North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office(NC DEFTECH) was lucky enough to host Jennifer Thabet (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-thabet-j-d-pmp-a496745b/ from the Small business office of the Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (https://www.darpa.mil/) . It was a great discussion of how small businesses can break into the Federal Government and the importance of the Program Managers at DARPA can be. This is the audio only version of her recent webinar. The full version can be found at the North Carolina Military Business Center Website (NCMBC.us)
Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily the views 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.”

We bought on one of the recent North Carolina SBIR winners this week on Defense Technology Talks. Jamie Roseborough (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-v-roseborough-204b02a9/) discusses his company Secmation’s (https://secmation.com/) recent Direct to Phase II SBIR win (D2P2). Jamie provided us with his insights on the process, outlined their work, and talked about the company's growth.
https://secmation.com/category/press-releases/
Although we talked about the SBIR, there are critical aspects of the process:
oTeaming with other experts
oFinding Fund Sources
oFinding Government Clients
oOvercoming the fear of working with the Department of Defense

The NC DEFTECH TIDE Program is one of the many ways North Carolina Supports companies in the NC innovation ecosystems to grow and get their technologies in front of the government.
The 2020 National Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technologies states:
“Throughout history, American achievements and leadership in science and technology (S&T) have been a driving factor for our way of life, prosperity, and security. However, American leadership in S&T faces growing challenges from strategic competitors, who recognize the benefits of S&T and are organizing massive human and capital resources on a national scale to take the lead in areas with long-term consequences.”

DEFTECH is Staying Ahead of the Threat in a changing “global geopolitical environment.”
•The National Defense Strategy states: “We are in an era of Great-Power Competition.” As a result, there has never been a greater need for NC innovation to support Departments of Defense and Homeland Security agencies looking to acquire cutting-edge technologies.
•The Defense Acquisition System starts with a Requirement: but those needs and requirements change rapidly based on new technologies introduced into the Joint Operational Environment /
•The DEFTECH Mission: DEFTECH enables the NC innovation ecosystem to address complex national security problems.
•DEFTECH Vision: North Carolina is the “The Frontline of the Future,” supporting the Nation’s defense and homeland security to provide technological overmatch in a changing Joint and Multi-Domain operational environment.
•As a state entity, DEFTECH connects the NC Innovation Ecosystem (NCIE) (businesses, universities, community colleges, public/private partnerships, investors, and North Carolina military bases) with emerging. Urgent technology requirements across the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security to provide optimum solutions for our country’s most pressing defense, health, first responder, and law enforcement needs.

NC DEFTECH TIDE PROGRAM
Technology Scouting and Technology Transition Acceleration Program

BACKGROUND:
The North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (NC DEFTECH) launched the Technology, Innovation, Demonstration, and Experimentation program entitled: DEFTECH TIDE. TIDE provides an opportunity for technology developers to demonstrate and experiment with new and evolving technological capabilities in an operationally relevant environment and obtain government customer insights into federal technology gaps and emerging needs.

DEFTECH TIDE is a Four-Phased Program. Phases 1-3 are quarterly, and Phase 4 is an annual event.
1.Phase 1: Request for Quad Charts through the TIDE RFI. Canvas NC for innovative technologies that address complex national security problems at a technology readiness level (TRL) of 4 or greater.
2.Phase 2: Collaborate with federal innovation outreach offices to catalog and share technology approaches to increase awareness of the NC Innovation Ecosystem. Work to align...

This week we talked about #nationalairborneday and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency or DARPA (https://www.darpa.mil). In addition, we discussed the upcoming DARPA Webinar on 24 August hosted by NC DEFTECH.
The DARPA webinar will not be as in-depth as the 2021 DARPA roadshow that is mobilized. Still, it will allow the North Carolina Innovation ecosystem to hear the latest out of this government organization and network with the DARPA team.
We discussed the Voices of DARPA Podcast (https://www.darpa.mil/about-us/podcast) and the educational videos available on their website (https://www.youtube.com/darpatv).
This podcast was an overview of how to find the DARPA information and will be covered more in-depth on Mobilize and the Coffee Call on Friday, 19 August 2022.

