1. UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Structure of Space Acquisition
2/16/2020
Structure of Space Acquisition
Space and Missile Systems Center
Brig General Donna Shipton
8/6/2019
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2. Air Force Space Acquisitions
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Air Force Space Acquisitions
Requirements
and
Threat Assessments
Prototype and “Block 0” technology pathfinders
High-rate production affordability, repeatability, and reliability for space programs
Ground-based space effects
On-orbit check-out, testing, sustainment & maintenance DoD satellite constellations & space systems
Transfer to production AFRCO and SpRCO initial operational prototypes
Premier Launch Enterprise for both Air Force and NRO
Fielding within months and for which normal processes are insufficiently responsive
Initial operational prototypes and production units for space programs
Technology Demonstration
Early Concept Experimentation
Operational Prototype
“Block 0”
Adaptation
Production
P3I
Sustainment
Basic Research
S&T focused on technological “art of the possible”
Enterprise Solutions, Purposeful Partnerships, Innovative Capabilities
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3. SMC SPACE MAP UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO 2/16/2020 UNCLASSIFIED/FOUO HEO GEO
Tactical
GSSAP
SSA
EPS
(2)
1, ,000 Miles -
HEO
Highly Elliptical Orbit Optimal for extended polar coverage
COMMERCIAL COMM
DSP
SBIRS HEO
DSCS (6)
SBIRS
Strategic
WGS (10)
Launch detection & Missile Tracking
Global Persistent Communications
MILSTAR
(5)
GPS-III
(1)
AEHF (4)
GPS-IIF (12)
GEO
GPS-IIRM (7)
GPS-IIR (12)
Position, Navigation & Timing
GEO
Geostationary Earth Orbit
Optimal for Continuous Comm
22,000 Miles -
MEO
POLAR
Polar Orbit
Optimal for Sun Sync/Global Weather
600 Miles -
MEO
Medium Earth Orbit Optimal for Global Positioning, Navigation, & Timing
1, ,000 Miles -
ORS-5 (1)
DMSP (5)
Weather
ORS-1 (1)
Recon
1,200 Miles -
LEO
Low Earth Orbit Optimal for Earth Sensing
1,200 Miles -
LEO
Atlas V
Delta IV
Falcon 9
Launch Vehicles
SBSS-10
SSA
NSDC
VAFB
• CCS
GEODSS (NM)
• GEODSS (DG)
CCAFS
Eglin Radar
• GEODSS (HI)
Falcon
Heavy
AFSCN TRACKING STATIONS – Global Satellite Control
TTS “POGO”
TCS “LION”
NHS “BOSS”
VTS “COOK”
CTS “PIKE”
DGS “REEF”
GTS “GUAM”
HTS “HULU”
Indian Ocean
Micronesia
Pacific Ocean
Vandenberg AFB
Schriever AFB
New Boston, NH
Thule Air Base
RAF Oakhanger
SPACE FENCE
SST (AUS)
Current as of 30 Jul 2019

4. Enterprise Architecture Dimensions
The “Verticals”
CAT: Capability Area Team
The “Field”
Enduring Mission Capabilities
(What Missions We Deliver)
Focus is on mission-specific performance requirements
Enterprise Environment
(Why it exists and Where it lives)
Strategic architectural LOE
Context to guide the form of the enterprise and missions (ex. Threats)
IPT
Missile Warning
SATCOM
Weather
Cross-Mission
Space
Transport
Ground
Space Superiority
CAT
Partnerships
PNT
Science & Technology
Innovation & Prototypes
Architecting
Portfolio Integration
ISR
CAT
CAT
CAT
CAT
SoS Engineering
The “Horizontals”
Common Functions
(Enabling the Enterprise)
Derived capabilities to meet enterprise objectives
Creating the Portfolio Enterprise Processes and Products to Simultaneously Evolve the “Verticals” and “Horizontals”

