SPACECRAFT ENGINEERING
ACA After Contract Award
AGE Aerospace Ground Equipment
ATC Attitude Control System
CAP Contractor Acquired Property
CCN Configuration Change Notice
CDR Critical Design Review
CDRL Contract Data Requirements List
CG Center of Gravity
COR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative
EAC Estimated At Completion
ECN Engineering Change Notice
ERN Engineering Release Notice
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
ETC Estimated to Complete
GFE Government Furnished Equipment
GFM Government Furnished Material
GFP Government Furnished Parts
GSE Ground Support Equipment
ICD Interface Control Drawings
IOC Initial Operational Capability
LACE Low Power Atmospheric Compensation Experiment
LV Launch Vehicle
MIS Management Information System
MLI Multi Layer Installation
MOI Moment of Inertia
MSR Monthly Status Report
MWI Manufacturing Work Instructions
NCST Naval Center for Space Technology
NDI Non-Destructive inspection
NDT Non-Destructive Testing
NMR Non-Conforming Material Report
NRL Naval Research Laboratory
OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Administration
PDR Preliminary Design Review
PL Payload
PM Program Manager
QA Quality Assurance
RCS Reaction Control System
S/C Spacecraft
SCIF Sensitive Compartmental Information Facility
SEALAR Sea Launch and Recovery
SED Spacecraft Engineering Department
SETS Spacecraft Engineering Technical Services
SLD Shuttle Launch Dispenser
SOW Statement of Work
SV Space Vehicle
TCS Thermal Control System
TDP Technical Data Package
TVAC Thermal Vacuum
WBS Work Breakdown Structure
TERM DEFINITIONS
AEROSPACE GROUND EQUIPMENT (AGE) - The Aerospace Ground Equipment refers to equipment required to process, handle, support, test, maintain or launch the flight element of the space system. This includes for example, vehicles, equipment, tools, etc., used to fuel, service, transport and hoist, repair, overhaul, assemble, disassemble, test, inspect, or otherwise maintain the flight equipment and may include storage facilities and checkout stations for flight readiness verification. It may also include safety and protective elements when these are not integral to the launch platform or test site facilities. It also includes all efforts associated with the design, development, and production of aerospace ground equipment.
LAUNCH VEHICLE (LV) - The launch vehicle refers to the prime means for providing initial thrust on placing a space vehicle into its operational environment. This includes, for example, the structure, propulsion, guidance and control payload shroud and all other installed equipment integral to the launch vehicle as an entity within itself. It also includes the design, development, and production of mockup prototype and operational units.
ORBIT INJECTION/DISPENSER - The orbit injection/dispenser refers to that equipment which performs the function of placing orbital objects in the planned orbital path. This includes, for example, the structure, propulsion instrumentation and stage interface separation subsystem, and other equipment necessary to provide the orbit injection/dispenser as an entity within itself for integration with other space system elements. It also includes all design, development, production and assemble efforts to provide mockup prototype and operational entities.
PAYLOAD (PL) - The payload refers to that equipment provided for special purposes in addition to the normal equipment integral to the spacecraft. This includes, for example, experimental equipment place onboard the vehicle, communications, displays and instrumentation, telemetry equipment and other equipment that is specifically mission-oriented to collecting data for future planning and operational purposes. It also includes all design development and production and assembly effort to provide the payload equipment as discrete entities for integration with the space system.
SPACE SYSTEM - The space system refers to the complex of hardware, data services, and facilities required to develop and produce the capability for the placement, operation, and recovery of vehicles in space. The space system includes launch vehicles, space vehicles, support equipment, and other elements necessary to provide an operational space system.
SPACE VEHICLE (SV) - The space vehicle refers to a complete vehicle or group of vehicles placed in space. It includes the design, development, and production of mockup prototype and operational units. This includes, for example, spacecraft (or re-entry vehicle as appropriate), payload, propulsion module, and orbit injection/dispenser.
SPACECRAFT (S/C) - The spacecraft refers to the principal operating space vehicle which serves as a housing or platform for carrying a payload and other mission-oriented equipment into space. This element includes, for example, the structure/spaceframe, electrical power and distribution, attitude controls, command and control and other equipment homogeneous to the spacecraft. It also includes all design, development, production, and assembly effort to provide a mockup prototype operational spacecraft.
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This statement of work (SOW) establishes contractor tasks related to the space system, design and development responsibilities for the Spacecraft Engineering Department (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 tasks to support the definition, development, assembly, test, and integration of space systems. These spacecraft engineering technical services (SETS) extend from mission concept and feasibility planning through the on-orbit Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for Naval space systems and shall include: (i) defining systems requirement based on overall mission objectives; (ii) conducting detailed mechanical and structural studies and analyses; (iii) designing and testing hardware to achieve optimal operational space systems; and (iv) providing launch and mission operations support.
1.1 NCST Mission Background
The Naval Research Laboratory (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 Naval Center for Space Technology
(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 support Naval missions." The NCST has
been designated the lead laboratory for Navy space programs.
Principle 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.
The SED of NCST is responsible for designing and building spacecraft platforms in support of Navy missions and providing transfer vehicles to inject these spacecraft into their unique mission orbits. 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, and hardware expertise in structures and mechanisms, attitude control systems, propulsion and reaction control systems, thermal control 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.
1.2.1 Scope of the SOW
This statement of Work (SOW) defines the technical and managerial tasks required to accomplish the Sustaining Engineering (SE) required for the continued development and maintenance of space systems. The contractor must maintain and operate existing equipment and develop components that will be integrated into advanced DoD systems.
