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Taking the Pentagon to the People Presented to: Army Small Business NJ City University Programs Presented to: New Jersey University 24 -25 May 2018 Taking the Pentagon to the People 23 -24 May 2018 _____________________ Ms. Sharon Morrow Ms. Army Office of Small Business Program Small Business Liaison for SBIR/STTR; Mentor-Protégé Small Business Liaison for SBIR/STTR, Mentor-Protégé Program Manager 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil

Agenda • • • Army Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) Mission & Vision Army OSBP FY 18 focus Army Small Business Spend and Performance ACOM Associate Directors for Small Business Programs Contact Info Opportunities for HBCUs/MSIs in Army Contracts Services Provided by HBCUs/MSIs/PTACs and SBDCs on Army Mentor. Protégé Agreements (MPAs) Army Modernization Priorities SBIR and STTR Programs Overview Other Opportunities for HBCU/MSI Faculty and Students Questions 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 2

Army OSBP Mission and Vision Mission • Advise the Secretary of the Army and the Army leadership on small business related matters. • Spearhead innovative initiatives that contribute to expanding the small business industrial base relevant to the Army mission priorities. • Leverage the use of minority serving educational institutions in support of Army Science and Technology Programs. Vision To be the premier advocacy organization committed to maximizing small business utilization in support of rapidly fielding a trained, ready, responsive and capable force that can prevent conflict, shape the environment and win the Nation's wars. 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 3

FY 18 Focus • Readiness ü Ensure mission requirements in support of readiness and the industrial base incorporate small business utilization. • Modernization ü Increase innovation through SBIR and STTR Programs in support of the Army’s modernization priorities. • Reform ü Advocate for changes in policy to reduce barriers to entry for small businesses. • Compliance ü Ensure Army compliance with statutory requirements of 15 U. S. C. 644 (k). ü Manage an effective outreach program. ü Increase small business subcontracting dollars by FY 2023. • People ü 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 Increase opportunities for professional development of small business professionals with use of Defense Acquisition Workforce Funding. http: //army. osbp. mil 4

FY 17 Army Small Business Spending Performance 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 5

Current FY 18 Army Small Business Spending Performance YTD-FY 18 Green Amber Red Deep Red 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 Printed: 2/19/2021 11: 34 AM Within 25% of Goal Within 50% of Goal Below 25% of Goal http: //army. osbp. mil 6

FY 17 Army Small Business Spending by State Total 18. 6 Billion Less than $ 20 Million $ 20 – 60 Million $ 60 – 200 Million $ 200 – 600 Million Data source: FPDS-NG as of Oct 18, 2017 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 More than $ 600 Million http: //army. osbp. mil 7

Associate Directors Contact Info Army Office of Small Business Programs 703 -697 -2868 Twitter: @Army. Small. Biz Army Materiel Command (AMC) - Redstone Arsenal, AL Buys: Combat systems, Information systems, Intelligence security information systems Small Business AD: Ms. Nancy Small, 256 -955 -5718 Website: www. army. mil/amc Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Washington, DC Buys: Military/civil works construction projects, Environmental projects Small Business AD: Ms. Donna Peebles, 202 -761 -8789 Website: http: //www. usace. army. mil Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) - Ft. Sam Houston, TX Buys: Medical supplies and health care equipment, Professional services Small Business AD: Mr. Pete Hunter, 210 -295 -4415 Website: http: //www. armymedicine. army. mil National Guard Bureau (NGB) - Arlington, VA Buys: Base operations, Construction/environmental projects Small Business AD: Mr. Harry Shank, 703 -607 -1001 Websites: http: //www. arng. army. mil 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 8

Opportunities for HBCU/MSIs in Contracts Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contracts – by partnering with small businesses to assist with R&D The Army Mentor-Protégé Program – by providing developmental assistance to the Mentor in delivering services that help build the Protégé’s business infrastructure and capability. Army Material Command (AMC) Historically Black Colleges, Universities and Minority Institutions Program Full and Open solicitations in the HBCU’s core competencies 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 9

Developmental Assistance HBCU’s and MSIs Provide on MPP • Management Technical Assistance • Cyber Security and Secure Systems Product Development • Process Re-Engineering • Quality Management Certifications: ISO 9001: 2008 and 2015, ISO 27000, ISO 20000 and ITIL • CMMI Level 2 and 3 certifications • Legacy System Support and Modernization • Business Development • DCAA Compliance Training 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 • Business/Marketing/Strategic Guidance Development • PMP Training • Contract Management Support • Proposal & Capture Management Training • Development of Mobile Applications for Army priorities • Interns to work on special projects and to develop software applications • Other protégé firm employee training (HR, Leadership Development, etc) http: //army. osbp. mil 10

