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Attachment 5 Statement of Objectives

LIDR IDIQ

LADAR Innovative Development and Research (LIDR)

IDIQ Statement of Objectives (SOO)

29 March 2019

1.0 Objective

The objective of this effort is to conduct innovative research and development (R&D) into electro-optical components and technology, advancing warfighting capabilities and supporting existing and emerging needs of the Air Force and the Department of Defense (DoD). The primary research focus under this contract is electro-optical research enhancing combat identification and high resolution wide area three-dimensional imaging (WATI). Ultimately, this research is calculated to further Air Force and DoD interests in advanced sensor technologies and techniques successfully operable in contested and denied environments meeting

Air Force air superiority, global precision attack, rapid global mobility, special operations, and global integrated Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) needs.

2.0 SCOPE

The scope of this research effort is intended to include the widest breadth of potential research, (6.1, Basic,

6.2 Applied, 6.3, Advanced Technology Development) advancing the state of the art in active electro-optical sensing, either alone or in conjunction with other sensing technologies. This effort is currently organized around five primary technology areas, but may evolve to include others. Those five areas are:

2.1 Synthetic Aperture Laser Radar (LADAR)

2.2 Vibration Sensing

2.3 Direct Detection 3 Dimensional (3D) LADAR

2.4 Multiple modalities in a single LADAR sensor

2.5 Active Advanced Concept Exploration

In turn, these areas are currently advanced through several common technologies and technical approaches:

2.6 Novel Optical Waveform Concepts

2.7 Focal Plane Arrays

2.8 Low-cost, Low Size, Weight, Power, and Cooling (SWaP-C) Technology

2.9 Computer Software

2.10 EO/IR LADAR System and Components

Research objectives under this contract may be accomplished through methods including without limitation:

component fabrication and analysis, system integration, modeling and simulation (M&S), signal analysis, software development, laboratory experimentation, target fabrication, field and flight testing, and data analysis.

3.0 Background

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) LADAR Technology Branch (AFRL/RYMM) conducts wide breadth research to enhance Air Force and DOD capabilities for targeting and identification by advancing sensor technology throughout the visible to IR regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Our mission is focused on research and development of active systems technology addressing enduring Air Force applications for which EO/IR sensor technology provides unique mission capabilities. Research is mission oriented, but includes efforts associated with exploratory research including: multidimensional, multifunctional technologies for active sensing; EO component and material technologies; EO phenomenologies; optical aperture technologies; modeling, simulation, and signal processing techniques; and algorithm development.

Current research is focused on maturing synthetic and holographic aperture LADAR, LADAR vibrometry, direct detection 3D LADAR, multiple modalities in a single LADAR sensor, and continuing to discover and conduct basic development of advanced LADAR concepts.

Synthetic Aperture LADAR (SAL) research addresses high confidence target identification (ID) at standoff ranges for both reconnaissance and targeting platforms. SAL offers enhanced spatial resolution beyond the diffraction limit of conventional optics through coherent collection and processing of laser-illuminated scenes.

To date, the SAL research area has begun demonstrating SAL at ranges of interest to ACC with SWAP traceable to a large POD. Flight testing is being performed on the first bench level SAL system under contract to The Raytheon Company. Work is also ongoing to demonstrate holographic aperture synthesis and is currently performing testbed research.

LADAR Vibrometry is maturing airborne vibration and micro-doppler measurement systems using laser radar.

The objective is to provide a non-imaging modality for combat identification of ground targets at tactical ranges. Research has focused on phenomenology, signature collection, sensor product visualization, and pilot-aiding target recognition algorithms. Currently the vibrometry program has demonstrated an airborne vibrometer, gathered data and is preparing demonstrate the system in a line-of-the-Air Force jet. Research is also on-going into automatic and aided target recognition algorithms for in-cockpit pilot cueing.

The objective of 3D LADAR research area is the application of 3D for enhanced combat identification.

Ongoing research areas include the 3 dimension Target Operations (3DTO) program, Geiger mode, and linear array technology exploration. Currently the 3DTO program is performing field demonstrations of the

3D sensor and will begin flight demonstrations soon. Demonstrations will include both contractor (Northrop

Grumman) test aircraft flight experiments and podded flights on a tactical military aircraft. The tactical fighter flights are likely to be in a LITENING pod on an F-16. Geiger mode and linear array technology exploration are being conducted at the laboratory level.

