RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT back to top
SIM has supported Navy research and development efforts by preparing test plans, data collection plans and analysis plans. SIM staff members have participated in test events including missile defense test events, new technology tests for the NAVSEA Engineering for Reduced Maintenance Program (ERM) and modeling and simulation tests supporting Developmental Testing (DT) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) for the DD-21 (DD-X) program.

Team member, CACI maintains a Vision & Solution Center, to provide a way for customers to test their IT solution options before risking money and manpower developing and installing it throughout an enterprise. It combines hardware, software, connectivity and simulation technology with their unique, in-house multimedia presentation capabilities to help customers analyze and evaluate alternative enterprise solutions before fully committing to them.

SIM Team member AT&T provides RDT&E engineering support to PMA 290 for EW and Special Mission Aircraft.

ENGINEERING, SYSTEM ENGINEERING AND PROCESS ENGINEERING SUPPORT back to top

SIM provides the full spectrum of engineering support for Naval and DoD programs. It has worked with the Smart Product Model concept from its inception. SIM staff members have developed systems engineering management plans, requirements documents and all types of specifications for ship and combat systems. Programs supported include:
• Navy Integrated Networks (NIN) engineering & systems integration support –PMW 165
• Navy Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS) engineering & systems integration support –PMW 151
• Theater Medical Information Program (TMIP) engineering & systems integration support –PMW 151 (formerly PMW 154)
• Navy Shipboard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) – SPAWAR and Naval Reserve Information Systems Office (NRISO)
• Smart Card/Common Access Card system integration support – DON/CIO
• NMCI System Engineering – SPAWAR PMW 164 (Under sub-contract to EDS)
• Submarine Combat/Sonar Systems engineering, IV&V, integration – NAVSEA (personal experience: P. Gooder)
• System Engineering Technical Analysis (SETA) support for Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
• Software Engineering project life cycle process standards and procedures for the MDA System Engineering, Modeling and Simulation Directorate (MDA/SES)

Our team member, AT&T Government Solutions, provides engineering services in support of C4ISR, Information Warfare Systems, Information Technology, Command and Control systems, and Tactical/Consolidated Cryptologic and Intelligence Systems. They have provided engineering and system engineering services for:
• SPAWAR System Center, Charleston – AT&T developed the proof of concept and provided engineering services to develop, integrate, and assemble the Privateer Information Warfare System and SSEE increments D, D2, D3, and E as well as development, integration, and testing of Classic Troll and Porthole Systems.
• NAVSEASYSCOM (PEO Submarines) – AT&T provides engineering support to the Submarine Imaging and Electronic Warfare Program (AN/BLQ 10V Sea Sentry and AN/BVS1 Photonics Mast). In addition they provide system engineering and acquisition support to the advanced Submarine Support Equipment Program.
• SPAWAR (PMW 189) - AT&T provided system engineering services for the Maritime Cryptologic System that began with requirements definition and extended through installation on board the USS Gettysburg (CG-64).
• NAVSEA (PMS 500) – AT&T designed, installed, maintained and operates the DD21/DDX automated information system at multiple security levels. This support included both LAN and WAN features of the information system.

MODELING, SIMULATION, STIMULATION, AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT back to top

SIM has significant experience from its previous work with the Missile Defense Agency (formerly Ballistic Missile Defense Organization) and as the verification and validation agents for the DD-21 (now DD-x) Gold Team. The following is a listing of some of the modeling and simulation tools that we utilized for those efforts.
• Advanced Naval Gun Simulation System (ANGuSS), including Core Model, Gold Team Model and the ARTQUIK artillery model.
• Extended Air Defense Simulation (EADSIM)
• Extended Air Defense Testbed (EADTB)—supported DD-21 Gold Team evaluation of the tool; and for MDA performed verification & validation of key system representations, supported Formal System Test of EADTB and performed verification of PATRIOT system representations for PAC-3 IOT&E.
• Generic Sonar Model (GSM)
• GOLDWHIP, DD-21 Gold Team Version of PLWHIP model for estimating hull performance in response to underwater explosions (UNDEX)
• MINEPROB, DD-21 Gold Team model to predict ship performance in transiting minefield.
• Naval Mine Warfare Simulation (NMWS)
• SIM II, Anti-submarine Warfare Engagement Model
• SIMSMART, Commercial software for simulation of fluid flow, electrical and mechanical systems, propulsion systems and control systems.
• Ship Maneuverability Model, DD-21 model of ship maneuver characteristics
• Technology Requirements Model (TRM), U.S. Navy digital simulation for torpedo defense studies (part of CARLEE from ARL at Penn State)
• TOPSIGHT, DD-21 Gold Team stochastic simulation of the Warfare System using the EXTEND commercial software package.
• Torpedo Classification Model (TCM)
• Total Mine Simulation System (TMSS)
• TRUMP, DD-21 model for overall ship performance.

We have experience with the DOORS software package and the Rational Unified Process (RUP) for software development. We have experience with most current and legacy software languages. Recent tasking has involved the development of a configuration management process and documentation for MDA Core models and simulations and software engineering support for their International Modeling and Simulation Program’s simulation development effort.

With respect to verification and validation, the SIM M&S staff presented a paper to the 2000 Military operations Research Society Symposium entitled A Process for the Verification and Validation of Models and Simulations. The paper presented a methodology for conducting a V&V effort in consonance with DoD and DMSO guidance. It was based on work for the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, which was later applied to the DD-21 Gold Team Effort.