Modernization Priorities – driving R&D efforts • Long Range Precision Fires • Next Generation Combat Vehicle • Future Vertical Lift • Network/C 3 I • Air and Missile Defense • Soldier Lethality Army is Standing up the Futures Command in Summer 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 11

SBIR Program Overview What is Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)? 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 12

SBIR Program Overview SBIR Program Goals • To stimulate technological innovation • To meet federal research and development (R&D) needs • To foster and encourage participation in innovations and entrepreneurship by socially and economically disadvantaged persons • To increase private-sector of innovations derived from federal R&D funding 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 13

SBIR Program Overview Phase I • A feasibility study that determines the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of a selected concept. Phase I projects are competitively selected from proposals submitted against solicitation topics seeking specific solutions to Army needs. Also called “proof of concept. ” • 4 volumes: Proposal Cover Sheet, Technical (max 20 pages), Cost, and Company Commercialization Report • 6 month effort • Up to $100 k; with an option for $50 k for an additional 4 months • Historically, Army receives about 2, 000 -3, 000 proposals and awards about 200 of those each year (10 -13% award rate) • Technical Readiness Level (TRL) is low -> around 1 -4 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 14

SBIR Program Overview Phase II • Objective: to continue the R&D efforts initiated in Phase I • Represents a major R&D effort, culminating in a well-defined deliverable prototype • 4 volumes: Proposal Cover Sheet, Technical (max 38 pages), Cost, Company Commercialization Report • Prior to FY 13, participants must receive an invitation to propose on Phase II; not required after FY 12. All Phase I awardees can propose on Phase II. • Up to a 2 -year effort • Up to $1 M with an option for an additional $500 k based on TRL • Historically, Army awards 50% of the Phase II proposals 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 15

SBIR Program Overview Phase III & Commercialization • • • 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 Objective: for entity to pursue commercialization objectives resulting from Phases I and II R&D activities or to make the technology part of the Program of Record (POR) Work that derives from, extends, or logically concludes efforts performed under SBIR Phase I and II funding agreements, but is funded by sources other than the SBIR Program. Army SBIR does not fund Phase III. Funding can come from venture capital, crowdfunding, a federal contract, or support from another business who wants to use the technology, or other sources (family & friends) Commercialization can be either a federal or industry application The Army has instituted several programs to facilitate the transition of Phase II projects to Phase III. These programs include: • Technical Assistance • Transition Support http: //army. osbp. mil 16

SBIR Eligibility • Organized for-profit U. S. business, located in the U. S. • At least 51% U. S. - owned by individuals and independently operated • 500 or fewer employees • PI’s primary employment with small business during project PI = Principal Investigator 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 17

STTR Program Overview What is Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)? • A Congressionally mandated program across the Federal Government used to stimulate technological innovation • Foster technology transfer through cooperative R&D between small business and research institutions • To increase private-sector commercialization of innovations derived from federal R&D • Requires each federal agency with an extramural budget for R&D over >$1 B to set-aside 0. 40% for Army STTR; FY 16 = $28. 9 M. In 2017, the amount was increased to. 45%. 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 18

STTR Program Overview Phase I-Feasibility Study • Award Guideline: up to $150 K • Duration: up to 12 Months Phase II-Full Research and Development to Prototype • Award Guideline: $1 M • Duration: up to 24 Months Phase III-Commercialization • Derives from, extends, or completes prior STTR funding agreements • Army STTR does not fund Phase III 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 19

STTR Eligibility • Formal Cooperative R&D Effort • Minimum 40% by small business, 30% by U. S. research institution • Small business is Prime, PI can be from SB or Research Institution • U. S. Research Institution • Must have an Intellectual Property Agreement among the SB and Research Institute PI = Principal Investigator 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 20

Do. D 2017 SBIR/STTR Awards Do. D SBIR/STTR Awards • SBIR was 3. 0% of RDT&E in FY 16 • STTR was. 40% of RDT&E in FY 16 • STTR was increased to. 45% in FY 17 • Do. D is >50% of Federal SBIR Awards Do. D Awards FY 17 SBIR: $1. 78 B STTR: $215 M Data Source: FPDS-NG, FY 17 as of Oct 2017 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 21

Technology Investment Areas FY 11 -17 Army STTR Topics 90 80 Top Investments 70 1. Sensors, Electronics, & Electronic Warfare 60 2. Materials/Processes No of Topics 3. Chemical Biological Defense 50 4. Biomedical 40 5. Information Systems Technology 30 20 10 0 Space Platforms Technology 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 Air Platforms Weapons Human Systems Biomedical Materials / Processes http: //army. osbp. mil 22