Multi-mode LADAR is developing sensors incorporating the three main LADAR detection modes: SAL, LADAR vibrometry, and direct detection 3D LADAR. SAL provides improved along-track and range resolution for ID of unobscured or concealed stationary targets at long standoffs. Vibrometry provides ID of unresolved vibrating targets, even when obscured. And the direct detection mode enables day/night ID at longer ranges vs 2D images, as well as high area coverage rates to quickly prosecute target queues. Multi-mode LADAR sensor will be able to synergistically switch between all three modes with minimal SWaP-C and performance impacts vs single mode sensors. The overall goal of the multi-mode LADAR project is to build and demonstrate a sensor capable of high speed switching between modes using a single detector array and agile laser transmitter.

Active Advanced Concept Exploration (AACE) has provided much foundational research for RYMM through the years. Most recently digital holographic imaging techniques were explored and led to the Synthetic

Holographic Apertures with Diverse Optical Wavelengths (SHADOW) In-house program, which was further leveraged into the DARPA Fine Detail Optical Sensor and Military Imaging Sensor Technology programs.

Additionally, imaging cameras were developed and used to construct an imaging multi-static bi-directional reflectivity distribution function sensor, which is helping benchmark LADAR tests and support phenomenology investigations. Finally, today’s 3D imaging programs were leveraged by early AACE 3D in-house research.

4.0 Technical Objectives

4.1 Synthetic Aperture Laser Radar (LADAR)

AFRL/RYMM seeks unique and innovative approaches to advance knowledge, understanding, technology, and the state of the art in synthetic and holographic aperture LADAR. RYMM seeks to enhance spatial resolution beyond the diffraction limit of conventional optics through coherent collection and processing of laser-illuminated scenes.

4.2 Vibration Sensing

AFRL/RYMM seeks approaches to advance knowledge, understanding, technology, and the state of the art in vibration sensing. RYMM desires advances in technology allowing measurement of the displacement or velocity of a surface attached to an operating piece of machinery. In conjunction with these technological advances, RYMM desires knowledge about the phenomonologies of measuring vibration at tactically relevant ranges, to include dominant scatterer phenomenon.

4.3 Direct Detection 3 Dimensional (3D) LADAR

AFRL/RYMM seeks research to expand knowledge and understanding of 3 dimensional detection and sensing. Areas of interest include multiple candidate 3D ladar sensor systems, data synthesis and data fusion, and other data reduction/enhancement methodologies.

4.4 Multiple modalities in a single LADAR sensor

AFRL/RYMM seeks approaches, advancement in knowledge, and understanding of incorporating multiple ladar modalities into a common system to exploit the synergies of the individual modes, creating a superior ladar sensor. The following are areas of high interest, but not limited to: coherent lasers, advanced photon counting receivers, sensor management, advanced signal processing, automatic target recognition, cross-sensor cueing, and low SWaP-C.

4.5 Active Advanced Concept Exploration

Active Advanced Concept Exploration seeks innovative approaches supporting new technologies for

LADAR sensor development, component characterization testbeds, and instrumentation phenomenology studies and characterization.

4.6 Novel Optical Waveform Concepts

AFRL/RYMM seeks unique and innovative approaches to advance knowledge, understanding, technology, and the state of the art in optical waveform concepts. Interests include, but are not limited to, advances in 2 micron wavelength lasers, amplifiers, and sources, compact coherent high power architectures, eye-safe wavelengths, multi-function waveforms including but not limited to burst-mode operation, long-pulse-coherent mode, phase and frequency modulation.

4.7 Focal Plane Arrays

Provide approaches to advance knowledge, understanding, technology, and the state of the art in electro-optical focal plane array research for active and passive LADAR sensors. Metrics may include noise, sensitivity, resolution, dynamic range, modulation transfer, responsivity, image quality and frame-rate.

Advances in integration, calibration, and operation of off-the shelf (OTS) test equipment/test sets or development of unique and innovative test equipment/test sets are desired. Examples include advances in linear-mode Avalanche Photo Diode (APD) arrays, Geiger Mode APD (GMAPD) arrays, photon counting arrays, and exquisite and emerging detector material types including, but not limited to, Mercury Cadmium

Tellurium (HgCdTe), Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs), and group III-V semiconductor materials.

4.8 Low-cost, Low-SWaP-C Technology

Provide approaches to advance knowledge, understanding, technology, and the state of the art in inexpensive, compact, power efficient, low optical loss, and simple components for SWaP-C requirements.

SWaP-C will also include packaging to assure systems fit in pods or aircraft and hardening for harsh vibration and temperature environments.

4.9 Computer Software

4.9.1 Aided Target Recognition

Advance knowledge, understanding, technology, and the state of the art in aided target recognition algorithms used to classify and identify objects of interest.

