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BAE SYSTEMS, INC. FUNCTIONAL AREA EXPERIENCE

 

Research and Development (R&D) Support:

BAE Systems conducts R&D efforts to reduce vibration and airborne noise from all AN/BLQ-11 Mine Reconnaissance System vehicle noise sources such as the propulsion motor, fin actuators, hub seal/bearing assembly, cooling fans, antenna and stab deployment and retrieval actuators, inertial navigation unit and shaft flexible coupling. Our Team provides Navy Open Architecture (OA) concept formulation and system development to NSWC Dahlgren T-30.  

Engineering, Systems Engineering and Process Engineering Support:

BAE Systems provides Systems engineering and life cycle management for missiles & launchers.  Our team performs engineering, system engineering, and process engineering tasks for the TARTAR FMS Core Program, MK 92 Computer Program, AEGIS Advanced Operator Console (AOCD) effort, and Next Generation Peripherals (NGP) Adjunct System development. Under multiple orders, BAE Systems performs engineering tasks for the development and analysis of new warfighting capabilities with the Carrier Vessel Tactical Support Center (CV-TSC) and other C2 systems.   

Modeling, Simulation, Stimulation, and Analysis Support:

 BAE Systems developed the Battle Force Capability Assessment Process Tools (BCAPT) for use in evaluating the POM 06 capability risks and the associated Tactical Situations Mission Capability threads.  This process of evaluating the Mission Capability Package (MCP) risks is being used by the five System Commands for developing joint-visibility POM issues into Tactical Situations.  BAE Systems led the software design and implementation on several domains in the development for the Autonomous Littoral Warfare Systems Evaluator–Engineering Simulation (ALWSE-ES) at NSWC Panama City.  BAE Systems updated Software Simulation Tool (SST) scenarios for FCS MK 92 Mod 6 Revision G testing and updated the VAX-based gun model using VAX basic.  We generated and tested scripts for the FCS MK 92 WCP Self Defense Scheduler Emulator program.  

Prototyping, Pre-production, Model-Making, and Fabrication Support:

BAE Systems developed a prototype tool for T&E of the TB‑29 Light Weight Tow Cable (LWTC), TB‑29A/BQQ LWTC, and durability modules.  They provided design, prototype development, manufacturing QA, and testing of various 5" munitions including Extended Range Guided Munition (ERGM) and 5" Cargo Round.  BAE Systems coordinates prototype and test assembly design and development activities aboard NSWC Dahlgren and at manufacturing and test sites nationwide.  They also perform design, fabrication, installation, and troubleshooting of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) equipment for NSWC Carderock Division Detachment Norfolk.  BAE Systems performed hyperbaric chamber operations, test instrumentation design and installation, systems interface, computer systems analysis, IV&V, software design and development, data acquisition, reduction, and analysis. BAE Systems built, fabricated, repaired, and tested out-of-production test equipment and spare cable assemblies for the following test sets: MK 612 Standard Missile Test Set, MK 680 Combined Missile Test Set , MK 678 Telemetry Test Set, and MK 672 VLA Test Set.  We designed and integrated a COTS Resistance and Insulation HIPOT tester into a portable IMA VLA Surveillance Cable Test System. 

System Design Documentation and Technical Data Support:

BAE Systems develops Ship Alteration Proposals for NAVSEA by preparing engineering change proposals, engineering charge orders, and maintenance requirement procedures.  BAE Systems prepares, evaluates, and updates system integration documentation for VLS and all VLS-launched missile variants. BAE Systems performs design, installation, and troubleshooting of C4ISR equipment for NSWC Carderock.  BAE Systems generated test plans, CAD drawings, systems schematics, and technical reports and conducted data collection, and analysis for NSWC Panama City.  BAE Systems has developed the BFTT System Specification, System Engineering Management Plan, System Segment Design Documents, CM Plan, Software Development Plan (SDP), Computer Resources Life Cycle Management Plan, IV&V Plan, Interface Design Documents (IDDs), Interface Requirements Specification (IRS), and Interface Requirements Document (IRD). 

Software Engineering, Development, Programming, and Network Support:

BAE Systems analyzes designs, writes code for, tests, and integrates software for TOMAHAWK Weapons Control Systems.  The software development processes (jointly used by NSWC Dahlgren and BAE Systems) have been approved at SEI CMM Level 3.  BAE Systems analyzed requirements, designed and developed software, and conducted engineering tests of the VLS MK 41 Computer Programs.     

Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RM&A) Support:  

BAE Systems provides RM&A studies and monitoring to several U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) programs, including Infantry Weapons Systems, M1A1 tanks, Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs), fire support and anti-armor systems, ammunition management, Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection systems, Raids and Amphibious Reconnaissance Systems, and non-lethal weapons and technologies.  BAE Systems provides RM&A expertise to the NATO SEASPARROW Program Office, includes mapping and measuring all RM&A factors and requirements against system design and products to ensure a system availability, MTTR, and MTBF requirements are achieved. 

System Safety Engineering Support:

BAE Systems provides system safety analyses and evaluations.  Tasks included ensuring that NUWC Newport and OSHA system safety requirements were factored into PTF upgrade design. BAE Systems provides complete hardware, software, and weapons system safety expertise to NSWC Dahlgren G71.  From design through operations, safety requirements and analyses are developed using tools such as Fault-tree Analysis for safety reviews, Software System Safety Technical Review and Weapon System Explosive Safety Review Board (WSESRB) Panels for programs including Ship Self Defense System (SSDS), Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM), NATO SEASPARROW Missile (NSSM), and Extended Range SEASPARROW Missile (ESSM). 

 Configuration Management (CM) Support:

BAE Systems performs baseline identification, status accounting, and audits for hardware, software, and documentation resources of guns/munitions, missiles, and launcher programs.   BAE Systems provides CM expertise to NAWC-AD St. Inigoes for JBS and WARCOM communications systems. Under the VLS MK 41 contracts, BAE Systems tracked trouble reports and change proposals, provided technical recommendations to Change Control Board (CCB) and Computer Program Status Review meetings, tracked software and documentation receipts, and conducted and maintained inventories of software and documentation libraries.   

Quality Assurance (QA) Support:

BAE Systems develops QA procedures and conducts QA audits on Towed Array Handling Equipment (TAHE) refurbishment efforts and led the TAHE Depot through ISO 9001:1994 certification and recertification to the ISO 9001:2000 standard.  Team analysts review and update technical documentation, engineering drawings, production processes, and manufactured parts and assemblies in Dahlgren and at manufacturing and testing facilities nationwide. BAE Systems’s analysts review and update technical documentation, engineering drawings, production processes, and manufactured parts and assemblies in Dahlgren and at manufacturing/testing facilities nationwide.

Information System (IS) Development, Information Assurance (IA), and Information Technology (IT) Support:

BAE Systems performed engineering and technical tasks for the development, testing, and maintenance of the Next Generation Peripheral Adjunct (NGP/A) network system.  We analyzed captured data between the AOCD, the NGP, the NGP/A and the AEGIS Weapon System to evaluate the proper integration of the different components.  We also designed an NGP/A device to capture and manage the data received from the NGP.  BAE Systems provides IS development, IA, and IT architecture development to NSWC Dahlgren’s Joint Project Office for Special Technology Countermeasures.   

Inactivation and Disposal Support:

BAE Systems supervised the removal and disposition of the Lightweight Broadband Variable Depth Sonar (LBVDS) system and Multi Function Towed Array from the USS Nicholson during decommissioning. BAE Systems provides direct technical, programmatic, and logistics support to NAVSEA Security Assistance Program Office's International Ship Transfer Management Division SEA 63IPX.

 Interoperability, Test and Evaluation, Trials Support:

BAE Systems performs Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services by performing performance tests of surface ship sonar systems. BAE Systems provides Distributed Engineering Plant (DEP) and Joint DEP (JDEP) program management and system engineering to NSWC Dahlgren T-30, operate and maintain the DEP configuration; and provide engineering and technical support for computer program development, modification, data management, and electronic documentation.  BAE Systems performs T&E and Trials tasks for USN ships and weapons systems.  We perform Shipboard Electronic Systems Evaluations (SESEF), Magnetic Silencing, Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT), Weapon System Accuracy Trials (WSAT), and Fleet Operational Readiness Accuracy Check Site (FORACS) Testing. 

