11.6 Atch 6 - HPM EFFECTS.pdf

Attachment 6 High Power Microwave (HPM) EFFECTS

ALL of FA9451-18-S-0004 Modeling and Effects Announcement is applicable for the topics within this attachment, unless otherwise tailored below. All areas that are tailored are only applicable to the offerors submitting under the topics within this attachment.

Tailor Communication Section Page ii of FA9451-18-S-0004 Amend 1 Announcement

Address technical questions to: Dr. Diana Loree, DE-JTO, (505) 248-8211, Diana.Loree@jto.hpc.mil

Address contracting questions to: Jason Pham, AFRL/RDKT, (505) 846-3109, jason.pham@us.af.mil (email preferred).

Tailor Section 1.c.1.xv

1. High Power Microwave (HPM) EFFECTS

Persistent HPM Effects in Unexplored Parameter Regimes The DE JTO is interested in funding R&D that enhances the services’ knowledge of HPM effects on a variety of modern electronic systems with HPM waveforms that have not been previously explored. There are two issues to consider: the electronics target set is constantly evolving, and at present narrowband effects data is largely concentrated in specific regions of the EM spectrum corresponding to existing extremely high power source capabilities.

a) Subtopic 1a – Repetitive Narrowband HPM Effects (Guidance for maximum amount and duration: $450K Year 1 for assessment, modeling and testing methodology, $1M Year 2 for experimental characterization and modeling of selected electronics)

Objective: Characterize the level of narrowband HPM effects on electronic systems for previously unexplored or insufficiently understood parameter regimes, including higher frequencies, higher rep-rates, multiple frequencies and variable pulse lengths. Consider the parameter regime to include pulses of 10, 100, 1000 cycles and rep-rates in pulse bursts of 1-100 kHz. The proposer should identify ubiquitous modern electronic systems with commonality in components and design as experimental assets. Examples might be SCADAs, PLCs, microcontroller-based electronics, network routers or other systems. It is recommended the proposer start with a broad assessment of potential vulnerabilities and key HPM parameters using standard HPM effects methodology (e.g. DE JTO PULSE). Using this information and in order to conserve resources, the proposer should implement design of experiments to characterize persistent effects such as latchup or burnout using back-door direct injection of narrowband HPM pulses at microelectronic component entry points. As a potential follow up to these preparatory activities, experimentally characterize response of both active and inactive circuits using an automated test rig. In parallel and in synergy with experimental testing, modeling of direct injection signal coupling to target microelectronic components shall be accomplished and compared to measurements. When a persistent effect is observed, a model of mailto:Diana.Loree@jto.hpc.mil mailto:jason.pham@us.af.mil the overdriven circuit component will be created that incorporates both normal functioning and persistent failure of the component(s).

b) Subtopic 1b. Persistent High Rep-rate UWB/Mesoband Impulse Effects (Guidance for maximum amount and duration: $450K Year 1 for assessment, modeling and testing methodology, $1M Year 2 for experimental characterization and modeling of selected electronics)

Objective: Characterize the effects of repetitive single or multiple bursts of UWB/Mesoband impulses on electronic systems for previously unexplored or insufficiently understood parameter regimes. The proposer should identify ubiquitous modern electronic systems with commonality in components and design as experimental assets. Examples might be SCADAs, PLCs, microcontroller-based electronics, network routers or other systems. The parameter ranges of interest include single or multiple pulses with frequency bandwidths >30% of the center frequency. Center-frequencies in L-band through S-band are of most interest. Burst rep-rates up to 500 kHz are of interest, with each burst containing up to 1,000,000 pulses. Injected impulse waveforms must closely resemble radiated waveforms which are the derivative of a typical monopolar impulse. It is recommended the proposer start with a broad assessment of potential vulnerabilities and key UWB/Mesoband HPM parameters using standard HPM effects methodology. The proposer should choose a waveform or class of waveforms for further study based on this assessment and must base that choice on a technical rationale. Using this information and in order to conserve resources, the proposer should implement design of experiments (DOE) to characterize persistent effects such as latchup or burnout using direct injection of UWB/Mesoband impulses at microelectronic component entry points. During a potential follow-up, an experimental characterization of active and inactive circuits using an automated test rig shall be accomplished. By varying parameters, it is desirable to significantly narrow the confidence interval for statistical effects. Modeling of direct injection signal coupling to target microelectronic components should be accomplished and compared to measurements. When a persistent effect is observed, a model of the overdriven circuit component shall be created that incorporates both normal functioning and persistent failure of the component(s).

Tailor section 1.f.

2. MEETINGS

a) Kick-Off Meeting At the start of each contract, the contractor shall support a kick-off meeting at the contractor’s facility.

b) Technical Interchange Meetings The contractor shall hold technical interchange meetings as required but no less than annually.

c) Status Brief/Proposed Continuation of Effort The contractor shall present a status brief/proposed continuation of effort near the end of the initial contract award period to be held in Albuquerque, NM.

d) DE-JTO Annual Review The contractor shall present the results of their effort at the DE- JTO Annual Review to be held in Albuquerque, NM.

Tailor section 2.h.

3. NON-GOVERNMENT ACCESS TO WHITE PAPER/PROPOSAL INFORMATION: Only government personnel will evaluate submissions. However, both administrative and technical-advisory contractors will have access to submitted information. The service contracts include all appropriate Organizational Conflict of Interest clauses to prevent impaired objectivity, partial advice, or unfair advantage. Any objection to non-government administrative or advisory access must be in writing to the Contracting Officer and shall include a detailed statement of the basis for the objection. A list of the current service providers may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

Tailor Section 4

4. STEP ONE INFORMATION—WHITE PAPER SUBMISSION: Separate white papers are required for each separate project the offeror is pursuing. Each white paper must stand on its own merit. DE-JTO will use only information provided in a white paper in the evaluation process potentially leading to a full proposal request. All white papers submitted under this BAA should be UNCLASSIFIED. In the rare situation that a white paper must be CLASSIFIED contact the Technical POC listed in Section 6.

Tailor Section 4.a.

5. SUBMISSION DATES AND TIMES:

White papers for the topics within this attachment will be accepted until 5 PM Eastern Time on 05 October 2020.

All offerors submitting white papers will be contacted by AFRL/RDKT as to their selection status. Offerors can contact the contracting POC identified in section 6 for status of their white paper no earlier than 45 calendar days after submission.

Tailor Section 4.f

6. HANDLING AND MAILING INSTRUCTIONS:

a) Submit white papers through the DOD SAFE site at: https://safe.apps.mil/ Users will:

- Email a request drop-off to the POC’s identified in section 11 below

- Upload file and enter description of file as instructed in subparagraph 6.a.i.1.-5.

below

- Recipient will receive an email from DoD SAFE that sender has sent the package.

Email will provide a link and a temporary password

Offerors are required to confirm receipt with the POC’s identified in section 11 below.

i. Prepare all documents electronically in Microsoft Word format. Submit a single https://safe.apps.mil/

Microsoft Word document containing all parts identified in paragraph e) of the Announcement electronically for each white paper submitted. Multiple submissions on a single electronic submission will be considered non-responsive. Format so that the Government can read both electronic and printed versions. Include in electronic description of file as follows:

1) BAA FA9451-18-S-0004 Amend 1

2) Offeror’s (company) name

3) Technical topic area (as listed in 1(a)&(b) above)

4) Project title (to correspond exactly to the project title used on the cover pages of each white paper component)

5) Contact information

Tailor Sections 4.g. 2. & 4.

7. White Papers will be evaluated through a peer or scientific review process using the following criteria, stated in descending order of importance. The criteria stated below will be used to determine whether full proposals will be invited based on the white paper submitted:

a. Importance to DE-JTO mission goals and to DoD HPEM objectives

b. Scientific and Technical merit

c. Funds Availability

8. Organizations whose white papers are evaluated as having importance to DE-JTO mission goals and to DoD HPEM objectives, that demonstrate sufficient scientific and technical merit, and for which funds are available, may be invited to submit a full technical and cost proposal.

Such invitation does not assure that the submitting organization will be awarded a contract.

Submitting organizations whose white papers are not selected for submission of a proposal will be notified.

Tailor section 5.c.1.

9. EVALUATION CRITERIA

a. Proposals will be evaluated through a peer or scientific review process using the following criteria, stated in descending order of importance: No further evaluation criteria will be used in evaluating proposals.

i. Importance to DE-JTO mission goals and to DoD HPEM objectives

ii. Scientific and Technical merit

iii. Funds Availability

Tailor Section 5.c.2.

10. REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS

a. After evaluation of a proposal, the proposal will be categorized in one of three categories:

i. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Proposals are recommended for acceptance, if sufficient funding is available, and normally are displaced only by other Highly Recommended Proposals. These proposals are of significant importance to DE-JTO mission goals as well as DoD HPEM objectives. These proposals may have overall scientific and technical merits that exceed the BAA objectives. The proposal is affordable based on available funds.

ii. SELECTABLE: Proposals are recommended for acceptance, if sufficient funding is available, but at a lower priority than Highly Recommended Proposals. These proposals may require additional development. To ensure a diversity of approaches, a Selectable proposal may be prioritized over a Highly Recommended proposal if the Selectable Proposal presents a unique approach unlike any in the Highly Recommended category. Selectable proposals are important to DE-JTO mission goals as well as DoD HPEM objectives. Selectable proposals have overall scientific and technical merits that address the BAA objectives. The proposal is affordable based on available funds.

iii. NOT SELECTABLE: Even if sufficient funding existed, the Proposal should not be funded. Not selectable proposals have some or all of the following:

1. The proposal is not important to DE-JTO mission goals and to DoD HPEM objectives;

2. The proposal does not demonstrate overall scientific and technical merits or does not address the BAA objectives; and/or

3. The proposal is not affordable based on available funds.

Tailor Section 6.

11. AGENCY CONTACTS:

Questions of a technical nature shall be directed to the cognizant technical point of contact specified below:

Name: Dr. Diana Loree Telephone: (505)-248-8211 Email: Diana.Loree@jto.hpc.mil

Questions of a contractual/business nature shall be directed to the cognizant contracting office specified below (email requests are preferred):

Name: Meredithe L. Sweeney Contracting Officer Telephone: (505) 846-6165 Email: meredithe.sweeney@us.af.mil

Name: Jason Pham Contract Specialist Telephone: (505) 846-3109 Email: jason.pham@us.af.mil mailto:Diana.Loree@jto.hpc.mil mailto:meredithe.sweeney@us.af.mil mailto:jason.pham@us.af.mil

Tailor Section 7.

12. ATTACHMENTS

a) Attachments are as follows:

1. Atch 1: Potential DD Form 1423, Contract Data Requirements Lists – Tailored see Atch 1: Amend 1

2. Atch 2: White Paper Cover Page Template

3. Atch 3: Representations and Certifications and Applicable Provisions

4. Atch 4: Comprehensive Potential DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification - Not applicable to these topics.

5. Atch 5: Potential Government Furnished Information – Not applicable to these topics.