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Statement of Work (Services)

TITLE: Dual-Comb Ground-To-Air Link Support Enter

Requesting Laboratory / Division / Group:

Communications Technology Laboratory Spectrum Technology and Research Division Fiber Sources and Applications Group (675.02)

Background:

Frequency comb-based applications in dual-comb spectroscopy require advanced control algorithms for pointing and tracking to a UAV for more sophisticated field-ready hardware for the frequency comb systems that will utilize this link. This effort will require multiple control systems effort to establish a pointing and tracking to the UAV and then to optimize link performance, as well as the development of electronics boards and software development to support the frequency comb.

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Objective(s):

Advance the system along all fronts through close collaboration with an electronics design group. Because these systems will be at least partially interconnected we are seeking a single firm to handle all the work.

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Scope of Work:

The Fiber Sources and Applications Group (675.02), NIST-Boulder, develops novel applications of frequency combs for optical time transfer, spectroscopy and ranging.

Recently, this is seeking to expand its field measurement capabilities and requires electronics consulting services both to upgrade pump diode control systems, and to develop control systems for a ground to UAV laser link

General Requirements:

The Contractor shall provide all support for project oversight, administration, and technical execution of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining accurate records of project activities.

NIST is seeking expertise in control systems to establish pointing to a UAV using and custom NIST telescope and existing Aerotech AMG300GR gimbal, as well as provide electronics design support to upgrade the closely connected dual-comb system.

Consultant will

• Develop software implemented control loops in C++, to maximize the gimbal response for this application

• Identify necessary hardware and develop software to establish initial pointing to the

UAV. Document the required hardware and software.

• Develop communication between the UAV mounted hardware and gimbal mounted hardware to execute this initial alignment so that coarse pointing (within 20 mRad) between the gimbal and UAV can be established within 10 seconds

• All control software will be documented and delivered to NIST

• Develop microcontroller-based communication with an array of 8 COTS pump diode driver to allow full control of driver parameters and retrieve driver state.

• Provide board designs for the above micro-controller to NIST.

Special Requirements:

The ongoing collaborative nature of this project requires a contractor who can be on site at NIST in Boulder Colorado frequency. It is anticipated 2-3 days of on-site testing, during regular business hours, spread out over each month for the duration of the project will be required.

Government Responsibilities:

Government direction or supervision of contractor employee(s) in order to:

(1) Adequately protect the Government’s interest;

(2) Retain control of the function involved; or

(3) Retain full personal responsibility for the function supported in a duly authorized Federal officer or employee.

Additional Government Responsibilities

NONE

Tasks:

Task

Number Description

1 Control Algorithms and Implementation for a Ground to UAV

Requirement 1-1 Contractor will design and implement a system allowing the telescope to communicate to a UAV over distances of up to 1 km and to calculate its orientation and the relative position of the UAV. The system would then provide feedback the gimbal to establish coarse pointing (within 20 mRad) from the telescope to the UAV.

2 Frequency Comb Field Hardware and Control Systems

Requirement 2-1 The Contractor will work with NIST staff to develop a micro-controller, mechanical housing, power supply and electrical interconnects for controlling an array of low noise COTS pump diode drivers as specified by NIST. The Contractor will write and document control code and develop a robust interface between the COTS diode drivers and the contractor provided micro-controller to be provided to NIST along with the assembled system.

Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information:

(GFP, GFM, GFE, or GFI)

All property, data and information provided by the Government in the performance of this task remains the property of the Government and shall be surrendered to the government upon completion or termination of this requirement. Likewise, all deliverables generated under this requirement remain the property of the Government.

Item: Aerotech Gimbal Model Number: AMG300GR-ES19785 Serial Number(s): 367556-01

The property listed in this section (below) is property that is incidental to the place of performance due to the contract requiring contractor personnel to be located on a Government site. Any property used by the Contractor within the location remains accountable to the Government. Per FAR Part 45.000(5) items considered to be incidental to the place of performance include office space, desks, chairs, telephones, computers and fax machines.

Incidental Property Provided:

Deliverables:

(Required for Project/Development/Design/Build/Consult/Research Support)

Description Format Quantity Date Required

1.1 Initial hardware

refinement using NIST supplied gimbal.