The contractor shall provide personnel, supplies, materials, equipment, and administration, other than that which is stated as Government furnished, and shall provide the engineering support required to develop, document, maintain, and enhance NRL space systems/subsystems, communication systems, tracking systems, and other related equipment and systems. This SOW incorporates Mil-Standard 88 I Appendix F, which describes the levels, elements, and components of a space system.
This SOW defines the scope of the SETS
technical effort required of the Contractor. This effort includes the tasks
listed below:
• Space Systems Engineering
• Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis
• Launch and Space Vehicle Testing
• Manufacturing
• Facilities and Logistics Support
• New Technology Development
The Contractor shall provide space system engineering and technical services that include: (i) providing conceptual design of spaceflight structures, mechanisms, subassemblies, and Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), (ii) providing space vehicle prototype, fabricating, assembling, and processing services; (iii) developing, testing, maintaining space vehicle propulsion systems, attitude control systems (ACS), and thermal control systems (TCS); (iv) supporting design verification and environmental testing activities; and (v) designing and integrating electromechanical interfaces between NCST space vehicles and various launch vehicles (manned and unmanned). The Contractor shall apply these capabilities while supporting NCST mission goals and objectives.
1.2.2 Secondary Objective
The Contractor shall provide mechanical and electromechanical design, development, fabrication, assembly, test, integration, inspection, and maintenance support services for all new and modified space system structures, mechanisms and subassemblies. The Contractor shall make maximum use of existing structures, mechanisms and subsystems that have already been developed.
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 shall be considered a superseding requirement.
2.1 Military Specifications and Standards
Document Number Description
DoD-STD- 100 Engineering Drawing Practices
MIL-STD-490A Specification Practices
MIL-T-31000 General Specification for Technical Data Packages
2.2 Program Documents
The contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of the following specifications, standards, and publications as they apply to the tasks defined herein.
Document Number Description
STC-D-00 1 D Spacecraft Product Assurance Program Plan
SSD-D-004A Drawing Requirements Manual
SSD-D-005H Configuration Management Plan
2.3 Non-Government Documents
Document Number Description
ANSI Y 14-5M Dimensioning and Tolerancing
ANSI Y32.2 Graphic Symbols for Electrical and Electronic Diagrams
ANSI Y32.16 Reference Designations for Electrical Parts and Equipment
Note: Program documents listed in para. 2.2 above will be available at the Contracting Office (NRL Bldg. 222) for review during the RFP period. All other documents may be obtained from the Naval Publications and Forms Center, 5801 Tabor Avenue, ATTN: NPODS, Philadelphia, PA 19120-5099. Telephone 1 (215) 697-1187/2179.
3.0 REQUIREMENTS AND TASKS
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.
3.1 General Requirements
The Contractor shall provide qualified experienced personnel in the areas of space system development, assembly, integration, test, inspection, maintenance, and support. The principal mechanical engineering endeavor shall be supporting the evolutionary enhancement and development of space vehicle platforms, structures, mechanisms and subassemblies already designed and flight qualified.
The Contractor may subcontract a portion of the efforts defined within this SOW to provide the expert talent needed to perform planning special studies, design, analysis, development, test, integration and documentation. The Contractor shall obtain the concurrence of the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COR) and the approval of the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to subcontracting any effort defined within this SOW.
Documentation generated by the Contractor (e.g., notebooks, reports, memoranda, presentation material, and analytical models) which is not submitted as a contract data deliverable shall be made available within 14 days of COR request.
3.2 Specific Requirements
3.2.1 (Task 01) Program Management
The Contractor shall provide the leadership and management skills necessary to direct and control the Contractor's internal activities required to satisfy the SOW objectives and requirements. The Contractor shall periodically (as defined in the DD 1423) prepare, publish, and maintain a program master schedule for the efforts defined in the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).
The Contractor shall appoint a Program Manager (PM) with overall responsibility for the contracted effort. The PM shall be the single point of interface with the Government for all matters concerning technical progress and problems, program performance, schedule, cost, resources, and other program-related activities.
3.2.1.1.2 Key Personnel
The Contractor shall provide an organizational chart identifying the assigned responsibility for performance of tasks defined herein. The chart shall delineate responsibilities at all levels and shall provide the names of key personnel that will perform the tasks. When changes to the organizational chart occur, an updated chart shall be promptly provided to the COR.
3.2.1.1.3 Project Manager
The Contractor shall assign an on-site Project Manager to oversee the efforts defined herein. The Project Manager shall be responsible for the first-line supervision of all Contractor employees assigned to support the SOW task efforts.
3.2.1.1.4 Subcontractor Management
The Contractor shall provide the manpower
required to manage any subcontracts approved and to monitor subcontractor
activities to the appropriate level of detail that is required to assure
timely delivery of supplies and services. A report on the performance of
major subcontractors shall be included as a part of the Monthly Status
Report (MSR).
The Contractor shall implement and maintain a computer-based Management Information System (MIS) of their choice to control and report on the SOW task efforts. The MIS shall be based on the suggested Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) provided by the COR. The MIS shall be capable of comparing actual achievement to planned achievement, of comparing accrued costs to planned and budgeted costs, and of providing program control status progress reporting, and review for each task effort defined by the WBS. Appendix B contains the labor categories and Appendix C contains the manloading, travel, and materials cost anticipated by the Government.
