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Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency NDIA Homeland Security Symposium and Exposition - 2004 May 27, 2004 Jane Alexander, Ph. D Deputy Director, HSARPA jane. alexander@dhs. gov <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>>

General DHS Organization Structure Secretary (Ridge) & Deputy Secretary (Loy) Management (Hale) Border & Transportation Security (Hutchinson) Emergency Preparedness & Emergency Response (Brown) • Coast Guard • Secret Service • Citizenship & Immigration & Ombuds • Civil Rights and Civil Liberties • Legislative Affairs • General Counsel • Inspector General • State & Local Coordination • Private Sector Coordination • International Affairs • National Capital Region Coordination • Counter-narcotics • Small and Disadvantaged Business • Privacy Officer • Chief of Staff Information Analysis & Infrastructure Protection (Libutti) <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> Science & Technology (Mc. Queary) April 26, 2004 2

Science and Technology (S&T) Mission Conduct, stimulate and enable research, development, test, evaluation and timely transition of homeland security capabilities to federal, state and local operational end-users. <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 3

S&T Organization Chart Under Secretary for Science & Technology (Mc. Queary) Office of Plans Programs and Budgets (Albright) Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (Bolka) Office of Research and Development (Mc. Carthy) Office of Systems Engineering & Development (Kubricky) <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 4

S&T Organization Chart Under Secretary for Science & Technology (Mc. Queary) Office of Plans Programs and Budgets (Albright) Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (Bolka) Office of Research and Development (Mc. Carthy) Office of Systems Engineering & Development (Kubricky) <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 5

Plans Programs and Budgets § Work with customers to identify operational needs § Establish priorities § Develop general timeline of deployment <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 6

Crosscutting Portfolio Areas § Chemical § Biological § Radiological § Nuclear § High Explosives § Cyber defense (CBRNE Cyber) <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 7

Customer Specific Portfolios § Critical Infrastructure Protection § Borders and & Transportation Security § Emergency Preparedness and Response § US Coast Guard § US Secret Service § State & Local Responders § Threat & Vulnerability, Testing & Assessment <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 8

S&T Organization Chart Under Secretary for Science & Technology (Mc. Queary) Office of Plans Programs and Budgets (Albright) Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (Bolka) Office of Research and Development (Mc. Carthy) Office of Systems Engineering & Development (Kubricky) <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 9

ORD Goals § Provide the nation with an enduring RDT&E capability § Provide stewardship for the homeland security science and technology complex § Preserve and broaden U. S. leadership in science and technology <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 10

S&T Organization Chart Under Secretary for Science & Technology (Mc. Queary) Office of Plans Programs and Budgets (Albright) Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (Bolka) Office of Research and Development (Mc. Carthy) Office of Systems Engineering & Development (Kubricky) <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 11

SE&D Goals § Develop systems context for solutions § Conduct rapid full-scale development § Conduct acceptance testing § Transition to production <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 12

S&T Organization Chart Under Secretary for Science & Technology (Mc. Queary) Office of Plans Programs and Budgets (Albright) Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (Bolka) Office of Research and Development (Mc. Carthy) Office of Systems Engineering & Development (Kubricky) <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 13

HSARPA Mission Engage the Private Sector in R&D to Satisfy DHS needs § Satisfy operational requirements § Conduct rapid prototyping and commercial adaptation § Research & develop revolutionary options <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 14

HSARPA & SED Execution Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency Innovation, Adaptation, & Revolution Systems Engineering & Development Engineering, Production, & Deployment <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 15

Legacy of HSARPA Name How is it different from DARPA? §Differences § 85 -90% of funds for identified DHS requirements § 10 -15% of funds for revolutionary research § Breakthroughs, § New technologies and systems <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 16

DHS Systems Needs Differ from Do. D and Other Agency Systems Needs §“Zero” false positives at the system level §Affordability is a performance characteristic; § “If it’s not affordable…zero performance” §System matches regional needs § Tailored to existing vulnerabilities, governments, methods of operations and legacy systems §Cannot mandate Federal solutions <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 17

Technology Strategy § DOD §“Train as you fight… fight as you train” § DHS §Deal with emergency using strengths built to handle everyday missions <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 18

Legacy of HSARPA Name How is it like DARPA? § Similarities § Program Manager owns program § Active technical leadership of program § Full range of contracting vehicles § Common technology base with Do. D <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 19

HSARPA Program Defined § Coordinated R&D efforts that accomplish a specific mission-oriented objective § Delivers: capability, hardware, software, prototype, algorithm, demonstration of feasibility, etc. § Defined schedule, funding, & risk management strategy § May be phased § May include downselects § Not just a collection of contracts <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 20

Program Management Process Planning • Communicating our plans • Providing useful context • Presenting priorities Solicitation • Posting solicitations • Solicitation process – White Papers • Submitting proposals Contract • Different programs demand different contract vehicles • Use flexibility to match mission Execution • Programs tailored to meet unique conditions of objectives • Minimum bureaucracy <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 21

Communication Is Important, Bureaucracy Isn’t § To get the best efforts, we need continuous communication § If you have a good idea: § First, look for an open solicitation § Second, call or email us § If we resonate, then send a short white paper § If still good, then send a full proposal § Continue communication during execution <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 22

