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ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND
ADVANCED PLANNING BRIEFING
TO INDUSTRY
The forecast data is for planning purposes, does not represent a pre-solicitation synopsis, does not constitute an invitation for bid or request for proposal, and is not a commitment by the government to purchase the desired products and services
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4 November 2015
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ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND
ADVANCED PLANNING BRIEFING
TO INDUSTRY
The U.S. Army Research, Development and
Engineering Command (RDECOM)
Mr. Jyuji Hewitt
Executive Deputy to the Commanding General
4 November 2015
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The forecast data is for planning purposes, does not
represent a pre-solicitation synopsis, does not constitute an
invitation for bid or request for proposal, and is not a
commitment by the government to purchase the desired
products and services
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The forecast data is for planning purposes, does not represent a pre-solicitation synopsis, does not constitute an invitation for bid or request for proposal, and is not a commitment by the government to purchase the desired products and services.
OUR ORGANIZATION
ECBC
Edgewood Chemical
Biological Center
CERDEC
Communications-
Electronics Research,
Development &
Engineering Center
ARDEC
Armaments Research,
Development &
Engineering Center
TARDEC
Tank Automotive
Research,
Development &
Engineering Center
NSRDEC
Natick Soldier
Research,
Development
& Engineering Center
AMRDEC
Aviation & Missile
Research,
Development &
Engineering Center
ARL
Army Research Laboratory
Mr. Jyuji D. Hewitt
EDCG RDECOM
CSM James Snyder
CSM RDECOM
BG William E. Cole
DCG RDECOM
MG John F.
Wharton
CG RDECOM
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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Research - Drive the national S&T agenda through leadership & collaboration
Technology Development - Develop and execute cutting edge technology
for current and projected environments
Engineering - Core competencies & facilities support every
aspect of the Army’s Materiel Life Cycle process
• Serve as the corporate technical knowledge
repository for programs of record
• Systems engineering
• Life cycle engineering
• Prototyping
Command Initiatives - Use an integrated approach drawing on our
wide range of core technical competencies to deliver revolutionary
capabilities to the Army
Core Competency Areas:
• Fundamental Research
• Aviation Systems Technologies
• Weapons and Munitions Technologies
• Chemical and Biological Technologies
• Ground Systems Technologies
• Communications and Electronics Technologies
• Missile and Rocket Technologies
• Soldier Technologies
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RDECOM BUSINESS MODEL
Engineering
(6.4–6.6)
• Systems Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Survivability / Lethality
Engineering
• Prototyping, Modeling /
Simulation
Research
(6.1–6.2)
• Information Sciences
• Materials Sciences
• Human Performance
• “illity” Engineering
Technology
Development
(6.2–6.3)
• Cyber Security
and Operations
• Integrated Soldier
Protection
• Autonomy-Enabled
Formations
LCMCs and Depots
COCOMS / Field (6.7)
• RDECOM LNOs Embedded
with COCOMS RFAST)
• Engineering Support for
TDP’s to Depots
• Prototype Engineering
Solutions for Overhaul
And Rebuild
Science & Technology Development Program Engineering & Acquisition Sustainment Engineering
Operations
&
Support
Engineering
&
Manufacturing
Development
Production
&
Deployment
Materiel
Solution
Analysis
Research
&
Engineering
Technology
DevelopmentMDD
MS-A MS-BMS-
C
IOCFO
C
Basic
Research Sustainment
A C Q U I S I T I O N & E N G I N E E R I N G L I F E C Y C L E
Discovery Innovation Advanced
Development
Engineering &
Production
Support to
Warfighter
RDECs
RDEC
Matrixed
Engineers to
PEO / PMs
ARL
LCMCs
INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SEARCH
ARL / RDEC LNOs Embedded
in TRADOC COEs
ASA(ALT) / AMC
RDECOM
TRADOC
(Requirements)WFOs / CNA ICDs / CDDs / CPDs
PEO / PMs AMC LCMCsDASA-RT / AMC
Supporting the Entire Life Cycle
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ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND
ADVANCED PLANNING BRIEFING
TO INDUSTRY
The U.S. Army Research, Development and
Engineering Command (RDECOM)
Ms. Kendra Meggett-Carr
Technology Transfer Program Manager
4 November 2015
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The forecast data is for planning purposes, does not
represent a pre-solicitation synopsis, does not constitute an
invitation for bid or request for proposal, and is not a
commitment by the government to purchase the desired
products and services
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TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ACROSS
THE COMMAND
• RDECOM Master Cooperative Research and Development
Agreements (CRADA)
• Patent License Agreements (PLA)
• Technology Support Agreement (TSA)
• Materiel Transfer Agreements (MTA)
• Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
• Army Manufacturing Technology (ManTech)
• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
• Open Campus – ARL
• Contract Opportunities – across RDEC/Labs
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RDECOM HQ MASTER CRADA14
Potential
T2 PartnerIndustry, Academia,
Small Business, etc.
RDECOM Master CRADAs are STANDARDIZED to streamline process for both partners and labs
Master
CRADAJWS
In Coordination with RDECOM Laboratories
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ARMY MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (MANTECH) PROGRAM
Mission: Supports reduction in production risks and manufacturing
costs throughout the weapons system life cycle
Budget: $48.4M (FY16 President’s Budget)
Program Management: DASA(R&T) provides oversight; RDECOM
manages the program with execution performed by the S&T
organizations and Acquisition Program Managers
Investment Portfolio Areas:
– Ground Maneuver
– Air
– Lethality
– Soldier/Squad
Proposal Process: FY18 proposals to be submitted by Army S&T
and Acquisition programs to the Army ManTech Office Jan-March
2016
Contact: www.armymantech.com
– Command, Control,
Communications and
Intelligence
– Innovation Enablers Body Armor and Helmets:• Increased ballistic protection by over
30%
• 30-50% reduction in touch labor
• 15-20% weight reduction
• Cost avoidance is estimated $83M
Ground Vehicle Protection -Reduction of combat vehicle design-to
production time and cost to manufacture
GOOD NEWS STORIES
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ARMY SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) PROGRAM
Mission: Provide small businesses the opportunity to provide
innovative research and development solutions in response
to critical Army needs.
Budget: $160M (FY14)
Program Management: DASA(R&T) provides oversight;
RDECOM manages the program with execution performed
by the S&T organizations and Acquisition Program Managers
Investment Portfolio Areas:
– Ground Maneuver
– Air
– Lethality
– Soldier/Squad
Proposal Process: Army SBIR topics released via OSD
SBIR/STTR Solicitation; visit
http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/ and
https://www.armysbir.army.mil
Contact: www.armysbir.army.mil/
– Command, Control,
Communications and
Intelligence
– Innovation Enablers
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KEY TAKE AWAY: COLLABORATIVE APPROACH20
RDECOM:
• Has a world-class
workforce of scientists,
engineers and skilled
technicians from both
government and private
industry
• Ensures workforce synergy
across RDECs and labs
• Provides decisive
overmatch for the Nation's
Joint Warfighters.
• Is committed to enhancing
the partnership between
RDECOM, industry,
and academia.
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