FA8650-19-S-2001-Atch3.pdf

FA8650-19-S-2001

Attachment 3

Basic IDIQ Statement of Objectives (SOO)

Title: Power, Energy, Thermal, Integration & Controls Scientific Research Program (PETIC_SRP)

1.0 SCOPE

The objective of this R&D program is to scientifically explore the discovery and/or advancement of power, energy, thermal, integration and control (PETIC) technologies in order to develop enabling materials, processes, devices, modeling &simulation to enable advanced high performance military weapon systems and emerging applications such as EMSP, Directed Energy, Hypersonic, and Long Range Air Superiority and Long Endurance.

The scope of this scientific research program is intended to broadly encompass PETIC technology research areas, from basic research to advanced development for advanced military platforms. Research areas shall include fundamental materials and device characterization, component prototype development and testing, subsystem and system-level integration and integrated demonstration, advanced controls for enabling high power performance and energy optimization, along with companion modeling & simulation for each research area and overall military platform benefit assessments. Focus shall be directed towards, but not limited to, technological advances in the following: thermal management technology research and development; subsystems integration, concept analyses, and benefits assessments; electrical technology component development for wide temperature applications; advanced conductors and characterization processes for thermal sciences, material synthesis and characterization for advanced battery and fuel cell applications; electrical power production, processing and utilization technologies development; integrated power and thermal architecture development;

aircraft subsystems and aerospace directed energy systems integrated facility development with HIL capability for power source, conditioning, actuation and advanced thermal management; control and optimization of integrated aircraft systems.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

http://www.wpafb.af.mil/afrl/rz/ (Public overview of facilities and directorate research) Energy Optimized Aircraft (Nairus)

3.0 TECHNICAL OBJECTIVES/NEEDS:

The Power & Control Division of the Aerospace Systems Directorate has been advancing power, energy, thermal, integration and controls (PETIC) technologies for advanced military aircraft applications. In recent years, AFRL has continued and evolved this research and its application to new and emerging warfighter PETIC needs for Megawatt Long Range Air Superiority, Long Endurance UAS, Hypersonic, ad Directed Energy applications. AFRL intends to continue and extend these recent research areas to other emerging Efficient Medium Scale Propulsion (EMSP) aircraft applications as well. The objective of this R&D effort is to scientifically explore the discovery and/or advancement of power, energy, thermal, integration and control (PETIC) technologies in order to develop enabling materials, processes, devices, modeling &simulation to enable advanced high performance military weapon systems and http://www.wpafb.af.mil/afrl/rz/ emerging applications such as EMSP, Directed Energy, Hypersonic, and Long Range Air Superiority and Long Endurance. The contractor shall focus efforts on the following tasks:

3.1 Mechanical PETIC Subsystems and Energy Conversion

Research and development in this technology area will focus on identifying and demonstrating technologies for power generation and energy conversion. Key focus areas include increasing capabilities over present technology on existing aircraft, integrating power generation into the turbomachine, and affordable manufacturability. Existing aircraft have restrictive limits on the amount of power available for advanced sensors and weapons.

Auxiliary or primary generator technologies providing 100 KW-900 KW advanced military applications. Future aircraft may benefit from starter/generators built into the main engine.

Full-scale characterization and attendant technologies are required Examples of supporting technologies include, but are not limited to: high temperature wire insulation, thermal electric technology development, basic and advance carbon nanotube technology, development of superconductive materials, modeling of mechanical and magnetic behavior, development and manufacture of magnetic materials, sensorless algorithms and advanced control methodologies. An integrated power unit with a high temperature superconducting generator and attendant technologies are also desired for high power directed energy weapon applications. Directed energy applications will require power sources rated from a few hundred kilowatts to several megawatts.

3.2 Electromechanical, Electrohydrostatic and Hydraulic Actuation Systems

The objective of this task is to investigate and develop technologies for aircraft flight control actuation, specifically, for flight critical control surfaces. The technical scope includes electromechanical (EMA), electrohydrostatic (EHA), hydraulic, and hybrid actuation system, with a focus on electric actuation. Research areas also include actuation system’s thermal management, force fight mitigation for dual configuration, power characterization and management, including regenerative power, performance evaluation and assessment, qualification test, and failure mode and reliability. The approach includes experimental testing and theoretical analysis, at component level and system integration in the forms of iron bird and copper bird.

