AMS 2008 Public-Private Partnership Forum

Dr. Starnes Walker

Making the Nation Safer: Challenges and Opportunities in Science and Technology

Department of Homeland SecurityScience and Technology Directorate

22 April 2008 • Washington D.C.

DHS Science & Technology Directorate Brief

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Homeland Security Mission

Lead unified national effort to secure America

Prevent terrorist attacks within the U.S.

Respond to threats and hazards to the nation

Ensure safe and secure borders Welcome lawful immigrants and

visitors Promote free flow of commerce

S&T Goals

Accelerate delivery of enhanced technological capabilities to meet

requirements and fill capability gaps to support DHS Agencies in

accomplishing their mission

Establish a lean and agile GS-manned, world-class S&T

management team to deliver the technological advantage

necessary to ensure DHS Agency mission success and prevent

technology surprise

Provide leadership, research and educational opportunities and

resources to develop the necessary intellectual basis to enable a

national S&T workforce to secure the homeland

Consistent with the Homeland Security Act of 2002

Product Transition (0-3 yrs)

Focused on delivering near-term products/enhancements to acquisition

Customer IPT controlled

Cost, schedule, capability metrics

Innovative Capabilities (1-5 yrs)

High-risk/High payoff

“Game changer/Leap ahead”

Prototype, Test and Deploy

HSARPA

Basic Research (>8 yrs)

Enables future paradigm changes

University fundamental research

Government lab discoveryand invention

Other (0-8+ yrs)

Test & Evaluation and Standards

Laboratory Operations & Construction

Required by Administration (HSPDs)

Congressional direction/law

DHS S&T Investment PortfolioBalance of Risk, Cost, Impact, and Time to Delivery

Customer Focused, Output Oriented

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UNDER SECRETARY

BUSINESS OPERATIONS ,

SERVICES & HUMAN CAPITAL

CHEMICAL / BIOLOGICALDivision Head

SPECIAL PROGRAMSINTERAGENCY

PROGRAMS

HUMAN FACTORSDivision Head

COMMAND , CONTROL & INTEROPERABILITY

Division Head

TEST & EVALUATION AND STANDARDS

BORDERS & MARITIME SECURITY

Division Head

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

O FFICE OF THE U NDER SECRETARY FOR

SCIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY

Chief of Staff

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL

STRATEGY , POLICY & BUDGET OPERATIONS ANALYSIS

Approved: April 18, 2008

EXPLOSIVESDivision Head

TRANSITIONDirector

INNOVATION / HOMELAND SECURITY ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS

AGENCYDirector

INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION & GEOPHYSICAL

Division Head

HOMELAND SECURITY INSTITUTE

Tech Clearinghouse

Program Executive Office (C-IED)

Safety Act Office

University Programs

Small Business Innovation Research

Homeworks Office of National

Labs

RESEARCHDirector

DHS S&TDirectorate

Homeland Enabling Research Organizations

HSI

Centers of Excellence

National Labs

DHS Labs

DHS RESEARCH AFFILIATES

NASA

DoT

HHS

NIST

DoJ

DoD

NIH

NSFFEDERAL

PARTNERS

UARCs

International

Industry

Associations

OTHER

PARTNERS

NOAA

Product Transition PortfolioEnabling Capabilities, Supporting Mission Critical Needs of DHS

Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)

11 Capstone IPTs form the centerpiece of the S&T’s customer-driven approach to product transition

Engage DHS customers, acquisition partners, S&T technical

division heads, and end users in product research, development,

transition and acquisition activities

Identify our customers’ needs and enable and transition near-term

capabilities for addressing them

IPT Initial Outcome

High Priority Technology Needs 11 Capstone IPTs have identified 77 High Priority

Technology Needs for DHS components and their customers

Identified in new brochure and posted at www.hsarpabaa.com

Baseline established for conducting an iterative, dynamic IPT process on an annual cycle aligned with DHS funding and acquisition processes

IPT Next Steps: Focus on delivering product to customers Detail proposed technology solutions Clarify deliverable and transition plans Develop Technology Transition Agreements to

establish customer requirements and technical specifications

Customer Focused…Output Oriented

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S&T Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)

C-IED Special Project

COP

Situational Awareness Tools

Law Enforcement

Information Sharing/Mgmt Border Security Chem/Bio Defense

Explosive Prevention

Maritime Security

People Screening Infrastructure Protection

Cargo SecurityCyber Security

Interoperability

CAPSTONE IPTSCAPSTONE IPTS

S&T Task Force

IPTS

Prep/Response

Transportation Security

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The Capstone IPT and Counter-IED Special Project IPT Dynamic

