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Naval Research Laboratory 4555 Overlook Avenue SW

Washington DC, 20375-5329 Code 5745

Directed Energy Effects, Phenomenology, and Statistical Research (DEEPSTAR) Statement of Work (SOW)

02 August 2023

Contract:

RTOP #: N00173xxxxxx

TO: N00173xxxxxxx

Directed Energy Effects, Phenomenology, and Statistical Research

(DEEPSTAR)

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Objective

3.0 Requirements/Scope

3.1 Theory, Modeling, and Simulation:

Theory for Electromagnetic Time-Reversal (TR) Sensing Techniques

Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Modeling for DE/EW/EA systems

3.2 Design of Experiments, Laboratory Measurements, and Data Analysis

Iterative TR Techniques and TR Pulse Compression (TRPC) techniques

Ultrashort Pulse Laser (USPL) Techniques

Laboratory HPM effects testing

3.3 System and Source Development

Solid-state, High-Peak Output Voltage Pulse Generators

3.4 Field Testing Support

3.5 Program Support

3.6 Program Management

4.0 Travel

5.0 Deliverables

CDRL A001 Contractor’s On Site Labor Report

CDRL A002 Financial Status Report

CDRL A003 Technical Status Report

CDRL A004 Final Task Order Report

6.0 Security

7.0 References

1.0 Introduction

This Statement of Work (SOW) describes the engineering and technical services to be provided to the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Washington DC, Tactical Electronic Warfare Division (TEWD), Surface Electronic Warfare Systems Branch, High Power Microwave Technology Section. These services include a number of strongly interrelated tasks that vary significantly in technical scope, content, and deliverable products.

2.0 Objective

The objective of the Directed Energy Effects, Phenomenology, and Statistical Research

(DEEPSTAR) program is to engage in applied research and development of Directed Energy (DE) systems for Electronic Attack (EA) and Electronic Warfare (EW), and for threat simulator/surrogate use as described in the SOW. These DE systems are for defeat of adversary systems, and to investigate the ability of DE systems to affect sensitive electronics in order to provide tactical advantage to the warfighter. Additionally, the objective includes the investigation of methods to protect against adversary DE, EA, and EW systems. The DE effects on electronics include those induced by radiofrequency (RF), high-power microwave (HPM), millimeter wave (mmW), Terahertz, and laser sources.

These DE systems may be further categorized with respect to their bandwidths, such that they are comprised of: narrowband, wideband, and ultra-wideband sources. Investigation of DE effects on electronics includes determining the damage/disruption mechanisms in these affected electronics. The development of DE systems includes activities from conception, to design, to laboratory and field demonstration of systems, to transition to program offices, and partnering with industry. Basic DE research includes theoretical/analytical, numerical, and laboratory experimentation, and may involve collaboration with academia. Applied research will involve theoretical/analytical, numerical, laboratory experimentation, field experimentation, and may involve collaboration with other DOD components, and industry.

3.0 Requirements/Scope

The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to support NRL Science and Technology (S&T) programmatic initiatives as follows to support the work described below. Work completed in the tasking below has both classified and unclassified subtasks. Classified tasks will only be performed by individuals with a SECRET or higher clearance:

3.1 Theory, Modeling, and Simulation:

The contractor shall apply known theoretical techniques (e.g. electromagnetic theory, theory of wave propagation in enclosures, circuit theory, signals and systems, and probability and statistics to model electric fields and induced voltages on targets due to DE Weapon (DEW) waveforms in selected facilities, and/or on selected electronic systems and components. Results are intended to guide experimental design and corroborate experimental results. These results will guide system development efforts.

The contractor shall perform numerical/computer simulations both in full-wave electromagnetic simulation, circuit-based simulation, and general numerical modeling in MATLAB, etc. Using these simulations, the contractor shall determine the phenomenology of effects of interest to the DEEPSTAR program, and provide pre-experiment verification of waveform interaction with electronics and facilities. In addition to the general tasking described, specific theory, modeling, and simulation requirements include:

Theory for Electromagnetic Time-Reversal (TR) Sensing Techniques

The contractor shall develop the underlying mathematical theory for TR sensing techniques for the realization of real-time waveform estimation for optimal electromagnetic coupling to electronics. The underlying theory for TR sensing and optimal waveform design was developed in [1, 2] as well as the underlying theory for performing iterative TR techniques on accelerating targets for which NRL has a U.S. patent [3]. Additionally, the contractor shall provide general theoretical assistance and updates regarding existing theory. In addition to routine laboratory reporting of technical activities related to this task, the contractor shall document findings from the theory, modeling, and simulation activities in quarterly technical and annual technical reports according to Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) A002 and A004.

Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Modeling for DE/EW/EA systems

The contractor shall perform CAD modeling for DE source and systems design and integration using SolidWorks, or a functionally equivalent software suite.

3.2 Design of Experiments, Laboratory Measurements, and Data Analysis

The contractor shall fabricate, set-up, and/or prepare experiments to verify techniques determined theoretically, in simulation, or by other means (e.g., past experience). This will include the purchase of materials needed to conduct these experiments. Additionally, the contractor shall execute the tests, and collect and analyze the data. The tasks may rely on the use of government furnished information and equipment (GFI/GFE). In addition to the general tasking described, specific experimental design, measurement, and analysis requirements include:

Iterative TR Techniques and TR Pulse Compression (TRPC) techniques

Iterative TR Techniques

The contractor shall design, fabricate, test, and analyze the results of experiments related to iterative TR techniques including decomposition of the time-reversal operator (DORT, from the French acronym), pulse inversion (PI), and iterative TR techniques for moving targets as described in Section 3.1.1 and in [4-9]. Other techniques include specialized antenna design for DORT techniques such as described in [10].

