Statement of Work N6660421Q0517.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

(SOW)

Determination of Relationship between Oceanographic Features and Deep Scattering Layer Biology – Deep Sea Data Collection

PR No. 1300923111

1.0 Background

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWC Newport) requires at sea data collection of deep scattering layer biology. This must include data collected from a remotely operated vehicle based on a surface ship, utilizing a SIMRAD EK80 multi-beam fisheries echo sounder, variable light sources, and oceanographic conductivity-temperature-depth sensor. In addition, NUWC Newport requires a deep sea (1000 meters +) housing system with surface telemetry for a NUWC Newport owned ME20F-SH ultra-low-light camera. This data collection will occur once during the year. In addition to data collection, NUWC Newport requires appropriate preparation, development, and planning for sea tests and analysis of data collected. Additional analysis of previously collected or publicly available data may be required to fully assess relationships between oceanographic features and deep scattering layer biology. The work will support further understanding of conditions that will likely lead to aggregations of deep scattering layer animals.

1.1 Funding Type: RDT&E

1.2 Sponsor: Office of Naval Research

1.3 Places of Performance: University of Rhode Island, Bermuda Institute for Ocean

Sciences

1.4 Authorized User: Code 85

2.0 Scope

In support of the NUWC Newport and Office of Naval Research project, “Constraining the Relationship between Oceanographic Features and Deep Scattering Layer Biology,” the contractor shall prepare, develop, complete, and subsequently conduct data analysis of at sea data collection of biological oceanographic data relevant to deep scattering layer biology at 200-2000 meters depth. The at sea data collection shall be no longer than 14 days duration and located near the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) Research Station in June- July 2021.

3.0 Applicable Documents

N/A

4.0 Technical Requirements

The Government program has an interest in ensuring that the contractor involves, teaches, and mentors students associated with the tasking.

4.1 Preparation for at sea data collection

The Government shall provide minimum requirements for the sea test data set in advance of sea test planning as Sea Test Plan & Requirements, GFI 6.1.

The Contractor shall develop test procedures for field data collection using the GFI 6.1. The Test Procedures shall include timing, experiments to be conducted, logistical plans, and requirements for equipment. The contractor shall follow specific requirements and guidelines provided in GFI

6.1. The Test Procedures and test dates shall be submitted to the Government for approval

(CDRL A001: DI-NDTI-80603A).

The Contractor shall provide necessary equipment to collect data that fulfill the scientific objectives during the sea test, as described in GFI 6.1 and the Contractor Test Procedure.

The Contractor shall deliver all equipment to the testing site, the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences.

4.2 Performance of at sea data collection

Upon receipt of Government approved test plan (to include Government approved test date), GFI 6.1, perform at sea data collection at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences.

4.3 Data analysis of at sea data collection

The Contractor shall provide the Government an overview of the obtained data for review and approval. The overview shall be submitted during the at-sea data collection at least every three days during the sea test as a running log. (CDRL A002: DI-MISC-80508B).

Upon the Government’s approval of the sea test dataset, the Contractor shall perform analysis of data collected in a manner that fulfils the scientific objectives. (CDRL A003: DI-NDTI-80809B)

Following the completion of testing, the Contractor shall maintain regular telephone or in-person bi-weekly meetings with the Government regarding the progress of data analysis. (CDRL A004:

DI-ADMN-81313A)

NOTE:

The Contractor shall obtain permission from the Government prior to publicly releasing any material associated with this contract.

The Contractor shall obtain permission from the Government prior to including the NUWCDIVNPT personnel in any material published from the data associated with this contract, as well as any analysis products.

5.0 Progress Reports

The Contractor shall prepare a Contractor’s Status Report that indicates the progress of work, status of the program(s), and existing or potential problem areas for all assigned tasks. The Contractor shall submit the Contract Summary Report for the same timeframe as each invoice submitted in the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). (CDRL A005: DI-MGMT-81991)

6.0 Government Furnished Information

The following Government Furnished Information (GFI) will be made available under this purchase order.

6.1 Sea Test Plan and Requirements