FBO_18R0015_SOW.pdf

RFP No. FA5209-18-R-0015 Attachment

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING COMMAND

INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER-PACIFIC

(ITC-PAC)

TOWARDS DESIGNING COMPLEX NETWORKS RESILIENT TO STEALTHY

ATTACK AND CASCADING FAILURE

(Document No. W90GQZ-83340014)

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE.

The main objective is to develop efficient methods and scalable algorithms, oriented to implementation on high-performance computing platforms, to address the following challenges:

(1) measurement of network robustness relative to functionality; (2) characterization and detection of network vulnerabilities, bottlenecks, and anomalous events with a special focus on stealthy, slow attacks (known also as ‘boiling frog’ attacks) on networks; (3) characterization and early prediction of network failure, with a special focus on catastrophic cascading failure.

The duration of this Research and Development is one (1) year with two (2) one-year options.

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.

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

Status of project plan.

Progress made.

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

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

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

Labor Cost, and Direct Cost (Equipment, Facilities, Materials, Conference Fee, and others).

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

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

- 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

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

the project to ITC-PAC at the end of the 6-month stage after commencement of the Option 1 Period.

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

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

1.2.6. Sixth Deliverables (Option 1 Period)

1.2.6.1. Final Report of Option 1 Period

The contractor shall submit the Final Report of the Option 1 Period 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

1.2.6.2. Financial Report of Option 1 Period

Option 1 Period, to ITC-PAC within 30 days after the performance period ends.

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

Labor Cost, and Direct Cost (Equipment, Facilities, Materials, Conference Fee, and others).

1.2.7. Seventh Deliverable (Option 2 Period) – Project Proposal

Before the start of Option 2, the contractor shall submit to ITC-PAC a Project Proposal for the Option 2 Period - which is to measure the progress of the Project - for ITC-PAC’s acceptance.

- 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

1.2.8. Eighth Deliverable (Option 2 Period) – Interim Report

the project to ITC-PAC at the end of the 6-month stage after commencement of the Option 2 Period.

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

Progress made in the first 6 months of the Option 2 Period.

1.2.9. Ninth Deliverables (Option 2 Period)

1.2.9.1. Final Report of Option 2 Period

The contractor shall submit the Final Report of the Option 2 Period 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

1.2.9.2. Financial Report of Option 2 Period

Option 2 Period, to ITC-PAC within 30 days after the performance period ends.

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

Labor Cost, and Direct Cost (Equipment, Facilities, Materials, Conference Fee, and others).

1.3. PAYMENTS.

1.3.1. First Payment (Basic Period).

After ITC-PAC’s acceptance of a Project Proposal (First Deliverable) 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 an interim report (Second Deliverable) 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 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 Project Proposal for Option 1 mentioned above (Fourth Deliverable), 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 an interim report mentioned above (Fifth Deliverable), 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 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.

1.3.7. Seventh Payment (Option 2 Period).

After ITC-PAC’s acceptance of the Project Proposal for Option 2 mentioned above (Seventh Deliverable), the contractor shall submit the seventh invoice to ITC-PAC. The seventh payment will be made upon ITC-PAC’s certification of the invoice.

1.3.8. Eighth Payment (Option 2 Period).

After ITC-PAC’s acceptance of an interim report mentioned above (Eighth Deliverable), the contractor shall submit the eighth invoice to ITC-PAC. The eighth payment will be made upon ITC-PAC’s certification of the invoice.

1.3.9. Ninth Payment (Option 2 Period).

After ITC-PAC’s acceptance of the Ninth Deliverables mentioned above, the contractor shall submit the ninth invoice to ITC-PAC. The ninth 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.