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Statement of Work

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SPAce & Spacecraft Systems DEsign (SPADE) II

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Statement of Work

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes contractor tasks related to the SPAce & Spacecraft Systems DEsign (SPADE) II and development responsibilities for the Spacecraft Engineering Division (SED) of the Naval Center for Space Technology (NCST) at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC. This SOW provides for the execution of engineering and technician tasks to support the definition, development, analysis, assembly, test, integration, launch and on-orbit support of space systems. These Spacecraft Engineering Technical Services (SETS) extend from mission concept and feasibility planning through the on-orbit operational capability for space systems and will include: (i) defining systems requirements based on overall mission objectives; (ii) conducting detailed engineering studies and analyses; (iii) designing, building and testing hardware and software to achieve optimal operational space systems; and

(iv) providing launch and mission operations development, assistance and execution.

1.1 NCST MISSION BACKGROUND

The NRL in Washington, DC, is the Navy's corporate laboratory. Its mission is to conduct a broadly multidisciplinary program of scientific research and development directed toward maritime applications of new and improved materials, techniques, equipment, and systems. In keeping with this purpose, the NCST located at NRL has a mission to "preserve and enhance a strong space technology base and provide expert capabilities in the development and acquisition of space systems which provide for Naval missions." The NCST has been designated the lead laboratory for Navy space programs.

Principal NCST functions include: understanding and clarifying mission requirements; conducting research and development activities; analyzing and testing systems to quantify their capabilities; developing operational concepts that exploit new technical capabilities; and developing, testing, and evaluating selected spacecraft systems and subsystems.

The NCST integrates the efforts of NRL divisions whose technologies are used in space systems, and provides systems engineering and technical direction assistance for major space systems. These roles motivate a continuous search for new technologies and capabilities, and require the development of prototypes that demonstrate the integration of these technologies and capabilities.

1.2 SPACECRAFT ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The SED of NCST is responsible for designing and building spacecraft platforms for the Navy. The SED provides systems engineering and technical direction while maintaining an active in-house space vehicle development, test, and fabrication capability. The SED provides analysis, design, testing capabilities, and hardware expertise in structures and mechanisms, telemetry, tracking and command systems, electrical power systems, radio frequency systems, attitude control systems, propulsion and reaction control systems, thermal control systems, hypersonic systems, space robotics systems, space vehicle design integration, launch vehicle integration, and space vehicle-to-boost-stage integration. The SED uses both in-house resources and contracts to private industry to achieve its mission goals and objectives.

1.3 SCOPE

This SOW defines the technical and managerial tasks required to accomplish the Sustaining Engineering (SE) required for the continued development and maintenance of space systems, and associated ground support equipment and test facilities. The contractor must maintain and operate existing equipment and develop components that will be integrated into advanced Department of Defense (DoD) systems.

The contractor shall provide personnel, supplies, materials, equipment, and administration, other than that which is stated as Government furnished, and will provide the engineering research and development required to develop, document, maintain, and enhance NRL space systems/subsystems, communication systems, tracking systems, and other related equipment and systems. Performance of this SOW will require access to U.S. Government facilities for certain personnel with active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearances. Unescorted access to U.S. Government SCIF’s and knowledge of sensitive intelligence information will be required for those personnel.

This SOW defines the scope of the SETS technical effort required of the Contractor. This effort includes qualified experienced personnel to perform the tasks listed below:

· Program Management

· Space Systems Engineering

· Space Robotics Systems Engineering

· Hypersonics and Aerospace Engineering

· Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis

· Manufacturing and Logistics

· Launch, Space Vehicle and Payload Testing

· Mission Assurance

· New Technology Development

1.3.1 Primary Objective

The Contractor shall provide space system and aerospace engineering and technical services that include: (i) providing conceptual design of spaceflight and hypersonic structures, mechanisms, subassemblies, and Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), (ii) providing space vehicle and hypersonic prototyping, fabricating, assembling, and processing services; (iii) structural static and dynamic modeling and analysis of spaceflight and hypersonic structures, mechanisms, subassemblies, electronics, and AGE (iv) developing, testing, and maintaining space vehicle and hypersonic propulsion and reaction control systems (RCS), attitude control systems (ACS), and thermal control systems (TCS); (v) supporting design verification and environmental testing activities; and (vi) systems engineering support including: requirements management; requirements verification planning; requirements compliance evidence review and approval; generation of requirements verification packages; and generation of requirements verification status reports; command and data handling, power systems, radio frequency systems, space vehicle propulsion systems, RCS, ACS, software and electrical harness systems. The Contractor shall apply these capabilities while assisting NCST mission goals and objectives.