3.2.1.2.2 Monthly Status Report (MSR)
The Contractor shall prepare and submit a MSR each month for the duration of the effort. The MSR shall provide a brief narrative of the technical progress and status of the project, any significant technical or program specific problems, and the resolution status of problems previously identified. The MSR shall identify any items that will impact. or have impacted, schedule performance, cost, or overall task schedules. The MSR shall provide a status of materials, subcontract, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). and data items. The MSR shall be organized by WBS elements and shall identify: (i) personnel staffing by name; (ii) manpower usage; (iii) current and cumulative monthly cost data; (iv) accrued costs (including fee) by WBS element; and (v) current and projected funding status. The MSR shall include physical descriptions, estimated and actual prices, and item quantities for all materials and services procured by the Contractor.
3.2.1.2.3 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 submit all major procurement requests (over a limit set by the COR) to the COR for review and authorization prior to procuring any materials, supplies, and services.
3.2.1.2.4 Schedule and Delivery Report
The Contractor shall prepare and submit
a monthly Schedule and Delivery Report. This report shall provide information
on: (i) major equipment either procured or developed during the performance
of the tasks described by the SOW, and (ii) scheduled versus actual work
performed. The Schedule and Delivery Report shall include network and milestone
charts, which show critical junctures and task durations. These milestone
charts shall be used in conjunction with the MSR. Actual and anticipated
delays along with projected impact on project performance, must be included
in the Schedule and Delivery Report.
The Contractor shall provide program management expertise that includes the elements described in the following paragraphs.
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.
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.
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.
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 detect ion/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.
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.
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 plan, technical specifications, cost reports, and related data packages; and (v) supporting related technical documentation tasks required to meet program goals and objectives.
3.2.1.3.2 Technical Documentation
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.
3.2.1.3.3 Program Support
The Contractor shall provide program support for the contractor personnel required to perform the tasks described in this SOW. Program support personnel shall be familiar with hardware/software compatible with NCST ADP equipment (UNIX, MacIntosh, PC).
The Contractor shall define the performance, weight, and internal interface specification requirements for launch and space vehicle components. The Contractor shall define, develop, establish, and maintain space vehicle, launch vehicle, and communications element interface specifications and Interface Control Drawings (ICDs). The Contractor shall design and develop launch and space vehicle hardware 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. test. and system engineering planning, coordinating, and integration support.
The Contractor shall provide the expertise needed to translate operational requirements into item development tasks, and to establish space system performance, design, development, and test requirements. The Contractor shall: (i) perform the analyses necessary to develop specifications for the launch and space vehicles and their (ii) subassemblies; (ii) define detailed interfaces, critical operational parameters. sizes. and weights; (iii) establish and specify space system configurations, interfaces, and test flows, and (iv) evaluate CG, MOI, products of inertia, and the principle spin axis with respect to mission requirements.
3.2.2.2. Space System Trade Studies, Technical Studies, and Assessments
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 assessment regarding proposed launch and space vehicle engineering design applications. The Contractor shall conduct these studies and assessments in accordance with standard developmental processes and timeables that are mutually established between the COR and the Contractor. The Contractor may, with the concurrence of the COR and the approval of the CO, make use of expert consultant services to provide these studies and assessments.
3.2.2.3 Applied Research in Space System Engineering
The Contractor shall conduct applied research in 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 Space System Requirements Definition
The Contractor shall conduct system requirements definition activities that include: (i) defining launch and space vehicle technical requirements based on mission objectives; (ii) allocating these requirements to subsystems and functional areas; and (iii) documenting design constraints. The Contractor shall identify, (i) essential system functional characteristics; (ii) necessary interface characteristics; and (iii) the tests required to demonstrate achievement of each functional characteristics.
3.2.2.5 Launch Operations Support
The Contractor shall conduct the launch and missions 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 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 to support launch and space vehicles during pre-launch and launch operations.
The Contractor shall provide the mechanical engineering expertise required to upgrade and/or design existing and proposed launch and space vehicle platforms, structures, mechanisms, subassemblies, and aerospace ground equipment (AGE). The Contractor shall: (i) perform the design implementation of mechanical and electromechanical 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 preliminary design reviews (PDR) and critical design reviews (CDR).
The Contractor shall compile a technical
data package (TDP) for the SETS tasks described herein. 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 illustrations and
layout drawings of the mechanical 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 and subassemblies. The Contractor shall accomplish
this using existing work-station platforms to DOD-100 Standards and ANSI
Y14.5M (1987). The Contractor shall check and review all drawings, identify
discrepancies, and make revisions.
The Contractor shall generate configuration change notices (CCNs) resulting from assembly or test anomalies, and update drawing packages by incorporating all approved CCNs.
3.2.3.1.2 Document Administration
The Contractor shall provide a document
administration function 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 vehicle, structures,
mechanisms, and subassemblies.
The Contractor shall provide engineering support for design, analysis, simulation, test, and evaluation of complex attitude determination and control systems for various NCST launch and space vehicles. The support 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 support.
The Contractor shall provide engineering expertise to support the design, analysis, simulation, test, and evaluation of various types of position determination systems in ground based, airborne and space vehicle applications. Engineering support 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; (vii) similar related technologies.
Engineering tasks shall also include support for documenting ACS activities in analyses, reports, and presentations. The Contractor shall also prepare test plans, procedures, and test reports in support of control system component test activities.
3.2.3.3 Rendezvous, Docking, and Space Servicing Systems
The Contractor shall provide engineering support 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 to support 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 to support a Robotics Engineering and Controls Laboratory within the NCST.