Code deposited to GitHub repository. Hardware designed, assembled, and tested at NIST

1 Month 6

Add Rows as Necessary

Performance Requirement Summary (for Performance Work Statement):

(Required for Project/Development/Design/Build/Consult/Research Support)

Desired Output

Required Service

Performance Standard Monitoring Method

Consulting Services in laboratory tasks and support of scientific research

Tasks 1 - 2 Research is of high scientific quality and conducted consistent with NIST, government and industry protocols, standards, and policies.

Periodic inspection via TPOC or COR monitoring or customer feedback

Description Format Quantity Date Required

1.2 Initial link startup and

acquisition

Code deposited to GitHub repository. Hardware designed, assembled, and tested at NIST

1 Month12

1.3 Fast steering for high link

availability

Code deposited to GitHub repository. Hardware designed, assembled, and tested at NIST

1 Month 22

2.1 Pump diode driver

control system

Code deposited to GitHub repository. Custom boards

1 Month 6

2.2 System design for noise

optimized transimpedance amplifier

Code deposited to GitHub repository

1 Month 18

1 through 2 Participate in monthly on-site meetings at NIST.

Hourly progress meeting 24 Monthly

Professionalism, quality, timeliness, and customer service are consistent with industry standards for the services provided.

Services are timely, appropriate, and responsive to Purchase Order requirements.

Less than 2 deficiencies per period are observed.

Scientific data entry, log entries, and other technical written work

Tasks 1 - 2 Documents require less than 1 major revision.

Government requests for clarification or correction are responded to within five business days.

No incidences where responses are outside of 5 business days.

Documentation will be reviewed monthly by the TPOC or COR.

Safety Tasks 1 - 2 Requires 100% compliance with all safety requirements governed by Federal/State/ Local law & regulation, NIST/unit policies, and lab procedures.

Periodic inspection by TPOC or COR

Reports and Presentations

Tasks 1 - 2 Clear and accurate and made in a professional manner.

Draft presentations and reports submitted for approval in a timely manner100% of the time.

Less than 2 major revisions necessary per contract period.

Documentation will be reviewed monthly by the TPOC or COR

Place of Performance:

NIST-Boulder

Period of Performance/Delivery Date:

BASE PERIOD: ARO Plus 3 Months

OPTION PERIOD: Base Period Plus 9 Months

Payment Schedule:

Advance payment is not authorized. The Contractor must invoice in the arrears according to the payment schedule. The Contractor shall be paid, in accordance with Net 30-day payment terms, upon receipt and acceptance of a proper invoice, in accordance with the following schedule:

Monthly

Travel:

None

Attachments:

None

Experience Requirements:

The Contractor will also serve as Key Personnel in the position “Gimbal and UAV Control Systems Lead” on the project. As such they must meet the following requirements

• Must have staff with a Ph.D. in Aeronautics or Control Systems

• Must have over 8 years’ experience in engineering control systems and embedded software development and the use of real-time operating systems.

• Must have fluency in Matlab, Simulink, C/C++, Subversion, Git

• Must have over 8 years’ experience with implementation of control system designs in C/C++ flight software

• Must be a current FAA Pilot with > 500 hours as a UAV pilot

• Must have demonstrated substantial experience with and successful prior independent implementation of:

o UAV or aircraft control systems.

o Kalman Filters o Design, development, and verification of complex nonlinear simulations for dynamic systems, including

• Must have experience working closely with physical scientists as end customers.

References must be provided from previous basic science collaboration work, attesting to the qualification of the Contractor for a project of this nature and the ability to communicate with physical scientists.

Miscellaneous Information:

(1) Safety: The Contractor employee must be responsible for knowing and complying with all installation safety prevention regulations. Such regulations include, but are not limited to, general safety, fire prevention, and waste disposal.

(2) Security: NIST is a restricted campus. An identification badge is required for access into buildings and must be presented to the armed Security Police when entering the campus.

(3) Regular Business Hours: Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Local Time.

(4) Identification Badges: Contractor employees shall comply with NIST identification and access requirements. Each Contractor employee shall wear a visible identification badge provided by the NIST Security Office.

(5) Vehicle Registration: All Contractor employees must register their vehicles with the NIST Security Office to gain access to the campus. A valid driver’s license, Government-furnished civilian ID, proof of insurance and current registration must be presented to the NIST Security Office, at which time a NIST vehicle pass will be issued. The pass shall be displayed on the vehicle in accordance with NIST Security Office instructions.