Transcript Dual-Use Technology Transfer June 2003 U.S. ARMY Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center (TARDEC) Located in Warren, MI Part of the Research, Development & Engineering (RDE)

Dual-Use Technology Transfer
June 2003
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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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.
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
Technical Focus Areas
Fuel
Efficiency
Automotive
Vehicle
Modernization
Automotive
Manufacturing
Innovation
Automotive
Maintenance
and Logistics
Improvement
Automotive
Crew Safety
Enhancement
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
NAC Business Model
Dual Needs Focus
Industry
Needs
Military
Needs
Collaborative
Environment
Dual-Use
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
TARDEC Facilities &
Technical Opportunities
TARDEC Facilities
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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
Technical Opportunities
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Fuel Efficiency
Vehicle Modernization
Vehicle Driver and Crew Safety
Maintenance and Logistics
Innovative Manufacturing
Simulation & Virtual Reality
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
High Performance Computing
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High Performance Computing (HPC) is a key enabling
technology supporting TACOM-TARDEC’s scientists,
engineers, and academic & industrial partners.
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HPC expertise is in ground vehicle performance modeling &
simulation.
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TARDEC HPC has national prominence as a DoD HPC
Distributed Center through the DoD HPC Modernization
Program (HPCMP).
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The installed hardware and software provides computational
power necessary to perform complex scientific and
engineering analyses, as well as associated visualization.
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Facility includes an Elumens Corporation Model V3
VisionDome interactive immersive visualization platform.
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
Ground Vehicle Simulation
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:
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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.)
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
Ground Vehicle Simulation (Continued)
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.
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Develop models for real-time manned technology-in-the-loop assessments
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Develop quantitative tools for structural integrity, durability and reliability analysis.
Dynamic Analysis and Design System (DADS)
Symbolically Optimized Vehicle Analysis System (SOVAS)
Abaqus and Patran
Diva and Maya
Matlab
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
COMmercially BAsed
Tactical Truck
A severe duty commercial
truck that could supplement
the joint forces light tactical
vehicle fleet
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
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-cellalliance partner, Hydrogenics Corp.
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
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.
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
Advanced Hybrid
Electric Wheel Drive
AHED 8x8 Demonstrator
M113 Hybrid
Electric Drive
LAV- III
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
Mobile
Parts
Hospital
A self-contained,
self-sustaining transportable mobile ondemand manufacturing system
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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/
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
Vehicle
Intelligence
Advanced
Collaborative
Environment
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
US Army
NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE CENTER
Technology Partnerships
Cooperative
Research and
Development
Agreements
(CRADA)
Small
Business
Innovation
Research
(SBIR)
Overview
Cooperative Research and Development Agreement
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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.
Small Business Innovation Research
 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.
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
Cooperative Research And
Development (CRADA) Program
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Sharing Resources in a Joint Effort for a Dual-Use Objective.
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
CRADA - Features & Benefits
Quick
The agreement can typically be established within 60 days of initiation.
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.
Safe Company proprietary information that pre-dates the CRADA is protected at all
times. All intellectual property developed under the CRADA belongs to the inventing party.
Simple
The 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.
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
CRADA – Recent Agreements
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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
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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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
Small Business Innovation
Research (SBIR) Program
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Successfully Transferring New Technology from Concept to Market
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
SBIR Program History
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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 reauthorized 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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
SBIR - Features & Benefits
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Stimulates technological innovation.
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Uses small businesses to meet Federal R & D needs
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Fosters & encourages participation by socially and economically
disadvantaged small businesses.
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Increases private sector commercialization of innovations derived
from Federal R & D, thereby increasing competition, productivity
and economic growth.
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Uses a three-phase approach, involving projects of high technical
risk, to establish technical feasibility.
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Visit www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir for more details
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
SBIR Program
Three-phase program of product development
Next Army solicitation available on WWW 1 MAY 2003:
www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir
Other
Other Govt.
Govt.
Phase I
Feasibility
Study
Phase II
Research &
Development
Up to $100K
(Army $70K)
Up to $750K
(Army $730K)
Phase III
Develop & market
product
Commercial
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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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
SBIR Program - Fast Track
Incentive Program
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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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
SBIR Program - Phase II Plus
Incentive Program
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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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
SBIR Program – Time Table
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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
SBIR & CRADA - Success Stories
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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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
Small Business Innovation
Research (SBIR) Program
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Government Contracts and SBIRs
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
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/
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
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”
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
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
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
Tips, cont.
Type of contracts:
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.
Phase
–This
type of contract places upon the contractor maximum risk and
full responsibility for all costs and resulting profit or loss.
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
Tips, cont.
Type of contracts:
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.
Phase
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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.
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
Working With The NAC
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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!
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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
Visit www.tacom.army.mil/tardec/nac/partner.htm on the web!
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command
Win...Win…
Exchanging technologies reduces
cost and accelerates the delivery of
new technologies to our customers.
Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) Command