Task 2-5 Instrument Systems Technical MGMT Sup.pdf

Omnibus Multidiscipline Engineering Services II

(OMES-II)

All deliverables and requirements must follow the guidelines in NNG17CR69C with no exceptions

Task Order Statement of Work (SOW) Date: 11 May 2021 Task Name: Instrument Systems Technical Management Support Task No. / Mod: 2/5 Task Monitor (TM): Redacted Contract number: NNG17CR69C Contract SOW Reference:

1. Function 3-Subsection C: Instrument Systems Engineering

2. Function 3-Subsection F: Detailed Design Services

a. Item 1: Optical Specific Tasks

b. Item 5: Detector Specific Tasks

c. Item 15: RF Specific Tasks

3. Function 3-Subsection L: Contamination And Coatings Engineering Services

a. Item 7: Space Environmental Coatings Testing and Management Specific Tasks

b. Item 8: Space Environmental Coatings Testing, Applications and Management Tasks

c. Item 9: Thin Films Specific Tasks

4. Function 3-Subsection N: Materials Engineering

CHANGE SUMMARY: Modified POP

I. Scope

a. Background

The Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Flight Project (FP) Instrument Systems Technical Management Team (IS-TMT) performs acquisition management, technical oversight, and full lifecycle support for the flight instrument elements over all JPSS missions (S-NPP and JPSS- 1/2/3/4) on behalf of the JPSS Flight Project. JPSS Flight Instrument Systems Technical Management Support specified within this task provides project management, engineering, science and technology support to the primary customers, JPSS Flight Project Instrument Systems Managers (ISM) and Instrument Managers (IM). The duty station for the core IS- TMT personnel is either at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), in a Resident Office located at one of the instrument manufacturers, or at the JPSS-2/3/4 spacecraft manufacturer.

The JPSS instrument manufacturing facilities are located at Harris Corp, Fort Wayne, IN;

Northrup Grumman, Azusa, CA; Raytheon, El Segundo, CA, and Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO. In addition to providing support at the instrument manufacturers, the IS-TMT will also

All deliverables and requirements must follow the guidelines in NNG17CR69C with no exceptions provide support at the SNPP/JPSS-1 spacecraft provider, Ball Aerospace in Boulder, CO, and the JPSS-2/3/4 spacecraft provider, Northrop Grumman-Innovation Systems (NG-IS) in Gilbert AZ.

The IST-MT supports all phases of the JPSS hardware development life cycle including: 1) requirements definition and trace, 2) preliminary and detailed/critical design, 3) procurements and manufacturing, 4) subsystem level integration and test, 5) system level integration, test, and troubleshooting, 6) instrument shipment, functional checkout, and integration into the satellite, 7) satellite level integration, test and shipment to the launch site,

8) support of launch and early spacecraft operations through deployment and commissioning of the satellite, and 9) post-launch support for anomaly resolution and sustaining engineering.

The IS-TMT is a diverse technical team with extensive knowledge in numerous science and engineering fields specific to the development, manufacturing, integration, test, verification, launch, and commissioning of spaceflight scientific instruments.

b. Summary of Work The contractor shall provide management and engineering technical services to oversee JPSS instrument development through operational deployment, including but not limited to the following:

1) Supporting in the planning, organizing, scheduling, managing and directing of efforts for instrument vendor material and piece part procurements, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, launch, on-orbit commissioning, and anomaly resolution of the JPSS Instruments.

2) Monitoring the instrument contractor(s) in execution of instrument build and test activities.

3) Participating in program status meetings, telecons, peer reviews, and major project reviews for JPSS Instruments, and appropriate spacecraft and observatory-level reviews and activities.

4) Participating in (internal) JPSS Instrument progress meetings; design reviews; test readiness reviews; anomaly boards; parts/material boards; etc as appropriate.

5) Supporting requirements definition, flow-down, validation and verification activities associated with the JPSS Instruments for JPSS-234 acquisition activities.

6) Reviewing verification plans and test procedures.

7) Supporting anomaly or problem resolution.

8) Reviewing instrument test data for specification compliance.

9) Participating in Test / Failure Review Boards for instruments, space and ground segments pertaining to the performance of the instrument.

10) Providing support to develop test equipment and methodologies for characterization of the JPSS instruments.

11) Supporting the development of test requirements and procedures

12) Supporting the design and manufacturing of test equipment, the deployment of test equipment to instrument contractor facilities; and test execution using the deployed test equipment.