3.3 Flight Subsystems Integration, Concept Analyses and Benefits Assessments of PETIC Technologies for Military Platforms and Directed Energy Weapon Systems

The objective of this task is to identify the key emerging power, thermal and control technologies for military airborne, space-based, terrestrial and directed energy platforms. As emerging technologies are identified, perform first order analyses that investigate the impact of integrated/ energy-optimized advanced energy storage, actuation, robust electrical/ power electronic component technologies, power generation and integral starter generator with thermal management/ controls technologies, on the performance of future Energy Optimized Strike, Tactical and Unmanned Aircraft. These analyses and energy optimization impacts will be extended to airborne, space-based, and terrestrial directed energy applications, as well as high-speed vehicles. Perform preliminary subsystem and integrated system modeling and simulation, including verification & validation of key models to identify potential integrated hardware and software for optimized configurations with primary focus on scalability and leading to a laboratory demonstration of the integrated subsystem hardware for an integrated-subsystems/ energy-optimized military platform structure.

Advanced energy conversion, energy storage, power electronics, electrical management/ distribution, thermal management/ controls and power generation technologies shall be examined to assess their impact for strategic military applications. Establish figure-of-merit comparisons that identify weapon system performance parameters in order to enable military power, thermal management and control system optimization to maximize capabilities while minimizing energy usage.

3.4 Electrical Technology Component Development for Wide Temperature Applications

The objective of this task is to investigate and develop materials, processes and component designs supporting the development and integration of high performance power electronic components used for electrical power conditioning, distribution and utilization. To achieve these objectives, research shall be conducted in the areas of power device design and reliability assessment, charge storage device materials and packaging, tailored dielectric films for reliable gate applications, wide bandgap power device demonstration in power circuit topologies of relevance and power module packaging with integrated high efficiency electronics cooling. These research efforts and activities shall emphasize the improvement and leveraging of highly efficient and robust silicon carbide power device technology, high energy density dielectric film capacitors and novel circuit topologies which reduce loss and waste heat generation and are capable of > 150 °C steady state operating environments. The goals of these material and subsystem component development efforts is to support and enable the development of highly efficient and rugged power electronic components for power conditioning, distribution and utilization equipment application on air and space weapon system platforms. Detailed characterization, modeling and simulation, materials and fabrication process development, failure analysis and reliability testing shall be conducted as validation and in support of the above activities.

3.5 Power Management and Distribution.

The objective of this task is to provide research and development to demonstrate increased system reliability, temperature capability, power density, efficiency, and fault tolerance for power conditioning, power management and distribution components and systems. Component technologies requiring research include, but are not limited to, solid state switching devices, magnetic devices, capacitors and energy conversion devices. System level technologies requiring research include, but are not limited to, advanced inverters, converters and controllers for motors, starter/generators, integrated power units, and magnetic bearing systems. The power management and distribution component and system technologies shall be developed for a wide range of military applications.

3.6 Research and Development of Advanced Conductors and Characterization Processes for Thermal Sciences

The objective of this task is the investigation and development of superconductors, thermoelectric materials, advanced conductors, magnetic materials and thermal sciences for military applications and thermal management solutions. Research and develop improved measurement techniques and standards of measurement as needed for material properties of high temperature superconductors, thermoelectrics, carbon nanotubes, thermal interfaces and magnetic materials. Establish novel processes to explore electronic and thermal properties to develop structure-property-processing relationships. Explore and characterize growth of carbon nanotubes on various materials, especially metals and diamonds, with emphasis on thermal and electrical properties but also for power generation and cooling applications.

3.7 Energy Storage Scientific Research

Provide scientific research and development that shall focus on increased energy density, high power capability, long cycle life and improved temperature range performance for rechargeable battery technologies such as lithium ion and lithium polymer. Research goals are to enhance battery performance and life in energy storage systems ranging in voltages from 28 to 270 volts; extend active run-time of thermal batteries and reduce weight for applications such as tactical missiles and aircraft emergency power; improve efficiency and develop reformer technology for high energy, high power fuel cell developments needed for long duration mission requirements. Battery/capacitor hybrids research is also of interest for high-rate applications.