C-IED Special Project IPT

Capstone IPTs DHS Customer Led

Near-Term Focus

HSPD-19 Focused

Coordinating OSTP Direction Through Multiple Disciplines

Additional Research Opportunities Earlier in the Prevention Cycle

Long-Term Focus

DOT

DOR

USSS/OBP

S&T C-IED Task Force LeadAcquisition

Agents/Responders

People Screening

Human Factors

SCO/CIS

Infrastructure Protection

Infrastructure/Geophysical

IP

Explosives

Explosive Prevention

TSA/USSS

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Countering the IED Threat

BOOM

ObtainFunds

DevelopOrganization

Gather & Provide Material

Improvise CONOPS/ Tactics/ Devices

PlanAttacks

Perform Attacks

ConsequenceManagement

Deter & Predict

Detect & Defeat

Breaking the links in the IED Delivery Chain

MitigateAttribution

Innovation PortfolioHigh Risk, High Gain, Game Changers for Leap-Ahead Results

Promotes revolutionary changes in technology

Focus on prototyping and deploying critical technologies

Includes:

HSARPA – Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects

Agency

“Homeworks” – 1% of budget highest risk, highest pay-off

Small Business Innovation Research program

Visit www.FedBizOpps.gov, www.hsarpabaa.com and www.dhs.sbir.gov

Innovation/HSARPA

HIPS and HITSHomeland Innovative Prototypical Solutions (HIPS) are designed to deliver prototype-level demonstrations of game-changing technologies in two to five years. Projects are moderate to high risk, with high payoff.

High Impact Technology Solutions (HITS) are designed to provide proof-of-concept answers within one to three years that could result in high-payoff technology breakthroughs. While these projects are at considerable risk for failure, they offer the potential for significant gains in capability.

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MANPADSMANPADS

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs)

• High-Altitude Stand-Off Counter-MANPADS • High Altitude – Wide-Area Coverage• Long Endurance – Persistent Surveillance• Large Payload – Multi-Sensor

Counter-MANPADS Functions

1. MWS Detect & Declare2. Slew & Hand-off3. Track4. Jam

65K Feet

Border & Critical Infrastructure Surveillance

• Automatic target detection/recognition• Persistence (24/7, all-weather coverage)

Operational Characteristics• Real-time sensor fusion/dissemination• Multi-user / border surveillance requirements• Commercial Aircraft MANPADS protection

Maritime Surveillance & Interdiction

Engagement Time: 3-10 Seconds

Counter-MANPADS/Persistent SurveillanceOffice of Innovation - Homeland Innovative Prototypical Solutions

Project Chloe

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Homeland Innovative Prototype Solutions Future Attribute Screening Technology Mobile Module (FAST M2)

Systems• Queue management• Behavioral profiling• Rapid risk assessment• Screening methodologies

Operational Characteristics•Discover screening methods for intent•Privacy protection for all participants•Simple to operate and use

Functions• Identity verification• Attribute measurement• Risk determination• Behavior focused screening

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Homeland Innovative Prototypical Solutions Levee Strengthening and Rapid Repair

Roll-out protectivecoverings such as

articulated concrete mats

Float-in structure guided by cables

Drop-in structures lofted by aircraft

Pre-emptive mappingof weak levees

Pre-Flood Deployment of ProtectiveAnd Rapid Repair Supplies to

Problem Locations

Explosively EmplacedSupport Structures

Homeland Innovative Prototypical Solutions Levee Strengthening and Rapid Repair

Basic Research Portfolio

Brings the capabilities, talent and resources of the Homeland

Security Centers of Excellence, DOE National Laboratories and DHS Labs to bear to address the

long-term R&D needs for DHS in sciences of enduring relevance

This type of focused, protracted research investment has potential to lead to paradigm shifts in the nation’s homeland security

capabilities

Discovery and Invention to Enable Future Capabilities

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COE AlignmentS&T DIVISIONS

Infrastructure/ Geophysical

Human FactorsBorders/MaritimeCommand, Control &

InteroperabilityChemical/BiologicalExplosives

IDS-UACs

RVACs

NEW National

Center for Explosives Detection &

Counter-measures

Consolidated CCI Center

Consolidated Chem/Bio Center

NEW National Center for

Border Security & Immigration

NEW National Center for

Maritime Domain Awareness and

Island & Remote/Extreme

Environment

NEW National

Center for Gulf Coast

Natural Disaster &

Port Security

Operations & Analysis Risk Sciences Branch & HSI Risk Determination

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DHS S&T LaboratoriesEnvironmental Measurements Laboratory

National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC)

