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Advanced Technology
Innovation (DVI)
University Programs
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Advanced Technology (DV):
Obtaining Certainty From Uncertainty
Vision
“We build tomorrow’s technologies to outpace the ballistic missile threat,
bringing certainty to an uncertain future”
Mission
Stimulate innovation through “OUT-OF-THE-BOX” thinking. Seek out and
develop new and innovative concepts and technologies that can be applied across
the BMDS to stay ahead of the threat, improve system performance, and lower
life cycle costs
Investing in Next Generation Technologies NOW
Enables FUTURE BMDS Capabilities
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Innovation
Advanced Tech
Innovation Cell
Identify And Develop New And Innovative Concepts, Stimulate
Technology Innovation, And Exploit Breakthroughs In Science
To Improve All Elements Of The BMDS
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MSTAR Contracts
• MSTAR - Missile Defense Science, Technology Advanced
Research
• Research funding for ANY domestic university
• Solicitation and award via an annual a Broad Agency
Announcement (BAA)
– www.fedbizopps.gov
– www.mdatechnology.net
• Period of performance is 2yrs, with maximum funding of $300k/yr
for a total of $600k
• Government option for a third year, maximum funding for option
year is $200k
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MSTAR
Methodology / Road Map
Technical Objective
New Ideas
Universities
R&D Centers
Concepts
MDA
SMEs
MSTAR
(BAA)
R&D Results
• Fund relevant, advanced R&D at accredited,
domestic universities and academic institutions
• Exploit breakthroughs in science to offer
robust technical improvements to BMDS
Future Scientists And
Engineers, To Include
Positions At MDA
• Build portfolio of revolutionary technology to
support and enhance BMDS
AS 6.3
STTR And
SBIR
Incubators
• Train future scientists and engineers
Approximately 3 Year Cycle
Technical Approach
• Offer competitive opportunities to ALL accredited, domestic universities through
scientific and experimental investigation in 8 topical areas
• Invests in beyond state-of-the-art S&T through high risk/high-payoff concepts
• Be in the forefront of innovative technologies through scientific investigation
• Provide subject matter experts for the review and evaluation of proposals
Operational Payoff
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• Links technology to meet BMDS gaps and mission requirements
• Contributes to national security and economic strength
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University Programs Technology Thrusts
Radar Systems
• Ultra Wideband Frequency
• Cross Sections and Signatures
• RF Imaging, Data Visualization
Lasers and Electro-Optical Systems
• High Energy Lasers, Laser Diode Arrays
• Optical Pointing, Tracking, & Stabilization
• Lightweight Space-based Telescopes
Integrated Active/Passive IR Sensor
Systems
• IR Materials, FPAs, Multi-color, Large Format
• Lightweight Seekers, VLWIR, HWIL Testing
• Lightweight EO/IR Kill Vehicle Sensors
Computer Science, Signal & Data
Processing
• Digital Processing, High Frame Rates
• Distributed Computing, Computer Vision
• Novel Guidance Processing
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University Programs Technology Thrusts
Mathematics, Probability, & Decision
Theory
• Pattern Recognition, Data Fusion, Sensor Fusion
• Modeling and Simulation
• Advanced Discrimination Algorithms
IFT
Physics, Chemistry & Materials
• IR Signatures, Energy Conversion, Impact
Phenomenology
• Nano Technology, Fuel Cells and Batteries
Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering
• Micro-Satellites, Divert/Axial Propulsion
• Thermo-Resistant Materials, Lightweight Structures
• Compensation of Aero-Optic Effects
Battle Management/Command and
Control
• Human in the Loop Ops, Weapon Resource
Management
• Intelligent Process and Decision Making,
Interceptor-Interceptor Communications
• High Band-Width Communications
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University Programs Special Considerations
• Principal Investigator (PI) is required to be a U.S. Citizen
• All personnel working under the contract are required to be a U.S.
person
– a U.S. Citizen
– a lawful permanent resident alien of the US, (a "Green Card" holder)
• Public Release Information
– All materials to be published or presented in a public forum must be cleared
by MDA
– All materials considered for public release must be submitted to the
Contracting Officer 90 days in advance
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SBIR/STTR Programs
• SBIR – Small Business Innovation Research
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Funds early-stage R&D projects at small technology companies
Phase I is typically a period of performance of 6 – 9 months
Phase I funding is typically in the range of $70 – $100k
Phase II is a 2yr award of $500 – $750k by invitation only after a
successful Phase I
• STTR – Small Business Technology Transfer Program
– Funds cooperative R&D projects involving a small business and a research
institution (i.e., University, Federally-funded R&D Center (FFRDC), or
nonprofit research institution).
– Phase I is typically a period of performance of 6 – 9 months
– Phase I funding is typically $100k
– Phase II is a 2yr award of $500 – $750k by invitation only after a
successful Phase I
– Minimum of 30 percent of the work must be done by the Research
Institution
– Minimum of 40 percent of the work must be done by the Small Business
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The MDA SBIR/STTR Focus
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MDA MISSION “Develop and
field an integrated BMDS capable
of providing a layered defense for
the homeland, deployed forces,
friends, and allies against ballistic
missiles of all ranges in all phases
of flight.”
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• MDA uses SBIR/STTR to
pursue high-risk
technologies that could
spur a revolutionary leap
or enhancement, decrease
the time required to
transform them into actual
applications for insertion
into the BMDS, and
benefit from
commercialization.
www.winmda.com
www.dodsbir.net
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SBIR Industrial Partnership Days
Purpose: To encourage the transition of DV-sponsored SBIR/STTR-funded
technology into the BMDS through industrial partnership with prime contractors.
Description/Approach: Work with Prime Contractors to gather stakeholder
audience at their site to hear SBIR briefers.
 SBIR/STTR projects identified by the prime.
 MDA stakeholders and TMs invited
 Models for meetings regarding size, technology, and stage of development vary
based on Prime’s needs
 MDA follow-up with large/small business is essential
Benefit:
 Leveraged IR&D (Internal Research &
Development) funds through the prime contractor
 Business relationships between the prime and
sub-tier contractors, and
 Mentor/protégé relationships essential for
fledgling small business
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ESSO
• ESSO – Engineer and Scientist Student Outreach
• Inspire students to become engineers & scientists immediately prior
to their selection of High School curriculum
– Motivate next generation in time to guide college preparation
– Focus on 8th grade students after standardized test preparation (early April)
and before selection of 9th grade course work (May)
• Emphasize applied mathematics
– Students predict and verify a physics problem in teams
– Demonstrate that math helps us understand our world
– Accent experimentation and discovery
• Show how engineers “create the future world we will live in”
• Involve teachers and ultimately parents
• Measure progress by tracking the interests of students for 10yrs
following the course
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Conclusion
“The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Invent It”
– Alan Kay
What Can You Do Today To Make
The World A Safer Place Tomorrow?
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