1. Missile Defense Agency Advanced Research Overview
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2. The Increasing Ballistic Missile Threat
Increasing theater threat capabilities
Accuracy & Range
North Korea developing new IRBM
Developing ICBM threat
North Korea developing KN-08 ICBM
Iran may be technically capable of flight- testing an ICBM by 2015
Space Launch Vehicles (SLV) could serve as a test beds for ICBM technologies
Challenging Missile Defense
Maneuver / Salvo firings / Countermeasures
Theater Ballistic Missile Force Levels
Not including U.S., China, Russia or NATO
North Korean KN-08 ICBM Launcher on Parade, 2012
North Korean Mobile IRBM on Parade, 2010
NK Taepo Dong-2
SLV Launch, 2012
Iranian Safir SLV
on Launch Pad, 2011
Sources: NASIC, Ballistic and Cruise Missile Threat, 2009; DIA, Iran’s Military Power, Statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee, 14 APR 10; Annual Report on Military Power of Iran, April 2012DNI, Remarks, Worldwide Threat Assessment to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, 12 March 2013; Full Update, DIA, Annual Threat Assessment 2008, 2012; MSIC, , RE: Unclassified Force Level Numbers, 6 April 2012; DNI, Unclassified Report to Congress on the Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced Conventional Munitions, Covering 1 JAN to 31 DEC 2011; NSA-FCS5, , KN08 Classification, 20 Jan 2013FARS News Agency, Korea Central News Agency, Yonhap News Agency
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3. Today’s Ballistic Missile Defense System
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4. Ballistic Missile Defense System
Order of Battle
IFICS Data Terminals
Ft Greely, AK;
Eareckson, AK
VAFB, CA;
Ft Greely, AK
26 Ground Based
Interceptors
CO Springs
NORTHCOMC2BMC
Thule UEWR
Greenland
Offutt AFB
STRATCOMC2BMC
Fylingdales UEWR
United Kingdom
Space Based Infrared
GMD Fire Control Nodes
Ft Greely, AK
CO Springs
EUCOM C2BMC
Ramstein AB, GE
CENTCOM C2BMC
Al Udeid, Qatar
Cobra Dane Upgrade
Shemya, Alaska
AN/TPY-2
X-Band Radar
Shariki, Japan
Kyogamisaki, Japan
Kurecik, Turkey
Middle East
Israel
VAFB (Testing)
Beale UEWR
California
PACOM C2BMC
Hickam AFB, HI
AEGIS BMD
Patriot Advanced Capability -3
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense
C2BMC
Sensor
Shooter
Vandenberg AFB
4 Ground Based
Interceptors
Sea-Based X-band
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5. International Partners
Europe
Middle East
Israel: Arrow Deployed, Arrow System Improvement Program; development of David’s Sling Weapon System; Iron Dome Co-production
NATO: NATO BMD Interim Capability ; ALTBMD;
BMD (Territorial Missile Defense); Interoperability Tests with EPAA
Czech Republic: BMD Framework Partner; University to University Research
Kuwait: Missile defense discussions
Denmark: BMD Framework Partner; Thule Upgraded Early Warning Radar; RDT&E Cooperative Project
Qatar: Missile defense discussions; Foreign Military Sales cases for Patriot
France: University to University Research; Cooperative R&D Agreement
Saudi Arabia: Missile defense discussions; PAC-3 purchase
Germany: PAC-3
United Arab Emirates: Foreign Military Sales cases for THAAD and PAC-3
Italy: BMD Framework Partner
Netherlands: PAC-3; Maritime BMD studies
Asia / Pacific
Poland: Agreed to host Aegis Ashore
Australia: BMD Framework Partner; R&D Cooperative Project
Romania: Agreed to host Aegis Ashore
Japan: BMD Framework Partner; AN/TPY-2 radar host, 21" Missile Development; 4 Aegis BMD capable ships
Spain: Hosting BMD-capable ships to support NATO BMD and other missions
UK: BMD Framework Partner; Fylingdales Upgraded Early Warning Radar, Joint Project Arrangements for Cooperative R&D Projects
ROK: Missile defense discussions
Turkey: AN/TPY-2 radar host, University to University Research
Engagement / Outreach
Missile Defense Analysis
Cooperative Missile Defense Projects
Co-development
Co-production
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6. Representative Technology Topics
Space and Sensor Technology
Directed Energy Technology
Interceptor Technology
Future BMDS Concept Development
Advanced Cognition Processing and Algorithms for Improved Identification
System Communications
Command and Control Human-to Machine Interface
Improved Track Accuracy for Missile Engagements
Open Framework Planner with Embedded Training
Improvements in Spacecraft Manufacturing Efficiency
Innovative Antenna Arrays Enabling Continuous Interceptor Communications
Power Sources and Thermal Management for High Energy Lasers
High Power Optical Fibers
Quick Recovery High Energy Diodes
Ultra low SWaP Diode Pump Modules
Large Stroke, High Spatial Bandwidth, Deformable Mirrors
Light Weight, Dampened Optical Benches
Optics & Coatings for Alkali Environments
Interceptor Thermal Protection Systems
Lethality Enhancements
Multi-Object Payload Deployment
Advanced Reserve Battery Technologies
MENS IMU Solutions for Missile Defense Applications
Lithium Oxyhalide Battery Separator Material
High Temperature Material Manufacturing Improvements
Expand Digital, Constructive, and HWIL Tools
Aerospace Vehicle Target Tracking and Discrimination
Radar Interferometric Processing for EMG
Radiation Hardened Mirror & Focal Plane Array Technology
Low Light Short Wave Infrared Focal Plane Arrays
Innovative Ways to Shorten System Level Simulation Integration Time
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7. Pursue a broad range of high-risk technologies
MDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) Focus
Pursue a broad range of high-risk technologies
To search out revolutionary technologies
Transform new technologies into actual applications for insertion into the BMDS
Benefit from commercialization
Technology insertion into the BMDS is critical
4th largest program in the Department of Defense
Ultra Sensitive Detector
Focal Plane Arrays
Ruggedized Electronics
Advanced IMU Technology