Other investigations that have been undertaken and published by SIM personnel include Interoperability Assessment (June 1998), Time as an Element in Distributed Simulations and Tests (June 1999), The Treatment of Time in BMC4I Modeling and Simulation (June 1999), Definition of Evaluation Criteria for System Development, Acquisition, Modeling and Simulation (January 1998), and Modeling Interoperability (June 2001).

SIM staff members developed the modeling and simulation plans for the Cooperative Engagement Capability, the DD-21 program and the Joint Theater Air and Missile Defense Organization (JTAMDO). They also participated in the development planning for the EADSIM and EADTB simulations.

Team Member, MTS, has executed a variety of campaign level wargames. These M&S wargames were both seminar and real-time exercises which trained audiences ranging from battalion level staff to fleet command staff, with the gamut of training support functions -- from scenario level design to wargame implementation, and detailed tactical instruction during the game to analytical insight after the games concluded. MTS also has experience with several combat models currently used by the United States Marine Corps, including Joint Semi-Autonomous Forces (JSAF), Joint Conflict and Training Simulation (JCATS), MAGTF Tactical Warfare Simulation (MTWS), and Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS).

For the Office of Naval Research, MTS has supported the Warfighting Concepts (WARCON) to Future Weapon System Designs Program. The WARCON project uses M&S and analysis to examine the effect of alternate designs on a baseline system. The goal of WARCON is to provide the warfighter with timely cost versus performance information to make informed decisions on the acquisition of future warfighting systems. MTS software developers have accomplished the following thus far: modified and extended the WARCON ProModel simulations of the aircraft carrier flight deck and weapons handling system for the FY-01 Fleet Battle Experiment and precursor Wargame; prepared (including M&S integration milestones) for the FY-02 Fleet Battle Experiment; integrated WARCON simulations into the Defense Modeling and Simulation Office (DMSO) EnviroFed III program; and extended the flight deck model to accommodate analytical activities for input to the Quadrennial Defense Review.

In support of Threat System Development and Modeling & Simulation Programs, Team member SRC has developed C and C++ code, to perform real-time signal processing functions. All code was developed using the Schlaer-Mellor object oriented design methodology under the auspices of the ARES Program

Team member AT&T has over 30 years of experience providing M&S support to virtually all levels and activities within DoD. They currently manage more than 20 M&S projects for DoD including the JWARS program, several Office of Naval Research projects for detailed system simulations of underway replenishment (UNREP) and USMC ship-to-shore logistics in support of Operational Maneuver From the Sea (OMFTS); projects demanding engineering models of complex wiring harnesses on the F-16, and classified projects involving national asset reconnaissance systems. Examples of their Modeling and simulation capabilities included creation of original, well-integrated, maintainable plans enabling the realization of critical characteristics of major DoD modeling and simulation programs. As the prime contractor on the Joint Warfare System (JWARS), we literally defined the complete software development process as an integrated whole, from requirements analysis to verified code development, validation testing by the community of users, and thorough documentation for repeatability and maximum re-use by other modeling and simulation efforts.

More than 40 years ago Team Member CACI's founders created the world's first simulation programming language, now known as SIMSCRIPT 11.5. Today, CACI provides a broad array of modeling and simulation solutions, with both products and services, and for both government and commercial clients.
• Architecture for Reuse (ARCHRTM)
• Cognitive modeling
• Real-world C4I interfaces
• Aggregation management
• Mixed resolution modeling
• Distributed interactive simulation and High Level Architecture (HLA)
• Time management
• Discrete event simulation
• Real-time simulation
• RENovateSM-SIM (preserves legacy simulation value)

PROTOTYPING, PRE-PRODUCTION, MODEL-MAKING, AND FABRICATION SUPPORT back to top

The SIM facilities in Chesapeake, VA, include light manufacturing capabilities for the fabrication of antennas, communications suites, processors, displays and other ship and combat system equipment. Those manufacturing efforts include:
• Transportable AM/FM Broadcast System (TARBS)
• Hydra/Wireless Interior Communications System (WICS)
• Ruggedized LSO Handset
• Video Information Display System (VIDS) including the CVN-65 TFCC and the CVN-73 &75 Flag B&A

SIM Teammate, SRC’s Applied Technology Division (ATD) has been tasked by US Navy customers to prototype, build, fabricate, test and evaluate full-scale models, mock-ups, prototypes and electronic/electromechanical system devices for Surface Ships and Submarine platforms. Examples of their recent tasking include the Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) Project, LHD-8 Ships Information Operations Center (SIOC) and the LPD-17 SSES Space, Design, Mock-up, and testing.

In the Gulf Coast Zone SRC has supported numerous projects including:
• Designed and developed a COTS prototype system for the Naval Space Surveillance System Digital Signal Processor Receiver.
• Developed the Adaptive Multi-Spectral Stimulation Testbed Development (MSTED) Program for Portable Synchronous IR and RF Real Time Injection sponsored by the U.S. Army Robert Morris Acquistion Center.
• Developing a modular open-system architecture for wireless micro sensor networks that provides improved Information Assurance (IA) for the Positive Threat Identification Program.
• Developing modular hardware components to demonstrate a prototype networked full-spectrum sensor system for the Netted Full Spectrum Sensors (NFSS) Program.

