Defense Technology Talks presented by Strategic Integrative Solutions, LLC

November 30, 2022, “DEFTECH Live” Federal Technology Opps Update and Analysis Video

Team, we have launched a new “DEFTECH Live” Federal Technology Opps Update and Analysis episode.
Please see the following flow and weekly plan to add increasing value to the NC Innovation Ecosystem.
Week 1: The DEFTECH monthly theme and TIDE RFI for the month.
Week 2: Technology Briefings/Threat Briefings
Week 3: Small Business Winners
Week 4: Deep Dive into Opportunities this Month

The NC Innovation Ecosystem is a whole of state approach for National Security.
“None of us is as strong as all of us!”
Focus: DEFTECH researches and scouts for federal advanced technology opportunities to enhance the Warfighter and Warfighting Commands’ capabilities to overcome current and emerging threats.
Purpose: Highlight the rapidly changing federal technology landscape. There are opportunities where NC companies can team and submit to be very competitive in meeting emerging federal technology requirements.

Links Discussed in this week’s “DEFTECH Live.”

Army SBIR|STTR Program – Small business igniting big innovation
https://www.armysbir.army.mil/

Events - SOFWERX Events
https://events.sofwerx.org/

One North Carolina Small Business Program | NC Commerce
https://www.commerce.nc.gov/grants-incentives/technology-funds/one-north-carolina-small-business-program#ApplytoPrograms-425

Track Current SBIR/STTR Announcements and Topics
The Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP)
https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/
Welcome to the DSIP (Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal)!
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login
Broad Agency Announcement Schedule
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/baa-schedule/active-baa-announcements
Home | *New SBIR Site* | https://beta.www.sbir.gov/
SBIR/STTR Open Solicitation Listing | https://www.sbir.gov/solicitations/open
SBIR Planner | https://www.sbir.gov/solicitations

Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily those of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.”
“DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

Team, we have launched a new “DEFTECH Live” Federal Technology Opps Update and Analysis episode.
Please see the following flow and weekly plan to add increasing value to the NC Innovation Ecosystem.
Week 1: The DEFTECH monthly theme and TIDE RFI for the month.
Week 2: Technology Briefings/Threat Briefings
Week 3: Small Business Winners
Week 4: Deep Dive into Opportunities this Month

The NC Innovation Ecosystem is a whole of the state approach to National Security.
“None of us is as strong as all of us!”
Focus: DEFTECH researches and scouts for federal advanced technology opportunities to enhance the Warfighter and Warfighting Commands’ capabilities to overcome current and emerging threats.
Purpose: Highlight the rapidly changing federal technology landscape. There are opportunities where NC companies can team up and submit to be very competitive in meeting emerging federal technology requirements.

Links Discussed in this week’s “DEFTECH Live.”
Army xTech Search Open Opportunities: The xTech Program manages the Army’s prize competitions to award and accelerate innovative technology solutions that can help solve Army challenges.
https://www.arl.army.mil/xtechsearch/

Army xTech Search | Challenge Topic: Open-Topic; Army Modernization
Submission Dates: September 27, 2022 — October 31, 2022
https://www.arl.army.mil/xtechsearch/competitions/xtechsearch7.html

Current Events & Tech Challenges – ERDCWERX
https://www.erdcwerx.org/category/event-tech-challenges/current/

Track Current SBIR/STTR Announcements and Topics
The Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP)
https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/
Welcome to the DSIP (Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal)!
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login
Broad Agency Announcement Schedule
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/baa-schedule/active-baa-announcements
Home | *New SBIR Site* | https://beta.www.sbir.gov/
SBIR/STTR Open Solicitation Listing | https://www.sbir.gov/solicitations/open
SBIR Planner | https://www.sbir.gov/solicitations

Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily those of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.”
“DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

Today’s Guest is Evan Brozda (https://www.linkedin.com/in/xmg01/). He is the founder and CEO at XMG (https://xmodgear.com/about/). He talks about his technology, the XMOD System, and how they assist the Department of Defense and other agencies in more efficiently handling and moving ammunition. Thanks again for sharing your insights on this product that can immediately impact the warfighter.
From the website:
The XMOD System is the next step in the evolution of the magazine pouch. It was created to address said deficiencies and be a combat multiplier during engagements, giving the tactical operator superior speed in their rifle magazine exchange.

The XMOD System was designed to quickly adapt to an operator’s existing wearable ensemble via a MOLLE-adaptable mount plate to replace the existing magazine soft-pouch setup. The mount can also be attached to a static fixture like a vehicle or wall to use as a backup or storage supply for loaded magazines.