Advanced Battery Technology
High Energy Laser
Seeker Technology
Rad-hardened Mirror Technology
Nanosat Technology Demonstrations
Lightweight Composite
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8. SBIR / STTR program is a four step process
MDA’s Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Programs
SBIR / STTR program is a four step process
Phase I: feasibility and concept development
Phase II: technology and prototype development
Phase II Enhancement: Prototype testing and technology demonstrations and validation
Phase III: Commercialization and Transition
Feasibility
Study
Technology Development & Prototype Demonstration
Prototype Testing & Evolution Technology Demo & Validation
Commercialization Transition
Phase I
Phase II
Phase II Enhancement
Phase III al
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9. SBIR / STTR Phase I Overview
Proposals:
Twenty pages
Three criteria;
Technical merit, feasibility of the concept and approach
Qualifications of team
Commercialization/Transition potential and approach
Must identify all foreign nationals and level of involvement
Most recent SBIR and STTR topics and awards are available on the DoD SBIR / STTR website (
Contracts:
Topics typically Export Control restricted
Unclassified
Currently $100,000; 6 Months
Options to those selected for Phase II award (Bridge Funding)
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10. SBIR / STTR Phase II Overview
All Phase I awardees under a particular solicitation are allowed to submit a proposal for Phase II award
Phase II proposals:
Accepted only during announced open period
Announcement on web page with notification to current Phase I awardees
Two-year award to further concept development to the prototype stage
Submitted for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000
MDA may later consider enhancing Phase II contract funding (up to 50% of original award value) depending on BMDS relevance and program needs
Also may be eligible to receive a second Phase II award
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11. Commercialization and Transition Initiatives
Encourage transition of SBIR and STTR projects into the BMDS
Facilitates transition planning
Oversees all Phase III projects
Coordinates with primes and program offices
Conducts workshops and industry days
Recommends Phase II projects for enhanced funding
Advanced IMUs
Thermally Insensitive Silicon Carbide Mirrors
Lithium Reserve Battery Technology
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12. Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) Program
Established under FY11 Defense Authorization Act (Section 1073)
A competitive, merit-based program
Accelerate fielding of innovative technologies into military systems
Typically, all MDA RIF projects are a SBIR Phase II follow-on
Prioritization is given to small business
Key Requirements:
Satisfy an operational or national security need
Accelerate or enhance military capability
Reduce
Technical risk
Cost: Development, acquisition, sustainment, or lifecycle
Improve timeliness and quality of test and evaluation outcome
Provide approach for use by an acquisition program
Typical award length 24 months
Award values up to $3M
Insulator Material for Propulsion Systems
Advanced Insulation for Thermal Batteries
Lightweight Thermal Protection System
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13. RIF: Source Selection Steps of the RIF Competitive Process
Military Services and/or OSD Office of Small Business Programs issue solicitations
Open for 60 Days
Industry response: 3-5 page white paper and quad chart
White papers are evaluated by each Agency / Service
Highest rated evaluations receive invite to submit full proposal
Successful proposals lead to award
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14. What is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
A competitive research and development contracting approach in the form of a general agency announcement:
Identifies areas of research interest
Includes criteria for selecting proposals
Solicits participation from all offers capable of satisfying the Government need
Primary objective is to encourage participation by science and technology firms and educational institutions in meeting general research and development goals for innovative ideas and approaches
Meet full and open competition requirements "The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984"
Evaluates proposals based on peer or scientific reviews against individual merits rather than against each other
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15. BAA Programs Missile Defense Science & Technology Advanced Research
Open continuously for proposals from universities
Broad Agency Announcement (
Research topics revised annually
MDA is seeking strategic alliances with universities
Two year base period with one year option
Base period $400,000
Option year $200,000
Advanced Technology Innovation Broad Agency Announcement
Open continuously to university and commercial vendors
Contract value not limited
Link:
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16. BAA: Source Selection MDA receives white paper
Evaluation team evaluates and makes recommendations for award based on a peer or scientific review process IAW with FAR (d) and (e)
Technical evaluator(s) uses criteria IAW the BAA to score white paper
Technical merit
Capabilities
Management
BAA Selection Official makes selections based on the evaluation criteria IAW the BAA, MDA funding and technology priorities
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17. For More Information www.mda.mil
Missile Defense News, Images, Videos, Fact Sheets
BMDS Overview, BMD Basics
MDA Business Opportunities (
DoD SBIR/STTR website:
SBA SBIR/STTR website:
To Contact MDA
SBIR / STTR
University / BAA Advanced
Commercialization
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