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CLIN 0001

CDRL Sea Launched Cruise Missile Nuclear (SLCM-N) Research and Development/Engineering Support Services (FY24 Base (SP04) (CPFF-LOE) The Contractor shall make available and employ its facilities, personnel, services of others, and materials, at the level of effort set forth in Section F. Performance of this contract shall take place within 10 miles of Strategic Systems Program (SSP) headquarters. The contractor shall support the development of the Nuclear-Armed, Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) onboard the Virginia Class Attack submarine platforms and/or the Los Angeles Class attack submarines, and/or the Ohio Class Guided Missile (SSGN) submarine platforms, and the logistics and stockpile to target associated with land-based facilities.

A. Research and Development (R&D) Support:

Test Planning and Execution:

1. The Contractor shall provide R&D engineering support consisting of identifying design modifications, support validation plans and testing on modified submarines, through simulations, and any other developmental or operational testing that test SSN interfaces (inclusive of submarine support systems, common control systems, weapons control systems) or the C3 Emergency Action Messages.

2. The Contractor shall provide technical support to SLCM-N’s mission consisting of development, design, demonstration and test of materials, components, subsystems, and associated systems.

3. The Contractor shall provide engineering support for SLCM-N design, construction verification, testing, and operations to support development of SLCM-N designs and technical interfaces.

4. The Contractor shall prepare and deliver engineering and technical documentation (A006) in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, specifications, and industry standards associated with system testing, engineering change processes, waiver and deviation analysis, safety, product assurance, and Configuration Management (CM).

5. The Contractor shall assess the functionality conduct/use of software in the loop (SWIL) or hardware in the loop (HWIL) solutions to support system test of SLCM-N against the performance criteria established in the technical baseline. The Contractor will develop and deliver SLCM-N HWIL/SWIL plans across the entirety of the development cycle (A011).

6. The Contractor shall liaise between the Test Program stakeholders associated with the SLCM-N Program. The Contractor shall support the proofing of test plans per the Test Documentation Group (TDG) Test Procedures (TPs).

7. The Contractor shall support the development of operational requirements and preliminary requirements with the prime airframe, mission planning, and contractor that support flight tests at various test ranges. In addition, the Contractor shall provide inputs to test resources in the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) and annual inputs to the Test Resource Management Center for Navy test resource priorities.

Program Office Support:

1. The Contractor shall prepare, analytical reports, technical presentations, configuration product baselines, and establish sustainment systems associated with new technologies being developed to achieve the fielding of a relevant, effective, and sustainable weapons systems.

2. The Contractor shall provide engineering and systems engineering support to SSP for SLCM-N installations and facilities.

3. The Contractor shall support development of technical processes and plans to evaluate fleet operations with new and/or existing delivery systems or platforms.

4. The Contractor shall deliver a Digital Engineering (DE) Strategy (CDRL A008) as part of the digital engineering integrated product team as required in the DoDI 5000.97. The Contractor shall support model-based systems engineering (MBSE) as part of the DE Strategy developer.

5. The Contractor shall support definition of test execution roles and responsibilities for SLCM-N.

6. The Contractor shall perform provide engineering support for SLCM-N Working Groups across multiple lines of effort including ashore integration, fleet integration, airframe, assured communications, and surety.

7. The Contractor shall support development, and maintenance of technical requirements and technical documents. The Contractor shall verify that requirements meet technical plans, and document deviations to requirements. In addition, the Contractor shall perform risk management tasks such as identification, official documentation, tracking, monitoring, and mitigation according to the Command Risk Management guidance (OD 71012).

8. The Contractor shall support requirements change proposal meetings in order to update the SLCM-N Requirements Documents, SLCM-N Concept of Operations (CONOPS), SLCM-N Integrated Test Requirements Outline, SLCM-N Program Plan, and SLCM-N Project Plan, and other SLCM-N related documents.

9. The Contractor shall support SLCM-N risk management by supporting the management of a risk database, compiling assessment data, and supporting the mitigation of risks.

10. The Contractor shall provide support to the SLCM-N Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) processes by defining what level of fidelity should be included in each SETR, what OQE should be included, and identify the validation authority. Contractors shall plan for the following SETRs: Systems Readiness Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Production Readiness Review (PRR). Each review considers new design activities, material restrictions, environmental impacts, and United States regulatory constraints.

11. The Contractor will provide recommendations on the scope of each SETR and provide analysis on objective quality evidence (OQE) needed (A006).

12. The Contractor shall provide an overall modeling roadmap (A006) for the SLCM-N program and review with the customer. The Contractor shall support the development of a verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) plan for the program.

13. The Contractor shall provide system engineering support and integrate product life-cycle management for the SLCM-N program.

14. The Contractor shall provide digital and model-based engineering support of mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems using model-based software tools and modeling applications.

15. The Contractor shall provide model-based reviews at key model development milestones throughout the SLCM-N program.

16. The Contractor shall perform model-based analysis and physical verification of model data in support of testing and verification and validation of designs, process documentation, cost analyses, and process improvement projects.

