SeaPort-e Zone 6 Southwest

VT Milcom

Prime Contractor

N00612-95-D-8501
N65236-01-D-3819
N65236-99-D-5709
N65236-03-D-7842

3.2 Performed System Development of the Ships Signal Exploitation Equipment (SSEE) Program. Ported existing Minimum Mean Squared Error (MMSE) functionality into the SSEE Phase II Increment D system and evaluated new components and capabilities for implementation into SSEE II. Performed systems and software engineering analyses of SHORTSWING and DESPERADO software and compared the functionality with the M-8000, and established the design approach for the control and utilization of SHORTSWING software via the MMSE M-8000 Human-Computer Interface (HCI). Rehosted existing M-8000 demodulator/decoder HCI provided by the MMSE software segment (version 2.0.3.6) as required to operate in the SSEE II Increment D system architecture, and modified HCI software as required to operate on the HP-743i CCWS workstation, utilizing the government-provided Common Operating Environment (COE), Cryptologic Unified Build (CUB) applications, and CUB software development environment. Tailored rehosted software to implement the established design approach.

3.3 Provided technical services to support evaluation, development and fielding of passive Over-The-Horizon (OTH) threat detection and location capabilities of Battle Group Passive Horizon Extension System (BGPHES) which involved: engineering, development, testing and integration of the BGPHES production system prototype as directed by SSC-Charleston and SPAWAR; and performance of engineering studies to establish connectivity with Air Force reconnaissance assets and mockups to perform interoperability analyses and further extend BGPHES signal processing capability.

3.5 Provided system design documentation and technical data support, conceptual planning, systems engineering, technical, acquisition/logistics installation and project management support for Joint Forces Command (JFCOM) Headquarters C4I Operation Center upgrade and reconfiguration projects including the Allied Command Atlantic (ACLANT) J63 Network Operations Center, J29 Operations Area, GCCC/Network Operations Center, Executive Conference Rooms/Briefing Theaters, Software Testing and Training Facility, Homeland Security Operational Spaces and Information Management Facilities.

3.7 Supports SSC-Charleston Code 511 in providing RM&A analyses for Engineering, Furnishing, and Installation of a Nationwide Wireless Pierside Connectivity Project in support of Commander of Naval Installations (CNI). Places of Performance include: Mayport, FL; Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; Pearl Harbor, HI; Little Creek, VA; Ingleside, TX; Everett, WA; Bremerton, WA; Portsmouth, NH; Pascagoula, MS; Bangor, WA; Earle, NJ; New London, CT; Kings Bay, GA; Portsmouth, VA. RM&A tasks include, but are not limited to: passing network timing from the shore network to the ship network; utilizing omni and/or semi-directional antenna; IPv6 capability; preventing unacceptable latency to the shipboard network (i.e., noticeable degradation in network performance, clock slippage on the shipboard network, and the ship KG-84A encryption devices losing synchronization with the corresponding shore KG-84A); seamless association of the shipboard wireless transceiver to any shore transceiver located on any pier CONUS and in the future, OCONUS; and utilizing COTS IEEE 802.11 equipment for encryption and authentication upon FIPS 140-2 certification of a proposed future 802.11i implementation.

3.9 Submarine Integrated Communications (ICS) In-Service Engineering Agent Services for SSC-Charleston included review and maintenance of all pertinent technical documentation and system safety validity for Submarine Base Band (BBS) and Submarine Message Buffer (SMB) systems. Reviewed ECPs and specifications for BBS and SMB technical and system safety validity under ShipAlt 4048KP.

3.11 Temporarily relocated portions of the unclassified IT-21 LAN equipment for DDG 51 Class Ships (87-91) in San Diego and Pascagoula during Post Shakedown Availability (PSA). Established and maintained an effective and economical QA Program per NAVSEA LS720-AA-MAN-010/FMP appendix NAVSEA Tech Spec (NSTS) 9090-310C. Developed a Quality System per NAVSEA Standard Item 009-04 Paragraph 3.6 using ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9000 Quality Management System as a guide. Developed Process Control Procedures (PCP’s) for all Work Items per NAVSEA Standard 009-09. Developed an AIT Instruction Data Book per MA-RMCINST 4790.3 that included: RMMCO, AIT Check-In Sheet, In-Brief, ILS Certification, QA Certification, SOVT, 4790CK, APL, ULSS, DD-1149, LAR approving SIDs, Redlined Drawings, Completion Report, and Completion Message. Reviewed the Test Note section of the SID to identify required tests and inspections and formulated a Test & Inspection Plan that was included in the QA Workbook.

