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Dual-Use Technology Transfer. National Automotive Center. June 2003. Overview. U.S. ARMY Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center (TARDEC). Located in Warren, MI Part of the Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command . NAC Mission.
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Dual-Use Technology Transfer National Automotive Center June 2003 Overview
U.S. ARMYTank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center (TARDEC) Located in Warren, MI Part of the Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
NAC Mission • Identify dual needs of the Department of Defense and the automotive industry. • Accelerate the exchange and implementation of automotive technologies by fostering relationships and forming cost-shared partnerships. • Vision is to become the recognized leader in automotive technology for tomorrow’s defense. C/S
Technical Focus Areas Fuel Efficiency Automotive Maintenance and Logistics Improvement Automotive Vehicle Modernization GROUND SYSTEMS Automotive Crew Safety Enhancement Automotive Manufacturing Innovation
NAC Business Model Dual Needs Focus Industry Needs Military Needs Common Specifications Cooperative Agreements Collaborative Environment Dual-Use
TARDEC Facilities Fabrication Facility Electrical Lab Propulsion Lab Robotic Engineering Lab Air Flow Test Facility Vetronics Lab IR Imaging Lab Fuels & Lubes Lab Motion Base Simulator Software engineering High Performance Computing Advanced Collaborative Environment TARDEC Facilities & Technical Opportunities Technical Opportunities • Fuel Efficiency • Vehicle Modernization • Vehicle Driver and Crew Safety • Maintenance and Logistics • Innovative Manufacturing • Simulation & Virtual Reality C/S
High Performance Computing • High Performance Computing (HPC) is a key enabling technology supporting TACOM-TARDEC’s scientists, engineers, and academic & industrial partners. • HPC expertise is in ground vehicle performance modeling & simulation. • TARDEC HPC has national prominence as a DoD HPC Distributed Centerthrough the DoD HPC Modernization Program (HPCMP). • The installed hardware and software provides computational power necessary to perform complex scientific and engineering analyses, as well as associated visualization. • Facility includes an Elumens Corporation Model V3 VisionDome interactive immersive visualization platform.
The Ground Vehicle Simulation Laboratory(GVSL)provides the capability to evaluate Tank and Automotive systems and sub-systems engineering and operational performance using a series of unique motion-based simulators to place the users, vehicle systems and subsystems, in a variety of dynamic environments, which accurately reproduce motions experienced during proving ground tests or field operations. They are: Crew Station / Turret Motion Base Simulator (CS/TMBS) Ride Motion Simulator (RMS) Pintle Motion Base Simulator (PMBS) Re-Configurable “N” Post Simulator (RNPS) Vehicle Inertial Properties Evaluation Rig (VIPER) Custom Component Test Equipment Tire Lab (Durability/Characterization Capabilities) Virtual Environment Development and Immersion for man/equipment-in-the-loop testing (i.e. human immersive testing, robotics, etc.) Ground Vehicle Simulation
The GVSL analytical simulation capability focuses on the utilization of physics-based computer models capable of predicting vehicle dynamic and structural performance. The models can consider scenarios that are too dangerous to test, as well as those within a vehicle’s expected operating envelope. Develop models for real-time manned technology-in-the-loop assessments Develop quantitative tools for structural integrity, durability and reliability analysis. Dynamic Analysis and Design System (DADS)Symbolically Optimized Vehicle Analysis System (SOVAS)Abaqus and PatranDiva and MayaMatlab Ground Vehicle Simulation (Continued)
COMmercially BAsed Tactical Truck A severe duty commercial truck that could supplement the joint forces light tactical vehicle fleet C/S
COMmercially BAsed Tactical Truck • A diesel-hybrid military pickup equipped with a fuel-cell auxiliary power unit (APU) • May become the model for the Army's new fleet of 30,000 light tactical vehicles by the end of the decade • Features GM's strategic fuel-cell-alliance partner, Hydrogenics Corp. C/S
Alternative Fuels/ Fuel Cell Program Current projects • Diesel Reformer Fuel Cell Truck • Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for Long Haul Trucks • Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power Unit for Heavy Trucks. C/S
Future Truck Systems • Multi-mode modular cargo vehicle • Incorporates the latest commercial technology • Technologies include: • Advanced hybrid automotive designs; • Robust command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance crew station; • Advanced robotic handler; • Onboard water generation system C/S
SmarTruck II • Multi-purpose vehicle capable of both counter terrorism support and homeland security • Heavy-duty stainless steel receiver frame accepts multiple combinations of special applications interchangeable modules/pods: • Base Power Module • Electro Optics Module • Weapons Module • Integrated Communications Module C/S
Advanced Hybrid Electric Wheel Drive AHED 8x8 Demonstrator M113 Hybrid Electric Drive LAV- III C/S