17. The Contractor shall collaborate with other program stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to enable an integrated system model in accordance with requirements and desired capabilities.

18. The Contractor shall provide technical reports (A006) on modeling and simulation support status when developed by prime contractors for each of the SLCM-N subsystems.

Shipboard Integration:

1. The Contractor shall support the Shipboard Integration Line of Effort (LOE) lead in defining requirements, determine interface changes to the submarine to support SLCM-N operation, mature shipboard system solutions for SLCM-N to be added into the combat control room, nuclear fire control, and incorporation of NC3 communications pathway.

2. The Contractor shall support the evaluation of potential changes to subsystems and support equipment and proof alterations at SLCM-N facilities (e.g., Strategic Programs Alterations (SPALTs), Ship Alterations (SHIPALTs), Program Management Office (PMO) Alteration Document (PADs)), prior to accomplishment onboard applicable SSNs.

3. The Contractor shall technically support development of new technologies and the necessary technical process and plans to evaluate technology application with new and/or existing delivery systems or platforms.

4. The Contractor shall provide systems integration expertise to include engineering and technical assessment of weapons systems, subsystems and components, and facilities, which includes concept design development and definition, demonstration, validation and testing, engineering processes, and life cycle assessments for the integration with SSNs.

5. The Contractor shall deliver facility requirements (CDRL A009) to determine the security, storage, production, and processing of SLCM-N at SWFs and other forward locations as stated in the SLCM-N CONOPs. Additionally, the Contractor will manage MILCON needs to establish the most efficient plans to integrate SLCM-N requirements into existing infrastructure where necessary.

CLIN 0002

Sea Launched Cruise Missile Nuclear (SLCM-N) Technical Writing and Editing Support Services (FY24 Base (SP04) (CPFF-LOE) A. Technical Writing/Editing:

1. The Contractor shall provide technical writing and editing support of technical documents. The Contractor shall edit all documents published by SLCM-N program in the SSP format.

2. The Contractor shall provide a technical editor who will develop (write and edit), design (graphics and layout), and manage technical documentation that supports internal and external projects. The technical editor will also take program documents and build slide decks, which provide visual and informational aid to various audiences within SSP, Navy, and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) staff.

3. The Contractor shall provide a technical editor who will provide documentation support for projects, as requested, including writing, editing, and reviewing technical and procedural documents, as well as participating in the development of standards and processes.

4. Editing and formatting documents into the established Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint style set.

5. Drafting and revising Ordnance Documents (ODs), Strategic Systems Programs Instructions (SSPINSTs), memorandums, formal letters, and other documentation (as requested).

B. Test Documentation Support

1. The Contractor shall provide support of technical writing, configuration, and program analysis for the development and update of strategic systems technical documentation.

2. The Contractor shall provide program test documentation services to establish the SLCM-N program ODs and SSPINSTs, including the test program strategy, test requirements outlines, TPs, and TP index documents which define test strategy, requirements, authoring, reporting, and performance responsibilities.

3. The Contractor shall provide engineering support to the TDG and the SLCM-N Integrated Test Working Group and provide all necessary test documentation support.

C. Configuration Management Support

1. The Contractor shall provide CM support for SLCM-N within the Strategic Weapons Systems Network (SWSNET) environment for TP approval, approval workflow tracking, performance, Change Proposals, Trouble Casualty Reports (TCR) and resulting resolution/waiver.

CLIN 0003

Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) support (FY24 Base (SP04) (CPFF-LOE) :

A. Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support:

1. The Contractor shall provide an Acquisition Professional with knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation and DoDI 5000.02 to advise the program on methodology, processes, and procedures to execute provide product support management expertise as well as contract advisements for subsystem primes.

2. The Contractor shall provide an Acquisition Professional with experience of the DoD acquisition programs through major milestone decisions for ACAT I programs as well as knowledge of DoD acquisition policies and processes to apply DoD policies to program plans.

3. The Contractor shall provide an Acquisition Professional with DoD Acquisition certifications.

CLIN 0004

Nuclear Weapons Subject Matter Expert (SME) support (FY24 Base (SP04) (CPFF-LOE) :

A. Nuclear Weapons Subject Matter Expert Support:

1. The Contractor shall provide subject matter expertise to provide technical advice on the design trade space, efficiencies in development, testing, and a secure and safe SLCM-N weapon system when deployed.

2. The Contractor shall provide inputs on flight-testing conduct and analysis to include frequency spectrum authorization and de-confliction.

3. The Contractor shall provide operational expertise related to mate and de-mate operations, Limited Life Component Exchange, handling, shipping, transportation, storage, and loading and unloading operations.

CLIN 0005

Logistics and Facilities Management Support (FY24 Base (SP04) (CPFF-LOE) :

A. Facility Requirements Development

1. The Contractor shall identify all necessary handling equipment and assist in the development of technical procedures to support SLCM-N system operations and maintenance.