Plum Island Animal Disease Center Transportation Security Laboratory

… DHS S&T has four labs and access to 10 DOE National Labs

DHS

DHS / DOE Laboratory AlignmentS&T DIVISIONS

Infrastructure/ Geophysical

Human FactorsBorders/MaritimeChemical/Biological

StandardsTest and Evaluation

TSL / EML

Explosives

DOE

Command, Control & Interoperability

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Doing Business with DHS S&TBroad Agency Announcements (BAA)

Examples of Current Solicitation Topics

Long Range BAA – addresses needs of 6 S&T divisions

Explosives Detection

Communications and Maritime Safety

CELL ALL – Ubiquitous chem/bio sensing

First Responder Reliable Link (First NET)

Cyber Security R&D

Biometric Detector

Unified Incident Command & Decision Support, Ph. 2

For more about BAAs, visit www.FedBizOpps.gov and www.hsarpabaa.com

DHS S&T SBIR ProgramDHS S&T has an Active SBIR Program for

Small High Tech Businesses

Two Solicitations issued annually address multiple technical requirements that cut across six S&T divisions

FY 2008 SBIR Solicitation Schedule

Pre-Solicitation [FY08.1] Posted: Dec. 3, 2007

Proposals Accepted: Dec. 19 to Feb. 4; contracts to be awarded May 2008 (est.)

Pre-Solicitation [FY08.2] to be posted April 1

Proposals Accepted April 16 to May 30; contracts to be awarded August 2008 (est)

Visit www.sbir.dhs.gov

Secure Carton Integrated Electronics Remote System for enhanced port and border security

Handheld LIXID Inspection Device for Coast Guard and private sector

Examples of Prototypes Scheduled for FY 08 Completion

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Mission: To rapidly address technology gaps identified by Federal, State, Local, and Tribal first responders

Field prototypical solutions in 12 months Cost should be commensurate with proposal but less than $1M

per project Solution should meet 80% of identified requirements Provide a mechanism for Emergency Responders to relay their

capability gaps Capability gaps are gathered using a web site (

www.dhs.gov/techsolutions) Gaps are addressed using existing technology, spiral

development, and rapid prototyping Emergency Responders partner with DHS from start to finish

Rapid Technology DevelopmentTarget: Solutions Fielded within 1 year, at ~<$1M

TechSolutions

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DHS S&T Innovation in the News…

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S&T Outreach2008 Schedule

• S&T Stakeholders WestLos Angeles, January 14-17

• Chemical and Biological R&D Technologies Conference, San Antonio, TX, January 28-February 1

• Second Annual DHS University Network Summit, Washington, DC, March 19-21

• Stakeholders East, Washington, DC, June 2-5

• PacAsia S&T Conference, Hawaii, Fall 2008

2009 Plans

• Pacific Rim Conference, Early 2009, TBA

2007 Highlights

• First Annual DHS University Network Summit, Washington, DC, March 14

• Homeland Security Technology Solutions Demonstrations Event, Washington, DC, March 16

• Industry Day, Washington, DC, March 18

• S&T Stakeholders Conference, Washington, DC, May 21-24

• Technologies for Critical Incident Preparedness Conference, November 6-8

• SAFETY Act Workshop, November 16

• International Security National Resilience Conference, December 3-5, London

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Back-Up Slides

Homeland Innovative Prototypical SolutionsSAFECON – Safe Container

Improved Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) capability

Improved Sensors for explosives, Chem, and Bio agents

Scan for WMD, contraband, and human cargo during normal crane transport operations

Integrated Sensor Suite: explosives, chemical agents, biological agents human cargo, contraband

Quickly Detect and Identify Dangerous Cargo

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DHS Requirements/Capability Capstone IPTsDHS S&T Product – “Enabling Homeland Capabilities” (EHCs)

OIA

Acquisition

Acquisition Acquisition

CBP/ICE CMO/IP

Acquisition Acquisition

ExplosivesBorders/Maritime

Information Sharing/Mgmt Border Security Chem/Bio Defense

Explosive PreventionMaritime Security

C2I Borders/Maritime

Guardsmen Agents

OOC Inspector/Agents Policy

People Screening Infrastructure Protection

AcquisitionAcquisition

US VISIT/TSA

Human Factors

Infrastructure/Geophysical

SCO/CIS IP

USCG TSA/USSS

Incident Management

Cargo Security

Officers/Industry

Acquisition/Policy

CBP

Borders/Maritime

Chem/Bio

Cyber Security

Acquisition

Infrastructure/Geophysical/C2I

Infrastructure Owners/Operators

CS&C

Infrastructure Owners/Operators

Acquisition

First Responders

FEMA

Infrastructure/Geophysical

Prep & Response

C2I

First Responders

Acquisition

InteroperabilityFEMA/OEC