FA520917Q0070_SOW_FBO.pdf

RFQ No. FA5209-17-Q-0070 Attachment

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING COMMAND

INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER-PACIFIC

(ITC-PAC)

NUCLEAR STRUCTURE OF 192-IR AND SEARCH FOR ISOMER DEPLETION

LEVELS

(Document No. W90GQZ-70820022)

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE.

The objective of this research is to utilize the established expertise, facilities and instruments at the Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility, Australian National University, to improve the mapping of nuclear levels and transitions between levels for 192-Ir. This nuclide has a long-lived (241-years) isomer that may support novel energy-and-power applications. The mapping will facilitate a search for levels that could support an induced release of energy from that isomer.

Nuclear levels and the transitions between these levels are typically mapped through cutting-edge, time-correlated gamma spectroscopy measurements, ideally utilizing a variety of nuclear reactions to access different subsets of the excited states of the nuclide of interest. In this work, multiple experimental phases are planned using the CAESAR gamma-ray spectrometer at the Australian National University. The first phase will utilize a deuteron beam and the 192-Os(d, 2n)192-Ir reaction to perform an initial survey of the level scheme of 192-Ir. Next a 7-Li beam will be used to access higher-spin states in 192-Ir via lithium breakup reactions. Finally, (p, n) reactions at lower energy may be used in an option year to complete a detailed mapping of levels at lower energies. Together, this program of experiments comprise a campaign of study that should permit identification of levels and transitions, if any exist, that will support an induced release of energy stored by the long-lived (241-years) isomer of 192-Ir.

The duration of this Research and Development is 12 months with a 12-month option.

1.2. DELIVERABLES.

1.2.1. First Deliverable (Basic Period) - Project Proposal.

Prior to commencement of work, the contractor shall submit ITC-PAC a Project Proposal which is to measure the progress of the Project, for ITC-PAC’s acceptance.

Project Proposal shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

Project title Investigators

- Name

- Position title

- Organization name

- Address

- Telephone number

- Fax number

- Email address

Concise summary Abstract Objectives Relevance to DoD Background Summary of project plan, expected project result and expected project benefit Project duration Budget details (equipment, labor, etc.)

References

1.2.2. Second Deliverable (Basic Period) – Interim Report.

The contractor shall submit an interim report detailing the progress of the completed segments of the project to ITC-PAC at the end of the 6-month stage after commencement of work.

Interim Report shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

Status of project plan.

Progress made in the first 6 months.

Projected progress to be made in the next 6 months.

1.2.3. Third Deliverables (Basic Period)

1.2.3.1. Final Report of Basic Period

The contractor shall submit the Final Report of Basic Period to ITC-PAC with all the results, problems and/or discoveries encountered during the project phases within 30 days after the Basic Period ends.

The Final Report of Basic Period shall include, at a minimum, the following information;

- Name

- Position title

- Organization name

- Address

- Telephone number

- Fax number

- Email address

Summary (or Abstract) of the Project Introduction (or Background) Experiment Result & Discussion Conclusion Acknowledgement Reference

1.2.3.2. Financial Report of Basic Period

Together with the Final Report of Basic Period, the contractor shall deliver the Financial Report of this Project to ITC-PAC.

The Financial Report of Basic Period shall include the cost spent for the Project in the following category:

Labor Cost, and Direct Cost (Materials, Travel, and others).

1.2.4. Fourth Deliverables (Option 1 Period) – Project Proposal

Before the Option 1 Period starts, the contractor shall submit ITC-PAC a Project Proposal for Option 1 Period which is to measure the progress of the Project, for ITC-PAC’s acceptance.

Project Proposal shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

- Name

- Position title

- Organization name

- Address

- Telephone number

- Fax number

- Email address

Concise summary Abstract Objectives Relevance to DoD Background Summary of project plan, expected project result and expected project benefit Project duration Budget details (equipment, labor, etc.)

References

1.2.5. Fifth Deliverable (Option 1 Period) – Interim Report

The contractor shall submit an interim report detailing the progress of the completed segments of the project to ITC-PAC at the end of the 6-month stage after commencement of Option 1 Period.

Interim Report shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

Status of project plan.

Progress made in the first 6 months of Option 1 Period.

Projected progress to be made in the next 6 months.

1.2.6. Sixth Deliverables (Option 1 Period)

1.2.6.1. Final Report

The contractor shall submit the Final Report to ITC-PAC with all the results, problems and/or discoveries encountered during the project phases within 30 days after the performance period ends.

The Final Report shall include, at a minimum, the following information;

- Name

- Position title

- Organization name

- Address

- Telephone number

- Fax number

- Email address

Summary (or Abstract) of the Project Introduction (or Background) Experiment Result & Discussion Conclusion Acknowledgement Reference

1.2.6.2. Financial Report

Together with the Final Report, the contractor shall deliver the Financial Report of this Project to

ITC-PAC.

The Financial Report shall include the cost spent for the Project in the following category:

Labor Cost, and Direct Cost (Materials, Travel, and others).

1.3. PAYMENTS.

1.3.1. First Payment (Basic Period).

After ITC-PAC’s acceptance of the First Deliverable (Project Proposal for Basic Period) mentioned above, the contractor shall submit the first invoice to ITC-PAC. The first payment will be made upon ITC-PAC’s certification of the invoice.

1.3.2. Second Payment (Basic Period).

After ITC-PAC’s acceptance of the Second Deliverable (Interim Report) mentioned above, the contractor shall submit the second invoice to ITC-PAC. The second payment will be made upon ITC-PAC’s certification of the invoice.

1.3.3. Third Payment (Basic Period).

After ITC-PAC’s acceptance of the Third Deliverables (Final Report and Financial Report for Basic Period) mentioned above, the contractor shall submit the third invoice to ITC-PAC. The third payment will be made upon ITC-PAC’s certification of the invoice.

1.3.4. Fourth Payment (Option 1 Period).

After ITC-PAC’s acceptance of the Fourth Deliverable (Project Proposal for Option 1 Period) mentioned above, the contractor shall submit the fourth invoice to ITC-PAC. The fourth payment will be made upon ITC-PAC’s certification of the invoice.

1.3.5. Fifth Payment (Option 1 Period).

After ITC-PAC’s acceptance of the Fifth Deliverable (Interim Report) mentioned above, the contractor shall submit the fifth invoice to ITC-PAC. The fifth payment will be made upon ITC- PAC’s certification of the invoice.

1.3.6. Sixth Payment (Option 1 Period).

After ITC-PAC’s acceptance of the Sixth Deliverables (Final Report and Financial Report for Option 1 Period) mentioned above, the contractor shall submit the sixth invoice to ITC-PAC.

The sixth payment will be made upon ITC-PAC’s certification of the invoice.

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY. No US government furnished property shall be provided nor used in this project.

3. GENERAL INFORMATION.

3.1. Contractor Employees. Personnel shall meet or exceed the following requirement:

3.1.1. Contractor shall not hire employees of the United States Government and/or employees otherwise under contract for service to the United States Government if employing such persons would create a conflict of interest, or appearance of a conflict of interest as determined by the contractor. Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of DoD, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to DODR 5500.7, Standards of Conduct.