2. The Contractor shall assist the Government in the identification of Department of Energy (DOE) transportation requirements to transport various components and elements of the SLCM-N weapon system to be assembled at the SWFs.

3. The Contractor shall support the Government in identifying the applicable transportation and handling requirements for the SLCM-N and the security associated with explosive handling wharf, while also recommending areas that do not apply to tactical nuclear weapons that may require waivers.

B. Facilities Security Support

1. The Contractor shall develop, with the appropriate Government Integrated Product Team (IPT), the Electronic Security System (ESS) and facility modernization requirements to support SLCM-N program processing and storage at existing strategic weapons facilities.

2. The Contractor shall assist the Government in the identification and procurement of Electronic Security Systems (ESS) solutions.

C. Integrated Logistics Support Plan

1. The Contractor shall develop and deliver a Lifecycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) (A011).

2. The Contractor shall manage acquisition logistics support for product support technical management.

3. The Contractor shall support the development of the Logistics Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all Milestone events.

4. The Contractor shall provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) for Product Support Service Equipment (PSSE) Weekly Integrated Product Team (IPT) Integration meetings and Logistics / Requirements / Concept of Operations (CONOPs) meetings.

5. The Contractor shall advise the government on all aspects of program Lifecycle requirements.

6. The Contractor shall assist the government with finalizing acquisition documentation, including, strategies, plans, analysis, briefings, and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAM) for the Alternate System Review (ASR).

CLIN 0006

Program Protection Planning Support (FY24 Base (SP04) (CPFF-LOE) A. Program Protection Support:

1. The Contractor, in coordination with the Government customer, shall develop and deliver? a Program Protection Plan (PPP) to support the SLCM-N program.

2. The Contractor shall meet with all applicable stakeholders to provide a coordinated effort in the development and implementation of the PPP.

CLIN 0007

Executive Program Office Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support (FY24 Base (SP04) (CPFF-LOE) (OPTION) A. Executive SME Support:

1. The Contractor shall support the development of comprehensive external engagement plans to include engagements with DOD and DOE external stakeholders, key Congressional constituents, and Congressional key committee professional staff (House Appropriations Committee on Defense, HASC, Senate Appropriations Committee on Defense, Senate Armed Services Committee).

2. The Contractor shall conduct research on key issues in preparation for meetings, briefings, and testimony.

CLIN 0008

Microelectronics / Obsolescence Parts Support / Radiation Hardening / Artificial Intelligence Program Office Support CLIN 0015 (FY24 Base (SP04) (CPFF-LOE) (OPTION) A. Microelectronics / Obsolescence Parts Support RADHARD-AI support:

1. The Contractor shall review and survey critical microelectronics for obsolescence mitigation to ensure SLCM-N can be supported by microelectronics throughout the anticipated lifecycle, and develop microelectronics solutions and components that can be built and delivered with current and future onshore semiconductor production fabrication facilities (A006).

2. The Contractor shall develop tools that would be used for design of future radiation hardened electronic Application Specific Integrated circuit (ASIC) parts, and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA), supporting future Avionics hardware development activities.

3. The Contractor shall research and develop Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin tools to support microelectronics and radiation hardening development activities.

CLIN 0009

Classified Conference Room, Classified VTC, and Classified Material Handling Support (FY24 Base (SP04) (Completion) A. Classified Conference Room and VTC support:

1. The Contractor shall provide access to a conference room with a minimum of 20 seats capable that can conduct Classified Video Teleconference VTC at the SECRET level within 18 months of government sponsorship for the necessary connectivity. The government will sponsor the contractor for a minimum of SIPRNET and other classified networks deemed necessary by the government for program support. The classified VTC room shall be constructed to the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCIF) standards to support future classified communications such as TS/SCI and JWICS as deemed appropriate by the government.

2. The Contractor shall establish a Communications Security (COMSEC) Management System (CMS) account required to support the classified networks identified by the government.

3. The Contractor shall provide personnel trained and qualified to conduct CMS operations, operate and maintain the classified VTC equipment.

4. The Contractor shall provide multiple conference rooms capable of classified discussion up to SECRET ranging in seating capacity from 6 – 70 personnel.

CLIN 0010

Travel in support of the required effort for CLINs 0001-0010, FY24 – Base Cost, None Fee Bearing, Not to Exceed Line Item A. CLIN 0010 is designated for travel required in support of CLINs 0001 through 00010. All travel shall be conducted in accordance with the JFTR. Required Travel established as a Cost Reimbursable, None Fee bearing line item at NTE amount, as set forth in Section B of the Schedule.

B. All travel must be approved in advance by the COR or COR-designated Government Line Personnel. A Trip Report (CDRL A007) shall be prepared and delivered no later than 10 business days after trip completion. The Trip Report shall include, at a minimum, the purpose of the trip, date of travel, tasks performed, and significant outcome of the trips.

Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS & EXHIBITS