13) Providing support for the instrument integration into the JPSS satellite system.

14) Providing support for the JPSS satellite integration and test with respect to the instruments.

15) Providing support for the JPSS shipment to the launch site and preparation for launch.

16) Providing support for the JPSS launch and on-orbit operations.

17) Providing support for the JPSS Mission Readiness including but not limited to:

ground system testing, instrument simulator development and delivery, mission rehearsals and operation procedure development with respect to the instruments.

18) Monitoring and reviewing on-orbit instrument performance.

19) Supporting on-orbit anomaly investigation, developing anomaly mitigations, and identifying consequences and mitigations for the current JPSS instrument builds.

20) Preparing and presenting technical information for technical meetings / reviews / briefings

21) Analyzing and assessing configuration, design, and procedural changes submitted to the Project change control boards;

22) Identifying risk elements and developing and executing mitigation steps

23) Participating in the JPSS Flight Project Level and JPSS Instrument risk boards.

24) Providing instrument unique technical services that include but are not limited to:

a. Optical Engineering

b. Detector Engineering

c. Optical coating engineering

d. Focal Plane Array engineering

e. Cryogenic Engineering

25) Analyzing contractor cost, schedule and technical performance.

26) Supporting the development of contract document modifications

27) Supporting the technical evaluation of proposals.

28) Performing other technical services as needed and specified by the JPSS ISMs and

IMs.

Related duties shall include, but are not limited to:

1. Review and assessment of delivered documentation

2. Preparation for and participation in associated peer reviews and technical meetings

3. Adherence to and assessment of products against applicable processes and standards as specified in section XII of the OMES II SOW.

4. Adherence to and assessment of products against applicable contractual documentation (e.g. vendor Statements of Work [SOWs], Contract Data Requirements Lists [CDRLs], Satellite Requirements Documents [SRDs], etc.) as configured in the JPSS Management Information System (jpssmis.gsfc.nasa.gov)

5. Support of spacecraft operations

6. Evaluation of artifacts for requirements verification and sell-off

7. Coordination and resolution of technical issues with other JPSS personnel representing assorted technical disciplines (e.g. electrical, mechanical, thermal, etc.)

and interests (e.g. operations, ground system, simulators, etc.)

8. Participation in reviews and disposition of analyses generated by NASA Independent Review Teams.

9. Provide an Instrument Status Report (ISR) Members of the OMES II IS-TMT shall provide a regular status report focused on the instrument production in their assigned area of oversight/insight. Regular working members of the team will provide a weekly status report unless they have taken leave for the week. Non-regular workers will generate a report providing status on their assigned activity, on a weekly basis during the assignment. The status will be made available to the element lead engineers/managers as specified by the JPSS Project.

The ISR is not a CDRL and will not be tracked at the contract level.

c. Required skills/knowledge The contractor shall staff this work item with the appropriate skill mix and staffing level to maintain a sufficient level of oversight and insight to ensure that the JPSS instrument requirements are fulfilled by the instrument manufacturers. The required skills and knowledge to successfully execute this Task Order are contained within the OMES II SOW and are identified within this Task Order SOW on the first page under Contract SOW Reference.

The IS-TMT staff will be supporting the government in oversight of JPSS instrument contractor’s production and deployment of the JPSS instruments along with providing insight and recommendations to the government team on resolution of manufacturing and operational issues. To provide these services, the IS-TMT is required to have Instrument Subject Matter Experts (ISME) with extensive knowledge and experience in instrument engineering (mechanical, optical, detectors, electrical, systems, software, contamination control, and materials), manufacturing, science, and project management. It is expected that the IS-TMT staff will have: 15-20 years of experience in spaceflight instrument development, production and operations, ten years or more experience in building spaceflight hardware under a NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center contract or program, and five years or more of experience in working on the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) suite of instruments (VIIRS, CrIS, OMPS, ATMS, CERES and Libera). In addition to the general requirements listed above, the staff shall have:

1. Experience in coordinating stakeholder teams to define engineering interfaces and technical processes

2. Experience with mission readiness preparation and post-launch operations

3. Experience in collaborating with spacecraft and instrument supplier technical personnel to investigate and resolve issues

4. Knowledge of systems engineering and integration tools

5. Knowledge of flight systems engineering information management

6. Experience documenting and reporting discrepancies

7. Experience documenting and reporting risks

8. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for communicating technical information to personnel of assorted technical backgrounds

9. Knowledge of configuration management principles and experience with using related tools

II. Period of Performance

(Tasks will be issued with no more than 12 month periods of performance unless otherwise justified and approved)

The period during which the work for this task shall be performed is from task award thru June 30, 2022.