Mobilize
Sign up now for DEFTECH’s free Mobilize Community:
WHY: To help members of NC Innovation Ecosystem grow their business by meeting warfighters’ current and future technology needs. Our goal is to elevate awareness of opportunities and increase your wins in the federal marketplace. DEFTECH will use the platform as an additional tool to keep you updated on DEFTECH events, activities, business opportunities, and programs related to federal emerging technology requirements.
WHAT: Mobilize is a private information sharing platform that allows DEFTECH members to collaborate; share knowledge; advertise business opportunities related to emerging federal technology requirements; create teaming opportunities, and inform best practices. It’s easy to use and will take about 10 minutes to sign-up.
HOW: Use this link to sign up: (https://nc-defense-technology-transition-office.mobilize.io/registrations/groups/45515).
1. First, you will create a welcome post in the DEFTECH Community Lounge and say “Hi” to the community. Upload a picture and share some information about yourself to connect with others.
2. Secondly, you will enter the Company Registry and create a “baseball card” to highlight your organization’s Brand and Value Proposition, core competencies, website, social media links, etc. Add a “Key Words” section so other members can easily find you. This will become a virtual exhibit hall highlighting our community organizations and capabilities. Be creative.
3. Thirdly, you can check the highlights section often as we post new information and links to make your experience in the DEFTECH Mobilize Community productive.
4. If you need help getting started, contact (Bob and add your info).
Coffee Call:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deftech-coffee-call-tickets-127190501213
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.”

Week 1: The DEFTECH monthly theme and TIDE RFI for the month.
Week 2: Technology Briefings/Threat Briefings (Possible Guest Opportunity:5 Mins)
Week 3: Small Business Winners (Possible SBIR Winners as guests: 5 Mins)
Week 4: Deep Dive on Opportunities this Quarter.

As Discussed During the Podcast
Impacts on Generation Z: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2020/07/07/what-the-rise-of-tiktok-says-about-generation-z/?sh=2f392acb6549

History of XKeyscore: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XKeyscore
TikTok Impacts on Young Adults: https://abc7.com/tiktok-harmful-kids-young-adults/11712730/

TikTok and Propaganda: https://apnews.com/article/china-tiktok-facebook-influencers-propaganda-81388bca676c560e02a1b493ea9d6760

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
NCMBC SBIR/STTR Information Page
https://www.ncmbc.us/sbir-sttr/
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization.
“The views represented are not necessarily the views 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.”

Defense Technology Talks – Defense Technology Symposium July 26th, 2022

On 26 July, we will be conducting a Defense Technology Symposium (DTS) held in conjunction with the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Warfighter Summit and Exposition on July 27-28 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The Defense Technology Symposium (DTS) is hosted by Senator Richard Burr, Senator Thom Tillis, Fayetteville Technical Community College, the North Carolina Military Business Center, the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office and the North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation.
Keynote Speaker: FORSCOM incoming Commander (LTG/Promotable Andrew Poppas)
(https://www.jcs.mil/Leadership/Article-View/Article/1780128/lt-gen-andrew-p-poppas/)

•0930 – 1000 Frontline of the Future
NC Department of Commerce Science, Technology & Innovation SB Matching Funds

•1015-1145 Panel - Defense Research and Development Resources
Army Research Office Dr. Stephen Lee, Lead Scientist
University of North Carolina System
Ms. Kathie Sidner
Dr. Veena Misra, Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST) Center ERC
Duke University
Ms. Melissa Vetterkind, Assist VP, Office of Government Relations
Jeffrey Krolik, PhD., Managing Director, Athena: AI Institute for Edge Computing
Fayetteville State University
Dr. Sambit Bhattacharya, Professor of Computer Science, AI guided drone flight in a confined, GPS-denied environment

•1145-1315 Networking, Exhibits, Lunch & Lunch Speaker

•1315-1430 Panel - Government Innovation Initiatives
XVIII Airborne Corps Mr. Jared Summers, CTO
Army Futures Command Mr. Art Trevethan, Army Applications Lab
Defense Innovation Unit LtCol Glenn McCartan

•1145-1600 Panel - Military Technology & Needs
JSOC * Mr. Tom Earnhardt, J-7 Tech Innovation & Info Opps
II MEF *Mr. Justin Helton
NSIN *Mr. John Whiteaker, NC Regional Director
AFWERX * SSG Kyndal Lievano, SPARK Cell

Other useful links:
Defense Technology Symposium Website: https://defense.ncmbc.us/
AUSA Warfighter Summit Website: https://meetings.ausa.org/warfighter/
DEFTECH Website: Track federal technology opportunities and DEFTECH news.
https://deftech.nc.gov/
DEFTECH About us video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_duJVJXGCVk&feature=youtu.be
DEFTECH SUBSCRIBE: Receive technology-related federal opportunities in your email.
http://ncmbc.us/Machform/machform/view.php?id=87051
Connect with DEFTECH: LinkedIn web address:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nc-deftech/
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) | CyberChats Channel (CMMC Cyber compliance group).
DEFTECH Coffee Call:

Today’s Guest is COL Tammy McElhaney
Colonel Tammy L. McElhaney(https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-mcelhaney-94136584/) is the Commander, 4th Mission Support Group, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Goldsboro, N.C. As the commander, she is responsible for the leadership of six squadrons including specialties such as: the wing's civil engineers, communications and computer systems support, security and law enforcement, logistics readiness deployment and distribution, material management, vehicle management, and fuels management operations, contracting and procurement, personnel support, education, food services, and the housing, fitness, and recreational activities. Through these efforts, she supports more than 13,000 people. Prior to assuming her current position, McElhaney severed as the Chief of Staff at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency responsible for providing the fullest possible accounting for missing personnel to families and the nation.

