Technology Outreach Centers 25 September 2008 Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense & Americas' Security Affairs (OASD, HD&ASA) SPAWAR Systems Center, Pacific (SSC-P)

Technology Outreach Centers Congressional Legislation National DefenseAuthorization Act for FY 2003 – Sec.1401 –“The Secretary of Defense shall designate a senior official of the Department of Defense to coordinate all Department of Defense efforts to identify, evaluate, deploy, and transfer to Federal, State, and local first responders technology items and equipment in support of homeland security.” National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2004 – Sec. 803 –“The Administrator of Federal Procurement Policy shall establish a program under which States and units of local government may procure through contracts entered into by the Department of Defense of the Department of Homeland Security anti-terrorism technologies and anti-terrorism services for the purpose of preventing, detecting, identifying, deterring, or recovering from acts of terrorism.” National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2007 – Sec. 941 –The Secretary of Defense shall develop a policy, to be applicable throughout the Department of Defense, on research, development, test and evaluation, procurement, and operation of unmanned systems.

Technology Outreach Center Operations & Management The TOC concept was established and is led by the DoD Interagency support has been a cornerstone from the beginning Federal, State and Local all contribute to and benefit from this program Coordination point for all efforts resides with Mr. Cliff Hudson, OSD Things that remain the same from site to site –Mission statement –Processes and procedures –Leadership and coordination point Things that may be different –Local capabilities and competencies –Funding sources –Available facilities –Agency partnerships

Technology Outreach Centers Mission Statement The Technology Outreach Centers are dedicated to the support of the DoD, First Responders, Academia and Industry in research, development, test, evaluation, procurement, integration and operation of unmanned systems, equipment, technologies and services for the purpose of preventing, detecting, identifying, deterring, or recovering from acts of terrorism in support of homeland security. The Technology Outreach Centers will provide these services along with training and support to Federal, State, and Local First Responders.

Summary Builds on operational concept established at SSC-SD and Camp Guernsey, WY Provides manageable growth in next phase offering access to a significant State and local First Responder base Continues to leverage existing facilities and capabilities to lower operation costs Can evolve to support other critical technologies Provides important pre-positioned capability for response to major natural and man-made incidents Offers an opportunity to exploit Section 803 strengths upon implementation for purchase and support

Technology Outreach Centers An Asset to All DoD –Joint Development Opportunities –Loan Programs –Technology Insertion First Responders –Demonstrations –Training –Low Cost Procurement Academia –Access to technology –Loan Programs –Cooperative Research Coordination Industry –Showcase for technology –Consolidated sales –Loan Programs

Northeast Indiana Regional Public Safety Academy Ft Wayne, IN –State of the art First Responder Training Center –Facility operational November 2007 –Robotic center space at no cost for first year –Opportunity to be integrated at start up

Southern California Mobile Training Capability Norton AFB, CA –California Division of Forestry Fire School –Proximity to SPAWAR Systems Center and Robotics Systems Center Program Mangers –Can support out reach through mobile training and demonstration –Large Customer Base LA and Orange Counties

Hawaii/Pacific Region Facilities Barbers Point, Oahu, HI –Leverages existing DoD facilities –Multiple Facilities available –Launch effort at Kaneohe Bay MEC –Use near by Bellows for UAV and combined testing and training –Community support very high –University of Hawaii ready to support technical mission through facilities and UARC

Texas A&M University Texas Engineering Extension Service Texas A&M University, TX –Disaster City provides proper back drop for common training development –Exposure to over 240,000 first responders per year –TEEX team also responds to urban search and rescue throughout Texas and the US –Excellent training development site complementing operations model developed at other site(s)

Technology Outreach Centers Life Cycle Support Center Windber, PA –Target site for Robotic Repairs exceeding local capability, and preceding return to manufacturer actions –Provides manufacturing capacity for emerging technologies critical to DoD and Homeland Security operations –Large trained work force in place –Extensive knowledge of robotics design, manufacture and repair –Currently supporting 3 robotic platforms –Contracts in place to support operations

Technology Out Reach Center Requirements Facilities –Each location can provide low cost rent and operating costs –Basic Infrastructure will need to be installed Computers, Phones, and Basic Office Equipment Personnel –Initial staffing requirement – full time staff per site. Off site management –Access to reservists for training and assistance and surge capacity Equipment –Robotic and other assets for demo and training (Min 3 ea) Utilize CRADA’s and purchase options to optimize equipment availability –Transportation –Training, Repair and Maintenance ODC –Travel –Conference Support

San Diego Center Example Need $2.1 million for start-up operations Donated first year space –Sheriff’s Range –Mira Costa College –San Diego Community College First Three Years Management by Retired Sheriff’s Captain

San Diego Example Estimated Start-up Budget Staff salary for two years ($575,000) Training and Travel ($225,000) Fixed Assets (vehicle, trailers, robots, etc) ($700,000) Office Expenses for two years ($150,000) Rental Space for two years ($80,000) Marketing and Sales ($150,000) Maintenance of systems ($250,000)

San Diego Example What do we need! –Funding Fed State Local –Location to Establish Center –Support for Concept