5. SMC AFPEO/SP Organization
Legacy
SMC AFPEO/SP Organization
CENTER
RESPONSIBILITIES
PEO
RESPONSIBILITIES
COMMANDER
PEO SPACE
VICE
Lt Gen John Thompson
COMMANDER
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
Mobilization
Brig Gen Donna Shipton
Assistant to
Ms. Joy White, SES
COMMANDER
COMMAND
CENTER STAFF
CHIEF
Brig Gen Jody Merritt
CMSgt Lisa Arnold
LAUNCH SYSTEMS
ENTERPRISE DIR
SPACE SUPERIORITY SYSTEMS DIR
REMOTE SENSING
SYSTEM DIR
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
& DEVELOPMENT DIR
MILSATCOM SYSTEMS DIR
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS DIR
45th LAUNCH GROUP
30th LAUNCH GROUP
61st AIR BASE GROUP
SPACE LOGISTICS
SPACE RAPID CAPABILITIES OFFICE
RANGE & NETWORK DIV
DIR 1
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
& INTEGRATION
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & COMPTROLLER
MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL
JUDGE ADVOCATE
STRATEGIC PLANS & PROGRAMS
CONTRACTING
ENGINEERING
Mr. Tom Fitzgerald, SES

6. SMC 2.0 Org Structure $0.5 180 $13.5 892 $14.5 $8.6 491 379 $5.5 332
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SMC/CC & AFPEO/SP
SMC/CA & Director, Atlas Corps
Dir of Security
Dir of
Business
Innovation
Dir of Manpwr & Personnel
Acq
Services
Dir of Contracts
Stratic
Comm.
Finance
Talent Mgmt.
Engineering
451
SMC/CV & Director and PEO, Enterprise Corps
Dir. of Product Support Enterprise Services
Dir. of Launch Enterprise Services
Dir. of Cross-Mission Ground and Communications
892
$13.5
Director, Special Programs
Special Programs
332
$5.5
Brig Gen Shipton
Director, Portfolio Architect
Chief of Portfolio Integration
Chief Partnership Officer
Chief Architecting Officer
Chief Scientist
Chief of Mission Innovation
Chief of Sys of Sys Engr
Director, Mission Integration
180
$0.5
Col Teehan
Director and PEO, Prod Corps
LEO Division
379
Director and PEO, Dev Corps
Pre-Production Programs
Dir. of Innovation & Prototyping Programs
491
$14.5
$8.6
Col Bythewood
Mr. Delapena
Ms. White
MEO Division
GEO Division
Col Purdy
Lt Gen Thompson
Enterprise Integration
Program Execution
Workforce Management
Number of Billets1
FY20-24PB Total
Funding by Corps ($B)
$14.5
445
Col Igl
Commander, 61st ABG

7. SMC at a Glance UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO 2/16/2020 UNCLASSIFIED
As of 23 Jan 17
As of 23 Jan 17
As of 14 Oct 16
As of 19 Jan 16
As of 24 Jan 17
*SpRCO transitioned to AFSPC/CC*
*FAB-T CPT/FET (ACAT I) & PNVC-I (ACAT III) transitioned to PEO NC3*
*Sec 804 programs captured in “ACAT Exempt”*
*4 total programs pending ACAT/Non-ACAT designation*
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8. SMC Strategic Outcomes
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SMC Strategic Outcomes
A wide network of suppliers including both traditional contractors and innovative start-ups
Collaboration with Inter-government and International allies to share costs, technologies, and solutions to move faster and improve capabilities
Encourage fast failure and fast learning by maximizing use of prototyping, experimentation, and rapid demonstration/feedback
Balanced portfolio of S&T, R&D, and fielded capabilities providing incremental improvements and opportunities for innovation
Make Strategic innovative investment in high-payoff technologies and game-changing capabilities (Space Control, Rapid Orbital Mobility, Info Agility)
Shared vision and strategy of an integrated portfolio across programs
Resilient, multi-layered architectures and infrastructure services that leverage economies of scale for all programs
Ability to dynamically reallocate resources based on priorities, and promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing
Increase decisionmaking velocity with flatter organization and delegated decision authorities
Streamlined processes, documentation, and reviews tailored for the acquisition strategy
Partnerships
Innovation
Enterprise
Speed
Mission-focused, motivated, knowledgeable, and empowered workforce
A culture of risk-taking and continuous improvement that enables creative problem-solving
Talent management system designed to develop leaders, empower teams, and reward performance
Culture
Dominate
Deliver
Drive
Strategic Outcomes
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9. Space RCO Acquisition Structure - SLCO
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2/16/2020
Space RCO Acquisition Structure - SLCO
6 August 2019
Michael Roberts, SES
Director