Measurement Facilities, Range, and Instrumentation Support:

BAE Systems performs extensive services for the NSWC Dahlgren main and auxiliary ranges, including test arena design and setup, shell house operations and ammunition loading, site remediation, and test data analysis.  BAE Systems performs extensive services for the NSWC Dahlgren ranges, including test arena design and setup, shell house operations and ammunition loading, site remediation, and test data analysis. 

Logistics Support:

BAE Systems structured the MRUUV acquisition strategy to plan for logistic requirements during the system design and development phase and address supply support and provisioning requirements for the OA 9070, OK 542, and OK 276 systems. BAE Systems provides acquisition logistics support to MARCORSYSCOM across programs including Infantry Weapons Systems, M1A1 tanks, and AAVs.  BAE Systems performs Acquisition Logistics tasks for Mine, ASW, Torpedo, and Submarine systems.  We conduct engineering evaluations and implement acquisition/performance-based logistics for Mine and CV-TSC systems.  We identify operational requirements, develop system documentation, utilize ISO processes, and verify supportability of COTS.

Supply and Provisioning Support:

BAE Systems provides Supply and Provisioning expertise to MARCORSYSCOM for programs such as Infantry Weapons Systems, M1A1 tanks, AAVs, and fire support. BAE Systems coordinates the replacement of equipment, components, ancillaries, accessories and parts for systems such as JBS and JBS variants, Tactical Radio System, and SOMS-B in support of various commands such as Naval Special Warfare.  BAE Systems monitor usage and inventory levels and authorized spare parts and equipment and maintain a master inventory list for all spares and coordinate resupplying issued items utilizing the Federal Stock System, NAWC-AD contract, and our procurement system

Training Support:

BAE Systems Provided training support, including the review of training requests, tracking of progress to included obligation and payment.  Operated and functioned as system administrator for an in-house training database.  BAE Systems has supervised the preparation of AN/SQQ-89, AN/SQQ-28, and AN/SQR-19 training material for ship’s force and FTSC personnel indoctrination. BAE Systems provides training support to NAWC-Aircraft Division St. Inigoes for Joint Base Station, Unified Command Suite, and Special Operations Media System B (SOMS-B).  We provide equipment training, instructor and key personnel training, sustainment, and refresher and specialized training.  BAE Systems produces T‑AKE 1 class crew familiarization training on a stand-alone, multimedia-based training platform.  We have installed 200 Electronic Classrooms at 14 NAVAIR training sites and deployed over 1,200 Fleet Training Devices. 

In-Service Engineering, Fleet Introduction, Installation and Checkout Support:

BAE Systems has many years of experience in working with the various aspects of Combat Weapons Systems acquisition, design, development, test, production, and Installation and Checkout (I&C); specifically for the AN/BQQ-10 Acoustic Rapid COTS Insertion (A-RCI) and CCS MK 2 Block 1C CCS systems.  BAE Systems has experience with a broad range of diving and hyperbaric system design, fabrication, construction, overhaul, and repair.  Efforts include HPAC replacement and repair, Pressure Vessel Assembly coatings, HPAC overhaul, and LP systems modifications performed on certified man/diver safe-life critical systems and accomplished in locations throughout the world.  Under the BFTT Infrastructure support contracts, BAE Systems performed communication site installation tasks, including site survey efforts necessary for BFTT communications equipment installations and upgrades. 

Program Support:

BAE Systems analyzes, authors, edits, and reviews program documentation in support of the AN/BSG-1 Acquisition Manager, PMS 425.  BAE serves as Lead Reviewer for all I&C-related contract deliverables under the procurement contract and provides technical analysis oversight and management support relating to the development of the GFI for CCS MK 2 Block 1C and A-RCI.  BAE Systems provides extensive planning and program management services to project offices in Washington DC , and Dahlgren , VA. BAE Systems provides operational and technical program management services related to the maintenance of NAS Key West, port operations, harbor security, and oil spill response watercraft.  BAE Systems performs business, program management, research, and long-range planning tasks for Advanced TOMAHAWK Weapon Control Systems, Naval Fire Control Systems, and Submarine/Surface Combat Systems.  We performed a critical role in producing the Business Development Plan for PEO Submarines. 

Functional and Administrative Support:

BAE Systems prepares presentation material, minutes, and agendas; coordinates client meetings; tracks financial data; and designs reports in support of NUWC Newport.