SOW_N6426721R6009.pdf

Rev 3/31/16

Statement of Work (SOW) Innovative Solutions Education Services

1. INTRODUCTION

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Center Divisions (WFCs) which include Naval Surface Warfare Centers (NSWC) Carderock, Corona, Crane, Dahlgren, Indian Head, Panama City, Philadelphia and Port Hueneme and Naval Undersea Warfare Centers (NUWC) Keyport and Newport are the Navy's principal research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E), analysis and assessment activities for ship and submarine platform and machinery technology for surface combat systems, ordnance, mines, and strategic systems products and support. Engagement with Academia in science, mathematics, engineering and business is extremely important in the WFC’s ability to accomplish its mission.

2. BACKGROUND

NAVSEA (WFC) Divisions are responsible for developing innovative solutions to challenging problems in an era that is characterized by increased complexity, interdependence, uncertainty and an unprecedented rate of technological changes. Broad access to information and technologies is constantly evolving. Advanced digital and analytical capabilities are critical to making real time decisions. NAVSEA WFC’s have a requirement to acquire the latest information, research and technologies, data and analytics for existing and emerging technologies in support of its mission that is readily available from academia. The intent is to revitalize and enhance Science and Technology (S&T) and Research and Development (R&D) practices and to spur innovation in the applications of these technology fields to Navy challenges. The term “academia” for the purpose of this contract, shall include any accredited university, college or institution of higher education.

3. SCOPE

The contractor shall make available access to its conferences, videos, databases, articles, and faculty members/leading subject matter experts (SMEs) pertaining to but not limited to:

a. Surface, Undersea, Expeditionary, Mine, and Electronic Warfare

b. engineering and computer science disciplines,

c. mathematics & economics

d. physical and biological sciences

e. management

f. New trends in innovation

g. Other emerging technologies

4. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Not Applicable.

5. REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide access to information, conferences, videos, data bases and faculty experts related to the areas identified in Section 3 above.

5.1 Conferences and Events

In accordance with its annual published public offering of faculty/researcher content conferences and events, the Contractor shall make admission free of charge to the WFC Divisions those offerings. The contractor shall host a minimum of 10-12 such conferences, symposia, research workshops and/or executive briefings annually. These events shall be held at the Contractor’s facilities or as identified in its annual published public offering allowing for admission of no more than 50 attendees from all combined WFC Division personnel unless venue capacity is limited. Events that are co-sponsored with other academia partners (Universities, Colleges, Educational Institutions) shall be available at a discounted admission cost.

Examples of a conference include the annual Research and Development (RD) and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) conferences, among other more narrowly focused events.

5.2 Video Archive

The contractor shall provide access to video archive via web access. At a minimum the video archive shall contain:

a. On-line video presentations serving as digital records of presentations from past conferences, workshops and events

b. Abstracts from past conferences, workshops and events

c. Biographical materials related to authors and presenters from past conferences, workshops and events

d. Documentation/material presented at conference events covered under task 5.1 above, including but not limited to conference agendas and powerpoint presentations.

The items called out in the section above shall provide access to information related to:

a. A wide breadth of technical areas, including but not limited to Surface, Undersea, Expeditionary, Mine, and Electronic Warfare, other emerging technologies, engineering and computer science disciplines, mathematics, economics, physical and biological sciences, management, and new trends in innovation.

Access shall be available 24 hours per day during the contract period. Access to these digital archives shall be unlimited (time and quantity) and made available through academia website.

5.3 Web Based Database

The contractor shall provide access to web-based research database via web access. At a minimum the web-based database shall contain:

a. Proof and details regarding faculty/research staff expertise

b. Research projects contain abstracts

c. Hyperlinks to faculty-maintained web pages

The items called out in the section above shall provide access to information related to:

a. Surface, Undersea, Expeditionary, Mine, and Electronic Warfare

b. engineering and computer science disciplines,

c. mathematics & economics

d. physical and biological sciences

e. management

f. New trends in innovation

g. Other emerging technologies

Access shall be available 24 hours per day during the contract period. Access to this database shall be unlimited. This database provides a way for NAVSEA WFC’s to explore research, connect with faculty members/SMEs and to identify emerging technologies that might affect technical areas of interest.

5.4 Academic Coordinator Engagements/Interactions:

The Contractor shall designate an “Academic Coordinator (AC)” who shall serve as the central point of contact between the contractor and its Faculty members/staff and the WFC designated “Technical Coordinator (TC)” on all administrative and technical matters related to the SOW.

The Contractor AC shall ensure that the WFC TC receives its published offerings of conferences and events on an annual basis. The Contractor AC shall review and consider Government Furnished Information (GFI) for future annual conferences and events as identified by the WFC TC.

The Contractor AC shall introduce those WFC personnel identified by the WFC TC to respective Faculty members/SMEs based on their area of expertise for the purpose of establishing connections to facilitate knowledge sharing, problem solving and leverage innovation on emerging scientific advances in areas identified in 3.0. These introductions arranged by the Contractor AC shall take place as face to face meetings at either contractor facility or government facility or as a teleconference as appropriate. The Contractor AC shall ensure a minimum of 400 hours annually (approximately 33 hours/monthly) per WFC site are available for these engagements and interactions. Engagements and interactions shall be unclassified.

Examples of Engagement/Interaction include: WFC personnel require better understanding of quantum physics. Faculty members are considered experts in this area. Engagement is a discussion to share knowledge and understanding of quantum physics. The results of engagement/interaction is better understanding of quantum physics.

Deliverable: The contractor shall provide a quarterly status report of the engagement/interactions held in accordance with CDRL A001.

Standard: Deliverables are organized, timely and accurate.

6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will make available the GFI identified below for use by the contractor in the performance of this contract.

6.1 Government Furnished Material

Not Applicable.

6.2 Government Furnished Equipment

Not Applicable.

6.3 Government Furnished Information

NAVSEA WFC Knowledge Points Overview and Definition Package NAVSEA WFC Long Range R&D Plan

7. DELIVERABLES

The contractor shall provide deliverable as described in the SOW Task 5.4 and corresponding CDRL A001.

Format and delivery schedule for deliverables shall be outlined in CDRL.

Number Name

A001 Status Report

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THAT IS PLACED IN OTHER SECTIONS OF THE CONTRACT

A. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE / REQUIRED DELIVERY DATES

Base Period – 12 months from date of award.

Option 1 – 12 months from end of base period.

Option 2 – 12 months from end of Option 1.

Option 3 – 12 months from end of Option 2.

Option 4 – 12 months from end of Option 3.

B. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Contractor facilities.

C. SHIPPING ADDRESS

Not Applicable.

D. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The Government WFC Technical Coordinator (TC) will conduct the inspection and acceptance in accordance with the submission of CDRL A001. Inspection and Acceptance will occur at Destination.