Attachment7_Task Order Statement of Work_N0017323RBZ01_AmendmentUpdate.docx

Task Order Statement of Work Surface EW Systems Research and Prototyping

1. Introduction/Background

The Surface Ship System Development Section of the Tactical Electronic Warfare Division of the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) develops Electronic Attack (EA) technology, Directed Energy (DE) technology, fabricates system prototypes, conducts system demonstrations, and installs systems on Naval platforms to improve the electronic warfare (EW) capability of the Navy. This work spans the spectrum from basic research to fielding of prototype systems on Navy platforms, and leverages heavily on continued review and analysis of the most current threat intelligence data. This work is funded by a variety of work units from multiple sponsors and supports currently fielded systems, ongoing acquisition programs, advanced demonstrations, applied research projects, and quick reaction efforts. The majority of work shall be conducted onsite at NRL’s facility in Washington, DC. Some work shall be competed at the Contractor’s facility. Some installation work may be required at US Naval bases in the United States and overseas.

2. Scope

The scope of this task covers efforts in EW research, system prototyping, and test and evaluation (T&E) that will be led at the Branch Level for a one (1) year base period, and two (2) one (1) year option periods. Efforts under this task will run in parallel with separate, related but generally more specific efforts that will be led at the Section or Principal Investigator (PI) level. The priority of efforts conducted under this Statement of Work (SOW) will vary based on results obtained, sponsor interest, and funding available as the work progresses and will be detailed in Technical Direction Memorandums as funds are provided.

The Systems Development Section is actively conducting EW research and working with various sponsors to identify new areas of research. This includes investigation of both new and expanded EW capability. The Contractor shall support the Branch’s research in this area by analyzing EW system/ subsystem performance, contributing to the development of Concept of Operation (CONOPS), and conducting modeling and simulation (M&S). This work shall span all the areas the Branch is responsible for.

The Systems Development Section is also currently supporting several efforts developing prototype EW systems such as but not limited to the AN/SLQ-59 V1/V2/V3, ADAP, and SSDAC. The Contractor shall provide technical analysis and contribute to variety of research activities as these systems mature and transition to an operational Navy Capability. In addition, the Contractor shall procure/repair subsystems as needed and shall design, procure, and install items and material required to support ship installation.

The Systems Development Section is responsible for supporting EW T&E events. These events include testing of prototype systems as well as fielded operational systems. The Contractor shall develop test objectives, test plans, data analysis plans, conduct pre-test M&S, and post test data analysis and documentation. The Contractor shall provide material and equipment as necessary to support testing.

3. Task Descriptions

3.1 System/ Subsystem Performance Analysis. The Contractor shall contribute to the development of CONOPs and the analysis of system capability. The Contractor shall conduct engineering analyses and technical studies aimed at solving technical issues relative to system performance, software development, integration, and testing. The Contractor shall conduct studies to define system/subsystem performance, identify any performance limitations, and provide analysis on different alternatives with sufficient detail to enable the Government to make any tradeoff decisions aimed at mitigating those limitations. The Contractor shall document the results of these efforts in briefings or reports. The Contractor shall provide TS/SCI cleared personnel to support this effort.

3.2 System/Subsystem Prototype Development. The Contractor shall provide engineering and technical support to assist with the design, development, integration, fielding, and testing of prototype systems. This includes efforts relative to improving and increasing existing prototype system capability and reliability. Examples of existing prototype systems include but are not limited to AN/SLQ-59 V1/V2/V3, ADAP, and SSDAC. The Contractor shall conduct studies and analysis in support of system capability and performance trades. The Contractor shall design, fabricate, procure, test, and integrate electronic components as needed to support development of the prototype system, fabrication, and subsequent testing. The Contractor shall also conduct studies and analysis in support of the derivation of system capability effectiveness assessments for various EW Mission Scenarios. The Contractor shall prepare technical materials including reports and briefings that document the work that was done and the results that were obtained. The Contractor shall provide program management support in the development of prototypes to include administrative, technical, security, and financial management functions. The Contractor shall require access to intelligence data at up to the SCI classification level for this effort. Specific tasking will vary based on results achieved during the development process and the level of support from sponsors. In support of this effort, the Contractor shall:

a. Modify and verify the development of EA system level algorithms for prototype system including but not limited to AN/SLQ-59 V1/V2/V3, and SSDAC.

b. Prototype, fabricate, integrate and test new subsystems.

c. Maintain and update system code and OS.

d. Complete and verify algorithms for a digital signal processor currently under development. Design, develop, and test new signal processing code for Digital Signal Processing Modules (DSPMs).

e. Update Information Assurance (IA) documentation to meet new Navy IA Guidelines and conduct IA testing of prototype operating systems as needed to comply with Navy IA requirements. This task includes compiling results and developing reports.