III. Subtask Description the more frequent instrument manufacturer staff turnover. To provide the stability needed in the IS-TMT staff for the success of JPSS, the contractor shall minimize IS-TMT turnover with the exception of performance issues and maximize the retention of IS-TMT staff.

b. Configuration Management

Systems and documents will be covered under the JPSS Flight Project Configuration Management Plan.

c. Facilities See Work Location and Security Requirements below.

d. Risk Management and Best Practices

The contractor shall manage schedule, cost, and technical risk through monitoring and reporting of progress and performance metrics, identifying issues well in advance of negative consequences, recommending corrective action to the TM, and implementing corrective actions with the compliance of the TM.

e. Performance Metrics

The work performed for this task will be evaluated by the TM based on the technical merit.

The TM shall develop detailed performance metrics that shall reflect the contractor’s performance in meeting research analysis, specific mission requirements, deliverables and delivery schedule, and the contractor’s cost. Technical evaluation of the task performance is a subjective combination of performance metrics, technical quality of deliverables, cost control, significant events, innovations and meeting requirements set forth in the SOW.

f. Government Furnished Facilities, Equipment, Software and Other Resources

The Government will provide personal computers, account access to government-furnished workstations, office accommodations, and facility support (including phones) at the government work site(s).

Execution of this task may require access to other contractor proprietary information.

Company-to-company non-disclosures agreements (NDAs) may be required.

g. Quality Assurance Requirements (See Clause I.1 1852.216-80 TASK ORDERING PROCEDURE (d) (4) and QA plan)

The contractor providing technical services shall comply with all CMMI Level 2 processes established for the Project and deliverable products. Applicable requirements include, but not limited to:

1. NPR 7120.5D NASA Space Flight Program and Project Management Requirements

2. NPR 7123.1A NASA Systems Engineering Processes and Requirements

3. GPR 7120.1C Project Management

4. GPR 7120.5A Systems Engineering

VI. ODC (Travel and Procurement)

(See I.1 1852.216-80 TASK ORDERING PROCEDURE d(6), please provide a BOE for all proposed ODC’s to determine the reasonableness)

Monthly Subtask Report Spreadsheet

The contractor shall provide a break out of hours and costs by close of business on the 15th of each month to the Contract Officer, Contract Resource Analyst, and the Task Monitor. The report spreadsheet shall include current period hours, costs, cumulative-to-date hours and costs, and cumulative costs with a one-month cost plan. When needed, the contractor shall make adjustments to the distribution of costs, layout of the report and change reportable elements as specified by the Task Monitor and/or the Contract Resource Analyst.

IX. Security Requirements The contractor shall comply with Information Technology Security procedures and requirements as defined by NPR 2810.1A in the performance of this task. In addition, the contractor shall comply with all applicable federal rules and regulations and agency directives.

The Contractor shall adhere to project requirements regarding ITAR related information, as controlled by the ITAR, 22 CFR 120-130, by the U.S. Department of State. Any transfer of controlled information to a foreign person or entity requires an export license issued by the U.S.

Department of State or an ITAR exemption to the license requirement prior to the export or transfer.

This task does not involve any handling of classified data.

X. Safety

The OMES-II Safety/Mission Assurance Officer shall:

• Ensure all contractor personnel understand their safety responsibilities and follow safe practices for all lab and office operations.

• Ensure branch training requirements for contractor employees are implemented.

• Attend safety related training applicable to the operations under their area of responsibility.

The contractor personnel shall:

• Follow safety requirements when performing any task, keeping their workplace in a safe manner.

• Attend all required training, set forth by the OMES-II Safety/Mission Assurance Officer, ensuring certifications are current.

XI. Data Rights

This SOW shall adhere to the following Data Rights clause, as stated in this contract: “the default Data Rights clause under this contract is FAR 52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA-GENERAL as modified by NASA FAR Supplement 1852.227-14-Alternate II and Alternate III and GSFC 52.227-90. Any exceptions to this clause will be covered by FAR 52.227-17 RIGHTS IN DATA-SPECIAL WORKS as modified by NASA FAR Supplement 1852.227-17, and, if applicable, GSFC 52-227.93.”

XII. Applicable Documents In the performance of this task, the contractor shall comply with the Applicable Documents and Specifications section of the OMES II SOW.

XIII. References

a. Not Applicable