“SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF A SBIR ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE”

John Regnier

Advanced Programs Engineer Government Communication Systems Harris Corporation

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HARRIS…… TOUCHES YOUR LIFE EVERY DAY

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BRINGS THEM SAFELY HOME…

Always Connected. Never Alone.

It’s what they need to do their jobs. It’s what Harris delivers as your comprehensive solutions partner. • • • • Over 5 Decades of SATCOM Fixed and Mobile Communication Terminals Field-proven products Turnkey integrated communication systems Approved for Public Release 4/24/2020 | 3

PROTECTS YOUR FREEDOM…

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Situational Awareness

As a trusted partner in the Intelligence Community, Harris provides our policy makers with ISR products and systems that enable them to make informed decisions.

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GETS YOU SAFELY THERE…

Trusted Air Traffic Control

Harris is partnered with the FAA to provide the secure nationwide network for voice, data, and video communications at over 4,000 FAA and DoD flight facilities, with more than 50,000 users.

• • • 87,000+ Daily Flights in the U.S.

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BRINGS US TOGETHER…

Absolute Confidence.

Military and government organizations around the world rely on Harris communications.

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KEEPS YOU SAFE…

Connecting First Responders

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Communications for Any Environment

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PLUGS YOU IN…

Mobile Communications and Broadcast Media

In your living room, in your car, at work, at the ball park, on the golf course, and almost anywhere you are, Harris is there for your news and entertainment pleasure.

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CARES FOR YOUR HEALTH…

Along with the Veteran’s Affairs and other providers, Harris is revolutionizing healthcare with digital content management solutions and the latest in imaging and communications technology.

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SECURES YOUR INFORMATION…

Cyber Security and Information Assurance

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GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

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SERVED MARKETS

National Intelligence

NSA, NRO, NGA, Other classified

Defense

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines

Civil

FAA, NOAA, NASA

Government Communications Systems C3 ISR Enterprise Systems

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GCS SBIR Engagement History

Prior to 2009 the SBIR process at GCS was adhoc at best

• A few successes, SeaLancet (LCS-UXV Communication package) etc. • No concerted effort to leverage the SBIR investment made by the DoD • Primarily pushed by Small Business Office

Other Harris Segments are primarily product and services focused

• RFCD and INS less focused on technology maturation for large programs

First SBIR workshop conducted in concert with the AF CPP office in 2010

• Workshop lead by the AF Senior Executive Account Manager Advanced

Program Engineer (SEAM APE)

• Traditional technology gap analysis drove initial selections • Advanced Science and Technology Department (AS&T) provided SME

support along with other business units

• Identified one transition opportunity • ~7000 contracts to ~50 phone screens to ~20 Invitees to 1 opportunity 

SBIR Technology Transition Plan (STTP) just signed (3/2012)

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GCS SBIR Engagement History (cont’)

Second SBIR workshop conducted 2011

• Workshop lead by the AS&T Organization • AS&T provided SME support along with other business units 

Traditional technology GAP analysis drove initial selections

• • More focus on finding the “Diamonds in the Rough” • “If after the due-diligence you don’t believe there is a better than 50%

chance of a transition, don’t invite them [ SBIR firm] to the workshop”

• • ~7000 contracts to ~70 phone screens to 26 invitees to 7 opportunities

STTP in process for 2 of the 7 opportunities

The Real Work begins after the SBIR Workshop

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GCS SBIR Engagement History (cont’)

SBIR Contract Database SBIR Contracts Read Abstracts Phone Screen Invitees ~7000 ~700 ~70 ~26 ~7 Opportunities Approved for Public Release NON-Export Controlled Information

For FY2012 SBIR transition has been integrated into GCS technology planning process

• Advanced Studies Group is responsible for managing GCS’

strategic technology plan

• Emphasizing various components in the technology planning 

Independent Research and Development (IR&D)

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Funded University Research

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Sponsored DoD Lab Studies and PORs Strategic Partnerships

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SBIR Firms GCS is consulting with 6 SBIR firms on various Phase I projects

• Tied in to the technology from the start • Better positioned for transition at end of Phase 2 Approved for Public Release NON-Export Controlled Information

Summary

Keys to successful SBIR Organizational Structure

• Lead by an organization responsible for technology planning

development and maturation

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Technology maturation needs to be part of organizations charter

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Leveraging SBIRs is then a logical extension of charter

• Lead by an organization which influences and controls

internal discretionary investment

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Engagement with SBIR firms requires discretionary funding of several flavors ( IR&D, DS, B&P, Capital, etc)

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This is a leveraged investment, it is not free!

• Partner with Government facilitators 

AF CPP Office and other SBIR offices are invaluable

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Thank You

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