10. SpRCO - Oversight & Governing Principles
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SpRCO - Oversight & Governing Principles
Board of Directors (BoD)
SecAF – Chair
Members:
Chief of Staff AF
CDRUSSPACECOM
SAF/AQ
USD (A&S)
USD (R&E)
USSPACECOM Commander Requirements validation authority
AFSPC Commander Organize/train/equip mission
SAF/AQ
Acquisition Authorities
AFOSI/PJ
Security/Network ATO Approval
Commander, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC)
Tasking &
Project Approval
Direct Reporting
Unit (Administrative)
Director & PEO
Space Rapid Capabilities Office
Short Narrow Chain of Command
Small Integrated Program Office Teams
Stable Funding & Requirements
Early & Prominent Warfighter Involvement
Organic Functional Support

11. SpRCO Acquisition Planning
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SpRCO Acquisition Planning
Designed to meet intent of statute, FAR, DFARS, and AFFARS requirements
Minimize documentation & duplication
Program-specific documentation tailoring in streamlined acquisition plans by phase
Concept, Development and Production/Deployment
How a program becomes……
USSPACECOM validates requirements
Director briefs BoD
BoD approves/disapproves
Designation Memorandum used to delineate BoD’s decisions

12. What makes us different
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What makes us different
Short chain of command, small/integrated teams, 100% organic functional support
Director/Program Executive Officer (PEO)
Appointed as PEO w/full acquisition authority directly from SAF/AQ
Ability to tailor processes to meet intent of acquisition requirements
Receives direction to initiate programs from SECAF chaired SpRCO BoD
Director of Contracting
Receives full authority up to $1B directly from SAF/AQC
Only 1 layer under, providing direct access for PCOs
Program Control Director
Funding worked separately from typical Air Force policy
Work POM inputs directly w/HAF/A8
Single PE allows cradle-to-grave financial management control/influence
Key characteristics:
Decision making velocity…maximum authority in-house
Security control…Original Classification Authority
Culture…take risks smartly, small teams, integrate off-the-shelf
Reduce bureaucracy by eliminating multiple levels of oversight with no authority

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Questions?

14. Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO) Background
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FY18 NDAA - Redesignated Office from ORS to SpRCO
FY19 NDAA – Codified additional authorities and organizational alignment
1 Nov 2018 – Charter Signed Validated Roles & Responsibilities
14 Dec 2018 – OCR Signed SpRCO aligned as a direct report to AFSPC
Charter Signature Page
NDAA Language
“Develop and Deliver Operationally Dominant Space Capabilities at the Speed of Warfighting Relevance”

15. How the SECAF selects our programs
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How the SECAF selects our programs
Program assignment and approval based on specific criteria
Urgency…Capabilities that need to be fielded in months for which normal processes are insufficiently responsive
Revolutionary/disruptive capability…operational game-changers
Fragility…technologies that require the highest security protection due to severe technological and/or security impacts if revealed
Simplicity…systems with limited external interfaces
Capacity…lean teams w/ green-door selective hiring authority
Currently able to execute 6-8 ACAT I-III equiv programs, with programs at FOC
Currently executing 6 programs and 2 studies
Mission is to deliver block 0, possibly block 10, then transition to partner
Filling known gaps in the Space Warfighting Construct
Portfolio include strategic and tactical programs
Working hand-in-hand w/SMC, AFRCO, SSDP, others
Partnerships key to rapid development, without redundancy, to meet urgent warfighter needs

16. Space RCO Contracting Authorities
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2/16/2020
Space RCO Contracting Authorities
Senior Contracting Official Authority
Designated Senior Contracting Official (SCO)
Will be codified in upcoming AFFARS update
$1B business and contract clearance authority on competitive and non-competitive acquisitions
Approve UCAs, tailor commercial acquisitions,
grant Contracting Officer warrants
Competition and Commercial Advocate
Approve J&As $700K-$13.5M
Coordinate Acquisition Strategies
Government-Industry Liaison for SpRCO
OT Authority
Enter into, approve and terminate OTAs
Key Relationships / Memberships
Direct contracting report to SAF/AQC
AF Contracting Board of Directors membership
Development Teams…total force development
Org Chart

17. SpRCO Operational Organizational Structure
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2/16/2020
SpRCO Operational Organizational Structure
Director
OSI PJ
Deputy Director
Chief of Staff
Transition Cell
Technical Director
Director
Contracting
Financial Management
Legal
Strategic Capabilities
Operations Management
Advanced Capabilities
Organic Functional Support:
Human Resources
Information Technology
Legal
Security