1.3.2 Secondary Objective

The Contractor shall provide mechanical, electrical, electromechanical and software design, development, fabrication, assembly, test, integration, inspection, and maintenance services for all new and modified space system and hypersonic structures, mechanisms, electronics, and subassemblies. The Contractor shall make maximum use of existing components and subsystems that have already been developed.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents, of the issue in effect at the time of contract award, form a part of this SOW only to the extent specified herein. In the event of a conflict between any of the referenced documents and the requirements of this SOW, the contents of this SOW will be considered a superseding requirement.

3.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

The requirements and tasks of the SOW are described in this section. The Contractor shall perform the tasks, render the services, provide the facilities, and deliver complete to specification all supplies and services set forth herein. A Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be designated by the KO and will oversee the day-to-day technical and administrative performance of the contract.

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1 Expertise Requirements

The Contractor shall provide qualified experienced personnel in the areas of aerospace system development, analysis, assembly, integration, test, inspection, maintenance, and support. The principal engineering endeavor shall be the evolutionary enhancement and development of space vehicle and hypersonic platforms, structures, mechanisms, electronics, antennas, software and subassemblies.

3.1.2 Procurement/Acquisition of Materials and Services

The Contractor shall provide the logistics and procurement resources necessary to purchase, control, and report on the equipment, materials, supplies, tools, and services required for the performance of the efforts defined herein. The Contractor shall maintain a list of preferred providers to handle emergency repairs and the rapid procurement of materials and equipment. The Contractor’s procurement system shall allow for the rapid processing of urgent orders, with the majority of orders under a set value being executed within days of being received. The Contractor shall submit all major procurement requests, over a limit set by the Contracting Officer, to the COR for review and authorization prior to procuring any materials, supplies, and services.

3.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

3.2.1 Program Management Tasks

3.2.1.1 Program Administration Expertise

The Contractor shall provide program management expertise that includes the elements described in the following paragraphs.

3.2.1.2 Program Planning and Control

The Contractor shall: (i) plan, schedule, and budget the development process; (ii) provide the COR with schedule and resource visibility to assure that program objectives are being achieved; (iii) review and analyze alternate technical approaches and resultant performance, schedule, and cost program impacts: (iv) determine systems effectiveness implementation methods; (v) manage and control subcontracted engineering, prototype, and testing processes; and (vi) track performance, cost, schedules and action items.

3.2.1.3 Engineering Integration and Coordination

The Contractor shall integrate and coordinate engineering development efforts to achieve the best mix of the final technical and performance parameters. This task shall include integrating developmental efforts and disciplines (e.g., reliability, maintainability, documentation, logistics, quality, standardization, value engineering, and safety) to assure their influence upon the developmental processes.

3.2.1.4 Cost Modeling

The Contractor shall provide the necessary skills and services to define, develop, implement, and refine a cost model that enhances cost projection reliability by allowing an analyst to: (i) create cost and budget estimates over multiple fiscal periods; (ii) track actual costs over multiple fiscal periods; and (iii) provide cost and budget presentations in either a standardized or customized report format.

3.2.1.5 Performance Measurement

The Contractor shall predict and demonstrate the achievement of selected program objectives. This effort shall include: (i) providing visibility of actual versus planned performance, (ii) providing early detection/provision of engineering development problems requiring management attention, and (iii) providing an independent assessment of the impact proposed changes and alternatives will have on the program.

3.2.1.6 Scheduling and Reporting

The Contractor shall provide the necessary skills to assure that contractor efforts performed to meet the tasks described by this SOW are conducted in concert with NRL and contractor efforts, and that program tasks are completed on schedule, use only allocated resources, and are in accordance with established system and design specifications.

3.2.1.7 Documentation Administration

The Contractor shall plan, direct, and coordinate program documentation activities to assure these activities are compatible with technical and programmatic goals. This management effort shall include: (i) assessing the documentation required for planned engineering development efforts, (ii) developing contract work breakdown structures and specification trees, (iii) reviewing technical documentation tasks and their manpower requirements, (iv) developing program plans, technical specifications, cost reports, and related data packages, and (v) supporting related technical documentation tasks required to meet program goals and objectives.

3.2.1.8 Technical Documentation (CDRL A016)

The Contractor shall provide research, writing, editing, drafting, artistic design, photography, production and documentation coordination expertise that includes: (i) developing manuscripts for plans, procedures and reports, (ii) preparing color enhanced, high-level presentations and viewgraphs, (iii) preparing engineering level designs and illustrations, (iv) preparing technical manuals and specifications, (v) reviewing manuscripts for technical consistency, completion, and specification compliance, (vi) editing and enhancing written text, (vii) preliminary, and final manuscripts at document review meetings, and (viii) incorporating “mark ups” and other comments provided by management and technically cognizant personnel. The Contractor personnel involved in this activity shall communicate directly with managers, scientists, engineers, analysts, and technicians, and shall be familiar with military and NRL documentation specifications. Technical documentation efforts shall be as tasked by the COR. Manuscripts, presentations, and illustrations shall be prepared using hardware/software compatible with NCST ADP equipment.