XMG has invented, designed, and is launching the first in a series of modular equipment platforms designated as the XMOD System. This modularly attached magazine carrier product minimizes the window of vulnerability all Soldiers and law enforcement officers experience while under fire, and their primary rifle has an empty magazine. The design and intent of the XMOD System are to compress the transition time in reloading magazines during operations. The XMOD System’s plan also addresses current issues regarding operational storage, transportation, and distribution of small and large-scale inventories of readily deployable magazines and ammunition, streamlining the process and making logistics more economical, expeditious, and simplistic.
The XMOD System addresses several current shortfalls faced by tactical and non-tactical operators.

Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily those of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.”
“DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

The entire presentation is on the NC DEFTECH Mobilize Platform. There is a lot more content and access to the presenter's slides.

https://nc-defense-technology-transition-office.mobilize.io/registrations/groups/45515?preview=true

DEFTECH Coffee Calls – October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Topic: US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Lab (ARL) Pathfinder Program and Tactical Operations Related to Cybersecurity Hub (TORCH).

Guest Speaker: Ms. Mallory Coleman works for the Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2) in Morgantown. CMI2 is a WV-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is the facilitating arm of the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Lab (ARL) Pathfinder Program. The program’s primary goal is to source issues from Soldiers in the field and then engage academic institutions, experts from academia, and/or commercial industry experts to rapidly develop innovative solutions that solve the identified Soldiers’ problem sets.

CMI2 operates out of several different regions (Ft. Campbell, Ft. Bragg, Ft. Stewart, West Virginia, and Montana), and each region has its specific focus and mission set. In the West Virginia region, the West Virginia National Guard’s Adjutant General has emphasized cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, and mission assurance. Most of the West Virginia-based Pathfinder projects are cyber-centric, as well as our cybersecurity-themed Makerspace, the Tactical Operations Related to Cybersecurity Hub (TORCH).

TORCH manager Jared Lemons, and its NC PWIC, David Jordan, will join Mallory and speak more about the program and the ongoing projects in the North Carolina region.

Additional Links:
CISA CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH
https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month

CISA CYBER RESOURCE HUB
https://www.cisa.gov/cyber-resource-hub

Today’s Guest:

Daniel P. Bolger of Aurora, Illinois, is an author, historian, and retired Lieutenant General (promoted on 21 May 2010) of the United States Army. He holds a special faculty appointment in the Department of History at North Carolina State University, where he teaches military history.[1]
https://chass.ncsu.edu/people/dpbolger/
Lt. Gen. Bolger retired in 2013 from the Army. During his 35 years of service, he earned five Bronze Star Medals (one for valor) and the Combat Action Badge. His notable military commands included serving as Commanding General of the Combined Security Transition Command in Afghanistan and Commander of the NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan (2011–2013); Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas (deployed to Baghdad, 2009–2010); the Coalition Military Assistance Training Team in Iraq (2005–06); and U.S. Army Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations. He is also the author of books such as Why We Lost, Americans at War, The Battle for Hunger Hill, Death Ground, and The Panzer Killers.

This was a fantastic conversation, and I appreciate LTG Bolger’s time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbqMuvnx5MU - Wargames trailer

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/ - CIA Factbook

“The views represented are not necessarily those of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for N.C. Innovation Ecosystem.”

“DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

Team, we have launched a new “DEFTECH Live” Federal Technology Opps Update and Analysis episode.
Please see the following flow and weekly plan to add increasing value to the NC Innovation Ecosystem.
Week 1: The DEFTECH monthly theme and TIDE RFI for the month.
Week 2: Technology Briefings/Threat Briefings
Week 3: Small Business Winners
Week 4: Deep Dive on Opportunities this Quarter

The NC Innovation Ecosystem is a whole of state approach for National Security.
“None of us is as strong as all of us!”
Focus: DEFTECH researches and scouts for federal advanced technology opportunities to enhance the Warfighter and Warfighting Commands’ capabilities to overcome current and emerging threats.
Purpose: Highlight the rapidly changing federal technology landscape. There are opportunities where NC companies can team and submit to be very competitive in meeting emerging federal technology requirements.

Links Discussed in this week’s “DEFTECH Live.”

