1. Huntsville Advanced Defense Technology Cluster Project
Overview to Huntsville Chamber of Commerce Technology Committee January 7, 2011

2. Presentation Agenda Introduction of the HSV ADTC Project
Introduction of ADTC Project Manager and Project Teams
Business Services Team
Technology Focus Areas Team
Key Goals, Objectives, Metrics
Linkage to Chamber Technology Committee
Next Steps for ADTC Cluster Team

3. Introduction of ADTC Project

4. ADTC Project The new HSV ADTC Project is the result of:
Local leaders creating VCSI to enable collaborative R&D, prototype development and engineering demonstration projects
Mayor Battle recognizing the need to provide higher level technical services to our current government customers, extend our technology reach to other government agencies, and creating new commercial firms, and
The HSV-Madison County Chamber of Commerce embracing the value of technology to our regional economy – today and in the future
HSV has been recognized by a variety of national organizations and publications – but not as an Advanced Defense Technology Cluster
ADTC proposal had three primary objectives:
Gain recognition for HSV as an Advanced Defense Technology Cluster
Provide the Region with a “draft” strategy for its technical assets and the pursuit of new R&D activities and projects with DOD and other R&D organizations
Act as a catalyst to get businesses in the community focused on advanced technology for government and commercial customers and to create new job opportunities
One commitment in the proposal was the formation of a Technology Committee within the HSV Chamber of Commerce – today that is a reality!

5. Contracting Mechanisms
HUNTSVILLE
Contracting Mechanisms
The Huntsville ADTC is attempting to mutually expose the innovative solutions of small businesses and Government technology needs.
We are very customer requirements focused. The whole point is to provide solutions to the customer… not to engage small businesses simply to check boxes.

6. ADTC Project Focus Areas
Based on a mapping of regional technical assets, customer needs, and emerging markets, the HSV SBA ADTC Proposal indentified five technology focus areas:
Small spacecraft
Environmental monitoring
Intel-Surveillance-Recon
Robotics-Interoperable Systems
Innovative Energy Applications
After the contract award, the ADTC Project added Cyber Security as a sixth technology focus area
Overarching project goal is to link customer requirements to local assets or combinations of local assets & to identify the optimal procurement vehicle, to create new high technology related jobs

7. Range of HSV ADTC Services
Core Services: Business Training and Counseling, Mentoring, Tech Transfer Counseling, Engaged with DOD SBIR Programs, Facility Clearance Support, Export Readiness Counseling
Theme: Build on Existing Foundation of SBA Supported Assets
ADT Focused Services: Bid Matching, Prime Contractor Meetings, Specialized DOD Procurement Training (DOD and DARPA Proposals), Collaborative R&D Concepts, FastTrac Tech Venture Training, SBIR Proposal Activities, etc.
Theme: Provide ADT focused services to regional small businesses
Integration Services: ID DOD customer requirements, ID technology solutions, assess small business capabilities, assess teaming arrangements, assessing procurement options, frame collaborative activities, etc.
Theme: Match customer requirements with local technical assets and required procurement mechanisms – create new opportunities for HSV based businesses

8. Introduction of ADTC Teams
Markeeva Morgan ADTC Project Manager
Glenn Priddy ADTC Lead - Technology Integration & Partnering

9. Business Services Team
WRAP-UP:
Great team of people – committed to small business, job creation, and economic growth in support of national security. National security begins with a strong economy that pays for a strong defense, and a strong defense and begins with a strong small businesses base.
Jenni will chair the team depicted in this chart.

10. ADT Technology Focus Areas Team
Small Spacecraft
Rich White, former Director Air Force STP, SMDC Consultant
Environmental Monitoring
John Horack, former Director NASA MSFC, VP of Research at UAH
Intel-Surveillance-Recon
Greg Pruitt, former Director M & S, Director Business Development, VCSI
Robotics-Interoperable Systems
Terry Griffin, former Director Army JPO Robotic Systems, Director Robotics Tech Center at Calhoun Community College
Innovative Energy Applications
Marty Kress, Acting
Cyber Security
Rodney Robertson, Former Director SMDC, Ex. Dir. Auburn University HSV Research Center
Tech Integration and Partnering
Glenn Priddy, Former Director SMDC and MISC, Strategic Solutions (VSB)
Frank Arena, Former Air Force Colonel Space Systems, Southern Aerospace (DYSB)
Business Development
Marty Kress, Executive Director, VCSI
Greg Pruitt, Director of Business Development, VCSI
Step 3: Assess / Integrate Technology Teams: The ability to assess customer needs, to communicate those needs to the technical community, and to generate solutions are integral to our ADT Initiative. Our Technology Integration Team will work with small businesses and primes to coordinate technical capabilities and facilitate collaboration to satisfy needs. Team leads are notable experts with respect to customer requirements, technology assessment, and procurement mechanisms for DOD contracting / subcontracting activities in their respective domains. Our team leads represent best-of-class and possess passion and commitment – not only to Huntsville and our 10-county, North Alabama region – also to the ADT initiative and what it represents. We understand the SBA ADT underlying premise: You cannot have a strong defense without a strong economy, and a strong economy begins with a strong small business base.