3.2.1.9 Program Assistance

The Contractor shall provide program support familiar with hardware/software compatible with NCST equipment (PC, Apple, UNIX).

3.2.2 Aerospace Engineering Tasks

The Contractor shall define the performance, weight, and internal interface specification requirements for launch, space, and hypersonic vehicle components. The Contractor shall define, develop, establish, and maintain space vehicle, launch vehicle, hypersonic, and communications element interface specifications and Interface Control Drawings (ICDs). The Contractor shall design and develop launch, space vehicle, and hypersonic hardware, software and AGE, and perform the testing required to verify their performance and ability to function in the specified environment and in conjunction with required associated space system elements. The Contractor shall provide design, analysis, fabrication, test, and system engineering planning, coordinating, and integration. The Contractor shall provide requirements management; requirements verification planning; requirements compliance evidence review and approval; generation of requirements verification packages; and generation of requirements verification status reports

3.2.2.1 Aerospace System Conceptualization and Design

The Contractor shall provide the expertise needed to translate operational requirements into item development tasks, and to establish space system and hypersonic performance, design, development, and test requirements. The Contractor shall: (i) perform the analyses necessary to develop specifications for the hypersonic, launch, and space vehicles and their subassemblies, (ii) define detailed interfaces, critical operational parameters, sizes, and weights, (iii) establish and specify space system and hypersonic configurations, interfaces, and test flows, and (iv) evaluate CG, MOI, products of inertia, and the principal spin axis with respect to mission requirements.

3.2.2.2 Aerospace System Trade Studies, Technical Studies, and Assessments (CDRL A008) The Contractor shall conduct system level tradeoff studies to: (i) determine proposed system performance, compatibility, interfaces, sizing, and design verification, (ii) optimize system performance with respect to cost and risk, and (iii) evaluate developmental risks and establish contingency plans for high to medium risk areas. Areas of study will be as tasked by the COR.

The Contractor shall conduct studies and assessments regarding proposed hypersonic, launch, and space vehicle engineering design applications. The Contractor shall conduct these studies and assessments in accordance with standard developmental processes and timetables that are mutually established between the COR and the Contractor. The Contractor may, with the concurrence of the COR and the approval of the Contracting Officer (KO), make use of expert consultant services to provide these studies and assessments.

3.2.2.3 Applied Research in Aerospace System Engineering

The Contractor shall conduct applied research in hypsersonic, launch, and space vehicle engineering, and in related topics assigned by the COR to improve the performance of spacecraft and to develop new hardware concepts.

3.2.2.4 Aerospace Requirements Definition

The Contractor shall conduct system requirements definition activities that include: (i) defining hypsersonic, launch, and space vehicle technical requirements based on mission objectives, (ii) allocating these requirements to subsystems and functional areas, and (iii) documenting design constraints (CDRL A007). The Contractor shall identify, (i) essential system functional characteristics, (ii) necessary interface characteristics, and (iii) the tests required to demonstrate achievement of each functional characteristic.

3.2.2.5 Aerospace Requirements Verification

The Contractor shall conduct system requirements verification and validation activities that include: (i) review of the as- built flight design, (ii) review of drawings, and (iii) review of test reports to ensure that the Space Systems Requirements were all satisfied. The Contractor shall write and review waivers to Space System Requirements, as necessary (CDRL A014). These functions include: requirements management, requirements verification planning, requirements compliance evidence review and approval, generation of requirements verification packages, and generation of requirements verification status reports.

3.2.2.6 Launch Operations

The Contractor shall conduct launch and mission operations analysis, development, design, simulation, test, assembly, manufacture, and documentation activities required by prototype, experimental and operational launch and space vehicles. This effort shall include: (i) launch vehicle (manned and unmanned) design, analysis, verification, and qualification, (ii) space vehicle and hypersonic structure manufacture, assembly, and integration, (iii) reaction control, propulsion, electromechanical, and ordnance subsystem support, (iv) defining, planning, and acquiring equipment and facilities for ground communications, command, and control, and (v) defining and providing the facilities and special handling equipment required for hypersonic, launch, and space vehicles during pre-launch and launch operations.

3.2.3 Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis Tasks

The Contractor shall provide the mechanical engineering expertise required to upgrade and/or design existing and proposed hypersonic, space vehicle, and launch platforms, structures, mechanisms, subassemblies, and AGE. The Contractor shall: (i) perform the design implementation of mechanical, electromechanical, and avionics systems, structures, and subassemblies, (ii) define and acquire long lead parts and materials, (iii) initiate the prototype documentation effort, and (v) present formal design results at System Requirement Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).