Her full Bio can be found - https://www.seymourjohnson.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1255918/colonel-tammy-l-mcelhaney-commander-4th-mission-support-group/

As mentioned in the Discussion:
•Regional Small Business Outreach Event (May 4th, 2022) - https://www.ncmbc.us/nov10sboe/

•Seymour Johnson Small Business Professional - Mr. Kyle Donnah
oHis Contact information is : [email protected] or 919-722-1508.

•FSS Marketing Activity - https://www.sjfss.com/marketing or 919-722-8532.

•FSS Holiday Village Site - https://www.sjfss.com/holiday-village - Taking applications in November 2022

•System for Award Management you can find it on - https://sam.gov/content/home


“The views represented are not necessarily the views 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 subsidiary of the North Carolina Military Business Center and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

Sal Tuscano from Bioarmor, LLC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvatore-toscano-ba994399/)(1:17)

Sal supports and distributes a myriad of disinfection and disease prevention through technology solutions.

Dexter Ang (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dexterang3/) - from Pison technologies (https://pisontechnology.com/) (13:28).

Dexter has developed a product that allows for gesture control of multiple devices. One of Pison’s main lines of effort is support to warfighters with gesture control of unmanned systems and ATAK integration.


Rich Kristof (https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardkristof/) – from Amidon Shield (http://amidonshield.com/) and 360 Ballistics (https://amidoninc.com/) (26:02)

Rich discusses some innovations with the Ballistic concrete applications. He also noted the upcoming event in September the Defense Applications Expo which will feature Amidon products (https://defenseapplicationsexpo.com/).

“The views represented are not necessarily the views 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.”

Don Chernoff ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-chernoff-50112a5/) (1:18) From Small World Sciences, LLC

His product is designed to reduce heat in worn items. Using new techniques and technologies.

Zach Greenhill from Greenhill Antiballistic Corporation (6:40) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharygreenhill/).

Greenhill AntiBallistics’ FDP™ technology reduces the force of impact by 50% in 1 mm as a coating or layer on PPE. Its goal is to protect troops against TBI, blunt trauma, and blast..

Disclaimer
“The views represented are not necessarily the views 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 subsidiary of the North Carolina Military Business Center and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.
#FEDTEX22 – Company Overviews
This year federal textiles summit brings numerous capabilities from across the country to North Carolina, to discuss innovation and textiles in support of the Department of Defense. NC DEFTECH bring not only government organizations to the table, but also many businesses and universities that have plans or are already supporting the DoD.
Gina Lucia (1:55)- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-lucia-790b6412/. She discusses her company’s new product Eclipsys- https://soldiersystems.net/2022/04/04/premier-body-armor-thermal-regulation-technology-in-multiple-armor-systems/
Alexium International - https://www.alexiuminternational.com/
Chris Rabassi (6:26)- https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-rabassi-cfcm-76917718/ - Small Business Programs at Marine Corps Installations East
Devin Steele (11:34) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-steele-8990b67/
ETC- https://www.etextilecommunications.com/
Michael Mullins (22:19) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mullins-9099b126/
North Carolina Defense Industry Diversification Initiative https://www.ncdidi.com/
North Carolina State University - https://www.ncsu.edu/
Sam Buff – (25:55) https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-buff-18936453/
Manufacturing and Textile Innovation Network- https://www.mtinusa.com/
The final segment is with Glenna Musante (31:37) from Nouvelle, LLC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennamusante/) and we talk innovation and getting the pitch right to win opportunities.

Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily the views of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.”DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.
#FEDTEX22 – Company Overviews
This year federal textiles summit brings numerous capabilities from across the country to North Carolina to discuss innovation and textiles in support of the Department of Defense. NC DEFTECH brings not only government organizations to the table but also many businesses and universities that have plans or are already supporting the DoD.




Mr. David Johns(2:00) - Defense Logistics Agency- linkedin.com/in/david-johns-55abb91b

Emilio Varcacel (5:14)- USAF PEO Agile Combat Support Human Systems

Terri Gabriel Deputy Commander Navy Uniforms(17:39) -linkedin.com/in/terri-gabriel-77562b23