The Contractor shall provide support for documenting all Robotic Engineering activities in analyses, reports, and presentations. The Contractor shall prepare PDR, CDR, and TIM presentations and review packages in support of on-going Robotic Engineering programs at NRL.
3.2.3.4 Thermal Control Systems
The Contractor shall provide comprehensive engineering expertise and technical support during all phases of TCS design, model analysis, verification, fabrication, assembly, and test. This expertise and support shall include both passive and active TCS in the following areas: (i) defining temperature control requirements: (11) 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; (v) order TCS materials and components such as blankets, temperature sensors, and heat pipes.
The Contractor shall prepare PDR and CDR TCS presentations and design review packages to: (i) highlight preliminary and refined analytical thermal models; (ii) describe space system isothermal nodal points, mass properties, and surface geometry and optical properties; and (iii) predict environmental thermal fluxes, solar and earth radiant energy, and temperature extremes.
3.2.3.5 Reaction Control Systems
The Contractor shall provide engineering support of the design, analysis, simulation, and test of velocity vector and reaction control propulsion systems. This support shall cover engineering system requirements, trade studies, system design, component selection, propellant usage, and flow analysis. The Contractor shall provide engineering technical support during all phases of the conceptual design, manufacturing, assembly, test, launch site, and flight operations.
Engineering tasks shall also include support for the documentation of Reaction Control System activities for presentations and analyses. The Contractor shall also prepare test plans, procedures, and test reports for components and subsystems.
The Contractor shall perform on-site Reaction control Systems (RCS) assembly and post assembly testing for prototype, qualification, and/or first production models. Reaction Control Systems 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 written 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 RCS's 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.
The Contractor shall provide engineering expertise and technical support during the development, qualification, prototype, and acceptance tests conducted on launch and space 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.
The Contractor shall operate, maintain, and repair vibration test equipment, instrumentation, and support fixtures. The Contractor shall: (i) support acoustic random vibration, and pyroshock testing of spacecraft components, subsystems, systems, and flight spares; (ii) design and fabricate vibration test fixtures, and modify the adapters to support evolving interface and mounting methods; (iii) inspect, repair, maintain, and operate the NRL Thermal Vacuum (TVAQ test chambers, environmental test chambers, and related laboratory test equipment; (iv) operate and maintain the environmental integrity of portable and stationary Class 100 clean rooms used for launch and space vehicle testing; and (v) plan and conduct modal analyses of spacecraft components, subsystems, and systems.
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, 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.
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. Formal processes, etc. are to be assigned numbers and tracked as part of 3.2.3.1.2.
3.2.5.2 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 fabricate, assemble, and process launch and space vehicle, structures, mechanisms. subassemblies, and AGE. The Contractor shall: (i) requisition and procure vendor-supplied equipment, tools, supplies, and materials; (11) set up the necessary fabrication equipment and tooling, (iii) provide fabrication, assembly, and processing support 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 which affect the integrity of the assembled space systems.
3.2.5.3 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.
The Contractor shall inspect space system
piece parts and structural components and subassemblies. Inspection shall
consist of visual, dimension, and/or optical inspection of all piece parts
associated with NCST launch 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.
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 A-59 by the NRL supply system; (ii) comparing the quantity and part number of received items against the original purchase order; (iii) dispensing parts and material to technical personnel; (iv) operating a manufacturing inventory control system; and (v) verifying and accounting for raw material 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.
3.2.5.5 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)
The contractor shall maintain, and update on a quarterly basis, a complete inventory list of all Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) accountable to this contract.
3.2.5.6 RCS Welding Equipment Operation, Maintenance, and Training
The Contractor shall provide specialized RCS welding equipment operators and maintenance technicians. These individuals shall operate and maintain Government - owned welding equipment and peripherals, and provide welding equipment training to Government personnel. This equipment is Tube-to-Tube Orbital Welding systems manufactured by ASTRO ARC, Inc. and ARC Machines, Inc.
The Contractor shall provide the personnel and resources necessary to fulfill the facility support and logistical requirements associated with the mechanical development, assembly, testing, and integration of spaceflight structures and subassemblies. The Contractor shall provide the best logistical balance between given cost, schedule, performance, and technical parameters. This activity shall emphasize the facilities support and logistics elements described in the following paragraphs.
The Contractor shall provide computer services for UNIX-based Workstations, DOS personal computers, and MacintoshTM microcomputers. The Contractor shall: (i) provide hardware and software maintenance, (ii) keep abreast of emerging software and hardware developments and enhancements and their potential applications to mission-critical assignments; (iii) recommend, acquire, and implement hardware and software additions and upgrades to meet expanding and changing computing capability and performance needs; and (iv) maintain and upgrade network communications equipment.
The Contractor shall support the NCST user communities by: (i) arranging for demonstrations, seminar registrations, and off-site courses; (ii) configuring, acquiring, and installing new systems; and (iii) providing day-to-day user support.
3.2.6.2 Transportation Support
The Contractor, at the approval of the COR, shall transport space systems, subsystems, components, mechanisms, 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.
3.2.6.3 Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance
The Contractor shall provide personnel licensed to operate the following Government-owned heavy equipment: (i) fork lifts; (ii) flat bed carts: (iii) trailers; (iv) bridge cranes; (v) overhead warehouse cranes; and (vi), electric carts. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining and repairing this heavy equipment.
3.2.6.4 Off-Site Office Space
The Contractor shall be capable of providing and maintaining an office facility located within commuting distance of NRL. This office facility will include a 500-square foot (minimum) Sensitive Compartmental Information Facility (SCIF). This office facility will be of sufficient size to accommodate all personnel involved in the following efforts: (i) program management; (ii) design; (iii) analysis: (iv) drafting; (v) documentation; (vi) configuration; (vii) estimating; and (viii) planning.