3.2.3.1 Design and Drafting

The Contractor shall compile a technical data package (TDP) for the tasks described herein (CDRL A013). This subtask shall include: (i) conceptualizing mechanical designs, (ii) determining configuration, arrangement, dimensions, and tolerances of mechanisms, components, instrumentation, and subassemblies, (iii) preparing subsequent detailed pictures and layout drawings of the mechanical and electrical hardware associated with space systems, structures, mechanisms, and subassemblies, and (iv) maintaining assembly and fabrication drawings for prototype and flight launch and space vehicle structures, mechanisms, electronics and subassemblies. The Contractor shall accomplish this using existing PC platforms to DOD-STD-100 and ANSI Y14.5M. The Contractor shall check and review drawings, identify discrepancies, and make revisions.

3.2.3.2 Configuration Control

The Contractor shall generate Configuration Change Notices (CCNs) resulting from assembly or test anomalies, and update drawing packages by incorporating all approved CCNs.

3.2.3.3 Document Administration

The Contractor shall provide document administration functions that includes: (i) maintaining a structured database list of all drawings and documents, (ii) assigning control numbers to newly released engineering drawings, (iii) filing drawings of spacecraft structures and mechanisms, (iv) tracking Engineering Release Notices (ERN), Engineering Change Notices (ECN), and CCNs through resolution, (v) copying and reducing engineering drawings, and (vi) disseminating all assembly drawing packages associated with prototype and flight launch and space vehicles, structures, mechanisms, and subassemblies.

3.2.3.4 Vehicle System Loads Analysis

The contractor shall prepare models for submission to the launch vehicle contractor for coupled loads analyses on flight systems. Results from these analyses will provide the vehicle system with accurate internal loads for use in the final analysis and design. The launch vehicle systems of interest include, but are not limited to, the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Atlas 5, Minotaur, Antares, Electron, and a variety of other expendable launch vehicles. The analyses will be accomplished using NASTRAN and/or custom developed software that performs large matrix and special mathematical operations. Subtasks shall include:

a) Reduce the vehicle system models to a Craig-Bampton model and mate the reduced system to the launch vehicle interface.

b) Develop the acceleration, loads and displacement transformation matrices for use in recovering the parameters of interest.

c) Prepare the Coupled Loads transmittal documentation. Documentation to have attachments (soft copy) of the Craig Bampton matrices, the Load Transformation Matrices (LTM), and the LTM title files. Documentation shall contain a succinct and accurate description of the delivered math model, names of the specific matrices, number of LTM rows requested, mass properties, cutoff frequency, and a frequency table and any other items required by the launch vehicle contractor to perform a successful coupled loads run. (CDRL A016)

d) Perform the required data recovery.

e) Review and analyze the results for accuracy and consistency with program requirements.

f) Develop and/or modify NASTRAN DMAP routines to accomplish the required analysis task.

g) Develop and/or modify custom software to perform the required analysis task.

h) Prepare reports on the analyses performed.

i) Provide technical interchange and guidance to NRL personnel in the above tasks

3.2.3.5 Structural Static and Dynamic Modeling and Analysis

The contractor shall perform finite element modeling and analysis tasks for the design, analysis and test efforts. This function provides finite element models for further analyses in vehicle loads analysis, structural response analysis and analysis results for the detailed stress. All major models will be developed for analysis using the MSC/NASTRAN finite element code. The contractor shall use FEMAP or MSC/PATRAN for pre- and post- processing. Subtasks shall include:

a) Develop, modify and update mathematical structural models of the spacecraft and related structures.

b) Perform static analyses on the structures to determine internal loads, stress levels and other parameters of interest for structural strength analysis.

c) Perform normal modes analyses on the spacecraft structures to determine the modes of vibration and mode shapes, strain energies and other parameters of interest for structural modal analysis.

d) Review the results of the analyses to determine if the results meet the overall program specifications and safety requirements.

e) Develop specialized NASTRAN DMAP routines, where necessary, to accomplish the required analyses.

f) Prepare reports documenting the models and the analyses performed. (CDRL A014)

g) Provide technical interchange and guidance to NRL personnel in the above tasks.

3.2.3.6 Detailed Stress Analysis

The contractor shall perform detailed stress analyses on the vehicle system and related structures. These analyses are directed at assuring that the structures meet the program objectives and the strength and safety requirements. Analyses are required for design development, design changes, design improvements, hardware manufacture and the structural test programs. Subtasks shall include:

a) Review preliminary designs to assure that proper load paths have been developed.

b) Review material selections to assure that the selected materials meet strength requirements and the overall requirements of the program.

c) Perform detailed stress analyses on the components of the spacecraft structures, ground support systems and test hardware to assure that the structures have adequate Margins of Safety to meet program requirements.

d) Review the results of structural static tests to determine if the tests properly loaded the structures being tested. Compare the test results with the analytical results and modify the analyses as required to conform with the tests. Prepare comparison reports to document the reviews.

