SPACE SYSTEMS AND SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE (SSI) Requirements.pdf

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SPACE SYSTEMS AND SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE (S&SI)

Requirements

1.0 (U) Objectives:

(U) The government requires the building and configuration of high-fidelity emulated satellite systems. To accomplish this, the performer must continue developing Redwire's proprietary ACORN 2.0 software and deliver necessary equipment, including software, simulations, emulations, and hardware. Additionally, the contractor will contribute the expertise needed to integrate these components into high-fidelity systems.

(U This contract’s objective will provide the government with comprehensive integration, testing, validation, and documentation support integrating Redwire’s ACORN 2.0 into the government simulation environment. The platform rapidly develops and analyzes mission concepts for hybrid architectures, multi-domain operations, spacecraft communications, and supply chain digital twins. This includes:

• (U) Integration with existing Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and simulation tools.

• (U) Testing, validation, and documentation of simulation capabilities.

• (U) Providing in-depth analysis and report for mission readiness, including hybrid and multi-domain operations.

2.0 (U) Technical Requirements

2.1 (U) Infrastructure Support

• (U) The Contractor shall identify and provide all required IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, network configurations, and system integrations.

• (U) The Contractor shall ensure that the infrastructure meets the Department of War’s (DoW) operational needs, security requirements, and provides IT infrastructure setup documentation to the Government in accordance with

(IAW) the delivery schedule within the PWS.

• (U) The Contractor shall ensure all associated hardware and software components comply with DoW’s cybersecurity standards, as well as the

Government’s standards. This includes but is not limited to securing communications, enforcing data integrity, preventing unauthorized access, and ensuring proper encryption during data transmission.

• (U) The Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that all simulations and data generated by the platform adhere to strict DoW cybersecurity policies and will provide compliance reports IAW the deliverable schedule within the

PWS.

• (U) The Contractor shall maintain technical manuals, system documentation configuration guidelines, and user guides in an audible format to be inspected by the Government as requested.

• (U) The Contractor shall provide routine maintenance and support for software and hardware platforms.

• (U) The Contractor shall ensure configuration management and version control of all systems in an auditable format to be inspected by the

Government as requested.

• (U) The Contractor shall ensure the user interface and overall user experience will efficiently interact with the platform in real-world scenarios. The

Contractor shall collect feedback from users on ease of use, training requirements, and interaction efficiency, and incorporate improvements based on that feedback.

2.2 (U) General requirements

• (U) The Contractor shall assist in overall equipment integration and integration with other organizations’ systems and models as required by

Government.

• (U) The Contractor shall develop and provide models/simulations of systems as required to support the Government.

• (U) The Contractor shall provide configurability to source code and binaries for emulations and simulation to support government activities.

• (U) The Contractor shall verify and validate interoperability among various agents (heterogenous models) to ensure a fully integrated system across multiple domains.

• (U) The Contractor shall track and report systems status, anomalies, and risk mitigation actions.

2.3 (U) Emulation Support

• (U) The Contractor shall assist in configuring emulators, hardware, and lab equipment to build systems.

• (U) The Contractor shall provide hardware to emulate the operations of space systems and ground stations.

• (U) The simulations/emulations shall support single space systems and constellations.

• (U) The simulation/emulations system shall have the ability to integrate with other analytical and systems tools including but not limited to AGI Systems

Tool Kit and Cameo Enterprise Architecture and operate in the Government owned systems.

• (U) The emulator shall provide scripted/automated configuration and regression testing.

2.4 (U) Software Support

• (U) The Contractor shall identify and/or provide software to support spacecraft emulation in the Government systems.

• (U) The Contractor shall develop bridges and interfaces for compatibility of the spacecraft sub-systems for hardware and software as required.

2.5 (U) Hardware Support

• (U) The Contractor shall provide expertise to prioritize hardware for inclusion in emulator to support Government needs.

• (U) The Contractor shall conduct performance evaluations of spacecraft hardware components and their subsystems for use in the lab environment.

2.6 (U) Test and Evaluation

• (U) The Contractor shall validate the overall functionality of the system, ensuring it meets requirements of the Government. This includes running simulations for high-fidelity spacecraft communications, satellites constellation optimization, and supply chain models. Validation also covers system stability, data integrity, and the platform’s ability to handle large-scale, complex simulations.

• (U) The Contractor shall develop testing procedures for, including but not limited to, spacecraft and ground components and provide assistance in testing. Testing procedures include but are not limited to flight software, bus software, and payload software and provide assistance in testing.

• (U) The Contractor shall perform final test and validation procedure on the emulator environment prior to pack and ship delivery to the Government location upon successful testing. The results shall be delivered to the

Government IAW the delivery schedule within the PWS.

2.7 (U) Documentation

• (U) The Contractor shall provide a detailed system requirements document for all hardware and software components IAW the deliverable schedule within the PWS.

• (U) The Contractor shall develop comprehensive technical documentation for the integration, testing, and validation of the systems for this requirement.

This documentation will serve as a reference guide for Government personnel, ensuring the system’s proper operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades. Documentation should include system specifications, architectural diagrams, integration protocols, and troubleshooting guidelines

IAW the deliverable schedule within the PWS.

• (U) The Contractor shall provide all documentation of all security measures implemented during integration and testing IAW the deliverable schedule within the PWS.

• (U) The Contractor shall provide a test plan detailing various test scenarios and acceptance criteria, followed by performance test reports with quantitative metrics (e.g., simulation time, data throughput, accuracy levels, etc..), and recommendations for performance optimizations based on test results.

• (U) The Contractor shall provide a validation report outlining test results, verification processes, and the system’s readiness for deployment in operational environments IAW the deliverable schedule within the PWS.

2.8 (U) Training

• (U) The Contractor shall develop, document, and conduct trainings as needed for hardware, software, processes, and standard operating procedures (SOP).

The training documentation shall be delivered to the Government IAW the deliverable schedule within the PWS.

2.9 (U) Data and Capability Transfer

• (U) The Contractor shall provide access and right to use source code, binaries, and all necessary software to increase fidelity of emulated/simulated systems

IAW with Government requirements.