DEFTECH attended DAX ’22 at Osprey Global Solutions this week. Osprey Global Solutions, an NC Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) member, hosted the 2022 Defense Applications Expo (DAX) on September 21, 2022. The DEFTECH team conducted a DAX Mission Debrief and Technology / Strategy crosswalk after the event to look at emerging technology through the lens of National Critical and Emerging Technology needs.
Learn more about Osprey Global Solutions: https://www.ospreyglobalsolutions.com/

View the DAX Warfighting Scenario and Technology Integration video:
https://deftechncmbc-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/robertburton_deftechncmbc_onmicrosoft_com/EdHhTa50Q5lKjF7xlCKRnjUBUWB0Km0kM9HsByWZVDdWNQ?e=VeNEak

Army VERTEX Human Performance AUSTIN, TX — DECEMBER 07-08, 2022, The US Army Event Where Industry Speaks Gather market intelligence. Tackle real-world use cases with Army experts. Shape the future of human potential through technology. It all happens here.
https://armyfuturescommand.com/vertex/

Army xTech Search Open Opportunities: The xTech Program manages the Army’s prize competitions to award and accelerate innovative technology solutions that can help solve Army challenges.
https://www.arl.army.mil/xtechsearch/

Army xTech Search | Challenge Topic: Open-Topic; Army Modernization
Submission Dates: September 27, 2022 — October 31, 2022
https://www.arl.army.mil/xtechsearch/competitions/xtechsearch7.html

Army xTech Search HBCU | Challenge Topic: Climate Change, Health, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Submission Dates: September 15, 2022 — October 31, 2022
https://www.arl.army.mil/xtechsearch/competitions/xtechhbcustudent.html

Army xTech Search | Challenge Topic: Defense Manufacturing Solutions
Submission Dates: September 14, 2022 — October 14, 2022
https://www.arl.army.mil/xtechsearch/competitions/xtechmanufacture.html

Track Current SBIR/STTR Announcements and Topics
The Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP)
https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/
Welcome to the DSIP (Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal)!

Defense Applications Expo. Osprey Global Solutions hosted the Defense Applications expo in Council, North Carolina (https://defenseapplicationsexpo.com/). The DAX integrated over 15 technologies into an operational scenario to support the integration of new technologies into the warfighter’s hands. This was a world-class event, and here is some initial feedback from a small group of partners in attendance.
(2:18) Keith Hamilton – CUTCO.com/www.kabar.com/
Provided knives to all the operators from an SDVOB.
(3:25) Ian Spurgeon - Joint Humanitarian Operations Consortium (JHOC),
Provided Water Purification system for austere conditions
(4:43) Paul Akin - Huck Cycles - /huckcycles.com
Electric Moped/Cycles
(6:21) Timothy Stranahan – Tekniam -https://www.tekniam.com/
Remote Universal Communications System. Provide remote communications promptly for rapidly deploying units for missions in austere conditions.


“The views represented are not necessarily those of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.”

“DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

Title: September 13, 2022 “DEFTECH Live” Federal Technology Opps Update and Analysis Video

Team, we have launched a new DEFTECH “Live” Federal Technology Opps Update, and Analysis episode.

The NC Innovation Ecosystem is a whole of state approach for National Security.
“None of us is as strong as all of us!”
Focus: DEFTECH researches and scouts for federal advanced technology opportunities to enhance the Warfighter and Warfighting Commands’ capabilities to overcome current and emerging threats.
Purpose: Highlight the rapidly changing federal technology landscape. There are opportunities where NC companies can team and submit to be very competitive in meeting emerging federal technology requirements.

Links Discussed in this week’s DEFTECH “Live.”

DEFTECH Website: Join our Mobilize Community and Receive technology-related federal opportunities in your email. Track federal technology opportunities and DEFTECH news.
https://deftech.nc.gov/
DEFTECH Value Proposition: “Outcome-Based whole of state approach for National Security” synchronized to position NC as the “Frontline of the Future.”
Join the DEFTECH Mobilize Community:
https://nc-defense-technology-transition-office.mobilize.io/registrations/groups/45515
Goal: Increase awareness of federal technology opportunities, match companies to opportunities, increase submissions, and increase wins. Community Lounge (people-centric) | Company Registry (organization-centric) | Opps Channel (emerging technology opportunity-centric) | TIDE (Technology Scouting) | CyberChats (CMMC Cyber compliance group).

Home | SBIR: https://beta.www.sbir.gov/
Topics and Topic Search (SITIS): https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/?baa=DOD_SBIR_2022_P1_C4
Ukraine Interactive map - Ukraine Latest news on live map - liveuamap.com https://liveuamap.com/
Ukraine - The World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/ukraine/summaries#economy


Track Current SBIR/STTR Announcements and Topics
The Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP)
https://rt.cto.mil/rtl-small-business-resources/sbir-sttr/
Welcome to the DSIP (Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal)!
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login
Broad Agency Announcement Schedule
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/baa-schedule/active-baa-announcements

Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily those of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.”
“DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

Title: September 8, 2022 “DEFTECH Live” Federal Technology Opps Update and Analysis

Team, the DEFTECH “Live” Federal Technology Opps Update, and Analysis program is back. Please see the following flow and weekly plan to add increasing value to the NC Innovation Ecosystem.
Week 1: The DEFTECH monthly theme and TIDE RFI for the month.
Week 2: Technology Briefings/Threat Briefings
Week 3: Small Business Winners
Week 4: Deep Dive on Opportunities this Quarter

The NC Innovation Ecosystem is a whole of state approach for National Security.
“None of us is as strong as all of us!”
Focus: DEFTECH researches and scouts for federal advanced technology opportunities to enhance the Warfighter and Warfighting Commands’ capabilities to overcome current and emerging threats.
Purpose: Highlight the rapidly changing federal technology landscape. There are opportunities where NC companies can team and submit to be very competitive in meeting emerging federal technology requirements.