3.8 Synthesis and Characterization of Materials for Lithium-ion, Lithium-air Battery and Fuel Cell Applications

The objective of this task is the development and optimization of new classes of enabling electrolytes and advanced electrodes for the next-generation of high power military applications. Proof of concept prototypes of advanced lithium-ion and lithium-air cells will be fabricated and characterized. The candidate battery cells for delivering both high power and high energy densities will be identified for further development. Investigations and analyses will be conducted to determine battery life and performance. Fuel cell concepts will focus on enabling power dense operation of reformed military fuels and exploring next generation concepts such as intermediate temperature fuels cells or metal support fuel cells.

3.9 Electrical Power Production, Processing and Utilization Technologies Development

The objective of this task is to investigate and develop technologies for the generation, processing and use of electrical power. Efficient use of electrical energy may be realized through integration from generation through use of electrical energy including efficient handling of thermal losses from the electrical system. Experimental study is required to develop and optimize integrated electrical systems that cover power generation through to power utilization. Expected research may include techniques for multiple generator controls that integrate with power conditioning systems which receive feedback from the end use electrical devices such as actuators, high-power electrical devices or components of the thermal management system.

3.10 Integrated Power and Thermal Architecture Development

The objective of this task is to investigate novel approaches to combine power and thermal components to enable high-power, high-duty mission systems. This research focuses on using adaptive architectures in order to meet large peak loads while maintaining reasonable size and weight of the components. Expected research may include investigation, design and analysis into adaptive power and thermal architectures, development of air vehicle energy controllers, modeling and simulation of these architectures or pieces of, and investigation into technical specifications for various components of these architectures.

3.11 Aircraft Subsystems and Aerospace Directed Energy Systems Integrated Facility Development with HIL Capability for Power Source, Conditioning, Actuation and Advanced Thermal Management

The objective of this task is to conduct investigations in order to identify and develop processes and facilities to generate highly reliable wide temperature range testing capabilities for turbine engine simulators, high speed generators and motor drives, SiC based inverters/converters, ICCs, actuators, thermal management architectures and controls for use in wide temperature and corrosive environments. Experimental characterization techniques including the establishment of MW-level Drive Stands, shall be identified and put in place in order to provide verification data to improve various simulations, including tip-to-tail and Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) ISIF facility simulations. Generate, assess and install innovative aerospace power generation, power electronics, thermal management and control simulation concepts for potential demonstrations in HIL activities. Design experimental pedestals for demonstrations of HIL power generation equipment with increased power and thermal mission requirement adaptability and stand-alone ground based power systems. Data generated from this unique facility capability will help verify and validate model simulations involving combinations of subsystem hardware and modeling software through integrated ground demonstrations.

3.12 Thermal Management Research and Development

Perform scientific research to further the understanding of the basic principles of thermal management and to demonstrate enabling thermal management component and subsystem technologies for next generation military platforms. Pursue exploration of basic physical phenomena and properties of thermal management materials, fluids, instrumentation, concepts, technologies, and devices in order to identify key enablers related to thermal energy acquisition, transport, storage, rejection, and conversion. Conduct experiments in thermal energy harvesting and thermal energy conversion for high-temperature systems. Develop, test, exercise, and refine modeling and simulation capabilities (at various levels of fidelity) that can capture the appropriate time varying electrical and thermal loads to advance the analysis, design, and control of integrated thermal and electro-mechanical subsystems for multiple potential applications, including but not limited to EMSP, Directed Energy, Hypersonic Vehicles, Long Range Air Superiority, and Long Endurance platforms.

3.13 Control and Estimation of Integrated Aircraft Systems

The objective of this task is to expand the capability of aircraft energy systems via more effective and robust energy resource allocation over the mission and across the aircraft. The research will use advanced control and estimation concepts to proactively coordinate decisions/actions among subsystems and provide the requisite aircraft state and condition awareness. It is believed that system wide energy management and aircraft condition estimation will alleviate overly restrictive constraints by dynamically sharing, shifting, and prioritizing energy resources and loads across subsystems. The expected research in advanced control approaches and estimation for aircraft systems may include optimal control, predictive control, distributed control, Bayesian estimation, formal synthesis, machine learning, distributed sensing, uncertainty propagation, uncertainty estimation, resource projection, on-line model validation, and strategic perturbation. The expected research will be applied to in-house experiments with the end goal of transitioning these techniques to demonstration projects like the mega-watt aircraft demonstrator, air vehicle energy management demonstrators, or autonomy demonstrators.

