AMEND 0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to address the Q&A received (see attachment Amend 0001 Changes and summary of changes herein).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 22-Sep-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N0017321RLM01

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

27-Aug-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

22-Sep-2021

CODE

NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY

4555 OVERLOOK AVE, SW

WASHINGTON DC 20375

N00173 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0017321RLM01

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time 12-Oct-2021 01:00 PM has been added.

The depository location leilani.mutu@nrl.navy.mil has been added.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C – DESCRIPITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

STATEMENT OF WORK

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR SPECIALIZED AEROSPACE

SYSTEM

SECTION 1: BACKGROUND

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) performs applied research & development, systems engineering, and applications-oriented activities to preserve and enhance a strong aerospace systems technology base, and to provide expert capabilities in the development, acquisition, and operation of aerospace systems. This includes developing experimental and operational concepts, along with prototypes, to verify and validate future space systems technologies for the Navy, the Department of Defense (DOD), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National agencies, and the private sector. Future efforts may include advanced technology demonstrations, the use, modification of commercial space systems to provide new military capabilities; orbit transfer and maintenance; satellite dispenser vehicle development; interceptor development; hyperspectral, ionospheric, and meteorological remote sensing payloads; hypersonics; advanced materials development; science instrumentation; robotics and information technologies; and virtual engineering design. These efforts involve a wide range of scientific and technical investigations including: concept development; systems integration; launch vehicle integration; flight operations support; quick reaction missions; technology transition; security support; information technology support; logistical expertise; and command, control, communications, and intelligence (C4I) efforts.

SECTION 2: OBJECTIVE/ SCOPE

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement to support applied R&D programs for U.S. Navy and non- Navy sponsors. This Statement of Work (SOW) provides for the execution of specific systems engineering, analytical, and technical tasks to support evolving aerospace technology where the results of such efforts will ultimately support the Navy’s mission. These tasks may extend from mission concept design and feasibility analysis through on-orbit operation of space systems. Flight system activities may include design of appropriate hardware and systems; systems engineering, analysis, planning, and management for the collection, reduction, analysis, and documentation of experimental and operational data; modeling and simulation; test and evaluation; and logistics support. Recent NRL projects have entailed the building of orbit transfer vehicles, launch vehicle and sounding rocket experiments, ground support systems, technology demonstrations, special flight experiments, payloads and aerospace systems in a short time-frame. Due to the fast-track nature of some of these projects, the contractor shall support NRL or provide independent concurrent engineering of specified space systems, subsystems, components, and procedures. The contractor shall test and evaluate work in progress; propose the initiation of alternative or parallel inquiries; and otherwise verify the technical validity of concepts, designs, components, and procedures.

The contractor shall provide specialized aerospace system expertise, along with engineering and technical support, travel, and materials to perform the tasks of this SOW. Task-associated support shall be provided for mechanical, structural, aerodynamic, thermal, propulsive, electronic, optical, and robotic development; the acquisition of related advanced hardware, components, and software development; along with integration and test of advanced systems on designated terrestrial, space, and launch systems. The contractor shall also provide technical support for concept and feasibility studies; requirements definition; subsystem design, payload development; and on-orbit operation of space systems; technology transition; program planning and control. The Contractor shall also provide incidental security, administrative support and information technology functions necessary to carry out ongoing and planned programs.

SECTION 3: GENERAL TASK REQUIREMENTS

1. The contractor shall provide management oversight to deliver the research and development support described herein.

2. The contractor shall provide the logistics, procurement resources, and facilities necessary to purchase, control, and report on the equipment, materials, supplies, software, and services required for the performance of the efforts defined herein.

3. The contractor shall provide an on-site Senior Program Manager (PM) to interface with the NRL’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

4. The contractor shall support user communities by arranging for equipment demonstrations and tests;

configuration and acquisition of new systems; and by providing day-to-day user support.

5. The contractor shall be capable of providing and staffing facilities for the fabrication, test, and storage of unique fixtures and support equipment. To accomplish the work, the contractor shall have:

(i) Office space, meeting facilities and storage space located within the normal commuting distance from the

Washington, DC locale;

(ii) Document duplication and facsimile transmission resources;

(iii) Graphic and documentation reproduction resources; and

(iv) Internet connectivity and website hosting capabilities.

It will be necessary for contractor personnel to frequently interact with NRL’s technical and management staff.

Because the successful performance of this SOW requires close coordination, meetings, and interaction with NRL, Government, military, academic, and private sector organizations, the contractor shall establish the appropriate non-disclosure agreements to ensure acceptable interface support. The tasks may result in scientific and/or technical publications. Documentation generated by the contractor and/or its subcontractors (e.g., notebooks, reports, memoranda, presentation materials, technical papers, software simulations, and analytical models) that are not submitted, as a contract data deliverable shall be made available upon COR request.

[CDRL A009]

3.1 Security

Some of the personnel on the contract will require classified access up to the Secret level. Some will require access to Top Secret/SCI technical data in performance of the contract. The number and type of clearances required will be described in the contract DD254.

Some contractor personnel will be performing functions designated as a component of the Cyber Security Work Force (CSWF), and/or have privileged user access to NRL information systems. These personnel will require background investigations as specified in SECNAV M-5510.30. System Administrators with privilege access may work in the computing, network and/or enclave environments. System Administrators with privileged access shall meet the training and certification requirements for IAT level I at the computing environment (CE), IAT level II at the network environment (NE), and IAT level III for the enclave environment as specified in SECNAV M-5239.2. A submitted DoD Tier 5 Investigation is required for all System Administrators with privileged access serving in these positions. Personnel performing these duties must be identified as such on all badge and visit request submission.

Contractor personnel who require access to Secret material shall possess a final Secret clearance based on a favorably completed DoD investigation and those who require access to TS/SCI material shall possess a final DoD granted Top Secret security clearance with the eligibility of SCI at time of proposal submission. Detailed security requirements are delineated in the issued DD 254s relevant to this contract. 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.

These duties also can't be performed with interim clearance. SIPR systems would also require NATO access.

Access to TS and TS/SCI information is required in support of several programs at NRL. The work effort performed at this level of security would be executed at NRL Washington DC secure buildings including but not limited to Building 259 and 260. Program support may include work at offsite facilities which require TS and TS/SCI clearances. The contractor shall not be a custodian of any classified documentation. Classified documentation produced in support of this contract is stored by NRL, when produced at NRL. It is stored by the host facility when produced at a host/off-site facility as provided by the supporting programs.

SECTION 4: TASKS REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Programmatic Support

4.1.1 Management Oversight –

The contractor shall provide program management support for the duration of this effort. A single point-of-contact Senior Program Manager (PM) for SOW technical and procedural matters shall be provided. This PM shall be cognizant of SOW technical elements and shall be responsible for the management of tasks conducted under this SOW. The PM shall interface with the COR, and as necessary, other Government Representatives and contractors.

The PM shall oversee the efforts of on-site contractor personnel and the PM shall ensure that tasks are performed according to SOW requirements. The PM shall be responsible for the performance on unscheduled supplemental design studies and efforts that may be required. The contractor shall provide a Monthly Contractor On-Site Labor Report and a Monthly Financial Status Report in accordance with standard NRL Code 8200 reporting requirements to include sub-reports broken out by Task, Job Order Number, WBS, and full details of all authorized procurements.

The PM shall ensure that required documents and deliverables are properly prepared, maintained and delivered. The contractor shall maintain timely and current status information and shall interface with the cognizant NRL engineers to disposition Action Items (AI’s) and Review Item Descriptions (RID’s) submitted against program documentation.

[CDRL A001, A002, A003, A004, A005]

4.1.2 Program Coordination –

1. The contractor shall provide for the coordination, planning, communication and execution of key program events that include: System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM), Launch Readiness Review (LRR), and Safety Reviews.

2. The contractor shall provide a direct interface to collect and organize inputs for documentation, graphics, and web design personnel tasked with supporting the development, collection, coordination, and communication of technical documentation.

3. The contractor shall provide periodic technical and progress reports that establish event status and that demonstrate the progress to-date.

4. The contractor shall reproduce and distribute technical documents and engineering drawings, and provide for the coordination, production, and delivery of review material. [CDRL A003, A004, A005]

4.1.3 Scheduling –

1. The contractor shall provide for the analysis, design, review, updating, and maintenance of program schedules and networks that track program events and activities from program authorization-to-proceed through launch, and subsequent on-orbit operations.

2. The contractor shall possess a working knowledge of, and shall use MS Project, a PC-based scheduling application for the generation of detailed schedules, which span overall program events, while providing filtered and specific detailed information on a subsystem-specific basis.

3. The contractor shall support the use of MS Project, MS Excel and PowerPoint scheduling applications and use these tools to analyze development processes and “what if” scenarios. Data shall be provided in Gantt and network chart formats.

4. The contractor shall participate in the identification and tracking of program events and provide insight and analytical reporting on status and proposed schedule revisions.

5. The contractor shall interface directly with assigned engineers and managers for data collection, validation, and verification, as well as schedule continuity. Using this data, the contractor shall provide periodic status and review reports. [CDRL A003, A004, A005]

4.1.4 Cost Estimating –

1. The contractor shall organize, evaluate, develop, and apply a cost analysis capability that provides a credible and consistent assessment of proposed system concepts.

2. The contractor shall establish a cost estimation methodology for data collection; cost estimating relationships; cost driver identification; cost model development; basis-of-estimate; ground rules and work breakdown structures (WBS); cost-estimating, sensitivity analysis, profiling, and time-phasing; and documentation.

3. The contractor shall possess an expert level understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) policy and execution.

4. The contractor’s approach shall accommodate proprietary interests (OCI) of Government organizations and other contractors regarding the use of their respective cost data. All data and models generated under this task shall become Government property. [CDRL A003, A004]

4.1.5 Program Documentation –

1. The contractor shall perform technical writing and editing tasks for the design, development, and specification of space and ground hardware and software systems, ground support equipment (GSE), payload and launch processing, and flight operations. These tasks shall include the following types of documents: analysis and trade studies; design specifications and Interface Control Documents; test plans, procedures, and reports; parts lists; drawing packages describing the system baseline; and launch base procedures.

2. The contractor shall ensure that all documents are accurate, complete, logical, and understandable.

3. The contractor shall deliver a hard copy and electronic version of all documentation.

4. In addition, the contractor shall interface with the NRL configuration management group and web design personnel to update and incorporate changes to pre/post-release documents and subsequent posting to the Configuration Management repository.

5. The contractor shall use software compatible with Microsoft Office and Adobe products for document production. [CDRL A003, A004, A005, A006, A007]

4.1.6 Graphics Development to Support System Concept and Design Reviews –

1. The contractor shall provide for the creation of illustrations, drawings, and other graphic material required by various programs, studies, proposals, or technical presentations.

2. The contractor shall provide artistic capabilities and the computer resources to render aerospace illustrations, drawings, schematics, block diagrams, flow charts, and text files.

3. The contractor shall scan and edit mechanical and electrical drawings produced using a Seimens NX and

PRO/E computer aided drafting (CAD) system.

4. The contractor shall utilize existing drawings and illustrations from previous NRL developments and shall administer files on a variety of fileservers.

5. The contractor shall have expert level knowledge of Apple, Microsoft, and Adobe graphics design software applications.

6. The contractor shall coordinate graphic requirements associated with program SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, TRRs, and other review cycles.

7. The contractor shall possess requisite hardware, software, and peripheral devices necessary to fulfill task requirements. [CDRL A003, A004, A005]

4.1.7 Studies and Proposals –

1. The contractor shall compose technical summaries and reports of surveys, investigations, or fact-finding efforts for tasks performed under this SOW.

2. The contractor shall describe documents or information reviewed or referenced; organizations contacted;

efforts undertaken; key progress and accomplishments, problems, or findings; and appropriate recommendations, conclusions, and action items taken.

3. The contractor shall coordinate in the preparation and production of proposals for new programs of opportunity that may include special study and research programs. [CDRL A003, A004, A005]

4.1.8 Program Plans –

The contractor shall prepare program plans that describe the tasks, activities, schedules, and processes necessary for the technology demonstration definition, design, development, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and operations phases. These plans shall identify risk areas associated with mitigation plans, technology drivers, and recommended execution strategies. The plan shall incorporate an effective and streamlined development approach to the engineering, manufacturing, test, and product assurance disciplines. Hardware and software development processes, along with the roles and functions of the product assurance, configuration management, and specialty engineering personnel, shall be described. [CDRL A003, A004, A006]

4.1.9 Meetings and Reviews –

1. The contractor shall provide the personnel and material resources to support SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and other required technical reviews.

2. The contractor shall participate and present technical reviews on the recommended designs, along with other conclusions and results as necessary.

3. The contractor shall prepare technical review data packages and presentation materials.

4. The contractor shall participate in periodic and informal working group meetings and discussions held at the direction of NRL. [CRDL A004, A005]

4.1.10 Operational Demonstrations -

1. The contractor shall support capability and performance testing, and application demonstrations of NRL space and ground systems.

2. The contractor shall provide systems analysis, design, documentation, integration and test, and logistics to support demonstration efforts. These efforts will include using Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATD’s), operational test beds and imagery displays, and command and control of prototype as well as one-of-a-kind systems. (CDRL A003, A004, A005, A006, A007)

4.2 Computer and Multimedia Services

4.3.1 Database Design and Maintenance –

1. The contractor shall provide for the conceptual design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of relational and non-relational databases applicable to enterprise-wide computing.

2. The contractor shall design program and task specific databases to achieve system automation, enhanced data access, and maximized data sharing, while reducing redundancy and duplication of effort.

3. The contractor shall design databases to run on either a resident File Server or interface with a designated program website.

4. The contractor shall provide for the development, tracking, reporting, and related activities associated with program technical reviews, action items (AI), review item descriptions (RID), and requirement traceability and verification.

5. The contractor shall develop and maintain relational databases for the identification of requirement traceability and verification, system test methods and processes, historical tracking of tests and their results.

6. The contractor shall support the analysis and reporting of test verification data.

7. The contractor shall develop relational databases providing the ability to interface with the online web-based

Intranets and enterprise-wide networking. The database shall provide for the collection, tracking, disposition, and reporting of submitted AI’s and RID’s. The contractor shall interface these databases to distribute such data as AI’s, RID forms, manufacturing travelers, status tracking forms, and Safety and Hazard Reports via a browser interface. Databases shall accommodate both Apple and Microsoft users and shall be designed using FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Access, and MySQL relational database management systems (RDBMS) or other equivalent software platforms compatible with these programs. The contractor shall be capable of writing unique scripts to automate repetitive processes and shall be capable of programming using both open source software (i.e., Linux, Java, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, PERL) and proprietary developmental software (i.e., Microsoft Visual Basic).

8. The contractor shall stay current with new and emerging technologies, and submit recommendations for process enhancement and improvement. [CDRL A003, A004, A005]

4.3.2 Video and Multimedia –

1. The contractor shall provide for the design, development, production, and delivery of program specific video footage, applying animation, voice, and graphic media.

2. The contractor shall interface with the designated personnel to develop concepts and content for the required video.

3. The contractor shall collect stock footage, or produce video animation of specific sequences.

4. The contractor shall investigate and acquire existing aerospace simulations showing program specific events and key features.

5. The contractor shall develop necessary script material and shall produce voice overlays consistent with video content.

6. The contractor shall be capable of producing digital video (DV) media and shall provide the expertise and software/hardware knowledge to integrate simulations produced on systems such as 3D design and simulation computer applications. [CDRL A003, A004, A005]

4.3 Program Support

4.3.1 Program Tracking and Control –

1. The contractor shall provide for the development, tracking, analysis, and reporting of program status.

Tasks shall include the development of program budgets at a system and subsystem level with roll-up to the program level, and shall account and track by specific WBS.

2. The contractor shall utilize resident tracking systems and MS Excel (or equivalent compatible software) for the generation of spreadsheets and analytical reports that include funding, costs and cost projections, as well as variances in budget versus expenditure projections.

3. The contractor shall support Earned Value studies and analysis and shall submit reports containing analytical results. All data and models generated under this task shall become Government property.

[CDRL A003, A004, A005]

4.4 Systems Engineering

1. The contractor shall work in conjunction with NRL scientists and engineers to develop concepts and top-level requirements for proposed missions, including the space, launch, ground, and operations segments that integrate the entire technical effort.

2. The contractor shall develop detailed Concept of Operations (CONOPS) to a level sufficient for a Concept Design Review or System Design Review (CoDR/SDR).

3. The contractor shall perform those tasks necessary to develop and refine the system concept(s) encompassing the space, launch, ground, and operations segments in sufficient detail to establish a recommended architecture for proposed experiments or missions.

4. The contractor shall emphasize design-to-cost and risk-reduction strategies when developing system concepts.

5. The contractor shall assess current and emerging technologies that may have an application to these architectures, and evaluate their potential for improving the developed approaches.

6. The contractor shall provide technical expertise for system interface definitions, interoperability and performance assessments, and design alternatives for space, launch, and terrestrial systems.

7. The contractor shall meet with NRL engineers, scientists, users, and other agencies designated by the COR to document system requirements.

8. The contractor shall generate system performance requirements documents and specifications, performance assessment products, and the analysis and test procedures, as necessary, to validate and verify the overall technical performance.

9. The contractor shall document technical specifications in COR approved formats.

10. The contractor shall coordinate and develop interface control documents (ICD) required in the interoperability design and assessment.

11. The contractor shall monitor and support systems engineering activities, review and develop related documentation, and provide for integrated logistical and systems engineering planning.

12. The contractor tasks include experiment requirements definition, system requirements allocation, system design and analysis, and test requirements definition and planning.

13. The contractor shall prepare technical assessments and reports to identify, recommend, and implement resolutions of critical design and/or performance deficiencies.

14. The contractor shall provide system-level integration test plans and procedures and shall originate technical orientation briefings.

15. The contractor shall review hardware, automated systems, operations, facilities, and management documents for compliance with the project-established standards and plans. [CDRL A003, A004, A005, A006, A007]

4.4.1 Concept Definition –

1. The contractor shall establish a system engineering process that supports the definition of tasks contained in performance-based specifications.

2. The contractor shall support the following concept definition activities: identify, document, and integrate systems requirements; implement plans for multi-disciplinary teamwork, including potential suppliers;

establish clear measurements of system responsiveness; encourage cost-effective innovation in products and practices; focus on process control; encourage risk management versus risk avoidance; and encourage tailoring of specifications and standards.

3. The contractor shall identify preferred solutions based on cost, schedule, performance, and risk.

4. The contractor shall develop, as required, System Engineering Plans (SEPs) that serve as the technical foundation and emphasize a performance-based approach to systems requirements and candidate solutions that satisfy those requirements.

5. The contractor shall prepare program documents including the Mission Requirement Document (MRD), the System Performance Description Requirements (SPDR), the Experiment Requirement Document (ERD), subsystem and component specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICD), test plans, and test procedures. [CRDL A003, A004, A005, A007]

4.4.2 Systems Analysis and Trade Studies –

1. The contractor shall perform those tasks necessary to develop and refine requirements and performance of the system being developed and its space, ground, or launch segments.

2. The contractor shall perform and document system analyses, trades, and alternatives.

3. The contractor shall show the sensitivity of performance and cost to variations in the space, launch, and ground architectures.

4. The contractor shall perform studies, analyses, and simulations that demonstrate system compliance with the SPDR, MRD and the CONOPS.

5. The contractor shall identify technology drivers that, if relaxed, would reduce cost and schedule, and offer alternatives allowing costs to remain within the program’s objectives.

6. The contractor shall prepare Segment Specification(s) and ICDs defining the requirements among the system segments. Specific contractor activities shall include: documentation and tracking of system level requirements; development of MRDs and SPDRs; and presentation of the appropriate analyses, trade studies, top level system, segment, and subsystem designs, test plans, critical and long lead parts and materials lists. [DCRL A003, A004, A005, A006, A007]

4.4.3 Systems Performance Verification –

1. The contractor shall perform various verification techniques (e.g., test and evaluation, simulation and modeling, examination) to ensure that the system meets performance requirements.

2. The contractor shall develop and identify potential risks and formulate a risk management plan.

3. The contractor shall conduct in-depth analyses and collaborate with the designated mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to identify both documented and undocumented requirements and shall provide for technical writing, editing, and production of the resultant information.

4. The contractor shall recommend and prepare the plans needed to transition systems concepts to the next stage of development or to transition developments to industry. [CDRL A003, A004, A005, A006, A007]

4.5 Design Engineering

4.5.1 Design and Development –

1. The contractor shall provide the engineering effort to support NRL in the design of space vehicle systems per approved program requirements and the contractor shall review the design and analysis of the space vehicle system.

2. The contractor shall consider the development of alternate design approaches for propulsion, avionics, mechanisms and structures.

3. The contractor shall initiate design and checkout of the software necessary for operation and test of the space vehicle and its subsystems.

4. The contractor shall provide the mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering expertise required to upgrade or maintain existing and proposed space systems, platforms, instruments, structures, mechanisms, subassemblies, and GSE.

5. The contractor shall also provide the engineering capabilities to support the design and development of a space vehicle system capable of rendezvous and docking to form a single integrated space vehicle or as a free flyer.

6. The contractor’s activities shall include the conceptual design, analysis, detailed design and development of proposed systems, as well as design and development activities for the implementation of an orbit docking and maintenance system as a stand-alone vehicle.