Mobile Parts Hospital • A self-contained, self-sustaining transportable mobile on-demand manufacturing system • Will fabricate spare parts near the point of need thru traditional and solid freeform fabrication processes • Uses advanced manufacturing technologies with a mobile unit and an Agile Manufacturing Cell • Goal of the MPH program is to increase vehicle readiness by fabricating repair or replacement parts near the point of need http://www.mobilepartshospital.com/welcome/ C/S
Vehicle Intelligence Advanced Collaborative Environment
US ArmyNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE CENTERTechnology Partnerships • Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
CRADAs are established between Federal Government Laboratories and one (or more) commercial partners to facilitate technology transfer between the parties for their mutual benefit. This helps to improve U.S. competitiveness. Under a CRADA, an industry partner may contribute resources such as personnel, services, property and funding to the effort. The government can contribute all the above, except funding. SBIRs are used to fund early-stage, innovative Research & Development (R & D) efforts that serve to meet U.S. Army needs and have a potential for commercialization in private and/or military markets. Overview Cooperative Research and Development Agreement Small Business Innovation Research
Sharing Resources in a Joint Effort for a Dual-Use Objective. Cooperative Research And Development (CRADA) Program
QuickThe agreement can typically be established within 60 days of initiation. CRADA - Features & Benefits Mutually Beneficial It was created to encourage and facilitate cooperative R&D, with industry interests as the focus and technology transfer as the goal. The commercial partner generally has the first option to exclusively license technology which the Army invents under the CRADA. Flexible It provides leveraging of resources including funding, facilities, equipment, and knowledge. Each party pays for their own tasks under a very flexible Statement of Work. SafeCompany proprietary information that pre-dates the CRADA is protected at all times. All intellectual property developed under the CRADA belongs to the inventing party. SimpleThe conditions of the agreement and the basic rights of each party are set forth in clear and simple language. There are no matching funds mandated under a CRADA.
Akzo Nobel Coatings Boeing/McDonnell Douglas Delphi EDS Unigraphics Evans Cooling Systems Exide Corp. Alion Science & Technology Heart International General Dynamics Land Systems Onodi Tool & Engineering Holographic Imaging Klune Industries Ibis Tek Georgia Tech Research Corporation JME, Inc. Altair Engineering National Biodiesel Board Permo-Drive Scitech Industries Search Technology Smiths Aerospace BLV Motorsports United Defense L.P. Deere & Company Water Visions International CRADA – Recent Agreements
Successfully Transferring New Technology from Concept to Market Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
Government-wide Program established by Congress in 1982 to promote small business participation in Federal Research and Development (R&D) SBIR R&D Enhancement Act of 1992 (PL 102-564) extended the SBIR Program until Oct 2000. The Act HR 5667 of December 2000 re-authorized the Program until 2008. DOD SBIR Program administered in accordance with Small Business Administration (SBA) SBIR Policy Directives Serves Army R&D needs by identifying and funding innovative projects proposed by the small business community Allows Army Labs & RDECs to tap into advanced technologies of small firms SBIR Program History
Stimulates technological innovation. Uses small businesses to meet Federal R & D needs Fosters & encourages participation by socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses. Increases private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal R & D, thereby increasing competition, productivity and economic growth. Uses a three-phase approach, involving projects of high technical risk, to establish technical feasibility. Visit www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir for more details SBIR - Features & Benefits
SBIR Program • Three-phase program of product development • Next Army solicitation available on WWW 1 MAY 2003: www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir Other Govt. Other Govt. Phase I Feasibility Study Up to $100K (Army $70K) Phase II Research & Development Up to $750K (Army $730K) Phase III Develop & market product Commercial • Most SBIR participants are firms of fewer than 10 employees • Army only participates in the annual spring solicitation Military • Dual use technologies • DoD funds feasibility and R&D • Industry develops product & market
Accelerated Phase II process for Phase I contractors with investors matching Phase II SBIR funding Provides incentive to build strategic partners for Phase III investment and marketing as early as Phase I Benefits of the process: Interim funding up to $50,000 between Phase I and II Expedited Phase II evaluation, selection and award Qualifications: Fast Track application 120 days after Phase I award Independent investor commitment for funds in cash Matching Rates: 4:1 matching-new firms, 1:1 others SBIR Program - Fast TrackIncentive Program
Phase II enhancement program Extended R&D efforts to meet product, process or service requirement of third party investor. Accelerate the Phase II project into Phase III SBIR matching third-party funds up to $250k Extension of Phase II project up to one year Applications 3 months prior to the end of Phase II Matching funds provided by third-party investor SBIR Program - Phase II PlusIncentive Program