SYSTEM DESIGN DOCUMENTATION AND TECHNICAL DATA SUPPORT back to top

SIM staff members have developed architecture documents for air and missile defense. They have also developed requirements documents including Operational Requirements Documents (ORDs), Top Level Requirements (TLRs), and all levels of specifications from the system level to end-items. They have developed interface documents, Ship Alterations (SHIPALTS), and Installation Control Drawings (ICDs). Commands supported include: NAVSEA, SPAWAR, PMWs 151 & 165, PMS 400, JTAMDO and MDA.

SIM’s staff developed and maintained the modeling and simulation database for the DD-21 Gold Team in the competition to build the Navy’s 21st Century Surface Combatant. They also developed the configuration management database for the Modeling & Simulation Directorate of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA/SES). In other tasking they developed and maintained the standardization document database for the Weapons and Combat Systems Directorate of the NAVSEA.

SIM Team member SRC developed ICDs, SIDs, and Pre-installation Briefing Packages for the following systems: TRE, TIBS, TADIXS B, JTT, CTTH3, and CTTHR. SRC worked all elements of the SHIPALT process. They also provided the design, development, validation, and certification of the complete SHIPALT package and documentation for the LPD-18/19/20 and CVN-69/76 Ship Signal Exploitation Space. Systems to be installed in SSES for these platforms include: Ship Signal Exploitation System, Transportable Radio Direction Finder (TRDF), SI ADNS, Secure Voice Systems, Cryptographic equipment (KY-58, KG-84); SI LAN (GCCS-M), Navy Order Wire (NOW), etc. A complete mock up (Test Integration Facility) of these platforms has been constructed, the equipments integrated tested, and the results validated to insure that these systems are completely operational and certified prior to delivery to the shipyard.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAMMING, AND NETWORK SUPPORT back to top

Members of the SIM technical staff support the migration of legacy applications to NMCI as a subcontractor to EDS since inception of the effort. In this capacity, SIM has been required to rewrite, test, and certify code in the legacy applications to ensure they meet NMCI requirements. SIM staff also has provided direct support to the Systems Integration Testing and Certification (SIT&C) process. Using Object Oriented Design (OOD) with the Rational Unified Process (RUP) approach SIM engineers are creating detailed software designs through the Unified Modeling Language (UML) for the Missile Defense Agency. SIM’s staff includes several engineers with Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Computer Software Development Professional (CSDP) certifications.

Members of the SIM technical staff have experience in the management of networks and data systems. Qualifications include support of C4I Networks Afloat and the Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI). SIM staff members’ qualifications include Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCP), CISCO Certified Network Associates (CCNA), and System Administrators Guild (SAGE) certifications for Unix Based Systems. Specific areas where SIM personnel were directly involved include:
• Built and configured NMCI Server Network to replace leased Dell Server Network
• Created and maintained Definitive Software Library (DSL)
• Supported implementation of the Task Force Web Project
• Completed build of NMCI Certification Lab (Model Office)
• Network Engineering support for SPAWAR

SIM Team member SRC’s programmers wrote, tested, validated, and maintain the code of major shipboard systems such as NAVMAC II and JTWS. For these programs, software/firmware development is accomplished under the control of SRC’s CMMI SEI Level 3 guidelines. SRC personnel utilize computers and software tools in the design, coding, testing and deriving algorithms, software (source code and executables), along with computer programs as necessary. SRC software personnel are proficient in using C, C++, UNIX, JAVA, CORBA and MATLAB.

In support of NAVAIR Orlando, Team Member Northrop Grumman is developing a software training system architecture. All software is developed under Northrop Grumman practices, certified CMMI Level 5 in 2003 using the GRTS project. For the first application of GRTS, the SWOS Tactical Action Officer trainer, the Instructional System and three key DDG-51 Combat Information Center (CIC) Watch-stations were designed and implemented. The second GRTS effort is to provide FLEASWTRACEN San Diego with a PC-based 14E35 Basic Operator Trainer for the AN/SQQ-89 combat system. Both trainer designs are based on a training situation and curriculum and training requirements analyses, which account for student KSAs and learning goals and quantify system and instructor requirements to achieve these goals.

RELIABILITY, MAINTAINABILITY, AND AVAILABILITY (RM&A) SUPPORT back to top

SIM developed the curriculum, instructor guides and student materials for FAA Course 28335—Reliability & Probability. SIM staff members have also taught Reliability, Maintainability and Availability (RMA) analysis to selected U.S. Marine Corps commands; they also prepared the Reliability and Maintainability Program Management Plan (RMPMP) for the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) that is being developed by the Marines. They also preformed the reliability, maintainability and availability analysis for the AN/SQQ34A(V) CV-TSC. In other efforts they have assessed RMA criteria for the MDA test and evaluation (MDA/TEM) and systems engineering (MDA/SES) directorates. In other tasking, SIM personnel provide analyses of reliability and maintainability (R&M) data and make reliability predictions.

Team Member Northrop Grumman made repairs and upgrades to the USS COLE following the terrorist attack. Upon arrival at Ingalls, the ship was placed in dry-dock and transferred to the land-based construction facility. The work required the replacement of very large structural sections of the ship, and of a large number of ship support and mission systems. Since Northrop Grumman functions as the Configuration Data Manger (CDM) for the CG 47 and DD 963 Class ships, they maintain accurate controls and lists of the equipment and components configuration for each ship in these classes. CDM provided the basis for the equipment removal and replacement.

HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING SUPPORT back to top

For the Navy’s Missile Defense Program, SIM staff assessed the timing from detection through engagement determining expected reaction times, delays and decision periods. Those studies involved both operational data, experimental observations, and statistical analyses. They have also used ASTM F-1166 to assess performance requirements, metrics and design constraints for the specification of combat system elements.

SIM Team member SRC design engineers, technical personnel and fleet equipment operators review and evaluate prototype and upgrade new cryptologic/communication systems and hardware development designs using engineering and analytical discipline methodologies to ensure that the systems designed are safe, secure and are operation and maintenance friendly. This increases system integrity and allows for system operation efficiency. Examples of equipment/systems that SRC personnel have utilized this methodology for include, but are not limited to, CVN/LPD/LHA Class Ship Signal Exploitation Space new systems introduction. Specific Navy Surface/Sub-Surface platform systems which SRC personnel have successfully used this process for include SSEE, ACCES, PRIVATEER, JTWS AND CLASSIC TROLL.

For 10 years, Team Member Northrop Grumman led the human engineering design effort for the LHD, achieving effective integration of personnel into the ship system designs and ensuring human performance criteria and considerations were incorporated into equipment and subsystem design.

SYSTEM SAFETY ENGINEERING SUPPORT back to top

SIM engineers and technicians utilize National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Navy safety guidelines in their design, shipcheck and installation tasks for communications, sensor and display systems. Similarly, SIM Team member, SRC, in the design, development, operation, maintenance, and modification of shipboard systems, i.e. Sub-SMS, Mini-DAMA, BGPHES, SSEE, CDL-N, CDF, COBLU, and ACCES, SRC technical personnel apply and adhere to OSHA Title 29/ANSI Requirements and Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual for Forces Afloat (OPNAVINST 5100.19C).

Team Member Northrop Grumman, as prime contractor, is responsible for system design and demonstration of a mine neutralization system for the U.S. Navy in support of the Airborne Organic Mine Countermeasure concept. Their use of mandated specifications and standards to develop safety design features and control measures reduces the operational risk of the laser, the gun and the integrated subsystems in the helicopter.

CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT (CM) back to top

Providing a complete range of configuration management services, SIM has developed configuration management plans, operating instructions for Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), and developed data bases for the automated tracking and management of change documents and trouble reports. In other tasking, SIM has provided the staff support, secretariat services and technical/programmatic analyses for the operation of configuration management programs. Activities supported include the Missile Defense Agency, JTAMDO, NAVSEA, SPARWAR and the U.S. Marine Corps. Specific projects include:
• AEGIS DDG-51 Machinery Control System (NAVSEA)
• AN/MSQ-134 Tactical Exportation Group(TEG) System
• Extended Air Defense Test Bed (EADTB) Simulation (MDA/TEM)
• Extended Air Defense Simulation (EADSIM) (MDA/TEM)
• Missile Defense Agency Core Models and Simulations Program (MDA/SES)
• Integrated Survivability Management System (ISMS) (NAVSEA)
• Submarine Combat System (software versions/system configurations) (NAVSEA)
• NCSS (shipboard & shore installations) (SPAWAR)

To fulfill their responsibility for configuration management for the total Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) program Team Member Northrop assigned a senior CM Project Operations specialist to work closely with the NSWC-PC configuration management specialist and manage the program baseline and control changes.

QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) SUPPORT back to top

As an element of the approval of its quality management program, the SIM facilities in Chesapeake, Virginia, have been authorized to perform inspections of selected electronic installations. SIM’s original plans, developed in accordance with ISO 9002-1994, were approved by SEA 90. The company is in the process of updating its quality documents to conform with ISO 9001-2000 and obtaining independent certification through the Mentor-Protégé Program with Northrop Grumman/MS.

For the Housing & Urban Development Integrated Human Resources and Training System, SIM Team member Kadix provided services as Independent Verification and Validation Agent for the HUD Integrated Human Resources and Training System (HIHRTS). In that capacity they assisted HUD by providing quality assurance support for the implementation, in identifying and reducing technology implementation risk and thus increasing the probability of project success.

SIM Team Member SRC’s Applied Technology Division located in Charleston SC has been ISO 9001 registered since 3 December 2001. Over the past year they transitioned from ISO 9001:94 to ISO 9000:2000. SRC has conducted numerous internal audits and 3rd party assessments using the ISO 9000:2000. SRC’s License scope states that SRC has met all ISO requirements to design, develop, assemble, integrate, and test software and electronics hardware for the military and commercial markets. Continuous compliance with ISO requirements is verified through semiannual audits by BSI Inc.

Also, SRC ATD Charleston has implemented and follows the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) polices that codify the software and hardware tents of model based process improvement and provide a single integrated framework for improving engineering processes. A Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI) was conducted in May 03, 2003 by a 3rd party Appraiser with a Level 3 having being awarded to two of the seven Continuous Representations.

INFORMATION SYSTEM (IS) DEVELOPMENT, INFORMATION ASSURANCE (IA), AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SUPPORT

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Members of the SIM technical staff have experience in the management of networks and data systems. Qualifications include support of C4I Networks Afloat and the Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI). SIM staff members’ qualifications include Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCP), CISCO Certified Network Associates (CCNA), and System Administrators Guild (SAGE) certifications for Unix Based Systems. Specific areas where SIM personnel were directly involved include:
• Built and configured NMCI Server Network to replace leased Dell Server Network
• Created and maintained Definitive Software Library (DSL)
• Supported implementation of the Task Force Web Project
• Completed build of NMCI Certification Lab (Model Office)

SIM staff members have worked on the design and installation of secure communications systems including cryptographic facilities and classified networks. Those efforts also included the maintenance and application of MIL-STD-1680 [Installation Criteria for Shipboard Secure Electrical Information Processing Systems (U)]. SIM staff members also have professional training and practical experience in Microsoft Systems Security.