3.14 Program Management

The contractor shall exercise administrative and financial management functions during the course of the executing task orders such as: scheduling of activities and milestones;

describing status; outlining contractor activity and progress towards the accomplishment of objectives; program planning; describing in detail the overall results of the effort; and documenting any new technological breakthroughs. The contractor shall track and detail all subcontractor expenditures of man-hours and funds.

4.0 DATA / DELIVERABLES

4.1 CDRLS: Provide deliverables in compliance with the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), DD Form 1423-1, established on individual TO basis. The available CDRL items follow:

A001 SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL REPORTS FINAL REPORT (1 time)

A002 SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL REPORTS INTERIM REPORT (as required)

A003 FUNDS AND MAN-HOUR EXPENDITURE REPORT (monthly)

A004 CONTRACT FUNDS STATUS REPORT (CFSR) (quarterly)

A005 STATUS REPORT (bi-monthly)

A006 PRESENTATION MATERIAL (as required)

A007 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL (as required by specific task order)

CLIN 0002 HARDWARE (as required by specific task order)

4.2 SOFTWARE DELIVERABLES: The contractor shall meet specific software deliverable requirements as established on an individual TO basis.

4.3 HARDWARE DELIVERABLES: The contractor shall meet specific hardware deliverable requirements as established on an individual TO basis.

4.4 PROGRAM SECURITY CLASSIFICATION: The contractor shall comply with the requirements of the contract DD Form 254, if classified material is handled for a specific TO.

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY: Varies based on specific task orders.

6.0 BASE SUPPORT: Varies based on need to support specific task orders. Laboratory and office space are available for up to 50 contractor employees in AFRL/RQQ facilities.

The contractor is responsible for conducting end of day security checks at the close of each working day for their assigned areas to ensure that:

1. All classified information has been returned to originator or stored in an approved security container.

2. All ribbons, disks, and working materials, which may contain classified information, are stored in an approved security container.

3. Classified waste is stored in an approved security container or shredded in an approved shredder.

4. Desktops and wastebaskets are free of classified or controlled unclassified information and/or materials.

5. Security containers are checked to ensure they are closed and locked and annotated on the

SF-702.

6. All windows and doors are closed and locked (where appropriate).

As evidence that an end-of-day security check has been made, display an Activity Security Checklist (SF-701) near the office exit. The last cleared person (with proper security clearance) leaving the office at the end of the work day is responsible for conducting a security check and annotating SF-701 as follows: check each block next to the applicable item under the appropriate date; initial the block under the date the security check is conducted; and enter the time in the block under the appropriate date that the security check is completed.

Other items, may be added to the form to provide as a reminder for room specific items, that will also need to be checked at the end of the day. The old (previous months) SF-701's will be retain in a file for 90 days.

If the person conducting the security check is unable to secure classified material or the room for any reason, such as a lock or safe malfunction or not knowing the combination, the individual shall immediately contact the Government Program manager or the RQOS security office to avoid possible compromise and a security violation for further instructions. At no time will the room or container be left opened when no one is in the room.

7.0 OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC):

OPSEC must be an integral part of our daily activities. As we maintain security on our future technologies that are vital to nation interest, we must recognize and prepare for the threat posed against our technology. Department of Defense policies mandate a high degree of security throughout the acquisition process. However, heightened security awareness and threat –based countermeasures are particularly essential during the research and development phase when our technology is most vulnerable to espionage, sabotage or exploitation. It is the obligation of each employee or persons involved on this contract to be constantly aware of and strictly adhere to security requirements designed to protect sensitive unclassified and other information and resources produced by acquisition, research and development, and technological security efforts outlined in this SOO. The contractor shall ensure employees receive training and follow appropriate OPSEC measures during the performance of the contract.