R&D Priorities 1) Develop and deploy state-of-the-art, high performance, low operating cost systems to prevent the illicit traffic of R/N materials and weapons into and within United States. 2) Provide state-of-the-art, high performance, low operating cost systems to detect rapidly and mitigate the consequences of the release of biological and chemical agents. 3) Provide state-of-the-art, high performance, low operating cost systems to detect illicit high explosives transit into and within the United States. 4) Enhance the conventional missions of all DHS operational units through targeted RDT&E and systems development and engineering. 5) Develop and provide capabilities for protecting cyber and other critical infrastructures. 6) Develop capabilities to prevent technology surprise by anticipating emerging threats. <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 23

New Capabilities Needed To… § Share information and analysis § Test and assess threats and vulnerabilities § Mitigate effects of terrorists attacks § Provide Federal, State, Local operational end-users with capabilities, systems and equipment they need to respond to, and recover from, attacks <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 24

HSARPA Progress § BAA with TSWG – May 2003 § 3344 White Papers – fifty contracts being let now § Project HAWKEYE with USCG – FY 2004 § Sensor testbed for coastal operations § Next Generation Chem/Bio Sensors – RA 03 -01 – September 2003 -40 teams/individuals selected for negotiations § Upgrade Bio-watch sensors and systems § Enable smart buildings § Support emergency responders <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 25

HSARPA Progress § SBIR – November 2003 – 374 proposals, 66 contracts § New Systems/Technologies to Detect Low Vapor Pressure Chemicals (e. g. TIC) § Advanced, Low-cost Aerosol Collectors § Computer Modeling Tool for Vulnerability Assessment of US Infrastructure § Ship Compartment Inspection Device § Marine Asset Tag Tracking System § Automatic Identification System Tracking and Collision Avoidance Equipment for Small Boats § Advanced SCADA and Related Distributed Control Systems § Cyber Security Center – Management and Support Contract – January 2004 <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 26

HSARPA Progress § BAA 04 -01 released 27 Feb 04 - Radiological and Nuclear Countermeasures System Architectures Analysis (RNCSAA) (three awards in progress) § Develop System Architecture Evaluation Framework § Study Systems Effectiveness and Vulnerability § Novel Architectures and Approaches for Countermeasures § BAA 04 -02, Detection Systems for Radiological and Nuclear Countermeasure (DSRNC) – Feb 2004 - 346 white papers under evaluation § § Near-term Enhancements to Existing Countermeasures Systems Rapid Development and Prototyping of New Systems Phased Development of Next Generation Capabilities Enabling Component Technologies for Enhanced Countermeasures HSARPA will invest $50 M in FY 04 for these priority items <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 27

HSARPA Progress BAA 04 -03, Bioinformatics and Assay Development Program (213 white papers under evaluation; expected completion date 25 June) • Extension of baseline protein and nucleic acid assays (faster more accurate detections, with greater confidence, and little or no deployment cost differential, • Assays for new, emerging or engineered threats (detects previously unknown threats), • Bioinformatic tools (develops fully integrated microbial pathogen database), and • Assays and tools forensic analysis (develops highly discriminating genetic assays that allow identification of strains). BAA 04 -05, Automated Scene Understanding Technology and Prototypes (220 white papers are under evaluation and expected to be completed 7 June); • Recognize and correlate indications of unusual, criminal, or terrorist activities. • Improve the efficiency and reduce the operating cost of security infrastructure • Create one or more demonstration prototypes <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 28

HSARPA Progress BAA 04 -06, Advanced Container Security Device (105+ bidders registered to submit white papers: white papers due 28 May 2004). Develops, field-test, and transition to commercialization the next generation of shipping container security devices. Phases: System Requirements Review, Critical Design Review Production and Test. Port and Coastal Security Workshop planned for May 26 -27 at Noesis, Inc. , Arlington, VA. SBIR FY 04. 2 pre-solicitation (published on Friday, May 14, 2004: proposals due 14 July) contains the following topic areas: Cross-Domain Attack Correlation Technologies Real-Time Malicious Code Identification Alternatives to Cl 2 in Municipal Water Purification Wide-Area TIC Neutralization Innovative Techniques for Concealed Weapons or Explosive Detection at a Distance Improved And Innovative Cooling Garments For Emergency Responders <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 29

Coming Events § Chemical Countermeasures § Strategies for Low Vapor Pressure Materials Workshop completed § Identify, develop, and validate fielded systems capable of detecting toxic compounds at concentrations which pose health hazards. Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency is seeking promising research in: § pre-concentration of samples prior to analysis, § large volume samplers, § short range (<3 m) detectors, and long range (>3 m) detectors. § Counter-Rail, Truck, Suicide Bomb Technologies § Adequate protection against the threat of high explosives in the form of truck-bombs, suicide bombs, and bombs directed toward public transportation systems § Workshop 15 -16 June at BWI Holiday Inn § BAA follows <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 30

Contracting with HSARPA § Research and Development programs can be very diverse depending on technology focus and maturity § These types of programs often require flexible contracting solutions to maximize innovation and facilitate team structure § HSARPA’s goal is to assess each program to determine the appropriate type of solicitation and funding mechanism § The Homeland Security Act gave DHS and HSARPA a variety of contracting arrangement choices <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 31

§For HSARPA R&D funding opportunities, please monitor: www. dhs. gov, www. hsarpasbir. com, www. hsarpabaa. com, and www. fedbizopps. gov <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 32

Conclusion §We need to work together §Together we can make a difference to improve homeland security <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos. ppt>> April 26, 2004 33

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