e) Prepare reports documenting the analysis, analysis methods, and (if used) models. The contractor shall archive all analysis and models in a central program data base. (CDRL A014)

f) Provide technical interchange and guidance to NRL personnel in the above tasks

3.2.3.7 Structural Response Analysis

The contractor shall perform structural response analyses to satisfy program analysis requirements. These analyses are directed at providing results for vibration testing and analysis, and model correlation of modal test results. Subtasks shall include:

a) Assemble the vehicle system dynamic models to satisfy the analysis requirements.

b) Develop the appropriate acceleration, loads and displacement inputs for the particular analysis.

c) Perform a transient analysis using the required loads spectrum.

d) Perform the data recovery for accelerations, displacements, loads, stresses and strain energies at select locations in the models.

e) Review and analyze the results to determine if the vehicle system meets the requirements set forth by the program.

f) Correlate math models to data obtained through modal testing.

g) Prepare reports on the analyses performed. (CDRL A014)

h) Provide technical interchange and guidance to NRL personnel in the above tasks

3.2.3.8 Structural and Environmental Test Analysis

The contractor shall perform analysis and test planning for the static loads, modal survey, vibro-acoustic and other environmental tests for the flight systems and the associated structures.

a) Develop mathematical structural models of the test article. (CDRL A014)

b) Conduct analyses to determine the loads application requirements, the instrumentation requirements and locations, and test predictions.

c) Review test plans and procedures for conformance to structural analysis requirements and needs.

d) Conduct test functions such as real-time data monitoring to assist in assuring that the test objectives are being met.

e) Review test data results and correlate the results with the analysis results.

f) Review test reports.

g) Prepare reports documenting the analyses performed and the results achieved.

h) Provide technical interchange and guidance to NRL personnel in the above tasks

3.2.3.9 Fracture Mechanics Analysis

The contractor shall perform detailed fracture mechanics analyses on spacecraft system structures when required. These analyses will determine the adequacy of the structural parts to meet the program requirements. Analyses will also provide proposed design changes, design improvements and hardware manufacture. Subtasks shall include:

a) Prepare written fracture control plans that define the analysis and inspection requirements for NCST programs (CDRL A014)

b) Perform detailed fracture analyses on spacecraft structural components and systems to determine if the fracture requirements are met. Document the analyses performed.

c) Review and update existing fracture analyses when changes in requirements or loads occur.

d) Prepare and/or revise inspection procedures for special nondestructive testing applications in the fracture mechanics inspection process. (CDRL A010)

e) Review inspection reports for correctness of procedures and disposition of flawed parts.

3.2.3.10 Electro-Mechanical Systems Design

The contractor shall perform trade studies and detailed design of electro-mechanical devices and systems for operation in space. Subtasks shall include:

a) Conduct analyses to verify performance and margin.

b) Prepare specifications and development and qualification plans.

c) Review and assess test results and correlate with analysis predictions.

d) Prepare reports on the analyses performed.

3.2.3.11 Thermal Control Systems

The Contractor shall provide comprehensive engineering expertise and technical assistance during all phases of Thermal Control System (TCS) design, model analysis, verification, fabrication, assembly, and test. This expertise shall include both passive and active TCS in the following areas: (i) defining temperature control requirements, (ii) defining worst case ground, ascent and on-orbit thermal environments, (iii) developing TCS conceptual designs, (iv) developing preliminary analytical thermal models, (v) performing design verification test plans and procedures, (vi) refining analytical thermal models, (vii) fabricating and assembling multi-layer installation (MLI) blankets, (viii) developing environmental space system surface covers, shields. and coatings (e.g., metalized films, mirrors, or paint), (ix) installing environmental sensors, heater, thermostats, and MLI blankets, (x) supporting space system environmental testing, and (xi) documenting TCS analyses and reports.

The Contractor shall: (i) monitor thermal related telemetry signal, (ii) correct deficiencies noted during environmental testing, (iii) comply with post-test analyses recommendations, (iv) replace TCS components that may be damaged during test activities, and (v) order TCS materials and components such as blankets, temperature sensors, and heat pipes.

The Contractor shall prepare SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR TCS presentations and design review packages to: (i) highlight preliminary and refined analytical thermal models, (ii) describe space system thermal design/trades, mass properties, surface geometry, and optical properties, (iii) present TCS schedule, procurement plan, system verification plan, and (iv) predict environmental thermal fluxes, solar and earth radiant energy, and temperature extremes. (CDRL A014)

3.2.3.12 Reaction Control Systems

The Contractor shall provide engineering research and development of the design, analysis, simulation, and test of velocity vector and reaction control propulsion systems. The Contractor shall provide engineering system requirements, trade studies, system design, component selection, propellant usage, and flow analysis. The Contractor shall provide engineering technical research and development during all phases of the conceptual design, manufacturing, assembly, test, launch site operations, and flight operations.

