in the 18th Space

Control Squadron and the Commercial Integration Cell in support of NASA interests.

II. Period of Performance

The period during which this work shall be performed is 5 years from date of award.

III. Scope of Work

1. Functional Subtask 1: CARA Routine OSA Support

i. Maintain a staffing plan with on-console hours of 0600-0200 Pacific Time, daily

(7 days per week). Support outside of normal duty hours may be required for contingency and emergency situations; off-nominal support will be coordinated with CARA personnel. OSAs must be reachable (on-call) during non-duty hours.

ii. Personnel will be trained on all applicable USSF/Del2/18 SDS/19 SDS mission systems required to perform OSA duties, including future mission systems (e.g., ATLAS). May be subject to CARA training as deemed necessary by TM.

iii. Maintain task documentation, including certification and training records.

iv. Develop, maintain and use on-console procedures for performing all routine and contingency OSA tasks. Deviations resulting in operational incidents will be reported to CARA and the TM.

v. Perform routine screenings of CARA assets using the Astrodynamics Support

Workstation (ASW) (and/or other available DoD-produced) solution and O/O-provided ephemeris when available.

vi. Perform manual orbit determination evaluation and differential correction updates including modeling updates for all OSA-identified as well as CARA-identified secondary objects in the priority order specified on the work list.

vii. Perform special maneuver ephemeris screenings as requested by the CARA team.

viii. Maintain a record of which work list items have been examined and addressed each time a work list is produced and report status using HIE tool or as designated by TM.

ix. Perform tasking level evaluation and make tasking increase requests for all OSA-identified as well as CARA-identified secondary objects as needed.

x. Generate and deliver close approach products in accordance with CARA-defined reporting criteria and delivery methods.

xi. Provide 1v1 updates as requested by the CARA team or their officially designated mission representative. CARA will provide a list of approved designees.

xii. Maintain a log of all contacts from mission designees including who called, when, nature of request, and resolution.

xiii. Ensure that CARA team is notified of breakups and other operational exigencies in a timely fashion per procedures agreed-upon with CARA operations lead.

xiv. Identify, troubleshoot, and report to CARA operations lead any system or script anomalies that impact CA processes or deliveries in accordance with procedures.

Escalate to management as required.

xv. Perform OSA script modifications as necessary to support the CARA mission.

Troubleshoot/repair scripts as needed.

xvi. Incorporate CARA-provided tools into OSA process as requested.

xvii. Maintain on-console log and report operations metrics, such as number of manual

DCs, tasking level adjudications performed, errors identified, and anomalies that affected operations all at the unclassified level within the monthly report or other mediums as designated by the TM

xviii. Provide 18 SDS/19 SDS CA status updates to CARA within weekly and monthly status reports or upon request, including plans, requirements, script development efforts, coordination status with other cells, and ops procedure changes.

xix. Post products to Space-Track.org as requested by the TM or designated CARA representative.

xx. Enter information provided by the NASA Mission Resilience Protection Program

(MRPP) regarding electromagnetic interference (EMI) events into the CSpOC

Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution Office (JSIRO) database.

xxi. Attend local meetings such as commanders call to assist ensure NASA interests are understood by 18 SDS leadership and that NASA understands 18 SDS topics.

xxii. Attend the CARA semi-annual task planning meeting and provide OSA status and anticipated future work items for prioritization by team.

xxiii. Coordinate regularly with Commercial Integration Cell to ensure that NASA is integrated with the same processes as commercial.

xxiv. Participate in Operational readiness reviews for ASW software releases. Ensure forthcoming products are tested end-to-end through the CARA system before deployment. Coordinate as necessary with 18 SDS and contractor employees involved in and responsible for ASW source code development.

xxv. Request SME reach back support from CARA operations and , reachback to

ASW development staff for understanding of code intricacies, performing needed updates, and error resolution.

xxvi. Conduct weekly tag-ups with CARA Operations lead or other TM designee.

xxvii. Perform testing of new ASW releases on MIE and send all relevant output back to CARA ops team for further testing.

xxviii. Produce and deliver to CARA at Goddard updates to the historically-observed maneuverable satellite list as specified by TM.

xxix. Support commercial SSA data evaluation by performing ensemble OD solutions

(SSN data plus externally-sourced data), generating special CA products, or performing other specific actions or evaluations as specified by the TM.

xxx. Support planning, coordination, testing, and training needed for implementation of CARA OSA functions at 19 Space Defense Squadron (19 SDS)/Dahlgren.

xxxi. Deploy to 19 SDS for backup support as approved by TM.

xxxii. Support space surveillance data export activities, including additional and modified scripting, to fulfill NOAA/OSC STM data requirements, as specified by the TM.

xxxiii. Fill analysis-related space surveillance data requests as specified by the TM and as approved via Orbital Data Request as needed.

2. Functional Subtask 2: CARA OSA Training Support

i. Perform initial and recurring training as necessary to ensure fully certified team to execute CARA mission requirements.

ii. Review OSA training materials and procedures annually and as necessary for new activities to ensure CA best practices and CARA standards and requirements are maintained.

iii. Provide training materials to CARA annually or upon creation of new procedures for review by the CARA team.

iv. Attend advanced CA and system training as available and approved by TM.

v. Attend any 18 SDS/19 SDS-provided training relevant to CA capability.

vi. Develop necessary training materials for CARA support at 19 SDS.

3. Functional Subtask 3: Spaceflight Subject Matter Expert Support

(a) Support NASA JSC screening for tests and training by providing vectors, vector/ephemeris and other approved data.

(b) Support 18th Space Defense Squadron (18 SDS) operations by providing insight into

NASA JSC operations.