Links Discussed in this week’s DEFTECH “Live.”

DEFTECH Website: Join our Mobilize Community and Receive technology-related federal opportunities in your email. Track federal technology opportunities and DEFTECH news.
https://deftech.nc.gov/
DEFTECH Value Proposition: “Outcome-Based whole of state approach for National Security” synchronized to position NC as the “Frontline of the Future.”
Join the DEFTECH Mobilize Community:
https://nc-defense-technology-transition-office.mobilize.io/registrations/groups/45515
Goal: Increase awareness of federal technology opportunities, match companies to opportunities, increase submissions, and increase wins. Community Lounge (people-centric) | Company Registry (organization-centric) | Opps Channel (emerging technology opportunity-centric) | TIDE (Technology Scouting) | CyberChats (CMMC Cyber compliance group).

Communities of Interest – Defense Innovation Marketplace
https://defenseinnovationmarketplace.dtic.mil/communities-of-interest/

Defense Innovation: A Historical Perspective and Lessons for the Future (Sept 15, Research Triangle Park) : North Carolina Military Business Center
https://www.ncmbc.us/defense-innovation-an-historical-perspective-and-lessons-for-the-future-sept-15-research-triangle-park/

USD(R&E) Strategic Vision and Critical Technology Areas – DoD Research & Engineering, OUSD(R&E)
https://www.cto.mil/usdre-strat-vision-critical-tech-areas/
Defense Innovation Board
https://innovation.defense.gov/
Innovation Organizations
https://www.ctoinnovation.mil/innovation-organizations/
Innovation Hubs - DefenseWerx
https://defensewerx.org/innovation-hubs/

Track Current SBIR/STTR Announcements and Topics
The Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP)
https://rt.cto.mil/rtl-small-business-resources/sbir-sttr/
Welcome to the DSIP (Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal)!
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login
Broad Agency...

Aug 30, 2022 “DEFTECH Live” Federal Technology Opps Update and Analysis Video

Team, the DEFTECH “Live” Federal Technology Opps Update, and Analysis program is back. Please see the following flow and weekly plan to add increasing value to the NC Innovation Ecosystem.

Week 1: The DEFTECH monthly theme and TIDE RFI for the month.
Week 2: Technology Briefings/Threat Briefings
Week 3: Small Business Winners
Week 4: Deep Dive on Opportunities this Quarter


The NC Innovation Ecosystem is a whole of state approach for National Security.
“None of us is as strong as all of us!”


Focus: DEFTECH researches and scouts for federal advanced technology opportunities to enhance the Warfighter and Warfighting Commands’ capabilities to overcome current and emerging threats.


Purpose: Highlight the rapidly changing federal technology landscape. There are opportunities where NC companies can team and submit to be very competitive in meeting emerging federal technology requirements.


Links Discussed in this week’s DEFTECH “Live.”
DEFTECH Website: Join our Mobilize Community and Receive technology-related federal opportunities in your email. Track federal technology opportunities and DEFTECH news.
https://deftech.nc.gov/
DEFTECH Value Proposition: “Outcome-Based whole of state approach for National Security” synchronized to position NC as the “Frontline of the Future.”
Join the DEFTECH Mobilize Community:
https://nc-defense-technology-transition-office.mobilize.io/registrations/groups/45515
Goal: Increase awareness of federal technology opportunities, match companies to opportunities, increase submissions, and increase wins. Community Lounge (people-centric) | Company Registry (organization-centric) | Opps Channel (emerging technology opportunity-centric) | TIDE (Technology Scouting) | CyberChats (CMMC Cyber compliance group).


As Discussed During the Podcast
Communities of Interest – Defense Innovation Marketplace
https://defenseinnovationmarketplace.dtic.mil/communities-of-interest/

VERTEX | Human Performance
https://armyfuturescommand.com/vertex/
Army SBIR|STTR Program – Small business igniting big innovation
https://www.armysbir.army.mil/


Track Current SBIR/STTR Announcements and Topics

The Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP)
https://rt.cto.mil/rtl-small-business-resources/sbir-sttr/

Welcome to the DSIP (Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal)!
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login

Broad Agency Announcement Schedule
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/baa-schedule/active-baa-announcements


Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily those of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.”
“DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”