Engineering tasks shall include the documentation of Reaction Control System (RCS) activities for presentations and analyses. The Contractor shall also prepare test plans, procedures, and test reports for components and subsystems. (CDRL A009) The Contractor shall perform on-site RCS assembly and post assembly testing for prototype, qualification, and/or first production models. RCSs shall be tested to verify primary and vernier velocity control, angular momentum control, and pointing and precession control as required by individual space systems. All testing shall be performed in accordance with NRL provided test plans and procedures. This subtask shall include: (i) performing assembly and post assembly testing of component parts and subassemblies related to the RCS systems, (ii) testing and maintaining spacecraft RCSs during the flight qualification phase, and (iii) performing on-site and field servicing operations for prototype, qualification, and/or first production models.

The Contractor shall fabricate, clean, assemble, and checkout fluid lines, components, and system assemblies, and perform post assembly proof and leak testing. These tasks shall be performed while working in class 100 clean rooms and in normal laboratory environments.

3.2.3.13 Position Determination, Attitude Determination, and Control Systems The Contractor shall provide engineering research and development for design, analysis, simulation, test, and evaluation of complex Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) for various NCST launch and space vehicles. The research and development shall cover the following topics: (i) configuration analysis, (ii) feasibility studies, (iii) control law development, (iv) simulation of spacecraft attitude and orbit dynamics including the disturbance environment, (v) stability analysis, (vi) actuator sizing, (vii) sensor selection and evaluation, (viii) damping mechanisms, (x) pointing error budgets, (xi) system performance evaluation, and (xii) flight operations assistance.

The Contractor shall provide engineering expertise for the design, analysis, simulation, test, and evaluation of various types of position determination systems in ground based, airborne and space vehicle applications. Engineering research and development includes the following disciplines: (i) Global Position System (GPS) technology, (ii) precision laser metrology, (iii) precision boresighting, (iv) advanced navigation systems, (v) acoustic and radio wave signal geolocation, and (vi) robotics, and (vii) similar related technologies.

Engineering tasks shall also include documenting ADCS activities in analyses, reports, and presentations. The Contractor shall also prepare test plans, procedures, and test reports for control system component test activities.

3.2.3.14 Rendezvous, Docking, and Space Servicing Systems

The Contractor shall provide engineering research and development for design, development, analysis, simulation, test, and evaluation of complex electromechanical systems capable of providing commanded or autonomous rendezvous and docking between two spacecraft, and subsequent fuel transfer, electrical power system upgrade, module insertion, payload augmentation, construction, repair, rescue and retrieval, and other types of on-orbit servicing for future NCST space vehicles.

The Contractor shall provide engineering expertise for the design, analysis, simulation, test and evaluation of mechanisms, sensors, and control logic needed to implement reliable spacecraft robotic systems. The Contractor will assist in development of appropriate test facilities for a Robotics Engineering and Controls Laboratory within the NCST.

The Contractor shall assist in documenting all robotic engineering activities in analyses, reports, and presentations. The Contractor shall prepare SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR and Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) presentations and review packages in support of on-going robotic engineering programs at NRL. (CDRL A014)

3.2.3.15 Optical Systems Analysis

The contractor shall perform analyses and trade studies of optical and Infrared (IR) systems concepts and implementation. The Contractor shall include component designs, analyses, modeling and test evaluation of optical and IR sensors to determine their adequacy in their planned mission. The contractor shall attend and provide inputs to meetings relating to optical and IR sensor program planning and execution.

3.2.4 Manufacturing and Logistics Tasks

After COR review and concurrence of the launch and space vehicle design approach, objectives, and specification, the Contractor shall initiate fabrication, assembly, and processing operations of the space system structures, mechanisms, electronics, subassemblies, and AGE. These should include innovative methods if needed, such as composites. The Contractor shall continue to provide the engineering expertise required to prove that the implemented design is feasible, sound, and cost-effective.

3.2.4.1 Fabrication and Manufacturing Planning

The Contractor shall provide fabrication and manufacturing planning efforts that include: (i) identifying material control processes and sequence flows, (ii) preparing and submitting formal plans to the Government, (iii) requisitioning and procuring vendor-supplied equipment, tools, supplies, and materials, (iv) preparing dedicated production travelers, history jackets, and Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWIs), (v) establishing an effective system to prevent Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage to electronic components during the fabrication and manufacturing processes, and (vi) setting up the equipment and tooling necessary to manufacture space system structures, components, mechanisms, and subassemblies.

