1. Sustainment Technology Process (STP) Prioritization
Air Force Materiel Command
Sustainment Technology Process (STP) Prioritization
HQ AFMC/A4
One Team Delivering Capabilities to Fly, Fight & Win…Today & Tomorrow

2. Purpose
Background information for JTEG concerning AFMC Sustainment Technology Process (STP) prioritization

3. Overview
Background
AFMC STP Prioritization Process
Example

4. Background Factors weighed in ranking AFMC projects
Reduce weapon systems sustainment costs
Improve capability/weapon system availability
AFMC STP processes expected to evolve over coming years

5. Background AFMC solicited prioritization inputs
AFLCMC: 38 technology projects; 10 gaps
AFRL collaboration on multiple projects
AFSC: 8 technology projects
AFNWC: 2 technology projects
AFMC/A4: 1 technology project
AFMC Prioritized list of submitted technology projects
Identified Gaps will be presented to AFRL for potential solutions

6. AFMC STP Prioritization
Utilized template of AFMC POM Prioritization Model
Expect prioritization to mature as STP processes mature
Current Prioritization Criteria:
Applicable to multiple weapon systems
Cost Impact
Cost avoidance, ROI
Technology Deployment
Clear path defined for deployment of technology
Timeline
Well defined, not unreasonably long
Benefit
Improved aircraft availability
Compliance
Added capability

7. Background - STP Execution
AF Sustainment Technology Plan (non-space)
Senior Leader Direction
STP 10.0
Center Specific Technology Process
STP 20.0
Compile Data Incorporating Centers’ Inputs
STP 30.0
Command Enterprise Prioritization
CFSP/ MAJCOMs/PEOs
STP 40.0
Develop AF Sustainment Technology Plan
STP 50.0
Approve AF Sustainment Technology Plan
STP 60.0
Program/Fund, Execute, Field & Monitor
Increase Aircraft Availability – Reduce Sustainment Costs
Increase Sustainment Capability – Increase Accountability

8. AFMC STP Priorities 1 - Laser De-Paint Materials Characterization
2 - Robotic Coating Application for Multiple Weapon Sys
3 - Non-Chrome Coating Sys Field Evaluations
4 - Evaluate Additive Manufacturing
5 - Low Observable Robotic Laser Coating Removal Sys
6 - Robotic Paint Removal in Confined Spaces
7 - Non-Chrome Coating Testing
8 – Alternatives for Cd Repair
9 – Corrosion Sensors Evaluation
10 - Robotic Non Destructive Inspection (NDI)
11 - Rapid Technology Assessments
12 - Implement non-chrome surface adhesion promoter (PreKote) in CMXG
13 - Laser Surface Treatment Prior to Painting and Bonding
14 - Aircraft Wheel Laser De-Paint System
15 - Corrosion Removal Using Handheld Laser Sys

9. AFMC STP Priorities
16 - Assessment of Corrosion Mitigation from Dehumidification
17 - Universal Remote Corrosion Mitigation Kit (RCMK)
18 - Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM) for Propulsion
19 - Evaluate Cold Spray Technology as a Repair Process
20 - Low Temperature Cure Powder Coatings
21 - Walkway Coating Enhancement
22 - Propulsion Enterprise - Automated Airfoil Inspection
23 - UV Curable Leading Edge Coatings
24 - Advance Existing UV Coating Projects with Enterprise Approach
25 – Complete Cr-Free Coating Sys for LHE Zinc-Nickel & Cr-Free Anodize Seals
26 - LifeMeter Extensions
27 - Alternative Mat'ls to Cu-Be for Landing Gear Bushing/Bearing Applications (an FY15 AFSC SBIR Topic)
28 - Trouble Shoot Tech, Rapidly Diagnose Failures in Complex Sys
29 - Alternative to N-Propyl Bromide in Vapor/Immersion Degreasing
30 - Aircraft Data Transfer Devices Win7 Migration

10. 43 Projects, approx $80M (spread across FY15 - FY19)
AFMC STP Priorities
31 - Adaptive Mobile Framework for Organic Military Purpose Apps
32 - High Flexibility Non-Chrome Primer
33 - Immersion and Sprayable Coating Removal Assessment
34 - Load Redistribution Methodology
35 - Multiple Site Damage Methodology
36 - Corona Analysis of High Voltage, High Frequency Sys
37 - Cargo Floor Robotic Ultrasonic Inspector
38 - Cyber Weapon Systems Federated Environment Manager
39 - Weld Repair of F119 First Stage Integrally Bladed Disk (IBD) Blades
40 - LAU-12X Full Rail Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Coating
41 - Integrally Bladed Disk Sustainment
42 - Cyber Weapon Systems and Global Command and Control System Redundant Environmental Control
43 - High Altitude Breathing Sys
43 Projects, approx $80M (spread across FY15 - FY19)

11. Evaluate Cold Spray Technology as a Repair Process
PROGRAM STATUS/DISCUSSION:
Phase 1: ID potential areas for utilization of cold spray technology as a repair process.
Phase 2: Demonstrate and validate technology for applicable processes
Weapon systems impacted: Potential for all weapon systems.
Benefit to the warfighter: Demonstrate/ validate a repair technology to could restore parts resulting in cost savings and overcoming diminishing suppliers of various parts.
PROBLEM STATEMENT:
Leverage current DoD demonstration and research efforts for applicable uses of cold spray technology
SOLUTION
Dem/Val Cold Spray Technology as a potential repair process.
Project Requirement ($K)
IMPACT IF APPROVED:
Restore parts instead of disposing of them improving the availability of those parts, eliminating the need to dispose and re-order new parts; providing a restoration process for hard to procure parts, etc.
IMPACT IF NOT APPROVED:
Continued use of current practices.
Description
FY14
FY15
FY16
FY17
FY18
Demonstration/ Validation
$750
Total Reqt
POC: Mr. Omar Mendoza, AFMC/A4
Customer: AFSC/AFLCMC 11