3.12 Provided essential support services to CENTAF for installation of an Inside Cable Plant (ISP) in newly constructed dormitories at the Expeditionary Village (“Coalition City”), Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB), Qatar. Major work involved installation, termination and test of voice, data, and video cabling in 126 dormitories, each having 30 rooms.

3.17 Performed System Design, Engineering Technical Support, Test Support, and Integrated Logistics Support of the LHD Announcing System. Subtasks consisted of: defining design and hardware requirements for LHD Class Shipboard Announcing Systems; providing preliminary basic system design architecture to include recommended equipment, specifications, operational requirements and necessary testing; developing, reviewing and commenting on program support documents; providing technical support for Hangar Bay and Well Deck Announcing system/equipment; performing troubleshooting and repair and providing discrepancy reports; performing ship and shore checks and providing shipcheck reports and pre-installation evaluations; conducting installation checkout, test and evaluation to ensure proper operation and adequate test documentation; developing and conducting pre-installation tests of the system; providing COTS technical manual change, revision development, Supply Support, packaging of repair parts, storage of repair parts, and PMS documentation; providing Interim Supply Support services for the system; developing and maintaining configuration management Product Baseline to document current equipment configuration; developing, reviewing and generating system/equipment specification, refit planning, scheduling, design changes and evaluations; developing and reviewing technical evaluations of ILS documents/products; developing training materials to include OJT Handbooks for shipboard differences training on the system; and conducting difference training aboard LHD Class ships.

3.20 Provided SSC-Charleston Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) Program Support. Prepared Overhaul specifications packages as directed by the PE in support of SURTASS Mobile Platforms. Maintained the following: a SURTASS PERA Ship Equipment database for SURTASS Mobile Platforms; a computer-based history file for SURTASS Mobile Platforms; a computer-based database for tracking expenditure of funds associated with SURTASS worldwide remote sites; a computer-based database that reflected current and up-to-date SURTASS PERA tech manuals inventory and requirements; the SURTASS PERA Logistics Inventory database; a current inventory database for SURTASS worldwide remote sites support equipment; a SURTASS PERA Drawing database in electronic format and updated as required. Traveled to sites when directed by the PE. Provided installation support for SURTASS PERA with equipment on T-AGOS Class ships including communication equipment, AN/WQT-2 low frequency active equipment and Passive SURTASS Array Equipment.

3.21 Provided administrative support to the SSC-Charleston TIMPO PMO which included development of: Project Management Plan; Monthly Progress Reports; Interim Baseline Review; Task Management Schedule; Cross-Walked Work Breakdown Structure; Pre-Site Survey Questionnaire; Site Survey Template Package; Site Survey Report; and Network Design and LAN Upgrade Proposal.

SRC

Prime Contractor

F08635-97-D-0017

3.1 Supported the JGPSCE JT&E in identifying the impact of Global Positioning System (GPS) Electronic Warfare (EW) on Joint operational effectiveness in conducting precision engagement missions. As part of quantifying vulnerabilities, identified solutions through changes in tactics, techniques, procedures, and materiel in support of operational mitigation. Task included the study, experimentation, and assessment of GPS performance requirements as well as the analysis and evaluation of those requirements with GPS system and subsystem capabilities, GPS employment tactics, and EW tactics against GPS in support of improving existing warfighting capabilities.

3.6 Provided software engineering support for the Distributed Mission Operations Center (DMOC), primarily in the areas of computational tools to support data analysis and reporting for key DMOC exercises such as the Desert Pivot/Virtual Flag Exercise. Additionally provided database support for storage, analysis, and archiving of test data, and design and development of software tools to support Scenario generation for US Air Force and Joint exercises. Gained substantial expertise in the design and development of software using Object Oriented design methods and C++, and in-depth, hands-on experience in the design of interoperable tools and simulations using the HLA and DIS protocol.

3.14 Supports all DMOC projects including: developing candidate test concepts and plans; consulting on customer data collection plans; generating test scenarios; defining the interaction of live, virtual and constructive participants; serving as overall coordinator for actual test trials. Also provides in-depth data collection and analysis support. Specific accomplishments involved the definition of scenario generation and execution requirements for the Air Force Electronic Systems Command / Joint Synthetic Battlefield program; creation of a Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) Protocol Data Unit (PDU) standard for the integration of TADIL-J into the IEEE 1280 standard; design and development of a reference implementation for the DIS “transfer control” PDU; definition of Multi-Level Security (MLS) requirements for Distributed Mission Operation for the Air Force’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Warfighting Integration (AF/XI); assisted writing of the Multi Level Security Operational Requirements Documents (ORD); development of a prototype implementation of the MLS system to help validate requirements; key team member in the development of the Distributed Mission Training and the Distributed Mission Operations ORD.