11. Overview of HSV ADTC Initiative

13. ADTC Project Goals, Objectives and Metrics

14. Goals, Objectives, Metrics
Outcome 1
New ADT Contracts for existing/new small businesses (5-10 year one – 20 by year two)
Economic stimulus for N. Alabama
Outcome 2
New ADT jobs for existing/new small businesses ( year one – 500 by year two)
Increased workforce skills – in N. Alabama
Outcome 3
More secure rapid prototyping of new ADT systems (months not years)
Greater war fighter and national security
Outcome 4
More robust US economy – new wave of technical innovation
New firms – higher paying jobs in N. Alabama
Outcome 5
Increased ADT government, industry, academia collaborations
Stronger and more diversified defense and aerospace cluster in the Huntsville Region
BOTTOM LINE: Our Team recognizes “commander’s intent,” and our ADT Cluster Initiative’s goals, objectives, and metrics aim at that target. Are our goals and metrics based on past empirical data? No. The is none. But do they reflect a vision and reasonable expectation for a path forward? Yes. In short, we are honored to have been selected for this prestigious award, and we look forward to exceeding SBA expectations.

15. Linkage to Chamber Technology Committee

16. Chamber Technology Committee
Initially designed with ADTC technology focus areas in mind
Technology focus areas will evolve over time
some will survive
some will disappear
some will be integrated
some will be reframed
others could emerge – for example Cyber Security or BioTech
Chamber Technology Committee is not constrained by the focus areas of the ADTC Initiative – but it is a key enabler for the ADTC Initiative
ADTC Initiative will reach out broadly to firms in the region – hopes to use Chamber Committee and its Subcommittees to refine its approach and methodology
At the end of the day would like Chamber Technology Committee to be a Standing Committee and the HSV ADTC Initiative to be a permanently funded activity with broad community support

17. Current Huntsville ADTC Project Activities
Small Spacecraft
Environmental Monitoring
Innovative Energy Applications
Arctic Domain Awareness – JCTD
EUCOM JUONs
NRO Technology Demonstration
FASTSAT-HSV
Arctic Domain Awareness – JCTD
NOAA UAV Initiative
PEOPLE-ACE JCTD
BRAC Activities – Proposed Grid-Independent Power Production
New Huntsville Energy Initiative
Robotics / Interoperable Systems
Cybersecurity
Intel-Surveillance-Reconnaissance
New State-funded Advanced Robotics Technology Research and Development Center
Mayor-Sponsored Huntsville Cybersecurity Initiative
Recent proposal to ISR Task Force

18. Pending ADA Mission Concept
Independent Assessment
DOD/APL
Data Distribution Archiving/Product Development
2 way flow: PIs (NRL/GSFC) NSIDC/NIC (NOAA)(NSF)
Spacecraft/Payload Ops
NASA MSFC w/ key NASA ground station assets
Vehicle Integration & Launch
STP
Payload Integration/Testing/COFR
NASA MSFC
Acceptance/Testing
Deliverables – Baseline Concept
2 Spacecraft – VCSI, Dynetics, MSFC, STP
2 BEACONs DOD
Hyperspectral Navy
Com Relay
ARC/MSFC
Northrop
Requirements Definition PDR/CDR
Team Activity – MSFC lead Team Activity – MSFC lead -- STP/DOD/PIs/Dynetics/VCSI
Note: DOD Team – NorthCom/EuCom/DDR&E

19. HSV Energy Initiative for Redstone
Project/Program Thrust
Use of alternative fuels, displacement of petroleum based products for Army assets
Green UAVs/UAS Program Fuel Cell APUs – trucks and tanks – next gen batteries – higher efficiency generators, autonomous vehicles, etc
Hybrid propulsion/systems with alternative fuels for Army Aviation
New light weight, more energy efficient power systems for the warfighter
Technology Validation, Verification, Demonstration Thrust
Demonstration and certification of energy technologies with US Army applications: field units facilities, projects, programs
New facility – operated with alternative energy systems. Facility serves as under writers lab. If technology meets specification and DoD requirements – approved for DoD acquisition with AMC
Energy Pilot Plant Thrust
One new dedicated 50 MW facility for Redstone (2 plants required for independence from grid)
New natural gas power plant – green and clean – expedited permitting – eliminates disposal issues – lowest option for fully burdened power cost

20. Next Steps for HSV ADTC Publish key technology requirements for CoComs
Share initial DOD customer requirements
Develop searchable portal for collaboration among small businesses
Vet current portals for accessing Government requirements to introduce small technology firms to those that are most effective in identifying real procurement opportunities
Set dates for meetings with candidate technology focus area firms – firms that responded to ADTC survey
Meet with local technology groups to inform members of new initiative and opportunities
Cluster Meeting for Government Customers co-hosted by AMRDEC – January 13 (tentative)

21. Next Steps for HSV ADTC
Offer specialized ADT training – JUONs, JCTDs, DOD, DARPA and NASA procurements to start
Vet Energy Initiative with DOE and DOD – identify other key procurement opportunities e.g. ARPA E Call for Proposals, DOD RFPs
Market some technology initiatives that validate the ADTC concept
Develop database of local small business capabilities and competencies
Conduct ideation sessions to assist technology firms in transitioning technologies and capabilities into solutions for customers
Work with SBA and DoD to improve communication between procurement authorities and small technology firms in Huntsville region

22. Contact Info: ADTC Project Leads
Markeeva Morgan, HSV ADTC Project Manager
Jenni Jeffers, Business Services Lead, Huntsville/Madison Co. Chamber of Commerce
Glenn Priddy, Technology Services Lead, Strategic Solutions
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