4.9.2 Modeling and Simulation

Create robust M&S, analysis tools, and advanced algorithms of all aspects of LADAR systems, components, and phenomenologies including, but not limited to, component and system performance, atmospheric propagation effects (turbulence, absorption, scattering), target physics and signatures, and signal detection.

Physics-based, low and high fidelity, and integratable M&S addressing current and future LADAR sensing modalities, system concepts, sensor performance, and implementation approaches using, as appropriate, computer software tools, such as Matlab, MathCAD, LabView, Python, and/or C++. These M&S will be used to measure and model sensor performance through atmosphere, atmospheric obscurants, and turbulence, detect and characterize vibration, process image and other signal data for multi-dimensional, synthetic and holographic aperture LADAR and to perform parametric studies, assess trade space, and generate baseline data for evaluating hardware and processing techniques.

4.9.3 Analysis Tools, Algorithms and Other LADAR Computer Software

Computer software tools, such as advanced numerical methods, parallel processing, and hardware accelerators, are required to improve and optimize model performance. Unique and innovative approaches to algorithm development are required to enhance performance of LADAR sensors. These algorithms may function as embedded computer software and in real-time environments.

4.10 EO/IR LADAR System and Components

Develop transition metal and rare earth doped materials for laser source development in the 2-12 micro-meter wavelength region, to include multi-watt, multi-Joule outputs, tenability over wide wavelength ranges in compact formats, minimization of free space optics as well as novel waveguide components enabling laser tuning without mechanically moving parts, and non-mechanical laser beam steering technology, enabling components, and advancements. Metrics include element performance, the range over which those performances may vary, and the effects causing that variation.

5.0 OTHER OBJECTIVES

5.1 Aircraft Modification and Sensor Integration

Based on the offeror’s approach to the above objectives, electro-mechanical interface to aircraft systems, test planning, set-up, and execution may be necessary for sensor demonstration, test, and integration.

Comply with AFRLI 17-130, AFRLI 61-601.

5.2 Laboratory, Field and Flight Collections

5.2.1 General

Provide flexible approaches and solutions to execute collection of experimental measurements and field data including atmospheric metrology, outdoor imagery and associated ground, air, and image truth data using breadboard or off the shelf imaging systems. AFRL has a need to advance this area under various conditions and environments, therefore, testing on towers, mountains, and platform- and/or aircraft-mounted sensors may be used.

5.2.2 Laboratory Equipment

Access to use and maintain all laboratory components and equipment necessary for research under this effort will be provided by the Government.

5.2.3 Field Test Equipment

Coordinate and provide transportation to remote field locations. This may include transportation of

AFRL/RYMM mobile laboratories by persons who are appropriately licensed (Class A Commercial) and insured (to include mobile laboratory and all equipment therein). Mobile laboratories shall be considered and treated as Base Support, in accordance with the contract, while under Government control at Wright-

Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) or other appropriate base test facilities. During contractor transportation the laboratories shall be exchanged upon departure and arrival through use of itemized hand receipts (AF Form

1297) which are dually approved and maintained by the contractor and the Government Program Manager.

Certificate of Insurance must be provided upon request by the Government.

5.2.4 Flight Test(s)

Based on the offeror’s approach to the above objectives, electro-mechanical interface to aircraft systems, test planning, set-up, and execution may be necessary for sensor demonstration, test, and integration.

Comply with AFRLI 17-130, AFRLI 61-601, AFRLMAN 99-103.

5.3 Fabrication or Upgrade of Systems/Sub-Systems/Components/Test Jigs/Test Targets

Develop innovative and rapid test systems, sub-systems, optical and electronic bread and printed circuit boards, components, enclosures, test jigs, and test targets used during Sensors Directorate research, development, indoor or outdoor laboratory research, investigation, field, flight, or space test data collections.

The contractor may have access to a government owned machine shop and electronics benches to accomplish this objective.

5.4 Research Equipment Upgrades

AFRL/RYMM seeks to assure its laboratory equipment, including both indoor laboratories and mobile laboratory equipment, are modernized and upgraded with the most state-of-the-art equipment available and affordable. AFRL/RYMM seeks assistance in responding to changing technology, capability, and test demands to minimize the impact on laboratory components due to changing phenomenologies, techniques, and simulations activities. If the use of AFRL/RYMM owned equipment or mobile laboratory equipment require upgraded equipment or configuration for testing, the contractor may physically upgrade the equipment where needed and approved by the Government.

6.0 Base Support

Base Support/Network Access/Laboratory/Wright-Patterson AFB test range access is anticipated to be made available under this contract. If contractor determines use of available base support to be in their best interest, it must be included as such in the proposal.

