Workshop for
Industry
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop
has been completed. Please contact us if you would like us to arrange a
similar workshop tailored for your organization.
Advanced Concept Technology
Demonstration (ACTD)
Workshop for Industry -
Colorado Springs, CO
Purpose: This
workshop provides a detailed explanation of the entire ACTD process.
While the primary focus will be on the role of industry and academia in
the ACTD process, members of Government (both Defense and non-Defense
Agencies) and US Allies will also find the information useful.
Why
an ACTD Workshop for Industry:
Since its inception in 1994, the ACTD Program has grown in importance
and value to both the Warfighter and industry. More than 110 ACTDs have
been approved representing an investment of more than $5B. The ACTD
program provides unique opportunities and challenges for industry and
Government alike. This workshop will explain the evolving ACTD process
to help the attendee understand how to be an effective participant.
Presenter:
Mr. Michael J.
O’Connor is President, O’Connor Consulting Services. He has been
conducting workshops and presenting tutorials for ACTD Managers since
1995. More than 1500 Government and private industry personnel have
attended his tutorials. In 1999 he authored the DoD ACTD Manager’s
Reference Guide, a computer-based training course for ACTD Managers.
Who
Should Attend:
Business development leaders, engineers, test and evaluation personnel,
program managers, project leaders, and others who want to understand
ACTD process and the role and opportunities for industry and
academia.
What
Will Be Presented:
The workshop will begin with
an all day tutorial of the ACTD process. On the second day, key members
of the Defense Department will present their views of the ACTD program.
Course Notes:
Each participant will receive a bound copy of the presentation material
with presenter’s notes.
Location:
Antlers Adam’s Mark Hotel, 4 South Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO
80903, (719) 473-5600.
Cost:
$750 per person
– includes continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks.
Lodging
and Transportation:
Participants will be responsible for their own lodging and
transportation arrangements. The Antlers Hotel is centrally located in
downtown Colorado Springs. Most major hotel chains have properties in
Colorado Springs.
Registration: You may register on-line at
www.oconnorconsultingservices.com or by calling (719) 576-6777.
Most major credit cards are accepted. Registration must be completed by
October 15th in order to reserve a place.
AGENDA
Day 1
8:00
Registration & Continental
Breakfast
8:30 Admin Announcements
8:35 ACTD Overview –
Why ACTDs? What are the primary objectives? How successful has the
program been? How are ACTDs and ATDs different? How are ACTDs related
to traditional acquisition programs? What are the opportunities for
International participation? Who are the key managers and decision
makers?
9:00 Candidate Formulation and Selection –
What are the key attributes of an ACTD proposal? Who can initiate a
proposal? What are the submission procedures? What are the selection
factors and other considerations? How are candidates reviewed and who
has influence on the selection process? What is the Implementation
Directive?
10:00
Break
10:20 Up-front Planning –
What is the Management Plan and how is it used? Who prepares the
Management Plan and how is it approved? What is an ACTD development
strategy, assessment strategy, and transition strategy?
11:00 System Engineering, Integration & Test –
What is the purpose and objective of this phase? Who are the primary
participants? What makes a good acquisition/contracting strategy? What
detailed planning is required? What should be included in the test
plan? What rapid development techniques should be considered? What is
required before the system is ready for demonstration?
12:00
Lunch
1:00 Military Utility Assessment –
What is the purpose and objective of this phase? Who are the primary
participants? What detailed planning is required? How can contract
support be utilized? What should be included in the Assessment Plan?
What is required of the demonstration? How is assessment data
collected, analyzed, and reported? Who prepares the assessment report
and what does it contain?
2:00 Transition Planning & Preparation -
What is the purpose and objective of this phase? Who are the primary
participants? What detailed planning is required? How can contract
support be utilized? What should be included in the Transition Plan?
How should transition planning influence System Engineering, Integration
& Test and Military Utility Assessment? What is required to transition
the ACTD residuals to operations and to begin a follow-on acquisition?
What alternatives are available to fund a follow-on acquisition?
2:45 Break
3:00 Transition –
How is the residual capability transitioned to a user unit? How
is
an ACTD transitioned to a follow-on acquisition program?
3:30 Management Review, Reports, Completion & Close-out –
What oversight and reporting requirements are associated with the
ACTD Program?
4:00 Q&A
4:30 Adjourn
Day 2
8:00 Continental
Breakfast
8:30 Admin Announcements
8:35 OSD Perspective – Dr. Richard J. Wallace, Assistant Deputy
Undersecretary of Defense (Advanced Systems and Concepts) -
What are some recent ACTD successes? What is the future of the ACTD
Program and acquisition reform? What is the role of private industry?
How can non-Defense Agencies and our Allies participate in the ACTD
Program?
9:15 CINC Perspective –
Mr. Keith Seaman, Chief, Concepts and Technology, USTRANSCOM -
What is the role of a CINC sponsor in the ACTD Program? How are
warfighting needs determined? How are these needs translated to ACTD
proposals? What are the factors that determine if a CINC will sponsor
an ACTD? What is the role of private industry?
10:00
Break
10:15 Navy Perspective – Mr. Benjamin P. Riley, Special Assistant
to the Chief of Naval Research -
What is the Navy view of the ACTD program? How does the Navy decide
to propose an ACTD as the Service lead? What is the role of private
industry?
11:00 Army Perspective – Mr. Bruce Zimmerman, Special Assistant
for ACTDs, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition,
Logistics, and Technology).
What is the Army view of the ACTD
program? How does the Army decide to propose an ACTD as the Service
lead? What is the role of private industry?
11:45
Concluding Remarks
12:00
Adjourn
|
