A--Dynamic Spectrum Industry Day

Dynamic Spectrum Industry Day December 5, 2014 Mark Center 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, Va. 22350-3600 Industry Day Overview Information DoD forces must operate in an increasingly congested and contested electromagnetic spectrum environment. Assured dynamic spectrum access is vital for maintaining the ability to project military power and protect forward-deployed personnel and materiel. The Department of Defense (DOD) will be conducting an Industry Day on December 5, 2014, to review the types of challenges and opportunities associated with emerging technology developments that enable assured access to the electromagnetic spectrum. Information provided during Industry Day will inform potential offerors of expected research and development tasks that will be conducted via an quote mark Other Transaction Agreement quote mark to be awarded to a consortium of spectrum technology developers (see Notice of Sources Sought: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=9e8f41491f55d28eadc4a3e653e2823a&tab=core&_cview=0). Spectrum access technologies are initially focused on the following applications: Command & Control Communications Sensing & processing Electronic Warfare Training Test & Evaluation The Industry Day will be cohosted by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Research & Engineering) (OASD(R&E)), DOD Chief Information Office, and DOD Joint Staff J6. Topics to be addressed include potential applications as identified above as well as introductions of key DOD personnel responsible for Spectrum Access Requirements, Spectrum Access Policy, Personnel & Readiness Training, Governance Process Management, Technical Project Management, and Technology Assessment & Evaluation and Experimentation. Presentations will also address: How planning for research and development projects will be informed by developer recommendations Requests for project proposals Evaluation & selection of project proposals Negotiation of project task awards Management, oversight & review of technology project execution Venue Information* Location: Mark Center, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Auditorium, Alexandria, VA 22350-3600 (located directly off Interstate 395 in Northern Virginia) Limited Parking: Registrants are encouraged to make use of public transit and/or taxi service. Classification of Meeting: Unclassified, NOFORN Rooms: Conference Center Auditorium & designated Conference Rooms on Floor B1 (see map) Date: December 5, 2014 Times: 0700: Registration 0800: Opening Remarks 1700: Adjourn Agenda Information (subject to change) Keynote Presentations: Mr. Alan R. Shaffer, Principal Deputy, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Development Admiral Jonathan Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations-operator's perspective on awareness and use of spectrum Part 1: DoD Intent (Challenges & Opportunities) Spectrum Policy Needs, Issues, Challenges (Deputy Chief Information Officer for C4IIC) Spectrum Architecture & Standards (Vice Director, C4, J-6) Communication, Electronic Warfare, Sensing (Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering) Spectrum Training Challenges (Director, Force Readiness & Training, ODASD(Readiness)) Spectrum Technology Assessment (Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Developmental Test and Evaluation and Director, Test Mesource Management) Part 2: Introduction to DoD Counterparts DOD Communities of Interest o Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence; Sensing; Training; Testing; & Electronic Warfare Defense Spectrum Office Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Emerging Capability and Prototyping) Procurement Support Office Part 3: Collaboration Process & Other Transaction Agreement Spectrum Access via Dynamic Relocation and Sharing (Director for Spectrum Policy & Programs, DOD Chief Information Officer) Collaboration Between Government and the Consortium, (DASD(EC&P)) Other Transaction Agreement, Proposal Submission and Competitive Task Award (Procurement Office and Office of the DASD(EC&P)) Part 4: Q&A and Closing Remarks Administration Information* Those planning to attend Industry Day must register by providing information that will enable no-escort access to the Mark Center (see instructions below). Registrants are encouraged to make use of public transit and/or taxi service. Parking at the Mark Center is limited, on a first-come, first-served basis, and prior personal vehicle registration is required (see instructions below). Attendees will be charged an $18.00 food service fee that covers the cost of morning coffee & pastry, lunch, and afternoon beverage service that must be paid in advance (see instructions below). IMPORTANT Registration (including background checks & security clearances) Registration will be accomplished through submission of a Visitor Authorization Request (VAR). The Mark Center is a secure facility, operating under Department of Defense regulations for restricted entry. All visits to the Mark Center must be preapproved via written VAR and notification by Pentagon Force Protection Agency responsible staff members. Required VAR information must be provided to the point of contact (POC): Ms. Michellie Douglas, Office of the DASD(EC&P) no later than 21 