f. Develop and maintain documents such as schedules, financial reports, bill-of-material pricing, cost/budget estimates, tracking of material, and ensuring documentation adheres to current security accountability and marking requirements.

g. Fabricate, procure, test, and install System Replaceable Units (SRUs) including, but not limited to, Remote Interface Units (RIUs), Enhanced Remote Interface Units (ERIUs), Master Launch Control Panels (MLCPs), DSPMs, Microwave Power Modules (MPMs), Power Entry Module Controllers (PEMCs), and System Interface Units (SIUs).

h. Fabricate prototype enclosures.

i. Evaluate RF isolation capabilities and technologies.

j. Fabricate, procure, test, and/or install material to support system installation on various Navy ship classes including DDGs, CGs, and CVNs. Provide onsite representation to support and observe these installations.

k. Support the development of the technical documentation for prototype systems.

3.3 T&E of Concepts and Systems. The Contractor shall support the testing of prototype and operational EW systems. Tests planned for the period of performance of this Task Order include, but are not limited to, two (2), one-week tests on the East Coast (e.g. Chesapeake Bay Detachment or Naval Air Station Patuxent River) and one (1), two-week test in Hawaii. Multiple experiments will be conducted in laboratory environments in preparation and support of these offsite test and other events yet to be identified. The Contractor shall provide test planning, assist with scheduling and logistics for transporting and installing equipment, provide sufficient material/ equipment to maintain the units under test in an operational state for the duration of the test events, assist with equipment operation and data recording, and perform post test data analysis. The Contractor shall document test results and data analysis with both briefings and a test report. The Contractor shall also provide support for any preliminary testing and set up required prior to the actual test event.

3.4 On Sight Representation. Provide on sight representation to support and facilitate installation of EW systems on navy platforms. Support shall include attendance of coordination meetings with NRL, ships force, ship yard, and others designated to coordinate installations. Provide regular updates to NRL outlining installation progress and identifying issues as they develop.

4. Security

All contractors requiring access to TOP SECRET material, must be US citizens, possess a final DoD granted TOP SECRET security clearance, based on a favorably adjudicated DoD Tier 5 investigation. Contractor personnel requiring access to Secret or unclassified information must have at a favorably adjudicated DoD Tier 3 investigation and a final SECRET clearance. Access to classified access shall be in accordance with the issued DD 254.

All 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, OPSEC-1301 and any OPSEC guidance that may pertain to the project.

Contractor personnel performing any function designated as a component of the Cyber Security Work Force (CSWF), and/or having privileged user access to NRL information systems 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.

Contractors 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 Information Assurance (IA) or Information Technology (IT) positions are NOT authorized with a DoD issued interim secret clearance.

5. Travel

The Contractor shall be required to travel periodically in support of the efforts described in this Statement of Work. Travel requirements include day trips to other Government locations within the local Washington, DC commuting area as well as trips outside the local area. The Government anticipates the following trips outside the local commuting area will be necessary during the course of performance. However, this list is not intended to be restrictive. The Contractor may or may not complete each trip listed below and may or may not complete other trips as required by the tasks described above.

Anticipated Travel Outside of the Washington, DC Local Commuting Area

6. Material

The Contractor shall provide the material, including but not limited to components, parts, subassemblies, assemblies, and special tools and test equipment, necessary to complete the requirements described in this Statement of Work. All material shall be delivered in accordance with the requirements stated in the base contract.

All Material items acquired above $2,500.00 will be logged and tracked by the contractor for consideration of equipment transfer to the government before the end of the contract.

7. Government Furnished Property (GFP)

The Government will provide laptop computers as GFP for contractor personnel working offsite of NRL. Government Furnished property shall be tracked in the property report IAW CDRL A003.

8. Period of Performance

This period of performance for this Task Order shall be twelve (12) months and begin on the date of award. There is two (2) twelve (12) month option included in this Task Order.

9. Deliverables

9.1 CDRL A001 Contractor’s Progress, Status, & Management Report. The Contractor shall prepare and deliver a bi annual Contractor’s Progress & Status Report in accordance with CDRL A001. For Task orders, the Contractor may be required to develop and maintain a POAM for routine maintenance, hardware and software refresh, and surge tasks and provide in accordance with CDRL A001.

9.1.1 CDRL A001 Contractor’s Progress, Status, & Management Report. The contractor shall deliver an on-site labor report in accordance with CDRL A001.

9.2 CDRL A002 Scientific and Technical Report. Contractor shall prepare and deliver a Final Technical Report documenting all efforts and results experienced during performance in accordance with CDRL A002.

9.3 CDRL A003 Government Property Inventory Report. The Contractor shall prepare, maintain and deliver a Government Property Inventory Report For all task orders under this contract in accordance with CDRL A003.