3.2.6.5 Off-Site Storage Facility
The Contractor shall be capable of providing, staffing, and maintaining a 45,000 square-foot (minimum) warehouse facility for the storage of launch and space vehicle-related equipment that includes: structures; mechanisms, subassemblies; AGE; test fixtures; equipment; supplies; spares; and materials. The Contractor shall maintain the logistical and support functions required to maintain the storage facility in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). The Contractor shall: (i) operate and maintain handling equipment (e.g., portable crane and lift-dock); (ii) provide a drive-in ramp capable of accommodating an 18-wheel truck; and (iii) provide logistics and storage support for all spacecraft related equipment. The Contractor shall provide the resources required to fabricate and/or assemble unique AGE fixtures at this storage facility.
The Contractor shall provide the technical expertise required to support concept development, design, development and test of prototype hardware for expansion into space areas such as energy conversion and transportation.
The Contractor shall provide personnel to generate concepts of space related technologies.
3.2.7.2 Design, Fabrication and Test
The Contractor shall supply design expertise for the development and test of concepts that have a potential value to the space 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 support for new technology.
The schedule for the accomplishment of the tasks specified in this SOW will be provided after contract award.
4.1 Deliverable Hardware Items
The Contractor shall deliver the items listed below:
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Completion of Systems Tests or as directed by the COR |
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End of contract or as directed by the COR |
| 4.1.3 Spares | End of contract |
| 4.1.4 Unused parts and material | End of contract |
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End of contract |
4.2 Deliverable Data Items
The Contractor shall deliver the items
specified in the DD Form 1423(s), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)
for the work performed under this SOW per Enclosure 1. The CDRL identifies
the type of data, the number of copies, the frequency of submission, and
the SOW paragraph that requires the data. Disposition of the documents
submitted for the COR's review will normally be completed within one month.
Unless otherwise directed by the COR, the Contractor shall continue to
perform the SOW tasks related to the documentation while waiting for COR
disposition.
Anticipated Work Breakdown Schedule
| Labor Category (Level) | Hours/year | |
| Program Control | ||
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1,900
|
|
|
|
950
|
|
| Program Status & Reporting – As Required | ||
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
|
950
|
|
| Transition Plan – As Required | ||
| Program Support Services | ||
|
|
3,800
|
|
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
|
3,800
|
|
| Systems Engineering | ||
| Concept & Design | ||
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
|
1,900
|
|
| Trade Studies | ||
|
|
1,900
|
|
| Requirements Definition | ||
|
|
3,800
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|
| Launch Ops Support | ||
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
|
1,900
|
|
| Mechanical System Design, Analysis & Test | ||
| Structure Design & Drafting | ||
|
|
5,700
|
|
|
|
5,700
|
|
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
|
1,900
|
|
| Attitude Determination Control | ||
|
|
1,900
|
|
| Thermal Control Systems | |
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
3,800
|
| Reaction Control Systems | |
|
|
1,900
|
| Spacecraft Testing | |
| Vibration Testing | |
|
|
3,800
|
|
|
1,900
|
| Thermal Vacuum Testing | |
|
|
1,900
|
| Manufacturing | |
| Fabrication & Manufacturing Planning | |
|
|
1,900
|
| Fabrication Assembly & Ground Proc. | |
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
3,800
|
|
|
1,900
|
| Quality Assurance (QA) | |
|
|
5,700
|
|
|
1,900
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|
|
1,900
|
| Parts & Materials Support | |
|
|
1,900
|
| Facilities & Logistics | |
| Computer Software & Hardware Support | |
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
3,800
|
|
|
1,900
|
| Transportation Support | |
|
|
1,900
|
| Heavy Equipment Operations & Maintenance | |
|
|
1,900
|
| Welding Equipment Operations & Maintenance | |
| Mechanical Technician (4) | |
| Off-site Facility – If Required | |
|
|
1,900
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|
|
1,900
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| New Technology Development | |
| Concept Development | |
|
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5,700
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| Design Fabrication & Test | |
|
|
3,800
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|
|
1,900
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| Market Investigation & Development | |
| Aerospace Engineer (4) |
1,900
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| TOTAL Anticipated Level Of Effort/year |
119,700
|
PERSONNEL
QUALIFICATIONS
1. AEROSPACE ENGINEER
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
Conceptualizes, designs, analyzes, and tests aerospace system configuration and launch options to meet mission requirements.
(2) Duties
Conducts aerospace system configuration trade studies to determine the type of configuration that best meets the requirements of individual subsystems (e.g., propulsion, RF, attitude control, power, and payload). Performs thermal and dynamic analyses of spacecraft mechanisms. Design, tests, and simulates spacecraft models and prototypes. Design, develop, and test prototype hardware in marketing in new technical areas such as energy conversion and transportation.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Levels 2 - 5. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university or college in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have knowledge of launch vehicle requirements, the space environment, aerospace materials, and spacecraft testing techniques. All Levels must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
2. ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
Responsible for the assembly of qualification and flight hardware, test equipment, and support facilities used in the development and testing of space hardware and systems.
(2) Duties
Provides assistance to engineers and analysts during spacecraft test, integration, and launch activities. Fabricates and assembles test fixtures and space system structures, mechanisms, and subassemblies from engineering drawings, rough sketches, and verbal instructions.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Levels 3 - 5. Associate's Degree in Airframe and Propulsion.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints. Must be able to operate power and hand tools Utilized in the aerospace environment. Must be able to plan, process, and assemble hardware from blueprints, procedures, and verbal instructions.
