Attch_1_-_Statement_of_Objectives_(05_Jan_17).pdf

FA9451-17-S-0008

Attachment 1

“Laser Advancements for Next-generation Compact Environments (LANCE)”

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

05 January 2017

1.0 BACKGROUND

To explore ways of reducing risk for laser weapon systems employment on airborne platforms, the Air Force Research Laboratory, Directed Energy Directorate (AFRL/RD) seeks innovative research and development (R&D) to advance state-of-the-art laser technologies, demonstrate performance, and assess the operational utility of a compact, ruggedized, high-power laser in all potential inbound threat geometries on a tactical aircraft flying in transonic through potentially supersonic regimes. This effort is being accomplished as part of the Self-protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD) Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD) led by the Directed Energy Directorate’s Laser Division (AFRL/RDL), at Kirtland Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico.

2.0 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The SHiELD ATD program seeks to develop, demonstrate and assess a high energy laser (HEL) system's effectiveness against tactically relevant airborne threats. In order to reach this objective, the Government is interested in maturing state-of-the-art laser system technologies to demonstrate and assess an agile, compact and ruggedized high-power laser operating in a supersonic tactical aircraft regime engaging dynamic, non-cooperative targets. The program also seeks to collect aero-effects data within a supersonic environment relevant to current and future tactical aircraft. The demonstration will enable laser performance characterization of the subsonic through supersonic environments, paving the way for future laser weapon system development.

The Government is anticipating a two-phase approach for the SHiELD ATD. The first phase consists of low-power tests and performance demonstrations of the beam control subsystem (BCS) and other laser support subsystems at transonic speeds and aero-effects data collection under supersonic flight conditions for laser effectiveness on target. The second phase includes adding the high-power laser to the Phase I configuration, culminating in a demonstration against dynamic, non-cooperative targets.

The SHiELD ATD program will involve significant collaboration between the Government and its various industry partners. Industry partners supporting the ATD include those responsible for the supersonic flight capable pod and laser support subsystems under the Laser Pod Research and Development (LPRD) contract, the beam control subsystem under the SHiELD Turret Research in Aero eFfEcts (STRAFE) contract, the laser research and development (LANCE) contract, and a test support contract. To ensure efficient subsystem design for seamless integration, and ability for the system to perform to its specification and ultimately, the demonstration, the collaboration of all industry partners and Government teams is crucial.

3.0 PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The objective of LANCE is to successfully demonstrate a reliable, ruggedized high-power laser subsystem (with excellent beam quality and compact design), within an aerodynamic structure, for flight testing on tactical aircraft for self-defense. The Government anticipates meeting this objective through an innovative solution by increasing knowledge and understanding through development, design, fabrication, delivery and integration of a flight capable, compact high-power laser.

High-power laser capabilities will be demonstrated during Phase II of the SHiELD ATD. The specific objectives of the laser subsystem are to: 1) develop/enhance innovative state-of-the-art laser designs, fabrication techniques, and operating approaches; 2) design/build a compact, ruggedized high-power laser that minimizes beam quality degradation under the stressing flight conditions of high performance tactical aircraft; 3) quantify performance of the subsystem to include key laser parameters (e.g. laser output power, electrical-to-optical efficiency, power stability, beam jitter, power in the bucket) under representative flight conditions; and 4) support integration of the laser subsystem within SHiELD's aerodynamic integrated structure while maintaining laser performance during test and demonstration.

Successful execution requires:

Develop, design, build, and test a high-power laser capable of fulfilling technical objectives, which include:

o Anticipated laser Size, Weight and Power (SWAP) that meets allocated size and weight limits for the SHiELD aerodynamic integrated pod-like structure.

o Architecture compatible with integration and operation at altitude with minimum amount of environmental conditioning or protection (thermal, atmospheric pressure).

o Architecture compatible with operation during aircraft tactical maneuvers (orientation to g-load, level of sustained g-load, vibration).

o Technologies expected to be matureable to technology readiness level (TRL) 6 or higher by 2021.

Detailed identification of the crucial laser subsystem components selected for design, based on:

o Coupled understanding and modeling of structural, mechanical, electrical, optical, and thermal environment within the laser subsystem.

o Analysis techniques following a structured methodology capable of accurately predicting laser system performance.

o Analysis of crucial components to determine points during operation when components are most vulnerable and essential to system performance.

Develop, implement and execute a Risk Management Plan (RMP) to reduce highest risk technology areas early.

Collaborate with SHiELD Systems Engineering Team to ensure consistent laser subsystem engineering interfaces with the other subsystems aboard the aerodynamic integrated pod-like structure.

Conduct ground testing of the laser subsystem, to include: test planning, execution, and data analysis.

Support integration and checkout of the laser subsystem into the SHiELD aerodynamic integrating structure.

Support Government-led ground and flight testing and demonstrations to ensure systems are operating as designed, to include: test and demonstration planning, and data analysis.

3.1 Scope

The scope of the research and development includes development, design, fabrication, and documentation of a novel laser subsystem that fits within the demanding size and mass constraints of the SHiELD aerodynamic integrating structure. In addition, included in this effort are: technology maturation; laser subsystem model development and improvement;

investigation and development of necessary laser diagnostic techniques and hardware suitable for compact in-flight implementation; support of laser subsystem integration with SHiELD power subsystem, thermal subsystem, controls, aerodynamic integrated structure, and BCS (procured under separate acquisitions); laser subsystem acceptance test preparation, coordination and execution; and; pre- and post-test performance analyses.

3.2 Technical Objectives

The technical objective is to develop, design, build and deliver a high-power laser for flight test and demonstration as part of an integrated laser system aboard a transonic/supersonic, tactical aircraft. The laser subsystem shall be capable of meeting quantitative system performance objectives for LANCE, as described in a supplemental document titled, “High-Power Laser Top-level Performance Objectives.” This and other reference documents contain Controlled Unclassified Information and Secret information which is essential to offerors. Instructions for requesting this information from the LANCE Bidder’s Library is available on FedBizOpps (https://www.fbo.gov) under FA9451-17-S-0008. LANCE includes concept maturation and design development. In addition to the objectives listed in the above referenced document, the laser subsystem shall be capable of:

3.2.1. Integration into a separately procured aerodynamic structure, for external carry on a tactical platform. The delivered compact and ruggedized laser shall be in compliance with all airworthiness regulations.

3.2.2. Characterization of the laser subsystem performance in simulated vibration environments associated with transonic through supersonic flight.

3.2.3. Integration with other SHiELD subsystems, (e.g. power, thermal, aerodynamic integrating structure, beam control, system control) to support a transonic flight demonstration of high power laser effectiveness against dynamic, non-cooperative targets. The non-laser elements of the SHiELD demonstration will not be designed and built under the LANCE effort. Associate Contractor Agreements with the designers of these subsystems and those assisting the Government team shall be required.

3.3 Management Objectives

The LANCE internal systems engineering process allows the LANCE prime contractor and its subcontractors to develop, trade, and allocate subsystem performance (with Government oversight) to optimize subsystem performance. The Government retains authority and responsibility (at the SHiELD ATD program level) to ensure LANCE internal project changes do not adversely affect other subsystems or the overall system (performance, cost, or schedule).

Management objectives include the following:

3.3.1. Provide project management and apply engineering best practices to effectively manage technical risk and ensure adherence to the established LANCE schedule and funding. These best practices include, but are not limited to, reviews and audits consistent with IEEE 15288.2-2014 standard subject to tailoring by the Government Program Manager and agreement by LANCE’s prime contractor.

3.3.2. Establish and maintain an effective internal management and engineering change control system. This system shall include tailored Earned Value Management in accordance with EIA-748 and the draft Integrated Program Management Report (IMPR) Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) which will be used for planning, cost control, performance measurement, and generation of timely and reliable information on progress.

3.3.3. Conduct design and progress reviews during the project. Design reviews may include all those listed in the draft Design Review Information Package (DRIP) CDRL. In addition, progress reviews may occur as needed, limited to no more frequently than quarterly, and may be held in conjunction with other scheduled reviews.

3.3.4. Support informal reviews via teleconference or videoconference as necessary.

4.0 DELIVERABLES

4.1 Data

The following items are representative of the data products necessary for LANCE.

CDRL A001: Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) CDRL A002: Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) CDRL A003: Status Report: Technical and Cost Status Report CDRL A004: Presentation Material CDRL A005: Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) CDRL A006: Design Review Information Package (DRIP)

CDRL A007: Test Plan CDRL A008: Scientific and Technical Report and Checklist: Final Report CDRL A009: Development Design Drawings/Models and Associated Lists CDRL A010: Computer Software Product End Items CDRL A011: Software User Manual (SUM) CDRL A012: Physical Inventory Report CDRL A013: Airworthiness Certification Criteria Report CDRL A014: Operation and Maintenance Instructions for Research and Development (R&D) Equipment CDRL A015: Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis Report CDRL A016: System Safety Hazard Analysis Report (SSHAR) CDRL A017: Software Requirements Specifications CDRL A018: Software Development Plan

4.2 Hardware

One high-power ruggedized, compact laser subsystem for integration into the aerodynamic structure developed under the LPRD contract.

4.3 Software

Laser control software to interface the laser with other SHiELD demonstrator subsystems.

The software shall monitor critical laser operating parameters and provides diagnostic/warning status to the system control subsystem and ensures the battle manager system has positive control of laser operation.

4.4 Other

Risk Management Plan and updates Interim and final DD Form 882 (Report of Inventions and Subcontracts)

5.0 PERIOD AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Work will primarily be performed at contractor facilities. Participation in meetings, tests, integration, and other efforts at Kirtland AFB and other locations may be required. The program is intended to be a 57 month technical effort, with an additional 3 months for final report preparation.

6.0 SCHEDULE, DATA, AND OTHER DELIVERABLES

The following notional schedule is intended as a guideline for completion of the project:

Start Work: Date of Approval (DOA) Kickoff Meeting: DOA + 1 Month System Requirements Review/Concept Design Review: DOA + 4 Months Preliminary Design Review: DOA + 7 Months

Critical Design Review: DOA + 12 Months Laser Delivery for Integration: DOA + 26 Months Pod Integration: DOA + 33 Months High Power Ground Test: DOA + 39 Months High Power Flight Testing: DOA + 48 Months End of Technical Effort (ETE): DOA + 57 Months End of Effort: DOA + 60 Months

7.0 SECURITY

The contractor shall implement and maintain a security program to accomplish this effort, which includes the following: 1) Staff and maintain personnel with sufficient security clearance levels that allow access to data necessary to execute the program; 2) Provide and maintain secure facilities necessary to process the data generated under this effort; 3) Provide and maintain the ability to handle and store unclassified, proprietary, and classified information to perform this effort; and 4) Ensure use of appropriate security protection methods commensurate with the security level of the material provided and generated during performance of this effort required by the draft DoD Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254 and associated Security Classification Guidance. See FA9451-17-S-0008, Attachment 3, for the draft DD Form 254.

Operations Security (OPSEC) and specific Program Protection procedures, policies and awareness are essential to reducing program vulnerability from successful adversary collection and exploitation of critical information and critical program information (CPI). OPSEC guidance, the SHiELD ATD Program Protection Plan (PPP) and the Critical Information Lists (CIL), will be provided upon request by the AFRL/RDMS OPSEC/Program Protection Office (POC: Ms. Cyndee Varela (505-846-6244)). While working on the Government installation, OPSEC guidance and training will be provided by the AFRL/RDMS OPSEC office. Program Protection measures shall be implemented in conjunction with OPSEC and the program’s applicable Security Classification Guides (SGCs) by the Government SHiELD ATD program office.

All SHiELD ATD program information may not be discussed with other Government agencies, contractors, or at conferences without prior approval from Government program management.

SHiELD ATD program information may not be distributed publically in any way without prior approval and processing from the Government program office.

8.0 ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY AND OCCUPATION HEALTH PROGRAM

The contractor shall establish an Environment, Safety and Occupational Health (ES&OH) program IAW federal state and local safety and environmental regulations free from those conditions that can cause death, injury, occupational illness, damage to or loss of equipment or property or damage to the environment. The contractor shall comply with all precautions established by the Air Force, Air Force Research Laboratory Phillips Research Site and Directed Energy Directorate specified in this document during all activities performed in connection with this contract.

8.1 When operating on Government installations the contractor shall comply with provisions of all Air Force, Kirtland Air Force Base, and Phillips Research Site (PRS) occupational health standards and requirements specified in this document (DODI 6055.1, AFI 91-203, and PRSOI 91-101) as applicable.

8.2 The contractor shall comply with system safety permit requirements contained in AFI 91- 202 AFRL SUP 1, and PRSOI 91-101. These requirements apply to activities performed on Government properties and/or with Government personnel and/or at acquired properties and/or with Government-owned property.

8.3 The contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations. Per AFI-91-204, the contractor shall report all mishaps (to include personnel injuries, and damage to Government property or equipment and accidental chemical releases) that occur as a result of the contractor’s activities to the contract management authority and AFRL/Det 8 SE Safety Office as soon as possible. If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the mishap, contractor and subcontractors shall cooperate fully with Government personnel until the investigation is completed. The contractor and subcontractors shall secure the mishap scene and impound evidence/wreckage until released by the Government Contracting Officer. The contractor and subcontractors shall comply with mishap reporting requirements contained in PRSOI 91-101. Per AFI 91-204, the contractor and subcontractors shall immediately comply with required toxicology testing and provide required medical information/records to the medical officer in the event of a mishap.

8.4 The contractor shall comply with Air Force safety regulations and complete an approved Safety Plan IAW AFI 91-202 AFRL SUP 1 before experiments may be conducted within Government facilities. For any deliverable systems or hardware, the contractor shall comply with system safety requirements contained in MIL-STD 882E. The c ontractor shall comply with all flight test and evaluation requirements IAW AFRLMAN 99-103 for flight tests supporting this program.

8.5 For all experiments and tests, to include aircraft flight tests/experiments/demonstrations, conducted outdoors or within Government facilities, the contractor must accomplish test plans and meet the requirements in RDOI 61-103 and AFRLI 61-103. The contractor shall develop components and systems necessary to complete safety-to-fly airworthy determination as defined in AFI AFMC SUP1 62-601. The contractor shall derive appropriate criteria by which the design, manufacture, test and test risk of the air system will comply. The contractor shall use MIL-Handbook 516C, Airworthiness Certification Criteria, as a tool to develop safety of flight criteria, methods of compliance to validate and verify this criteria and to identify safety of flight critical components for airworthiness determination. The contractor shall provide analysis and artifacts that provide support for all technical, safety and test readiness reviews as determined by the program office and described herein. The contractor shall submit permit and approval documentation (e.g. military flight release, safety, laser certifications, National Environmental Policy Act documentation, and hazardous material/waste) to the AFRL/RDMT Test & Environmental Office for review and approval.

9.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

The Government does not anticipate providing GFP. See instructions in the LANCE BAA for information on how to propose GFP.