6.1 Compliance

If the contractor is provided base access and support, comply with all Air Force and/or local installation regulations, policies or applicable programs, (including classified research facilities, mobile labs, targets and associated vehicles). Compliance shall include tracking location of equipment, tool control, supplies and test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE); documenting compliance, supporting paperwork, inventories and calibrations. Correct and report deviations from Government regulations through an appropriate chain-of-command.

7.0 Safety

Comply with all Air Force, federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations. Comply with system safety requirements contained in MIL-STD 882E, Section 4 “General Requirements” for any non-Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) deliverable systems or hardware. Identify safety-critical components of those systems or hardware as well as computer software interfaces with those components. Test and verify the safety-critical hardware and computer software for safety acceptance.

Comply with the safety and accident prevention clauses, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety

Instruction, AFI 91-203.

8.0 SECURITY:

Comply with the security requirements for the LIDR effort which is SECRET/NOFORN with a migration path to Top Secret SCI (note: minimum of 1 contractor staff required to have Top Secret SCI clearance). Ensure government information and computer security requirements are met for contractor staff, test facilities, equipment, data acquisition devices, and all data collected by test and research activities. The following security documents are applicable to this program:

Electro-Optical Targeting Sensors Security Classification Guide, dated 20 Feb 15;

DoD 5220.22M, National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) dated Feb 06;

Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG);

DoDM 5205.07, Volumes 1-4;

DoD M 5200.01, Volumes 1-4;

Executive Order 13526

9.0 Operational Security (OPSEC) Procedures:

9.1 General Operations Security (OPSEC) procedures

General OPSEC procedures, policies and awareness are required in an effort to reduce program vulnerability from successful adversary collection and exploitation of critical information. OPSEC will be applied throughout the life cycle of the contract. The Critical Information List (CIL) will be provided upon request by

AFRL/ RYOY Information Protection Office. While working on the government installation, OPSEC guidance will be provided by AFRL/RYOY Information Protection Office.

9.2 Program Protection Plan (PPP)

The Contractor shall participate with the Government in the development of a PPP, to include the identification of Critical Program Information (CPI), and shall also participate with the Government in determining countermeasures needed to safeguard the CPI throughout the acquisition process. The

Contractor shall plan for and execute program protection in accordance with the PPP and program guidance.

10.0 Data Deliverables

Contractor deliverables are given in Table 1. Monthly, Bi-Monthly and Quarterly status reports shall be delivered not later than the 10th day of the first month of the next period. CDRLs listed in BAA FA8650-19-

S-1013 that are not relevant to this SOO have been omitted.

Table 1. Deliverables

Item # Item Description Delivery or Support

A001 Scientific and Technical Reports - Final Report End of Tech Period

A002 Funds And Man-Hour Expenditure Report Monthly

A003 Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR) Quarterly

A005 Status Report Monthly

A006 Presentation Material As Required

A008 Test Plan - Flight and Taxi Test Plan As Required

A009 Computer Software Requirements Specification (SRS) As Required

A010 Computer Software Design Description (SDD) As Required

A011 Computer Software Test Plan (STP) As Required

A012 Computer Software User Manual (SUM) End of Tech Period

A013 Computer Programming Manual (CPM) End of Tech Period

A014 System/Subsystem Specification (SSS) As Required

A015 System/Subsystem Design Description (SSDD) As Required

A016 Conceptual Design Drawings/Models and Associated Lists As Required

A017 Developmental Design Drawings/Models and Associated Lists As Required

A018 Final Report – Task Order At Contract End

A019 Computer Software Product As Generated

A020 Airworthiness Specification – Airworthiness Certifications

Criteria Document

As Required

11.0 Non-Data Deliverable (Outputs)

11.1 Hardware

Any hardware developed or purchased during the course of this effort shall be delivered to the Government.

11.2 Computer Software

All computer software databases, pseudo code, interpreter code, source, and associated libraries will be delivered to the Government.

12.0 Contract Holidays

The prices/costs In Section B include holiday observances; accordingly, the Government will not be billed for such holidays, except when services are required by the Government and are actually performed on a holiday. The following days are contract holidays:

12.1 New Year's Day January 1

12.2 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Third Monday in January

12.3 Washington's Birthday Third Monday in February

12.4 Memorial Day Last Monday in May

12.5 Independence Day July 4

12.6 Labor Day First Monday in September

12.7 Columbus Day Second Monday in October

12.8 Veterans Day November 11

12.9 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

12.10 Christmas Day December 25