3.2.4.2 Fabrication, Assembly, and Ground Processing

The Contractor shall provide the personnel, facilities, equipment, tooling, and processes, and shall conduct the test and integration activities necessary to procure, fabricate, assemble, store, and process launch and space vehicle structures, mechanisms, electronics, wire harness, subassemblies, and AGE. The Contractor shall: (i) requisition and procure vendor-supplied equipment, tools, supplies, and materials, (ii) set up the necessary fabrication equipment and tooling, (iii) provide fabrication, assembly, processing and logistics services, (iv) perform structural and sensor alignments using optical metrology equipment, (v) adhere to applicable engineering drawings and blue prints during the assembly process, and (vi) account for all changes and revisions that affect the integrity of the assembled space systems.

3.2.4.3 Parts and Material

The Contractor shall receive, inventory, control, and disseminate piece parts and material. The Contractor's supply activities shall include: (i) physically receiving the incoming parts and material delivered to Building A59 by the NRL supply system, (ii) comparing the quantity and part number of received items against the original purchase order, (iii) operating a manufacturing inventory control system for managing, storing, and retrieving piece parts and materials, (iv) dispensing parts and material to technical personnel, and (v) verifying and accounting for Material Certification Reports. This task shall include interfacing with potential vendors for procurement purposes, analyzing equipment requirements with respect to availability and cost, and recommending the most expeditious and cost-effective means of satisfying equipment requirements. Government personnel shall be responsible for acceptance. Piece parts and materials shall be handled with strict accountability according to the applicable NRL policies for Government Furnished Property (GFP).

3.2.4.4 Computer Software and Hardware

The Contractor shall provide computer and information technology (IT) services limited to IT requirements related to taskings within this statement of work for NCST government computers and networks. The Contractor shall: (i) keep abreast of emerging software and hardware developments and enhancements and their potential applications to NCST mission-critical assignments; (ii) recommend, acquire, and implement hardware and software additions and upgrades to meet expanding and changing NCST computing capability and performance needs; and (iii) maintain and upgrade network communications equipment that support engineering and science related research and development. (Information Assurance)

3.2.4.5 Transportation

The Contractor, at the approval of the COR, shall transport space and hypersonic systems, subsystems, components, mechanisms, electronics and subassemblies to testing facilities and designated launch sites when government furnished transportation is unavailable. The Contractor shall assure that selected transportation methods can meet critical interim and final need dates and are cost-effective. Methods to ensure cost-effectiveness include preplanned competitive procurement for transportation services.

3.2.5 Launch and Space Vehicle Testing Tasks

The Contractor shall provide engineering expertise and technical research and development during the development, qualification, prototype, and acceptance tests conducted on launch, space, and hypersonic vehicle systems, subsystems, and components. The Contractor shall: (i) define test requirements; (ii) plan the verification tests required to prove design concepts, (iii) build test fixtures and prototypes; (iv) produce the required engineering documentation; (v) assist in the development of test criteria; (vi) perform test evaluations; (vii) submit test reports: and (viii) make design recommendations based on testing results.

3.2.5.1 Test Facility

The Contractor shall operate, maintain, and repair NRL test facilities including acoustic, electromagnetic interference (EMI), anechoic, very low earth orbit (VLEO), space robotics, vibration, and thermal vacuum test equipment, instrumentation, and support fixtures. The Contractor shall: (i) assist in acoustic, EMI, VLEO, space robotics, random vibration, pyroshock, and thermal vacuum testing of spacecraft components, subsystems, and systems; (ii) maintain and repair acoustic, EMI, anechoic, VLEO, space robotics, vibration, and thermal vacuum test equipment and instrumentation, (iii) design and fabricate test fixtures, and modify adapters to provide evolving interface and mounting methods; (iv) operate and maintain the environmental integrity of portable and stationary clean rooms used for launch and space vehicle testing. The Contractor shall conduct repairs and routine maintenance of facilities used to support aerospace and hypersonic engineering and testing efforts.

3.2.5.2 Aerospace Ground Equipment Development and Manufacturing The Contractor shall acquire or develop and manufacture AGE for use with prototype flight and ground systems, subsystems, and experiments. The Contractor shall compose an operating manual for manufactured AGE. (CDRL A014)

AGE may include: test fixtures and adapters; positioning, handling and lifting apparatus; environmentally-controlled containers for storage or shipping; special transportation vehicles for equipment, materials and crew; instrumentation, tools, devices, equipment and systems; power supplies, conditioners, regulators, and monitors; emergency back-up systems utilizing diesel, battery and other storage technologies; specialized technologies, equipment and systems for hardware material usage, handling, transportation and disposal; command and telemetry processing, handling and control equipment; a variety of computer and computational equipment, accessories and peripherals ranging from microprocessor modules and computer boards to integrated PC/workstation-based test systems and min-computer-based test systems; fuel handling, storage, control, and disposal apparatus, devices and equipment; standard instrumentation and process control equipment including power sources, voltmeters, scopes, frequency meters, spectrum analyzers, receivers, transmitters, signal generators, antennas and transmission components, wave guide, cable; and other standard tools and devices to facilitate manufacturing, test, operation, demonstration, and other checkouts.