Contacts/Web Resources Army STTR Program Office Email: usarmy. rtp. rdecom-aro. mbx. sttr-pmo@mail. mil Army SBIR-STTR Program Information & Solicitation Schedules www. armysbir. army. mil Do. D SBIR/STTR Small Business Portal: https: //sbir. defensebusiness. org U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) SBIR/STTR Program: www. sbir. gov SBIR/STTR Gateway (Non-Govt Administered Website) www. zynsys. com/sbir/ 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 23

Other R&D Opportunities: Open Campus Past: Current Defense Laboratory Model Present & Future: Open Campus Initiative Gates and high walls provide 20 th century security, but are barriers to 21 st century innovation Reduction in barriers to facilitate collaboration with academia, industry, and small business Less bureaucracy and paperwork Career path for students and scientists Defense laboratories relatively unchanged sinception (NRL 1923) 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 Open areas for researchers and access to existing facilities Hub and Spoke Model Collaboration between ARL and external scientists Collaborate Novel staff opportunities An enhanced defense research environment that fosters discovery and innovation through collaboration on fundamental research http: //army. osbp. mil 24

Other R&D Opportunities: Open Campus Initiative Started in FY 14 to link ARL with the global research community; partners and ARL S&Es working side-by-side in research facilities. Army Benefits as of February 2018: $38. 7 M AMC RDECOM ARL Academia Soldier (TRADOC) in-kind research Collaborations focused on Army-specific challenges of mutual importance to all partners Industry DASA(R&T) Expanded S&T Research Ecosystem $82 M in-kind research since Open Campus start 138 Active CRADAs 61 Partners from Army, Industry and Academia engage in research with shared access to people, infrastructure and resources CRADAs with Academia 77 CRADAs with Industry 342 CRADAs projects Industry Academia ARL 163 CRADAs projects in negotiation 700 visiting researchers ARL Open Campus is “a role model to the broader defense research enterprise” 80 visiting researchers from 22 different nations Successful pilot at ARL-Adelphi, Moving to implement at APG 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 25

Other R&D Opportunities: Open Campus Initiative How can you engage in ARL’s Open Campus? • Explore www. arl. army. mil/opencampus • Review collaboration opportunities and ARL Facilities • Start a dialog with ARL researcher • If appropriate, develop joint statement work within CRADA of • More Information at www. arl. army. mil • Army Science Planning & Strategy • ARL Technical Strategy 2015 -2035 • Research@ARL • ARL Facilities • Open Campus Open House 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 26

Other R&D Opportunities: ARL/ARO Program and Funding Mechanisms Award Type Target Funding Single Investigator (SI) Single-laboratory projects $145 K/year (avg) for 3 years Short Term Innovative Research (STIR) Very high-risk pilot projects $60 K for 9 mo. ($47 K avg) Young Investigator Program (YIP) Early-career PIs $120 K/year for 3 years Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Promising future leaders $200 K/year for 5 years Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) Instrumentation $200 K (avg) per award Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) Large multidisciplinary programs ~$1. 25 M/year up to 5 years Historically Black College/University and Minority Institution (HBCU/MI) Minority serving institutions ~$120 K/year for 3 years Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Multi-phase awards bridging $150 K (6 mo. ) to $1 M academia & industry (24 mo. ) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Multi-phase research for industry transition 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 $150 K (6 mo. ) to $1 M (24 mo. ) http: //army. osbp. mil 27

Student Opportunties: National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Program • 3 -year Fellowship supporting pursuit of Ph. D in scientific discipline of interest/relevance to the Do. D • Full tuition plus stipend • No service commitment • Highly competitive • Administered for Do. D by the Air Force (AFOSR) • ARO supports evaluation, selection of candidates, program evaluation • ~180 active Army-selected fellows at 49 different universities • Application window opens in the Fall 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 28

Student Opportunities: High School and Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Programs (HSAP/URAP) • Funds apprenticeship of promising high school juniors and seniors and undergraduates • Work in a university structured research environment under the direction of AROsponsored Principal Investigators (PIs) serving as mentors. • Awards are made as add-ons to research grants contracts, and cooperative agreements. • Funded 50/50 PM funds and Army Education Outreach program (AEOP) funds. • Students receive an educational stipend equivalent to $10/$15 per hour, for up to 300 hours. 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 29

ARL and RDECOM POCs • Army SBIR, Monroe Harden, (443)3451472, Monroe. b. harden 2. civ@mail. mil • Army STTR, John Smith, (919)549 -4258, Michael. j. smith 257. civ@mail. mil • Division Chief, Outreach and Technology, Michael Caccuitto, (919)549 -4369, Michael. j. Caccuitto. civ@mail. mil 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 30

Warrior Ethos I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. Questions? 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 http: //army. osbp. mil 31

Do. D 2017 SBIR/STTR Awards Small Business Readiness Enabler is the in Support of the 201810517 Rev: 5. 0 Army! http: //army. osbp. mil 32