FA8650-19-S-2001-Atch6.pdf

FA8650-19-S-2001

Attachment 6

IDIQ Task #2 Statement of Objectives (SOO)

Title: PETIC Advanced Component and Subsystem Thermophysical, Electrochemical, and Electromagnetic Experimental Scholarly Research (IDIQ Task 2)

Background:

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. Over the past decades, focus has been on developing advanced technologies and innovative processes for More Electric Aircraft (MEA), Integrated Vehicle Energy Technology (INVENT), and Integrated Power and Thermal Management System Demonstrator (IPTMSD) programs with several successes in maturing component and subsystem technologies as well as developing new dynamic modeling and simulation processes.

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, and 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.

Objective:

To advance the state of the art in PETIC component and subsystems through scientific research in thermophysical, electrochemical, and electromagnetic technology. To mature technologies from TRL-1/2 to TRL-3/4 and beyond, through advanced development and demonstrations, in order to enable advanced high performance military weapon systems and emerging applications such as EMSP, Directed Energy, Hypersonic Vehicles, and Long Range Air Superiority and Long Endurance.

Scope:

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.

Statement of Objectives/Needs:

The Government desires unlimited rights to all data developed under this contract. The contractor shall focus efforts on the following tasks:

Task 1. 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 research to transition advanced thermal management component and subsystem technologies, architectures and controls into subsystem- and system-level experimental test beds (at various scales) and future demonstrations representing technology focus areas under the AFRL/RQQ portfolio applications. Develop advanced Integrated Ground Demonstrations to bring together multiple components, subsystems, and systems (potentially including integration with power generation, management, and distribution), while emulating key thermal system and aircraft boundary conditions. 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.

Task 2. Electrical Technology Component Development for Wide Temperature Applications

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. Conduct scientific research 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 or gallium nitride 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.

Task 3. 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.

Task 4. 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.

Task 5. 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.

Task 6. 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.

Task 7. 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.

Task 8. Electromechanical and Thermal Research and Development

The objective of this task is to further the understanding of the interaction of directed energy-type weapons on aircraft electrical power and thermal management systems. Research into the basic thermal and power interaction of high-power laser systems, generators, and propulsion systems will be pursued in order to derive refined EPS performance requirements and standards. Expected research may include investigation, design, and/or analysis for electrical and thermal management systems, as well as novel solutions for DEW systems and electric power generation.

Task 9. 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.

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.

Period of Performance:

Period of Performance End: 60 MARO Final Report Due Date: 63 MARO

Funding:

FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 TOTAL

$2,250K $4,500K $4,500K $4,500 $4,500 $2,250K $22,500K

Government Furnished Property: None

Base Support: Laboratory and office space are available for up to 25 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.

Deliverables: Reports and Data as follows:

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 (quarterly)

A006 PRESENTATION MATERIAL (as required)

CLIN 0002 HARDWARE (as required for HIL testing)