(c) Maintain quality-of-operations role by supporting crew OSAs to maintain high level of operational knowledge.

(d) Provide on-call support for Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW), operational events, contingency operations, or script issues

(e) Provide mission hardware and software support. Assist NASA with their data needs to do the comparisons necessary to keep their risk and analysis algorithms current with 18 SDS changes.

(f) Assist in the development of procedures to transfer products to JSC. Also, assist in any data coordination approvals needed by NASA with the 18 SDS.

(g) Relay catalog metrics as related to the data used for human spaceflight to NASA JSC.

Suggest changes as necessary to support mission.

(h) Work with 18 SDS and NASA on any required changes to risk assessment.

(i) Support development of tools and techniques to solve new situations affecting human spaceflight safety, such as large constellation proliferation, large debris fields from satellite breakups, deep space/lunar trajectories, and rendezvous techniques of future commercial operators.

(j) Assist in developing process for covariance screening for human spaceflight missions.

(k) Ensure human spaceflight needs are met in any updates to the ASW, or development of any new USSF systems, such as ATLAS

(l) Coordinate activities and events at 18 SDS with NASA JSC as appropriate

(m) Ensure needs of human spaceflight are met in the stand-up and development of the

19th Space Defense Squadron at Dahlgren, VA, to include integration with 18 SDS and training of personnel at 19 SDS engaged in HSF safety support.

(n) Participate in the NASA-DoD Human Spaceflight Interagency Working Group

(IWG) monthly telecon and attend yearly face-to-face IWG meetings

(o) Coordinate and execute training of NASA JSC personnel on Orbital Safety Analyst operations and techniques. This shall include at least a one-day classroom training session executed by the contractor and an on-console training session within the

CSpOC, coordinated by the contractor.

(p) Attend other meetings as determined by the customer to be critical support to the safety of human spaceflight. These include the Space Surveillance Network Metrics

IPT, and others that may arise deemed necessary by the TM.

IV. Deliverable Items and Schedules

EXAMPLE: At a minimum, the contractor shall deliver the items and support the milestones specified below.

Table of Deliverables

All OSA procedures and software will be covered under appropriate configuration management plans required at the 18 SDS. CARA documents will be covered under the ETD

Configuration Management Plan as directed by the Task Monitor.

e. Facilities

NASA will coordinate with the USSF to provide all necessary resources for executing the NASA

OSA and OSA SME functions within the 18 SDS and 19 SDS. This includes access to Space

Delta 2/18 SDS/19 SDS mission systems, NIPR workstations with static IP addresses, SIPR terminals, long distance phones, direct CARA SFTP access, OMEGA (JIRA) document repository, company websites for timekeeping and administrative actions, and access to NASA websites related to mission support. The contractor shall coordinate with L3Harris Corp to ensure clearances are maintained via the MOSAIC contract. All OSAs will be submitted for

NASA clearances (crossover from DoD) upon hiring.

f. Risk Management and Best Practices

The contractor shall manage schedule, cost, and technical risk through monitoring and reporting of progress and performance metrics, identifying issues well in advance of negative consequences, recommending corrective action to the TM, and implementing corrective actions with the compliance of the TM.

g. Government Furnished Facilities, Equipment, Software and Other Resources

The Government will provide account and passwords to government-furnished workstations where existing versions of various relevant software packages shall be maintained. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to complete any required security-related training courses. NASA shall coordinate with the USSF for any resources required at the 18 SDS for performing the

CARA OSA and HSF OSA SME functions.

VII Travel

The contractor shall attend the following travel:

a. Up to three persons for the annual face-to-face Interagency Working Group (IWG) at a location to be determined. This will be up to four days in duration.

b. Up to two persons for the SSN Metrics Integrated Planning Team (MIPT)—or equivalent

SSN data evaluation--up to 5 days in duration, typically in Colorado Springs, CO

c. One person for the 19 SDS, Dahlgren, VA, for coordination and evaluation of capability to perform as alternate space control center. This will be up to five days in duration.

d. 2 trips from VSFB to Goddard for CARA planning meetings

e. 1 trip from VSFB to Goddard for Operations training

f. 2 trips from VSFB to Dahlgren for training

g. Other travel that may arise that is deemed critical by NASA for human spaceflight safety

h. Work Location

This work shall be performed primarily at the 18th Space Defense Squadron (18 SDS) operations center in building 8401 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, but may also be performed at the

19th SDS operations center at Dahlgren Naval Air Station, VA.

i. Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall report status via email or teleconference to the TM or designated alternates weekly or as designated by the TM. Reports shall include informal presentation of interim results, status of development activities, action item status, and summary of activities performed by each task member. The contractor shall maintain meeting minutes and action items. Detailed schedules shall be provided to the TMs as required. The contractor shall also support the TM in the preparation of status reviews for internal and external funding sources. The contractor shall comply with any and all additional requests for support of meetings and development of reports.

Draft versions of all deliverables shall be provided to the TM for review in advance of the final delivery. Budget estimate input will be prepared yearly and updated as necessary.

For the CARA OSAs, the contractor shall provide on a monthly basis a detailed presentation of project activities, project master schedule, status, issues, and risks; this presentation will also serve as the weekly status update for the week in which it is delivered. This monthly report shall also contain a government-only section containing cost accounting data and other financial reporting as directed. The contractor shall provide all reports in advance of the weekly and monthly meetings via email, and maintain an email distribution list with the concurrence of the

TM.

j. Security Requirements

This task shall comply with all 18 SDS IT Security Plans.

k. Rights

The Contractor shall adhere to the FAR 52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA – General, Alternate II and Alternate III, as modified by NFS 1852.227-14.