Statement of Work TISTEF Laser Testing.pdf

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)/PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Laser Atmospheric Propagation Test at TISTEF

1.0 Background

The Devices, Sensors & Materials Research & Development Branch (Code 1512) of the Science and Technology Division (Code 151) of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport is to measure InfraRed (IR) laser propagation through the maritime atmosphere. NUWC is developing a capability to remotely generate underwater sound from the air. The feasibility of this project relies on understanding and mitigating the optical energy loss as the laser propagates through the atmosphere such that sufficient optical energy is deposited onto the water surface to generate the acoustic signal. Laser propagation must therefore be measured under high humidity atmospheric conditions similar to that above the sea surface. Optoacoustic transduction requires testing at an open-air test facility that can accommodate laser beam propagation over distance within maritime atmospheric conditions.

1.1 Places of Performance

The test is to be conducted at the contractor’s facility, the Townes Institute Science and Technology Experimentation Facility (TISTEF) Center for Directed Energy at the University of Central Florida (UCF), Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida.

1.2 Authorized Users

This contract is applicable to the Laser Transduction Laboratory (LTL) of the Sensors and SONAR Department, Code 15, of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, RI. The Requiring Department codes that are authorized to use the contract/task order are

NUWC 1512.

1.3 Sponsors

Office of Naval Research (ONR)

1.4 Types of Funding

Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Navy (RDT&EN)

2.0 Scope

The contractor shall provide a test facility and services in support of a Government two-week test of IR laser beam propagation under maritime atmospheric conditions. The work will involve controlled unclassified information (CUI).

2.1 Program or Systems Supported

SS1501 Laser Sensors & Systems

3.0 Applicable Documents

The contractor shall perform the tasking required in Section 4.0 in accordance with (IAW) the below Applicable Documents (ADs).

NUMBER TITLE

REVISION/

DATE

APPLICABLE

SOW TASK

3.1 DoD Issuances

3.1.1 N/A

3.2 Navy Issuances

3.2.1 Test Plan ALL

3.3 Industry Standards

3.3.1 ANSI Z136.1 Safe Use of Lasers 2022 ALL

3.3.2 ANSI Z136.6 Safe Use of Lasers Outdoors 2015 ALL

4.0 Technical Requirements

The contractor shall assist in test planning, and coordinate obtaining all the necessary approvals and test plans. The contractor shall prepare the facility for range tests, configure any required backstops, weather instruments, and end-stations supporting test operations as described in the test plan. The contractor shall provide daily support labor for testing operations on the range and provide operational supplies throughout the test. The contractor shall collect measured weather data and provide daily and/or at the end of testing.

4.1 Test Preparation

In accordance with the Applicable Documents in Section 3.0 and using GFI in Section 6.0, the contractor shall:

4.1.1 Assist in preparation of operational planning and test plan document generation.

4.1.2 Coordinate obtaining all the necessary approvals and test plans required for the test campaign.

4.1.3 Prepare facility for range tests. Configure any required backstops, weather instruments, and end-stations for testing operations in accordance with test documents. Required materials and supplies shall be ordered on a schedule such that materials will be onsite and setup in accordance test plan prior to NUWC test team arrival for the start of testing.

Mobile labs, end stations, and equipment for test configuration shall be setup in accordance with test plan. Weather stations shall be deployed and their operation verified prior to the test campaign. The Contractor shall ensure that electrical power infrastructure is available to run all test equipment.

4.2 Test Execution Support

In accordance with the Applicable Documents in Section 3.0 and using GFI in Section 6.0, the contractor shall:

4.2.1 Provide daily support labor for testing operations on the range over the duration of the test campaign. Assist in unloading and setting up equipment. Assist in loading, packing, and shipping equipment.

4.2.2 Collect measured weather data and provide data daily or at the end of testing. Adjust schedules to accommodate inclement weather impacting the ability to safely operate and work on the range. In accordance with Environmental Health and Safety policy, laser operations shall not commence in the rain.

Deliverable: (CDRL A001)

4.2.3 Provide operational support services and supplies throughout testing. This shall include coordination of all operations onsite throughout the test event; interface with the safety offices at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC); and assist in troubleshooting any issues affecting test operations that arise during the test period. The contractor shall record log of observations with respect to test operation and logistics. The log and weather data shall be provided to NUWC.

Deliverable: (CDRL A001)

5.0 Progress Reports

N/A

5.1 Contract Status Report

N/A

5.2 Training

5.2.1 The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor employees assisting with the test have completed the appropriate Laser Safety Training.

6.0 Government Furnished Information

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

Number Title Applicable SOW Task

Number

6.1 Test Plan: Laser Atmospheric Propagation ALL

7.0 Government Furnished Property

No Government Furnished Property (GFP) is required.

8.0 Quality Surveillance and Performance Standards

N/A

9.0 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility Requirements

N/A

10.0 Security Compliance

10.1 Program Protection

SECURITY: All Contractor personnel shall adhere to the Security provisions of 32 CFR Part 117

– National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and the security requirements of the attached DD254. While performing work at a Government Facility, Contractor personnel shall comply with the security regulations of the host facility. Applicable FAR, DFARS, NMCARS clauses, and NAVSEA text shall be adhered to in the performance of this contract. Security incidents shall be promptly reported through the companies Facility Security Officer (FSO), to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), and the Cognizant Security Office to NUWCDIVNPT Security.

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) including Legacy FOUO and Covered Defense Information (meeting the definition of 48 CFR 252.204–7012(a)) generated and/or provided under this contract shall be marked and safeguarded as specified in DoD Instruction 5200.48, CUI available at:

https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/520048p.PDF. Any product containing Covered Defense Information shall be assigned a distribution statement (distribution statements B through F) in accordance with DoDI 5230.24 (Distribution Statements on Technical Documents); and DoDI 5230.24, Enclosure 3 Procedures, available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/523024p.pdf

INFORMATION SECURITY: If the work is performed at the Contractor's facility, the Contractor shall implement and maintain security procedures and controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified information and controlled unclassified information (CUI) and to control distribution of CUI in accordance with National Industrial Security Program

Operating Manual (NISPOM) codifying 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM Rule, and SECNAV M- 5510.36B. If the work is performed at the Government's facility, the Contractor shall comply with facility policy.

CUI INCIDENT REPORTING AND RESPONSE: The Contractor shall promptly report any unauthorized, inadvertent, or illegal release or disclosure of CUI to the Contracting Officer’s Representative / Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), Procuring Contracting Officer, and the Security Office. Contractor personnel shall coordinate this effort through the relevant industry site FSO.

PUBLIC RELEASE: Any controlled unclassified information pertaining to this contract shall not be released for public dissemination, including posting to any social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter, unless it has been approved for public release by appropriate U.S.

Government authority. Proposed public releases shall be submitted for approval prior to release through the appropriate U.S. Government Office.

10.2 Operations Security (OPSEC)

N/A

10.3 Electronic Spillage

Electronic Spillage (ES) is defined as a situation where information of higher classification than a system is authorized to process is introduced into that system, intentionally or otherwise. If a Contractor is determined to be responsible for an ES, all direct and indirect costs incurred by the Government for ES remediation will be charged to the Contractor.