TRPC Techniques

NRL has developed and patented a technology called a TRPC cavity. The theory and operation of TRPC cavities and relevant patents can be found in [11-19]. The contractor shall design, fabricate, test, and measure the results from TRPC cavities according to the needs of specific DEEPSTAR programs.

Ultrashort Pulse Laser (USPL) Techniques

The contractor shall operate NRL Code 5745’s USPL for EW countermeasures and EA.

This USPL was acquired in 2018. It is a 1030 nanometer USPL with a pulse repetition rate of 10 kilohertz, and pulse energy of 75 milli-joules. It is a highly specialized piece of equipment developed for NRL by Trumpf Scientific Lasers. Additionally, the contractor shall design experiments that make use of the USPL in terms of HPM applications.

Laboratory HPM effects testing

The contractor shall perform HPM effects testing on a variety of targets consisting of both direct injection testing (also called ‘benchtop’ testing), testing in the anechoic chamber (also called ‘free space’ testing), and testing in a gigahertz transverse electromagnetic (GTEM) cell.

Benchtop HPM and EW effects testing will consist primarily of designing, fabricating, and analyzing the data from surrogate, and actual, RF and microwave receiver systems, though other devices may also be tested. Free space testing may consist of a wide variety of targets including unmanned aerial systems (UASs), computers and network equipment, industrial control equipment, radar equipment, and other devices. GTEM cell testing will consist of similar targets to those of free space testing, but subject to the space and freedom of movement restrictions of a smaller test volume.

The contractor shall prepare devices under test for effects testing evaluation. The contractor shall be responsible for configuring the devices under test (DUTs) for testing. The contractor shall be responsible for instrumentation and collection of performance data from the device under test. The contractor shall be responsible for evaluation of the device under test response due to the DE waveforms. The contractor shall design, procure components, and construct any materials required to prepare devices under test for evaluation.

3.3 System and Source Development

The contractor shall support the design, fabrication, and testing of novel DE systems and sources. This work includes design and fabrication of power supplies, drive systems/circuity, DE sources, and antennas and associated matching networks. The contractor shall test these DE sources and provide analysis on system performance.

Solid-state, High-Peak Output Voltage Pulse Generators

The contractor shall design and develop high-peak output voltage pulse generators use drift-step recovery diodes (DSRDs), other silicon and/or silicon-carbide opening switches

(SOSs) as described in [21-24], and other solid-state technologies including, but not limited to, non-linear transmission lines, to create the high power output pulses.

3.4 Field Testing Support

The contractor shall support and execute testing with GFE available at offsite locations including but not limited to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Wallops Island, White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), Naval Air Warfare Center China Lake (NAWCCL), and the Patuxent (Pax) River Naval Air Station. The contractor shall prepare NRL equipment to execute testing. The contractor shall support test planning, equipment design, data collection, analysis and documentation related to offsite testing.

3.5 Program Support

The contractor shall provide individuals to compile, analyze, and present cost data for material, touch labor, and systems engineering/program management activities, among other activities as necessary, in monthly labor and financial reports according to CDRL A001 and A003.

3.6 Program Management

Resource Management Support is an onsite NRL task; the contractor shall provide technical and administrative support in the preparation of technical briefings and presentations, the development of work plans, annotation and promulgation of action items resulting from meetings and general programmatic support. The contractor shall certify all project and program actions are tracked and documented and that the documentation is available to specified program and project participants. The contractor shall provide support for the planning, negotiation, and implementation of meetings, conferences, and seminars. Contractor efforts shall include the planning and execution of these events including, but not limited to, event planning, securing meeting venues and facilities, acquiring required equipment, meeting management, and execution of the agenda and event management.

4.0 Travel

This task may involve field tests and mission critical conference attendance. The estimated travel requirements per year under this task order are as follows in table 4.1:

Table 4.1 – Travel Details

Origin/Destination # of People # of Days # of Trips

NRL/NSWCDD 6 3 9

DEPS Symposium 6 10 6

CBD 6 3 16

Other Local 6 3 30

Pax River 6 3 30

5.0 Deliverables

CDRL A001 Contractor’s On Site Labor Report CDRL A002 Financial Status Report CDRL A003 Technical Status Report CDRL A004 Final Task Order Report

6.0 Security

Contractor personnel assigned to this task order who require Top Secret/SCI access must have a favorably adjudicated DoD Tier 5 investigation and a final Top Secret security clearance with eligibility of SCI prior to submission. Contractor personnel assigned to this contract who require Top Secret access must have a favorably adjudicated DoD Tier 5 investigation and a final Top Secret security clearance prior to submission. Contractor personnel who require access to Secret information must have a favorably completed Tier 3 investigation and a final Secret clearance prior to 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 information regarding a contractor holding an interim Secret clearance, either on- or off-site. Furthermore, 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 8, a favorably completed suitability determination and a submitted T3 investigation is required prior to the start of work. Individual installation access restrictions may apply.

Contractor personnel performing any function designated as a component of the Cyber Security Work Force (CSWF), and/or having privileged user access to NRL information systems and/or networks will require background investigations as specified in SECNAV M-5510.30.

Contractors with privileged access shall meet the training and certification requirements specified in SECNAV M-5239.2. A submitted DoD Tier 5 Investigation is required for all with privileged access. Personnel performing these duties must be identified as such on all badge and visit request submissions.

All contractors (including subcontractors) identified in the SOW 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 guidance that may pertain to the project.

7.0 References

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[3] J. Kim, T. W.; Cheney, Margaret, "Technique for focusing waves on moving objects," United States Patent US10560192B2, 2018.

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