2. NSWC Crane Technologies
And
Starting a Business
Wes Evans
Owner
5D Analytics, LLC
405 I Street, Suite 226
Bedford IN
(812)
August 24, 2017

3. Introduction Currently – Founder / Owner of 5D Analytics, LLC
Previously – Federal Employee for 36 years, Department of Navy
Complex Combat Systems, Weapon Systems and integrated Training Systems.
In-Service Engineering Agent
Project Manager
Branch Manager
Software Toolset development, one culminated in a Patent (8,156,050)
Level III Acquisition Workforce
Five (5) Commands, from Shipyard to NAVSEA Headquarters.
24 years in Field Activities, 16 years at NSWC Crane
Customer Centric career - Warfighter / Sponsor support,
Making sure they have everything they need to execute the Mission
And….Come home safe and sound.
Now …. connected to Crane via their Technology Transfer Office. 
Retired ex-Crane employee
Patent holder
Business owner
Crane Technology Licenses and CRADAs (Cooperative Research and Development Agreement)
Pursuing the commercialization of Crane held technologies.

4. 5D Analytics, LLC
5D Analytics, Bedford Indiana, is a privately held, LLC
Established - March 2015
Formally incorporated in the state of Indiana.
Innovation-Driven Enterprise
Information as a Service (IaaS)
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Dept. of Defense Prime Contractor
Focused on:
licensing
acquiring &
commercializing
Viable (and proven) DoD technologies, specifically predictive analytics software.
5D Analytics is establishing a Web-Based collaborative environment, integrating licensed modules, supporting business-entity goal management / planning solutions.
Our licensed solution(s):
identify and improve core business processes,
are scalable capabilities,
Include our e-NAG capability – Proactive notifications of pending milestones.

5. New Product Life-Cycle
Products to Market
INTRODUCTION
GROWTH
MATURITY
DECLINE
Revenue,
Cash Flow,
Jobs
Time
Time
New Product Life-Cycle
Reality
Entrepreneurs’
Expectations

6. High Tech Product to Market
Time
Revenue,
Cash Flow,
Jobs
Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship
Technology-based Industry
Marketing Challenges:
Reduce or eliminate perceived risks
Convince customers that benefits outweigh risks
Offer Incentives
Demonstrate how product fulfills their need
Technology Transfer Program Benefits
Technology already R&D’ed
Alpha & Beta Tested
Usually in use / in-production already
Documentation available
Proven ROI track-record
Bottom Line – Reduces Introduction costs and
risks to licensee and customers.
Typical Considerations for High Tech Products:
Upfront Risks and Costs
High R&D Costs
Short Life Cycles
Continuous Updates and Refinements
Continuous Replacements

7. Licensing Crane Technology
Simple Process to follow:
- Contact Technology Transfer Office at Crane & check out
- Look into what is available, …. not for what it is, …. but for what it can be.
License the Technology from the Office of Naval Research, via Crane’s Technology Transfer Office using:
License
CRADA
Commercialization Plan (with Pro Forma sheet(s))
Etc.
Easy part - Working with the Crane Technology Transfer Office and TechLink to acquire the correct license for you.
Sean Patten, CLP
Senior Technology Manager
TechLink
Direct:
Business:
2310 University Way, Bldg. 2, Bozeman, MT 59715

8. Post-Licensing Now the hard part:
- Once you have the license…..what are you going to do with it….and how?
Corporate Registrations
Contractor to the Government
Compliance requirements
Contract Processes
Relationships (Crane, other Agencies, Defense Industry Teaming)
NOTHING happens overnight. Stick with it, learn and understand what the
requirements are. Follow through.
Then, when you think you’ve covered everything, something else will pop up.
BE FLEXIBLE.
Lastly, you don’t have to do this alone. There is plenty of willing help available to you.

9. Area Network
In Indiana, we are blessed with Local, Regional and State support.
Local Municipal / County Leadership
Local / State Chambers of Commerce
Local Economic Development Boards
RADIUS Indiana: Jeff Quyle, Matt Craig
PTAC - Procurement Technical Assistance Center: Jim Haddan / Dr. Lisa Hoverman
ISBDC - Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center
IODD – Indiana Office of Defense Development: Director – Danielle Chrysler
Regional Universities: Univ. of Southern Indiana, Ivy Tech, Purdue Univ., etc.
Elevate Ventures (Purdue Foundry): Drew Peyronnin, DVM
WorkOne Southwest: Located in every County – Jim Heck, Robin Branch
Tech Transfer Office, Crane: Brooke Pyne / Jenna Dix / Annie Bullock
Small Business Administration
SCORE – Service Corps of Retired Executives: Evansville Chapter

10. Help is available across the State for every step.
Conclusion
Crane’s Tech Transfer Program reduces your R&D risks,
Becoming a Federal Contractor is a long process, expect it to take time and experience tangents.
Use your local sources,
Team with current contractors up front and early,
You can’t do it alone.
Help is available across the State for every step.