3. BUYER
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
Interfaces with potential vendors for procurement purposes, and analyzes equipment requirements with respect to availability and cost.
(2) Duties
Recommends the most expeditious and cost-effective means of satisfying equipment requirements.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Levels 1 - 2. Successful completion of high school and professional courses in related fields.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have general knowledge of the requirements and aerospace certification and configuration control.
4. CLERICAL
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
Provides secretarial and administrative support to contractor management personnel.
(2) Duties
Prepares administrative and technical correspondence and reports (e.g., letters, travel orders and claims, training, security clearances, and work order requirements). Performs clerical duties requiring independent judgment and a thorough knowledge of organizational paperwork.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Levels I - 3. Successful completion of high school or secretarial/ clerical school that included word processing and computer courses.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be able to operate a personal computer and the various application packages used in the office environment (i.e., WordPerfect, MS Word, Lotus 1-2-3, Excel, dBase, Harvard Graphics, etc.). Must have superior communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to organize and work effectively.
5. COMPUTER TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
This position provides: personal computer installation, repair, and networking service; computer operating systems and application software installation, management, and support; and direct technical assistance to personal computer users. The foregoing usually involve IBM PC and Apple Macintosh Computers and their peripherals.
(2) Duties
The incumbent will exercise a considerable range of computer skill and knowledge to: evaluate individual, group, and Department personal computer hardware and software requirements; make recommendations to optimum computer usage and performance; install, configure, maintain, and repair personal computers, networks, and peripheral equipment; and provide technical and application program assistance and instruction to personal computer users.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Levels 2 - 5. The holder of this position should have an Associate's Degree in Computer Science or 5 years of directly applicable practical experience may be substituted.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful holder of this position must have: a thorough knowledge of IBM PC and Apple Macintosh operating systems and application software; and capability to perform hardware repairs to the module level. The ability to interact easily and communicate clearly with computer users, vendors, repair personnel, as well as upper level supervisors is necessary.
6. CONTROLS ENGINEER
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
To provide mathematical controls analysis and performance assessment of position determination, attitude determination, and control systems for ground, airborne, and spacecraft control systems. Provide support to the Flight Operations Team assisting in Attitude Determination, Control System Configuration, and Anomaly Resolution.
(2) Duties
Perform analysis of control systems in response to contract task assignments. Perform stability analysis and parametric sensitivity studies on control systems, using computer programs developed in conjunction with the Space Engineering Department, and provide written reports documenting work and analysis.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Levels 3 - 5. Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in an appropriate field of engineering with course work in control theory plus 5 years experience as a controls analyst in the aerospace industry.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to analyze control systems and develop mathematical models of control systems from block diagrams. Ability to use computers to analyze control systems and to write required computer programs.
7. COURIER
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
Provides transportation of materials, support equipment, and documentation from off-site and remote facilities in support of contract tasks.
(2) Duties
Transport and deliver equipment, hardware, and documentation.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level I. Successful completion of high School and driver's license for small trucks and vans.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of hardware types and uses. Needs the ability to communicate verbally.
8. DESIGN DRAFTER
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
To generate detailed piece/part and assembly/ sub-assembly designs and drawings of complete spacecraft, tooling, and support equipment.
(2) Duties
Using Unigraphics, designs, lays out drawings, and develops specifications for hardware that forms the key components of space system research and development programs. Maintains contact with engineering personnel, and monitors the manufacturing process for fabrication difficulties, drawing discrepancies, modifications due to experiment changes, and adherence to project schedules.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level 2 - 5. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Drafting Art requirement. A degree in a related field with 4 years of experience; or corresponding Associate's degree combined with 6 years experience; or 10 years of directly related experience may be substituted.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have knowledge and skill using computer aided design tools. Must have a working familiarity with the guidelines of DoD-STD-100, I&L-T-31000, ANSI Y14.5M, ANSI Y32.2, and ANSI Y32-16 as they apply to the engineering development and documentation process.
9. DESIGN /ILLUSTRATOR
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
Prepares illustrations for presentations and documents that include specifications, procedures, plans, reports, and processes.
(2) Duties
Prepares fabrication, mechanical, and structural assembly illustrations of space system components. Working from rough sketches and verbal instructions illustrates prototype and first article build of mechanical and structural mechanisms, components, and subassemblies.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level 1. Successful completion of high school
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have the ability to read and interpret drawings and work from rough sketches. Maintains a working knowledge with the guidelines of DoD-STD100, ANSI Y14.5M, ANSI Y32.2, and ANSI Y32.16 as they apply to the engineering development and documentation process.
10. DOCUMENT ADMINISTRATOR
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
To maintain a complete and organized mechanical drawing system. Produces drawing books.
(2) Duties
Assigns control numbers to newly released documentation. Reproduces engineering design drawings. Generates and maintains drawing books reflecting current configuration of space systems and components.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level 1. Successfull completion of high school
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have the ability to update assembly drawing books to reflect current configuration of space systems and structures. Must have the ability and skills necessary to operate the DIAZ, XEROX, and MITA reproduction machines. Must have the ability to do data entry of control numbers into an existing computer spreadsheet type program and produce reports as requested.
11. FACILITIES TECHNICIAN
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
To provide logistics and facilities oversight to fabrication, test, and integration tasks.