7. The contractor shall conduct design and development approaches for propulsion, structures, Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), thermal systems, avionics, harness systems, and related electro-mechanical subsystem components.

8. The contractor shall perform structural modeling and analysis tasks to support the design, development, and fabrication process, along with related test plans, test support, and system integration actions. [CDRL A003, A004, A005, A006, A007]

4.5.2 Hardware Design and Drafting –

1. The contractor shall compile a technical data package for the tasks described herein. This effort shall include: conceptualization of mechanical designs for structures, mechanisms, and housings; determining layouts, configurations, arrangements, dimensions, and tolerances of mechanisms, components, instrumentation, and assemblies; preparing detailed illustrations, and drawings; developing and maintaining assembly, fabrication, and specification drawings for spaceflight instrumentation, vehicles, and their GSE;

and checking reviewing, administering and managing the configuration and change control of design, engineering, fabrication, and assembly drawings.

2. The contractor shall conduct planning for the design, development, and fabrication processes, along with related test plans, test support, and systems integration actions. [CDRL A005]

4.5.3 Propulsion –

1. The contractor shall provide technical expertise for design and development activities supporting monopropellant and bi-propellant Reaction Control Systems (RCS).

2. The contractor shall provide design data including layout drawings, component selection and arrangements, fluid lines, and tank mountings.

3. The contractor’s designs shall define the necessary assembly, checkout, servicing, and manufacturing functions.

4. The contractor’s activities shall be presented during technical reviews and shall be compatible with the selected launch range’s safety criteria.

5. The contractor shall provide technical support during assembly, integration, testing, cleaning, and field processing activities. [CDRL A003, A004, A005]

4.5.4 Thermal Control Subsystems –

1. The contractor shall provide engineering expertise and technical support for the design and development activities supporting thermal control design, model analysis, verification, fabrication, assembly, and test.

2. The contractor shall support both active and passive thermal systems in the specification and modeling of thermal environments; developing conceptual designs; selecting heat pipes using capillary pumped loop (CPL) and other related systems; performing design verification tests; fabricating multilayer insulation (MLI) blankets; selecting and applying environmental covers, shields, and coating; performing environmental testing; and documenting system tests.

3. The contractor shall utilize thermal analysis and fluid analysis programs which include Thermal Desktop, ANSYS, FLUENT, Matlab and SolidWorks. [CDRL A003, A004, A005]

4.5.5 Mechanisms, Electro-Mechanical and Optical Subsystems –

1. The contractor shall perform analysis, trade studies, detailed design, and implementation of electro-mechanical devices, optical devices, mechanisms, components, and subsystems. These efforts shall include component designs, models, test, evaluation, as well as calibration of optical sensors to determine their adequacy to meet mission requirements.

2. The contractor shall conceptualize and implement methodologies for the collection, implementation, and archival of imaging data from space and airborne platforms.

3. The contractor shall develop and operate systems for converting real-time imagery on to storage media and processing the data into standard datasets. Data products shall be made available using a mix of NRL and other archival assets using commercial, non-proprietary browsers and standard media. Equipment procurement requirements definition is included in this task. (CDRL A003, A004, A005, A006, A007)

4.5.6 Control Systems –

1. The contractor shall perform design, analysis, simulation, test and evaluation of complex Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS), robotics and related GNC systems for space, launch, and other vehicle systems. Efforts shall include feasibility studies, attitude dynamics, slew, tracking, and pointing control strategies, structures interactions, digital and multi-variant control techniques, stability analysis, sensor and actuator modeling, robotic path planning, arm joint control and system performance evaluations.

2. The contractor shall develop automated onboard algorithms for tailored robotic fault detection, isolation, and recovery; robotics mission management, tailored attitude control, targeting, and related contingency operations. The effort shall include fault tolerant automated intelligent control and diagnostic components for integration into real-time control systems. These autonomy software components should be developed or upgraded utilizing off-the-shelf (OTS) or readily available development tools to the greatest degree possible. The contractor shall develop modeling and simulation (M&S) tools supporting the analysis, design, development, specification, and acquisition of attitude sensors and their attitude and state navigation algorithms. Products generated under this task shall become Government property.

3. The contractor shall provide design data and technical expertise sufficient to specify, acquire, and evaluate robotic and ADCS components and subsystems. This shall include system design, analysis and test for sun and earth sensors; star sensors; attitude control electronics; and associated flight spares. The contractor shall recommend modifications and/or additions to existing system designs, provide systems performance assessments, and document the design by a mix of computer and “hardware-in-the-loop” simulations to refine and verify actual flight parameters, including review of alternative design and implementation.

4. The contractor shall ensure that ADCS, GNC, and robotics hardware and software designs are compatible with systems requirements through a comprehensive system test program that includes M&D, rate table testing, and on-orbit evaluation.

5. The contractor shall provide test support for all phases of component, subsystem, and system integration and test activities. [CDRL A003, A004, A005]

4.5.7 Ground Support Equipment –

1. The Contractor shall support the design and development of ground segment and related flight operations infrastructure. Such ground systems will support the command, control, and communications elements of the ground segment, along with the payload tasking, collection, and data processing functions. The design for the ground segment shall be consistent with the requirements established in the Spacecraft-to-Ground Segment Specification and related ICD’s. The Contractor shall present the system trades, special studies, and the recommended system design approach during design reviews.

2. The Contractor shall design, fabricate, procure, modify, and adapt Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to support spacecraft, payload, and launch vehicle processing requirements and test to characterize their operation and performance under ambient and stressing conditions. Typical GSE elements will include:

Mechanical and Electrical Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (MAGE/EAGE), thermal chambers (vacuum/cycle/shock), centrifuge, acoustic & vibration test systems, ordnance and pyrotechnic shock systems, Engineering Development Models (EDM) and related support hardware & test fixtures, environmental test data acquisition systems, command and data handling systems, propellant handling systems, clean rooms, wiring harness verification systems, and supporting engineering design systems (e.g., CAD/CAM). [CDRL A003, A004, A005, A006, A007]

4.6 Fabrication, Assembly, Integration and Test

1. The contractor shall develop, integrate, and test hardware for prototype, flight, and ground support of ship, terrestrial, space and launch systems. The hardware shall include structural components, mechanisms, robotics, electro-mechanical devices, electronic and avionics components, GSE, and other devices supporting NRL’s program activities.

2. The contractor shall design, procure, test, and integrate electronic and avionics systems for data acquisition, professing, and analysis; command and telemetry functions; low-noise signal conditioning and sensor interfaces; power conversion; and temperature control. [CDRL A003, A004, A005, A006, A007]

4.6.1 Fabrication and Assembly –

1. The contractor shall provide for the fabrication and assembly of space flight hardware for experimental payloads, spacecraft subsystems with the flight vehicle.

2. The contractor shall work along with program team members in the fabrication of unique one-of-a-kind piece parts, fixtures, and assemblies for use in the assembly of the structure.

3. The contractor shall assemble and qualify space flight hardware and will operate all assembly equipment, and tools, and shall be capable of operating resident forklifts, portable cranes, overhead cranes, and other power equipment.

4. The contractor shall provide for the acquisition of material, hardware, and components such as raw material, cherry locks and other fastening devices, and will interface with vendors for the production and delivery of components and hardware.

5. The contractor shall maintain piece part inventories and will track and monitor the traveler process on selected programs.(CDRL A005)

4.6.2 Integration and Test –

1. The contractor shall provide engineering services to test and integrate flight instruments, experimental payloads, and spacecraft subsystems with the flight vehicle.

2. The contractor shall support NRL to establish requirements for environmental test of specific experiments, payloads, and subsystems to include mechanical and electrical experimental and functional testing, along with corrective action where necessary.

3. The contractor shall develop test plans and procedures for the integration and test of experiments, payloads, and subsystems into an operational payload or spacecraft at NRL or other NRL-designated facilities.

4. The contractor shall participate in performing system level environmental and functional testing, along with corrective actions where necessary. The contractor shall support integration and test activities including, but not limited to, natural environmental stress (e.g., thermal, vacuum), EMC, shock and vibration, calibration, and CPT.

5. The contractor shall document the results of subsystem and system level testing. The contractor shall provide scientific expertise, engineering test support, and supplies for scientists and engineers performing special instrument and payload calibrations and reducing the resultant data sets.

6. The contractor shall design, procure, fabricate, assemble, test, calibrate, and maintain specialized laboratory equipment, instrumentation, GSE, and facilities to support the integration and test activity.

7. The contractor shall maintain spacecraft and instrument health and cleanliness during levels of integration and test. [CDRL A003, A004, A005, A006, A007]

4.6.3 General Design and Development Support –

1. The contractor shall design, acquire, assemble, test, calibrate, and maintain specialized and general-purpose laboratory equipment, structures (e.g., processors, sensors, actuators, software, peripherals, structures, MAGE/EAGE, GSE, and instrumentation), along with their support facilities that are used by various system projects and programs.

2. The contractor shall provide the logistics and procurement resources necessary to acquire subcontract, control, and report on the equipment, materials, supplies, tools, and services required for the performance of the efforts defined herein. Efforts may include acquisition and fabrication of flight avionics, test and development workstations, and related resources for engineering design, analysis, and development. The contractor shall submit procurement requests to the COR for review and authorization before procuring materials, supplies, and services.

3. The contractor shall maintain an automated database that allows for quick and expeditious retrieval of the procurement requests, their status, and final disposition. Materials and supplies shall be handled with strict accountability according to the applicable NRL policies for Government Furnished Materials or Equipment

(GFM/GFE). [CDRL A001, A002]

4.7 Launch System Services

4.7.1 Launch Systems –

1. The contractor shall support NRL executing the necessary trade studies and analysis to recommend and specify a launch system.

2. The contractor shall address launch vehicle availability, performance, injection accuracy, fairing envelope constraints, and mass margins.

3. The contractor’s analyses shall also address vehicle preparation constraints, launch pad availability, facilities, personnel, and range requirements.

4. The contractor shall present the design trades, studies, and the recommended system design during technical reviews. [CDRL A003, A004, A005, A006, A007]

4.7.2 Mission Field Activities –

1. The Contractor shall provide engineering services for spacecraft and launch vehicle integration, launch operations, and aerospace support equipment requirements of the selected launch range(s). These activities include the review of facility provisions, assessment of the launch range requirements for each mission, and verification that the requirements are met. This task shall include coordination with the applicable range safety and logistical personnel working groups to plan, assemble, consolidate, and control the information necessary to assure a safe and efficient launch operation according to the requirements set forth in applicable launch and test range regulations. The contractor shall perform analyses to support the needs of the launch test range, as designated by the NRL, and shall provide documentation for spacecraft and payload-to-launch vehicle processing activities.

2. The contractor shall develop, evaluate, and review Hazard Reports, Material Usage Agreements, Payload Safety Non-Compliance Reports, and related Safety Data Packages. The contractor shall support launch vehicle and payload integration activities. The contractor shall support spacecraft and payload handling during pathfinder and launch site activities.

3. If necessary, the contractor shall address launch flight vehicle fueling and contingency defueling. The contractor shall provide pre-launch and post-launch flight instrumentation support, as required. The contractor shall utilize existing NRL test plans, detailed operating procedures, and safety hazard reports to the maximum extent possible.

4. The contractor shall provide technical support to the payload and launch vehicle working groups with respect to payload development, launch vehicle integration, training, launch processing, pre-flight and post-flight operations, and all related activities for a particular mission. The contractor shall provide documentation for the payload and launch vehicle processing activities. This shall include data, experiment and spacecraft ground controls, plans and procedures, launch vehicle and spacecraft verifications, ground simulations and controls, and functional tests to support the processing and integration environment.

5. The contractor shall develop, maintain, and revise detailed operating procedures as required by ground tests, hardware and software functional tests, and ground crew training.

6. The contractor shall apply safety engineering and safety management principles, criteria, and techniques as a formal system safety program to optimize safety and enhance mission effectiveness within the constraints of operational timelines. The contractor shall develop safety procedures that incorporate early hazard identification and evaluation. In addition, to preclude system damage or injury to personnel, the contractor shall devise safety procedures designed to eliminate and/or reduce residual risks.

7. All contractor activities shall interface and coordinate with the NRL’s designated Safety Manager in defining and implementing the requirements defined herein. (CDRL A003, A004, A005, A006, A007)

4.8 Mission Assurance

1. The contractor shall recommend and develop cost-effective, tailored project-level Safety, Reliability, and Quality Assurance (SR&QA) requirements for NRL review and concurrence.

2. The contractor shall apply safety engineering and safety management principles, criteria, and techniques to optimize safety and enhance mission effectiveness. System safety activities shall stress early hazard identification, evaluation, and elimination or reduction of residual risk to preclude system damage or destruction and injury to personnel.

3. The system safety program shall use NRL-specified guidelines.

4. The contractor shall support the development of reliability, quality, and inspection system provisions that emphasize verification by test at the subsystem and system level. The quality assurance (QA) program shall include policies, requirements, and activities during the design, fabrication, test, and delivery of flight hardware.

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