PHASE I Topic Generation(TARDEC) OCT-DEC 2002 Topic Generation(Army-DoD) DEC 2002 - FEB 2003 Topic Pre-release on Web 01 MAY 2003 Solicitation Opens 01 JUL 2003 Solicitation Closes 14 AUG 2003 Proposal Evaluation AUG - OCT 2003 Negotiate Contracts NOV - DEC 2003 SBIR Program – Time Table
PHASE II Invite Proposals 11 APR 03 Proposals Due 09 MAY 03 Evaluations MAY - JUL 03 Negotiate Contracts mid JUL - 8 NOV 03 SBIR Program – Time Table
Wireless Wide Area Network Efficient Potable Water Short Wavelength Infrared Sensors Improved Manufacturability of Electronic Microchip Technologies Thermal Modeling Software High-Speed Resolution Image Sensor SBIR & CRADA - Success Stories
Government Contracts and SBIRs Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
Eligibility and Limitations • Must qualify as small business for research as defined below: • organized for profit, with a place of business located in the United States • legal form of an individual proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, joint venture, association, trust or cooperative • at least 51 percent owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are citizens of, or permanent resident aliens in, the United States • has, including its affiliates, not more than 500 employees
Eligibility and Limitations, Cont. • Small business must: • perform two-thirds work for Phase I • perform one-half work for Phase II • primary employment of the principal investigator must be with the small business • work must be performed by the small business concern in the United States
Conflicts of Interest • Awards made to firms owned by or employing current or previous Federal Government employees: • could create conflicts of interest for those employees in violation of federal law • contact the cognizant Ethics Counselor from the employees' Government agency for further guidance
Tips • Things to remember: • DoD's SBIR 2003.2 Solicitation available in HTML, PDF and DOC formats on the web at: • http://www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir/solicitations/sbir032/index.htm • Officially opens on 7/02/03 and proposals will be due (at DoD) by 6:00 AM on 14 August 2003 • The DoD topics search Web site can be found at: • http://www.sbirsttr.com/Topics/Default.asp or • http://stinet.dtic.mil/str/sbir.html
Tips, cont. • Things to remember: • Cannot speak directly to topic authors after 07/02/03 • SITIS bulletin board system will be available to accept queries until 31 July 2003. • Before you submit a proposal check bulletin board even if you don't need to ask a question, you should view your competitor's questions and the DoD's answers at: http://dtica.dtic.mil/sbir/sbirmenu.html
Tips, cont. • Things to remember: • ALL SBIR offeror’s MUST register electronically via the Web at: http://www.dodsbir.net/submission/ • Via the same Web site you will submit: • a) DoD Proposal Cover Sheet (cover and summary abstract), • b) ENTIRE Technical Proposal with any appendices, • c) Cost Proposal, and the • d) Company Commercialization Report
Tips, cont. • Things to remember: • DoD require proposals submitted ONLY in PDF format. • DoD Help Desk can be contacted via: • Phone: 866-SBIRHLP (866-724-7457) • E-mail: a facility to submit e-mail questions can be found at http://www.dodsbir.net/helpdesk/
Tips, cont. • Things to remember: • Prior to receiving a contract award, the offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. For information regarding registration, call 1-888-227-2423 or visit http://www.ccr.gov/ • You are required to, “Identify any foreign nationals you expect to be involved on this project, country of origin and level of involvement”
Tips, cont. • Things to remember: • Phase I options: • Allowed by Army (up to $50K) • Should be fully costed separately from the Phase I (base) approach • Should have separate work plan from Phase I • Both cost proposal and work plan needs to be part of Phase I proposal
Tips, cont. • Type of contracts: • Phase I – Firm Fixed Price (FFP) • Provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor's cost experience in performing the contract. • This type of contract places upon the contractor maximum risk and full responsibility for all costs and resulting profit or loss.
Tips, cont. • Type of contracts: • Phase II – Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) • Provides for payment to the contractor of allowable costs incurred in the performance of the contract, to the extent prescribed in the contract.Provides for the payment of a fixed fee to the contractor. • The fixed fee once negotiated, does not vary with actual cost, but may be adjusted as result of any subsequent changes in the scope of work or services to be performed under the contract.
The primary mission of the National Automotive Center (NAC) is to serve as a catalyst linking industry, academia and government in the development and exchange of automotive technologies that will benefit all sectors. We’re looking for a few good ideas! Working With The NAC For more information on CRADA’s, please contact: U.S. Army National Automotive Center AMSTA-TR-N/MS 289 6501 E. 11 Mile Road Warren, MI 48397-5000 POC: Peter DiSante Phone: 586-574-8958 disantep@tacom.army.mil For more information on the SBIR program, please contact: U.S. Army National Automotive Center AMSTA-TR-N/MS 289 6501 E. 11 Mile Road Warren, MI 48397-5000 POC: Alex Sandel Phone: 586-574-7545 sandela@tacom.army.mil Visit www.tacom.army.mil/tardec/nac/partner.htm on the web!
Exchanging technologies reduces cost and accelerates the delivery of new technologies to our customers. Win...Win…