SIM supports the SPAWAR SSC Center, Charleston, SC. The center is responsible for the Navy’s R&D effort for the Network Firewall Security Suite (NFSS). As engineers, SIM personnel perform the design of the border 0 and 1 enclaves for the military and various government agencies. NFSS engineers test and document following the standards set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard for Software Test Documentation (829) and the surface Combatant Office of Naval Research Science & Technology (SC-21/ONR S&T) Manning Affordability Initiative. Engineers are responsible for the installation and maintenance for all devices and software in NFSS. This includes the testing and installation of patches, security patches and bug fixes. Engineers work with vendors to produce patches or implement changes that are required for the NFSS. There is a project plan for each device, OS or software and additional plans for the design and support of the entire suite. A SIM engineer is assigned primary responsibility for the project that includes writing the project plan, updating management on the status, coordination of lab resources and personnel, and the final documentation. The following devices are supported in the NFSS:

• Routers: VPNs, DNS
• Switches: IDS, Mail
• OS (Unix/Windows): Centralized Management, Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM), • Platforms (Sun/Intel)
• Load Levelers: Virus Scanners, Traffic Shaping

Specific staff qualification include:
• Experienced personal in Rational Unified Process (RUP) and Unified Modeling Language (UML) support through private industry knowledge
• Experienced personal in Object Orientated (OO) design and development including Object Modeling Techniques (OMT) support through private industry knowledge
• Experienced personal in computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools and technology support through private industry knowledge

Team Member, Kadix Systems, is responsible for management of Information Technology for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Army, Environmental Safety and Occupational Health. Activities include evaluation of technical proposals for COTS products, requirements analysis, software design, development, testing and technical operations. Additionally, Kadix Systems is responsible for implementation of COTS including detailed process analysis and re-engineering, tailored system design, system installation, testing, trouble shooting, initial maintenance and training of Command, senior leadership, supervisors and health and safety personnel.

Team Member, MTS, conducts information technology (IT) assessments and analyses and has successfully demonstrated their approach in a number of projects for the Office of Naval Research, Naval Health Research Center, U.S. Marine Corps, and other federal agencies. MTS has not only accurately and thoroughly assessed complex IT systems but has also designed and constructed web-based, user-friendly strategic information systems by integrating systems that previously operated independently.

The MTS team at MCTSSA, Camp Pendleton, CA, is focused on the Systems Integration Facility (SIF). MCTSSA has assembled C4ISR systems in the SIF, which gives MCTSSA the ability to test developing and operational systems used by a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) from platoon to Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) level. This program assists MCTSSA with integration and interoperability of C4ISR systems in the SIF.

This project incorporates several IT functions including:
• Systems Integration: The MTS team is integrating the MAGTF Afloat Node for MCTSSA. This node replicates the C4ISR systems a MAGTF uses afloat, as part of an Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and is used to support the C4ISR systems testing, integration, and assessment missions of MCTSSA. As the Afloat node is completed, MCTSSA will be able to test and integrate systems in this environment and support operating forces afloat with fielded systems
• Programming: The MTS team is developing a tool, which integrates a variety of independent legacy systems into a web-enabled application which provides all users (Configuration Management, Operations, Testing, and Scheduling) with the resources they need to efficiently schedule, monitor, and report on test events.
• Information Assurance: The MTS team is coordinating the DoD IT Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP) for the SIF, which will result in the drafting of a Systems Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA). The team has assessed the C4ISR systems in the SIF, focusing on physical security, information security, configuration, and operations.

MTS is executing the following tasks for the United States Marine Corps Integrated Logistics Capability:
• Providing an analysis of the information assurance security framework for the proposed information infrastructure supporting GCSS-MC and ILC in accordance with applicable Marine Corps Orders (MCOs), Navy and Department of Defense Directives to ensure Information Assurance and Security Standards are satisfied.
• Providing program support to Camp LeJeune field trials of the ILC program.
• Providing program support to the Marine Forces Pacific Experimentation Center to assist in the experimentation and demonstration planning/design and execution of ILC activities.
• Providing an analysis of logistics data exchange mechanisms and interface synchronization process to ensure existing and planned data management services support the warfighter information requirements.

Team member AT&T also has extensive experience in the field of information technology, information systems development and Information Assurance. As the liaison between Combat DF and Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) Automated Information Systems (AIS), they provide technical support to conduct Certification and Accreditation (C&A) using the Defense Information Technology Security C&A process and DoD Intelligence Information Systems Security C&A guidelines.

AT&T designed, operates, and maintains the DD21 Program Office’s Automated Information Systems (AIS) infrastructure, and manages overall DD21 AIS operations at multiple security and business classification levels. AT&T provides technical and automated data processing services for implementation, security, and administrative support for the DD21 Program Office Intranet, and incorporates Internet access and document management in a secure environment.

AT&T performs On-Site Computer Operations Support to maintain uninterrupted connectivity to SPAWAR WAN/DISN/SNA environments. Their personnel conduct test and evaluation of hardware and software, installation of hardware and software, provide LAN and user equipment maintenance, and accomplish backup and restoration of on-line storage. AT&T provides maintenance of file and directory structures and allocations, virus detection and correction. AT&T provides help desk support for over 2000 users including troubleshooting support and the training of users and network managers.

SHIP INACTIVATION AND DISPOSAL SUPPORT back to top

SIM experience in this area has been limited. The SIM Chief Engineer held the ship activation/inactivation NOBC as a Naval Officer and participated in the inactivation of two vessels. Recent experience has involved the Legacy SNAP system removal and disposition in support of SPAWAR/PMW 151.

Since 1980, Team Member Northrop Grumman’s Planning Yard has maintained accurate controls and lists of the equipment and components configuration for each CG 47 and DD 963 class ship, providing the basis for equipment removal, safeguarding, and destruction associated with ship availabilities and inactivation/disposal. They provide data to the transfer activity and certify accurate removal.

INTEROPERABILITY, TEST AND EVALUATION, TRIALS SUPPORT back to top

SIM has supported interoperability initiatives including the Joint Technical Architecture (JTA) development activities of NAVSEA, interoperability analysis for JTAMDO and a methodology for interoperability assessment that has been accepted for publication by the Military Operations Research Society (MORS).

SIM staff members have been involved in weapon system and ordnance testing for over thirty years. Recent work has supported the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and their use of distributed simulations and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Other tasking has supported the DD-21 Gold Team and its use of distributed simulations to model design concepts. Both efforts have involved the application of Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) and High Level Architecture (HLA) protocols. SIM staff members also were involved in the planning, execution, data collection, and analysis of missile shots for the Navy’s AEGIS Tactical Ballistic Missile Defense Program.

SIM personnel were specifically selected by the EDS NMCI Strike Force Team to develop and maintain SIT&C Process documents for ISO Certification. They were instrumental in creating and revising the Definitive Software Library (DSL) process documentation. SIM has extensive experience in data acquisition, transmission, reduction and analysis in support of test and evaluation activities.
• Specific test and evaluation support included:
• Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) development – NAVSEA
• Submarine Combat System in-plant and sea trial support – NAVSEA
• PATRIOT PAC-3 IOT&E Support, IV&V Agent – MDA
• Extended Air Defense Testbed Simulation (EADTB) Formal Systems Test, Communications Module Test – MDA
• AEGIS TBMD Program: Test Plans, Data Collection, Analysis Plans, Renge Coordination, Event Support/Observation – NAVSEA
• DD-21/DD-x, LFT&E, DT: Test Plans, Test Observation, Test Report, Documentation – NAVSEA, Ingalls Shipbuilding

MEASUREMENT FACILITIES, RANGE AND INSTRUMENTATION SUPPORT back to top

SIM personnel have an extensive knowledge in range operations including Safety, Training, Range Layout, Surface Danger Zones, Radio Communications and Lasers.

SIM currently has a contract for Range Operations Support at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC. The tasking includes five Range Inspectors, one Range Developer/Planner and one Operations Chief in Training and Operations; they have a combined total of 186 years of range operations experience. The SIM Program Manager supports the overall contract performance. He has over 18 years of range experience, including working with the Operations Directorate, Targets Department, Range Division, and MCAS Cherry Point, NC.

In addition to familiarity with range operation, SIM operates a maintenance and fabrication facility for electronic and electromechanical devices at its Chesapeake, VA offices. The SIM Chesapeake, VA, facility has the capability to troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul satellite communications and radio frequency equipment. Technicians are dispatched to facilities around the world to support instrumentation and surveillance systems.

In support of NAVSEA NUWC test and evaluation, Team Member Northrop Grumman designed and implemented the amplifiers and receivers for the underwater acoustic modems for AUTEC and PMRF; designed, implemented, and are installing a Link 11 / Link 16 data link test system at AUTEC; and have supported multiple interoperability tests and experiments that linked the ranges with land-based simulations, including Fleet Battle Experiments – India and Juliet. The Team supporting this effort includes three Northrop Grumman entities and six active subcontractors, ranging in size from a tier-two national firm to local single-person engineering consultants.

ACQUISITION LOGISTICS SUPPORT back to top

SIM has supported all aspects of logistics support to Navy and Marine Corps Programs. Tasking has included the development of all elements of the logistics documentation package including the Acquisition Logistics Support Plan (ALSP), User Logistics Support Summery (ULSS), Navy Training Plan (NTP), Computer Resources Life-cycle Management Plan (CRLCMP), System Safety Plan and Configuration Management Plan (CMP). SIM has also participated in logistic support analyses and logistics readiness reviews.
• Submarine Combat System ILS documentation development – NAVSEA
• Theater Medical Information Program (TMIP) ILS documentation development – SPAWAR
• Update and maintain Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) program documentation for Integrated Survivability Management System (ISMS) program – NAVSEA
• Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS)
• DDG-51 AEGIS Machinery Control System Program
• Naval Medical Information Management Center (NMIMC)
• Common Aviation Command and Control Systems(CAC2S) (MARCORSYSCOM)
• AN/MSQ-134 Tactical Exportation Group (TEG)

SIM Team Member SRC provides SPAWAR SSC Charleston, SC (SSCC) acquisition logistics support for several shipboard systems including DMS, SSEE, CCOP, CLASSIC TROLL, BGPHES and ACCES. Primarily, the support is in the form of the acquisition of parts and equipment, custom and commercial. For these systems, SRC supports hardware and software acquisition from a system-wide perspective. SRC performs the warranty management functions to track Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) COTS warranty service. Additionally, SRC assesses warranty terms and span of coverage to assure that product life cycles are not adversely affected, and that alternatives to warranty support are planned and provided.

Team Member CACI provides a full spectrum of engineering services from concept definition through life cycle support across the defense establishment:
• Offering a diverse range of logistics and supply chain management functions
• Reverse-engineering older systems to preserve investments and reduce life-cycle costs
• Enhancing supply chain management, software design and integration and enterprise resource planning
• Coordinating and support test and evaluation to maintain optimal performance
• Providing C4ISR operations analysis, research and development, systems prototyping and field service support, including intelligence and electronic warfare (IEW)

SUPPLY AND PROVISIONING SUPPORT back to top

SIM produces specialty electronic equipment for the Navy. It also fabricates communication suites and display systems. For all equipment produced for the Government, we must provide supply support. SIM supports the Engineering for Reduced Maintenance (ERM) and Cumbersome Work Practices (CWP) initiatives of NAVSEA. In those efforts, new products and technologies are introduced to the fleet and institutionalized. SIM has prepared end item specifications, commercial item descriptions and technical documentation. Additionally, we have supported the assignment of National Stock Numbers, the estimation of initial stock levels, and vendor evaluation.

In support of the SSEE, CDF, CLASSIC TROLL and ACCES systems, SIM Team Member SRC developed and maintained APLs and AELs in support of the latest DCNs and FCBs. SRC develops and maintains all ILS certification forms and support documentation and incorporate NCR/ECP data in Interactive Computer Aided Provisioning System (ICAPS). SRC has inputed ICAPS data versions 1.0 through 5. SRC has prepared and updated ICAPS data for numerous programs including; NTCSS, GCCS-M, ISNS, TIDS, TMIP, AN/FSC-119 IVCSS, PET-2000 Portable Radio, AN-FSC-127, ETVS, AN/GPN-30 RSC, AN/USH-46 (V) Digital Audio/Data Recorder, BIDS and MAMS.

SRC conducts systems engineering analyses to correct deficiencies revealed during systems development, including the production process and integration testing. SRC personnel monitor, evaluate and recommend changes in test procedures (i.e., technical manuals, system manuals and COTS/CANDI manuals, Field Change Bulletins and Planned Maintenance System) and maintenance training. SRC also assesses the impact of requests for deviations/waivers and specification change notices to determine need for Engineering Change Proposal actions and the impact on maintenance support.

SRC reviews and provides analysis of prime contractors Maintainability Prediction Plans and Reports for compliance with government specification requirements. SRC has developed and provided Maintainability Prediction Reports.

TRAINING SUPPORT back to top

SIM has completed tasking in all aspects of training support from the development of training plans to curriculum and course development. Staff members have prepared technical manuals and documentation. They have also conducted both classroom and on-the-job training. Efforts supported include:
• Preparation of Change package for the Navy Installation and Maintenance Book (NIMB)
• Preparation of a change to NAVSHIPS Technical Manual Chapter 400, Electronics.
• Curriculum, instructor guides and student materials for FAA Course 28335—Reliability & Probability
• Submarine Combat System curriculum development and training delivery in shipyard environment – NAVSEA
• UOC/COC Marine Corps Training Systems Plan
• Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) Navy Training System Plan
• AN/MSQ-134 Tactical Expiration Group (TEG) System Software Users Manual (SUM)

Team Member, Kadix Systems, provides instructor led training (ILT) and computer-based training (CBT) for law enforcement professionals fighting terrorism in the US and abroad under contract to the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation. Additionally, Kadix has assisted in development of the distance-learning program. Kadix designs, implements and provides on-going services of multiple multimedia and interactive video communications conference rooms that includes the creation of targeted multimedia language training materials.

Training is one of team member, AT&T’s core competencies. AT&T is currently providing network training for the Chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET), SPAWAR, and NAVSEA. AT&T is the leading authority on intrusion detection within high traffic infrastructures and runs the world’s largest, most sophisticated communications network. AT&T is teaching many of the Navy’s information technology (IT) courses at three (3) Navy IT Schoolhouses today. Over the last five (5) years, they have trained 2000 Navy Cryptology Technicians (CT) and Information Systems Technicians (IT) while delivering over 400 courses worldwide. They have the requisite knowledge and the subject matter experts to rapidly develop tailored courseware.

AT&T is highly skilled in developing Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM)-compliant and ADA Section 508-compliant courseware. AT&T is delivering courses via Navy E-Learning many of which offer college credits. In addition, they have configured and built over 90 advanced electronic classrooms (AECs) at Navy Schoolhouses worldwide.

A representative sample of courses developed and conducted by AT&T Training professionals include:
• Windows NT for System Administrators
• Exchange 5.5 for System Administrators
• XYLAN Switch and ATM technology familiarization for System Administrators
• JMCIS TAC-N Maintenance, Shipboard Non-tactical ADP Program (SNAP III)
• Developed the SNAP-III AIS Resource Technician Course to provide a user-level Windows NT curriculum
• Maintenance Requirements Management System (MRMS)
• Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS)
• NTCS-A Integrated Tactical Environmental Subsystem (NITES)
• Navigation Sensor System Interface (NAVSSI)

IN-SERVICE ENGINEERING, FLEET INTRODUCTION, INSTALLATION AND CHECKOUT SUPPORT back to top

SIM presently provides in-service engineering (ISE) support to the SPAWAR Systems Centers in San Diego, CA, and Charleston, SC. The SIM office in Chesapeake, Virginia, sends teams throughout the world to ships and shore facilities to perform installation, maintenance and checkout of communications, electronic and sensor systems. ISE, installation and maintenance support includes the following:
• ISEA Support to St. Juliens Creek as SPAWARSYSCOM liaison for IT21 (shipboard networks)
• Communications: MCIXS, JMINI, Communication Suites, AN/USQ-125, IVCS, MPSRON
• Networking/Connectivity: ADNS, ISNS, NMCI
• Command & Control: JMCIS, NTCSS, JSIPS, TAMPS, ROTHR
• Theater Medical Information Processing (TMIP)

With respect to fleet introduction, SIM has supported the introduction of Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (TVSS), Gel-in-the-Middle connector protection, Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors and silicone gasket materials with a Monel matrix for bonding and grounding. We are currently working on the introduction of replacement antenna systems for tilt-whip antennas.

SIM Team Member SRC is currently providing SPAWAR in-service engineering, Fleet Introduction, and Installation and Checkout Support on NAVSEA Mid-Atlantic zone platforms for the following systems. BGPHES, SSEE, CDL-N, CDF, COBLU, and ACCES. The ISEA supports include engineering support, i.e. design, production, integration, field changes, configuration management, test and certification. In addition, it includes integrated logistic support and maintenance support. As part of the maintenance support, SRC provides on-site technical assistance, remote technical assistance, CASREP support, and the help desk.
Part of SRC’s current tasking includes integrating and testing complex shipboard C4ISR systems and subsystems (including cryptologic, message processing and various secure communications systems) on CVN, LPD, and LHA new construction ships.

PROGRAM SUPPORT back to top

At all of its locations, SIM provides a full range of program support to NAVSEA, SPAWAR and their field activities. Staff members are familiar with and utilize the STARS, FMIS, and AUTODOC systems. Additionally, they are familiar with the PPBS, FYDP and POM cycles. They prepare POM issue papers, program plans and performance/progress analyses. Programs currently supported include:
• Financial and Program Management support – SPAWAR
• Financial and Program Management support for the ISMS Program for DDG 51 Flight IIA Ships – NAVSEA
• Financial and Program Management support for New FFP-Construction Switching Devices for AEGIS Cruisers and Destroyers – NSWC Port Hueneme
• Program Management Support for Command and Control Switchboards – NSWC Port Hueneme
• Financial and Program Management Support for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Control Instrumentation Program – NSWC Dahlgren
• System Engineering Technical Analysis (SETA) support for Ballistic Missile Defense Operations of the MDA

Team Member, Kadix Systems, provides incident management program support infrastructure and personnel ranging from first responders and scientific personnel to support field and headquarters task forces in their contract with the USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service – Foreign Animal Disease Incident Response Branch.

Team Member, MTS provides program support services ranging from general administrative support to requirements definition. They provide supplemental program support, resources, and experience and capabilities that may normally be unavailable to some Government program managers. In addition, MTS also offer program management services that include resource allocation, project scheduling, financial management, and acquisition planning.

MTS provided program support and subcontractor management to plan, design, and implement a series of interactive communication events to disseminate information to an audience of thousands affected by government acquisition reform. They provided technical, administrative, and logistical support to assist the ODUSD/AR in creating an integrated series of Interactive Communication Events comprised of:
• Interactive satellite broadcast support, including the design and production of marketing and notification announcements, schedules, and information sheets for dissemination;
• Moderated web chat sessions
• Video productions; and
• Other Internet/multimedia communication services.

SIM Team Member SRC provides program support involving program management, systems engineering; hardware and software development; manufacturing development; production, integration and test; installation services; sensor technologies development and implementation, helpdesk support; integrated logistics support; training; configuration and data management; data collection, configuration requirements; acquisition support; direct customer support; and Information Systems Security support services. These services are provided for a variety of Navy platforms including surface, submarine, air, shore-based , mobile, and man-pack systems.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT back to top

All of the principal SIM locations are capable of providing administrative support to customers. All sites have internet capability, telephone fax and reproduction/printer capabilities. Staff members are proficient in the use of Windows operating System (98, NT, 2000 and XP) and the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Access). SIM holds a Top Secret facility clearance with storage to Secret. Classified computing and reproduction facilities are available at the SIM corporate offices in Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia. Staff members provide support on-site at customer facilities and in SIM spaces. Current tasking includes:
• SPAWAR, NCSS, TMIP, and ISNS programs
• NSWC Port Hueneme, Switchboard Program
• NAVSEA, Topside Design

Kadix Systems personnel manage administrative support functions for senior executives of the Navy Office of Civilian Human Resources. Seven onsite administrative personnel cover functions including travel arrangement, personnel actions, security, correspondence, special project, time and attendance, mailroom, supply room, facilities, graphics, legal counsel support, and other admin/facilities functions.

SRC has administrative support personnel located and working shipboard projects in Norfolk, VA and Charleston, SC. SRC provides administrative support at both the customers’ sites and on board various Navy platforms. In supporting their customers, SRC provides administrative services for numerous Shipboard development/upgrade programs including NAVMACS II/SMS, JTWF, BGPHES, SSEE, CDL-N, CDF, COBLU, and ACCES, and the LPD and CVN new construction cryptologic programs.