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Self Defense Test Ship, CIWS MK 15 Mod 21 Block 1B Baseline 2 and SeaRAM MK 15 Mod 31 Performance Test and Evaluation Test Support:

Manned Aircraft for Tracking Exercises with NEMESIS Differential Global Positioning System and Time-Space-Position Information Data Collection

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. INTRODUCTION

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) seeks support for operational testing of evolving Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) DDG 1000, CVN-78, CIWS MK 15 Mod 21 Block 1B Baseline 2 and SeaRAM MK 15 Mod 31 system enhancements and upgrades commencing February 2020. Part of the operational verification test requirements for the respective system upgrades is the conduct of manned aircraft (target) tracking exercises (TRKEX) performed to verify system alignment, measure system/sensor acquisition, tracking, and system engagement performance. Controllable manned aircraft sorties (flights) operating with pre-scripted flight scenarios (TRKEXs) and equipped to collect Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) Time-Space-Position Information (TSPI) are required during the planned performance tests of the subject SDTS (DDG 1000, CVN-78 and ESSM Block 2 baseline configurations), CIWS and SeaRAM Ship Self Defense Systems.

2. SCOPE

This task requires support for 10 aircraft services, referred to as sorties, at designated east and west coast locations. Air services include TRKEX event planning, helicopter support for personnel and data transfers, aircraft coordination with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as well as passive and active NEMESIS Differential Global Positioning (NDGPS) System support. Task also requires helicopter support in the Port Hueneme area, not to exceed three trips. One trip for transfer of equipment not to exceed 200 pounds in weight and two trips for personnel transfers to/from any location stated below.

These services are integral to Test and Evaluation TRKEXs conducted in support of SDTS, CIWS MK 15 Mod 21 Block 1B Baseline 2 and SeaRAM MK 15 Mod 31. Testing accomplished with Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) shall be pier side at Port Hueneme and on or near Point Mugu Sea Test Range. Testing accomplished in support of CIWS and SeaRAM shall be at the G6 Site within NAS China Lake, GEORGE Range and US Navy fleet homeport locations including Norfolk, VA, San Diego, CA, and Bremerton, WA.

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS (GFI)

3.1. TRKEX aircraft flight scenario requirements – (Provided by Government NLT one week prior to TRKEX date

3.2. TRKEX schedule/time on station information (Provided by Government NLT one week prior to TRKEX date)

3.3. NAVAIR 13034.1D Flight Clearance Policy for Air Vehicles and Aircraft Systems (ref 4.2)

4. DESCRIPTION OF WORK (Technical Tasks)

4.1. Contractor shall participate in pre-test planning meetings to assist in the development of TRKEX flight scenarios. Coordinate scheduling, air space and communication frequency allocations with the FAA in TRKEX areas/vicinity of Norfolk Naval Shipyard, NAS North Island, NAS Point Mugu, NAS China Lake, Port Hueneme, CA and Bremerton, WA.

4.2. Contractor shall provide eight individual sorties with piloted Low Velocity Air Target (LVAT) twin propeller aircraft with 110 – 200 KIAS and four-hour minimum on-station capability. Aircraft will be “certified aircraft” as stipulated in FAA and Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). Twin (propeller) aircraft are required for over-water operations. Aircraft proposed for use during the accomplishment of TRKEX support described herein shall comply with applicable NAVAIR 13034.1D requirements regarding flight clearances for aircraft and equipment carried/operated.

a) Two (2) aircraft services, aircraft type: Merlin or equivalent, with Digital Global Positioning System (DGPS) data collection at China Lake, CA.

b) Two (2) aircraft services, aircraft type: Baron or equivalent, with Digital Global Positioning System (DGPS) data collection at San Diego, CA.

c) Two (2) aircraft services, aircraft type: Merlin or equivalent, with Digital Global Positioning System (DGPS) data collection at Bremerton, WA.

d) Two (2) aircraft services, aircraft type: Baron or equivalent, with Digital Global Positioning System (DGPS) data collection at Norfolk, VA.

4.3. Contractor shall provide two individual sorties of piloted single rotor, turbine-powered helicopter with a 5-6 seat capability equipped for over-water operations with 110 KIAS and 3-hour minimum on-station capability. Aircraft will be “certified aircraft” as stipulated in FAA and FAR regulations. Single propeller aircraft are required for over-land (SDTS in-port) operations. Aircraft proposed for use during the accomplishment of TRKEX support described herein shall comply with applicable NAVAIR 13034.1D requirements regarding flight clearances for aircraft and equipment carried/operated.

a) Two (2) aircraft services, aircraft type: Partenavia or equivalent, with NEMESIS Digital Global Positioning System (NDGPS) data collection at Port Hueneme, CA.

4.4. Contractor shall install portable NDGPS compatible VHF radio link communications (NDGPS) on designated aircraft and verify operation with shipboard or land based base stations prior to scheduled TRKEX sorties.

a) Contractor shall provide NDGPS only services in support of 14 SDTS TRKEX events.

4.5. Contractor shall provide three piloted helicopter services. Services required during local SDTS operations only (Port Hueneme area).

4.5.1. One helicopter service for part and/or data transfer, weight not to exceed 200 pounds.

4.5.2. Two helicopter services for personnel transfers.

4.6. Contractor shall provide current copies of the following documentation:

4.6.1. Pilot license or certificates for pilot and co-pilot who will be flying the support missions. A minimum of Commercial license or certificate is required.

4.6.2. Medical Certificates for pilot and co-pilot who will be flying the support missions.

4.6.3. Aircraft Registration and Air Worthiness Certificates for the aircraft that will be utilized during the support missions.

4.7. Contractor shall coordinate Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Station (NAWC WPNS) station visits with SDTS and CIWS - SeaRAM Test Coordinator/Technical Coordinator. Notification regarding time and schedule for TRKEX events will be provided no later than one (1) week prior to selected TRKEX date.

4.6. Contractor shall provide collected NDGPS and passive DGPS TSPI data to the designated CIWS Test Coordinator(s) immediately after each test as input for posttest system operational performance analysis.

5. DELIVERABLES

Unless otherwise indicated, briefings/flight plans/reports may be prepared in contractor format.

5.1. TRKEX Flight Plans (Scenarios, Flight Cards, procedures/sequence, communications, safety, etc.) delivered at Pilot briefing prior to each TRKEX sortie, three (3) copies.

5.2. TRKEX Test Conductor De-Brief (Flight report and TSPI data via e-mail and on CD/DVD media) delivered after each TRKEX as requested, one (1) copy. Deliver data media within three (3) business days of TRKEX completion.

6. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base: ARO through 31 December 2020 The first CIWS PSOT and alignment TRKEXs utilizing the aircraft described above anticipated to be conducted in the China Lake, CA area the week of 6 April 2020.

7. TECHNICAL COORDINATOR