3.2.6 Mission Assurance Tasks

The Contractor shall control product assurance including (i) design, (ii) review, and (iii) verification of practices and procedures intended to assure that the delivered flight and ground hardware/software meet performance requirements and will function for the intended lifetime of the mission. The Contractor shall develop mission assurance implementation plans, proactively engaging team members to ensure mission requirements are understood and will be satisfied, and evaluating and reviewing program documentation for mission success.

3.2.6.1 Quality Assurance Program

The Contractor shall provide a quality assurance (QA) program organization that shall be responsible for: (i) establishing conforming and non-conforming standards accounting for the unique structural requirements of NCST space systems; (ii) preparing, maintaining, and delivering itemized inventory listing, reports, and inspection reports for review and approval by cognizant Government engineers; (iii) maintaining tracking and accountability files of material received; (iv) generating and tracking Non-conforming Material Reports (NMRs); (v) defining and completing spacecraft build files; and (vi) providing buy-off packages which successfully demonstrate the proper disposition and status of all CCNs.

3.2.6.2 Mechanical and Electrical Inspection

The Contractor shall inspect aerospace system electronics, piece parts and structural components and subassemblies. Inspection shall consist of electrical, visual, dimensional, and/or optical inspection of all piece parts associated with NCST launch, hypersonic, and space vehicles. The Contractor shall employ Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) against all piece parts configured for assembly. The Contractor shall conduct NDT consisting of eddy current, ultrasonic, X-ray, and liquid penetrate disciplines for the purpose of identifying subsurface defects in delivered piece parts.

3.2.6.3 System Safety Assurance

The Contractor shall perform analyses and prepare documentation to provide payload safety and readiness reviews including (i) writing and/or reviewing Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA) (ii) develop, evaluate and review Hazard Reports (HR’s), (iii) develop, evaluate and review Material Usage Agreements (MUA’s), (iv) develop, evaluate and review Payload Safety Non-Compliance Reports and develop, evaluate and review Payload Safety Data Packages.

3.2.6.4 Contamination Control

The Contractor shall perform contamination control planning, analysis, assessment and reporting for aerospace hardware development. Subtasks shall include:

a) Determine contamination control requirements for sensitive payload hardware.

b) Develop contamination control plans and procedures for protecting sensitive hardware/instruments.

c) Develop analytical transport models and generate contamination hazards predictions.

d) Perform detailed environmental analyses for all activities/events related to the life of sensitive hardware and provide comparison with requirements.

e) Maintain cleanroom facilities as defined in MSFC-STD-246 and ISO 14644-1.

3.2.7 New Technology Development Tasks

The Contractor shall provide concept development, design, fabrication, assembly and test of prototype hardware for expansion into new space and hypersonic areas.

3.2.7.1 Concept Development

The Contractor shall provide personnel to generate concepts of space and hypersonic related technologies.

3.2.7.2 Design, Fabrication, Assembly and Test

The Contractor shall supply design expertise for the development and test of concepts that have a potential value to the space and hypersonic community.

3.2.7.3 Market Investigation and Development

The Contractor shall conduct trade studies, cost estimations, and marketing studies to determine the potential benefit of pursuing new technology developments, and provide assistance with the evaluation of new technology.

4.0 SECURITY

Contractor personnel assigned to this contract who require Top Secret/SCI access must have a favorably adjudicated DoD Tier 5 investigation; a final Top Secret security clearance, with eligibility of SCI prior to proposal submission. Contractor personnel assigned to this contract who require Top Secret access must have a favorably adjudicated DoD Tier 5 investigation; a final Top Secret security clearance prior to proposal submission. Contractor personnel, who require access to Secret information, must have a favorably completed Tier 3 investigation and a final Secret clearance prior to proposal submission.

Contractors issued a DoD interim secret security clearance may ONLY work on unclassified tasks as outlined in the SOW. Unclassified IA or IT positions are NOT authorized with a DoD issued interim secret clearance.

Contract Facility Security Officers (FSOs), and/or NRL CORs, are required to report immediately to Code 1230 any derogatory information regarding a contractor holding an interim Secret clearance, either on- or off-site. FSOs and NRL CORs shall also notify Code 1230 when a contractor’s interim or final clearance has been declined or revoked.

For Contractors working on unclassified task orders and performing at the locations listed in block 13, a favorably completed suitability determination and a submitted T3 investigation is required prior to the start of work. Individual installation access restrictions may apply.

All contractors (including subcontractors) identified in the Statement of Work shall supplement their current security practices by requiring any personnel involved in executing the contract to complete Government-sponsored and administered Operations Security (OPSEC) training, OPSE-1301 and any OPSEC…