(2) Duties
Provides the facility support requirements associated with the mechanical development, assembly, testing, and integration of spaceflight structures and subassemblies. Operates and maintains environmental facilities used during test activities. Performs light fabrication and mechanical repair tasks.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level 2 - 3. Associates Degree with 2 years of experience; or, Successful completion of high school with 5 years of related experience.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have knowledge in handling procedures, hand tools, and materials equipment.
12. LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
Provides material inventory, documentation, and traceability.
(2) Duties
Provides the logistics support requirements associated with the mechanical development, assembly, testing, and integration of spacecraft structures and subassemblies. Maintains a complete inventory of the project-related supplies, material, and equipment required to assemble spacecraft structures.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level 1 - 4. Successful completion of high school
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be knowledgeable in the operation of a personal computer and be able to perform inventory procedures and transfer of stock.
13. MECHANICAL DESIGNER
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
To prepare design drawings for development of aerospace products using specifications and sketches to solve mechanical and fabrication problems.
(2) Duties
Prepare clear, complete, and accurate working drawings from sketches and/or notes for manufacturing purposes according to specified dimensions. Makes final sketches of proposed drawings, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and the relation of various parts to whole structures. Make adjustments or change as necessary and inks in all lines and letters on penciled drawings as required.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level 3 - 5. Drafting technology certificate or 5 years experience in aerospace design drafting. Experience in aerospace system hardware and ground support equipment is required.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Familiarity with NASA/MIL specifications and procedures. Ability to read/produce drawing to requirements of DoD-Std-100 and ANSI Y14-5M (1982).
14. MECHANICAL ENGINEER
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
To provide engineering support in the area of fluid flow, structures, testing, thermal control, and mechanical devices.
(2) Duties
Design and analyze the fabrication and testing of aerospace hardware. Resolve technical problems as they arise, provide engineering solutions based on calculations and test, and interface with the many complex technical disciplines, such as thermal, electrical, and structural to satisfy spacecraft level objectives. Analysis/design may involve temperatures ranging from that of liquid helium to substantially above ambient temperature. Fluid flow analysis may range from simple pipe flow to plume analysis. Plans and conducts tasks requiring considerable judgment in the evaluation and modification of mechanical engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Performs design, development, test, and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical components and subassemblies deployed on space system platforms. Design, development and testing of prototype hardware in new technical areas such as energy conversion and transportation. Plans and conducts modal analyses of structural components and systems using advanced digital signal processing equipment.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level 2 - 5. Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in an appropriate field of engineering or physical science with experience in the development and qualification of aerospace hardware.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have knowledge of the latest analytical techniques relevant to duties described above. Knowledge of mechanics of materials, metal fatigue, thermal control, liquid propellant systems, electric propulsion systems, and structural design of aerospace and space hardware as required by specific task assignment. Ability to use appropriate computer programs required for his area of expertise.
15. MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
To perform mechanical fabrication and assembly under the direction of the engineer(s) in charge.
(2) Duties
Design and fabricate test hardware and prepare flight hardware for testing. Use simple machine shop tools to fabricate fitting and jigs. Operate vacuum pumps, leak detectors, and measuring equipment.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level 3 - 4. Technical school graduate with experience as an aerospace technician. Background should include exposure to a variety of laboratory equipment such as scales, flowmeters, pressure/vacuum gauges, temperature sensors, etc.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to read mechanical schematics, log flow diagrams, and blueprints. Should be familiar with compressed gas handling and storage. Capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision. Experience in the areas of Reaction Control Systems, Thermal Control Systems, and/or Vibration Testing required for some positions.
16. PLANNER/ESTIMATOR
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
This position provides: fabrication and manufacturing plans and estimates used in obtaining equipment, tools, supplies, and materials in support of the spacecraft structures, mechanisms, subassemblies, and MAGE.
(2) Duties
The incumbent will exercise a considerable range of machine shop skill and knowledge to: identify material control processes and sequence flows; prepare and submit formal plans to the Government; requisition and procure vendor-supplied equipment, tools, supplies, and materials; prepare dedicated production shop travelers, history jackets, and manufacturing work instructions WWI); establish an effective system to prevent Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage to electronic components during fabrication and manufacturing processes; and set up the equipment and tooling necessary to manufacture space systems structures, components, mechanisms, and subassemblies.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level 4. The holder of this position must have Successfully completed high school plus 10 years of practical machine shop experience.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful holder of this position must have: general knowledge of machine shop practices; be able to read and interpret blueprints and drawings; and experience in working from sketches and verbal instructions. The ability to interact easily and communicate clearly with users, vendors, repair personnel, as well as upper level supervisors is necessary.
17. PROGRAM MANAGER
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
Interface with the government representative in the administration and monitoring of necessary work. Analyze work tasks and provide the engineering support necessary for implementation. Monitor and supervise operations to provide the assigned support in a cost-effective manner.
(2) Duties
Provide expertise in the fields of aerospace technology related to the analysis of flight and ground support equipment projects, flight system and component design and fabrication, test facilities, and environmental testing. Implement task assignment in accordance with projected milestones and provide the government with reports and documentation as specified in the Statement of Work and as requested in the Task Assignments.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level 4 - 5. Must have 10 - 15 years experience in aerospace technology as a program manager. Must have a Master's Degree in engineering and formal education in Program Management.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must demonstrate the capability to supervise and manage task projects related to aerospace technology. Must have government contracting experience and a working knowledge of the FAR/DFARS
18. PROJECT COORDINATOR
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
Provides program management expertise in the areas of program planning and control, engineering, integration and coordination, cost modeling, performance measurement, scheduling, and document administration.
(2) Duties
Integrates and coordinates engineering development efforts to achieve best mix of the final technical and performance parameters. Defines, develops, implements, and refines cost models which enhance cost project reliability. Predicts and demonstrates the achievement of selected program objectives. Assures that program tasks are completed on schedules, use only allocated resources, and meet system specifications. Plans, directs, and coordinates program documentation activities to assure that these activities are compatible with technical and programmatic goals.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level 2. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration and applicable experience in the aerospace industry.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
19. PROJECT MANAGER
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
Serves as a single point of contact with the customer for all matters concerning technical progress and problems, program performance, schedule, cost, resources, and other program related activities. Assures the effective performance of program tasks.
(2) Duties
Plans and directs the development of structures and electro-mechanical devices for spaceflight use. Monitors the day-to-day activities of all on-site work. Responsible for work assignments, prioritization of the work, and supervision of all on-site employees.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level 5. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a Master's Degree in Engineering Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent with 15 years experience; or 20 years of Aerospace experience with 10 years as a Project Manager.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have hardware experience in the design, development, and implementation of aerospace systems. Must have a knowledge of launch vehicles and launch vehicle requirements. Must have a general knowledge of thermal testing logistics and all other work described in the SOW. Must have the ability to resolve conflicts and to interface with people. Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
20. QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
To inspect flight hardware, flight support equipment, spares, and engineering units for compliance with the requirements of the applicable documents that are specified in the individual task assignment.
(2) Duties
Verify that the hardware, parts, and materials are in compliance with the procurement document and engineering drawings. Ensure that hardware, parts, and materials are being handled and stored properly to prevent degradation and/or damage. Ensure compliance with the configuration control plans, and verify the configuration of the deliverable hardware. Ensure that processes pertaining to soldering, electronic welding, stitchwire welding, structural welding, etc. are being compiled with by the fabricator and/or operator. Perform structural, sensor, and antenna alignments using advanced optical metrology equipment.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training and Experience
Experience 2 - 4. Successful completion of high school and experience in all aspects of mechanical and electrical fabrication, receiving and shipping inspection. Must have experience in quality control pertaining to aerospace hardware and/or systems.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of quality assurance activities as defined in the NASA Handbooks (NHB 5300.4 series) and ability to implement the requirements with little supervision. Knowledge of advanced metrology equipment.
21. SCIENTIST
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
Coordinates and documents scientific requirements on spacecraft and ground systems.
(2) Duties
Selects research problems to further the organization's objectives. Conceives and plans investigations in areas critical to the overall program for which engineering precedents are lacking. Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level 5. Doctorate from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics; or a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics combined with 15 years experience.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have knowledge of space sensing systems and equipment. Must have strong technical writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
22. SUBCONTRACT MONITOR
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
To implement, review, and report the status of all subcontracts in support of the SOW.
(2) Duties
Writes, negotiates, and administers all on-going subcontracts and implements changes as required. Responsible for coordinating subcontractor monthly reports.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level 2. Successfull completion of high school and a minimum of 2 years of experience in administering and monitoring government subcontracts.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have a working knowledge of federal contracting requirements. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, sufficient to write the contracts. Must have the ability to organize, implement, and report status of the subcontracts.
23. SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
This position provides the ability to create custom software, not readily available commercially, which is geared toward specific Departmental needs. This custom software is used to perform tasks, which add to the Department's capabilities and/or improve productivity.
(2) Duties
The Systems Programmer will: exercise computer programming skills and knowledge to evaluate system design, applications, and objectives with systems engineers, computer operators, and customer project personnel; design, code, test, and debug software programs; and develop simulated data to test system interface capability.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level 3 - 4. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field plus 5 years of experience, or 10 years of directly applicable practical experience, with specific emphasis on programming.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful holder of this position must have a thorough knowledge of IBM PC and VAX/MS operating systems, and Pascal and "C" programming languages. The ability to interact easily and communicate clearly with computer users, engineers, customer project personnel, as well as upper level supervisors is necessary.
24. TECHNICAL WRITER/EDITOR
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
The generation of specifications, design and study reports, control system descriptions, and test reports.
(2) Duties
Consult with engineers and contractor personnel to gather information required for the documents. Generate or supervise the preparation of drawings, figures, drafts, and final reports.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training, and Experience
Experience Level 3. Associate Degree in the field of Communicative Arts with 3 years experience in technical writing for aerospace technology.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Have sufficient technical knowledge so that documentation can be generated with clarity and accuracy. Ability to communicate orally, as well as in written form.
25. WORK STATION MANAGER
a. General Description
(1) Purpose
This position provides: UNIX workstation administration and networking service; computer operating system and application software installation, management, and support; and direct technical assistance to UNIX workstation computer users.
(2) Duties
The incumbent will exercise a considerable range of computer skill and knowledge to: evaluate individual, group, and Department computer hardware and software requirements; make recommendations for optimum computer usage and performance; configure and administrate computers, software, networks, and peripheral equipment; and provide technical and application program assistance and instruction to personal computer users.
b. General Qualification Requirements
(1) Education, Training and Experience
Experience Level 3 - 4. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field plus 5 years of experience, or 10 years of directly applicable practical experience.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful holder of this position
must have: thorough knowledge of the UNIX operating system and an understanding
of application software; capability to load, upgrade, and optimize operating
systems and applications; and program UNIX shell scripts. The ability to
interact easily and communicate clearly with computer users, vendors, repair
personnel, as well as upper level supervisors is necessary.