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| Contract | Knowledge Management for the Joint Force Maritime Component Commander |
| Period of Performance | 1 October 2004 to 31 March 2005 |
| Project Description | Provided direct experimentation planning, execution and technical writing support as part of the NWDC Project and Analysis Team for Distributed Command and Control Continuum events, for information and knowledge management development. Provided final Navy doctrine publication input. |
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| Contract | CVN21 Communications System Development |
| Period of Performance | 13 January 2005 to 30 September 2005 |
| Project Description | Supported CDSA Dam Neck in the development of the CVN21 communication requirement, communication technical ship design support and core WS System Engineering support within the CVN21 team. Klett Consulting Group, Inc provided the resources to lead the development of the information Warfare (IW) Mission area requirements, supported the communicated information team, reviewed existing design and made recommendations as to probable enhancements in the networks and combat/warfare system on-board carriers. |
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| Contract | Network Centric Warfare System Engineering – OPNAV 766 & NAVSEA 06 |
| Period of Performance | 1 February 2004 to 15 November 2004 |
| Project Description | Co-developed and updated outline on Open Architecture the Critical Enabler for Network Centric Warfare Paper, including section on RCIP. Addressed Open Architecture Transformation Roadmap. Prepared Final Rough draft for combined effort editing, maintained configuration management throughout process. Met with CAPT Ric Ruston and critical mass of OA OPNAV Staff for off-site review of document at KCG, corporate headquarters in Virginia Beach. Completed first edition of paper within 6 weeks of initial tasking of Open Architecture Network Centric Warfare Paper and posted it to OPNAV 766 website hosted on KCG server. |
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| Contract | Second Fleet, Knowledge Web |
| Period of Performance | 1 March 2004 to 30 September 2004 |
| Project Description | Provided technical support, system integration, operational engineering expertise, and technical writing/editing expertise in the development of a Knowledge Management Plan and associated active Knowledge Website for JTFEX 04-2 and associated Collaboration at Sea / Knowledge Web frame work to be employed by the CFMCC and assigned unites. Additionally, prepared and conducted brief to introduce layout of web site and procedures for populating site with operational content for key players on C2F staff, CFMCC staff and participating units. |
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| Contract | CVN21 Network Design IWS System Engineering |
| Period of Performance | 2 April 2004 to 30 September 2004 |
| Project Description | KCG was tasked to support CDSA Dam Neck CVN 21 program with Network Design analysis and IWS System Engineering support within the CVN 21 team. KCG provided technical expertise and resources to review existing designs and made recommendations as to probable enhancements in the networks and combat/warfare systems on-board carriers. KCG support included Subject Matter Expertise with recent experience in the areas of aircraft carrier IT and Command & Control within warfare system spaces. Using the DoD Architectural Framework (DoDAF) and Open Architecture Functional Architecture (OAFA) as guidance, KCG supported the iterative development of the Operational, System, and Technical architectural product views for the CVN21 systems. |
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| Contract | Expeditionary Strike Group Operational Situational Awareness |
| Period of Performance | September 2004 – September 2005 |
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KCG provided and leveraged technical and operational engineering expertise to Anzus in the expansion of the Rosetta Stone optical correlator capability into new operational venues through the co-evolution of doctrine, organization and technology. The team assisted in the integration of Rosetta Stone into both the Expeditionary Task Group and Carrier Strike Group info-structures as an information integrator to include development of CONOPS, obtaining access to key decision makers at Type and System Commanders, DoD and Service decision maker staffs, and Regional Warfighter Commander levels. KCG provided Technical and Operational input for briefing development and CAD drawings for system installations. Support included technology rapid prototyping and fielding process of the Rosetta-Stone capability. The KCG team’s previous experience with the Rosetta technology, through understanding of optical correlators, expertise in Joint Command and Control applications, Communications and Computers interoperability knowledge base, and associated military applications was paramount to the success of this contract. Unique support and consulting services were provided to leverage and synchronize the initial efforts of a variety of organizations and agencies in the development, validation, and operational application of the TADIL gateway technology; including: OSD System Engineer Staff, Single Integrated Air Picture System Engineer, NETWARCOM, NAVSEA, and SPAWAR assets, Army C4I CMDs, USAF ESC & C4I CMDs, JITC, Service Battle Labs, FFRDCs, and Forward Operational Organizations, and others as directed. KCG’s unique and innovative research and development and operational system integration services were required to leverage and synchronize multiple efforts to include but not limited to:
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| Contract | PMW-150 and OPNAV 096 METOC Transformational Support |
| Period of Performance | April 2003 – December 2004 |
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KCG supported PMW-150 and OPNAV 096 in the Tidewater Virginia geographic region at various Navy, Joint, Army, Air Force, and Government facilities by attending meetings and conferences to obtain information on leading edge transformational programs that will have an impact on Navy METOC related programs dealing with sensors, environmental data, and platform hosts for METOC related sensors that can offer value to Navy and Joint mission capabilities to support ForceNet and Sea Power 21 objectives and goals. KCG coordinated emergent UAV and ISR related opportunities from participation in key Joint and Navy exercises and events that directly supported critical mission capability packages. Finally, KCG supported the development and coordinated the efforts of NRL Monterey, Neptune Sciences, Inc for the integration of SPAWAR UAV METOC feedback into the JTFEX 04-2 Exercise in June 04. |
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| Contract | SPAWAR PMW 150 METOC UAV Support |
| Period of Performance | 21 May 2003 to 20 July 2004 |
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The KCG team provided consulting and analytical services to investigate and identify operational surveillance and weapon system sensors (remote, autonomous, and semi-autonomous) that had the potential to contribute to the spatial and temporal METOC characterization of the joint battlespace. KCG conducted initial seminal research on project that included contact and visits with CFFC, USJFCOM, Oceanographer of the Navy Office (UAV requirements) and discussions with SPAWAR - PMW155. The team surveyed and outlined the current operational suite of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and their surveillance and weapon system sensors. A feasibility study was then conducted to outline the feasibility of the UAVs and sensors, the UAV operational data communications paths and termination points, the operational data products generated by UAVs, types of METOC products that may be generated based on existing data/product communications and the current products, to develop an approach for exploiting the METOC data and information and established UAV products. KCG provided an initial UAV Operational METOC Capability Study: UAV METOC Data as Part of the Expeditionary Command and Control, Communications, Computers, and Combat Systems Grid (EC5G – which was approved for a ‘proof of process demonstration’ in JTFEX 04-2 in June 2004. |
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| Contract | SPAWAR PMW 180 METOC UAV Support |
| Period of Performance | Ongoing |
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Under the Meteorology and Oceanographic (METOC) Data Acquisition Project, KCG-INC is investigating the development, demonstration, and validation of METOC data collection methods and sensors, in order to provide timely and accurate data and products to the Tactical Commander. KCG is developing techniques to integrate METOC information systems and tactical decision aids for warfare commanders, fleet operators, and forecasters, using “state of the shelf” acquisition processes. Under the Meteorology and Oceanographic (METOC) Data Assimilation and Modeling Project, KCG is investigating the development, demonstration, and validation of atmospheric and oceanographic data assimilation techniques, forecast models, and database management systems to support naval operations worldwide. All tasking is being performed in support of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) METOC Sensors as related to Meteorological Sensor Engineering development. KCG is coordinating efforts with NRL Monterey, Neptune Sciences, Inc, JFCOM J2 and other organizations to ensure CONOPS and certification of METOC related Sensors are ready for all events in FY05 as desired by SPAWAR Customer. |
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| Contract | NSWC Crane Open Architecture Training |
| Period of Performance | 1 January to February 2005 |
| Project Description | Klett Consulting Group, INC provided training and general OA expertise to NSWC Crane Personnel that included a two-day training event providing historical background and current information on the OA initiative. KCG also provided a half-day briefing for management and executive personnel and a full day of training for technically focused personnel. |
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| Contract | Transformational Direction and Guidance for PMRF Hawaii |
| Period of Performance | Ongoing |
| Project Description | KCG is providing consulting, analytical, coordination and strategic planning services to investigate opportunities to optimize and integrate the existing and projected PMRF capabilities in the Joint, Service, and Coalition Testing and Training requirements, as they are being developed within the DoD Transformation Critical Mass. The team is pursuing opportunities where PMRF capabilities can match stated requirements and make potential customers aware of PMRF technical and operational capabilities to meet customer needs through cost effective measures, and leveraging of multiple clients through innovative scheduling and integration of various assets that are unique to PMRF. Ultimately, the project will allow PMRF capabilities to be fully realized by providing a multi-dimensional, instrumented, netted, operational environment that can support the requirements of both the testing and training communities simultaneously in a seamless integrated manner. |
