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STATEMENT OF WORK N00173-17-R-DH02

Radar Division Scientific and Engineering Support

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This Statement of Work describes the scientific and engineering support to be provided to the Radar Division of the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Washington, DC. NRL seeks contactors who can complement the Government research team in the highly specialized areas of radar and Radio Frequency (RF) systems, signal processing hardware and software, electromagnetics, and other engineering specialties. Tasks will be performed at the contractor's facilities, NRL-DC, NRL Chesapeake Bay Detachment at Chesapeake Beach, MD, and at other field sites. Some work may be performed aboard ship or aircraft.

1.1 Background

The Radar Division of the Naval Research Laboratory performs research, development, test, and evaluation aimed at providing Navy and DoD radar systems with unprecedented capabilities. The Division performs research on the basic physical phenomena of importance to radar & active sensors over six orders of magnitude (106 Hz – 1012 Hz) in frequency, investigates new engineering techniques applicable to all aspects of improved radar systems, demonstrates the feasibility of new radar concepts and systems, and performs related radar systems analysis, test and evaluation, and provides technical support to the Navy and DoD radar acquisition community.

1.2 Scope

The contractor will provide research and development (R&D), radar and RF system analysis, systems engineering, and computer programming in support of the following basic task areas:

Task I – RF Systems Engineering Task II – General RF Systems Engineering Task III – Signal Processing Task IV – Electromagnetics Engineering Task V – Software Engineering and Development Task VI – Electronic Hardware Engineering and Development Task VII – Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Task VIII – Control Systems Engineering Task IX – Modeling and Simulation Task X – Technician

2.0 General Requirements

The Contractor shall have its support team in place and fully functioning within 30 days of contract award or exercise of a contract option.

During this period the contractor will transition all activities from the incumbent, as required. The Contractor must execute the scope of work in a manner that provides for high quality, timely support while incorporating the proper mix and the most effective use of personnel.

2.1 Non-Personal Services

The Government will neither supervise Contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. The Government will not assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual Contractor employees.

The Contractor shall be responsible for managing its employees and guarding against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services as defined in FAR-Part 37, Service Contracting.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (KO) if any Government-requested actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute, personal services.

2.2 Business Relations

The Contractor shall integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute this contract.

2.3 Contract Administration and Management

The following subsections specify requirements for contract management and Contractor personnel administration.

2.3.1 Contract Management

The Contractor shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of the resources assigned to this contract.

2.3.2 Personnel Administration

The Contractor shall assign a single point of contact, also known as the Program Manager (PM), who must work closely with the Government Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), as applicable.

The Contractor PM must ultimately be responsible for ensuring that the Contractor’s performance meets all government contracting requirements within cost and schedule. The PM must have the requisite authority for full control over all company resources necessary for contract performance. As appropriate, the role of the PM may be a full time management position, or a collateral duty assigned to a technical team member.

The Contractor shall make necessary travel arrangements for Contractor employees only after the travel has been reviewed and approved by the COR.

2.3.3 Contract Administration

The Contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer this contract.

The Contractor shall respond to Government requests for contractual actions within five (5) working days.

2.3.4 Contractor's Management Plan (CMP)

The Contractor shall submit a Contractor's Management Plan (CMP) defining the Contractor's approach to implementing the contract.

The CMP provides the Government insight into the systems, processes, and structure within which the Contractor operates. The CMP should include, as applicable and if not defined in a separate plan: quality control, risk management, systems engineering, software development, configuration management, earned value management, and subcontract management.

A draft CMP is to be delivered with the Contractor’s proposal; three copies of the complete version shall be submitted 30 days after contract award to the KO and COR, and within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter.

The Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the management plan once the CMP has been accepted by the Government.

3.0 Technical Requirements

The following section specifies the technical requirements for the contract. The Government will assign specific projects during the contract performance via Technical Instructions tasked by the COR in accordance with the clause in Section H of the solicitation and resultant contract entitled “Technical Instructions”.

3.1 RF Systems Engineering

The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise in RF Systems Engineering. Technical instructions may be issued for the execution of projects that include, but are not limited to:

3.1.1 Perform system analysis, design, development, and laboratory and/or field-test of RF systems (radar, communications, and/or electronic warfare);

3.1.2 Conduct trade studies that lead to optimal systems performance for a defined set of conditions and applications;

3.1.3 Perform analysis, test, evaluation, and define improvements to existing (legacy) RF systems;

3.1.4 Investigate new RF component technologies and their application to Navy or DoD systems;

3.1.5 Perform laboratory measurements and tests of subsystems in support of Navy or DoD RF system development;

3.1.6 Script and conduct automated, parametric tests of RF and electronics subassemblies using tools such as MATLAB instrument control toolbox, NI TestStand, or NI LabView.

3.1.7 Perform component and transceiver measurements of parameters such as S-parameters, P1dB, OIP3, noise figure, gain, leakage, isolation, etc.

3.1.8 Perform technical analysis and computer simulations to evaluate component and subsystem application to Navy or DoD systems;

3.1.9 Fully document test results and analysis;

3.1.10 Produce and deliver developed systems and subsystems;

3.1.11 Develop technical and user manuals for developed equipment;

3.1.12 Participate in technical meetings and design reviews, provide critiques, review documentation, and monitor technical progress.

3.2 Signal Processing

The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise in signal processing. Technical instructions may be issued for the execution of projects that include but are not limited to:

3.2.1 Develop embedded signal processing systems using general purpose processors (GPPs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), microcontrollers, and/or graphics processing units (GPUs);

3.2.2 Formulate, develop, and demonstrate new signal processing concepts and algorithms for shipboard, airborne, and land-based RF systems;

3.2.3 Apply new signal processing technologies to improve performance and/or provide new capabilities to RF systems;

3.2.4 Develop real-time image processing algorithms and human interfaces;

3.2.5 Investigate basic phenomenology of RF systems and natural environments;

3.2.6 Analyze measured and simulated data;

3.2.7 Perform laboratory and field tests of experimental and operational systems;

3.2.8 Document test results and analysis;

3.2.9 Participate in technical meetings and design reviews, provide critiques, review documentation and monitor technical progress.

3.3 Electromagnetics Engineering

The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise in electromagnetics engineering. Technical instructions may be issued for the execution of projects that include but are not limited to:

3.3.1 Conduct basic and applied research and development in electromagnetic (EM) theory and applications;

3.3.2 Conduct research in antenna design;

3.3.3 Develop and test advanced antenna and phased array systems;

3.3.4 Identify and develop improvements to deployed antenna systems;

3.3.5 Perform antenna and radar cross section measurements in a compact range facility;

3.3.6 Perform theoretical analysis on the transmission, propagation, and scattering of EM waves;

3.3.7 Analyze the radar signature of various ship classes using both calculated and measured data;

3.3.8 Develop new, or improve existing, techniques for calculating the radar scattering from ships and other vehicles;

3.3.9 Document test results and analysis;

3.3.10 Participate in technical meetings and design reviews, provide critiques, review documentation and monitor technical progress.

3.4 Software Engineering and Development

The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise in software engineering and software development. Technical instructions may be issued for the execution of projects that include but are not limited to:

3.4.1 Define, design, and develop software to perform real-time control of RF and data acquisition systems;

3.4.2 Develop software to perform real-time signal and data processing required for RF systems;

3.4.3 Develop software that manages and directs multiple RF systems;

3.4.4 Develop software to model and simulate RF systems and their environment;

3.4.5 Develop software to control laboratory equipment;

3.4.6 Develop high-level software architectures;

3.4.7 Thoroughly document developed software;

3.4.8 Participate in technical meetings and design reviews, provide critiques, review documentation and monitor technical progress.

3.5 Electronic Hardware Engineering and Development

The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise in hardware engineering and development.

Technical instructions may be issued for the execution of projects that include but are not limited to:

3.5.1 Design and develop analog/RF/microwave circuits and subsystems, this includes the design, fabrication, and testing of RF and microwave up- and down-converters;

3.5.2 Design and develop digital circuits and subsystems, including the design, fabrication and testing of circuits to perform digital functions such as up- and down-conversion, filtering, waveform generation, digitization, and beamforming;

3.5.3 Design, develop, and operate test equipment suites for the evaluation and verification of subsystems and systems;

3.5.4 Operate, and program as appropriate, test equipment;

3.5.5 Design and develop integrated microwave modules and assemblies, including transmit/receive (T/R) modules. Designs must address mechanical, thermal, and cost considerations and constraints;

3.5.6 Produce and deliver developed systems and subsystems;

3.5.7 Document designs and test results;

3.5.8 Develop technical and user manuals for developed equipment;

3.5.9 Participate in technical meetings and design reviews, provide critiques, review

3.6 Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise in mechanical and aerospace engineering and equipment development. Technical instructions may be issued for the execution of projects that include but are not limited to:

3.6.1 Design, fabricate, and test airborne structures, equipment, and electromechanical pointing systems;

3.6.2 Integrate and install equipment and structures with air frames;

3.6.3 Lead in the flight qualification of equipment and structures;

3.6.4 Design and develop thermal management and environmental control in airborne platforms;

3.6.5 Perform thermal, vibration, load, and stress analysis;

3.6.6 Lead in the development and integration of inertial navigation systems and integration with automatic flight control systems;

3.6.7 Fully document designs, and test results;

3.6.8 Participate in technical meetings and design reviews, provide critiques, review documentation and monitor technical progress.

3.7 Control Systems Engineering

The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise in control systems engineering and equipment development. Technical instructions may be issued for the execution of projects that include but are not limited to:

3.7.1 Design, fabricate, and test electromechanical pointing systems;

3.7.2 Integrate and install equipment;

3.7.3 Analyze control system performance;

3.7.4 Optimize control loop stability and performance;

3.7.5 Ensure high performance shielding and grounding principles and practices are followed;

3.7.6 Program embedded and distributed control systems;

3.7.7 Fully document designs, and test results;

3.7.8 Participate in technical meetings and design reviews, provide critiques, review documentation and monitor technical progress.

3.8 Modeling and Simulation

The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise in modeling and simulation. Technical instructions may be issued for the execution of projects that include but are not limited to:

3.8.1 Design and develop models and simulations of radar systems;

3.8.2 Design and develop models of combat and weapon systems;

3.8.3 Design, develop, or modify propagation models;

3.8.4 Perform detailed analysis and simulations using M&S tools;

3.8.5 Use and modify established modeling tools;

3.8.6 Fully document designs, and test results;

3.8.7 Participate in technical meetings and design reviews, provide critiques, review

3.9 Technician

The contractor shall provide laboratory technician support. The Government may issue Technical instructions for the execution of projects that include but are not limited to:

3.9.1 Manage, maintain, and operate a Compact Range Facility;

3.9.2 Manage, maintain and operate a machine shop;

3.9.3 Assemble antennas, arrays, RF hardware, and associated test fixtures;

3.9.4 Operate RF test equipment, test fixtures, and data acquisition systems;

3.9.5 Generate multilayer printed wiring board layouts based on engineering schematics and vendor-supplied design-for-manufacturing guidance.

3.9.6 Assemble and/or rework complex printed wiring board assemblies, including QFN packages, BGAs, and SMT “0201” components.

3.9.7 Perform basic verification and troubleshooting of electronic assemblies.

3.9.8 Manage the life cycle process for laboratory test and measurement equipment;

3.9.9 Maintain inventory control of laboratory equipment and consumable stocks;

3.9.10 Assist in the procurement and disposal of laboratory equipment and consumable stocks;

3.9.11 Generate test plans;

3.9.12 Provide logistical support for experiments and field tests;

3.9.13 Document and report the results of test, experiments or assessments;

3.10 General RF Systems Engineering

The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise in RF Systems Engineering. Technical instructions may be issued for the execution of projects that include, but are not limited to:

3.1.13 Perform system analysis, design, development, and laboratory and/or field-test of RF systems (radar, communications, and/or electronic warfare);

3.1.14 Conduct trade studies that lead to optimal systems performance for a defined set of conditions and applications;

3.1.15 Perform analysis, test, evaluation, and define improvements to existing (legacy) RF systems;

3.1.16 Investigate new RF component technologies and their application to Navy or DoD systems;

3.1.17 Perform laboratory measurements and tests of subsystems in support of Navy or DoD RF system development;

3.1.18 Script and conduct automated, parametric tests of RF and electronics subassemblies using tools such as MATLAB instrument control toolbox, NI TestStand, or NI LabView.

3.1.19 Perform component and transceiver measurements of parameters such as S-parameters, P1dB, OIP3, noise figure, gain, leakage, isolation, etc.

3.1.20 Perform technical analysis and computer simulations to evaluate component and subsystem application to Navy or DoD systems;

3.1.21 Fully document test results and analysis;

3.1.22 Produce and deliver developed systems and subsystems;

3.1.23 Develop technical and user manuals for developed equipment;

3.1.24 Participate in technical meetings and design reviews, provide critiques, review documentation, and monitor technical progress.

4. DELIVERABLES

4.1 Monthly Labor and Financial Status Report

4.1.1 Funding history, showing when and how much money was added to each ACRN for each person on the task, amounts allocated to labor, travel, and material, along with cumulative task funding for labor, travel, and material;

4.1.2 Funding balance for labor, travel, and materials in each ACRN and by person at the beginning of the monthly reporting period;

4.1.3 Labor hours and amounts expended for labor, travel, and materials in each ACRN and by person during the monthly reporting period;

4.1.4 Funding balance for labor, travel, and materials in each ACRN and by person at the end of the monthly reporting period.

4.2 Task Technical Progress Reports

The contractor shall provide a monthly summary report of progress on each task of the contract that includes the following information:

4.2.1 Description of the work accomplished;

4.2.1 Summary of meetings attended;

4.2.1 Plans for next reporting period;

4.2.1 Summary of issues or concerns, if any.

4.3 Meeting Reports

The contractor shall provide a summary of all meetings attended on behalf of the Radar Division. The report shall include discussion of the purpose of the meeting, attendees, information discussed, and the outcome/results of the meetings. If any actions are assigned to NRL, those are to be fully described.

4.4 Technical Reports & Presentation Materials

The contractor shall provide technical reports and presentations as required.

5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The following are required at the time of proposal submission:

All Contractor personnel who require NRL base access or access to NRL unclassified material and/or unclassified systems shall possess a favorably completed DoD Tier 3 investigation.

Contractors who require access to Secret material must have, at a minimum, a favorably completed DoD Tier 3 investigation and final DoD-granted Secret security clearance. The Contractor shall ensure that all classified material is handled in accordance with the issued DD 254, the National Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD 5220.22M) and all NRL and applicable Security Program Guides/Directives.

All contractors (including subcontractors) identified in the Statement of Work shall supplement their current security practices by requiring any personnel involved in executing the contract to complete Government-sponsored and administered Operations Security (OPSEC) training, OPSE-1301 and any OPSEC guidance that may pertain to the project.

All contractors (including subcontractors) issued a DoD interim SECRET security clearance may ONLY work on unclassified tasks in accordance with this contract SOW. No classified access will be authorized. Unclassified IA or IT positions are NOT authorized with a DoD issued interim SECRET clearance.

All contractors (including subcontractors) issued a DoD interim SECRET security clearance may support Tasks 3.6, 3.7, 3.9 and 3.10.