November 2014 to be authorized to attend Industry Day. Nongovernment Attendees: Please fax the following VAR information to Michellie Douglas, Office of the DASD(EC&P), POC for processing of National Crime Information Center background check and access to the Mark Center complex. Full name Date of birth Place of birth Social Security number Citizenship Send the above information via fax to: Attn: Michellie Douglas, ODASD(EC&P) Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000 Telephone: +1 (555) 000-0000 (to verify receipt of request or for assistance) Government attendees: Please fax your security clearance VAR to Michellie Douglas, ODASD(EC&P). The VAR must be on official letterhead and signed by an appropriate requesting official from the attendee's security organization. Because of DOD security requirements, VARs cannot be sent via email. Collateral-level clearances must contain the following information: Full name Rank/grade Social Security number Date of birth Place of birth Citizenship Level of clearance Date of clearance Agency granting clearance (example, DoD Consolidated Adjudication Facility) Purpose Beginning and end dates of visit Signature of person who has the authority to send this information Send the above information via fax to: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Emerging Capability & Prototyping) 3030 Defense Pentagon, Room 2D559 Washington, DC 20301-3030 Attn: Michellie Douglas Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000 Telephone: +1 (555) 000-0000 (to verify receipt of request or for assistance) Transportation and Parking Information and Requirements Industry Day participants are encouraged to carpool or use taxi or public transportation to get to the Mark Center. Limited use of public transportation and free Government shuttle bus transportation is granted with the required use of a Common Access Card at the following Metro bus stations: MARK Center Shuttle Service Pentagon Metrorail Station WMATA Route 7M, Bay U6 5:40 am-6:45 pm King Street Metrorail Station DASH Route AT2 Express, Bay E 6:00-9:00 am & 3:00-6:00 pm Franconia-Springfield Metrorail Station (Abe's Transport Service) Loading zone before bus bay A 5:30-9:00 am & 3:30-7:00 pm West Falls Church and Tysons Corner Metrorail Stations WMATA Route 28X Personal vehicle parking at the Mark Center is limited, on a first-come, first-served basis, and requires prior parking registration. Participants asking for personal vehicle parking at the Mark Center complex must email the following information to Ms. Sara Frye at contact@example.gov no later than 21 November 2014 to request clearance to park in the visitors' garage: Driver's last name, first name, middle initial Vehicle license tag number State of vehicle registration Make and model of vehicle Food Service Fee Requirements: Attendees will be charged an $18.00 food service fee that must be paid in advance (by 1 December) online at http://secure.scra.org/spectrum/default.aspx. Directions to Mark Center B1 Auditorium & Conference Rooms All Industry Day attendees must present photo identification to the Industry Day receptionists, receive an Industry Day name tag and credentials, and proceed to Mark Center Security Inspection (metal detector and X-ray of hand-carried items) in the Mark Center Visitor Control Center area. Government employees are encouraged to bring their CAC, if Mark Center coded, as an additional means for entry. The following directions are provided to assist with entry and movement to the Mark Center Auditorium and Conference Rooms. 1. Arrive at the Mark Center (see map attachment) 1a. Arrive by Metro bus or taxi at the Mark Center Complex. Use the escalator near the bus station to level P5 and walk along the walkway at level P5. or 1b. Park a personal vehicle in the Mark Center North Parking garage. Walk to level P5. 2. Exit the parking garage and follow the signs to the Mark Center Visitor Control Center. 3. Sign in and check in at the Industry Day table. Pick up Industry Day name tag and credentials, Mark Center map, agenda, and food service receipt. If your name is not pre-cleared you will not be provided a name tag nor allowed to proceed to the Industry Day meeting. 4. Turn left after sign-in and proceed to Mark Center Security Inspection (metal detector and X-ray of hand-carried items) in the Mark Center Visitor Control Center area. 5. Walk through the metal detector per the security guard's guidance. 6. Exit the Mark Center Visitor Control Center, turn right, and use the down escalator. 7. At the bottom of the escalator, angle left and enter the East Tower through two sets of automatic opening doors. 8. Use the Industry Day name tag and credentials to enter through revolving door # 6 (Industry Day participants can enter only through # 6). 9. Turn left and walk past Cafe 4800, following signs to the East Tower elevators. 10. Turn left toward the East Tower Elevators. Take the elevator to Level B1. 11. Exit the elevator and follow the signs to the Mark Center auditorium Points of Contact Please do not hesitate to contact the following POCs for any additional information, assistance, or clarification of instructions for Industry Day: Michellie Douglas, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov Denise Anderson, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov