Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK

OPERATIONS RESEARCH AND MATHEMATICAL MODELING SUPPORT SERVICES (ORMMSS)

C.1 BACKGROUND

The Coast Guard (CG) Research and Development Center (RDC) is organizationally aligned under the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Program Office (CG-926) in the Acquisition Directorate (CG-9). RDC is a strategic USCG resource and the sole CG facility performing RDT&E in support of the major missions of Maritime Law Enforcement, Maritime Safety, Marine Environmental Protection and National Security. RDC supports CG acquisition and regulatory processes and strives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of CG operations and resources. RDC is also the Coast Guard’s principal systems analysis center supporting key acquisition decisions.

The CG has indentified gaps in its ability to conduct responsive and cost-effective modeling and simulation (M&S) to support CG decision. A key issue is that the CG’s present piece-meal strategy to supporting M&S tools within individual Program Offices severely constrains the effective and efficient development and maintenance of critical M&S capabilities. Addressing this gap has motivated the concept of establishing an M&S Center-of-Expertise (COE) at the CG RDC in New London, CT. The M&S COE is to become the CG’s primary facility performing M&S based operations research and analysis. The M&S COE will provide a more consistent analytical approach to supporting budget requests and determining how to get the most out of limited resources. As the demand for analysis grows, and the timeframe required for producing results shrinks, it is clear that the RDC must have a readily accessible capability to quickly conduct operations analysis, and modeling and simulation activities.

For many years the RDC has been actively engaged in the development of models and simulations providing decision support across various CG program areas. These models range from simple spreadsheets to detailed stochastic simulations and physics based modeling of sensors. We anticipate requirements to use off-the-shelf products in the conduct of modeling and simulation projects. Example tools include General Campaign Analysis Model (GCAM), Satellite Toolkit (STK), ARENA, Analytica, iThink, Extend, @RISK, Mathematica, MATLAB (Toolboxes - Signal Processing, Image Processing, Statistics), Advanced Propagation Model (APM), Xpatch, NVtherm, MODTRAN 5, and Google Earth.

Success in analysis efforts requires expertise in all phases of model development, verification, validation and analysis reporting. Fluency in all methods of operation research with significant experience in mathematical programming and simulation will be critical to success. In addition, the ability to construct computer visualization (static and dynamic) of Maritime operations, environments, and activities is also required. These visualizations often guide early stages of model development and establish a shared understanding between analysts and problem owners.

C.2 SCOPE OF WORK

M&S COE activities, which shall be supported by this contract, are focused on data analysis, modeling and simulation based operations research, and sensor performance prediction. The contract shall cover every Coast Guard mission area, a variety of sponsoring organizations (e.g. DHS), and a wide variety of functional areas within the broad category of Coast Guard research and development, acquisition, and/or Coast Guard operations. The contract addresses the analysis and assessment of Coast Guard systems and issues from a variety of perspectives. These perspectives include system performance and effectiveness, mission demand forecasts, user needs/wants analyses, impact analysis, policy and regulatory impacts, strategic planning, operations and maintenance assessment, risk assessments, capital investment needs, infrastructure and equipment management, metrics development, and critical technologies planning and evaluation. Projects generally address issues of national importance, requiring an appreciation of local, national, and international maritime issues and trends and an appreciation for the various public and private interests at work within these areas.

C.3 INTEGRATED FUNCTIONAL AREAS

Functional areas of operations research and mathematical modeling support anticipated for the next five years are listed below.

C.3.1 Analysis of Specific Systems or Technologies – Modeling and analysis is needed to support assessment of specific systems or technologies that can meet high-priority needs of the Coast Guard in ways that are both practical and cost-effective. This area typically involves use of engineering or specialty level models to assess items such as sensor or communications performance predictions; network analysis; mobile platform capability analysis, i.e. speed endurance, or mission prosecution capability; or physical process analysis such as ocean current prediction, pollutant dispersion, or energy consumption.

C.3.2 Mission/Engagement Level Analysis – Modeling and analysis is needed to assess the effectiveness of assets and tactics at the mission or engagement level of detail. Types of applications may include mission analysis support, business process re-engineering, system performance assessment, tactics and concept of operation assessment, and acquisition support. Representative tasks are likely to include design, modification, and execution of Monte Carlo engagement modeling and simulation tools; development of maritime mission modeling scenarios; literature research; development of measures of mission effectiveness and mission performance.

C.3.3 Campaign, Resource Allocation, and Force Planning Analysis – Modeling and analysis is needed to assess large scale campaigns or force planning options. Types of application may include mission analysis support, business process re-engineering, system performance assessment, strategy development, concept of operation assessment, and acquisition support. Representative tasks are likely to include design, modification, and execution of campaign level models or application of system dynamics; development of campaign modeling scenarios; literature research; development of resource allocation and scheduling tools, and examination of logistics support schemes.

C.3.4 Sensor Performance Modeling, Validation, and Analysis - Modeling and analysis is needed to predict the performance of electronic sensors employed in CG missions at sea. Efforts will include design and analysis of at-sea operational sensor tests, as well as the use of sensor performance prediction tools such as the Department of Defense Target Acquisition Weapons Software (TAWS) and the Advanced Refractive Effects Prediction System (AREPS). The at-sea test data is used to validate and calibrate these prediction tools in order to expand sensor performance data to a wider range of USCG operational scenarios. Sensor performance data are then used in commercially available, customized software tools developed at the R&D Center to conduct analysis and visualization of sensor, and platform, system capability to achieve maritime domain awareness and other USCG mission objectives. In addition, developing appropriate 3D models of targets for use in sensor performance prediction tools are an important element of this functional area.

C.3.5 Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) – Modeling and analysis is needed to characterize performance gaps, propose solutions, analyze alternatives, assess, evaluate, compare, document and transition improved concepts, systems and services that address gaps in technologies that support C4ISR needs. Solutions must enhance robustness, improve interoperability and affordability, focus on standards-based, non-proprietary solutions, and must determine, validate, and evaluate appropriate measures of effectiveness. In particular, modeling and analysis will support: advancement of the CG’s active and passive sensing capabilities in surveillance, detection, classification, and identification of vessels and other airborne, surface, and underwater contacts of interest in off-shore, port and coastal areas and inland waterways; collection and analysis of data into actionable information and intelligence, including innovative cognitive and collaboration aids; advancement of the Automated Identification System (AIS); and development of robust sensor networks. These efforts will require improvements in sensor resource management, analysis of target detection and environmental effects, application of advanced signal, track and information processing and fusion techniques, automated alerting, and effective display and control concepts for operators. Projects will also involve improvements to information fusion, multi-domain access, vessel traffic pattern analysis and decision-support that will work to increase processing and dissemination of actionable information at all levels of command and control. Communications project areas will support intra- and inter-team communications, collaboration on radio spectrum allocation and utilization, and research to improve and enhance communication efficacy in high latitude areas such as the Arctic. These C4ISR projects will always require understanding, consideration and assessment of the impacts of the CG’s operational realities and environments upon technology choices. Work in these areas is expected to include a high degree of coordination in seeking of goals and solutions, between CG and elements of the Department of Homeland Security (e.g., Customs and Border Protection) and the Department of Defense (e.g., the Navy).

C.3.6 Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) – Modeling and analysis is needed to support development of man-machine interface systems and procedures for providing data and information to human decision makers. This area focuses on supporting the design of equipment, systems, and work environments to accommodate the capabilities and limitations of the human user. It considers a myriad of factors such as anthropometry, the design of displays and controls, the allocation of functions between the machine and the human, the effects of heat, vibration, noise, and lighting on the human, human cognition, attention, and memory, sensation and perception, and individual and team performance. This area typically involves use of specialty level models or man-in-the-loop simulation to assess items such as information recognition and understanding from display systems; operator task analysis; or the effectiveness of training system utilization and the resulting efficiency and safety of workforce performance.

C.3.7 Data Development, Analysis, and Visualization - This functional area supports data collection, analysis, and visualization to characterize: environmental impacts, marine traffic density, resource utilization, force posture, and the spatial distribution of mission demand. This data is often turned into statistical distributions or enable computer visualization (static and dynamic) of key operational elements to guide early stages of model development, facilitate communication, and as an aid to establish a shared understanding between analysts and problem stakeholders.

C.3.8 General Operations Analysis Support Tool Development - This functional area strives to enhance the RDC’s capabilities in developing, maintaining, and using operations analysis tools and approaches in support of Coast Guard operations analysis. It involves investigation of new modeling and simulation tools or concepts, data collection and analysis, database development, and maintenance and use of existing modeling tools and capabilities.

C.4 OTHER

Data Deliverables – The Data Deliverables, Attachment A, is representative of data likely to be required during performance of this contract. Place and time of delivery of data will be as specified on the Data Deliverables, provided with each task order.

DATA DELIVERABLES

(SAMPLE)

Deliverable No. 1 Title: Monthly Progress Report Reference/Guidance Documents: Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report

(DI-MGMT-80227)

SOW Reference: Paragraph 5.1

Due Date: 15 calendar days after invoice period

#Copies Copies To:

COTR

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Submit via e-mail (MS Office for Windows compatible – current CG version)

Deliverable No. 2 Title: Presentation

Reference/Guidance Documents: RDC presentation format

SOW Reference: Paragraph 3.5

Draft Due Date: 50 calendar days after award

Government Review: Within 5 calendar days

Final Due Date: 5 calendar days after Government comments

1 COTR

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Deliverable No. 3 Title: Informal Analysis Report

Reference/Guidance Documents: Contractor format

SOW Reference: Paragraph 3.6

Outline Due Date: 45 calendar days after award

Draft Due Date: 100 calendar days after award

Government Review: Within 10 calendar days

Final Due Date: 10 calendar days after Government comments

COTR

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Deliverable No. 4 Title: Formal Analysis Report

Reference/Guidance Documents: RDC Report Reference Guide (See Clause H.11)

SOW Reference: Paragraph 3.7

Outline Due Date: 45 calendar days after award

Draft Due Date: 100 calendar days after award

Government Review: Within 10 calendar days

Final Due Date: 10 calendar days after Government comments

COTR

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Deliverable No. 5 Title: CDROM Deliverables Archive Reference/Guidance Documents: Contractor format

SOW Reference: Paragraph 5.2

Due Date: End of period of performance

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