3.15 Supported the JGPSCE JT&E in identifying the impact of GPS Electronic Warfare (EW) on Joint operational effectiveness in conducting precision engagement missions. As part of quantifying vulnerabilities, identified solutions through changes in tactics, techniques, procedures, and materiel in support of operational mitigation. Conducted the test planning, execution, and analysis through the use of measurement ranges and instrumentation supporting the testing, evaluation, and exercise events ensuring accuracy and completeness of the data collection and test environment.

CDIM

Prime Contractor

GS-23-0016K

3.4 For NAVAIR Depot North Island, built, fabricated and tested Interface Devices for Test Program Sets, interconnect cables and wire harnesses.

TECNICO

Prime Contractor

N47408-01-D-8215
N00140-03-D-0004

3.8 Supported HF Engineering requirements for the Navy’s Hyperbarics and Diving Facilities Program. Support included: providing data documents, records and manuals such as quality assurance plans, designs, design data and drawings; installation of hyperbaric systems; and design, fabrication and installation of ASME code pressure vessels, submarine escape trainer facilities, recompression chambers and medical clinic chambers, divers' life support systems (DLSS), and clean room facilities.

3.10 Provide engineering and technical services in support of current and future US Navy shipbuilding, ship modernization, overhaul, alteration, maintenance and repair programs both afloat and ashore and to all other government agencies including NAVSHIPSO, Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC), NSWCCD-SSES, and a variety of afloat commands. Efforts require development and provision of technical support data to reflect the latest design, configuration and installation; building, fabrication, and testing prototype installation modifications to weapons stowage systems; fabrication and machining of replacement parts when required and includes the use of traditional materials as well and new radar reflective / absorbing materials.

VSE

Joint Venture

N00024-99-C-2319

3.13 Served as the managing partner in the Ship Dismantlement and Recycling joint venture responsible for the complete dismantlement and disposal of former US Navy ships under the Ship Disposal Program. Operating at Hunters Point Shipyard in CA, provided comprehensive turnkey support under this pilot program, from towing the vessel to establishing a schedule, scrapping the ship, removing and disposing of hazardous material and waste, and selling scrap material. Relevant tasks included reviewing the ship dismantling process being used by the current Ship Disposal Program contractor, and re-engineering some of the dismantling processes with innovations creating a unique approach to dismantling. This process was praised by the Government and adopted for use at other sites.

LCE

Prime Contractor

N00140-96-D-N182

3.16 Developed all acquisition logistics, test plans and enabling test procedures for the MCM-1 ISCS. This effort involved detailed analysis of the design and performance goals of the proposed control system’s hardware and software components, as well as the operational requirements of the various end-use ship systems and equipment. Analysis of testing requirements later became the basis for preparation of documented test plans and procedures to cover four primary project phases: hardware/software integration, prototype system test and evaluation, formal factory acceptance testing, and shipboard installation QA.

EPSILON

Prime Contractor

N00024-00-D-0019

3.18 Provided on-site services to FTSCPAC in execution of their support for surface ship hull, mechanical and electrical systems. Provided local on-site technical assistance for surface ship hull, mechanical and electrical systems and equipment for all Classes of US Navy surface ships in San Diego. Support included day-to-day shipboard troubleshooting guidance and assistance to ship’s force, which involved training ship’s force, as well as regularly scheduled shipboard assessments to evaluate systems/equipment status and operator capability. Additionally, reviewed, validated and made modifications and change recommendations on HM&E systems technical documentation for all surface ship systems and equipment, including equipment technical manuals and handbooks, APL’s and PMS Maintenance Requirements Cards.

DATALINE

Prime Contractor

N65236-97-D-8605

3.19 Provided ISEA/AEA support to SSC-Charleston for Integrated Shipboard Network System (ISNS) and Naval Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS) programs to: developing ECPs; performing integration and interoperability studies and analyses regarding militarized and COTS equipment applicability and trade-offs, trends in reliability, availability, and maintainability; developing and reviewing test plans and acceptance test procedures; reviewing and developing life cycle logistic support documents, e.g., program support data, provisioning technical documentation, provisioning parts lists, allowance parts lists; and providing field engineering support to include installing, modifying, removing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment.