1 Missile Defense Agency Advanced Research Overview Dr. Douglas Deason Director, Advanced Research Advanced Technology Missile Defense Agency Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Approved for Public Release 13-MDA-7185 (25 Feb 13)

2 Today’s Ballistic Missile Defense System Satellite Surveillance Sea-Based X-Band Radar Aegis BMD SPY-1 Radar Forward-Based Radar Early Warning Radar SENSORS ASCENT DEFENSE SEGMENT BMDS The Ballistic Missile Defense System C2BMC Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications NMCCUSSTRATCOMUSNORTHCOMUSPACOMUSEUCOMUSCENTCOM Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Ground-Based Midcourse Defense Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Standard Missile-3 SM-3 DEFENSE SEGMENT MIDCOURSETERMINAL GBI Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Sea-Based Terminal Approved for Public Release 14-MDA-7852 (10 June 14)

3 MDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) Focus Pursue a broad range of high-risk technologies −To search out revolutionary technologies −Transform new technologies into actual applications for insertion into Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) −Benefit from commercialization Technology Insertion into BMDS is Critical 4 th Largest Program in Department of Defense High Energy Laser Low-Thrust Plume Signature Modeling Lightweight Composite Ultra Sensitive Detector Focal Plane Arrays Low Temperature Battery Ruggedized Electronics Approved for Public Release 13-MDA-7185 (25 Feb 13) Seeker Technology

4 Typical Topic Areas Radar Tracking in Stressing Environments Improved Solid Divert and Attitude Control System Performance Sensor Resource Management Multi-Sensor Environmental Characterization Integrated Planning Application for Raid Scenarios Low-Cost HWIL Channel Simulator for Scintillated/Jammed Communications Links Security Improvements for Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) Long-Term Electronics Power Source Innovative Solutions for Improving Discrete Debris Signature Models Approved for Public Release 13-MDA-7185 (25 Feb 13)

5 Typical Topic Areas (cont.) Atmospheric Characterization and Clouds for Directed Energy Applications Beam Control for High Energy Laser Applications Missile Propulsion Technology Advanced Materials for Interceptors High Frame Rate and Dual Band Infrared FPA Sensors for Interceptors Visible Signature Prediction Improvements Advanced Hit Detection Systems Innovative Methods for Characterizing Manufacturing Defects Copper Wire Bonding Assurance for Microcircuits in Military Applications Advanced Propellants for Insensitive Munitions Compliant Interceptor Systems Counterfeit Parts Detection Approved for Public Release 13-MDA-7185 (25 Feb 13)

6 Technology Transition Initiatives Encourage transition of SBIR and STTR projects into Ballistic Missile Defense Systems (BMDS)  MDA has established a Commercialization and Transition Office – Facilitates transition planning – Oversees all Phase III projects – Coordinates with Primes and Program Offices – Conducts workshops and industry days – Recommends Phase II projects for enhanced funding Approved for Public Release 13-MDA-7185 (25 Feb 13)

7 University Engagement / Domestic Technical Objectives −Fund relevant, advanced Research and Development (R&D) at domestic universities and academic institutions −Exploit breakthroughs in science to offer robust technical improvements to BMDS −Build portfolio of revolutionary technology to support and enhance BMDS −Develop holistic partnerships −Educate future scientists and engineers Solid Divert & ACS High Energy Lasers Data Fusion and Tracking Algorithms Plume Signature Modeling High Velocity Impact Studies “Notional” Approved for Public Release 13-MDA-7185 (25 Feb 13)

8 What is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) A competitive research and development contracting approach in the form of a general agency announcement: - Identifies areas of research interest - Includes criteria for selecting proposals - Solicits participation from all offerors capable of satisfying the Governments needs Primary objective is to encourage participation by science and technology firms and educational institutions in meeting general research and development goals for innovative ideas and approaches. Meet full and open competition requirements "The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984." Evaluates proposals based on peer or scientific reviews against individual merits rather than against each other. Approved for Public Release 14-MDA-7887 (23 Jun 14)

9 Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) Program Missile Defense Science & Technology Advanced Research (MSTAR) - Open continuously for proposals from universities Broad Agency Announcement ( - Research topics revised annually - Advanced research - MDA is seeking strategic alliances with universities - Two year base period with one year option Base period $400,000 Option year $200,000 Advanced Technology Innovation Broad Agency Announcement (ATI BAA) - Open continuously to university and commercial vendors - Contract value not limited - Link: Approved for Public Release 14-MDA-7887 (23 Jun 14)

10 BAA: Source Selection MDA receives white paper Evaluation team evaluates and makes recommendations for award based on a peer or scientific review process IAW with FAR (d) and (e) Technical evaluator(s) uses criteria IAW the BAA to score white paper - Technical merit - Capabilities - Management BAA Selection Official makes selections based on the evaluation criteria IAW the BAA, and MDA funding and technology priorities

11 Missile Defense News, Images, Videos, Fact Sheets BMDS Overview, BMD Basics MDA Business Opportunities ( To Contact MDA University/BAA Advanced For More Information Approved for Public Release 13-MDA-7185 (25 Feb 13)