SOW_ATR_SEAPORT_E_Code_70.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK: Magnetic Silencing Programs Support

The services to be performed under this task order are considered performance based and will be evaluated by the Government in accordance with Clause No. CAR-H09 - Performance-Based Acquisition Evaluation Procedures for a Seaport-e Task Order (MAY 2007).

GENERAL INFORMATION

The engineering services to be provided are for the support of Electromagnetic (EM) Silencing Programs in the program management support area, magnetic silencing facilities upgrade support, technical data analysis, software and hardware development, and EM engineering support.

1.0 SCOPE

The overall scope of this Statement of Work is to provide support for EM Silencing Programs to NSWCCD.

1.1 Background

The Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC/CD) Signatures Division has the responsibility to evaluate electromagnetic signatures and technologies for submarines, surface ships, and model scale vehicles.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

(a) To be provided as required and specified in specific technical instructions.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

The Contractor shall:

3.1.1 Assist with the set up and updating of weekly Work Unit (WU) reports for Underwater Electromagnetic (UEM) program tasks utilizing data from the Navy’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial system.

3.1.2 Assist with the set up and updating of weekly Resource Management reports for Code 75 personnel

3.1.3 Assist in the set up and updating of current budget fiscal year division business plans.

3.1.4 Provide technical writing and editing of technical reports/technical manuals.

3.1.5 Provide network and computer information technology (IT) compliance support.

3.1.6 Provide administrative and meeting support.

3.2 MAGNETIC SILENCING FACILITY (MSF) UPGRADE and REPAIR SUPPORT

NSWCCD Code 75 is the Navy lead for planning, design/requirements, and management of all Magnetic Silencing Facility upgrades. Magnetic Silencing Facilities are located throughout the world and consist of Magnetic Treatment Facilities and UEM Measurement Systems, sometimes referred to as “degaussing ranges”. The MSF’s are being upgraded to ensure readiness of the fleet to meet UEM signature related missions.

The Contractor shall:

3.2.1 Provide UEM signature data analysis of fleet vessels in support of the development of MSF Upgrade design requirements.

3.2.2 Data acquisition and analysis software programs have been developed by NSWC Code 75 for the MSF Upgrades. The Contractor shall provide maintenance support for the MSF upgrade program data acquisition/analysis software and support the development of future software enhancements as required.

3.2.3 NSWCCD Code 75 has developed an enterprise web application, UEM Signatures Website, to replace the Magnetic Silencing Facility (MSF) and Magnetic Silencing Database System (MSDS). Fleet UEM signature data (classified up to SECRET) are archived on the website and there are applications on the website to generate various reports on the data. The Contractor shall provide general website maintenance support and support the development of additional website applications and server support to improve data review/reporting.

3.2.4 Provide emergent MSF repair support as required. This may include: analysis of the problem, recommendations for resolving the problem, and on-site support during the problem resolution phase.

3.2.5 Provide MSF upgrade IT support for system compliance and hardware/ software support. New hardware components will be required as existing parts fail, plus integration of the newer components will inevitably require software adjustments and upgrades.

3.2.6 Provide MSF upgrade documentation support.

3.3 FUTURE SUBMARINE R&D SUPPORT

The Contractor shall:

3.3.1 Assist NSWCCD with future submarine technology development efforts for underwater magnetic, electric, and alternating current (AC) signature control techniques and system(s) for future submarines. This support will include UEM modeling of sources & ship signatures and testing of physical scale models and/or full-scale submarines.

3.3.2 Assist NSWCCD with future submarine design task support efforts. The efforts will include: UEM signature budgeting for magnetic, electric, and alternating sources;

susceptibility studies; degaussing system design coil layouts, physical scale model testing, and magnetic data analysis; deamping system physical scale model testing and electric data analysis; and evaluation of alternating sources through ship/model testing & AC data analysis to provide design guidance.

3.3.3 Assist NSWCCD with future submarine project arrangement tasks with the United Kingdom. This effort will include scale model and large scale testing, to occur in both countries, to demonstrate UEM signature control technologies. Development and refinement of boundary element method (BEM) electric signature modeling will be integral to the electric signature control task area.

3.4 SUBMARINE UEM TRIAL and R&D SUPPORT

NSWCCD Code 75 is the Navy lead for UEM new construction, life-cycle, and R&D submarine trials.

The Contractor shall:

3.4.1 Provide submarine UEM pre-trial preparation support which will include: test plan development; ship pre-trial briefings; shipboard systems set-up/installation of trials equipment; checkout/calibration of trials equipment; and trial logistics support.

3.4.2 Provide submarine UEM trial support which will include: data collection support on-board the submarine and at shore based Government range facilities; analysis of underwater magnetic, electric, and alternating signature data (both onsite during testing and post-test at NSWCCD); development of trial report inputs from data analysis; and test coordination with the submarine.

3.4.3 Provide UEM Signature Control System support. This effort will be to support the In-service Engineering Agent (ISEA) with troubleshooting and repairs of degaussing and ICCP systems as required.

3.4.4 Support submarine R&D study tasks for VIRGINIA and SEAWOLF Class with analysis of past trial data.

3.4.5 Provide submarine UEM threat team support. Develop and maintain assessment and analysis of UEM submarine threats (current and projected) and submarine CONOPS to reduce their susceptibility. This analysis effort will include the source modeling of the prospective platform, propagation of UEM fields through seawater and air, interaction between seafloor, seawater, and surface boundaries, field measurement noise characteristics and reduction technologies, and CONOPS analysis.

3.5 ELECTROMAGNETIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

NSWCCD Code 75 is tasked by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to conduct underwater EM research in the areas of: UEM signature control techniques, signature reduction techniques/studies and, UEM sensor & systems technologies.

The Contractor shall:

3.5.1 Develop the tools and simulations required to fill knowledge gaps and provide physics-based insights in the following areas: physical and numerical magnetization models for degaussing design, stress and electromagnetic interference (EMI); numerical electric models in support of Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) system testing and machinery/systems alternating source and propagation models.

3.5.2 Support development of advanced UEM sensors, algorithms, and High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) components to provide improved performance, reliability, cost, and/or maintainability.

3.5.3 Develop feasibility concepts for organic UEM signature monitoring.

3.5.4 Conduct appropriate-scale experiments to support the development of physics-based descriptions of key source and response mechanisms and provide validation data to both Science and Technology (S&T) and Research and Development (R&D) efforts.

3.5.5 Support the Simulation Team efforts on ONR tasks with software development in Java; web application development using Java Server Pages, JavaScript, C-Sharp, LabView, HTML, XML, and CSS; SQL database design and query development; and GUI development with Java Swing API.

3.6 SURFACE SHIP R&D, TRIAL SUPPORT and SIGNATURE CONTROL SYSTEM

SUPPORT

The Contractor shall;

3.6.1 Assist NSWCCD with Surface Ship UEM trials pre-trial preparation, on-site trial support, post-trial data analysis, and development of report inputs. Surface Ship UEM trials will include testing on the following classes and other emergent ship classes: T- AKE 1, LPD 17, LCS 1, DDG1000, MCM1, JHSV 1, CVN 78, CVN 79, various small craft (including UUV/ROV) and diver equipment support.

3.6.2 Assist NSWCCD with Assessment and Identification of Mine Susceptibility (AIMS) system set-up/de-install, ship signature measurements, and ship signature assessments. Several USN ships are measured during AIMS events in San Diego, CA, Manama, Bahrain, and Sasebo, Japan which are scheduled annually and any emergent AIMS testing.

3.6.3 Provide UEM Signature Control System support. In conjunction with the ISEA, this support will include troubleshooting and repairs of degaussing and ICCP systems for MCM1 and other USN surface ships and the degaussing system grooms for MCM 1 Class Ships. As part of the MCM 1 grooms, the Contractor shall provide degaussing system training to the ship’s force.

3.6.4 Support UEM signature R&D investigations and degaussing system design studies for surface ships. This effort will include predictive modeling of UEM signatures.

3.7 SPECIAL PROJECT SUPPORT

The Contractor shall;

3.7.1 Provide support for the NAVAIR Advanced Sensors Application Program (ASAP). ASAP efforts shall include foreign sensor equipment evaluation/exploitation, testing and data analysis of numerous targets, and physical security detection systems including in-water (air deployed sensors and unmanned aircraft vehicles.

3.7.2 Assist NSWCD with UEM related emergent special project tasks. High level knowledge of UEM sensor/systems technologies required. This support may include:

UEM susceptibility evaluations, task planning, data collection & analysis, and way-ahead recommendations.

3.7.3 Provide support of NATO programs. Provide trip reports, action item capture, etc.

for all NATO meetings attended.

3.8 MAGNETIC SILENCING LAB/FACILITIES SUPPORT

NSWCCD has two electromagnetic laboratories at Carderock. One laboratory has equipment to treat the magnetic signature of scale models or other test items. The other magnetic fields laboratory is utilized to measure the magnetic signatures of scale models and other test items. The South Florida Ocean Measurement Facility (SFOMF) near Ft.

Lauderdale, FL is an NSWCCD detachment which has in-water arrays to measure the UEM signatures of various test vessels. Above water electromagnetic signatures are also measured at SFOMF.

3.8.1 Provide administrative, facility maintenance/upkeep, test setup & data collection, and ocean engineering support for SFOMF.

3.8.2 Perform required maintenance on UEM laboratory equipment.

3.9 TOPSIDE ELECTROMAGNETIC R&D, TESTING, AND FACILITIES SUPPORT

3.9.1 Provide support for topside EM R&D tasks, to include project management and financial support; full-scale and model scale tests; signature modeling; development/use of data processing tools; and data analysis support.

3.9.2 Design (mechanical, electrical and electronic) and implement systems and subsystems to be used in conducting signature and material properties measurements.

3.9.3 Provide support for Fleet signature measurements which includes participation in testing as well as design of the instrumentation and support systems/subsystems to be used in conducting the measurements.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

Due to classified nature of work, the Government will provide the Contractor office space with data processing and data analysis equipment, and storage within office spaces.

5.0 DELIVERABLES

A001 - Monthly Status Report – Progress reports in contractor electronic format, due by the 10th working day of each month. Monthly status reports shall contain a breakdown of funding details to date and projections and a summary of work accomplished for the reporting period.

A002 - Code 75 Program Manager Status Reports – Weekly Work Unit and Resource Management reports shall be provided to the Code 75 Program Manager by Thursday of the following week (SOW section 3.1).

A003 - Trip reports for any meetings, conferences etc. that pertains to this task order.

A004 - Technical Reports or inputs to Technical Reports as required (SOW sections 3.2, 3.3, 3,4, 3.5,3.6, 3.7, and 3.9).

Copies of deliverables are to be distributed to: Government Technical Point of Contact and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance of the task order shall be base period of one (1) year plus two additional one (1) year option periods from the date of task order award.

7.0 SECURITY

The required security level for this task order shall be Secret, but may require Top Secret clearance. During performance of this task order, the Contractor may receive or generate information classified up to the level of Top Secret in accordance with the DD Form 254 provided as an attachment.

8.0 KEY PERSONNEL

The Government's target qualifications for the key personnel labor categories are provided below. The proposed combined expertise of all proposed personnel shall cover the requirement in the Statement of Work. The contractor shall provide individuals to fill the key positions identified below:

Senior Program Manager - Key labor category (1 resume)

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physical Sciences, Computer Science, or related field and 15 years of experience in the field of technical program management within a program similar in complexity and subject area to the work described in the statement of work. The Program Manager should have experience in US Navy programs.

The individual should be in a position of sufficient authority to obtain the resources to perform tasks under this contract within cost and schedule constraints. This position will be responsible for the performance, cost, and scheduling of all deliveries under this contract. This position will additionally be responsible for maintaining a cohesive, coordinated effort between the principal government representatives and the various Contractors supporting this program.

Principal EM Scientist/Engineer - Key labor category (2 resumes)

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 15 years of experience specifically relating to electromagnetics. The Principal EM Scientist/Engineer should be a leading expert in electromagnetic technologies with knowledge and experience in EM modeling, EM sensing, and shipboard systems.

Senior EM Scientist/Engineer - Key labor category (1 resume)

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10 years of experience specifically relating to electromagnetics. The Senior EM Scientist/Engineer should have expertise in electromagnetic technologies with knowledge and experience in EM modeling, EM sensing, and shipboard systems.

Senior Software Engineer - Key labor category (1 resume)

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Scientific and 15 years of in software engineering. The Senior Software Engineer should demonstrate expertise specifically relating to the Statement of Work.

9.0 NON-KEY PERSONNEL

Although resumes for "Non-Key Personnel" are not required, offerors must fully demonstrate their ability to provide the non-key personnel listed below who meet the requirements that follow. Offerors shall certify in their proposals that they have these non-key personnel and provide a statement as to their ability to supply the personnel with the experience required to perform the efforts specified in the Statement of Work. The contractor shall provide individuals to fill the non-key positions identified below:

Junior Electrical Engineer - Non-key labor category

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics and a minimum of 1year of experience specifically relating to the Statement of Work.

Junior Ocean Engineer - Non-key labor category

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 1year of experience specifically relating to in-water systems design and analysis.

Mechanical Engineer - Non-key labor category

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 1year of experience specifically relating to mechanical design and computer aided design programs.

Junior Software Engineer - Non-key labor category

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of relevant experience in Computer Science. Practical experience in software development as described in the SOW is also required.

Database Analyst - Non-Key labor category

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and training with 2 years experience database development and analysis. This experience shall be in technologies related to this SOW.

Electrical Engineering Technician 2 - Non-key labor category

A minimum of 15 years experience assembling, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining electromagnetic testing setups and large scale/shipboard systems.

Electrical Engineering Technician 1 - Non-key labor category

A minimum of 3 years experience in maintenance of laboratory and field computer systems.

Technical Writer 2 – Non-Key labor category

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and training with 5 years experience writing technical reports, performing analysis of technical literature available, writing descriptive copy, and verifying documentation with appropriate sources. Must have knowledge and experience with DOD security classifications/requirements. This experience shall be in technologies related to this SOW.

Technical Writer 1 - Non-Key labor category

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and training with 2 years experience writing technical reports, performing analysis of technical literature available, writing descriptive copy, and verifying documentation with appropriate sources. This experience shall be in technologies related to this SOW.

Administrative Assistant 2 - Non-key labor category

3 years experience in document and brief preparation, budget analysis, time-keeping, database entry, word processing, and spreadsheet usage supporting program management.

Administrative Assistant 1 - Non-key labor category

1 year experience in document and brief preparation, budget analysis, time-keeping, database entry, word processing, and spreadsheet usage supporting program management.

10.0 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

The contractor shall report contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division via a secure data collection site. Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs). The excluded PSCs are:

(1) W, Lease/Rental of Equipment;

(2) X, Lease/Rental of Facilities;

(3) Y, Construction of Structures and Facilities;

(4) S, Utilities ONLY;

(5) V, Freight and Shipping ONLY.

The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.